Courtside with Marc
A fan's view of the NBA and the people that make it so exciting.
Podcasting since 2026 • 6 episodes
Courtside with Marc
Latest Episodes
Edward Pollard: From Buckets to City Hall
Edward Pollard’s basketball career didn’t end — it evolved.In this episode of Courtside, Marc Israel talks with the former Lamar High and Morehouse hooper about his journey from high-level basketball to overseas leagues, law sch...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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45:28
Isaiah Taylor: From the NBA to Pro Basketball Around the World
Former NBA guard Isaiah Taylor sits down with Mark Israel on Courtside to share his journey through professional basketball — from the NBA to leagues across Europe, China, and the Middle East.Isaiah talks candidly about h...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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Natalie Alvarado: Inside the Entertainment Engine of the Houston Rockets
What happens at an NBA game when the cameras aren’t focused on the players?In this episode of Courtside, host Marc Israel sits down with Natalie Alvarado, Director of Live Programming & Entertainment for the Houston Rockets....
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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Jonathan Sanford: The Voice Behind the Houston Rockets
In Episode 2 of Courtside, host Marc Israel sits down with Jonathan Sanford, the public address announcer for the Houston Rockets and the University of Texas Longhorns, to explore the hidden craft behind the...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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Craig Ackerman: From Intern to the Voice of the Houston Rockets
In the inaugural episode of Courtside, host Marc Israel sits down with Craig Ackerman, the longtime television voice of the Houston Rockets, to unpack one of the most unique journeys in professional sports broadcasting.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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