Welcome to The Brotherhood Podcast - built by the players, for the players! This is an official Duke Men's Basketball pod, where we have real convos with current/former players, coaches and staff. Stay tuned every Tuesday for a new episode!
The Brotherhood Podcast is a phenomenal podcast that any Duke basketball fan should not miss. Hosted by Ryan Young, this podcast provides an inside look into the history and culture of the program, as well as fascinating conversations with players past and present. As an OG Cameron Crazie, I have been following Duke basketball for years, but this podcast has taught me so much more. I eagerly await each new episode, setting my alarm for 6 AM every Tuesday to make sure I don't miss out on the great vibes and conversations that this podcast offers.
One of the best aspects of The Brotherhood Podcast is Ryan Young's development as a host. He has truly come into his own and excels in facilitating engaging discussions with the guests. His passion for Duke basketball shines through in every episode, making it easy to connect with him and relate to his love for the program. Young's ability to bring out the authentic personalities of the players is commendable, giving listeners a chance to hear directly from them about their experiences on and off the court.
The chemistry between Young and his guests is another highlight of this podcast. Their interactions feel natural and genuine, creating an enjoyable listening experience. The conversations are not only informative but also inspirational. It's refreshing to hear players share their journeys, triumphs, challenges, and life lessons. This adds a personal touch to the podcast and allows fans like myself to further appreciate these athletes beyond what we see during games.
While it pains me to say it, there are a few drawbacks to The Brotherhood Podcast. One minor issue is that at times, some episodes may focus too heavily on specific eras or players, leaving fans who are not familiar with those individuals feeling somewhat left out. Additionally, there could be more diversity in guest selection to provide different perspectives on Duke basketball throughout its rich history.
In conclusion, The Brotherhood Podcast is an exceptional podcast that truly captures the essence of Duke basketball. From Ryan Young's development as a host to the engaging conversations with players, this podcast offers an immersive experience for fans. It has become one of my favorite podcasts, providing me with valuable insights into the program that I have loved for so long. As I embark on a new chapter in my life and can't attend games as often, this podcast adds a personal touch and keeps me connected to Duke basketball. I highly recommend The Brotherhood Podcast to any fan looking for an informative and inspiring listen.
The Brotherhood Podcast is back, just in time for Senior Night! Seniors Ryan Young, Jeremy Roach and Spencer Hubbard talk about their Duke careers ahead of their final home game on Saturday. They get into their favorite moments, games, teammates, buckets and more in this retrospective episode.
J-ROB in the house! One of the best teammates of all-time, Justin Robinson, is back from playing pro ball in Israel and swung by to see the squad this week. Ryan and Justin dive in on a number of topics including playing overseas, coaching aspirations, insane scout team matchups at Duke and his love of music. Shout out J-ROB for coming through!
You know we had to get Caleb Foster on the pod after his dominant performance against Michigan State in the Champions Classic! CFOS takes us through his mindset and work ethic to always be ready for the moment like he was Tuesday night. Shout out to Charlotte's finest for coming through!
New edition of the Brotherhood Pod: Dub Tub. Following big games and moments Ryan Young will be bringing immediate reactions following the game...from the cold tub. After getting the win in the home opener against Dartmouth, Jaylen Blakes hopped in with Ryan to breakdown the game and preview the matchup with Arizona on Friday. Tune in!
Associate Head Coach Jai Lucas joins Ryan Young on the pod this week to talk about our "Secret Scrimmage" against Villanova. Coach Lucas also goes in-depth on how the team is looking going into the final week before games, his philosphy on defense and recruiting, learning from a long legacy of basketball family members, and how he got into coaching and ended up at Duke. Shout out to Jai for alwaying being a real one!
Countdown was epic once again and we've got Jared McCain on the pod this week to talk about "one of the best nights of his life." In this episode Ryan paints his nails to be more like Jared, while asking him the hard-hitting questions that you all want to know: How was Countdown? Can you rank everyone's intros? Why do you paint your nails? How did you become famous from TikTok? Who is your dream TikTok collab? All that and more with the sensational freshman from Sacramento. Tune in!
The GOAT! Coach K joins Ryan on the pod this week for an elite conversation. The all-time winningest coach gives an update on life in retirement, what The Brotherhood means to him, his takes on the 2023-24 team, thoughts on the current landscape of college sports and much more. A huge thank you to Coach for stopping by - we wouldn't have The Brotherhood Podcast without him!
A first of its kind - a conversation between our current Duke Captains! Ryan Young, Jeremy Roach and Tyrese Proctor were voted captains by their teammates and coaches last week and joined the pod to discuss the honor. In this episode the three also talk about the preseason, their different leadership styles, what it means to lead this team and how to motivate their peers to achieve the ultimate goal of a national championship.
HUGE episode this week with the LEGEND, natty champ, NBA All-Star, Duke Trustee and Basketball Hall of Famer: GRANT HILL. #33 swung by the studio during Homecoming weekend to talk everything from his playing days, USA Basketball, calling Duke games for CBS, owning the Atlanta Hawks and much more. Tap in now for some all-time great stories with G-Hill!
Special episode this week with legendary music producer 9th Wonder joining Ryan Young & Jeremy Roach on the pod! Tune in to learn about 9th's deep ties to Duke Basketball, teaching our guys in the classroom, who the GOAT Duke rapper is and much more. It's always a great time when 9th stops by!
The episode you've all been waiting for, Head Coach Jon Scheyer! Coach stopped by the pod to talk about a wide variety of topics including the team's new style of play this year, the changing landscape of college hoops, his philosophy on scheduling and what his first year as Head Coach was like. Ryan Young wraps up the episode testing Scheyer on Duke in the NBA trivia. Massive shout out to Coach Scheyer for supporting the podcast!
Special pod this week with the return of D-Live! Ryan Young gets things started in Episode 11 with a preseason team update. From there, Mark Mitchell and Dereck Lively II catch up to talk about what the last few months have been like for Dereck since going pro and being selected 12th in the NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. You will not find a better guy than D-Live!
It's our 10th episode so you know we had to celebrate in a big way. Kyle Filipowski returns to take over hosting duties so you can get to know our OG host Ryan Young. The bigs hit everything from how the podcast started, best dressed on the team, battling down low and the vision for the team this year. Shout out to Ryan and Flip for another great episode and thank you to everyone who has listened so far!
The Duke freshman class of Jared McCain, TJ Power, Sean Stewart & Caleb Foster AKA the "Freshmen Four" joined the elder statesman Ryan Young on the pod this week. The group gets into a wide range of topics including their recruitment, campus life, the early morning workout grind and what to expect from them this season. The episode culminates with Duke Basketball Freshman trivia. Big ups to the Freshmen Four!
ACC Champion Mark Mitchell joins the pod this week as he gears up for his sophomore season! Mark & Ryan discuss the recent team trip to Chicago, his knee injury at the end of last season, working at Walmart during the start of the pandemic, and some unique takes on the game of basketball. Shout out to Easy for stopping by!
Earlier this summer Theo John joined fellow Duke grad-transfer Ryan Young for a convo at K Academy. Theo talked us through his basketball career so far, his new life as a father and the one-of-a-kind year at Duke that resulted in an ACC Regular Season Championship and Final Four.
The Brotherhood Pod snagged the exclusive sit-down with new Assistant Coach Emanuel Dildy! Coach E joins Duke after his most recent stints with Oklahoma and Northwestern, where he coached Ryan Young. In this episode the Chicago native talks about his coaching background, relationship with Coach Scheyer and the decision to come to Duke. Welcome to Duke Coach E!
Duke & NBA champ Quinn Cook made the trip to Chicago for our Brotherhood Dinner with the squad and we caught up with him. Quinn takes us through his Duke career, the 2015 natty, favorite Steph and LeBron stories and how his grind and passion for the game never stops. Shout out to QC for always showing up for The Brotherhood!
Incredible teammate J. Blakes joins the pod this week! Ryan & Jaylen recap last year, winning the Iron Devil award, how Ryan broke Jaylen's nose and they wrap it all up with some New Jersey trivia. Lock in for a great episode with @jb00gie! (This episode was recorded earlier this summer)
Caught up with the OG Steve Wojciechowski aka "Wojo" for our latest episode! The former Duke point guard and assistant coach spoke on his time at Duke, from his recruitment to slapping the floor on his epic Senior Night. The newly appointed head coach of the G-League Salt Lake City Stars also reflects on mental health and the new chapter in his life outside of college basketball.
Aussie Aussie! Tyrese Proctor joins the pod in episode two with Ryan Young to talk about his Australian background, decision to come to Duke a year early and staying for his sophomore year to help lead the team.
The Brotherhood Podcast is here! In the debut episode, Ryan Young catches up with ACC Freshman of the Year Kyle Filipowski. The duo recap last season, Flip's decision to come back for his sophomore year and his new and improved hips. Stay tuned every Tuesday for new episodes throughout the year!
Welcome to The Brotherhood Podcast - built by the players, for the players! We'll have interviews with current and former players and coaches, taking a look at their lives on and off the court - before, during and after their time at Duke. Stay tuned every Tuesday for a new episode!
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