Rejecting The Screen - Talking NBA Basketball
162 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsNoted NBA voice Noah Coslov and longtime NBA evaluator Adam Stanco talk NBA basketball on Rejecting the Screen, part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Each week, they'll read between the lines with what is being widely agreed upon in NBA circles and give their own spin on the conversation. Plus, they'll deliver a long form interview with a current or former player, coach, official, and others associated with the National Basketball Association.
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It's Time to Step Away
March 09, 2021 05:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov announce they are stepping away from the podcast and explain their reason for taking an indefinite hiatus. From Adam & Noah: We are extremely appreciative of the opportunity David Locke provided us. The entire Locked On team, from the talented hosts to the hard-working people behind-the-scenes, have been kind and supportive. Thank you to all of our guests for opening up and trusting us to share your stories. Most importantly, thank you to our listeners. We love tha...
Basketball Reference's Mike Lynch - Going ISO
March 04, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOn today's Rejecting the Screen, Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Sports Reference's Mike Lynch, who takes the guys deep inside the inner workings of Basketball Reference, an invaluable resource for everyone basketball fan. Lynch answers the questions about the wild nicknames on the players' pages, dives into how not to compare players from different eras, reveals what's next for the site, and since he's a Philadelphia guy too, he names his all-time Philly 5 basketball players. You can ...
What Do You Want From Us? Plus, Doris Burke, Duke, Kentucky & NBA Top Shot
March 02, 2021 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIn today's Rejecting the Screen, Adam & Noah open up and ask you the listeners, what do you want from them? How can they add to your life through the podcast? Plus, Noah details his NBA Top Shot experience that includes selling a Dillon Brooks layup for $30. Adam ponders what's ahead for college basketball blue bloods Duke & Kentucky, and as they often do, they react to NBA Twitter...this time, it's Doris Burke. -- If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories series on Rejecting the Scree...
Game of Zones Co-Creator, Adam Malamut - Going ISO
February 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 81 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Adam Malamut, the co-creator of the enormously successful Bleacher Report series Game of Zones. Malamut reveals everything you always wanted to know about the show, including why it ended, which owner they angered, and why meeting Sam Hinkie was awesome (and awkward). He shares hilarious childhood memories of getting suspended for drawing a sexually explicit cartoon about his teacher and explains how Philly’s sports talk radio station, 610 WIP, influence...
James Harden's MVP Case, NBA Twitter & Cade Cunningham
February 23, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov dive into the most recent NBA Twitter controversy: A visceral reaction to Nate Duncan’s tweet about Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards’ insane dunk against the Raptors. They examine how, remarkably, James Harden should now be a part of the MVP discussion. Noah reveals what he’s looking forward to in the league this week and Adam analyzes Oklahoma State standout Cade Cunningham, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. -- If you missed the special 2-part...
Going ISO - Josiah Johnson
February 18, 2021 18:41 - 52 minutes - 48 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with acclaimed TV creator and the king of NBA Twitter, Josiah Johnson. They discuss how Josiah was a Bruins ball boy with the 1995 NCAA title team and how his father (UCLA legend Marques Johnson) starred in White Men Can’t Jump. Josiah also shares hilarious stories about his playing career at UCLA, including LeBron stealing his locker, T.J. Cummings dating a member of Destiny’s Child, and why summer pickup games with Magic Johnson were infuriating. He talks a...
Re-Balancing NBA Rules, Anthony Davis & Jalen Suggs
February 16, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down what the recent Anthony Davis injury means for the Lakers and for LeBron James’ MVP chances. They share their thoughts on three-point shooting once again dominating NBA offenses discuss if the league should move the three-point line further back. Noah explains why he is interested in watching the Spurs play this week and Adam evaluates Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. -- If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stor...
Going ISO - David Locke, Utah Jazz Radio Voice
February 11, 2021 05:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with the radio play-by-play voice of the Utah Jazz and the founder of the Locked On Podcast Network, David Locke. He shares remarkable stories about how his career was launched, including a hard-to-believe childhood event foreshadowing his dream job, a fascinating gift from his father, and why getting fired by the Sonics turned out to be a blessing. He reveals incredible, behind-the-scenes moments which took place during the infamous Jazz game on March 11, 20...
The Next Face of the NBA, 'Inside the NBA' & What are the Knicks Doing?
February 09, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down the Derrick Rose trade for the New York Knicks and why the team’s short-term gain could actually be detrimental down the road. The discuss what to make of how Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal talk about (and talk to) the league’s current stars on Inside the NBA. They also predict who the face of the league will be after LeBron James finally retires. Plus, Noah shares why he’s looking forward to watching the Rockets this week and Adam analyzes an under...
Going ISO - Josh Lloyd, Locked On Fantasy Basketball
February 04, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with fantasy basketball expert Josh Lloyd. The host of Locked on Fantasy Basketball tells remarkable story about how, as a pharmacist in Australia, he utilized a maniacal work ethic to get his career off the ground. He reveals how BasketballMonster.com has become a game-changer in the fantasy hoops industry and shares tips for fantasy basketball beginners. He also explains how his 30-team league and his current schedule are each insane. The Locked On Fantasy...
So, Which NBA Teams are Good?
February 02, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss whether or not the current parity is a good thing for the NBA. They assess which teams are actually good and which teams could legitimately win a title. Noah gives his list of games he’s looking forward to this week and Adam breaks down why USC’s Evan Mobley is in the running to be the first player selected in the 2021 NBA Draft. Also, Noah shares his experience as a mystery reader for his daughter’s class. -- If you missed the special 2-part Kobe Stories...
Kobe Stories - Part 2 of 2
January 28, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov look back at the most fascinating Kobe Bryant stories from their weekly interviews on Rejecting the Screen. In Part 2, they share stories about Kobe's maniacal workouts and infamous intimidation tactics. They also reveal how he inspired Devin Booker's 70-point game, almost became a member of the Phoenix Suns, shared a rivalry with a defensive specialist, and inspired countless people before and after his career ended. Interviews include: Howard Beck (legendary NBA...
Kobe Stories - Part 1 of 2
January 26, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov look back at the most fascinating Kobe Bryant stories from their weekly interviews on Rejecting the Screen. In Part 1, they share stories about Kobe: showing greatness as a child, playing with the Sixers while in high school, having other potential landing spots at the 1996 NBA Draft, and struggling early on in the NBA. They also reveal how some teammates earned Kobe's respect and the details of his relationship with his most famous teammate, Shaquille O'Neal. Inte...
Going ISO - Cory Jez, Former Utah Jazz Coordinator of Basketball Analytics
January 21, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with former Utah Jazz coordinator of basketball analytics, Cory Jez. They discuss some of his greatest athletic achievements (each involving ridiculous golf shots), how he got an analytics job in the NBA, and what the interview with the Jazz looked like. He provides remarkable, behind-the-scenes details about the pre-draft process. He explains how teams weigh character, dive deep into statistics, and find the signal in the noise. Jez, who has degrees from Vir...
Should We Be Taking This NBA Season Seriously?
January 19, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how we should be viewing this NBA season in light of all of the postponements and players sitting out. They debate whether the league would re-evaluate things if the Lakers - and LeBron, specifically - were dealing with COVID issues. They play a clip of Earl Watson telling a remarkable story about Devin Booker and Kobe Bryant and reveal that they are releasing a Kobe tribute podcast on the anniversary of his death (January 26th). The guys also get into what ...
Going ISO - @JoshEberley
January 14, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with HOOP Magazine writer Josh Eberley. They have a wide-ranging discussion with the Twitter sensation from Calgary, hitting on his unique journey as a journalist, why growing up as a basketball fan in Canada wasn’t easy, and how the pool of Canadian hoops talent is growing. He reveals why he is so engaging on Twitter and what — and who — within the NBA media landscape bothers him. Eberley, who also teaches Grade 5 and 6, provides fascinating insight about ba...
James Harden Trade: The Good & The What Now?
January 14, 2021 01:35 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MB"Emergency Pod" is all relative, but Noah Coslov and Adam Stanco give their opinions on the Houston Rockets trading James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a blockbuster 4-team deal that also sent Victor Oladipo from the Pacers to the Rockets. -- Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends! -- Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast Network and is released on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Thursday brings "Going ISO" where the guys have ...
Life Sucks & Now the NBA Knows It
January 12, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss the NBA's most recent crisis as league-wide COVID outbreaks may ultimately cause a suspension in play or even shut the season down. The guys talk about how the NBA is now learning what the rest of us already knew: the restrictions caused by the pandemic suck (but they're necessary). They also examine Draymond Green's recent critique of NBA media and his frustration with their lack of understanding the game. Noah explains why he's looking forward to the Maver...
Going ISO - John Karalis, Locked On Celtics
January 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Locked On Celtics host John Karalis. They discuss how he was the first Emerson athlete to play professionally and how he played in some of the same gyms Giannis Antetokounmpo was discovered at in Greece. They talk about how his media career started with the launch of the Red's Army blog and how his profile was raised when the Big 3 came together in Boston. The author of The Boston Celtics All-Time All-Stars explains how he wrote the book and why his moth...
Who's Not Winning MVP & How Slander Comes to Be
January 05, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how this year's MVP race will have many qualified candidates, but three elite players will not win MVP regardless of how the rest of the season plays out: Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving, and Domantas Sabonis, They analyze the Steph Curry "slander" and talk about the difference between critiques from former NBA players (such as Channing Frye) and from NBA Twitter, even if both groups are wrong. The guys also preview their interview with Locked On Celtics host an...
Going ISO - Steve Lavin
December 31, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with former UCLA and St. John's head coach Steve Lavin. They discuss his remarkably swift journey from third assistant on the UCLA staff to head coach of the Bruins. He tells incredible recruiting stories, including landing future NBA standout lead guards Earl Watson and Baron Davis in the same class and how Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers was a walk-on with low expectations. The current broadcaster (Fox Sports, CBS Sports, Pac-12 Network) talks about how ...
NBA Broadcast Concerns, Real & Spectacular vs. I've Had Better
December 29, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov present intriguing takeaways from the start of the 2020-2021 NBA season. They discuss how disappointed they've been with the game broadcasts and try to figure out what's gone wrong. They examine surprising early results and assess whether some teams are really as good (Hawks and Cavs) or as bad (Clippers, Bucks, and Warriors) as they've looked. Plus, the guys explain why their emotional interview with USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt is still impacting them and why it has ...
Going ISO - USA Today's Jeff Zillgitt
December 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with USA Today NBA reporter Jeff Zillgitt. In this incredibly emotional interview, they discuss Jeff's courageous journey since a 2015 colon cancer diagnosis. He shares intimate details of his worst (and best) days during his fight for survival and describes how facing death has changed his perspective on life. He also explains how he has managed to cover the NBA while battling his illness and reveals his secrets to developing relationships with players, coac...
Predicting the NBA Headlines
December 22, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 38.7 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov preview the 2020-21 NBA season in their own unique way. They provide "Tomorrow's Headlines Today" with predictions about Damian Lillard, Isaac Okoro, the Sixers, and the changing of the guard in the Southwest Division. They make fun of people for saying "people don't talk enough about," but then proceed to say that people aren't talking enough about Markelle Fultz or about the difference between the league's small and big market teams. The guys also reveal what they...
The Giannis Industry, Kyrie's Psyche & Rob/Randy/Vincent
December 17, 2020 05:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov examine why Giannis Antetokounmpo agreed to a supermax extension with the Bucks. They lay out how the narrative of Giannis leaving Milwaukee took on a life of its own and explain why his staying is good for the league. They have a view on Kyrie Irving's recent media feud that you won't hear anywhere else. The guys try gaining a greater understanding of Kyrie's psyche, deeply examining some of his past podcast interviews and the defining moments of his career. Also, ...
Going ISO - Sports Illustrated's Howard Beck
December 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with legendary NBA writer Howard Beck. The former New York Times and Bleacher Report scribe discusses the major announcement that he's taken a dream job with Sports Illustrated. They have a wide ranging discussion about NBA journalism, including what he learned from covering Kobe and Shaq, how he builds trust with players, the challenges of covering the league in a Covid-19 world, and how he balances telling great stories with the business side of clicks and ...
Going ISO - Former Video Coordinator Mo Dakhil
December 10, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with the charismatic former video coordinator for the Spurs and Clippers, Mo Dakhil. They discuss Mo's days as a student manager with USC, observing the development of NBA prospects like Nick Young and Gabe Pruitt. As a former ball boy with the Lakers, he shares an incredible story about being part of a back and forth between Kobe Bryant and some referees. The founder of thejumpball.net and writer for Bleacher Report also goes in-depth about life as a video c...
Gambling on the NBA in 2021, Harden, Kyrie and Boyz II Men
December 08, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBAdam Stanco and Noah Coslov discuss Chris Haynes' report on the NBA fining teams who rest their star players during nationally televised games, and how that could impact gambling on games. They dive into the national TV schedule and examine which emerging standouts the league should be marketing. They talk about recent controversies involving Kyrie Irving and James Harden and the ultimate impact of their off-court exploits. Plus, there's always "a little bit of life" so Adam shares an embarr...
NBA Playoff Teams, Star Status & an Honest Life Update
December 03, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss how the media evaluates NBA players and the impact of those evaluations. They also predict which teams who didn't make the playoffs last season will make it this season. Plus, in an incredibly revealing moment, Noah opens up about how he didn't get his "dream job" as play-by-play voice of the Charlotte Hornets. He provides insight on the interview process and explains why his disappointment will linger for quite a while. **This episode was recorded before t...
Will the NBA Be the NFL? NBA Twitter Confusion & the Drunk Mascot
December 01, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss the delicate relationship between NBA players and media members. They go in-depth about Andre Iguodala's recent comments on the subject in a recent Richard Deitsch article in The Athletic. They also talk about the COVID issues the NFL is struggling with and why the NBA might be headed down the same path (or worse). Plus, Adam tells a story about how he once took over as the Ithaca College mascot and the result was disastrous. -- Please subscribe to Rejecti...
Going ISO - Ronnie Nunn
November 26, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with the former NBA Director of Officials, Ronnie Nunn. They discuss many of the officiating details that fans always wonder about, including whether star players really do get star treatment, how calls are handled at the end of games, if referees worry too much about the cameras, and who the game's biggest whiners are. Nunn, who spent 19 seasons with the NBA, tells tremendous stories about the infamous Michael Jordan-Reggie Miller fight, the 1998 NBA Finals,...
'20-'21 NBA Season: What We Still Don't Know
November 24, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss what we don't know about the upcoming NBA season, including the role rookies will play, what COVID testing protocols will look like, how much the NBA will be run like the NFL, and more. Noah goes in-depth about the teams he thinks have made the best moves this offseason (the Blazers and Lakers) and Adam takes a deep dive into his selections (the Hawks and Sixers). Plus, Noah reveals how his mind has been racing as he awaits word on whether he got his dream j...
Klay, NBA Draft Coverage & Rookie of the Year
November 19, 2020 21:36 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss the devastating reports of Klay Thompson tearing his Achilles and what it means for the Warriors on and off the court. Coming off of the NBA Draft, the guys examine the top Rookie of the Year candidates. Plus, Noah's epic rant on the issues he had with ESPN's draft coverage is the best thing you'll hear all week. -- Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends! -- Rejecting the Screen is part of the Locked On Podcast...
Inside the NBA Draft with Workout Guru Don MacLean
November 17, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with NBA Draft workout guru Don MacLean. The Pac-12's all-time leading scorer is renowned for his pre-draft work and previously prepared Donovan Mitchell, Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Devin Booker for their respective drafts. He shares fascinating insight into what the pre-draft process looked like for those aforementioned stars (and many others) and why it is vastly different this year. Don explains why he wouldn't pass on Dayton's Obi Toppin and wou...
The "Donovan Mitchell" of the 2020 NBA Draft
November 12, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov take a deep dive into the 2020 NBA Draft. They discuss LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman, Anthony Edwards, and Obi Toppin and examine the dilemma the T-Wolves face with the No. 1 overall pick. They talk about why fit is so important and share which prospects could excel if they end up on the right team. Adam reveals the players who should be drafted higher than they are projected and, after having a front row seat to Donovan Mitchell's pre-draft workouts in 2017, he explai...
Going ISO - Alvin Williams
November 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with former Villanova standout and Toronto Raptors fan favorite, Alvin Williams. The Philly high school hoops legend discusses incredible details about playing in summer league and pickup games with close friends Rasheed Wallace and Kobe Bryant. The 1997 All-Big East selection talks about why no game plan worked against Allen Iverson while he was at Georgetown or in the NBA. He explains what it was like to play with a wild Blazers team in his rookie season an...
Going ISO - Blazers TV Analyst Lamar Hurd
November 05, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 72.1 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Portland Trailblazers TV analyst Lamar Hurd. They open with the unique situation Lamar is in being the only non-former player or coach to be a full-time TV game analyst in the NBA. Lamar details some awkward off-air situations in his first season, but also the support that has meant the most. The guys go back to Lamar's HS days in Houston where his teammate scored 101 points in a game the same night Dajuan Wagner scored 100 in New Jersey. Plus, Lamar goe...
NBA Timeline, Screams on the Airplane & Poll Working
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down the disagreement between NBA owners and players over when they should start the 2020-2021 season. They detail the implications of the start date, including what it means from a PR perspective and why future NBA seasons hang in the balance. They discuss how Noah became an official poll worker and how Adam's flight from the east coast to the west coast was comical due to a screaming baby and a wild 3-year old. -- Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, ...
Going ISO - SiriusXM NBA Radio's Justin Termine
October 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with SiriusXM NBA Radio host Justin Termine. They discuss the start of Justin's journey and the remarkable story about how he was nearly kicked out of high school for his on-air criticisms of the football team. They talk about his time at Emerson College with famous classmates OKC Thunder GM Sam Presti and former Orlando Magic GM Rob Hennigan and the careers they went on to have. Justin reminisces about how Noah gave his career a jumpstart and why he consider...
What We Want From NBA Media in '20-'21
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBAdam Stanco and Noah Coslov continue their conversation from last week centered around what they want to see from the NBA next season. On today's show, they focus on the media and what changes can be made in order to make the off the court experience more enjoyable. Plus, they once again address the league's TV ratings and why the numbers shouldn't be used in any forms of comparison. To close during this offseason, they'll share a personal story which sometimes will be related to basketball,...
Going ISO - Will Perdue on Gregg Popovich & Phil Jackson
October 22, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 13-year NBA vet Will Perdue on playing for legendary head coaches Phil Jackson and Gregg Popovich. The conversation hits on many fascinating points from Perdue's unique perspective, including comparing the starts of their NBA head coaching journeys, how they won in spite of having different leadership styles, and what their relationships with star players Michael Jordan and Tim Duncan looked like from the inside. Perdue provides rarely heard details abou...
Getting Ahead of the NBA in '21-'22
October 20, 2020 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov take a deep dive into what fans should expect from their team's front office next season. They also examine what fans should want from their team's star player and Noah explains what he wants to see from Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Plus, Adam reveals some incredible gems he recently found at his parents' house (leading to each of them telling memorable college stories). -- Please subscribe to Rejecting the Screen, rate, review and share with your friends! -- ...
Going ISO - Phil Hubbard
October 15, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.4 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 10-year NBA vet and former NBA assistant coach Phil Hubbard. The schoolboy phenom from Ohio talks about how he ended up attending the University of Michigan and becoming one of the best freshmen in college basketball history. He explains what it was like to play for Dean Smith while winning a gold medal in the 1976 Olympics. Hubbard shares fantastic NBA stories about playing with Isiah Thomas and World B. Free and playing for Dick Vitale, Chuck Daly, Geo...
Who Doesn't Respect LeBron James?
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBNow that the NBA Finals are over, Adam Stanco & Noah Coslov break down their biggest takeaways from the bubble and stress how impressed they are that Adam Silver actually pulled it off. They go in-depth about LeBron James, including asking how anyone could possibly be disrespecting him. The guys detail what's next for the NBA, sharing what they are hearing about when it will return and why the league will be in great shape whenever that happens. Plus, the guys say they still haven't heard th...
Going ISO - Washington Post's Ben Golliver
October 08, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Washington Post NBA writer and host of the Locked On NBA podcast Ben Golliver on everything that has happened inside the NBA bubble. As the author of the upcoming book Bubbleball, Golliver shares rare details about the Disney property, including where those inside it are allowed to go, how isolating it really feels, what security is like, the activities that are available to the players, and the only thing he's spent money on in the last few months. He e...
Finals Broadcasters, Jimmy Butler's "10" & Game 4
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutesAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss what they want to hear from the ESPN broadcast team calling the NBA Finals. The guys break down what they've enjoyed, what they are critical of, and what we should be hearing from them. They also discuss how Jimmy Butler's reputation was never as good as it is right now and Adam asks who should be blamed for that (former teammates, Butler himself, or the media?). Noah's answer will surprise you. They also lay out their expectations for Game 4 of the NBA Final...
Finals Broadcasters, Jimmy Butler's "10" & Game 4
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov discuss what they want to hear from the ESPN broadcast team calling the NBA Finals. The guys break down what they've enjoyed, what they are critical of, and what we should be hearing from them. They also discuss how Jimmy Butler's reputation was never as good as it is right now and Adam asks who should be blamed for that (former teammates, Butler himself, or the media?). Noah's answer will surprise you. They also lay out their expectations for Game 4 of the NBA Fina...
Going ISO - Danny Schayes
October 01, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with 18-year NBA vet Danny Schayes. The old school big man tells remarkable, never-before-heard stories about some of the greatest players of his era, including Larry Bird, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Charles Barkley. He shares incredible insight on playing for Magic Johnson during his short stint as a head coach and getting invited to Magic's private parties. Schayes also breaks down his famous fight with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar during the 1985 playoffs. He explains ho...
LeBron, The Finals & The Asterisk
September 29, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.4 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov provide a special NBA Finals preview episode of the podcast. They have a unique angle on whether a Lakers or Heat championship will always have an asterisk next to it because it happened in the bubble. They take a deep dive into the greatness of LeBron James, including some of his unfathomable stats, why the Michael Jordan comparisons are frustrating, and how what he's doing at his age is unlike anything we've ever seen before. The guys make their predictions on who...
Going ISO - Grizzlies AC Scoonie Penn
September 24, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 74.8 MBAdam Stanco & Noah Coslov go ISO with Memphis Grizzlies assistant coach Scoonie Penn. The college hoops legend talks about everything from his early playing days to things about Ja Morant that fans don't know. He explains what he learned while playing in AAU Tournaments against Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, and Vince Carter and how he found inspiration in watching Salem High School classmate Rick Brunson reach the NBA. He discusses the success he experienced at the start of his collegiate care...