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Ball Don’t Lie Australia with Mal and special Guests

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A Basketball podcast designed for the Australian ball fan. We tackle all big basketball events and news no matter where in the world it happens. Each week we breakdown what is happening in the NBA, NBL and NBL1 North. While also looking at WNBA and WNBL news and major games. We are the perfect one stop Basketball shop for the Aussie Hoops fan!
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Episodes

Episode 174 2024 NBL1 North Award Finalist breakdown! Predictions made!! Boomers talk!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem returns!

July 10, 2024 21:57 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

In this week's podcast, the Mal and Macca discuss the NBL1 awards finalists ahead of the awards being handed out next Monday night. The boys make predictions for the award winners of the Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, MVP and Youth Player of the Year. Hear it here first! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem is back with Macca in the hot seat with a pack of Topps 2023/24 NBL 6 Pack!

Episode 173 Brisbane Capitals 200+ Gamer Anthony Kopcikas returns, Boomers Ballin 24!! NBL1 North final rounds!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem

July 03, 2024 12:51 - 1 hour - 64 MB

On this week's episode brought to you by Drelectrician.com.au and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by long time friend of the show Brisbane Capitals own Anthony Kopcikas to discuss the upcoming Boomers selections, NBL1 North final rounds, 'Who's that team mate?' and of course a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem

Episode 172 - Sunshine Coast Phoenix Head Coach Sean Page!!! NBL1 North brief review!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem returns!!!

June 25, 2024 01:21 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem. Mal is joined by the man who has followed his basketball dreams from a young age, coach of the Sunshine Coast Phoenix Men's team Sean Page. Mal and Elliot talk with Sean about his basketball journey, Phoenix's game this weekend, the upcoming National finals and of course plays a round of 'Who is that teammate/member'. Mal then puts Elliot through his paces in Local Card Shop of W...

Episode 171 - Kenta Shimizu, Jarred Pickering, Elliot Pitman, NBL1 Ladder is there a safe line? Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem RETURNS!!!

June 19, 2024 13:52 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem. Mal is joined by the current Brisbane Capitals Assistant Coach Kenta Shimizu, NBL1 North analyst Jarred Pickering and Northside Wizards die hard fan Elliot Pitman. Mal pry's into Kenta's basketball story, they look at the NBL1 North ladders of the men and women, play a round of 'Who is that Teammate/Member' and of course a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem.

Episode 170 - Mikeala Ruef, Miela Goodchild and Caddie Jeffries from the North Gold Coast Seahawks!!

June 12, 2024 13:20 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by The Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by Mikeala Ruef Miela Goodchild and their coach Caddie Jeffries from the North Gold Coast Seahawks women's NBL1 North. They talk basketball stories, MVP votes, being swept by a now teammate and answer the age old question 'What is better then a Lauren Jackson autograph'. Mal then puts all three in the 'Who's that teammate/member/coach' hot seat. Before looking at the weeken...

Episode 169 NBL1 Halfway Breakdown episode! Jacinta Govind and Matt 'Macca' McIntyre join to look at the NBL1 North! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!

May 28, 2024 13:08 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind and Matt McIntyre to discuss the NBL1 North Men's and Women's division. Elliot returns as well to talk about the teams at the top and to take on Matt in another round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem

Episode 168 - Cairns Basketball's Mitch Langford!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem Returns!!

May 21, 2024 12:49 - 56 minutes - 52.7 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by the assistant coach Cairns Dolphins and Head Coach of the U16's QLD North Girls team Mitch Langford. They talk about where his basketball journey began, his time at the Bullets, last season and next with the Taipans, of course the current NBL1 North season with the Cairns Dolphins team and more! 'Who is that Teammate/team member' returns as well as a round of Local Card Sho...

Episode 167 Lara McSpadden of the Rockhampton Cylones re-joins the show!!! Local Card shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!!

May 14, 2024 12:53 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

On this week’s show brought to you by Dr Electrical and Supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by the WNBL Champion and Long time member of the Rockhampton Cyclones Lara McSpadden! Lara jumps in too talk about her Basketball journeys since last being on the show and of course playing a round of ‘Who is that Teammate’. We also go to the vault to bring you a special Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem with Stefano Di Iorio taking on Elliot in another round.

Episode 166 NBL1 North Breakdown of the first 4 rounds!! Brisbane Capitals Co-Captain Anthony Kopcikas returns with Jarred Pickering to breakdown the North! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!

May 08, 2024 13:27 - 1 hour - 71.2 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba, Mal is once again joined by Brisbane Capitals own Anthony Kopcikas and Jarred Pickering. For a deep look at how the NBL1 North is shaping up after the first 4 rounds. Mal also puts the boys through the Crucible that is Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem!!!

Episode 165 Spartans Stefano DiIorio joins the show!!! Anthony Kopcikas the Crackem King is back for one show only!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem is back!!!

April 30, 2024 11:55 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal and Elliot are joined by the friend of the show from Southern Districts Spartans Stefano Di Iorio for a chat about the season so far and ahead. Ant Kopcikas the Crackem King of Brisbane Capitals also calls in for a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/message

Episode 165 Spartans Stefano Di Lorio joins the show!!! Anthony Kopcikas the Crackem King is back for one show only!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem is back!!!

April 30, 2024 11:55 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal and Elliot are joined by the friend of the show from Southern Districts Spartans Stefano Di Lorio for a chat about the season so far and ahead. Ant Kopcikas the Crackem King of Brisbane Capitals also calls in for a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/message

Episode 165 Spartans Stefano Di Iorio joins the show!!! Anthony Kopcikas the Crackem King is back for one show only!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem is back!!!

April 30, 2024 11:55 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal and Elliot are joined by the friend of the show from Southern Districts Spartans Stefano Di Iorio for a chat about the season so far and ahead. Ant Kopcikas the Crackem King of Brisbane Capitals also calls in for a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem.

Episode 164 Northside Wizards NBL1 stars Jed Richardson and Nikau McCullough come into the studio!!! Capitals on the road!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem returns!!

April 25, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by The Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal and Elliot are joined in the studio by Northside Wizards stars Jed Richardson and Nikau McCullough. They talk about their basketball journeys and discuss the season ahead with the Wizards. Jed and Nikau get put through their paces when they play 'Who's that team mate?' and of course Local Card shop of Woolloongabba Crackem! Mal also talks briefly about his time on the road with the ...

Episode 163 - NBL1 North round 1 catchup!!! Brisbane Capital Megan 'Mo' Mullings joins the show!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem!!!

April 17, 2024 12:48 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

On this week's episode brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. We have Megan 'Mo' Mullings of the NBL1 North Brisbane Capitals joining the podcast to talk to Mal and Elliot about her international basketball journey, the season ahead and Mo also plays a round of 'Name That Team Mate'. Mal and Elliot also get into the first round of Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 North and look at some of the stand out performances, the okay performances and some of the...

Episode 162 - NBL1 North Pre-Season show Brayden Heslehurst Logan Thunder Women's Head Coach and Caddie Jeffries North Gold Coast Seahawks Women's head Coach and Lachlan Nuttall join the show!

April 09, 2024 12:28 - 1 hour - 69 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by NBL1 Women's head coaches Brayden Heslehurst of Logan Thunder and Caddie Jeffries of the North Gold Coast Seahawks to discuss the upcoming Mikaela/Mikhaela BOWL to start off the 2024 Mitsubishi Motors NBL1 North season. Mal is also joined in studio by Co-Host of the No Offence podcast Lachlan Nuttall and the work experience kid Elliot Pitman. To discuss some of the sta...

Episode 161 - JackJumpers Defend the Island!!! Brisbane Capital Anthony Kopcikas returns!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem is back!!!

April 01, 2024 10:37 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Doctor Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem. Mal is rejoined by Ant Kopcikas of the Brisbane Capitals to discuss the NBL Grand Finals, NBL1 North signings outlook and try to show why he is the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem King!

Episode 160 NBL Finals!! Tim/Him Soong!!! Cameron Ploughman guest hosts!! Elliot returns!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem returns!!!

March 27, 2024 11:51 - 52 minutes - 49 MB

On this weeks show, brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba! Mal is joined by Tim Soong of the Brisbane Capitals, Cameron Ploughman and the work experience kid Elliot Pitman for another look at the week that was, in basketball. From the upcoming season opener of the Taranaki Airs, the Opals Olympics' squad announcement, NBL Grand Final series, Miami Heat Jersey draft and finally the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!!

Episode 159 - Jamie Petty is back!!! NBL Grand Final Series!! Jarred Pickering returns as guest host!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem is back!!!

March 22, 2024 13:12 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by the amazing team at Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal has a chat with Jamie Petty around his move from the Northside Wizards to the Geelong United NBL1 Women's head coaching role. Mal is also joined by Jarred Pickering to talk about the NBL Grand final series, NBA jerseys, his latest working hypothesis and of course a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!!

Episode 158 - The NBL Playoffs and WNBL Grandfinal series episode!!! Jacinta Govind returns!!! Matt 'Macca' McIntyre returns!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Returns Too!!

March 12, 2024 12:48 - 49 minutes - 46.1 MB

On this week's show, brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba! Mal and Elliot are joined by Jacinta Govind to discuss the WNBL semi finals and of course the Grand Final series. The Boys are then joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre to discuss the NBL Playoff's that are in absolute full swing. Before Matt and Elliot go head to head in a Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem Showdown!!!

Episode 157 Chris Anstey!!! NBL Finals are now set!! WNBL then there were 3!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!!

March 05, 2024 12:01 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal and Elliot are joined by the one and only Chris Anstey! We discuss his basketball journey but of course the future of the Taranaki Airs!! Mal and Elliot also make some predictions around the NBL and WNBL Grand Final and Semi Final match ups. Before finishing with a special Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!!

Episode 156 Brisbane Capitals coaches Greg Vanderjagt and Jason Chainey!!! WNBL semi finals predictions!Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!

February 28, 2024 13:03 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

On this weeks show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by NBL1 North Men's and Women's coaches Greg Vanderjagt and Jason Chainey. The Work experiences kid Elliot Pitman also stops by for some picks for the WNBL Semi Finals and a do-over at Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem.

Episode 155 - Boomers Asia Cup Qualies! Brisbane Capitals Community Day!!! NBL Awards Winners and some Losers... Jarred Pickering and Anthony Kopcikas-Cameron Are Back!!! Local Card Shop Crackem!!!

February 23, 2024 11:30 - 1 hour - 69.6 MB

On this week's episode brought to you by Dr Electrician Mal is joined by Capitals 200+ gamer Anthony Kopcikas and Jarred Pickering. The boys get stuck into Boomers, NBL awards and deep dive a working hypothesis from Jarred around the state of Basketball in australia. The boys then predict the Play-in tournament for the NBL. Before another round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBA Crackem, goes all the way down to the wire!!!

Episode 154 Lauren Jackson Love!! NBL Final round Maths... SuperBowl and Taylor!! Matt 'Macca' McIntyre returns!!! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBA Crackem!!!

February 13, 2024 13:32 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

On this week's show, Brought to you by Dr Electrician, Mal is joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre once more. The two jump straight into some NBL1 North Signings action. Before looking to Brazil and the Opal's legend who is hanging up her Australia jersey. NBL final round predictions, Superbowl and the Swifty's, all get a run. Before Mal puts Matt in the hot seat of Local Card shop of Woolloongabba NBA Crackem!!!

Episode 153 - NBL1 Grand Final MVP Mikhaela Cann!!! Logan Thunder Royalty!!! Elliot Pitman is back! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba returns!!

February 06, 2024 13:03 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

On this weeks Show brought to you by Dr Electrician, Mal is joined by Elliot Pitman the Work experience kid. Mal and Elliot have the pleasure of interviewing Mikhaela Cann WNBL, NBL1 North Champion and Grand Finals series MVP of the Logan Thunder. The boys then get stuck into a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem!

Episode 152 Jamie Petty returns!!! NBL All Star Weekend??? Bullets Rise and Who will fall out of the Play-in??? Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!

January 29, 2024 10:40 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

On this weeks show, brought to you by Dr Electrician. Mal is joined by Northside Wizards NBL1 North Men's Coach Jamie Petty. The two discuss the rise of the Adelaide 36ers and the Brisbane Bullets up the ladder. Mal and Jamie discuss some of their favourite All Star weekend moments and discuss the real Pros and Cons of bringing back in the NBL. Jamie then jumps into the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem Hot seat.

Episode 151 - Coach of the year? Jersey retirement earned or given? Matt 'Macca' McIntyre returns!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba NBA Crackem!!

January 23, 2024 13:39 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician Mal is joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The boys get straight into talking hoops focussing straight in on the NBL. Then turning their gaze to the NBA and a certain Jersey retirement in Miami. Before Matt gets back into the hot seat of the Local Card shop of Woollongabba Crackem!

Episode 150!!! U18's QLD State Champion winning Capitals Coach Ash Proud!!! Anthony Kopcikas, Jarred Pickering and Elliot Pitman!!! 2X Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!!

January 17, 2024 12:40 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

For this Special 150th Episode Brought to you by Dr Electrician, Mal is joined by Capitals U18's State Champs Winning Coach Ash Proud. He is also joined by Anthony Kopcikas, Jarred Pickering and Elliot Pitman. Mal and Ash take a live ball timeout to discuss the State Champs that took place over the weekend and the future and potential of some of the State Champion winning players on the roster. Ash was then put through the crucible of Vintage Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem. Mal...

Episode 149 - Jacinta Govind Returns!!! WNBL Pink Round! WNBL Ladder Look! Finals Predictions! Blind Sort and Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!!!

January 15, 2024 11:49 - 37 minutes - 34.9 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician, Mal is rejoined by Jacinta Govind. The two waste no time and get stuck into the WNBL Pink round, Deep dive the top of the Ladder and then makes some WNBL Grand Final predictions! Mal then uses some past Crackem cards to get Jacinta to Blind sort four cards into a greatness order. Then he puts Jacinta through the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem test once more.

Episode 148 - Brayden Heslehurst Joins the show!!! Elliot Pitman the work experience kid joins the show for his first episode!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!!!

January 09, 2024 11:24 - 1 hour - 58 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician, Mal is joined by Brayden Heslehurst Logan Thuder Womens head coach. Mal and Brayden are also joined by the Ball Don't Lie Australia's new work experience kid, Elliot Pitman. The three jump into Brayden's basketball origins and time with the Logan Thunder behind the coaches whiteboard. The Boys then talk Brisbane Bullets, NBL and then jump into another round of Local Card Shop of Woollongabba NBL Crackem.

Episode 147 - The Holidays special! Anthony Kopcikas and Brenton 'Farmy' Mackie return to answer uncomfortable questions about the MOCKERY BOWL! NBA TEAM DRAFT! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem

December 23, 2023 23:16 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

On this special Holidays edition episode brought to you by Dr Electrician, Mal is joined once again by Crackem King (Anthony Kopcikas) and Farmy (Brenton Mackie). The Boys jump straight into an old fashioned all time draft for their NBA teams best 3 on 3 combination. Then the fellas talk Capitals history and the infamous Mockery Bowl that took place at the World Famous Jacaranda Carnival. Farmy then makes an uncomfortable pack choice in an attempt to take down the Crackem King, in Local Card ...

Episode 146 - Capitals royalty!!! The Crackem King and Brenton 'Farmy' Mackie guest host!!! NBL1 signing news!!! WNBL Ladder spices up!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem Returns!!!

December 20, 2023 12:40 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MB

On this weeks show brought to you by Dr Electrician and Local Card Shop of Woollongabba. Mal is joined by Capitals legends in Anthony Kopcikas and Brenton 'Farmy' Mackie and they begin by discussing the recent NBL1 North signings. Then the boys look at the WNBL and NBL ladders and recent results. Before they take a squiz at the NBA and delve into a round of Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!

Episode 145 Brisbane Bullets recent form breakdown! NBL1 North signings! Macca is Back!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba\Mermaid Beach Double Crackem!!

December 06, 2023 11:59 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

On this weeks episode, that is brought to you by Dr Electrician. Mal is joined by the one and only Matt 'Macca' McIntyre to debrief all the major NBL1 North signings including Courtney Woods, Erin Bollman, Georgia Dale and many others including of course the Crackem King Anthony Kopcikas. The Boys then talk all things Bullets and then launch into a double pack of Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!

Episode 144 - WNBL episode with the SuperStar Analyst Jacinta Govind!!! 2023/24 WNBL breakdown!!!

November 17, 2023 13:11 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

On this weeks episode that is brought to you by Dr Electrician. Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind of the Shooting the Breeze and East got game? Podcasts. The two breakdown the season start of the WNBL 2023/24. Mal then puts Jacinta through the crucible that is The Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach WNBL Crackem!

Episode 143 - NBL1 North Mega Signing!!! NBL Round 6 Breakdown!!!NBA is Back and In Season TournamenT reacts Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!!!

November 07, 2023 13:32 - 51 minutes - 48 MB

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician, Mal is joined by the one and only Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The two discuss the major signing in for the Mackay Meteors in Friend of the show Isaac White. Before diving into the NBL up to this point in the season and the NBA action that we have seen thus far. Then Mal puts Macca through his paces in the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach NBL Crackem!

Episode 142 - WNBL River City Rebound breakdown with special Guest Despena Dickerson!!!

October 18, 2023 12:47 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

On this weeks show brought to you by Dr Electrician and the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach. Mal is joined by Basketball Queensland's very own Despena Dickerson to discuss all things Queensland Basketball. They get stuck into discussing the 'No Offence Podcast' from BQ and of course deep diving into the WNBL event of the year for Brisbane in the 'River City Rebound'. Mal and Des then get into some predictions for the upcoming season and the upcoming Supercamp Australia coming ba...

Episode 142 - WNBL River City Rebound breakdown with special Guest Despana Dickerson!!!

October 18, 2023 12:47 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MB

On this weeks show brought to you by Dr Electrician and the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach. Mal is joined by Basketball Queensland's very own Despana Dickerson to discuss all things Queensland Basketball. They get stuck into discussing the 'No Offence Podcast' from BQ and of course deep diving into the WNBL event of the year for Brisbane in the 'River City Rebound'. Mal and Des then get into some predictions for the upcoming season and the upcoming Supercamp Australia coming b...

Episode 141 - Seahawks coaches in the Shed!!! Caddie Jeffries and Dean Aspland come to talk hoops!!! WNBL River City Rebound Predictions?!?! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!!!

October 11, 2023 12:58 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

On this week's show Mal is joined by Caddie Jeffries and Dean Aspland from the NBL1 Women's team for the North Gold Coast Seahawks. The trio get straight into some Shocking information... that Dr Eletrician has joined the Ball Don't Lie stable of Sponsors. Then they get into Caddie's basketball Journey before getting into the WNBL preseason tourny the River City Rebound! Some RIP and ROAR reactions are given before moving onto the 2023 NBL action so far. WNBA finals sneaky breakdown before a...

Episode 140 NBL Season about to start!!! Scottie Pippen?!?! NBL Blitz Wrap up!!! Jarred Pickering joins the show for his first time as guest host!!! Anthony Kopcikas returns!!! Crackem!!!

September 26, 2023 13:23 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

On this week's episode show brought to you by PCR Maps Mal is joined by Jared (the star) Pickering and Anthony (The Crackem King) Kopcikas! The boys jump straight into Jarred's basketball journey and then the very succesful NBL Blitz. After taking a look at the Pre-season action the boys then looked to the season ahead with some predictions for the NBL season. Mal then puts both Jarred and Ant through the Crucible that is the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba /Mermaid Beach Crackem!!!!

Episode 139 - NBL Blitz Major takeaways!!! Jamie Petty Head Coach of the NBL1 North Wizards Guest Hosts!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!!!

September 20, 2023 13:07 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

On this week's episode that is brought to you by PCR Maps, Mal is joined by Northside Wizards NBL1 Men's coach Jamie Petty. The two get straight into talking about some of the Coaching announcements here in the NBL1 North. Then the pair discuss Jamie's Basketball Journey from a junior baller in Adelaide to where he is now. Mal then poses some NBL Blitz questions to Jamie before getting into the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!!!

Episode 138 - Germany FIBA World Cup Champs!!! NBL Blitz predictions!!! USA Olympic team loading!!! Anthony Kopcikas the Crackem King returns!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!!

September 13, 2023 13:15 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MB

On this weeks show, brought to you by PCR Maps, Mal is joined by the Crackem King... Anthony Kopcikas. The two jump straight into the World cup win by Germany and the major take-aways from the tournament. Then Mal and Ant make some predictions going into the NBL Blitz that will be taking place on the Gold coast. Ant then jumps back into the hot seat of the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach NBL Crackem!!!

Episode 137 Boomers Disappointment!!! FIBA World Cup FINAL's predictions!!! Matt McIntyre returns!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem is back!!!!

September 06, 2023 13:14 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

On this week's Boomers Episode that is brought to you by PCR Maps, Mal is joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The two waste no time and jump straight into the FIBA World cup. Mal and Macca then breakdown the Boomers performances with the pro's and Con's of the tournament. Mal then puts Macca through his paces in the Thunderdome that is Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!!!

Episode 136 Bendigo Braves NBL1 South and National Champions Coach Mark Alabakov!!! Boomers world cup!!! OPALS!!!!

August 30, 2023 12:59 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

On this weeks show brought to you by PCR Maps, Mal is joined by Mark The Count Alabakov!! The head coach of the Women's NBL1 South and National Championship winning team and NBL1 South Coach of the year for 2023! The two breakdown some of the most important points of the season and of course the run at the National Finals. Mal also discusses the Boomers FIBA run as it stands. Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach will be back in our next episode. Lookout for Episode 137 coming soon.

Episode 135 - NBL1 Nationals special event podcast, NBL1 North, South, East, West and Central!!

August 17, 2023 23:13 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

On this Special edition show the NBL1 commentary Avengers Assemble for a nationwide look at the NBL1 finals!! As always Ball Don’t Lie Australia is brought to you PCR Maps and the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach!

Episode 134 - Hall of Fame love!!! NBL1 Nationals bound Commentator Jon Guarna jumps on the Pod!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/ Mermaid Beach NBL Crackem

August 16, 2023 13:13 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

This week's show is proudly brought to you by PCR Maps, Mal is joined by the one and only Jon Guarna. The two jump straight into giving some Hall of Fame love and talk about the Boomers World Cup chances. Then Mal talks with Jon about his Basketball Journey from Montmouth to now. The two then deep dive the upcoming National Finals NBL1 North teams chances. Before Mal puts Jon through a special NBL Topps edition of the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem.

Episode 133 - The Champions episode!!! Northside Wizards League and Finals MVP Courtney Woods and Captain of the Ipswich Force Jason RalphL!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba is back!!!!

August 08, 2023 13:17 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

On this week's show, Mal is joined by not one but two Champions of the NBL1 North, Courtney Woods from the Northside Wizards and Jason Ralph from the Ipswich Force. Mal and Courtney talk about her amazing year at all levels of the game. Mal then Gets Jason on the phone for a deep dive on the season and of course some special edition Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Ipswich Force Crackem. Ball Don't Lie Australia is proudly brought to you by PCR Maps.

Episode 132 - Boomers Camp is under way!!! NBL1 North Grand Final series are here!!! Ipswich Force Special edition Local Card Shop of Woollongabba with the Crackem King Anthony Kopcikas!!!

August 01, 2023 13:17 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

On this week's show brought to you by PCR Maps, Mal is once again joined by the Crackem King himself Anthony Kopcikas. The boys jump straight into the NBL1 Grand Finals for both the Men and the Women, with both putting forward a prediction and Chicken on the line. Mal and Ant then do a special Boomers Squad Snake Draft. Mal then puts the Crackem King through his paces in both regular Local Card Shop Crackem as well as a Ipswich force Special edition Crackem.

Episode 131 - NBL1 Semi Finals predictions, NBL1 Award reactions and the Crackem King Anthony Kopcikas returns for a another round of Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!!

July 26, 2023 13:05 - 1 hour - 69 MB

On this week's show, Mal is rejoined by many time guest host Anthony Kopcikas the Crackem King!!! The boys then talk all things Caps and then discuss the NBL1 North end of season major award winners. Before locking in their NBL1 North Semi Final predictions for the 2023 season. Mal finishes the show by putting the Crackem King through his passes in the Local Card shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!!! Ball Don't Lie Australia is proudly brought to you by PCR Maps.

Episode 130 - NBL1 North MVP Predictions and final round of the regular season with Ladder break! What is NBA Summer League??? Matt 'Macca' McIntyre returns!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!

July 13, 2023 13:28 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB

On this week's show Mal is once again joined by the amazing Macca! The boys waste no time and jump straight into the Sydney Kings huge signing in Jaylen Adams. Mal and Matt then look at what the NBA's Summer league is and isn't as some people are loosing their minds over it. The lads then jump into the NBL1 North and breakdown the ladder one last time, then make some predictions with the end of season awards!!! Mal then has a Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem for Macca, who then has a ...

Episode 129 - Opals Rose Gold!!! NBA free agency and Trades!! NBL1 North spices up as we head into the last two rounds!!! Chris Crawford Joins as this weeks guest host!!!

July 04, 2023 13:44 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MB

On this week's show, Mal is joined by the sequel to the smash hit of 1985, his younger brother Chris. The two jump straight in and talk Opals positives out of the Asia Cup. Then they jump across to the NBA and discuss some of the Free agency moves and trades that we have seen so far. Mal and Chris then take a look at the NBL1 North before putting Chris in the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem Hot seat!!!

Episode 128 - Draft Day deals and other NBA trades!!! OPAL's!!! NBL1 North Ladder look for both Women and Men!! Matt 'Macca' McIntyre is back!! Local Card shop of Woollongabba Crackem returns!!!

June 27, 2023 13:07 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

On this week's show, Mal is once again joined by Matt McIntyre. The Boys jump into the start of the silly season that is the NBA trade window! Mal and Macca then discuss the Opal's Asia Cup push. They then take a look at the Coles Express NBL1 North Ladder and make some predictions for the end of the season. Before this week's Local Card shop of Woollongabba/Mermaid Beach Crackem!!!