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 18: Buckets and Banter
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NBA All-Star Weekend After Hours Let’s get real about the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, breaking down what was a hit, what flopped, and everything in between. No filter, just straight-up takes only these two can deliver.
Paid in Full… Now What? Mary Lou and Phyllis break-down NBA Supermax contract deals. Who actually qualifies and does the money match the pressure? Is the Supermax a reward for loyalty and greatness, or a franchise-crippling gamble?
Born to Hoop or Built in the Gym? The OGs discuss which basketball skills come from DNA and which ones come from reps - over, and over, and over. Who has the skills needed to play and can a player have it all?
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