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Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor love the NBA. They love their kids. But sometimes things get a little out of control. This is Over 30 League. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

Over 30 League


    • Apr 3, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 53m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    The Nice Creamy Center of the Ding Dong

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2021 43:27


    Padraic and Sean open a Bill Russell six-pack of NBA midseason moves. We start with some reaction voicemails (0:00), visit Carol in HR (3:26), and sing a little Pet Shop Boys (4:39), before breaking down a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (5:08). We get into the trade deadline at 11:35. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    If You Take Gravy Away, What Are We Doing Here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 34:45


    Padraic and Sean attempt to fix the Celtics the old-fashioned way: by going out and making a big move at the trade deadline. Take notes, Danny Ainge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    Seems Like an Awful Lot of Money for a GIF

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 27:25


    It's All-Star Weekend! In a pandemic! Padraic and Sean discuss the explosion of NBA Top Shot (1:33), how everything is rooted in Wu-Tang (11:24), cramming All-Star Weekend into one night (12:51), the tradition of bitching about bitching about All-Star snubs (16:35), and LeBron's big plan (24:37). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    From Hang Time to Prime Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 43:46


    Sean interviews author Pete Croatto, whose book From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA chronicles the ascent of our favorite league from the turbulent 1970s, through the bright lights of the Bird/Magic/Jordan era to the edge of the 1990s. Featuring recollections from NBA legends and the unsung heroes behind the sport's explosion, Hang Time is an engaging read for any fan of the era or hoops head wanting to learn more about the history of the game. Pete's also a dad and a fellow member of the Over 30 League. We talk about writing a 300-plus page non-fiction book with a toddler in your midst (1:45), Pete gives me a pep talk on freelancing (4:35), talks about getting into Grantland (5:57) and realizing "there's a book here" (9:38). We discuss the iconic designs of Salem Sportswear (11:29), sharing basketball with our kids (14:24), the NBA on VHS and what hooked him on the game (15:45), primitive hoops video games (22:16), the rise of NBA All-Star Weekend (24:51), the people and dynamics behind the explosion of the sport (29:23), TV's role in growing the game (32:21), and the evolution of the on-court product (37:22). Thanks, Pete - it was fun! You can check out his book here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    Fueled by Spite

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 46:19


    Padraic and Sean each draft a starting five of League Pass teams to watch. After cleaning out some voicemails (0:00), we get a little karaoke (6:12), Cub Scout memories (8:22) and thoughts on mullets in pro wrestling (16:28) before THE NBA LEAGUE PASS DRAFT (18:34). Padraic also debuts The Potbelly List (34:13). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    Stephen A. Smith Was Yelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 32:55


    The dads of Over 30 League are back with their reaction to the NBA's latest blockbuster trade. What does the Nets-Rockets deal mean to James Harden, what does it mean to the league, and what does it mean to Kyrie Irving? Plus voicemails. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    It's Not a Car Inspection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 44:48


    Sean's got a new baby. Padraic almost bought a house that had termites. It's been a minute. The dads catch up on some NBA news including COVID roster madness (10:05) and a potential return to Seattle (17:14). We wrap up with a discussion of the league's homegrown dynamic duos (27:26) and who has a chance to be the next Steph & Klay. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    Over 30 League Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 54:08


    With the NBA season right around the corner, Sean and Padraic start the week exchanging voicemails about the Giannis extension (0:30) and James Harden's weight gain (10:16) before finally linking up to discuss the snowstorm (12:23) and various other hoops topics including Jayson Tatum's growth spurt, the Kardashians in Boston, Kyrie being Kyrie, Gordon Hayward's fractured finger, and whether we might be overlooking the Mavs, the Wizards, or some team poised to do damage in 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    3.11.20: What If We're Wrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 63:39


    We think we know the NBA, but what if we're wrong? What if our assumptions about team building, marketing players and the league, Finals matchups, MVP voting - are all about to change? Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor go into the cave... --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    2.20.20: The NBA Stretch Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 61:59


    As Padraic says, "follow the joy." Before the NBA stretch run ramps up after the All-Star Break, Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor talk about the teams to watch and the teams to cut from our League Pass rotations, and why. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    2.10.20: NBA Trade Deadline Fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 59:34


    Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor try to figure out which NBA contenders and also-rans benefited the most from the annual February hoops garage sale. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    2.5.20: The Kobe Effect

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 60:06


    Two Boston Celtics fans process the impact of their team's longtime nemesis on the game they love. Kobe Bryant was the NBA's last great rival. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    1.31.20: Foregone Conclusions, Chaos Agents, and What We Love About the NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 49:46


    In the wake of the Kobe Bryant tragedy, we hit the pause button on this one. But we've been saving up a conversation about why the NBA is fun and interesting - not just whatever people tell you it is. We hope you like it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    1.13.20: NBA Steam Vent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 65:35


    Padraic and Sean reconvene after an extended holiday break and they've got some stuff to work out in 2020. Nothing is safe: the media, analytics, officiating, or TV ratings. After a good vent, the boys come out with a greater appreciation of the sport they love. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    12.21.19: NBA Secret Santa

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2019 56:29


    Sean and Padraic hand out Christmas gifts to Western Conference (9:42) and Eastern Conference (31:38) teams - when they're not breaking down the season finale of The Masked Singer, talking about wrestling or busting out the karaoke hits. This is jolly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    12.12.19: The NBA Trade Landscape

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 80:00


    With the holidays right around the corner, Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor celebrate the December 15th opening of NBA trade season with a look at basketball's buyers, sellers and window shoppers. Who's holding strong, who's one move away and who's hitting the reset button? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    12.6.19: The NBA Quarter Pole, Hot Take Time Machine, Take A Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 62:07


    Sean and Padraic hit the quarter pole of the NBA season with a look at league parity, pace of play, and a look back via the Hot Take Time Machine. Also, some Celtics talk and America's new favorite podcast segment, Hot Take/Take A Bus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    11.27.19: NBA Schedule Changes, Burning Questions, Hot Take/Take A Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 68:58


    Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor welcome you to their NBA Thanksgiving table, and there's lots to discuss. Will the proposed schedule changes fix the current product? Does it need fixing? For dessert, it's Hot Take/Take A Bus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    11.16.19: Hoops Detectives, Real/Not Real and Hot Take/Take a Bus

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 54:15


    Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor debut some new segments. First, The Hoops Detectives, where Padraic collects a ream of data to see if early-season performance correlates to postseason success. Later, the boys pass judgment on the early season favorites. Finally, just like Padraic's uncle, Sean tells a bunch of people on Twitter to "take a bus." --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    11.9.19: The NBA in Pro Wrestling Terms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 65:47


    Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor love rasslin' almost as much as they love basketball. Or, is it the other way around? After Padraic gets Sean up to speed on The Masked Singer, the two turn in their homework assignments from the previous week (4:30), then spend the rest of the episode (20:25) relating today's NBA to pro wrestling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    11.1.19: First Week Overreactions, Kyrie, and the Celtics' Fish Tank

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 60:13


    Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor react to the early fortunes of NBA teams, dive into another week of Kyrie Irving rumors, and try to figure out the chemistry of the new Boston Celtics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

    10.25.19: Pilot - The NBA Reboot, the Clock is Ticking and One Bad Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 51:12


    Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor tip off the NBA season with a look at three intriguing subplots: The NBA Reboot (13:29), The Clock is Ticking (29:37), and One Bad Day (37:50). Plus, comparing the NBA's dynamic duos to 80's and 90's WWE tag teams, and what all of it means to our hometown squad, the Boston Celtics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

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