Running the Break with C.J. and Alex

C.J. and John are joined by 4-time NBA All-Star, and fellow Kentucky legend DeMarcus "Boogie" Cousins. John and Boogie discuss how they met and decided to go to Kentucky together, their favorite moments in college, including the real story behind the "John Wall Dance," the loss to West Virginia in the Tourney, what would have changed with NIL and why Coach Calipari is so special. Boogie also talks about what could have been with Anthony Davis in the NBA, fatherhood and the possibility of playing with John again one day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel sits down with former Heat player and current Assistant Coach Chris Quinn LIVE during NBA Con at Las Vegas Summer League. They talk about Chris' time playing with the Heat, and his transition into coaching the team. Chris gets into his relationships with Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo, Udonis Haslem, Erik Spoelstra, living the "Heat Culture," Jimmy's 56 point game against the Bucks and winning Game 7 in Boston. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 8 of Four Years of Heat Israel Gutierrez talks to Shane Battier and Udonis Haslem about the Heat's sobering loss to the Spurs in the 2014 Finals. Dan Le Batard, Brian Windhorst and Rachel Nichols weigh in on the legacy of the Heat's incredible four year run and Mario Chalmers gives his view on the Big Three Heat's place among the best teams in NBA history. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 7 of Four Years of Heat, Israel Gutierrez chronicles the fallout from the Ray Allen Game 6 shot, the Heat's Game 7 win and lead up to the rematch with the Spurs in the 2014 Finals. Matt Bonner and Mario Chalmers talk about the struggle to get ready for a Game 7 after the epic drama of the Game 6 Heat comeback. Shane Battier discusses his unbelievable performance in Game 7 and the satisfaction of role-players stepping up to help the team win on the biggest stage. Udonis Haslem addresses the importance of winning, but the Spurs were now the team with the chip on their shoulder. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 6 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez dissects the Heat's 2013 NBA Finals series vs the Spurs. Ray Allen talks about why he was completely prepared for hitting his epic game-tying 3-pointer in Game 6, and why a previously unnoticed violation during the final seconds of regulation could have changed everything and thrown the entire series into a tailspin. Four Years of Heat is a production of IHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 5 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez goes behind the scenes of the Heat's 2012 Finals win over the Thunder, and how three weeks changed the entire public perception of LeBron James. The team hits its stride during the 2012-13 season and wins 27 in a row, with insights from Ray Allen, Shane Battier and Udonis Haslem. Plus another dramatic playoff run to the Finals in 2013. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 4 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez explores how LeBron James and the Heat battled back from the Finals loss and then the entire Big 3 experiment hinged on one game in Boston. Rachel Nichols and Brian Windhorst give incredible insights into the depths LeBron sunk to after the loss to the Mavs, and Mario Chalmers talks about the journey the Heat took through the 2011-12 season. Everything comes to a head with the Heat trialing 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals and facing a must-win Game 6 on the road vs the Celtics. Dan Le Batard helps set the scene of the pressurized game, and Udonis Haslem and Shane Battier tell stories about how they knew LeBron was ready to step-up. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 3 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez dives deep into the Heat's 2011 run to the Finals and the crippling failure vs. the Mavs. Joakim Noah talks about the intense competition between the Heat and the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Finals, and Brendan Haywood gives incredible insight into the Dallas game plan and motivations that stifled LeBron, Wade and Bosh and shocked the world in the NBA Finals. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 2 of "Four Years of Heat" Israel Gutierrez examines the fallout from "The Decision," how LeBron, Wade and Bosh had to deal with becoming the most hated team in America, the difficult start to the season that had everything being questioned, including the Head Coach, and the return to Cleveland with an atmosphere like no other game in NBA history. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Four Years of Heat, the limited podcast series that goes inside the four years LeBron James spent with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh playing for the Miami Heat from 2010-14. In Episode 1, host Israel Gutierrez, who grew up in South Florida and covered the Heat during the time for the Miami Herald and ESPN, traces the elements that brought LeBron from Cleveland to "South Beach." From the state of the Heat franchise with perspective from Dan Le Batard and Udonis Haslem, to LeBron's Olympic friendship with Wade and Bosh, to a behind the scenes interview with Jim Gray about "The Decision," to the inside story of the "Welcome Party" that went too far from reporters that were in the building. Four Years of Heat is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of the series, Cassidy and Nikko are joined by PBA legend and current Assistant Coach for the NBA G League's Stockton Kings, as well as ESPN and Meadowlark's Pablo Torre, to discuss what it would mean for the first born and raised Filipino player to make it to the NBA. Thank you for listening to the series and coming with us on this journey to explore the Philippines' basketball culture. We are grateful for everyone who sat down for an interview with us, helped us track down archive audio, and brought this story to life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1998, while a young Cassidy Hubbarth sat next to her mother on their couch in Chicago, yelling at the TV as the Bulls went for their second three-peat, Nikko Ramos was playing at recess in Manila, eagerly waiting for updates from “recess runners” who darted between the canteen and a payphone to relay the game’s play-by-play from a cousin’s bootleg satellite. A 13-hour time difference, a hazy satellite feed, and questionably-accurate third party updates wouldn’t keep Filipino fans from the NBA finals. Today, according to the NBA’s yearly surveys, 62% of the general population in the Philippines consider themselves NBA fans. 34% consider themselves avid NBA fans. That’s the largest percentage of all countries. Coming from the Philippines, where the average height of men is 5’4”, one might wonder how Filipinos came to be obsessed with a sport usually played by the tallest people on the planet. Cassidy and Nikko explore the deep, colonial roots of basketball in the Philippines, the development of the second oldest professional basketball league in the world, and the creativity of Pinoy basketball fans both while playing and watching the game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 1 debuts Tuesday Feb. 21st See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets, Ryan Hollins, is joined by NBA vet and host of the podcast 'Knuckleheads,' Quentin Richardson. Ryan and Q-Rich discuss Tari Eason's recent performances and the players they're excited to see in the Rising Stars player pool. Q-Rich shares some of his rookie stories from draft night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten-year NBA veteran and current Analyst for the Houston Rockets Ryan Hollins tells the story of his draft night, standing out in team workouts, and why he's grateful he went to Charlotte. Ryan goes through some of his favorite rookie moments from this season so far, with highlights from Bennedict Mathurin and Paolo Banchero. Utah Jazz rookie Walker Kessler joins to discuss how he felt on draft night, getting traded, and his double-double during his debut game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week C.J. and Alex talk about their favorite holiday sneakers and jerseys of all-time. Plus the NBA Christmas Day game that divided C.J.'s family, and stay until the end for a special message from C.J. and Alex about the future of the show. Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week C.J. and Alex talk to artist Timothy Goodman about designing the new "Timothy Goodman KD15" sneakers with Kevin Durant and Nike. Timothy talks about the design process, his inspiration for the shoe, why basketball itself is an art form, and his favorite players to watch today. Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week C.J. and Alex talk about NBA players like Bennedict Mathurin wearing hockey jerseys as tunnel fashion, the odds of making a half-court shot and what kicks C.J. should wear when he sits courtside for Bonny James vs Kiyan Anthony. Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode C.J. and Alex talk with the owner of Vintage 905, Gavin Clark, about what makes the best vintage pieces, how he got his start in the vintage game and selling to The Weekend. Gavin gives advice and talks about selling to multiple NBA players including Nick Young as well as Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week C.J. and Alex talk about Taylor Heinicke buying custom Jordans for his Commanders teammates, DeMar DeRozan rocking the Carmine 6's and Meek Mill tripping a ref. Running the Break is a production of iHeartMedia and the NBA See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.