The Dunk Talk

Today on Episode 46 of the Dunk Talk Podcast Dylan Haugen, Hunter Castona, and Donovan Hawkins all share their personal thoughts and experiences on how significant of a role genetics play in dunking/jumping.

On today’s episode Dylan Haugen and Hunter Castona go over some common myths /misconceptions about dunking and jumping.

Today Dylan (@dylanhaugen23) and Hunter (@hunter.dunks) reflect on their year and set their goals for dunking/training in 2025.

Today we talk to / interview pro dunker Finn Addy (@1footdisciple) on his year of dunking.

Today Dylan and Hunter discuss their own experiences with good/bad environments for dunking.

Today on Episode 41 of the Dunk Talk Podcast we interview Donovan Hawkins on his dunk progress this year.

Today we interview Daniel Castellani (@dandunks_), a very elite dunker from Melbourne, Australia, about his dunk journey so far.

Today we interview Sam Liu (@sam_likes_biomechanics), who is not only a dunker but also a PhD Candidate on sport biomechanics. In today's episode Sam breaks down the biomechanics behind dunking/jumping and how we can use this information to improve our athleticism. Links to Sam's research papers: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jun-Liu-227

Today Dylan and Hunter discuss Dylan's decision to quit basketball and go all in on dunking, and also talk about the positives and negatives of playing basketball while training for dunking.

Today we had the pleasure of interviewing one of the GREATEST Dunkers to ever live, Dmytro “Smoove” Kryvenko (@smooveukraine). We talked about his dunk journey, favorite events, move to the US, and more.

In today's episode we interview 5'8" Elijah Vaughn Davis (@real.suave), a dunker from Illinois who has an insane story/journey.

Today we had the privilege to interview 5'6' Pro Dunker Anthony Height (@eyesonheight) on his journey to a 50+ inch vertical. Anthony has one of if not the craziest story we've ever heard, so make sure to watch until the end.

Today our co-hosts explain the long dunking slump that Hunter went through and how he got out of it.

Today we had the privilege of talking to Ben Hopkins (@benbounces) a 6'5" dunker from North Carolina who recently hit his first tamallah.

Today Dylan talks with Donovan Hawkins on what it's like to be a pro dunker. Donovan goes over everything that happens during events and contests, and more.

In today's episode Dylan and Hunter go in depth on their personal experiences and tips on jump training in season.

On today's episode we interview 5'9" 18 year old Dillan McCarthy (@dillan_mccarthy) on his dunk journey. Dillan has recorded a 49" max vertical, and got there with some very different training methods than we normally see from dunkers.

Today we had the privilege to interview Isaiah Rivera, a Pro Dunker with an officially recorded 50.5 inch vertical.

On today's episode Dylan and Hunter go in depth about what they would do if they were tasked with training a young athlete who was serious about becoming a great dunker someday.

On today's episode we revisit a previous topic, but with a lot more guests. These include Billy Doran (@dunkademics / @billydunkademics, founder of Dunkademics), Donovan Hawkins (@donovanhawkins_37, Pro Dunker), along with CJ Champion (@cj_champion, Pro Dunker) and Justin Barber (@rebrab.nitsuj, Former Dunker) from the World Dunk Association. Keep your eyes out for part 3, and make sure to let...

Today we interview Jordan Southerland (@1footgod) about his journey/career as a professional dunker. Stay tuned for a part 2 coming in the near future!

Today Dylan, Hunter, and Donovan discuss what can be done to help dunking become more of a sport. Stay tuned for a part 2 on this difficult topic with more guests!

Today we interview Jason McCoy (@jaysmoove.6) on his journey as a dunker.

Today I (@dylanhaugen23) explain everything I did in the past year to go from a 37.5" to a 41.5" vertical.

Interview w/ Pro Dunker Donovan Hawkins (@donovanhawkins_37) and Josh Ruble (@josh.dunks) about this summer of dunking.