BELOW THE RIM
180 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingA podcast dedicated to the BBL and British Basketball. Featuring a roundup of the weeks action and news, with plenty of opinion. Hosted by real fans of the BBL.
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Episodes
Episode 67 - We are BACK! Signings, Jamell, Rahmon, Wolves and more...
June 27, 2021 23:11 - 1 hour - 86 MBIt's the first show of the summer... A little delay on ep1, but we're here now. Adz, Josh and Pabz talk about new signings, Pabz usual Rahmon Fletcher praise, Adz has comments on the Giants and Josh has questions for the Wolves franchise departure from the BBL.
Episode 66 - May Madness, The Final
May 17, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBThe guys keep it simple this week and discuss May Madness and the Playoff Final. They also chat about the future of the Lions and some recent twitter activity. The podcast will continue weekly throughout the summer, so email the guys any questions, basketball related or otherwise: [email protected]
Episode 65 - May Madness Final 4, BBL futures, BBL GB 5
May 10, 2021 22:46 - 1 hour - 101 MBNo Adz this week, but Josh, Ayo and Pabz are joined by TAHIR to discuss BBL topics, including the 2 leg format, Rahmons 19 ppg 9.3 apg season, the future of the BBL and the FIANL FOUR BBL Playoff Semi Finals, and more....
Episode 64 - May Madness and Regular Season BTR AWARDS
May 03, 2021 23:17 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBAdz, Josh and Pabz chat about May Madness so far and upcoming games. They also make some predictions! The the remainder of the show is dedicated to the BELOW THE RIM AWARDS CEREMONY for the 2020/21 Regular season!
Episode 63 - Controversial Mop Boy, Riders League CHamps, Bristol Make it.
April 27, 2021 11:44 - 1 hour - 96.2 MBThis week Adz, Josh and Pabz are joined by CHUCK DURU pro basketball player for Reading Rockets and the man behind The ISO Podcast. The guys chat BBL including, Riders being crowned League Champs, Flyers making the playoffs and an exclusive interview with THE Mop Boy, Matt Thomas from the highly controversial technical riddled, Eagles vs Scorchers game...
Episode 62 - BBL Playoff picture, Flyers questions, Round up.
April 20, 2021 13:58 - 1 hour - 161 MBThis week the guys once again look at the ever changing scenarios at the top and bottom of the Playoff race. Questions are asked regarding the Bristol Flyers and general BBL chat...
Episode 61 - Who's winnin the League, Lions Chat, Towers Stories, TAHIR HAJAT
April 14, 2021 20:59 - 2 hours - 146 MBNo Pabz or Adz this week, but in their place is the voice behind the Hoopsfix Top 10 Plays of the Week, TAHIR HAJAT. Josh, Ayo and Tahir discuss all things BBL, including who will win, Lions issues, Towers stories and more...
Episode 60 - Title Contenders, Playoff Contenders, Starting 5's, WILL NEIGHBOUR
April 06, 2021 10:13 - 1 hour - 115 MBThis week the guys take a look at the league table and attempt to make sense of the chase for the 1 seed. They also look at the bottom end of the table and the exciting race for the 8th seed. They do all of this with the expert help of the BBL legend that is Mr. WILL NEIGHBOUR...
Episode 59 - Lions Problems, Wolves Win, Rocks Depart, League Tops and Bottoms
March 30, 2021 09:14 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBThis week Mikey, Josh, Adz and Pabz take a look at the potential issues with the Lions, the Wolves as a top 4 threat, Geno potentially out for the season, Rocks players departing and a look at the League table, top to bottom and the playoff race.
Episode 58 - Mikey is BACK, The Trophy Final, Scorchers news...
March 23, 2021 09:03 - 1 hour - 108 MBThis week the guys are joined by MIKEY! He's BACK! They obviously tackle the Trophy Final, which did not disappoint, plus the departure of Ryan Richards, and general Scorchers news, including the current playoff picture...
Episode 57 - Giants Gardner, Trophy Finals and MIKE TUCK
March 16, 2021 21:19 - 1 hour - 97.8 MBThis week there is no Josh Bett, but the guys are joined by the legend that is MIKE TUCK. The guys fire some Q's to Mike before tackling some topics of the week, namely the Giants signing of new head coach Lloyd Gardner and the forth coming BBL Trophy Final.
Episode 56 - Playoff spots, All stars, Dunks, 3points and JALEN HAYES
March 08, 2021 22:11 - 1 hour - 93.1 MBThis week the guys are joined by another special guest! Cheshire Phoenix captain, superstar and all round nice guy JALEN HAYES! The chaps fire some questions Jalen's way, before tackling some BBL topics, including the current playoff picture, nominations for Allstars North vs South, and contestants for the dunk contest and 3 point shootout...
Episode 55 - Byrne out, Murray bashing, Lions lose again and guest Josh Wilcher
March 02, 2021 22:38 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBThis week Adz, Josh, Ayo and Pabz are joined by special guest and BBL living legend, Mr. Josh Wilcher! The guys fire some questions at Josh W, before he stays and tackles the weeks topics, including Danny Byrne out at Giants, some Glasgow fans getting negative with Gareth Murray and more...
Episode 54 - Phoenix love, Lions Love, GB success
February 23, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 78 MBThe week the fellas give plenty of love for TEAM GB and the successful qualification. Plus mad love for MBA and the Cheshire Phoenix recent run of form. They talk about the Lions consistency and more.....
Episode 54 - Brady Gone, Phoenix love, Lions Love, GB success
February 23, 2021 21:41 - 1 hour - 78 MBThe week the fellas discuss another Giant departure, plus mad love for TEAM GB Men after successful qualification, love for MBA and the Cheshire Phoenix recent run of form and they talk about the Lions consistency and more.....
Episode 53 - BBL Takeaways, Lions love, Riders Love, Giants... and #whatcanido
February 16, 2021 22:24 - 1 hour - 88.3 MBGet your menus ready, call Deliveroo and sit back while the guys give some of their BBL TAKEAWAYS from the last week of action on and off the court. There's Surrey and Bristol chat, Giants debate, love for the Riders and Lions, plus some Justin Robinson love thrown in for good measure...
Episode 52 - BBL Stocks, Ups and Downs of the Weekend
February 09, 2021 06:31 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBThe guys take an Up Down Stock Market approach to reviewing this weekends BBL action and decide who's stock went up or down over the weekend. They also look ahead to the BBL Trophy matchup between the Lions and the Riders, and make a prediction on the game.
Episode 51 - Winners and Losers of the Week
February 02, 2021 19:21 - 40 minutes - 46.8 MBIt was, and might still be, a YouTube show this week, as we were without Josh. We've decided to upload it anyway! Adz, Ayo and Pabz tackle the teams and players that impressed and failed to impress over the weekend.
Episode 50 - Creons pain, Lions Covid, Cup Final, JR or RF
January 25, 2021 22:40 - 1 hour - 82.1 MBIn a particularly rowdy podcast, the fellas talk about Surrey Scorchers head coaches candid post game interview, the Lions Covid situation, The Cup Final and Rahmon or JR.... Which all gets a little bit tasty for EPISODE 50! Plus, Pabz finally gets some late support for his opinions on the Playoffs!
Episode 49 - TikTok, Cup Final, Lions in Europe, Rob P
January 20, 2021 06:37 - 52 minutes - 60.3 MBThis week the fellas talk about TikTok and how much they don't get it, as well as previewing the BBL CUP FINAL. Lions in the FIBA EuroCup is also a topic, and who could succeed as an NBA Coach.
Episode 48 - Joe offends Scotland, Achara All-stars, Jedward interview & Lions gear
January 10, 2021 11:45 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBThe guys tackle some recent and not so recent BBL topics, such as Joe Ikhinmwin offending Scotland, Keiron Acharas' views on a BBL All Star game, Jamie Edwards on Hoopsfix and the Lions new Jerseys...
Episode 47 - Lions, Giants, Raiders Qs and Marriot Bashing
December 21, 2020 22:26 - 1 hour - 76 MBThis week the guys ask questions about the Lions, the Giants and the Raiders as well as tackling some Marriot Bashing issues on Twitter.
Episode 46 - Flyers make it, eek 1 league review, BBL NBA Team comparisons
December 08, 2020 13:43 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThis week the guys talk about the Flyers progressing in the BBL Cup, a full round up of Week 1 League fixtures, Twitter Watch, a BBL NBA team comparison and Pablo continues his unshakable love for Rahmon Fletcher... Plus, Josh Bett with a BOLD statement...
Episode 45 - News, Cup Review, Cup Awards
November 30, 2020 10:10 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBThe guys discuss some of the recent news topics, take a look at the "almost" final standings of the BBL Cup Group Stages and give out some nominations for MVP, Best Coach and starting 5 of the Cup competition...
Episode 44 - Game Roundups and THE post game response.
November 10, 2020 13:21 - 1 hour - 95.8 MBThe guys are back with a full round up of the weekends BBL action, Sharks v Lions, Phoenix v Giants and game of the week Riders v Eagles. The guys also address the Giants post game comments.
Episode 43 - Ware, Scorchers, Rebrands and Lions Eagles
November 06, 2020 17:21 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBWe're back! Covering all things BBL, the Scorchers social media, Kevin Wares post game comments, Nigel Lloyds pre game comments, the Lions vs Eagles game and some trivia!
Episode 42 - BBL Funding, Lions and MBA, Phoenix new look
October 14, 2020 22:13 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBAdz, Daz, Josh, Ayo and Pabz talk BBL Government Funding, Lions parting ways with MBA, The Rocks going back to training and more. Adz and Josh go head to head making their case for the most likely coach to make the NBA grade from the current crop.
Episode 41 - Sharks win, Lions social media, Rahmon or JR
October 07, 2020 23:17 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBAdz, Josh and Pabz are joined by special guest Ayo, to discuss the week in the BBL. They discuss what's Hot and what's Not with the Sharks beating the Eagles, if they're In or Out on team social media banning fans and Adz and Josh go head to head on who is mor likely to become 3 time MVP, Justin Robinson or Rahmon Fletcher.
Episode 40 - BBL Vote, Giants Address, Murray Non Start
September 29, 2020 21:26 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThis week the guys are joined by The Duke of Hoops to discuss the BBL's recent vote, the Giants addressing the fans and Gareth Murray's statement regarding the Rocks lack of training due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Episode 39 - Matchups, Season Tickets & Scorchers
September 21, 2020 22:28 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBThe BBL discussions this week include which matchups the guys are most looking forward to, early season ticket sales and the Surrey Scorchers. Also the guys play the prediction game ahead of the London Lions BCL Qualifier.
Episode 38 - Q & A Part 2 BBL Pre-Season
September 15, 2020 07:29 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBThe guys continue to answer some pre-season questions, as well as getting into a heated debate as to whether the Lions full roster will feature regularly in the BBL.
Episode 37 - Pre Season Q&A
September 10, 2020 11:05 - 1 hour - 83 MBOn this weeks show the fellas discuss recent Twitter activity, and then dive in to some pre-season predictions and wild stabs in the dark over who might be MVP, Rookie MVP, Top 3, Bottom 3 and how Andy Thomson ranks all time.
Episode 36 - Grading the Off-season
September 04, 2020 22:28 - 1 hour - 108 MBFrom Bristol Flyers to Worcester Wolves, the guys are back to grade the off-season so far. With plenty of time remaining for clubs to add to their rosters, this is an early mock assessment of how the recruiting has gone to date.
Episode 35 - The BBL Last Dance
July 31, 2020 11:13 - 52 minutes - 60.1 MBThe Last Dance stirred quite a lot of basketball chat, nostalgia and opinion. But, what if the documentary was about a BBL Team or player from yesteryear? The guys discuss their own candidates for the BBL's version of The Last Dance.
Episode 34 - Ovie, Giants Belle Vue, Cal Jones, PJC vs JROB, Lions BCL
July 31, 2020 10:56 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBWe're BACK! It's been a while and the guys have plenty to talk about. Adz, Josh and Pabz dicuss Ovies parting words, the Giants move to Belle Vue, Twitter opinions on Cal Jones and PJC vs Justin Robinson last season, new signings and the Lions BCL challenge.
Episode 33 - Richard Mollard
July 07, 2020 08:37 - 41 minutes - 47.3 MBAdz, Diaz, Josh and Pabz are joined by co-owner for the Plymouth Raiders, Richard Mollard. The guys talk about the Raiders new deal with BAU Global, running a basketball club and the Raiders ambitions.
Episode 32 - ALL TIME NBA DRAFT
July 07, 2020 08:23 - 53 minutes - 60.7 MBIt's Draft Day at BTR headquarters, with Adz, Josh, Mike, Dean and Pabz, selecting the best starting 5's in NBA history. The selections are drafted by position, starting with a Point Guard draft, then Shooting Guard, Small Forward, Power Forward and finishing with a Center. Enjoy the draft, and have your say via twitter, if there's someone you'd have picked First in each round, @BelowThePod @Brand161mcr, @JoshBett1, @Paolo121978, @GingerShaq and @MikeMiller_Time
Episode 31 - News. Signings and Giants issues
July 07, 2020 08:08 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBAdz, Diaz, Josh & Pabz talk about the new BBL Molten ball, New signings around the league and the recent news that the Manchester Giants have released 3 well respected players in Callum & James Jones and Ingus Bankevics, which has raised issue on social media.
Episode 30 - Black Lives Matter
June 17, 2020 13:39 - 1 hour - 129 MBAdz, Daz and Pabz are joined by Rheanne Bailey, Ishmael Fontaine, Will Reid, Greg Mpofu and Benny Bonsu to discus and educate on issues concerning Black athletes in the British Basketball Community, with specific reference to the peaceful protest in Manchester that generated a somewhat ignorant, negative and disappointing social media backlash. Basketball England have done a great job in showing complete support for Black Lives Matter with some 1200 positive reactions across their social medi...
Episode 29 - Mark Robinson
June 08, 2020 15:10 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBMark Robinson is our guest, talking freely about his time at Indiana under Bobby Knight, GB basketball, running a BBL Player Players Union and much more!
Episode 28 - Teesside Lions James Thomson
May 28, 2020 19:10 - 50 minutes - 58.2 MBToday's special guest is the Teesside Lions Director, James Thomson. Adz, Josh and Pabz ask about the hiring of Marc Steutel, BBL aspirations, rivalries and running a British Basketball Club.
Episode 27 - Hannah Shaw on Temi Fagbenle & Karlie Samuelson WNBA News
May 28, 2020 18:22 - 27 minutes - 31.3 MBRecent news and tweets suggested the Temi had been cut from the Lynx and Karlie also waived by the Wings. Hannah Shaw set us straight! Adz, Josh and Pabz with the questions.
Episode 26 - Selina Conroy BBL Head of Comms
May 24, 2020 09:46 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThis week Selina Conroy is our guest, as Adz, Josh and Pabz ask questions and tackle rumours surrounding liquidation, expansion and more...
Episode 25 - BBL Liquidation? Teesside Lions BBL Bound? Skyler White Back?
May 18, 2020 15:46 - 53 minutes - 60.8 MBAdz, Daz, Josh and Pabz talk about recent concerns the BBL could go into liquidation , Teesside Lions and Marc Steutel have sights on the BBL and Skyler White could be back next season!
Episode 24 - PLB, Rule Changes and CJ Gettys
May 16, 2020 13:10 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBAdz, Josh and Pabz debate some topics from the week in British basketball including the rule changes and how the news broke, the PLB and what is it and how CJ Gettys stacks up to the greats...
Episode 23 - British Basketball Culture
May 16, 2020 13:05 - 50 minutes - 57.5 MBAds, Josh and Pabz talk British basketball culture and attempt to tackle some of the topics last weeks show brought up on Twitter.
Episode 22 - The Restraints in British Basketball
May 06, 2020 09:40 - 1 hour - 106 MBIt's not what you think! This is not another podcast bashing the BBL or indeed British Basketball. It's a glimpse behind the scenes at external restraints and issues surrounding the British game. Adz, Josh and Pabz talk about their own experiences and obstacles they have faced in creating positive content for British basketball.
Desert Island Hoops Ep 4 - Vince Macaulay
May 02, 2020 15:42 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MBPablo is joined by British basketball LEGEND Vince Macaulay, current co-owner and coach of the London Lions. The 2019 Coach of the Year takes us on a trip down memory lane, from his youth in Liverpool with Jimmy Rodgers, training camp at Brixton with Michael Jordan up to more current success with the London Lions.
Desert Island Hoops Ep3 - Daniel Pilkington
April 28, 2020 13:38 - 54 minutes - 62.8 MBDaniel Pilkington gives up his time to choose his desert island hoops items and tracks. A solid career so far for northern based clubs in the BBL and NBL and an all round great British Basketball character.
Desert Island Hoops Ep2 - Orlan Jackman
April 18, 2020 10:53 - 29 minutes - 33.6 MBBritish basketball star, Orlan Jackman shares his Desert Island Hoops, songs and basketball related items that he will be taking with him.