Indie Basketball: The Podcast

Tyler Jordan is the singer and guitarist of Austin-based band Good Looks and he came on this weeks episode to give us some details on their new (fantastic) record Lived Here For a While, while also sharing his deep-rooted Houston Rockets fandom. Together we solve some Rockets related Musician Matchups. ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. and San Fermin are now live: https://www.youtube.com/@i...

The dudes of STRFKR dropped in the pod to talk about the Trailblazers, their new album, and they do a fun little round of Build-a-Band. You can check out their album Parallel Realms out now.   ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. and San Fermin are now live: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball All merch is 20% at the store during the NBA Finals! Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com Ge...

Sammy from Mom Jeans and Just Friends shares stories on stories of how basketball has been a part of his life, rooting for the Warriors, not rooting for the Celtics, and he also crates some wild scenarios in Build-a-Band. ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. and San Fermin are now live: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at htt...

I am joined by Sean and Alex of the Boston-turned-Brooklyn band Divine Sweater. As huge Celtics fans, it is the perfect time to talk about the Celtics playoff run with them, along with a peek at some new music from them. Plus, they go ham on Musician Matchup: Celtics Edition with one of the most detailed and accurate pairings I have heard to date.   ---- Half Court Sessions with Ducks Ltd. is now...

Josh from Blvck Hippie is on the pod to share the story behind their new album Basketball Camp, due out June 14th. We also geek out about everything basketball, from playing it in high school, to their love of the Grizzlies (and LeBron), to getting into the latest NBA playoff matchups. They also take their shot at a Grizzlies focused MUSICIAN MATCHUP to some incredible results.   ---- Half Court S...

John Rossiter of Young Jesus joins me to talk about their new album on Saddle Creek out May 24th, and we get deep into some thought provoking NBA theories and the state of the game today. Plus, he does a little Build-a-Band with some past Bulls players.   ---- 2024 Half Court Sessions are live with San Fermin: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shi...

A podcast crossover episode! Talking with the duo from Bothering the Band, and they give their Starting 5 of Bands you should know. Plus we get into the Orlando Magic and their playoff outlooks, along with a lot of off-topic runs.   ---- 2024 Half Court Sessions are live with San Fermin: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http:/...

Jersey Dan joins the podcast this week, a man with roots in Philly with stories on stories that hit both sides of the Indie Basketball coin. He gives his Starting 5 of Philly Bands to Know, as well as his take on Build-A-Band.   ---- 2024 Half Court Sessions are live with San Fermin: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www...

Midwest emo band Annabel is back and putting out a new album, and Ben is joining the podcast to talk about it along with a lot of Cleveland Cavaliers discussion. We also break down what to expect for the NBA Playoffs (note: we recorded before the Play-In Tournament started). He also takes his try at Musician Matchups: Cavs Edition. ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available...

We're feeling our feelings but trying to remain optimistic about the Bulls with Mark Rose of Chicago band Spitalfield. Plus, he talks about his custom song provider Downwrite and tries his hand at Build-a-Band. ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketba...

Will and Charlie of the Texas band Hovvdy join the podcast to talk about their new self-titled album coming out April 26th. We also dive into some of the nostalgia of childhood basketball, growing up with the NBA, and we talk about the current state of the Dallas Mavs. Plus, we collectively take a shot of Musician Matchups: Mavs Edition. ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts avai...

Joseph Therriault from Gulfer talks about what it's like to be both a neuroscientist and musician, being a Bucks fan in Canada, the Doc Rivers saga, and he takes his shot at building a band of NBA players. Gulfer has a new album called "Third Wind" due out on February 28th on Topshelf Records.   ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Che...

Dave Hartley from The War On Drugs joins the podcast to talk about the delightfulness of ABBA, the sillyness of the Dunk Contest, and greatness of Sixers basketball. Plus, he gives his go at a round of Musician Matchup: Sixers Edition.   ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www...

Tom of Ducks Ltd. came on to talk about their new album "Harm's Way" which drops Feb 9th, as well as geek out about Raptors, Wizards, Rockets (oh my). He also does a little hybrid Musician Matchup of Wizards/Raptors players.   ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co...

I'm joined by some more Chicago folks to talk Bulls as Sofia and Andy of Free Range join the podcast. We take about their busy 2023, upcoming album, formative Bulls memories, and we play GM a little bit. They also take a shot at Build-A-Band with a twangy twist.   ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessi...

Ryland of Origami Angel joins me and gets passionate about the Sixers, basketball, talks faves of 2023, and comes up with his own Sixers themes Musician Matchup. ---- Bon Iverson hats and Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Get Indie Basketball exclusives on Patreon! ht...

I'm joined by Sam and Matty from the Toronto based band PONY. They share the influences that led to their album "Velveteen", diving into basketball fandom, the Pistons losing streak, and more. They also both try their hand at BUILD-A-BAND, with two very different results. ---- Bon Iverson hats have been restocked at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out our 2023 Half Court Sessions on YouTube:...

To kick off the first episode of the new year, I'm joined by some dudes who put our one of the raddest albums of 2023, Will and Mike from Hotline TNT. We talk about their new album, the delightful drama of the NBA, Timberwolves, Celtics, and a mixed-bag edition of Musician Matchups. Make you sure check out Hotline TNT on tour starting January 2024 and listen to their latest album "Cartwheel". ----...

Welcome to PlaylistMakers: a new Indie Basketball Podcast episode where a group of folks collaboratively make a playlist together, fantasy draft style. I am joined by Dan Ozzi, Ian Cohen, and Josh Terry to collectively create a playlist of Album Openers / Track 1's. Want to listen to the final output playlist? Check it out here: https://spoti.fi/3sYmrgF ---- All merch is on sale until December 15t...

Musician and TikTok dude Petey joins the podcast to talk about his new album USA, his range of influences, why he hates the Lakers, and he gives his take on Build-a-Band. ---- Bon Iverson hats have been restocked at http://www.indiebasketball.com New Half Court Sessions with Ratboys is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patre...

This episode was a great conversation full of nostalgia for the 2000's Chicago emo scene, lots of Bulls talk, we even played a game of HoopGrids. Adam was the bassist for The Academy Is..., touring bassist for numerous band, and as of late, helping guide new project Footballhead. ---- Bon Iverson hats have been restocked at http://www.indiebasketball.com New Half Court Sessions with Ratboys is now...

Charlie Brand of Miniature Tigers joins the podcast to talk about their latest album, relive the glory of 90's NBA, and play a rather interesting version of Musician Matchup: Suns Edition. ---- Merch available now at http://www.indiebasketball.com New Half Court Sessions with Ratboys is now up on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patr...

Had on Ryan Fox of The Good Life and The '89 Cubs to talk about vent about the Damian Lillard situation and talk Portland Trailblazers. Plus we're back with Musician Matchups! ---- Merch available now at http://www.indiebasketball.com Season 2 of Half Court Sessions is here: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Join the conversati...

We have longtime indie musicmaker John Vanderslice on the podcast as we cover off on the everchanging style of music, basketball fandom etiquette, and we even take a stab at a basketball Immaculate Grid. He also puts his twist on Build-a-Band by ranking his top 3 NBA players with musical talent.   ---- Merch available now at http://www.indiebasketball.com Season 2 of Half Court Sessions is here: h...

Been blessed to be joined by some fellow Bulls fans lately, and this time it's with half of the band Deeper to talk the Chicago music scene, 90s Bulls memories, Shiraz explains Rez Ball, and you guessed it, we're doing Musician Matchups with Bulls players! Don't forget to check out the Season 2 premiere of Half Court Sessions featuring Wild Pink available now on YouTube! ---- Lift Yr Skinny Fists...