1979: The Aftermath of The Year That Changed Basketball

1979: The Aftermath of The Year That Changed Basketball

Author: Aaron Meyer January 22, 2025 Duration: 11:52
Send us Fan Mail "Iconic Seasons 1979" delves into the pivotal year that reshaped basketball at both the college and professional levels. This podcast explores the unforgettable stories and figures that emerged from 1979, including Larry Bird and Magic Johnson's rivalry. Discover how this rivalry fueled an unprecedented boom in the NBA and how the college game exploded with television networks fighting for broadcasting rights. The podcast examines the struggles of coaches like Bill Hodges aft...

Iconic Seasons is a podcast that takes you back to the greatest college basketball seasons of all time. Through the voices of players, coaches, and journalists, we relive the excitement, the drama, and the unforgettable moments that made these moments and seasons iconic.We use interviews, audio from the games, as well as scripted storytelling, to bring the past to life. Whether you're a die-hard college basketball fan or just a casual observer, Iconic Seasons is a must-listen for anyone who loves basketball and basketball culture.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
From Humiliation to Glory: Duke's 1990-91 Basketball Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:29
Send us Fan Mail Iconic Seasons: Duke’s 1990–91 Redemption and Banner One Host Aaron Meyer recounts the 1990–91 Duke Blue Devils’ transformation from humiliation to national champions. After being demolished 103–73 by UN…
Origins of Speed The Coach Who Invented the modern NBA 🏀 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:14
Send us Fan Mail The NBA is faster than ever. Data shows players are running further and faster than at any point in history. But where did this obsession with speed come from? It started with a "jailbreak." In an era of…
76ers Fandom, NBA Chaos & Creative Culture w/ Dave Hartley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:31
Send us Fan Mail What happens when you mix Philly basketball angst, touring-musician coffee rituals, and the creative spirit of The War on Drugs? In this episode, bassist Dave Hartley dives into all of it — from Joel Emb…