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If This Concrete Could Talk

by Erik Griffin

#ITCCT pays homage to the place and people who inspired my love of basketball, The Park. We'll be sharing insights and having fun talking about basketball, music, and memories with an ode to the old school.

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Episodes

  1. “Uncommon Favor, East End Flavor”

    No guest(s) on this one, just yours truly. This episode is the first of me sharing memories of my basketball junkie journey - from my beginnings as a very young fan to my playing days and my coaching career. Hope you enjoy!! #ITCCT

  2. "How Do You Like Them Apples - Part 1, Segment 1 (Dedicated to the memory of Wyatt Drake)

    The coaching staff of the 2013 2A state champion Harrisburg Bulldogs - Randy Smithpeters, Brandon Henshaw, Richard Dwyer, and Robert "Doc" Hodson - chop it up about their love of the game, their journey to becoming coaches, and of course, the magical season that ended with a big trophy.

  3. “How About Them Apples” (Dedicated to the memory of Wyatt Drake)

    The coaching staff of the 2013 2A state champion Harrisburg Bulldogs - Randy Smithpeters, Brandon Henshaw, Richard Dwyer, and Robert “Doc” Hodson - chop it up about their love of the game, their journey to becoming coaches, and of course, the magical season that ended with a big trophy.

  4. “The Court Is Always Open, Part 1”

    Three of my brothers, Emanuel Edwards, Jared Staple, and Trmale Tipler join me for our version of NBATV's "Open Court." A big helping of basketball with some lively debate on the side tops the menu of this episode.

  5. "The Court Is Always Open" S2E2 Trailer

    Three of my brothers, Emanuel Edwards, Jared Staple, and Trmale Tipler join me for our version of NBATV's "Open Court." A big helping of basketball with some lively debate on the side tops the menu of this episode.

  6. "All Roads Lead To East End"

    The hardest working man in grassroots basketball, ND (aka Nick) Kendrick, joins me to share his lifetime love of the game, his insights on grass basketball, and how a kid from East End turned a dream into reality.

  7. "Tuxedos To Tearaways: Memories of The Big Dance"

    Season 2 of #ITCCT begins by putting a wrap on the college basketball season as I welcome back my brothers, Chris Lowery and Scott Shreffler. There is a lot of great content in this episode as Chris and Scott take control as only hall of fame point guards can do. Listen as these all time greats...

  8. "Tuxedos to Tearaways: Memories of The Big Dance" (trailer)

    This episode puts an official wrap on the college basketball season, hall of fame style. Chris Lowery and Scott Shreffler join me and take control as only hall of fame point guards can do. They share their story from grade school to NCAA Tournament appearances and much more.

  9. The Greatest Team Never Seen (Legends' Edition) - Part One

    What happens when a group of guys join forces with something to prove? Greatness on a level rarely seen. Part one of this Legends' Edition features the foundation of who I affectionately and accurately refer to as The Dream Team. These five guys and some of their teammates discuss where their…

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  10. The Greatest Team Never Seen (Legends' Edition) - Trailer

    The next episode of #ITCCT is part one of a very special Legends' Edition featuring the names and stories of one of the greatest collections of talent southern Illinois has ever seen - or in this case, didn't see. This series will be a treat to true deep south basketball fans.

  11. #Red Kool Aid With Chris" Legends' Edition

    Evansville Harrison Grad and SIU Saluki Hall of Famer, Chris Lowery, joins me as we talk about his early days on the court in Evansville and what inspired him to become a Division One player. Along the way Chris describes the atmosphere in basketball crazy Evansville and the state of Indiana and...

  12. "Red Kool Aid With Chris" Legends' Edition (trailer)

    This Legends' Edition features my former teammate, Chris Lowery. The Evansville Harrison grad and SIU Saluki Hall of Famer discusses growing up in basketball crazy Indiana, his path from D1 point guard to D1 coach, and the current state of college basketball.

  13. "Different World, Same Love" Legends Edition - part 2

    Part 2 of my conversation continues with my former teammate and coaching companion, Matt Wynn. In the finale of this episode Matt talks about the end of his Saluki playing days, a coaching career that began in Georgia and eventually ended at home. We also discuss the impact Coach Rich Herrin had…

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  14. "Different World, Same Love" Legends Edition - part 1

    This special edition features former Benton Ranger and SIU Saluki, Matt Wynn as my guest host. Matt and I spent 4 years as Saluki teammates and 3 years together on the same coaching staff at Meridian High School. Tune in as Matt discusses his youth and high school years in basketball crazy Benton...

  15. "Different World, Same Love" promo

    Join in as former Benton Ranger and SIU Saluki, Matt Wynn takes us on a basketball journey. We will discuss the seven years we spent together as teammates and coaches and growing up in basketball crazy towns. We will also talk about the impact the late great Coach Rich Herrin had on our careers.

  16. "From Little Egypt To The Big 10 And Beyond" part 2

    Guest host Lucis Reece takes us to school in part 2, discussing how a small town, small school African American teenager from southern Illinois ends up attending Northwestern and some of the iconic players he faced on the court.

  17. "From Little Egypt To The Big 10 And Beyond" part 1

    All time Cairo Pilot great and Northwestern Wildcat Lucis Reece shares his improbable story of growing up playing pickup ball on the courts of Cairo, "sneaking" onto his high school team as a sophomore, becoming an all state selection during the talent rich mid-80s, and eventually a Big 10…

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  18. "From Little Egypt To The Big 10 And Beyond" - trailer

    Join me and all-time Cairo Pilot great and Northwestern Wildcat Lucis Reece as we discuss his road from high school all stater to playing against Big 10 legends, as well as the significance of his attending ad graduating from Northwestern.

  19. "When Basketball, Not Blood, Makes You Brothers" part 2

    Timmy and "Woody" talk about the transition into coaching at 18-19 years old, the importance of giving back, and we discuss some current basketball issues on part two of this episode.

  20. "When Basketball, Not Blood, Makes You Brothers" part 1, segments 1 & 2

    Two of my many little brothers in basketball, Timmy Mieldezis and Brandon Woods join me and discuss how their love affair with the game began, their days playing basketball in Marion and the South Seven, and making the transition to coaching at an early age.

  21. "When Basketball, Not Blood, Makes You Brothers" - trailer

    I'm joined by two of my little brothers, Timmy Mieldezis and Brandon Woods on this episode as we talk about their early transition from players to coaches and all things basketball.

  22. "FCH=CL4 (Faith times Chemistry equals Champions and Legends Forever)" pt. 4 - segment 7

    Coaches and seniors from the 2015 Meridian Bobcats end this episode sharing their memories of the final 3 games of the season, ending with a state championship game appearance.

  23. "FCh=CL4 (Faith times Chemistry equals Champions and Legends Forever)" pt. 3 - segments 5 & 6

    Players and coaches continue the recap of the 2015 season; discussing the weeklong test of the BIT, a loss that righted the ship, and beginning the postseason run.

  24. "FCh=CL4 (Faith times Chemistry equals Champions and Legends Forever)" pt. 2, segments 3 & 4

    The chemistry lesson continues as coaches and players talk about how a season ending injury to our best shooter and early season losses actually tightened the bond that was developing.

  25. "FCh=CL4 (Faith times Chemistry equals Champions and Legends Forever)" - pt. 1, segments 1 & 2

    This Legends Edition of #ITCCT features assistant (now head coach) coach Jared Staple and six seniors from the 2015 Meridian Bobcats. The players and coaches discuss buying in to a new system and changing the culture of Meridian basketball.

  26. "FCh=CL4 (Faith times Chemistry equals Champions and Legends Forever)" - trailer

    It's a lesson on chemistry and blind faith as the coaches and some of the seniors from the 2015 Meridian Bobcats talk about that unforgettable season.

  27. "It Ain't How You Start, It's How You Finish" pt. 2, w/Jeremiah & Nathaniel Mitchell

    You don't want to miss part 2 of this episode as Nate and Miah discuss their AAU playing days, their time playing for one of the best JUCO teams in the country, and finishing their basketball careers on scholarship at 4 year schools.

  28. "It Ain't How You Start, It's How You Finish" pt. 1, w/Jeremiah & Nathaniel Mitchell

    Jeremiah and Nathaniel Mitchell have experienced success on and off the court. Part 1 of this episode begins their journey and they talk about what motivated them as young players.

  29. "It Aint How You Start, It's How You Finish"

    Make sure you check this one out as my guys, my Twin Towers, Jeremiah and Nathaniel Mitchell talk about their journey from average 5th grade ballers to playing for one of the best JUCO teams in the country and eventually four year scholarships. And of course, there'll be some laughs as we head…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

#ITCCT pays homage to the place and people who inspired my love of basketball, The Park. We'll be sharing insights and having fun talking about basketball, music, and memories with an ode to the old school.

HOSTED BY

Erik Griffin

CATEGORIES

sports basketball

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#ITCCT pays homage to the place and people who inspired my love of basketball, The Park. We'll be sharing insights and having fun talking about basketball, music, and memories with an ode to the old school.

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