Best Kobe Johnson Podcasts (2024)

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Roberto Delorenzi 🤴🏻 + the June Skyrunner Special 54:43

3h ago54:43

54:43

This week's episode we start off with an interview of the new European Classic Mountain Champion Roberto Delorenzi. We talk about his busy first half of the year, his success in the Skyrunner World Series so far and his goals for the rest of the year. Then, Dani and EmKay jump into previews of the next four Skyraces happening in June - Ultra Skyrun…

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S4E43 w/ Samantha Kunza, Billiken Hammer Throw; MBB Scheduling Update 1:27:47

11h ago1:27:47

1:27:47

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Episode 200 - Kobe's 81-Point Game 17:30

5d ago17:30

17:30

For our 200th regular episode, we are sharing the story of Kobe’s 81-point game against the Toronto Raptors. He was on fire that night, and for some weird reason the Raptors never double-teamed Kobe... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Flashing Lights" by MokkaMusic "Horizon…

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Trail Tales | Zegama, Euro Champs Recap, and more 48:01

8d ago48:01

48:01

In this episode, Emkay and Dani dive into a lively conversation about Dani's recent adventure at the Zegama-Aizkorri marathon. They also provide an exciting recap of the latest European Championships, share their thoughts on Spring Energy, and delve into much more. Tune in for an engaging and dynamic discussion! ⁠Support the pod ⁠ ⁠Sign up for Sub …

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The Trail Team | Dani Aravich - 2 x Paralympian + Trail Team Member + Broken Arrow Advisory Council Member 1:07:17

4d ago1:07:17

1:07:17

Dani Aravich is a summer and winter Paralympian who lives and trains in Bozeman, Montana. Dani is just starting her time in the trail world and is also a part of the 2024 Trail Team. We talk to Dani about her sports background, how she got into the Paralympics and her exploration into the trail scene. Dani is also a member of the Broken Arrow Advis…

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Episode 199 - Bill Garrett and the Broken Big Ten Barrier 21:29

3d ago21:29

21:29

Bill Garrett is the only person to win an Indiana State High School basketball championship as both a player and a coach. He was also the first black player at Indiana University and the Big 10 Conference. He broke barriers for future players and was one of the best people around. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza…

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S4E42 Diving into the SLU NIL Store; Warlick and Brockhoff Complete Billiken Roster 1:41:18

12d ago1:41:18

1:41:18

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Episode 198 - The History of the NBL 21:24

10d ago21:24

21:24

The old NBL paved the way for the NBA in American professional basketball. The efforts of the older league should never be forgotten. The NBL started in 1937, while the NBA did not start until 1946. Today we take a look back at the history of the NBL. Four of their teams are still alive today on the NBA. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer…

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The Pre-Run | Zegama-Aizkorri Mendi Maratoia with Francesco Puppi 48:13

16d ago48:13

48:13

Francesco is back on the pod! But this time he is taking Dani's place for our Zegama preview while Dani is away in Basque country preparing for the race. The 3rd race of the 2024 Golden Trail World Series is sure to surprise with an incredibly deep men's field and a women's field that is so condensed its going to be hard to choose a winner! With hi…

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Episode 197 - The Rivalry of Mikan and Kurland 18:02

18d ago18:02

18:02

In the mid 1940s, college basketball was dominated by George Mikan and Bob Kurland. They played at the same time at DePaul University and Oklahoma A&M University, respectively. During their three years they combined for three championships and three national player of the year awards. But once they left college, their careers went in different bask…

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Baseball Takes A10 Regular Season Championship; Schertz & USA Basketball; The Film Room: Who Is Robbie Avila? 1:34:59

18d ago1:34:59

1:34:59

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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The Pre-Run | Skyrunner - Gorges du Tarn Skyrace🇫🇷 & Mexico Sky Challenge🇲🇽 49:58

22d ago49:58

49:58

Dani and EmKay start the episode going over our favorite ways to recover after a race. What are your favorite recovery tools? Do you have any other questions about recovery for us? The 2024 Merrell Skyrunner® World Series has their first back to back weekend of the year with Gorges du Tarn Skyrace and Mexico Sky Challenge. We do an in depth preview…

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Episode 196 - The Lost Teams, pt. 4 17:40

25d ago17:40

17:40

In today's edition of The Lost Teams, we cover the Baltimore Bullets -- who were the 1951 NBA champions -- along with the Indianapolis Olympians and the Anderson Packers. These teams all came to the NBA different ways and all left in different ways. However, all three were able to give the league steady footing that later led to success as a league…

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S4E40 Kobe Johnson Commits; Baseball Takes 2 of 3 from Dayton and First Place in A10 1:43:20

25d ago1:43:20

1:43:20

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Candid Coaching | Understanding RED-s with MPH, RDN Vic Johnson 1:20:57

30d ago1:20:57

1:20:57

This week, we welcome MPH, RDN Vic Johnson back to the podcast to discuss RED-S. Join us as we delve into the complexities of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). From understanding its basics to exploring gender differences in nutritional needs, we cover it all. Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and empowering discussions on fue…

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Episode 195 - Enforcers and the One-Punch Rule 17:52

1M ago17:52

17:52

From the start of the NBA until the mid-1990s, there existed a role in professional basketball known as an enforcer. Before technical fouls and flagrant fouls, some teams would try to intentionally injure the opponent's star player since it only counted as a normal foul, so enforcers arose to protect those stars and punish anyone who tried to injur…

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S4E39 Sorry Folks, Portal's Closed; What to Expect from SLU NIL Store? 1:46:49

1M ago1:46:49

1:46:49

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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The Pre-Run: Skyrace des Matheysins 31:36

1M ago31:36

31:36

Dani and EmKay preview the third race of the season at Skyrace de Matheysins in France happening on May 5. This race is sure to surprise with a huge climb, a heady scramble and a downhill worth sending. Check out Skyrunner's Instagram and YouTube for the livestream Sunday at 8 AM CET. Support the pod Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines - our monthly news…

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Episode 194 - Dennis Johnson 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

Dennis Johnson was one of the most underrated players in the NBA. The man was a 9-time All-Defensive Player, a 5-time All-Star, and a starter on 3 NBA championship teams. What's unique is that he was neither a starter in high school nor recruited to any colleges. He was a classic late bloomer who grew six inches in height after he graduated high sc…

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Trail Tales - Golden Tickets🎫 and Canyons 50K + 100K Recap 1:33:09

1M ago1:33:09

1:33:09

What a weekend for the Sub Hub! Enjoy this episode on your long run or commute because it is BIG. Dani and EmKay talk about themes of the weekend before answering questions from all of y'all! Hopefully you enjoy the discussion and learn as much as we did from the weekend. ⁠Support the pod ⁠ ⁠Sign up for Sub Hub Headlines⁠ - our monthly newsletter! …

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S4E38 Schertz Fills Out Roster with Additions from the Portal, Tennis Drama at the A10 Championships 1:29:48

1M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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The Pre-Run: GTWS Four Sisters 🗻 + GTWS Kobe Reactions + It’s Canyons Race Week! 57:52

2M ago57:52

57:52

Dani and Emkay reflect on their impressions of the Kobe Trail Race, the first stage of the Golden Trail World Series. Taking place in Kobe, Japan, the race challenged competitors on the rugged terrain of Mount Maya, serving as a litmus test for technical skills honed over the winter. Looking ahead, they preview the upcoming second stage at Four Sis…

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Episode 193 - 5 Basic Principles 17:33

2M ago17:33

17:33

James Naismith invented the game in 1891. In doing so, he followed 5 basic principles for developing his idea. We go through those five principles today and show that they are still being used today in modern form. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "The Stars and Stripes Fore…

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S4E37 Robbie Avila Commits to Billikens 1:38:01

2M ago1:38:01

1:38:01

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Grant Hill Part 2 - Coach K's Last Game vs UNC, Living Single, Rookie Year Memories 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

Part 2 - Vince and Grant Hill continue their conversation, about Coach K's final game, his acting on "Living Single," with Queen Latifah, staring in the NBA as a rookie, dealing with injuries over the years, his role as an owner in the NBA, MLB and MLS, managing Team USA for the upcoming Olympics and his daughter as a young MMA fighter! See omnystu…

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The Pre-Run: Kobe Trail🇯🇵 and Canyons 50K🌿 56:24

2M ago56:24

56:24

Golden Trail World Series is finally here! The first stop of the series is Kobe Trail in Kobe, Japan - a race up and down Mount Maya that is sure to show us who has the best technical prowess coming out of the winter. EmKay also previews the Canyons 50K - UTMB's first major of 2024. Dani will be racing the 50K and EmKay will be racing the 100K, so …

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Episode 192 - Elgin Baylor's Retirement 18:32

2M ago18:32

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Elgin Baylor retired in 1971 due to his diminishing skills. However, the timing could not be worse for Baylor. The day that he retired, the Lakers started their famous 33-game winning streak and went on to win the championship... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Disco Funk"…

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S4E36 Schertz Hits Ground Running: Visits Scheduled, Recruit Commitment, Media Appearances 1:57:22

2M ago1:57:22

1:57:22

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Grant Hill Part 1: Hall of Fame, Duke vs. UNC and the Pass to Laettner 59:08

2M ago59:08

59:08

Grant Hill Part 1 - Vince and Grant discuss what it is like to go into the Hall of Fame, this year's Men's and Women's NCAA Tournaments, the rivalry between Duke and UNC that never stops, plus the back story on The Pass Grant made to Christian Laettner vs Kentucky in 1992. The VC Show is a production of iHeartPodcasts and the NBA See omnystudio.com…

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Francesco Puppi's🇮🇹 Tour de America🇺🇸 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

1:16:43

Francesco Puppi joins us for a full episode! Francesco is a professional runner sposnored by Nike from Como, Italy. He recently won the Chuckanut 50K, breaking the previous course record. He and Matt Daniels battled it out for the entirety of the race, but Francesco ultimately came out on top. Up next in Francescos tour of the American west, he wil…

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Historic Battle at Calamorro Skyrace | Sara Alonso + Julia Font 57:15

2M ago57:15

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In this episode we interview Spanish running sensations Sara Alonso (Asics) and Julia Font (Brooks), who went head-to-head for victory at the Calamorro Skyrace in Benalmádena, Spain on April 6th. This event marked the second race of the Skyrunner World Series. Their intense battle lasted over 90 minutes, with relentless attacks on the challenging t…

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Episode 191 - The Lost Teams, pt. 3 17:21

2M ago17:21

17:21

In today’s episode we cover the Detroit Falcons, Pittsburgh Ironmen, and the Indianapolis Jets. All three teams only lasted a single season in the NBA. They were all dysfunctional and struggled for wins and fans, leading to their eventual demises... CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publishe…

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S4E35 The Josh Schertz Era Has Begun; SLU Women's Basketball WNIT Champions 2:12:20

2M ago2:12:20

2:12:20

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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What’s Cookin' at Calamorro Skyrace?? 👩🏻‍🍳 + Q&A w/ NEVERSECOND Founder Bill 54:38

2M ago54:38

54:38

We cover the second race of the season at the Calamorro Skyrace in Benalmádena, Spain happening on April 6. With a mix of athletes returning from the race at Acantilados, as well as some athletes opening up their Skyrunner series, it’s sure to be an exciting race. Then, we sit down with Bill Armstrong, founder and CEO of Neversecond to answer some …

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Episode 190 - Red Auerbach, pt. 3 19:11

2M ago19:11

19:11

Today, we conclude our story on Red Auerbach and his 16 champions, which is more than anyone else in NBA history. From his 8-year championship run on the 1960s to his rebuilding of championship teams in the 1970s and 1980s, we cover the conclusion of his time with the Celtics. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Ed…

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S4E34 The Waiting Game is not Easy 1:41:16

3M ago1:41:16

1:41:16

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Episode 189 - Red Auerbach, pt. 2 19:27

3M ago19:27

19:27

In Part 2 of our story, we share how Auerbach became the coach of the Boston Celtics. The Celtics had never had a winning season in their history before hiring Auerbach. That changed quickly. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "1940's Slow Dance" by Doug Maxwell "Horizons" by …

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S4E33 All Signs Point to Schertz 1:52:15

3M ago1:52:15

1:52:15

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

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Episode 188 - Red Auerbach, pt. 1 18:51

3M ago18:51

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Red Auerbach is arguably the most influential coach in NBA history. He grew up in Brooklyn as the son of Jewish immigrants, and he was obsessed with basketball. It was the only thing that mattered to him. Join as we follow his story from his upbringing to his first job in the NBA with the Washington Capitols. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, w…

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S4E32 Who Will Lead SLU into a New Era of Billiken Basketball? 1:32:18

3M ago1:32:18

1:32:18

Season 4 of the Midtown Madness Podcast is brought to you by Two Men and a Garden! That’s right they are fueling this podcast with not only delicious pickles, but salsas and most recently Harissa sauce. They are the real deal! Their products are delicious and more importantly local to St. Louis. You can pick up their many products at any local groc…

4M ago20:54

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Danny Ainge was an incredible all-around athlete. He was only a 1x All-Star with the Celtics, but in high school he had scholarship offers for basketball, football, and baseball. He was the first high school player to be named an All-American in three different sports. He also played as a 2nd baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays. CREDITS Rick Loayza: …

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