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The Basketball Show

Since debuting on TSN 1260 several years ago, The Basketball Show has earned a reputation as the source for hoops talk in Canada.Now it's proud to introduce a family of podcasts, led by host Paul Sir.Check out The Basketball Show, The '90s Basketball Show with Brian Swane, the Basketball Show ABA Edition, and more.

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The Basketball Show on TSN 1260 - February 27 Full Show

Featuring Kia Nurse of the Phoenix Mercury and Canadian Women's Olympic Team; and Dyson Frank, Orangeville Prep alumni and Pace University freshman

Feb 27 2021

44mins

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ABA Edition with guest Jonnel Jackson

Host Brian Swane talks to Edmonton's Jonnel Jackson about being part of the first ever Black Female Coaching Mentorship Program

Feb 26 2021

9mins

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ABA Edition with The Amazing Hondo

Host Paul Sir chats with The Amazing Hondo, who will be part of the very special Hope Through Hoops virtual event hosted by the Alberta Basketball Association on Feb. 24.

Feb 23 2021

18mins

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Deep Dive with Alex Ihama

Host Paul Sir is joined by Alex Ihama, Executive Director at Canadian Congress on Inclusive Diversity & Workplace Equity

Feb 21 2021

30mins

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Alex Ihama

3 Eps

Alberta Edition with Mark Hogan and Reagan Wood

Host Henry Sir chats with Alberta Basketball Association Director of Coach Education Reagan Wood and Mark Hogan, Manager of Coach Education for Southern Alberta

Feb 18 2021

25mins

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Mark Hogan

8 Eps

NOW with guest Kevin Lehman

Host Paul Sir chats with ESPN college hoops broadcaster Kevin Lehman about the Missouri Valley Conference.

Feb 17 2021

35mins

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Kevin Lehman

16 Eps

Back in the Day with guest Bill Curley

Host Brian Swane talks to Bill Curley, former NBA forward and Boston College star.

Feb 17 2021

41mins

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Bill Curley

5 Eps

The Deep Dive with Honorary Super Bowl Captain Trimaine Davis

Host Paul Sir chats with former San Diego State basketball player Trimaine Davis, who was named an honourary captain for the Super Bowl in recognition for his efforts as an educator.

Feb 14 2021

39mins

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Canada Edition with NBA referee Matthew Kallio of Edmonton

Host Paul Sir is joined by Edmonton's very own Matthew Kallio, who is making Canadian history by officiating NBA games this season.

Feb 13 2021

33mins

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Back In The Day with guest Robert Churchwell

Host Brian Swane is joined by former Golden State Warriors guard Robert Churchwell who talks about about playing for coach John Thompson at Georgetown, chasing his NBA dream in the CBA, and more.

Feb 10 2021

35mins

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Legends Show with Terry Pluto

The debut of the Legends Edition features host Paul Sir chatting ABA with Terry Pluto, author of "Loose Balls: The Short, Wild Life of the American Basketball Association".

Feb 10 2021

43mins

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Terry Pluto

12 Eps

The Basketball Show on TSN 1260 - February 6 Full Show

with guests Shemar Rathan-Mayes (Youngstown State freshman guard) and Scott Edwards (University of Alberta Pandas head coach)

Feb 06 2021

44mins

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NOW Show with Steve Simmons

Host Paul Sir is joined by National Post sports columnist Steve Simmons to talk about the Toronto Raptors on the Feb. 4 edition of The Basketball Show NOW podcast.

Feb 05 2021

37mins

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Steve Simmons

25 Eps

Back In The Day: Seattle Sonics historian Brad Burns

Host Brian Swane talks to Seattle Sonics historian Brad Burns about the Seattle teams of the 1990s, why the Sonics moved to Oklahoma City, and if the NBA will come back to the city.

Feb 03 2021

33mins

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Brad Burns

6 Eps

The Basketball Show on TSN 1260 - January 30 Full Show

with guests Kevin Lehman and Darian DeVries

Jan 30 2021

41mins

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Deep Dive Iowa Edition with Guests Kevin Lehman and Bobby Hansen

Host Paul Sir talks Iowa hoops with college basketball broadcasters Kevin Lehman and Bobby Hansen.

Jan 29 2021

43mins

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Bobby Hansen

11 Eps

Kevin Lehman

16 Eps

The Basketball Show on TSN 1260 - Jan. 23 Full Show

With guests Yvonne Ejim and Scott Stinson

Jan 23 2021

43mins

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Basketball Show NOW: Raptors, FIBA Talk with Guest Scott Stinson

Host Paul Sir is joined by guest Scott Stinson of the National Post to discuss FIBA fining Canada Basketball, as well as how the season is going for the Toronto Raptors

Jan 23 2021

33mins

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Scott Stinson

5 Eps

Alberta Edition with Yvonne Ejim

Host Henry Sir talks to Calgary's Yvonne Ejim of the Gonzaga Bulldogs

Jan 22 2021

16mins

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Canada Edition: Keeping the SWNT in Edmonton

Host Paul Sir talks about the impact the Canadian Senior Women's National Team has had on Edmonton, and the importance of keeping it in the city.
Guests include SWNT coach Lisa Thomaidis, Canada Basketball's Director of High Performance Denise Dignard, and SWNT Olympic Team member Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe.

Jan 19 2021

43mins

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