Ep.144 NBA Jam The Book

On this week’s episode of “Da” Podcast, Steve is joined by the author of NBA Jam (the book) Reyan Ali as they talk about how the idea of writing NBA Jam came to be, arcade nostalgia, all the little details and research that went into writing NBA Jam, pinball games being illegal in the 40’s, the stigma behind arcades in the 80’s & 90’s, the evolution of NBA Jam the game, the easter eggs Midway would put in their games, the secret players, a strategy guide, how much info didn’t get into the book, interviewing 68 people, NBA Jam folklore, WWF Wrestlemania the game, Jean-Claude Van Damme almost being a character in Mortal Kombat and talking to Shaquille O’Neil about Shaq Fu. The guys also talk some wrestling, specifically about AEW, good story telling, NXT, Survivor Series, CM Punk, The Dumbass of The Week and so much more! If you’re looking for “Da” Podcast merchandise, and want to support the show directly, please visit http://tee.pub/lic/KrIMP441400 We have tees, hoodies, onesies, phone cases, pillows, mugs and more! Go to www.blackbeltcbdproducts.com for all your CBD needs and use promo code: Dapodcast25 to receive 25% off! If you’re into wrestling collectables, autographs, comic books, action figures, sports cards and more, make sure to visit www.firstrow.ca and use promo code: DAPODCAST20 to receive 20% off! For the best women clothing and apparels online go to www.poppyapparel.com and use promo code: Dapodcast to receive 10% off! You can follow Steve on Instagram & Twitter @fingastylz and “Da” Podcast on Twitter @dapodcastdap Send your questions and comments to [email protected] Make sure to subscribe, rate, like, follow or review on ApplePodcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio, TuneIn and SoundCloud.