Leicester Riders Talk

On this episode of LRT, Greg and Mark discuss some of the metrics that might go into the making of the perfect length for a podcast. We talk to Coach Rob and TJ Lall about last weekends games, specifically 2 periods of OT, and look forward to the home stretch of the regular season. We propose a new version of cricket, responding to the changing climate, talking of which, as the summer creeps in, w...

On this edition of LRT, Greg and Mark have been away on their travels for a couple of weeks, but return with the usual discussion regarding all things Leicester Riders, and other basketball issues from around the league. We get to speak to Coach Rob about a major milestone in his coaching career, the last three Championship games, and look forward to the upcoming All Star Game. The boys also get t...

On this episode of LRT Greg and Mark review last weekends double winning games. Coach Rob discusses the importance of keeping the winning momentum going as we head into the international break, and the strange affliction of the 'Caledonia Cough'. Captain Kimbal provides with an update on his GB call up and provides us with this TV streaming recommendations.

On today's edition of LRT Greg and Mark look back at a successful return to BBL Championship action following that BIG road win down at the Surrey Scorchers. We preview the forthcoming double header games, and hear from Coach Rob about his views about this weekend fixtures, and also managed to sit down with recent addition Duke Shelton, and discuss his mid season arrival at the Riders and his...

On this episode Greg and Mark breakdown the final four trophy weekend from Birmingham, ensuring that the 'sea of red' have all given themselves a collective 'pat on the back'. Jaren Holmes and Coach Rob provide their thoughts on playing in such a closely fought game, and look forward as to what the rest of the remaining BBL Championship season might hold.

Greg and Mark are back with a new name, but with the same old dribble. We check in with Coach Rob regarding new player signings and a look back on the Trophy campaign. We preview the Birmingham weekend, and discuss the importance of making the upcoming trophy games a sea of red.

On this episode of LRT Coach Rob breaks down the games against both London and Cheshire last weekend, and the importance of having a short term memory. Greg and Mark get to discuss the merits of Londons rotation policy and the possible impact upon the rest of the league. The guys also get to provide a film recommendation and how having a simple tattoo could gain you access to one particular teams...

On Today's edition of LRT, we speak to Coach Rob about the recent player comings and goings, and begin to speculate about who is 'inside man' might be. The ever youthful Conner Washington checks in and we discover that he has set his own 'Kimble Question'. As usual we look back at the Manchester win, and look forward to the forthcoming 'deja vu' weekend.

On today's episode of LRT, as usual Coach Rob stops by to review the games at the weekend, and looks forward to the journey up to the Sharks whilst providing some travel directions for supporters making the trip. Mark has to explain why he has failed to obtain a player interview for this weeks edition, but does provide some tricky 'Kimbal Questions'. We discuss the concerns about suppo...

On this weeks episode, as usual, we get to hear from Coach Rob about the Eagles win, and the challenge of preparing the team for the London game. Miryne Thomas stops by to give us some film and TV recommendations. We also have not one, but two Kimbal questions this week, and try to think about how not to repeaditly make use of certain words.

Greg and Mark are back after a two week absence. They get to ask some BIG questions related to the competitiveness of the BBL and recent TV deal announcements. Coach Rob and Captain Kimbal stop by to give their views regarding the recent results and developments of the Riders squad. Plus we provide the results of the most recent 'Kimbal Question', and update regarding who is leading the cu...

On the weeks LRT we check in with Coach Rob and get to hear his assessment on the great away win up at Newcastle. We pose the question, as to whether this is the youngest starting five that we have ever put on the floor, and finally we get to hear as to who might be the best player of the video game 'Call of Duty' on this current team

On todays episode Greg and Mark reflect upon the great victory away at the Bristol Flyers. We get to speak to a 'brace' of Coaches, trying to make sense of some of those refereeing decisions. We have the usual 'Kimbal Question' and quickly look forward to the long road trip that is the away game at the Newcastle Eagles.

This weeks episode of LRT Greg and Mark touch base with TJ 'the boxer' Lall and discover that we have another man with Yorkshire roots on the squad. For the first time we have a go at setting a poll that you can complete, and finally, we ask the question, do we already have a winner for the BBL action photograph of the year?

On this weeks edition of LRT Greg and Mark reflect on all things related to the opening weekend of the British Basketball weekend. Stepping by is new rider Jaren Homes who talks about the importance of family, his long term friendship with Caleb Asberry and his preference for a certain early morning breakfast.

On todays episode Greg and Mark launch our new weekly trivia quiz. Coach Rob checks in to reflect upon the preseason campaign and the possible impact of media time outs. The boys have their go at predicting this season's outcome with our very own 'under/over' segment, plus all the usual Riders and chat.

On this weeks show Greg and Mark, in keeping with the wider basketball community, have had a little go at their own 'rebrand'. Coach Rob gives a quick run down on this years new and exciting roster, and Mo Walker stops by to talk about looking good in Miami in that suit, and about the importance of leadership.

Greg and Mark return as we approach the commencement of the 23/24 BBL new Riders sesaon. We make a quick transatlantic call to Kimbal Mackenzie to discuss his forthcoming championship weekend, and check in with MD Russell Levenston to discuss recent Riders player announcements, fixtures and the state of his tan!

It's the final podcast of the 22/23 BBL season in which Greg and Mark get to talk a little about the playoff finals for both of the BBL and WBBL teams. Coach Rob stops by for the 'Rob round up' interview. Already the guys begin to look forward to next season, merely 14 weeks to go, and reflect upon the possible changes announced by the BBL. Finally Greg and Mark give a 'BIG THANK Y...

Greg and Mark return following a two week hiatus, and a severe bout of 'playoff fever' and get to welcome a number of the usual guests to this episode, including of course Coach Rob. Reflections on the playoff run with wins against Sheffield and Bristol, and thoughts about the forthcoming O2 Finals in London. The first A4R player of the season award is revealed ....... with some discussion...

On this weeks episode Greg and Mark look back at the last two regular season games of the year, and wonder whether Mark is coming down with a dose of 'playoff fever' We talk to the 'The President', Darien Nelson-Henry, about his recently announced retirement from the game, and as usual, touch base with Coach Rob and get to hear his views regarding the forthcoming first round encoun...

Greg and Mark welcome a multitude of guests onto this weeks episode of A4R. BBC Sports presenter Charlie Slater checks in and talks about his love of basketball and his encounter with the legendary LA Lakers. We talk about that 'dunk' with Pat Whelan; Carrington Love talks about the last play 'Green Bay' clash win up in Manchester, with Coach Rob as usual, reviewing last weeks acti...

On this weeks episode Greg and Mark get to discuss the approach of 'awards' season. They look back at last weeks two BBL games, resulting in the loss at London and the win at home. Greg gets to discuss his personal all star 'Coach Rob' best player line up of the last ten years. Finally the boys look forward to a further busy weekend of BBL action with a two game weekend, with playo...

In this weeks episode Greg and Mark get to welcome a brand new listener to the podcast! There is the usual looking back and forwards to the BBL championship with Coach Rob; Jubril Adekoya also steps by, with Mark trying to make the case that he is the Riders very own 'Good Draymond Green' . We look back on the BUCS results and the WBBL trophy final, and note, what was arguably one of the m...

This weeks special edition of A4R is a sit down conversation that Mark recently had with the voice of British Basketbal, Daniel Routledge, in which he gets to reflect upon 30 years of commentating on British Basketball. We get to hear about the art and skills of commentating, some of his memories of his early days with the Leicester Riders, what led into the development of his and Dave's, &#39...