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Hiring Guild cofounder Greg Hoy interviews Rich Cho, Head of Recruiting at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, on starting out in a career in recruiting, building hiring teams, and measuring impact at scale.
In this episode of The NBA Podcast, Morten Jensen (@msjnba) and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) are joined by former Charlotte Hornets general manager Rich Cho (@bigtimebites) for a behind-the-scenes look at how NBA teams prepare for the offseason.How early do NBA teams begin homing in on particular draft prospects? How much do off-court factors such as work ethic and attitude matter? How do teams balance the short- and long-term consequences of any given free-agent signing? How much influence do team owners have over the direction a GM takes? Check out the episode to hear Morten, Bryan and Rich discuss all of that and more.Follow us on Twitter: @TheNBAPod
The Radio Trois is in full effect!...This week great music from former guests The Georgia Flood, Band of Heathens, and The Helmsmen. Joining the show for an interview is former Charlotte Hornets general manager, and owner operator of Big Time Bites (www.bigtimebites.com), Mr. Rich Cho! Listen now!!
Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. Marc Stein of the New York Times discusses how Derrick Rose ended up in Minnesota, the disappointing buyout market, the future in Charlotte and Rich Cho's replacement, what's next for Sam Hinkie, "active" owners, the potential for Giannis and AD to leave their small markets eventually, and whether the Tanking Eight will change anything the league is doing going forward. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
Rich Cho is a man in love with food and searches it out wherever he may be. His travels around the US have given him amazing insight into the underrated food cities, which he shares on his blog http://www.bigtimebites.com/
The Buzz Beat crew looks at the recent news of Rich Cho getting let go and debate if there is any silver lining in this announcement. The hosts discuss the possible replacements and what this means for the organization moving forward. The wins over the Brooklyn Nets and the Washington Wizards are also recapped, even if Richie was unable to watch them. To wrap the episode, the hosts wager items on the Hornets winning games in the playoffs.Intro/Outro Music: Mike StudSports Channel 8: North Carolina’s #1 Sports News NetworkBuzz Beat Patreon : If you can afford to, we’re asking for your help to keep this podcast sustainable and produce more frequent content. Thank you for your support!Buzz Beat Apparel: Visit our Tee Public store with shirts, sweatshirts, coffee mugs, and much more with our new logo.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is Rich Cho gone?Will the Hornets promote within or look outside for a new GM?What is job #1 for the new GM?Is Steve Clifford safe?VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE - https://lockedonhornets.comSUPPORT US - https://patreon.com/lohEVERYBODY LOVES T-SHIRTS - https://bit.ly/lohshirtsWATCH US LIVE ON YOUTUBE, MORNINGS AT 8AM - https://youtube.com/lockedonhornetsFOLLOW THE PANEL - Doug Branson - @DougBransonNBA, David Walker - @daviDBwalker, Steve Bob Forrest - @queencitycobra, Nick Denning - @nickdenning, Claire James - @Calamity_James, Captain Kurt - @HornetsGifsFOLLOW US ON THE DRAFT.COM APP AND PLAY FANTASY BASKETBALL - @lohdoug, @lohnick, @lohdavidMUSIC - Lobby Time - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Backed Vibes - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Casets - Drake Stafford, Buzz - Steve CombsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Now that the All-Star games are over, The Celtics own Kyrie Irving and Al Horford share their thoughts about what this years game was like. Brad Stevens gives high praise to Kyrie for his leadership this year and the Celtics look to close out the final stretch of the season. The Charlotte Hornets fired their GM Rich Cho after this slow season. A dark part of the Dallas Mavericks history comes back to haunt them.
Why is Rich Cho gone? Will the Hornets promote within or look outside for a new GM? What is job #1 for the new GM? Is Steve Clifford safe? VISIT OUR NEW WEBSITE - https://lockedonhornets.com SUPPORT US - https://patreon.com/loh EVERYBODY LOVES T-SHIRTS - https://bit.ly/lohshirts WATCH US LIVE ON YOUTUBE, MORNINGS AT 8AM - https://youtube.com/lockedonhornets FOLLOW THE PANEL - Doug Branson - @DougBransonNBA, David Walker - @daviDBwalker, Steve Bob Forrest - @queencitycobra, Nick Denning - @nickdenning, Claire James - @Calamity_James, Captain Kurt - @HornetsGifs FOLLOW US ON THE DRAFT.COM APP AND PLAY FANTASY BASKETBALL - @lohdoug, @lohnick, @lohdavid MUSIC - Lobby Time - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Backed Vibes - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), Casets - Drake Stafford, Buzz - Steve CombsLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick Whalen and Alex Barutha wish Stephon Marbury a happy 41st birthday, recap all of the happenings from All-Star Weekend, discuss Rich Cho's tenure in Charlotte and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Click to subscribe via RSS feed or iTunes. A look at an interesting Utah/OKC game, Stephen Curry's ankle injury, plus catching up on more leaguewide news. Then Hornets GM Rich Cho joins to discuss his food blog, the progress of the Hornets' young players, the Dwight Howard trade, and his own path to working in the NBA. With host Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) and Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux). And if you like this pod, please donate to support Nate and Danny at Patreon.com/DuncanLeroux. Merchandise available at NateDuncanNBA.com.
Before the season started, Chris Herring sat down with Hornets GM, Rich Cho, to discuss the new season, Dwight Howard and food.
Before the season started, Chris Herring sat down with Hornets GM, Rich Cho, to discuss the new season, Dwight Howard and food.
Jeff Burton joins the show to talk all things NASCAR including the playoffs, his transition from racing to broadcasting, and why Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Romo are similar. Rich Cho also stops by to talk Hornets basketball, signing Dwight Howard, resting players, and expectations for the season.
3:00 - Please bear with him, Doug has a golf rant 11:53 - Our interview with Hornets GM Rich Cho 23:00 - Rich plays a game of "Prospect or Food" 27:26 - Which is more difficult? Making a first round pick or trading one away? 29:30 - What do the #experts have wrong about Dwight Howard? 32:39 - What are the challenges to finding quality depth versus finding starters? 39:40 - Has Rich ever pulled a "Joe Dumars" and had two phones on his head at the same time? 41:00 - How did Rich feel standing on stage after losing out on the #1 pick in the 2012 draft lottery? *** SUPPORT THE SHOW AND GET INTERVIEWS EARLY https://patreon.com/loh *** LINKS ON LINKS ON LINKS Web: https://lockedonhornets.com Twitter: @LockedOnHornets, @DougBransonNBA, @daviDBwalker, @LockedOnNetwork Youtube: https://youtube.com/lockedonhornets Facebook: http://facebook.com/lockedonhornets Friends: http://atthehive.com *** TUNES Backed Vibes - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Casets - Drake Stafford Buzz - Steve Combs Quiet Music for Tiny Robots - Interlude 4 Ryan Little - Matter of Time Artem Bemba - Electric Error Ryan Little - Summertime Boom Bap Lobby Time - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3:12 - Pete Guelli on the Hornets uniform reveal 7:00 - Did the reveal match the hype? 23:12 - Briante Weber waived. What are the Hornets looking for in a 3rd PG 29:00 - Rich Cho is a blogger! *** YOU CAN HELP KEEP US ON THE AIR https://patreon.com/loh *** LINKS ON LINKS ON LINKS Web: https://lockedonhornets.com Twitter: @LockedOnHornets, @DougBransonNBA, @daviDBwalker, @LockedOnNetwork Youtube: https://youtube.com/lockedonhornets Facebook: http://facebook.com/lockedonhornets Friends: http://atthehive.com *** TUNES Backed Vibes - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Casets - Drake Stafford Buzz - Steve Combs Quiet Music for Tiny Robots - Interlude 4 Ryan Little - Matter of Time Artem Bemba - Electric Error Ryan Little - Summertime Boom Bap Lobby Time - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2:30 - We pick our name for future MJ segments 4:33 - New NBA "pace of play" rules announced for 2017-18 12:10 - Dave Gettleman fired as Panthers GM. How have the tenures of Gettleman and Rich Cho been similar and how have they been different? 25:30 - This or That: MKG vs. Dwight, Twin Peaks vs. Game of Thrones and Rich Cho vs. MJ. *** SUPPORT OUR SHOW AND GET FREE STUFF https://patreon.com/loh *** LINKS ON LINKS ON LINKS Web: https://lockedonhornets.com Twitter: @LockedOnHornets, @DougBransonNBA, @daviDBwalker, @LockedOnNetwork Youtube: https://youtube.com/lockedonhornets Facebook: http://facebook.com/lockedonhornets Friends: At The Hive - Locked on Network *** TUNES Backed Vibes - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Casets - Drake Stafford Buzz - Steve Combs Quiet Music for Tiny Robots - Interlude 4 Ryan Little - Matter of Time Artem Bemba - Electric Error Ryan Little - Summertime Boom Bap Lobby Time - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ALERT: Our live draft special will be on Youtube, June 22nd at 7:30pm Subscribe here: https://youtube.com/lockedonhornets *** SUPPORT OUR SHOW AND GET FREE STUFF https://patreon.com/loh *** LINKS ON LINKS ON LINKS Web: https://lockedonhornets.com Twitter: @LockedOnHornets, @DougBransonNBA, @daviDBwalker, @LockedOnNetwork Youtube: https://youtube.com/lockedonhornets Facebook: http://facebook.com/lockedonhornets Friends: At The Hive - Locked on Network *** TUNES Backed Vibes - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Casets - Drake Stafford Buzz - Steve Combs Quiet Music for Tiny Robots - Interlude 4 Ryan Little - Matter of Time Artem Bemba - Electric Error Ryan Little - Summertime Boom Bap Lobby Time - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Buzz Beat crew brings on Brian Geisinger for the third time to discuss the upcoming offseason and NBA Draft. Spencer, Richie, and Brian put themselves in the shoes of Rich Cho and map out their plan of attack for the summer. The discussion moves to a presentation of 9 prospects in this year's upcoming draft. Their strengths, weaknesses, and fit with the Hornets are all mentioned. Listen to the Buzz Beat Radio on iTunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes ACC Sports & Sports Channel 8Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Justin Thomas from ESPN Charlotte joins with his take on Hornets General Manager Rich Cho's performance this season and the task ahead of him to get this team back into the playoffs and winning again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We take a trip down Bobcats/Hornets memory lane and discuss Rich Cho's legacy and his future after the Hornets picked up his option for next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Charlotte Hornets beat the Thunder to bring their record to 36-41. Buzz Beat brings on Max Seng of Hoops Habit and 16 Wins A Ring to discuss the Hornets' playoff hopes as this season winds down. The crew discusses the most talked about player on the podcast, Frank Kaminsky. The conversation stems from Kaminsky's recent success and shifts to what we can expect from Frank moving forward. The question of what position he plays inevitably comes up. Richie, Spencer, and Max also discuss the potential matchup against the Celtics in the first round of playoffs and how Charlotte would fare. The episode wraps up with the Hornets' late game woes and what direction Rich Cho and company should go this offseason. Listen to the Buzz Beat on iTunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunes Intro Music: DJ JØHNNY Max Seng of 16 Wins A RingLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We discuss 2017 NBA Draft prospects with college basketball and NBA Draft expert Sam Vecenie of The Game Theory podcast and VICE Sports. PLUS! Kerr rests his starters, Instagram stalking Rich Cho and Dragic's deadeye...you'ok with that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Episode 12 of Buzz Beat, we discuss the continued struggles for the Hornets as they lose yet another game, this time at the hands of James Harden and the Rockets. We recap that game in which we saw success in the first half followed by a turnover-ridden third quarter. The co-hosts discuss where Rich Cho's head is at as the trade deadline approaches. Will we be buyers and attempt to make the playoffs or sit this one out? Spencer and Richie also disagree on where Frank Kaminsky is best suited to play on the court. The podcast wraps up on a higher note as the Hornets look to grab their next two games at home in the Spectrum Center. Listen to the Buzz Beat Podcast on iTunes Listen to the Almighty Baller Podcast Network on iTunesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Charlotte Hornets’ reliable core is back this season and performing admirably despite some early-season streakiness. As usual, with a Steve Clifford-led team, the defense is generally stout and the offense is taking care of the ball. Nick Denning, editor for SB Nation’s At the Hive, rejoins the show to discuss Kemba Walker’s brilliance, Nicolas Batum’s multi-faceted game and more generally why this fundamental, non-flashy team handles its business so well. All that and more on the show, but first some particularly buzz-worthy bites:3:57-4:15: “100 percent convinced [Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is the right person for the job]. He’s perfect for this team. He’s created an identify for them and one thing that’s becoming pretty clear is that players like to play for him, and we’re not necessarily talking about stars, but a lot of good players like to go play for him just because he knows how to maximize their talent. 5:01-5:30: “His [Kemba Walker’s] emergence has been really in the last couple of seasons. He’s just never really had the pieces around him to be effective because before it was like they had to rely on him; late shot clock, whatever it was, it’s like you gotta get the ball in his hands or else there’s no chance of scoring. Now, a few more pieces, they’re much better at moving the ball and whatnot, he’s able to do more of the things that he’s good at it, but he’s also improved himself a ton. He’s actually a better player than I thought he would be at this point.” 8:43-9:01: “The four-game losing streak they had earlier, they were all on the road, you could tell they weren’t fresh, but I would say the effort defensively wasn’t where Clifford wanted it to be. But aside from those, there’s three games that stand out to me where just playing a little bit better defensively and actually putting a team away would’ve resulted in a win.” 12:01-12:36: “The one advantage that they have over these teams, their core pieces are very much the same, whereas New York brought in Rose and brought in Noah; they’re trying to piece things together. The Hornets are very much the same team that they were last year minus a few pieces. Some of them key, but Walker’s still there, Batum’s still there, Marvin Williams is still there. But I will say this: Historically speaking, if you look at teams under Steve Clifford, they actually never quite hit their peak until around late February, early March.” 19:06-19:31: “He’s [Nic Batum’s] not actually as good an individual defender as he was maybe a few years ago, but he’s a very smart player and he’s a very quiet, sneaky player. When I saw his stat line after the game, I said, ‘That’s the quietest 16 and 13 that I’ve seen ever,’ and then the eight assists to go with it. So he just quietly puts together a really well-rounded performance.”21:36-22:04: “[Hornets GM Rich] Cho actually tried to sign him [Marco Belinelli] the season before and then he signed with the Kings, so he obviously was still a favorable player in Rich Cho’s eyes. But I think Tom Ziller for SB Nation kind of summed it up very simply. He said, ‘Belinelli’s a good player on a good team and a not so good player on a bad team. The Kings were bad. The Hornets are good. I think he’ll be fine.’ And that’s basically what’s happened.”30:46-31:04: “He [Frank Kaminsky] says, ‘We’ll be on the court, and he’ll [Marvin Williams will] start calling the play out, he knows where somebody’s going before it even happens.’ That kind of experience and knowledge is something that really helps him on that end.”Music: "Who Likes to Party" by Kevin MacLeodLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rich Cho once again ripped Doug and David out of their vacation to talk about the Hornets seemingly endless offseason. The Hornets added a fifth big that will be familiar to some local fans, all too familiar for some that aren't fans of Carolina Blue. Former Pacer, Raptor and yes...Tarheel...Tyler Hansbrough trades it all in for teal and purple but questions swirl around the 15th man on the roster. Does he make up for the loss of Bismack Biyombo? Is this just a stunt to put fans in the seats? PLUS we discuss who has the most to lose and most to gain when training camp starts in late September. And we announce what we'll be up to in August while we take another on-air break. Make sure to subscribe to us on iTunes and have full episodes, stingers and more downloaded automatically (we wouldn't mind a five-star review either.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rich Cho, Portland Trail Blazers GM stops by to talk about his new position with the NBA team as well as his ascension from NBA intern to General Manager. We also discuss how the on the course decline of Tiger Woods is impacting TV ratings, sponsorships and attendance for PGA Tour events.
Ben Golliver from Blazersedge and Kevin Pelton of Basketball Prospectus talk Rich Cho and Wesley Matthews.