First Ballot: The Hall of Fame Podcast

First Ballot: The Hall of Fame Podcast

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First Ballot: The Hall of Fame Podcast episodes

  • Derek Fisher's .4 with Amir Blumenfeld

    In just four tenths of a second during the 2004 Western Conference Semifinals between the LA Lakers and San Antonio Spurs, Derek Fisher proved why that even in a league dominated by superstars, role players are the back bone of the NBA. Out of a timeout, following a Tim Duncan circus shot, D-Fish hits nothing but net to win Game 5 of the series. Comedian, entrepeneur, and HeadGum co-founder Amir Blumenfeld joins the pod to talk about pioneering internet comedy, punching your co-workers, and if this shot is First Ballot Hall of Fame worthy.

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Rickey Henderson’s 1989 ALCS with Jesse Thorn

    Rickey Henderson could be both the best baseball player to ever play the sport and one of the most underrated athletes of our time. Impossibly talented, and completely different. Rickey is 1 of 1. Listen to the host of NPR’s Bullseye, Jesse Thorn, as he discusses what made Rickey’s play during the Fall of 1989 so unique, argues about the best sports team uniform of all time, and plays another rousing game of Baseball Names!

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    1 hr 30 min
  • Kobe Bryant and the Quarter Inch with Gerald Henderson Jr.

    The first time 8-year NBA veteran Gerald Henderson Jr. guarded Kobe Bryant, his special moment facing an NBA legend was overshadowed by an even more special, and wholly unique moment with The Black Mamba before the game that’s almost too good to be true.  Plus, Henderson finally addresses two of the most savage, infamous errant passes in recent NBA history, before fighting with another NBA legend live on the show.  A very special episode of First Ballot.

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    1 hr 10 min
  • The Joakim Noah Steal and Dunk with Trey Kerby

    Joakim Noah stole the ball from Paul Pierce, dunked on Paul Pierce, and fouled Paul Pierce out of the game. Oh, and it was in triple overtime!  Here to talk about this win or go home moment is a co-host of the No Dunks podcast, Trey Kerby, who also reveals his favorite celebration candy, his favorite dunk, and whether James Harden stole his beard.

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    1 hr 14 min
  • The Giannis Block with Michael Starrbury

    Giannis’s block on DeAndre Ayton in the NBA Finals is barely human, but that’s what makes it so special. Screenwriter, Producer and Filmmaker Michael Starrbury talks Giannis’ arrival as an NBA legend, and discusses what it’s like to have his work screened at the White House by Michelle Obama, and what movie he’s embarrassed to love.

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    1 hr 31 min
  • Kobe's 62 in 3 with Chris Manning

    On December 20, 2005, Kobe Bryant dominated the Dallas Mavericks. In just three quarters of basketball, the Black Mamba scored 62 points, more than the entire Mavericks team combined. NBA 2K's Chris Manning joins the pod to talk about creating the greatest Lakers hype videos, his memorable interaction with Danny DeVito, and if this epic Kobe moment is First Ballot Hall of Fame worthy.

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    1 hr 25 min
  • Tony Hawk's 900 with Eunice Chang

    900 degrees. Simple to explain, nearly impossible to land. But at the 1999 X Games, Tony Hawk spun two and a half times in the air and made history to land the first ever 900 on a skateboard. Trailblazing skateboarder/model extraordinare Eunice Chang (@notcheetos) discusses the greatness of this moment, finding community in skateboarding, and leaving the corporate tech world to pursue her passions. 

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    1 hr 6 min
  • The DK Metcalf Chasedown with Mike Camerlengo

    DK Metcalf went absolute horsemode to tackle Budda Baker and prevent a pick 6 touchdown. Comedian Mike Camerlengo discusses the truly insane stats behind the moment and compares DK’s run to famous runs from classic movies.

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Vince Carter’s “Dunk of Death” with David Astramskas

    Vice Carter jumped over a 7’2” French dude for an Olympic dunk and maybe the best dunk of all-time. Social basketball pioneer and Ballislife veteran David Astramskas comes on the show to talk about pirating basketball footage across international waters, Tom Gugliotta and the basketball version of The Last Boyscout.

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Bartman with David Stassen

    Steve Bartman tried to catch one foul ball during a Cubs playoff game and was then forced into hiding for 20 years.  Comedy writer, executive producer and director extraordinaire, David Stassen talks about one of the most notorious sports moments of the 21st century, and then talks trash about the Chicago Bulls’ Randy Brown, baseball great Will Clark and his comedy partner Ike Barinholtz.

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    1 hr

About 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.