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February 22nd, 2024

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 255)- Opening Weekend Recap

March 26th, 2024

1:30:50

As always, it was a tremendous first weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Taylor and Subbi dive into some of the most compelling results that occurred. Of …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 254)- Bracket Predictions!

March 21st, 2024

2:10:17

You know DAMN well what time it is. We had to break down our predictions for the bracket right before tip. Not much else to say here. We give you 2 hours of monster content and explain why all of our picks will probably …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 253)- Bracket Deliberations, Expansion & Previewing The First 4

March 19th, 2024

1:08:04

The tournament officially starts today so we decided to break down and predict the First 4 in Dayton. Not gonna lie... I am not a SWAC guy so I can …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 251)- Interview With Hercules Tires President, Josh Simpson

March 14th, 2024

1:26:24

It's funny where life takes you. When we started this lil passion project podcast back in 2017, I barely knew how to operate Google Hangouts to record. Then we slowly but surely graduated to interviewing coaches, former …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 250)- Interview With Sleepers Media's, Greg Waddell

March 12th, 2024

1:37:53

Doesn't get any better than sitting down with Greg Waddell in the month of March to talk hoops. Truly one of our favorite dudes in the business. We …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 249)- ASUN, Wake Forest's Collapse & UNLV's Surge

March 7th, 2024

1:15:28

Conference tournament week rolls on like a tractor! What a night we were treated to in the ASUN on Tuesday evening. 3 incredible games and one of …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 248)- Villanova, Iowa & Friday Bracketology

March 5th, 2024

1:15:43

First episode of March has us feeling a certain type of way! We kick it off with what happened this week last year in The Jerome and then dive into Villanova and Iowa. Those boys are playing so incredibly well to round …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 247)- Conference Tournaments & the ACC Country Club

February 29th, 2024

1:26:15

Really fun episode today as we talk about the Jerome kicking off next week! No picks just yet because we have to see how the rest of the regular …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 246)- Court Storms, Baylor & Wazzu

February 27th, 2024

1:21:34

It's the topic that everyone has been discussing so we had to throw in our 2 cents. Usually I don't enjoy going along with the grain. That is to say, I don't enjoy talking about what literally everyone else is talking …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 245)- Interview With Bracketologist & Analyst, Jason Carmello

February 22nd, 2024

1:20:26

We're thrilled to welcome on to the program the creator and founder of Big Underdog Bracketology, Jason Carmello. We had to dive right into the thick …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 244)- Committee Reveal & Pitino's Comments

February 20th, 2024

1:24:12

The committee revealed some top seeds from this past weekend so Taylor and Subbi had to react. We spent a good portion talking about Arizona and how Kylan Boswell and Jaden Bradley are supremely important to their …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 243)- Chris Holtmann Is Out & Identity Locks

February 15th, 2024

1:38:50

LENGTHY episode today but thems the brakes as we close in on Selection Sunday. We open the episode by talking about the Chris Holtmann departure from …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 242)- Interview With Colorado State Assistant Coach, Ali Farokhmanesh

February 13th, 2024

1:26:30

White Whale type of episode today folks. We sit down with the creator of one of the greatest shots in March Madness history and Colorado State …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 241)- Super Bowl Comps & Bubble Valentines

February 8th, 2024

1:14:13

It's the last episode before the Niners and Chiefs face off so we did our best to compare college basketball teams to the Super Bowl hopefuls. How do …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 240)- Recapping The Best Weekend & The AAC

February 6th, 2024

1:15:40

Lots to discuss today as we dive into the weekend that was. Who were we most impressed with and is it time to worry about Kentucky and their defense? We highlight some of the gripes with have with rankings but that …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 239)- Interview With College Basketball Writer & Podcaster, Brian Rauf

February 1st, 2024

1:20:02

You know that feeling after talking to someone and you just FEEL smarter? That's how I felt after chatting with Heat Check CBB contributor, Brian Rauf. We talk about his career journey and the path it took him to get …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 238)- Interview With Creighton Assistant Coach, Jalen Courtney-Williams

January 30th, 2024

1:27:21

Blast of an episode today as our interviews take us to Big East country. We sat down with Jalen Courtney-Williams from Creighton to get his thoughts on this potent Jays team and what's been the key to their January …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 237)- Interview With Iowa State Assistant Coach, JR Blount

January 25th, 2024

1:46:35

The interviews roll on! Today we're joined by Iowa State Assistant Coach, JR Blount. What a fantastic interview this was as we dive deep into his …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 236)- Interview With Samford Associate Head Coach, Mitch Cole

January 23rd, 2024

1:38:04

We are so pumped to bring on Samford's Mitch Cole to talk everything Samford hoops. They're one of the hottest teams in the country having won 17 …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 235)- Revisiting Preseason Predictions

January 18th, 2024

1:16:50

Pretty simple premise here... it's the midway point of the season so we had to revisit our preseason predictions. Which takes are up in flames? Which thoughts are trending down? Which predictions are trending up? And …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 234)- Interview With Auburn Assistant Coach, Mike Burgomaster

January 16th, 2024

1:19:23

We welcome back an old (and best) friend to the program as Mike Burgomaster from the Auburn Tigers was kind enough to come through. Truly one of the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 233)- Interview With Riley Davis

January 11th, 2024

1:58:18

Had a lot of fun chatting with our old friend and great pal, Riley Davis. We catch up with Riley to find out what's going on in his world these days …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 232)- Seton Hall, SEC & TCU's Flagrant

January 9th, 2024

1:22:57

We. Are. BACK! And it feels so damn good. After a 3 week hiatus of getting pudgy on sweets and alcohol, Taylor and Subbi return to talk about Seton …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 231)- Interview With The Athletic's, Tobias Bass

December 19th, 2023

1:06:59

Had to bring back an old friend to discuss hoops and it was a great time. We welcome back to the program Tobias Bass from The Athletic. Always a joy …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 230)- Interview With Inside College Basketball's, Chris Walker

December 15th, 2023

1:23:44

Incredible episode today as we sit down with Inside College Basketball's, Chris Walker. We go into detail about playing for Rollie Massimino and his …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 229)- Texas Tumble & Are You Surprised?

December 8th, 2023

1:30:34

Got a big episode for ya today as we only had a couple of topics but we cover multiple teams. First we talk takeaways from the Texas/Marquette game. …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 228)- Jimmy V Classic & Officiating Gripes

December 6th, 2023

1:16:50

Big time slate of games as we recap the Jimmy V Classic. Illinois shot the leather off the rock in their win against FAU but is that sustainable for them as they forge forward in the Big Ten. Is FAU just a little too …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 227)- ACC/SEC Challenge, Colorado State & UConn/Kansas

December 1st, 2023

59:49

Well, no Taylor today and I forgot to turn my mic on so the audio isn't that terrific but we got it done. We kick off the episode with takeaways from the ACC/SEC challenge. Great win from Arkansas and UNC but on the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 226)- USC's Dip, Previewing Duke/Arkansas & Segments

November 29th, 2023

1:02:52

Subbi is not feeling too great so this audio might sound like his nose is filled with pounds of mucus. Nevertheless we power through to discuss the Arizona/MSU record viewership and we also talk about USC's loss to …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 225)- Interview With CBS Sports Anchor, Brent Stover

November 22nd, 2023

2:05:49

Truly one of the best interviews we've done here at TICH. We welcome on the great Brent Stover. You know him from Inside College Basketball sitting a …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 224)- Interview With Washington State Assistant Coach, Jeremy Harden

November 17th, 2023

1:51:01

This one is for the Cougars of Washington State! Got a great episode here as we sat down with Cougs Assistant Coach, Jeremy Harden. We talk …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 223)- Arizona's Big Weekend, Champions Classic & Maryland/Nova Woes

November 15th, 2023

54:02

Big episode as we're back from a 1 episode hiatus. We talk about the Arizona win in Cameron and what that means for the team moving forward. We also …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 222)- JMU's Upset & The King Of NJ

November 8th, 2023

1:06:30

Man that offseason flew by but at the same time took for goddamn ever. So glad to be back talking real games and real hoops as we dive into JMU's shocking upset of the Spartans. What does it mean for MSU? Then we credit …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 221)- Mid Major Previews Part 2

November 3rd, 2023

50:59

We have finally reached the end of the offseason and I'm so glad the season is upon us. No more "secret scrimmage" nonsense. No more transfer portal talk. No more hypotheticals and graphs and projects etc. It's time to …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 220)- Interview With Xavier Broadcaster, Paul Fritschner

November 1st, 2023

1:14:21

We close out the offseason with a tremendous interview with Xavier broadcaster and co-host of the Sean Miller Podcast, Paul Fritschner. Paul was a …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 219)- Mid Major Previews Part 1

October 27th, 2023

1:32:36

The power conferences are complete so it's time to give the mid majors their well deserved shine! We covered 2 teams that are looking to prove their Final 4 run was not a fluke. We had to dive into the Mountain West, …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 218)- PAC 12 Preview

October 25th, 2023

1:19:02

Our previews have taken us to the last power conference for a preview... the PAC 12! We break down and make some predictions regarding champs, COY & POY in the swan song for this conference. Can Tad Boyle and the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 217)- Big East Preview With The Providence Crier

October 20th, 2023

57:02

If we got the Crier on that means we're talking Big East hoops! Our previews take us to one of the most compelling and deep conferences in the country. Somehow, the coaches are more interesting to us than the players. …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 216)- Interview With College Basketball Analyst, Erik Haslam

October 18th, 2023

1:31:09

We're taking a break from the previews to bring you one more interview prior to the start of the season. We're lucky to have on Erik Haslam to shed some light into what goes into his models and projections each and …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 215)- Big 12 Preview

October 13th, 2023

1:12:13

Our previews now take us to Big 12 country! Time to dive into the fresh new faces that will eventually run this conference. Just a plethora of great transfers when you talk about Hunter Dickinson, Tylor Perry, RayJ …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 214)- Big Ten Preview

October 11th, 2023

1:34:25

Our previews roll on as we make our way to the midwest to discuss the Big Ten! What a conference, what a list of teams, what rosters. It's all really …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 213)- ACC Preview

October 6th, 2023

1:17:22

Back at it with the predictions but this time we're heading to the ACC. Subbi took a pretty big hack as it relates to his predictions because they don't make a ton of sense but I guess we'll see how it plays out. We …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 212)- SEC Preview

October 4th, 2023

1:24:25

Say it with me, folks. It just. Means. MORE. That's right we dive into the SEC today to give our predictions for the season. Who is going to win COY? …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 211)- Arterio Morris, Unionizing, Cooley's Return Set & Grid Guys

September 20th, 2023

1:17:16

I do believe we are under 50 days away from the college basketball season and that has your boys PAVLOVING for the season. We dive into the Arterio …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 210)- Dad Daml, Another Tourney & Grid Guys

September 13th, 2023

1:22:22

We welcome back Taylor Daml who has a new nickname from the last time we saw him... Dad. That's right, Taylor officially welcomed his baby girl into …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 209)- Interview With Virginia Assistant Coach & Former Player, Isaiah Wilkins

September 6th, 2023

1:22:59

How often is it that we get to chat with one of the best defenders the game has seen over the last decade? Trick question... not very often! We were fortunate to chop it up with former ACC DPOY and Virginia Cavalier …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 208)- Bill Self Returns To Illinois & Promotions

August 23rd, 2023

1:00:09

Just a few topics to get to today as we discuss Bill Self's homecoming. First and foremost, we love this idea and hope more coaches can find creative ways to help Maui. We're excited to see Bill Self head back to …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 207)- Low Spirited Louisville, December 16th & Blindside

August 16th, 2023

1:12:09

Rowdy TICH today as we chat about the developing news with Michael Oher. Did you know that Sean Tuohy was actually a basketball player for Ole Miss? Was that discussed in the book or film? I had no idea. Guy was an …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 206)- Interview With Georgia Director Of Operations, Ben Gonzalez

August 9th, 2023

1:22:54

Great interview today as we bring in Georgia's Director Of Operations, Ben Gonzalez. We talk everything about him getting started at Florida under Mike White and taking over from Billy Donovan. We also talk about his …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 205)- Big 12 Calling

August 2nd, 2023

1:07:17

I'd like to first dedicate this episode to Big 12 expansion. I'm putting it out there for good juju. Please Lord, if you're listening, get Arizona to …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 204)- Bronny's Health Scare, KU/UNC & Maui

July 26th, 2023

1:05:41

Back from vacation and it was a big day in the world of sports. Bronny James had a serious health scare and we're certainly hoping for a speedy and quick recovery. We also chat about Jaylen Brown's massive deal as well …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 203)- Huggins (Again), Cooper Flagg & Ooh Aah Man

July 11th, 2023

1:08:07

We're checking in real quick before going back on hiatus with an episode discussing Bob Huggins firing back at West Virginia. Apparently he's saying …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 202)- Bob Huggins & Big Men Undrafted

June 28th, 2023

1:03:35

Taylor Daml is BACK in the saddle after a few weeks off and it's great to have the boys back together. We dive a little deeper into the Bob Huggins fiasco and break down what this means for West Virginia moving forward. …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 201)- NBA Draft With Sideline Summit

June 22nd, 2023

1:21:28

It's Draft Day, people! The Nuggets are fresh off of their title run and now it's time to discuss absurd trade scenarios, free agency moves, and of course fresh faces in new places as it relates to the draft. We all …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 200)- Interview With Princeton Associate Head Coach, Brett MacConnell

June 14th, 2023

1:33:00

Episode 200! Who woulda thunk it! Incredible run here at TICH and it's all thanks to you, the theater goers and the guests we have on and my …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 199)- Interview With Stony Brook Assistant Coach, Jalen Avery

June 9th, 2023

1:17:46

Great episode today as we welcome to TICH, Jalen Avery. We were fortunate enough to sit down with the Stony Brook Assistant Coach to talk everything about his playing days at Kent State to his first coaching job at ETSU …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 198)- Interview With Wichita State Director Of Basketball Operations, Luke Gore

May 31st, 2023

1:38:13

Hope you all had a great MDW! We were lucky enough to be joined by longtime Valpo staffer and newest member of Paul Mills' staff down in Wichita... …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 197)- Interview With Kent State Assistant Coach, Jon Fleming

May 23rd, 2023

1:23:05

You won't find a more detailed and passionate coach than Kent State's Jon Fleming. It was a real treat to sit down and chop it up with the Fishers, IN native to discuss everything from his playing days under Coach Sendy …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 196)- Interview With GCU Assistant Coach, Casey Shaw

May 17th, 2023

1:16:54

One of the best interviews we've done as it relates to story telling. Casey Shaw representing GCU comes to us and dishes on everything from his playing career, to having his locker next to Allen Iverson, to playing …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 195)- BONUS Episode Trashing The NET With Colin Royal

May 16th, 2023

57:50

Long time listener and avid theater goer, Colin Royal, joins us to break down his beef with the NET. Colin reached out to me a few months ago asking …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 194)- Interview With The Athletic's, Tobias Bass

May 9th, 2023

1:04:55

Had a great time chatting with Tobias Bass from the Athletic. We dive into how he got his start in media and dive into the Bronny commitment to USC. We also get into the Hunter Dickinson transfer and take a trip down …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 193)- Jibber Jabber, Hunter Dickinson & Coaching Moves

May 4th, 2023

1:05:31

Taylor & Subbi are back to rif on the NBA playoffs, Cabo and just life in general to kick off the show. Then we discuss the Hunter Dickinson transfer saga. Where's he going? What's the best storyline? Do we even …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 192)- Interview With Bracketologist, Rocco Miller

April 21st, 2023

1:23:48

Really terrific interview today as we welcome to the program a wonderful bracketologist, USBWA member, analyst and all around knowledgable guy, Rocco …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 191)- Interview With UMass Forward, Josh Cohen

April 13th, 2023

56:32

The grind rested for just about a week. I can't tell ya how much I needed that last week to unplug and get some early rest. I'm talking no sports, nothing, just overhearing useless Summer House episodes and Girls …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 190)- UConn Hu5kies

April 4th, 2023

1:07:47

Unbelievable, man. UConn has officially entered blue blood status as they capture their FIFTH national title. What a performance throughout this …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 189)- Interview With UConn Husky, Moyni

March 30th, 2023

1:03:01

We are closing in on crunch time, folks. Final 4 weekend is upcoming and all eyes are on Houston. Cannot wait for this weekend so we decided to bring …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 188)- Interview With Furman Paladins Director Of Broadcasting, Dan Scott

March 28th, 2023

1:38:45

Big ol episode coming your way today as we were lucky enough to welcome Dan Scott, the play by play man for the Furman Paladins. Dan tells us all …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 187)- Recapping The First Weekend & Sweet 16 Predictions

March 23rd, 2023

1:04:52

I love love. Read that again. I LOVE... love. That's why I didn't tweet theater and pump out an episode earlier this weekend. I can appreciate how terrible that looks but at the end of the day, life took precedence. And …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 186)- The Calm Before The Storm

March 16th, 2023

57:16

This is the calm before the storm. The timeframe where we go back and forth on our picks. Make edits, pull hair out, get a stomach ulcer, rinse …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 185)- Bracket Breakdown

March 14th, 2023

1:24:24

Nothing more breathtaking or beautiful than a fresh NCAA Tournament Bracket as it hatches and comes out of the printer. Taylor & Subbi provide …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 184)- Jerome Week 2

March 9th, 2023

1:12:50

Time to dive into the big boys of champ week. It's Jerome Week 2 and we got you covered with picks for the major players. We also chat a bit about …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 183)- Conference Tournaments Have Kicked Off!

March 7th, 2023

1:09:49

Just a remarkably dramatic weekend to kick off conference tourney play and of course i'm referencing the love triangle between Tom Sandoval, Ariana …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 182)- Souley Boum, Iron Bowl, Boise State & Marquette

March 2nd, 2023

1:13:57

Big episode as we welcome Taylor back and dive into a ton of different avenues. First Souley went BOUM against Providence breaking their home winning …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 181)- Week 1 Jerome Picks

March 1st, 2023

1:01:20

I'm gonna keep this short and sweet: JEROME PICKS ARE HERE

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 180)- Recapping An Absurd Weekend & Bubble (Guts) Teams

February 28th, 2023

1:17:46

You know that feeling when you're walking home from the bar or a restaurant and you're only a block or so away from your house and your body alerts you that it's time to potty? Your body knows you're almost home. It …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 179)- Interview With ESPN College Basketball Analyst, Chris Spatola

February 23rd, 2023

1:14:58

What a great episode to round out the week! We were lucky to be joined by ESPN college basketball analyst, former player & coach and Army …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 178)- Big 12 Teams & UConn/PC

February 21st, 2023

1:06:26

We're so close to March and the juices are flowing! Today we chat about some of the results from the Big 12 and we break down West Virginia, Texas …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 177)- Tuesday & Wednesday Recap & Some Good Things

February 16th, 2023

1:24:19

Big episode today as we recap damn near everything that happened over the course of Tuesday & Wednesday. We had to start with the amazing finish in Evanston as Northwestern continues their hot streak knocking off …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 176)- Alabama, Northwestern, UCLA & An Apology To Penny

February 14th, 2023

1:05:04

First & foremost we are thinking of the Michigan State community as another tragedy has unfolded.

We're only 25 days away from Selection Sunday so …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 175)- Interview With Heat Check CBB Founder & USBWA Member, Eli Boettger

February 9th, 2023

1:14:01

Another day, another interview! This time we welcome to TICH, Eli Boettger. We dive into everything PNW as he's a big Huskies fan including his starting 5 for UW and what the temperature is on Mike Hopkins. We branch …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 174)- Interview With ESPN's, Dalen Cuff

February 7th, 2023

1:12:41

Just an awesome episode for you theater goers. Today we're joined by ESPN college basketball host & analyst, Dalen Cuff. Such a bright, …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 173 )- DMV Basketball & Who Wants To Win The A10?

February 2nd, 2023

1:14:40

BEEFY episode in terms of content and reach. We recap some big games from Wednesday night including Xavier and Providence going to overtime and Tennessee dropping one to their rival in Gainesville. We shift focus to the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 172)- Big 12/SEC Challenge, Battle For LA & Wake Forest

January 31st, 2023

1:06:00

Loaded weekend means a loaded slate of topics for us today. First we had to instantly react to Iowa State completely melting down and losing to Texas Tech despite being up 23. Really ugly loss for the Cyclones... we'll …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 171)- Bubble Teams, Georgetown Wins & Mountain West Finishes

January 26th, 2023

1:07:36

Back again as we track a wild Tuesday & Wednesday in college hoops. First we take a look at some bubble teams and give our forecast for them …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 170)- Top 10 Movement & Auburn Hiding In Plain Sight

January 24th, 2023

1:06:57

This was a rather somber and sad episode. We had to let go of The Shark. Unfortunately he will no longer be a regular on the program but his heart …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 169)- Interview With Riley Davis

January 20th, 2023

1:36:34

Got a great episode today as we welcome to the program Riley Davis from The Field of 68 and Heat Check. We dive into all sorts of topics including how he broke into the media space, the ACC, Iowa State, the Big 12 and …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 168)- A Wide Open Field & Sean Miller's Resurrection

January 18th, 2023

1:06:53

Big episode as we dive into the age old question: who the hell is actually any good? Or should we be asking if all teams stink? Or maybe we need to …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 167)- Kansas State, Providence & Chris Beard

January 11th, 2023

1:08:21
Still not whole this new year as we missed Taylor but the Shark lugged himself out of a sickly bed and gutted out an hour long podcast. Please bear …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 166)- Interview With Former Bucknell & Kentucky Player, Nate Sestina

January 4th, 2023

1:37:00
Just an awesome interview for you today as we kick of 2023. We were lucky enough to bring on Nate Sestina! He dove into his time at Bucknell and the heartbreaking tournament losses his teams suffered against West …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 165)- Blue Blood Matchup Recap

December 21st, 2022

1:11:33
Not gonna lie to you. It's been a tumultuous and heated week amongst the TICH boys. We had to hash some thing out as we recap Arizona's win over …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 164)- Interview With Former Middle Tennessee State Hero, Giddy Potts

December 16th, 2022

1:06:06
I guess it's upset week here at TICH as we bring on Giddy Potts. The man, the myth, the legend who helped Middle Tennessee State shock Michigan State back in 2016. We dive into that game, his mindset and how well the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 163)-Interview With Saint Mary's Legend, Omar Samhan

December 14th, 2022

1:34:08
Hilarious episode as we welcome to the program former Saint Mary's legend, Omar Samhan. He dives into his career as an agent and we had to relive some iconic moments such as him knocking off #2 seed Villanova. We also …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 162)- Maryland, Gonzaga's Window & Rivalries Renewed

December 7th, 2022

1:14:00
Jimmy V week is here, folks. You know what? Before listening to this podcast, go listen to Valvano's speech. I don't care if it's the millionth time …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 161)- Feast Week & Big Ten/ACC Challenge

November 30th, 2022

1:06:49
Feast Week is officially in the books and we're ready to embrace the Big 10/ACC Challenge. Lotta terrific games on tap this week and dive into our favorites. I think everyone is pavloving for UNC/Indiana. We also recap …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 160)- Interview With Field Of 68's Greg Waddell

November 23rd, 2022

1:03:11
We welcome to the program, Greg Waddell from the Field Of 68. If you don't know Greg then you don't know college hoops. He does marvelous work …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 159)- Interview With Boise State Assistant Coach, Roberto Bergersen

November 16th, 2022

1:55:15
Got a monster episode for you to sink your teeth into. The boys are all back as we recap the Gonzaga/Michigan State game and then move on to a rant for the ages regarding the PAC 12. You know they're tied in their …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 158)- Disappointments & Buzzer Beaters

November 10th, 2022

52:27
First couple nights of college hoops are underway and The Shark was so disgusted with the lack of top25 matchups and marquee games that he quit the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 157)- Conference Predictions

November 4th, 2022

1:16:40
Feels so great to be back, folks. The gang is all here to break down and give out predictions for some of our favorite conferences. We talk …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 156)- Interview With Cal State Fullerton Associate Head Coach, Anthony Santos

October 31st, 2022

1:19:30
Happy Halloween, folks! Time to get out the costumes and talk some college hoops with a rising star in the coaching ranks, Anthony Santos, from Cal …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 155)- Interview With Former NC State & Butler Guard, Tyler Lewis

October 26th, 2022

1:22:38
Really fun interview today as we welcome in former point guard for the NC State Wolfpack and Butler Bulldogs, Tyler Lewis. Tyler goes in depth about …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 154)- Interview With Maine Celtics Head Coach, Alex Barlow

October 20th, 2022

1:20:41
Big ol episode today as we careen into the college basketball season. We're lucky to have the Head Coach of the Maine Celtics and Butler basketball …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 153)- Interview With Bryant Head Coach, Jared Grasso

October 13th, 2022

1:15:48
Massive episode today as we welcome in rising star in the college basketball ranks, Jared Grasso. We talk about his interim head coaching gig as a 29 …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 152)- Interview With Evan Battey

September 20th, 2022

1:00:02
I don't know if I've been around a more positive person in college basketball than Evan Battey. What a great dude he is and he has a remarkable …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 151)- Interview With UMass Head Coach, Frank Martin

September 7th, 2022

1:14:06
Not much to say. Humbled. Honored. Thrilled. Overwhelmed almost. We got Frank freakin Martin to come on to Theater In College Hoops. A Final 4 coach. …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 150)- Interview With Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeney

August 31st, 2022

1:10:00
Really fun interview today as we sit down with a member of the US Basketball Writers Association and Sports Illustrated writer, Kevin Sweeney. He takes us through his meteoric rise through the journalism world and how …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 149)- Interview With USC Assistant Coach, Chris Capko

August 16th, 2022

1:25:21
GIT READY... TO FIGHT ON BABY. We got Chris Capko representing the USC Trojans on TICH today and we dive into a ton of different topics including his Florida roots and his great playing career at Florida and USF. We …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 148)- Interview With Portland Assistant Coach, Jeremy Pope

August 9th, 2022

1:15:43
Great episode today as we sat down with Assistant Coach for the Portland Pilots, Jeremy Pope. Let me tell ya, this guy can NETWORK! But above all else he's where he's at because of his great coaching ability. We talk …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 147)- Interview With Wyoming Assistant Coach, Marc Rodgers

July 26th, 2022

1:18:07
We had a lot of fun with this one! We were lucky enough to get an Assistant Coach for the upstart Wyoming Cowboys and his name is Marc Rodgers. We dive into his journey through coaching and then really peel back the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 146)- Interview With Arkansas' Reuben Williams

July 18th, 2022

1:03:27
What a fun episode today as we sat down with member of the Razorback's coaching staff, Reuben Williams. He shares his journey from player to coach, how he ended up in Fayetteville and gives us the real look into Muss. …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 145)- Draft Prep With The Zaks

June 22nd, 2022

2:28:17
The NBA Finals are over and there's a QUICK turnaround time so we got you covered for the draft here on TICH. Subbi sits down with the Zaks to break down some of the most intriguing prospects and which teams need to hit …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 144)- Interview With Xavier's Director Of Recruiting, Ryan Anderson

June 2nd, 2022

1:08:54
Really hilarious interview with Xavier's Director Of Recruiting, Ryan Anderson. He takes us into the recruiting process as a kid from Long Beach (make sure you know he's from Long Beach) all the way to Chestnut Hill. He …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 143)- Interview With Xavier Assistant Coach, David Miller

May 19th, 2022

1:06:22
We welcome back great friend of the program, David Miller! He shares what it's like having to adjust to a new school while juggling recruiting, …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 142)- Interview With Field Of 68's, Carter Elliott

May 12th, 2022

1:18:19
Really fun interview here with the host of The Sleepers podcast and the Unscripted Podcast, Carter Elliott. He shares tons of stories spanning from …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 141)- Interview With Kansas Jayhawk, Landen Lucas

April 28th, 2022

59:33
First episode of the offseason was an absolute doozy. What a true treat it was being able to interview a 4 time Big 12 regular season champ, Landen …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 140)- Closing The Curtains

April 6th, 2022

1:06:44
We wrap up the 2021-2022 season the only way we know how: with Along Came Polly quotes and Guster. It was a memorable weekend in the Big Easy so we …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 139)- Final 4 & Interview With Tar Heel Superfan, Brad Shinn

April 1st, 2022

1:31:07
This was a wonderful episode, I'm not gonna lie. The boys were sharp. We were clever. Passes were crisp. Balls were caught in the triple threat …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 138)- Atlantic City Recap

March 30th, 2022

1:06:23
We are back from The Shark's bachelor party and it was an all timer. We discuss the Saint Peter's upset over Purdue and the blue blood tilt between UNC and UCLA. Then we discuss the end of Arizona's basketball season …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 137)- The Sweet 16

March 24th, 2022

59:20
Picture this. You're in high school. You got your dad's oversized suit and tie. Or maybe it's a more casual event. You're prepping yourself to talk …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 136)- Recap Of The First Two Rounds

March 22nd, 2022

1:09:35
What a fantastic first weekend of the NCAA tournament. Fans were back, teams collapsing, teams hitting big time shots, huge dunks and of course …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 135)- Bracket Picks

March 17th, 2022

2:00:43
I need an ice bath after that recording. BEEFY episode where Subbi, Shark & Taylor give their picks. One of us has Montana State moving on. Another has Chattanooga in the Sweet 16. Another has a 1 seed done before …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 134)- Bracket Reactions

March 14th, 2022

1:15:55
A fresh bracket is like a tub of ice cream because it's just a clean sheet and then you go in there with your pen and make some edits, scratch it up, …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 133)- Interview With Wright State Assistant Coach, Clint Sargent

March 11th, 2022

1:09:41
We had a very unique opportunity presented to us. We had the true privilege of interviewing Associate Head Coach for the Wright State Raiders, Clint …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 132)- The Jerome Week 2

March 9th, 2022

1:30:23
Well we are in FULL swing here in March. We've already had some magnificent conference tournament games highlighted by the Mocs game winner against Furman. What a gut punch that was for the Paladins but we march on! …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 131)- The Jerome Week 1

March 2nd, 2022

1:01:33
Harry! I've reached March! Yes indeed, boys and girls the greatest month in our sport is finally here. But before we get to Selection Sunday, before the tournament, before the Capital One commercials, we gotta take care …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 130)- Bad Behavior & Dynamic Duos

February 23rd, 2022

1:04:39
I was remarkably sleepy after a bachelor party and that resulted in me missing most of the weekend action but don't worry we got a recap for ya. We …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 129)- Honestly... This Was A Trainwreck

February 16th, 2022

42:32
Title says it all. Subbi had the worst connection of all time. The Shark was concerned that there was no running water, no lights, no shelter, no constitutional rights. Subbi ended up getting kicked off the program so …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 128)- UCLA, ACC, Wyoming & the Mountain West, Providence & Bets

February 9th, 2022

1:06:58
No Taylor today as he's on his professional grind so the Shark and Subbi take it back to the old days where they host together. Lotta talk about UCLA …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 127)- Interview With Arizona Wildcats Champion, A.J. Bramlett

February 2nd, 2022

1:20:43
What an honor. A privilege. A true treat bestowed upon Taylor and myself. We were able to interview a member of our favorite team of all time. A.J. Bramlett of the 1997 Arizona Mens Basketball Title Winning Team stopped …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 126)- Interview With Drake Assistant Coach, Matt Gatens

January 28th, 2022

1:48:48
Big n tasty episode today as we focus on the mid majors. First we were lucky enough to be joined by Drake Assistant Coach, Matt Gatens. An Iowa native, Matt delves into his playing career and how he's transitioned to …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 125)- Interview With Auburn's Mike Burgomaster

January 19th, 2022

1:09:11
Auburn is #2 in the country. Tied for the school's best ranking EVER. So naturally we had to get our A1 Day 1 amigo, Mike Burgomaster, on the pod to …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 124)- Coaching Camaraderie, Top 10 Losses & Segments

January 12th, 2022

1:07:03
We bounce back in a big way this week. No longer feeling miserable, the boys discuss how SEC football coaches and basketball coaches would get along. …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 123)- We Are Miserable

January 6th, 2022

1:12:54
First week of the year is so brutal. We're dealing with some Covid issues, some are stranded from home, it's freezing, we're fat, hungover and tired. But we powered through and had to talk shop about games that actually …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 122)- Interview With Former Wake Forest Demon Deacon, LD Williams

December 22nd, 2021

1:30:39
Do we have an episode for you guys. We welcome to the program former Wake Forest player, LD Williams. One of the best players in their recent generation sits down with us to talk everything Wake Forest and his time with …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 121)- Interview With The Providence Crier

December 15th, 2021

1:04:00
Ahhh an old friend rejoins us! It's the Providence Crier and he's here to chat about everything from the team and their upcoming game with UConn all …

Theater In College Hoops Ep. 120- Interview With Former Zag & Trojan, Byron Wesley

December 8th, 2021

1:29:31
Really terrific stuff today as we were fortunate enough to interview former player, Byron Wesley. He tells us about playing for his dad, some wild …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 119)- Pitino, Dayton, Feast Week and Iowa Schools

December 1st, 2021

1:12:34
Packed show today as The Shark is back with us fresh off of a Heinicke performance. Never seen a man so happy slowly but surely pivot into anger but we worked through it. Today we chat about where Pitino ranks in terms …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 118)- Zags/UCLA, WCC & Conference Starts

November 24th, 2021

1:14:39

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! We know you're probably back in your hometown at the local bar with your high school pals and the townie that still …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 117)- Recap Of Last Week & Loyola Chicago On The Move

November 18th, 2021

1:06:57
Big week in the college hoops world as Coach K's grandson and stud, Paolo Banchero get into a bit of legal trouble. What exactly is aiding and …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 116)- Champions Classic & Bad Losses

November 11th, 2021

1:10:49
I believe it was Phil from the Hangover who said "We are back, baby!" The new season is finally here so we break down the Champions Classic first and …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 115)- Conference Predictions & Segments

October 27th, 2021

1:03:09
We are ooooooooooohhhhh so close to college basketball tipping off but before we dive into the season, we gotta make our conference predictions. We …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 114)- Interview With Indiana Hoosier Mo Creek

October 13th, 2021

57:21
Another episode another Big Ten ball player interview. This episode we were able to chat with former IU and GW ball player, Mo Creek. You may remember him from dropping 31 against Kentucky as a Freshman... no biggie. Mo …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 113)- Interview With Former Michigan State Spartan, Joe Sweeny

September 29th, 2021

2:00:51
MONSTER episode today as we welcome back The Shark and discuss items such as Armando Bacot's arms, Dan Dakich's new show and our new toy that features Bong Joon Ho. Then we welcome to the program former Michigan State …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 112)- Mark Few, Recruiting & Conference Realignment

September 16th, 2021

1:11:07
No interview today because some action actually occurred in the college basketball world these past few weeks. Taylor & Subbi talk about the Mark …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 111)- Interview With Alec White From The Arizona Daily Star

August 26th, 2021

1:09:54
Arizona week rolls on as we bring in a young member of the Tucson media, Alec White. He tells us about his start in journalism, his relationship with …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 110)- Interview with former Arizona & USC staff member, Jamal Boddie

August 24th, 2021

1:22:39
We're back here just in time before August expires giving you the good Arizona stories that I'm sure you want. I'm being sarcastic, I'm sure you guys are over the Arizona content but that's too damn bad! *Grandpa from …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 109)- NBA Draft Live Reactions

July 30th, 2021

1:46:09
Pretty simple here, gang. We watched the NBA Draft live and talked shop. Was a lot of fun. Still reeling from that Joshua Primo pick to the Spurs at 12.

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 108)- Interview With Former Illinois Big Man, Maverick Morgan

July 2nd, 2021

1:19:10
It's Fourth Of July Weekend, people! Sun, blue skies, fireworks, brats, dogs, burgers, beers, lakes, oceans, pools, creeks, streams, and literally …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 107)- Greg Gard Audio & Penny Stays With Memphis

June 30th, 2021

1:17:32
Don't ever say we aren't accountable. Call us dumb, uninformed, hacks, fairweather. Whatever you want, just don't say we aren't accountable. Because we made a promise to deliver 2 episodes per month and damnit, on the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 106)- Coach Talk, UMass Statues and Transfers

June 17th, 2021

1:03:12
No guest today unfortunately and no Taylor either so it's just Subbi and The Shark bantering about quite literally nothing. We talk everything from Slack to Family Karma to the statue standard at UMass. We also finally …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 105)- Interview With San Jose State Asst. Coach, David Miller

May 26th, 2021

1:19:26
We might have a new entry for best interview in TICH history. Some incredible stories shared to us by Assistant Coach for the San Jose State men's basketball team, David Miller. He talks about his ascension from student …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 104)- Interview With Matt Moore-Alameda

May 14th, 2021

1:04:57
Do you like the Metropolitan area? Do you like Boston College? Listen to this episode then because we chat with our good pal, MMA, and discuss …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 103)- Interview With Mike Burgomaster & Transfer Talk

April 28th, 2021

1:05:18
First episode of the offseason so we had to welcome back our best friend of the program: Auburn coach, Mike Burgomaster. We talk everything from last year's season, the transfer portal, the future of the team and …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 102)- Final 4 Recap

April 7th, 2021

1:07:57
Helluva ride, pals. We close out the season with a Final 4 recap and give out some hugs. What a remarkable journey it's been. The two best teams in the country squared off for the title and we got what we deserved. Hat …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 101)- Elite 8 recap & Final 4

March 31st, 2021

1:26:21
If we're being honest with each other the Elite 8 games kinda stunk with the exception of UCLA/Michigan. Hell UCLA might've played the two best games of the tournament and they won. Their prize? Gonzaga. Then we look at …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 100)- Recap Of The First Weekend, Apologies and Apologize and Hugs

March 24th, 2021

1:00:34
TICH's 100th episode and we've never felt worse. That's because we're down in the dumps post first weekend. Hurt, hungover, tired and bloated but what a first weekend it was. We discuss PAC 12 dominance, Big Ten …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 99)- Bracket Selections

March 17th, 2021

1:49:22
Last show before we tip off in Indy. It bears repeating but I want you all to cherish this moment. Cherish this bracket. Cherish these players. Cherish these venues. Cherish Greg Gumbel kicking it back to Spero Dedes …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 104) - Grizz return to action with 1-2 week

March 15th, 2021

57:30

The Memphis Grizzlies returned from the All-Star break with a convincing win over Washington, followed by a disappointing last-second loss to Denver, …

Theater In College Hoops- Live Selection Sunday Reactions

March 15th, 2021

35:48
Selection Sunday is finally here. Take a listen to our live reactions!

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 98)- Jerome Week 2, Sexy Cities & Friday Bracketology

March 10th, 2021

1:15:35
Welcome to postseason TICH. We're back with our Jerome Week 2 picks as we break down the power Conferences as well as the MEAC (one of the worst conferences in America). We also continue to go back to our TICH roots as …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 103) - All-Star Weekend & Grading the Grizzlies

March 8th, 2021

1:03:29

Rich, Zak, and Mase get together to dish out grades for each of the Grizzlies rotation players through the first half of the 20-21 season. The crew quickly recaps All-Star Weekend and Mase opens a Top Shot pack to close …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 97)- Cade Cunningham, The Jerome & March

March 3rd, 2021

58:33
It's been long. It's been arduous. It's been fatiguing. It's been sad. It's been grotesque. But we made it. A year after the rug was SNATCHED out from under us we've made it to March. Our month and don't you ever forget …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 96)- Duke & Illinois Streaking, Michigan's Ceiling & Bobby Knight

February 24th, 2021

1:11:56
As we inch closer and closer to Selection Sunday we're starting to see some of the blue bloods round into form. Duke is on a 4 game winning streak, Kansas is hot, Michigan State has been piecing some wins together and …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 95)- Interview With SEC POY Chris Lofton, Jim Christian Fired & Jalen Johnson Opts Out

February 17th, 2021

1:08:36
BIG episode today as the TICH boys interview the 2007 SEC Player Of The Year and one of the greatest college hoopers ever, Chris Lofton. We talk …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 102) - Ja Talk, Grizz go 1-2 on the week, Historic night from deep

February 15th, 2021

57:38

The married guys get together on Valentine's Day to discuss the recent play of Ja Morant and recap the last week of NBA hoops in Memphis. The Grizzlies suffered two tough losses and got a much needed W thanks to 23 …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 94)- Interview with BMOC, Jeff Nadu

February 10th, 2021

1:16:27

Super Bowl is over. Football is over. The sporting world now turns their attention to college hoops. We're only about 5 weeks away from The Holy Day …

In the Can (Ep. 42) — THE MANDALORIAN, SEASON 2

February 10th, 2021

1:01:58

Is this the way? Mitch joins Sam to discuss.  

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 93)- Covid, Oklahoma, Duke/UNC & Brackets

February 3rd, 2021

1:15:00
Don't look now but we're only a month away from March. Subbi has one more week left of his Whole 30 diet while the Shark has ripped the band aid off …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 101) - Grizz Return to Winning Ways, Hot Shooting & Clutch Play, Trade Value

February 1st, 2021

56:49

The crew reconvenes for the first time since Chief's wedding to discuss the Grizzlies win over the Spurs, the logjam on the wing, and Desmond Bane leading the league in 3pt percentage. The guys also discuss Ja's clutch …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 92)- Interview with Zak Noble & Crybaby Coaches

January 27th, 2021

1:33:29
A thick, thick show ahead of you today as we talk about Coach K's presser and Bobby Hurley's con. We then discuss the SEC as we dive into topics such as Alabama being ranked in the Top10 and Jerry Stackhouse losing it …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 91)- Dry January, Blue Bloods & Tourney Schedule

January 20th, 2021

1:05:07
Just The Shark & Subbi today as they dive into an array of topics. First we discuss dry January and Whole 30. It's tough but there is no denying …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 100) - Grizz win 4 straight, 12 Back, Rooks hoopin!!!

January 17th, 2021

56:34

Mason and Rich take you through the past week, which saw the Grizzlies go 3-0 extending their win streak to 4. They talk about positive developments throughout the week, injury updates, and how much fun it is to have Ja …

In the Can (Ep. 41) — HE GOT GAME

January 14th, 2021

1:14:02

Podcasting is like poetry in motion...

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 90)- Texas & Illinois, Masks While Playing and Please Sir, I Want Some More

January 13th, 2021

1:07:00
Subbi is back from his holiday cross country road trip and the Shark is back as well despite the Football Team losing on Saturday. The boys are all …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 99) - Grizz go 1-2 on the week, Trend spotting, Surprises around the NBA

January 11th, 2021

58:06

Sam and Mason talk all things Grizz, including their latest win over the shorthanded nexts. The duo discusses lineup combinations, some things that they like and dislike from the past few games, praise the rooks, and …

In the Can (Ep. 40) — 12 MONKEYS

January 7th, 2021

52:37

It's 2020. 1.9MM are killed by a deadly virus.  Podcasters are free to roam the earth and talk 1995's sci-fi bizarro tour de force from Terry Gilliam.

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 89)- Indianapolis to Host March Madness, Texas is Back and Interview with Palmer Yoakum.

January 6th, 2021

52:32

Taylor again takes the mic and goes iso on the first episode of the new year. The episode begins with some thoughts on the NCAA's official …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 98) — Grizzlies/Lakers postgame + season trends and predicted record update

January 4th, 2021

56:46

- Grizzlies fall to Lakers in Marc Gasol's return home

- Player and team trends so far this season

- We provide an update on where the Grizzlies …

In the Can (Ep. 39) — SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE

December 31st, 2020

55:10

Is it destiny? Fate? A sign? No, it's just In the Can.  

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 88)- Bans A Make Her Dance

December 30th, 2020

1:23:28
No Shark today as he's licking his wounds from Haskins & The Football team. It's probably a good thing because Arizona self imposed a postseason ban and Taylor & Subbi dive into that. They also welcome good …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 97) — Grizz Locker Room post-game chat (Spurs)

December 27th, 2020

31:42
Mason and Sam hop on to talk Ja's historic 44-pt night and the loss to the always consistent Spurs.

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 87)- Uncle Kunkel, Cal & Penny and Bracketology>CFP Committee

December 23rd, 2020

1:11:23
Ho Ho Ho, wishing you a very TICHY Christmas! Before we dive into the roast beast we dive into our new cult hero, Adam Kunkel and his game winning 3 …

In the Can (Ep. 38) — Star Wars Ep. V: Empire Strikes Back

December 23rd, 2020

1:39:24

Saddle up on your tauntauns, we'll SEE YOU IN HELL as we talk the 40th anni of the sci-fi fantasy classic (and possible best sequel ever)!

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(Ep. 95) — Preseason wrap-up and Eastern Conference over/under win totals (pt 1 of 2)

December 21st, 2020

1:15:35

In this installment of the Backdoor Cut Show, the guys discuss what they liked in the Grizzlies' preseason games against the Hawks. They also give their over/under predictions for the Eastern Conference. It's an annual …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 86)- Coach K, Garza & Friday Bracketology

December 16th, 2020

1:13:27
Back with another edition of TICH and we dive into the week that was. First we explore Coach K's Covid comments (alliteration for ya) and we have takes ranging from him being a hypocrite all the way to him being a …

In the Can (Ep. 37) — JINGLE ALL THE WAY

December 16th, 2020

50:09

It's Turbo time...

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 94) - Grizz win Preseason opener w/ Shawn Coleman

December 14th, 2020

1:04:15
The Backdoor Cut crew is joined by Shawn Coleman (@StatsSAC), host of Locked on Grizzlies and contributor for Grizzly Bear Blues, to discuss the …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 93) - Grizzlies off-season moves and 2021 draft outlook with Jackson Frank

December 10th, 2020

31:10
Jackson Frank (@jackfrank_jjf) joins the show and breaks down the game of each of the Grizzlies new additions. He also gives us some draft prospects to keep an eye on for 2021. You can find Jackson's work on Dime …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 85)- Recap Of Last Week, Games To Watch, Gamblin' & Griswoldin’

December 9th, 2020

1:08:39
Despite Covid taking the best game of the year away from us we're back to recap what happened last week in the college basketball world. We also look …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 92) - Grizzlies schedule release, potential lineups, Wall/Westbrook trade

December 7th, 2020

1:00:38

The guys get together a week before the first preseason game of the 20-21 NBA Preseason to discuss the recent schedule release and give predictions …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 84)- Interview with Jimmy McGuinness & First Week Thoughts

December 2nd, 2020

1:02:38
We've officially made it back but that doesn't mean all is well. The Shark & Subbi hash some things out before we dive into topics like Luka Garza dominating already, 3 top 10 teams losing, Gonzaga being a wagon …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 91) - Memphis Grizzlies 2020 draft and free agency (pt. 2 of 2)

November 30th, 2020

49:02

In part two of this mega offseason episode, the guys talk the Grizzlies roster and discuss how they think many of the teams around the league did in the past few weeks.

Listen to part 1 HERE

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 83)- Back

November 25th, 2020

1:02:20

College Hoops Is Back. Only thing left to say: Theater

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 90) - Memphis Grizzlies 2020 Draft & Free Agency

November 23rd, 2020

54:31
The gangs all here to discuss the Grizzlies moving up in the 2020 NBA Draft not once, but TWICE, and the ensuing moves that were made in Free Agency. The guys also hit on moves around the league in general. 

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 82)- Interview with Dayton's Dan Sullivan, Tourney In Indy & Gregg Marshall

November 18th, 2020

1:40:18
Can you feel it? Taste it? Smell, See, Hear it? College basketball is back in one week, my sweet sweet theatergoers! We talk about Indianapolis …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 81)- Preseason Top 25 & Interview With Cody Hoxie

November 11th, 2020

50:06

Taylor takes the ball and goes iso this week while Subbi and the Shark ride the pine. The initial AP Preseason Top 25 was released and some notable …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 89) - NBA in December + Keith Parish of Fastbreak Breakfast

November 6th, 2020

55:54
Zak and Sam are joined by Keith Parish, host of multiple Nashville-based NBA podcasts (Fastbreak Breakfast & Grits and Grinds). They cover down …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 80)- Thorns In Our Sides & Interview With Patrick Doyle

November 4th, 2020

1:22:05
Look we know there's more important things going on at this very moment than a silly college basketball show but feel free to give it a listen if …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 88) — FA Shooting Guards, BORD$, Trading for Buddy w/ Shawn Coleman

November 4th, 2020

55:14
Hollinger's newest nerd metric, DMelt's market, and trading for splashy guards. Even some Dillon slander. All with Locked on Grizz's Shawn Coleman

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 87) - Grading Jenkins, Offseason Updates, Mock Draft

November 2nd, 2020

1:01:17
In this episode, The Backdoor Cut Crew gives their season grades for Grizzlies Head Coach, Taylor Jenkins. Afterwards they provide updates on key offseason dates and give their thoughts on how it will take place. They …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 79)- Pat Chambers, Sean Miller & Scheduling Issues

October 28th, 2020

1:15:09
A lot happened in the college basketball world especially as it pertains to head coaches. We discuss Pat Chamber's resigning after Penn State …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 86) - Grizzlies Offseason Wishlist

October 26th, 2020

58:05
The guys discuss their priorities for the 2020 Grizzlies 2020 offseason as we head into the NBA Draft and Free Agency. They agree on a lot, but can't seem to get on the same page when it comes to trading for a star. 

In the Can (Ep. 36) — ALIEN

October 22nd, 2020

1:01:06

In podcasting, everyone can hear you scream. Horror screenwriter Derek Steiner joins Sam to talk Ridley Scott's 1979 sci-fi horror classic: ALIEN

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 78)- Improved Teams, Silvio De Sousa & UMass Probation

October 21st, 2020

1:09:06
Fair warning: we went down a few rabbit holes and I think we may need to seek help. The Shark kicks us off with an epic diatribe aiming his vitriol …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 77)- Gregg Marshall & Familiar Coaches In Not So Familiar Places

October 14th, 2020

1:02:07
The Shark makes his regular season debut as we dive into the Gregg Marshall allegations and what this means for the head coach and the program. Then …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 85) - Lakers Win The Title

October 12th, 2020

57:28
Our very own Lakers fan, Rich, basks in the glory of another championship in Hollywood, buries the Clippers, and crowns his GOAT....and that's just …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 76)- Offseason transfers, Bluegrass State Basketball & Burgo interview

October 7th, 2020

1:32:58
You know when Vince Vaughn is trying to convince Owen Wilson to go to the Cleary wedding in Wedding Crashers and it takes some time but ultimately …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 84) - We’ve got ourselves a Heat-Lakers finals!

September 28th, 2020

56:10
The slate is set for the NBA Finals bubble and the guys give their picks. They also talk young cores in the league and debate if Boston will ever …

In the Can (Ep. 35) — THE EXORCIST

September 28th, 2020

59:05

THE POWER OF PODCASTING COMPELS YOU! Screenwriter Derek Steiner joins Sam to talk the 1973 horror masterpiece.

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 75)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 5-1 & Interview with Rachael Pancakes

September 23rd, 2020

1:25:22
We made it, you guys. Not only was a start date announced for college basketball but we also made it to the top of our list. The 5 greatest college …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 83) - Joe Cowley's Dumb Vote, Conference Finals Talk, Laughing at the Clippers

September 21st, 2020

56:37
Rich (@Watchu__Mead) and Mason (@barnburnerslim) chop it up following AD's game winner over the Nuggets. They hit on Joe Cowley not voting Ja Morant …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 82) - Thoughts on Conference Semifinals + Grizzlies Hire 2 Assistants

September 14th, 2020

54:42
The crew gets together to discuss the Elite Eight of the NBA, take a look ahead to the Conference Finals, and talk about the Grizzlies new assistant coaches. 

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 74)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 10-6 & Interview With Andrew Moynihan

September 10th, 2020

1:23:21
We've reached the top 10, the creme de la creme (nice rhyme *Al Sharpton in Mr. Deeds*). The heavy hitters are officially here and some of their stats are wild. We're talking double digit final 4 appearances and …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 81) - Ja Morant ROY and conference semifinals

September 7th, 2020

56:57
Sam and Zak discuss the conference semifinal matchups. Zak plays a Nuggets fan and tries to convince Sam to get excited about them. Are the Rockets more than moneyball? The guys shame the single voter who dared to go …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 79) - LUKA MANIA, Future of the Grizzlies, Favorite Broadcasters and More

August 24th, 2020

1:20:22
The Backdoor Cut crew gets together in full force to discuss their weekends, Luka's insane Playoff performances and the Mavs/Clippers series. They …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 73)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 15-11 & Last 4 In, First 4 Out

August 19th, 2020

1:24:32
We're inching closer and closer to the top 10 of our Top 50 College Basketball programs of all time as we embark on spots 15 through 11. These teams …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 78) - Reviewing the Grizzlies/Blazers play-in game and future outlook

August 17th, 2020

1:05:10

The Grizzlies fall to the Blazers in the first ever NBA play-in game. The guys breakdown the game and then give their predictions for the future and talk off-season upgrades.

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(Ep. 77) - Wrapping up seeding games, Play-in preview, Playoff matchups

August 14th, 2020

58:11

Sam and Mason discuss the Grizzlies final 2 Seeding Games and take a look at the team's Bubble performance overall. They then preview Saturday's matchup with Portland in the first-ever NBA Play-In Series, before …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 76) - Grizz Bubble Talk w/ Two Games Remaining

August 10th, 2020

48:33
Zak (@BarnBurnerBro) and Mason (@BarnBurnerSlim) recap the Grizzlies experience in the bubble so far. The duo touch on hot topics such as Dillon Brooks shot selection, Grayson Allen's emergence, and analyze the race for …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 72)- Interview with John Fanta

August 3rd, 2020

44:49
Ladies and Gentlemen, we got him. I incorrectly attributed that quote to Donald Rumsfeld but whatever, we got our guy John Fanta to hop on to discuss everything from his start in the business, Big East basketball and …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 71)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 20-16 & Have You Ever Seen Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Score?

July 29th, 2020

1:33:57
We've whittled our list down to the top 20 and we are now talking teams with some national titles. We kick off the show talking about bachelor parties, sleeping arrangements and where we are currently staying. Then we …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 75) - Grizz scrimmages, bubble talk, NBA awards

July 20th, 2020

1:12:44

The Grizzlies play their first public basketball in months with scrimmages against the Sixers, Rockets, and Heat. There are plenty of shenanigans going on inside the NBA bubble. The guys discuss their favorite content …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 70)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 25-21

July 17th, 2020

1:11:19

The (married) Shark is back while Taylor is out (go figure) and we crack on with our Top 50 programs of all time. We've entered the Top 25 now …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 74) - #WholeNewGame Grizz in Orlando, Zion is Bane

July 7th, 2020

47:16

The guys talk NBA return to play, the Grizzlies' schedule, and who should be the 5th starter. Also, Zion looks shredded.

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 69)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 30-26 & JD Wise Interview

July 1st, 2020

1:58:20
We're getting into the 20s of our Top 50 countdown this summer and things are... well they're heatin up. First we recap some life changes with the TICH boys since we last spoke. Then we dive back into the countdown. …

In the Can (Ep. 34) — UNCUT GEMS feat. Screenwriter Dan Benemor

June 15th, 2020

50:30

Resurface your swimming pool and make a parlay bet here...

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 68)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 35-31 & The Backdoor Cut Show guys

June 10th, 2020

1:29:53
Slowly but surely we're getting into the big time names during our journey of ranking the top 50 college basketball programs of all time. This week, …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 67)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 40-36. Day & the Rhode Island/PC rivalry goes on during this pandemic

May 28th, 2020

1:41:52
We're getting into the meat of our top 50 list now as we reveal 40-36. Coach Boone's Gettysburg speech somehow makes an early appearance, we talk …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 72) — Interview with JORDAN: THE LIFE Author ROLAND LAZENBY

May 26th, 2020

36:43

With THE LAST DANCE streaming, new generations are seeking out the legacy of MJ. Roland already has it covered.

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 66)- Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 45-41

May 7th, 2020

1:12:35
We're back during this god awful lockdown to bring you our greatest college basketball programs from 45-41. We welcome back our good friend, Matt …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 71) - Favorite Memphis Tiger basketball players

May 4th, 2020

1:25:32

The guys take a trip down memory lane to discuss the players who made the biggest impact on them while wearing the blue and grey.

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 65) - Top 50 College Basketball Programs: 50-46

April 23rd, 2020

1:04:42

You ever hike The Grand Canyon? Havasupai Falls? No? Just me? Ok well you start by going down into the Canyon, then you walk flat for a bunch of miles then after you're sun beaten, sweaty and rancid you finish at the …

In the Can (Ep. 33) — THE WAY BACK feat. Actor Rome Mathis

April 22nd, 2020

1:19:48

Affleck as an alcoholic has-been player brought back in to coach his high school alma mater? Sign us the hell up!

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 70) - 2011 Game 6 Rewatch: #1 Spurs @ #8 Grizzlies

April 13th, 2020

1:23:39

In this episode Mason and Sam are joined by their good friend and longtime San Antonio Spurs fan, Jonathan AKA Chico. The guys relive the 2011 First Round matchup of the NBA Playoffs, which saw the 8-seeded Grizzlies …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 64)- The Scheme & Interview with America's Favorite Hype Man Pantelis Xidias

April 7th, 2020

56:22
Yesterday should've been the national title game but i'm not mad, I promise. The wound is healing but it's been a tremendously slow process. In order …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 69) - How The '19 Memphis Freshmen Class Compared To Their Peers

April 6th, 2020

54:55

Zak and Mason are joined by Subbi from Theater In College Hoops to discuss how the Memphis freshmen fared in their inaugural season of CBB. The guys …

In the Can (Ep. 32) — MONEYBALL

March 31st, 2020

57:24

We're just trying to get on first base as we talk Brad Pitt's 2011 classic, Moneyball.

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 68) - Catching up during Quarantine

March 24th, 2020

1:17:30

The guys get together to talk about how they are passing the time during self-isolation, new skills they've picked up, and their thoughts on COVID-19 …

Bonus TICH- Interview with One Shining Moment Twitter Video Creator, Max Goren

March 19th, 2020

34:02
Today was supposed to be the day that we all worked for. The reason we got those reps in. The reason we watched all that film. The reason we stayed up watching UC Santa Barbara vs. Hawaii at the Devil's hour. But as we …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 63)- Interview with draft analyst Matt Babcock

March 18th, 2020

1:02:07
Welp. It happened. It actually happened. No NCAA tournament so naturally we discuss Coronavirus and how abrupt this ending really is. We give you a glimpse of what is to come with TICH in the offseason. Then we chat …

In the Can (Ep. 31) — STAR WARS: THE RISE OF SKYWALKER

March 17th, 2020

1:07:44

AT LAAAASSSTTTT, THE BARNBURNER PODCAST NETWORK FORCE-TACKLES EPISODE IX AND... eh, I don't know, just listen.

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Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 62)- Corona concerns & Interview with former Wisconsin player JD Wise

March 12th, 2020

1:22:06
You know how at the end of every show we give out hugs? Well, TICH might be in need of a hug. With the news of fans not being allowed to enter stadiums during March Madness, the boys are downtrodden, hurt, befuddled, …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 61)- Revisiting Preseason Predictions & Jerome Week 2 Picks

March 10th, 2020

1:23:10
We're barreling into Selection Sunday but first, Taylor and Subbi revisit their preseason predictions. Some conferences were terrible, some weren't so bad. Then, we make our Jerome Week 2 picks. This is when the big …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 67) - GRIZZLIES win 3 out of 4, hold 4-game lead for 8th seed

March 9th, 2020

1:01:48
The crew gets together to talk about the Grizzlies historic back-to-back wins over Atlanta and Brooklyn on the road, why the loss to Dallas was expected, and the Chief goes on another epic rant. Zak has some interesting …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 60)- Vols comeback, "Vili" off, absurd shirt slogans & interview with Matt Alameda

March 5th, 2020

1:09:51
Big show ahead as The Shark has his cloggin' shoes on after the Vols came back in Rupp. Can the Barnes boys hear their name come Gumbel time? Then we …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 66) - GRIZZLIES with big bounce back wins against Lakers and Hawks

March 4th, 2020

54:25
Zak and Sam come together with a collective sigh of relief to talk Grizzlies hoops: - LA fans overrun the Forum and Sam petitions folks to have …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 59)- The Jerome

March 3rd, 2020

1:09:33
Theatergoers. It's the Holy Month. It's March. Words cannot do it justice but you already know how great this journey we're about to embark on truly …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 58) - Playing without our lead guard, a preview of the upcoming slate and our search for Xavier Henry.

February 26th, 2020

1:02:10

As our lead guard Subbi flies across the country, Taylor and the Shark review the weekend behind us, including Baylor, San Diego State and Gonzaga all going down. More importantly, we discuss bachelor party etiquette …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 65) - GRIZZLIES struggling post All-Star break + Jaren hurt, what can they do?

February 25th, 2020

47:56
The guys discuss the team's recent struggles and what to make of them, how the team will attempt to overcome the injury to Jaren Jackson Jr., and …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep.57)- Interview with former Dayton player Logan Nourse, Baylor/Kansas, Creighton love & doppelgangers

February 20th, 2020

1:36:01
Packed show this Thursday. We briefly preview the biggest game of the weekend, maybe of the regular season and DEFINITELY of the Big 12 season as …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 56)- Interview with Indiana lifer Ryan Logue, Memphis basketball & Twitter spats

February 18th, 2020

1:17:45
Big show today as we welcome Indiana lifer, Ryan Logue, for an interview. He gives us some outstanding Bob Knight stories. I'm talking deep cuts, not just the chair throwing. He also provides his thoughts on the …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 64) - GRIZZLIES go into All-Star break hot after win over Portland

February 14th, 2020

1:09:56

We've got a full house and they discuss the win over Portland that put the  Grizzlies 2 games above .500 going into the All-Star Break. The guys then …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 55)

February 13th, 2020

1:16:29

Love is in the air, my sweet theater goers. Despite this fact, The Shark got into a Twitter fight with some guy in Georgia named John Wick. We then discuss the former ugly ducklings (Dayton, SDSU and to an extent …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 54)

February 11th, 2020

1:15:41
The Shark gets his 15 minutes of fame. Literally. After a lost bet in the Maryland/Illinois game, The Shark gets 15 minutes of uninterrupted talking. …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 63) - 2020 Grizzlies Trade Deadline

February 7th, 2020

1:28:14

The guys give their thoughts on the addition of Justise Winslow and Gorgui Dieng and discuss what the deadline day moves (and Dillon Brooks extension) mean for this season and the future of the franchise. They also say …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 53)- Mike Burgomaster interview, Rothstein's new show & Duke/UNC

February 6th, 2020

1:27:49
Great show today as we sit down with friend of the program and Assistant Director of Operations for Auburn men's basketball, Mike Burgomaster. We also discuss Jon Rothstein's new show titled "Stuffed." We think it's …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 52)- Big East madness and potential low seed upsets

February 4th, 2020

1:15:41
Football is over so that means it's officially time to get hyped for March Madness and college hoops. We recap our weekends and that SPELLBOUNDING …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 62) - Previewing Memphis vs UConn with Josh Pires

January 31st, 2020

35:37

Josh Pires, one of the regular contributors for The BarnBurner, sits down with Zak to talk this upcoming AAC matchup and roller coaster season for …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 51)- Rhody Rams, Angry coaches & Kobe thoughts

January 30th, 2020

1:07:27
Shame on us. We forgot to celebrate our 50th episode. FIFTY! YEAH! *Polly Prince voice* We dive into the past week in college hoops that includes a …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 61) - Thoughts on Kobe, Grizzlies start a new winning streak

January 28th, 2020

47:02
The guys share some thoughts and memories of Kobe, take a look at the Grizzlies 2-game winning streak, and talk about the much anticipated promotion of Josh Jackson.

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 60) - MEMPHIS TIGERS - Woe is Us, SMU Preview

January 24th, 2020

59:17

Zak and Mason painfully remember the 40-point loss to Tulsa and the struggling offense before looking ahead to the matchup with SMU on Saturday. The …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 50)- Kansas Brawl & Revisiting Preseason Predictions

January 23rd, 2020

1:25:10
Oh wow, this is our 50th episode. Shocked that they let us get to this number but we'll take it. We discussed the Kansas brawl, the Illinois stomp and apparently Subbi can't pronounce the letter "u." Then we revisit our …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 59) - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES - Win streak snapped but still feelin’ good

January 22nd, 2020

56:16
- Thoughts on Rockets, Cavs, and Pels. Is Jae Crowder actually good on the court? News: TA joining Hustle in official capacity. Morant opting out of …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 49)- DePaul upset, Louisville two step & Payton Pritchard magic

January 21st, 2020

1:18:48
Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. That's why we're in the film room. Literally. We're watching the Oscar nominated movies and we give our reactions to them thus far. We also talk about Subbi's boots on the ground …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 48)- Team hashtags, Shark fed up with BC, Louisville is toxic

January 16th, 2020

1:16:22
We were kinda all over the map with this one. We recapped the big items from the past week including the Shark being #done with BC, the best hashtags from mid majors, an INSANE shot from Ryan Daly of St. Joes and a new …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 58) - MEMPHIS TIGERS - Reflecting on USF and looking ahead to Cincy

January 16th, 2020

46:18
Zak and Mason discuss the Tigers recent performance against USF and talk Cincinnati. Memphis is going full speed into conference play and the guys …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 57) - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES mid-season awards

January 14th, 2020

58:52

The guys talk takeaways from the Grizzlies' perfect week against the T'Wolves, Spurs, and Warriors in addition to their thoughts on the national …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 47)

January 9th, 2020

1:29:36
What a terrible day for the Shark to be out. This episode was right up his wheelhouse because we covered all of the theater that took place on Tuesday including BC beating Virginia, Tennessee beating Cuonzo and Maryland …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 46)

January 7th, 2020

1:13:49
Much like Texas football... we're BAAAAAAACK. No but seriously, unlike Texas football we're actually back. We recap our holiday vacations, Taylor …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 56) - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES take 2 of 3 on the road, fighting for...a playoff spot??

January 7th, 2020

56:30
The crew talks about the Grizzlies wins over the weekend, continue to heap praise on Ja and Jaren, and talk potential trades as well as the upcoming …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 55) - MEMPHIS TIGERS fall to Georgia in grueling fashion

January 5th, 2020

28:43

Memphis contained the Bulldogs' key players, but couldn't connect the dots in some important areas. Zak recaps and gives his analysis on the Tigers' …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 45)- Big name injuries, PC is dead, OSU/Kentucky

December 19th, 2019

1:07:49
Last episode of the year, can't hold anything back now. Subbi went to Dayton to check out Sloppy Toppin and the Flyers. He also was impressed with …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 54) - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES win 3 of 4, debate whether Ja or Jaren impressed more

December 16th, 2019

34:16

The Grizzlies have a solid week with some highlight reel performances. We discuss the following and more:

- Who is the face of the franchise?

- Aron …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 53) - MEMPHIS TIGERS snap the Tennessee Volunteers' 31 game home win streak (51-47)

December 15th, 2019

16:09

SPECIAL POD: Memphis marches (they flew) across the state to steal a win in big orange country against a top-20 Tennessee Volunteer team. In this …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 44) - The curse of the top ranked

December 12th, 2019

1:18:47
Teams ranked number 1 are 6-4 on the year. 4 losses. The ball hasn't even dropped yet in Times Square and FOUR TEAMS RANKED #1 HAVE ALREADY LOST! We discuss who was more disappointing: Louisville or Maryland? Also it …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 52) - MEMPHIS TIGERS: It's Vols week!

December 12th, 2019

22:08

Zak dives into the highly anticipated Tennessee - Memphis matchup taking place this weekend. He gives his perspective on the likelihood of the series stopping next year and also gives his keys to the game on Saturday.

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 43)- Luka Garza, UNC and the Ocean State rivalry

December 10th, 2019

1:26:05
Our Christmas trees are lit and so are we. We recap Luka Garza's 44 point outburst, Michigan's victory and Carolina might be in trouble as they've …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 51) - MEMPHIS TIGERS: Commiserating over the Bradley game and previewing UAB matchup

December 6th, 2019

42:52

Zak and Sam (and Harper) get together to talk Tigers hoops and discuss a gamut of topics:

- Recap Bradley game

- Discuss team MVP so far

- Why can't Memphis bigs set a screen?

- Lack of defensive rebounding

- Is the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 42)- More Big 10/ACC challenge, The Big East, Georgetown & a new segment

December 5th, 2019

1:21:00
The Big 10/ACC challenge rolls on as we recap MSU's PUTRID effort at home against Duke and highlight Louisville's defense against Michigan. We also …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 41)- Michigan, Arizona and a monster slate of games

December 3rd, 2019

1:11:26
Home stretch to Christmas begins now and we have a DELECTABLE buffet of hoops this week. Big 10/ACC challenge and some Pac 12 schools traveling to …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 50) - MEMPHIS TIGERS: Recap NC State and Look Ahead to Bradley

December 3rd, 2019

22:47

Zak flies solo to give his thoughts on the Tigers' Triumphant Thanksgiving (yes, the alliteration was on purpose). He also previews the 5-2 Bradley …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 40)- Monster Upsets, Anthony Edwards and A10

November 28th, 2019

1:19:14
Happy TICHgiving, theatergoers! Big plate of college hoops (so creamed corny) to discuss. First we compare the Kentucky and Duke upsets and debate …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 49) - Tigers Top Ole Miss, NC State Preview, Football Gets Win #10

November 27th, 2019

37:11

The guys give their thoughts on the Tigers 87-86 win over Ole Miss, then Zak breaks down the matchup with NC State. The episodes closes with Mason recapping the Tiger football win last week and take a glance at the big …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 39)- Recapping last week and Feast Week

November 26th, 2019

1:12:14
Subbi is back from his Grand Canyon adventure so we recap his trip. We also got down a rabbit hole that includes head coaches recruiting basketball …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 48) - Ja and Jaren Shine on Throwback Night, "Mid-Season Cup", and League Pass Favorites

November 25th, 2019

48:46

The Backdoor Cut Crew recaps the first Grizzlies throwback night of the season, in which they faced LeBron and the 1st place Lakers. Ja and Jaren had …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 47) - Talkin Tigers Basketball

November 23rd, 2019

1:03:11

The guys go into the details of the James Wiseman saga (#FreeWiseman), talk about the team's performance through the first 5 games and talk about players that have impressed and depressed, then Zak previews the Ole Miss …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 38) - Grand Canyon, SEC continues to stink & hating AP voters.

November 21st, 2019

1:10:19

While our point guard Subbi finds himself in the Grand Canyon, Taylor and the Shark take over the program with mild success as the Shark battles with …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 46) - Grizzlies 3 Game Winning Streak!!

November 18th, 2019

52:15

Zak and Mason recap the Grizzlies wins over the Spurs, Hornets, and Jazz and give their thoughts on sensational rookies Ja Morant and Brandon Clarke. 

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 37)- Kentucky collapse, SEC stinks & Gavitt Games

November 14th, 2019

1:32:24
Taylor in Vegas, Shark celebrating his 30th and Subbi in Arizona. Rambling men. We break down the Kentucky collapse and where they should see …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 36)- Eligibility issues, injuries and coaching critiques

November 12th, 2019

1:18:14
The first week of the season is in the books. Sharks got a birthday coming up. We talk James Wiseman’s eligibility and Myles Powell’s injury. We then chat about some coaches who are struggling on the court and also in …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 45) - Grizzlies weekly recap, Load Management, Defensive #'s and more!

November 11th, 2019

55:43

Zak and Mason get together for a Veterans Day edition of the show to recap the Grizzlies week in which they went 1-3. They also hit on load management as it pertains to Ja Morant and others, then they dive deep into …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 35)- Champions Classic

November 7th, 2019

1:09:50
We got the Shark back. Nope, not baby Shark. Just the Shark from last year. We catch up with him after his hiatus and also recap the Champions Classic in MSG. We then touch base on the coaches that are currently making …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 34) -- Pac 12 Preview

November 5th, 2019

1:38:16

The season is upon us. This is not a drill. This is why we take all those reps in the offseason. It's showtime. But we had to squeeze one more preview in. We all know that nobody really knows or cares to know about the …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 44) - GRIZZ: 5 Takeaways After 5 Games

November 4th, 2019

58:59

Mason, Rich, and Zak come together on Sunday afternoon to discuss the Grizzlies losses to the Lakers and Suns, before hitting on 5 topics on the …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 33) - Big East Preview

November 1st, 2019

2:11:40
Theatergoers take heed... this is a MEATY episode. The memories and nostalgia came flooding through our veins with this one. If you grew up watching …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 32)- Big 10 Preview

October 31st, 2019

1:46:36
It's cold, it's dirty, it's physical... it's the Big 10. We preview COY, POY and regular season champion. Taylor is all aboard one particular team …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 31)- Big 12 Preview

October 30th, 2019

1:29:52
Steers, beers and Big 12 basketball. We're not flying over these states (ba-dum-chhh) as we preview the Big 12 COY, POY and regular season champ. …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 43) - Grizzlies Opening Week, Ja's Big Game Gets Grizz First W

October 28th, 2019

56:06

Zak, Rich, Sam, and Mason recap the Grizzlies thrilling win over the Brooklyn Nets, including Ja Morant's battle with Kyrie Irving. The Crew goes through the other 2 games of the opening week and provides their thoughts …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 30)- SEC Preview

October 25th, 2019

1:22:11
We head south to preview the SEC COY, POY and regular season champ. We went down a serious rabbit hole about Vanderbilt and got excited about …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 29)- ACC Preview

October 23rd, 2019

1:29:35
You guys... it's "preview" season. That's right, college hoops tips off soon and you know before any season, this is the window to get your previews …

In the Can (Ep. 30) — BLUFF CITY LAW: "When the Levee Breaks"

October 22nd, 2019

14:49

The CHIEF talks Led Zeppelin, Sydney's sleazing, Jake's egg salad sandwich method, and youths doing closing arguments on another episode of IN THE CAN! 

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In the Can (Ep. 29) — BLUFF CITY LAW: "Fire in a Crowded Theater"

October 15th, 2019

19:18

Sam & Zak talk white supremacists, South Main, the first amendment, and more in this episode of Bluff City Law.

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In the Can (Ep. 28) — BLUE CHIPS

October 14th, 2019

52:19

The Backdoor Cut Crew assembles their cash in duffle bags to talk 1994's college hoops scandal classic: Blue Chips (starring our beloved Penny …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 28)- Kansas and Memphis Madness

October 9th, 2019

1:29:53

We talk Kansas' middle finger to the NCAA and then their subsequent apology. Apparently someone from Staten Island tried fixing a game back in …

In the Can (Ep. 27) — BLUFF CITY LAW: "25 Years to Life"

October 9th, 2019

15:19

The CHIEF is back to talk George's harrowing criminal trial, RIBS MORE RIBS OH MY GOD RIBS, law professors, the Bluff City Law Expanded Universe, and much more as this podcast series continues. 

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 42) - Grizzlies Media Day

October 1st, 2019

48:47

Sam and Zak bring you the highlights of the 2019 Memphis Grizzlies media day. The players and coaches of the totally revamped roster say all the right things. Jaren is taller. Is Ja a goofball? The starting three are …

In the Can (Ep. 26) — BLUFF CITY LAW: "You Don't Need a Weatherman..."

October 1st, 2019

24:45

Sam aka the CHIEF is back alongside his co-counsel Zak to talk episode 2 of Bluff City Law.  The dudes tackle small-time farmers v. Big Ag, the curious case of the BBQ sauce ingredient, RUM BOOGIEEEEEEE, and Jake's way …

Grit 'N Gridiron (Ep. 04) - Memphis Comes From Behind To Sink Navy 35-23

September 27th, 2019

32:54

In this episode, Mase recaps the Tigers conference-opening win against the Naval Academy. Brady White threw for 3 TD's in the 2nd half, while the Memphis defense held Navy to just 3 second half points after falling …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 27) — GA Tech Slaughtered, Kansas in Trouble Again, & Best Rivalry Games

September 27th, 2019

1:42:51
Subbi is back from Oktoberfest bloated and still partially hungover. We talk Georgia Tech’s postseason ban and the new Kansas developments. Starting 5 of best rivalry games this past decade. Round it out with Hugs.

In the Can (Ep. 25) — BLUFF CITY LAW: Pilot

September 24th, 2019

18:13

The CHIEF slathers some dry rub on his ribs and sips on some sweet tea to talk the new Memphis-set legal drama on NBC: Bluff City Law. He takes you through the character intros, the sights and sounds of the 901, and …

In the Can (Ep. 24) — AD ASTRA: Sci-Fi Masterpiece or Mishap?

September 23rd, 2019

49:53
SAM is joined by BRET to talk James Gray-directed space odyssey AD ASTRA, Brad Pitt man crushes, Hoyte van Hoytema cinematography, the status of sci-fi, and whether this film worked.  Masterpiece of mishap?  Find out …

Grit 'n Gridiron (Ep. 03) - Memphis Tigers Football Early Season Review

September 21st, 2019

32:18

Mason takes you through the first 3 games of the Tigers 2019 campaign. He discusses which players have stepped up so far this season, as well as who he expects more from as the season progresses. Of course, Mase came …

Backdoor Cut (Ep 41) - Iggy saga, Team USA, Penny on the recruiting trail

September 18th, 2019

28:46

The guys get together to discuss Shams' recent tweet that set Grizzlies and NBA Twitter on fire. In addition to that, Jonathan Tjarks recent article …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 26) — Starting 5: College Hoops Players on Our Football Team, Righteous Gemstones, EUROTRIP

September 13th, 2019

1:22:11
-What do Niels Giffey, Kenny George, the movie Eurotrip and Danny McBride's wife in Righteous Gemstones all have in common? They were mentioned in …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 25) — Starting Five for incoming freshmen and new tech in the MWC

August 30th, 2019

1:15:25
Taylor went to the Kacey Musgraves concert in Phoenix and not coincidentally, some prisoners escaped in Phoenix... most likely in an effort to see her. Our “Starting 5” this week was the top 5 tips you’d give to …

In the Can (Ep. 23) — Pulp Fiction

August 30th, 2019

1:48:01

BRING OUT THE GIMP! It's the 25th anniversary of Quentin Tarantino's seedy LA crime classic.  The CHIEF is joined by Steve to attack this flick from all angles.  

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 40) - The Boys are Back in Town

August 19th, 2019

47:20

After a summer full of weddings and adventures, the whole Backdoor Cut Crew (Sam, Mason, Rich, and Zak) is back together again. The crew discusses …

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 24) — Auburn's Sanctions & the "Rich Paul Rule"

August 12th, 2019

1:39:41
-Auburn's self imposed sanctions -The new "Rich Paul Rule" for agents -New segment called The Starting 5. Who are the top 5 players you hated in …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 39) - Flynn Patrick from Basketball Infinite

August 5th, 2019

26:23

Flynn Patrick from Basketball Infinite joins the show and discusses a recent NBA Top 100 Ranking project that he undertook. Zak and Patrick break down some of the surprise players who received votes and also what future …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 23) — Interview with Rotostreet Journal's Chris Jason

July 31st, 2019

42:49
We welcome Rotostreet Journal’s Chris Jason to talk schools that had the best football and basketball seasons in one year. Then The Providence Crier …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 22) — Shots at the NCAA & Grayson Allen Back on His BS

July 30th, 2019

1:09:05
-@TaylorDaml and @Subbi232 take some well deserved shots at the NCAA and Duke -Grayson Allen back on his bullshit -Hugs

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 38) - GRIZZ: Roster movements and Summer League

July 15th, 2019

54:16

Zak and Mason talk through the Grizzlies off-season moves and give their thoughts on the Summer League performances so far. The guys are hype after watching a pair of overtime games on a Sunday -- the Peach Jam finals …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 37) — FREE AGENCYYYYYY

July 1st, 2019

57:19

- Grizzlies news and notes

- Valanciunas inks new deal

- Roster speculation. 

- Free agency rundown (the fun part of the show)

- Rich wants Kawhi in …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 21) — UConn to Big East & Draft Recap

July 1st, 2019

1:16:34

-UConn back to the Big East
-Draft recap
-Subbi and Taylor give their starting 5 obscure names from “The Basketball Tournament”

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 36) - GRIZZ: New coach, JV decision and Jaren's future

June 20th, 2019

32:09

Bro and Slim chop it up and discuss the recent blockbuster Pelicans - Lakers trade as well as:

- Taylor Jenkins outlook

- JV declines option. Does Memphis need him?

- Thoughts on conveying the pick(everyone's least …

BACKDOOR CUT (EP. 35) – GRIZZ WIN THE LOTTERY. PENNY LOCKS UP INCREDIBLE CLASS.

June 19th, 2019

53:27

 The Backdoor Cut Crew give their takes on the Grizzlies improbable lottery jump and who Memphis should take with the #2 overall pick. Also, Penny …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 20) — Summer Time 'Crootin in CBB

June 12th, 2019

1:17:55

SUB is back to talk summertime CBB hoops and recruiting.

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Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 19) — It's a WRAP feat. Burgo, AUBURN's Asst Dir of Bball Ops

April 10th, 2019

1:10:34

SUB is joined by special guests and wraps up this inaugural season of Theater in College Hoops and talks with Assistant Director of Basketball Ops …

BACKDOOR CUT (EP. 34) – NEWCOMERS IN THE SPOTLIGHT AND MEMORIES OF MIKE

April 1st, 2019

43:21

 – 10 day news and notes
– Bruno and Dorsey
– Apology to JV’s defense
– Memories of Mike 

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Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 18) — Recap & FINAL FOUR PREVIEW

March 31st, 2019

1:05:50

SUB and the SHARK are back to talk Sweet 16/Elite 8, Shark's fateful Louisville trip, and the upcoming games.

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Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 17) — Recap NCAA opening weekend and a look forward to the Sweet 16

March 26th, 2019

1:20:20

-First weekend of the tourney
-Look ahead to the sweet 16
-Hugs & TWIT

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Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 16) — SPECIAL EDITION: Interview w/ Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller

March 25th, 2019

22:45

SUB sits down with Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller to talk College Hoops

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BACKDOOR CUT (EP. 32) GRIZZ: BACK TO REALITY. WHAT HAPPENED TO OUR GRIZZ?

March 19th, 2019

22:08

Zak and Rich break down:
– Lack of rebounding
– Noah back to his lit ways
– Game planning for All-Stars
– Upcoming schedule

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Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 15) — BOR is BACK, JEROME Week 2

March 14th, 2019

1:29:53

-Bor is back
-Jerome week 2
-Shark gives us an Old Dominion rendition
-Hugs and TWIT

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BACKDOOR CUT (EP. 31) — GRIZZ: WIN STREAK. FUN TIMES AT THE FORUM. IS ROSTER BETTER THAN WE THOUGHT?

March 11th, 2019

39:22

– Grizz win three in a row!
– Race to convey update
– Mike shows out vs Dame
– Is this an actual winning roster?
– Playoff teams to pull for/against

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 14) — The JEROME, Week 1 Conf. Tourney, feat. B.O.R

March 8th, 2019

1:32:13

The SHARK and SUB are joined by their east coast homie B.O.R. to talk:
-The Jerome
-Week 1 Conference tournament winners
-Last week in theat
-Upcoming theat
-Hugs & TWIT

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BACKDOOR CUT (EP. 30) — SPECIAL EDITION WITH GUEST BRIAN ZILEM OF THE BLUE HARDWOOD PODCAST

March 5th, 2019

39:34

 -Thoughts on the Mavs/Knicks trade and the direction of the franchise post-trade
-The Mavs’ Future draft pick situation
-Guys to watch for outside of Luka, KP
-Summer FA targets
-Chandler Parsons who recently said he …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 29) — GRIZZ: Power Rankings, Jaren Injury, What Do We Root For Now?

March 4th, 2019

49:43
  • To convey or not to convey?
  • Darius Garland? 
  • Grizz more fun (Grit 'n Grind or Run 'n Gun) 
  • Power Ranking current @memgrizz roster 

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Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 13) — Don't Sleep on the AAC, Dufresning FEAT. the Prov. Crier

February 28th, 2019

1:15:06

SUB & the SHARK talk:
-We got our first recurring guest
-Theat from last week
-Upcoming theat
-Don’t sleep on the AAC
-The Jerome
-“Dufresning”

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In the Can (Ep. 22) — Director John Hamburg talks ALONG CAME POLLY

February 24th, 2019

39:05

Writer/Director JOHN HAMBURG joins the CHIEF, Sub, and Shark to talk ALONG CAME POLLY'S 15h Anniversary. John talks the inspiration of the movie, Phillip Seymour Hoffman-Alec Baldwin coaching, stories from the set, the …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 12) — LVille's Collapse, Tenn's Tumble, RIVALRY WEEK

February 21st, 2019

1:13:34

Subbi and the Shark are in the house to talk:
-Louisville’s collapse against Duke
-Tennessee’s tumble
-Rivalry week
-Subbi knows why UVA can’t win …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 28) — GRIZZ: Jaren's Rise, New Dudes, Chandler DRAMA, Barn All-NBA Teams

February 19th, 2019

58:32

The Backdoor Cut Crew convenes to talk:
-Jaren turning a corner post-Marc?
-How new guys fit into future plans
-Jonas 17mm player option this summer
-Wright 8mm player option this summer
-Miles RFA this summer

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 11) — Buzzer Beaters & PAVLOVING over Tenn-'Tucky

February 13th, 2019

1:04:57

Shark and Sub talk college hoops as per usual:
-Buzzer beaters
-Virginia can’t win the big one
-Pavloving over Tenn/Tucky
-Hugs & TWIT
-Marty …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 27) — GRIZZ: Gasol Trade, New GRIZZ GANG, Uncle Jo

February 12th, 2019

45:48

The BACKDOOR CUT CREW reconvenes to talk:
-Wolves dub, no Marc, came down in first quarter to get standing O
-Loss to Thunder
-Trades and opinions

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 10) — Mich. St. Final 4(?), Duke/UVA, Upcoming THEAT

February 8th, 2019

1:10:55

SUBBI & a new guest join the show to talk:
-The boys were admittedly in the dark after this past weekend
-Is MSU a final 4 team?
-Upcoming theat
-Duke/UVA
-Hug for you
-TWIT

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 26) — GRIZZ: The Gang Acts Like GMs & Spitballs Mike/Marc Trade Rumors

February 5th, 2019

1:06:07

The TRADE DEADLINE is upon us (yawn Superbowl) & the dudes talk all the latest trades for MIKE CONLEY & MARC GASOL. Detroit? Blazers? SPURS? PAU GASOL?! There's even some GTemp & JMyke rumors sprinkled in. …

In the Can (Ep. 21) — SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE

February 4th, 2019

1:03:07

"Can ya float through the air when ya smell a delicious pie,” asks the animated Spider-Ham in the best movie of the year: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The CHIEF & BRET talk this vibrantly animated film about …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 09) — Under the Radar Teams in the Top 10, Up & Down Week for Subbi

January 31st, 2019

1:10:06

Your boys Subbi and the SHARK talk weekly college hoops:
-Up and down week for Subbi (mostly down)
-Under the radar teams in the top 10
-Upcoming …

In the Can (Ep. 20) — ROMA

January 30th, 2019

1:10:31

SAM aka the CHIEF, Thomas aka FARMER BARN, and Connor Dunning of 92.9 sit down to chop wood on Alfonso Cuarón’s personal life-influenced ode to Mexico City masterpiece: Roma. We talk ninja nudity, visual flair, Mexican …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 25) — GRIZZ: Finally Win Again, Conley & Gasol's Improved Play, BRUNOOOOO

January 29th, 2019

32:49

The Backdoor Cut Crew discusses the Grizzlies first win in 19 days, the future of Marc & Mike, the debut of Bruno Coboclo, and what we'd like to see from the organization moving forward.

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Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 08) — TENN No. 1, Sub Invades Pauley Pavilion, FEAT. @BARSTOOLREAGS

January 24th, 2019

1:08:06

SUB & THE SHARK host Kentucky grad REAGS from Barstool Sports and you bring you fire CBB coverage weekly. This episode:
-Great interview with @

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 24) — WOJ BOOOOMMMMBBBB, Gasol & Conley Trade Discussion

January 23rd, 2019

34:45

Late Tuesday afternoon, a Woj Bomb reported that the Grizzlies will be listening to offers for Mike Conley and Marc Gasol. The Backdoor Cut crew is …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 23) — GRIZZ: Marc Trades & Future of Franchise, Jaren vs. Luka

January 21st, 2019

1:12:22

The crews pours up on Sunday evening to discuss the difficult week that was in GrizzNation, as the Grizz suffered 4 more losses. Slim dives into the …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 07) — Buzzer Beater Rankings, Big Names on the Bench, Hug for You

January 16th, 2019

1:13:03

SUB and the SHARK are back with your weekly dose of CBB.
-Ranking last weeks buzzer beaters
-Big names not playing
-Games to watch this week
-New segment: "Hug for You"
-This Week in Theat

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Backdoor Cut (Ep. 22) — GRIZZ: Finally Get A W, Mid-Season Grades, Team Banged Up

January 12th, 2019

1:07:49

Memphis won just 1 of 3 games, lost some key players to injuries, and now sits at 19-23 on the season. ZAK aka BRO is joined by CHIEF, Slim, and Rich to discuss the past week in Grizzlies basketball. Show layout is as …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 06) — CONFERENCE PLAY, Alford Out, Pitino In, FEAT. Providence Crier

January 8th, 2019

1:15:49

Your boys SUBBI & the SHARK reconvened to talk a myriad of topics in NCAA hoops:
-Hilarious interview with @waynesuretzky aka The Providence Crier
-Doke’s injury for Kansas
-Pitino in Greece
-Alford fired
-Johnnies …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 21) — GRIZZ: Parsons Breakup, Holiday Trade, Locker Room Altercation, 5 L's

January 7th, 2019

1:08:32

In this episode, Bro is joined by The Chief, Slim, and Richard Mead as the gang discusses the busy, but disappointing past week of the Memphis Grizzlies. 
-A parting a ways between Chandler Parsons and The Grizzlies …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 20)— GRIZZ Blowing leads, Disgruntled Parsons, What to do with JaMychal

December 30th, 2018

51:33

-Bro, Chief, and Slim share their displeasure over JB's 4th quarter lineups and the Grizzlies' inability to close out games.
-Chandler says he is ready and willing to play, but over who?
-The numbers don't add up on …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 05) — PAC-12 Stinks, Nova's Demise(?), Penny Rips Rick Barnes

December 19th, 2018

57:10

SUBBI & the SHARK return to talk Kevin Ollie’s lawsuit against UConn, the Pac-12 stinking, whether NOVA is done, Penny Hardaway ripping UT's Rick Barnes, and then finish with games to watch.

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Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 04) — SUBBI's BACK! ROUND-UP & PREVIEW feat. the CHIEF on UT @ MEMPHIS

December 11th, 2018

58:29

Subbi is back state-side and he links up with the Shark to talk the games that were, the games that will be, and the prestigious Jerry Colangelo …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 19) — Noah's Rise, LeBron Stans in the 901, #OneTimeForOneOne, & WEEKLY PREVIEW

December 10th, 2018

47:23

The CHIEF and BRO come at you live to recap this past week's games, a battle with the Clips (aka Big Boban), a gutsy win down in NOLA, and a LeBron stan-filled and depressed FedEx Forum during a blow-out game against …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 18) — GRIZZ November Shootaround & Weekly Scouting feat. RICHARD MEAD

December 3rd, 2018

44:10

BRO and first-time podcast guest RICHARD MEAD get together to chat the Grizzlies and what they have accomplished through the month of November.  The guys talk the Month of November in review, discussing where the …

Grit 'n Gridiron (Ep. 02)— Memphis Mauls Mercer & Navy Preview feat. Rivals' ISAAC SIMPSON

December 1st, 2018

33:14

Memphis Football is climbing! In the wake of the Mercer @ Memphis, SLIM and ISAAC SIMPSON of Rivals get together to walk the W, the (half) of QB play of Brady White, and other team factors as everything clicked in the …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 17) — We Ain't Trading Jaren, How To Help Mike & Marc, Joakim Noah, Weekly Roundup

November 24th, 2018

53:54

Issa BRO-SLIM SPECIAL! The fellas get together to preview the upcoming slate of Easter Conference games, Jaren Jackson's ROY campaign (and the fools …

In the Can (Ep. 19) — Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of Grindelwald

November 17th, 2018

54:18

IT'S FINALLY HERE! Fantastic Beasts: Crimes of J.K. Row — er, Grindewald. The second film of the Fantastic Beasts saga aka Dumbledore prequel series.  The CHIEF and KCB link up to talk about the Wizarding Universe …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 03) — Zion's Coronation & Shop Talk feat. the Hurley Bros.

November 13th, 2018

57:41

SUBBI & the SHARK are back to talk Omar Samhan's fandom of the Barn, Zion's coronation, does Kentucky stink, Coach Cal's "kids" speech, the …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 16) — LIVE Jazz Game Watch & Thoughts on Team

November 11th, 2018

43:08

The CHIEF, BRO, and SLIM hook up on a Monday night with a bottle of red wine and watch the 2nd half of Jazz @ Grizz, who have now played approximately 53,780 times this season. Spoiler: we lost, but the guys get into …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 15) — Early GRIZZ talk feat. DAVID COBB of The Commercial Appeal

November 3rd, 2018

47:37

The CHIEF and BRO are joined by new Grizz beat writer for The Commercial Appeal DAVID COBB to talk his career path & excitement to cover his hometown NBA team.  Then, the guys get into early season trends, return of …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 02) — Preseason Top 25 & Segments [Part Two]

November 3rd, 2018

50:29

Your boys SUBBI and SHARK are back to talk Huggy Bear and his boys in Morristown, clown on Kansas State's lack of character, Bol Squared, Buzz …

Theater in College Hoops (Ep. 01) — WELCOME & Preseason Top 25 [Part One]

October 30th, 2018

53:35

HA-HAAA!  The SHARK, SUB and the spirit of Gus Johnson are here to rivet you with their deep knowledge of all things college hoops.  The dudes sit …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 14) — Grizz Talk the Talk But Do They Walk the Walk?

October 24th, 2018

51:21

Five games into this young NBA season and @BarnBurnerBro and new contributor and residential #BostonSportsGuy @MattBurnham_ sit down to discuss the Grizzlies' early season accomplishments, challenges, rotations, and …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 13) — GRIZZ Preseason, 2-Ways, Lineup Frenzy & BASKETBALL IS BACK!

October 13th, 2018

54:35

The Backdoor Cut Crew of CHIEF, Slim, and Bro reconvene to discuss the Grizzlies' Preseason, the finalized roster, the Mike Conley eye test, Chandler Parson's bionic German knees, DJ Stephens 2-way, the Rubik's Cube …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 12) — Penny Mania & Memphis Recruiting feat. 247's EVAN DANIELS

September 26th, 2018

23:54

The CHIEF and BRO sit down with EVAN DANIELS — 247's National Recruiting Director, FS1's college bball insider, and host of the Sidelines Podcast — …

In the Can (Ep. 18) — SUCCESSION: w/ ARIAN MOAYED

September 11th, 2018

53:42

On this special episode of the SUCCESSION PODCAST SERIES on The BarnBurner's IN THE CAN podcast, the CHIEF, KCB, and Farmer Barn snag some sliders and a board seat with ARIAN MOAYED (playing STEWIE on the show).  The …

In the Can (Ep. 17) — Memphis Filmmaker VIVIAN GRAY Spotlight

September 10th, 2018

56:48

The CHIEF sits down with Memphis-native, filmmaker, St. Mary's graduate, and current USC Film School student, Vivian Gray, for a fantastic …

In the Can (Ep. 16) — SUCCESSION: I Went to Market

September 8th, 2018

1:05:10

This podcast saves the day.  The other goes away.  The CHIEF, KCB, and Farmer Barn are choppin' it up as they continue their SUCCESSION PODCAST SERIES on In the Can — part of The BarnBurner Podcast Network.  It's …

In the Can (Ep. 15) — SUCCESSION: Sad Sack Wasp Trap

September 2nd, 2018

1:13:21

ROLLS ARE RIPPING AS WE RECORD THIS PODCAST!!!  Get rid of your frozen butter, snag your ticket to the RECNY Ball — where the room is balanced and cocktails have a bit too much pesto — and join KCB, Farmer Barn, and the …

Grit 'n Gridiron (Ep. 01) — Memphis Football Preseason Huddle feat. James Dale of ALL FOR MEMPHIS

August 25th, 2018

35:39

In this first episode GRIT 'N GRIDIRON, the newest college football podcast series on The BarnBurner Podcast Network, the CHIEF and Slim are joined …

In the Can (Ep. 14) — SUCCESSION: Lifeboats

August 24th, 2018

1:24:11

Time to "shake the tree" with another episode of our SUCCESSION series on IN THE CAN, part of The BarnBurner Podcast Network.  In this episode, Farmer Barn, KCB, and the CHIEF are back to talk 'LIFEBOATS.'  We strictly …

In the Can (Ep. 13) — SUCCESSION: Celebration & Sh*t Show at the F*uck Factory

August 17th, 2018

1:27:59

TAKE WHAT'S YOURS (as long as "yours" is four giant rails of coke).  Time to bury the bodies and count the cash.  The PRE-KEND is finally here and the SUCCESSION podcast series on IN THE CAN is live.  Come kick it with …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 11) — Western Conference Vegas Over/Unders

August 13th, 2018

46:39

With Tunica's sports books on the way, the Backdoor Cut Crew convenes to talk the Las Vegas over/under for each Western Conference squad's win total.  There's some disrespect to be sure, but the dudes back up their …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 10) — Memphis Tigers Sports ON FIRE feat. Rivals' Isaac Simpson

August 4th, 2018

49:27

[Cue 'WE THE TIGERS'] On this episode of The Backdoor Cut, the CHIEF and BROFESSOR are joined by ISAAC SIMPSON — host of the Tiger Sports Report and Rivals beat writer for Tiger Hoops and Football — to talk all things …

In the Can (Ep. 12) — Hell or High Water

August 2nd, 2018

1:21:16

Kansas City Bret & the CHIEF drink some Mr. Pibb like assholes and talk 2016's HELL OR HIGH WATER, the Taylor Sheridan-written neo-noir Western …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 09) — Summer of Grizz, trades, signings, Mike Conley's foot, etc.

July 28th, 2018

58:30

SLIM, BRO, and the CHIEF are back to talk recent Grizz transactions.  Saying goodbye to some bums — er — players and welcome to maybe bums — er — new faces.  A new Japanese phenom en route to the Bluff City?  SLIM tells …

In the Can (Ep. 11) — The Dark Knight

July 23rd, 2018

1:22:17

You either die a hero, or you live long enough to listen to this podcast.  The CHIEF and Kansas City Bret aka Ready Player One talk 2008's THE DARK KNIGHT.  Is the Joker the GOAT movie villain?  Does writer/director …

In the Can (Ep. 10) — Mission Impossible

July 6th, 2018

1:19:22

[Cue MI Theme Song] This podcast, should you choose to accept it, may result in your extreme entertainment. The CHIEF and STEVE aka SLOTH aka the …

In the Can (Ep. 09) — Catch Me If You Can

May 27th, 2018

1:14:32

Which mouse are you: one that drowns in the cream; or one that churns that cream into the butter and crawls out? The CHIEF and Sloth aka Steve aka the Peace Corp Protector talk Steven Spielberg’s early 2000s gem: CATCH …

In the Can (Ep. 08) — Avengers: Infinity War

April 29th, 2018

1:09:06

Marvel's self-deemed "most ambitious crossover in history" exploded into theaters this past weekend, and Kansas City Bret, Sweaty Freddy, and the CHIEF get together to talk all things Avengers: Infinity War.  PETER …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 07) — The #PENNYSZN Edition: Penny Hardaway Hired as Memphis HC

March 19th, 2018

1:26:03

MEMPHIS TIGERS BASKETBALL IS BACK, BABY. It’s #PENNYSZN. Can you feel it? The palpable excitement? The Backdoor Cut Crew gets together to talk the exciting new University of Memphis Head Basketball Coach, Penny’s rise, …

In the Can (Ep. 07) — Three Billboards

March 2nd, 2018

1:32:47

“Raped while dying” … “And still no arrests” … “How come, Chief Willoughby?” A mother’s grief coupled with small-town humor with a little dark comedy mixed in. The CHIEF and Kansas City Bret talk 2017’s THREE BILLBOARDS …

In the Can (Ep. 06) — Annihilation

March 1st, 2018

1:08:06

WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED? Join the CHIEF, Sweaty Freddy, and John as we embark into “The Shimmer” in Alex Garland’s Annihilation. Will our lives ever be the same? Will John be invited back as a guest on In the Can …

In the Can (Ep. 05) — Black Panther

February 18th, 2018

1:16:08

WAKANDA FOREVER! The CHIEF and Sweaty Freddy talk Marvel’s Black Panther, co-written/directed by Ryan Coogler. Is this the G.O.A.T. Marvel movie (as …

In the Can (Ep. 04) — Cloverfield Paradox

February 10th, 2018

48:00

In Episode 4 of In the Can, the CHIEF is joined by The BarnBurner’s in-house meme savant, Sweaty Freddy. The dudes drink some (read: many) beers and talk Netflix’s original The Cloverfield Paradox. Do you dig on sci-fi? …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 06) — Trade Deadline Edition

February 7th, 2018

1:13:18

The Backdoor Cut Crew of Brofessor, Chief, and Slim discuss the crazy and disappointing NBA Trade Deadline. The Crew tips the podcast off by talking about the Grizzlies deciding not to trade the coveted Tyreke Evans. …

In the Can (Ep. 03) — I, Tonya

February 2nd, 2018

48:40

The CHIEF is joined by his fellow movie-going colleague and cinema connoisseur, Katie, to talk 2017’s I, Tonya, directed by Craig Gillepsie and …

The Cutback (Ep. 04)— Conference Championships & NFL Awards

January 23rd, 2018

47:32

In Episode 4 of The Cutback, Q & Slim recap the AFC & NFC Conference Championship games, but spend quite a bit more time on Jags/Patriots than the Eagles blowout of the Vikings. The fellas then go into the NFL …

In the Can (Ep. 01) — The Room & Disaster Artist

January 19th, 2018

38:45

In the inaugural episode of In the Can, the CHIEF talks two movies so intertwined they had to be broken down in one podcast: Tommy Wiseau’s The Room …

The Cutback (Ep. 03)— NFL Divisional Recap and Conference 'Ship Preview

January 18th, 2018

55:17

Q & Slim link up for Episode 03 of The Cutback, the official football podcast of The BarnBurner Podcast Network. The duo recaps the Divisional Round of the NFL Playoffs from this past weekend and takes a look ahead …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 03) — Shootaround Edition, NBA Fight Club, & Ray Allen Retribution

January 16th, 2018

1:41:02

Chief, Brofessor, and Slim are back for the Backdoor Cut. In this episode, which we have dubbed the “Shootaround Edition," we literally talk all things going on in the NBA, including NBA beefs, and the "throwdown" in …

The Cutback (Ep. 02) — NFL Playoffs Divisional Round Preview

January 11th, 2018

51:25

In Episode 2, Q and Slim continue their conversation from the first episode, but turn their attention to the upcoming weekend of the NFL Playoffs, the Divisional Round. Shoutout to Dirty Mike for the dope logo (and his …

The Cutback (Ep. 01) — NFL WILDCARD RECAP

January 10th, 2018

47:35

Q & Slim link up for the first episode of The Cutback, official NFL Podcast of The Barn, and Q’s debut with The BarnBurner. Recapping the games and giving their takes on what transpired, the duo goes through all 4 …

Backdoor Cut (Ep. 02) — REVENGE Edition

January 4th, 2018

52:58

Brofessor General, CHIEF, and Slim are back at it again with a new episode of the Backdoor Cut Podcast. The “Revenge Edition” looks at the best performances of NBA players who were traded in the offseason, against their …

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