The Podium Pod

In this episode : Following what became an abrupt end to the medal chase, Adam and Jacob discuss the things that went wrong for the Australian Boomers last night, and what lies ahead. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pickandroll.com.au/subscribe

In this episode : Following Australia’s victory over Japan, Ben interviews a special guest and fellow Aussie hoops fan in the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia. Topics include trying to be the best basketball dad, throwing it back to the Boomers’ historical Olympic win and looking ahead to the Slovenia rematch, a shout out featuring Chris Goulding, hoops in Canberra with other Austral...

In this episode : Adam and Ben discuss takeaways from the Boomers’ victory over Japan, and how that could translate into the next game against Slovenia. The team isn’t quite the same as the Tokyo 2020 iteration - how will the team prioritise defence with a smaller squad this time? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

In this episode : Tom and Jacob who are currently at Okinawa, discuss Australia’s close loss to Germany with Adam and more. Topics covered include: in-game defensive adjustments, especially against Dennis Schröder, Xavier Cooks’ argument to start, watching Japan’s inspirational victory and what that means for Australia’s next game tomorrow. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this w...

In this episode : Tom and Jacob who are now at Okinawa, go over yesterday’s opening game for Australia against Finland with Adam. Topics range from Patty Mills’ resurgence, Dante Exum’s excellence, keys to beating Germany with this Boomers squad and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pickandroll.com.au/subscri...

In this episode : Adam, Tom and Ben are joined by News Corp’s basketball journalist Matt Logue. They discuss caramel lattes, the Okinawa climate and how that could impact the team’s new high-intensity play style. Also covered: early picks for the best five this tournament, MVP, medal hopes and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...

In this episode : Adam and Tom discuss the back to back Boomers vs World games this week, which featured opponents Brazil and South Sudan. Topics include Jock Landale’s injury and how that likely means a change in the Boomers’ play style, Xavier Cooks’ growing comfort level in the green and gold, Patty Mills’ production, “Molten” Matisse Thybulle possibly not starting, and a shout out to the South...

In this episode: Adam and Jacob discuss both games from the Boomers vs World series on Monday night, where South Sudan took a loss against Brazil, and the Boomers came away with a comfortable win against Venezuela. Topics covered include South Sudan’s potential, Josh Giddey’s impressive show, Duop Reath’s fit and what could Chris Goulding’s injury mean, should it prove more than a minor concern? T...

In this episode: Adam and Tom take a look at Groups G (Iran, Spain, Côte d'Ivoire, Brazil) and H (Canada, Latvia, Lebanon, France). Spain, Canada and France are the well-known names, but which other national teams should we watch out for in this tournament? #FIBAWC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pickandroll.com....

In this episode: Adam and Jacob carry on with the previews. Group E features our favourite national team, who face a tricky group with Finland, Germany and Japan. Also, who do we see advancing in Group F (Slovenia, Cape Verde, Georgia and Venezuela)? #FIBAWC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pickandroll.com.au/subs...

In this episode: Ben is joined by Australian basketball legend Chris Anstey. They run it back to his Boomers playing days, including the Sydney 2000 Olympics, the MOB (Medal Or Bust) belief, how it felt watching that historical moment in Tokyo, watching the next generation represent, an NBA what-if, followed by a look ahead at the incoming World Cup this year and how the Boomers’ style of play cou...

In this episode: Adam and Ben discuss Team USA in Group C, prospects on other group opponents (Jordan, Greece, New Zealand), how FIBA international play could differ greatly from NBA performances, and Group D talk with Lithuania, Montenegro, Mexico and Egypt, and Ben reminds us this tournament goes beyond the wins and losses. #FIBAWC This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with oth...

In this episode: With the Boomers vs World warmup games awaiting next week, Adam and Tom break down news of the Australian Boomers’ training camp roster being further trimmed down, the direction of the Boomers’ World Cup squad and the big man rotation, Matthew Dellavedova’s phenomenal basketball career and what he’s meant to Australian basketball, how the talented William McDowell-White’s Boomer f...

In this episode: Adam and Jacob preview the upcoming FIBA World Cup starting with Groups A (Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Italy) and B (South Sudan, Serbia, China and Puerto Rico), and discuss the teams that could advance. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pickandroll.com.au/subscribe

In this episode: Adam Webster and Ben Mallis introduce the chat proper, which was conducted by Ben with Andrew Gaze at an NBA breakfast event on Saturday, that featured the limited edition Mitchell & Ness Aussie Legends line, celebrating Gaze’s career. In this conversation that lasted nearly an hour, topics covered (but not limited to): Gaze’s basketball journey including a what-if Boston Celtic o...

We’re taking #AussieHoops coverage to the next level this World Cup! Welcome to The Podium Pod: The Race for Naismith , a new podcast series that aims to cover the Australian Boomers as they begin their quest for a medal once again, this time in the FIBA 2023 Basketball World Cup. Host Adam Webster will be leading the show together with journalist Tom Hersz and for longtime followers of The Pick a...

Ayush Gautam, who along with Michael Houben forms the core of our prospect coverage, recently wrote about Daniels’ progress in his NBA rookie season with the New Orleans Pelicans, and was invited to share his thoughts with ABC Central Victoria earlier this week, ranging from his developmental journey with the NBA Global Academy, to the NBA and the Pelicans roster, Daniels’ skillset, his family’s i...

Angus Brandt and Rhys Vague often have to pinch themselves when they consider the odd parallel that has landed them on the same roster again. The frontcourt pair first found success on the court as part of the Perth Wildcat dynasty, with Brandt and Vague sharing NBL championship honours in both 2017 and 2019, with Vague also having been part of two more victorious teams in 2016 and 2020. Now after...

In another episode of One on One, Daniel sits down with American guard Josh Adams to discuss his move to the NBL and the newly-formed Tasmania JackJumpers for the upcoming season. The pair talk about his decision to leave Europe after multiple years on the continent, his discussions with Head coach Scott Roth before signing in Australia, and how he has settled into his new team. They also talk abo...

Photo: Supplied In the second episode of One on One, Daniel speaks to Kevin Owens, a New Jersey native who played his seven-year professional career across the NBA D-League, South Korea, New Zealand, Europe and even a season in the NBL with the Cairns Taipans from 2006 to 2007, playing 37 games and averaging 11.9 points and 8.4 rebounds. Owens retired in 2010, but has since remained an active memb...

The Tasmania JackJumpers have recently taken a major step in the path to their NBL debut, hiring inaugural head coach, Scott Roth. Scott is currently an assistant coach with the Perth Wildcats and joins the show to talk about accepting the JackJumpers position and the challenges that lie ahead. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have made a bright start to the 2021 NBA season and Carter Rodriguez joins the show to discuss the impact Dante Exum, Thon Maker and Matthew Dellavedova can and will have on the team this year. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pickandroll.com.au/subscribe

With the NBA season already here, it’s time to talk about one of the more confusing teams in the league: The Philadelphia 76ers. From Ben Simmons to Joel Embiid to Doc Rivers, we hit all the important topics with John Gonzalez of The Ringer. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pickandroll.com.au/subscribe

ESPN’s Olgun Uluc joins the show to discuss an important year for Aussies in the NBA in an Olympic year. ‘Boomers Patty’ threatening to show up in the NBA, Tampa Baynes and Delly are all on the docket, while a key signing for the South East Melbourne Phoenix is also discussed. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pick...

Philadelphia 76ers guard, Matisse Thybulle joins The Pit and Roll podcast just two weeks after leaving the NBA bubble at Disney World in Florida. Thybulle discusses life in the bubble, his extremely popular vlog, his own success as a rookie in the NBA, playing with Ben Simmons and under Brett Brown and of course his intentions to play for the Boomers at the ‘21 Tokyo Olympics. This is a public epi...