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 115 - Coach of the Brisbane Capitals Women's Team Dean Aspland!!! NBL1 North Round 2 Wrap up of all the big games!! Queensland Vs Everybody Nationals!
April 04, 2023 13:17 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MBOn this week's first show Mal is joined by the finally now Friend of the Show, Dean Aspland! Dean gives Mal some insight into his experience at the national championships and the first two rounds of the NBL1 North for the Brisbane Capitals. Mal and Dean then deep dive the second round of the Coles Express NBL1 North across the Men and the Women. Along the way, Dean gets a little fired up about the love that a certain NBL1/WNBL player should be getting! --- Send in a voice message: https:/...
Episode 114 - WNBL Champs the Townsville Fire!!! Sydney Kings Champions!!! NBL1 last minute signings!!! NBA Ladder look!! Matt Macca Cracker McIntyre returns!!!
March 22, 2023 13:33 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBOn this week's show Mal is joined by once again by his new Commentary partner for 2023 at the Brisbane Capitals Matt 'Macca Cracker' McIntyre. The boys jump straight into WNBL championship winning Townsville Fire!!! They then look back on the NBL Grand Final final game that lead to the Sydney Kings taking home the chip. Mal and Matt also discuss some of the NBL1 North last minute signings. Then they discuss the east and west in the NBA, as most teams get into the last 10 games or so of the r...
Episode 113 - NBL1 NORTH Pre Season Special!!! Men's and Women's teams to look out for!!! Ben Wilson Returns!!! Worrying teams for Both Mal and Ben will also get a look as well!
March 15, 2023 13:42 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this week’s second show Mal is joined once again by the man with the basketball retirement plan, Ben Wilson for a deep dive on the Coles Express NBL1 North. Mal and Ben open it up with some teams to really watch whom they think could really make a finals push down the stretch of the NBL1 North season. The Gents then look at the really good league pass style teams from around the league and finally the teams that they have some concerns about. Where will your team land in this NBL1 predict...
Episode 112 - NBL Grand Final, FINAL GAME Winner??? WNBL SEMI final predictions! WNBL Grand Finalist the Townsville Fire going all the Way??? BEN WILSON returns in the guest seat! NBL Crackem is back!
March 14, 2023 12:44 - 38 minutes - 36 MBOn this week's first show, Mal is joined by the former Brisbane Capitals Superstar Captain in Ben Wilson. The Boys then dive into the WNBL finals and the upcoming last Semi final game with the Boomers and the Flyers. Then discuss possible matchups with the already in the Grand Final Townsville Fire. Mal and Ben then switch over to the NBL to discuss and predict the amazing 5th and final game of the NBL Grand Final series. Mal then puts Ben through the Crucible that is NBL Local Card Shop of ...
Episode 111 NBL Grand Final series!!! Xavier Cooks signs in the NBA!!! WNBA Playoffs Begin!! WNBL Awards night!! Matt 'Macca' McIntyre returns to talk Hoops! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!
March 07, 2023 13:12 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBOn this week's one and only show, Mal is rejoined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre to discuss all things NBL1 and NBL1 Blitz. Then the boys move over to discuss all things in the WNBL world as their regular season comes to an end, they transition through WNBL end of season awards and look at the upcoming WNBL finals. Mal and Matt then look at the NBL and more specifically at the Grand Finals series that is currently heating up between the Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers. The boys then take ...
Episode 110 - Boomers takedown breakdown! NBA Washed up draft! Lachlan Nuttall Vs Anthony Kopicikas in The Local card shop of Woollongabba Crackem show down
March 02, 2023 13:33 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBOn this week's second show Mal is rejoined by Lachlan Nuttall to look at the Boomers demolitions from the week that was. They then turn their gaze towards the NBA to discuss some important events. Mal and Lachlan then face off in the Washed up 3 on 3 draft of all the current free agents floating around the NBA with no team. The Crackem King, Anthony Kopcikas then calls in to take on Lachlan in this weeks Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcast...
Episode 109 - NBL Grand Final Preview!! Sydney Kings??? New Zealand Breakers??? Townsville Fire 11 in a Row!!! Lachlan Nuttall is back in the studio!!!
March 01, 2023 13:41 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBOn this week's first episode Mal is joined by Lachlan Nuttall from Basketball Queensland. The boys jump straight in to talk all things around QLD from the National Titles and signings in the NBL1 North. Mal and Lachlan then look at the latest round of the WNBL and the 11 game win streak of the Townsville Fire! The Lads then look at the NBL Coaching and front office moves that are taking place at the moment around the NBL. Mal and Lachlan then finish the show with their look at the NBL Grand ...
Episode 108 - Mac McClung Love!! NBA All star reacts!!! Matt 'Macca' McIntyre returns for another go at guest host!! Kevin Love Love?!?! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!!
February 22, 2023 13:34 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBOn this week's second episode Mal is rejoined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The boys share there opinions on the Dunk Comp, Three point shootout, All Star game and more... Mal and Matt then look around the NBA for those teams that might slip and the those teams that might rise. Mal, then puts Matt through his Local Card shop of Woollongabba Crackem paces, as Matt has dilusions of taking out the Crackem King... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaust...
Episode 107 - Platinum Standard Grading Podcast Host Brett McCallum Host calls in to discuss the GOLD COAST TROPICS... Matt 'Macca' McIntyre returns!!! NBL Grand Final!!
February 21, 2023 13:21 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBOn this week's first show of the week, Mal is joined by Brett McCallum from the Gold Coast Tropics NBL/WNBL team bid and Host of the Platinum Standard Grading Podcast for an interview about all things Basketball and of course the GC Tropics. Mal is also joined by returning guest host Matt 'Macca' McIntyre who is back to talk NBL1 signings and the WNBL indigenous round results. Mal and Macca then close the show with a breakdown of the NBL Semi-Finals and of course a chicken bet around who wil...
Episode 106 - LeBron James!!! Kyrie and the Mavericks sunk??? Kevin Durant and the Pheonix suns a lock for the Championship??? Matt 'Macca' McIntyre returns for another go around as guest host!!!
February 16, 2023 13:24 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBOn this week's second show, Mal is once again joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The Boy's talk all things NBA, focusing in on the most insane trade deadline in recent history. They also talk about the guy in almost everybody's top 2 and how many points he has scored (LeBron James). Macca is then given the oppurtunity to wax poetic about his favourite team in the 76er's. Before we get to the real Main event in the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba NBA Crackem. --- Send in a voice message: htt...
Episode 105 - Sydney Kings?? Tasmania Jackjumpers??? Cairns Taipans??? NZ Breakers??? Who goes through???NBL Play-in Outcomes!!! NBL Playoff predictions??? Matt McIntyre Joins the Show as Guest Host!!
February 15, 2023 12:56 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBOn this week's first episode of the week, Mal is joined by long time Baller Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The boys jump into the NBL1 North signings and the WNBL week that was. Mal and Matt then look at the end of year awards, NBL Play-in and of course make their predictions for the finals ahead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/message
Episode 104 - WNBL Deep Dive!!! Jacinta Govind joins for part Two of the Womens Basketball Week!!! WNBA Local Card Shop Crackem!!!
February 08, 2023 13:17 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MBDuring the second of the Women's Basketball Week episodes, Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind from the Shooting the Breeze Podcast. They talk about the GOAT but not for as long as they could (To Be Honest). Mal and Jacinta then deep dive the top 5 teams of the WNBL as they make, they push towards the finals. The two then talk about the amazingness of the John Cain Game. Then Jacinta Straps in for a special edition WNBA Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem. --- Send in a voice message: http...
Episode 103 - Michele Timms!!! Truly one of the greatest Australian Female Basketball players of all time!!!
February 07, 2023 13:32 - 35 minutes - 33 MBDuring this week's interview Mal is Joined by the one and only Michele Timms!!! Mal and the Guard GOAT get stuck straight into her Basketball beginnings. They then stroll down Memory Lane to discuss Michele's time in the WNBL and with the Mercury in the WNBA. Mal and Michele then talk about the OPALS, Medals, The World Cup, the future of the Opals and of course the Michele Timms Basketball Academy. But, Mal couldn't let Michele go without putting the Guard GOAT through the paces of the famou...
Episode 102 - NBL awards who wins??? The predictions that matter!! Lynx and Wildcats both in 5th place!!! Anthony Kopcikas Returns!!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem RETURNS!!!
January 31, 2023 13:08 - 1 hour - 62 MBThis week's show comes from the half reconstructed Shed of Basketball Truth. Mal is joined this week by several time guest host Anthony (the blood donating machine) Kopcikas. The two then recap the WNBL round that was and discuss the some of the winners from the Sunshine Coast Clippers Australia Day Carnival. Mal and Ant do a small Bullets Babble before making their end of NBL season awards predictions. The boys then head over to the NBA to discuss the ladder and All Star game draft details....
Episode 101 - The Brandon Wood Episode!!! The Podcaster! The Baller! The Champion! The Spartan! The G-League Player! The Injured player! The Rip City team member! The Host of Around the NeighborWood!
January 24, 2023 13:26 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by Brandon Wood an absolute Baller and a MAJOR signing for the USC Rip City NBL1 North Coles Express Men's team. Mal and Brandon get into his long association with basketball, his collegiate career, his professional career and the major triumphs and difficult hurdles along his journey so far. It is a great journey and one hell of a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/message
Episode 100 - The Triple Digit episode!!! Dunk Contest Trivia!! What non NIKE shoe is for you??? Stefano De Lorio and Aaron Tseng return for more! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba returns as well!!
January 18, 2023 20:48 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBOn this special triple digit show, Mal is joined once again by Stefano De Lorio and Aaron Tseng from the Brisbane Capitals. The boys talk about their favourite kicks that aren't NIKE's on the back of Tyrese Maxey's multiyear shoe deal with New Balance. Mal then puts the fellas through their paces with some Slam dunk contest trivia. Before getting to the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba NBA Crackem! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/mes...
Episode 99 - The Jae Crowder Episode!!! Opals Squad Chat! Aaron Tseng and Stefano Di Lorio join the show! What is Stefano's Grandma's favourite game of basketball that she has ever watched???
January 17, 2023 13:38 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by Brisbane Capitals fan favourites Aaron Tseng and Stefano Di Lorio in episode 99, the Jae Crowder episode. The boys open the show with some NBL1 North signings. Then they take a look at the Opals squad list that has been released and round wrap the WNBL. Mal, Aaron and Stefano then look at the Bullets in 'Bullets Babble' and make predictions around the Play-in tournament. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontliea...
Episode 98 - Tim Soong the basketball religion is back!!! Anthony Kopcikas returns for another go around!! Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!!! NBA MVP BBQ... Who makes the invite list???
January 11, 2023 13:04 - 52 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this week's second episode, Mal is once again in the home of Basketball, Buffoonery and Banter. He is rejoined by NBL1 Brisbane Capital stalwarts in Tim Soong and Anthony Kopcikas. They boys talk about Lebron and their favourite moments and moments that perhaps LeBron wishes went differently. Mal, Tim and Ant then prep the invites for the Ball Don't Lie Australia NBA MVP BBQ. Before Tim and Ant go head to head in another Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem event! --- Send in a vo...
Episode 97 - Tim Soong the one man Basketball Religion is back! Anthony KOPCIKAS and the NBL MVP BBQ
January 11, 2023 02:20 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBOn this weeks show Mal is joined by Tim Soong and Anthony KOPCIKAS. The boys look at the big Bearcats news in the NBL1. Mal, Tim and Ant then wrap up the round that was in the WNBA. The boys then sit down to sort out the invitations for the Ball Don’t Lie Australia NBL MVP BBQ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/message
Episode 96 - Dirk Nowitzki debate!! NBA ladder roundup! Dean Aspland and Bill Ellis return for a Last Dance???
January 04, 2023 21:48 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBOn second episode of the week, Mal is once again joined by Brisbane Capitals Women’s NBL1 coaches Dean Aspland and Bill Ellis. The boys this time around discuss and choose their own Best of all time international starting 5 from the NBA. Then Mal, Dean and Bill talk through the NBA East and West division tables. Then older basketball heads in the room go head to head in a old school, Local Card Shop of Woollongabba NBL Crackem. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/p...
Episode 95 - Bill Ellis and his off sider Dean Aspland in the studio!!! NBL hot takes from Dean!
January 03, 2023 22:56 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBOn the first episode of the week, Mal is joined in the Shed of Basketball Truth by Brisbane Capitals Assistant Coach for the NBL1 Women’s team Bill Ellis and now two time guest of the show and Head coach of the Brisbane Capitals NBL1 North Women’s team Dean Aspland. The boys deep dive all things Capitals ahead of the upcoming season including programs and capitals players now over in different College systems. Mal, Bill and Dean then breakdown the WNBL and NBL rounds that were and make predic...
Episode 94 - Local Card Shop Super Crackem!!! Bullets Win!!! Anthony KOPCIKAS is back!!!
December 28, 2022 13:10 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by Anthony Kopcikas in a Local Card Shop Super Crackem event. Bullets Babble is a go after the Bullets snap a 5 game losing streak. Anna Cameron’s perfect NBA Christmas/Boxing Day prediction is discussed. The boys pull the first signed WAMMA JAMMER card in Crackem HISTORY. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/message
Episode 93 - Back to Back Brisbane Capital Captains! ANNA CAMERON is on the SHOW!!! NBL and NBA Christmas day game predictions!! Anthony Kopcikas is in the Shed of Basketball truth!!
December 21, 2022 13:44 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by Captain of the Brisbane Capitals NBL1 women's team Anna Cameron, she was also kind enough to bring along the instant defence and Crackem King himself Anthony Kopcikas. Mal and AntAnna then get straight into discuss the big Brisbane Capitals signings of the week Bronte Corke and Geordan Papacostas. Mal, Anna and Ant then breakdown the last round of the WNBL and the NBL. After that the guys make their predictions for the Christmas day games for the NBL and ...
Episode 92 - Brisbane Bullets Implode??? Future NBL superstars sign on in the NBL1, but where?? Brisbane Capitals Womens team re-sign Major Talents, Too Be Honest! A Great friend of the show re-signs!
December 14, 2022 13:02 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by Brisbane Capitals royalty and former NBL1 Captain Ben Willson. Mal and Ben jump straight into the NBL1 North signings that have been made official over the last week featuring; Lamar Patterson, Hillary Fuller, Anna Cameron, Nick Stoddart, Tim Soong and Steph Reid. The boys then wrap the latest round of the WNBL and discuss some of the teams and players that dominated it. Mal and Ben then rip the preverbial band-aid off and jump right into the shemozzle th...
Episode 91 - In the Three games since James Duncan departure, The Brisbane Bullets are?!?! Anthony Kopcikas A.K.A. The Crackem King returns for a regular Crack!!! Crackem NBL Draft!!!
December 07, 2022 12:47 - 39 minutes - 37 MBOn this weeks mini episode, Mal and Ant breakdown the coaching change at the Brisbane Bullets and the major changes that they have seen so far. They then do a very quick QLD WNBL roundup. The boys then do a mega Crackem with thanks to the Local Card Shop and Platinum Standard Grading! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/message
Episode 90 - Brisbane Bullets what are they doing??? Dean Aspland joins the show to talk all things Brisbane Capitals!!! Cap or No Cap the Bill Ellis story?!? Crackem announcement incoming!!!
November 30, 2022 12:56 - 1 hour - 91.7 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by Dean Aspland to discuss everything about the NBL1 Brisbane Capitals women's team and shares some genuine heard it here first moments and signings. Including the most awaited signing of all after Steph Collins, will Bill Ellis be returning to the Brisbane Capitals? Then Mal and Dean look at the upcoming WNBL round and Dean makes his predictions around which team he thinks will win it all and which teams won't... The boys then take a good look at the Bullet...
Episode 89 - Brisbane Capitals super star Anthony Kopcikas rejoins the show!!! NBL Bans and Fans! WNBL FIBA break! NBA veterans being pushed out of the league?!?!
November 23, 2022 13:52 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBOn this week's show, Mal and Ant breakdown the major games of the round for the WNBL before they go on the FIBA break. The boys then breakdown the NBL as it sits after the FIBA break and the major stories out of round 7. Anthony then finally makes his prediction around which team will make the NBL finals proper early next year. The boys then discuss the NBA stories of the week and make a top 8 drop prediction each. Before Mal challenges Anthony to a game of Crackem with the new addition of th...
Episode 88 - Lachlan Nuttall joins the show!!! WNBL round 2 breakdown!! NBL movement and breakdown from the week off... NBL1 Schedule news! Special edition head to head Crackem with Anthony Kopcikas!!
November 16, 2022 13:10 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by Lachlan Nuttall the marketing and comms manager for BQ/Brisbane Capitals own. Mal and Lachlan talk all things NBL1 North ahead of the release of the schedule this week. Then the boys jump into round 2 of the WNBL, they discuss some of the early season action and the NBL1 North stars that are already showing out. Mal and Lachlan then discuss the Boomers before discussing some of the major stories over the NBL in the week off from games. The boys then disc...
Episode 87 - WNBL is back!!! Jason Cadee's 350 NBL games celebrated!!! NBL1 North signings and news!!! Anthony Kopcikas returns to guest host! The NBA Dumpster fire team is discussed.
November 09, 2022 19:41 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBOn this week's show, Mal and Ant discuss coaching signings across the NBL1 North and the return of the WNBL for the blockbuster 2022/23 season. Then the boys deep dive the NBL moves and releases of the last week. Mal and Ant then discuss the week that was for Jason Cadee and the Brisbane Bullets in Bullets Babble. After that the boys then look into the NBA and some of the disappointments and some real surprises across the league through the first three weeks. Mal and Ant then ease into to som...
Episode 85 - WNBL Predictions with WNBL Expert Jacinta Govind!!! Brisbane Bullets are looking good! Anthony Kopcikas and Nathan Martin join the show!!! NBA week 2 headlines and Ant's predictions!!!
November 02, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by great friend of the show Jacinta Govind to breakdown the WNBL season and to make some predictions. Anthony Kopcikas then jumps on the line for a chat about the NBL and the round that was. Mal and Ant then breakdown the Brisbane bullets game of the week in Bullets Babble! Then the boys jump over to the NBA sharing some Coach Poppavich love and making some predictions for the upcoming season. The boys then the boys squeeze in a special edition Crackem. Bef...
Episode 86 - WNBL Predictions with WNBL Expert Jacinta Govind!!! Brisbane Bullets are looking good! Anthony Kopcikas and Nathan Martin join the show!!! NBA week 2 headlines and Ant's predictions!!!
November 02, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by great friend of the show Jacinta Govind to breakdown the WNBL season and to make some predictions. Anthony Kopcikas then jumps on the line for a chat about the NBL and the round that was. Mal and Ant then breakdown the Brisbane bullets game of the week in Bullets Babble! Then the boys jump over to the NBA sharing some Coach Poppavich love and making some predictions for the upcoming season. The boys then the boys squeeze in a special edition Crackem. Befo...
Episode 8 - WNBL Predictions with WNBL Expert Jacinta Govind!!! Brisbane Bullets are looking good! Anthony Kopcikas and Nathan Martin join the show!!! NBA week 2 headlines and Ant's predictions!!!
November 02, 2022 13:05 - 1 hour - 102 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by great friend of the show Jacinta Govind to breakdown the WNBL season and to make some predictions. Anthony Kopcikas then jumps on the line for a chat about the NBL and the round that was. Mal and Ant then breakdown the Brisbane bullets game of the week in Bullets Babble! Then the boys jump over to the NBA sharing some Coach Poppavich love and making some predictions for the upcoming season. The boys then the boys squeeze in a special edition Crackem. Befo...
Episode 85 - NBA is back!!! NBL action and breakdowns! Jacaranda basketball tournament love!!! Tim Soong joins as a guest host!!! Anthony Kopcikas Calls in for some Crackem!
October 26, 2022 12:37 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBOn this week's show, Mal is joined by friend of the show and guest host for the week, future NBL star Tim Soong. The boys then breakdown some of the big news of the opening rounds of the NBL and of course the announcements of the World Cup qualifying Boomers team. Mal and Tim then make some NBL Finals predictions for the current season. The boys then discuss the return of the NBA, some of the big stories and look at the ladder so far and discuss who is going up and who is going down in the s...
Ep 84 - Lauren Jackson the GOAT and FIBA Women's World Cup discussion with Jacinta Govind!!! NBL round 1 Winners and Losers!!! NBL X NBA breakdown and NBA news!!
October 05, 2022 13:44 - 1 hour - 71.4 MBOn this weeks show, Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind for an in depth breakdown of the OPAL's campaign at the FIBA Women's World Cup held in Sydney over the last couple of weeks. Mal then breaks down the first week of NBL 22/23! Mal also discusses the Adelaide 36er's win and some of the major pieces of Aussie news to come out of the NBA this week. He then finishes the show with a Machination of Mal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/mes...
Episode 83.5 - NBL1 National Finals and Mal's take on the whole show!!! Bullets Babble makes a return!!! MASSIVE CRACKEM SURPRISE!!!!
September 14, 2022 13:38 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBOn this weeks show, it is a special edition mini episode with Dan away sick, Mal takes the reigns. To open the show Mal breaks down his time at the NBL1 National Finals weekend and discusses the player who was robbed of a place in the All Star Five! Then after that Bullets Babble returns in a solo outing this week, Mal talks through some pre pre season action and James Duncan's comments. After that Mal makes a call to a great friend of the show for a MASSIVE CRACKEM SURPRISE, for Dan to find...
Episode 83 - WNBL Boomers Champion Izzy Wright and Adam McKay from Sidelined join the show!! New Brisbane Bullets signing!! WNBA Free agency moves!!! Donovan Mitchell traded not to the Knicks...
September 07, 2022 12:45 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal welcome Current WNBL Champion Izzy Wright and Producer Adam McKay from the amazing new Australian sports documentary Sidelined: The Fight for Equality in Women's Basketball. The boys also discuss the latest signings in the WNBA and for the Bullets. Dan and Mal then look into the Donovan Mitchell trade and look at who the winners and Knicks (losers) are... The boys then quickly discuss the NBL1 National finals. After which they finish the show in their traditio...
Episode 82 - NBL1 North Champions on the show!!! Courtney Woods Townsville Flames Champion/Superstar and Gold Coast Roller Champion/absolute Baller Tanner Krebs Call into the show!!!
August 31, 2022 12:44 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal breakdown all the boomer World Cup Qualifier action over the last week. The Boys then talk all things NBL and WNBL free agency and specifically the waves that a certain GOAT is making in the WNBL world this week. Dan and Mal then discuss the NBA before coming back to the league they love, plus one, up north... NBL1 North Champions Courtney Woods and Tanner Krebs call into the show to discuss there dominating wins in their separate Grand Final series, over the ...
Episode 81 - NBL North Grand Final Special!!! Steph Reid of the Townsville Flames and Eric McAlister of the USC RIP City join the show!!! LJ News!!!
August 24, 2022 11:23 - 1 hour - 80.6 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal have two amazing Friends of the show return for a NBL1 North Grand Finals week appearance. Steph Reid floor general for the Townsville Flames and Defence Powerhouse Eric McAlister for the USC RIP City call in to discuss the season, their team mates and their outlook on the games ahead. The Boys also breakdown the WNBA moves that have been coming through hard and fast this week, including their correct predictions for the Flyers big press conference this week. D...
Episode 80 - Huge news for Lauren Jackson and Abby Cubillo!!! NBL1 North Award reacts!!! Brisbane Capital's Legend and Rising Star, Anthony Kopcikas and Stefan Di Lorio Join the show live in Studio 2!
August 17, 2022 12:29 - 1 hour - 104 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal welcome Anthony Kopcikas and Stefano Di Lorio from the Brisbane Capitals live into studio 2. The boys breakdown some of the WNBL free agency moves and then breakdown the Opal's World Cup Team that has been announced in the past week. After that Dan, Mal, Ant and Stef then talk NBA and all the off season events, dramas and announcements of the last week. The boys then breakdown the NBL1 North Awards and the sizzling first round of the Coles Express NBL1 North f...
Episode 79 - Sue Bird Shout out!! NBL1 North Finals predictions!!! NBL1 awards night predictions!!! Abby Cubillo to the Adelaide Lightning in the WNBL!!!
August 10, 2022 20:34 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal give a shout to the one and only Sue Bird. Then the boys look at the NBL free agency that has continued to sprinkle talent across the league this week. Dan and Mal then look at the final regular season round of the NBL1 North across both the Women's and Men's divisions. The boys also breakdown the Brisbane Capitals last regular season games of the year. Dan and Mal then look at the upcoming NBL1 North awards and make some predictions. The boys then finish the s...
Episode 78 - RIP Bill Russell. Hello Aron Baynes!!! Goodbye Matthew Dellavadova (from the NBL)!!! NBL Free agency moves!! Big WNBL news for a Friend of the Show!!! Sydney Flames with a rebrand!!!
August 03, 2022 13:11 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal take a moment to talk about the passing of Bill Russell. Then they deep dive the movements around the leagues of the NBL and WNBL. Dan and Mal then look at the Eastern Conference Pyramid and breakdown where they think the different teams will end up. Then the boys wrap up round 14 of the NBL1 North, including a look at the the Brisbane Capitals games against the Seahawks. Dan and Mal then wrap up the show in the traditional way with a Crackem and a Machination...
Episode 77 - The LUKA episode... Boomers Asia Cup Glory!!! United making moves!!! NBA, Western Conference pyramid rankings!!! Capitals and NBL1 North round up!!
July 27, 2022 13:26 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal talk about the Boomers Glory at the Asia cup in Indonesia. The boys then take at a look at the moves being made across the NBL free agency this week. Dan and Mal then take a run at placing the Western conference of the NBA into a ranked pyramid for the upcoming season. The boys then breakdown the Brisbane Capitals games over the weekend as well as the rest of the NBL1 North. Dan and Mal then finish the show with some Crackem and a Machination of Mal. --- Se...
Episode 76 - NBL Christmas day GAME!!! KINGS LOADING UP??? Baynes back on an the NBA's Radar!!! NBL1 round wrap!!! NBA Summer league wrap up!!!"Just wash your hands after"!!!
July 20, 2022 12:42 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal talk all things NBL off season, including free agency and Christmas day game! The boys then do a full wrap up of the NBA Summer league. Then Dan and Mal almost ware out their new double double and triple double alert buttons as they do a round 12 wrap up for the NBL1 north, including two banger games from the Brisbane Capitals teams. The boys then round out the show with a pack of Crackem and a Machination of Mal for the ages! --- Send in a voice message: h...
Episode 75 - Minnesota trade Awful or Majestic??? KD???? KYRIE????? Boomers, Booming!!! Big beefs all across the NBL1 North!!! Max Mackinnon Block!!! NBL1 First nations round ahead!!
July 06, 2022 13:40 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal delve into the NBL and WNBL free agency moves. The boys then look at the NBA with a similar lens and ponder what might happen with Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves and other teams over the coming season. Dan and Mal then look at the NBL1 North, specifically at some of the amazing stat lines from around the league. As well as a closer look at the Brisbane Capitals games against the Townsville Flames and Heat. The boys then wrap the show with some classic C...
Episode 74 - Draft Breakdown... Which teams Bombed??? Which teams soared!! NBL 1 Round 9 wrap up!! Mid season NBL1 MVPs for Men and Women rankings...
June 29, 2022 13:15 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal look at the NBL and WNBL free agency signings over the last week. The boys then do a deep dive on 2022 NBL draft looking at the winning teams and the head scratching teams. Dan and Mal then breakdown round nine of the NBL1 North. One of the boys then gives their list of the top contenders for the Womens and Men's Mid season MVP and then the other breaks down his power rankings of those players. Dan and Mal then do a vintage NBL Crackem and finish the show with...
Episode 73 - NBA Finals wrap!!! The GOAT is back?!? NBL1 North Movers and Shakers!!! Is the NBL 1 North better than the NBL1 South???
June 22, 2022 20:56 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal look into the off season moves being made in the NBL. The boys discuss the big news, that the GOAT LJ is in the squad and possibly looking to wear the Green and Gold once again. Dan and Mal then look back at the 75th anniversary year Finals. The boys then look at the NBL1 North round 8 for both the men and the women with a deep dive on the Brisbane Capitals performances. Dan and Mal then finish the show with a brief Crackem, to be honest and a Machination of Ma...
Episode 72 - WE ARE BACK!!! NBA Finals!! MAX MACKINNON Calls in to be the first guest in Studio 2!!!NBL and WNBL free agency bomb shells!!! NBL1 Gold Coast Men Rolling!!!
June 15, 2022 14:06 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal talk about all the NBA action they missed. The boys then talk about some of the free agency moves happening across the NBL and WNBL. Dan and Mal then talk to Brisbane Bullet and Brisbane Capital Star MAX MACKINNON. The boys then move on to their NBL1 round wrap up. Dan and Mal then finish the show with some Crackem and a Machination of Mal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balldontlieaustralia/message
Episode 71 - So long to an old Friend who has been here since the beginning!!! NBL Free Agency news!! MAVS gone! Boston and Miami battling it out!! Capitals balling!! NBL1 round 4 wrap up!!!
May 25, 2022 13:16 - 1 hour - 59 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal say say farewell to an old friend!! The boys then discuss the NBL free agency moves so far. Dan and Mal then take a look at the last four teams left in the 21/22 NBA season. The boys then wrap the round that was, round 4 of the NBL 1 North season and some of the stand out performances of the round. Dan and Mal then wrap up their final show in Studio 1, with a bit of Crackem and a Machination of Mal. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com...
Episode 70 NBL Grand Final recap!! NBA Confernce Finals predictions!!! NBL1 and Brisbane Capitals Behind the scenes Legends Hamish Cain and Lachlan Nuttall are in the studio for the whole SHOW!!!
May 18, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal welcome the GM of the Brisbane Capitals Hamish Cain and NBL1 North marketing manager Lachlan Nuttall. The boys then breakdown the NBL Grand Final series final game and discuss the NBL Champion Sydney Kings. Dan, Mal, Hamish and Lachlan then breakdown the NBA second round conclusions and look ahead to the NBA CONFERENCE Finals. Dan and Mal then hit this weeks guests with some hard hitting questions around this years NBL1 season. The boys then finish the show wi...
Episode 69 Kings on the CUSP!!! Grizzlies GONE!!! NBA PLAYOFFS SUPER TIGHT!!! Celtics turning it on!!! Abby Cubillo from Canberra Capitals and Brisbane Capitals On the show!!! NBL1 round 2 Whiparound!
May 11, 2022 20:34 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBOn this weeks show, Dan and Mal breakdown the NBL Grand Final Series after the first two games. The boys then breakdown the NBA Conference Semi-Finals series by series. WNBL Canberra Capital and NBL1 Brisbane Capital player, Abby Cubillo calls into talk about her basketball journey and speaks on her future as well. Dan and Mal then do a NBL1 round 2 whip around and breakdown some of the frankly huge performances that took place. The boys then finish the show with the Traditional Crackem and M...