TBT 2021 is just over ONE WEEK AWAY, and in today's episode we preview The Columbus and Illinois regionals! Zip Em Up's GM Jason Meyer & Coach Rick Carter (Xavier Alumni) 5:46 - 29:39 Blue Collar U's CJ Massinburg (Buffalo Alumni) 29:39 - 37:44 High Point Coach Tubby Smith (Tubby Time) 37:44 - 46:09 Boeheim's Army's Eric Devendorf (Syracuse Alumni) 46:09 - 1:04:27 Always A Brave's Jimmy Gavin (Bradley Alumni) 1:04:27 - 1:29:47
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 30 min
We're just over two weeks away from the TBT 2021 Wichita Regional! To help preview all the action at Koch Arena July 16-20, we have a JAM-PACKED lineup for you: Isaac Brown, Wichita State head coach: 2:33-12:23 Justin Dentmon, Team Challenge ALS: 13:23-38:20 AJ Slaughter & Jeremy Evans, Eberlein Drive: 38:20-57:05 Monty Patel & Dusty Hannahs, Team Arkansas: 57:05-1:11:09 Ron Baker, AfterShocks: 1:11:09-1:35:58
Jul 01, 2021•1 hr 36 min
We're less than THREE WEEKS AWAY from the West Virginia Regional! After marching to the Championship Game last summer, Sideline Cancer is the top-seed in Charleston July 17-21. We're joined by Cathy Griffith, who discusses how impactful the team's run was to the fight against pancreatic cancer(7:11-25:54). WoCo Showtime's Fletcher Magee (25:54-38:13) & Herd That's Ot Elmore (38:13-104:13) then join the show to preview their respective squads. Enjoy!
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 4 min
The TBT 2021 bracket is finally here! To help you take it all in, Andrew and Joey break down all 32 first round games (0:00 - 27:32). They're then joined by House of Paign's Mike Daum, who talks Year 2 in TBT and his excitement to play in front of his adopted Illini family (27:32 - 51:56). Finally, Sean McGee & Sean Hoehn of Mental Toughness stop by to talk being underdogs and the awesome cause they're playing for this summer (51:56-1:08:00).
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 8 min
We're just over a week away from the TBT 2021 Selection Show...and teams are starting to feel the heat. Who will score one of 64 spots? Who will be watching at home on ESPN? To help us decide, we put out an open call to sell your team. On this episode, you'll hear pitches from: America’s Dream: GM Andrew Manas Zip 'Em Up: GM Jason Meyer NG Saints: G Scoop Jardine & G Wali Hepburn Ex-Pats: GM Jack Lieb & G Kahron Ross 20th & Olney - G Ramon Galloway Mental Toughness - Coach Sean McGee...
Jun 10, 2021•48 min
TBT 2019 All-Tournament Team member Jaylen Barford explains why he made the jump from the Jackson TN UnderDawgs to Team Arkansas this summer (0:00 - 15:10). We're then joined by Scoop Jardine of the NG Saints - one of TBT's first high school alumni teams - who breaks down if there's a rivalry brewing with his college alumni, Boeheim's Army(15:10 - 32:37). Enjoy!
Jun 08, 2021•33 min
After a historic run saw Sideline Cancer fall just short last summer, the TBT original franchise is back for Year 8. Team staples Mo Creek & Remy Abell join the pod to discuss the team's road to a 2021 title, how fun it is to play with Marcus Keene, and what it's like to be two of the best Elam Enders in the world.
Jun 02, 2021•33 min
Ron Baker makes his long-awaited TBT debut this summer...as GM of the AfterShocks! The Wichita State legend discusses why he's permanently trading in his sneakers for a clipboard, which Shockers alumni he's looking to sign, his golf handicap, and how excited he is to return to Koch Arena.
May 19, 2021•37 min
With only nine weeks to go until TBT 2021, new roster additions are breaking by the second. We're joined first by Jon Elmore, who tells us exactly what to expect from Herd That this summer, responds to an unprovoked attack from Best Virginia, and rips off his shirt in anticipation of TBT 2021 (13:12-34:20). Next up is Ballinteers guard Chris Lofton, who talks about suiting up with his fellow Tennessee alumni for the first time, what he's spending the $1 million on, and calls out some fellow Volu...
May 12, 2021•50 min
TBT is coming to Illinois July 24-28! To help preview the action at Peoria Civic Center, House of 'Paign GM Mike LaTulip joins the pod. He discusses the team's electric run last summer, potential roster additions, and what it means to play at home in Illinois. For more information, visit thetournament.com/illinois.
Apr 14, 2021•40 min
TBT is coming to West Virginia July 17-21! To help preview the action at Charleston Coliseum, Herd That guard Ot Elmore and Best Virginia forward John Flowers join the pod. The duo discuss the budding rivalry between the teams, potential roster additions, and what it means to play at home in West Virginia. To get your tickets, visit thetournament.com/westvirginia.
Apr 14, 2021•27 min
TBT is coming to THE Ohio State University July 23-27! To help preview the Columbus Regional, Carmen's Crew head coach Jared Sullinger and Red Scare forward Devin Oliver join the pod. The duo discuss the budding rivalry between the teams, potential roster additions, and what it means to play at home in Ohio. For more information, visit thetournament.com/columbus.
Apr 14, 2021•39 min
There was only one member of the media allowed inside the TBT 2020 bubble: our friend Jen Hale. When she's not traveling the country calling NFL or New Orleans Pelicans games, Jen spends her summers on the sidelines of TBT. She joins Andrew & Joey to discusses her experience in the bubble last summer, life as a sports reporter in the COVID era, and her favorite TBT interviews (spoiler: Ot's right at the top of the list).
Mar 02, 2021•36 min
What happens when a TBT'er (or two) wins a championship? They celebrate on Inside TBT! The EuroLeague GOAT Kyle Hines joins the pod fresh off winning the Italian Cup with Olimpia Milano on Sunday, his 18th title in 13 years. He's joined by fellow Team Hines teammate Nick Calathes, who captured Spain's Copa Del Rey with Barcelona over the weekend. They talk the absolutely insane roster Team Hines is putting together, call out a couple fellow EuroLeague stars, and Calathes makes a big announcement...
Feb 16, 2021•24 min
Nobody on earth has watched more TBT basketball than the legendary Bob Rathbun. The voice of the tournament on ESPN gives us a fascinating look at the uniqueness of calling a TBT game, his favorite memories over the years, and his personal crusade to get the Elam Ending in the NBA (0:00 - 27:41). That transitions to an awesome interview with Nick Elam, who gives his rebuttal to some of the most common criticisms of the Elam Ending (27:41 - 51:48).
Feb 02, 2021•52 min
The highly-requested Iso Joe episode is finally here! After taking TBT by storm this summer, the 7x NBA All-Star discusses everything including his thoughts on the Elam Ending, matching up with Ot Elmore, and the new-look Brooklyn Nets. Enjoy!
Jan 19, 2021•28 min
Before officially turning the page to 2021, Joey and Andrew spend a few minutes reflecting on the craziness of last summer (0:00 - 4:58). They're then joined by Boeheim's Army captain Eric Devendorf, who's raised over $60k to help small business during the COVID-19 pandemic (4:58 - 18:00). Finally, Team D2 GM Grant Leonard breaks down why his team of little-known Division 2 players has found success against some of TBT's best (18:00 -32:57).
Jan 05, 2021•33 min
It's a special TBT champions edition of Inside TBT! Joey and Andrew kick things off by talking to the GOAT, 4x champ DJ Kennedy (0:00 - 16:39). He breaks down how Overseas Elite was able to win 29 straight games and even hints at a possible team reunion this summer. Next up is Elam Ending legend Travis Diener (16:39 - 32:11), who makes a HUGE announcement regarding the Golden Eagles this summer. Enjoy!
Dec 22, 2020•32 min
Inside TBT is BACK for season 2! To help kick things off, we bring in a pair of huge guests in Marcus "Elam" Keene (:30 - 13:48) & America's favorite YMCA hooper Ot Elmore (13:50 - 23:08). The duo discuss their newfound fame, reveal what offers they received after the tournament, and pitch TBT 2021 free agents on their respective squads.
Dec 08, 2020•23 min
Inside TBT previews the championship of TBT (Golden Eagles vs Sideline Cancer), with some very exciting and special guests! First Andrew and Joey discuss the top moments from TBT2020 (0:00 - 13:43), then Fran Fraschilla joins the show (13:43 - 43:49), then Travis Diener joins the show (43:49 - 1:02:21) and they finish with recurring guest Marcus Keene (1:02:21 - 1:17:38).
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this new episode of Inside TBT, Andrew and Joey break down the first round of TBT (0:00 -35:43) and then Jared Sullinger (Coach and Co-GM of Carmen's Crew) joins the show to talk TBT, Carmen's crew and defending the title!
Jul 06, 2020•1 hr 8 min
We're just 10 DAYS AWAY from the start of TBT 2020! Following much anticipation, Joey and Andrew finally release their brackets (0:00-25:16). Bobby Brown recruits Swaggy P to play for Overseas Elite live on air (25:16-52:15). Jae'Sean Tate breaks down his decision to join Big X (52:15-1:15:21).
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 20 min
We're LESS THAN TWO WEEKS away from the start of TBT 2020! Andrew & Joey break down all the latest roster adds and how they change the outlook of the bracket (0:00-21:56). An awesome interview with Marcus Keene about why playing for Sideline Cancer is so special (21:56-51:27). Illinois legend Brandon Paul explains why he decided to join Team Hines instead of his school's alumni team (51:27-1:26:24).
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 32 min
It's a HUGE week here at Inside TBT. College basketball Hall of Famer Homer Drew joins the show to discuss the amazing cause Team Heartfire is playing for this summer (12:43-31:57). Best Virginia forward Da'Sean Butler dishes on all things West Virginia basketball and what it's like playing for Coach Huggs (31:57-1:12:08). The legend Romeo Travis breaks down what it was like to play high school ball with LeBron and why he loves TBT (1:12:08-1:46:15).
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 46 min
The TBT 2020 bracket is HERE! Joey and Andrew let you know what to watch out for this summer (0:00-25:58). Former Xavier teammates Kaiser Gates and J.P. Macura talk about reuniting on Eberlein Drive (25:58-56:24). The Money Team captain Jordon Crawford dishes on everything under the sun, including his relationship with Floyd Mayweather and his support of TBT (56:24-1:40:28).
Jun 16, 2020•1 hr 45 min
Have you heard?!? TBT 2020 will tip-off July 4 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus and live on the ESPN family of networks. Andrew and Joey discuss the big news (0:00-17:51). Syracuse alumni Eric Devendorf, Donte Greene, and Demetris Nichols break down this year's stacked Boeheim's Army team (17:51-58:28). Big X point guard C.J. Jackson dishes on the team's rivalry with Carmen's Crew (58:28-1:27:25). Enjoy!
Jun 11, 2020•1 hr 30 min
From Floyd Mayweather entering The Money Team to Overseas Elite adding Joe Johnson, it's been a crazy week in the TBT world. Andrew and Joey break down all the news you need to know.(0:00-11:11). Marshall legend Jon Elmore explains why Herd That might be the most exciting team of the summer (11:11-39:40). ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg talks about why he loves TBT (39:40-1:32:31). Enjoy!
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 34 min
We're back with Episode 2 of Inside TBT! Andrew and Joey break down a crazy week in the TBT world (0:00-24:29). The NCAA's all-time leader in 3-pointers, Fletcher Magee, talks about why he wants to play this summer (24:29-48:19). Newly minted Dayton alum Ryan Mikesell explains why a Red Scare title would mean so much after this season's abrupt ending (48:19-1:14:34). Enjoy!
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Welcome to Episode 1 of Inside TBT! On Wednesday, the tournament unveiled a new 24-team format for this summer. Hosts Joey Lane and Andrew Zoldan speculate which teams you might see compete (0:00-23:24). 2019 champion Jon Diebler breaks down how Carmen's Crew is getting ready to defend the crown (23:24-51:32). Nick Elam joins the show to talk the growth of the Elam Ending (51:32-1:31:32). Enjoy!
Jun 02, 2020•1 hr 35 min
On Episode 115, Fran Fraschilla, Bob Rathbun, and Jon Mugar talk TBT 2019 and the Championship Game on ESPN on Tuesday August 6. Dan, Josh, and Jeff break down Sunday's Semifinal matchups and preview the winner takes all Championship Game between Carmen's Crew and the Golden Eagles Alumni. Enjoy!
Aug 05, 2019•29 min
