Brent talks about the newest JPC challenge and inroduces his guest Rashad Phillips (00:30). Rashad gives Brent his first basketball memory and talks about his dad helping the youth of...

Episode 15 – Detroit Titan Rashad Phillips

Brent kicks of the show with another installment of Branches on the Hoop Tree (02:00),  Coach answers the first question which was if he did anything to get better today,...

Episode 14 – Dan Dakich

Keith gets back into more talk about former teammate Kevin Garnett and what made him so great.  (01:35) The Transition of being a shooting guard in college to a NBA...

Episode 13 – Keith Mcleod – Part 2

Brent gives a brief intro on guest BGSU HOF’er and former Timberwolves, Jazz point guard Keith Mcleod (00:30) 20 and 52 combine for 50 vs Buffalo, the days at Canton McKinley...

Episode 13 – Keith Mcleod – Part 1

Brent starts off with a little talk about Part 1 and then does another version of the segment Branches on the Hoop Tree (00:30) Trevor discusses the motivation for his...

Episode 12 – Trevor Huffman – Part 2

Brent does a brief intro of his guest Trevor Huffman and adds a quick prediction by future guest and BGSU legend Keith Mcleod (00:30) Trev talks about growing up in...

Episode 12 – Trevor Huffman – Pt. 1

Brent welcomes a Co-Host in today Grant Cummings joins the show to talk hoops and about growing up a Falcon fan and the game day experience as a student. (3:47)...

Episode 11 – Grant Cummings & The Mid Major Experience

Brent Talks about what has been happening and gives some words on his guest (00:30) We start off with hoops in the Region in NW Indiana and his career at...

Episode 10 – Len Matela

Who wins in a 100m Dash (5:19) Growing up in Middlepoint, Lincolnview High Experience, and what he did as a youngster to get better (7:48),  Brandon’s recruiting process (20:43) Best...

Episode 9 – Brandon Pardon Transferring and State Titles

Brent starts off with a few takeaways from the BGSU vs FGCU game. Next Brent gets another motivating voicemail from his old Coach Dan Dakich about not being a JAG....

Episode 8 – Starting From Scratch and Coach Marty Richter

Brent imagines the ref locker room before a game, has an announcement and revisits the first regular season game as a Freshman (1:00). Brent briefly discusses John’s playing career before...

Episode 7 – Player-To-Ref John Floyd

Brent changes direction on the show format, and gives 5 teams (1:54), JPC TAO winner announced (4:40), one of Brent’s favorite locker room impressions (6:17). Former college basketball coach Artie...

Episode 6 – Scheduling and Artie Pepelea

After introducing the show Brent thinks up a new segment called “1000 Times”(3:58) Brent discusses Creighton, College of Charleston, 90s hoop fashions and a heroic effort with the hero himself...

Episode 5 – Glory Days & Mike Daum

Brent reveals Team 2 of the 5 mid majors that he’s focusing on this year. (2:32) Had to talk about Dave’s baseball game Base Hit (9:00). BGSU vs #5 Michigan...

Episode 4 – Rainy Days, Mondays, and Dave Horger (Part 2)

Brent recaps last episode and how he’s already done competing in the first JPC. Jesse Wood rejoins us for his one and one (4:04).  Brent sits with guest Dave Horger,...

Episode 4 – Rainy Days, Mondays, and Dave Horger (Part 1)

Last week’s #sixpackpick winner is revealed. (01:24)  Just People Competing origins (02:38) and calling people to see if they are competing (05:52) The 1st of 5 Mid Major teams that we’ll...

Episode 3 – Competing and Jesse Wood

A new segment is introduced to the show (4:05) Brent apologizes for a rookie podcaster mistake and hears about it from Dan Dakich (6:15) Brent gets Lenny on the phone...

Episode 2 – Freshman Mistakes

Brent gets right to it with a hot take in the first minute of the show (01:09). Brent’s Former Coach Dan Dakich leaves a message of inspiration (06:45).  The first...

Episode 1 – Defining The Middle and J Straps

Brent introduces himself and the show by filling you in on what to expect as you listen, A brief timeline of his basketball career, and why he wants to hear...

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