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Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity
The Big Stuey: The Chief! (w/ Robert Parish)

Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 19:50 Transcription Available


Robert Parish joins Stugotz and Izzy today to talk about his new memoir, The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon. Parish reflects on his personal growth and how it led to him wanting to open up to fans about his life. We also get his thoughts on LeBron James tying his record for the most games played in NBA history, as well as today’s NBA and load management. He shares stories from his time in the Boston Celtics locker room. And finally, who would he take with a shot for his life — Steph Curry or Larry Bird?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Felger & Massarotti
Inside the making of Larry Bird // Off-Air Show with Felger March 18, 2026

Felger & Massarotti

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 35:11


Mike Felger welcomes Keith O'Brien to the Off-Air Show to discuss O'Brien's new book "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird," which details Larry Bird's backstory.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Those Who Can't Do
Gerry Shot His Shot on the Podcast

Those Who Can't Do

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 40:24


PRE-ORDER MY NEW BOOK (OUT MAY 5, 2026)!!! — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/43BquPd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Gerry came to my house for the Indianapolis show, insulted my daughter's dental hygiene via the Tooth Fairy, may or may not have been exposed to Flu B, and then drove 11 hours home fueled almost entirely by marshmallows. So yes. We have a lot to unpack. We talk about the Terre Haute experience (including Gerry's pilgrimage to the Larry Bird statue), the movies Gerry somehow managed to avoid his entire life, and why he believes Monty Python and the Holy Grail might be one of the worst films ever made, which is an absolutely unhinged opinion. There's also a very important moment where Gerry publicly shoots his shot with one of my friends, a discussion about the truly shocking things parents would hear if they spent one day in a classroom, and multiple interruptions from my children who apparently believe recording a podcast is the perfect time to ask for snacks or show me injuries. Takeaways: The unexpected road snack that immediately became a terrible idea. Gerry's extremely controversial movie take that I refuse to accept. The one thing parents would be shocked to hear happening in classrooms. The on-air romantic confession I absolutely did not see coming. Why recording a podcast with kids in the house is… unpredictable. -- Teachers' night out? Yes, please! Come see comedian Educator Andrea…Get your tickets at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠teachersloungelive.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Educatorandrea.com/tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for laugh out loud Education! — Don't Be Shy Come Say Hi: www.podcasterandrea.com Watch on YouTube: @educatorandrea A Human Content Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Between The Pages with James Lott Jr.
With Doug Hess-Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird

In Between The Pages with James Lott Jr.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 21:18 Transcription Available


In this episode I spoke with author Keith O'Brien about his latest book "Heartland: A forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird". In the fall 1974, Larry Bird—one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball—was lost, and in danger of slipping away.He had dropped out of Indiana University, spurning legendary Hoosiers head coach Bobby Knight. He returned home to French Lick, a tiny town in the second poorest county in Indiana, and he got a job hauling trash.

The Ryan Kelley Morning After
TMA (3-13-26) Hour 1 - I'm In My Take Prime

The Ryan Kelley Morning After

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 85:15


(00:00-34:29) Tough day for Jackson yesterday. It's like a Russian Nesting Doll. Early tip for the Billikens today. Early morning bracketology. Feels like Mizzou might be Dayton bound. Here come The Note. What's changed since the Olympic break? Jackson's Mizzou checklist is a little long. Ambidextrous quarterbacks. Larry Bird saved his right hand for the Lakers. Happy 28th Jackson. When is a person's "Take Prime?"(34:37-1:06:28) Papers Classics. Sharing a birthday will Bill Macy. Great voice and beard on that Common. Jim Montgomery talking about the teams resiliency and managing games better. Shertz's teasy tweet. Microwave minutes. Crisping sleeves. Sun dials. Fat Thor. Why does Doug hate Norse Mythology? Chris, Christopher, and Christian. Does a basketball coach's height matter?(1:06:38-1:25:07) Checking in with friend of the show Joey Vitale talking about these red hot Blues. Got to bed around 2AM and ready for a back-to-back. Doesn't wanna have to survive in the woods with Andy Strickland. Colton Parayko's pilot's license. The Blues brand of hockey as of late. Armstrong never trying to tank. Is there any point in the playoff pipe dream? What does the offseason hold in terms of trades and movement? Jimmy Snuggerud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cellini and Dimino
Robert Parrish - Celtic Legend & NBA Hall of Famer

Cellini and Dimino

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 29:04


He's written a book and it's a must read for any fan of basketball! Robert Parrish joined the boys to talk about, The Chief: The Story of the Boston Celtics' Most Enigmatic Icon -Winning titles with both Bird & Jordan -Today's load management crap -The GOAT discussion -Him being a loaner and not very approachable during his career See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bucher and Friends
Bam Adebayo's 83-Point Circus EXPOSED: Why NBA Stats Don't Tell the Truth | On The Ball with Ric Bucher

Bucher and Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 32:48


On this episode of On The Ball with Ric Bucher, Ric digs into the fallout from Bam Adebayo's shocking 83-point explosion against the Washington Wizards — and explains why the number itself is far less important than how it happened.Ric argues that the game was less a historic masterpiece than a glaring example of how stat-chasing, context-free analysis, and modern NBA narratives can distort reality. From Dennis Rodman's rebounding legacy to David Robinson's 71-point scoring-title push, James Harden's foul hunting, and LeBron James' record-padding accusations, Ric connects Bam's 83 to a much bigger conversation: Have NBA fans become too obsessed with numbers and not obsessed enough with what they're actually watching?He also breaks down why context matters more than box scores, why comparing eras has become increasingly dishonest, why Michael Jordan's fundamentals and degree of difficulty still separate him from LeBron James, and why today's NBA discourse often values viral stats over real understanding.This is a sharp, provocative episode about NBA history, media narratives, stat inflation, and the danger of trusting numbers without using your eyes. Pre-order Ric Bucher's new book on coachability: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768618/coachable-by-ric-bucher/Timestamps 00:00 – Intro, Ric Bucher's new book, and where to find all United WeCast shows 01:56 – New Air Club sponsorship mention 02:32 – Ric reacts to feedback on guest episodes 03:23 – How absurdity creeps into sports and culture 04:07 – Why name recognition distorts politics and public perception 05:00 – Dennis Rodman, David Robinson, James Harden and the roots of stat-chasing 06:09 – LeBron James, triple-doubles, and “never cheated the game” 07:06 – Why Bam Adebayo's 83-point game crossed a new line 08:28 – Where Ric was when Bam's scoring binge caught everyone's attention 09:14 – Why Ric was at Warriors vs. Bulls and what caught his eye 09:39 – Matas Buzelis' breakout and why his 41 meant more 11:16 – Bam's scoring history and why 83 made no sense in context 12:23 – Watching the final minutes turn into chaos 14:37 – Erik Spoelstra, the Heat, and the hollow celebration 15:18 – Why Ric isn't outraged — but sees exactly what happened 16:33 – The game itself was already an abomination before the final minutes 17:23 – Why the talent gap on the floor made this possible 18:42 – How the Heat clearly decided to let Bam hunt history 20:29 – The absurd free-throw totals and why context destroys the comparison 21:41 – Ric's real takeaway: stats don't tell the story 22:30 – Why this debate actually says more about LeBron than Kobe 23:31 – Sam Smith, Steph Curry, and the “greatest shooter ever” debate 24:53 – Larry Bird, Michael Jordan, and how era changes distort comparisons 27:01 – Ric on Jordan vs. LeBron: skill, fundamentals, and degree of difficulty 29:11 – Why Bam's 83 changes nothing about Bam as a player 29:55 – What this says about the Wizards, Alex Sarr, and Brian Keefe 31:05 – Why this was the perfect storm for a statistical aberration 31:29 – The difference between an aberration and an exclamation 32:00 – Outro and teaser for a future Lu Dort / Thunder discussion #RicBucher #OnTheBall #BamAdebayo #NBA #MiamiHeat #WashingtonWizards #LeBronJames #MichaelJordan #KobeBryant #NBAHistory #NBADebate #NBAMedia #StatChasing #BasketballPodcast #UnitedWeCastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/bucher-and-friends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Coop
Michael Cooper's TOUGHEST NBA Opponents

The Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Coop

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 22:09


In the world of basketball, defense is just as important as offense. And when it comes to locking down the opposing team's top scorers, few players in NBA history can match the skills of 5x champion as a key member of the Showtime Lakers and 1987 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Michael Cooper. In this video, Coop takes us on a deep dive into his top five defensive assignments. From guarding the likes of Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas, to shutting down George Gervin and Alex English, Cooper proved time and time again that he was one of the best defenders to ever step onto the court. But what made Cooper so special? It wasn't just his quick hands or his ability to read the offense. It was his commitment to studying his opponents and understanding their tendencies. Cooper knew that defense was about more than just stopping a player from scoring - it was about disrupting their rhythm, throwing them off their game, and forcing them to make mistakes. Throughout this video, he breaks down each of defensive assignment and provides insights into his techniques, strategies, and mindset. We'll see how he used his length and agility to frustrate top scorers in the 1980's NBA. So if you're ready to go inside the mind of an NBA defensive legend, join in and explore Michael Cooper's top five defensive assignments in NBA history. You won't be disappointed! Showtime w/ Coop on CLNS is Powered by: 

ML Sports Platter
Heartland (Larry Bird/Indiana State) Author Keith O'Brien.

ML Sports Platter

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 16:16


00:00-20:00: Keith O'Brien joins the show to chat about his new book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. Bird's tough upbringing, what would have happened if he never attended Indiana State, why Keith wanted to write this book, when Bird arrived before Magic and the Lakers and Celtics and the 1979 NCAA title game and more. Plus, how much Bird benefited from not playing during the social/digital media age and sports TV bonanza. Sponsored by Arc of Onondaga and Byrne Dairy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live The Dream Media
Inside Track Ep. 43 - Keith O'Brien, Robert Wells

Live The Dream Media

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 59:21


Author Keith O'Brien joins Bruce to discuss his new book "Heartland" about NBA legend Larry Bird. Also, retired US Navy Captain Robert Wells returns to the show to provide professional insight on the conflicts in the Middle East.

Nightside With Dan Rea
NightSide News Update 3/9/26

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 38:22 Transcription Available


As part of our continuing news coverage, we’ll talk about what’s behind the new Tik Tok sardine trend that has Gen Z loading up on sardines!8:05PM: The MA proposed ballot question that would do away with partisan primaries and have the two most popular candidates compete in the general election, regardless of party…Two veteran Democrats sue to block the ballot question.Guest: Chris Lisinski - Senior Reporter for the Commonwealth Beacon (formerly with the State House News Service)8:15PM: Freedom Trail Foundation Revolutionary Women Tours Return!Guest: Kara Zeiberg – tour guide & actor who portrays Thankful Rice on the Trail8:30PM: Sardine Fasts: What's behind this Gen Z TikTok trend?Guest: Paul Fulford - healthy living expert with Cynosure Lutronic8:45PM: “HEARTLAND: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird”-Tells the story of his unlikely rise in rural Indiana in the 1970s, the time period when Bird nearly slips away from the game, the miracle of his underdog Indiana State team, how that team could never exist today.Guest: Keith O’Brien – New York Times best-selling author & writerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Combos Court
How Good Would Michael Jordan Be in Today's NBA? | feat. Mike Korzemba | Ep. 744

Combos Court

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 38:44


Combo and YouTuber/NBA Historian Mike Korzemba deep dive into some of the biggest debates in hoops. They start with the ultimate question: how would Michael Jordan look in today's NBA? Would the spacing, pace, and freedom of the modern game unlock an even more unstoppable version of MJ? From there, Combo and Mike get into all-time rankings, including the case for Larry Bird as the third-greatest player ever behind Jordan and LeBron, and where legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson belong in the GOAT conversation. They also talk about why Kobe Bryant's legacy is still one of the most polarizing in basketball, how analytics have changed the way fans judge greatness, and why winning still matters more than any stat sheet. Plus, Mike shares his pick for the biggest “what if” in NBA history — the career that might have been if Derrick Rose never suffered those devastating injuries. FOLLOW COMBO: Instagram: @onetwocombo TikTok: @onetwocombo X (Twitter): @itsonetwocombo

The Cedric Maxwell Podcast
Cedric Maxwell gets real on his regrets, life in LA, and playing with Larry Bird

The Cedric Maxwell Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 29:40


In this revealing Cedric classic 1-on-1, Max relives life in LA, life's regrets, and playing with Larry Bird in light of the release of his autobiography "If These Walls Could Talk: Boston Celtics: Stories from the Boston Celtics Sideline, Locker Room, and Press Box" The Cedric Maxwell Podcast on CLNS is Powered by: 

Sportlanders, The Podcast
The Lost Years of Larry Bird with Keith O'Brien

Sportlanders, The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 41:45


Guest: Keith O'Brien, author of HEARTLAND: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and The Miracle of Larry Bird by Keith O'Brien (Atria Books, March 3, 2026) https://amzn.to/47ghvEE Podcast Release Date: March 7, 2026 Episode Length: 42 minutes *** EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Larry Bird is one of basketball's all-time greats, but there's a chapter of his story that's rarely told. Between 1974 and 1979, from his brief time at Indiana University through his magical season at Indiana State, Bird nearly walked away from basketball entirely. In this episode, Brian O'Leary sits down with journalist and New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien to discuss his meticulously researched new book HEARTLAND, which fills in this forgotten narrative with unprecedented detail. Through interviews with teammates, coaches, photographers, and dozens of people who were there, O'Brien paints a vivid portrait of a shy kid from rural Indiana who changed sports history—even though he never wanted the spotlight. We discuss Bird's poverty-stricken upbringing in French Lick, his time as a garbage collector, his legendary media boycott, the iconic Sports Illustrated photo shoot, and even a softball tournament in which he beat Joe Montana. This is Larry Bird like you've never heard him before. *** TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Introduction and Sports Illustrated covers [7:38] Keith's journalism career: Salem to Boston Globe [10:21] Why Bird left Indiana University after just weeks [12:30] Bird's $75 arrival at IU and feeling out of place [14:27] Working as a garbage collector in French Lick [16:34] How Heartland reads like a novel [19:01] Writing the book without Larry's participation [20:23] Bird's famous media boycott throughout college [23:10] The legendary Sports Illustrated photo shoot (October 1977) [27:30] Lane Stewart's struggle to photograph Bird [28:46] The softball tournament: Bird vs. Joe Montana [30:49] Bird playing baseball AFTER the 1979 championship game [33:40] The 3-3 release date and Bird's #33 jersey [34:25] The lasting impact on Bird's teammates [37:07] Where to find Keith's work and buy the book *** KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED: Larry Bird's brief, unhappy time at Indiana University under Bob Knight Bird's return to French Lick and work as a municipal worker The industrial league basketball that nearly became his final chapter Indiana State's improbable 1978-79 undefeated season The 1979 NCAA Championship: Bird vs. Magic Johnson Bird's lifelong aversion to media attention The Sports Illustrated cover that changed everything Bird's love of softball and baseball The ripple effects of the Bird-Magic rivalry on the NBA How the 1979 Indiana State team still feels the impact today *** GUEST BIO: Keith O'Brien is a journalist and New York Times best-selling author whose previous books include Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose. He has worked for newspapers, including the Boston Globe, and has contributed to NPR and various magazines. He specializes in narrative nonfiction and long-form storytelling. *** BOOK INFORMATION: HEARTLAND: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and The Miracle of Larry Bird by Keith O'Brien (Atria Books, March 3, 2026) Purchase Links: https://amzn.to/47ghvEE Author Website: https://keithob.com *** CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:

Sportlanders, The Podcast
The Lost Years of Larry Bird with Keith O'Brien

Sportlanders, The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 41:45


Guest: Keith O'Brien, author of HEARTLAND: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and The Miracle of Larry Bird by Keith O'Brien (Atria Books, March 3, 2026) https://amzn.to/47ghvEE Podcast Release Date: March 7, 2026 Episode Length: 42 minutes EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Larry Bird is one of basketball's all-time greats, but there's a chapter of his story that's rarely told. Between 1974 and 1979, from his brief time at Indiana University through his magical season at Indiana State, Bird nearly walked away from basketball entirely. In this episode, Brian O'Leary sits down with journalist and New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien to discuss his meticulously researched new book HEARTLAND, which fills in this forgotten narrative with unprecedented detail. Through interviews with teammates, coaches, photographers, and dozens of people who were there, O'Brien paints a vivid portrait of a shy kid from rural Indiana who changed sports history—even though he never wanted the spotlight. We discuss Bird's poverty-stricken upbringing in French Lick, his time as a garbage collector, his legendary media boycott, the iconic Sports Illustrated photo shoot, and even a softball tournament in which he beat Joe Montana. This is Larry Bird like you've never heard him before. TIMESTAMPS: [0:00] Introduction and Sports Illustrated covers [7:38] Keith's journalism career: Salem to Boston Globe [10:21] Why Bird left Indiana University after just weeks [12:30] Bird's $75 arrival at IU and feeling out of place [14:27] Working as a garbage collector in French Lick [16:34] How Heartland reads like a novel [19:01] Writing the book without Larry's participation [20:23] Bird's famous media boycott throughout college [23:10] The legendary Sports Illustrated photo shoot (October 1977) [27:30] Lane Stewart's struggle to photograph Bird [28:46] The softball tournament: Bird vs. Joe Montana [30:49] Bird playing baseball AFTER the 1979 championship game [33:40] The 3-3 release date and Bird's #33 jersey [34:25] The lasting impact on Bird's teammates [37:07] Where to find Keith's work and buy the book KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED: Larry Bird's brief, unhappy time at Indiana University under Bob Knight Bird's return to French Lick and work as a municipal worker The industrial league basketball that nearly became his final chapter Indiana State's improbable 1978-79 undefeated season The 1979 NCAA Championship: Bird vs. Magic Johnson Bird's lifelong aversion to media attention The Sports Illustrated cover that changed everything Bird's love of softball and baseball The ripple effects of the Bird-Magic rivalry on the NBA How the 1979 Indiana State team still feels the impact today GUEST BIO: Keith O'Brien is a journalist and New York Times best-selling author whose previous books include Charlie Hustle: The Rise and Fall of Pete Rose. He has worked for newspapers, including the Boston Globe, and has contributed to NPR and various magazines. He specializes in narrative nonfiction and long-form storytelling. BOOK INFORMATION: HEARTLAND: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and The Miracle of Larry Bird by Keith O'Brien (Atria Books, March 3, 2026) Purchase Links: https://amzn.to/47ghvEE Author Website: https://keithob.com CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:

The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima
Dan Shaughnessy "I Don't Think [Harden] Makes the Team Better"

The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 15:17


Dan Shaughnessy discusses his book Wish It Lasted Forever and shares stories from the Larry Bird era of the Celtics. He debates the 'soft' label currently attached to the Cavaliers and analyzes the impact of the James Harden trade on their playoff potential. He also evaluates the top contenders in the Eastern Conference and the return of Jayson Tatum to the Celtics lineup. 01:28 - Dan Shaughnessy Joins 02:48 - Cavaliers Soft Label Discussion 07:17 - Jayson Tatum Celtics Outlook 11:42 - Eastern Conference Playoff Predictions 15:00 - Reaction To Dan Shaughnessy

Mo Egger
3-4-26 - Mo Egger with Keith O'Brien

Mo Egger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 10:58 Transcription Available


Mo has called it the best sports book he's read so far this year. It's called Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. Keith O'Brien is the author, and he joined Mo to talk about the project, Larry Bird, college basketball the way it was, and Keith's appearances in town this weekend. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mo Egger
3-4-26 - Mo Egger with Keith O'Brien

Mo Egger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 10:58 Transcription Available


Mo has called it the best sports book he's read so far this year. It's called Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. Keith O'Brien is the author, and he joined Mo to talk about the project, Larry Bird, college basketball the way it was, and Keith's appearances in town this weekend. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio
Cail & Company LIVE with Keith O'Brien

WKXL - New Hampshire Talk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 43:37


Thursday's program featured New York Times Best Selling author Keith O'Brien who joined us to discuss his latest book, “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream And The Miracle of Larry Bird”.

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
Moses And The Doctor From Luke Epplin The Birth Place Of Precise And Flight

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 10:21 Transcription Available


In the early 1970s, playground courts across the United States were jammed with hoops buffs experimenting with showy moves and aerial shots that were changing the look and feel of a sport once stubbornly earthbound. Out of this scene emerged a pair of incomparable yet dissimilar streetball sensations both of whom would make their name in the American Basketball Association, an upstart professional league characterized as much by flamboyance as invention. Julius Erving, better known as Dr. J, became a mythical figure whose airborne acrobatics inspired an army of high-flying acolytes. Moses Malone, a down-and-dirty banger, scrambled basketball apprenticeships forever by skipping directly from high school to the pros.In the 1980s, Erving and Malone switches leagues, won MVPs, shattered records, and led their respective clubs into the playoff's championship round. But one prize eluded them: an NBA title. After suffering perennial defeat at the hands of Magic Johnson's Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird's Boston Celtics, the two eventually joined forces on the Philadelphia 76ers, blending their contrasting talents into a seamless whole. Together, Erving and Malone set out to accomplish what no other NBA team fronted by ex-ABA superstars had managed.An enthralling social history as well as an uplifting underdog story, Moses and the Doctor, intimately chronicles the hopes and heartbreaks of two basketball legends who revolutionized what was possible on the ground and in the air and fueled one of the most thrilling and momentous championship seasons ever.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Arroe Collins Like It's Live
Heartland A Forgotten Place An Impossible Dream From Sports Journalist Keith OBrien

Arroe Collins Like It's Live

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 19:03 Transcription Available


From the New York Times bestselling author of Charlie Hustle and Fly Girls comes one of America's greatest sports stories: the improbable rise of Larry Bird and the Indiana State Sycamores.In the fall 1974, Larry Bird-one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball-was lost, and in danger of slipping away.He had dropped out of Indiana University, spurning legendary Hoosiers head coach Bobby Knight. He returned home to French Lick, a tiny town in the second poorest county in Indiana, and he got a job hauling trash.It could have ended right there for Bird, were it not for two men: Bob King, an old coach with bad knees, and Bill Hodges, a man who knew what it was like to be poor and overlooked. In the spring of 1975, during one of the darkest chapters of Bird's life, King and Hodges convinced Bird to leave French Lick and play basketball at Indiana State University, a college that couldn't even fill its arena, much less compete with Bobby Knight. Then, while no one was watching, King and Hodges built a team of players around Bird who were just like him: they were castoffs and leftovers, ready to work.Four years later, in March 1979, this unheralded team would put together one of the greatest seasons in American sports history. By the time it was over, more than 50 million people would tune in to watch the Indiana State Sycamores play in the NCAA finals against Magic Johnson and Michigan State.What happened that night would change college basketball and the NBA. Perhaps more importantly, it would change the members of this hardscrabble team, binding them together forever. In some ways, their one shining moment would never end.Drawing on exclusive, in-depth interviews with players, coaches, and staffers, New York Times bestselling author and PEN American award-winning biographer Keith O'Brien offers a stirring account of the mighty Indiana State Sycamores. With its unforgettable ensemble cast, Heartland is more than just a sports book. It's the story of a group of young men who achieved the greatest feat of all: immortality.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

Rich Valdés America At Night
Duncan Cass-Beggs on AI Warfare, Lt. Gen. Richard Newton on Iran, Keith O'Brien on Larry Bird

Rich Valdés America At Night

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 117:43


On this episode of America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Duncan Cass-Beggs, Executive Director of the Global AI Risks Initiative at the Center for International Governance Innovation, examined the growing role of artificial intelligence in military strategy, addressing the risks of autonomous weapons, escalation concerns, and how global powers are navigating AI governance in defense systems. Next, Lt. Gen. Richard Newton, NewsNation Senior National Security Contributor, provided analysis on Iran, discussing regional tensions, U.S. strategic posture, and what current developments could mean for stability in the Middle East. The show also featured Keith O'Brien, who discussed his book on Larry Bird, exploring the NBA legend's impact on basketball, his rivalry-driven rise to superstardom, and the cultural influence Bird had on the game and the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

History Nerds United
Larry Bird at Indiana State University with Keith O'Brien

History Nerds United

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 31:56


Send a textLet's talk about a legend! Keith O'Brien joins me to talk Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.Buy HeartlandCheck out Keith's websiteSupport the show

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Recomendados de la semana en iVoox.com Semana del 5 al 11 de julio del 2021

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 149:43


Si la primera edición de los premios Hasselhoff les pareció superflua e innecesaria, en este episodio 33 les traemos a ustedes la segunda edición para defraudarles aún más si cabe. Y hablamos de cine de los 80, de películas olvidadas y joyas a revindicar (excepto el señor Ego que tira de obviedades con el ruin objetivo de ganar), de acción drama, comedia, sci fi, caspa española, terror y los rincones más oscuros del videoclub. Pero también charlamos sobre introducirse cosas en el ano, de Pikachu, de Larry Bird, de ofertas energéticas, bebemos birra barata, escuchamos temazos y perdemos oyentes a un ritmo dramático. Un podcast mediocre para una audiencia mediocre.

Pod of Fame
Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird with Keith O'Brien

Pod of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 45:22


Jim welcomes award-winning journalist and New York Times best-selling author Keith O'Brien to discuss his new book, “Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird." First, Keith and Jim discuss Larry Bird's unsung supporting cast on the 1979 Indiana State team (14:42). Next, they cover the "what if" scenario of Larry Bird playing all four seasons of his college career for Bobby Knight at Indiana University, before deciding who the GOAT of Indiana basketball is between John Wooden, Larry Bird, and Oscar Robertson (19:06). Finally, they debate whether we will ever see another Larry Bird again in college basketball (40:06).

Lance McAlister
2-26-26 R+L Carriers Sports Talk with Lance McAlister

Lance McAlister

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 69:55 Transcription Available


Lance talks with Mike Petraglia about the NFL Combine and author Keith O'Brien about his new Larry Bird book. lance also talks Reds Spring Training and FC Cincy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance McAlister
2-26-26 Lance with Keith O'Brien

Lance McAlister

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 10:06 Transcription Available


Keith joins Sports Talk to discuss his new book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lance McAlister
2-26-26 R+L Carriers Sports Talk with Lance McAlister

Lance McAlister

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 72:16


Lance talks with Mike Petraglia about the NFL Combine and author Keith O'Brien about his new Larry Bird book. lance also talks Reds Spring Training and FC Cincy.

Lance McAlister
2-26-26 Lance with Keith O'Brien

Lance McAlister

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 10:06


Keith joins Sports Talk to discuss his new book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.

700 WLW On-Demand
2-26-26 Lance with Keith O'Brien

700 WLW On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 10:06 Transcription Available


Keith joins Sports Talk to discuss his new book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

700 WLW On-Demand
2-26-26 R+L Carriers Sports Talk with Lance McAlister

700 WLW On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 69:55 Transcription Available


Lance talks with Mike Petraglia about the NFL Combine and author Keith O'Brien about his new Larry Bird book. lance also talks Reds Spring Training and FC Cincy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity
Set 1: How Larry Bird Became Larry Legend

Le Batard & Friends - STUpodity

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 29:45 Transcription Available


Keith O’Brien joins Stugotz to discuss his upcoming book Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird, a deep dive into the roots, rise, and lasting legacy of Larry Bird. O’Brien shares untold stories about Bird’s upbringing in small-town Indiana and reveals how close we came to never knowing the story of Larry Bird, who could have faded into obscurity after leaving Bobby Knight’s Indiana program. Could a 1978–79 Indiana State team happen in today's college basketball, and why were the Sycamores never able to capitalize on having one of the best basketball players ever? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from the Book Shop: John Updike's Ghost
EP9: The French and French Lick

Live from the Book Shop: John Updike's Ghost

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 35:08


This episode includes, among other things, "the most French thing editor Chris could find on the Internet." Can you guess which book that might be for? If not, you better listen, because we've got four very different books, despite two of them being written by women named Rebecca. Maybe we should do an episode in the future where all the books are written by someone with the same first name! Or one where all of them are set in Ipswich, MA! Put a pin in that. Anyway, this fortnight, we read: "Murder Bimbo," by Rebecca Novack "The Memory of Babel," by Christelle Dabos "Family Drama," by Rebecca Fallon "Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird," by Keith O'Brien What sound effects did we give each of these books? You'll just have to listen and find out! Oh, and if you're listening to this before March 10, 2026, you should come to the Beverly Farms Library and hear us chat with Keith O'Brien!

Daly Dose Sports
Daly Dose 02-25-26 Our interview with author Keith O'Brien

Daly Dose Sports

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 33:50


This week on the Daly Dose, we're officially tipping off our March Madness prep with a deep dive into the legend of the "Hick from French Lick."We are thrilled to welcome New York Times bestselling author Keith O'Brien to discuss his cinematic new book, Heartland: A Forgotten Place, an Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird.Here's what's on deck:The Making of a Miracle: Keith pulls back the curtain on the research and grit required to capture the soul of 1970s Indiana.We relive the magic of Indiana State's lightning-in-a-bottle season that changed college basketball forever.We look at the profound personal hurdles and "forgotten" upbringing that forged Larry Bird's legendary mental toughness.Keith also shares one specific, never-before-heard story that perfectly encapsulates why there will never be another No. 33!

700 WLW On-Demand
2-25-26 Bill Cunningham Show

700 WLW On-Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 83:35 Transcription Available


Willie breaks down last night's State of the Union with Congressman Warren Davidson. Also Rep Adam Bird gives an update on the state of NIL in Ohio for high school athletes. Finally Keith O'Brien discusses his new book on NBA legend Larry Bird.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SwampSwami.com - Sports Commentary and more!
Remembering Dwight “Bo” Lamar and Louisiana’s High Scoring Basketball Era

SwampSwami.com - Sports Commentary and more!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2026 10:45


News of this week’s passing of former University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette) basketball star Dwight “Bo” Lamar sparked a lot of memories.  Lamar was 74 and passed away at a nursing home in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. College basketball in Louisiana when Lamar played during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s was filled with dominant scorers and very little defense.  The word “defense” seemed to have been banned during this period. Explosive offense had become the name of the game. This brief period was defined by expert marksmanship and crowd-pleasing showmanship.  The high scoring antics of college basketball players like LSU’s “Pistol” Pete Maravich and the University of Houston’s “Big E” Elvin Hayes (born in Rayville, Louisiana) captured the imagination of fans. Less than an hour west of Pistol Pete Maravich and LSU, Bo Lamar and the USL Ragin’ Cajuns were entertaining fans in front of packed basketball arenas, too. Lamar was a virtual basketball scoring machine for the Ragin’ Cajuns from 1969-1973.  He averaged 31.2 points per game over his entire four-year college basketball career.  A first-team All-American as a senior, he was joined on that squad by future basketball Hall-of-Famers Bill Walton of UCLA and David Thompson of North Carolina State. The 6’2” Bo Lamar had one of the best jump shots I have ever seen. He elevated off the floor with ease and then lofted up a high arcing shot from long-distance.  This came nearly 20 years before college basketball would adopt the three-point shot.  He would have averaged over 40 points per game with today’s three-point line. Bo Lamar glided down the basketball court with ease in leading USL’s frantic fast breaks.  He bombed-in a school-record 62 points during a game against Northeast Louisiana University (now UL-Monroe). Scoreboards routinely registered more than 100 points during Ragin’ Cajun basketball games in this era. A 1984 Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame inductee, Bo Lamar opted to play professional basketball for the ABA’s San Diego Conquistadors in 1973.  He scored 50 points in one game during his rookie year while averaging nearly 21 points per game. After several years in the pro ranks, Lamar later became part of the radio broadcast team for Ragin’ Cajuns basketball games. Mike Green at Louisiana Tech became one of Bo Lamar’s biggest foes If you have watched current NBA star Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets, he looks and plays like a modern version of former Louisiana Tech basketball star, Mike Green.  The 6’10” Green played for the Bulldogs from 1969-1974. Mike Green was listed as a center but possessed an incredible outside shooting touch to stretch the opposing defenses. Like Bo Lamar at USL, Green was a prolific college basketball scorer.  He averaged 31 points per game as a senior at Louisiana Tech.  Add a 15.4 rebounds per game career average, and you understand why Mike Green earned the AP’s Small College Player of the Year award in 1973. He was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1996. A friend of mine attended Louisiana Tech in 1971 during the Mike Green basketball era. He recalled a highly anticipated home game against high-scoring Bo Lamar and the nationally ranked Ragin’ Cajuns.  Fans lined up for hours hoping to gain entrance to watch this game.  Mike Green scored 22 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and blocked numerous shots as the Bulldogs raced to 103-94 win at Tech’s Memorial Gymnasium. Future Louisiana Tech Hall-of-Fame women’s basketball coach Leon Barmore also witnessed that encounter.  He recalled, “It was the greatest game ever at Louisiana Tech – bar none!” While he was a sophomore, Mike Green’s Louisiana Tech team averaged 101 points per game for the entire season. Defense?  What defense? Mike Green passed away in 2018 at the age of 67. Time to celebrate Centenary College center Robert Parish! Shreveport’s 7’1” center Robert Parish took Louisiana’s top college basketball player baton from Bo Lamar and Mike Green during the early 1970’s. Robert Parish played high school basketball in the late 1960’s during a difficult time when federal integration mandates forced some schools to close.  Parish and his fellow Union High School students suddenly found themselves being bussed to nearby Woodlawn High School. Though this period caused angst for both students and teachers, Woodlawn’s basketball team morphed into a state powerhouse with the addition of talented center Robert Parish. He led Shreveport’s Woodlawn High School to the Class 4A state basketball title as a senior in 1972.  Parish was named a national high school All-American. To the dismay of national college recruiters, Robert Parish chose to stay in Shreveport and attend Centenary College.  As a freshman, Parish lined-up to play in one game against Louisiana Tech’s talented senior big man Mike Green. Green dazzled the crowd by scoring 40 points on the young Robert Parish. Robert Parish continued to work and improve his game every year.  He collected a school record 33 rebounds in one game.  Parish’ gifted shooting touch produced 25 points per game for Centenary.  His dominant offensive and defensive play as a senior led to a first-team college basketball All-America selection. Parish became a first round draft choice of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Traded four years later to the Boston Celtics, Robert Parish (along with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale) won three NBA titles and played 21 seasons in the NBA.  Parish was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame in 2003. Have you heard of Olympic gold medal winner Glynn Saulters? Today’s story about talented Louisiana college basketball stars of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s wouldn’t be complete without mentioning an Olympic gold medal winner. In the year 1968, Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) basketball star Grady Glynn Saulters was nearly invisible on the national college basketball stage. The Lisbon, Louisiana native didn’t possess the blazing court speed of Southwestern Louisiana’s Bo Lamar or the shot-blocking skills of Louisiana Tech’s Mike Green. Oh, but Glynn Saulters could shoot a basketball with the best of them. He became a prolific college scorer. Saulters averaged a nifty 31 points per game as a senior in 1968 to lead the Gulf States Conference in scoring.  Not too shabby. The Olympics games were being held in Mexico City a few months following Saulters’ senior season.  The year 1968 was an extremely politically charged period as Dr. Martin Luther King and presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy were assassinated.  Several top college basketball players such as Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes decided not to even try-out for the US Olympic team in 1968. That opened the door for NLU’s 6’2” guard Glynn Saulters to qualify for the Olympic basketball team. His competition included stars like high-scoring Pistol Pete Maravich of LSU and Niagara guard Calvin Murphy.  Surprisingly, neither Maravich nor Murphy made the final cut.  Ditto for Kentucky’s Dan Issel and Purdue sharpshooter Rick Mount. But Glynn Saulters from tiny Class “C” Lisbon High School in north Louisiana made the US team. Legendary college basketball coach Hank Iba’s “No Name” US Olympic basketball squad was comprised of several small college role players and just a few top college stars. Future NBA Hall-of-Fame forward Spencer Haywood and guard JoJo White led the US team in scoring.  Glynn Saulters and the US Olympic team went a perfect 9-0 in Mexico City to bring home the gold medal. Glynn Saulters was inducted into the ULM Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1978 and into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1981. Don’t forget “AJ from the Parking Lot!” New Orleans’ Cohen High School basketball player Aaron James journeyed northward from the Crescent City to Grambling State University to begin a memorable college basketball career.  The 6’8” sharpshooting forward poured in more than 32 points per game as a senior at Grambling to become the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year in ’73-74.  He earned the nickname “AJ from the Parking Lot” for his uncanny accuracy on long-distance shots.  Aaron James was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Minden and Webster High School product Louis “Sweet Lou” Dunbar was another prolific high school scoring sensation.  This 6’9” big man also possessed a sweet jump shot.  Dunbar received numerous college scholarship offers and left his home state to play for the University of Houston in the early 1970’s.  He averaged 22 points and eight rebounds over his career with the Cougars. Louis Dunbar would join the Harlem Globetrotters and play for the next 27 years!  “Sweet Lou” is one of only eight Globetrotters to have his jersey (#41) retired.  Dunbar was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.   Let’s not forget Shreveport Valencia High School basketball star Roosevelt Fuller.  This silky-smooth high-scoring guard torched the nets for 64 points in a Shreveport high school basketball game in the late 1960’s.  Fuller averaged an incredible 44 points per game one season at Valencia High. He played college hoops from 1970-1972 at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX. He still holds the school scoring record of 53 points and posted a 28 points per game average as a sophomore.  Roosevelt Fuller was inducted into the Trinity Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2025. No, it wasn’t just Pistol Pete Maravich exciting Louisiana’s basketball fans during the late 1960’s into the early 70’s. This week’s passing of Dwight “Bo” Lamar served as a reminder of just how special his era of basketball was in the Pelican State. The post Remembering Dwight “Bo” Lamar and Louisiana’s High Scoring Basketball Era appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Celtics Talk
SPECIAL EPISODE: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1986 Celtics - Robert Parish Interview

Celtics Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 64:06


This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest teams in NBA history, the 1986 Boston Celtics. Back in 2016, NBC Sports Boston produced a documentary on that season called "The '86 Celtics". We gathered interviews with members of that team, media, and others in the making of the documentary. We'll re-release these long-form interviews on the Celtics Talk podcast feed.This episode features a lengthy two part interview with “The Chief”, Hall of Famer Robert Parish. As we start the interview with number double zero, Parish reflects back on the monumental trade that sent him from the Golden State Warriors, along with the number three pick in the NBA draft to Boston. Of course, it was engineered by the legendary Red Auerbach. That number three pick was used to draft one of the other members of the big three, Kevin McHale.WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chills at Will Podcast
Episode 323 with Luke Epplin, Author of Moses and the Doctor, and "Sportswriter" Who Writes so Adroitly about Race and Racism, Culture, and Intersections with Sport

The Chills at Will Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 67:18


Notes and Links to Luke Epplin's Work   Luke Epplin is the author of Moses and the Doctor: Two Men, One Championship, and the Birth of Modern Basketball, and Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball.    His writing has appeared online in The Atlantic, The New Yorker, GQ, Slate, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and The Paris Review Daily. Born and raised in rural Illinois, Epplin lives outside of New York City with his wife and daughter. Buy Moses and the Doctor   Wall Street Journal Review of Moses and the Doctor   Luke Epplin's Website At about 1:15, Luke highlights Greenlight Books and Astoria Bookshop as places to find signed books, both online and off- At about 2:15, Luke shares an interesting tidbit about fellow Illinois-ian David Foster Wallace At about 4:40, Luke responds to Pete's question about seeds for Moses and the Doctor, and how his first book figured in At about 8:10, Luke and Pete discuss the book's Prologue and an important Julius Erving “speech” At about 11:15, Luke shares Dr. J's thoughts on this consequential speech and further implications for his relationship with future teammate Moses Malone  At about 12:15, Chapter One is discussed, especially Julius Erving's dazzling time at Rucker Park; Luke ruminates on Julius as “two people at once” At about 17:55, The two discuss Moses Malone as a “prodigy” and how his hometown and upbringing shaped him  At about 21:05, Moses Malone's college search and pro basketball signing are discussed  At about 24:00, Luke responds to Pete's comments and question about the ABA/NBA and generalizations about Julius Erving and other players  At about 26:50, Luke reflects on Julius Erving's free agent demands and travails  At about 28:00, the two discuss Moses Malone's “lost year” as the ABA wilts At about 29:20, Luke references Julius Erving's time in the ABA, and how people who watched him and played with him talk about how the NBA Julius Erving wasn't the same At about 30:55, Luke talks about the ways in which the super-successful Sixers were not hyped as much as teams like Magic Johnson's Lakers and Larry Bird's Celtics At about 31:55, Luke pinpoints a pivotal scene in 1982 that he marks as critical in his book's arc At about 33:15, Luke responds to Pete wondering about the criticism towards Julius Erving before he won a NBA Championship  At about 34:15, The 1977 Finals and the competing styles the two teams brought are discussed, along with the New Jersey Nets' impasse with Julius over his signing At about 37:55, Pete shouts out an incredible dunk from Julius Erving on Bill Walton At about 38:30, Luke expands upon the legendary stories told about Julius from his ABA days At about 39:50, Luke responds to Pete's questions about research processes for the book At about 41:45, Luke reflects on his interactions with and memories of Bill Walton At about 43:15, The two discuss Moses Malone's opening season and NBA Finals' Run with the Rockets At about 45:00, Pete notes a transformational experience for Julius Erving/Dr. J at the end of the 1970s and Luke talks about Julius' injury history and a turning point at age 30 At about 47:30, Luke reflects on a sense of “blessing” and introspection by Julius At about 48:10, Luke reflects on racial and racist more of the 70s and 80s in Philadelphia, including the town ethic and Frank Rizzo's oppressive governing, and how Moses Malone and Julius Erving acted in response and how they were received in Philly At about 52:20, Pete references the Fonde Rec Center and its connection to Moses Malone's “superstardom” At about 53:15, Pete and Luke reflect on key moments and key losses that led to the teaming up with Moses Malone and the winning of the 1983 NBA Championship and Julius Erving opening up emotionally At about 56:25, Pete highlights the power of Luke ending the book in 1983 At about 57:50, Luke discusses Moses Malone's post-NBA career and his choice to live in the “shadows” At about 58:40, Pete catalogs some of the post 1983 foibles and missteps of the 76ers players and brass, and Luke expands on why the buildup to the championship was so “dramatically satisfying” At about 1:00:25, Luke talks about Julius Erving's “legend” and legacy At about 1:01:30, Andrew Toney was a bucket!        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 Pete on IG, where he is @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where he is @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both the YouTube Channel and the podcast while you're checking out this episode.       Pete is very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. The audio will be posted, along with a written interview culled from the audio. His conversation with Jeff Pearlman, a recent guest, is up now at Chicago Review.     Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl      Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episodes. Thanks in advance for supporting Pete's one-man show, DIY podcast and extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content!    This month's Patreon bonus episode features an exploration of formative and transformative writing for children, as Pete surveys wonderful writers on their own influences.    Pete has added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.     This is a passion project, a DIY operation, and Pete would love for your help in promoting what he's 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 324 with Lillian Li, author of the book out as of today, February 17, Bad Asians.  She is also the author of the novel Number One Chinese Restaurant, which was an NPR Best Book of 2018, and longlisted for the Women's Prize and the Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize. Again, the episode airs on February 17, today, Pub Day for Bad Asians.    Please go to ceasefiretoday.org, and/or https://act.uscpr.org/a/letaidin to call your congresspeople and demand an end to the forced famine and destruction of Gaza and the Gazan people.     You can also donate at chuffed.org, World Central Kitchen, and so many more, and/or you can contact writer friend Ursula Villarreal-Moura directly or through Pete, as she has direct links with friends in Gaza.

A Pen And A Napkin
The Greatest Teams Podcast Volume XIII-The 1985-86 Boston Celtics

A Pen And A Napkin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 74:40


What many people consider to be one of the greatest teams of all-time, if not THE greatest team of all time, the 1985-86 Boston Celtics featured NINE Hall of Famers or future Hall of Famers in various ways, including "Old Testament" players Larry Bird and Kevin McHale, along with one of the greatest guards of the era in Dennis Johnson, along with 6th man Bill Walton. The stats and the eye test speak for themselves, but how great of a team was this truly? You tell us . . .

BetMGM Tonight
The List: Members of the 1992 Dream Team

BetMGM Tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 19:05


Brad Evans and Pat Boyle run through The List featuring every member of the legendary 1992 Dream Team, the gold medal squad that changed basketball forever in Barcelona. From Michael Jordan to Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, a look back at the roster that globalized the game.

Fearless with Jason Whitlock
Ep 1093 | Would Black-vs-White Save NBA All Star Game? | Joey Porter BASHES Big Ben Roethlisberger

Fearless with Jason Whitlock

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 97:06


Sometimes it is as simple as black and white. Jason highlights that black athletes vs. white athletes has proven to be an enticing focal point for sports. See Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird and boxing as prime examples. Jason poses the question: Would the NBA All-Star Game again become relevant if the league pitted the best black players against the best white players? Steve Kim and Jay Skapinac enter the conversation discussing the proposed NBA ASG format, what killed the Winter Olympics, and Joey Porter declaring Ben Roethlisberger a bad teammate. Shaun King joins Jason for the stretch drive, sharing his take on Porter's comment; discussing Colin Cowherd's sources saying Fernando Mendoza isn't an A-list pro QB prospect; and concluding with rumors that Deshaun Watson is a viable starting QB candidate for the Cleveland Browns in 2026. ​​Today's Sponsors: PreBorn PreBorn has helped rescue more than 400,000 babies, and every single day, they continue that work by offering mothers something powerful and life-changing: an ultrasound. Will you help us? Just dial #250 and say the keyword “BABY” or donate securely at https://Preborn.com/FEARLESS  ➢ Subscribe Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books
RE-BROADCAST - Malcolm X Speaks: Selected Speeches and Statements. George Breitman, ed. w/Dorollo Nixon & Jesan Sorrells

Leadership Lessons From The Great Books

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 111:19


Malcolm X Speaks: Selected Speeches and Statements. George Breitman, ed. w/Dorollo Nixon & Jesan Sorrells---00:00 Welcome and Introduction - Discussion of Malcolm X's speeches and Statements with Dorollo Nixon.02:00 "Black Revolution" by Malcolm X.06:30 The Literary Life of Malcolm X.08:43 Malcolm X's Impact on Leadership Culture.14:52 The Split in Black American Culture We All Live With.16:19 Separatist Movements in the United States of America.24:27 "The Ballot or the Bullet" by Malcolm X.30:23 Ballots, Bullets, and Black Lives Mattering: 60 Years on from Victory.35:55 Lack of Moral Force in Post-Modern Leadership.39:06 Heading to a Ukrainian War Rally.42:59 Leadership Gains Moral Authority from True Religion not from the Media.53:12 From Jerry Maguire to The Wire: It's Hard to "Sell" Revolution to Post-Modern Black Americans.55:34 "It is a Long Way from Heaven to Here." - Bubs, The Wire.01:04:04 Larry Bird and the 1988 NBA 3-Point Shootout.01:08:00 Malcolm X's Transformation with Orthodox Islam.01:12:55 "Mrs. Fani Lou Hamer" by Malcolm X.01:16:42 The Invisible Man Must Exit the Basement to Become Malcolm X.01:25:06 Leaders Change Requires Sacrifice.01:30:12 Leaders: Learn and Apply Wisdom from the Words of Malcolm X.01:33:03 Leadership Lessons from Malcolm X's Life and Work.01:39:53 Islam and House of Peace vs. House of War.01:42:38 Staying on the Leadership Path with Malcolm X's Speeches and Statements.---Opening theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.---Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON!Check out the Leadership Lessons From the Great Books podcast reading list!--- ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Subscribe to the Leadership Lessons From The Great Books Podcast: https://bit.ly/LLFTGBSubscribeCheck out HSCT Publishing at: https://www.hsctpublishing.com/.Check out LeadingKeys at: https://www.leadingkeys.com/Check out Leadership ToolBox at: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/Contact HSCT for more information at 1-833-216-8296 to schedule a full DEMO of LeadingKeys with one of our team members.---Leadership ToolBox website: https://leadershiptoolbox.us/.Leadership ToolBox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ldrshptlbx/.Leadership ToolBox YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadershiptoolbox/videosLeadership ToolBox Twitter: https://twitter.com/ldrshptlbx.Leadership ToolBox IG: https://www.instagram.com/leadershiptoolboxus/.Leadership ToolBox FB: https://www.facebook.com/LdrshpTl

The Pete Sousa Show
Pete Sousa Show LIVE! Award-Winning Author Keith O'Brien Talks Larry Bird's Rise in Indiana!

The Pete Sousa Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 81:57


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Chuck and Chernoff
Chuck & Chernoff - Austin Riley Bounce Back Season Incoming

Chuck and Chernoff

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 42:59


During the 4pm hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Austin Riley, the Atlanta Braves, Larry Bird, Kirby Smart, Quin Snyder and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celtics Talk
SPECIAL EPISODE: Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1986 Celtics - Larry Bird Interview

Celtics Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 30:47


This year marks the 40th anniversary of one of the greatest teams in NBA history, the 1986 Boston Celtics. Back in 2016, NBC Sports Boston produced a documentary on that season called "The '86 Celtics". We gathered interviews with members of that team, media, and others in the making of the documentary. Every Monday for the next few months, we'll re-release these long-form interviews on the Celtics Talk podcast feed.This week…Larry Bird, the league's MVP in 1986, sits down with former Celtics employee Peter Stringer to talk about his incredible season, teammates, and much more. WATCH THE FULL DOCUMENTARY ON OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL WATCH every episode of the Celtics Talk podcast on YouTubeFollow NBC Sports Boston:NBCSportsBoston.comX @NBCScelticsFacebookInstagramTikTok Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast
Bob Ryan on the greatest turnaround in NBA history

Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 17:54


In this episode, Bob Ryan tells us the story of one of the greatest turnarounds in NBA history, as the Celtics assembled one of the all-time great teams featuring Larry Bird, Robert Parish, and Kevin McHale. The Bob Ryan & Jeff Goodman NBA Podcast is Powered by: 

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos
LGF Ep. 257: When Kindness Is the Rebellion

Heal Squad x Maria Menounos

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 37:52


Hey Regular Guys and Gals, we did it again and made it through another week! This week, Kev takes a look at how punk rock used to mean rage… but now? Maybe kindness is the real rebellion. A reflection on how Iggy Pop went from chaos to calm, and why Superman (not Batman) might actually be the hero we need right now. How real success isn't found in likes or headlines, but in Target pretzels, your dad's corner store coffee, and creating something that makes people feel less alone. Why detaching from outcomes often brings better ones, and how letting the old way die sometimes makes space for the truer path. RGF bonus: Dustin Hoffman on what real success actually looks like, Larry Bird's beer-fridge dream, ‘Kev On the Scene' with Karamo Brown skipping the press tour, Bowie's Heroes, and how you can be one too… just for one day! Bye Betches. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website:https://www.healsquad.com/ Heal Squad x Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquad/membership Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront EMR-Tek Red Light: https://emr-tek.com/discount/Maria30 for 30% off Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/host AUDIBLE:  https://audible.com/healsquad AG1: drinkag1.com/healsquad  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content (published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or http://Mariamenounos.com and http://healsquad.com) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

Lucky's Lounge
Ep. 171 - Lucky's Chats: Greg Kite

Lucky's Lounge

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 80:59


They played the game beautifully...the Celtic way. Running, sharing, and superb passing. The 1986 Boston Celtics can make a legitimate claim to the title of the greatest team of all-time. On the 40th anniversary of Boston's 16th NBA championship, Cap and Guillermo welcome Celtic center Greg Kite into the lounge. Greg talks about backing up Bill Walton and the Chief, the greatness of Larry Bird, and battles against the Twin Towers and Kareem.#DifferentHere #Celtics #Lakers #LarryBird #RobertParish #KevinMcHale #KCJones #BillWalton #BYUHoops #DannyAinge #OrlandoMagic #Clippers #Pacers #NBA

The Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Coop
Michael Cooper's TOP FIVE Defensive Assignments in the NBA

The Showtime Podcast with Lakers Legend Coop

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 20:36


In the world of basketball, defense is just as important as offense. And when it comes to locking down the opposing team's top scorers, few players in NBA history can match the skills of 5x champion as a key member of the Showtime Lakers and 1987 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Michael Cooper. In this video, Coop takes us on a deep dive into his top five defensive assignments. From guarding the likes of Larry Bird and Isiah Thomas, to shutting down George Gervin and Alex English, Cooper proved time and time again that he was one of the best defenders to ever step onto the court. But what made Cooper so special? It wasn't just his quick hands or his ability to read the offense. It was his commitment to studying his opponents and understanding their tendencies. Cooper knew that defense was about more than just stopping a player from scoring - it was about disrupting their rhythm, throwing them off their game, and forcing them to make mistakes. Throughout this video, he breaks down each of defensive assignment and provides insights into his techniques, strategies, and mindset. We'll see how he used his length and agility to frustrate top scorers in the 1980's NBA. So if you're ready to go inside the mind of an NBA defensive legend, join in and explore Michael Cooper's top five defensive assignments in NBA history. You won't be disappointed! Showtime w/ Coop is Powered by: 

Kendall And Casey Podcast
Larry Bird game-worn jersey sells for more than half a million dollars

Kendall And Casey Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 4:31 Transcription Available


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