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Running It Back
by Palmer Media
What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to run it back with us before you play it forward in these tumultuous times.
Episodes
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NBA Offseason Moves Part 1 | Jaylen Brown to Sixers, LaMelo to the Wolves, and the LeBron Decision Vigil
Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray are double-dipping on Running It Back to navigate the post-Summer League, post-World Cup lull while the entire NBA holds its breath waiting on the latest LeBron James decision. From blockbuster trades and team-building philosophies to draft blunders and…
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World Cup 2026 - Lessons Learned from the Beautiful Game
Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray return to Running It Back: Lessons Learned from Sports after a short hiatus. Repping a questionable Brooklyn-purchased ESPANA button-down shirt, Mike breaks down his recent bike crash on Smith Street, how a helmet saved his head, and how he turned his couch recovery…
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NBA Draft 2026, the Giannis Trade, and World Cup Fever | Running It Back | Lessons Learned From Sports
Welcome back to Running It Back, the Lessons Learned From Sports podcast! We are eyeballs deep in sports lesson fodder this week, fresh off the Knicks hangover period and diving straight into a brand new World Cup season. We bring you the raw analysis, front-office chemistry checks, and unique...
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Lessons Learned from the 2026 NBA Finals | Knicks Win! | To the Victor Goes the "L"
53 years of waiting is officially over. New York is officially Knick-a-bonkers. The gentleman’s sweep of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs is complete, and Mike and Tarlin are back for Year 6 of Running It Back to unpack the definitive lessons learned from the 2026 NBA Finals. From…
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KNICKS SPURS NBA FINALS BREAKDOWN, PREDICTIONS, CRAZY COMPS
The dance card is officially set, and we are running it back to 1999! The 2026 NBA Finals are locked in: Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs versus Jalen Brunson’s rough-and-tumble New York Knicks. In this episode—unfiltered and pulled straight from the raw recording captured in "riverside_t_&...
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The Nova Knicks' Historic Run to the 2026 NBA Finals
It is almost June, and that can only mean one thing: the NBA Finals are here. On this episode of Running It Back, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray sit down to process the immaculate, unexpected vibes of a New York Knicks squad that has defied expectations to play for basketball's ultimate prize. Why is...
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BAM's 83 | Running It Back to Kobe, Wilt, and The Ethics of Going for the Record
Bam Adebayo: 83 Points, No Apologies Did that actually just happen? In an era of load management, Bam Adebayo just sent a shockwave through the league by dropping 83 points on the Washington Wizards. Join Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray for an emergency session of Running It Back as they break down…
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SUPER BOWL XL PREVIEW | NFL COACHING CAROUSEL | THAT'S MY QB | WE'RE JUST HERE SO WE DON'T GET FINED
Running It Back Super Bowl XL Preview! It’s Media Week 2026, and while the league builds the stage for Super Bowl XL, a coaching "Red Wedding" has left the NFL landscape looking like a chaotic game of musical chairs. In this episode, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray break down the fallout of the…
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THAT'S MY QUARTERBACK - NFL DIV ROUND DEBRIEF + COLLEGE NATTY EDITION
Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray are back after a crazy weekend of NFL football to do some after action review on the games from the Divisional Round, breaking down each of their QB's performance and prospects heaiding into the conference championships. Is Caleb WIlliams the new King in the North? Can...
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THAT'S MY QUARTERBACK!!! - NFL PLAYOFFS Divisional Round | Plus Coaching Carousel Part 1
Welcome Back to the Gridiron: Hips, Heists, and the King in the North Tarlin Ray is officially back on the other side of major surgery. Seven days after a total hip replacement, he moved from a walker to a cane, and now he is trading the PT exercises for the hottest NFL takes of the 2026...
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THAT'S MY QUARTERBACK!!! | 2026 NFL QB Situations and Playoff Predictions
Welcome to a high-octane episode of Running it Back, where the lessons of sports leadership meet the chaos of the 2026 NFL postseason. Host Mike Palmer is joined by Tarlin Ray and Isaac Tellechea to break down the systems, the carousels, and the "crocodile tears" defining this year’s quarterback...
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Lessons from CP3's Unceremonious Exit from the Clippers
The latest episode of Running It Back dives into the "unceremonious" exit of Chris Paul from the Los Angeles Clippers, a move Mike Palmer views as a masterstroke in locker room management. Mike and Tarlin Ray are joined for the first time by Isaac Tellechea, the newest addition to the Running It...
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Running It Back Season 6: Leadership in Crisis - Kawhi-Ballmer, Phee's WNBA, and the Ryder Cup
Season 6 Kickoff! Mike and Tarlin are back for a special edition of Running It Back, diving into the biggest sports stories for lessons in leadership, accountability and the struggle for growth. The conversation starts with an update on Mike's Mets (the only thing softening the blow is a wealthy...
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Fantasy Football 2025: Draft Strategy, Flores v The NFL, the Rooney Rule and More | Running It Back
Get ready, fantasy football fans, because we're officially running it back! After a well-deserved summer hiatus, your favorite sports podcasters are back and ready to kick off the NFL season in style. This episode has everything you love: a healthy dose of signature banter, some wild personal...
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Thibs' Firing, Hali v SGA NBA Finals, Plus "Big Shot Rob" and the History of Clutch
Get ready for an unfiltered and energetic breakdown of the NBA playoffs as we, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray from Running It Back, dive headfirst into the latest on the hardwood! We kick things off by dissecting the Knicks' recent playoff run, asking the tough questions about what went wrong and...
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Knicks Pacers Rivalry | Reggie v Patrick, Hali v Brunson and More | Running It Back
Tarlin and Mike are back to chop it up about the Knicks Pacers rivalry through the years heading into the big series starting this week. Tarlin asks in on the Knicks bandwagon. Mike extols Brunson's leadership, doesn't fear Haliburton, the Pacers, Pat McAfee, or even Hans Perez, the firefighter…
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Allen Iverson's "Practice?!?!" Turns 23 | Plus Pop Promoted to El Jefe, House of Haliburton and More
In this engaging episode, Running It Back takes you on a journey from the iconic to the immediate. We start by commemorating the anniversary of Allen Iverson's "Practice" press conference – a moment that gave us one of the most quotable moments in NBA history. Then, we shift gears to the present,...
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House of Giannis vs House of Haliburton | NBA Family Beef Edition
Get ready for a high-energy episode of Running It Back! Mike and Tarlin deliver instant analysis of the latest NBA drama: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton. We dissect the controversial end-of-game moments, the heated aftermath, and the unexpected involvement of family members. Is...
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Unpacking Shedeur's Slide: Lessons Learned from the 2025 NFL Draft
Alright, football fans, buckle up for a raw, unfiltered episode of Running It Back! We're diving deep into the shocking NFL draft slide of Shedeur Sanders. Was it his interview style, his play, or the shadow of his outspoken father, Deion, that caused him to drop to the fifth round? Tarlin and…
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Why Nico Harrison Needs to Stop Talking | NBA Playoffs, and the NFL Draft
Alright, sports fans, buckle up for a high-energy episode of "Running it Back"! The crew is back, and they're diving headfirst into the NBA playoffs, where the stakes are high, and the drama is hotter than a five-alarm fire! The guys kick things off with a little smack talk. Tarlin Ray is feeling...
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Jimmy Buckets to the Warriors | Unlocking Untapped Upside
The trade winds are blowing, and we're breaking down the BIGGEST move since De'Aaron Fox! That's right, folks, Jimmy "Buckets" Butler is heading to the Golden State Warriors, and your favorite hoops heads, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer, are here to give you the insider's perspective. Tarlin was ON...
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Lessons Learned from Court of Gold on Netflix
"Best sports docuseries I've ever watched!" - That's high praise from co-host Tarlin Ray, and it's exactly what we're diving into on this episode of Running It Back. We're breaking down Netflix's "Court of Gold," the captivating documentary that takes you inside the Paris Olympics and the quest…
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Luka-AD Super-Trade and Super Bowl LIX
We're back with a special Super Bowl LIX preview episode! We've got all the latest news and analysis, including our predictions for who will win the big game. Plus, we're talking about the Luka Doncic trade and what it means for the future of the NBA. Tune in to hear our takes on the following…
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Jayden Daniels, the NFL Coaching Carousel, TGL and Unrivaled
Welcome to Running It Back, the podcast that dives deep to find lessons from the latest sports news and its the biggest games. In this episode, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer are back as we navigate the NFL playoffs, its head coaching carousel, and explore new sports leagues like TGL and Unrivaled....
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The Great Black Hope with Author Lou Moore
In this special episode of Running It Back, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray sit down with Professor Lou Moore, author of The Great Black Hope: Doug Williams, Vince Evans, and the Making of the Black Quarterback. You heard that right, we're running it back WITH OUR FIRST GUEST EVER! Don't miss it!!…
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Mind the Game and Basketball IQ - Running It Back's NBA 2024-2024 Tipoff
In this episode of Running It Back, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray dive into the start of the NBA season, keying off of the Mind the Game podcast and reflecting on LeBron and Bronny James' father-son debut and offering thoughts on how Bronny will navigate the league. We also pay tribute to Fernando...
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That's My QB 2024 - Plus the KAT for Randle and DiVincienzo Trade
In our kickoff to SEASON 5 of Running It Back, Hosts Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer dive into the exciting world of NFL quarterbacks and their narratives. After Tarlin's "291" anecdote, we start with a New York focus, getting NY Sports fan Mike's takes on the recent trade of Karl-Anthony Towns to the...
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Paris 2024: Simone Biles, The Pommel Horse Guy, Team USA and More
In this episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer dive into the 2024 Paris Olympics, exploring the captivating stories and performances that have captured the world's attention. We discuss the remarkable comeback of Simone Biles, highlighting her resilience and continued dominance in...
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Kyrie's Redemption and RiP Big Red
We dive deep into the legacy of the late Bill Walton, the legendary but controversial UCLA and NBA star who played through tremendous pain and injuries during his career. Walton was uncompromising in his countercultural beliefs, from his anti-government views to his refusal to take pharmaceutical...
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Is the "Big 3" Era Over in the NBA? 🏀
Is the Superstar "Big 3" Era Over in the NBA? 🏀 Knicks' Cinderella Run & the Rise of the WNBA 🌟 On this episode of the Running It Back sports podcast, hosts Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer break down: Golf star Scotty Scheffler's bizarre arrest before the PGA Championship 🚓 Drawing hilarious...
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Hoops IQ Part 1 - Jalen Brunson vs Luka Doncic - Recorded Live at ASU+GSV
Running It Back recorded live together in person for the first time! Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray record this podcast live from the 39th floor of a hotel in San Diego while attending the ASU+GSV education technology conference. Despite the non-sports setting, we manage to discuss a variety of...
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Caitlin and the Ant-Man: Beyond the Arc and Above the Rim
Mike and Tarlin are back with another must-see episode of Running It Back, and this time we're raving over the transcendent athletes taking the sports world by storm. The dynamic duo kicks things off by marveling at Anthony Edwards' jaw-dropping block against the Pacers, with the "Ant-Man"…
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On Goats, Dynasties, and 3peats
We're back with another episode of Running It Back, finding lessons learned from the world of sports, old and new! Tarlin shares stories about his 50th birthday and dealing with rainstorms in LA. Mike talks about playing in the snow with his 5-year-old son. Discussing NFL season highlights, we...
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FSU Deserves a Shot
Mike and Tarlin kick things off by chatting about their recent adventures - Tarlin's trip to see Usher perform in Vegas, his progress in the step challenge (down 9 lbs!), and a podcast he discovered called Smartless. But the main event is a discussion about Florida State University's football…
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Dissecting the Michigan Football Spying Scandal
Tarlin and Mike kick things off chatting about Tarlin's recent trip to Barbados, including some turbulent flights thanks to Tropical Storm Tammy. But we quickly segue into a step challenge Tarlin is participating in, where he's determined to beat his very competitive and fit coworkers. He's even...
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Beyonce versus Taylor - NBA Comps Edition
Tarlin and Mike are back connecting amazing entertainers in pop culture to lessons learned from the world of sports. This time we follow up on the success of our Taylor Swift / Must-See Athletes episode by hearing about Tarlin's Beyoncé concert experience and his thoughts on finding the right...
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Taylor Swift and Must-See Athletes
In our Season 4 Kickoff episode, Mike and Tarlin are lacing up their kicks to run it back on must-see athletes and entertainers. After Tarlin's mind-blowing experience at a Taylor Swift show, we debate who reaches T-Swift levels of fame and fandom. Is it His Airness Michael Jordan back in the 90s...
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Bonus Episode - The PGA LIV Golf Merger
In a special bonus episode, Mike and Tarlin share their thoughts about the recent PGA Tour-LIV Golf merger. We reflect on what has transpired since we first talked about LIV and Sportswashing with the recent surprise merger between rival leagues. How does this connect to preview splits and…
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Jokic, Murray and the Nuggets - Lessons Learned from the 2023 NBA Finals
Tarlin and Mike return to talk Lessons Learned from the 2023 NBA Finals as Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray and the Denver "Chicken" Nuggets prepare to close out the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. We start with a conversation about the crazy weather and some (TMI) details about Tarlin's footcare…
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Jimmy "Freakin" Butler, Building Culture, and the NBA Coaching Carousel
Tarlin and Mike are back after a couple of months of laying low since our Advice for Ja Morant episode. Tarlin dives right into his takes on "Himmy" Butler’s clutch performance versus Grant Williams in the Boston Garden. Note: some of his prep was done with Hoops GPT. When does it make sense to...
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Advice for Ja Morant
Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer are back from youth volleyball tournaments in Vegas and SXSW EDU in Austin to dig into the ongoing Ja Morant story as we outline a series of incidents that have resulted in his suspension from the Grizzlies. What advice do we have for a "Likes-to-Fight" guy like Ja?…
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NBA 2023 Trade Deadline Shuffle Up and Deal Edition
Mike and Tarlin are back to talk about Lessons Learned from the NBA with the recent team shakeups across the league as we prepare for the stretch run after the All-Star Game. Kyrie and KD are no longer Nets and that has set off ripple effects that have transformed the NBA. We get Mike's reactions...
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NFL 2023 - Bieniemy of the State Edition
Tarlin and Mike are back to kick off 2023 with our NFL Super Bowl, Black History Month, Black Quarterback, and Coaching Carousel edition. We start by running it back to NFL Combine reports on Super Bowl QBs Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. From there we talk about swagger, high floors, low...
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The 2022 Sports Year in Review
Mike and Tarlin are back again. This time to reflect on what we've all just witnessed as we look back for lessons learned from an incredible year in sports. We begin with Tarlin's shout-out to Aaron Judge for betting on himself and winning with a big contract as something to learn from and be...
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LIV Golf, Sportswashing, and Sports Watching
Tarlin and Mike are back for our 54th episode of Running It Back. We're taking the occasion to dig into LIV Golf, Sportswashing, and the disruption we're seeing to the staid traditions of PGA Golf. What can we learn from golfers choosing to go to a new league backed by Saudi money with big…
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The Redeem Team
Tarlin and Mike are back to break down the recent Netflix documentary, The Redeem Team. What lessons can be learned about leadership, storytelling, and redemption? How does this connect back to the history of US Mens Basketball, the Dream Team, and even the origins of Running It Back? We explore...
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Tua's Concussion and the Warrior Ethos of the NFL
Tarlin and Mike are back to talk about their guilty pleasure, the NFL, in light of the concussion(s) to Tua Tagovailoa in recent games--within four days from Sunday to Thursday night. We explore Tua's extensive injury history and find parallels in other players like Austin Collie who also…
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Running It Back - Season 3 Kickoff
Tarlin and Mike are back. This time to kick off our third season of Running It Back with a far-reaching crossfade across the various narratives and lessons learned capturing our attention from the sports universe. We talk about Serena and Roger moving on from tennis and how Roger's range may be a...
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Running It Back - 50th Episode Celebration
WE MADE IT!!! Tarlin and Mike are back to celebrate our 50th episode of Running It Back, the Lessons Learned from Sports Podcast. What began as an outlet for us in the midst of the sports-starved days of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has now grown into a real body of work, an oeuvre and…
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Title IX and the Overturning of Roe v. Wade
Tarlin and Mike are back. This time to remember the 50th anniversary of Title IX and its impact on equity and sports. Our taping occurred just after the decision by the US Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade to return reproductive rights to the states. We use the time to look for lessons from...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to run it back with us before you play it forward in these tumultuous times.
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What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to...
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