The Player's Perspective: Uncensored with Larry O'Bannon

On this week's episode of Quick Hitters, we're talking about how you value players with either the eye test or by their stats.  Also in the discussion, we compare Michael Jordan's rings to LeBron James' ring and who had to work harder to earn them and Zach Levine vs Devin Booker matchup breakdown.  Be sure to tune in to another short and wonderful episode with my guest co-host and we get...

On this week's episode of The Player's Perspective Uncensored Podcast, we sit down with Louisville Legend and head coach of Indiana Southeast men's basketball program, Wiley Brown.  We talk to coach Brown about being a part of the first national championship team in University of Louisville history, his coaching philosophies and how it was to work with some Hall of Fame coaches.  Be sure...

On this week's episode, we talk with Rocky Top legend, Chris Lofton, the former University of Tennessee All-American.  Chris sits down and talks to us about his playing career, overcoming a career threatening health problem and playing professionally abroad.  Be sure to tune in to the inspirational story that drives him more than ever.    Twitter @larryobannon @theppupodca...

We welcome a new segment to our podcast called "Quick Hitters," which is a weekly episode where we talk about trending topics and current events happening in sports.  This week we talk about the new NBA Free Agency, USA Olympic basketball taking gold & more.   Be sure to tune in and let us know what you think of the new segment.

We welcome a new segment to our podcast called "Quick Hitters," which is a weekly episode where we talk about trending topics and current events happening in sports.  This week we talk about the new NCAA rule allowing student athletes to profit off of their Name, Image and Likeness, USA Olympic basketball struggles & more.   Be sure to tune in and let us know what you think of t...

On this episode of the Player's Perspective Uncensored Podcast, we are joined by whiskey blender & quality controller Eboni Major.  We break down and talk about what it's like being in a traditionally male dominated industry and some of the obstacles she's had to over come to be where she is today.  Major gives us a guide to how she became  a quality controller and some backgrou...

On this weeks episode, we sit and talk with former NFL running back Michael Bush.  The former Louisville star talks to us about his playing days in the NFL, his collegiate career, and falling in love with the game of golf.  Be sure to tune in with co-host Alhaji and I as we put Mike through our barrel proof segment of rapid fire questions.   Twitter: @larryobannon @alhajimohammed @t...

On the week's episode of The P.P.U. Podcast, we talk to NBA trainer Dion Glover from Atlanta, GA.  The former Georgia Tech standout and NBA first round draft pick talks about his playing days in the NBA, his experience in the Big 3, and training NBA athletes.  We're joined by my guest co-host Alhaji Mohammed again on the episode, so be sure to tune in to a great show!    T...

We are locked in with a great episode line for you guys today.  We’ll be talking to former UK standout and NFL wide receiver Keenan Burton about his playing career and overcoming injuries which ultimately cut his career short, and the mental side of moving on past playing.  Of course we put him through the barrel proof segment of rapid fire questions, so tune in and see how he did on thi...

On this episode of the P.P.U Podcast, we sit down with former Oldham Co. standout and NBA player Donta Smith.  Smith was a player that was under the radar for most of his career until he grew during junior college and became an instant prospect for the NBA.  The pro baller talks to us about being a two sport star, valuable lessons he learned going from JUCO to the NBA, and embracing new...

On this week's episode, we host a U of L legend, Tick Rogers.  The Hart County great talks to us about his playing experiences with the Hall Of Fame coach Denny Crum and what it meant to put on the cardinal uniform.   We also take a trip down memory lane to the 1996 NCAA match up with Villanova Wildcats to earn a spot in the sweet 16.  This is another great episode you will not...

On this week's episode of the PPU Podcast, we sit and talk with former NFL running back and current running backs coach at Purdue University, Chris Barclay.  The Wake Forest Hall of Famer and record hold shares stories about his playing days and his transition into coaching.  It's also a great episode for young football players to understand what a college coach is looking for in a recru...

On this episode, we get chance to sit down and talk with 2x champ and Superbowl MVP Deion Branch.  The football legend discusses his road to becoming a New England Patriot and the obstacles along the way that he had to overcome.  We also catch up with what Deion has been doing since retiring from the NFL and the charity work he has done with his Deion Branch Foundation organization. &nbs...

One this episode of TPSUP, we talk to Florida State University legend Ron King.  We sit down and discuss what it was like playing with so much civil unrest during the 60's and leading FSU to their first Final Four and NCAA championship game in 1972.  Known as a scoring machine, we hear from the legend himself and let him share some of his experiences.  Be sure to tune in and check i...

On this week's episode, we start off Season 2 with Heaven Hill Master Distiller Conor O'Driscoll.  We talk to Conor about his journey to bourbon from Ireland and learn some new facts about bourbon and how we can differentiate the qualities with a simple ice cube.  Be sure to tune in and enjoy the episode! Check out our social media and leave us a review! Host: @LarryOBannon Twitter: @The...

On this week’s episode, we’ll be talking to the basketball legend Milt Wagner.  The “Iceman” stops by to share some stories and talk about his experiences winning a championship at all 3 levels: High School, College & NBA.  He gives us the inside on what it was like winning a championship in the 80’s with the Lakers and coaching on the sideline with John Calipari.  Be sure to tu...

On this week's episode, we talk with former NBA veteran Chuck Hayes, who also serves as the  Houston Rocket's Director of Player Personnel. We converse with the ex-power forward about his playing days in the NBA and the grind he took to get there after not being drafted in 2005.  Chuck also discusses playing along NBA greats Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming with the Houston Rockets, along with...

On this week's episode, we sit down with former ABA Professional basketball player turned business mogul George Tinsley.  Mr. Tinsley talks with us about everything from playing in the ABA to how he got started into franchising KFC's and operating over 60 businesses.  We talk about his transition out of sports and what lead him to be the business CEO that he is today.  Be sure to tu...

On this week's episode, we sit and talk with University of Memphis Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Cody Toppert.   Cody discusses how it has been to join Anfernee " Penny" Hardaway's staff, his experience coaching in the NBA and what it takes to get to the next level, and what the coaching staff looks for in recruits and how to get them to buy into the team concept.  This is a grea...

On this week’s episode, we sit down and talk to the 2x national champion and Hall of a Fame coach Denny Crum. Coach Crum discusses his days of learning from the great John Wooden while being an assistant coach at UCLA, becoming a head coach at Louisville and bringing them their  first national championship.  He also mentions, passing up opportunities to go coach at other programs while d...

We pick up from part 1 of our interview with Russ Smith.  We talk about the humanitarian acts that Russ does off the court,  put him through our Barrel Proof segment of rapid fire questions and do our final review of our bourbon selection of the day.  Tune in!  Twitter @theppupodcast  IG: @ThePlayersPerspectivePodcast

On this week's episode, we sit down the basketball scoring machine Russ Smith.  The New York native sits down to discuss his ups and downs in his playing career and the buffet of ventures that he is tied to with entertainment and the community.  He's done music with Jadakiss, Lil Wayne & Dave East, has a bourbon line coming and a biography movie about his life.  Alhaji Mohammed...

On this week's episode, we sit down with former U of L hooper Cornelius Holden.  The former high flyer comes on the podcast to talk with us about his playing days, share some stories and update us on what he is doing today.    Be sure to tune and see what our bourbon selection of the day is and how "Big Corn" did on your barrel proof segment of rapid fire questions.

On this week's episode of The Player's Perspective Podcast, we sit down with former LA Sparks guard & University of Kentucky All-American A'dia Mathies.  We discuss her playing career, the current state of the WNBA and the women's POV on the game.   A'dia opens up about struggles adjusting in her professional career and helping the next generation of young women to continue maki...

Sponsored by Kentuxican Bourbon Hot Sauce On this week’s episode, our guest today is former NFL quarterback Chris Redman.  We had the opportunity to talk to the football legend about being one of the greatest High School Football players ever, galvanizing the QB tradition at Louisville and his playing days in the  NFL.  Be sure to tune in!!  Twitter @ThePPUPodcast & IG...