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Could your brain be the only barrier to achieving incredible feats? In this episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I talk with Henry Abbott about Misogi - an annual challenge so intense you believe you have only a 50% chance of completing it. We discuss how these epic challenges can rewire your brain to overcome perceived limitations. We also discuss why movement is crucial for pain management, how our brains (not our bodies) create most of our limitations, and why stepping far outside your comfort zone once a year might be the key to unlocking your hidden potential. Henry Abbott is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, a respected basketball media platform. His new book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance" explores revolutionary approaches to injury prevention through the science of ballistic movements. What we discuss: How movement rewires the brain to overcome perceived limitations and pain Misogi and its spread among NBA players The Harvard Fatigue Lab's findings on human physiological limits Finding the balance between boldness and foolishness in physical challenges Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off David: Buy 4, get the 5th free at davidprotein.com/habitsandhustle. To learn more about Henry Abbott: Website: https://www.henryabbott.com/ https://www.truehoop.com/ X: https://x.com/truehoop?lang=en Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements
Join Ethan Suplee and Henry Abbott on the American Glutton Podcast as they dive into preventing injuries and mastering movement. Henry, author of Ballistic, shares insights from NBA training at P3, offering practical tips to strengthen hips, feet, and more. From barefoot running to plyometrics, learn how to move joyfully without pain. Ethan opens up about his struggles with flat feet and past injuries, making this a relatable, inspiring chat for anyone seeking a healthier, freer body. Tune in for actionable advice!SHOW HIGHLIGHTS00:00 - Intro & Burger Talk01:07 - Ethan's Injury Struggles03:11 - The Joyful Movement Goal06:04 - Ballistic Forces Explained08:58 - Neurological Fixes for Movement13:33 - Personalized Movement Prescriptions15:09 - Hip Mobility vs. Stability19:00 - Plyometrics for Better Movement26:06 - Landing Techniques Unveiled32:32 - Barefoot Running Revelation35:46 - Footwear's Role in Pain43:36 - Strengthening Weak Feet48:40 - Learning Movement Like Language51:08 - Becoming a Puppy on the Beach52:03 - Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Are your hips stable, mobile, or neither? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I talk with Henry Abbott about his insights from elite sports training facilities that can help people prevent injuries and age better. We discuss simple tests you can do at home, why ACL tears are epidemic among female athletes, and the importance of plyometric training for developing "bouncy" strength. Henry also shares the 13-step warm-up routine used by elite athletes, which can transform how you feel in just 10 minutes. Henry Abbott is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, a respected basketball media platform. He previously led ESPN's 60-person NBA digital and print team, which published several groundbreaking articles and won a National Magazine Award. His new book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance" explores revolutionary approaches to injury prevention through the science of ballistic movements. What we discuss: Hip mobility vs. stability - everyone fits one category Self-tests: pigeon pose and side plank X Mobile hips need strength, stable hips need yoga ACL tears 8x more common in female athletes True causes of ACL injuries Importance of plyometric training Landing mechanics and hip control 13-step warm-up routine Strategies for aging well through hip health Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off DavidProtein: Try David today—buy 4, get the 5th free at davidprotein.com/habitsandhustle To learn more about Henry Abbott: Website: https://www.henryabbott.com/ https://www.truehoop.com/ X: https://x.com/truehoop?lang=en Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements
Henry Abbott joins to discuss Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance, spotlighting insights from Dr. Marcus Elliott—not just about elite training, but how something as basic as learning to land can change careers and prevent lifelong injury. Plus, the three Yale professors so steeped in the study of fascism they fled to Toronto, prompting a reflection on American resilience versus alarmism. And FEMA's new director storms in unprepared but aggressive, replacing a Trump-era appointee ousted simply for saying FEMA shouldn't be abolished. Produced by Corey WaraEmail us at thegist@mikepesca.comTo advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGistSubscribe to The Gist: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/Subscribe to The Gist Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_gSubscribe to The Gist Instagram Page: GIST INSTAGRAMFollow The Gist List at: Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What if injuries aren't inevitable, but predictable events with upstream warning signs we can actually address? Henry Abbott, award-winning journalist and founder of True Hoop, joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance" that challenges everything we thought we knew about athletic durability.Abbott shares fascinating insights from his research at P3 (Peak Performance Project), where cutting-edge biomechanics analysis is revolutionizing how athletes train. Most surprisingly, he reveals how mental limitations often precede physical ones. Through a remarkable personal anecdote about holding his breath for over four minutes after minimal instruction, Abbott demonstrates how our brains frequently create barriers our bodies haven't actually reached.For runners specifically, Abbott provides practical wisdom on proper landing mechanics, identifying injury risk factors, and strengthening the often-neglected muscles beneath the knee that create efficient "bouncy" movement. Rather than obsessing over form while running, he suggests building capability through targeted training, then allowing your body to naturally implement improvements.In the Race Report Spotlight, we hear from 11 runners across four countries who completed the London Marathon. They share their experiences with punishing heat and incredible crowd support. They also describe the emotional highs of crossing Tower Bridge and finishing near Buckingham Palace. Their stories capture both the challenge and the magic of completing a World Major Marathon. Whether you're battling recurring injuries, seeking performance improvements, or simply wanting to run with less pain, this episode offers invaluable insights that might just transform your relationship with running. Subscribe now and join our Rise and Run community as we explore the cutting-edge science of injury-free athletic performance.Henry Abbott's LinksBallistic Book @henryabbott.comTrue Hoop WebsitePeak Performance ProjectRise and Run LinksRise and Run Podcast Facebook PageRise and Run Podcast InstagramRise and Run Podcast Website and ShopRise and Run PatreonPassport to RunRunningwithalysha Alysha's Run Coaching (Mention Rise And Run and get $10 off)Send us a textSupport the showRise and Run Podcast is supported by our audience. When you make a purchase through one of our affiliate links, we may earn a commission. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.Sponsor LinksMagic Bound Travel Stoked Metabolic CoachingRise and Run Podcast Cruise Interest Form with Magic Bound Travel Affiliate LinksRise and Run Amazon Affiliate Web Page Kawaiian Pizza ApparelGoGuarded
I'm pleased to welcome Henry Abbott, the author of a new book called Ballistic: The New Science of Injury Free Athletic Performance! What an interesting conversation we had, and we went on a wide ranging journey through several topics of interest in modern big time sports. Henry has a longtime sports background–he is an award-winning journalist who led ESPN’s 60 person NBA digital and print team. So he is a longtime NBA guy behind the scenes, and in this episode, he tells us what it's like out there, touching on concerns like this crazy long 82 game season where we expect these powerful, explosive athletes to perform night after night—this kind of turns the sport into a severe long endurance grind where you can pretty much predict the athletes are going to get injured. So Henry went on a three year long quest to determine what cutting edge scientific advancements we have to measure and program athletes to train properly to prevent injury. The title Ballistic is interesting because he focuses on the importance of ballistic high impact training, which we typically shy away from, thinking that it's too traumatizing. I really appreciated this because you've probably heard me on the show talk often about my nagging minor injuries that are always a battle and a challenge as I strive to compete in masters track and field. So you're going to get some good tidbits and also learn what the top of the line athletes are doing—he references his connection to this training facility in Santa Barbara, California called P3, it's operated by an old triathlon friend of mine named Dr. Marcus Elliott, and he is doing some really interesting data collection and analysis. You will learn why Henry says that almost everyone has some sort of hip dysfunction, whether it's hip flexor weakness or a lack of mobility, and ways that you can progress to become more functional, especially in the three most important joints that control impact forces—the ankle, knee, and the hip. Enjoy this fun and wide ranging talk with Henry Abbott, and I highly recommend you read his book Ballistic, the New Science of Injury, Free Athletic Performance, which reveals a surprising takeaway: The explosive moves and ground impacts we often avoid in everyday workouts might provide the secret to an injury-free athletic life. TIMESTAMPS: The three most important joints that control impact forces are the ankle, knee and the hip. So how do we best take care of them? [03:01] The popularity of Track and Field is still struggling in comparison to other major sports. [05:00] What is it like to cover the NBA? What about the players being prone to injury? [08:09] Eighty-two games are too much for the players. Humans can't do more than five max effort workouts every two weeks before their performance declines and injuries skyrocket. [10:43] Are the players, trainers and coaches doing their best to prevent injuries? What is P3 in Santa Barbara? [12:12] In the book, Ballistic, Henry explains about the force at the moment of landing. [16:42] One of the most dangerous foot positions that a player can encounter is a toes-down landing. [20:11] We want the lower body to be loose, mobile, and flexible but we also want some areas stiff. How does it all come together? [25:01] Injuries occur when you come back down to earth, not by jumping up. It's the impact of landing. [28:17] You need to learn how to jump properly to prevent injury. [31:55] The WHO says immobility is the fourth leading cause of a global death. [35:23] Every athlete needs help with their hips. [36:17] Henry talks about dirty money and sports. There can be an adverse influence on sports. [43:09] What really makes a champion athlete is the work ethic, resilience, family-oriented, well-blanced lifestyle. [51:18] Is there any financial incentive in modern day NBA players to continue since they get so money? [56:31] Henry's book Ballistic talks about caring for your body...paying attention to it to prevent injuries, but also use your body to have fun. [58:48] LINKS: Brad Kearns.com BradNutrition.com B.rad Whey Protein Superfuel- The BEST Protein on The Planet! Brad’s Shopping Page BornToWalkBook.com B.rad Podcast – All Episodes Peluva Five-Toe Minimalist Shoes Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance Usain Bolt explosiveness Movement Vault HenryAbbott.com We appreciate all feedback, and questions for Q&A shows, emailed to podcast@bradventures.com. If you have a moment, please share an episode you like with a quick text message, or leave a review on your podcast app. Thank you! 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Ever wonder why you keep getting injured in the same places despite your best efforts? In this Fitness Friday conversation on the Habits and Hustle podcast, I talk with Henry Abbott, author of "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," to explore a revolutionary approach to preventing injuries before they happen. We discuss practical exercises to strengthen your feet, the fascinating Soviet origins of plyometrics, how proper landing technique can transform your athletic performance while keeping you injury-free for years to come, and much more. Henry Abbott is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop, a respected basketball media platform. He previously led ESPN's 60-person NBA digital and print team, which published several groundbreaking articles and won a National Magazine Award. His new book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance" explores revolutionary approaches to injury prevention through the science of ballistic movements. What we discuss: Henry Abbott's book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance" How most knee injuries originate from weaknesses in the feet or hips The importance of strengthening feet and lower leg muscles for injury prevention "Toe yoga" as a method to strengthen foot muscles The role of the nervous system in injury prevention The benefits of plyometric exercises as we age The Soviet origins of plyometrics through Yuri Verkashantsev's research Building progressive training approaches for those with existing weaknesses Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers. Bio.me: Link to daily prebiotic fiber here, code Jennifer20 for 20% off. Momentous: Shop this link and use code Jen for 20% off To learn more about Henry Abbott: Website: https://www.henryabbott.com/ https://www.truehoop.com/ X: https://x.com/truehoop?lang=en Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements
Scott Jones and Henry Abbott explore the importance of outdoor play, the evolution of sports, and the significance of injury prevention in athletics. They share personal anecdotes about their childhood adventures and parenting experiences, emphasizing the need for unstructured play in children's lives. Abbott discusses his journey as a sports writer and his recent work on biomechanics and injury prevention, highlighting the joy of movement and the relationships built through sports. They delve into various aspects of athletic performance, focusing on injury prevention, particularly ACL injuries, and the biomechanics of landing. They discuss the importance of understanding body mechanics, the impact of footwear on performance, and practical coaching tips for athletes. The dialogue emphasizes the need for tailored training methods and the significance of addressing common issues like 'computer back' in today's athletes. They discuss the evolution of running techniques, the significance of ballistic training, and practical drills that can be applied by anyone. The conversation also touches on the concept of Misogi, emphasizing the value of outdoor challenges and creative training methods to engage communities and promote physical fitness. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:03 The Joy of Outdoor Adventures 06:02 The Importance of Play in Childhood 08:59 Navigating Parenting and Outdoor Activities 11:59 The Evolution of Sports and Competition 15:08 Injury Prevention and Biomechanics 18:03 The Power of Movement and Joy 21:57 Exploring Athletic Insights 27:15 Understanding ACL Injuries 33:32 The Importance of Landing Mechanics 39:41 Addressing Computer Back Issues 41:02 The Shoe Debate in Athletics 49:53 Injury Insights and Athletic Training 50:12 The Evolution of Running Techniques 51:45 Ballistic Training for Peak Performance 53:41 Practical Drills for Everyone 57:28 Youth Sports and Development 01:01:10 The Concept of Masogi and Outdoor Challenges 01:05:22 Creative Training Methods and Community Engagement
Henry Abbott, the founder of TrueHoop NBA blog and author of the new book Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance, joins the show for a wide ranging conversation. Highlights include: The origin the massive blog TrueHoop (6:13). How the New England Patriots massively reduced hamstring injuries (11:44). The origin of ACL injuries in the NBA (17:50). Advice for a runner (25:22). Is static stretching dead? (34:50). Oklahoma City Thunder (36:56). The Football Analytics Show is presented by The Power Rank, a site devoted to predictive analytics for football betting. To get 5-Nugget Saturday, a curated list of bets and analytics, sign up for the free newsletter here: https://thepowerrank.com/
Henry Abbott, former ESPN journalist, basketball expert, and author of the highly anticipated book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," details how advanced biomechanical analysis can help prevent athletic injuries. Abbott explains the significance of movement patterns, particularly how techniques used by elite athletes at the Peak Performance Project (P3) in Santa Barbara can be applied to everyday people. The conversation covers various topics, including plyometrics, the importance of hip stability and mobility, and the potential for new technologies like AI and computer vision to bring these advanced assessments and training techniques to a wider audience. The episode is rich in practical advice for maintaining physical health and mobility through a lifelong commitment to better movement practices.
Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Henry Abbott, former ESPN journalist, basketball expert, and author of "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance."
On this week's Tech Nation, Moira speaks with Henry Abbott, former ESPN journalist and author of "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance". Then, Dr. Lorin Johnson, CSO of Glycyx Therapeutics, explains why opioids prescribed for cancer pain may be limiting the effectiveness of immunotherapy, and how their upcoming clinical trials hope to fix it.
On episode 693 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast , Coach Allan sits down with award-winning journalist and author Henry Abbott to dive into his book, Ballistic: The New Science of Injury Free Athletic Performance. Whether you're hoping to stay functional and independent, play pain-free with your grandkids, or just keep enjoying the sports and activities you love, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Coach Allan and Henry explore how the right movement patterns are key to staying injury-free, why traditional healthcare might fall short for active adults, and the critical role of biomechanics in preventing pain. Plus, Henry shares practical tips on overcoming issues like kyphosis, valgus collapse, and hip instability, along with advice on how the right footwear and targeted exercises can help you move better and age stronger. Time Stamps: 09:13 Rethinking Recovery: Beyond Conventional Care 10:15 Medical Misdiagnosis and Treatment Dilemma 16:18 Unconscious Bias in Identifying Kyphosis 18:59 "Fix Posture with Snatch Squat" 21:51 Valgus Collapse: Knee Injury Risk 23:22 Preventing Knee Injuries in Athletes 27:38 "Toe-Down Landing: Risky Impact" 32:02 Hip Stability and Mobility Test 33:36 Weighted Side Planks Transform Workout 36:15 Fun Activities to Stay Fit
In this conversation, Henry Abbott, founder of True Hoop and author of 'Ballistic', discusses the science of injury prevention in sports, emphasizing the importance of understanding movement mechanics and the role of play in maintaining a healthy relationship with physical activity. He shares insights from his collaboration with P3, a cutting-edge performance center, and highlights the need for athletes to focus on explosive movements and daily maintenance to prevent injuries. Abbott also critiques conventional training methods and the reliance on radiology, surgery, and pharmaceuticals in addressing athletic injuries.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Henry Abbott and His Work03:06 The Connection with P3 and Injury Concerns06:01 The Assessment Process at P309:04 The Importance of Movement and Play12:11 Explosive Movements and Injury Prevention14:52 Understanding ACL Injuries17:57 Zion Williamson: Power vs. Physical Breakdown23:39 The Superhuman Illusion: Zion's Early Success24:40 Revisiting Training Methods: The Shift in Approach25:42 Grooving New Habits: Personal Experiences in Movement30:43 The Three Horsemen of Athletic Apocalypse36:34 The Importance of Hip Mobility and Stability41:09 Connecting with Henry Abbott: The Journey Ahead
Robbe chats with Henry Abbott, basketball expert and former ESPN journalist, about his new book "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," which explores groundbreaking new approaches to athletic training, injury prevention, and enhancing performance using “ballistic” movements. The book reveals a surprising takeaway: The explosive moves and ground impacts we often avoid in everyday workouts might provide the secret to an injury-free athletic life. As you can imagine, we talk about injury, prevention, and what it looks like to reimagine how we assess injury.Pick up "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance": https://www.amazon.com/Ballistic-Science-Injury-Free-Athletic-Performance/dp/1324050136Subscribe to Henry's True Hoop Substack: https://www.truehoop.com/(Sorry about Robbe's audio on this one, lost the original and had to use the backup.)
@1QLeadership Question: Are athlete injuries predictable? Henry Abbott, Founder of TrueHoop, discusses his new book "Ballistic" which follows the story of Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3). Abbott talks about how Dr. Elliott's research is being used by NBA athletes to prevent injury. Similar to the way biomarkers are used to inform of possible cardiac emergencies, P3 has developed a way to process data about body movement that can detect an impending athlete injury. Abbott also goes into the importance of storytelling and its impact on the world of sports. - One Question Leadership Podcast - Tai M. Brown
In this conversation, Henry Abbott discusses his transition from sports media to writing a book on injury prevention, "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance." Blending cutting-edge science with gripping storytelling, award-winning data journalist and competitive amateur athlete Henry Abbott reveals that we are on the cusp of a new era in sports medicine, built around the science of ballistic movements―leaping and landing―and the unique fingerprint of your body's physics. Abbott's inspiring narrative tells the story of sports scientist Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3), who use technology to study how athletes move and why they get hurt. Applying machine learning and lessons from biomechanics, medicine, and physiology, doctors at P3 can now detect elevated risk of an ACL tear or a pulled hamstring like an echocardiogram can see warning signs of a heart attack. Their data-driven findings are full of surprises. Your body's most important defense against knee and ankle injuries are the little-known muscles in the lower leg and hip area, which typical workouts rarely target. Similarly, the glutes―not the core―do the most to prevent back pain. Transformative benefits flow from training underappreciated kinds of athleticism like rotation, deceleration, and relaxation. Most of all, science shows that the best athletes don't avoid ballistics―they master them. Through riveting stories of elite athletes overcoming injuries and pushing themselves to the limit, Abbott presents an evidence-based case for intervening early to protect our bodies. And he suggests that we can all harness the science of ballistic movement not just to run fast or jump high but to move with joy and lead fulfilling athletic lives. You can buy Henry's book here: https://a.co/d/a2B0Bp4. Sponsors ASICS - Checkout the upcoming Novablast 5 and pre-order this amazing shoe at www.asics.com. Peregrune - I've been using Peregrune supplements, including their Runner Multivitamin and Runner Joint, everyday since 2023 and for good reason. They are NSF and third-party tested. They are also for runner, created by runners. Save 15% on your purchase at www.peregrune.com by using code "RAMBLING" at checkout. Boulderthon - Named among the Top 10 races in the U.S. by USA Today and one of the Best Fall Marathons by Runner's World, Boulderthon, is quickly becoming a must-run event for runners across the country. Whether you're up for a 5K, 10K, half-marathon, or the marathon, Boulderthon offers a race for every level of runner. Sign up today at Boulderthon.org and use code Rambling20 for $20 off the 13.1 or 26.2! See you in Boulder! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the Unbeatable Mind, Mark Divine sits down with acclaimed journalist and author Henry Abbott to dive into the fascinating world of athletic performance, resilience, and the hidden science of injury prevention! Fresh off the release of his new book Ballistic: The New Science of Injury Free Athletic Performance, Henry is chock full of insights from top athletes and breakthrough research from some of the world's top sports labs. Mark shares with Henry the details of his recent snowmobile accident, offering a jumping off point for Henry to explore how our bodies and brains adapt and heal. The pair delve into the power of voice and breath work, and why movement is the ultimate key to longevity. Additionally, Henry shares incredible stories from the front lines of professional sports, including insights on how elite athletes have been able to sidestep potentially career-ending injuries. He and Mark touch on the often overlooked role of play and joy in athleticism, and Henry shares his remarkable findings from his research at P3 in Santa Barbara. Whether you're interested in athletic performance, recovering from an injury, or simply looking for ways to feel alive in your own body, Henry's insights can hold the key for one to not only recover, but re-learn, and potentially reinvent themselves. Key Takeaways: Trainable Injury Prevention: Listen to Henry's research—which shows that dysfunctional movement patterns are highly trainable—with the right training, a person can fix patterns and future-proof their body. Play, Adaptability, and Longevity: Discover how the key to longevity doesn't lie in supplements or routines, but rather playful, functional movement and constantly challenging yourself to adapt. Animal Adaptation: Realize how we can learn from animals adapting their perception and movement, and apply the findings to the human body—which has a similar capacity for adaptation given the right stimuli and challenges. Neurological Training: Recognize how athletic performance is about more than just muscle and strength—-it's also about neurological training. Henry Abbott is an award-winning journalist and founder of TrueHoop. He led ESPN's 60-person NBA digital and print team, which published several groundbreaking articles and won a National Magazine Award. He lives in New Jersey. Henry's Links: Website: https://www.henryabbott.com/ TrueHoop: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loganforsyth/?utm_source=hoobe&utm_medium=social X: https://x.com/truehoop?lang=en Sponsors and Promotions: DEFENDER - Explore the full Defender line-up at https://www.landroverusa.com/ MOMENTOUS - Head to livemomentous.com and use code DIVINE for 35% off your first subscription. That's code DIVINE at livemomentous.com for 35% off your first subscription.
Join Tom Haberstroh and Henry Abbott, of TrueHoop.com, as they delve into the intricacies of the current NBA injury crisis. Henry shares insights from his upcoming book, "Ballistic: The New Science of Injury-Free Athletic Performance," exploring the alarming injury rate in the NBA and the world at large.The two talk about how biomechanics, particularly the role of hips, are pivotal for athletes to achieve peak performance and longevity. Abbott shares his experiences with Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Peak Performance Project (P3) and emphasizes that injuries are not inevitable but avoidable with the proper prevention care.(0:41) Henry Abbott joins the show(2:26) The Big Number: 6,000 NBA games missed due to injury(17:46) Little Number: 72% decrease in heart disease deaths(20:46) Little Number: 11,000 newtons of force(28:00) Little Number: 300% increase in chances of back pain(32:52) Little Number: $45 million Suns performance facility(40:26) How to prevent injuries now & in the future(43:20) P3 breathing exercise
The TrueHoop podcast is on Spotify, Apple, and right here.On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* Henry Abbott's article on the wear and tear NBA basketball does to the athletes' bodies* Team USA dominates Serbia, what did David see?* Turning down an extra year on an NBA contract for the chance of making more money later This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
The TrueHoop podcast is on Spotify, Apple, and right here.On today's show Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:* The 2-for-1 at the end of quarters in basketball. Is it always the right thing to do?* The Lakers beat the Pelicans and will face the defending champion Nuggets in round one. Has anything changed for the Lakers that would suggest they could win the series?* The 76ers beat the Heat and will play the Knicks in round one. Should the Knicks be worried? How does Joel Embiid look?* The Kings, Pelicans, Bulls and Heat will play for the final two playoff spots* Is the Warriors dynasty finally over?* On Monday's show Jarod and Henry Abbott made David pick playoff winners before he did his homework. Now that he's done studying, has he changed his mind?Thank you for listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
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LISTEN TO THE TRUEHOOP PODCAST: SPOTIFY, APPLE, HERE or by searching “TrueHoop” anywhere you listen.On today's show Jarod Hector and Henry Abbott discuss:* All the handwringing over All-Star weekend* Who is the weekend for and what's it really about?* The NBA and innovation or lack thereof* NBA and misogyny This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
LISTEN TO THE TRUEHOOP PODCAST: SPOTIFY, APPLE, HERE or by searching “TrueHoop” anywhere you listen.On today's TrueHoop podcast, Henry Abbott and David Thorpe discuss:* A listener question about playing with joy (email your question to truehoop@truehoop.com) which absolutely matters in the case of Immanuel Quickley.* How the Raptors are different after trading OG Anunoby.* Why the TrueHoop podcast doesn't have sports gambling ads.* Why Pascal Siakam would be amazing on the Thunder.* Should the Suns trade Kevin Durant?* The best team in Los Angeles.* The best player in the world.* With a time machine, Joel Embiid would destroy Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.* The league's top five teams.Mentioned in this story:* Ben Krauss's Slow Boring article on the perils of sports gambling.* The Wirecard executive who was really a Russian spy. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
LISTEN TO THE TRUEHOOP PODCAST: SPOTIFY, APPLE, HERE or by searching “TrueHoop” anywhere you listen.On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by author Rafi Kohan.Rafi's latest book Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn't Total Garbage is the subject of today's episode. * Trash talk goes back thousands of years.* The early days of baseball are thick with examples.* Just a few decades ago, the term “trash talk” arrived in the NBA, to describe a Black form of the art, rooted in The Dozens.* The psychology of trash talk and performance. * Draymond Green.Have a happy and healthy New Year! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
LISTEN TO THE TRUEHOOP PODCAST: SPOTIFY, APPLE, HERE or by searching “TrueHoop” anywhere you listen.On this special edition of the TrueHoop podcast Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector are joined by author and sportswriter Roland Lazenby, author of the new book MAGIC. Roland has written books about the greatest gladiators in the NBA. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Jerry West and Phil Jackson. Lazenby's latest book MAGIC: The Life of Earvin 'Magic' Johnson is the subject of today's episode. We hope you enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
On today's show Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss: Thanksgiving plans "Ask Coach Thorpe" David's big basketball brain answers your questions. To submit a question email truehoop@truehoop.com NBA things we are thankful for Top 5 NBA teams right now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After dropping the first three games in the NBA's Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics have stormed back to force Game 6 against the Miami Heat (Saturday night).Here are my thoughts on Boston's resurgence, staying present and not getting ahead of ourselves in life. In the middle of this episode, I read an excerpt from David Hollander's riveting book "How Basketball Can Save the World: Thirteen Guiding Principles for Reimagining What's Possible" by David Hollander. I read from the chapter "Basketball as Human Alchemy"Openingmusic: Digable Planets "Rebirth of Slick," 1993clip: Monty Python and the Holy Grail "I'm Not Dead Yet"(09:35-15:30)excerpt from Professor David Hollander's book, "How Basketball Can Save the World: Thirteen Guiding Principles for Reimagining What's Possible" by David Hollander. On Basketball as Human Alchemy."Basketball's human alchemy is an advanced concept like the brain's neuroplasticity. When, like basketball, we are thrown together with the right people and meet the right circumstances and conditions, everyone becomes their new and better selves." Boston, Miami and Denver - NBA Playoffs - teams displaying that alchemy, connectedness and trust. (15:30-19:00)To buy Hollander's book, click here:https://bookshop.org/p/books/how-basketball-can-save-the-world-13-guiding-principles-for-reimagining-what-s-possible-david-hollander/18133439Check out TrueHoop's podcast, where Henry Abbott interviewed David Hollander--which is how I came across this book.https://omny.fm/shows/bring-it-in/how-basketball-can-save-the-world-author-david-hol?in_playlist=podcast
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On today's episode Henry Abbott and Abigail Smithson have a funny and enlightening conversation with acclaimed author and journalist Thomas Beller about his new book, Lost in the Game: A Book About Basketball. * What makes Nikola Jokic so fascinating?* What happened when Tom drove Henry around on the back of his Vespa through New Orleans? RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* November 14, 2022 Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis dominate, Warriors troubles, and more...* November 10, 2022 Vibe checks, resurgence in Cleveland, top five* November 9, 2022 Professors Babak Somekh and Carl Suddler* November 7, 2022 Kyrie, trouble in Golden State, and the Lakers problem* November 3, 2022 Recovering NBA writer and podcaster Haley O'Shaughnessy This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
La máscara de plata (The Silver Mask) es un relato de terror del escritor británico Hugh Walpole (1884-1941), publicado originalmente en la antología de 1933: La Noche de Todos los Santos (All Souls' Night), y luego reeditado en numerosas colecciones; entre ellas: Un siglo de historias de terror (A Century Of Horror Stories) y Ejes del miedo (Shafts of Fear). La máscara de plata, uno de los mejores cuentos de Hugh Walpole, relata la historia de Sonia Herries, una mujer fuerte e independiente que se compadece de un joven encantador que ha atravesado tiempos difíciles. ¿Se arrepentirá de haber dejado entrar a este siniestro extraño en su casa? [ver: El cuerpo de la mujer en el Horror] ¡¡¡¡¡¡SPOILERS!!!!!! La máscara de plata de Hugh Walpole es una pequeña obra maestra del género, tanto es así que uno se pregunta cuáles fueron las razones por las que no logró el reconocimiento que indudablemente merece. Es cierto, la ejecución no es tan brillante como el argumento, e incluso este puede ser un poco predecible [al menos desde nuestro punto en el tiempo], pero de todos modos es un relato extraordinario. El argumento de La máscara de plata de Hugh Walpole podría resumirse brutalmente del siguiente modo: una mujer madura decide confiar ciegamente en un apuesto extraño, con consecuencias devastadoras para su vida. Suena como un cliché, y lo sería si no fuera por el profundo subsuelo de simbolismo psicológico que hirve debajo [ver: El cuerpo de la mujer en el Gótico] ¡Pobre Sonia Herries! ¿Pobre? Bueno, ella es una mujer independiente, soltera, de unos cincuenta años, bien posicionada en la alta sociedad, que disfruta de la vida saliendo con amigos y coleccionando objetos de arte. Sin embargo, siente que falta algo más en su vida; un significado más profundo, quizás: [«Sonia Herries era una mujer de su tiempo. Exteriormente era cínica y destructiva, mientras que interiormente era una criatura que anhelaba afecto y aprecio. Tenía el pelo blanco, cincuenta años, era activa, juvenil, podía dormir poco y comer menos; podía bailar, beber cócteles y jugar al bridge hasta el fin de los tiempos. Interiormente no le importaban ni los cócteles ni el bridge. Era sobre todas las cosas maternal y tenía un corazón débil, no sólo en términos espirituales, sino físicos. Cuando sufría, debía tomar sus gotas, acostarse y descansar. No permitía que nadie la viera en ese estado. Como las demás mujeres de su época, tenía el coraje digno de una causa mejor.»] La vida de Sonia Herries se ve invadida fatídicamente por un joven apuesto, un rufián, que sabe exactamente cómo jugar con sus necesidades afectivas. Henry Abbott primero se presenta a Sonia como alguien desesperadamente pobre, con una esposa y un bebé que sufren aún más que él. De mala gana, Sonia lo admite en su casa. Se declara asombrada por los conocimientos de arte que manifiesta el muchacho, quien, a su vez, está maravillado por una payasesca máscara de plata hecha por un maestro artesano. Sonia se dice a sí misma: «Nadie que se preocupara con tanta pasión por las cosas bellas podría ser un completo inútil». Tal vez no, respondemos, pero podría ser una persona vil [ver: El Machismo en el Horror] Más que ejecutar una insidiosa seducción, Henry Abbot literalmente comienza a ocupar espacios de la vida de Sonia, no solo emocionales, sino físicos. Comienza a presentarse en la casa de su víctima con su esposa e hijo, y hasta con sus cómplices, instalándose allí y reduciendo cada vez más el espacio habitable de Sonia, quien en este punto queda completamente aislada de sus amistades y viviendo a duras penas en el ático de la casa. Ella, literalmente, es como una mosca atrapada en una telaraña [ver: La Casa como representación del cuerpo de la mujer] Hugh Walpole es un maestro de la atmósfera y la ambientación, las cuales contrastan poderosamente con la voz del narrador, excepcionalmente tranquila. En este contexto, La máscara de plata es una historia poderosa e inquietante, que funciona perfectamente a nivel superficial [es decir, si consideramos a Sonia Herries solo como un caso de estudio psicológico], pero que adquiere mayor densidad y consistencia en sus aspectos simbólicos. Como caso de diván, Sonia exhibe una total falta de agencia. A pesar de lo que se dice a sí misma que es una mujer fuerte e independiente, en realidad permite que las personas y los eventos la dominen. Sin embargo, de algún modo logra reubicarse emocionalmente en este nuevo panorama, donde comienza a perder control de su vida, y de su espacio vital [ver: Casas como metáfora de la psique en el Horror] La máscara de plata de Hugh Walpole, insisto, es una pequeña obra maestra; y no seríamos injustos si la colocáramos a la misma altura de La lotería (The Lottery), El amante demoníaco (The Daemon Lover) y El hermoso desconocido (The Beautiful Stranger) de Shirley Jackson; o de El empapelado amarillo (The Yellow Wallpaper) de Charlotte Perkins Gilman. Pero creo que lo que más asombra es su extraordinaria similitud con el clásico de Julio Cortázar, Casa tomada, escrito once años después. Por otro lado, Henry Abbot recuerda poderosamente al [talentoso] señor Ripley de Patricia Highsmith. En efecto, La máscara de plata y Casa tomada tienen algunas similitudes notables. En primer lugar, ambas casas pertencen a familias adineradas, están ubicadas en áreas residenciales, y están habitadas por herederos que no han seguido la norma [ver: La Casa como entidad orgánica y consciente en el Gótico]. Sonia Herries [La máscara de plata] es tan solterona como Irene y el narrador [Casa tomada]. Sonia es invadida por un extraño, que poco a poco se va apoderando de las habitaciones de la casa hasta recluirla en el ático. Irene y su hermano también comienzan a abandonar progresivamente las habitaciones de su casa, pero aquí nunca conocemos a los intrusos; solo los escuchamos como ruidos imprecisos y susurros. En ambas historias, los protagonistas parecen resignados ante la apropiación de sus viviendas, casi como algo normal e irremediable en cierto punto. Por supuesto, Casa tomada es superior [sobre todo en la utilización de estos intrusos invisibles], pero La máscara de plata de Hugh Walpole prefigura asombrosamente el argumento de Julio Cortázar, y en sí mismo es un relato brillante por su originalidad. Análisis de: El Espejo Gótico http://elespejogotico.blogspot.com/2022/03/la-mascara-de-plata-hugh-walpole-relato.html Texto del relato extraído de: http://elespejogotico.blogspot.com/2022/03/la-mascara-de-plata-hugh-walpole-relato.html Musicas: - 01. PGM Misterio Autor: Antonio Muñoz Guirado en colaboración con Jim Bryan y Brendan Brown - Cedida en exclusiva para este programa de Relatos de Misterio y Suspense. - 02. Música de Terror Sin Copyright Creepypasta Darkest Child Nota: Este audio no se realiza con fines comerciales ni lucrativos. Es de difusión enteramente gratuita e intenta dar a conocer tanto a los escritores de los relatos y cuentos como a los autores de las músicas. 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On today's BRING IT IN TrueHoop's Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector chat with recovering NBA writer and podcaster Haley O'Shaughnessy. They discuss:* The end of Haley's popular podcast Spinsters* What is the point of basketball?* Does the collective basketball watching community enjoy piling on a player?* What's next for Haley? Is it possible to enjoy the NBA more when you're not immersed in it daily?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* November 1, 2022 BRING IT IN w/ Spaced Out Author Mike Prada* October 31, 2022 No more winless teams, Kyrie, and good league play* October 27, 2022 Coaching matters* October 24, 2022 Lakers bad juju, 76ers optimism, and Michael Porter Jr's defense* October 20, 2022 Game 1 overreactions and thoughts on the opening of the 2022-23 NBA season This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
On today's BRING IT IN TrueHoop's Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector chat with the author of Spaced Out: How the NBA's Three-Point Revolution Changed Everything You Thought You Knew About Basketball, Mike Prada. They discuss:* Mike's dad Vincent Prada* The most important character in the book* What the NBA's three-point arc and its widespread adoption really means for basketball* What will the future of athleticism in basketball look like?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* October 31, 2022 No more winless teams, Kyrie, and good league play* October 27, 2022 Coaching matters* October 24, 2022 Lakers bad juju, 76ers optimism, and Michael Porter Jr's defense* October 20, 2022 Game 1 overreactions and thoughts on the opening of the 2022-23 NBA season* October 17, 2022 Warriors re-up Poole and Wiggins, LaMelo, win totals This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
On today's BRING IT IN TrueHoop's Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe discuss:* The excitement around 2023 NBA draft prospects Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. Who should teams draft first overall? David has thoughts. * Jarod has dreams of a future NBA of all tall players.* A bunch of injured players are back this season, how will they mesh with their teams? Henry has thoughts about Zion. * Friend of the show John Hollinger is all in on the Philadelphia 76ers to win the title this year. Henry, Jarod, and David are not…* How would the NBA fare if it were investigated like the NWSL, which found rampant mistreatment of women?RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:* October 3, 2022 The Nets need to love up Ben Simmons and who is Robert Franks?* September 30, 2022 James Wiseman shines and the art of coaching NBA players* September 27, 2022 What is really being said at NBA media days?* September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictions* September 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP race This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
On today's BRING IT IN TrueHoop's Henry Abbott and Jarod Hector discuss NBA media day:Wait, where is coach Thorpe?Jarod attended media day in Brooklyn and it was a doozy … but Henry says at least stuff is out in the open. The Cavaliers seemed poised to do big things this year. The right people in Denver started to say smart things about their players and injuries …The Lakers don't appear to be giving Russell Westbrook any royal jelly. Zion Williamson is back, ready, and citing Notorious B.I.G.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:September 22, 2022 Ime Udoka and the Celtics and 2022-23 All-NBA predictionsSeptember 19, 2022 The greatness of LeBron, KD and Steph and the upcoming MVP raceSeptember 15, 2022 The Robert Sarver situation and Brittney Griner with Louisa Thomas of The New YorkerSeptember 12, 2022 Steph talks KD, midseason tournament, and play-in teams.September 8, 2022 Cavs are all in. Is SGA long for OKC? And solid playoff teams. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
On today’s BRING IT IN TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe are back together for the first time in a while. They discuss:Alligators, crocodiles and why you should never live in Florida.What the LIV Golf Tour situation should be teaching the heads of other professional sports leagues.Every year David writes an article called the “NBA Championship Bus” at this point who is on it? David is very inclusive in his criteria, Jarod is exclusive, and Henry thinks winning a title this year will be extremely difficult because we have a lot of good to great teams.RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:August 29, 2022 The NCAA and sports with Victoria JacksonAugust 25, 2022 Muggsy BoguesAugust 22, 2022 Space and basketball with Shannon StironeAugust 11, 2022 Kevin Durant and the NBA as Game of ThronesAugust 8, 2022 Dream Team 30th anniversary, Scottie Barnes and the future of the NBA This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
On this week's episode, Dia is away and Dave is joined by guest host Henry Abbott! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
TrueHoop’s Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss summer happenings in the NBA. Deandre Ayton had to get the Indiana Pacers to offer an exorbitant contract in order for the Phoenix Suns (the team that drafted him #1 overall) to pay him. There are going to be some awkward moments and hurt feelings this summer and heading into camp. How do the Suns fix that?The Utah Jazz are in full teardown mode and David is not happy. Where does Donovan Mitchell best fit in the NBA?Jarod loves some Brooklyn Nets’ summer league players like RaiQuan Gray whom David knows all about. What do they think happens with Kyrie Irving and KD?At TrueHoop we’ve long advocated for a shorter season, and it’s already happening. Henry Abbott wrote about it here. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe spent a lot of time talking to each other today, but only about an hour made it onto this podcast!What David sees in the Summer League performances of Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith Jr., Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey, and Bennedict Mathurin. David’s early pick as the most likely rookie of the year.Henry forces the conversation to the Tour de France more than once.LeBron James and Kevin Durant are some of the best basketball players ever, but do you want them as your team’s de facto general manager? What’s the best way for teams and star players to work together?David likes and dislikes some of the stuff he is seeing in summer league. But he wants everyone to relax. Development is not linear. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:July 7, 2022 Dr. Steve Ilardi on the creation of Bonus WinsJuly 1, 2022 Kevin Durant drops a bomb and free agency madnessJune 27, 2022 Shadowy figures, free agency talkJune 25, 2022 The 2022 NBA draftJune 17, 2022 Warriors are champions--Finals postmortem This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
TrueHoop’s Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector, and David Thorpe open the show discussing the serious events impacting our nation, then they discuss:Jalen Brunson and free agency. Is $25 million per year a good deal for a team that wants to sign him?Kyrie Irving…The Warriors want to bring EVERYONE back. Can they? Will they? Which teams might pay a lot to acquire the excellent Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II? (And if the Warriors wanted to shed one of their big salaries, could they?)There is a lot of trash talk between the “talking heads” in media and NBA players, and it’s freaking David out. RECENT BRING IT IN EPISODES:June 25, 2022 The 2022 NBA draftJune 17, 2022 Warriors are champions--Finals postmortemJune 13, 2022 Win two games, win a titleJune 10, 2022 Forcing your opponent to do what you wantJune 6, 2022 We have a series This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.truehoop.com/subscribe
Chris Broussard and Rob Parker debate whether or not this ring would be Steph Curry's most impressive, are joined by True Hoop's Henry Abbott to talk everything in the NBA, a trip to Shekel City, and predictions for tonight's Game 6! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris and Rob debate Steph's title legacy, are joined by Henry Abbott of True Hoop, another edition of Shekel City, and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spain and Fitz give their keys to NBA Finals Game 5, plus True Hoop's Henry Abbott and PJ Carlesimo weigh in on the Celtics and Warriors, as well. And: Teeter-totters v. seesaws, Spain is in the eye of a storm, and Quickies covers NHL, Zion and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It takes a lot of money to buy a sports team. Sure, owners have a lot of money - mostly from business dealings - but where does that money come from? What's keeping those businesses afloat? Henry Abbott manages the website True Hoop, and he's been following money in pro sports for years, so it was no surprise to him that when sanctions started coming down on Russian elites in the aftermath of the Ukraine invasion, some of that money was tied up in pro sports. Henry's story might start with Vladimir Putin, but as you'll hear, it doesn't end there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 123 Notes and Links to Zach Harper's Work On Episode 123 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Zach Harper, and the two discuss, among other topics, Zach's “taking the leap” in leaving a previous job to write professionally about basketball, his versatility in writing and podcasting about sometimes disparate topics, how he watches basketball differently now, interesting stories involving him and interesting people, his lifelong zeal for hoops and great sportswriting, how basketball and sports should be fun, and “good” bad movies. Zach Harper is a Staff Writer for The Athletic, covering the NBA. Zach joined The Athletic after covering the NBA for ESPN.com, CBS Sports, and FRS Sports since 2009. He also hosts radio for SiriusXM NBA and SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio. Listen to CinePhobe Featured Writing by Zach Harper on Muck Rack Featured Writing by Zach Harper for The Athletic At about 2:00, Pete gives poor Zach a tough and random question as Pete At about 3:35, Pete asks about Chris Paul's legacy and Zach gives his thoughts on his place in today's NBA and NBA history At about 6:15, Zach talks about Patrick Beverley's recent comments and his At about 7:20, Zach discusses his ideas of team fandom as a sportswriter and his childhood fandom for the Minnesota Timberwolves At about 10:30, Pete and Zach discuss the propensity for predictions and rankings and the like and Zach's perspective on them At about 13:20, Zach responds to Pete's questions about the connection between the fairly-new openness of the sports betting scene At about 16:50, Zach gives background on his journey that took him from the court of appeals to starting a basketball website and the road to professional writing At about 19:05, Zach gives background on his reading and writing background, as well as his overall relationship with language and sportswriting from great publications like Slam and Sports Illustrated At about 20:40, Zach details his affinity for the “inside” stories that he has heard from cohosts-former players like Sam Mitchell At about 21:10, Pete and Zach reminisce about great ads from the Slam Magazine days At about 22:00, Zach responds to Pete's questions about cohost Rick Mahorn At about 23:05, Zach highlights an article in SÍ about Greg Maddux that changed his perspective on sports and athletes At about 25:00, Pete gives Zach room to give his own scouting report on his hoops skills-present and past At about 28:50, Pete shouts out a winning basketball team from Sacramento (hint: it's not the Kings) At about 29:30, Zach shouts out Tom Ziller, Kelly Dwyer, and the Basketball Jones, among others as role models and inspirations as he got started writing about basketball At about 31:10, Zach talks about being open to learning and Kevin Arnowitz and Henry Abbott their mentorship in linking Zach with True Hoop At about 33:45, The Daily Dime is referenced as a place where Zach's hard work helped him further his career At about 34:20, Zach describes his “baptism by fire” in being fairly new to ESPN when “The Decision” happened At about 35:20, Zack explains the surrealism of working for ESPN At about 37:40, Pete asks Zach about “personas” that may come with working in so many different media, including writing and podcasting about basketball and cohosting the movie podcast, Cinephobe At about 42;25, Pete and Zach focus on a series of articles from the summer of 2021 for The Athletic, and Zach responds to Pete's questions about surprising/disappointing teams from 2021-2022 At about 44:20, Zach uses the surprising and fun Memphis Grizzlies team to make a larger point about trash talk and fun in the league At about 46:10, Pete picks the greatest dunk of all-time At about 48:45, Pete and Zach discuss ideas of the NBA as a distraction, and specifically the scenario At about 50:45, Zach describes the situation where he and Amin Elhassan went on the air with very little notice after the Bucks and Magic boycotted a game in the aftermath of the Jacob Blake murder At about 52:45, Pete and Zach highlight the greatness of Amin Elhassan At about 54:30, Zach charts the ethos and origins of Cinephobe At about 57:00, in discussing the Rocky IV Cinephobe episode, Carl Weathers is given his just due At about 58:40, Zach highlights the way the podcast views The Room At about 59:50, Zach “fantasizes” about future projects, and shouts out inspiring ideas from friend Ian Karmel At about 1:02:00, Zach responds to Pete's questions regarding how he watches basketball now that he writes about the game as a professional At about 1:04:25, Zach gives his NBA Finals predictions At about 1:05:15, Zach outlines his radio and audio episode info, as well as his social media You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode. This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for Episode 124 with Robin Peguero. An Afro-Latino and the son of immigrants, he graduated from Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He has written for the Miami Herald, the Harvard Crimson, and the Harvard Law Review, and he served as a press spokesman in the U.S. House and as a speechwriter in the U.S. Senate before becoming a lawyer. He is currently a U.S. House investigative counsel working on domestic terrorism. The episode will air on May 24.