Respect The Game: The SLAM Podcast

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SLAM's Peter Walsh is joined by fellow SLAM writers and basketball newsmakers to talk about everything going on in the hoops world.


    • Dec 27, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 81 EPISODES


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    79: Alex Wong aka @steven_lebron

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2017 34:38


    Writer Alex Wong drops by the SLAM Dome to talk copping gear, the Raptors, his career and the media business. Follow Alex on Twitter @steven_lebron and on Instagram @stevenlebron.

    78: Spencer Dinwiddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 37:51


    Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie talks Brooklyn's season, his increased role, the team's trip to Mexico City, and the trade that brought Nik Stauskas and Jahlil Okafor to BK.

    77: Joseph Sherman aka @shermyszn

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2017 53:50


    SLAM Social Media Editor Joseph Sherman (aka @shermyszn) joins the podcast to talk his career up to this point, his legendary photographs, and moving from Chicago to the East Coast.

    76: College Hoops With Franklyn Calle

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2017 40:57


    SLAM Associate Editor, and college basketball junkie, Franklyn Calle joins the podcast to talk Duke's hot start, the impact of Michael Porter Jr's injury, Trae Young's emergence, Collin Sexton and more.

    75: Suns Rookie Davon Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2017 23:57


    Suns rookie Davon Reed drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his career at Miami, draft night, learning from Tyson Chandler and Jared Dudley and watching Devin Booker on a night-to-night basis.

    74: Early Season Storylines With Bleacher Report's Yaron Weitzman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2017 34:11


    Talented writer and host of the 'Krispod Porzingcast' Yaron Weitzman drops by the SLAM Dome to talk the slow start by the Cavs, Kristaps Porzingis' amazing start, how far can Giannis take the Bucks and more.

    Episode 73: SLAM 212 and NCAA Scandal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2017 32:46


    SLAM Associate Editor Franklyn Calle joins the podcast to talk about Michael Porter Jr, Marvin Bagley III and the 2017 rookie class. We also touch on the fraud scandal that has rocked the NCAA.

    Episode 72: Chiney Ogwumike

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2017 42:01


    WNBA star and former No. 1 overall pick Chiney Ogwumike talks the WNBA Finals, what the NBA could learn from the WNBA and vice versa, Lonzo Ball's raps, KD's social media drama and much more.

    Episode 71: Michael Beasley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2017 42:40


    Mike Beasley talks signing with the Knicks, growing up with Kevin Durant and KD's recent social media issues, the talent-rich DMV area, hooping with rapper Dave East in high school, why NBA players respond to rankings by publications, and why LeBron is the best teammate he has ever had. He also addresses Stephen A. Smith's comment that Beasley should "stay off the weed" be tested by the League office.

    Episode 70: Spencer Dinwiddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 37:12


    Spencer Dinwiddie drops by the SLAM Dome to talk the Kyrie-IT trade, his Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, Lonzo Ball's comments on Nas, the upcoming NFL season and more.

    Episode 69: Stephon Marbury

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 21:57


    Stephon Marbury joins the podcast to talk the relaunch of his Starbury brand, his relationship with the NBA, Zion Williamson, Big Baller Brand and more.

    Episode 68: Adrian "A-Butta" Walton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2017 40:23


    Streetball legend A-Butta drops by the SLAM Dome to talk memories of Rucker Park, life after basketball, his Streets First Podcast, Jelly Fam and more.

    Episode 67: Summer High School Ball Roundup

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2017 32:47


    With the AAU season over, SLAM High School Editor Franklyn Calle joins the show to talk Marvin Bagley's commitment to Duke, RJ Barrett, the explosion of Zion Williamson and LaMelo Ball and Jahvon Quinerly's verbal to Arizona.

    Episode 66: ASAP Twelvyy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2017 43:15


    Fresh off the release of his album '12,' ASAP Twelvyy drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his musical inspirations, hitting a game winner at the Ron Artest tournament in Queensbridge, "Last Year Being Broke," Corey Fisher's 105 point game, watching Puff Daddy coach at Kingdome, Fredro Starr's role in "Sunset Park" and much more.

    Episode 65: Kyle Anderson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2017 29:17


    Spurs guard Kyle Anderson drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his upcoming "Celebrate Life" event, playing under coach Pop, Jersey's tight-knit basketball community, learning under Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker and more.

    Episode 64: D'Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2017 44:19


    Brooklyn Nets guards D'Angelo Russell and Spencer Dinwiddie drop by the SLAM Dome to talk Nets, Vegas, Kyrie Irving, Rajon Rondo, Kenny Atkinson and much more.

    Episode 63: Langston Galloway

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 24:54


    Fresh of signing a deal with the Detroit Pistons, Langston Galloway stops by the SLAM Dome to talk about his new team, being traded to the Kings last season, his sneaker battle with Sean Kilpatrick and his offseason.

    Episode 62: Skyzoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2017 72:07


    With the Knicks in disarray, rapper and die-hard Knicks fan Skyzoo drops by the SLAM Dome to talk Melo, Phil Jackson, Tim Hardaway Jr.'s contract, and more. Sky's 'Peddler Themes' EP is available now!

    Episode 61: Spencer Dinwiddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2017 46:21


    Brooklyn Nets guard, and occasional "Respect The Game" co-host, Spencer Dinwiddie drops by the SLAM Dome to talk the NBA Draft, Jimmy Butler's trade to Minnesota, the Brook Lopez-D'Angelo Russell trade, BIG3, the NBA Draft, the NBA Awards show and Big Baller Brand.

    Blue Chips Episode 2: Rawle Alkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2017 50:33


    Arizona guard Rawle Alkins drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his decision to return to Tucson, his Combine experience and what he's looking forward to most next season.

    Episode 60: Richaun Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2017 21:19


    Richaun Holmes talks Sixers, Joel Embiid, his Rookie of the Year pick, Ben Simmons and more. *NOTE: This interview was recorded before the Sixers and Celtics traded picks.

    Episode 59: Finals Recap With Spencer Dinwiddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2017 34:41


    Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie joins the show to recap the NBA Finals and talk KD's dominance, what's next for the Warriors and Cavs, how this Finals impact LeBron James' legacy and who will win the 2017 MVP award.

    Episode 58: Jonathan Hock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 32:01


    Director and producer Jonathan Hock drops by to talk about his EPSN 30 for 30 film "Best of Enemies" that will air this week. We also get into the Lakers-Celtics rivalry, race in the NBA and his 2005 documentary "Through The Fire."

    Episode 57: Sasha Vujacic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2017 25:05


    Two-time NBA champion Sasha Vujacic drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his family's Aleksander wine company, memories of playing in the Finals, Cavs-Warriors, Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson and the Knicks.

    Episode 56: Justin Jackson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2017 24:19


    Former North Carolina Tar Heel, ACC Player of the Year and National Champion Justin Jackson drops by the SLAM Dome to talk winning a championship, Duke vs. UNC, the upcoming NBA Draft and much more.

    Episode 55: Jarrett Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2017 18:01


    Potential lottery pick Jarrett Allen drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his experience at the NBA Combine, his freshman year at Texas, video games and more.

    Blue Chips Episode 1: Gary Trent Jr & Gary Trent Sr

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2017 40:49


    Duke-bound guard Gary Trent Jr has been getting schooled on the ins and outs of pro ball since he was a young child thanks to his father, former NBA player Gary Trent Sr. Growing up with an NBA dad has its own challenges and the pressure of carrying on the legacy of a seasoned vet. Hear how Junior has powered through the adversity and how Senior has prepared his son for the next level on the debut episode of the Blue Chips podcast.

    Episode 54: Willie Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2017 26:26


    Miami Heat big man Willie Reed drops by the SLAM Dome to talk Pat Riley, the Miami Heat culture, his journey from Kansas City to the NBA, his relationship with Kevin Garnett and more.

    Episode 53: Playoff Talk With Yaron Weitzman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2017 43:51


    After coming back from last night's Celtics-Wizards game, SLAM and Bleacher Report's Yaron Weitzman drops by to talk Isaiah Thomas' incredible performance. We also talk what's next for the Clippers, debate the Hall of Fame merits of Chris Paul and Dwight Howard and say goodbye to Abe.

    Episode 52: First Round Of Playoffs and YFN Lucci

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2017 43:34


    With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, we talk press conferences, Russell Westbrook, the Cavs and Warriors dominance, what Paul George should do next and what's next for the Clippers. YFN Lucci then joins the show to talk his new EP, 'Long Live Nut,' hooping in celebrity games and his relationship with top-10 recruit Collin Sexton.

    Episode 51: Don Trip and Starlito

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2017 49:54


    Fresh off the release of 'Step Brothers 3,' Don Trip and Starlito stop by the SLAM Dome to talk run-ins with Zach Randolph, the Memphis Grizzlies, chillin' with Darius Miles in Portland, hooping against Corey Brewer and much more.

    Episode 50: Ray Allen and Maya Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 44:18


    Heading into Jordan Brand Classic at Barclays, Ray Allen and Maya Moore join the podcast to talk Friday night's game, their respective careers and much more. Before Ray and Maya join the podcast, we also talk about the major storylines surrounding the first round of the NBA Playoffs.

    Respect The Game Episode 49: Raekwon

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2017 45:07


    Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his new album, Rod Strickland, meeting Lionel Richie at a Jordan party, chillin' with Anthony Davis during All-Star Weekend and much more. 'The Wild' is available now!

    Respect The Game Episode 48: Julius "Dr. J" Erving

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2017 54:59


    The legend himself, Dr. J, talks his memories of playing at Harlem's Rucker Park, the ABA, what he thinks of today's game, the changes made to the Dunk Contest, being an icon and much, much more.

    Respect The Game Episode 47: Nathaniel Butler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 57:19


    You've seen photos form legendary NBA photographer Nat Butler everywhere, now hear the stories behind them. Nat tells us about traveling with the 1992 Dream Team, shooting Bill Russell, his favorite Michael Jordan moments, the evolution of the League since he first started taking pictures and much more.

    Respect The Game Episode 46: Stanley Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2017 25:16


    Detroit Pistons forward Stanley Johnson drops by the SLAM Dome to talk the Arizona Wildcats run to the Sweet 16, Boban Marjanovic, what he thinks about LaVar and Lonzo Ball and Drake's 'More Life' album.

    Respect The Game Episode 45: Michael Irvin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017 24:35


    NFL Hall of Famer Michael Irvin drops by the SLAM Dome to talk about his upcoming film 'Slamma Jamma,' his high school playing days, pickup games with the Dallas Cowboys, hanging out with Magic Johnson and what he thinks about the NBA's rest issues.

    Respect The Game Episode 44: 2017 NCAA Tournament Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2017 52:59


    With the NCAA Tournament upon us, we give our Final Four picks, teams to look out for and what players have the most to gain when it comes to NBA Draft stock. Shoutout to Northwestern and Vermont.

    Respect The Game Episode 43: Eric Devendorf Round 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2017 45:12


    Former Syracuse point guard and current Orange assistant strength coach Eric Devendorf drops by the SLAM Dome just in time for March Madness. Eric talks about his transition from playing to coaching, ABCD camp and NCAA Tournament memories, who to look out for in the ACC Tournament, conspiracy theories, book reviews and much more.

    Respect The Game Episode 42: All-Star Blowout Feat. Dwyane Wade, Devin Booker and Billy Preston

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2017 65:59


    Fresh off a trip to NoLa for All-Star Weekend, we're back with interviews featuring Dwyane Wade, Devin Booker and Kansas-bound high schooler Billy Preston. Along with the interviews, we also discuss our celebrity sightings, the best and worst parts of All-Star Weekend and give our take on the DeMarcus Cousins blockbuster.

    Respect The Game Episode 41: Midseason Awards and All-Star Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2017 42:13


    Before bouncing to New Orleans for a few days, we give out our midseason MVP, Most Improved, Rookie of the Year, and Defensive Player of the Year awards. We also talk All-Star Weekend and figure out a way for the NBA to fix the dunk contest.

    Respect The Game Episode 40: Emergency Ball Brothers Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2017 36:50


    LaMelo Ball set the internet on fire with his 92-point performance on Tuesday night, so we brought in Ball Brothers expert Franklyn Calle. We talk with Franklyn about LaMelo's ascent, why it's wrong to hate on Chino Hills' style of play, what the future holds for LaMelo and if big brother Lonzo will succeed in the NBA.

    Respect The Game Episode 39: Jamel Thomas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 36:00


    Coney Island, Brooklyn's own Jamel Thomas drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his Beautiful Struggle clothing line, Providence's 1997 NCAA Tournament run, hooping on the same AAU team with Felipe Lopez, God Shammgod and Stephon Marbury , playing in Europe, who he thinks has the best handles ever, and giving back to the community.

    Respect The Game Episode 38: Al Harrington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2017 37:37


    Sixteen-year NBA vet Al Harrington drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his involvement in the Champions League as part of the Gotham Ballers, college basketball's one-and-done rule, going out partying with the We Believe Warriors team, playing under George Karl and Mike D'Antoni, being in a group chat with Stephen Jackson and JR Smith, temporarily squashing the beef between Kenyon Martin and Tim Thomas and more. For more information on the Champions League and to invest in the Gotham Ballers, visit www.owngothamballers.com.

    Respect The Game Episode 37: High School Hoops With Dennis Page

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2017 44:56


    SLAM founder and publisher Dennis Page joins the podcast to talk the 2017 HoopHall Classic, tell stories about ABCD Camps, reminisce on the best high school players he's ever seen and debate the best basketball movie of all time.

    Respect The Game Episode 36: Tim Frazier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017 37:02


    New Orleans Pelicans point guard Tim Frazier drops by the SLAM Dome to talk about the Pelicans season, his relationship with Damian Lillard, Lance Stephenson, Funfetti cake, whether or not he retired the #TimFrazierChronicles dance and gives us his All-Star picks.

    Respect The Game Episode 35: Spencer Dinwiddie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2017 51:43


    Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie drops by the SLAM Dome to talk his new contract with Brooklyn, All-Star picks, Los Angeles vs. New York and who he thinks would win in a fight between Soulja Boy and Chris Brown.

    Respect The Game Episode 34: George "Iceman" Gervin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 37:23


    George "Iceman" Gervin joins the podcast to talk 2017 All-Star Game voting, playing in All-Star Games, his career, #JellyFam, player comparisons and much more. Before we talk to Iceman, Abe and Peter talk the #SLAMMusicIssue, Damian Lillard and the Blazers and the Cavs move to get Kyle Korver.

    Respect The Game Episode 33: Bobby Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 42:10


    Former Manhattan and Seton Hall head coach Bobby Gonzalez joins the show to reflect on his coaching career and talk about seeing Stephon Marbury during his recent trip to China, recruiting Metta World Peace and the current college basketball landscape.

    Respect The Game Episode 32: Basketball Rocks, Man Feat. Yaron Weitzman

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2016 42:19


    Bleacher Report's Yaron Weitzman joins the Respect the Game Podcast to talk his experience on the Knicks beat, Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony's relationship, Jeff Horaneck and more. We also get into the Timberwolves, Brook Lopez and strange interactions at holiday parties.

    Respect The Game Episode 31: Jusuf Nurkic

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2016 39:30


    Denver Nuggets big man Jusuf Nurkic drops by the SLAM Dome to talk about his transition from Bosnia to the NBA, his 7-foot, 400-pound father, how he got introduced to basketball, playing against Kobe Bryant, Joel Embiid, his Nuggets teammates and much, much more.

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