Let's welcome the legendary Tom Chambers to the show. A massive thanks to our mutual friend, Jeff Wells. Jeff was my guest on episode 128. We detailed his campaign for Tom to enter the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. We also spoke at length about Jeff’s awesome YouTube channel, TC24, devoted to the life of Tommy C. Without Jeff, today’s episode would simply not be possible. I strongly encourage you to subscribe to TC24 – it features a wealth of excellent clips and features on Mr....

On November 2nd, 2023, six-time NBA All-Star Walter Davis died of natural causes while visiting family in Charlotte. Today, I welcome back Adam Beechen - a great friend of the show. We discuss Walter’s life on-and-off the basketball court. Amidst his innumerable accomplishments, Davis was certainly no stranger to adversity. Despite battling substance abuse for the majority of his Phoenix Suns tenure, Walter averaged 20-or-more points per season in six of his 11 campaigns in the Valley of the...

Reggie Lewis tragically passed away 30 years ago (1993) at the age of just 27. This is an updated re-release of episode 27 with my great mate, Todd Spehr. We recorded our chat ten years ago to mark the 20th anniversary of Lewis' sudden passing. I’ve added numerous audio clips for greater context, edited our original conversation and improved its sound quality. We discussed the life and times of Reggie - from his days at Dunbar High School, to his tenure at Northeastern University and...

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode six. 01:49 2023 NBA Draft Lottery - Wemby to San Antonio Spurs 06:21 Ralph Sampson (and Bill Walton) - similarities to Victor? 07:16 Manute Bol was how old when he joined NBA?! Chuck Nevitt mention! 08:37 Bill Garnett ('82 Draft - pick #4) and Jeff Ruland have beef! 09:09 Rick offers Jeff tissues to get over the incident! 09:33 Ja Morant brandishing a weapon (again) on social media 13:27 Lakers and Nuggets - West...

Let's welcome Bill Willoughby to the show. There are many more strings to his bow – as you’ll hear in my introduction - however, Bill rose to national awareness during the 1981 NBA Playoffs, by virtue of his excellent defense against the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Willoughby is one of only a few to ever reject The Captain’s iconic skyhook. A topic we certainly cover in this refreshingly open and honest conversation. Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible |...

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode five. 01:12 2023 NBA Awards thus far 03:23 Rick Mahorn nominated for Washington Wizards President?! 05:12 Players who find a great fit on the right team 06:23 Kyrie conundrum 06:37 Jeff and Rick's role on 1980s Bullets 08:55 2023 Playoffs - 76ers, Nuggets and Suns advance to round two 09:47 Trae Young shocks Boston (Game 5) 10:30 Celtics vs 76ers / Heat vs Knicks (round two preview) 11:50 Heat's reliance on Jimmy...

Watch Adam's TV debut. Or, listen to this audio and learn how his adventure went. Can he justify his self-proclaimed title of Michael Jordan / NBA-history obsessive?! I recently made my first - and perhaps last - appearance on television. I was a contestant on Australia's top-rated game show, Hard Quiz. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation's on-demand TV streaming service, ABC iview, describes Hard Quiz thusly: "Not satisfied with winning the 2022 AACTA Award for Best Comedy Entertainment...

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode four. 00:50 NBA reg-season recap (best records, league leaders) 01:18 NBA MVP picks for 2023 season 02:41 League parity 04:03 Did Suns win Durant trade? 04:52 Will Kyrie and Luca remain a duo, win a title? 06:28 Dwane Casey's replacement as Pistons coach 07:17 Josh's Giddey nether regions / Beef Brothers inflicting pain 08:13 Fashion sense (or lack thereof) in today's NBA 09:47 2023 Play-in Tournament (last two...

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode three. - NBA season thru Mar 1, 2023 - All-Star Game fixes? - Rick's trade from the Washington Bullets to Detroit Pistons (1985) - Jeff's 1984 All-Star Game memories - Listener-submitted questions Please note that Rick was absent from part of this recording (when Jeff recalls his ASG memories and responds to listener feedback). Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel....

The legendary Beef Brothers (Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland) return for episode two. - NBA season thru Dec 11, 2022 - Rick and Jeff's iconic Beef Brothers photo shoot - Paul Silas' recent passing (3x NBA Champ) - Manute Bol memories (2x Block Champ) Watch conversations online - episodes live on the Beef Brothers' YouTube channel. Though there's no (full) video of episode two, select clips will be added soon. We encourage your interaction - ask questions or add comments on YouTube and the Beef...

The debut episode of a new series featuring the legendary Beef Brothers, Rick Mahorn and Jeff Ruland. Our goal is to regularly release episodes of 45 minutes or less. Rick and Jeff share their opinions on today's NBA, before we go back in time to explore the wonders of NBA history. The Washington Bullets' Beef Brothers were arguably the NBA's most-fearsome duo from 1982 through 1985. They teamed with Greg Ballard (RIP) to form an imposing front-line. Select episodes may feature special...

A sliding doors moment from the 1993 NBA Playoffs would have significantly impacted the course of NBA history. Though I’m not normally a fan of what-if scenarios, let’s entertain one. Specifically, an examination of Game 5 of the 1993 Eastern Conference Finals (Knicks v Bulls). [Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | Booktopia | PayPal] Behind the Game - this episode details the would-be ramifications on NBA history had the Knicks held on to win the ECF and advance...

We journey back to 1989 and discuss a key matchup between Central Division rivals, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. [Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | PayPal] Let's welcome a new friend to the show – Ryan Van Dusen – an archivist and curator of Detroit Pistons and NBA-history content at-large. Over 80,000 fans already subscribe to Ryan's YouTube channel. It’s the final week of the 1989 NBA regular season. This contest had significant implications...

Brian Burnsed is a contributing writer for Sports Illustrated. We do a deep dive into the process behind his brilliant – yet sobering - profile of 12-year NBA veteran, Shawn Bradley. [Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | Booktopia | PayPal] Existing fans of my show will likely know that I’ve been a big fan of Shawn Bradley since 1994. I briefly elaborate on my fandom during this chat, however, we largely cover how Brian’s profile came to be, his process...

Jeff Wells is a Tom Chambers superfan. This is a super-fun conversation about Jeff’s excellent YouTube channel – TC24 – devoted to showcasing Tom’s fantastic career and advocating his worthiness for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. [Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | Booktopia | PayPal] You’ll soon realise Jeff’s importance in relation to Tom Chambers being named a first-time nominee and candidate for the Hoop Hall’s Class of 2022. Our...

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced the list of eligible candidates for the Class of 2022, including high-profile first-time nominee, Tom Chambers. [Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | Booktopia | PayPal] Behind the Game - this episode details one of the NBA’s all-time greatest slam dunks. Learn why Tom Chambers and Mark Jackson are forever linked in NBA history. New York Knicks @ Phoenix Suns [01-27-1989] | Game highlights People...

Hey, it's Adam here. A quick podcast update for you as we near the end of 2021. [Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA / Australia | Audible | Booktopia | PayPal] It's official. My recent conversation with the great Jerry Colangelo was episode number 200 overall. It was the 127th edition of 'In all Airness'. The remaining episodes are a combination of detailed season-recaps, short-form stories and a few podcast updates. My great mate Aaron Stehn has featured regularly throughout the...

Let's welcome ‘The Godfather of Arizona Sports’, Jerry Colangelo. Jerry’s contributions to professional sports are immeasurable. In this conversation, we focus primarily on his incredible basketball journey. Jerry discusses his high school, college and semi-pro career, before detailing how he became involved with the birth of Chicago’s NBA franchise in 1966. He recalls how the Bulls nickname came to be and what it was like to be a day-one employee. [Support: Buy Adam a coffee | Amazon: USA /...

Joanne worked with Reebok for over 15 years. Her family has links to the Boston Celtics dating back nearly five decades. Joanne details what it was like to grow up within the confines of the Boston Garden and the unique relationships she has developed with the franchise and its players throughout her lifetime. Our conversation covers a wide range of Joanne’s amazing experiences working with Reebok. She joined the team in the mid-1980s and talks about the development of the brand and how...

[Enjoy Adam's podcast? Buy him a coffee | Thanks for your support] I’m excited to welcome Basketball Hall of Fame legend, Dave Cowens. The first NBA Most Valuable Player to appear on the podcast. In this fun, insightful and wide-ranging conversation, Dave discusses his days at Newport Catholic HS and run-ins with the assistant principal, who also doubled as his basketball coach. Dave details his recruitment to Florida State University – where he was a four-year standout with the...

[Enjoy Adam's podcast? Buy him a coffee | Thanks for your support] How good is your NBA trivia? This episode is all about nicknames. 30 questions in total, courtesy of the mighty Basketball-Reference. Players from the 1950s thru 1990s. Only one question went unanswered. Test your knowledge and see how you match-up! Our first foray into NBA trivia. This is an edit of my Twitter Spaces recording from late August, 2021. We initially had four participants. In alphabetical order – Aiden, David,...

[Enjoy Adam's podcast? Buy him a coffee | Thanks for your support] [re-release from 2015] Adam and Aaron discuss Dominique Wilkins' return to Atlanta - his first game versus the Hawks as an opposition player. Nique dropped 36 points on his former team, as the L.A. Clippers defeated the Atlanta Hawks by three points. This game was just four weeks after the Hawks' blockbuster trade that sent Dominique to the Clippers, in exchange for two-time NBA All-Star, Danny Manning. We discuss all the...

I’m very pleased to welcome Caitlin Shea and Greg Hassall - co-producers of Australian Story’s two-part feature on Luc Longley - ‘One Giant Leap’. Personally, this podcast episode is extra special. Luc contacted me in June to ask if I’d be interested in doing research for the project. When Luc Longley calls, you don’t need to be asked twice. I offered some historical context and pointed Greg towards particular video footage of Luc’s career. A minor role, however, I'm extremely thankful to...

Today, I discuss my 1994 NBA tour. Approximately 20 basketball crazies here in Australia, flew to the USA for two weeks of NBA experiences we’ll never forget. It was an amazing time that I’ve occasionally mentioned throughout the course of this podcast’s existence. You’re about to hear me reflect on that trip, enhanced with additional research and select audio clips. I also share a few unexpected twists and turns that I guarantee even the most ardent fans of the show have never heard...