Episodes

5 days ago
Model/Actriz & sh4dows
5 days ago
5 days ago
This episode I'm joined by not one, but two artists-- Aaron from Model/Actriz and Matt from sh4dows. They are a couple Sixers fans and are here to commiserate on the Philly misfortunes of this season. And as always, we have them do a little Build-a-Band. Check out the new Model/Actriz album due out May 2nd.
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Monday Mar 10, 2025
Steve Sladkowski (PUP)
Monday Mar 10, 2025
Monday Mar 10, 2025
It's been a long time coming, but FINALLY we have Steve Sladkowksi, guitarist of PUP, on the podcast to deep dive on Raptors and their new album Who Will Look After The Dogs? due out May 2nd.
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Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the FULLY revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com
Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball
Watch the Half Court Sessions at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
John Barrett (Bass Drum of Death)
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Back for the first episode of 2025 alongside John Barrett of noisy band Bass Drum of Death to indulge in the discussions of the wild flurry of NBA trades including Luka Doncic, basketball in Mississippi, and the Memphis Grizzlies.
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BRAND NEW MERCH ALERT! The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com
The latest Half Court Session with Cusp is now out: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
SNACKTIME
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
The final episode of 2024 brings a few members of the Philly multi-hyphenate band SNACKTIME to talk about their experience being quickly hoisted by the city of Philadelphia as a musical ambassador, playing halftime for the 76ers, and they give some of their 2024 favorite albums.
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All merch is 20% until the end of 2024! Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com
Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Ian Karmel
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
A very special episode, we have comedian Ian Karmel (T-Shirt Swim Club, All Fantasy Everything) on being a big time Blazers fan (if not the biggest), giving his Starting 5 of 2024 Albums, and we go back and forth for a few rounds of Musician Matchups.
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All merch is 20% until the end of 2024! Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com
Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Luke Garro (Piebald)
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
With me today is Luke Garro, drummer for beloved emo band Piebald. Luke and I chatted about the Best Friends Forever Festival, Celtics, UCONN (his true love), and then it's his turn for Build-a-Band.
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All merch is 20% until the end of 2024! Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com
Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Clayton Stevens (Touché Amoré)
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Honored to have Clayton Stevens, guitarist of Touché Amoré, on the podcast to talk about being a Clippers fan and how he feels with the team this year despite the injuries. He also creates a great band out of NBA players in Build-a-Band.
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Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Keith Latinen (Empire! Empire! I Was a Lonely Estate)
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Keith Latinen (Empire! Empire! I Was A Lonely Estate / Mt. Oriander / Count Your Lucky Stars co-founder) has joined by to nerd out about all things Detroit sports, but more specifically the Pistons. Hear how he started Count Your Lucky Stars and what his lifelong dedication to the Pistons means to him, and that includes giving his all at a Musician Matchups: Detroit Pistons Edition.
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Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com
Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Andrew Becker (Human Potential)
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
Tuesday Oct 22, 2024
I'm back with Andrew Becker, also known as Human Potential. We're doing a mini season preview for the Sixers and talk about his new solo album out November 15th. Andrew also takes his shot at Build-a-Band, maybe our largest band yet.
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Check out the latest Half Court Session with Chewing (Nik from Local Natives): https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com
Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Tuesday Sep 17, 2024
Welcome to another edition of PlaylistMakers: a new Indie Basketball Podcast episode where a group of folks collaboratively make a playlist together, fantasy draft style. I am joined by Royce Wilmot (Shoshin Boy on TikTok), Matt Mitchell (Paste Magazine), and Kevin Patrick Sullivan (Field Medic) to draft a playlist of songs from a debut album.
Want to listen to the final output playlist? Check it out here: https://spoti.fi/3B7D8Kl
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Check out YouTube for new Half Court Sessions and a brand new series making Justin Vernon in NBA 2K25: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists And Take A Jumpshot From Heaven t-shirts are available at http://www.indiebasketball.com
Get Indie Basketball exclusives and support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball
Join the conversation on Discord: https://discord.gg/HJaDNwxSbe
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

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