Indie Basketball: The Podcast

Joining my is Daniel Alvarez of New York-based indie rock band TOLEDO to talk about this Knicks/Pacers series, discovering basketball, why he's done with writing EPs, and some of his New York music favorites. Plus, we try something new and puill an NBA Tarot Card reading, along with Dan building his very own Build-a-Band. ---- Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the fully revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Watch the new Half Court Sessions with Lunar Ash at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Bluesky Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Super stoked to have Riley Breckendridge, drummer of Thrice, to talk about what music he's been loving lately, baseball, Lakers, and more. He also gives a go at Musician Matchup: Lakers Edition. ---- Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the fully revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Watch the new Half Court Sessions with Lunar Ash at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Bluesky Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

I'm joined by my dear friend Erik from Pet Symmetry, Dowsing, and numerous other Chicago bands to talk about the new Pet Sym album, his beloved New York Knicks, the NBA Playoffs, and of course he gives us a solid Build-A-Band. Check out the new Pet Symmetry album BIG out now. ---- Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the fully revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Watch the new Half Court Sessions with Lunar Ash at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Bluesky Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Geoffrey Cox of Seattle-based shoegaze band Fotoform joins me to formally mourn the Sonics and talk about his new album Grief is a Garden, Forever in Bloom.  ---- Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the fully revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Watch the new Half Court Sessions with Lunar Ash at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

This episode I'm joined by not one, but two artists-- Aaron from Model/Actriz and Matt from sh4dows. They are a couple Sixers fans and are here to commiserate on the Philly misfortunes of this season. And as always, we have them do a little Build-a-Band. Check out the new Model/Actriz album due out May 2nd. ---- Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the fully revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Watch the Half Court Sessions at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

It's been a long time coming, but FINALLY we have Steve Sladkowksi, guitarist of PUP, on the podcast to deep dive on Raptors and their new album Who Will Look After The Dogs? due out May 2nd. ---- Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the FULLY revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Watch the Half Court Sessions at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Back for the first episode of 2025 alongside John Barrett of noisy band Bass Drum of Death to indulge in the discussions of the wild flurry of NBA trades including Luka Doncic, basketball in Mississippi, and the Memphis Grizzlies.  ---- BRAND NEW MERCH ALERT! The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com The latest Half Court Session with Cusp is now out: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

The final episode of 2024 brings a few members of the Philly multi-hyphenate band SNACKTIME to talk about their experience being quickly hoisted by the city of Philadelphia as a musical ambassador, playing halftime for the 76ers, and they give some of their 2024 favorite albums.  ---- All merch is 20% until the end of 2024! Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

A very special episode, we have comedian Ian Karmel (T-Shirt Swim Club, All Fantasy Everything) on being a big time Blazers fan (if not the biggest), giving his Starting 5 of 2024 Albums, and we go back and forth for a few rounds of Musician Matchups. ---- All merch is 20% until the end of 2024! Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

With me today is Luke Garro, drummer for beloved emo band Piebald. Luke and I chatted about the Best Friends Forever Festival, Celtics, UCONN (his true love), and then it's his turn for Build-a-Band. ---- All merch is 20% until the end of 2024! Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.    

Honored to have Clayton Stevens, guitarist of Touché Amoré, on the podcast to talk about being a Clippers fan and how he feels with the team this year despite the injuries. He also creates a great band out of NBA players in Build-a-Band. ---- Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.    

Keith Latinen (Empire! Empire! I Was A Lonely Estate / Mt. Oriander / Count Your Lucky Stars co-founder) has joined by to nerd out about all things Detroit sports, but more specifically the Pistons. Hear how he started Count Your Lucky Stars and what his lifelong dedication to the Pistons means to him, and that includes giving his all at a Musician Matchups: Detroit Pistons Edition. ---- Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.    

I'm back with Andrew Becker, also known as Human Potential. We're doing a mini season preview for the Sixers and talk about his new solo album out November 15th. Andrew also takes his shot at Build-a-Band, maybe our largest band yet. ---- Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.    

Welcome to another edition of PlaylistMakers: a new Indie Basketball Podcast episode where a group of folks collaboratively make a playlist together, fantasy draft style. I am joined by Royce Wilmot (Shoshin Boy on TikTok), Matt Mitchell (Paste Magazine), and Kevin Patrick Sullivan (Field Medic) to draft a playlist of songs from a debut album. Want to listen to the final output playlist? Check it out here: https://spoti.fi/3B7D8Kl  ---- Check out YouTube for new Half Court Sessions and a brand new series making Justin Vernon in NBA 2K25: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Rick Maguire of the indie rock band Pile joins me to talk about the Celtics championship and the joys of pickup hoops at the Y. We also do a game of Musician Matchups!   ---- We have brand new Half Court Sessions with Free Range and Mister Goblin, now available: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.    

Returning guest Nik Ewing of Local Natives joins the podcast to discuss his new solo project for Chewing, Olympic basketball, Clippers season preview, and dive in for another Build-A-Band. ---- We have brand new Half Court Sessions with Free Range and Mister Goblin, now available: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Iris Gunnison of the New York band Bloomsday is here to talk about their recent album Heart of the Artichoke and get into their history with basketball, including some NBA 2K and growing up a New Jersey Nets fan. Plus, they do their version of Build-a-Band. ---- We have a brand new Half Court Session with Runnner, now available: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Joey Vannucchi is here talking about the newest From Indian Lakes album and to get into how much of a hoop head and Warriors fan he really is. He also provides his take on Build-a-Band. ---- We have a brand new Half Court Session with Runnner, now available: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

We have our very first returning guest on the podcast in Nick Thorburn of the band Islands and formerly The Unicorns. He's back to talk about a new Islands album and what makes it different than previous ones. We also talked playoffs, Raptors, offseason, NBA trading cards, and having previously done Build-a-Band, it's his turn to do Musician Matchups with some Raptors legends.   ---- We have a brand new Half Court Session with Runnner, now available: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Stoked to have on the legendary Jonah Matranga (Far, Onelinedrawing, New End Original) to celebrate his Celtics winning an NBA Championship. I make him defend his case on the Celtics road to a title, talk about growing up in Boston, and he makes a few artist recommendations. Plus, he has a fun version of Build-a-Band in line for us. ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. and San Fermin are now live: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are still available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Tyler Jordan is the singer and guitarist of Austin-based band Good Looks and he came on this weeks episode to give us some details on their new (fantastic) record Lived Here For a While, while also sharing his deep-rooted Houston Rockets fandom. Together we solve some Rockets related Musician Matchups. ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. and San Fermin are now live: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are still available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

The dudes of STRFKR dropped in the pod to talk about the Trailblazers, their new album, and they do a fun little round of Build-a-Band. You can check out their album Parallel Realms out now.   ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. and San Fermin are now live: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball All merch is 20% at the store during the NBA Finals! Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Sammy from Mom Jeans and Just Friends shares stories on stories of how basketball has been a part of his life, rooting for the Warriors, not rooting for the Celtics, and he also crates some wild scenarios in Build-a-Band. ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. and San Fermin are now live: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

I am joined by Sean and Alex of the Boston-turned-Brooklyn band Divine Sweater. As huge Celtics fans, it is the perfect time to talk about the Celtics playoff run with them, along with a peek at some new music from them. Plus, they go ham on Musician Matchup: Celtics Edition with one of the most detailed and accurate pairings I have heard to date.   ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. is now live: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Josh from Blvck Hippie is on the pod to share the story behind their new album Basketball Camp, due out June 14th. We also geek out about everything basketball, from playing it in high school, to their love of the Grizzlies (and LeBron), to getting into the latest NBA playoff matchups. They also take their shot at a Grizzlies focused MUSICIAN MATCHUP to some incredible results.   ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. is now live: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.    

John Rossiter of Young Jesus joins me to talk about their new album on Saddle Creek out May 24th, and we get deep into some thought provoking NBA theories and the state of the game today. Plus, he does a little Build-a-Band with some past Bulls players.   ---- 2024 Half Court Sessions are live with San Fermin: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

A podcast crossover episode! Talking with the duo from Bothering the Band, and they give their Starting 5 of Bands you should know. Plus we get into the Orlando Magic and their playoff outlooks, along with a lot of off-topic runs.   ---- 2024 Half Court Sessions are live with San Fermin: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Jersey Dan joins the podcast this week, a man with roots in Philly with stories on stories that hit both sides of the Indie Basketball coin. He gives his Starting 5 of Philly Bands to Know, as well as his take on Build-A-Band.   ---- 2024 Half Court Sessions are live with San Fermin: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Midwest emo band Annabel is back and putting out a new album, and Ben is joining the podcast to talk about it along with a lot of Cleveland Cavaliers discussion. We also break down what to expect for the NBA Playoffs (note: we recorded before the Play-In Tournament started). He also takes his try at Musician Matchups: Cavs Edition. ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

We're feeling our feelings but trying to remain optimistic about the Bulls with Mark Rose of Chicago band Spitalfield. Plus, he talks about his custom song provider Downwrite and tries his hand at Build-a-Band. ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.    

Will and Charlie of the Texas band Hovvdy join the podcast to talk about their new self-titled album coming out April 26th. We also dive into some of the nostalgia of childhood basketball, growing up with the NBA, and we talk about the current state of the Dallas Mavs. Plus, we collectively take a shot of Musician Matchups: Mavs Edition. ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Joseph Therriault from Gulfer talks about what it's like to be both a neuroscientist and musician, being a Bucks fan in Canada, the Doc Rivers saga, and he takes his shot at building a band of NBA players. Gulfer has a new album called "Third Wind" due out on February 28th on Topshelf Records.   ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Dave Hartley from The War On Drugs joins the podcast to talk about the delightfulness of ABBA, the sillyness of the Dunk Contest, and greatness of Sixers basketball. Plus, he gives his go at a round of Musician Matchup: Sixers Edition.   ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Tom of Ducks Ltd. came on to talk about their new album "Harm's Way" which drops Feb 9th, as well as geek out about Raptors, Wizards, Rockets (oh my). He also does a little hybrid Musician Matchup of Wizards/Raptors players.   ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

I'm joined by some more Chicago folks to talk Bulls as Sofia and Andy of Free Range join the podcast. We take about their busy 2023, upcoming album, formative Bulls memories, and we play GM a little bit. They also take a shot at Build-A-Band with a twangy twist.   ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.  

Ryland of Origami Angel joins me and gets passionate about the Sixers, basketball, talks faves of 2023, and comes up with his own Sixers themes Musician Matchup. ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

I'm joined by Sam and Matty from the Toronto based band PONY. They share the influences that led to their album "Velveteen", diving into basketball fandom, the Pistons losing streak, and more. They also both try their hand at BUILD-A-BAND, with two very different results. ---- Bon Iverson hats have been restocked at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

To kick off the first episode of the new year, I'm joined by some dudes who put our one of the raddest albums of 2023, Will and Mike from Hotline TNT. We talk about their new album, the delightful drama of the NBA, Timberwolves, Celtics, and a mixed-bag edition of Musician Matchups. Make you sure check out Hotline TNT on tour starting January 2024 and listen to their latest album "Cartwheel". ---- Bon Iverson hats have been restocked at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Welcome to PlaylistMakers: a new Indie Basketball Podcast episode where a group of folks collaboratively make a playlist together, fantasy draft style. I am joined by Dan Ozzi, Ian Cohen, and Josh Terry to collectively create a playlist of Album Openers / Track 1's. Want to listen to the final output playlist? Check it out here: https://spoti.fi/3sYmrgF ---- All merch is on sale until December 15th at http://www.indiebasketball.com Half Court Sessions with Ratboys is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Musician and TikTok dude Petey joins the podcast to talk about his new album USA, his range of influences, why he hates the Lakers, and he gives his take on Build-a-Band. ---- Bon Iverson hats have been restocked at http://www.indiebasketball.com New Half Court Sessions with Ratboys is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

This episode was a great conversation full of nostalgia for the 2000's Chicago emo scene, lots of Bulls talk, we even played a game of HoopGrids. Adam was the bassist for The Academy Is..., touring bassist for numerous band, and as of late, helping guide new project Footballhead. ---- Bon Iverson hats have been restocked at http://www.indiebasketball.com New Half Court Sessions with Ratboys is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Charlie Brand of Miniature Tigers joins the podcast to talk about their latest album, relive the glory of 90's NBA, and play a rather interesting version of Musician Matchup: Suns Edition. ---- Merch available now at http://www.indiebasketball.com New Half Court Sessions with Ratboys is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Had on Ryan Fox of The Good Life and The '89 Cubs to talk about vent about the Damian Lillard situation and talk Portland Trailblazers. Plus we're back with Musician Matchups! ---- Merch available now at http://www.indiebasketball.com Season 2 of Half Court Sessions is here: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

We have longtime indie musicmaker John Vanderslice on the podcast as we cover off on the everchanging style of music, basketball fandom etiquette, and we even take a stab at a basketball Immaculate Grid. He also puts his twist on Build-a-Band by ranking his top 3 NBA players with musical talent.   ---- Merch available now at http://www.indiebasketball.com Season 2 of Half Court Sessions is here: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Been blessed to be joined by some fellow Bulls fans lately, and this time it's with half of the band Deeper to talk the Chicago music scene, 90s Bulls memories, Shiraz explains Rez Ball, and you guessed it, we're doing Musician Matchups with Bulls players! Don't forget to check out the Season 2 premiere of Half Court Sessions featuring Wild Pink available now on YouTube! ---- Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts are still available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

I'm joined by Jen and Gaelen of the Chicago band Cusp, who just put out a fantastic new album this year. Hear us talk about some great new bands, lots of Chicago Bulls talk, NBA draft, playoffs, and they give us a wild version of Build-a-Band. Don't forget to check out the Season 2 premiere of Half Court Sessions featuring Wild Pink available now on YouTube! ---- Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts are still available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.    

I am joined by Ellis Ludwig-Leone, composer and member of the band San Fermin. We talk about his new album "False We Hope", as well as get into his years playing competitive basketball, falling out of love with the Boston Celtics, and his evolving fandom of the NBA. We also takes a stab a Build-a-Band, creating a band out of NBA players. ---- Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts are still available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

We're back with a 1-on-1 with Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam and Knapsack. Sergie tries to play it cool on his Warriors fandom but knew much more than he let on. So talk the new Samiam record, the 90's scene, Baron Davis, and Warriors playoff outlook. Plus, yessir, that's a Musicians Matchup: Warriors Edition! ---- NEW Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Draft day is upon us! Today we are joined by JE Skeets (No Dunks), Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings), and Jamel Johnson (Air Buds) to drunk the best and worst NBA fits! Which styles are taking the fashion crown? Make sure you head to Twitter to cast your vote for your favorite selections. ---- NEW Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at https://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

I finally get to talk Bulls with someone! Chris McCaughan of the Lawrence Arms / Sundowner is on to talk about recent music faves, growing up with the Bulls, the teams past and present, and at long last, a Bulls edition of Musician Matchups. ---- NEW Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Ellen Kempner of Brooklyn-based band Palehound joins us to talk about her longtime Knicks fandom, some new music on the horizon, and a Knicks-centric version of Musician Matchups. ---- Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions, including the season finale from Hemlock: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball New merch available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTok Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven. Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.