Today's guest is the creator and owner of Plantsketball, a Portland-based company that specializes in planters made from basketballs. Please welcome... Ian Hopper!
Today's guest is the director of ticketing for the Rip City Remix, which is the affiliate for the Portland Trail Blazers. Please welcome... Jon Jensen!
Today's guest is one half of the social media account Why We Still Hoop, which according to their profile is just "two dudes trying to make relatable hoops content." The pair met in college and now live thousands of miles away from one another, yet that hasn't stopped their love and passion for the game. Please welcome... Raymond Xu!
Today's guests are the founders of Andiem, a basketball shoe company designed to keep you playing. Their shoe focuses on ankle stability using quality materials and thoughtful design.
Today's guest is a talented artist who has worked with the Portland Trailblazers, the Indiana Fever, and the Baseline Review. While he might be self-taught, he's far from an armature. His style is both classic and new at the same time. Not only is he extremely talented, he's also humble and down to earth. Please welcome... Andrew Gragg!
In this episode, we talk with Andrew about his love of the Portland Trailblazers, his artistic background, his current work with the Indiana Fever and Flagrant, and more!
Today's guest is known professionally as JP Boneyard. He is a designer, front-end developer, and a lover of basketball. JP got his start setting up music events in his hometown of Palmer, Massachusetts. Through the necessity to promote those events, JP learned to code and screen print. He currently provides creative direction for Fifty-Nine Parks and the National Poster Retrospecticus.
JP is also working on a new project called the Baseline Review, a series of high-quality prints with inspiring stories from the hardwood, as told by a dream team of writers and illustrators.
Please welcome... JP Boilard!
Today's guest is a Portland-based composer, violinist looper, and vocalist. He's opened for Yo-Yo Ma, Warren G, and Bernie Sanders. Plus, on the court he has a wicked crossover, a silky smooth jumper, and is always ready to throw a crafty pass. Please welcome Joe Kye!
In this episode I talk with Joe about his experiences with being an Korean immigrant, father, and hooper. We also talk about his musical projects, including a current piece about his grandfather. Plus, stick around for a very personal START, BENCH, CUT!
Today's guest is our producer and editor. He has a silky smooth jump shot and a dry sense of humor. He is a huge Lakers fan, which is evident by the fact he only has one hat as his piece of merch to show off his fandom. He's helped the pod in so many ways and I'm forever grateful to him. Please welcome... Gabriel Granillo.
In this episode, I talk with Gabriel about growing up watching the Lakers and how a sports journalism class in college got him back into basketball. We also talk about the future of the The GoldenPod and what listeners can expect moving forward. Then we cap things off with a freshly tailored START, BENCH, CUT: Lakers Jerseys Edition!
Today’s guest is the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest marathon while dribbling a basketball. She’s been on So You Think You Can Dance, and if that wasn’t enough, she’s a French teacher as well... it’s Maria Babineau!
In this episode, Ted talks with Maria Babineau about the challenges of breaking a world record, as well as her charity work with Ronald McDonald House. They also dive into Maria's varied and eclectic background as a hooper, dancer, and teacher.
Today’s guests are two of the faces of Back to the Basket. They are the geniuses behind their social media. They're tapped into Portland's sneaker culture, and have a solid grip on the sports world. I’m excited to welcome Jalen Thomas and Keyshawn Vogt!
In this episode, Ted talks with Jalen Thomas and Keyshawn Vogt about their basketball-themed/sneaker shop in Portland called Back to the Basket, as well as their respective basketball backgrounds.
Today’s guest is the co-host of the podcast Play Like a They, does marketing for FANWAGN, and is a ringer for The Gist. They’re doing awesome work on women's and non-binary sports... please welcome Monica Schrock!
In this episode we talk about Monica's deep love of all things basketball, including women, non-binary, and queer inclusion in sports and sports media. We also talk about the recent NCAA Women's Final Four tournament, as well as the upcoming WNBA season.
Today's guest is the owner and chef at Dinger's Deli in Portland, Oregon. He's the type of guy that calls out a screen he's setting so that he doesn't hurt anyone. I'm thrilled to welcome...Brian Steadham!
In this episode we talk about Brian's varied NBA upbringing, which introduced him to the likes of the Seattle Supersonics, the New York Knicks, and the Portland Trailblazers. We also talk about his vegan sandwich shop in Portland called Dinger's Deli, as well as possible locations for an NBA expansion team.
Today’s guest is an awesome tattoo artist with a laid-back attitude and a great sense of humor. He doesn't take himself too seriously but he's seriously a great guy. He’s the co-owner of I Heart Tattoo in Portland, Oregon. The one, the only...Austin Fillmore!
Today's guest is someone with great insight into the NBA and the production value that we as fans experience. He's masterful at his craft, yet modest and approachable. He's the studio producer for the Portland Trailblazers broadcast team. Here is episode 5 with Kyle Ratoza!
Today’s guest made my awesome logo for the pod. He is the commissioner of my fantasy basketball league. A man of intrigue and talent. The kind of person who brings his own non-dairy milk to a restaurant—just in case. I’m very excited to welcome this week’s guest, Ian Vanderhill!
I recorded episode 4 with today’s guest, Ian and although the content is great, the audio didn’t come out well. I strongly suggest still listening to that episode, but we have recorded another episode together to give you the experience you deserve. Here is episode 4.1 with the man behind our logo, Ian Vanderhill.
This episode's guest is someone that is smart, kind, talented, and driven. And he's super humble about it too. He's willing to fight for what he believes in and he will make you believe in it too! I am very excited to welcome a true mensch, Nate Cohen!
I am very excited to welcome episode 2's guest to the show. This person really embodies the spirit of why I created this podcast in the first place. Showing how basketball can turn total strangers into life long friends. The man, the myth, the mullet: Kevin Wyatt!
For my first guest, I invite the person who started my love for basketball in the first place. He is one of my biggest role models, someone I've known since day one, my biggest pal, my dad, Lonnie Gold!