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An accessible, light-hearted platform that aims to entertain, educate, and inform its listeners while (i) celebrating and unpacking basketball on many levels - youth, AAU/Club, high school, college, and professional - from the perspective of players, parents, coaches, fans, and “nerds”, and (ii) showcasing and diving deeply into the rich basketball culture (past and present) in Marin County and beyond.
S2E20(G): More than a Name: Professor Fritz Pointer on Hoops, History and Family Fame
Run TMC Podcast (Run The Marin County)
1 hour 37 minutes 5 seconds
7 months ago
S2E20(G): More than a Name: Professor Fritz Pointer on Hoops, History and Family Fame
This is Episode 20 of Season 2 of The Run TMC Podcast and Dave and Duffy are so excited to release this interview with Fritz Pointer, brother of the iconic Pointer Sisters. Beyond familial fame, Fritz has had quite the remarkable life himself as an athlete, activist and academic. He takes us on a journey that begins in Oakland and McClymonds High to Creighton where he hooped with his cousin and NBA Hall-of-Famer Paul Silas and back to Novato where he has lived for over 40 years while teaching at Contra Costa College.
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
check out Fritz's book: Fairytale
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This interview was conducted on March 6th, 2025
AI Summary
Welcome to this exciting episode of the Run TMC podcast, where hosts Duffy Ballard and David Levine dive deep into the world of basketball and music from Marin County. In Season 2, Episode 20, they share insights into a recent thrilling basketball matchup between the Marin All-Stars and the Sonoma All-Stars, and Duffy recounts his experience coaching in the game that ended in a double overtime nail-biter.
As the hosts gear up to discuss March Madness, they reflect on the intense final four games and the memorable plays that have marked this college basketball season. From buzzer-beating shots to strategic coaching decisions, Duffy and David analyze the high-stakes environment that defines this beloved tournament.
A special highlight is the intriguing interview with Fritz Pointer, brother of the iconic Pointer Sisters. Through fascinating anecdotes, Fritz shares unique stories from his basketball days to his family's musical journey. Immerse yourself in this blend of sports and music history, creating an engaging listening experience.
Run TMC Podcast (Run The Marin County)
An accessible, light-hearted platform that aims to entertain, educate, and inform its listeners while (i) celebrating and unpacking basketball on many levels - youth, AAU/Club, high school, college, and professional - from the perspective of players, parents, coaches, fans, and “nerds”, and (ii) showcasing and diving deeply into the rich basketball culture (past and present) in Marin County and beyond.
