94 & More Podcast

For Episode 006 we return with Part 2 of Luke Tadashi's discussion with Professor David Hollander where they take a deep dive into his book (@howbasketballcansavetheworld) — Centered around 13 principles that are fundamental to understanding basketball as not just a game, but as a structure for reimagining what’s possible in the 21st century.

In his 15th year at NYU, David Hollander is Assistant Dean of Real World and Clinical Professor with the Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport. One of NYU's most popular professors, Hollander is the recipient of NYU’s highest faculty honor, 2019 NYU Distinguished Teaching Award. He's also been recognized with highest NYU School of Professional Studies Honors: Award for Teaching Excellence (2018, 2012) and Award for Outstanding Service (2021, 2016) (only full-time faculty to win either award twice). Hollander's signature innovative experiential program Real World is one of the hottest programs at NYU, partnering with 45 A-list organizations like Nike, Porsche, JetBlue, Ace Hotel, Samsung. Axios called Real World "the future" of higher education.

His only-of-its-kind humanities course "How Basketball Can Save the World" received international media attention including features from CBS News, SLAM, The Associated Press, The Washington Post and The New York Times. On Good Friday, April 12, 2022, major Italian media – la Repubblica, Corriere della Serra – credited Hollander and his class for helping sway the Vatican to recognize the first-ever Patron Saint of Basketball! For his extraordinary efforts in that cause, Hollander was awarded a “key to the city” by the Mayor of Porretta Terme.

Jack Karuletwa is the Founder & CEO of Silverback Coffee. Jack joins the show to speak about basketball serving as a tool to free his mind, his experience being the last man cut from two NBA rosters, and creating a coffee business to support to local farmers in Rwanda.

Kevin Carroll is an author, and instigator of inspiration. He brings a playful curiosity, a keen understanding of human nature and a lifelong love of competition to all of his endeavors. Kevin spent 8 years at Nike as a “Creative Katalyst” turning ideas into reality. He was One of the first African-American head athletic trainers for an NBA team (his hometown 76ers). He believes that play is serious business!

Vasu Kulkarni is an entrepreneur turned VC and professional pickup basketball player. He is the Founder of Krossover, and Partner at Courtside Ventures. Vasu Kulkarni joins the show to talk about skipping out on his sister’s wedding for the final four, universal symbols on the court, sport being the great equalizer, and President Obama owing him a game of horse.

Luke Tadashi is the Founder of Bristol Studio. Luke joins the show to speak about finding his sanctuary on the basketball court, how the game inspired him to start a clothing brand, and its greater impact on culture.

Kevin Carroll is an author, and instigator of inspiration. He brings a playful curiosity, a keen understanding of human nature and a lifelong love of competition to all of his endeavors. Kevin spent 8 years at Nike as a “Creative Katalyst” turning ideas into reality. He was One of the first African-American head athletic trainers for an NBA team (his hometown 76ers). He believes that play is serious business!

Isaiah Moss is a professional basketball player for the Brisbane Bullets. He played college basketball for Iowa and Kansas. Isaiah joins the show to speak about what led him to transfer from Iowa to Kansas, and also talks more in depth about what it was like to have March Madness cancelled due to Covid19.

Vic talks with Jake about how he developed his identity as a defensive minded player. Vic also speaks about what it takes to fight back from an injury.

Tino Malnati is a graduate assistant for the University of Oklahoma Men’s Basketball Team. Tino played college basketball at Northwestern University. He speaks with Jake and Vic about his experience shifting from playing to coaching. The guys also discuss their picks for March Madness.