Indie Basketball: The Podcast

I'm joined by Jen and Gaelen of the Chicago band Cusp, who just put out a fantastic new album this year. Hear us talk about some great new bands, lots of Chicago Bulls talk, NBA draft, playoffs, and they give us a wild version of Build-a-Band. 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 t-shirts are...

I am joined by Ellis Ludwig-Leone, composer and member of the band San Fermin. We talk about his new album "False We Hope", as well as get into his years playing competitive basketball, falling out of love with the Boston Celtics, and his evolving fandom of the NBA. We also takes a stab a Build-a-Band, creating a band out of NBA players. ---- Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts are still available at ht...

We're back with a 1-on-1 with Sergie Loobkoff of Samiam and Knapsack. Sergie tries to play it cool on his Warriors fandom but knew much more than he let on. So talk the new Samiam record, the 90's scene, Baron Davis, and Warriors playoff outlook. Plus, yessir, that's a Musicians Matchup: Warriors Edition! ---- NEW Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out...

Draft day is upon us! Today we are joined by JE Skeets (No Dunks), Katie Heindl (Basketball Feelings), and Jamel Johnson (Air Buds) to drunk the best and worst NBA fits! Which styles are taking the fashion crown? Make sure you head to Twitter to cast your vote for your favorite selections. ---- NEW Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at https://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the entire firs...

I finally get to talk Bulls with someone! Chris McCaughan of the Lawrence Arms / Sundowner is on to talk about recent music faves, growing up with the Bulls, the teams past and present, and at long last, a Bulls edition of Musician Matchups. ---- NEW Lift Yr Skinny Fists t-shirts available at http://www.indiebasketball.com Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions: https://youtu.be/...

Ellen Kempner of Brooklyn-based band Palehound joins us to talk about her longtime Knicks fandom, some new music on the horizon, and a Knicks-centric version of Musician Matchups. ---- Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions, including the season finale from Hemlock: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball New merch...

We're doing an iso 1-on-1 conversation with Chris Porterfield, better known as Field Report. Chris is a Bucks superfan so we're talking all things Bucks, Giannis, and Milwaukee. We also give ourselves a go at Musician Matchups: Bucks Edition. ---- Check out the entire first season of Half Court Sessions, including the season finale from Hemlock: https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8 Support Indie Basketbal...

Devin, known from his band Maneka, is here to discuss a smattering of things ranging from 2022 favorites, to Wizards misery, to mental health in basketball (and music). Plus, he takes a stab at his very own Build-A-Band and makes a connection that truly warms my heart. ---- Half Court Sessions are live with new episodes from Rat Tally! https://youtu.be/Uv9RSZB1Iz8   Support Indie Basketball on Pat...

After a little downtime, we return with a 1-on-1 conversation with Allen Tate of San Fermin and Better Company Records to talk about growing up playing competitive basketball, the new San Fermin album, and the side effects of being a Knicks fan along with a game of Musician Matchups: Knicks Edition. ---- Half Court Sessions are live with new episodes from Sincere Engineer and Mukiss https://bit.ly...

The Drafts are back, and despite a battle with a cough, we drafted covers! I was delighted to be joined by Abbie Gobeli (Sub Pop, KEXP), Ryan Silva AKA Plato III, and Tom Mullen (Washed Up Emo). We have 5 rounds of excellent covers that are all over the place, and for your convenience, has been turned into a little Spotify playlist (in order of draft selection): https://spoti.fi/3d301mt Make sure...

We are joined by an Indie Basketball Hall of Famer! Bo Koster (My Morning Jacket) joins to talk Cavs, LeBron, George Harrison, and play yet another rendition of Musician Matchups: Cavs Edition. ---- Half Court Sessions are live! Our first episodes feature the band String Machine.  https://bit.ly/3ICM6yF   Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball   Death Cab For C...

This episode brings in Josh Berwanger (The Anniversary) as we talk his new project Gemini Parks, the Bulls, and coaching high school basketball. He also takes part in not 1, not 2, but 3 games. ---- Half Court Sessions are live! Our first episodes feature the band String Machine.  https://bit.ly/3ICM6yF   Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball   Death Cab For C...

I'm joined by Josh Kolenik of Small Black to get in-depth with the 2022 NBA Draft as we each do a mock draft of our top 5 picks as well as recap the NBA finals. Find out what we really think of the man Chet. ---- Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! Your support goes a long way and means so much. Help get the Half Court Sessions off the ground. http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Death Cab For...

On this episode, our 1-on-1 conversation is with Richard Edwards of Margot & the Nuclear So and So's. We touch on his new album, NBA Finals, wino's, and more. Plus he puts together his version of a Build-a-Band. ---- Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! Your support goes a long way and means so much. Help get the Half Court Sessions off the ground. http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball Death Cab...

We return for another 1-on-1, this time with Andrew Dost (fun., Anathallo). We talk about his upcoming solo album, the 2022 NBA Playoffs, and the ups-and-downs of being a Pistons fan. Plus, Musician Matchups is back: Pistons Edition! ---- Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! Your support goes a long way and means so much. Help get the Half Court Sessions off the ground. http://www.patreon.com/indi...

We're back for another Fantasy Draft episode, we're diving into a rich world of NBA Hairstyles-- the good, the bad, the ugly. Joining me we have David Futernick (Actor, Super Hoopers Podcast), Clair de Lune (Tiny Deaths), and Sean Keane (Comedian, Roundball Rock Podcast). Make sure to check Twitter to vote for your favorites. Follow our guests on Twitter! @davidfuternick | @claireMPLS | @seankeane...

On this episode, I have a conversation with Ryan Kattner AKA Honus Honus of Man Man to complete the Mister Heavenly trifecta. We're talking all things NBA including Sixers, Ben Simmons, Myles Turners TikTok, and we give BUILD-A-BAND another go! ---- Support Indie Basketball on Patreon! Your support goes a long way and means so much. Help get the Half Court Sessions off the ground. http://www.patre...

This episode brings a 1-on-1 conversation with Nicholos Thorburn, known for his work in many acts including Islands, The Unicorns, and Mister Heavenly. We talk about basketball in Canada, Michael Cera, and try our hands at a brand new game of crafting a band of NBA players.   Theme music courtesy of  Empty Heaven! If you don't already, be sure to follow on Instagram ( @indiebasketball ) for all th...

I'm joined by Harry Day, drummer for Middle Kids, as we have our 1-on-1 iso-ball conversation to discuss their latest album, basketball in Australia, and of course do another edition of Musician Matchups: Raptors Edition. Theme music courtesy of  Empty Heaven! If you don't already, be sure to follow on Instagram ( @indiebasketball ) for all the latest. Join the conversation on Discord: https://dis...

Craig Hendrix of Japanese Breakfast joins me for our 1-on-1 iso-ball conversation where we discuss being nominated for a Grammy, growing up a Sixers fan, and play another edition of Musician Matchups: Sixers Edition. Theme music courtesy of  Empty Heaven! If you don't already, be sure to follow on Instagram ( @indiebasketball ) for all the latest. Follow on Twitter! https://twitter.com/indiebasket...

This one-on-one episode is with legendary indie rock drummer Joe Plummer from such bands as Cold War Kids, Modest Mouse, The Shins, and Mister Heavenly. He also runs a podcasting group called Ruinous Media. We talk about touring with Cold War Kids, Stephen Malkmus playing basketball, and play another edition of Musician Matchups: Sonics Edition. Theme music courtesy of  Empty Heaven! If you don't...

It's time for another Fantasy Draft. This time we are joined by Julia Steiner ( Ratboys ), Evan Weiss ( Into. It Over It. / Pet Symmetry ), and Hanif Abdurraqib (Writer, Poet) to draft all-time Sub Pop Records Artists! Head over to the Twitter and vote for whose lineup you prefer. Theme music courtesy of  Empty Heaven! If you don't already, be sure to follow on Instagram ( @indiebasketball ) for a...

Nike Ewing of Local Natives joins me to get discuss the happenings with the band and get into the ever-changing NBA landscape. We've got playoffs! We've got NBA draft! We've got free agency and season outlook! Plus Musician Matchups: Clippers Edition! Theme music courtesy of  Empty Heaven! If you don't already, be sure to follow on Instagram ( @indiebasketball ) for all the latest. Follow on Twitt...

Diet Cig (Alex & Noah) join me for a conversation with topics ranging from releasing an album during the pandemic to NBA trade deadline to... Kardashian boyfriends and NBA astrology! Plus another edition of Musician Matchups. Theme music courtesy of  Empty Heaven! If you don't already, be sure to follow on Instagram ( @indiebasketball ) for all the latest. Follow on Twitter! https://twitter.com/in...

Andy Anaya & David Bell from Dikembe are here and we are talking about what it's like releasing an album during a pandemic, the NBA bubble, and All-Star Game drama. Plus, we have another go at Musician Matchups -- Miami Heat edition. Theme music courtesy of  Empty Heaven! If you don't already, be sure to follow on Instagram ( @indiebasketball ) for all the latest. Follow on Twitter! https://twitte...