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The Live Period

by Nick Goodwin, Thomas Viglianco, Brandon Goble

Presented by Verbal Commits and Viglianco Hoops, The Live Period is focused on all things hoops - specifically diving into the worlds of high school and college basketball. Episodes cover the current events from AAU to the NCAA, as well as an interview with a variety of fascinating and high profile basketball figures. The inaugural episode featured BYU Head Coach and rising star, Mark Pope. • Hosted by Nick Goodwin and featuring Thomas Viglianco and Brandon Goble

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Episodes

  1. Episode 025 - The Bracketology Special

    Brandon and Thomas are joined by March Madness experts Sean Paul and Kevin Sweeney to discuss all things Bracketology!!!

  2. Episode 024 - Souleymane Doumbia - Out Of The Shadows

    We sit down with Navarro JC star and TCU commit Souleymane to discuss his journey from The Ivory Coast. From being a victim of human trafficking, to finding grace and human decency in a far off land. His story is one of sorrow and joy and must be heard.

  3. Episode 023 - UC Riverside Head Coach Mike Magpayo - Bigger Than Basketball

    UC Riverside Head Coach Mike Magpayo discusses his unique rise through the coaching ranks. From being the CEO of a multi million dollar company, to being stood up at a diner by his first Head Coach. He also talks about his place in history as the first D1 head coach of full Asian descent.

  4. The Player Series - Episode 011 - Francisco Elson

    Francisco Elson talks about his journey from The Netherlands, to JUCO, to D1 and winning an NBA championship with the San Antonio Spurs.

  5. Episode 022 - Maine Head Coach Richard Barron on Hoops, Life, Death and Grace

    Richard Barron, the Head Coach of Maine Men's Basketball tells his incredible story from D3 assistant, to women's and men's head coach, a brush with death, and how we change through our experience.

  6. Episode 021 - Jeff Pearlman and The Three Ring Circus

    We sit down with NYT Best Selling Author Jeff Pearlman to discuss his new book Three Ring Circus. Jeff talks about the legendary Laker years from Kobe's rookie season to their three-peat championships. Check out Jeffs book at https://jeffpearlman.com/books/

  7. Episode 020 - Mark "Mad Dog" Madsen

    We talk with former NBA Champion Laker and current Utah Valley Head Coach Mark "Mad Dog" Madsen. He discusses his time playing with Kobe and Shaq on two title winning Laker teams, and his rise to Lakers assistant and now D1 Head Coach.

  8. Episode 019 - The Richie Riley Experience - Featuring South Alabama HC Richie Riley

    South Alabama head coach Richie Riley discusses his rise through the coaching ranks, and the current proposed NCAA rule changes regarding transfers and the "extra year".

  9. The Player Series - Episode 010 - Kendrick Perkins

    We were joined by the one and only, Kendrick Perkins, to talk NBA Finals, fitting into a role and his enigmatic championship career.

  10. Episode 018 - Searching for Saleh - featuring Greg Groggel

    Greg Groggel on Twitter & Instagram. Greg's article in Sports Illustrated.

  11. Episode 017 - Solomon Hainna

    Solomon Hainna on Twitter & Instagram

  12. Episode 016 - D'Vontay Friga - Is Changing the Game

    D'Vontay Friga on Twitter D'Vontay Friga on Youtube D'Vontay Friga on Instagram

  13. The Player Series - Episode 009 - Javion Hamlet (North Texas)

    We are joined by the Conference USA Male Athlete of the Year, Javion Hamlet.

  14. Episode 015 - LaJethro 2.0 - The NBA Bubble and Scooby Snacks

    LaJethro Jenkins on Twitter - https://twitter.com/LaJethroJenkins Jenkins and Jonez

  15. The Player Series - Episode 008 - Chris Duarte (Oregon)

    From Puerto Plata to Eugene, the budding Oregon superstar has huge goals and an NBA ready game. Get to know Chris Duarte in this week's episode of The Player Series.

  16. The Player Series - Episode 007 - Glenn Robinson III

    ARI Foundation Glenn Robinson III Twitter ARI Foundation Instagram

  17. Episode 014 - Qaddafi's Point Guard - featuring Alex Owumi

    Link to buy "Qaddafi's Point Guard" Alex Owumi twitter

  18. Episode 013 - NBA Jam, the Book, the Podcast - featuring Reyan Ali

    NBA Jam - https://bossfightbooks.com/products/nba-jam-by-reyan-ali https://twitter.com/nbajambook?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

  19. Episode 011 - The Training Game - featuring Tyler Johnson (Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Current Free Agent) and Cody Toppert (Assistant Coach, Memphis Tigers)

    Tyler Johnson and his longtime friend and trainer Cody Toppert join us to talk about the world of basketball training.

  20. The Player Series - Episode 006 - Penny Hardaway

    It's very rare to transcend your craft and your society so distinctly that you can be referred to as a singular name. One word. "Penny." Anfernee Deon Hardaway did just that. We talk about what built his iconic career as - at one time - "the best guard in the world." And hear about how he's...

  21. The Player Series - Episode 005 - Brian Scalabrine

    Former USC Trojans, New Jersey Nets, Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls star touches on his enigmatic career – from small town Washington to Compton to the league, Brian Scalabrine has seen just about everything. Listen to stories of the all-time greats from a guy who has played with and against...

  22. Episode 009 - Live with LaJethro - featuring John Nichols (Creative Producer Yahoo Sports, Co-Creator Jenkins and Jonez)

    Thomas's childhood friend/teammate and now sports media creative, John Nichols, joins us to discuss his thriving career as a sports industry creative. We touch on chasing dreams, avoiding pitfalls and symbolism of MJ adding in the midrange fader.

  23. Episode 008 - JUCO, The Shot and Beyond - featuring Ali Farokhmanesh (Northern Iowa/Colorado State)

    "For the love of Farokhmanesh" - one of the most iconic moments in NCAA tourney history as Northern Iowa sunk number one Kansas in style. We talk about all the moments that lead up to the big shot with the shooter himself.

  24. Episode 007 - So You Want to Be a Pro - featuring Jae'Sean Tate (Ohio State Buckeyes/Sydney Kings) and Dan Poneman (NBA Agent/Co-founder of Beyond Athlete Management)

    Co-founder of Beyond Athlete Management Agency, Daniel Poneman, and former Ohio State Buckeye and current Sydney Kings star, Jae'Sean Tate, discuss the process of becoming a professional basketball player. From college to the summer league to overseas and beyond, they talk about the ups and downs...

  25. The Player Series - Episode 004 - Juan Toscano-Anderson (Marquette Golden Eagles/Golden State Warriors)

    Juan Toscano-Anderson has had one of the most atypical routes to the NBA of all time. From nearly quitting as a sophomore in high school to becoming one of the best players in the country; from an injury plagued college career; from what some people view as the graveyard leagues of Mexico; Juan...

  26. The Player Series - Episode 003 - Isaiah Roby (Nebraska Huskers/OKC Thunder)

    Dixon, Illinois native, Isaiah Roby has been defying the odds his entire career. From small town origins to unprecedented heights in Lincoln - Roby was the Husker's first draft pick in 20 years when he was selected by the Mavericks in 2019. Now with the Thunder, Roby speaks on personal growth…

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  27. The Player Series - Episode 002 - Moe Wagner (Washington Wizards/Michigan Wolverines)

    Very few 23-year-old NBA players have lived a life quite as interesting as former Michigan man, now Wizards stretch 5, Moe Wagner. We talk about soccer, growing up in the German Bundesliga system, a nearly disastrous plane ride, and even introduce a new segment - Guest Trivia. Moe is a tremendous...

  28. Episode 006 - Being Black in the NCAA - featuring Penny Collins (Tennessee St HC) and Tubby Smith (High Point HC)

    One of the most difficult, yet crucial topics we will ever present - what it means to be a black coach in college basketball. We had this conversation with an up and comer in Tennessee State's Penny Collins; as well as one of the greatest coaches of all time, High Point's Tubby Smith. Presented...

  29. The Player Series - Episode 001 - Matt Mooney (Cleveland Cavaliers/Texas Tech Red Raiders)

    One of the stars of the 2019 Texas Tech dream run to the NCAA Final Four, Matt Mooney tells us about his unique college journey from Air Force to South Dakota to Texas Tech, speaks on what is required to be a professional player, and waxes poetic about getting the call from the Cleveland…

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  30. Episode 005 - "23" - featuring Buzz Peterson (Charlotte Hornets Asst GM, former D1 HC, former UNC player)

    If you've been living in a cave for a month, you may have missed the first two episodes of the 10-part documentary release of "One Last Dance" - the Michael Jordan documentary. We talk all things MJ - with a man who knows him better than most, Buzz Peterson. Friends since high school, Peterson…

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  31. Episode 004 - The JUCO World - featuring Hank Plona (IHCC HC) + Ross Hodge (North Texas AHC)

    Episode 004 dives in deep to the perceptions and realities of JUCO basketball with two of the best resources available - Indian Hills Community College Head Coach, Hank Plona and Ross Hodge, an Associate Head Coach at North Texas. Coach Plona covers changes in the JUCO environment, as well as how...

  32. Episode 003 - Name, Image and Likeness in the NCAA - featuring Blake Lawrence (opendorse) + Dustin Kerns (App State HC)

    In Episode 003, we're specifically covering the topic of Name, Image and Likeness rules and regulation changes for the NCAA. If you're unfamiliar, this is a newly introduced policy allowing players to profit from their "personal brand." It's a highly nuanced topic, so Blake Lawrence joins us on…

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  33. Episode 002 - Human Trafficking & Basketball - featuring Emmanuel Ejeh

    Recently, both Sports Illustrated and 60 Minutes produced content on the issue of human trafficking in basketball at all levels. While both pieces shed some light to the problem, we felt as though the scope and scale of this atrocity was being understated. Fortunately, through his work with JUCO...

  34. Episode 001 - BYU Head Coach Mark Pope

    The inaugural episode dives into 3 questions from the world of COVID-19 and its impact on basketball at every level. What should the NCAA do with the 2019-2020 basketball season, given the circumstances? What is spring/summer in the AAU world going to look like? How does this effect recruiting?...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Presented by Verbal Commits and Viglianco Hoops, The Live Period is focused on all things hoops - specifically diving into the worlds of high school and college basketball. Episodes cover the current events from AAU to the NCAA, as well as an interview with a variety of fascinating and high profile basketball figures. The inaugural episode featured BYU Head Coach and rising star, Mark Pope. • Hosted by Nick Goodwin and featuring Thomas Viglianco and Brandon Goble

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Nick Goodwin, Thomas Viglianco, Brandon Goble

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Presented by Verbal Commits and Viglianco Hoops, The Live Period is focused on all things hoops - specifically diving into the worlds of high school and college basketball. Episodes cover the current events from AAU to the NCAA, as well as an interview with a variety of fascinating and high profile...

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