D Hoop University
Season 1
by Darrell Harris
Featuring JB the Ticket. The interview that will likely propel this podcast to new heights. From the Dominican Republic, to Wall Street, to Crenshaw, to right here in Las Vegas - this man has seen it all and then some. DHU is more than happy to have JB drop by the classroom and share some knowledge. Episode rundown below, buckle up & enjoy the pod! Getting to know JB the Ticket (6:50) The sports betting proliferation, how its evolved in America, and the struggle to find worthy information (17:30) Why this year is AFC Championship or bust for the Las Vegas Raiders, and how they can make it happen (36:05) The evolution of skill positions in football (45:40) How the current generation is hijacked by modern "platforms" (54:20) Betting on yourself (1:05:30)
5-4-3-2-1 …*buzzer sounds* The surprise entrant at #30 of the DHU podcast canon is none other than the official introduction of wrestling talk. Join me as I make the longest, one-of-a-kind analogy of the Oklahoma City big 3 to WWE's The Shield. Over an hour recapping the most foundational wrestling group of the 2010s, and how three men have shaped the wrestling landscape today - which is larger and hotter than ever before. Enjoy the pod!
Featuring Terrel Emerson. Boy did this pod happen at the perfect time. T and I go Shaq & Penny through a ridiculous weekend in Las Vegas. While Terrel was courtside for Wemby's first two games, I was in the live audience for the In-Season tournament Special. Then, we formally introduce the Talk That Talk Media Company on wax, and pay homage to the legends of the LAnd. Enjoy the pod! (5:56) Free agency reflection (18:05) Something's different about Wembanyama, does Scoot have red flags and Chet Holmgren ROY potential (43:30) Summer League rapid fire (46:48) NBA Con: media tour vs. full-swing juxtapositions (1:07:11) Why the NBA Cup gets Darrell's approval (1:13:20) The who/what/why behind Talk That Talk Media Company
Featuring Shiva Dhiman. The Casual Diehards going for 50 on this one folks. We get this party started with more Dame Lillard discourse (4:20), with new arguments for teams like Minnesota to enter the sweepstakes (11:11). Next, what's possibly going on in Chicago, as well as what our sources are saying about the Heat. That's followed by our free agency big board of sorts (see rundown below). Rounding out the pod, the top 22 & under "I want that guy on my team" rankings (54:00). As always folks, enjoy the pod! | Free Agency timestamps: Harden/Kyrie domino effect (28:07) Forgotten heroes Tobias Harris & Westbrook (31:55) Restricted FAs, VanVleet, Dillon Brooks (37:00) Austin Reaves conversation (40:00) Nova boys in NYK? (46:00) Spurs + Dame...? (49:45)
Featuring Shiva Dhiman & Jacob Awada. The picks are in. The trades are being made (and reversed?) and we're here to talk about it all. We begin with discussing the Jordan Poole / CP3 deal, and Kristaps Porzingis trade (3:00) before bouncing all around the board to share who we feel won and lost in this year's NBA Draft (30:05). Enjoy the pod!
Featuring Chuck Campbell. The resident draft professor at DHU returns to share his wisdom. Darrell & Chuck walk through the top 10 picks in Thursday's NBA Draft - pausing for necessary trade rumors and deep-dives (3:40). The grand finale at #10 is Chuck's survival guide/rebuild for his beloved Dallas Mavericks (29:00). Half-court trap vibes all-around, title is in homage to the late great Virgil Abloh. IYKYK. Enjoy the pod!
Featuring Shiva Dhiman. Change is good, or so they say. Free agency feels like it's in full swing and the draft hasn't even happened. The Bradley 'deal' is done (7:11), and the trade machine is alive and well (20:45). Hear the process of elimination that weeds out true suitors for Zion and Damian Lillard. The Ja Morant suspension is discussed (47:30). Finally, the 'Casual Diehard Fantasy Football Show' is unleashed (55:40). Enjoy the pod!
Featuring Shiva Dhiman & Jacob Awada. The off-season is here, and it's time to shake things up. That means adding another voice to the pod to throw some darts at the wall. Leading the way is International basketball & NBA villain talk (4:50), before revisiting the aftermath of The Finals (21:05). Later on Shiva & Jacob give their off-season wishlists (32:00) before Darrell details why Zion Williamson & Ja Morant may need a change of scenery (45:15). All that, and much much more - enjoy the pod!
Featuring Omar James. Clearout! Making his long-awaited debut to the pod, the one & only Omar James - fellow journalist, graduate, and also my best friend since kindergarten. We keep it casual on this Sunday afternoon, breaking down why the Finals isn't measuring up (5:00), before diving into off-season wishlists (12:25). First pitstop is at the top of the NBA Draft. with valid concerns for San Antonio, and what the Lakers need to do this off-season. Enjoy the pod!
Featuring Shiva Dhiman. Nobody's allowed to say these NBA Finals are boring, or not being talked about enough because the Casual Diehards certainly got to it on this episode. We cover the bases through 2 games including the use of zone defense (18:25), whether or not Denver's guys are going to fold, and oh yeah - ChatGPT's top 50 Greatest Players of All-Time (50:32). Enjoy the pod!