Iconic Sonics

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Iconic Sonics episodes

November 28, 2022 Sam Perkins
Big Smooth joins host Mike Gastineau for a thoughtful, fun trip through Sam's 17 year NBA career. The two spend time discussing what he's up to these days with the NBA, his recent visit to Seattle and memories from the Emerald City in the 90s. Sam also shares stories about his time and relationships with iconic basketball figures Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. This episode is presented by Rise Above as well as Epic Seats, Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-In, Simply Seattle and the Edgewater Hotel.
59 min
November 21, 2022 Special Interview with Mark Cuban
Mark Cuban, Owner of the Dallas Mavericks for 20 years, was one of two NBA owners to vote against the relocation of the Sonics to OKC in 2008. In this Special Interview with Executive Producer Brett Goldberg, Mark talks about the potential opportunity for the return of the NBA to Seattle. Iconic Sonics is Presented by Rise Above and brought to you by Epic Seats, Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-in, The Edgewater Hotel and Simply Seattle.
5 min
November 01, 2022 LIVE episode with George Karl and Chris Daniels from the Edgewater Hotel
This LIVE episode was recorded in October 2022 from the Edgewater Hotel in Seattle. Host Mike Gastineau sits down for an intimate discussion with new Hall of Fame coach, George Karl, and is then joined by new Season 4 Guest Host, Chris Daniels. George reflects on his new Hall of Fame Enshrinement as well as his current perspectives on the return of the Sonics and his love for Seattle. He also discusses growing up in Pittsburgh and his new documentary about the ABA hoops league of the 70s. Chris then talks with Gas and Brett Goldberg about the timetable for the return of the Sonics and how the CBA and media rights deals will affect NBA expansion. He also shares his thoughts on pro ball in Las Vegas, Jamal Crawford's influence on Seattle hoops and more. This episode is presented by Rise Above as well as Epic Seats, Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Simply Seattle, Dicks Drive-In and the Edgewater Hotel.
47 min
October 25, 2022 LIVE episode with Detlef Schrempf and George Karl from the Queen Anne Beer Hall
This special LIVE episode was recorded prior to the Clippers-Blazers preseason game in October 2022. It was recorded in front of a packed crowd at the Queen Anne Beer Hall, just three blocks away from the Climate Pledge Arena. Host Mike Gastineau is joined by Coach George Karl and Seattle icon, Detlef Schrempf. The three discuss the status of NBA expansion, the 90s Sonics and Detlef's position amongst all time European greats. This episode is presented by Rise Above as well as Epic Seats, the Edgewater Hotel, Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Simply Seattle and Dicks Drive In.
22 min
June 16, 2022 BONUS episode - Sports and Community Panel Live from Dicks Drive-In
In a follow up to our live show in Seattle earlier this month, we present a community focused show featuring some of our closest partners and collaborators.

Saul Spady from Dicks Drive In is our host with Kimi King from Vault89, Jaci McCormack with Rise Above as well as Chairman Willie Frank of the Nisquali Tribe.

This episode is brought to you by Dicks Drive In, Simply Seattle and Rise Above as well as Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater Hotel, Link and the Run Freely Foundation.
32 min
June 13, 2022 LIVE episode with George Karl, Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp & Kevin Calabro
This special LIVE episode is a 'rewatchable' event of the Sonics Game 7 victory against the Utah Jazz during the 1996 Western Conference Finals. It's a top 3 game in Sonics basketball history and holds a special place in the hearts of all Seattle hoops fans who experienced it.

Host Mike Gastineau is joined by Coach George Karl, Shawn Kemp, Gary Payton and Kevin Calabro and the episode was recorded in front of hundreds of Sonics fans on May 27th at the Dicks Drive In Queen Anne.

This episode is brought to you by Dicks Drive In, Simply Seattle and Rise Above as well as Swinomish Casino and Lodge, the Edgewater Hotel, Link and the Run Freely Foundation.
48 min
May 25, 2022 Groz & Gas
Seattle radio legend Dave "The Groz" Grosby joins his old partner-in-crime Mike Gastineau on this episode of Iconic Sonics to talk about the team they love and the town they covered for nearly two decades. Here, Groz and Gas talk about the past, present and future of the Seattle Sonics and look ahead at the potential return of the team to the PNW. This episode is presented by Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-in and the Run Freely Foundation.
57 min
May 11, 2022 Chris Ackerley
Seattle businessman Chris Ackerley joins the Show to talk basketball, the Sonics and the Kraken. The son of the former Sonics owner, Chris shares memories of the team in the 80s and 90s and discusses the potential return of the NBA to Seattle. This episode is presented by Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-In and RunFreely.
54 min
April 27, 2022 Olden Polynice
Mike Gastineau and Co-Host Eldridge Recasner are joined by Haitian born NBA player Olden Polynice who played center for the Seattle SuperSonics, LA Clippers, Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Utah Jazz. On the show we discuss Olden's time playing in Seattle, the role of the "Big Man" (then and now) and how his transition to coaching has allowed him to stay in the game and teach the next generation how to play basketball both mentally and physicially. This episode is presented by Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-in and the Run Freely Foundation.
59 min
April 20, 2022 Marc J. Spears
Senior NBA writer for ESPN and Andscape (formerly the Undefeated), Marc Spears joins us, along with newly inducted Hall of Fame coach George Karl, for a conversation on the state of the NBA, how the media now interacts with the sport and the status of hoops in Seattle. This episode is presented by Swinomish Casino and Lodge, Dicks Drive-in and the Run Freely Foundation.
59 min

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Iconic Sonics celebrates the history of the great Seattle SuperSonics while also covering the NBA's potential expansion, and the return of the team to Seattle.