https://www.spreaker.com/show/classic-nbl-podcastenSociety & CultureCopyright NZMEhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/ee5fc1736c2d9413f660304c4e16982d.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/classic-nbl-podcastThu, 06 Apr 2023 02:09:18 +0000NZMENZMEpodcasts@nzme.co.nzHosted by Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock, the Classic NBL Podcast from the NZ Herald delivers all the information, news, analysis and classic moments from the New Zealand NBL.cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/test-9https://jdossey.podomatic.com/entry/2020-10-07T17_47_10-07_00Thu, 08 Oct 2020 00:47:10 +0000NZMEtest 985cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/2019-nbl-preview-part-2
While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock had enough takes that they wanted to get out onto the ol' world wide web that they decided to put together a two-part NBL preview extravaganza, for old times' sake.

In Part Two, the guys discuss the league having games broadcast on SKY this year, the league's expansion into Australia, and preview the fortunes of the Southern Huskies, Hawke's Bay Hawks [well, kinda...], Wellington Saints and Southland Sharks.

Thanks for listening - see you for the World Cup?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17588739Wed, 10 Apr 2019 05:58:15 +0000NZMEThe Classic NBL Podcast has been temporarily brought out of retirement to preview the upcoming 2019 New Zealand NBL season. While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall...
While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock had enough takes that they wanted to get out onto the ol' world wide web that they decided to put together a two-part NBL preview extravaganza, for old times' sake.

In Part Two, the guys discuss the league having games broadcast on SKY this year, the league's expansion into Australia, and preview the fortunes of the Southern Huskies, Hawke's Bay Hawks [well, kinda...], Wellington Saints and Southland Sharks.

Thanks for listening - see you for the World Cup?]]>4795basketball,nbl,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/2019previewpod
While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock had enough takes that they decided to put together a two-part NBL preview extravaganza, for old times' sake.

In Part One, they discuss why there will be no weekly podcast this year, the improvements the league has made during the offseason and the potential stumbling blocks that come with it, and preview the fortunes of the Manawatu Jets, Supercity Rangers, Taranaki Mountain Airs, Canterbury Rams and Nelson Giants.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17578534Tue, 09 Apr 2019 08:52:25 +0000NZMEThe Classic NBL Podcast has been temporarily brought out of retirement to preview the upcoming 2019 New Zealand NBL season. While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall...
While there will be no weekly podcast this season - cue cries of desperation from the tens of devoted listeners - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock had enough takes that they decided to put together a two-part NBL preview extravaganza, for old times' sake.

In Part One, they discuss why there will be no weekly podcast this year, the improvements the league has made during the offseason and the potential stumbling blocks that come with it, and preview the fortunes of the Manawatu Jets, Supercity Rangers, Taranaki Mountain Airs, Canterbury Rams and Nelson Giants.]]>5142basketball,nbl,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/final4https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15397202Wed, 01 Aug 2018 13:41:22 +0000NZMEThe NBL Final Four is here, and to give it the proper celebration it deserves, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock break down the two semifinal clashes from every conceivable angle. The guys run through all there is to know about the Saints v Hawks and...2826basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/finalballothttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15363673Mon, 30 Jul 2018 12:37:59 +0000NZMENiall Anderson and Sam Garriock run through their official NBL award ballots for the 2018 season, revealing their votes for ROY, MONZG, MOG, MONZF, MOF, COY, NZMVP, MVP and any other acronym you can think of. Also, a brief tribute to two greats of the...3271basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/topbottomfourhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15318349Tue, 24 Jul 2018 13:43:35 +0000NZMEThe Final Four teams have been set in the NBL, but there's still plenty to play for - Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock break down the scenarios for the races for top spot and to avoid the wooden spoon. They then analyse the four teams who have missed...3619basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/andrew-pricehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15245272Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:12:43 +0000NZMEOn possibly the nerdiest ever episode of the Classic NBL Podcast (and believe me, that's saying something), Sam Garriock catches up with Breakers Analytics Manager Andrew Price to discuss how he went from a fan blogging about the ANBL to becoming a...1552basketball,breakers,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/july9https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15219228Mon, 09 Jul 2018 13:03:45 +0000NZMENiall Anderson and Sam Garriock discuss the NBL playoff picture, Tall Blacks World Cup qualifying, the Boomers Brawl, Isaac Fotu's patriotism, the Breakers taking on the Suns, Cedric Jackson's return, and of course, Rocco Mediate.3833basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/nbljune27https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15133359Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:27:41 +0000NZMEOn this week's podcast, the guys re-examine the NBL playoff race in the midst of losses for the Bay Hawks and Wellington Saints. The investigative branch of the podcast gets answers on Jamie Skeen's classic nickname, while there's some love for Alonzo...3362basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,tallblackscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ross-podhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15108628Fri, 22 Jun 2018 13:50:35 +0000NZMESam Garriock talks to Kiwi coach Ross McMains, who has recently been appointed as Head Video Coordinator/Player Development for the New York Knicks. McMains talks about his upbringing, applying for a coaching gig with the Breakers while still at high...1641basketball,knicks,nbl,newzealand,nzcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/midseason-awardshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/15083788Tue, 19 Jun 2018 14:20:58 +0000NZMEIn the first half hour of the pod, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock wrap up the action from the latest week in the NBL, before spending the last half hour making their midseason award picks for MVP, Coach of the Year, all of the other award categories,...3771basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/anothergreatpodAside from the usual, the guys also talk about Shea Ili's opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks, the live stats issues appearing of late, Rookie of the Year voting, incorrect takes, NBL trades, and what to make of the Rams getting 6,000 people to Horncastle Arena. Some NBL quiz questions also appear on the show, as we run through some of the NBL records, as well as the milestones that have fallen this year and those that are soon to be accomplished.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15019430Mon, 11 Jun 2018 13:41:17 +0000NZMEOn the latest episode of the Classic NBL Podcast, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock discuss the latest round of games in the competition, where some interesting streaks are developing. Aside from the usual, the guys also talk about Shea Ili's...Aside from the usual, the guys also talk about Shea Ili's opportunity with the Dallas Mavericks, the live stats issues appearing of late, Rookie of the Year voting, incorrect takes, NBL trades, and what to make of the Rams getting 6,000 people to Horncastle Arena. Some NBL quiz questions also appear on the show, as we run through some of the NBL records, as well as the milestones that have fallen this year and those that are soon to be accomplished.]]>4123basketball,nbl,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-35-nbl-hypotheticalsAlso we have Sam’s Economic Theory of The Week, coverage of the Under-19 Finals + Charlisse Leger-Walker’s dominance, and the big question – Would Sam be the worst player in NBL history?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14974473Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:15:03 +0000NZMEOn the latest edition of the Classic NBL Podcast, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock wrap up all the action from the last week in the NBL, and debate several classic hypotheticals. Topics discussed on the show include: The Rangers’ bizarre starting...Also we have Sam’s Economic Theory of The Week, coverage of the Under-19 Finals + Charlisse Leger-Walker’s dominance, and the big question – Would Sam be the worst player in NBL history?]]>4165basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/scramble
The Jets' surprising start, the Saints' unconvincing start, the Sharks' superb start, the Giants' slightly inconsistent start, the Rams' misleading start, the Hawks' tough start, the Airs' moral victory start, and the Rangers' awful start. Also! Finn Delany, Shea Ili, absent assistant coaches, the "NBL's Tristan Thompson", Jarrad Weeks, Te Awamutu, wine tours, the NBL record that fell last week, the lord and saviour of the league, Max Darling, and why a game had to be postponed...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14907172Mon, 28 May 2018 13:41:02 +0000NZMEOn this week's podcast, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock discuss.... The Jets' surprising start, the Saints' unconvincing start, the Sharks' superb start, the Giants' slightly inconsistent start, the Rams' misleading start, the Hawks' tough start,...
The Jets' surprising start, the Saints' unconvincing start, the Sharks' superb start, the Giants' slightly inconsistent start, the Rams' misleading start, the Hawks' tough start, the Airs' moral victory start, and the Rangers' awful start. Also! Finn Delany, Shea Ili, absent assistant coaches, the "NBL's Tristan Thompson", Jarrad Weeks, Te Awamutu, wine tours, the NBL record that fell last week, the lord and saviour of the league, Max Darling, and why a game had to be postponed...]]>3431basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/weird-nblhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14854508Tue, 22 May 2018 13:56:56 +0000NZMENiall Anderson and Sam Garriock wrap up all the weird results from the latest round of the NBL. Getting plenty of coverage this week include the Rams, Jets and Giants, while the guys go in depth on how to manage foul trouble in the NBL. Also in the...2498basketball,nbl,newzealand,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep32https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14787651Mon, 14 May 2018 09:38:30 +0000NZMENiall Anderson and Sam Garriock cover off all of the slightly-less crazy action from the latest week of NBL games. They strangely spend the first 23 minutes talking about the Airs/Rams game, with Richie Rodger, Roger Woods, Thane O’Leary and Max...3299baskeball,nbl,nzcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/crazypodhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14781859Sun, 13 May 2018 13:21:50 +0000NZMENiall Anderson and Sam Garriock rank the 25 craziest things that happened in the NBL game between the Supercity Rangers and the Manawatu Jets. God bless this amazing league.1671basketball,crazy,nbl,nzcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/lthttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14763090Fri, 11 May 2018 05:58:10 +0000NZMELindsay Tait joins the Classic NBL Podcast to discuss his impending retirement at the end of the 2018 NBL season, as well as revealing his battle with cancer, and why he decided to play for one final season. He also talks about his future goals and...1851basketball,nbl,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/weektwohttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14730583Tue, 08 May 2018 03:07:50 +0000NZMEThe Classic NBL Podcast wraps up all of the action that unfolded in week two of the NBL season. We answer all the questions nobody asked, such as: Who is the best team in the league at moment, and which players form the best trio in the league? Also,...3336basketball,nbl,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/guywilliamshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14685032Wed, 02 May 2018 14:25:17 +0000NZMEIn a clear sign that the pod has peaked too early in the season, top comedian and former NBL benchwarmer Guy Williams joins the show to discuss his basketball memories and his comedy career. Guy rattles off all the players who dunked on him as well as...3177basketball,comedy,guywilliams,nbl,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/2018nblweekonehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14664930Mon, 30 Apr 2018 02:22:19 +0000NZMEThe NBL is back! Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock share their thoughts from all of the games, and analyse which imports are MVP contenders, and which are "bleh" and "no great shakes". Also, which imports had deceiving statlines from round one? Also on...3608basketball,nbl,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/rrpredpodhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14624367Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:15:15 +0000NZMEIn the last Classic NBL Podcast before the 2018 season gets underway, Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock run through the Canterbury Rams and Supercity Rangers rosters, and make their award predictions and Final Four picks.3765auckland,basketball,canterbury,nbl,nz,supercitycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/saints2018podhttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/14616019Tue, 24 Apr 2018 12:30:31 +0000NZMEWellington Saints guard Jordan Mills joins the show (From 10.00 to 24.00) to discuss how the Saints squad looks for 2018, Shea Ili's growth, the best players he's played with, that time he dropped 33 on the Waikato Pistons (RIP), and share some...2023basketball,nbl,nz,sport,wellingtoncleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/jetspod2018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14614181Tue, 24 Apr 2018 06:52:14 +0000NZMEIt's been a busy offseason for the Manawatu Jets as they make their NBL return, and Tim McTamney (from 9.00 to 38.00) runs us through the trials and tribulations, and goes into strong detail on all of his squad for the 2018 season. Niall Anderson and...3650basketball,manawatu,nbl,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/sharkspod2018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14606348Mon, 23 Apr 2018 12:53:35 +0000NZMESouthland Sharks coach Judd Flavell joins the show (From 10.40 to 37.10) to talk about the new faces in the Sharks camp, his plans for his remaining import spot, the difficulties of travel for the Sharks, and to share a story of perseverance from one...3304basketball,nbl,nz,southland,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/giantspod2018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14582666Fri, 20 Apr 2018 01:02:30 +0000NZMENew Nelson Giants coach Jamie Pearlman joins the program (from 11.20 to 31.30) to discuss how he earned the Giants job, what his starting lineup will look like, and how he plans to bring the Giants back to the playoffs after a rough season in 2017....3286basketball,nbl,nelson,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/airs2018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14556209Tue, 17 Apr 2018 02:25:29 +0000NZMETaranaki Mountain Airs head coach Trent Adam joins the podcast (from 10.10 to 35.40) to talk about the changes to his team from 2017, how their style will differ in 2018, and goes in depth on his new recruits. Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock cover off...3762basketball,nbl,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/classicnblbayhawks2018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14518879Thu, 12 Apr 2018 03:59:20 +0000NZMEThe Classic NBL podcast is back for 2018, and starting in a very on-brand fashion with a detailed preview of the Bay Hawks for the 2018 season. Niall Anderson and Sam Garriock run through the changes to the podcast and the changes to the Hawks roster,...4561basketball,nbl,nz,sportcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-19-tall-blacks-talk_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-08-16T06_00_47-07_00Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:00:47 +0000NZMEThe podcast returns from its off-season slumber to discuss the Tall Blacks, who are impressing at the Asia Cup. Who has stood out, what have we learned, and how far can they go?3028cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-19-tall-blacks-talkhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-08-16T06_00_47-07_00Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:00:47 +0000NZMEThe podcast returns from its off-season slumber to discuss the Tall Blacks, who are impressing at the Asia Cup. Who has stood out, what have we learned, and how far can they go?3029cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-18-junior-tall-blacks-with-morgan-mas_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-29T06_51_34-07_00Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:51:34 +0000NZMESam Garriock is joined by NZ U16 assistant coach Morgan Maskell - and sporadic interruptions by Niall Anderson - to discuss the Junior Tall Blacks' chances at the Under 19 World Cup. The guys look at who is likely to play for the JTBs, and what they...2614cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-18-junior-tall-blacks-with-morgan-mashttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-29T06_51_34-07_00Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:51:34 +0000NZMESam Garriock is joined by NZ U16 assistant coach Morgan Maskell - and sporadic interruptions by Niall Anderson - to discuss the Junior Tall Blacks' chances at the Under 19 World Cup. The guys look at who is likely to play for the JTBs, and what they...2614cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-17-nbl-final-preview-tai-wesley-and-j_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-16T19_07_17-07_00Sat, 17 Jun 2017 02:07:17 +0000NZMEIn the final podcast of the NBL season, Niall and Sam reflect on the semifinals, and analyse what could happen in the Saints v Sharks final. Also, some post-game quick chats from Tauranga with Tai Wesley and Judd Flavell.1207cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-17-nbl-final-preview-tai-wesley-and-jhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-16T19_07_17-07_00Sat, 17 Jun 2017 02:07:17 +0000NZMEIn the final podcast of the NBL season, Niall and Sam reflect on the semifinals, and analyse what could happen in the Saints v Sharks final. Also, some post-game quick chats from Tauranga with Tai Wesley and Judd Flavell.1207cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-16-final-four-preview_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-13T17_11_23-07_00Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:11:23 +0000NZMENiall and Sam break down the two NBL semifinals - Wellington Saints v Canterbury Rams and Southland Sharks v Supercity Rangers. Also, which player is "A human shiv", and what would happen if the NBL season was 82 games?2630cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-16-final-four-previewhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-13T17_11_23-07_00Wed, 14 Jun 2017 00:11:23 +0000NZMENiall and Sam break down the two NBL semifinals - Wellington Saints v Canterbury Rams and Southland Sharks v Supercity Rangers. Also, which player is "A human shiv", and what would happen if the NBL season was 82 games?2630cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-15-nbl-awards_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-12T16_16_43-07_00Mon, 12 Jun 2017 23:16:43 +0000NZMENiall and Sam run through who got their official vote for all their big NBL awards. They also give out the prestigious "2017 Classic NBL Moment" award, and explain why Torrey Craig should be in the Hall of Fame.3314cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-15-nbl-awardshttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-06-12T16_16_43-07_00Mon, 12 Jun 2017 23:16:43 +0000NZMENiall and Sam run through who got their official vote for all their big NBL awards. They also give out the prestigious "2017 Classic NBL Moment" award, and explain why Torrey Craig should be in the Hall of Fame.3314cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-14-cant-think-of-a-title-right-now_1
* Are the 2017 Saints the best team ever?
* Inexplicable netball chat
* Sam's road trip skills
* Playoff permutations - Who finishes 4th?
* Who wins the wooden spoon?
* Do the Saints have the top 3 MVP candidates?
* The Rams' radical rotation changes
* What's going on with the Sharks?
* Some scattered discussion about the Tall Blacks backcourt
* A Classic NBL story
* Should the Hawks have accepted Paul Henare's SOS?]]>https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-31T02_27_36-07_00Wed, 31 May 2017 09:27:36 +0000NZMEOn this episode of the Classic NBL Podcast: * Are the 2017 Saints the best team ever? * Inexplicable netball chat * Sam's road trip skills * Playoff permutations - Who finishes 4th? * Who wins the wooden spoon? * Do the Saints have the top 3 MVP...
* Are the 2017 Saints the best team ever?
* Inexplicable netball chat
* Sam's road trip skills
* Playoff permutations - Who finishes 4th?
* Who wins the wooden spoon?
* Do the Saints have the top 3 MVP candidates?
* The Rams' radical rotation changes
* What's going on with the Sharks?
* Some scattered discussion about the Tall Blacks backcourt
* A Classic NBL story
* Should the Hawks have accepted Paul Henare's SOS?]]>3509cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-14-cant-think-of-a-title-right-now
* Are the 2017 Saints the best team ever?
* Inexplicable netball chat
* Sam's road trip skills
* Playoff permutations - Who finishes 4th?
* Who wins the wooden spoon?
* Do the Saints have the top 3 MVP candidates?
* The Rams' radical rotation changes
* What's going on with the Sharks?
* Some scattered discussion about the Tall Blacks backcourt
* A Classic NBL story
* Should the Hawks have accepted Paul Henare's SOS?]]>http://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-31T02_27_36-07_00Wed, 31 May 2017 09:27:36 +0000NZMEOn this episode of the Classic NBL Podcast: * Are the 2017 Saints the best team ever? * Inexplicable netball chat * Sam's road trip skills * Playoff permutations - Who finishes 4th? * Who wins the wooden spoon? * Do the Saints have the top 3 MVP...
* Are the 2017 Saints the best team ever?
* Inexplicable netball chat
* Sam's road trip skills
* Playoff permutations - Who finishes 4th?
* Who wins the wooden spoon?
* Do the Saints have the top 3 MVP candidates?
* The Rams' radical rotation changes
* What's going on with the Sharks?
* Some scattered discussion about the Tall Blacks backcourt
* A Classic NBL story
* Should the Hawks have accepted Paul Henare's SOS?]]>3509cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-13-tauranga-and-tall-blacks-talk_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-08T22_35_27-07_00Tue, 09 May 2017 05:35:27 +0000NZMENiall and Sam discuss the decision to host the NBL Final Four in Tauranga. Will fans show up, and will there be an atmosphere? In other NBL news, can the Hawks make a late playoff run, and will the Rams put everything together? Plus, the guys talk...2979cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-13-tauranga-and-tall-blacks-talkhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-08T22_35_27-07_00Tue, 09 May 2017 05:35:27 +0000NZMENiall and Sam discuss the decision to host the NBL Final Four in Tauranga. Will fans show up, and will there be an atmosphere? In other NBL news, can the Hawks make a late playoff run, and will the Rams put everything together? Plus, the guys talk...2979cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-12-coaching-changes-and-the-return-of_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-27T19_41_15-07_00Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:41:15 +0000NZMENiall and Sam discuss Kirsten Daly-Taylor being out in the Bay, the circumstances which led to it, and her replacement. They recap the roster changes in Nelson and Canterbury - MVP McKenzie Moore is back, but who will win the MVP this year? Also,...2877cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-12-coaching-changes-and-the-return-ofhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-27T19_41_15-07_00Fri, 28 Apr 2017 02:41:15 +0000NZMENiall and Sam discuss Kirsten Daly-Taylor being out in the Bay, the circumstances which led to it, and her replacement. They recap the roster changes in Nelson and Canterbury - MVP McKenzie Moore is back, but who will win the MVP this year? Also,...2877cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-11-watch-the-tape_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-19T01_35_06-07_00Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:35:06 +0000NZMENiall and Sam discuss the Wellington Saints' protest and the subsequent reaction from it. Do we need rule changes? There is also chat about the Rams defence, Shea Ili's improvements, and #fakestats in the Bay. Plus - is the top four already decided,...3197cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-11-watch-the-tapehttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-19T01_35_06-07_00Wed, 19 Apr 2017 08:35:06 +0000NZMENiall and Sam discuss the Wellington Saints' protest and the subsequent reaction from it. Do we need rule changes? There is also chat about the Rams defence, Shea Ili's improvements, and #fakestats in the Bay. Plus - is the top four already decided,...3197cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-10-grim-giants-and-duinker-drama_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-13T19_11_54-07_00Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:11:54 +0000NZMENiall and Sam discuss the Nelson Giants firing their coach and hiring a new import. What is the logic behind the moves? Sam spots some #ClassicNBL content on the Giants Twitter account. At the 25 minute mark, they discuss the Josh Duinker drama, and...3420cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-10-grim-giants-and-duinker-dramahttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-13T19_11_54-07_00Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:11:54 +0000NZMENiall and Sam discuss the Nelson Giants firing their coach and hiring a new import. What is the logic behind the moves? Sam spots some #ClassicNBL content on the Giants Twitter account. At the 25 minute mark, they discuss the Josh Duinker drama, and...3420cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-9-back-by-unpopular-demand_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-05T20_32_28-07_00Thu, 06 Apr 2017 03:32:28 +0000NZMEThe Classic NBL Podcast returns from hiatus to resume their usual brand of middling analysis. The guys look at which players and teams have exceeded or underperformed expectations. Sam rants about concussion tests and back-up point guards, while Isaia...2752cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-9-back-by-unpopular-demandhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-05T20_32_28-07_00Thu, 06 Apr 2017 03:32:28 +0000NZMEThe Classic NBL Podcast returns from hiatus to resume their usual brand of middling analysis. The guys look at which players and teams have exceeded or underperformed expectations. Sam rants about concussion tests and back-up point guards, while Isaia...2752cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-8-nbl-award-predictions_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-15T21_02_09-07_00Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:02:09 +0000NZMENiall and Sam make their picks for MVP, MOF, MOG, MONZF, MONZG, COY, ROY, MIP, DPOY and a bunch of other acronyms.1972cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-8-nbl-award-predictionshttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-15T21_02_09-07_00Thu, 16 Mar 2017 04:02:09 +0000NZMENiall and Sam make their picks for MVP, MOF, MOG, MONZF, MONZG, COY, ROY, MIP, DPOY and a bunch of other acronyms.1972cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-7-supercity-rangers-preview_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-15T17_11_15-07_00Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:11:15 +0000NZMENiall and Sam finish their mammoth preview series by analysing the Supercity Rangers. Will they bring in more talent mid-season? A big season is predicted for Hyrum Harris, while Sam wonders where Dan Fotu is, talks about Randall Bishop for some...2738cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-7-supercity-rangers-previewhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-15T17_11_15-07_00Thu, 16 Mar 2017 00:11:15 +0000NZMENiall and Sam finish their mammoth preview series by analysing the Supercity Rangers. Will they bring in more talent mid-season? A big season is predicted for Hyrum Harris, while Sam wonders where Dan Fotu is, talks about Randall Bishop for some...2738cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-6-bay-hawks-preview_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-14T20_58_47-07_00Wed, 15 Mar 2017 03:58:47 +0000NZMENiall and Sam run through the Hawks, who will make big improvements after their 0-18 2016 season. 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Also, the Airs have a development player called Oscar...2899cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep-4-taranaki-mountain-airs-coach-trent-http://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-12T01_46_29-08_00Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:46:29 +0000NZMEAirs coach Trent Adam joins Niall to look at how the Airs are building for the 2017 season. As usual, we go in depth on every player, and Trent shares stories from a quadruple OT game in Dunedin. Also, the Airs have a development player called Oscar...2899cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep3-canterbury-rams-preview_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-05T15_09_49-08_00Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:09:49 +0000NZMENiall and Sam look at the Canterbury Rams for the 2017 NBL season. How much will the loss of McKenzie Moore hurt? How good are their imports? Which young guys will shine? Will Derek Albertsen's biceps make an appearance? Plus: Sam's development player...4061cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep3-canterbury-rams-previewhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-05T15_09_49-08_00Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:09:49 +0000NZMENiall and Sam look at the Canterbury Rams for the 2017 NBL season. How much will the loss of McKenzie Moore hurt? How good are their imports? Which young guys will shine? Will Derek Albertsen's biceps make an appearance? Plus: Sam's development player...4061cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep2-nelson-giants-preview_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-05T15_05_10-08_00Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:05:10 +0000NZMENiall and Sam preview the Nelson Giants ahead of the 2017 NBL season. They discuss their interesting offseason moves - What is basketball like in Alaska? Do you remember the Giant who played one game before being suspended? Sam has multiple hot takes,...3456cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep2-nelson-giants-previewhttp://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-05T15_05_10-08_00Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:05:10 +0000NZMENiall and Sam preview the Nelson Giants ahead of the 2017 NBL season. They discuss their interesting offseason moves - What is basketball like in Alaska? Do you remember the Giant who played one game before being suspended? Sam has multiple hot takes,...3456cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/nzme/ep1-southland-sharks-preview_1https://classicnblpod.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-05T15_01_42-08_00Sun, 05 Mar 2017 23:01:42 +0000NZMENiall and Sam run through the changes to the Sharks roster for 2017, review their 2016 campaign and go into far too much depth talking about bench players. 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