Ridiculous Upside Podcast

In the first edition of the Ridiculous Upside podcast for the 2018-19 season, Dakota Schmidt intros the episode by breaking down the format of the new look podcast. Following that, Ridiculous Upside's NBA Draft expert Steve Dewald breaks down the best and worst performing Draft prospect from the week of November 26th-December 2nd. To conclude, Dakota Schmidt returns to give his take for the top 5 G Leaguers during the month of November.

0:00: Intro

5:28: Steve Dewald's Best and Worst 2019 NBA Draft prospects of the week. 

7:30: Dakota Schmidt's top-5 G Leaguers for November

On the inagural edition of the Defeating Disabilities podcast, hosts Keith Schlosser and Dakota Schmidt discuss the originial idea of the podcast and why its important to introduce a platform for people with disabilities, whether they be mental or physical, to talk about the issues that they go through on a daily basis when it comes to their work in the world of sports. Following that, Keith goes into a story about his recent struggles with left hemiparesis at this year's Vegas Summer League. Afterwards, Dakota discusses the daily struggles that comes from dealing with depression/anxiety.

On the latest edition of the Ridiculous Upside podcast, we devote the entire show to an interview with CJ Williams and Jameel Warney, who helped push team USA to a gold medal at the FIBA Americup. Over the course of the 30+ minute interview, the duo touch on their first impressions of Jeff Van Gundy, experiences in South America, their comeback against Argentina and who was the angriest person when their flight back to the States was delayed.

On the 2nd edition of the RIdiculous Upside podcast, host Dakota Schmidt breaks down a lot of the G League news that has gone down since the last episode. That breakdown consists of discussion about last week's NBA G League Expansion Draft, the G Leaguers that will play for Team USA in the FIBA Americup and some of the NBA veterans (James McAdoo and Adreian Payne) signing two-way deals. 

Intro to podcast

On the first Ridiculous Upside podcast in three years, editor-in-chief Dakota Schmidt introduces the listeners to what they should expect from their podcast. Alongside breaking down the news and analzying the latest happenings of the NBA G League, we'll interview some of the top personalities. 

After that introduction, Dakota Schmidt goes onto interview some of the players that participated in last Sunday's NBA G League Player Invitational, which featured both former college superstars and average weekend warriors. Over the course of the podcast, we talk to the following players:

Intro to podcast (0:00)

Former Syracuse guard John Gillon (5:40)

Former Portland Pilots guard Alec Wintering (15:00)

Former Stetson forward Derick Newton (28:27)

Former Columbia forward Luke Petrasek (40:40)

Guest Ridiculous Upside contributor Vijay Vemu (51:20)

On the latest episode of the RidiculousUpside.com Podcast, the hosts will welcome Wendell Maxey and Jordan Griffith to the show.

Basketball writer turned international basketball executive/scout Maxey discusses the pros and cons to playing overseas, and how he and the rest of the Scorers 1st team ensures their clients are best prepared for such situations. The Director of PR for the agency also discusses his own individual journey and respective transition overseas as well.

Also calling in will be Griffith, the new color commentary man for the Westchester Knicks. He'll discuss the minor league team's inaugural campaign, some early season standouts, and his own respective role. 

As always, Keith Schlosser and Dakota Schmidt will be discussing the latest happenings of the NBA D-League season and taking calls, too.

Keith Schlosser, Managing Editor of RidiculousUpside.com, and NBA blogger Dakota Schmidt return for a second season of the site's live broadcast podcast.

New Bakersfield Jam head coach Nate Bjorkgren calls in to discuss the still young season, the team's relationship with the Phoenix Suns, and more. 

Upside & Motor (upsidemotor.com) Editor-in-Chief Scott Rafferty speaks to the guys about his impressions of the new season and the league's top prospects as well.

After defeating the Santa Cruz Warriors in two straight games last week, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants have been crowned the 2013-14 NBA D-League champions.

It's been a long season with a bevy of fun and exciting twists and turns along the way. As such, co-hosts Keith Schlosser and Dakota Schmidt will reflect upon this past postseason, as well as ponder what lies ahead for the minor league as a whole in the latest edition of the RidiculousUpside.com Podcast.

Joining them will be IBL Commissioner Sharleen Graf. The IBL season has already begun, just as the NBADL's campaign has come to a close, so there's plenty to discuss on both fronts.

The stage has been set for the 2014 NBA D-League Finals.

Fresh off defeating the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in their semi-finals matchup, the Santa Cruz Warriors will move on to appear in their second D-League Finals in as many seasons. They'll take on the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.

The two teams will begin facing off on Thursday night, April 24th. To help RU Podcast co-hosts Keith Schlosser and Dakota Schmidt preview such a series will be a healthy helping of quaified individuals.

Included in such a trio are Gino Pilato of DLeagueDigest.com, Reggie Hayes of The News-Sentinel, and Adam Johnson of SeaDubsCentral.com. It's safe to say each of these guests know the D-League, and the respective remaining teams, inside and out.

Be sure to tune in.

The RidiculousUpside.com Podcast returns right in time for some NBA D-League postseason debate, hot topics, and highlights.

As they look back at what was a competitive first-round in the minor league, hosts Keith Schlosser and Dakota Schmidt will feature an interview with Santa Cruz Warriors' coach Casey Hill.

The first-year head coach will discuss what went right for Santa Cruz in the first round, what lies ahead against the run and gun Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the impact of a couple of Golden State assignees, and more.

In addition to examining playoff competition, Schlosser and Schmidt will also reflect on this past season in the D-League and ponder some potential end of the year award winners. 

Helping them do that, as he too shares his thoughts, will be fellow RU writer Matthew Hochberg.