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Thurl Bailey has stories to tell. After more than a decade playing in the NBA as Big T for the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves, Thurl has seen a thing or two. And he still has things he wants to learn. He's a musician, father, husband and friend and he's interested in talking with people. That's what he'll do each week on Thurl Talk: share his own life experiences and learn from the stories of others. Whether it's about his life on the court, behind a mic or sitting at the kitchen count ...
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Of the numerous electronic music talents emergent in Washington, DC, it’s Sarah Myers whose consistency in delivery of “dank, nasty” house and techno sets as transformative experiences makes her a standout. Her name and inimitable style are respected in locales as diverse as Brooklyn, Barcelona, Burning Man and more, which adds to the significance and renown of her work. Furthermore, in the past decade, her determination and passion have matched her growth in talent and skill. This has led t ...
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This is a series of mixes to listen to during your psychedelic therapy sessions, which have significantly impacted my own personal well-being and mental health. I've included soothing tracks that tickle your brain by layering in binaural brain wave frequencies.Headphones are strongly recommended. Enjoy!If you'd like to support me with this project,…
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This is a series of mixes to listen to during your psychedelic therapy sessions, which have significantly impacted my own personal well-being and mental health. I've included soothing tracks that tickle your brain by layering in binaural brain wave frequencies.Headphones are strongly recommended. Enjoy!If you'd like to support me with this project,…
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This is a series of mixes to listen to during your psychedelic therapy sessions, which have significantly impacted my own personal well-being and mental health. I've included soothing tracks that tickle your brain by layering in binaural brain wave frequencies.Headphones are strongly recommended. Enjoy!If you'd like to support me with this project,…
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This is a series of mixes to listen to during your psychedelic therapy sessions, which have significantly impacted my own personal well-being and mental health. I've included soothing tracks that tickle your brain by layering in binaural brain wave frequencies.Headphones are strongly recommended. Enjoy!If you'd like to support me with this project,…
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This is a series of mixes to listen to during your psychedelic therapy sessions, which have significantly impacted my own personal well-being and mental health. I've included soothing tracks that tickle your brain by layering in binaural brain wave frequencies.Headphones are strongly recommended. Enjoy!If you'd like to support me with this project,…
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This is a series of mixes to listen to during your Psychedelic therapy sessions, which have significantly impacted my own personal well-being and mental health. I've included soothing tracks that tickle your brain by layering in binaural brain wave frequencies.Headphones are strongly recommended. Enjoy!If you'd like to support me with this project,…
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This is a series of mixes to listen to during your psychedelic therapy sessions, which have significantly impacted my own personal well-being and mental health. I've included soothing tracks that tickle your brain by layering in binaural brain wave frequencies.Headphones are strongly recommended. Enjoy!If you'd like to support me with this project,…
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In this week's episode, we remember and honor the late, great former Utah Jazz legend, Mark Eaton. We're joined by some of his former teammates as well as a few of his opponents to remember his impact on the game, how some of his greatest traits translated into life after basketball, and some of our fondest memories of the big fella'. Our list of t…
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In this week's episode, Thurl Bailey is joined by Walter Bond (Business Coach/Keynote Speaker/Trainer/former NBA Player) to talk about growing up in Chicago in an "education first" household, why education was so important to Walter's parents, and the moment he realized he needed to choose between baseball and basketball. Then he opens up about com…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Dereck Whittenburg (NC State - Associate AD, CEO of Dereck Whittenburg Productions) to talk about how NC State was always his first choice when contemplating which college he wanted to play for, his introduction to coach Jim Valvano, and why Jimmy V wasn't immediately accepted by his peers because he wasn't a "traditional"…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Georges Niang (Utah Jazz - Forward | #31) to talk about learning from the loss to the Denver Nuggets in game 7 of the NBA playoffs, the pros and cons of playing without fans in the building, and how to get through shooting slumps. Georges also talks about the importance of understanding your role, trusting your teammates, …
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Stedman Graham (Author, Educator, & Entrepreneur) to talk about life during the pandemic, the importance of having a routine, and working on yourself during the COVID-19 outbreak. Then we talk about the social unrest in society today, getting rid of the labels that hold us back, and ways to leverage your branding in the co…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by David Locke (Radio play-by-play voice of the Utah Jazz, creator of the Locked on Podcast Network) to talk about how COVID-19 has changed his daily life, predicting the NBA's return, and the importance of laying the groundwork for next year's season. We also dive into how the major sports are all handling the pandemic diffe…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Alema Harrington (Former BYU RB, host of the Utah Jazz Game Night on AT&T SportsNet) to talk about living through the COVID-19 pandemic, the announcement of Rudy Gobert testing positive for the virus, and how Alema has been able to use tools that he's learned in addiction recovery to stay balanced during the pandemic. We a…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Isiah Thomas (2x Champion, 12x All-Star, 1989-900 Finals MVP, Hall of Famer, NBATV host) to talk about how the current state of our society is reminiscent of the civil unrest that took place in the 1960s and how we still have so much more work to do. We also dive into 'The Last Dance' to talk about Isiah's experience playi…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Anthony Robles (ESPN/PAC-12 wrestling analyst, 2011 NCAA wrestling champion, 2x ESPY award winner, NIKE athlete, and author) to talk about the struggles he faced growing up without his right leg, being treated differently as a child, and the importance of having a great support system growing up. Then Anthony talks about h…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Saul Bailey (retired Lt.) to talk about his experiences of dealing with discrimination at a young age and how it shaped him as a young man, as well as the importance of helping your community and how it ultimately led to him to becoming a police officer. We also dive into how being exposed to all levels of diversity at a y…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Julius "Dr. J" Erving (NBA Hall of Famer, 1982-'83 NBA Champion, 3x ABA MVP, 1981 NBA MVP) to talk about his book, Dr. J: The Autobiography, the racial tensions he experienced growing up, why he's always been a follower of rules and how he used that to his advantage in sports at an early age. Then he dives into what it was…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Natalie Williams (WNBA Hall of Famer, 4x WNBA All-Star, 3x All-WNBA First Team, 2x All-ABL First Team) to talk about how getting a later start in basketball, choosing to go to school on a volleyball scholarship, and how she ultimately led to choosing basketball over volleyball after being cut from the 1996 Olympic volleyba…
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In this week's episode, Thurl Bailey honors Basketball Hall of Fame coach, Jerry Sloan. Thurl recalls what he learned from the late coach, how coach Sloan helped him grow as an NBA player, and how he helped prepare Thurl for the business side of the league. We also dive into why coach Sloan was so well respected by all of his players and how his dr…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Cliff Levingston (2x NBA champion, Chicago Bulls 1990-91, 1991-92) to talk about growing up in San Diego, CA., how his first passion was baseball, and what drove him to get out of California. Cliff also recalls being drafted 9th in the first round to the Detroit Pistons, even though he never thought he was good enough to p…
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This week we're switching things up a little bit. Thurl Bailey takes us on a musical journey in the hopes of healing any pain we might be feeling during the pandemic. Thurl talks about some of his favorite cover songs that he's recorded, from Bill Withers to Harry Chapin, the original tracks that Thurl is the proudest of, and how the message and po…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Dick Vitale (ESPN College Basketball Analyst) to talk about how coaching a baseball team in Rutherford, NJ ultimately led to him coaching for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA. Then we dive into his time in Detroit, his love for college hoops, and why the traditional big man is a lost art. Dick also talks about why the one-ti…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Mark Eaton (Utah Jazz center 1982-1993, NBA All-Star, 2x Defensive Player of the Year) to talk about his story of working as a mechanic before getting picked up by the Utah Jazz on a one-year contract and the power of persistence. Then we talk about Mark's latest book, The Four Commitments of a Winning Team, the importance…
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Jimmer Fredette (professional basketball player) to talk about how COVID-19 has shaped international basketball, growing up in Glen Falls, NY, and the benefits of growing up in an athletic and competitive family. Then we talk about how Jimmer's early game was refined in 3-on-3 games across New York, his decision to attend …
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Tony Finau (professional golfer) to talk about how his life has changed since COVID-19 has taken over the sports world, how he's spending his time since the outbreak, and his true love for basketball. Then we talk about his passion for golfing stemmed from his younger brother and father, how he always knew he wanted to be …
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Thurl Bailey is joined by Ranger Brody Young (Utah State Park Ranger) to talk about how his love for the outdoors led him to become a ranger and how a routine patrol at Poison Spider trailhead changed his life forever after being shot nine times on November 19, 2010. Ranger Young describes the gunfight that took place that night, his will to stay a…
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In this episode, Thurl is joined by Craig Bolerjack (Utah Jazz TV play-by-play announcer) to remember the events that took place in Oklahoma City when it was announced that Utah Jazz center, Rudy Gobert, had tested positive for the novel coronavirus. We talk about the calmness in the arena when the game had been canceled and coach Quin Snyder's cal…
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In this episode, Thurl talks about how he was recruited out of high school by Norm Sloan (North Carolina State - head coach), convinced him to commit to NC State, the ups-and-downs of his freshman year, and the moment Jim Valvano won Thurl over following Norm's departure from the university. Then we talk about why coach Valvano practiced envisionin…
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In this week's episode, Thurl Bailey (former professional basketball player, current Utah Jazz analyst) is joined by Frank Layden (former Utah Jazz head coach) to talk about drafting Thurl in 1983, growing up in Brooklyn, NY, and pursuing his passion for basketball instead of baseball. Then we dive into Frank's decision to attend Niagara University…
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Thurl Bailey (former NBA player, current Utah Jazz analyst) describes the moment he saw Julius "Dr. J" Erving play basketball for the first time, his passion for emulating Dr. J's game, and his constant drive to learn basketball as a child. Thurl then details his early struggles with the game and how it never came naturally. He talks about the pain…
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Thurl Bailey (former NBA player, current Utah Jazz analyst) describes driving through Italy during his time playing basketball overseas when a border patrol agent at Lugano, Switzerland asked him three questions that changed his life forever: "Where are you coming from? Why are you here? What is your destination?" Thurl then dives into his childhoo…
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