Magic on the Blacktop

Ian Rudd, Peter Macy•www.magicontheblacktop.com

Join Peter and Ian as they delve back into the glory days of NBA basketball.

Every week, the pair will each open a pack of sealed 90s NBA trading cards and draft a player into their respective teams, but who will build the best one? Will it be Kemp or Grandmama? Stockton or Payton? Bradly or Muresan? Tune in for all of these dilemmas and more.

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Episodes

Episode 8 : Stay in School

Join Ian and Pete as the show takes a turn for the French this week. With questionable accents, confusing our fronts from our backs, too much information on Doc Rivers, an overlooked rookie straight out of high school and a whole bunch of new insert cards, listen to Episode 8 to find out who gets the best of this week's picks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7 : The Williams Family

As the search for decent power forwards and centers continue, join Ian and Peter as they discuss Bo Outlaw's overly-critical Wikipedia page, JR Reid and AC Green's clubbing incident, the mysterious Bison Dele and the reason why there seems to have been a lot of duplicates recently, all this and more in episode 7. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 09, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6 : Shackle O'Deal and the Spin Doctors

Disappointing lows majestically transform into dizzying highs as the show's format gets slightly tweaked to ensure that Pete and Ian's sanity remains somewhat intact. From dunk contest winners of lore to Shawn Bradley's heinous crimes, be sure to check out episode 6 for more inane 90's basketball chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 02, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5 : Brandon Doshier and the Savior of Sactown

Featuring spooky draft premonitions, the Armon Hammer, Jimmy V, The Satiama Hoohanders and AC Green's longevity. Join Ian and Pete for episode 5 as they face arguably their toughest choices yet whilst attempting to draft a 90's NBA superstar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 26, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4 : Chris Dudley's Early Retirement

Join Ian and Pete as they open their fourth card packs in the hopes of adding that that ever-elusive superstar to their roster. Featuring the Iceman, the Mailman, the Plastic Man and the .... Trash man. You'll be relieved to know that Andre Miller makes another appearance and less relieved that Pete nearly loses an eye. all this and more in Episode 4! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3 : A Real Diaper Dandy

Triumph and dejection as arguably the show's first true superstar is drafted, but who was lucky enough to pull him from their pack? Hotdogs, Shaq Packs and Thunder Dan bars, all these and more on this week's show. Also, Vin Baker's back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2 : The Shot Over ... Ewing?

Join Ian and Pete as they reflect on last week's selections and prepare to add a second player to each of their rosters. What players will each of their packs give them to choose from? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 05, 2020•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1 : The Ground Rules

Exciting times as Ian and Pete figure out the ground rules for the challenge and open their first packs of 1995-96 Upper Deck Collector's Choice trading cards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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