Episodes

Dec. 23, 2021

Tom Chambers' [Hall of Fame] dunk on Mark Jackson (Jan 27, 1989) - BT…

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced the list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2022, including high-profile first-time nominee, Tom Chambers. Behind the Game - this episode details one of th...

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Dec. 2, 2021

Adam on 200 episodes and how fans can support the show

Hey, it's Adam here. A quick podcast update for you as we near the end of 2021. It's official. My recent conversation with the great Jerry Colangelo was episode number 200 overall. It was the 127th edition of 'In all Airness'...

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Nov. 11, 2021

Jerry Colangelo: Chicago Bulls, Phoenix Suns, Team USA and more - God…

Let's welcome ‘The Godfather of Arizona Sports’, Jerry Colangelo. Jerry’s contributions to professional sports are immeasurable. In this conversation, we focus primarily on his incredible basketball journey. Jerry discusses h...

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Oct. 28, 2021

Joanne Borzakian Ouellette: Reebok Global Marketing Director NBA Bask…

Joanne worked with Reebok for over 15 years. Her family has links to the Boston Celtics dating back nearly five decades. Joanne details what it was like to grow up within the confines of the Boston Garden and the unique relat...

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Oct. 7, 2021

Dave Cowens: Hall of Fame legend, 2x NBA Champion, MVP, 8x All-Star a…

I’m excited to welcome Basketball Hall of Fame legend, Dave Cowens. The first NBA Most Valuable Player to appear on the podcast. In this fun, insightful and wide-ranging conversation, Dave discusses his days at Newport Cathol...

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Sept. 16, 2021

NBA trivia: player nicknames (1950s to 1990s - questions via Basketba…

How good is your knowledge of NBA trivia? This episode is all about nicknames. 30 questions in total, courtesy of the mighty Basketball-Reference . Players from the 1950s thru 1990s. Only one question went unanswered. Test yo...

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Aug. 19, 2021

Memorable NBA Games [re-release]: Dominique Wilkins returns to Atlant…

[2015 re-release] Adam and Aaron discuss Dominique Wilkins' return to Atlanta - his first game versus the Hawks as an opposition player. Nique dropped 36 points on his former team, as the L.A. Clippers defeated the Atlanta Ha...

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Aug. 5, 2021

Luc Longley: One Giant Leap - Australian Story's Caitlin Shea and Gre…

I’m very pleased to welcome Caitlin Shea and Greg Hassall - co-producers of Australian Story ’s two-part feature on Luc Longley - ‘ One Giant Leap ’. Personally, this podcast episode is extra special. Luc contacted me in June...

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July 21, 2021

Adam's 1994 NBA Tour: Iconic arenas and countless memories. Where's M…

Approximately 20 basketball crazies here in Australia, flew to the USA for two weeks of NBA experiences we’ll never forget. It was an amazing time that I’ve occasionally mentioned throughout the course of this podcast’s exist...

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July 6, 2021

Adam on future episodes, new website and how you can support the show

Hey, it’s Adam here. A quick podcast update for you as we near the end of the first week of July, 2021. Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening behind the scenes. I have recorded - but not yet released - part one of my conversa...

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June 22, 2021

Terry Davis: (MCI) Center of Attention - survival, adversity and conq…

I’m very pleased to welcome Terry Davis (10-year NBA veteran). All going to plan, Terry will join the show at a future date for a deep dive on his life in basketball. Here, Terry reflects on his NBA return and pivotal role in...

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June 8, 2021

Bob Ryan: 1976 NBA Finals - Game 5 (3OT) - [45th anniversary - Suns v…

Last week marked the 45th anniversary of Game 5 (3OT) of the 1976 NBA Finals. Phoenix Suns at Boston Celtics . It's often called The Greatest Game Ever Played. Let's welcome back legendary Basketball Hall of Famer, Bob Ryan ....

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May 20, 2021

1991 NBA Eastern Conference Finals (30th anniversary) - BTG-7

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the NBA's 1991 Eastern Conference Finals. Chicago versus back-to-back NBA Champion, Detroit. Chicago and Detroit had met in each of the previous three postseasons. In 1988 it was the EC...

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May 5, 2021

Adam guests on NBL Pocket Podcast - AIR118

My friend, Joseph Corr - host of NBL Pocket Podcast - invited me on his show. We recorded this evergreen conversation in August of 2019. The episode was released on his podcast feed in early 2020. This is my edit of the hour-...

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April 7, 2021

Adam's 2021 update

Hey, it's Adam here. A quick update for you on the lack of podcast episodes over the past month or two. [ Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | Booktopia | PayPal ] My health hasn't been great recen...

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Feb. 6, 2021

Mandy Cohen: Live Sports Producer - WGN-TV Chicago, 1990s Bulls and T…

Eight-time Emmy Award winner, Mandy Cohen, witnessed NBA history as a vital member of WGN-TV Chicago in a decade where the Bulls won six NBA titles in eight years. This is a fun and insightful conversation about Mandy’s life ...

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Jan. 23, 2021

Bob Ryan: Legendary Boston Globe columnist and Basketball Hall of Fam…

Let's welcome iconic Boston Globe columnist and Basketball Hall of Famer, Bob Ryan. His excellent book, Scribe: My Life in Sports (2014), will be the framework of our multi-part conversation. In this first instalment, we cove...

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Jan. 8, 2021

Danny Manning: NCAA Champion, NBA All-Star and Sixth Man of the Year …

Danny Manning has a storied career in basketball. We cover lots of topics, including his formative years of watching and learning the game, his family’s move to Kansas where he starred for the Jayhawks in college and ultimate...

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Dec. 8, 2020

Adam's 2020 update

Hey, it’s Adam here. A quick podcast update for you as we near the end of 2020 – a year like no other in our living history. To the super fans out there – I won’t single anyone out, but I’m confident you know who you are – yo...

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Nov. 10, 2020

Andrew Goldberg: Collecting 1,264 Michael Jordan NBA game tickets - A…

Andrew Goldberg's mission? To collect each-and-every ticket from Michael Jordan's NBA career - regular-season, postseason and All-Star games included. You’ll be surprised at the unique, delightful ways Andrew has obtained som...

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Oct. 27, 2020

Butch Beard: Mr. Basketball, UofL Hall of Famer, NBA All-Star / Champ…

Alfred 'Butch' Beard was named Kentucky’s Mr. Basketball in 1965. He paints a picture of life in 1960s Kentucky - the civil rights movement and his exposure to racism. Butch starred at the University of Louisville and is a me...

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Oct. 7, 2020

Jeff Turner: Vanderbilt standout, 1984 gold medalist and ten-year NBA…

Jeff Turner was a standout - on-and-off the court - at Vanderbilt University. Before turning pro, he had played internationally and won a gold medal at the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. This is a fun, insightful chat abo...

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Sept. 9, 2020

Steve Johnson: Oregon State University great, NBA All-Star and ten-ye…

Steve Johnson starred at Oregon State University and was selected by the Kansas City Kings with the seventh-overall pick in the 1981 NBA Draft. He was named an All-Star in 1988. This is an enlightening chat about Steve’s uniq...

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Aug. 27, 2020

Eldridge Recasner: Husky Hall of Famer, CBA MVP / Champion and eight-…

Eldridge Recasner is a member of the Washington Huskies' Hall of Fame. His rise from college to the NBA is filled with plenty of twists and turns. We discuss the unique path that led to him enjoying an eight-year run at the h...

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