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1976 ABA All-Star Game Oral History: Gilmore, Knight, Taylor, Vecsey & Babcock
Apr 5, 2026
1h 10m 01s
1995 NBA Draft Recap: Remembering Reece Pedretti (Tribute Rerelease)
Sep 6, 2025
34m 11s
Mike Riordan: 1970 NBA Champion (Knicks) and Providence Hall of Famer
Aug 21, 2025
42m 14s
Pete Babcock: A remarkable 42-year journey to an NBA championship - AIR144
Aug 6, 2025
1h 36m 04s
Ahoy! Water cannon madness. Warriors vs Spurs - 1995 season opener [The Soggy Nachos Game] - BTG-10
Feb 2, 2025
6m 22s
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| 4/5/26 | ![]() 1976 ABA All-Star Game Oral History: Gilmore, Knight, Taylor, Vecsey & Babcock✨ | ABA All-Star Gamebasketball history+3 | Artis GilmoreBilly Knight+3 | — | — | ABAAll-Star Game+6 | — | 1h 10m 01s | |
| 9/6/25 | ![]() 1995 NBA Draft Recap: Remembering Reece Pedretti (Tribute Rerelease) | This episode is dedicated to the memory of Reece Pedretti - one of the truest friends I've ever known. On February 22, 2025, Reece passed away peacefully at the age of 45, following a courageous, nearly two-year battle with a rare form of cancer. Throughout his illness, he faced major surgeries and numerous treatments with unwavering strength. We first met at work in 2000 and became fast friends, bonding over our shared sense of humour and a deep love for basketball - especially the NBA of th... | 34m 11s | ||||||
| 8/21/25 | ![]() Mike Riordan: 1970 NBA Champion (Knicks) and Providence Hall of Famer | Today’s guest is Mike Riordan. We dive into his incredible journey - from starring in college at Providence to playing a key role on the legendary 1970 New York Knicks championship team - delivering the franchise’s first title. Mike shared the floor with icons like Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Bill Bradley, and a young Phil Jackson. We talk about how he carved out his role on such a stacked roster, the lessons he carried into his years with the Washington Bullets, and how the era he lived throu... | 42m 14s | ||||||
| 8/6/25 | ![]() Pete Babcock: A remarkable 42-year journey to an NBA championship - AIR144 | Pete Babcock is a man deeply woven into the fabric of NBA history. Pete shares the innovative path he took to break into the league, starting as a volunteer scout and rising through the ranks as a regional scout, assistant coach, director of player personnel, VP of basketball operations, general manager, team president, and even minority owner. We explore Pete’s passion for Black history and humanitarian work, and reflect on a remarkable 42-year career that culminated in an NBA championship r... | 1h 36m 04s | ||||||
| 2/2/25 | ![]() Ahoy! Water cannon madness. Warriors vs Spurs - 1995 season opener [The Soggy Nachos Game] - BTG-10 | The 1995 season opener will likely never be forgotten. A pregame fireworks display triggered a fire-prevention mechanism that dumped 12,000 gallons of water inside the Alamodome. Would Golden State make a big splash in San Antonio? Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Follow: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook Adam's free Substack / newsletter | Buy Adam a coffee | 6m 22s | ||||||
| 12/6/24 | ![]() Jack Danilewicz - The Greatest Upset Never Seen: Virginia, Chaminade, and the Game That Changed College Basketball - AIR143 | Welcome writer Jack Danilewicz to the show. We discuss his 2019 book The Greatest Upset Never Seen: Virginia, Chaminade, and the Game That Changed College Basketball. Future Hall of Famer 7’4” Ralph Sampson and his Virginia Cavaliers – the #1-ranked team in the nation – flew to Hawaii for a game that neither school would ever forget. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Follow: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook Adam'... | 35m 47s | ||||||
| 11/29/24 | ![]() Jake Uitti - Michael Ray Richardson. Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption - AIR142 | Welcome writer Jake Uitti to the show. He co-authored a newly-released book with NBA and European star, Michael Ray Richardson. Jake also released books with Muggsy Bogues and Earl Cureton. Next year, he has two more NBA memoirs set for release, which we also discuss in this conversation. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast Follow: Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Facebook Adam's free Substack / newsletter | Buy Adam a coffee | 37m 36s | ||||||
| 11/9/24 | ![]() 1994 NBA Finals: New York Knicks v Houston Rockets [extensive recap - part two] - AIR141 | Part two of our 1994 NBA Finals rundown. We continue discussing the battle between the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets. In part one, we covered through Game 4 of the series. Now, it’s essentially a best two-of-three scenario. As with part one, this episode contains added audio snippets for greater context. Thanks again, Jarrod Prosser, for a great conversation. Basketball Reference is Adam's primary source for research. He is a brand ambassador. Enter promo code 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 for... | 40m 30s | ||||||
| 11/2/24 | ![]() Jim Brinson: Broadcast veteran / play-by-play man for Michael Jordan's NBA debut (Oct 26, 1984) - AIR140 | Let's welcome long-time broadcaster, Jim Brinson, to the show. We dive into Jim's journey through radio and TV over the years. A highlight of our chat is Jim's experience covering Michael Jordan’s NBA regular-season debut on October 26, 1984. Jim has some fantastic stories to share. One involves the legendary Wes Unseld (RIP) and Danny Ainge, while the other takes us to a hilarious moment during Jim’s unforgettable visit to Wilt Chamberlain’s (RIP) bathroom. You won’t want to miss it! Send Ad... | 32m 55s | ||||||
| 10/26/24 | ![]() 1994 NBA Finals: New York Knicks v Houston Rockets [extensive recap - part one] - AIR139 | Part one of our discussion of the 1994 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and Houston Rockets. We dissect the history between Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon, comment on the 1994 regular season and much more. The episode features audio snippets to add even greater context. Thanks to a new friend of the show, Jarrod Prosser, for a great conversation. Basketball Reference is Adam's primary source for research. He is a brand ambassador. Enter promo code 𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 for 20% off a yearly S... | 52m 03s | ||||||
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| 10/6/24 | ![]() Rich Rinaldi (part two): St. Peter's College Hall of Famer, NBA / ABA veteran and European star - AIR138 | Part two of my extended conversation with Rich Rinaldi. We now focus on Rico's - he shares the origins of his nickname - professional career. Rich offers fascinating insights into the ups and downs of his NBA and ABA tenure. Aged just 26 and his hoops life at a crossroads, Rinaldi traded the hardwood for a chalkboard. He worked as a physical education teacher before an offer to play basketball overseas rejuvenated his life. Rico's talents flourished in Europe. After an initial stumbling bloc... | 1h 00m 39s | ||||||
| 9/1/24 | ![]() Rich Rinaldi (part one): St. Peter's College Hall of Famer, NBA / ABA veteran and European star - AIR137 | Welcome Rich Rinaldi to the show. Part one of our extended conversation about his life. We recorded this on Rich’s 75th birthday (an added treat). A wide-ranging discussion and perfect example of why I love creating my podcast. We talk baseball - Rich’s first sporting love - and what led to his switch to basketball at age 14. Rinaldi became a hoops standout in high school and a star in college, amid the real possibility of being drafted for military service in the Vietnam War. Our chat cover... | 47m 58s | ||||||
| 5/12/24 | ![]() Australia's No Bull Tour [the truth]. Chicago Bulls' Luc Longley, Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant - AIR136 | My recap of the final stop on the No Bull Tour (Sydney). Australian legend, Luc Longley, invited his former Chicago Bulls teammates, Scottie Pippen and Horace Grant, to our friendly shores. The show was even better than I could have imagined. For greater context, I created this YouTube video to accompany the audio. It features a wide range of photos spanning the players' careers. There's also brief footage from the end of the show, when we were able to record video of the Bulls trio. Send Ad... | 20m 23s | ||||||
| 2/7/24 | ![]() Tom Chambers - NBA All-Star MVP, 16-year veteran and Basketball Hall of Fame candidate - AIR135 | Let's welcome the legendary Tom Chambers to the show. A massive thanks to our mutual friend, Jeff Wells. Jeff was my guest on episode 128. We detailed his campaign for Tom to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. We also spoke at length about Jeff’s awesome YouTube channel, TC24, devoted to the life of Tommy C. Without Jeff, today’s episode would simply not be possible. I strongly encourage you to subscribe to TC24 – it features a wealth of excellent clips and features on Mr. Chambers. ... | 1h 37m 26s | ||||||
| 11/22/23 | ![]() Walter Davis - The life and times of North Carolina legend and six-time NBA All-Star (retrospective) - AIR134 | On November 2nd, 2023, six-time NBA All-Star Walter Davis died of natural causes while visiting family in Charlotte. Today, I welcome back Adam Beechen - a great friend of the show. We discuss Walter’s life on-and-off the basketball court. Amidst his innumerable accomplishments, Davis was certainly no stranger to adversity. Despite battling substance abuse for the majority of his Phoenix Suns tenure, Walter averaged 20-or-more points per season in six of his 11 campaigns in the Valley of the... | 40m 20s | ||||||
| 8/6/23 | ![]() Reggie Lewis' tragic death (1993) and impact on the Boston Celtics [expanded re-release] - AIR133 | Reggie Lewis tragically passed away 30 years ago (1993) at the age of just 27. This is an updated re-release of episode 27 with my great mate, Todd Spehr. We recorded our chat ten years ago to mark the 20th anniversary of Lewis' sudden passing. I’ve added numerous audio clips for greater context, edited our original conversation and improved its sound quality. We discussed the life and times of Reggie - from his days at Dunbar High School, to his tenure at Northeastern University and ultimat... | 30m 39s | ||||||
| 5/23/23 | ![]() Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Conference Finals, NBA lottery, Ja Morant and Rick on Isiah - BB6 | The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode six. 01:49 2023 NBA Draft Lottery - Wemby to San Antonio Spurs 06:21 Ralph Sampson (and Bill Walton) - similarities to Victor? 07:16 Manute Bol was how old when he joined NBA?! Chuck Nevitt mention! 08:37 Bill Garnett ('82 Draft - pick #4) and Jeff Ruland have beef! 09:09 Rick offers Jeff tissues to get over the incident! 09:33 Ja Morant brandishing a weapon (again) on social media 13:27 Lakers and Nuggets - West Fi... | 28m 15s | ||||||
| 5/17/23 | ![]() Bill Willoughby: High school phenom to the 1975 NBA Draft (eight-year veteran) - AIR132 | Let's welcome Bill Willoughby to the show. There are many more strings to his bow – as you’ll hear in my introduction - however, Bill rose to national awareness during the 1981 NBA Playoffs, by virtue of his excellent defense against the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Willoughby is one of only a few to ever reject The Captain’s iconic skyhook. A topic we certainly cover in this refreshingly open and honest conversation. Send Adam a text message or voicemail. Support the show Listen: Apple Pod... | 1h 29m 59s | ||||||
| 4/28/23 | ![]() Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Playoffs (round one winds-up), Rick and Jeff's fun / frivolities - BB5 | The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode five. 01:12 2023 NBA Awards thus far 03:23 Rick Mahorn nominated for Washington Wizards President?! 05:12 Players who find a great fit on the right team 06:23 Kyrie conundrum 06:37 Jeff and Rick's role on 1980s Bullets 08:55 2023 Playoffs - 76ers, Nuggets and Suns advance to round two 09:47 Trae Young shocks Boston (Game 5) 10:30 Celtics vs 76ers / Heat vs Knicks (round two preview) 11:50 Heat's reliance on Jimmy Bu... | 33m 34s | ||||||
| 4/26/23 | ![]() Adam on Hard Quiz (TV). Michael Jordan, Scouts Australia, The Incredibles and Penny Farthings - AIR131 | Watch Adam's TV debut. Or, listen to this audio and learn how his adventure went. Can he justify his self-proclaimed title of Michael Jordan / NBA-history obsessive?! I recently made my first - and perhaps last - appearance on television. I was a contestant on Australia's top-rated game show, Hard Quiz. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's on-demand TV streaming service, ABC iview, describes Hard Quiz thusly: "Not satisfied with winning the 2022 AACTA Award for Best Comedy Entertainment... | 34m 36s | ||||||
| 4/18/23 | ![]() Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) - 2023 Playoffs, Jeff denies MJ ('84) and Zeke punches Rick ('90)! - BB4 | The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode four. 00:50 NBA reg-season recap (best records, league leaders) 01:18 NBA MVP picks for 2023 season 02:41 League parity 04:03 Did Suns win Durant trade? 04:52 Will Kyrie and Luca remain a duo, win a title? 06:28 Dwane Casey's replacement as Pistons coach 07:17 Josh's Giddey nether regions / Beef Brothers inflicting pain 08:13 Fashion sense (or lack thereof) in today's NBA 09:47 2023 Play-in Tournament (last two game... | 29m 46s | ||||||
| 3/21/23 | ![]() Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) on All-Star Game fixes, Rick's Pistons trade (1985) and Jeff's 1984 ASG - BB3 | The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode three. - NBA season thru Mar 1, 2023 - All-Star Game fixes? - Rick's trade from the Washington Bullets to Detroit Pistons (1985) - Jeff's 1984 All-Star Game memories - Listener-submitted questions Please note that Rick was absent from part of this recording (when Jeff recalls his ASG memories and responds to listener feedback). Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. There... | 39m 42s | ||||||
| 12/26/22 | ![]() Beef Brothers (Mahorn and Ruland) on today's NBA, Paul Silas, Manute Bol and more - BB2 | The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode two. - NBA season thru Dec 11, 2022 - Rick and Jeff's iconic Beef Brothers photo shoot - Paul Silas' recent passing (3x NBA Champ) - Manute Bol memories (2x Block Champ) Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. Though there's no (full) video of episode two, select clips will be added soon. We encourage your interaction - ask questions or add comments on YouTube and the Beef... | 38m 18s | ||||||
| 10/30/22 | ![]() Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland - Meat the Beef Brothers (new series) - BB1 | The debut episode of a new series featuring the legendary Beef Brothers, Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland. Our goal is to regularly release episodes of 45 minutes or less. Rick and Jeff share their opinions on today's NBA, before we go back in time to explore the wonders of NBA history. The Washington Bullets' Beef Brothers were arguably the NBA's most-fearsome duo from 1982 through 1985. They teamed with Greg Ballard (RIP) to form an imposing front-line. Select episodes may feature special gues... | 33m 12s | ||||||
| 7/20/22 | ![]() 1993 NBA Eastern Conference Finals - Bulls vs Knicks (What if?) - BTG-9 | A sliding doors moment from the 1993 NBA Playoffs would have significantly impacted the course of NBA history. Though I’m not normally a fan of what-if scenarios, let’s entertain one. Specifically, an examination of Game 5 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals (Knicks v Bulls). Behind the Game - this episode details the would-be ramifications on NBA history had the Knicks held on to win the ECF and advance to the 1993 Finals. People mentioned include Charles Smith, Scottie Pippen, Michael J... | 11m 55s | ||||||
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