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Inside TBT

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Inside The Tournament (TBT/TST's Official Podcast) features interviews, inside information and everything else you could want to know about The Winner-Take-All $1MILLION Tournaments! For more, check out TheTournament.com. Hosted by Andrew Zoldan
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Episodes

Ep 84 | Northeast Regional Preview

Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky, and Dan Friel break down TBT's 2017 Northeast Regional and give you all the inside information you'll need to fill out your bracket. Enjoy!

Jul 05, 201741 min

Ep 83 | @Charge_Nation

On this episode of the TBT Podcast we hear from the man, the myth, the legend, @Charge_Nation. The super fan explains how he became hooked on TBT, winning $1K as a fan of Overseas Elite last year, his impressions of the Elam Ending and some of his favorite teams in TBT 2017.

Jun 29, 201732 min

Ep 82 | Sundiata Gaines (Washington Generals)

On this edition, Josh Brown talks to Sundiata Gaines of the Washington Generals about the Generals' return to competitive basketball in TBT 2017, what it's like to play for a team whose claim to fame is losing, how a kid from Queens, New York ended up playing big time D1 basketball at Georgia and his famous game-winning three against LeBron and the Cavs in just his fifth NBA game in 2010. Enjoy!

Jun 26, 201725 min

Ep 81 | Tyshawn Taylor (Team FOE)

Have you filled out your bracket yet!! TBT is almost here! Josh Brown catches up with his old teammate (really!) Tyshawn Taylor of Team FOE, the 4th seed in the Northeast Regional. A former Kansas Jayhawk, Taylor has joined up for the second straight summer with his former KU guys Markieff and Marcus Morris and Thomas Robinson. Enjoy!

Jun 21, 201733 min

Ep 80 | Breaking down the Jamboree

Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky and Dan Friel break down the 15 teams competing in TBT's inaugural Jamboree, taking place on June 17-18 in Philadelphia, birthplace of both the USA and TBT. Learn some more about the teams competing for a slot in TBT and enjoy!

Jun 14, 201737 min

Ep 79 | DJ Kennedy (Overseas Elite)

In this edition, Josh Brown interviews back to back TBT Champion DJ Kennedy about Overseas Elite playing with a target on their backs, the three new additions to the team this summer, and how people seem to recognize him more from TBT than any of his other playing ventures. DJ also directly responds to Marcus Morris saying that FOE can take them down.

Jun 12, 201723 min

Ep 78: The First 60 | TBT 2017

Josh Brown, Jake Pavorsky, and Dan Friel break down the first 60 teams we know will compete in TBT 2017, including the automatic qualifiers and the at-larges. The field looks unbelievably competitive, to say the least. Enjoy!

Jun 08, 201736 min

Ep 77 | Dominique Coleman (Team Colorado) & Isiah Walker (Stars & Stripes)

TBT is almost upon us! Josh Brown talks with Team Colorado's Dominque Coleman, who's ready to avenge last year's Championship Game defeat to Overseas Elite, and Dan Friel interviews Isiah Walker of TBT Jamboree entrant Stars & Stripes, who's ready to take on all comers in TBT 2017.

Jun 01, 201738 min

Ep 76 | Cody Thomsen (1000 vote fan) & Tyrone Nash (Talladega Knights)

Among the prizes available to the top finishers in TBT's 2016 Bracket Challenge was the ability to make your 2017 vote worth 1000 votes. Cody Thomsen, of Mitchell, SD, chose to exercise this enormous power--basically, the authority to get a team in to TBT. As you can imagine, Cody's 1000 votes were a hot commodity throughout the application process. In this interview, you'll find out who Cody picked. Josh Brown also has a great interview with Tyrone Nash, who won TBT 2014 with the Notre Dame Fig...

May 30, 201743 min

Ep 75 | Anthony Harris (Fort Wayne Champs)

Anthony Harris of the Fort Wayne Champs (formerly the Ants Alumni) is a D-League champion and former TBT Semifinalist (2015). He joins TBT's Josh Brown to talk about his team, his career, being a professional basketball player, and, of course, winning TBT. Enjoy!

May 25, 201732 min

Ep 74 | Alex Neumann uKnighted

On this edition, Josh Brown talks with Alex Neumann, the GM of uKnighted a Rutgers alumni team that will be competing in TBT's Jamboree in Phildadelphia on June 17 and 18. The Jamboree, TBT's first ever play-in event, will feature a revoluationary end of game rule called the Elam Ending, which was something Alex and the team found really intriguing.

May 22, 201722 min

Ep 70 | Marcus Morris (Team FOE)

Marcus Morris is definitely NOT switching places with twin brother Markieff during the NBA playoffs, but the brothers are more than happy to split duties for Team FOE in TBT 2017. In this interview, we hear Marcus discuss his confidence in his squad for TBT this summer, his belief in their ability to win it all and dethrone Overseas Elite, and how seriously he, his brother, and fellow Kansas Jayhawk and NBAer Thomas Robinson take TBT. Enjoy!

May 05, 201719 min

Ep. 66 Johndre Jefferson (Overseas Elite)

Is Overseas Elite unbeatable? Many would argue that they are, but for the team’s center, Johndre Jefferson, he knows his team won’t lose to anyone. 19-0 and a third straight TBT Championship is in sight. “I kind of think it’s impossible to beat our team,” Jefferson said. “We have a bunch of guys that we’re going to go out there and we going to punch you in the mouth. And if you hit us we’re going to come back with a round house.” Jefferson is our featured guest on this week’s podcast as we discu...

Apr 13, 201742 min

Ep 65 Nick Elam and the Elam Ending

Imagine sitting in your dorm room, watching the last few minutes of a basketball game take half an hour to play. There’s got to be a better way to do this, you think. But what? Well, Nick Elam has the answer: The Elam Ending. A middle school principal from Ohio, Elam has come up with a revolutionary (and brilliant) way to end basketball games. It involves turning the clock off, playing to a target score and it’s awesome. The Elam Ending will make its debut at TBT’s Jamboree this June in Philadel...

Apr 05, 201741 min

Ep 64 | TBT 2017 Locations and CEO Jon Mugar

TBT announces that Carmelo Anthony and the City of Baltimore will host 2017’s Semifinals and Championship games, airing live on ESPN August 1 and August 3. Dan Friel talks with CEO/Founder Jon Mugar about how Carmelo came to be involved, Bradley University’s hosting of TBT’s Midwest Regional, returns to Philly and Charlotte, and TBT’s debut in Las Vegas. We’ll also hear from Josh Brown with a Final Four-themed update on TBTers Around the World. Enjoy.

Mar 30, 201733 min

Ep 63 | WILLIE DEANE (Boeheim's Army)

With March Madness in full swing, Dan and Josh are joined by Willie Deane, PG for the Syracuse alumni team, Boeheim's Army. A former Purdue Boilermaker and Boston College Screamin' Eagle, Willie shares some great observations about Big East vs. Big 10 basketball, life overseas, being accepted by the Orange faithful, and more. You’ll also hear updates on TBTers around the world and some rumors about TBT 2017. Bonus content: Josh's pronunciations of Schenectady and epitome.

Mar 23, 201738 min

Ep. 59 | Team 23 and Always A Brave (Zach Andrews, Bobby Parker)

WILL FORMER BRADLEY STAR ZACH ANDREWS JOIN COLLEGE TEAMMATES, ALWAYS A BRAVE? Both of our guests On this week’s episode of the TBT Podcast are synonymous with success when it comes to TBT. Zach Andrews, a forward for Team 23, updates is on where basketball will take him in the coming weeks. Also, the former Bradley star walks us through his experiences in the championship game as well as rooting on his former teammates in the Super 16 and Elite 8. Listen to hear about Zach's tough upbringing and...

Feb 09, 201759 min

Ep. 57 | JASON CALDWELL (NC Prodigal Sons)

It's a new year and TBT is ready to roll. Jason Caldwell of the NC Prodigal Sons joins Josh Brown to talk about the Prodigal Sons foundation and their experience playing in TBT 2016's South Regional. Josh and Dan Friel then give you update on TBTers around the world and debate the Mac vs. the PC (PC's are better). Enjoy!

Jan 09, 201743 min

Ep. 56 | Kyle Fogg (Overseas Elite) and Daniel Chun (Kimchi Express)

Back to back TBT Champ Kyle Fogg of Overseas Elite joins us to talk about his overseas career, the importance of hard work, and the great things he's done with his TBT winnings. We also hear from Daniel Chun, GM and "center" of the Kimchi Express, one of the most interesting teams in TBT2016. Daniel's not stopping now, as he's actively recruiting Jeremy Lin to get involved with 2017's team. Happy New Year to all the TBT fans out there, and even the few of you who aren't.

Dec 20, 201636 min
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