Define Reality Podcast

SpotterEDU CEO and former Division I associate head coach Richard Carter is joined by his co-host and DePaul basketball alumni, Joe Hanel. They open with their thoughts on our country’s struggle with systemic racism and how the NBA will play a large role in pushing us forward as a nation (1:00). They then shift gears and discuss which team’s will have the advantage heading into the NBA restart (15:44), Eastern Conference predictions (25:22), if there are any pick-ups to be made in the free agency market (28:00), and who will be coming out of the West (38:15).

SpotterCEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter sits down with former Loyola Chicago Rambler and Lou Henson Award winner, Clayton Custer. Clayton describes what it was like playing for MOKAN’s under 17 team alongside top NBA prospects and in front of Coach K as only a 14 year old (7:55), his one year of growth at Iowa State (24:37), and how an atmosphere of family and trust drew him to Loyola Chicago when it came time to transfer (30:05). Rick and Clayton close the show by taking a walk down memory lane and reliving some of the most memorable moments from Clayton’s 2018 Final Four run (36:52).

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter sits down with Oregon State’s all-time leading scorer, Tres Tinkle. Tres talks about growing up as a coach’s son (6:18), how that taught him toughness, and eventually propelled him to turn around the Oregon State basketball program (15:08). He details his mindset heading into the NBA draft and how he has been preparing through this quarantine (36:33). Tres ends the episode describing what it was like growing up in Montana and how that gave him a permanent chip on his shoulder (50:58).

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by the University of South Florida head men’s basketball coach, Brian Gregory. Coach Gregory discusses how he has taken advantage of this time during the pandemic to get to know his guys better off the court (4:49). What it was like playing with David “The Admiral” Robinson at the United States Naval Academy (19:56). Coaching under Jud Heachcote at Michigan State and what it was like to have Tom Izzo vouch for him when an assistant spot became available (30:09). And what the most difficult part of jumping from an assistant to a head coach was (1:08:39).

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter is joined by Illinois native and class of 2022 prospect, Jaden Schutt. Rick and Jaden discuss what it is like to navigate the AAU/recruiting cycle in the midst of a pandemic, as well his daily life as a top recruit (0:53). We double back with Jaden after a month to check in on how his recruiting has opened up and which high major school are showing interest (29:14). 

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter sits down with the head coach of the Northern Illinois Huskies, Mark Montgomery. Coach Montgomery discusses how he has gained perspective through the Covid-19 pandemic and what he is trying to take from it moving forward (2:24). He outlines the differences in offseason training since he was a top prospect in Michigan (12:47) and the lessons he learned playing for the legendary Jud Heathcote at Michigan State (19:40).  Rick and Coach Montgomery analyze the effects that the new transfer rule will play in combination with the inability to recruit during the pandemic (30:52).  They also explore their tutelage under Tom Izzo at Michigan State and how that has propelled Coach Montgomery into a head coaching career of his own (38:32).

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI basketball associate head coach Richard Carter recaps episodes 7 & 8 of The Last Dance with  his co host DePaul basketball alum, Joe Hanel. They test the validity of some MJ conspiracies (7:32). and analyze the price of leadership (18:30). Did MJ blow games 4 & 5 of the 1996 NBA Finals so that he could clinch the championship on Father's Day? (32:30). How Phil Jackson and MJ employed the old "good cop, bad cop" within the Bulls' locker room (36:09). Finished with trending up, trending down, and how this documentary will end (38:55).

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head basketball coach Richard Carter and co-host, DePaul basketball alum Joe Hanel sit down with long time sports journalist and legendary sideline reporter, David Aldridge. David begins by discussing the evolution of sports journalism and how covering athletes has changed (4:50). His incredible commitment to ethics in journalism (19:40). The best events he has covered, and what it is like to be embedded in such an emotional atmosphere (39:24). Covering the Dream Team (51:25) and the aura of Kobe's last game (1:02:09).

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Richard Carter is joined by DePaul basketball alum Joe Hanel to recap episodes 5 and 6 of The Last Dance.  They discuss the special bond between Kobe and MJ (3:08) MJ's sociopathic competitive drive (14:57). Trying to live up to an unsustainable image as a public figure (27:47). How horrifying it must have been to find yourself opposite of MJ's wrath (37:35). And wrap the show up with trending up, trending down, and what they are looking forward to in episodes 7 & 8.

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head basketball coach Richard Carter is joined by the head coach of the Xavier Musketeers Men’s Basketball Team, Travis Steele. Coach Steele details how he has focused on development of relationships and skills throughout this quarantine (4:04). Who is mentors have been and what he has learned from them during his coaching journey (11:16). Carrying the banner of “The Xavier Way” while also contributing to the culture (27:49). The no-nights-off nature of the Big East (41:45). And the debut of the top 5 emoji game (50:36)