OGs Talkin' Ball
A weekly, one-of-a-kind podcast hosted by Portland basketball enthusiasts and self-proclaimed OGs, that’s Old Grandmas to you, Mary Lou and Phyllis. Original Gangstas of the game, these two know hoops!
Each week these friends package up all things basketball, kind of like chocolate chip cookies fresh from the oven, before serving up their unique spin on players, coaches, games, fans, trends, books, movies and more.
While their focus is on the NBA (their hometown Blazers often get some extra love), they won't hesitate to dive into college or WNBA topics when the moment calls for it.
Join Mary Lou and Phyllis for a lively, no-nonsense and surprisingly insightful take on the game they've loved for decades.
After all, OGs know ball!
OGs Talkin' Ball
Episode 14: Legends, Stories and Calling the Shots
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A Century of Spin, Smiles, and Swishes Happy 100th Birthday to the legendary Harlem Globetrotters basketball team. The OGs pay tribute to this collective group of icons known for their skill, humor, and showmanship; some variation of this group has been around since their 1926 inception. It is an honor to recognize the Globetrotters and their lasting impact on basketball and entertainment.
Book Review: Sooley Mary Lou and Phyllis take a break from basketball chatter to discuss this powerful novel written by John Grisham. Sooley is about a gifted, young basketball player from ravaged South Sudan who is chasing an NBA dream while also facing life-changing challenges beyond the game.
The Wizard of Westwood John Wooden was a legendary college basketball coach best known for leading UCLA to 10 NCAA championships and for teaching life lessons along the way. The OGs discuss the legend and pay homage to Coach Wooden, for his lasting impact on basketball, as well as his leadership and character both on and off the court.
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