Buckets, Boards and Blocks
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Basketball is steadily becoming an even bigger global game, and as the sport expands and captivates a larger audience sometimes the nuances get lost. Monica is a former Georgetown baller who wants her audience to be reminded of why they love this game. King is a Baylor alum who had NBA potential, but health issues caused him to change plans. Both Monica and King are analysts for ESPN and their shared experiences and chemistry will provide listeners with a fun and informative experience. Come for the love of the game stay for the buckets.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Buckets, Boards and Blocks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Buckets, Boards and Blocks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Buckets, Boards and Blocks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Talking ACC Hoops with Kelly Gramlich
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01/09/20 • 30 min
Monica McNutt is joined by ACC Network analyst and 105.5 The Roar host Kelly Gramlich. They talk about Kelly's career journey from playing at Clemson to her current roles, plus the Clemson-LSU national championship game (6:00), the wide open race for the Women's Final Four (10:45), strength in the Pac 12 and at South Carolina, plus the lack of depth on the men's side of the ACC (17:00).
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Nate Burleson of CBS Sports and the NFL Network
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08/22/19 • 50 min
Nate Burleson made his name as a wide receiver in the NFL and is a co-host of Good Morning Football on NFL Network and The NFL Today on CBS. But he is a crazy NBA fan, a baller from Seattle, and has stories of competing against the likes of Jamal Crawford back in the 206. His stories and personality are incredible. If you only have time to listen to one podcast today, it should be this one!
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Former Notre Dame and WNBA Vet Devereaux "Dev" Peters
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08/08/19 • 60 min
Monica McNutt welcomes former Notre Dame and WNBA champ Dev Peters to the show. Dev and Monica discuss making the transition from being an athlete to "civilian" life. They also size up the best teams in the WNBA, why playing overseas isn't as lucrative as it once was, and Dev's new production company "More Than 94." Dev's advice for college players on how they can set the stage for success off the court is something that every young player should listen to and act on.
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Mike "Overtime Mikey" Kaufman on Dunks, D-Wade, and The Greek Freak
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01/16/20 • 35 min
Monica McNutt welcomes "Overtime Mikey" from the Overtime Empire. They discuss how he became a 6 foot tall dunk master, his pickup game at Chelsea Piers with Dwyane Wade, his trip to Greece with Giannis Antetokounpo, and why Allen Iverson was his "Dunk Idol." Monica and Bruce Bernstein also discuss the labor agreement between the WNBA and its players and why it is a great deal for both sides as well as fans of the "W."
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Perfect Storm in Seattle, Lakers on the Verge, the #BBB Awards, & Who's Trippin'
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10/08/20 • 34 min
Monica and King are joined by producer Bruce to break down how the Lakers took a 3-1 lead over the Heat. Monica and King give love to Sue Bird and the Seattle Storm, the new WNBA Champions. We present the first #BBB Bubble Awards where Monica and King choose winners in some categories that no other podcast would dare touch. And finally, the always controversial "Who's Trippin," where King and Monica call out some bad decisions in the football world.
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Renee Montgomery of the Atlanta Dream
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06/11/20 • 44 min
Renee Montgomery of the Atlanta Dream is highly engaged in the quest for social justice in the United States. In this wide ranging interview with Monica McNutt, the discussion covers Renee's background growing up in West Virginia, her time with the Minnesota Lynx and impressions of the fans in Minneapolis, her activism in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, and her thoughts going into the upcoming WNBA season. Renee also has advice for young players being recruited by colleges and her suggestions for increasing fairness in American society.
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Buster Scher: The Founder of Hoops Nation
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08/15/19 • 40 min
Buster Scher is the 18 year old founder of Hoops Nation (@hoopsnation), which has nearly 900,000 followers on Instagram. This social media phenomenon and influencer has been at it since the age of 12. In this conversation with Monica McNutt, Buster discusses how he got started, what's next for him, the ill fated "Rich Paul" rule, his favorite sneakers, why LeBron James is the GOAT, and what he'd tell Wilt Chamberlain if the "Big Dipper" were alive today.
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Ten Year NBA Vet (and UCLA alum) Ryan Hollins brings the heat to #BBB
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04/16/21 • 65 min
Ryan Hollins played for 9 teams in 10 NBA seasons. He's "been there and done that" and brings his bag of smoking hot takes to the show this week. From his thoughts on social media, to his feelings about load management, to his MVP selection, and his feelings about his beloved UCLA Bruins, Ryan does not hold back. And when Monica McNutt and King McClure play "Word Association" with him, the laughs are non-stop.
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Baylor's big win, McDermott's big mistake, & "Who's Trippin"
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03/04/21 • 29 min
Monica McNutt & King McClure examine Baylor's big win on Tuesday vs. West Virginia and the Bears' Big 12 regular season championship. They also reflect on Creighton head coach Greg McDermott's insensitive racial analogy and what should be done. Texas native King tells us "Who's Trippin" and it's not an athlete or a coach! Also, is a freshman from UConn the "Player of the Year" in Women's hoop?
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Allison Galer, Founder and President of "Disrupt the Game"
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04/16/20 • 45 min
Allison Galer of "Disrupt The Game" is one of the top agents representing WNBA players. At age 30, Allison has built a roster of incredible talent such as Lisa Leslie, Chiney Ogwumike, Liz Cambage, Chelsea Gray, and many others. Allison shares the story of how she became Lisa's agent and how Lisa felt Allison and Chiney would make a great team. Allison also has some great thoughts on her philosophy of representation and shares stories of how her clients have made names for themselves both on and off the court.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Buckets, Boards and Blocks have?
Buckets, Boards and Blocks currently has 121 episodes available.
What topics does Buckets, Boards and Blocks cover?
The podcast is about Basketball, Society & Culture, College Basketball, Podcasts, Sports and Nba.
What is the most popular episode on Buckets, Boards and Blocks?
The episode title 'Terrika Foster-Brasby sizes up the WNBA as Training Camps are about to open' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Buckets, Boards and Blocks?
The average episode length on Buckets, Boards and Blocks is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Buckets, Boards and Blocks released?
Episodes of Buckets, Boards and Blocks are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Buckets, Boards and Blocks?
The first episode of Buckets, Boards and Blocks was released on Apr 11, 2019.
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