Indie Basketball: The Podcast

Hotline TNT

To kick off the first episode of the new year, I'm joined by some dudes who put our one of the raddest albums of 2023, Will and Mike from Hotline TNT. We talk about their new album, the delightful drama of the NBA, Timberwolves, Celtics, and a mixed-bag edition of Musician Matchups. Make you sure check out Hotline TNT on tour starting January 2024 and listen to their latest album "Cartwheel".
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PlaylistMakers: Album Openers (Dan Ozzi, Ian Cohen, Josh Terry)

Welcome to PlaylistMakers: a new Indie Basketball Podcast episode where a group of folks collaboratively make a playlist together, fantasy draft style. I am joined by Dan Ozzi, Ian Cohen, and Josh Terry to collectively create a playlist of Album Openers / Track 1's.
Want to listen to the final output playlist? Check it out here: https://spoti.fi/3sYmrgF
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Petey

Musician and TikTok dude Petey joins the podcast to talk about his new album USA, his range of influences, why he hates the Lakers, and he gives his take on Build-a-Band.
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Adam T. Siska (The Academy Is... / Footballhead)

This episode was a great conversation full of nostalgia for the 2000's Chicago emo scene, lots of Bulls talk, we even played a game of HoopGrids. Adam was the bassist for The Academy Is..., touring bassist for numerous band, and as of late, helping guide new project Footballhead.
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New Half Court Sessions with Ratboys is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball
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Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers)

Charlie Brand of Miniature Tigers joins the podcast to talk about their latest album, relive the glory of 90's NBA, and play a rather interesting version of Musician Matchup: Suns Edition.
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Ryan Fox (The Good Life)

Had on Ryan Fox of The Good Life and The '89 Cubs to talk about vent about the Damian Lillard situation and talk Portland Trailblazers. Plus we're back with Musician Matchups!
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John Vanderslice

We have longtime indie musicmaker John Vanderslice on the podcast as we cover off on the everchanging style of music, basketball fandom etiquette, and we even take a stab at a basketball Immaculate Grid. He also puts his twist on Build-a-Band by ranking his top 3 NBA players with musical talent.
 
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Deeper (Shiraz Bhatti & Kevin Fairbairn)

Been blessed to be joined by some fellow Bulls fans lately, and this time it's with half of the band Deeper to talk the Chicago music scene, 90s Bulls memories, Shiraz explains Rez Ball, and you guessed it, we're doing Musician Matchups with Bulls players!
Don't forget to check out the Season 2 premiere of Half Court Sessions featuring Wild Pink available now on YouTube!
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Cusp (Jen Bender & Gaelen Bates)

I'm joined by Jen and Gaelen of the Chicago band Cusp, who just put out a fantastic new album this year. Hear us talk about some great new bands, lots of Chicago Bulls talk, NBA draft, playoffs, and they give us a wild version of Build-a-Band.
Don't forget to check out the Season 2 premiere of Half Court Sessions featuring Wild Pink available now on YouTube!
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Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8
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Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin)

I am joined by Ellis Ludwig-Leone, composer and member of the band San Fermin. We talk about his new album "False We Hope", as well as get into his years playing competitive basketball, falling out of love with the Boston Celtics, and his evolving fandom of the NBA. We also takes a stab a Build-a-Band, creating a band out of NBA players.
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Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts are still available at http://www.indiebasketball.com
Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.