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On this week’s show brought to you by Official Beer Co andsupported by the Local Card Shop. Mal is joined by Colby Stefanovic Head coach of the Ipswich Force Men’s team to talk about the Ipswich season, the final round of the league and of course to play ‘Who’s that Team Member?’

On this week's show brought to you by the Official Beer Co. and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined this week by Charlotte Hegvold and Ben Volkman of the South West Metro Pirates NBL1 Teams. Mal talks about basketball beginnings, seasons and then puts the two head to head in a round of 'Who's that Pirate Teammate?'

On Episode 4 of Behind the Mic, Mal is joined by the Play by Play commentator of the NBL1 North Mackay Meteorettes and Meteors Reece Mackenzie. Reece opens up about his commentary journey and is highlights from his time 'Behind the Mic'

On this week's first episode Mal is rejoined by the one and only Guest of the Show Stefano Di Iorio! Mal and Stefano get stuck into the NBA Playoff battles of the East and West!!! They then look to their own teams and breakdown of the Inevitable 76ers and Celtics Matchup in round 2!!! Mal then puts Stefano through his paces as he goes solo into the hotseat of Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!!!

On this week's second show, Mal is joined once again by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The Boys run their eyes over some of the major signings around the NBL for the upcoming season. Mal and Matt then look into the great Boomers news that is, the Josh Giddey keeness to join the Boomers for the world cup. The Boys then look at all the games over the weekends round 3 of the Coles Express NBL1 North starting with Women's and then heading over to the Men.

On this week's first episode, Mal is once again joined by Matt McIntyre for a quick look at the NBA Playoffs and other stories. Starting in the East in breaking down all the series over and finishing in the West with Beam and the and the rib stomp. The boys then finish the show with another episode of Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem.

On this weeks only show, Mal is once again joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre as a favour to the lovely Mrs McIntyre. The boys jump into the exciting news from the WNBA draft in Shaneice Swain being drafted by the LA Sparks. Mal and Matt then jump into some of the NBL free agency signings before diving into the NBA Play-in action that is coming in hot and fast! Matt is then once again placed in the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem hot seat!

On this week's second show Mal is rejoined by the Head Coach of the Brisbane Capitals NBL1 Women's team Dean Aspland. The two jump straight into their reactions to the players, coaches and team that make up this years Hall of Fame Class! Mal and Dean then take a look into the Playin situation in the NBA and discuss ins, outs and No Chances. They both then make a Conference Finals prediction... Before diving into the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba crackem!!!

On this week's first show Mal is joined by the finally now Friend of the Show, Dean Aspland! Dean gives Mal some insight into his experience at the national championships and the first two rounds of the NBL1 North for the Brisbane Capitals. Mal and Dean then deep dive the second round of the Coles Express NBL1 North across the Men and the Women. Along the way, Dean gets a little fired up about the love that a certain NBL1/WNBL player should be getting!

On this week's show Mal is joined by once again by his new Commentary partner for 2023 at the Brisbane Capitals Matt 'Macca Cracker' McIntyre. The boys jump straight into WNBL championship winning Townsville Fire!!! They then look back on the NBL Grand Final final game that lead to the Sydney Kings taking home the chip. Mal and Matt also discuss some of the NBL1 North last minute signings. Then they discuss the east and west in the NBA, as most teams get into the last 10 games or so of the regular season. Matt then tries his hand at Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem

On this week’s second show Mal is joined once again by the man with the basketball retirement plan, Ben Wilson for a deep dive on the Coles Express NBL1 North. Mal and Ben open it up with some teams to really watch whom they think could really make a finals push down the stretch of the NBL1 North season. The Gents then look at the really good league pass style teams from around the league and finally the teams that they have some concerns about. Where will your team land in this NBL1 prediction show. 

On this week's first show, Mal is joined by the former Brisbane Capitals Superstar Captain in Ben Wilson. The Boys then dive into the WNBL finals and the upcoming last Semi final game with the Boomers and the Flyers. Then discuss possible matchups with the already in the Grand Final Townsville Fire. Mal and Ben then switch over to the NBL to discuss and predict the amazing 5th and final game of the NBL Grand Final series. Mal then puts Ben through the Crucible that is NBL Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem!!!

On this week's one and only show, Mal is rejoined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre to discuss all things NBL1 and NBL1 Blitz. Then the boys move over to discuss all things in the WNBL world as their regular season comes to an end, they transition through WNBL end of season awards and look at the upcoming WNBL finals. Mal and Matt then look at the NBL and more specifically at the Grand Finals series that is currently heating up between the Sydney Kings and the New Zealand Breakers. The boys then take a short look at the NBA and then jump into some Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem (With a Crackem first).

On this weeks show Mal is joined by the captain of the Sunshine Coast Phoenix's NBL1 North Jamaal Robateau! Mal and Jamaal discuss basketball journey, answer fan questions and of course the NBL1 season ahead. Mal also puts Jamaal through the 'Who is that Teammate' Challenge!

On this week's second show Mal is rejoined by Lachlan Nuttall to look at the Boomers demolitions from the week that was. They then turn their gaze towards the NBA to discuss some important events. Mal and Lachlan then face off in the Washed up 3 on 3 draft of all the current free agents floating around the NBA with no team. The Crackem King, Anthony Kopcikas then calls in to take on Lachlan in this weeks Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem.

On this week's first episode Mal is joined by Lachlan Nuttall from Basketball Queensland. The boys jump straight in to talk all things around QLD from the National Titles and signings in the NBL1 North. Mal and Lachlan then look at the latest round of the WNBL and the 11 game win streak of the Townsville Fire! The Lads then look at the NBL Coaching and front office moves that are taking place at the moment around the NBL. Mal and Lachlan then finish the show with their look at the NBL Grand Final games that are incoming.

On this week's second episode Mal is rejoined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The boys share there opinions on the Dunk Comp, Three point shootout, All Star game and more... Mal and Matt then look around the NBA for those teams that might slip and the those teams that might rise. Mal, then puts Matt through his Local Card shop of Woollongabba Crackem paces, as Matt has dilusions of taking out the Crackem King...

On this week's first show of the week, Mal is joined by Brett McCallum from the Gold Coast Tropics NBL/WNBL team bid and Host of the Platinum Standard Grading Podcast for an interview about all things Basketball and of course the GC Tropics. Mal is also joined by returning guest host Matt 'Macca' McIntyre who is back to talk NBL1 signings and the WNBL indigenous round results. Mal and Macca then close the show with a breakdown of the NBL Semi-Finals and of course a chicken bet around who will be the NBL Grand Final Winner for 2022/23!!!

On this week's second show, Mal is once again joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The Boy's talk all things NBA, focusing in on the most insane trade deadline in recent history. They also talk about the guy in almost everybody's top 2 and how many points he has scored (LeBron James). Macca is then given the oppurtunity to wax poetic about his favourite team in the 76er's. Before we get to the real Main event in the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba NBA Crackem.

On this week's first episode of the week, Mal is joined by long time Baller Matt 'Macca' McIntyre. The boys jump into the NBL1 North signings and the WNBL week that was. Mal and Matt then look at the end of year awards, NBL Play-in and of course make their predictions for the finals ahead.

During the second of the Women's Basketball Week episodes, Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind from the Shooting the Breeze Podcast. They talk about the GOAT but not for as long as they could (To Be Honest). Mal and Jacinta then deep dive the top 5 teams of the WNBL as they make, they push towards the finals. The two then talk about the amazingness of the John Cain Game. Then Jacinta Straps in for a special edition WNBA Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem.

During this week's interview Mal is Joined by the one and only Michele Timms!!! Mal and the Guard GOAT get stuck straight into her Basketball beginnings. They then stroll down Memory Lane to discuss Michele's time in the WNBL and with the Mercury in the WNBA. Mal and Michele then talk about the OPALS, Medals, The World Cup, the future of the Opals and of course the Michele Timms Basketball Academy. But, Mal couldn't let Michele go without putting the Guard GOAT through the paces of the famous FAST FIVE.

This week's show comes from the half reconstructed Shed of Basketball Truth. Mal is joined this week by several time guest host Anthony (the blood donating machine) Kopcikas. The two then recap the WNBL round that was and discuss the some of the winners from the Sunshine Coast Clippers Australia Day Carnival. Mal and Ant do a small Bullets Babble before making their end of NBL season awards predictions. The boys then head over to the NBA to discuss the ladder and All Star game draft details. Finally they bring the show to an end with some Local Card Shop of Woollongabba Crackem.

On this week's show, Mal is joined by Brandon Wood an absolute Baller and a MAJOR signing for the USC Rip City NBL1 North Coles Express Men's team. Mal and Brandon get into his long association with basketball, his collegiate career, his professional career and the major triumphs and difficult hurdles along his journey so far. It is a great journey and one hell of a listen.

On episode 2 of 'Behind The Mic' Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind to discuss her time in the commentary booth, where she started, her favourite times and the reasons why she loves being behind the microphone.

On this special triple digit show, Mal is joined once again by Stefano De Lorio and Aaron Tseng from the Brisbane Capitals. The boys talk about their favourite kicks that aren't NIKE's on the back of Tyrese Maxey's multiyear shoe deal with New Balance. Mal then puts the fellas through their paces with some Slam dunk contest trivia. Before getting to the Local Card Shop of Woollongabba NBA Crackem!

On this week's show, Mal is joined by Brisbane Capitals fan favourites Aaron Tseng and Stefano Di Lorio in episode 99, the Jae Crowder episode. The boys open the show with some NBL1 North signings. Then they take a look at the Opals squad list that has been released and round wrap the WNBL. Mal, Aaron and Stefano then look at the Bullets in 'Bullets Babble' and make predictions around the Play-in tournament. 

On this week's second episode, Mal is once again in the home of Basketball, Buffoonery and Banter. He is rejoined by NBL1 Brisbane Capital stalwarts in Tim Soong and Anthony Kopcikas. They boys talk about Lebron and their favourite moments and moments that perhaps LeBron wishes went differently. Mal, Tim and Ant then prep the invites for the Ball Don't Lie Australia NBA MVP BBQ. Before Tim and Ant go head to head in another Local Card Shop of Woollongabba  Crackem event! 

On this weeks show Mal is joined by Tim Soong and Anthony KOPCIKAS. The boys look at the big Bearcats news in the NBL1. Mal, Tim and Ant then wrap up the round that was in the WNBA. The boys then sit down to sort out the invitations for the Ball Don’t Lie Australia NBL MVP BBQ.

On second episode of the week, Mal is once again joined by Brisbane Capitals Women’s NBL1 coaches Dean Aspland and Bill Ellis. The boys this time around discuss and choose their own Best of all time international starting 5 from the NBA. Then Mal, Dean and Bill talk through the NBA East and West division tables. Then older basketball heads in the room go head to head in a old school, Local Card Shop of Woollongabba NBL Crackem.

On the first episode of the week, Mal is joined in the Shed of Basketball Truth by Brisbane Capitals Assistant Coach for the NBL1 Women’s team Bill Ellis and now two time guest of the show and Head coach of the Brisbane Capitals NBL1 North Women’s team Dean Aspland. The boys deep dive all things Capitals ahead of the upcoming season including programs and capitals players now over in different College systems. Mal, Bill and Dean then breakdown the WNBL and NBL rounds that were and make predictions for the finals before wrapping up the episode.

On this week's show, Mal is joined by Anthony Kopcikas in a Local Card Shop Super Crackem event. Bullets Babble is a go after the Bullets snap a 5 game losing streak. Anna Cameron’s perfect NBA Christmas/Boxing Day prediction is discussed. The boys pull the first signed WAMMA JAMMER card in Crackem HISTORY.

On this week's show, Mal is joined by Captain of the Brisbane Capitals NBL1 women's team Anna Cameron, she was also kind enough to bring along the instant defence and Crackem King himself Anthony Kopcikas. Mal and AntAnna then get straight into discuss the big Brisbane Capitals signings of the week Bronte Corke and Geordan Papacostas. Mal, Anna and Ant then breakdown the last round of the WNBL and the NBL. After that the guys make their predictions for the Christmas day games for the NBL and the NBA. Anna then sits in the seat of POWER and runs the LOCAL CARD SHOP of WOOLLONGABBA CRACKEM.

On this week's show, Mal is joined by Brisbane Capitals royalty and former NBL1 Captain Ben Willson. Mal and Ben jump straight into the NBL1 North signings that have been made official over the last week featuring; Lamar Patterson, Hillary Fuller, Anna Cameron, Nick Stoddart, Tim Soong and Steph Reid. The boys then wrap the latest round of the WNBL and discuss some of the teams and players that dominated it. Mal and Ben then rip the preverbial band-aid off and jump right into the shemozzle that is the Brisbane Bullets coaching situation. They then discuss the rest of the NBL as well. Mal and Ben shoot across the Pacific to discuss the NBA and make some predictions and talk about their reactions. The Boys are then joined for the Local Card Shop Woollongabba Crackem by the Crackem King himself Anthony Kopcikas.

On this weeks mini episode, Mal and Ant breakdown the coaching change at the Brisbane Bullets and the major changes that they have seen so far. They then do a very quick QLD WNBL roundup. The boys then do a mega Crackem with thanks to the Local Card Shop and Platinum Standard Grading!

On this week's episode Mal is rejoined by the Brisbane Capitals Women's Head Coach Caddie O'Brien. To discuss the season so far and the season ahead for the Capitals women including all the international call ups happening for members of the squad. Mal then looks back at the Mackay road trip and the Phoenix vs Wizards matchup coming up this weekend!

On this week's show, Mal is joined by Dean Aspland to discuss everything about the NBL1 Brisbane Capitals women's team and shares some genuine heard it here first moments and signings. Including the most awaited signing of all after Steph Collins, will Bill Ellis be returning to the Brisbane Capitals? Then Mal and Dean look at the upcoming WNBL round and Dean makes his predictions around which team he thinks will win it all and which teams won't... The boys then take a good look at the Bullets situation and the rest of the NBL. Mal and Dean then take a brief look at the NBA, and we find out which team has Dean's heart. Mal then unveils the news that Crackem is now brought to you by the LOCAL CARD SHOP in WOOLOOGABBA www.localcardshop.com.au as Ant and Dean go head to head in pitched battle.

On this week's show, Mal and Ant breakdown the major games of the round for the WNBL before they go on the FIBA break. The boys then breakdown the NBL as it sits after the FIBA break and the major stories out of round 7. Anthony then finally makes his prediction around which team will make the NBL finals proper early next year. The boys then discuss the NBA stories of the week and make a top 8 drop prediction each. Before Mal challenges Anthony to a game of Crackem with the new addition of the impossible card and some possible Crackem news on the horizon.

On this week's show, Mal is joined by Lachlan Nuttall the marketing and comms manager for BQ/Brisbane Capitals own. Mal and Lachlan talk all things NBL1 North ahead of the release of the schedule this week. Then the boys jump into round 2 of the WNBL, they discuss some of the early season action and the NBL1 North stars that are already showing out. Mal and Lachlan then discuss the Boomers before discussing some of the major stories over the NBL in the week off from games. The boys then discuss the NBA hot tickets and Lachlan is allowed to speak openly and freely about his beloved Portland Trailblazers. At this point Anthony Kopcikas joins the show for a special edition head-to-head Crackem. Mal then closes the show with a Wedding edition Machination of Mal.

On this week's show, Mal and Ant discuss coaching signings across the NBL1 North and the return of the WNBL for the blockbuster 2022/23 season. Then the boys deep dive the NBL moves and releases of the last week. Mal and Ant then discuss the week that was for Jason Cadee and the Brisbane Bullets in Bullets Babble. After that the boys then look into the NBA and some of the disappointments and some real surprises across the league through the first three weeks. Mal and Ant then ease into to some Crackem before finishing the show with the long-awaited return of the Machination of Mal segment, with Mal finally sharing his Vegas story.

On this week's show, Mal is joined by great friend of the show Jacinta Govind to breakdown the WNBL season and to make some predictions. Anthony Kopcikas then jumps on the line for a chat about the NBL and the round that was. Mal and Ant then breakdown the Brisbane bullets game of the week in Bullets Babble! Then the boys jump over to the NBA sharing some Coach Poppavich love and making some predictions for the upcoming season. The boys then the boys squeeze in a special edition Crackem. Before we have a surprise guest on the show in Nathan 'Nate Dog' Martin the president of the Grafton Vikings and the very commentator that Ant ragged on last week's podcast. 

On this week's show, Mal is joined by friend of the show and guest host for the week, future NBL star Tim Soong. The boys then breakdown some of the big news of the opening rounds of the NBL and of course the announcements of the World Cup qualifying Boomers team. Mal and Tim then make some NBL Finals predictions for the current season. The boys then discuss the return of the NBA, some of the big stories and look at the ladder so far and discuss who is going up and who is going down in the season to come. Anthony Kopcikas then joins Mal for some Crackem. But before they do that, they discuss the Jacaranda basketball tournament, some of the emotional news and victories that came out of the weekend.

On this weeks show, Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind for an in depth breakdown of the OPAL's campaign at the FIBA Women's World Cup held in Sydney over the last couple of weeks. Mal then breaks down the first week of NBL 22/23! Mal also discusses the Adelaide 36er's win and some of the major pieces of Aussie news to come out of the NBA this week. He then finishes the show with a Machination of Mal.

On this weeks show, it is a special edition mini episode with Dan away sick, Mal takes the reigns. To open the show Mal breaks down his time at the NBL1 National Finals weekend and discusses the player who was robbed of a place in the All Star Five! Then after that Bullets Babble returns in a solo outing this week, Mal talks through some pre pre season action and James Duncan's comments. After that Mal makes a call to a great friend of the show for a MASSIVE CRACKEM SURPRISE, for Dan to find about on the playback!!! Mal then wraps the show with a Machination of Mal that saved his bacon at the NBL1 National Finals.

For episode 1 of 'Behind the Mic' Mal talks to Brayden Heslehurst about his time in the commentary booth. Looking at Brayden's credentials, favourtie gigs and things he loves about being 'Behind The Mic'.

On this week's episode Mal is joined by the double double machine and Logan Thunder Big Man Callum Dalton! Callum discusses his off season, travels, faces some questions from the internet, 'Who's that teammate?' and of course the Logan Thunder season so far and to come. Mal also discusses three lessons he thinks he has learnt so far from the NBL1 season.

During this episode we see Erin sharing her own injury with Mal at the point where she was cleared to retake the court. Erin opens up with Mal about her full basketball journey. They then deep dive the Grand Final game 3 injury from moment of reaching into the cookie jar to getting back onto the court for Elite Summer Leaguec. Later on in the Down Not Done season Mal and Erin will sit back down to discuss Erin's continuing journey for Vol. 2.

On this weeks show supported by the local card shop of Woolloongabba. We have Max Kerle of the Southern District Spartans NBL1 North team joining for a chat about his basketball story, his 100th game and the journey ahead. Mal also puts Max through the challenge of 'Whose that Teammate?' to see if he can knock Tim Soong of his perch at the top of the leaderboard. Due to some technical issues we are only able bring you our chat with Max this week. Our full regular show will return next week.

In Episode 2 Erin and Mal are joined by Muffi Loader to discuss her season ending injury and recovery from the injury that occured during game 1 of the 2024 GF NBL1 North grand final series. Muffi shares about her basketball journey that led up to the 2024 season and of course the Rockhampton Cyclones championship season. Before reflecting on her road back to the court and the sport that she loves.

On this weeks podcast we look exclusively at the NBL1 North and the season ahead. Mal is joined by the two 2021 NBL1 North winning coaches Brayden Heslehurst and Joel Khalu and the hosts Phoenix Fastbreak podcast. They breakdown the season ahead for the NBL1 North with favourites, MVP candidates, teams on the rise and even find time for a little bit of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!