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Big time college sports have distorted the intellectual mission of colleges and universities for decades—and we're in a particularly volatile period as athletes organize themselves into unions and demand a share of the riches that they've created with their labor, as well as the fashioning of a system that makes intercollegiate athletics increasingly indistinguishable from professional sports. The “Transfer Portal,” the “Name/Image/Likeness” deals that athletes sign with third parties, and now direct payments to athletes on top of their scholarships (which typically cover tuition, housing, and health care) create a Brave New World for universities, perhaps a kind of crossing-the-Rubicon moment. We're joined by Rus Bradburd, a writer who spent 14 seasons coaching college basketball, followed by16 years as a university professor, in conversation about his subversive and hilarious novel, Big Time, as well as the state of the field.

Rus Bradburd, a former assistant coach for New Mexico State and UTEP, discusses his new book and shares his thoughts on NMSU basketball. Where are the Lobos in CBS Sports new bracket? What is their ceiling and what is the floor? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Words on a Wire, host Will Rose sits down with Rus Bradburd—former UTEP and NMSU assistant basketball coach turned author—to discuss his debut novel, Big Time (Etruscan Press, 2024). This sharp satire delves into how money and sponsorships are reshaping higher education in America, all through the lens of the fictional Coors State University.Bradburd, who coached Division I basketball for 14 seasons (including eight at UTEP), is no stranger to compelling stories. He's the author of four acclaimed books, including 40 Minutes of Hell, the biography of El Paso sports icon and former University of Arkansas coach Nolan Richardson. After 16 years as a writing professor at New Mexico State, Bradburd brings his insider perspective to his first foray into fiction.

Rus Bradburd joins Rick Kogan to talk about his new book “Big Time,” and other previous books he has written.

Joining Mike on this edition of Hitting Left is basketball coach turned novelist Rus Bradburd and filmmaker Floyd Webb. Floyd and Mike will be talking about the Black Panthers on the 55th anniversary of the murder of Illinois Black Panther Chairman, Fred Hampton.

Rus Bradburd was an assistant men's basketball coach for 14 seasons at UTEP and New Mexico State University. He eventually left the game to pursue a life in writing.Rus's latest book is the satirical novel, “Big Time” a mirror to the distorted reality of sports on modern American college campuses. All five of his books focus on the intersections of sport, social progress, politics, and race. He was awarded a Fulbright fellowship to return to Ireland to work on his next book about refugees in Belfast, “Almost Like Belonging.”Rus has remained connected to the game through his acclaimed Basketball in the Barrio summer program in El Paso, as well as serving as New Mexico State's television color analyst. On this episode Mike and Rus discuss his journey through the world of basketball, highlighting the intersection of sports, culture, and personal growth. He reflects on his experiences coaching under legends like Don Haskins and Lou Henson, emphasizing how these relationships shaped not only his coaching philosophy but also his writing career. The conversation delves into the profound impact that words from coaches can have on players, with Rus recalling pivotal moments from his own basketball journey that influenced his path. As they discuss the challenges of coaching and the balance between personal and professional life, the importance of storytelling in sports emerges as a central theme. Russ's insights on resilience, the power of mentorship, and the stories behind the game provide a rich tapestry of lessons for aspiring coaches and basketball enthusiasts alike.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Have your notebook with you as you listen to this episode with Rus Bradburd, Author of “Big Time” and former assistant men's basketball coach at UTEP and New Mexico State University.Website - https://www.rus-bradburd.com/Email – rus.bradburd@gmail.comTwitter/X - @rusbradburdVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.

Today - SunLit editor Kevin Simpson talks with a former college basketball coach who turned his career toward writing and produced a satire of big-time college athletics set at a fictional Colorado university.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notes and Links to Rus Bradburd's Work        Rus Bradburd's latest book is the satirical novel, “Big Time.”  Rus attended Chicago Public Schools for eleven years before graduating from North Park College. After coaching basketball for fourteen seasons at UTEP and New Mexico State University, he left the game to study with Robert Boswell and Antonya Nelson—and pursue a life in writing. His five books focus on the intersections of sport, social progress, politics, and race. Rus has remained connected to the game through his acclaimed Basketball in the Barrio summer program in El Paso, as well as serving as NMSU's television “color analyst.”  He was awarded a Fulbright fellowship to return to Ireland to work on his next book about refugees in Belfast, “Almost Like Belonging.” An accomplished fiddle player, he lives in Chicago, Belfast, and New Mexico. Buy Big Time   Rus Bradburd's Website At about 2:00, Rus gives background on his fiddle playing and his time as color commentator for New México State University  At about 3:40, Rus talks about Big Time as his first work of fiction, as well as its nice timing, and he details how he worked on the book for many years At about 5:40, Rus outlines some of the book's exposition and plot, and talks about the current Colorado Football connections At about 6:40, Rus talks about Univ of Chicago's 1939 dropping of football and other stimuli for the book's genesis, including Rick Russo's work, and Dave Meggyesy's book  At about 8:40, Rus talks about satire and fiction and ideas of how fiction often gets at truth so well At about 10:00, Rus gives more background on committee workloads and how the proliferation of committees and on particular example worked their ways into his book  At about 12:25, Rus talks about normalization of budget imbalance in universities  At about 13:30, Pete and Rus discuss the book's epigraph, and Ruis talks about how the book satirizes college athletics, while he's “knee-deep” in sports still At about 15:30, Pete details a compare and contrast lesson that he teaches  At about 17:00, Rus responds to Pete's question about the book's opening and main characters Mooney and Braverman, history professors, working concessions at football games  At about 18:40, Rus gives background on “pop poet” Layla, and the ways in which she and the two history professors work together; Rus connects today's conversations around student protests and protests in the book At about 20:30, Rus talks about the downfall of the Coors State English Department in the book At about 22:00, Rus cites the Missouri Football protest in fodder for a similar situation in his book At about 23:00, Rus speaks about rich owners often asking taxpayers to finance big building projects  At about 24:20, Pete asks Rus about any inspirations for Layla, and he expands upon how the character evolved in his writing At about 27:50, Pete charts the roles and importance of some characters in the book At about 28:35, Rus discusses the financial costs and gains of big sport universities, and argues that the sporting program is taking away from education and educators At about 33:00, Rus talks about a flawed system that puts so much work and so little compensation for adjunct instructors and showcases much hypocrisy At about 35:00, Pete points out links between Braverman and Mooney's activism and civil rights movements, and Rus connects to the push and pull that governs his own thoughts with regards to activism  At about 38:00, Rus talks about how the book's events are in many ways reminiscent of fractures on the political Left At about 40:25, Pete and Rus talk about NlL and how it relates to topics covered n the book, and whether/how NIL affected Rus' writing  At about 44:00, Rus cites Dagoberto Gilb as an example of a writer who is successful while not being preachy, and how through satire, one can be a “little more message-heavy” At about 45:50, Rus responds to Pete's questions about satire and hyperbole and highlights how his writing the book made him love his characters  At about 48:45, Pete asks Rus about doing dystopia in The Age of Trump, and Rus cites David Shields and a tantalizing book idea that is now obsolete  At about 51:10, Pete wonders about Rus' thoughts on the frenzied rise of legalized sports gambling, and Rus talks about further normalization of formerly-”sacreligious” things like beer sales at college games At about 53:20, Rus cites Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk as an influence on his book and talks about using a real beer company's name At about 54:45, Pete compliments Rus' use of stream of consciousness  At about 56:30, Rus shares out information on readings and book events coming up, including one with Beto O'Rourke, and contact and book buying information You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.       I am 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. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch 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 my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Jeff Pearlman, Matt Bell, F. Douglas Brown, Jorge Lacera, Jean Guererro, Rachel Yoder, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writers who have inspired their own work. I have added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 263 with Fernanda Trías, award-winning author of three novels and the short story collection No soñarás flores; awarded the National Uruguayan Literary Prize, The Critics' Choice Award Bartolomé Hidalgo, and Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz International Prize in Mexico for Pink Slime/Mugre Rosa. The episode goes live on November 26. Lastly, please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.  

Notes and Links to Greg Mania's Work         Greg Mania's words have been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, HuffPost, Oprah Daily, PAPER, among other international online and print platforms. He is also a contributing editor to BOMB Magazine, he hosts The Rumpus's #ShowUsYourDesk on Instagram Live, and co-hosts Empty Trash, a reading series in Los Angeles. His debut memoir, Born to Be Public, is out now from CLASH Books.    He lives in Los Angeles, where he spends his days writing and hanging out with his boyfriend, the poet and TV writer Tommy Pico, whose commitment to the bit rivals his own.       Buy Born to Be Public   Greg Mania's Website   Lambda Literary Review of Born to Be Public   “How Born to Be Public Author Greg Mania Lived a Double Life Before Coming Out” for Oprah Daily At about 2:10, Greg talks about growing up in Central New Jersey, and his cultural life and the ways in which New York City held a special magnetism for him At about 5:35, Greg describes the different parts of New Jersey and its immortal malls  At about 6:45, Greg responds to Pete's questions about growing up speaking Polish and whether his writing in English has parallels in Polish  At about 8:15, Greg explains how he's a “word nerd” and how this and his family affects his joke creation  At about 9:40, Greg talks about how he and Ruth Madievsky vibe for me many reasons, including a shared affinity for dark humor At about 12:30, Greg notes that Born to Be Public has been **translated into Polish** At about 13:20, Greg gives background on Poland and its evolving conservatism and liberalism  At about 14:15, Greg shows his Beverly Cleary-related tattoo and shouts out his love of Garfield and other dark/weird humor in growing up; Phyllis Diller gets stanned  At about 16:30, n expanding upon his love for Pee Wee Herman, Greg talks about his love for and interest in persona  At about 17:40, Phyllis Diller gets stanned more as Greg notes an incredible sign from Phyllis/the universe At about 19:25, Greg discusses the litany of publications with which he works, and being a “freelance” writer in a year of transformation At about 21:20, Greg responds to Pete's question about his writing routine At about 24:50, Greg gives information on his upcoming novel project  At about 27:15, Greg answers Pete's question about how taking his nonfiction to fiction is “freeing” At about 30:10, Greg lists Ruth Madievsky, Samantha Irby, Emily Austin, Rufi Thorpe, Kristen Arnett, Chantal Johnson, Kimberly King Parsons as some of the writers who thrill and challenge her At about 32:40, Greg responds to Pete's asking about how one is funny on the page At about 34:25, Greg makes a startling Friends'-related admission At about 35:15, Pete and Greg discuss the interplay between the humor and heaviness in his book At about 39:20, Sand art! At about 40:30, Greg talks about advice from a writer about how he ended up writing a book that has resonated with so many  At about 41:30, Greg reflects on childhood fears and the ways in which he has worked through these fears and compulsions  At about 43:45, The two discuss fixations with death At about 44:40, Greg gives background on his childhood fascination with chimneys and diesel trains, and his dad's selflessness At about 47:30, Greg talks about the ways in which his parents' generosity and love was counterbalanced by homophobia and migraines and anxiety  At about 51:00, Greg details some harmful words from a childhood doctor  At about 53:15, Greg responds to Pete's question about his mindset in retorting to bullies and he mentions the “power” that came with quips  At about 55:15, Pete connects Greg's humor to a Tillie Olsen line and wonders about Greg's feelings at the time  At about 57:45, Greg details how his friend Rachel brought him so much confidence and helped him build his humor At about 1:00:00, Greg talks about the “no inhibitions” that govern his relationships with his boyfriend Tommy in the same way as with Rachel At about 1:01:15, Greg charts how educating himself on his fears has been helpful, particularly with regards to “fight or flight”   At about 1:05:15, Pete notes a “LOL” moment that sums up a classic college trope  At about 1:07:30, Greg speaks to the idea of “identity as never neat” At about 1:09:00, Greg talks about the links between his first friends in New York and Lady Gaga and the ways in which “Greg Mania” (MAYN-ee-uh) grew to fit him At about 1:10:10, Greg discusses how his writing mentors in high school and college helped him on his way to professional writing  At about 1:13:20, Greg talks about the book as A memoir, and how it's him “pars[ing] the different parts of [him]” At about 1:15:50, Greg responds to Pete's questions about his days at “Magic Mondays” and its connection to the worlds of publishing At about 1:19:00, Greg talks about his “majestic” hair (Pete's words) and the ways in which it was his calling card in his clubbing days At about 1:20:40, Greg answers Pete's questions about what comedy writing “satisfies” for him, and Greg expands on the “sacred[ness]” of joke writing At about 1:23:00, Greg details the “reward” in writing jokes and talking humor with his boyfriend At about 1:24:40, Greg talks about the difference between memoir/memoirs and how his book applies to the former        You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1.        I am 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. A big thanks to Rachel León and Michael Welch 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 my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! This month's Patreon bonus episode features segments from conversations with Jeff Pearlman, Matt Bell, F. Douglas Brown, Jorge Lacera, Jean Guererro, Rachel Yoder, and more, as they reflect on chill-inducing writers who have inspired their own work. I have added a $1 a month tier for “Well-Wishers” and Cheerleaders of the Show.    This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form.    The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 262 with Rus Bradburd, who teaches writing classes in New Mexico State University's MFA program and coached basketball at UTEP and New Mexico State for fourteen seasons. His work has appeared in The Southern Review, Colorado Review, Puerto del Sol, SLAM Magazine, Bounce, Los Angeles Times, and many others. Rus is a two-time guest spoke about 2018 nonfiction book, All the Dreams We've Dreamed: A Story of Hoops and Handguns on Chicago's West Side on Chills at Will Episode 15. November 19 is Pub Day for Big Time, his fourth book and second novel. The episode airs on Pub Day. Lastly, please go to ceasefiretoday.com, which features 10+ actions to help bring about Ceasefire in Gaza.

Chicago native and former college basketball coach turned author Rus Bradburd joins Bobbito and E-New as he shares his journey recruiting Tim Hardaway to UTEP, the history of Chicago guards in the NBA, coaching under Don Haskins, his insightful review of the film Glory Road, and reflections on the five books he's authored including collaborating with the great Nolan Richardson and a preview of his latest novel Big Time. This is a B-Ball Radio basketball history lesson you don't want to miss!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rus Bradburd, author of the book “Patty on the Hardwood,” joins host Rick Becker to discuss his writing career. 

Author Rus Bradburd discusses his book, "Paddy on the Hardwood: A Journey in Irish Hoops." The book details his time in Ireland as the coach of the Tralee Tigers basketball team.

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In the first episode of his podcast, a fundraiser for Temple Street Children's Hospital (Donate here!), Mike Quirke is joined by American basketball coach Rus Bradburd. Having been an assistant coach at top-level colleges in the States, he later moved to Ireland to take up the role of head coach with the Tralee Tigers. He reflects on his time living here, how being a "terrible player" in high school got him into coaching and his current career as a writer.

In the first episode of his podcast, a fundraiser for Temple Street Children's Hospital (Donate here!), Mike Quirke is joined by American basketball coach Rus Bradburd. Having been an assistant coach at top-level colleges in the States, he later moved to Ireland to take up the role of head coach with the Tralee Tigers. He reflects on his time living here, how being a "terrible player" in high school got him into coaching and his current career as a writer.

Digging into tunes. Paddy Jones. The Draoicht. Sports and music, and finding your place in both. Coaching basketball in Ireland and the Tralee Tigers. Carl Hardebeck, The Blind Bard of Belfast. The fiddle as an old person's instrument. Sliabh Luachra. Padraig O'Keeffe. Paddy on the Hardwood. Slow airs in sessions and New Mexico polkas. In this episode Rus plays: Westfort Gals The Pikeman's / Down The Glen (Marches) Farewell To Whiskey / The Dark Girl In The Blue Dress Leaving Lerwick (Paddy Jones Slow Air) Kerry Polka / Purple Lillies To listen, stream or download simply click a link below: Our website: https://blarneypilgrims.com iTunes: https://apple.co/2A6tUPm Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/3cPTkis Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3eIwBFy Or alternatively, simply search your favourite podcast app for the Blarney Pilgrims. You can find out more about Rus on his website here: https://www.rusbradburd.com/ You'll find Rus's book 'Paddy on The Hardwood' here or ask about it at your local book shop: https://unmpress.com/books/paddy-hardwood/9780826340276 Paddy Jones 6 YouTube videos. Absolutely worth a watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEMlutJrUsOZnj84sQ-aVbsTNpUxqw7pt During the interview Rus mentions Carl Hardebeck. This is a great piece about him here: The Blind Bard of Belfast: Carl Gilbert Hardebeck: https://www.historyireland.com/18th-19th-century-history/the-blind-bard-of-belfast-carl-gilbert-hardebeck-1869-1945/ -- Become a Patron Saint of the Blarney Pilgrims Podcast. We want the podcast to be free to listen to for as many people as possible. But without the support from at least some of you we couldn't keep putting out an episode a week. That's why we're asking you to become a Patron (Saint) of the podcast. www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims So, for the price of a pint, or a half pint for that matter, you can help keep this show on the road and be safe in the knowledge you have a halo above your head. For your good deed you will secure your place in traditional Irish music podcast heaven. But most importantly, you'll have helped pay for the other 99% of listeners that don't or can't chip in. And that, my friend, is a hell-of-a-nice thing to do. Darren & Dom www.blarneypilgrims.com www.patreon.com/blarneypilgrims www.facebook.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.instagram.com/blarneypilgrimspodcast www.twitter.com/BlarneyPodcast

This first episode is with somebody I know well... Rus Bradburd is a American basketball coach who has worked with some legendary NCAA coaches like Don Haskins and Lou Henson throughout his time as an assistant coach and recruiter in UTEP and New Mexico State.  Years later, he travelled to Ireland to coach the Tralee Tigers and learn to play the fiddle, while writing a book. Here, he shares with me some of the great coaching lessons, experiences and anecdotes he picked up along the way that should prove informative for coaches out there, no matter your sport.   Also, I've set up this podcast with a dual purpose in mind, firstly to provide some thoughtful debate for coaches, but I've also linked up with Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin, to try and help raise even a small amount of much needed money for them. Covid 19 continues to have a hugely negative impact on their ability to raise funds in the ways they normally do, so if you found some value in the podcast, it would be great if you could donate anything, no matter how small to Temple Street Children's Foundation through the link here: https://bit.ly/39857sS   If you enjoyed this episode, you can like, share and follow the podcast. Thanks for listening.

After a horrific week of social unrest in the U.S., and as Irish Music Stories begins a major overhaul, host Shannon Heaton offers a meditation on how cataloging and organizing can soothe the soul. There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE  * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Enda McGreevy, Rus Bradburd, Jeremy Keith, Kevin Doyle, Roland Hebborn, Christopher Stuart, Edward Schilling, Randall Semagin, Parker Abercrombie, Marji Gibbs, Sean Carrol, Peter Smith, Mike Voss, Ian Bittle, Brian Benscoter, Marc Gunn, Gerry Corr, Suezen Brown, Paul DeCamp, Rick Rubin, Kenneth Doyle, Susan Walsh, Emil Hauptmann, Chris Armstrong, John Ploch, Jon Duvick, Randy Krajniak, Joel DeLashmit, and Susan Walsh. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * *  Music Heard on IMS Episode 49 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Perfect Maze,” from Perfect MazeArtist: Shannon Heaton with Emilie Catlett and Natalie Haas Tune: “Dark Low Jig,” from Production Music for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “G Meditation,” from Production Music for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Haapvesi,” from January EPArtist: Assemble FKA Popcorn Behavior Tune: “D Chimes” from Production Music for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton

What’s up with stage banter? And why all the joking around between tunes in a session? Explore the on- and offstage chat that surrounds traditional music with Máirtín de Cógáin, Paddy League, Joanie Madden, Rus Bradburd, Liz Carroll, and Jean-Michel Veillon.  There’s also plenty of music in this episode. Full playlist below. And for Japanese speakers who want to get started with Irish Music Stories, the first episode has been translated fully (transcript) by Ryoko Murakami (with Tomoaki Hatekeyama) HERE  * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to this month’s underwriters: Sharon Murphy, Bill Wolfe, John Kerr, Chris Murphy, Lynn Hayes, Meg and Harry Ferguson, Jack McCreless, Marco Battaglia, Joe Martin, Tom Frederick, Suezen Brown, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Emil Hauptmann, John Ploch, Rick Rubin, Gerry Corr, Jon Duvick, Randy Krajniak, Joel DeLashmit, Susan Walsh, and Jon Duvick. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Books Mentioned in IMS Episode 48 Bradburd, Rus. Paddy on the Hardwood. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2006. Carson, Ciaran. Last Night’s Fun. New York: North Point Press, 1996. Heaney, Seamus. “Digging.” Death of a Naturalist. London & Boston: Faber and Faber, 1966. Music Heard on IMS Episode 48all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Pound the Floor,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Redican's Jig / The Merry Old Woman Jig / The Chapel Bell” from boholaArtist: bohola Tune: “Behind The Bush In Parkhanna/Battle Of Aughrim,” from Swimming Against The Falls/SnámhIin Aghaidh Easa Artist: Joey Abarta Tune: “Little Bird Lullaby,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Abbey Reel,” from Kitchen SessionArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Chimes,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “The House On the Hill,” from TriptychArtists: Laura Risk, Kieran Jordan & Paddy League Recitation: “First You Must Learn the Grip,” from Forty Years of Irish PipingArtist: Seamus Ennis Tune: “Mutey Big Build,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Bird in the Bush,” (with Beatboxing), from Live at Johnny D’sArtists: Isaac Alderson & Sam Amidon Tune: “Dans Loudieg,” from PremièreArtists: Kornog Tune: “War Hent Kerrigouarc'h/ Sheriffmuir,” from PremièreArtists: Kornog Tune: “Barbra Streisand's Trip to Saginaw / Michael Connell’s,” from On the Offbeat Artist: Liz Carroll Tune: “John’s Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Heartstrings Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Modal Travel Theme,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Polkas Medley: John Collins’ Fancy / Eileen’s Polka / Ned Kelly’s Polka,” from The Burren Backroom Series, Vol. 1 (Live)Artist: Sliabh Notes Tune: “Kerry Reel,” from fiddler compArtist: Padraig O'Keefe Tune: “Meaning of Life,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Tonn Cliodhna,” from FYHArtists: Caoimhin O Raghallaigh & Brendan Begley Tune: “Over The Moor To Maggie/Dowd's Number Nine,” Ómós Do Joe Cooley Frankie Gavin, Paul Brock, and Charlie Lennon Tune: “Rockabye by Firelight,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: “Pretty Girls of Mayo, the Steeplechase,” (AKA ‘Reel Cork, Like!’) from From Cork with LoveArtist: The Máirtín de Cógáin Project Tune: Celtic Grooves,” from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Stage Banter: “How To Make Proper Tea!” from From Cork with LoveArtist: Máirtín de Cógáin Live Tune: “Ballyea,” from Hangin' at the CrossroadsArtist: The Céilí Bandits

There is a lot of news surrounding college athletics and the fall sports season. In this week's WAC Podcast we visit with WAC Associate Commissioner of Compliance and Governance Marlon Edge (44:31) We talk about the very fluid situation of fall sports and several other topics. We also have NM State men's basketball TV analyst Rus Bradburd (18:43) Bradburd was on Lou Henson's coaching staff and tells several stories about the legendary coach who passed away on July 25.

Loaded edition of SportsTalk today, featuring Jay Jaffe of Fangraphs, Nate Ryan of ABC-7 Sports, and Jeff Erickson of Rotowire.com. To close out the show, Rus Bradburd and Jimmy Collins join the show... 600 ESPN El Paso brings you in-depth coverage of El Paso sports, national teams, amazing plays, insightful analysis, and bold opinions.

This is a big week for the WAC Podcast! We have special bonus segment as Rachel Vigil chats with likely MLB top 10 pick Nick Gonzales in WAC All Access! (1:18:42) Our featured guest is author/analyst/professor/coach Rus Bradburd! (25:52)We cover a wide range of topics including NM State men's basketball participating in local marches (26:54), being an assistant coach for both Don Haskins and Lou Henson (28:56) recruiting Tim Hardaway to UTEP (36:33) being director of "Basketball in the Barrio" (39:21) recruiting Shawn Harrington to NM State (42:03), reconnecting with Harrington after he was paralyzed in a shooting while protecting his daughter (44:40) going from being a basketball coach to an author, (50:38) Steve Kerr becoming involved to help Harrington, (55:35) Trev Queen's NBA prospects,(1:05:42) writing a story about the late Jerry Sloan (1:11:19)and NM State baseball and Nick Gonzales (1:15:50) In our first segment the WDN's Rachel Vigil and Eric Danner discuss her interview with Nick Gonzales(2:05) summer workouts starting (6:35)The WDN getting a couple of SVG College Sports Award nominations (8:39) plus much more!

There's no short or simple description of Rus Bradburd. Wins a national championship as a little-used reserve on the legendary North Park College team in the late 70's, only to be cut as a senior. Desperate to stay in the game, he scatters resumes around the country. Spends several years as assistant coach to the legendary Don Haskins at UTEP, where he successfully lands the talented Tim Hardaway. He learned as well under Coach Lou Henson at New Mexico State, before ditching - so he thinks- the basketball for the pen and the fiddle - the Irish fiddle, that is. He falls in love with Ireland (not the first fella to do so, by the way), launches his writing career, and is a currently a Fulbright-awarded lecturer in creative non-fiction at New Mexico St. That's some journey.The recent author of All the Dreams We've Dreamed takes us through his career, and highlights the plight of coach Shawn Harrington (main character in the book) and his efforts to help Shawn gain independence.

Join us for another edition of the Don Haskins Hour, featuring host Steve Kaplowitz, Hall of Fame coach Don Haskins and special guests Steve Yellen, Rus Bradburd & Thomas Howard  600 ESPN El Paso brings you in-depth coverage of El Paso sports, national teams, amazing plays, insightful analysis, and bold opinions.

Shawn Harrington, star basketball player from Marshall High School and Rus Bradburd, author, coach and college basketball recruiter join us to talk about Chicago gun violence, high school sports and social justice.

(Reposting from 3/24/18) In Episode 9, I veer off course from the usual Lobo hoops podcasts and talk to the author of "All the Dreams We've Dreamed" and the central figure of that book, former NMSU Aggie point guard Shawn Harrington, who in 2014 was shot while taking his daughter to school in the west side of Chicago. Bradburd, an NMSU professor and former Aggies basketball coach who recruited Shawn to Las Cruces in the 1990's, talks about why he wrote the book and his relationship with his former player. Shawn walks us through that tragic morning and talks about what he hopes people take from the book. I am reposting this on Oct. 3, 2018 because it was originally posted under an Albuquerque Journal account and this will add it to all the proper channels for my podcast.

Rus Bradburd joins us to talk about his book, All the Dreams We've Dreamed: A story of Hoops and Handguns on Chicago's West Side. It is a story about sports, coaching, college recruitment, schools, gun violence and real folks, like Shawn Harrington. Shawn went to Chicago's storied Marshall High School.  Harrington, 41, was a Division II All-American at Northwest Missouri State, where he landed after playing at Mineral Area (Iowa) Junior College, then New Mexico State following graduation from Marshall in 1993.  His career as a basketball coach was cut short by a bullet as he covered his daughter and saved her life and who now sits in a wheel chair, tells as much about this city’s Black flight and transformation to a city for the rich, as any sociologist’s academic study.

Episodes 254: BOOM! We have a fantastic show for you this week! Coach recaps the NCAA Men’s & Women’s Final Four from the bad -- Wisconsin head coach Bo Ryan’s reaction and the game management of South Carolina’s head coach, Dawn Staley -- to the good -- UConn’s Moriah Jefferson and Duke’s Tyus Jones. Dave dissects the unfiltered opinions of Charles Barkley and the recent incident of officer Michael Slager shooting Walter Scott in the back. A dynamic duo of basketball knowledge: Rus Bradburd, the author of 40 Minutes of Hell, and Shaun Harrington, 2015 National STUDENT-Athlete Day Giant Steps Coach of the Year, Shawn Harrington. Harrington grew up in Chicago and played a small part in Hoop Dreams, having played at Marshall High School in the windy city. He was also Bradburd’s first real recruit at New Mexico State.

This time on Peace Talks Radio, how sports can be used to point to peace. While sports headlines these days are as much about pro football players facing domestic violence,  child abuse, shooting crime charges and crippling game injuries, there are still examples of the potential for sports to bring together athletes from all ethnicities, nationalities and sexual preferences to bond and celebrate the fun, skill and mutual respect of sport.  We spotlight an annual sporting event that on the surface may seem sort of small – a two day summer basketball camp in the border city of El Paso, Texas.  But the hearts behind the camp seem sort of large and the perspective the camp offers is sort of large too.  Carol Boss talked with Rus Bradburd, one of the directors of "Basketball In The Barrio." Bradburd is a former collegiate basketball player and coach who both loves sports, sees some potential for good in it, but also doesn't especially like where sports has come to sit in the order of priorities.  He was led to use sports as an avenue to teach other lessons in establishing his annual camp. Also, we visit with Doug Harris, the executive director of the Athletes United for Peace, the camp's parent organization, about other initiatives that use sports to promote unity, diplomacy and peace.   Plus, a conversation with former collegiate basketball star and NBA player, Len Elmore, who also believes in the uniting power of sports, but wishes its pro athletes would speak up MORE often on social justice and peace issues. Carol Boss and Paul Ingles host.

This time on Peace Talks Radio, how sports can be used to point to peace. While sports headlines these days are as much about pro football players facing domestic violence,  child abuse, shooting crime charges and crippling game injuries, there are still examples of the potential for sports to bring together athletes from all ethnicities, nationalities and sexual preferences to bond and celebrate the fun, skill and mutual respect of sport.  We spotlight an annual sporting event that on the surface may seem sort of small – a two day summer basketball camp in the border city of El Paso, Texas.  But the hearts behind the camp seem sort of large and the perspective the camp offers is sort of large too.  Carol Boss talked with Rus Bradburd, one of the directors of "Basketball In The Barrio." Bradburd is a former collegiate basketball player and coach who both loves sports, sees some potential for good in it, but also doesn’t especially like where sports has come to sit in the order of priorities.  He was led to use sports as an avenue to teach other lessons in establishing his annual camp. Also, we visit with Doug Harris, the executive director of the Athletes United for Peace, the camp’s parent organization, about other initiatives that use sports to promote unity, diplomacy and peace.   Plus, a conversation with former collegiate basketball star and NBA player, Len Elmore, who also believes in the uniting power of sports, but wishes its pro athletes would speak up MORE often on social justice and peace issues. Carol Boss and Paul Ingles host.