Explore every episode of the podcast Ball Don’t Lie Australia with Mal and special Guests

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 this special edition QSL Men's Grand Final edition episode see's Mal being joined by Isaiah Rahier of the Moreton Bay Suns and Aaron Tseng Captain of the Brisbane Capitals! The two talk about their teams and the Grand Final Battle that lies ahead of both teams on Saturday at Auchenflower.

On this week's pod brought to you by Official Beer Co. and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by Lily Sara and Dean Aspland of the Ipswich Force NBL1 North Women's team to talk all things about the first nations round, Ipswich Force, NBL1 North and of course to play 'Who's That Teammate/member'.

On this week's show brought to you by Official Beer Co. and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. The Crackem King and Brisbane Capitals 200+ gamer Anthony Kopcikas is back to guest host the show with Mal and of Course play a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!

On this week's show brought to you by the Official Beer Co. and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by the Assistant Coach of the Brisbane Capitals and the Community & Development manager of the Brisbane Bullets Oliver Reid. Mal and Olly discuss some pretty important projects that Brisbane Bullets have in the works in the Brisbane Community, the upcoming weekend game against the Sunshine Coast Phoenix for the Capitals and the NBL1 North for the both men and women. Before Olly sits in the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem Hot Seat!

Mal recently took part in a fantasy WNBL draft with somes pals from other NBL1 conferences and it is here in all its glory for you to you to enjoy!

It's bonus episode time here on Hey Pal Radio: Winter Edition. Seven of Australia's sharpest basketball minds were put to the test - Can they draft the best fantasy WNBL team?

Armed with a salary cap, the richest talent pool in the history of Australian basketball and an AI bot 'Drafty McDraftington' which of our GM's can produce the best team and can you beat them!? Listen to find out how you to test them and become a winner yourself.

Our GM's are WNBL Star Sherrie Calleia, East Got Game's Jacinta Govind, The SA Shotclock's Tristan Prentice, Frankston / Southside hypeman Chris Sermeño, WNBL Pulse's Nick Walker, Ball Don't Lie Australia's Mal 'Big Dog' Crawford and Hey Pal's host Eric McFarland.

On this weeks podcast brought to you by Official Beer Co. and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by the one and only Shannon Ryan, one of the Double Double Queens of the Sunshine Coast Phoenix. Mal then looks at the ladder as we crossover the halfway point of the NBL1 North.

In Episode 4 the voice of the NBL1 North, Jon Guarna joins Mal to discuss the last 20yrs in the booth, how is commentary journey began and of course some of his favourite moments along the way.

On this week’s episode of Ball Don’t Lie Australia Mal isjoined in the studio by NBL1 Northside Wizard’s Jed Richardson and Ben Adamson theytalk basketball beginnings, wizards seasons ahead, ‘Who’s that Teammate’ and ofcourse Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!

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 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 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 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!

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!

The 200th Ball Don't Lie Australia is more importantly the first episode of 'Down not Done'. Erin and Mal talk to Sam McDaniel about his basketball journey, the journey through his injury and some advice and insight for those going through similar injury struggles on the road to recovery.

On this weeks episode brought to you by Official Beer Co., shared on the Podfire Network and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind, Tim Soong, Matt McIntyre and Anthony Kopcikas join to discuss some of their greatest basketball memories... Mal then puts Ant and Tim in the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem

On this weeks show brought to you by the Official Beer Company, supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and distributed on the Pod Fire network. Mal is joined by the NBL Champion Illawarra Hawks Assistant Coach Joel Khalu! The two discuss the amazing run Joel's teams have had at the NBL1 level and of course the NBL level under head Coach Justin Tatum. Mal gets Joel to open up about some of the teams in the upcoming NBL1 North season and finally puts Joel in the hot seat of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Illawarra Hawks Crackem!

On this week's Podcast brought to you by Official Beer Co., Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem and published on the podfire network. Mal is joined by Dan Lister the head coach of the Brisbane Capitals Youth League team. The two discuss the NBL1 North signings, 3x3 Bronze Medals, Dan's basketball journey and of course the NBL Grand Final series. Mal then puts Dan through the fast five and of course a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!

On this week's episode brought to you by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba, Official Beer Co. and shared on the Podfire network. Mal is joined by current #2 in Australian 3x3 rankings, future NBL star and of Brisbane Capitals own Tim Soong! We discuss the 3x3 world, NBL grand final series, Capitals last season and next, play 'Who's that team mate' and finally of course Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem.

On this week's episode brought to you by the Official Beer company, Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and distributed on the Podfire network. Mal is joined by Anthony Kopcikas to discuss the Cyclone, the NBL1 North signings, NBL Grand Final series and discuss the WNBL GF series and give their predictions for both of the GF series. The Crackem King is then put through the paces of a special Grand Final edition of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem.

On this weeks show brought to you by Official Beer Co, Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and available on the Podfire network. Mal is joined in the studio by current assistant coach of the Brisbane Capitals NBL1 Mens team. Mal and Olly talk all things from Bullets signings, his journey, Olly's time with NBL team squads like the Kings and even discuss former alumni of his old high school. As well of course the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem first where he had two of the most amazing little helpers he ask for.

On this weeks episode, with thanks to Official Beer co, Podfire network and Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined in studio by Anthony Kopcikas of the Brisbane Capitals and Jarred Pickering as they breakdown the players from the NBL1 North that have made the leap to the NBL this season! Both boys are then put the through pressure cooker that is the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBA and NBL Crackem!

On this week's show brought to you by Official Beer Co, supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and on the Podfire network. Jacinta Govind is back to join Mal in the studio to discuss all the players from the NBL1 North who are playing in the WNBL and how their season is going thus far. Jacinta also shares details about the upcoming Period poverty round and the first subs program that Jacinta is helping to bring queensland. Mal finally puts Jacinta in the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba crackem.

On this year's Christmas episode brought to you by Official Beer Co, supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and now available on the Podfire network. Mal is joined by Anthony Kopcikas and Jarred Pickering to discuss everything christmas in the world of NBL and NBA. We also sneak in a special edition Christmas Crackem brought to you by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba!

On this week's episode brought to you by Official Beer Co. supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and now on the PODfire network!!! Mal is joined by Anthony Kopcikas and Jarred Pickering to talk the week that was in basketball. Looking at all things from Pat Riley statue to the talking about Ant's time being coached by the Taranaki Air's coach for the next 2 years Sam Mackinnon. Ant and Jarred go head to head in Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem. Jacinta Govind also joins to talk about the WNBL ownership change over.

On this week's episode brought to you by Official Beer Co. and Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre to discuss the NBL1 North Sunshine Coast Phoenix signing of Erin Bollmann, the NBL top 3 teams, Bubbles goulding explosion and the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBA Crackem returns!!!

On this week's episode brought to you by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and supported by Dr Electrician member of the Trades AU group. Jarred Pickering returns to the guest host spot to talk about a wild fortnight of action both near and far. The boys look at the Indian Panthers joining the NZNBL and the Tauihi league. Phoenix lock in a HC, Emmett Naar signs for the Bullets, Statues of varying degrees of likeness are unveiled, Asia Cup Boomers team is announced and much more. Including Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem with Jarred taking on an empty chair...

On this weeks show brought to you by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and supported by Dr Electrician part of the Trades AU group. Eric McAlister international scout for the Dallas Mavericks and performance consultant is back for his first full length episode! Mal and Eric discuss what Eric has been up to since finishing up on the court. The two then look at the NBL and grade the teams thus far, before Mal puts Eric through 'Whose that team mate' and of course a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem!

On this weeks show brought to you by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba and supported by Dr Electrician. Mal is joined by Matt 'Macca' McIntyre and Elliot Pitman to discuss the week that was in basketball, assess the hot takes that are to early to make, predict the NBL round 3 games and discuss the bullets rocky start. Jason Brooks also joins us to discuss the application for RIP City to return to the NBL1 North in 2025. Mal then puts Matt and Elliot through their paces in the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!

On this week's show supported by Dr Electrician part of the Dr Trades Group and brought to you by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by the one and only Captain of the Brisbane Capitals NBL1 North team. The two take a look at the teams who are out of the NBL1 North and the teams trying to get back in. Mal and Ant take a look at the Hoops fest that was and the NBL round ahead to make some predictions. Mal then puts Ant through the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem crucible!

On this week's episode brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba! The boys discuss the 3x3 Australia Champions league event that lead to the local Brisbane boys getting the call up to Macau. They then run their eyes over the NBL, looking at all ten teams and discuss their rosters ahead of NBL 24!

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Anthony Kopcikas is back to recap the Brisbane Capitals season, discuss the Stoddy signing to the NBL and of course wade through all of the hype around this years Brisbane Bullets Preseason. Elliot is back and so is Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!!!

On this week's show brought you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by the 2x NBL1 North Champ Jerron Jamerson to talk about his return to Mackay, his time in 3x3, the season that was and the National finals ahead! Mal also wraps up some of the major basketball moments that transpired since the last episode including NBL1 North Finals, Opals Rose Gold and Boomers goodbyes! Jerron also sticks around for a round of 'Who's that teammate?'

On this special Minisode Mal is joined by the Head Coach of the North Gold Coast Seahawks to discuss the Opals game 2 in Paris. Caddie shares with Mal her thoughts and feelings around the game and chances for the rest of the tournament.

On this NBL1 North Men's Grand Final episode brought to you by Dr Electrician and support by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal talks with Greg Vanderjagt head coach of the Brisbane Capital's and Joel Kahlu of the Mackay Meteors about the Grand Final series that is about to start. Mal puts both coaches through paces of 'Who's that teammate/member?' Anthony Kopcikas also joins the pod for a round of Local card shop of Woolloongabba Crackem!

On this NBL1 North Women's Grand Final episode brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Car Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by Drew Fenton, Head Coach of the Rockhampton Cyclones and Dwight Hicks, Head Coach of the Northside Wizards. They join to talk about their teams, their seasons, the upcoming GF and of course to play a round of Who's that teammate/member.

On this special OPAL's episode brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by Jacinta Govind to discuss the OPAL's opening game and loss to Nigeria!!!

For this special edition episode Mal is joined by Jarred Pickering to discuss Boomers and Game 1 in the 'Pool of Death'.

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by the Rockhampton Cyclones Elizajane 'Muffy' Loader and Dean Aspland of North Gold Coast Seahawks coaching staff. Mal talks all things basketball, upcoming finals and Vegemite. Both Muffy and Dean also get the 'Who's that teammate/member' treatment!

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrician and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal and Elliot are joined by the amazing Northside Wizard, Erin Bollman who shares her thoughts on the wizards season, elements of her game, advice for her fans and of course her insights on the MVP of the NBL1, but more importantly her team mate AJ Johnson. Mal and Elliot also make some predictions about this weekends playoff games and play another round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem!

In this week's podcast, the Mal and Macca discuss the NBL1 awards finalists ahead of the awards being handed out next Monday night. The boys make predictions for the award winners of the Coach of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, MVP and Youth Player of the Year. Hear it here first! Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem is back with Macca in the hot seat with a pack of Topps 2023/24 NBL 6 Pack!

On this week's episode brought to you by Drelectrician.com.au and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba. Mal is joined by long time friend of the show Brisbane Capitals own Anthony Kopcikas to discuss the upcoming Boomers selections, NBL1 North final rounds, 'Who's that team mate?' and of course a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by the Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem. Mal is joined by the man who has followed his basketball dreams from a young age, coach of the Sunshine Coast Phoenix Men's team Sean Page. Mal and Elliot talk with Sean about his basketball journey, Phoenix's game this weekend, the upcoming National finals and of course plays a round of 'Who is that teammate/member'. Mal then puts Elliot through his paces in Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem!

On this week's show brought to you by Dr Electrical and supported by Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba Crackem. Mal is joined by the current Brisbane Capitals Assistant Coach Kenta Shimizu, NBL1 North analyst Jarred Pickering and Northside Wizards die hard fan Elliot Pitman. Mal pry's into Kenta's basketball story, they look at the NBL1 North ladders of the men and women, play a round of 'Who is that Teammate/Member' and of course a round of Local Card Shop of Woolloongabba NBL Crackem.