Best Rob Booker Podcasts (2025)

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Championship or Bust? Can Anyone Beat the OKC Thunder? PLUS Pacers-Knicks Preview | ALL NBA PODCAST 52:41

7h ago52:41

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down Game 2 of the OKC Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series, highlighting OKC's dominant third quarter and questioning Chris Finch’s zone defense strategy. They discuss the shooting struggles of Donte DiVincenzo and Naz Reid, and explore how the Thunder's defense neutralized Julius Randle, leading to his surpris…

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I’ll Tell You When I’m Home - Author HALA ALYAN on Motherhood & Memory, Trauma & Survival 44:41

5h ago44:41

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“I want to live a life of consequence, and I want to live a life that has stakes in it because that means that things matter to you. I think, in some ways, this memoir was a project of sifting through and excavating the darkest hours, both for me and for the lineage and ancestry that I came from. I think the darkest hours were experienced by so man…

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On the Edge of the Real: Guadalupe Nettel on The Accidentals 51:34

19m ago51:34

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In this rich conversation, Guadalupe Nettel joins Adam Biles at Shakespeare and Company to explore the themes of her short story collection The Accidentals. They delve into the complexities of perception and the uncanny, the deep strangeness embedded in familial relationships, and the porous boundary between nature and human nature. Nettel discusse…

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Pacers' Miracle Run Continues 😱 + Who is NEXT year's MVP? | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:15:50

1d ago1:15:50

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the Indiana Pacers' historic comeback win over the New York Knicks in one of the most shocking finishes in NBA Playoff history. They dive into whether it was a Knicks collapse or Pacers brilliance, and discuss how Aaron Nesmith has had a breakout postseason. The episode also looks ahead to the 2026 NBA MVP race,…

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Thunder DOMINATE Wolves & Who Are Most Impressive Playoff Performers So Far? | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:04:10

2d ago1:04:10

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the latest from the NBA Playoffs, focusing on how the Oklahoma City Thunder’s disruptive defense forced the Timberwolves into a one-dimensional, three-point-heavy offense and discuss Julius Randle’s scoring impact despite missed opportunities. The conversation also highlights how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander controll…

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Happy World Bee Day w/ The Best Bees Company Co-Founder NOAH WILSON-RICH - Highlights 12:15

3d ago12:15

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“I was originally drawn to bees because they're social creatures. And as humans, I always wanted to know about ourselves and how we can be our healthiest selves and our healthiest society. Bees and wasps, and all of these organisms have been around for so long. Bees especially have been around for 100 million years.” Noah Wilson-Rich, Ph.D. is co-f…

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Bees on the Brink: How Climate Change, Habitat Loss & Our Choices Shape the Future of Pollinators 1:03:04

3d ago1:03:04

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Happy World Bee Day! Let’s give thanks for these tiny hardworking pollinators who play a huge role in our ecosystem. They are vital to our food supply and biodiversity. Bees can sense electric fields and navigate using the sun, and have to visit millions of flowers to produce just a pound of honey. Remarkably intelligent, they have excellent memori…

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Sam Bam Little: Grit, Glory and Gloves - the Relentless Boxer 26:47

3h ago26:47

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Send us a text In this particular episode, Millard interviews Sam "Bam" Little, a professional boxer known for his resilience and dedication to the sport. The discussion covers Little's journey in boxing, his training regimen, and the obstacles he's overcome throughout his career. Little gives insight into the mindset required to succeed in combat …

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Thunder Dominate Denver | Full Breakdown + Conference Finals Outlook | ALL NBA PODCAST 56:14

5d ago56:14

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down a pivotal night in the NBA Playoffs, starting with how the Oklahoma City Thunder turned up the defensive pressure to dominate the Denver Nuggets. They highlight the impact of Alex Caruso, possibly the third most important player in the series, and look ahead to how the Indiana Pacers plan to contain Jalen Brunso…

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Rep. James Clyburn, David Axelrod and Van Jones 43:58

5d ago43:58

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss Trump’s tariff policy, efforts to negotiate trade deals, and plans for the US to accept a luxury jet from Qatar. Then, Jake presses Democratic Rep. James Clyburn over his past support for Joe Biden’s re-election campaign amid new reporting about Bide…

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Who's Heading to the Conference Finals? Celtics, Knicks, Nuggets, Thunder? | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:04:21

7d ago1:04:21

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down a crucial night in the NBA Playoffs, starting with the Denver Nuggets’ big win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. They dive into how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s foul trouble shifted the momentum, Julian Strawther’s unexpected heroics, and whether Denver has cracked OKC’s defense. The impact of Aaron Gordon’s injury l…

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Building Bridges, Breaking Cycles: Personal Stories of Healing, Social Justice & Activism 12:59

8d ago12:59

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How do our personal relationships affect political movements and activism? What can we learn from Native American tradition to restore ecological balance? How can transforming capitalism help address global inequality and the environmental crisis? DEAN SPADE (Author of Love in a F*cked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell T…

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Celtics Survive, Wolves Bury Warriors PLUS Draft Chaos Begins! | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:06:02

8d ago1:06:02

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the NBA Playoffs, starting with the Boston Celtics’ series-extending win over the New York Knicks. Can the Celtics continue winning without Jayson Tatum? Next, the guys analyze the Minnesota Timberwolves’ closeout victory against the Golden State Warriors. How will Anthony Edwards and the Wolves fare in the next…

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Thunder Strike! Nuggets Fall in Game 5, 💥 Pacers Advance, Are the Celtics Sunk? | ALL NBA PODCAST 54:23

9d ago54:23

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down a pivotal night in the NBA Playoffs, starting with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 5 win over the Denver Nuggets, fueled by clutch shooting from Lu Dort. They discuss Chet Holmgren’s future potential and whether Denver can bounce back in Game 6. Then it’s on to the Pacers’ series-clinching win over the Cavalier…

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Rob Cunningham: Against the Odds, the Unconventional Path in MMA and Bare Knuckle 41:51

6d ago41:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews Rob Cunningham, who shares his journey into mixed martial arts (MMA) and his experiences as a fighter. Rob discusses how he got started in MMA later in life, his first fight experiences, the mental challenges he faced, and his transition to professional fighting. He also talks about his ba…

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Conference Finals Bound? Thunder, Celtics, Wolves & Pacers get BIG Wins | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:05:33

11d ago1:05:33

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down all the biggest NBA Playoff storylines, including how unforced errors and missed opportunities cost the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 against the Thunder—and whether Nikola Jokic deserves the blame. They analyze Anthony Edwards’ second-half takeover for the Timberwolves and Julius Randle’s triple-double against the W…

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Contenders or Pretenders? Second Round NBA Playoff Power Rankings w/ Marc Stein | ALL NBA PODCAST 32:28

12d ago32:28

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NBA Insider Marc Stein (former ESPN Power Rankings lead) and Adam Mares are LIVE immediately after the Cavaliers vs. Pacers game to deliver a full Power Ranking of the 8 remaining teams in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. From Jayson Tatum and the Celtics to Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, they’ll debate who looks like a true contender — and who…

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick; Dem. Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez; Former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu 48:33

12d ago48:33

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for details on Trump’s trade negotiations with China and the impact tariffs are having on Americans. Then, Democratic Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, LaMonica McIver, and Rob Menendez join Dana to respond to the Trump administration’s threat that they could be arrested af…

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What would it be like to live 100 milion years? Life in the Deep Subsurface Biosphere - Highlights 9:23

13d ago9:23

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“I want to draw the similarities with alien life, and we have these questions. They're the same questions that we would be asking if we could get a sample from Europa or if we could get a sample from Mars. I think the parallels are partly in how we study them. They're teaching us how to look for strange life, but then they're also teaching us about…

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Knicks Rally AGAIN, Thunder Clobber Nuggets & Will Ant Show Up? | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:02:49

15d ago1:02:49

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the biggest NBA Playoff stories, starting with how the Celtics blew another fourth quarter lead against the Knicks, Jayson Tatum’s struggles, and questions around Joe Mazzulla’s late-game decisions. They highlight Jalen Brunson’s clutch performance and the elite wing defense from OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. Th…

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INTRATERRESTRIALS: Discovering the Strangest Life on Earth with KAREN G. LLOYD 41:55

15d ago41:55

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“It's really changed my view of what life is. So many of the things that we attribute to the trappings of life look like requirements, like oxygen and sunlight. All the things that humans would absolutely die without — they’re not really necessary for life. Studying these things sort of breaks down what is necessary; what are the things that life h…

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William Blake, Sea Monsters, and the Ecstasy of Art, with Philip Hoare 57:28

16d ago57:28

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, Adam Biles welcomes Philip Hoare to the bookstore for a mesmerizing conversation about Hoare’s latest book, William Blake and the Sea Monsters of Love. With characteristic lyricism, Hoare explores the mystic intersections between Blake’s visionary art and poetry and the siren call of…

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Haliburton Goes Hero Mode & No Steph, No Problem For Warriors | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:12:16

16d ago1:12:16

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Tim Legler and guest host Marc Campbell break down a wild night of NBA Playoff action, including how Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winner lifted the Pacers past the Cavaliers and what the 0-2 deficit means for Donovan Mitchell. They also dive into the Warriors-Timberwolves matchup, where Steph Curry looked sharp before his injury, Buddy Hield stepped up…

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Nuggets & Knicks Game 1 STUNNERS | ALL NBA PODCAST 58:08

17d ago58:08

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down a thrilling night of NBA Playoff action, starting with the Denver Nuggets' comeback win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. They analyze the final three minutes, Nikola Jokic’s clutch three, and Aaron Gordon’s legendary game-winner. The guys also look at what the Thunder’s young core—Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren…

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Mace Ruegg: The Fire Within 🔥 Unconventional Boxing Path & Future Vision ✨ 36:47

13d ago36:47

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Send us a text This episode of the Big Hype Podcast features Jonathan Millard interviewing professional boxer Mace Ruegg from Bournemouth. Mace discusses his journey into boxing, influenced by his professional boxer father and a need to find a positive outlet as a "troubled kid." He shares early memories of being in the gym from a very young age an…

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Game 1 SHOCKER! Pacers Make a Statement, Warriors & Nuggets Stay Alive | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:02:14

18d ago1:02:14

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down the Warriors' big win over the Rockets, including Buddy Hield’s standout performance and Draymond Green’s defense on Alperen Sengun. They cover the Pacers’ win over the Cavs, led by Andrew Nembhard and Tyrese Haliburton, and how poor shooting hurt Cleveland. They also dive into the Nuggets’ Game 7 victory over t…

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Dem. Sen. Mark Warner, Rep. Sen. Ron Johnson and Stephen A. Smith 43:29

18d ago43:29

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake sits down with Democratic Sen. Mark Warner to discuss Trump’s shake-up of his national security team. Then, Jake asks Republican Sen. Ron Johnson about a growing lead crisis in Milwaukee, as well as Americans’ unease over Trump’s handling of the economy. Next, Stephen A. Smith joins Jake to discuss whether he is co…

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Rockets Respond, Game 7 Previews, PLUS Giannis and LeBron's Future Plans? | ALL NBA PODCAST 48:41

21d ago48:41

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Marc Stein joins Adam Mares to give instant reactions to the Rockets’ dominant Game 6 win over the Warriors and preview the massive Game 7 showdown between the Nuggets and Clippers. The duo also look ahead to second round playoff matchups, including Pacers vs Cavaliers and Celtics vs Knicks. They dive into big offseason questions surrounding the Mi…

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Knicks Punch Their Ticket, Clippers Take it to 7 & Who MUST Step Up for Rockets? | ALL NBA PODCAST 54:31

21d ago54:31

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down all the key moments from a wild night of NBA Playoff action. They start with the Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers, highlighting James Harden’s clutch bounceback performance and Nic Batum stepping up in place of Kris Dunn. They explore how the Nuggets can adjust for Game 7, what to expect from Michael Porter Jr., a…

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Wolves Bounce Lakers! HUGE Wins for Rockets, Nuggets & Pistons | ALL NBA PODCAST 1:00:53

22d ago1:00:53

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down all the latest NBA Playoff action, starting with the Timberwolves' win over the Lakers despite historically poor three-point shooting and a tough night from Anthony Edwards. They analyze Minnesota’s defensive strategy against Austin Reaves, debate whether the Lakers should have played Jaxson Hayes, and discuss J…

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Exploring Trauma, Healing & the Creative Process with Author LIZ MOORE - Highlights 12:13

23d ago12:13

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“I think income inequality really greatly contributes to the rage that people might feel, even as some Americans won't. What don't recognize that a more communal society might benefit them. What they see instead is, why don't I have what that person has? Something's getting in my way. And it's not a lack of, of community, it's: somebody else is kee…

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Family, Addiction & Overcoming Trauma - LIZ MOORE on Long Bright River starring AMANDA SEYFRIED 49:08

24d ago49:08

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“ I've lived in Philadelphia for about 16 years. The book itself was inspired by my time spent in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia interviewing a lot of the people that I met there, both longtime residents of the neighborhood and also people who were transient, a lot of people struggling with addiction and a lot of women doing sex work…

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James Henneghan: From Football to Boxing - an insight 30:53

20d ago30:53

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Send us a text In this episode, Jonathan Millard interviews James Henneghan, a professional boxer from Liverpool. They discuss James's journey into boxing, starting from his childhood and his father's influence. James shares his experiences in amateur boxing, including competitions in various countries, and his transition to professional boxing. Th…

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NBA Playoff Drama: Lakers On the Ropes, Nuggets Find A Miracle, Pistons Robbed? | ALL NBA Podcast 1:11:44

25d ago1:11:44

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down a huge weekend of NBA Playoff action, starting with the Timberwolves' win over the Lakers and a critical late-game mistake by LeBron James. They discuss whether Anthony Edwards is having his best playoff series ever and the impact of Julius Randle as a fulcrum for Minnesota. They also dive into the Knicks' win o…

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins 46:23

22d ago46:23

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On CNN’s State of the Union, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins Dana Bash for a wide-ranging interview on Ukraine peace talks, Trump’s handling of immigration and the economy, Schumer’s future as a leader in his party, and rising antisemitism in America. Next, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins Dana to discuss the continued economic…

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Clippers & Knicks Secure Critical Wins | OKC's Back-Breaking Comeback | ALL NBA PODCAST 55:32

28d ago55:32

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Tim Legler and Adam Mares break down Game 3 of Pistons vs Knicks, highlighting Karl-Anthony Towns' impact, Cade Cunningham’s inefficient night, and Malik Beasley’s ongoing shooting struggles. They recap Grizzlies vs Thunder, discussing Ja Morant’s injury, Scotty Pippen Jr.’s breakout performance, and OKC’s near-record comeback. The Nuggets vs Clipp…

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PAUL LYNCH discusses Prophet Song, Beyond the Sea & his Creative Process - Highlights 18:19

29d ago18:19

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"The country spoke Irish largely before it spoke English. Grammatically, the structure of Irish is different from English. As Ireland adopted the English language, this sort of hybridization started to occur, where the English language was placed on top of Irish grammatical constructions. You get this slipperiness, this ability to move sentences, t…

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