Podcasts about Hoop Dreams

New York Times bestselling author Hanif Abdurraqib spoke to me about taking a leap of faith, the tentpoles of his writing practice, and his recent NBCC award-winning THERE'S ALWAYS THIS YEAR: On Basketball and Ascension. Hanif Abdurraqib is a lauded New York Times bestselling author, recent Winner of the NBCC Award for criticism, and a finalist for the National Book Award for A Little Devil in America. He is also a poet, essayist, cultural critic, contributor for The New Yorker, and a recipient of the MacArthur Foundation “Genius” grant. His latest book, There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension, was described by Publishers Weekly, in a Starred Review, as "A triumphant meditation on basketball and belonging…" and named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times Book Review, Time, The Washington Post, NPR, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Book Riot, Electric Lit and many others. Steve James, director of Hoop Dreams, called it, “Mesmerizing  ... not only the most original sports book I've ever read but one of the most moving books I've ever read, period.” Hanif's first collection of essays, They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us, was named a book of the year by NPR, Esquire, BuzzFeed, O: The Oprah Magazine, Pitchfork, and the Chicago Tribune, among others. [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file Hanif Abdurraqib and I discussed: What it's like to be on a book tour for close to a year His superpower as a highly prolific writer Quitting his 9-5 job after squirreling away money from freelancing Building his own poetry curriculum Why his writing routine hasn't changed much over the years Hot takes on the 2025 NBA Playoffs And a lot more! Show Notes: abdurraqib.com  There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib (Amazon) Hanif Abdurraqib on Facebook Hanif Abdurraqib on Instagram Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hola Gerardo aquí en otro episodio de Simplemente Yo; La selección de esta semana es Hoop Dreams, es una película documental estadounidense de 1994 dirigida por Steve James y producida por Frederick Marx, James y Peter Gilbert, con Kartemquin Films. Plot: Una película que sigue las vidas de dos muchachos del centro de Chicago que luchan por convertirse en jugadores de baloncesto universitarios en su camino hacia la profesión. Espero que lo disfruten ;) Información adicional del podcast: Enlace del website official de Filmic Notion Podcast: https://filmicnotionpod.com/ Enlace a nuestra página de Letterboxd: https://boxd.it/446nl

Betsy and Greg have a basketball jones on this month's Going on 30! They're traveling back to the salad days of college and NBA basketball in the early 90s when they discuss HOOP DREAMS. What do you remember about this groundbreaking documentary. Let us know on socials or email us at poppingcollarspodcast@gmail.com  Find us on the web at poppingcollarspodcast.com  Check out our Youtube offerings Read Greg's ramblings about movies at Letterboxd

On today's show: a filmmaker brings sci-fi works by artists of color to the stage, then a pianist celebrates performing classical music in the wilderness, and a muralist for the Warriors encourages us to dream

This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were joined by ex Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche who - alongside Keith Treacy - discussed his new-found free time, plans to return to management, and how the game has gone soft. Tommy Walsh begins our previews of this weekend's Allianz Hurling League finals. Keith gives us his League of Ireland team of the week. And Irish basketball star Claire Melia talks about her journey to playing in the EuroCup final. And it's there we take our Bite, as Claire discusses her unique career path. But first - it's Sean Dyche. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On this episode John & Eric sit down and discuss a NY Post article about a NYPD cop shooting a basketball at the scene of an active fire as well as street takeovers in NYC & Chicago Related Article: https://nypost.com/2025/03/29/us-news/nypd-cop-caught-shooting-hoops-at-nyc-fire-scene-its-diabolical/ ERIC DYM Son's GOFUNDME LINK : https://gofund.me/27772f32 To Purchase a Derek Dym T-shirt : https://squad-life.com/collections/derek-strong?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaEjarQHsqiI-bdc91NyZ1d6EK8SRh577JcHHkq97tgjUpFrDsbOtE53CI_aem_bYplpDQ7kSmYcbTAyEHNaQ To Purchase a Coffee Mug https://the-finest-unfiltered-podcast.printify.me/product/10258644 If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/  tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were joined by ex Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche who - alongside Keith Treacy - discussed his new-found free time, plans to return to management, and how the game has gone soft. Tommy Walsh begins our previews of this weekend's Allianz Hurling League finals. Keith gives us his League of Ireland team of the week. And Irish basketball star Claire Melia talks about her journey to playing in the EuroCup final. And it's there we take our Bite, as Claire discusses her unique career path. But first - it's Sean Dyche. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

92%ers we are back with another episode of New Heights presented by Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! We've partnered exclusively with Reese's Cups to bring you this episode with limited interruptions. On today's episode, Jason and Travis discuss everything from which NFL staffers would make great guests on the show, Brandon Graham's retirement, their thoughts on the new Browns stadium, why Jason might end up in a speedo, and we revisit a Hobby Horse clip you all sent us over the weekend. We also have an incredible conversation with NBA Champion Jayson Tatum! Jayson and the guys break down everything from the new Celtics ownership, Jayson's thoughts on Duke's title chances, why he's so impressed with Cooper Flagg, what it was like playing for Coach K, how close he was to becoming a Laker, the NFL players in the NBA debate, if he could hoop in flip flops and so much more! Make sure to check out our New Heights YouTube Membership! As a member, you'll get access to full episodes, bonus videos, badges, and other stuff that will make you stand out. Check it out today on the New Heights YouTube channel. Subscribe now!You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ...Download the full podcast here:Wondery: https://wondery.app.link/s9hHTgtXpMbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/new-heights/id1643745036Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1y3SUbFMUSESC1N43tBleK?si=LsuQ4a5MRN6wGMcfVcuynwFollow New Heights on Social Media for all the best moments from the show: https://lnk.to/newheightshowCheck out all of our new merch' at https://homage.com/newheightsSupport the Show: REESE'S: Buy Reese's Peanut Butter Cups now at a store near you. Found wherever candy is sold.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us a textYoav Attias is a documentary filmmaker whose projects include Brick City chronicling the inner-workings of Newark, NJ under then-Mayor Cory Booker and CNN's Chicagoland featuring then-mayor Rahm Emanuel. His most recent role is as Director on the new documentary film Fault Lines - which examines the issue of affordable housing in American cities through the prism of several storylines in San Francisco where the housing crisis is especially acute. In this conversation, Yoav talks starting a legal career in South Florida before following his passion to become a documentary filmmaker...what he learned about the politics and challenges facing major American cities working closely around Mayors Cory Booker and Rahm Emanuel...the origin of the Fault Lines film project set in the Bay Area...and a deep dive on the challenges and complexities surrounding the American housing crisis.IN THIS EPISODEYoav's roots in South Florida and why he left a legal career for documentary film-making...Yoav's involvement in the Brick City project that follows Newark politics, including then-Mayor Cory Booker...The documentary that deeply inspired Yoav to enter the field...Yoav's time as showrunner on CNN's Chicagoland project that featured Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel...Yoav's pitch to pols like Rahm Emanuel and Cory Booker to agree to be filmed for hundreds of hours for a documentary project...Yoav's relative optimism versus pessimism regarding the trajectory of the modern major American city...The origin story of his latest project, Fault Lines - a documentary about the housing affordability crisis facing American cities...How the housing process became so broken in cities like San Francisco in the first place...The controversy over 100 proposed affordable housing units in San Francisco's Sunset Neighborhood...How Yoav found housing advocates and a homeless family to participate in Fault Lines...How one local Bay Area elected official found himself caught in a political vice on the issue of affordable housing...Is the housing problem better or worse than Yoav initially thought?The Grateful Dead song that appears toward the end of Fault Lines...Yoav's take on political ad-making from outside of the political industry...The recent political documentary Yoav strongly recommends...AND Mark Benjamin, Anthony Bourdain, Bill Clinton, Todd Davis, Liz Dozier, Fenger High School, field producers, Jerry Garcia, HUD, hippie utopias, Hoop Dreams, hornets' nests, Nate Houghteling, Robert Hunter, Steve James, Flo Kimmerling, Ezra Klein, Marc Levin, Gordon Mar, the Mission, PCE, Section 8 vouchers, Sarah Sherman, toxicology reports, trust-building, undesirables, University of Florida, verité documentaries, Scott Weiner, zoning laws..& more!

B-Ball Radio welcomes Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Dennis Page, publisher of SLAM Magazine as he shares how the magazine was created, the evolution of basketball on television, how SLAM become part of the culture, the most impactful covers, his favorite basketball films and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to the Run TMC podcast, where hosts Duffy Ballard and Dave Levine dive into the vibrant basketball scene in Marin County. In this episode, we wrap up our Marin-focused series, providing a detailed breakdown of the NorCal playoffs. Despite strong performances, Redwood, Branson, and San Domenico boys teams, as well as Redwood girls, faced tough exits. Only the Marin Catholic girls, led by rookie coach Kayden Korst, remain standing, poised to battle in the NorCal D-III finals Tuesday night vs. Justin-Siena. Listeners will enjoy an engaging story featuring the legendary Jim Harbaugh, shared by our friend Ryan Craig. In a delightful encounter at Stanford's pool, Harbaugh's larger-than-life personality shines through when a playful interaction with a child leaves a memorable mark. Additionally, the podcast highlights the Dominican University's PacWest Conference Women's Basketball Playoffs, offering insights into standout performances and thrilling games featuring Marin alumni. The episode takes an introspective turn with Duffy and Dave discussing potential coaching changes within MCAL, underscoring the impact and dedication of figures like Russ Bauer. Finally, prepare for our upcoming episode featuring Tasha Jackson, a psychotherapist and former tennis player, who shares invaluable perspectives on mental imagery and sports psychology to enhance athletes' mental game. Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors. email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com Thank you to our sponsors: West End Nursery and Batiste Rhum and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps and The Hub in San Anselmo

Y$N welcomes 2x NCAA and 2x WNBA champion, Alexis Hornbuckle, on the show to talk her life and career in basketball. Hornbuckle opens up about playing for Pat Summitt and winning 2 titles for the Lady Vols, winning titles in the WNBA, lessons learned after basketball, and much more!

Jared and Dan deploy a full court press on the world of youth sports in the 90s with Steve James' classic documentary, Hoop DreamsPLEASE RATE/REVIEW/FOLLOWFind us on Threads: @jaredconcessions @danconcesssions

Bessemer City High School senior Tionna Pettus tied the state single-game scoring record in girls basketball... set 30+ years ago by Konecka Drakeford, who now works for with foster care children in Gaston County. Hear these two hoop legends discuss how the sport has impacted their lives. 

Sports Movie Draft - Ep 331: Wake up Sporto's, it's time to make some noise for your favorite team and favorite sports movies as your hosts go around and draft their Top 5 Sport Films. Which team will win? Which team will lose? Tune in to find out, only on Normies Like Us! Play ball! @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

On February 5, 1972, Bob Douglas became the first African American to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. This event marked a turning point in the Hall's history and highlighted the significant contributions of Black athletes to basketball in its early years.Intro and outrp song- Hoop Dreams (created and written by James Lott Jr for lefthandedtaurus music 2025)

Sixteen-year-old Jovan Bevans has been named Rookie of the Year for the 2024/2025 National U19 Boys Basketball season, standing out as one of the most promising young talents. Bevans' exceptional performance throughout the season contributed significantly to Hoop Dreams' undefeated streak and their championship title win. The KPMG U14 Inter-secondary school basketball league continues this week. John Gray High School took on Cayman Academy today at the John Gray gym defeating them 66 to 6… mercy rule was implied.

Hoop Dreams have clinched the National U19 Boys Basketball Championship title for this year, completing an undefeated season.  

On episode 264 of The AwardsWatch Podcast, Executive Editor Ryan McQuade is joined by AwardsWatch Associate Editor Sophia Ciminello and AwardsWatch contributors Karen Peterson, Jay Ledbetter and Josh Parham to go back 30 years to take a look at the 67th Academy Awards, celebrating the films of 1994. Thirty years ago, it was Bob's year as Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump took home the Oscar for Best Picture, alongside Tom Hanks winning his second straight gold statue for back to back wins. It was one of the most commercially successful films of 1994 that went on to win the big prize, and is part of one of the most influential years from the 1990s. Films like Pulp Fiction, The Shawshank Redemption, Four Weddings and a Funeral, Three Colours: Red, Hoop Dreams, The Lion King, and more highlight a crossover of studio films blending success with indie darlings to make for a fascinating film year to talk about. In their in-depth discussion, the AW team talked about the film year of 1994, briefly discuss talk about Forrest Gump as a Best Picture winner, do an extensive conversation over the below the line categories and nominees for the year, and then the new version of the AW Shoulda Woulda Coulda game, where instead of individual replacements, they must decide as a group who the nominees and winners should be in the top eight categories. The rules of the game state they can only replace two of the nominees that year from each category, except in Best Picture, where the group could replace up to three films to make up the final set of five nominated films. Like past retrospective episodes, it was a fascinating, fun conversation including spirited debates, alliances, vote swinging, celebrating various movies, performances that aren't normally talked about and more that we all hope you enjoy. You can listen to The AwardsWatch Podcast wherever you stream podcasts, from iTunes, iHeartRadio, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Spotify, Audible, Amazon Music and more. This podcast runs 2h28m. We will be back next week to discuss some of the latest 2024 film releases before the end of the year. Music: “Modern Fashion” from AShamaleuvmusic (intro), “B-3” from BoxCat Games Nameless: The Hackers RPG Soundtrack (outro).

Brad's movie education continues as he sits down with Keith and Ben to talk about this landmark 1994 basketball documentary.

Deremy and Jose talk about one of the greatest documentaries of all time Hoop Dreams! This is Deremy's favorite movie and Jose had never seen it before this episode. The guys talk about the impact this movie has continued to have on sports, race class and culture! How the filmmakers picked the right two people to follow in Arthur Agee and William Gates. What this documentary showed about the business of sports and the pressures high school athletes go through. Why this documentary is considered the best of all time! All this and more on a special episode of Bigger Than The Game with Deremy and Jose.

Aneisha's Hoop Journey: From Minneapolis to Mamba Moments

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the addition of sea lions to Lincoln Park Zoo, Muddy Waters and Mick Jagger at the Checkerboard Lounge, the premiere of “Hoop Dreams,” and more.

Talking about the much improved basketball teams and looking at football vs McNeese.

First guest episode of the season with former Memphis Central basketball standout guard Alan King Jr. aka LA. Talks getting a full scholarship, growing up in Frayser and his Top 5 basketball players of all-time. #theprezex #basketball #hoopdreams Checkout this episode's show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YFJlvbMqkfUDon't forget to catch up on past episodes and run downs on our YouTube channel: ​https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrezExTVBe sure to SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the videos!Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theprezexLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprezexSend all requests and business inquiries via Email: theprezex@gmail.com

The hallowed halls of 3MW HQ are buzzin with anticipation, just days away from the start of the CBB campaign. It's time for predictions, player and team, and a sneak peek into the gargantuan opening day slate on November 4th... Links: Burner Discord Sign Up (you need this to access previews) Previews (exclusively available for Burner members!) Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (4:30) - Root's Roundup (18:45) - Individual Awards (All-Americans, POTY, COTY & DPOTY) (37:30) - Team Predictions (Elite-8, Final-4 & National Champion) (46:30) - Opening Night Preview   Big shouts to CBBAnalytics for sponsoring the progrum. Use promo code "WEAVE" for $40 off your subscription today!

Join us for an inspiring episode of Sportslifetalk with the incredible Megan Shoniker! In "From Player to Coach: Megan Shoniker's Hoop Dreams," we delve into Megan's transformative journey from a standout player in Monroe County to becoming the head coach at the University of New Hampshire. Discover how she embraces the Mamba Mentality, her fearless approach to coaching, and her unwavering commitment to fostering a culture of growth and resilience. Want more amazing content like this?

On the latest RAW, Trev Downey, Dave Hendrick and Jim Boardman reflect on a vital away win which keeps Slot's Reds top of the league after a comparatively frustrating afternoon exacerbated by a singularly awful showing by PGMOL superstar Simon Hooper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

B-Ball Radio welcomes Arthur Agee and William Gates the co-stars of Hoop Dreams to the show as Bobbito and E-New explore all things Chicago basketball, the impact of Hoop Dreams as it celebrates it's 30th anniversary, the greatness of Isiah Thomas, Benji Wilson, Ronnie Fields, KG, and much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this  episode of the Black in Sports Podcast, we explore the remarkable story of Chivas Miller, a native of Fort Smith, Arkansas, whose journey in basketball is as inspiring as it is challenging. Faced with severe health issues at a young age that almost derailed his dreams of playing sports, Chivas refused to give up. His relentless determination led him down the path of becoming a professional basketball player, where he discovered a passion for training and mentorship.Chivas eventually founded D1scovered Training, a company dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential. As a pro basketball scout and trainer, he's not only advancing in his own career but also committed to guiding his clients to the next level in theirs. Join us as Chivas shares his experiences, the lessons learned from overcoming adversity, and his vision for shaping the future of basketball through the next generation of players.This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of perseverance, the art of coaching, and the journey to greatness.Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review the show on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with us on social media for updates and more inspiring content from Black in Sports Podcast! More with Chivas Miller:www.d1scoveredtraining.comwww.twitter.com/chivasmiller_www.instagram.com/chivasmiller_www.facebook.com/d1scoveredtrainingwww.twitter.com/D1scoveredTwww.instagram.com/D1scoveredtrainingFor more Black in Sports additional content on our podcast see below:linktree: https://linktr.ee/blackinsports |Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blackinsports |YouTube - @blackinsports |Instagram - @blackinsports |Twitter - @blackinsports |Website - https://www.blackinsports.com/ |Thank you & we appreciate you!#awardwinningpodcast #bestsportspodcast #blackpodwinner #fortheculture #blackinsports #sportsbusiness #podcast #tellingblackstories #blackowner #Blackeffect #sportsbiz ##BlackPlayersForChange #sportsnews #blackowned #blackmedia #HBCU #blackpodcastmatter #blackmen #blackeffect #bestdamnsportshow #chivasmiller #coachmiller #proscout #nbascout #summerleague #overseasbasketball #training #coach #aau #highschoolsports #highschoolbasketball #d1scovered #d1scoveredtraining #rogersaverivalry  @Houseofhighlights   @ballislife   @Overtime  #nbasummerleague #gleague #dleague  @PlayersTV_Shorts   #hoopshowcase #teamusa #skillstraining #coachkalapari #kalapari #nolanrichardson #razoback  

Ailish Forfar and Justin Cuthbert start by discussing a tough loss by Canada's men's team today and where it fits among the most disappointing losses of recent memory.  Jon Morosi (12:42) from MLB Network shares his thoughts on the new-look Jays, the possible return of Joey Votto, whether or not the White Sox losing streak will continue and his thoughts on Bill Bean from MLB who passed away today. To close, Arash Madani (33:21) in Paris after the debacle of the Men's basketball team and why we should not overlook how terrible the performance was, how the players had no excuse and why SGA was left alone on the floor. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Two teenagers from Chicago fight for their chance to make it big in the NBA. Follow them and their families as they try to overcome nearly insurmountable odds. Watch the trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf9Nq2ju0t0  Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Dive even deeper with bonus content and engage directly with us by supporting our show on Patreon. For additional episodes and exclusive insights, head to www.30podcast.com, and if you love what you hear, leave us a glowing review on your podcast app of choice, especially Apple Podcasts. Your support keeps the show going!

▶️Show NotesIn this episode of the PREP Athletics Podcast, director Mike Nicoll discusses his new movie, The Spoils, which peels back the layers of corporate influence to paint an honest, foundational portrait of America's basketball infrastructure. Nicoll shares his love for basketball and how it has been the focal point of his life. He explains that his filmmaking strategy is to tell stories that he can tell better than anyone else, and he felt that the AAU basketball world was not well understood by most people. Nicoll also discusses his previous film, At All Costs, and how it focused on demonstrating the interconnectivity of the American basketball system. The conversation explores the evolution and growth of the Compton Magic AAU program and the challenges faced by players and their families in the basketball system. It discusses the need for deepening the audience connection with the film 'The Spoils' and the importance of having a North Star in decision-making. The conversation also touches on the role of USA Basketball and the NBA in shaping the future of the game, as well as the changing mindset of parents in the basketball world.

Lira interviews Mike Allen, a familiar face from her high school days when he coached her basketball team. Mike Allen's impressive background includes being the founder and CEO of Ballin Ambassador, the director of Awaken A Christian Academic in Las Vegas, and holding a master's degree in sports management and leadership.Mike Allen also boasts a successful career playing professional basketball overseas before returning to the United States. During the podcast, Mike Allen expresses his enthusiasm for the growing recognition of women's basketball, a sport he feels has been undervalued for far too long.As the conversation unfolds, Mike Allen shares valuable advice for young athletes. He emphasizes the importance of perseverance, urging them to maintain their dedication and work ethic even in the absence of immediate recognition. Additionally, he highlights the vast opportunities available in basketball, extending far beyond the professional leagues.Mike Allen doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges athletes face.  He offers his personal formula for overcoming obstacles, which centers around faith and unwavering trust in God. He concludes by encouraging young athletes to maintain their fighting spirit.So there you have it, Lira's interview with the one and only Mike Allen! From high school coach to international baller and motivational leader, Mike dropped knowledge bombs like Steph Curry sinks threes. Remember, young athletes, keep practicing even when the bleachers are empty, 'cause greatness waits for those who hustle. And hey, if things get tough, just channel your inner Mike Allen, have faith, and fight like a champion! Now that's what we call Self-Reflection with a slam dunk!#SelfReflectionPodcast #MikeAllen #WomensBasketball #Perseverance #Faith #Motivation #StudentAthlete #BasketballLife #Hustle #Grind #SlamDunk #Inspirationhttps://prolonfast.com/products/gofast?rfsn=7553594.01507e9&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=7553594.01507e9Support the Show.

On this week's episode of NBA DNA, Hannah revisits the summer of 1997 and the inaugural season of the WNBA. Basketball legends Val Ackerman, Rebecca Lobo, Annie Meyers, and Lisa Lax join the show to talk about that shortened first season: featuring six initial teams, one accidental dynasty, one ulcer, and lots of happy tears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of NBA DNA, Hannah revisits the summer of 1997 and the inaugural season of the WNBA. Basketball legends Val Ackerman, Rebecca Lobo, Annie Meyers, and Lisa Lax join the show to talk about that shortened first season: featuring six initial teams, one accidental dynasty, one ulcer, and lots of happy tears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of NBA DNA, we dig into the history of women's pro hoops: from the early days in colleges and church basements to the ill-fated leagues of the 1980s, and finally, the creation of the 1996 Women's Dream Team. Hannah shares the lesser-known story of the barnstorming tour that led to today's WNBA and sits down with some of the women who made it possible: Rebecca Lobo and former WNBA president Val Ackerman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of NBA DNA, we dig into the history of women's pro hoops: from the early days in colleges and church basements to the ill-fated leagues of the 1980s, and finally, the creation of the 1996 Women's Dream Team. Hannah shares the lesser-known story of the barnstorming tour that led to today's WNBA and sits down with some of the women who made it possible: Rebecca Lobo and former WNBA president Val Ackerman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben and Steve love talking about Bill Walton, the great basketball player of their youth who recently died of cancer at age 71. Steve knows a lot thing about Walton cause he directed a four-part documentary on his life for ESPN. And Ben knows about Walton cause he, Ben, is utterly obsessed with ‘70s bball. They figured the best way to pay tribute to Walton, one of the world's great talkers, is to talk about him. Steve's Walton movie is called The Luckiest Man in the World. He also directed Hoop Dreams, City So Real, Abacus and many other films.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, ESPN Analyst and former NFL Defensive End Marcus Spears joins Peanut and Roman. Marcus, a.k.a. “The Big Swagu,” tells the guys how he got his nickname and how Commissioner Roger Goodell stamped it. He also reveals how his road to ESPN started with a DM he sent. Marcus shares why he chose football at LSU over basketball at Duke. What was it like to play for Bill Parcells? Marcus explains why he wanted to fight the “Big Tuna” but also how Parcells became a life mentor. All that and much more! Tune in! The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, ESPN Analyst and former NFL Defensive End Marcus Spears joins Peanut and Roman. Marcus, a.k.a. “The Big Swagu,” tells the guys how he got his nickname and how Commissioner Roger Goodell stamped it. He also reveals how his road to ESPN started with a DM he sent. Marcus shares why he chose football at LSU over basketball at Duke. What was it like to play for Bill Parcells? Marcus explains why he wanted to fight the “Big Tuna” but also how Parcells became a life mentor. All that and much more! Tune in! The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest NFL Players: Second Acts podcast, ESPN Analyst and former NFL Defensive End Marcus Spears joins Peanut and Roman. Marcus, a.k.a. “The Big Swagu,” tells the guys how he got his nickname and how Commissioner Roger Goodell stamped it. He also reveals how his road to ESPN started with a DM he sent. Marcus shares why he chose football at LSU over basketball at Duke. What was it like to play for Bill Parcells? Marcus explains why he wanted to fight the “Big Tuna” but also how Parcells became a life mentor. All that and much more! Tune in! The NFL Players: Second Acts podcast is a production of the NFL in partnership with iHeart Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever Forward Club's Ashanti Branch is joined by Frederick Marx. Frederick, best known for Hoop Dreams (1994), is an acclaimed Academy Award and Emmy-nominated filmmaker of 40 years. Throughout his career, he has addressed significant social issues through his films, and he has been named a Chicago Tribune Artist of the Year, a Guggenheim Fellow, and a recipient of a Robert F. Kennedy Special Achievement Award. To this day, filmmaker Frederick Marx remains driven by a commitment to storytelling and social change. Topics include: grief, regret, filmmaking outside of the Hollywood system, public service, problems with the term “nonprofit”, nonprofit vs. social profit, social entrepreneurship, legacy, and succession (0:00) Intro (7:05) Frederick introduces himself and his rich history with Ashanti. (12:50) Frederick and Ashanti make their masks together. (14:38) Front of Frederick's Mask, and how he doesn't hold back. (16:47) Front of Ashanti's Mask (20:56) Back of Frederick's Mask (24:47) Back of Ashanti's Mask (25:50) Diving deep into experiences with grief (30:50) How personal suffering informs public service (33:50) Two nonprofits reaching their 20-year anniversary - Warrior Films and the Ever Forward Club (36:50) Legacy and successors - who do we pass the torch to before we're gone? (42:50) Frederick gives Ashanti a serious challenge (46:06) Frederick's book (47:20) Closing --- Connect with Frederick Marx: Website: http://warriorfilms.org/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warriorfilmspage/ --- Join our 5k Challenge: https://charity.pledgeit.org/20thAnnualEF5KChallenge  Create your own mask anonymously at https://millionmask.org/  Email us questions and comments at totmpod100@gmail.com  --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branchspeaks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch/ Website: https://www.branchspeaks.com/ --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support  --- Connect with Ever Forward Club: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everforwardclub Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everforwardclub Twitter: https://twitter.com/everforwardclub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-ever-forward-club/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/branch-speaks/support

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Todays Episode I throw punches (verbal ones, of course) this week with the NBA Playoffs, the wild world of college athlete endorsements with Caitlin Clark's Nike deal, and the legal drama of Megan Thee Stallion's lawsuit. Plus, he dives into the dad joke goldmine of fatherhood and throws in some trending topics for good measure. Prepare to laugh along with Erik's absurd take on everything and anything. The Everything Pot https://tribecafilm.com/films/everything-pot-2024 HOME CHEF For a limited time, HomeChef is offering my listeners 18 Free Meals PLUS Free Dessert for Life and of course, Free Shipping on your first box! Go to HomeChef. com/GRIFFIN. Erik Griffin http://www.erikgriffin.com https://www.patreon.com/ErikGriffin http://twitch.tv/erikgriffingaming https://all-things-erik-griffin.creator-spring.com RIFFIN WITH GRIFFIN PO BOX 34399 Los Angeles, CA 90034

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This was a huge week for Hokies basketball. The men's team smacked around Virginia, and the women earned a visit from ESPN's College Gameday thanks to their recent run. Pete and Sam were joined by Clark and Devon to cover all the latest news and drink some delicious brews.

William Gates is a former college basketball player who was featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary “Hoop Dreams” back in October 1994. Gates was a member of St. Joseph High School in Chicago, where he played on the varsity team all four years under legendary coach Gene Pingatore. After being highly recruited by many of the top colleges in the country, Gates chose to play for Marquette and appeared in 80 games during his career with the Golden Eagles. A few years later, Gates entered Moody Bible Institute and began training to become a pastor. Today, he runs a Hoop Dreams clothing line and recently released his new book "Hoop Dreams Fifth Quarter" in October 2023.  Today on the podcast, we welcome back William Gates to the podcast to celebrate 30 years of the release of Hoop Dreams, whether or not Hoop Dreams would work as a movie in 2024, high school recruiting and the evolution of sports documentaries.  Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine and receive 15% off a 1-year subscription by using the code PODCAST15 http://SportsSpectrum.com/magazine 

When he was 18 years old, Ted Hall, then a Harvard undergraduate, was recruited to join the Manhattan Project, becoming the youngest physicist on the U.S. team racing to build an atomic bomb before the Nazis. When it became clear that Germany would lose the war, Hall feared that the Americans might maintain a monopoly over nuclear weapons, an imbalance he thought could lead to global tyranny. So he decided to share secret designs with the Soviet Union, which was then an ally of the United States on its own path to build a bomb.That fateful action, and the life-long consequences for Hall and his wife, Joan, are the subject of filmmaker Steve James' new documentary, “A Compassionate Spy.” Using original interviews with members of Hall's family, and archival footage of the now deceased physicist, James explores Hall's motivations for sharing nuclear secrets and the FBI's attempts to charge him with that crime. It's a complex story about espionage, idealism, and ultimately the love between Ted and Joan that helped to keep the truth hidden for decades.Shane Harris spoke with James about the film and his career as a documentary filmmaker. James directed several acclaimed films, including “Hoop Dreams,” “Life Itself,” and “Abacus: Small Enough to Jail.”“A Compassionate Spy” trailer: https://participant.com/film/compassionate-spySteve James' filmography: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0416945/ Also discussed in this interview:“Mission to Moscow,” the surprising pro-Soviet film from “Casablanca” director Michael Curtiz: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036166/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_39_dr“Bombshell: The Secret Story of America's Unknown Atomic Spy Conspiracy,” by Joseph Albright and Marcia Kunstel https://www.amazon.com/Bombshell-Secret-Americas-Atomic-Conspiracy/dp/081292861XThe Venona program, which helped to finger Hall as a spy for Moscowhttps://www.nsa.gov/Helpful-Links/NSA-FOIA/Declassification-Transparency-Initiatives/Historical-Releases/Venona/https://www.osti.gov/opennet/manhattan-project-history/Events/1945-present/venona.htmChatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Cara Shillenn of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.