Padraic and Sean open a Bill Russell six-pack of NBA midseason moves. We start with some reaction voicemails (0:00), visit Carol in HR (3:26), and sing a little Pet Shop Boys (4:39), before breaking down a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day (5:08). We get into the trade deadline at 11:35. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

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The Nice Creamy Center of the Ding Dong

Padraic and Sean attempt to fix the Celtics the old-fashioned way: by going out and making a big move at the trade deadline. Take notes, Danny Ainge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

If You Take Gravy Away, What Are We Doing Here?

It's All-Star Weekend! In a pandemic! Padraic and Sean discuss the explosion of NBA Top Shot (1:33), how everything is rooted in Wu-Tang (11:24), cramming All-Star Weekend into one night (12:51), the tradition of bitching about bitching about All-Star snubs (16:35), and LeBron's big plan (24:37). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

Seems Like an Awful Lot of Money for a GIF

Sean interviews author Pete Croatto, whose book From Hang Time to Prime Time: Business, Entertainment and the Birth of the Modern-Day NBA chronicles the ascent of our favorite league from the turbulent 1970s, through the bright lights of the Bird/Magic/Jordan era to the edge of the 1990s. Featuring recollections from NBA legends and the unsung heroes behind the sport's explosion, Hang Time is an engaging read for any fan of the era or hoops head wanting to learn more about the history of the game. Pete's also a dad and a fellow member of the Over 30 League. We talk about writing a 300-plus page non-fiction book with a toddler in your midst (1:45), Pete gives me a pep talk on freelancing (4:35), talks about getting into Grantland (5:57) and realizing "there's a book here" (9:38). We discuss the iconic designs of Salem Sportswear (11:29), sharing basketball with our kids (14:24), the NBA on VHS and what hooked him on the game (15:45), primitive hoops video games (22:16), the rise of NBA All-Star Weekend (24:51), the people and dynamics behind the explosion of the sport (29:23), TV's role in growing the game (32:21), and the evolution of the on-court product (37:22). Thanks, Pete - it was fun! You can check out his book here. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

From Hang Time to Prime Time

Padraic and Sean each draft a starting five of League Pass teams to watch. After cleaning out some voicemails (0:00), we get a little karaoke (6:12), Cub Scout memories (8:22) and thoughts on mullets in pro wrestling (16:28) before THE NBA LEAGUE PASS DRAFT (18:34). Padraic also debuts The Potbelly List (34:13). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

Fueled by Spite

The dads of Over 30 League are back with their reaction to the NBA's latest blockbuster trade. What does the Nets-Rockets deal mean to James Harden, what does it mean to the league, and what does it mean to Kyrie Irving? Plus voicemails. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

Stephen A. Smith Was Yelling

Sean's got a new baby. Padraic almost bought a house that had termites. It's been a minute. The dads catch up on some NBA news including COVID roster madness (10:05) and a potential return to Seattle (17:14).  We wrap up with a discussion of the league's homegrown dynamic duos (27:26) and who has a chance to be the next Steph & Klay. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

It's Not a Car Inspection

With the NBA season right around the corner, Sean and Padraic start the week exchanging voicemails about the Giannis extension (0:30) and James Harden's weight gain (10:16) before finally linking up to discuss the snowstorm (12:23) and various other hoops topics including Jayson Tatum's growth spurt, the Kardashians in Boston, Kyrie being Kyrie, Gordon Hayward's fractured finger, and whether we might be overlooking the Mavs, the Wizards, or some team poised to do damage in 2021.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/over30league/support

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Sean Sylver and Padraic O'Connor love the NBA. They're also Boston Celtics fans. The Knuckle Pushups podcast explores what matters in the NBA and why, through a slightly green lens.

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