Episodes

May 18, 2020

Episode 432: Saving The Last Dance Parts 9 &10

Our final wrap up discussion on the coveted Docu-series "The Last Dance" we breakdown the final two episodes aired this past weekend. Shaw and I analyze the emotional toll that consumed the 98' Bulls as they fought relentlessly to get past Bird's...

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May 11, 2020

Episode 431: Kevin Danna & Overtime Tom Talk Next Gen Name...Next Gen…

This week's episode put the spotlight on the next-gen high school ballers Jalen Green, Daishen Nix, and Isaiah Todd and their decision to sign on and play in the G-League Development Program. We have two excellent guests to help elevate the...

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May 11, 2020

Episode 430: Saving The Last Dance Parts 7 & 8

Our Post Show Wrap Up Discussion covering the Epic Docu-Series "The Last Dance" covering the 1998 Champion Season of the Chicago Bulls. By far the most emotional and to many the most impactful parts of the series covered. We dive into: - Jordan's...

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May 5, 2020

Episode 429: Bridging The Fan Experience with Rich Stein and OT

This week Rich Stein and OT joined our show to discuss the importance of fan engagement and how pro athletes are using technology to change their branding strategy to elevate the fan experience. When the NBA returns to us after the pandemic what...

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May 4, 2020

Episode 428 : Saving The Last Dance Parts 5 & 6

Another remarkable episode captured discussing Parts 5 & 6 of the docu-series The Last Dance chronicling the 1998 Chicago Bulls on their final run to be a 3 time NBA Champion. While the Bulls looked to have found its championship mettle going into the...

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April 28, 2020

Episode 427: Sacramento King's Yogi Ferrell Joins

FaceTime with The Baseline: Sacramento Kings Guard Yogi Ferrell joins the show. He leans in on how he's coping with the effects of the Pandemic and how he and his Foundation are still striving to doing great works in the community despite the pause...

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April 27, 2020

Episode 426: Saving the Last Dance - Parts 3 & 4

This week we get into: - Rodman's story and Impact - Phil's story and coming of age - Doug Collins, his Impact and his keen hindsight that he knew Phil Jackson was gonna take his job -Feuding with the Bad Boys and why the venom Jordan feels about them...

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April 23, 2020

Episode 425: Saving the Last Dance - Parts I & 2

Our After Show Breakdown and Discussion of the Docuseries: The Last Dance. We give our Post Show Analysis of Parts 1 and 2 via Zoom captured for the Podcast.

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April 20, 2020

Episode 424: Khristina Williams joins to recap the WNBA Draft

This week we were uber fortunate to have GirlsSportsTalk TV Founder Khristina Williams to hop on and help break down a historic 2020 WNBA Draft this past weekend. She highlights the highs of the first virtual draft in any sport and also weighs in on...

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April 13, 2020

Episode 423: NBA gets creative during Crisis | Where do we go from he…

Staying on top of the various storylines throughout the league, Cal and Shaw dabble in the following tidbits over the last week: -NBA announces H-O-R-S-E Competition -NBA 2K Player Tournament update -Adam Silver says May 1 is the earliest a...

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April 6, 2020

Episode 422: FTWTB with Sacramento Kings Legend & Coach Bobby Jackson

Still hunkered down to due to the pandemic but never short of storylines to discuss this week we managed to drag away Sacramento Kings Assistant Head Coach and former player-favorite Bobby Jackson from his Sunday Funday to do a little FaceTime with...

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March 30, 2020

Episode 421: When the Game is Missed | T.R.O.Y: Shareef Abdur Raheem

Shaw and I discuss what the game will be missing should the season continue to be suspended indefinitely. From more LBJ milestones to the re-incarnation of Chris Paul we highlight a few things we will sorely miss from the passing of this season. We...

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March 22, 2020

Episode 420: Tim Reynolds Discusses State of the NBA During The Crisis

We were privileged and blessed to get AP Senior Writer Tim Reynolds to help us sort out the NBA season's uncertainty due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. Our extensive convo breaks down his most recent article and sit-down with Commissioner Adam Silver...

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March 20, 2020

Episode 419: Cracking The NBA Top 5 | Who Ya Got?: Bam Bam vs Siakam

As we continue to get beyond the impacts of a Suspended NBA Season due to the Coronavirus, Shaw and I reflect on rounding out the top 5 contenders so far this season. The Lakers, Clippers and Bucks are a top of everyone's list as the top 3 contenders...

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March 16, 2020

Episode 418: NBA Season Suspended Indefinitely Due to CoronaVirus

We weigh in on the unprecedented move by Adam Silver and the league with its decision to suspend the NBA season indefinitely due to the Covid-19 Virus that has become a global pandemic. With at least 3 NBA players being tested positive for the Virus,...

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March 8, 2020

Episode 417: Atkinson and Nets "Mutual" Departure | MVP vs The King

Our next episode we dig in Brooklyn and Kenny Atkinson mutually part ways. Are the Nets and their culture forever changed after this perplexing move? What do Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have to do with this? On the Drop: We discuss the...

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March 1, 2020

Episode 416: FaceTime with the Baseline ft Dr Rhonda Windham

This week we were bestowed the honor and privilege to sit down and discuss one of the most dominant and talented Women's Basketball Team ever assembled. The 1983 USC Lady Trojans led by Cheryl Miller, Cynthia Cooper, Paula and Pam McGee, Juliette...

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Feb. 24, 2020

Episode 415: Spencer Davies Speak to us with a Cavalier Tone | Empty …

Our peoples Spencer Davies joins the show to discuss the Cavs and where they're headed as a team under JB Bickerstaff and company. Can the Cavs mount up some positive momentum after the Belein Experiment blew up in Altman's Face. Also we discuss...

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Feb. 18, 2020

Episode 414: All Star Weekend Wrap Up and Clap Up

We wrap up and clap up on the pagentry and audacity of NBA All Star Weekend. You know we couldnt let the Slam Dunk Contest get by without us airing out much deserved grievances over the event. Big Shaw drops jewels on the All Star game's shine and I...

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Feb. 13, 2020

Episode 413: Katie Heindl joins to talk Raptors Domination | Trade De…

Toronto is handling the East and the departure of Kawhi Leonard better than expected. As the hottest team in the NBA are they an underrated contender? Katie Heindl, from Raptors.com helps us understand their magical season.  The Drop NBA Trade...

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Feb. 4, 2020

Episode 412: Shots from the Baseline | Damn Dame: Just Keep Blazin

This week we give our take on what to look for going into the second half of the season. Will some possible moves be made, players traded. Who is primed to have a monster second half of the season? Which team is poised to disappoint? Which team will...

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Jan. 27, 2020

Episode 411: Mamba Moments (A Baseline Memorium in Remembrance of Kob…

The unspeakable passing of Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi has rocked the NBA community and the basketball world. There is an incredible void with the loss of a basketball icon and the process to heal is often manifested in the memories and spoken...

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Jan. 19, 2020

Epsiode 410: Brian Sampson tells NaySayers Buck You| We Talking all T…

Brian Sampson from , Bucks Film Room (@BucksFilmRoom), joins us to air out any doubt about The Milwaukee Bucks who are on pace for 70 wins and despite having the reigning MVP, in Giannis Antetokounmpo, the conversation on them is almost mute. How...

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Jan. 12, 2020

Episode 409: OKC Thunder Loud N Clear | Grizzlies: Hustle w Muscle

With the Western Conference being weaker than expected, two teams have been able to show better results than anticipated as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Memphis Grizzlies have playoff hopes. Oklahoma City finds itself with a mix of veterans and...

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