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First Ballot: The Hall of Fame Podcast

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  • First Ballot is a weekly podcast that celebrates the moments in sports that really matter, and decides whether to induct them into the First Ballot Hall of Fame.
    2023
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Episodes
  • Inside the NBA with Tim Kiely

    Inside the NBA with Tim Kiely
    May 16 2024
    Inside the NBA isn't just a show, it's an institution. In an extra special episode, long-time Inside the NBA producer Tim Kiely joins the pod to talk about his career, working with Shaq and Charles Barkley, and if any iconic Inside the NBA moments are First Ballot Hall of Fame worthy. Timecodes: (03:54) There's no "I" in Team, but there's one in TIM (05:21) Recruiting Charles Barkley (11:39) Breaking the formula with Ernie Johnson Jr. (16:47) Leaving ESPN and Tim's Dream (22:52) Bringing in Kenny "The Jet" Smith (28:55) Shaq's Mumble (33:23) The Best Cast on TV (38:10) Inside the NBA: Honorable Mention Moments (39:25) The Champions Club (42:54) The New Year's Eve Party (44:42) Shaq's Gasoline Logic and Flying to the Moon (48:46) Chuck Holding his Breath in a Fish Tank (51:33) "One, two... back to one" (53:54) The Race (57:36) Shaq Falling (59:04) Shaq Hot Chip Challenge (01:00:27) Kenny's Jersey Retirement (01:04:51) The X-Factor behind Inside the NBA (01:09:15) David joins for a guest question (01:10:05) The time TK almost got fired (01:11:54) Inside the NBA Trivia (01:14:35) The demise of Inside the NBA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • LeBron Buries Jason Terry with Niles Abston

    LeBron Buries Jason Terry with Niles Abston
    May 9 2024
    In 2013, fueled by two years of resentment after losing to Jason Terry and the Dallas Mavericks in the 2011 NBA finals, LeBron James pulled off one of the most incredible casket dunks ever. Comedian and writer on DAVE, Niles Abston joins the pod to discuss his journey to Hollywood (10:30), working with Lil' Dicky (39:40), and if the Miami Heat burying Jason Terry is worthy of the First Ballot Hall of Fame. Showtime Codes: (5:40) The King of all "ad reads" (9:09) Bo Jackson vs Deion Sanders (10:30) D1 Athlete to Writer (13:42) Lebron James destroyed stats (18:35) Jason Terry got JUMPED (22:40) Niles' start in stand-up (27:51) The dream stand-up line-up (35:10) Writing on DAVE (37:19) The defining moments of Niles' career (39:40) Is Lil' Dicky hateable? (42:15) The best LeBron James moments (47:47) The untouchable topics in comedy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • The 1988 3 Point Contest with Dale Ellis

    The 1988 3 Point Contest with Dale Ellis
    May 2 2024
    "Which one of you guys is playing for second?" In 1988, Larry Bird shot the lights out to win his third straight 3-point contest... in his warm-up jacket. Dale Ellis, a 17-year NBA veteran, 1987's NBA Most Improved Player, a 1989 NBA All-Star and All-NBA Selection, and the Godfather of the 3-point shot joins the pod to break down competing with Larry Bird in 1988, playing Michael Jordan, his advice to young shooters, and his love of butter pecan ice cream. Timecodes: (9:37) Dale's All-star experience (11:06) Critiquing the modern all-star game (13:39) Returning to Milwaukee and playing with Ray Allen (15:55) Competing against Michael Jordan (17:30) Dale's favorite city to play in (19:43) Wanting the last shot (22:00) Dale's favorite announcer (23:09) The biggest trash talker in the NBA (24:04) Dale's love of Tennis (27:50) Adding the 3-pt shot to his game and the origin of the 3-pt game in the NBA (31:12) Dale Ellis' advice to young shooters (35:06) Dale's favorite shooters (37:54) Losing to Larry Bird (41:38) Larry Bird's warm-up jacket and "Who's coming in second?" (50:07) Larry's confidence and shooting form (52:09) The beauty of Dale's shooting form (53:19) Controlling your emotions on the floor (57:16) Craig Hodges 19 straight 3's (59:57) "This or That" with Dale Ellis (1:05:36) Dale Ellis' Late Night Snack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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