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The Old Man and the Three

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The Old Man and the Three is back with a new host, NBA sharpshooter and Denver Nuggets forward, Cam Johnson. Every week, Cam joins Tommy Alter for insightful analysis of NBA games, trends, strategy and major moments in hoops culture along with exclusive interviews and highlights — all from a current player’s perspective. The legacy continues!

Don’t worry, The Young Man and the Three isn't going anywhere. Catch new episodes right here, where Tommy will continue to bring together your favorite rising stars from the NBA and culture to celebrate their love of hoops. Two shows. One feed. Every single week. Subscribe everywhere.

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Episodes

Duncan Robinson and Taylor Rooks

It’s a double shot on the OM3 as JJ and Tommy welcome in ThreeFourTwo family member and Miami Heat star Duncan Robinson and then follow that up with another close friend of the pod, broadcaster and journalist Taylor Rooks. Duncan digs in for some finals talk, his free agent status, his summer regimen, and even a little discussion about some shirtless IG pics of him that seem to be floating around. Then Taylor joins for the draft and some EAT PRAY DUNK where she divulges a little information abou...

Jul 08, 20211 hr 14 minEp. 65

Jack Flaherty and Lil Yachty

On today’s episode of the Old Man and the Three, it’s an epic crossover as JJ and Tommy welcome in two stars to the show. Leading off is St Louis Cardinals’ standout pitcher Jack Flaherty. He digs in on many topics, including the current state of MLB, the issues surrounding the substance checks on pitchers, baseball fashion, whether or not JJ can hit 80 mph on a radar gun, and much more. Then the show flips on its side as Lil Yachty jumps in for a can’t miss deep dive on the movie Interstellar, ...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 36 minEp. 64

TJ McConnell

Sit back and relax, grab some wine, and order a nice meal because this conversation will surely put you in the mood to do all three. For this episode of the Old Man and the Three, JJ and Tommy welcome in close friend and all around great guy (and Pacers guard, of course) TJ McConnell for an incredibly fun and down to earth EAT PRAY DUNK discussion. They touch on a number of topics, like TJ’s wine obsession and how it came to be, whether or not JJ is a wine snob, and TJ’s favorite food picks. But...

Jun 23, 202144 minEp. 63

Collin Morikawa

This week on the Old Man and the Three, JJ and Tommy switch sports to golf by welcoming in one of the game's most exciting rising stars in Collin Morikawa. In this brutally honest and fun interview, Collin covers just about everything there is to cover on the course, including what it’s like to swing and miss (literally), the Bryson-Brooks rivalry, the difference between golfers out for a check and those who are there to win, his favorite course, and so much more. He then sticks around for an am...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 62

Cade Cunningham (featuring Tyrese Haliburton)

On this week's episode of the OM3, JJ and Tommy welcome in probable first overall pick in the NBA draft Cade Cunningham. In this wide ranging interview, Cade displays a personality that is just as big as his game, as he talks about his future NBA goals, the life changing financial situation he is facing, his complete confidence in his game, the weaknesses and strengths, and so much more. Plus, he even manages to become the first guest to get Tommy's back in his never ending battle of wits with J...

Jun 09, 20211 hr 16 minEp. 61

Boban Marjanović

Ok, so there are good teammates… there are great teammates… and then there is Boban Marjanović. Universally loved around the NBA as an unending positive force in the locker room and beyond, he’s also a pretty damn good basketball player too, if you haven’t noticed. Having jumped in and contributed solidly during this Mav’s playoff run, Boban is showing the league and its fans what he can do. But to do that, he’s got to be ready when Coach Carlisle calls his name, and that’s just one of the thing...

Jun 04, 202144 minEp. 60

Jalen Brunson (Featuring Mina Kimes and Mero)

It’s another power packed episode on the OM3 as Tommy and JJ welcome in Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson for a fantastic interview that covers the playoff situation, card games, his NCAA days, playing in Dallas, meeting Michael Jordan, and more. Then OM3 favs Mina Kimes and Mero join the show for a hilarious Top 5/Draft where, of course, nothing is off limits. RUNDOWN Betting on cornhole and trying to get his money back from Luka and Jalen. The crew discusses some serious card game act...

May 27, 20211 hr 22 minEp. 59

Tim Hardaway Jr

Tim Hardaway Jr grew up watching his dad shoot the lights out as a star in the NBA. For most people, that would be a daunting figure to live up to. But not for Tim Jr. Not only has he lived up to his namesake, he's proven he can do it all on the court. On this week's OM3, JJ and Tommy welcome in the Dallas Maverick's shooting guard and delve into his career, as well as the red hot scoring streak he's on, the play-in game situation, what it was like having a dad who was an NBA star, how coach Bud...

May 19, 202158 minEp. 58

Ben Winston

In this bonus episode of The Old Man and The Three, JJ Redick and Tommy Alter sit down with multi-faceted producer, director and writer Ben Winston, who established the production company Fulwell 73, to talk about what it is like to run a company during unprecedented times. Ben is full of knowledge and advice to help the next wave of entrepreneurs navigate and find success in times of great change. He will share his own personal career journey including what it was to produce both the Grammy’s a...

May 14, 20211 hr 25 minEp. 57

Channing Frye and Kenny Beecham

It’s a double shot of awesome on the Old Man and the Three as JJ and Tommy welcome in two special guests. Leading things off is former NBA player and current winemaker and connoisseur Channing Frye, who joins the guys for another spectacular EAT PRAY DUNK segment. They take deep dives into wine, NBA “connectors”, retirement, his podcast, and more. Then the show switches gears for the Top 5/Draft by welcoming in the NBA’s #1 fan, YouTube legend, host of the "Called Game" podcast, and House of Hig...

May 07, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 56

Duncan Robinson and Hasan Minhaj

Interviews and conversations are unique. Some flow rather easily and others are a bit tough to get through. This particular discussion however, is a different animal altogether - and for all the right reasons. Joining JJ and Tommy this week is fellow ThreeFourTwo family member (and NBA sharpshooter) Duncan Robinson, and Hasan Minhaj - a comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, just to name a few. The four of them join together for a conversation that covers ...

Apr 29, 20211 hr 26 minEp. 55

Jrue Holiday

Jrue Holiday is a basketball star, plain and simple. He offers an all-around game and leads the defensive charge for the Bucks by anchoring their league leading defense with his lockdown abilities. But with all that being said, Jrue is so much more than just an incredible athlete. He gives back. He gives back to the community, his teammates, his family, and the game. He acknowledges and understands how lucky he is to be playing the game he loves and displays a rare sense of humbleness and empath...

Apr 23, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 54

Adam McKay

Whether it be riveting dramas like “The Big Short” and “Vice”, or legendary comedies such as “Step Brothers”, “Anchorman”, and “Talladega Nights”, director Adam McKay has covered all the bases in Hollywood. But what you may not know about him is his love for NBA basketball. A self proclaimed “NBA junkie”, Adam has now delved into the league’s darker history with his new project "Death at the Wing”. In this 7th installment of the OM3 Leadership series, he sits down with JJ and Tommy to talk about...

Apr 16, 20211 hr 6 minEp. 53

Ethan Brown

In this 6th installment of the Leadership Series, JJ and Tommy welcome in the CEO and founder of Beyond Meat, Ethan Brown. Ethan chronicles his incredible journey thus far and details how his company came to be. He also dives into several other topics such as his love for the game of basketball, what drove him to create his company and his unique product, the importance of having athletes embrace his product, his partnerships in the food industry and much more. RUNDOWN Details the backstory on h...

Apr 09, 202151 minEp. 52

Adam Scott (Introducing "FAIRGAME")

ThreeFourTwo Productions has added another family member as JJ and Tommy welcome in 2013 Masters champion Adam Scott to introduce the new podcast special “FAIRGAME”. Hosted by Scott himself and broken into 5 intimate episodes, this podcast series will take you behind the curtain of golf like never before, as season 1 centers around golf’s greatest stage, The Masters. In this interview, the Adam breaks down what the show is going to be about, and also dives in on several other topics such as the ...

Apr 05, 202146 minEp. 51

Collin Sexton and Tyrese Haliburton

This is a special episode of the Old Man & The Three for a number of reasons. For starters, it’s episode #50! A big shout out to the OM3 listeners for taking this journey with us - many more to come! As for the show itself, JJ starts things off by answering the bell and addressing the big news of his trade to the Dallas Mavericks. Much more to this story than meets the eye obviously, and JJ covers it all. To follow that up, we have two spectacular guests on the show this week in Collin Sexto...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 21 minEp. 50

Tobias Harris (Featuring Mina Kimes)

It's a two for one special this week on the OM3 pod, as JJ and Tommy are joined by two guests who are not only great professionals, but great people as well - Tobias Harris and Mina Kimes. Harris, enjoying arguably his finest season of his career, sits down to talk hoops (of course), but also touches on so much more. For the hoop discussion, he opens up about the disappointment of not making the ASG despite the incredible season he's having, how and why playing for Doc Rivers has maximized his t...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 43 minEp. 49

Adam Mosseri

Adam Mosseri certainly doesn’t shy away from challenges. It’s one of the aspects of his personality that led him to the top as head of Instagram. But along with that position also comes the added responsibility of facing the tough issues and difficult questions that accompany the social media giant. And he doesn't shrink. In this wide ranging interview, Mosseri tackles all the tough questions and more as he digs deep into subjects such as his desire to work at FaceBook so early in the social med...

Mar 19, 202158 minEp. 48

Nikola Vučević (feat. PFT Commenter and Arian Foster)

Well, to use a quote from JJ himself, this is one action packed episode of the Old Man and the Three. To begin, JJ and Tommy sit down with Nikola Vučević, the Orlando magic's all star center and mainstay on and off the court. After coming into the league in 2011, Vučević has steadily improved his game to become a highly respected player around the league, as well as an all star. But inexplicably, his game has also been highly underrated by the casual NBA fan. He talks about using that underrated...

Mar 12, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 47

Zion Williamson

Each era of the NBA has its transcendent players. The type of players that change the game simply by the manner in which they play, using their extreme talent to force opponents to change their approach. Can Zion Williamson be one of those players? Well, he's certainly on his way. In just his second season, he already has seasoned vets shaking their heads at the sheer talent and confidence he exudes on the court. And this week he sits down with JJ and Tommy and shows why he's just as impressive ...

Mar 03, 202157 minEp. 46

Bryan Stevenson

In this fourth installment of the OM3 Leadership Series, JJ and Tommy sit down with human rights activist and founder & Executive Director of the 'Equal Justice Initiative' Bryan Stevenson. In this fascinating and emotionally moving interview, Bryan explains what the EJI actually does, the journey he has taken that brought him to this point, the difficulties of dealing with the political and social rhetoric in today's society, what makes a true leader, and so much more. It's a can't miss int...

Mar 01, 202155 minEp. 45

Kenan Thompson (featuring Tyrese Haliburton)

It's a very special episode of the Old Man and the Three this week as JJ and Tommy kick the show off by welcoming in Tyrese Haliburton as their new NBA correspondent. Wise beyond his years, Tyrese will be reporting in to the show often to discuss news and notes around the NBA and, of course, to give his unique take on what's going on behind the scenes. Then, the episode makes a shift to the lighter side when the hilarious SNL legend and new sitcom star Kenan Thompson joins in. Kenan details the ...

Feb 25, 20211 hr 1 minEp. 44

"Eat, Pray, Dunk" with Kevin Love

In this special bonus podcast, JJ and Tommy would like to introduce a brand new segment on the Old Man and the Three called "Eat, Pray, Dunk". This will be a segment that takes a deeper look into the athlete's life with conversations that delve into the cross section of sports, wellness, health, food, wine, and all the other aspects of an NBA player's life that may not be on the forefront of social media and in the public eye. And with that being said, who better to kick off this series than clo...

Feb 22, 202149 minEp. 43

Julius Randle (featuring Kevin Love)

Julius Randle is known league wide as someone who doesn't take plays off, a tireless worker, and a very underrated player. But that last narrative might be changing a bit this year as he is enjoying the finest season of his career, leading the Knicks to a surprising 6th seed position in the east. In this humble and honest interview, Julius digs deep into such topics as what it's like playing for Tom Thibodeau and how he's helped change the culture in NY, how he mentally worked through his season...

Feb 19, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 42

Steven Adams

​Steven Adams is a great player, no doubt. But his talent on the court almost pales in comparison to his salt of the earth personality. It's hard not to be impressed with his approach to basketball and life in general, and he accomplishes this by utilizing three simple words: keep it simple. Whether it's intentional or just the manner in which he is wired, Adams has little trouble putting all the craziness of the NBA lifestyle in perspective. In this interview, he delves into topics ranging from...

Feb 12, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 41

Mayor LaToya Cantrell

Mayor LaToya Cantrell is certainly no stranger to community work. In fact, it's the backbone to her entire professional and political career. In this spectacular interview, Mayor Cantrell shows just why she connects so well with the public as her usual sharp wit, humor, intelligence and passion are on full display. She digs deep into topics such as her family origins​ and influence, how she came to fall in love with the city of New Orleans, on the difficult decisions she has made and faces durin...

Feb 08, 202150 minEp. 40

Mike Conley (featuring Jamal Crawford)

Mike Conley is many things on the hard court - deadly shooter, savvy ball handler, ambidextrous, underrated, and... nice? Yep, on top of all those outstanding attributes, Conley is also universally considered as the nicest guy in the league - and he has the awards to prove it! Thankfully, this interview goes a lot deeper than just his sparkling personality, as he opens up about his "grit-n-grind' days in Memphis, on being snubbed in the all-star voting, the what-if moments of his career, and muc...

Feb 05, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 39

Dr. J (featuring Taylor Rooks)

For some guests, firing off a string of superlatives just won't do them justice. That is definitely the case today. JJ and Tommy sit down with a true legend of the game, an individual that transcended the game in so many ways and laid a path for generations to follow, the one and only Dr. J, Julius Erving. The doctor gives us a peak behind the curtain and opens up about playing in the ABA, his roots at Rucker Park in Harlem, the '83 championship team with the 76'ers, his infamous fight with Larr...

Jan 27, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 38

Tyrese Haliburton (featuring Josh Hart)

​Playing successfully in the NBA is difficult enough, but excelling in the NBA as a rookie can be both a monumental challenge as well as an outer​-body experience. You'll see how both come into play when JJ and Tommy sit down with Sacramento Kings rookie point guard Tyrese Haliburton. He opens up about what it's like being a rookie, his 'welcome to the NBA' moments so far, his R.O.Y. chatter, the uniqueness of the 2020 draft, and much more. It's easy to see that the Kings will be in good hands m...

Jan 20, 20211 hr 8 minEp. 37

Markelle Fultz (featuring Sue Bird & Mero)

On this episode of the Old Man and the Three, JJ and Tommy sit down with rising NBA star Markelle Fultz. **Disclaimer**: this interview was conducted the day before he unfortunately suffered a season ending knee injury in Orlando on January 6th. Despite that horrible circumstance, it'll be easy to see that the road that lies ahead of him right now is nothing he can't conquer. An incredibly mentally strong player, Fultz talks about his injury and recovery, dealing with pressure and the expectatio...

Jan 15, 20211 hr 28 minEp. 36
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