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B-ball Radio is a podcast hosted by NAB Radio Hall of Fame inductee Bobbito García and Eric W. Newman, filmmaker/producer whose work includes Kevin Garnett: Anything Is Possible and All The Smoke. The duo will explore basketball culture’s past, present and future in a “mixtape” format with quick segments, trivia, and interviews, covering everything from the NBA to the local outdoor pick-up run with featured guests from all backgrounds including players, coaches, storytellers and contributors.  

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    • Apr 8, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


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    S E23: Dee Brown on Larry Bird, the Celtics, signing with Reebok and becoming Captain of the Raptors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 47:04


    Former NBA Slam Dunk Champion, former Boston Celtic and 12 year NBA veteran Dee Brown joins Bobbito Garcia and Eric Newman for this episode of B-Ball Radio. Brown shares his Florida basketball origins, memories of his rookie year with the Celtics in 1991, shooting contests with Larry Bird, signing with Reebok, becoming Captain of the Raptors with Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady as teammates, being the father of WNBA stand out Lexie Brown and much more in this dynamic interview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E19: Dennis Page on the creation and culture of SLAM Magazine, Lew Alcindor greatness, watching Pete Maravich

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 57:28


    B-Ball Radio welcomes Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Dennis Page, publisher of SLAM Magazine as he shares how the magazine was created, the evolution of basketball on television, how SLAM become part of the culture, the most impactful covers, his favorite basketball films and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E18: Ronnie Fields reflects on Farragut Academy, Kevin Garnett and Chicago Basketball Playground Legends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 41:33


    Chicago basketball legend Ronnie Fields joins B-Ball Radio as he reflects on his Farrgut Academy dominance alongside Kevin Garnett, Chicago playground legends, his Chicago and NBA influences, coaching high school in the present at Hope Academy and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E17: Professor David Hollander creator of How Basketball Can Save the World & World Basketball Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 40:57


    Join us on B-Ball Radio as we welcome Professor and Author David Hollander, who dives deep into the themes of his NYU course and his thought-provoking book, How Basketball Can Save the World. As the creator of World Basketball Day and Assistant Dean of Real World Experiences at the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport, David brings a unique perspective on the impact of basketball beyond the court. Tune in for engaging conversations about the intersection of sports, culture, and global change. Don't miss out—subscribe to explore how basketball can inspire a better world!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E16: Scoop Jackson joins B-Ball Radio reflecting on the late Kobe Bryant, SLAM Magazine origins & KG's impact at Farragut

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 53:03


    B-Ball Radio returns for its 2025 debut as Bobbito and E-New are joined by legendary author and journalist Robert "Scoop" Jackson. Scoop reflects on being five years removed from Kobe Bryant's passing, takes us back to the impact Kevin Garnett & Ronnie Fields had on Chicago basketball at Farragut 30 years ago, drops gems on how he got started at SLAM Magazine and SLAM's induction into the basketball hall of fame and much more. An incredible episode you don't want to miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E15: The lasting impact of the '86 Celtics & '87 Lakers and the NBA Cup Quarter Final Match-Ups

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 42:17


    S E14: B-Ball Radio spotlights week 3 of the NBA In-Season Tournament and the impact of the 2017 Warriors and '96 Bulls

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 45:12


    B-Ball Radio continues their weekly coverage of the NBA In-Season tournament as Bobbito & E-New discuss the greatness of Nikola Jokic, the upcoming group play matchups in the western conference featuring the Rockets, Wolves, Lakers and Clippers along with spotlighting the basketball cultural impact made by the 2017 Golden State Warriors and 1996 Chicago BullsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E12: B-Ball Radio spotlights the opening of the NBA In-Season Tournament through their unique lens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 41:40


    B-Ball Radio spotlights the opening of the NBA In-Season Tournament as Bobbito & E-New look at their favorite team groupings in each conference, the special edition courts that standout most, the exciting matchups ahead this week between western conference contenders including Klay Thompson's return to the Bay and their own unique lens on Donovan Mitchell, God Shammgod and much more on this special edition episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E11: Educator, author and coach Josh Meyer spotlights social justice, the realities of college basketball and Tommy Amaker impact

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 49:40


    Educator, author and former Saint Michael's College head coach Josh Meyer joins Bobbito and E-New as he shares his experiences from his coaching journey around social justice, his players being featured in the Nike "You Can't Stop Us" ad, the realities of college basketball, the impact of Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker, the importance of education and much more in the is very insightful episode of B-Ball Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E10: B-Ball Radio celebrates Hoosiers, paying homage to the 1987 basketball classic film

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 22:56


    On this special episode of B-Ball Radio Bobbito and E-New celebrate the classic basketball film, Hoosiers. From the soundtrack, their own personal connections to the story, favorite scenes and appreciation for the acting talents of Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey and Dennis Hopper, join us for this basketball cinema episode of B-Ball Radio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E9: Photographer and Filmmaker Kevin Couliau joins B-Ball Radio sharing his basketball odyssey from behind the lens from France to NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 54:57


    Photographer and Filmmaker Kevin Couliau joins B-Ball Radio sharing his basketball odyssey from behind the lens from France to NYC. Kevin shares his experience connecting with Bobbito Garcia as he was growing Bounce Magainze, which eventually led to their filmmaking collaboration on the feature documentary "DOIN IT IN THE PARK". Bobbito Garcia and Eric Newman delve into the New York city basketball community and culture in the mid-2000s as Kevin shares how he created "Heart & Soul of New York City" documenting the summer basketball NYC and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E8: HOOP DREAMS Co-Stars Arthur Agee & William Gates join B-Ball Radio as Hoop Dreams turns 30!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 54:17


    B-Ball Radio welcomes Arthur Agee and William Gates the co-stars of Hoop Dreams to the show as Bobbito and E-New explore all things Chicago basketball, the impact of Hoop Dreams as it celebrates it's 30th anniversary, the greatness of Isiah Thomas, Benji Wilson, Ronnie Fields, KG, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E7: College coach turned author Rus Bradburd shares his journey recruiting Tim Hardaway, collaborating with Nolan Richardson and coaching at UTEP under Don Haskins.

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 39:15


    Chicago native and former college basketball coach turned author Rus Bradburd joins Bobbito and E-New as he shares his journey recruiting Tim Hardaway to UTEP, the history of Chicago guards in the NBA, coaching under Don Haskins, his insightful review of the film Glory Road, and reflections on the five books he's authored including collaborating with the great Nolan Richardson and a preview of his latest novel Big Time. This is a B-Ball Radio basketball history lesson you don't want to miss!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E6: Celebrating Kobe Bryant with an 8-24 special featuring never heard before Black Mamba stories for Kobe Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 61:30


    On this special 8-24 episode of B-Ball Radio celebrating Kobe Bryant, Bobbito and E-New share never heard before Black Mamba stories featuring Bobbito's Lower Merion High School connection and his interviews with Kobe, Kobe's visits to Rucker Park, including the 2010 Nike World Basketball Festival, and Kobe's legendary All the Smoke interview in 2019.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E5: The Professor shares gems from his journey as a street ball legend to his ascent as an global iconic basketball content creator and influencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 56:31


    The Professor joins Bobbito and E-New sharing gems from his legendary basketball journey including his street ball origins, the AND1 tour, going viral on youtube, becoming a global iconic basketball content creator and influencer, his most memorable 1v1 story, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    S E4: Olympic Basketball Special, Bobbito & E-New talk Dream Team Impact, Puerto Rico v TEAM USA and a new standard set.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 44:26


    S E3: NBA champ Eddie House on the Celtics, Lebron, and his record breaking 61 points at ASU

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 49:46


    2008 NBA champion and current NBC Sports Boston analyst Eddie House joins Bobbito and E-New as they talk current and past Celtics, Bay area hoops, the greatness of a young LeBron James, how he ended up starring at Arizona State including his record breaking 61 point game and much more!

    S E2: Legendary DJ Rich Medina on dunking on future NBA champion Rick Fox and guarding playground legend “Booger” Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 54:36


    Bobbito and E-New are joined by legendary DJ and former McDonald's HS All American Rich Medina who shares memories of dunking on future NBA stars Rick Fox and Hubert Davis when his Cornell U. squad went up against nationally ranked UNC. Medina also discusses his favorite tunes for a lay-up line, and the influence his HS basketball coach had on his musical career.

    S E1: NY Times bestselling author Jesse Washington on covering coach John Thompson, Rich Paul, and George Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 68:18


    Bobbito and E-New are joined by NY Times bestselling author Jesse Washington who wrote the memoir I Came As A Shadow for legendary Georgetown coach John Thompson as well as Lucky Me for Lebron James' business partner Rich Paul. Special segments include "1-on-1," "The Park Is My Church," "Lay-Up Line," and a trivia moment where all three personalities get stumped!

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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2024 0:58


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