War Scouts Basketball Podcast w/Mike and Naim

tanisi kahkiyaw! Join us for a recap conversation about this years basketball season in the RZBAA (rez ball athletic association), ACAC, CCAA, NBA, and more!Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tanisi kahkiyaw!Join us for a great conversation with Ammon Crowfoot! In 2009, Ammon won the prestigious Tom Long Boat Award-which is given annually to the top Indigenous Athlete in Canada. Later in 2011, Ammon was arguably the top high school guard in Alberta and became a 4A high school boys basketball provincial champion with Western Canada High School in Calgary. Then went on to play one year at Mount Royal University in Calgary and won the 2011-12 ACAC Men's Basketball Championship and then won a silver medal at CCAA Men's Basketball Nationals.Cold Open: 0:00Introductions: 0:26Journey In Hoops: 3:10Tom Longboat Award: 8:10HS/University Career: 13:35Fav Basketball Memories: 23:45NABI 26:23Hooping in Utah 31:14Weekend Warriors & Rez Tournaments 33:08Advice for Younger Generation 36:12Closing 43:10  Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com 

tansi kahkiyaw!Join us for a conversation with Living Skies cofounder Mike Tanton, and a discussion on the upcoming Rez Ball seasonFollow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

Join us for a conversation with Grey Horse Basketball founder, Truman Soop, a gold medallist coach for U19 NAIG Team Alberta Boys Basketball, an Augustana Vikings Men's Basketball Alum, and winner of the Auntie Toss at the Masters Indigenous Games (Jk about that last one). Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

Mike and special guest, Gordon Naylor, went live to kick off the 2024-25 NBA season and ranked all of the teams for the year. Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw!Join us for an exciting episode of the War Scouts Basketball Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of basketball with our special guest, Tennyson "Tenny" McCarthy! A standout forward for the UBC Okanagan Heat Women's Basketball team, Tenny shares her journey as a proud Metis athlete from the Red River Nation. In this episode, we'll discuss her impressive achievements, including leading the Heat to the second round of the Canada West Basketball Tournament and representing Team BC at the North American Indigenous Games. Tenny reflects on her experiences as a multi-sport athlete and her passion for the game. Whether you're a fan of basketball or looking for inspiration from an incredible athlete, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in and get ready for some insightful conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from the court!Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

In today's episode Naim and Mike are joined by Paul Sir to discuss Edmonton's own Hoopcity 3x3 happening July 5-7. Register your Indigenous 3x3 team for FREE at donorthevents.ca 0:00 Cold Open4:51 NBA Finals Talk6:06 Oilers Stanley Cup Run9:59 JJ Reddick Laker's Coach13:53 CEBL in Edmonton17:32 Courtside vs. Oilers Tickets18:50 3x3 Edmonton24:43 NABI Tournament28:34 Olympics34:00 Lindy Waters III36:18 Interview with Paul Sir!Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

We back! In today's episode Naim and Mike are joined by Lauren Cardinal who gives us another behind the scenes exclusive at the WNBA Canada event in Edmonton, AB, and following that a discussion about the CEBL, NBA, and, of course, Native Basketball Tournaments.0:00 Cold Open0:44 Lauren Cardinal Intro2:27 ISCA & WNBA Talk8:40 Mike finally gets a cousin shout out on the pod9:05 Meeting WNBA Players15:01 WNBA 28:32 CEBL 33:26 NBA Finals35:54 Tom Thibs and the Edmonton Oilers38:26 Patty Mills42:28 Native Basketball Tournament DebateFollow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw|Hello everyone,We're back!! In todays episode we talk about our best basketball players we have EVER played against (17:10), followed by a great interview with Warriorz Basketball (39:50)  and their major tournament happening in Winnipeg, MB!Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

Gordon Naylor joins us for another livestream to do an NBA Franchise Draft! Mike stops a potential stroller discussion (2:49) and we get into an NBA Franchise Draft (4:00). Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone,On todays episode Naim and Swampy discuss pickleball, then Swampy shares his thoughts on the upcoming PGA Master's Tournament, recaps his NCAA Tournament Bracket, and we are joined by Waylon Big Plume from Tsuut'ina Nation who just returned from the Battle of the Nations in Spokane, WA.  (18:17). Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone,On todays episode Naim and Swampy discuss the joys of multitasking as a parent (1:40), Mike's been upgrading his equipment (2:31), Mike updates his March Madness bracket (5:50), and a wonderful interview with Augustana Vikings Alumna (and Naim's cousin), Lauren Cardinal (14:28)! Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

We apologize for the Rez Wifi but, we bring you another classic! Naim and Mike discuss Virtual Golf (6:07), NCAA March Madness (13:38), and much more during the livestream! Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com 

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone,On todays episode Naim and Swampy discuss U of A Bears/Pandas legendary noon time pick up games (3:30),  best thing about being a PE teacher(!) (8:27), ASAA Basketball Finals and Raymond's legendary run in basketball (13:45), and finally, a super-fun and engaging interview with n̓x̌sčin̓ Jade Montgomery-Waardenburg (23:54).Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone,On todays episode Naim and Swampy discuss preparations for rez ball tournaments (4:08), our terrible knowledge of the sneaker world (6:42), our starting 5ive's (14:30), & Olympic 3X3 basketball, Living Skies Basketball League and more with Paige Crozon and Mike Tanton (18:20). Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kaskiyaw | Hello everyone!In today's episode we cover Naim's new haircut (1:07), our starting 5ive (7:22), upcoming basketball tournaments and basketball news (11:28), and a hilarious story-telling interview with Jacob Alexis (@tribelifeoriginalz3158)  (15:22). Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutpodEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw|Hello everyone!Our first ever livestream! In today's episode, Mike and Naim go live on YouTube and meant to go live on Facebook and Instagram but, these rookie podcasters forgot to include those social platforms! We discuss the All Native Basketball Tournament (ANBT) wrapping up (1:56), this weeks Starting Five (13:42), and we are joined by our loyal day one fan and Maskwacis Cree High School Teacher/Basketball Coach, Gordon Naylor (20:53).  Plus, we answer your questions!! Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutsbballEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone!In today's episode Naim and Michael discuss our cousins doppleganger (1:56),  this weeks starting five (9:30), and a fantastic interview with Robyn Boulanger (@robynboulanger) and her amazing business Zaagi'idiwin Sport Performance (@zaagiidiwinsportperformance)!Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutsbballEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone!In today's episode, Naim and Michael discuss Sterling Peterson (@iniipoka on insta) speaking at the climate change conference in Dubai (9:00), RaeQuan Battle averaging 30 points a game (@realraequanbattle on insta) (9:58), Jacob Alexis' (@tribelifeoriginalz3158 ) amazing career stats in the design industry (12:00), Tahnee Robinson's (tahnee_1 on insta) career in basketball (12:00), and a Megan Tipler (@Tiplerteaches on insta) interview that will grow your heart 3 sizes (20:00).Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutsbballEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone!In today's episode Naim and Michael discuss Naimer being an "absolute weaopn" in the hockey card industry (0:54), discussing our first time playing ball in North Battleford and watching the "Indian Stanley Cup" (3:57), shouting our German and United Kingdom listeners (7:48), and finally a fantastic interview with our guests Kyler Reece and Austin Basso on their basketball journeys and playing in the ANBT (20:36).Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutsbballEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone!In this episode we talk about the feedback following last weeks episode (00:38), our Starting Fives (10:43), a 10 year anniversary for one of us who tore their achilles (15:29), and finally a fantastics interview with Lyle Tootoosis of Poundmaker Cree Nation (33:00).Follow us:Instagram: @warscoutpodTikTok: @warscoutpodFacebook: War Scouts BasketballX: @warscoutsbballEmail: warscoutpod@gmail.com

tansi kahkiyaw | Hello everyone!Welcome to the Warscouts Podcast with hosts Naim Cardinal and Michael Swampy. Our podcast aims to bring Indigenous basketball to light through story-telling from all across North America.In this episode we cover topics of reasons for starting a podcast, who we are, and other great stories from our playing days that may or may not include a guy yelling "settle down!".