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Iconic Seasons is a podcast that takes you back to the greatest college basketball seasons of all time. Through the voices of players, coaches, and journalists, we relive the excitement, the drama, and the unforgettable moments that made these moments and seasons iconic. We use interviews, audio from the games, as well as scripted storytelling, to bring the past to life. Whether you're a die-hard college basketball fan or just a casual observer, Iconic Seasons is a must-listen for anyone who ...
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Send us a text Before the legendary rivalry of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, there was a coach named Judd Heathcote who shaped the destiny of the 1979 NCAA championship. This episode explores Heathcote's demanding coaching style and his complex relationship with Magic Johnson at Michigan State. Learn how their clash of personalities contributed to …
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Send us a text This episode explores the incredible journey of Larry Bird, from his humble beginnings in French Lick, Indiana, to becoming a global basketball icon. It looks at his unexpected rise to fame, his shy personality that defied the spotlight, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. From his time working on a garbage truck to his t…
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Send us a text While Larry Bird and Magic Johnson would become forever linked in basketball history, their paths to success were starkly different. Magic, from the start, was a showman, and sought out the spotlight. Bird, in contrast, just wanted to play basketball, and largely shunned publicity. This difference in personality would be reflected in…
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Send us a text In 1979, a seemingly ordinary college basketball game between Michigan State and Indiana State became a cultural phenomenon. The game, featuring future NBA legends Magic Johnson and Larry Bird, captivated the nation and breathed new life into the struggling NBA. The matchup showcased the contrasting personalities and playing styles o…
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Send us a text This podcast episode explores Larry Bird's formative high school years in French Lick, Indiana. Growing up in poverty with a father battling PTSD, Bird developed a sense of grit and determination early on. His older brother's basketball scholarship showed him a path to a different future. The episode tracks Bird's early successes, su…
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Send us a text Episode Title: The Making of Magic vs. Bird Episode Summary: The game was significant not only for the intense rivalry between these two future NBA stars, but also for its record-breaking viewership. The game drew in 24.1 rating, meaning a quarter of all television sets in America were tuned in, making it the highest-rated basketball…
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Send us a text This episode of The Anxious Rambler podcast focuses on the host’s recent concert experiences seeing The War on Drugs for two nights in Ohio and Kentucky and a solo trip to see My Morning Jacket in Savannah, Georgia. The hosts begin by talking about their road trip to Columbus, Ohio, the first stop on their concert adventure. They dis…
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Send us a text In this episode the hosts take a deep dive into the music of their favorite band, The War on Drugs, and discuss their newly released live album, Live Drugs Again. https://www.thewarondrugs.net/music/live-drugs-again https://www.thewarondrugs.net/tour The hosts explain how Live Drugs Again is a unique collection of live tracks recorde…
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Send us a text In this podcast episode, the hosts and their guest, Ana Ruge-Rodela , reflect on their experience attending an Incubus concert during the band's Morning View tour. The conversation is a blend of nostalgia, excitement, and reminiscence of their long friendship, which began in college, sparked by their mutual love for Incubus. They dis…
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Send us a text The Anxious Rambler has her own feed but I am posting one final episode to encourage anyone interested to subscribe. I am contributing as a producer and sometimes co-host. The voice is all her own. This episode is a dose of nostalgia as we prepare for a throwback concert. Incubus and Morning View fill the rearview and now the road ah…
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Send us a text Welcome to episode three of The Anxious Rambler! After a light-hearted start (thanks to an unmuted laugh track!), we're excited to dive back into our exploration of music and more. In this episode, Cassie shares the story behind the podcast's name, reflecting on her journey of self-discovery, coping with anxiety, and the importance o…
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 2 of The Anxious Rambler! If you missed Episode 1, you can catch it on our crossover podcast, Iconic Seasons, or on our new feed search for The Anxious Rambler. Today, Cassie joins me for a lively discussion we've had many times before: who are the best singers of all time? We're diving into our personal lists, deb…
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Send us a text In this special episode of Iconic Seasons Offseason, we're joined by a very special guest: The Anxious Rambler, who also happens to be my wife! As the NBA finals draw to a close, we shift gears and dive deep into the world of music, exploring her fascinating journey through the sounds of the 80s and 90s. Despite being born in the ear…
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Send us a text Today's episode delves into the transformative journey of merging mind and body for ultimate wellness and purpose-driven living. We explore the evolution of fitness and wellness practices, bridging the gap between traditional training methods and holistic well-being. Craig Miller, founder of 2nd Prime, recounts his journey from baske…
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Send us a text Dive deep into the evolving landscape of college basketball with "Shifting Tides: The Transfer Portal's Impact on College Basketball” Join us as we dissect the seismic shifts caused by the transfer portal and its implications for teams, players, and fans alike. In this podcast, we unravel the complexities of college basketball's new …
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Send us a text They Call Me Goose: My Life in Kentucky Basketball and Beyond is an intimate and all-encompassing look at the life and career of the basketball legend, from growing up in a housing project in Lexington, his success with UK men's basketball through his years with NBA's Atlanta Hawks and the Japan Basketball Association, his career as …
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Send us a text Iconic Seasons is all about college basketball. We talk about the greatest moments in the sport's history with interviews from players, coaches, and journalists. Occasionally we go deep on other topics like health and fitness. In this week's episode, we try new products and experience the benefits of cold plunges and saunas. Support …
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Send us a text It's all the Hoosier Stories in one place. In what has been an up-and-down season for this years crew it is wonderful to look back at this team. Let's remember that this team had no players that made it in the NBA though several had pro careers. Despite the lack of high-end talent the system and cohesiveness of the team carried the d…
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Send us a text Get ready for a time-warp back to the legendary 1987 NCAA championship game between Indiana and Syracuse, where we dissect the strategies, the defining moments, and the players who made history. Promise us one thing; you'll be on the edge of your seat when we unfold the drama of the final play that saw Indiana emerge as the champions…
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Send us a text Get ready to hit rewind as we take you back to 1987 for a deep dive into the NCAA basketball championship, with a former player who was there on the court! We've got former Hoosier 6-man, Joe Hillman, with us to share what it was really like on the court in that high-stakes match between Indiana and Syracuse, and how Coach Knight's l…
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Send us a text The Indiana Hoosiers managed to overcome the UNLV Runnin' Rebels in the unforgettable 1987 Final Four match-up. Joe Hillman, former Hoosier Six man, sheds light on the contrasting strategies that played out on the Superdome court. Joe will share unique insights, revealing how IU's press defense was instrumental in controlling UNLV an…
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Send us a text We wrap the year by giving everyone a chance to reflect and catch up before our final run of three episodes concluding the inaugural run of Iconic Seasons. We hope that you've enjoyed the first 7 episodes if you have tell someone about the show or leave us a comment. If you really like it send us an email at hardwoodhistory@gmail.com…
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Send us a text The 1987 season of Indiana basketball holds a special place in the history of NCAA. Led by the legendary Coach Bob Knight, the Indiana Hoosiers took home the NCAA Championship that year, marking one of the most memorable seasons in the history of Indiana basketball. The journey to this victory was not a conventional one. Bob Knight, …
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Send us a text Get ready for a whirlwind journey back to 1987 with the UNLV Run-and-Rebels basketball team. We're joined by none other than Freddie Banks, a key player in that iconic Final Four team. Freddie brings to life the remarkable camaraderie, electrifying offense, and underrated defense that made the team truly legendary. He opens up about …
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Send us a text The 1987 NCAA basketball season will forever be remembered for the iconic Final Four clash between Providence and Syracuse. This match, a pivotal moment in NCAA history, saw Syracuse making a surprising shift from their typical zone defense to man-to-man, a tactical switch that played a crucial role in their victory. As we dissect th…
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Send us a text Ready to step back in time and relive one of the most thrilling eras of Syracuse Basketball? This episode transports you to 1987, a time when Syracuse Orange reverberated their fiery coach's spirit in the bruising Big East basketball scene. As your tour guide, we have Joe Combe, part of the legendary runner-up team, revealing rivetin…
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Send us a text Now is a perfect time to catch up on the first 4 episodes of Iconic Season or you can head over to Patreon and Binge the entire first season like a Thanksgiving Feast. In case you missed them the first three episodes are now free for everyone. The first episode focuses on New Orleans and the final fours that have occurred there. The …
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Send us a text Let's relive the glorious days of Providence's 1987 basketball season under the legendary guidance of Coach Rick Pitino. This episode is fueled by nostalgic energy and fascinating revelations from our guest, former player Ryan Ford. Prepare for a journey filled with tales of nail-biting matches against formidable teams, and the remar…
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Send us a text Get ready for a deep dive into Indiana University Basketball’s triumphant 1987 Championship season, a journey that starts with the team's eye-opening 1985 international exhibition tour. From Toronto to Tokyo, Beijing, Hong Kong and Amsterdam, the Hoosiers experienced a unique bonding opportunity filled with fierce competition against…
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Send us a text Prepare to be transported back to some of the most epic moments in Final Four history. We're revisiting the legendary 1982 championship game between Dean Smith and John Thompson, the moment of magic when Michael Jordan sank a game-winning shot, the ascension of the Big East Conference, and the infamous 1993 final, all amidst the buzz…
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Send us a text Welcome to Iconic Seasons 1987, the podcast that takes a deep dive into the most iconic seasons in sports history. For our preview episode, we're going back to 1987, one of the most entertaining seasons in NCAA history. In 1987, we saw the debut of the three-point line and a final four that included 4 hall of fame coaches and incredi…
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Send us a text Ever braved the icy waters of Iceland for enlightenment, or even thought about it? Joshua Church, co-founder of Edge Theory Labs, did just that only to unearth the transformative power of cold therapy. Through our interview with Joshua, we unpack his remarkable journey, from the toasty climate of San Diego to the ice-cold waters of I…
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Send us a text In this captivating episode, we dive into the NBA draft, analyzing the prospects, and considering the crucial role fit plays when drafting young players. We also debate the value of Scoot Henderson and why his number two ranking is being contested. Furthermore, we explore the future of NBA teams, such as the potential trade of Portla…
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Send us a text We had the incredible opportunity to chat with Coach Freddie Banks, a Las Vegas native who's made a lasting impact as a player and now as a coach at Canyon Springs High School. From his humble beginnings on the blacktop in fifth grade, Coach Banks shares his inspiring journey through high school, college, and his pro career that led …
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Send us a text There's only one team that gets their one shining moment. For everyone else, their season ends just like Indiana's. It's still fun to break down the season that was and think about the things that Indiana and every team faces heading into next year. With 20% of all CBB players in the transfer portal, hope springs eternal and the land…
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Send us a text On Monday night, one of these four teams will be celebrating a national title in Houston and doing what national champions have done for years: cutting down the nets. It’s a right reserved for the victors and The Chucker, 19nine’s resident historian, details the origins of this cherished college basketball tradition. Support the show…
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Send us a text Sixty years ago, Mississippi State and Loyola met in the second round of the 1963 NCAA Tournament. The journey to that matchup, however, was anything but easy in a nation and in a sport still battling with racial segregation. “The Game of Change” required two competitive, daring programs, a cunning escape from Mississippi, and a will…
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Send us a text This season marks the 35th anniversary of Kansas’ unexpected march to the 1988 NCAA title. Now, what could be so shocking about a blueblood program led by that summer’s #1 NBA draft pick and a Hall of Fame coach winning it all? Well, that’s the story of Danny & the Miracles and the most unlikeliest of titles from a college basketball…
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Send us a text Twenty-five years ago, the Big Ten finally launched a post-season conference tournament. After years of rejecting the move for an assortment of reasons ranging from academics to regular season integrity, the conference switched course and installed the Big Ten Tournament to cap to the 1997-1998 season. The Chucker, 19nine’s resident …
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Send us a text Travis Diener’s rise to basketball stardom wasn’t supposed to happen. He wasn’t gifted athletically, pushed by trainers growing up, or born into a hotbed of basketball talent. He was average. At every level, critics rightly questioned everything that he wasn’t but forgot about everything that he was. From Marquette University to the …
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Send us a text 19Nine Globetrotters - https://19nine.com/collections/harlem-globetrotters-x-19nine 19Nine Stories Harlem Globetrotters - https://19nine.com/blogs/news/the-harlem-globetrotters Thunder Law - https://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/world-tour/roster/thunder/ While Thor might have created thunder and lightning, Harlem Globetrotter Thunder …
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Send us a text This is the full interview covering the scope of Georgetown Basketball History. If you liked the short podcast on Wednesday you're going to love this deep dive. Pioneer Press Georgetown 1984 - https://19nine.com/blogs/news/the-pioneer-press-georgetown-1984 19Nine Hoya's Gear - https://19nine.com/collections/georgetown-university John…
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Send us a text John Reagan - Georgetown Basketball History Project Pioneer Press Georgetown 1984 - https://19nine.com/blogs/news/the-pioneer-press-georgetown-1984 19Nine Hoya's Gear - https://19nine.com/collections/georgetown-university In the early 1980s, an unlikely program commanded the nation’s college basketball consciousness. An elite, exclus…
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Send us a text When did the Fab Five become Michigan’s starting five? Almost as soon as the Fab 5 arrived on the University of Michigan campus as the most heralded recruiting class in the history of college basketball, Wolverines head coach Steve Fisher began fielding questions about starting all five freshmen. But Fisher resisted until he no longe…
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Send us a text The perfect podcast. Playground stories, basketball history, legendary coaches, and AI. What else could you want. Georgetown - https://19nine.com/products/georgetown-hoyas-1995-1996 John Thompson’s Autobiography - https://www.amazon.com/I-Came-As-Shadow-Autobiography/dp/1250619351 Jesse Washington - http://www.jessewashington.com/sha…
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Send us a text The Pioneers collection is a celebration of black excellence in college basketball during Black History Month, featuring teams such as Texas Western who won the national championship in 1966 with five all-black starters, 1984 Georgetown led by coach John Thompson and star center Patrick Ewing, UNLV led by coach Jerry Tarkanian and pl…
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Send us a text Ahead of this weeks match up between UK and Kansas get yourself prepped to enter one of the most storied buildings in college basketball. You will also learn about the progenitors of Rupp arena in the process. If you missed it learn about The Phog where the latest version of rivalry started the home and home (The Phog Episode) Big Bl…
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Send us a text This is our full conversation with Eric Gordon Sr. He takes us through what brought him to the game of basketball and the foundations that helped him guide his sons to basketball glory and successful lives as men. He still contributes to the game via E3 Basketball Training and the EG10 AAU Team. He is really excited about this years …
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Send us a text Get excited for this heated rivalry game between Illinois and Indiana. The current heat in the rivalry owes some of its origins to EG Jr.'s recruitment and the Illinois fanbases reaction to his decision to attend Indiana. Learn why he chose Indiana over Illinois and how a freshman was able to navigate such a tumultuous transition to …
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Send us a text Today we’ve got Mike Seilski Author. Sports Columnist. Radio host and host of my favorite sports podcast this year I Am Kobe. I know because I was reminded that I apparently listened to 31 days of podcasts last year. Mike Sielski is a sports journalist and author. He has been a sports columnist at the Philadelphia Inquirer since 2013…
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