The Michael Holley Podcast

In this episode, Michael talks all things basketball with NBA columnist Jackie MacMullan. They get into NBA player empowerment and movement across the league as well as the impact that Gordon Hayward's struggles had on the Celtics last season. They also take a deeper look at what really went wrong with Kyrie Irving and the Celtics as well as just how untouchable the Jaylen Brown/Jayson Tatum duo was during trade talks.

1:14 - NBA player empowerment and Steve Kerr's comments on player demands

5:53 - The return haul the Oklahoma City Thunder received for Paul George

7:27 - Russell Westbrook holding Oklahoma City Thunder hostage

9:03 - Guys choose playing with friends over money

17:00 - Who is the best team in the NBA?

18:55 - Everything that went wrong for Celtics after trading for Kyrie Irving

22:22 - What changed with Kyrie Irving this season?

25:30 - Kyrie Irving's relationship with Danny Ainge

29:30 - Would Al Horford have stayed in Boston if Kyrie Irving re-signed? / Are Jaylen and Jayson Tatum untouchable?

32:33 - What is Jaylen Brown like as a person?

35:19 - Addition of Kara Lawson to coaching staff

38:23 - Tim Duncan joining Spurs coaching staff

(3:00) Clay explains why he chose to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston and how him and good friend John Mayer began their music careers together.

(4:30) Clay talks about which instruments he can play, tells the story about how he fell in love with the guitar and how he decided to turn his musical talents into a career.

(9:00) Clay discusses his relationship with John Mayer.

(13:00) Clay talks about being a Atlanta Falcons fan, his experience being at the Patriots’ comeback win in Super Bowl LI and how he respects Boston sports fans.

(20:00) Clay discusses being an Atlanta Hawks ball boy for a small period of time in the late 80s and early 90s and watching some all-time greats like Dominique Wilkins and Doc Rivers. 

(23:30) Clay talks about his approach to singing the national anthem and his past experiences doing so.

(28:00) Clay talks about touring with Zac Brown Band and how the band still isn’t as popular as most people think.

(32:00) Clay finishes up by giving one thing he loves about his industry and one thing he would change.

The NBA hot-stove season is in full swing so over the next few episodes Michael checks in with some of his NBA insider friends across the country to find out what's really going on! In this episode, Michael caught up with Brad Turner of the LA times to discuss all the moves that the Lakers have made so far. They talked about the Anthony Davis trade and who actually won the deal? The also spoke about what other players the Lakers should target like Kyrie Irving or Kawhi Leonard and is there any concern about team chemistry. Brad gave his thoughts on what really went down in the Lakers front office and why Magic stepped down. Lastly, they broke down Jay-Z vs Kendrick Lamar in a lyrics battle ,Who you got!? Enjoy the episode

1:56 - Who won the AD trade?

3:45 - Importance of Kyle Kuzma

5:00 - Is Lebron still the best player in the NBA?

7:55- Are the Lakers the favorite in the West?

9:47 - Concerns with Lakers team chemistry

11:35 - Magic vs Rob Pelinka

15:00 - How should Lakers fill out the rest of their roster

17:17 - Can Kyrie/Lebron work again?

19:40 - Best concert you've ever been to?

21:17 Jay-Z vs Kendrick Lamar

In this episode, Michael sits down with NBC Sport's NHL 'Inside-the-Glass' analyst Pierre McGuire. He gave his thoughts on the 2019 Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues. They also discussed the intricacies of coaching in the NHL and his transition into the media. Pierre also shared what he learned from his controversial "mansplaining" controversy with Kendall Coyne. Lastly, he shared a few of his favorite Jaromir Jagr stories with Michael.

1:11 Thoughts on the Stanley Cup Final matchup

2:35 How the Blues turned their season around

4:15 Why Boston Sports teams are so successful

6:28 2019 Bruins vs 2013 & 2011 Bruins

8:13 The evolution of Zdeno Chara

9:45 Tim Thomas vs Tuukka Rask

12:45 Making the transition into Media

14:20 Cheering for specific teams

17:36 What he has learned from Doc Emrick

21:15 His career path working in the NHL

22:24 Coaching in the NHL now compared to when he coached

24:13 What he learned from the Kendall Coyne situation.

26:42 Best concert he's ever been to

27:30 What he loves and what he would change about the business

29:20 Best Hockey player he ever saw and best player today

30:00 Jaromir Jagr stories

In this episode, Micheal checks in with Pro Football Hall of fame coach and NBC broadcaster Tony Dungy. They covered a wide variety of topics from his reactions to the 2019 NFL draft, his thoughts on the Tyreek Hill battery allegations and how the Chiefs should handle it, the relationship between football and faith, and last but certainly not least the musical genius of Earth, Wind & Fire. Enjoy the episode.

:55 10 years in Broadcasting

1:19- 2006 AFC championship comeback vs Pats

2:30 thoughts on Patriots-Colts rivalry

3:35 Working with Rodney Harrison

5:21 Brady vs Manning

6:39 story about Reggie Wayne and his commitment to team

8:27 Biggest change in NFL since he retired from coaching 

11:00 Best team in the NFL? 

12:25 Thoughts on Cardinals and Raiders moves in the 2019 Draft 

13:58 Thoughts on the Patriots draft & N'Keal Harry 

14:45 How he would handle the Tyreek Hill situation 

17:57 His role in Kingdom Men rising Documentary 

20:15 Football and Faith 

25:37 Who is the Best coach in NFL history?

26:37 Who is the Best player in NFL history?

27:03 Best concert he's ever seen?

29:01 Best Book he's read lately

In this episode, Michael is joined by Draft Kings CEO Jason Robins. They discussed many topics including the future of legalized sports gambling, how he got his start in the business, dealing with obstacles and controversy and the time he went to a special concert with Robert Kraft. Enjoy the episode.

2:20 -Being in almost 200 Fantasy Leagues in college

3:31 - Why drafting players is the best part of Fantasy

5:01 - What he wanted to be when he was younger

6:13 College experiences and how that molded his career path

7:45 - Pressures he faced on starting a business

8:45 - The "Ah Ha" moment when starting Draft Kings

11:00 - Advice on starting your own business

12:30 - Business ideas that didn't work out

14:17- Dealing with sudden success

15:36 - Dealing with Controversy

17:11- Thoughts about the media

18:56- Misconceptions about Draft Kings

20:04 - Future of Legalized Sports Betting

25:21 - Best concert he's been to

In this episode, Michael sits down with Celtics' playing, coaching, and broadcasting legend Tommy Heinsohn. They discussed multiple topics, including the time he fought Wilt Chamberlain, being one of the initial Presidents of the Players Association and how he thinks Bill Russell would fare in today's NBA. Tommy also gave his thoughts on the current Celtics team and coach Brad Stevens. Sit back and take a trip down memory lane with Tommy Heinsohn, you'll enjoy this episode.

1:47 – His transition to his broadcasting career 

4:15 - One of the founding fathers of the Players Association 

9:07 – Could today’s NBA have player-coaches?

11:05- thoughts on people looking down at the competition level of basketball in his era.

14:36 – How would Bill Russell perform in today’s NBA?

15:45 -The second best player he’s ever seen

16:57 – Funny story about getting into a fight with Wilt Chamberlain

21:30 – Working with Mike Gorman on Celtics Broadcast 

23:20 – How he approaches broadcasting a game 

27:23 – Thoughts on Brad Stevens 

29:19 - Celtics expectations

31:34 – His thoughts on being a broadcast celebrity 

33:09 - Tommy Heinsohn, the artist 

36:41 – Favorite Celtics Championship team

39:00 His favorite NBA Official

In this episode, former Patriots wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell joined us to reflect on his NFL career and what it was like to play with Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and to be coached by Bill Belichick. He talked about his role in the SB 51 comeback against the Atlanta Falcons. Malcolm also discussed his decision to retire from the NFL and how hard that was for him. Lastly, he spoke about the importance of his literacy foundation "Read with Malcolm" and how reading has inspired him for his next chapter in life. Enjoy the episode.

2:00 - Reflecting on his journey to improve his reading skills

3:22 - In his youth, his athleticism covered his inability to read

5:24 - The moment he realized he needed to become a better reader

8:18 - Becoming a 3-time author

8:47 - Getting drafted by the Patriots and the expectations

10:21 - Playing with Tom Brady

11:00 - SB 51 comeback and his role in the game

12:00 - His decision to retire from the NFL

13:15 - SB 51 the greatest Super Bowl of all-time

14:04 - Why Brady is the GOAT

15:29 - Playing with Rob Gronkowski

18:19- What Bill Belichick taught him

19:27 -How long Brady & Belichick will last

21:22 - his "Read with Malcolm" foundation

22:40 - His interest in fashion design

In this episode, Michael sits down with the founders of Night Shift Brewing Mike Oxton, Rob Burns, and Mike O’Mara. They each talked about their journey and how three buddies with a passion for brewing homemade beer out of their Somerville apartment emerged as a regional powerhouse in one of the hottest industries. Craft Beer lovers unite, you'll enjoy this conversation! 

3:30-6:45 (how they met)

7:00-9:10 (house parties)

11:43-13:01 (debate on name)

13:05-14:55 (logo design)

15:40-17:54 (starting a company)

21:57-24:30 (owners defining their roles)

26:34 – 28:46 (most excitement moments)

30:30-32:30 (scariest moments)

33:10-36:00 (craft beer popularity)

39:00-43:05 (what they love/hate about the business)

In this episode, Micheal sits down with legendary Boston jazz drummer, composer, singer, educator and three-time Grammy winner Terri Lyne Carrington. They talked about how she was offered a full scholarship to Berklee at 11-years old. They discussed some of her favorite memories working with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Chaka Khan, and many others. They also talked about her stints as the house drummer on The Arsenio Hall Show. Lastly, they discussed how she's teaching the new era of musicians as a professor at Berklee. 

 

4:50 story behind getting offered a scholarship at 11-years old

10:23 Becoming the house drummer on the Arsenio Hall show 

12:35 Her musical taste and the artists/genre she listens to

14:04 Performing with James Brown, Rick James, and Gloria Gaynor 

18:31 Funny story playing with Stevie Wonder 

20:41 Some of the artists she played with that had her star struck

21:40 Getting a thumbs up from Eric Clapton

22:20 Playing with Aretha Franklin

23:55 thoughts on the loss of Aretha Franklin, Prince and Michael Jackson

26:24 Coming up with the concept behind The Mosaic Project album

31:40 Spearheading the Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice at Berklee

37:10 The artist she wants to work with next