Had the pleasure of talking with Cale from the Oklahoma band Sports, and we bask in the afterglow of the Thunder championship and makes a try at his version of Build-a-Band.

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Former Half Court Session alum and Lakers fan Noah Weinman, better known as Runnner, is here to talk hoops, his Achilles injury, what he's been listening to, and his new album due out 8/29. And of course, he gives us his take on Build-a-Band.

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The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com

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Indiana alternative hip-hop trio 81355 (bless) are on the podcast mourning this Pacers Finals loss, looking back on their childhood fandom, talking about their influences and new album due out July 11th. Plus, they created an insane one on Build-a-Band.

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Watch the new Half Court Sessions with Billy Joel Jr. at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball

The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com

Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball

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Josh from Small Black has returned as our NBA Draft specialist, as we break down and recap the 2025 draft.

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Watch the new Half Court Sessions with Pictoria Vark at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball

The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com

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At long last! The amazing Kevin Devine joins me for a Knicks conversation, growing up in Brooklyn, writing politically-driven music, and he takes his own shot at Build-a-Band!

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Watch the new Half Court Sessions with Pictoria Vark at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball

The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com

Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball

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Danny of indie pop and surf rock band Husbands is on the podcast at the perfect time, because his Oklahoma City Thunder are neck and neck in the NBA Finals. We have a great time talking about what it's like for basketball in OKC, we break down the current Thunder team, plus he pulls an NBA Tarot and we do a OKC Musician Matchup.

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Watch the new Half Court Sessions with Pictoria Vark at: https://www.youtube.com/@indiebasketball

The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at http://www.indiebasketball.com

Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball

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Long time Pistons fans, indie pop musicians, and general Detroiters JR JR are on the podcast in celebration of their latest album Back to the Land. We dive into what it means to have musical "influences", the hayday of the pistons, their current run, and a quick Build-a-Band session.

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Joining my is Daniel Alvarez of New York-based indie rock band TOLEDO to talk about this Knicks/Pacers series, discovering basketball, why he's done with writing EPs, and some of his New York music favorites. Plus, we try something new and puill an NBA Tarot Card reading, along with Dan building his very own Build-a-Band.

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Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the fully revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com

Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball

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Super stoked to have Riley Breckendridge, drummer of Thrice, to talk about what music he's been loving lately, baseball, Lakers, and more. He also gives a go at Musician Matchup: Lakers Edition.

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Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the fully revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com

Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball

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I'm joined by my dear friend Erik from Pet Symmetry, Dowsing, and numerous other Chicago bands to talk about the new Pet Sym album, his beloved New York Knicks, the NBA Playoffs, and of course he gives us a solid Build-A-Band.

Check out the new Pet Symmetry album BIG out now.

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Brand new The JR Smiths "Meat is Murder" t-shirt is out. Get em at the fully revamped http://www.indiebasketball.com

Support Indie Basketball and help make more Half Court Sessions happen while getting exclusives such as monthly playlists, merch discounts, and exclusive HCS songs: http://www.patreon.com/indiebasketball

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