Grizz & Tizz From Way Downtown

Grizz & Tizz From Way Downtown episodes:

• 10.19.2015

  115 – NBL #HardBall Daniel Kickert & Rob Beveridge

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss all the major storylines from the opening couple of rounds of #HardBall. The boys also chat to Melbourne United star Daniel Kickert about his team’s 3-0 start and Illawarra Hawks head coach Rob Beveridge about...

  
• 09.14.2015

  114 – Corey Webster, Nick Marvin and Nate Jawai

  Corey Webster joins the podcast for an exclusive chat direct from New Orleans and the boys talk all things Perth Wildcats with CEO Nick Marvin and star recruit Nate Jawai. Webster breaks down the details of his workouts with the Pelicans...

  
• 09.01.2015

  113 – Ryan Broekhoff

  Grizz, Tizz & BT chat to Australian Boomers star Ryan Broekhoff about his European contract situation, the recent Olympic Qualifying series and his experiences playing in the NBA Summer League. facebook.com/downtownball @downtownball

  
• 08.19.2015

  112 – Boomers Wrap and David Andersen

  Grizz, Tizz & BT discuss the FIBA Oceania Championships between Australia and New Zealand and chat to Boomers legend David Andersen about his sensational career.

  
• 08.06.2015

  111 – NBL Rebrand Launch

  NBL Chairman Graeme Wade and General Manager Jeremy Loeliger answer questions from Roy Ward, Nick Smart and Liam Santamaria at the league’s rebrand launch in Melbourne. facebook.com/downtownball @downtownball

  
• 08.05.2015

  110 – Brock Motum and Brendan Joyce

  Liam Santamaria and Brett Thomas chat to Boomers star Brock Motum and Opals coach Brendan Joyce about the upcoming FIBA Oceania Championships. Motum discusses his new European contract, his decision to turn down the Utah Jazz, the injury to Dante Exum...

  
• 07.20.2015

  109 – Luc Longley and Brad Newley

  Grizz & Tizz chat to Australian Boomers assistant coach Luc Longley and veteran swingman Brad Newley about the upcoming FIBA Oceania Championships against New Zealand. They boys also ask Longley and Newley about their memories of last year’s FIBA World Cup...

  
• 06.30.2015

  108 – NBL Free Agency

  Liam Santamaria and Brett Thomas break down all the moving and shaking of NBL free agency. The boys discuss each team’s recent signings and chat to Lucas Walker (Adelaide 36ers), Julian Khazzouh (Sydney Kings) and Rob Beveridge (Illawarra Hawks)...

  
• 06.22.2015

  107 – NBA Draft Preview

  Liam Santamaria and Brett Thomas chat to Tommy Greer in Italy and preview the upcoming NBA Draft with Downtown’s Tom Hersz. facebook.com/downtownball @downtownball

  
• 06.15.2015

  106 – Shane Heal

  Liam Santamaria and Brett Thomas are joined by Shane Heal to discuss NBA Finals Game 5, Curry vs Delly, Bogut’s benching and the historic play of LeBron James. The boys also discuss Heal’s new sports management company, what lies ahead for...

  
• 06.08.2015

  105 – NBA Finals: Maryborough Milk

  Grizz & Tizz break down the first two games of the NBA Finals and discuss Matthew Dellavedova’s outstanding performance in Game 2. The boys also discuss the heavy load being carried by LeBron James, the adjustments being made by Steve Kerr...

  
• 06.01.2015

  104 – NBA Finals Preview

  Grizz & Tizz Preview the NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors. The boys discuss each of the key matchups, outline possible defensive schemes for Curry and LeBron and make predictions on who will win the title. All...

  
• 05.28.2015

  103 – NBL Executive Director Larry Kestelman

  The boys chat with the NBL’s new Executive Director Larry Kestelman about his $6M investment in the future of the league. Kestelman speaks at length about his vision for the NBL, marketing and media, the league’s expansion plans and his intention...

  
• 05.18.2015

  NBA – Conference Finals Preview

  Grizz & Tizz discuss #ClutchCity, Matthew Dellavedova, MJ vs LBJ and what lies ahead for the Clippers, Grizzlies, Wizards and Bulls. The boys also preview the Conference Finals and give their thoughts on who will advance to the NBA Finals.

  
• 05.10.2015

  101 – Cameron Bairstow (Chicago Bulls)

  Chicago Bulls rookie Cameron Bairstow joins the boys to chat about the Eastern Conference Semi Finals, D-Rose’s miraculous game-winning shot and playing for Australia during the upcoming NBA off-season.

  
• 05.04.2015

  100 – Dave Thornton

  Grizz & Tizz are joined by comedian Dave Thornton as they break down the epic Spurs/Clippers Game 7 and discuss Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.

  
• 04.27.2015

  99 – Joe Ingles

  Grizz & Tizz chat to Joe Ingles about his rookie season with the Utah Jazz, life in the NBA and the future of the Australian Boomers.

  
• 04.20.2015

  98 – When It Baynes It Pours

  The boys discuss all the action from the opening days of the NBA Playoffs.

  
• 04.16.2015

  97 – NBA Playoffs Preview

  Welcome to the Playoffs! With the regular season in the books the boys preview the first round matchups and give their thoughts on who will advance to the second round.

  
• 04.08.2015

  96 – White Chocolate

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the NCAA Championship game, PG-13’s return, the Rookie of the Year race and the candidates for the All-NBA First Team. The boys also discuss the playoff matchups they’d most like to see and how they’d...

  
• 03.30.2015

  95 – Ronny Chieng Likes Randy Wittman’s Face

  Grizz, Tizz and BT are joined by comedy superstar Ronny Chieng as they break down all the latest news, notes and quotes from the NBA. The boys discuss the MVP race and debate the championship credentials of the LA Clippers, Memphis...

  
• 03.23.2015

  94 – Steve Nash Appreciation Society

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria chat with former Dallas Maverick Chris Anstey about his former teammate and good friend Steve Nash. The boys also discuss the play of the San Antonio Spurs, Atanta Hawks, Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks as the...

  
• 03.17.2015

  93 – NBA Mad March to the Playoffs

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook and the suddenly unstoppable Utah Jazz. The boys also discuss the candidates for the Most Improved Player Award and what is wrong with the Detroit Pistons. All that plus...

  
• 03.02.2015

  92 – #NBL15 Grand Final Preview

  Grizz & Tizz chat with New Zealand Breakers guard Rhys Carter and Cairns Taipans forward Alex Loughton ahead of the Grand Final series. The boys also discuss the news surrounding the Wollongong Hawks and chat with Hawks GM Kim Welch...

  
• 03.02.2015

  91 – NBA King James

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the showdown between James Harden and LeBron James, Russell Westbrook’s phenomenal February and the impressive recent form of Indiana, Boston and Utah. The boys also remember Anthony Mason, compare Derrick Rose to Anfernee ‘Penny’ Hardaway...

  
• 02.24.2015

  90 – NBA Trade Deadline

  Grizz & Tizz discuss the numerous trades that went down this week and debate who won and lost each deal.

  
• 02.23.2015

  89 – #NBL15 Semi Finals Preview

  Grizz & Tizz chat to Cairns coach Aaron Fearne, Perth coach Trevor Gleeson, New Zealand coach Dean Vickerman and Adelaide coach Joey Wright as they preview the 2015 NBL Semi Finals.

  
• 02.16.2015

  88 – NBA Joe Ingles Interview

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria chat with Aussie Boomers star and member of the Utah Jazz starting five, Joe Ingles. The boys ask Joe about being snubbed for the USA vs World Rising Stars Game, which teammates he tends to hang...

  
• 02.16.2015

  87 – #NBL15 Round 19

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 19 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to New Zealand Breakers star Cedric Jackson about his miraculous game-winning shot as well as Wollongong Hawks forward Adam...

  
• 02.10.2015

  86 – #NBL15 Round 18

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 18 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Townsville young gun and Round 18 Player of the Week Todd Blanchfield about the Crocs’ big win over...

  
• 02.10.2015

  85 – NBA Hop on Pop

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria celebrate Gregg Popovich’s 1,000th career win, discuss the Sacramento Kings coaching situation and preview the upcoming All-Star Weekend in New York City. The boys also discuss the numerous gut-wrenching losses suffered by the Phoenix Suns this...

  
• 02.03.2015

  84 – #NBL15 Round 17

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 17 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to former league MVP and current Wollongong star Gary Ervin about the Hawks’ tumultuous season, ‘earning respect’ and his...

  
• 02.03.2015

  83 – NBA Off and Racing

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the resurgent Cleveland Cavaliers, the race for the 8th seed in the Western Conference, #Hassanity and who they think is over/under rated around the league. The boys also break down the impressive play of the...

  
• 01.27.2015

  82 – #NBL15 Round 16

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 16 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to the new Chairman of the NBL Board, Graeme Wade, about the league’s expansion plans, the progress of the...

  
• 01.20.2015

  81 – NBA Execution

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss LeBron’s return to the Cavs, the struggling Chicago Bulls and the excitement of seeing four Australians sharing an NBA floor for the first time in history. They also break down the remarkable shooting form of...

  
• 01.19.2015

  80 – #NBL15 Round 15

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 15 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Adelaide star Jamar Wilson about his childhood growing up in the Bronx, the 36ers playoff hopes, his own...

  
• 01.12.2015

  79 – #NBL15 Round 14

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 14 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Cairns Taipans super-sub Cameron Tragardh about his team’s impressive play, his own outstanding form and who he sees...

  
• 01.12.2015

  78 – NBA Hassanity

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the seemingly unstoppable Atlanta Hawks, Kemba Walker’s clutch play, the Hassan Whiteside phenomenon and the evergreen #PauPau Gasol. The boys also debate whether Jimmy Butler is a franchise player, where Andre Drummond and Greg Monroe...

  
• 01.06.2015

  77 – NBA Ka-Kaw!

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the soaring Atlanta Hawks, the struggling Cleveland Cavaliers and whether or not Josh Smith has the reverse Midas touch. The boys also explore the future of Cavs coach David Blatt, Damian Lillard’s credentials as a...

  
• 01.05.2015

  76 – #NBL15 Round 13

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 13 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Townsville star Brian ‘King Conk’ Conklin about his journey in professional hoops, his own outstanding season and his...

  
• 12.30.2014

  75 – NBA Welcome Back Patty

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the sudden return of Patty Mills, J-Smoove at Houston and the recent struggles of both Cleveland and San Antonio. The boys also remember the big moments from the calender year of 2014 ahead of the...

  
• 12.29.2014

  74 – #NBL15 Round 12

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 12 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Adelaide star Adam Gibson about the resurgent 36ers, the improved form of high profile signing Brock Motum and...

  
• 12.22.2014

  73 – #NBL15 Round 11

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 11 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Cairns import Scottie Wilbekin about life in far North Queensland, his funky new hairstyle and who he sees...

  
• 12.22.2014

  72 – NBA Who Says No?

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the Rajon Rondo trade, the flying Atlanta Hawks and The People’s Champ, Toronto Raptors guard Lou Williams. The boys also throw around some possible trade ideas, deliver some painful truths to Lakers and Knicks fans...

  
• 12.16.2014

  71 – #NBL15 Round 10

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 10 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to star Sydney import Josh Childress about the Kings’ topsy-turvy form, why he decided to play in Australia and...

  
• 12.16.2014

  70 – You’re Fired!

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss Kobe Bryant’s achievement in passing Michael Jordan in the all-time scorers list and the shocking firing of Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Malone. The boys also look at the early pacesetters in the NBA’s end-of-season...

  
• 12.08.2014

  69 – #NBL15 Round 9

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 9 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to legendary South Australian hoops writer Boti Nagy about the slumping Adelaide 36ers and get the inside word on...

  
• 12.08.2014

  68 – NBA Royalty

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the dominant Golden State Warriors, slumping Detroit Pistons and recovering DeMarcus Cousins. The boys also celebrate the recent wins achieved by the Philadelphia 76ers and debate whether Michael Jordan’s presence on the bench of the...

  
• 12.02.2014

  67 – #NBL15 Round 8

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria break down all the action from Round 8 of the 2014/15 NBL season. The boys also chat to Wollongong forward Tim Coenraad about the Hawks’ streak-breaking win over the Townsville Crocodiles, his own outstanding performance and...

  
• 12.01.2014

  66 – NBA Mamba Madness

  Tommy Greer and Liam Santamaria discuss the historic play of Kobe Bryant, the return of Russell Westbrook and the outstanding play of Western Conference leaders Memphis and Golden State. The boys also discuss the improving chemistry of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the...