Episodes

Monday Sep 11, 2023
Charlie Brand (Miniature Tigers)
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
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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Monday Aug 28, 2023
Ryan Fox (The Good Life)
Monday Aug 28, 2023
Monday Aug 28, 2023
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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Monday Aug 21, 2023
John Vanderslice
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
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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Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Deeper (Shiraz Bhatti & Kevin Fairbairn)
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
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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Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Cusp (Jen Bender & Gaelen Bates)
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
Saturday Jul 01, 2023
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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Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Ellis Ludwig-Leone (San Fermin)
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
Saturday Apr 22, 2023
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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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.

Monday Apr 17, 2023
Sergie Loobkoff (Samiam)
Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
We're back with a 1-on-1 with Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam and Knapsack. Sergie tries to play it cool on his Warriors fandom but knew much more than he let on. So talk the new Samiam record, the 90's scene, Baron Davis, and Warriors playoff outlook. Plus, yessir, that's a Musicians Matchup: Warriors Edition!
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Fantasy Draft: NBA Fits
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Draft day is upon us! Today we are joined by JE Skeets (No Dunks), Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings), and Jamel Johnson (Air Buds) to drunk the best and worst NBA fits! Which styles are taking the fashion crown?
Make sure you head to Twitter to cast your vote for your favorite selections.
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Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Chris McCaughan (The Lawrence Arms)
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
I finally get to talk Bulls with someone! Chris McCaughan of the Lawrence Arms / Sundowner is on to talk about recent music faves, growing up with the Bulls, the teams past and present, and at long last, a Bulls edition of Musician Matchups.
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NEW Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts 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.

Friday Jan 20, 2023
Ellen Kempner (Palehound)
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Friday Jan 20, 2023
Ellen Kempner of Brooklyn-based band Palehound joins us to talk about her longtime Knicks fandom, some new music on the horizon, and a Knicks-centric version of Musician Matchups.
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Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions, including the season finale from Hemlock: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8
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Theme music courtesy of Empty Heaven.Outro courtesy of Mother Evergreen.

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