Benchwarmers

Benchwarmers

If you're after NBA yarns as hard-hitting as Draymond Green's punches during training, The Alternative Commentary Collective's Benchwarmer podcast is your go-to underqualified and not-so-credible source for NBA, fantasy and the local basketball scene. Join Ben Boyce, Joel Harrison and a rotating cast of so-called basketball "experts" for your weekly wrap of all things basketball, on and off the court. New episodes out every Tuesday during the NBA season. The ACC - The Alternative Commentary Collective.

Episodes

June 14, 2023 31 mins

Joel Harrison & Producer Adam join Ben Boyce for another episode of Benchwarmers!

In this episode, the Nuggets win for the first time in 47 years, Zion Williams caught out using Snapchat after his child's gender reveal and did anyone else feel like Jokic just wanted to go home?

Plus, 'Alley Ooopppsss' and the 'TAB Good Punt'.

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This week Joel Harrison joins Ben Boyce to recap the last 7 days of the NBA!

They cover everything from a bumblebee scaring Jimmy Butler, to the Joker's family life and even play a bit of the Miami Sound Machine!

Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.

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May 30, 2023 26 mins

Producer Adam joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of Benchwarmers!

In this episode, if Tatum didn't get injured could they have won, does Spoelstra have what it takes to upset the Nuggets and should all social teams play Zone Defense?

Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.

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May 24, 2023 41 mins

Manaia Stewart & Joel Harrison join Ben Boyce for another episode of Benchwarmers!
In this episode, did anyone else think Lebron was hinting at retirement, can Jimmy Butler carry the Heat all the way and how bizarre is it that James Harden wants to head back to Houston...
Plus, 'TAB Good Punt' & 'Alley Ooopppsss'.

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Joel Harrison & Ben Boyce are joined by special guest Tom Abercrombie for another episode of Benchwarmers!

In this episode, can a Coorgi really pick the winners of NBA games, is there really a difference between playing home and away during the Finals and Jokic burns Shaq is a funny moment shared between two of the best big men of the game.

Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt' & 'Alley Ooopppsss'.

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May 8, 2023 38 mins

Manaia Stewart & Joel Harrison join Ben Boyce for another episode of the ACC's official NBA podcast, Benchwarmers!

In this episode, the guys question if Embiid's Rolex was a gift or a promotion, Lebron James showcases his impeccable memory and now drama as Jokic pushes a fan who just happens to be the billionaire owner of the opposition.

Plus, another week of 'Alley Ooopppsss!'

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Joel Harrison and special guest Marty Jones join Ben Boyce for another episode of Benchwarmers.
In this episode, the MVP has been named and not all the panel are fans, upsets galore as a Number 1 seed is eliminated and Giannis lets people know what failure really is... 
Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt' & 'Alleyooopppsss'.

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April 26, 2023 37 mins

Joel Harrison joins Ben Boyce for another episode of Benchwarmers!

In this episode, Knicks fans want blood from everyone, are the Warriors finally back for the Playoffs and how good is Lebron James?! 

Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt'.

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April 18, 2023 31 mins

Joel Harrison joins Ben Boyce for another episode of the Benchwarmers!

In this episode, can the Grizzlies beat the Lakers now Morant is injured, Charles Barkley gets excited over Westbrook's outfit this week and is it ok to scream at a shooter taking Free Throws?

Plus, the 'TAB Good Punt' & 'Alley Ooopppsss'

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Producer Adam joins Manaia Stewart for another episode of The ACC's official basketball podcast, Benchwarmers!

In this episode, did the Mavs throw their last game on purpose, is Udonis Haslem really retiring before the playoffs and who's going home early in the Play-In tournament?

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April 4, 2023 35 mins

Joel Harrison joins Ben Boyce for another episode of the Benchwarmers!

In this episode, Steve Adams was proudly wearing a Hawaiian shirt of himself, Lebron won't pay $5 a month for the certified tick and excitement as we enter the final week of the regular season.

Plus, "Alley Ooopppsss" & "Fantasy Chat".

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Manaia Stewart & Joel Harrison join Ben Boyce for another episode of the Benchwarmers!

This is a special episode where the guys sit down and interview Lavar Ball father of Lamelo & Lonzo Ball, they go from whether Lavar thinks his sons will play together, how the injuries are going and we find out if he really could beat MJ one on one..

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March 21, 2023 34 mins

Joel Harrison joins Ben Boyce for another episode of the Benchwarmers!

In this episode, will the 76ers ever be contenders, Jimmy Butler is a huge Nickelback fan and Scottie Pippen's ex-wife share a lot about their sex life...

Plus, "Fantasy Chat" & "Alley Ooopppsss".

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March 15, 2023 41 mins

Joel Harrison & Chris Reive join Ben Boyce for another episode of Benchwarmers!

In this episode, CP3 responds to Steph Curry calling him out from 2014, you don't want Anthony Davis' family singing you Happy Birthday and is 1000 toilets in a stadium a bit over the top?

Plus, "Fantasy Chat", & "Alley Ooopppsss"

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Ben Boyce joins Joel Harrison for another episode of the Benchwarmers!

In this episode, Ja Morant and what really happened with the gun, the Breakers are now 1-1 after a Finals Game 2 shocker, and are teams better after the Trade Deadline or was it just unnecessary admin...

Plus, "Fantasy Chat" & "Alley Ooopppsss".

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February 28, 2023 35 mins

Chris Reive & Joel Harrison join Chris Key for another episode of Benchwarmers!

In this episode, a massive scare in LA as Lebron hurt his ankle and could be out for two weeks, the Breakers are into the Finals and Dame drops 71 and goes full Beast Mode.

Plus another edition of 'Fantasy Chat'.

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February 20, 2023 44 mins

The Benchwarmers are back to chat about the absolute abomination of an All-Star Game that went down, Ben Boyce is back from his Palmerston North trip to once again portray his love for King James, Keyzie still hates a points league and Joel's dropping Woj bombs left, right and center!

Plus, your favourite segments of 'Fantasy Chat' and 'Alley Ooops'!

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February 16, 2023 40 mins

This week Ben Boyce is lost in transit so Chris Key & Chris Reive join Joel Harrison for another ep of the Benchwarmers!

The lads go through everything from Lebron's record-breaking performance with the most wounding American presentation, the best trade of all time, and Pat Bev's rough week...

Plus, your favourite segments of 'Fantasy Chat' and 'Alley Ooops'!

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February 7, 2023 48 mins

Chris Key & Joel Harrison join Ben Boyce for another episode of the Benchwarmers!

In this episode, the Kyrie trade that has many people scared for Luka's wellbeing, all the snubs from the NBA All-Star game including James Harden, and whether Lebron will become the All-Time points leader against OKC or not...

Plus, this week's edition of 'Fantasy Chat' & 'Alley Ooopppsss'.

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Joel Harrison & Christopher Reive join Ben Boyce for another episode of the Benchwarmers! 

In this episode, the guys go over the missed call on Lebron against the Celtics, how Jimmy Butler got scammed by a young kid and we finish it up with an array of accidental F-bombs on television!

Plus, "Fantasy Chat" & "AlleyOoopppsss".

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