I’m Jarlath Regan comedian, writer and the Irishman behind the Irishman Abroad Podcast Network and I’m also absolutely obsessed with basketball. Irishman Inside Basketball is a new series coming to this feed starting on May 18th that looks at some of the most interesting characters, stories and facets of the game and of course their connection back to Ireland. Guests will include the only Irishman ever to play in the NBA Pat Burke, former Kerry Gaelic football and basketball legend Kieran Do ...
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Today we bring you a very special episode with the legendary writer and journalist Jack McCallum. Joining the staff of Sports Illustrated in 1981, Jack has witnessed the political and social changes in America through the prism of basketball for decades and was honoured by the Basketball Hall Of Fame for his work in 2005. McCallum is perhaps best k…
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Today, we are proud to bring you a little taster of Season 2 of An Irishman Abroad: Inside Basketball with the director of the greatest basketball movie ever made. Today Jarlath is joined by Oscar nominated writer/director Ron Shelton, the creative genius and white man behind White Men Can't Jump.In never before heard detail, Ron tells the story be…
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The Story Behind The Jordan Rules - Sam Smith: Episode 7
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In the final episode of this first series of Inside Basketball, we bring you Sam Smith - the man behind the most controversial basketball book of all time The Jordan Rules.In this rare long-form conversation with the author, Sam speaks about his long term friendship with Phil Jackson and how he was so deeply embedded in the legendary Chicago Bulls …
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Making Hoop Dreams Come True - Paul Cummins: Episode 6
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This week, Irish International player Paul Cummins joins Jarlath to discuss his journey through college and pro basketball and how he enables today's Irish ballers to travel the same path. Paul tells his incredible story of leaving Ireland to play at Ravenscroft High School in North Carolina before playing at a powerhouse prep school alongside futu…
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The Double Life Of Kieran Donaghy: Episode 5
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In this latest instalment of Inside Basketball, Jarlath is joined by Tralee Warriors legend Kieran Donaghy. Kieran is also the proud holder of four All Ireland medals, eight Senior Championship medals and three National League titles with the Kerry Senior Football Team and, as a result, he is in the perfect position to provide a fascinating insight…
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Kobe Bryant’s “Secret Weapon” - George Mumford: Episode 4
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As the mindfulness coach to Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, George Mumford has undoubtedly been one of the most influential brains within the NBA of all time. In this rare and fascinating discussion, George opens up about his life, career and working alongside some of the greatest sporting talents of all time.George explains how Kobe…
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Basketball Hall Of Famer - Susan Moran (Lavin): Episode 3
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Susan Moran is the greatest Irish female basketball player of all time. As the only Irish woman to have ever played in the WNBA, Susan's journey from Tullamore to Philadelphia is an inspiring tale.Susan tells Jarlath how she realised basketball was a particular skill of her's and how she was scouted by Reggie Grennan which saw her getting a life-ch…
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Michael Jordan - The Life - Author Roland Lazenby: Episode 2
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Roland Lazenby is, without a doubt, a true legend NBA writing. From his incredible work in 'Michael Jordan: The Life' to 'Kobe Bryant: Showboat,' Roland has truly lived a career inside the NBA.In this episode Roland exclusively reveals what disappointed him about The Last Dance, the sad reason why Michael Jordan hates him and the backlash he receiv…
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From Tullamore To The NBA - Pat Burke: Episode 1
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Who better to start the series than the only Irish born player ever to play in the NBA - Pat Burke. Pat Burke’s life in basketball is one of the untold stories of the game. He wasn’t raised to play. He didn’t discover the game until he hit a massive growth spurt at 16. He didn’t fall in love with it immediately but when his family moved to Florida,…
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I’m Jarlath Regan comedian, writer and the Irishman behind the Irishman Abroad Podcast Network and I’m also absolutely obsessed with basketball.Irishman Inside Basketball is a new series coming to this feed starting on May 18th that looks at some of the most interesting characters, stories and facets of the game and of course their connection back …
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