It's been a minute but we are finally back and I am joined by legendary hardcore drummer Sammy Siegler, known for his bands Rival Schools, Youth of Today, Judge and many many more. We talk about New York Basketball, Knicks and otherwise, and talk about what it's like playing in as many bands as he does. He also takes his shot at a Build-a-Band.

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Very excited to have Julien Ehrlich, singer/drummer/songwriter of Whitney, a ball knower with allegiance to the Blazers via Chicago. We talk about the new Whitney album, the Kawhi Leonard / Clippers saga, Blazers 2026 outlook and more.

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Stoked to have Meg Duffy, better known as Hand Habits, on the podcast. They are not the biggest hoops fan, but it was great to talk with them about the sport, the WNBA, and how this might be the year that they get into the NBA. Plus, they have a great new album and we pull an NBA Tarot.

NOTE: A little correction, Andre Jackson Jr. is on the Bucks and not the Timberwolves.

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

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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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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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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

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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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