Cookies: A Basketball Podcast

Chris Tomson of Vampire Weekend and Alex Frankel of Holy Ghost join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss DeMarcus Cousins' big night out with Matt Barnes, cautious optimism for the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr endorsing medical marijuana use, and their respective solo musical projects.

Writer Rembert Browne joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss Thanksgiving dinner table conversations, Steph Curry's plummeting sneaker sales, the phrase "alt-right," and being an Atlanta Hawks fan in New York. 

Musician Joel Ford joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the controversy over Phil Jackson's use of the word "posse," surprising starts for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets, the fake trade rumor mill, and growing up as a Celtics fan.​

Musicians Nick Hook and Nick Catchdubs join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the NBA's response to the presidential election, Phil Jackson's life philosophy, and the guests' upcoming projects on Fool's Gold Records. 

Desus and Mero of VICELAND join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss their hometown Knicks, LeBron's magnificent trolling of the Warriors, the only proper way to eat a slice of pizza, and their televised election night special.

​Noah Lennox, aka Panda Bear of Animal Collective, joins COOKIES to discuss his beloved Washington Wizards, the Golden State Warriors' defensive dilemma, the league's growing horde of talented young big men, and being called a "psycho" while playing playground basketball in Portugal. ​

​Jayson Williams, former NBA All-Star with the New Jersey Nets, joins COOKIES with hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli. Topics include Manute Bol's manhood, the culture of 90s basketball, Williams' time in prison, and the continuing ramifications of a fatal shooting in 2002. ​

Nick Catchdubs of Fool's Gold Records and artist Andrew Kuo join COOKIES to discuss the Finals' incredible Game 7, the celebrations of J.R. Smith, the most colorful names in the NBA draft, and the benefits of the Dat Piff app.

​Ezra Edelman, director of ESPN's OJ: Made in America , joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the making of his acclaimed new documentary, the NBA Finals, Allen Iverson, and Big East rivalries.​

Mike D of the Beastie Boys joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the NBA Finals, the threat of the Zika virus on Olympic athletes, and making a mixtape with Kevin Durant if he joins the New York Knicks as a free agent.

Hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli discuss the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers, plus the Oklahoma City Thunder's monumental collapse, new hacking rules, and trade rumors involving the Philadelphia 76ers' Nerlens Noel.

​Photographer Ari Marcopoulos and musician Prince SAMO, of World's Fair, join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the desperate Golden State Warriors, the brutality of Tyson Chandler hand-checks, and the boneheaded shooting at Irving Plaza during a T.I. concert.

​Tim Hoey (Cut Copy) and Moses Archuleta (Deerhunter) join COOKIES to discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' historic dominance in the Eastern Conference Finals, Kobe Studios, Dwight Howard's media barrage, and which NBA players could succeed at cricket. 

Comedian Dan Soder ( Billions , Comedy Central's Not Special ) joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss Steph Curry's triumphant return, sympathy for Kevin Love, the comedy pickup ball circuit, and impressions of Nick Nolte in Blue Chips .

​John Barrett, of the band Bass Drum of Death , and artist Andrew Kuo join COOKIES to discuss devastating playoff injuries, coaching rumors in New York and Los Angeles, and playing against Monta Ellis in high school.​

Musician Blu Jemz and writer/producer Judnikki join COOKIES to talk about the disappointing first round of the playoffs, Harriet Tubman on the $20, the most fashionable NBA players, and the New York Knicks' glory days.

Jackson Pollis, of the band Real Estate , and journalist Corban Goble join COOKIES to discuss Kobe's bizarre and fulfilling finale, the omnipresent Crying Jordan Face, the end of Process-Trusting in Philly, and NBA playoff predictions.

Artist Eric Elms and Felipe Delerme , of Kinfolk, join COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli. Topics include new Hall of Fame class with Shaq, Allen Iverson, Yao Ming, and Sheryl Swoopes; Golden State versus Scottie Pippen; end of year awards; and the week's sordid social media action.

Tim Hoey from Cut Copy joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to talk about the betrayal of Swaggy P, the questionable Australian pride of Ben Simmons, Western Conference playoff hopefuls, and the price of J.R. Smith-supplied asphyxiation.

Moses Archuleta of Deerhunter and Jesse Miller-Gordon of Sick Feeling join hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli on COOKIES. Topics of discussion include Phife Dawg, LeBron's social media strategy, the intersection of basketball and pro wrestling, and stories about David Letterman.

Jesse Cohen of the band Tanlines joins hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss the NBA's lack of true villains, the darkness of being a converted Brooklyn Nets fan, and the impact of infamous party cities on road teams.

​Alex Frankel of Holy Ghost and artist Andrew Kuo join host Ben Detrick on the latest edition of COOKIES. Topics of the day include a cornucopia of Knicks rumors, the shifting nature of the traditional center, and spiteful old timers and the mythology of hand-checking​.

Bobbito Garcia, the filmmaker and DJ, joins COOKIES hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli to discuss his hip-hop documentary Stretch & Bobbito and New York playground basketball. Other topics include Steph Curry's supernatural play, the Cavs' struggles, and the Academy Awards.

​On the latest episode of Cookies , hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by comedian Ari Shaffir, of Comedy Central's This Is Not Happening . Discussions include playing basketball with a yarmulke, how frontrunning Lakers fans ruin comedy in Los Angeles, Kurt Rambis's X-rated Twitter profile , and the NBA's fringe playoff contenders. ​

On this week's COOKIES, hosts Ben Detrick and Jordan Redaelli are joined by Harlem rapper Dave East of Mass Appeal Records. Their discussion covers the NBA All-Star festivities, Dave's own renowned basketball ability, whether rappers or athletes get superior groupies, and Kevin Durant's beat-making.