Welcome to Hoopsology — where basketball meets insight.
We bring you smart, in-depth conversations about the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops culture through interviews with athletes, analysts, journalists, and insiders. Whether it’s breaking news, timeless rivalries, or behind-the-scenes stories, we keep it real and respectful to the game.
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Welcome to Hoopsology — where basketball meets insight.
We bring you smart, in-depth conversations about the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops culture through interviews with athletes, analysts, journalists, and insiders. Whether it’s breaking news, timeless rivalries, or behind-the-scenes stories, we keep it real and respectful to the game.
🎙 Player interviews
📈 Expert analysis
🧠 Smart takes on the sport, media, and culture
Subscribe for authentic basketball talk that respects the past, analyzes the present, and looks to the future of the game.#nba #WNBA
Hosts: Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum and Allan Muenzler
Contact: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com
John Tesh: The Genius Behind NBA on NBC’s Iconic Theme | Hoopsology Podcast
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2 weeks ago
John Tesh: The Genius Behind NBA on NBC’s Iconic Theme | Hoopsology Podcast
From Michael Jordan’s dominance to Magic vs. Bird, John Tesh’s “Roundball Rock” became the soundtrack of the NBA’s golden age. Now, with the NBA returning to NBC in 2025, the classic anthem is making a comeback — and John reveals the full story behind it.
🎹 In This Episode:
The origin story of “Roundball Rock” and how it was written on an answering machine
Why the theme still defines basketball nostalgia decades later
The technical secrets behind the perfect tempo and composition
Why NBC chose to bring back the original 1990 demo for today’s broadcasts
John Tesh’s thoughts on modern sports themes and composing for emotion
The making of his new album “Sports”, his first all-original work in over 20 years
Performing live on The TODAY Show (Oct. 21) to celebrate the NBA’s return to NBC
🎶 Fun Facts:
“Roundball Rock” debuted in 1990 and instantly became synonymous with the NBA.
NBC will use the original recording when broadcasting the NBA again in 2025.
The song inspired countless covers, memes, and even an SNL sketch featuring Jason Sudeikis as John Tesh!
👇 Join the conversation: What’s your favorite NBA on NBC memory? Share it in the comments!
#NBA #JohnTesh #RoundballRock #NBANBC #Hoopsology #NBAMusic #NBAPodcast #NBANostalgia #MichaelJordan #NBASoundtrack #SportsMusic #NBAReturns #NBAonNBC2025
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Hoopsology
Welcome to Hoopsology — where basketball meets insight.
We bring you smart, in-depth conversations about the NBA, WNBA, and global hoops culture through interviews with athletes, analysts, journalists, and insiders. Whether it’s breaking news, timeless rivalries, or behind-the-scenes stories, we keep it real and respectful to the game.
🎙 Player interviews
📈 Expert analysis
🧠 Smart takes on the sport, media, and culture
Subscribe for authentic basketball talk that respects the past, analyzes the present, and looks to the future of the game.#nba #WNBA
Hosts: Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum and Allan Muenzler
Contact: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com