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Running It Back

By: Palmer Media
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  • What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to run it back with us before you play it forward in these tumultuous times.
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Episodes
  • Kyrie's Redemption and RiP Big Red

    Kyrie's Redemption and RiP Big Red
    Jun 6 2024
    We dive deep into the legacy of the late Bill Walton, the legendary but controversial UCLA and NBA star who played through tremendous pain and injuries during his career. Walton was uncompromising in his countercultural beliefs, from his anti-government views to his refusal to take pharmaceutical drugs. Yet he was also one of the most dominant players ever, winning titles in college and the NBA MVP despite only playing 40% of potential games due to injuries. His broadcasting career provided an unconventional but beloved second act. The conversation then shifts to Kyrie Irving's recent "redemption" story with the Mavericks after years of being a lightning rod of controversy. We explore whether Irving is finally maturing into a veteran leader under Coach Jason Kidd, putting his skills and mentorship ahead of the anti-vax, anti-Semitic, and other fringe stances that made him a pariah. Like Walton, Irving marches to the beat of his own drum despite backlash. We ask when society will give such figures grace to make mistakes and evolve rather than permanently writing them off after missteps. Irving's on-court renaissance prompts us to reevaluate making room for personal growth. With the Mavs exceeding expectations behind Irving's stellar play, we ponder if this year could cement his legacy among the NBA's greatest by winning a title. Or will the Celtics' defensive grit from the Drew Holliday, Derrick White, and Co. lock him down? Tune in as we explore these "redemption songs" and more on the latest Running It Back.
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    30 mins
  • Is the "Big 3" Era Over in the NBA? 🏀

    Is the "Big 3" Era Over in the NBA? 🏀
    May 21 2024
    Is the Superstar "Big 3" Era Over in the NBA? 🏀 Knicks' Cinderella Run & the Rise of the WNBA 🌟 On this episode of the Running It Back sports podcast, hosts Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer break down: Golf star Scotty Scheffler's bizarre arrest before the PGA Championship 🚓 Drawing hilarious comparisons to Tiger Woods and John Daly mugshots The New York Knicks' unexpected underdog playoff run led by the "Nova Knicks" 🗽 Is this gritty team the end of NBA's superstar "Big 3" era? Why the WNBA is having a moment with rising stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese 👀 Is this the tipping point for the league's popularity? Should NBA teams stop chasing manufactured "Big 3" superstar trios? 🤷‍♂️ The benefits of cohesive, role-oriented squads Get insight, analysis and laughs as the hosts banter about the latest NBA, golf and WNBA storylines in this must-listen episode! ⛳️🏀👂
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    44 mins
  • Hoops IQ Part 1 - Jalen Brunson vs Luka Doncic - Recorded Live at ASU+GSV

    Hoops IQ Part 1 - Jalen Brunson vs Luka Doncic - Recorded Live at ASU+GSV
    Apr 20 2024
    Running It Back recorded live together in person for the first time! Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray record this podcast live from the 39th floor of a hotel in San Diego while attending the ASU+GSV education technology conference. Despite the non-sports setting, we manage to discuss a variety of basketball topics in our signature free-flowing style. Our main focus rests on Jalen Brunson's impact on the New York Knicks and his potential to be one of the most underrated stars in the NBA this playoff season. We debate his elite basketball IQ, leadership qualities that have unlocked teammates like Isaiah Hartenstein, and how his game compares to past greats like Isiah Thomas and Kevin Johnson. Other storylines include our playoff predictions, the Knicks' chances against teams like the Bucks, Celtics and 76ers in the East, and frequent references to the 1990s Knicks. Sans our usual prep, and in-person, not in Zoom, the new dynamic brings a fresh energy to the conversation. Don't miss insights into leadership, life, and more while chopping it up heading into the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
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    26 mins
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