The Globally Ballin Podcast

What is the point of international competition? Is it worth the work and the money? Do the benefits outweigh the costs? would we better off without any? Is there a fiscal benefit to the games? Questions like this have fascinated me for quite some time. Now, in this shorter episode this week, I am joined with a promoter of the 2019 South East Asian Games (SEA Games) to be held in the Philippines in...

The Philippines is an interesting place. In terms of population, it is in the top tier of countries. When it comes to poverty, sure there are impoverished areas but it would crazy to say other places around the world do not struggle with poverty more on a wider scale. Yet, the Philippines is one of only a few countries left with so gold medal in the Olympics. In the 2016 Olympic Games, the Philipp...

As the The Basketball League grows (adding a few new teams for year two already), the name Evelyn Magley grows with it. A recent interview and shoutout by Ciara (you know, as in "Russel-Wilson-and-Ciara-Ciara, or as in, 1-2-Step-Ciara") Evelyn Magley is quickly growing in the spotlight of basketball in the United States. This episode is Globally Ballin's first on-location interview. I journeyed to...

Former Kansas Jayhawk and former Commissioner of the NBL Canada, David Magley, hasn't left the world of basketball, but instead has immersed himself in said world by being the president of a newly found league, "The Basketball League." If that wasn't enough, his wife is the CEO of the league. It's safe to say that this power couple has made basketball (or possibly just kept basketball) a focal par...

What is it that creates a fantastic energy and atmosphere at live sporting events? What is it that drives a fandom to create such an atmosphere? Do the best on the court always bring the best in the stands? On the flip side, does lower talent on the court bring less energy in the stands? This episode dives into key factors that create and feed the energy of the crowd and of fandom while discussing...

Coming from the Ivory Coast (Cote d'Ivoire), Dini Ouattara knew that he loved soccer/futbol at such a high level that he knew his future would formed around it. After growing up and competing in the Ivory Coast, Dini now find himself playing professionally in the Philippines. Enjoy this interview with Dini as he talks about soccer in both Africa and the Philippines. Although it may not be a league...

After his time as head quarterback at East Tennessee State University, football player Austin Herink was given very little time to make a decision about an option he did not even know existed. After reaching out to someone about a career in coaching, Austin was soon answered with a different kind of offer. Austin, had 48 hours to decide if he would play American Football in Austria in the AFL (Aus...

How do you choose an agent? When do you choose an agent? How do you decide where to play? What happens if you get a bad agent? What about a bad team? Are you in danger? What happens if you are? Join me on this interview with NBA and FIBA agent Jeremiah Haylett a lawyer at Haylett Sports & Entertainment. For those of you that feel overwhelmed by the life of overseas athletics, listen to the wise wo...

**This interview can also be found on our partnered podcast, the "Limahan Podcast"** Ivan Johnson has been all over the place including playing for the first year of the Big3 and playing in the championship in the PBA. Listen to this fantastic interview to get an in-depth look at what it is like to play in the Philippines, from private islands to fried PB&J's Ivan covers it all.  In addition, John...

Join me on a conversation with former Tennessee Volunteer and current international basketball player, Wayne Chism. Chism finds himself all over the world depending on the offers on the table. One of his most notable international stints was in the Philippines playing for the Magnolia Hotshots. Listen and enjoy.