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Submit ReviewConversations with former-NBA players, coaches and media. Topic-based episodes, too. Adam's focal point is Michael Jordan, but he covers the history of basketball with his unique Australian humour.
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Submit ReviewLet's welcome the legendary Tom Chambers to the show. A massive thanks to our mutual friend, Jeff Wells. Jeff was my guest on episode 128. We detailed his campaign for Tom to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. We also spoke at length about Jeff’s awesome YouTube channel, TC24, devoted to the life of Tommy C. Without Jeff, today’s episode would simply not be possible. I strongly encourage you to subscribe to TC24 – it features a wealth of excellent clips and features on Mr. Chambers.This episode is sprinkled with audio snippets that add more context to my conversation with Tom. In some instances, the audio is edited for brevity. Where applicable, most clips are available to watch – or listen to - in full on TC24.Please note that our conversation was recorded on January 21, 2024. As of that date, the stats I discuss with Tom - re the number of 60-plus point scorers - are correct. In recent weeks, remarkably, an additional five such games have been added to that exclusive list. TC discusses a wealth of topics in this episode. From a personal point of view, it may be the most enjoyable conversation in the history of my podcast.
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On November 2nd, 2023, six-time NBA All-Star Walter Davis died of natural causes while visiting family in Charlotte. Today, I welcome back Adam Beechen - a great friend of the show. We discuss Walter’s life on-and-off the basketball court.Amidst his innumerable accomplishments, Davis was certainly no stranger to adversity. Despite battling substance abuse for the majority of his Phoenix Suns tenure, Walter averaged 20-or-more points per season in six of his 11 campaigns in the Valley of the Sun.A quick sidebar. Per reference.com/">Basketball Reference.com, on July 6, 1988, reference.com/players/d/daviswa03.html">Walter Davis was the second player in NBA history to sign as an unrestricted free agent. He joined the Denver Nuggets one day after another would-be Suns legend, reference.com/players/c/chambto01.html">Tom Chambers, signed w/ Phoenix.In the lead-up to recording this conversation, I put out a call for listener contributions. Tim Gallagher kindly answered the bell. Tim has collected sports autographs for more than 50 years and is a Consignment Director for Robert Edward Auctions. You’ll hear Tim’s reflections on Walter Davis as an interlude within the episode. Tim will also feature as a future guest on my podcast. He has a wealth of incredible stories to tell.RIP, Walter Davis. The Man with the Velvet Touch.
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Reggie Lewis tragically passed away 30 years ago (1993) at the age of just 27. This is an updated re-release of episode 27 with my great mate, Todd Spehr. We recorded our chat ten years ago to mark the 20th anniversary of Lewis' sudden passing.I’ve added numerous audio clips for greater context, edited our original conversation and improved its sound quality. We discussed the life and times of Reggie - from his days at Dunbar High School, to his tenure at Northeastern University and ultimately, rise from seldom-used NBA rookie to captain of the famed Boston Celtics. Todd mentioned the poem that Reggie’s widow, Donna Harris-Lewis, read to the Boston Garden faithful on Reggie Lewis Night in 1995. Audio of that poignant moment also now features.This is a fresh listening experience even for the most-diehard fan clamoring for a new episode – of which, to be sure – many more are planned for release throughout the rest of 2023. Most of the additional audio in this episode was sourced from TV broadcasts aired at the time of Lewis’ passing. They were thankfully preserved by Tim Theriault.
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The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode six.01:49 2023 NBA Draft Lottery - Wemby to San Antonio Spurs06:21 Ralph Sampson (and Bill Walton) - similarities to Victor?07:16 Manute Bol was how old when he joined NBA?! Chuck Nevitt mention!08:37 Bill Garnett ('82 Draft - pick #4) and Jeff Ruland have beef!09:09 Rick offers Jeff tissues to get over the incident!09:33 Ja Morant brandishing a weapon (again) on social media13:27 Lakers and Nuggets - West Finals discussion15:03 Mile-high (in Denver) or just high?16:28 76ers' woes - fallout from Embiid's comments after ECSF G718:21 Heat and Celtics - East Finals breakdown (Beef Brothers masterclass)20:12 Do the Heat need a Herro?20:42 Coach Erik Spoelstra's impact21:22 Setting Suns?21:58 Rick and Jeff's on documentaries (don't ask Horn about The Last Dance!)24:01 Adam looks like Andy Cohen?! It's an Aussie roast!24:20 Listener question: Rick's opinion of Isiah Thomas (after The Last Dance)25:38 Listener question: Jeff on battling Darryl Dawkins and Buck Williams26:45 Rick's a big Chocolate Thunder fan. Buck Williams? Not so much!27:50 Horn does his best impression of the Aussie accent!Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. Here's episode six.We encourage your interaction - ask questions or add comments on YouTube and the Beef Brothers will respond in future episodes. If you prefer e-mail, reach Rick and Jeff by e-mailing Adam: inallairness@gmail.com - he'll collate your submissions to read out to the guys. A quick warning that ocassional language during this series is not safe for young ears.Follow: Instagram [Rick / Jeff / Adam] | YouTube [Beef Brothers / Adam]
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Let's welcome Bill Willoughby to the show. There are many more strings to his bow – as you’ll hear in my introduction - however, Bill rose to national awareness during the 1981 NBA Playoffs, by virtue of his excellent defense against the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Willoughby is one of only a few to ever reject The Captain’s iconic skyhook. A topic we certainly cover in this refreshingly open and honest conversation.
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The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode five.01:12 2023 NBA Awards thus far03:23 Rick Mahorn nominated for Washington Wizards President?!05:12 Players who find a great fit on the right team06:23 Kyrie conundrum06:37 Jeff and Rick's role on 1980s Bullets08:55 2023 Playoffs - 76ers, Nuggets and Suns advance to round two09:47 Trae Young shocks Boston (Game 5)10:30 Celtics vs 76ers / Heat vs Knicks (round two preview)11:50 Heat's reliance on Jimmy Butler - who else can help?12:45 Importance of good health in the playoffs, Embiid's return14:18 Dillon Brooks' value and impact on Grizzlies' chemistry16:30 Whining to refs / Dick Bavetta and Joey Crawford stories18:33 Can the Kings dethrone the Warriors?19:51 Hat-tip to Butler and Booker / Suns vs Nuggets (round two preview)21:42 Rick and Jeff's funniest teammates!26:23 Listener question: Rick and Jeff's relationship with Wes Unseld28:04 Listener question: Origin of Rick's patented "pull-the-chair" move29:44 Listener comment: Appreciation for 1980s Bullets making playoffs31:54 Frank Johnson and Gerald Henderson brawl (1984 Playoffs)Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. Here's episode five.We encourage your interaction - ask questions or add comments on YouTube and the Beef Brothers will respond in future episodes. If you prefer e-mail, reach Rick and Jeff by e-mailing Adam: inallairness@gmail.com - he'll collate your submissions to read out to the guys. A quick warning that ocassional language during this series is not safe for young ears.Follow: Instagram [Rick / Jeff / Adam] | YouTube [Beef Brothers / Adam]
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Watch Adam's TV debut. Or, listen to this audio and learn how his adventure went. Can he justify his self-proclaimed title of Michael Jordan / NBA-history obsessive?!I recently made my first - and perhaps last - appearance on television. I was a contestant on Australia's top-rated game show, Hard Quiz. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's on-demand TV streaming service, ABC iview, describes Hard Quiz thusly: "Not satisfied with winning the 2022 AACTA Award for Best Comedy Entertainment Program, Tom Gleeson has combed the nation to find a new bunch of self-nominated experts willing to undergo the HARDEST test there is".My Hard Quiz appearance aired on April 12, 2023. It was recorded in-front of a live studio audience in early September, 2022. The description for episode 10 of series eight: 'Four contestants are after one Big Brass Mug and host Tom Gleeson is in the way. Expert topics this week are Scouts Australia, animated film The Incredibles, NBA superstar Michael Jordan and penny farthing bicycles!'No prizes for guessing my specialty topic. Thanks to my best mate of over 40 years, Nicholas, for encouraging me to apply for the show. A special thanks to Hard Quiz Contestant Producer, Zim, who ensured each contestant had a fantastic time on the day of recording.
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The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode four.00:50 NBA reg-season recap (best records, league leaders)01:18 NBA MVP picks for 2023 season02:41 League parity04:03 Did Suns win Durant trade?04:52 Will Kyrie and Luca remain a duo, win a title?06:28 Dwane Casey's replacement as Pistons coach07:17 Josh's Giddey nether regions / Beef Brothers inflicting pain08:13 Fashion sense (or lack thereof) in today's NBA09:47 2023 Play-in Tournament (last two games)11:43 2020 NBA Playoffs - Round one preview15:28 Wizards' outlook / free agency across the NBA18:59 Beef Brothers washing uniforms in the sink or shower?19:58 Who will win Wembanyama Sweepstakes?20:55 Kangaroo meat for Wemby?!21:10 Rick's and Jeff's off-the-court interests22:50 Listener question: Jeff on denying Jordan's first NBA jam ('84)23:56 Beef Brothers were "built to make posters", put players on their a$$!24:32 Listener question: Rick on Isiah Thomas punching him in the head ('90)[Ryan Van Dusen's awesome YouTube channel]25:46 JEFF UNFILTERED - Rules doesn't mince words re Isiah!27:25 Listener question: Beef Brothers t-shirts (latest re availability)28:21 Episode frequency to increase / special guest appearances, too!29:29 Power to the people, avoid kangaroo meat and subscribe to Beef Brothers!Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. Here's episode four.We encourage your interaction - ask questions or add comments on YouTube and the Beef Brothers will respond in future episodes. If you prefer e-mail, reach Rick and Jeff by e-mailing Adam: inallairness@gmail.com - he'll collate your submissions to read out to the guys. A quick warning that ocassional language during this series is not safe for young ears.Follow: Instagram [Rick / Jeff / Adam] | YouTube [Beef Brothers / Adam]
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The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode three.- NBA season thru Mar 1, 2023- All-Star Game fixes?- Rick's trade from the Washington Bullets to Detroit Pistons (1985)- Jeff's 1984 All-Star Game memories- Listener-submitted questionsPlease note that Rick was absent from part of this recording (when Jeff recalls his ASG memories and responds to listener feedback).Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. There's 24 minutes of video from episode three. The remainder is a separate audio-only upload. We encourage your interaction - ask questions or add comments on YouTube and the Beef Brothers will respond in future episodes. If you prefer e-mail, reach Rick and Jeff by e-mailing Adam: inallairness@gmail.com - he'll collate your submissions to read out to the guys. A quick warning that ocassional language during this series is not safe for young ears.Follow: Instagram [Rick / Jeff / Adam] | YouTube [Beef Brothers / Adam]
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The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode two.- NBA season thru Dec 11, 2022- Rick and Jeff's iconic Beef Brothers photo shoot- Paul Silas' recent passing (3x NBA Champ)- Manute Bol memories (2x Block Champ)Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. Though there's no (full) video of episode two, select clips will be added soon.We encourage your interaction - ask questions or add comments on YouTube and the Beef Brothers will respond in future episodes. If you prefer e-mail, reach Rick and Jeff by e-mailing Adam: inallairness@gmail.com - he'll collate your submissions to read out to the guys. A quick warning that ocassional language during this series is not safe for young ears.Follow: Instagram [Rick / Jeff / Adam] | YouTube [Beef Brothers / Adam]
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