Classic NBL Podcast
Hosted by Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock, the Classic NBL Podcast from the NZ Herald delivers all the information, news, analysis and classic moments from the New Zealand NBL.
Episodes
April 10, 2019 • 79 mins
The Classic NBL Podcast has been temporarily brought out of retirement to preview the upcoming 2019 New Zealand NBL season.
While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock had enough takes that they wanted to get out onto the ol' world wide web that they decided to put together a two-part NBL preview extravaganza, for old times' sake.
In...
While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock had enough takes that they wanted to get out onto the ol' world wide web that they decided to put together a two-part NBL preview extravaganza, for old times' sake.
In...
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April 9, 2019 • 85 mins
The Classic NBL Podcast has been temporarily brought out of retirement to preview the upcoming 2019 New Zealand NBL season.
While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock had enough takes that they decided to put together a two-part NBL preview extravaganza, for old times' sake.
In Part One, they discuss why there will be no weekly podc...
While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock had enough takes that they decided to put together a two-part NBL preview extravaganza, for old times' sake.
In Part One, they discuss why there will be no weekly podc...
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August 1, 2018 • 47 mins
The NBL Final Four is here, and to give it the proper celebration it deserves, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock break down the two semifinal clashes from every conceivable angle. The guys run through all there is to know about the Saints v Hawks and Giants v Sharks encounters, and since they are going to be absolute barnburners, there is a brief lesson in where the term "barnburner" comes from. It's all happening this weekend - get ...
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July 30, 2018 • 54 mins
Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock run through their official NBL award ballots for the 2018 season, revealing their votes for ROY, MONZG, MOG, MONZF, MOF, COY, NZMVP, MVP and any other acronym you can think of. Also, a brief tribute to two greats of the league who played their final game on Sunday - Lindsay Tait and Dillon Boucher.
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July 24, 2018 • 60 mins
The Final Four teams have been set in the NBL, but there's still plenty to play for - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock break down the scenarios for the races for top spot and to avoid the wooden spoon. They then analyse the four teams who have missed the playoffs - what does their future look like, and what do they each need to improve on for next season? Also, some thoughts on Dillon Boucher's final game on Sunday, and his legacy i...
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July 12, 2018 • 25 mins
On possibly the nerdiest ever episode of the Classic NBL Podcast (and believe me, that's saying something), Sam Garriock catches up with Breakers Analytics Manager Andrew Price to discuss how he went from a fan blogging about the ANBL to becoming a member of the Breakers' staff. There's plenty of statistical discussion, and Andrew also gives some insight into what to expect from the Breakers this year.
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July 9, 2018 • 63 mins
Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock discuss the NBL playoff picture, Tall Blacks World Cup qualifying, the Boomers Brawl, Isaac Fotu's patriotism, the Breakers taking on the Suns, Cedric Jackson's return, and of course, Rocco Mediate.
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June 26, 2018 • 56 mins
On this week's podcast, the guys re-examine the NBL playoff race in the midst of losses for the Bay Hawks and Wellington Saints. The investigative branch of the podcast gets answers on Jamie Skeen's classic nickname, while there's some love for Alonzo Burton after a big weekend. Then, in the second half of the podcast (37.40), Tall Blacks discussion returns - what to make of the 14-man squad, and what to expect from their upcoming ...
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June 22, 2018 • 27 mins
Sam Garriock talks to Kiwi coach Ross McMains, who has recently been appointed as Head Video Coordinator/Player Development for the New York Knicks. McMains talks about his upbringing, applying for a coaching gig with the Breakers while still at high school, and how he teaches and gains the respect of the players he develops. As expected, there's lots of chat about his tenure with the Taranaki Mountain Airs, including a truly inexp...
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June 19, 2018 • 62 mins
In the first half hour of the pod, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock wrap up the action from the latest week in the NBL, before spending the last half hour making their midseason award picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, all of the other award categories, and of course, best Classic NBL Moment.
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June 11, 2018 • 68 mins
On the latest episode of the Classic NBL Podcast, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock discuss the latest round of games in the competition, where some interesting streaks are developing.
Aside from the usual, the guys also talk about Shea Ili's opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks, the live stats issues appearing of late, Rookie of the Year voting, incorrect takes, NBL trades, and what to make of the Rams getting 6,000 people to Hornca...
Aside from the usual, the guys also talk about Shea Ili's opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks, the live stats issues appearing of late, Rookie of the Year voting, incorrect takes, NBL trades, and what to make of the Rams getting 6,000 people to Hornca...
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June 5, 2018 • 69 mins
On the latest edition of the Classic NBL Podcast, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock wrap up all the action from the last week in the NBL, and debate several classic hypotheticals. Topics discussed on the show include: The Rangers’ bizarre starting lineup, Jaylen Gerrand disappearing off the face of the earth, refereeing, “The NBL Shaq”, and a classic feud between Damon Heuir and Hyrum Harris.
Also we have Sam’s Economic Theory of The ...
Also we have Sam’s Economic Theory of The ...
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May 28, 2018 • 57 mins
On this week's podcast, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock discuss....
The Jets' surprising start, the Saints' unconvincing start, the Sharks' superb start, the Giants' slightly inconsistent start, the Rams' misleading start, the Hawks' tough start, the Airs' moral victory start, and the Rangers' awful start. Also! Finn Delany, Shea Ili, absent assistant coaches, the "NBL's Tristan Thompson", Jarrad Weeks, Te Awamutu, wine tours, the N...
The Jets' surprising start, the Saints' unconvincing start, the Sharks' superb start, the Giants' slightly inconsistent start, the Rams' misleading start, the Hawks' tough start, the Airs' moral victory start, and the Rangers' awful start. Also! Finn Delany, Shea Ili, absent assistant coaches, the "NBL's Tristan Thompson", Jarrad Weeks, Te Awamutu, wine tours, the N...
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May 22, 2018 • 41 mins
Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock wrap up all the weird results from the latest round of the NBL. Getting plenty of coverage this week include the Rams, Jets and Giants, while the guys go in depth on how to manage foul trouble in the NBL. Also in the program this week is a discussion on why there is little "loyalty" in the NBL, "The NZ Enes Kanter", and a perfect slogan for the podcast.
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May 14, 2018 • 54 mins
Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock cover off all of the slightly-less crazy action from the latest week of NBL games. They strangely spend the first 23 minutes talking about the Airs/Rams game, with Richie Rodger, Roger Woods, Thane O’Leary and Max Darling all getting rave reviews. The pod also talks in-depth about Damon Heuir, plus who the Breakers should sign – and are the Sharks now the best-run franchise in the league?
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May 13, 2018 • 27 mins
Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock rank the 25 craziest things that happened in the NBL game between the Supercity Rangers and the Manawatu Jets. God bless this amazing league.
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May 11, 2018 • 30 mins
Lindsay Tait joins the Classic NBL Podcast to discuss his impending retirement at the end of the 2018 NBL season, as well as revealing his battle with cancer, and why he decided to play for one final season. He also talks about his future goals and the coaching he is doing with Basketball Auckland, before sharing his career highs and lows, and recalling a superb story where Phill Jones nearly caused an international incident with t...
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May 7, 2018 • 55 mins
The Classic NBL Podcast wraps up all of the action that unfolded in week two of the NBL season. We answer all the questions nobody asked, such as: Who is the best team in the league at moment, and which players form the best trio in the league? Also, which import is compared to Kevin Love, and which is bordering on being the most forgettable in years? All that, plus why some stats from the weekend need to be seriously fixed, and th...
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May 2, 2018 • 52 mins
In a clear sign that the pod has peaked too early in the season, top comedian and former NBL benchwarmer Guy Williams joins the show to discuss his basketball memories and his comedy career. Guy rattles off all the players who dunked on him as well as all the highlights from his playing days, and how he got into comedy. He talks about the highs and lows of his comedy career, and the importance of privilege in the industry, before a...
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