Overseas Famous Podcast
239 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago -An overseas podcast starring former professional basketball player Kevin Owens. Kevin interviews the biggest names in overseas sports and provides a behind the scenes look at what goes on with competing abroad. He offers a personal flare to his extensive sports knowledge. Truly a show you don't want to miss. Tune in each week to hear the real stories of the greatest athletes who spent time competing overseas.
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Episodes
Live Show at Kings Road with Jon and Kevin
April 28, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBListen in to this fun evening at Kings Road Brewery. Kevin and Jon discuss the purpose of Overseas Famous, along with a reading from the book. Jon and Kevin also break down the NBA playoffs and have some fun with the live audience. All this and more on the Overseas Famous Live Show!
Live Show at Kings Road with Jon and Kevin
April 28, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MBListen in to this fun evening at Kings Road Brewery. Kevin and Jon discuss the purpose of Overseas Famous, along with a reading from the book. Jon and Kevin also break down the NBA playoffs and have some fun with the live audience. All this and more on the Overseas Famous Live Show!
WNBA and Greek Basketball with Dual Pro Isis Young
April 21, 2022 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBKevin sits down with Niki Lefkadas star and future color commentator for the Connecticut Sun, Isis Young. Isis shares some stories about playing pro in Greece and her upcoming gig in the WNBA. We talk about her long collegiate career and why those ups and downs prepared her to play pro.
D-5 Takeover with Matt Kempter and Pat Corbett
April 14, 2022 12:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMatt is joined by former teammate and rival Patrick Corbett. They discuss what It takes to succeed at the division 3 level as well as Pat’s recent experience in the NCAA tournament.
Flipping the Training Game
April 07, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBOverseas trainers like Holger Geschwinder have revolutionized the game by bringing overseas concepts to America. Tremaine Dalton has flipped the script, teaching foreign players American basketball mindset and skills. Listen in as Tremaine takes us on his journey from pro basketball player, to entrepreneur and one of the most sought after trainers on the planet teaching clinics throughout out the world with his company, The Process.
Runways and Fadeaways with Shani Atar
March 31, 2022 14:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBYou can’t beat this model 1 v 1. Pro baller turned model, Shani Atar joins us this week to talk about her journey. Not many ballers can play at a high level and model professionally, but Shani has put in the work to become wildly successful at both. Listen to her story as she juggles fadeaways and runways.
D-5 With Matt Kempter and Jacob O’Connell
March 24, 2022 17:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMatt takes on the player profile hosting duties talking collegiate basketball and playing for the Slovakian National Team with Princeton basketball star, Jacob O’Connell. Jacob and Matt whirl through conversations about overseas and domestic basketball on this fun episode of the Overseas Famous production of D-5.
St. Paddy’s Day with Some Irish Imports
March 17, 2022 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBHappy St. Paddy’s Day everyone! Andre Wolford and our old pal Devon Brookshire join us to get the 411 on an authentic Irish St. Paddy’s Day as well as more riveting tales of Kosovar fans and rumors of a modern day stoning. All this and more on this festive episode of Overseas Famous!
Overcoming Adversity with Jacki Gemelos
March 03, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBWNBA and overseas star Jacki Gemelos joins the pod this week to talk about her basketball career. From overcoming 4 knee surgeries before she started her pro career to representing both the USA and Greek National Teams, the former number one player in the country takes us on a journey from winning gold in China to the start of a WNBA coaching career. This is an episode you do not want to miss.
Player Profile Devon Brookshire
February 24, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBCalifornia native and basketball globetrotter joins us from the beaches of Portugal to talk about her path to professional basketball. We discuss her mentality and the work she does to help young athletes develop a winning mentality. Devon takes us through her journey in this weeks player profile.
Rivalries and NFT with NBA Vet Corsley Edwards
February 17, 2022 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBNBA and overseas basketball vet Corsley Edwards joins the pod this week to talk post career success and his new venture Loot Mogul which will take over the NFT market. Kevin and Corsley rehash memories from their rivalry games in college and the friendship that forms amongst overseas athletes. All this and more on this very special episode of Overseas Famous.
Player Profile Eugene Campbell
February 10, 2022 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBThis player profile series will feature an up and coming overseas athlete. Our first guest will be Eugene Campbell a rising star playing in Portugal. Eugene takes us through his improbable journey into pro basketball. If you want an underdog story, this pod is for you.
The Process and the Grind with Nik Stauskas
February 03, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBSeason 4 starts with a bang as Kevin is joined by elite shooter and NBA vet Nik Stauskas. Nik and Kevin break down The Process in Philadelphia, what the misconceptions of overseas basketball by NBA players are and why freedom from social media is bliss. All this and more in the season premier of Overseas Famous.
Christmas Special
December 29, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBGrab your eggnog and join the crew on this very fun Christmas episode of Overseas Famous. Monmouth grad and current overseas pro, Justin Robinson joins us from Germany to take us through Christmas overseas. We discuss being away for the holidays and Matt, Kevin and Michela sample different Christmas drinks. All this and more!
DIstance and Domestic Drama with Troy Barnies
December 16, 2021 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBThis week we are joined by Troy Barnies of MBC Mykolaiv in Ukraine. Troy talks about dealing with loneliness, maintaining a positive mentality, and focusing on his responsibilities as a player despite playing in a country where impending danger is being threatened daily. Troy discusses his love of his home state, Maine and what spots to find the best craft beer. All this and more on this episode of Overseas Famous.
Intern Takeover
December 09, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.46 MBIntern Matt Kempter has the mic with fellow collegiate baller Babatunde Ajike 🏀 . The guys talk about their collegiate careers and the struggles student athletes face in this 15 minute power episode. Tune in!
Mailbag Episode with Malik Ellison and UC Iroegbu
December 02, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBYou asked, we answered! Kevin and Matt sit down with future podcasters Malik Ellison and UC Iroegbu to talk G-League and answering questions from the fans. No topic is off limits during this candid conversation amongst athletes. Tune in!
Mailbag Episode with Malik Ellison and UC Iroegbu
December 02, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBYou asked, we answered! Kevin and Matt sit down with future podcasters Malik Ellison and UC Iroegbu to talk G-League and answering questions from the fans. No topic is off limits during this candid conversation amongst athletes. Tune in!
Confidence and Mentality with Bobby Maximus
November 18, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBUFC Vet and Best-Selling Author Bobby Maximus joins Kevin to talk about campaigning for yourself as athlete and in life. Bobby takes us through the mentality of success and keys to change yourself into the best version. A fun and inspiring episode. Tune in!
Sports Author Robert Healy
November 11, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBContinuing with Authors Month, we are joined by Duquesne professor and author of the book Kings of the Bluff: The 1955 National Champion Duquesne Dukes. Robert breaks down his journey from collegiate athlete to author and his vision of a better tomorrow for aspiring sports media students. All this and more on this author feature from Overseas Famous.
From Athletes to Authors with Paul Shirley and Sean McCaw
November 08, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBLess than 0.002% of athletes become professional athletes. Less than 13.4% of writers become published writers. To do both is nearly impossible. Good news! We have found the outliers. Authors Kevin Owens, Paul Shirley and Sean McCaw sit down for a roundtable discussion of their careers and how they transitioned into writers. Paul Shirley, the pioneer of an athlete turing author and the writer of Can I Keep My Jersey, Stories I Tell on Dates and Ball Boy, and Sean McCaw author of Same Name Di...
The Great Pumpkin Faceoff
October 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThe Overseas Famous crew took the show on the road in front of a loud crowd of drunkards and pumpkin beer fans for our Great Pumpkin Faceoff. The crew talked shop, gave away prizes and sampled pumpkin beers from around the country. Listen in as we had our usually drunken fun and discover who has the best pumpkin beer in the world!
Baller to Business Mini Series Episode 1 Luke Bonner
October 14, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBOur first episode in our Baller to Business series features former pro Luke Bonner who takes us through his journey post playing career. Luke is the CEO of PWRFWD, a product and brand creator for athletes. Luke takes us through his transitional process and discusses how his playing career and interests throughout, helped mold his business. An advocate for athletes and a hilarious guy, Luke Bonner on this episode of Overseas Famous.
Oktoberfest
October 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIt’s Oktoberfest time! Listen I’m as Kevin and Jon drink some incredible beer at Mechanical Brewery and talk German basketball and customs with Hamburg Towers star Max Dileo. Mechanical Brewery’s own Leah Goldberg joins us as well to talk brewing and what prevents hangovers. All this and more on Overseas Famous’ Oktoberfest!
The Mysterious Case of Tony Harris
September 23, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBTony Harris was a basketball player who wanted to continue his dreams overseas. After a few successful stops, he ended up in Brazil. That is when things took a dangerous turn. After a romantic involvement, he became a target for a powerful organization. Paranoia and fear took over his life before he was found dead in a Brazilian jungle. The cause of Tony Harris' death was never officially solved. It is a mystery that continues to haunt overseas athletes as they head to uncharted lands with a...
Back to School
September 09, 2021 14:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBSet your alarm, brush your teeth and put your back to school fit on as the Overseas Famous Crew is heading BACK TO SCHOOL. This episode is like Rodney Dangerfield on the high dive…smooth and hilarious. Listen in as we talk the collegiate athlete schedule with interns/collegiate athletes Matt and Ryan. Also, majors, partying and our favorite first days on the Season 3 premier of Overseas Famous!
Overseas Famous Virtual Launch
August 19, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBSit back, grab a drink and listen as moderator Dr. Cheryl Robinson sits down with author Kevin Owens to discuss the release of his book Overseas Famous. Panelists include NBA veteran and Owens' former NBA G-League Coach, Chucky Brown, who also wrote the book’s foreword and Ben Osborne, Head Of Content at Just Women's Sports and former Editor-in-Chief of Bleacher Report and SLAM. If you have an hour join us for a fun evening.
And the Academy Award Goes To…OVERSEAS FAMOUS!
July 02, 2021 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBActor Ben Heyman joins the show this week to give Kevin acting lessons to help improve his continually awkward Overseas Famous promos. Ben offers tips on how to be a better voice actor and what Kevin needs to do for recording his audio book. Kevin takes you through the time he auditioned for a movie and him and Cam discuss the recent NCAA changes. All this and more on the season finale of Overseas Famous.
Done Dirty by the D/G-League
June 25, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBKevin’s brother Geoff Owens joins us on the pod this week to talk about their time together in the G-League. They share stories about the initial years of the league and why Kevin can’t get a correspondence back from the new brass to help promote the book. Lots of Will Ferrell love as Michela plays Step Brother Trivia and Geoff explains how he and Vakidis from Semi Pro nearly became mortal enemies. All this and more on the Overseas Famous Pod.
Wrestling With Overseas Coaching
June 18, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBRonnie McCollum joins the pod this week to talk about his experiences as both an overseas player and coach in Belgium. Ronnie shares stories about how coaching overseas players and parenting are remarkably similar. The team gives a wrestling history lesson and what happens when as an overseas athlete you have multiple women in the same city. All this and more on the pod!
A New Member of the Team
June 11, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBOn the pod this week we introduce our newest addition to Overseas Famous, intern Camden Oyler. Cam talks about his interning responsibilities and all of the duties 💩. The team dives into the long overseas seasons and the issues affecting athletes in conflict like the current situation in Israel. All this and more this week on the pod!
Met Up With the Gambler
June 04, 2021 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBBill Christy of Larry’s Locks and Pick City joins the show this week to talk about everyone’s favorite vice…gambling! Bill takes us through the world of online gambling and the analytics behind intelligent betting. Tune in for some tips and how an overseas athlete not getting paid could affect the odds. All this and more on the Overseas Famous pod!
Overseas Famous Gets Catfished
May 28, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBScammers exist in all walks of life. Whether it’s an email from a Nigerian prince, or a Free Bitcoin offer, none of us are safe from scammers. Overseas basketball has its own struggles. Fake agents, fake teams, fake contracts, and recently in our case....FAKE GUESTS. Listen in as Kevin and Michela break down one of the oddest catfish attempts this show has ever seen.
6 Games in 2 Years with Tim Guers
May 21, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBCovid has disrupted our world, especially in professional sports. Tim Guers is a prime example playing only 6 games in his two year basketball career because of Covid. Tim takes us through his mentality and how he maintains a positive attitude despite shutdowns, quarantines and more shutdowns. Laugh and listen as Tim takes us through the culture shocks and long layoffs.
Empty Arenas But Not Hearts with Max Dileo
May 07, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBDual citizen and Basketball Bundesliga vet Max Dileo joins the show this week. Max takes us through a season with no crowds, passion for the game, and how to use a cell phone overseas. All this and more this week on Overseas Famous Pod!
Tennis Anyone? Talking Overseas and NCAA with Tennis Pro Brittany Collens
April 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBBrittany Collens joins the show this week to discuss her recent article on The Player’s Tribune about how she was unjustly punished by the NCAA because of ridiculous infractions. Brittany also takes us through tennis mindset and some frightening overseas stories. Our first non basketball guest and it was a great one. Listen in!!
Authors & Athletes
April 23, 2021 12:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIf you are an aspiring author listen up! Soon to be author Kevin Owens is joined by familiar guest, current athlete and author of the book Godfidence, Jehyve Floyd. They take you through the writing process, break down their books and prove that athletes are capable of great things both on and off the court.
Overseas Famous Goes Spring Breaking
April 09, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBSpring Break or Spring Training? The crew got together in person to talk working out for that spring break bod and wild vacation stories. Kevin also puts Jon and Michela through a basketball workout to test their skills before sipping mimosas and talking all things overseas basketball players don't get to experience during Spring Break.
Starting Fresh with Malik Ellison
April 02, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBFormer NCAA star Malik Ellison joins the show to discuss how he is getting ready for his future in pro basketball. We talk finding an agent, the NCAA transfer portal and how his pro career almost got derailed before it started from COVID. All this and more this week on Overseas Famous.
From Homeless to Overseas Star with Isaiah Lamb
March 26, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBIsaiah Lamb graced the cover of Sports Illustrated to show the story of the homeless athlete and joins us on the pod along with intern Camden Oyler to tell his story about success and triumph over adversity. If you needed some inspiration this week, we got you covered 🏀❤️ .
Nicknames and Off-season Jobs with Maria Blazejewski
March 19, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBMaria and the crew talk about her path from a smaller division 2 college to a hefty overseas resume. Also how to best make money during the off-season of overseas basketball and awesome nicknames. All this and more on this weeks episode of Overseas Famous.
Irish and Overseas with Steve Vasturia
March 12, 2021 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBGrab a Guinness and listen up. In time for St. Paddy’s Day and the NCAA tournament, Notre Dame alum and overseas star Steve Vasturia joins the pod to talk tournaments, travel and trivia. If you are a fan of awesome people and SJ diners, this is a must listen!
Who Wants to Be an Overseas Intern
March 05, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWe’re taking you back to school with the Sports Media students from Duquesne University. Kevin, Jon and Michela bring in four candidates to interview for the “Who Wants to Be an Overseas Intern” contest. Listen in as these students are poked, prodded and given a chance to interview Kevin to see if they have the chops to do what we do.
Coaching or Career with Chris Santo
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBNBA coach and former overseas basketball player Chris Santo discusses his time abroad, the decision to stop playing and become a collegiate coach and joins Kevin in a basketball style addition of Never Have I Ever. An episode you truly don’t want to miss!
Step Back Boys; Talking with 6’6” American/Czech Klara Bradshaw
February 19, 2021 12:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBPro-baller and Instagram sensation Klara Bradshaw joins the pod to talk her college career, dual citizenship and current confidence. Tall ladies run the game.
Valentine’s Day Special
February 12, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MBWe have something ~sultry~ this week to get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day. The whole gang Kevin, Jon and Michela got together to talk about romance ❤️. From groupies to engagements to special themed games we got you covered! Get in the mood with Overseas Famous.
Talking Australian Accents and Announcing Abroad with NBL Sideline Reporter Jon Guarna
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBAmerican transplant and NBL sideline reporter Jon Guarna joins the show to talk Aussie accents, the state of the Australian NBL and his favorite Australian slang. All this and more on this episode of Overseas Famous.
Tanking with Author and Sports Writer Jake Fischer
January 29, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBAuthor of, Built to Lose: How the NBA’s Tanking Era Changed the League Forever, Jake Fischer joins the show to discuss his upcoming book release, why fringe NBA talent benefited from the tanking era and how he was able to separate himself from other journalists to become a top name in the sports media world. Aspiring sports journalists need to give this a listen.
Staying Pro Basketball Ready with Erron Maxey
January 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBLongtime pro basketball player, Erron Maxey joins the show to talk about longevity, New Zealand, the G-League and gives us an insight into a pro athlete’s mental drive. All this and more on this weeks episode of Overseas Famous.
Overseas Contracts and Being a Basketball Player and a Dad with Andrew "Combo" Salop
January 15, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22 MBAndrew Salop joins us to talk about the behind the scenes aspects of overseas basketball. Salop discusses how to juggle being a father and a player who needs to leave the country 9 months out of the year and more on the Overseas Famous Podcast