Diane Richardson has had an incredible journey in life and basketball. (6:14) She spent more than two decades in corporate America before pursuing her true passion and becoming a full-time college coach. (@7:38) As the Mom of special needs kids, she explains how that shaped her as a coach and (@9:15) how her daughter won a silver medal in the Special Olympics. (@10:00) In 1980 she was on the Olympic track and field team but the USA boycotted the Olympics and she explains how that affected her pl...
Oct 30, 2019•29 min•Ep. 29
The new NBA season promises to be a wild and exciting ride. Monica and Bruce Bernstein from Pure Hoops Media discuss all the major storylines. LeBron James and the Lakers top the bill (@2:08). The Clippers and Kawhi Leonard (@8:05) are favored by many to win it all and the chemistry under Doc Rivers will be a work in progress. At 14:00, Monica and Bruce discuss the pros and cons of changing the playoff system to the top 16 teams instead of 8 teams from each conference. The Russell Westbrook/Jame...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 28
Nobody knows the BIG EAST like John. This show features the most comprehensive preview of the 2019-2020 BIG EAST season for the men’s and women’s teams. Will Villanova actually have a “one and done” freshman on the men’s team? Tune in and find out. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 17, 2019•40 min•Ep. 27
There are 1,404 full time coaches and assistant coaches in men's division one college hoop and only one is a woman. She is Edniesha Curry of the University of Maine. "Coach Eddy" discusses her journey and describes how she traveled the world doing different coaching gigs and honing her skills. Coach Eddy downplays the "adjustments" that need to be made for a woman coaching men. She correctly points out that men who coach women are in a similar situation and nobody discusses "adjustments" they ha...
Oct 10, 2019•52 min•Ep. 26
Monica McNutt welcomes women's hoop analyst LaChina Robinson. They tackle a number of important issues including thoughts about the WNBA playoffs (14:40), Derek Fisher's inexplicable decision to only play Candace Parker 11 minutes in the closeout game against Connecticut (19:49), and whether the WNBA needs affirmation from NBA players (26:00). The interview with LaChina was recorded before game 2 of the WNBA Finals, so it preceded Elena Delle Donne's injury. But LaChina feels the Mystics/Sun Fin...
Oct 03, 2019•54 min•Ep. 25
Hannah Withiam is the associate editor of The Athletic and is in charge of all WNBA editorial coverage. At the age of 25, Hannah oversees a staff of 14 writers, including beat reporters for all 12 teams. At the 5:04 mark, Hannah discusses the surreal feeling of having such editorial responsibility at such a young age. At 10:11 Monica and Hannah discuss how the extended WNBA coverage has been received. At 11:30 they have fun discussing the famous WNBA survey where Candace Parker was called "overr...
Sep 19, 2019•36 min•Ep. 23
Howard Megdal covers the WNBA for numerous publications and is dedicated to equalizing coverage of women's sports in general. Monica and Howard discuss the depth of talented players in the WNBA (2:00 mark), why WNBA players shouldn't have to thank the media for covering the sport (5:50), why single elimination is a bad idea after the first round of the playoffs (7:15), the dominance of Elena Delle Donne (8:00) and why she should be unanimous MVP (24:38), his prediction for the WNBA Finals matchu...
Sep 12, 2019•42 min•Ep. 22
Jonquel Jones of the Connecticut Sun is Monica McNutt's guest this week. "JJ" leads the WNBA in rebounds and blocks and is a legit MVP candidate. At the 1:47 mark, JJ discusses the awful plight of her native Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian and how she is trying to help her fellow Bahamians recover. At 6:56 she discusses why the Sun are having such a great season and peaking at the right time. At 6'6", she is one of the bigger players in the league and JJ discusses how WNBA bigs like hers...
Sep 05, 2019•36 min•Ep. 21
Cassidy Hubbarth is one of the smartest voices in basketball media. She shares stories of her journey and some of the memorable things she has done on the air in her 10 year ESPN career. The George Karl "Swaggy G" story at 6:45 is a classic and a great example of how Cassidy always mixed great reporting and analysis with good old fun! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 29, 2019•43 min•Ep. 20
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! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Aug 22, 2019•50 min•Ep. 19
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...
Aug 15, 2019•40 min•Ep. 18
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. See Privacy Policy at https...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 17
Ronnie Nunn is a legend in the world of NBA referees. He officiated games for 19 seasons and was Supervisor of NBA Officials for five seasons. His stories about the tricky moves that players used to get favorable whistles are funny and insightful. His observations about players like Dennis Rodman, Karl Malone, and John Stockton will entertain you and even make you laugh. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Aug 01, 2019•54 min•Ep. 16
Cassidy Hubbarth of ESPN is one of the most compelling voices in the national NBA media. She shares her story with Monica and also discusses some of the recent moves around the league. Cass also explains how the old NBA Tonight crew turned veteran coach George Karl into a character known as “Swaggy G.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 25, 2019•51 min•Ep. 15
OT Larry and OT Chloe of Overtime are Monica McNutt's guests. "Overtime" is building a network of next generation athletes and influencers aimed at the 18-25 year old crowd. Their platform is creating interest in young players (both men and women) and helping them build their brands and futures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 20, 2019•23 min•Ep. 14
Monica McNutt welcomes her "Brother from Another" Camron Smith from The MSG 150 and WatchStadium.com plus her trusty "Producer/Sidekick" Bruce Bernstein for a wide-ranging discussion of NBA topics including Russell Westbrook's future, Kawhi Leonard's motivations, how Al Horford will impact the 76ers, and whether Amar'e Stoudemire can make it back to the NBA. Also, Monica reflects back on what it felt like in Las Vegas when the earthquake hit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
Jul 11, 2019•39 min•Ep. 13
Ben Standig, who covers the Washington Wizards for The Athletic joins Monica McNutt. They discuss the Wiz and the many challenges facing the franchise heading into next season. Will Bradley Beal be traded? Can Isaiah Thomas resurrect his career in DC? Are the team’s starting forwards even on the roster yet? Monica and Ben also discuss Kyrie Irving and whether he will be a good leader for a young Brooklyn Nets team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ...
Jul 04, 2019•36 min•Ep. 12
Monica McNutt welcomes NBA TV and NBC Sports Washington anchor Chris Miles, who just returned from the NBA Awards and shares his thoughts on the evening. His friendship with Kemba Walker goes back to their high school days in NY and his insight on Kemba's mindset is very revealing. Chris also has some very strong opinions on whether Kyrie Irving is a good fit with a young Nets team. And finally, Pops and producer Bruce turn the clock back as they discuss how Magic Johnson and Larry Bird affected...
Jun 27, 2019•43 min•Ep. 11
Monica McNutt welcomes Bruce Bernstein from Pure Hoops Media. Monica and Bruce discuss the Anthony Davis trade and the upcoming NBA Draft, plus the futures of the Pelicans, Lakers, Wizards, Knicks, and Celtics. Bruce also has a theory on where Al Horford's next team should be. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 20, 2019•35 min•Ep. 10
You may not have heard John Wallace's name lately, but the former Syracuse star and seven year NBA veteran is one of the co-hosts of MSG 150 on the MSG Network in New York. In his discussion with Monica McNutt, he tells some great stories of playing for the Orange in the original Big East, dunking on Ray Allen, refusing to meet with future President Bill Clinton after losing the 1996 NCAA Championship game to Kentucky, and working with Spike Lee on the movie "He Got Game." John also explains why...
Jun 13, 2019•49 min•Ep. 9
Monica McNutt welcomes versatile hoop analyst Julianne Viani, who works for ESPN, CBS, NextVR, Big Ten Network and the Pac-12 Network. She covers the WNBA and the NBA as well as men's and women's college hoop. Monica and Julianne size up the new WNBA season and break down the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Raptors. Monica's Pops (Kevin McNutt) also checks in with his thoughts about what went wrong for Giannis Antetokounpo and the Bucks and makes his predictions for the NBA Finals. See Priva...
May 30, 2019•47 min•Ep. 7
Monica McNutt is joined by College Basketball expert and FOX Sports Bracketologist Howie Schwab. They break down the aftermath of Tuesday's NBA Draft Lottery and shoot down the notion that this year's NBA Draft is thin after the first three picks. Howie cites many examples of premier NBA players like Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler who were selected later in the first round and even in the second round. And Monica's "Pops," a.k.a. Kevin McNutt defends Zion Williamson against those who question ce...
May 16, 2019•42 min•Ep. 6
Boston Celtics Insider A. Sherrod Blakely joins Monica McNutt and does a thorough review of the Celtics' disappointing season. He pulls no punches in his analysis of where things went wrong for the team many thought would be in the NBA Finals at the start of the season. Sherrod explains why Kyrie Irving's disappointing series against the Bucks might be a reason he ends up STAYING with the Celtics when he becomes a free agent on July 1st. He also shares his opinions on the mess in Lakers Nation, ...
May 09, 2019•47 min•Ep. 5
Monica McNutt welcomes 76ers "Outsider" Krystle Rich from NBC Sports Philadelphia. Krystle's analysis of the team's challenges both on and off the court are very thought provoking. She also shares some feedback on how coach Brett Brown can tweak the offense to get more out of Ben Simmons. Cam Smith of MSG Network also joins the show to discuss MSG 150, the new MSG Network show which starts on Monday May 6th. Monica, Cam, and others will deliver an innovative look into sports around NYC and acros...
May 02, 2019•46 min•Ep. 4
Monica McNutt welcomes Malika Andrews, the midwest NBA reporter for ESPN who has been covering the Milwaukee Bucks all season. Malika shares her thoughts on why the Bucks have been so successful, reaching 60 wins. In addition, Malika tells a funny story about The Greek Freak's attempt to channel his inner "Pink Panther" as well as her reason for declining to vote in the NBA MVP balloting. And "Pops," a.k.a. Kevin McNutt joins his daughter to discuss the relative merits of his two favorite player...
Apr 25, 2019•54 min•Ep. 3
Monica McNutt welcomes Meghan McPeak, a former college player who is now doing play by play for the Capital City Go-Go, the G-League affiliate of the Washington Wizards. Meghan is working towards eventually doing play by play for an NBA team. She also has great insight on the Toronto Raptors from her days covering their G-League team. Mike Hill of FOX Sports is one of the most engaging and talented studio hosts in sports TV. He hosts the LA Clippers' pre and postgame shows on FOX Sports West. Hi...
Apr 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 2
Buckets, Boards, and Blocks features host Monica McNutt, the former Georgetown Hoya and current TV analyst chopping it up with three guests. Lisa Byington of CBS and Turner Sports is fresh off covering the NCAA Tournament and shares some great stories from March (and early April) Madness. Myron Medcalf of ESPN also checks in with his thoughts on the tournament as well as the Magic Johnson mess in LA. And finally, "Pops," a.k.a. Kevin McNutt, a 30 year hoop ref joins his daughter to share some "F...
Apr 11, 2019•54 min•Ep. 1
