In today’s episode of the Tidal League Podcast, Kurt and Trish bring on big-time Milwaukee Bucks fan & friend of the show, Mark Faddoul. The trio talks about the Bucks season, the wild emotions of the NBA Finals, Giannis’ greatness and so much more. Kurt and Trish talk about the non-stop sports landscape, the return of fans, Space Jam: A New Legacy, a potential WNBA expansion team in Toronto, and the likelihood of Kyle Lowry and Masai Ujiri being with the team next season.
Jul 22, 2021•52 min•Ep. 70
Trish and Kurt are back in this week’s episode to catch up on the world of sports. From the ecstasy to the agony of the Stanley Cup Finals to the excitement of the Euro and Copa America Finals, Paige Bueckers’ powerful ESPYs speech, and the disappointing finish for Team Canada’s men's team.
Jul 12, 2021•38 min•Ep. 69
Join Kurt and Trish as they talk about the Montreal Canadiens’ continued playoff run on the backs of Carey Price, a social justice angle of the U.S.A. Men's Olympic Team that no-one's talking about, and how the Toronto Raptors ended up with the 4th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. They catch you up on the NBA Playoffs, including Ben Simmons’ performance and the state of his mental health, Kawhi’s situation with the Clippers, and who might just end up in the NBA Finals.
Jun 24, 2021•40 min•Ep. 68
Hear from the fans as they tap in with Sacramento Kings assistant coach, Lindsey Harding!
Jun 18, 2021•15 min•Ep. 67
Join Trish and Kurt as they talk about the NHL Playoffs, the excitement for Habs fans as the Montreal Canadiens are the unexpected champs of the North, and their chances when they face former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty and the Las Vegas Golden Knights as well as what a post COVID world will look like as Canada starts to welcome fans back into stadiums. No chat is complete without talk of the NBA Playoffs, and we get into what it takes to win a championship, how injuries have played a part ...
Jun 15, 2021•59 min•Ep. 66
Today on The Tidal League Podcast we are joined by Lindsey Harding, professional basketball coach and former player who serves as player development coach of the Sacramento Kings. Larger than life, Lindsey’s story is exciting and entertaining. As the NBA’s first African American female pro personnel scout, she is a trailblazer. From her days as a player, her exceptional career at Duke University, and being drafted first overall by the Phoenix Mercury in 2007, to her 10-year career in the WNBA wh...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 65
In a special episode of the Tidal League Podcast, Kurt and Trish tease some new Tidal League content, make some spicy predictions for the remainder of the 2021 NBA Playoffs, discuss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, and much more!
Jun 01, 2021•51 min•Ep. 64
Today Orlando Magic point guard Michael Carter-Williams joins the podcast to talk about his NBA story and how his upbringing and genetics have led both him and now his brother, on the road to professional basketball. We hear about what it takes to get there and even more, after 8 years in the league, what it takes to stay there. Michael talks about sharing the court with superstars like Kobe Bryant, what it was like to meet President Barack Obama, the challenges and joys of raising children in t...
May 25, 2021•51 min•Ep. 63
Hear from the fans as they tap in with Indiana Fever forward Jantel Lavender ahead of the 2021 WNBA Season!
May 23, 2021•29 min
N’dea Jones joins the Tidal League Podcast to tell us her story, starting with WNBA Draft Night 2021 where she was chosen 23rd overall by the Seattle Storm and the big differences between being drafted in the WNBA and the NBA. We talk about the mental game and the things that keep her grounded, the power of prayer and her faith, the story of when she fell in love with the game - like real life, the ups and downs of that romance. An exceptional young woman - she’s finishing her second degree, a M...
May 20, 2021•48 min•Ep. 61
Today we are joined by WNBA Champion, Sixth Woman of the Year, and WNBA All-Star Jantel Lavender, one of the newest members of the Indiana Fever. Entering her 10th year in the WNBA, we talk about the disparities between the NBA and WNBA and her role as a leader and a voice in inspiring other young girls to be their true selves. With more and more networks airing WNBA games, fans will have unprecedented access to watch the women play and our podcast today continues to raise the profile of the Lea...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 60
Hear from the fans as they tap in with Connecticut Sun point guard Jasmine Thomas ahead of the 2021 WNBA Season!
May 13, 2021•13 min
Jasmine Thomas of the Connecticut Sun joins Kurt and Trish for a sneak peek of the 2021 WNBA season. We hear about the basketball journey that has taken her around the world, from Russia, to Israel and many other countries in between. What is life in the “W” like, and what changes has she seen since first being drafted in 2011. Does she still bleed Duke blue, even though she has spent the majority of her career so close to the legend that is UConn? (the answer is of course; once a Blue Devil alw...
May 10, 2021•48 min•Ep. 58
Looking for the latest NBA highlights and breakdowns? Do you want to know what it's like to be in a real coaching film session? Ever wonder how actual NBA players and coaches view the game? Meet Coach Nick, founder of BBALLBREAKDOWN, who's been breaking down NBA games with slow motion, freeze frames, arrows, and voice over for over 8 years. He also has over 20 years experience coaching players at every level, using the most cutting edge techniques that ensure maximum output and efficiency....
May 04, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 57
Today we are joined by the “Guard Whisperer” to talk all things hoops. Growing up in Los Angeles, Olin Simplis was once regarded as one of the top guards in the L.A. area. His college basketball career, however, didn’t go as planned and today he shares with us what happened and how he turned disappointment into opportunity, learning from his mistakes and founding Olin Simplis Training. Olin talks about the importance of mentorship and leadership, using what you are passionate about to fuel your ...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 56
Today’s guest, Nigerian born Canadian basketball player Eugene Omoruyi, grew up playing soccer and only switched to basketball because he grew too big. He tells us today, he never looked back and his drive for the game has fueled his success. During our conversation we talk about his experience being an immigrant, the sacrifices his family made, the lessons he learned to fight for what he wanted and what BrokeBaby is all about. From his days at Orangeville Prep, the first Canadian Prep School to...
Apr 20, 2021•59 min•Ep. 56
Hear from the fans as they tap in with Alexys Feaster!
Apr 18, 2021•31 min
A force that has infiltrated both politics and sports, Alexys Feaster spent six years as Senior Director of Player Development at the NBA. Navigating players through investment, relationships, and leadership opportunities Alexys has worked, and supported some of the best in the League. She joins Trish and Kurt to talk about her years there, what it was like working with the Obamas, during the 2012 election campaign, and to showcase her new initiative, The Kinship Advisors, a DC think tank that c...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 54
Carolina Blanco joins us today as we speak about her time with SIG and the evolution of women in professional sports. How the WNBA has grown and made massive strides to get to where they are today including their 25 year anniversary but also how much work is still ahead to level the playing field. We also talk about how the core of SIG and how Boris Lelchitski built the agency around women including the likes of WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro. Carolina leads a life full of positivity always findin...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 53
In a special episode, and taking a new spin on things, "The Tidal League Podcast" brings together 5 female movers and shakers in the world of sport to give their take on what it's like to be a woman in a male dominated arena. These incredible women talk about their place in this world, the changes that have occured over the years, the fight for equal pay and equal rights, the difference between equity and equality, the challenges and the incredible opportunities, how they support each other, how...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 52
Hear from the fans as they tap in with Megan Walker!
Mar 28, 2021•11 min
Selected to the first team All-American in 2020, our guest today has already had a storied career at the young age of 22. Megan Walker, small forward with the Phoenix Mercury of the WNBA was drafted 9th overall during the virtual 2020 draft by the New York Liberty after playing college ball at UCONN. She joins us today from Hungary where she plays in the EuroLeague and talks with us about the incredible journey she’s been on. Megan shares with us what matters to her, the importance of influencin...
Mar 23, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 50
Hear from the fans as they tap in with Myles!
Mar 22, 2021•27 min
Join Kurt and Trish as they welcome Indiana Pacers Centre Myles Turner to the show. At 24, Myles is the longest tenured player on the team, making him what his teammates call the “young vet”. We learn about Myles the person, who’s Knicks loving, superhero of a dad inspired and nurtured Myles into the man he is today and how Kevin Garnett, LaMarcus Aldridge, Chris Bosh, and George Hill inspired and drove him to the player he is today. We find out what current LEGO set he is working on, who he wou...
Mar 18, 2021•57 min•Ep. 48
Q&A with Wizards Assistant Coach David Adkins
Mar 06, 2021•30 min
Kurt and Trish are joined today by Washington Wizards Assistant Coach, David Adkins. Starting his coaching journey at high school boys basketball powerhouses, Montrose Christian and DeMatha, working with a number of talented future NBA players, including Kevin Durant, to leading Maryland Terps female team to the 2014 NCAA Women's Final Four learning from the great Brenda Frese and now as a trusted and respected part of the Wizards organization. We talk about the evolution of both the mens and wo...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 46
Bonus content straight from the fans with WNBA legend Ticha Penicheiro.
Mar 02, 2021•17 min
Regarded as one of the best point guards of all time, today we welcome former WNBA player Ticha Penicheiro. Joining us from Miami, Ticha talks about her journey in professional basketball which began in Portugal and led her to the US where she has now made her home. Playing from a young age, Ticha talks about what it took to make her dream come true, from playing in the WNBA, winning the championship with the Sacramento Monarchs and being a Nike Athlete to her induction into the Women’s Basketba...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 44
Welcome back Sportsnet’s Michael Grange. The leading voice of the Toronto Raptors, there is lots to unpack with the tumultuous season they’ve experienced thus far. Michael shares his thoughts on what’s really going on with the Raptors this year and why they are hovering near the bottom of their division. We talk about the future of Kyle Lowry with the Raptors, his value to the team, the vindication of Masai Ujiri, the challenges Nick Nurse faces, and the Raptors 905 G-League season. Tune in to o...
Feb 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 43
The Washington Wizards recently named Amber Nichols the general manager of their G League affiliate, the Capital City Go-Go. She is just the second female general manager in the NBA's 28-team farm system, joining Tori Miller, who was hired to head up the Atlanta Hawks' affiliate in July. We hear about her journey to date and the culture that Ted Leonsis has instilled within the organization. Monumental Sports & Entertainment has focused on providing the best environment possible for their te...
Feb 09, 2021•55 min•Ep. 42
