Best WICB Podcasts (2025)

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The "golden era" of British basketball - with Bobby Kinzer - Ep. 123 1:00:39

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In Episode 123 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with British basketball legend Bobby Kinzer to explore what he sees as "the golden era" of British basketball during the 1980's. Bobby shares his journey from Washington, DC to playing in the UK, highlighting the level of competition and the unique challenges faced by American players abroad. Bobb…

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Leading GB into EuroBasket - with Marc Steutel - Ep. 122 50:58

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In this episode of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with GB head coach Marc Steutel about the evolution of the Great Britain basketball program since their last Eurobasket campaign. He discusses the improvements in preparation, team culture, and leadership, as well as the challenges ahead in the upcoming EuroBasket tournament. Steutel emphasises t…

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The truth about being an NBA player - with Jeremy Sochan – Ep. 121 1:00:49

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For Episode 121 of the Hoopsfix podcast we got sit down with San Antonio Spurs' Jeremy Sochan while he was back in London for a week. Having just completed his third year in the NBA, and fresh off a trip to the Philippines, Jeremy shares his experiences and reflections on his journey from being drafted three years ago to becoming a certified NBA pr…

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How Crystal Palace & the WICB came to be – with David Last & Terry Doherty – Ep. 120 1:49:02

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For episode 120 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with legends of the game David Last and Terry Doherty, the masterminds behind Crystal Palace basketball club. Crystal Palace, one of the most successful clubs in the UK through the 1970's and 80's, were known for being one of the first programs to have a fully integrated pathway from juniors throu…

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Why British basketball needs more volume - with Matt Johnson – Ep. 119 1:03:51

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For episode 119 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Reading Rockets CEO Matt Johnson. Johnson shares the journey of the Reading Rockets, a basketball club founded in 1997, emphasising the importance of youth engagement and community impact. He discusses the current scope of the club, its legal structures, and the challenges faced in the Britis…

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Understanding the BBF's professional league license tender process - with Chris Grant - Ep. 118 41:21

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Emergency pod! With the shock news that the British Basketball Federation (BBF) has granted preferred bidder status to an investment group led by Marshall Glickman, going into an exclusive negotiating period for the professional league operating license, we got BBF Chair Chris Grant on the pod to discuss his and the BBF’s position. It was widely ex…

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Launching a new professional basketball league in 10 weeks - with Vaughn Millette - Ep. 117 47:57

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For episode 117 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Super League Basketball (SLB) interim Chair and Sheffield Sharks and Hatters new owner Vaughn Millette. Vaughn discussed his journey into British basketball, his role as interim chair of the league, and the challenges faced in revitalising the sport after a tumultuous summer. He shared insig…

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Bike month events 17:31

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May is celebrated every year as Bike Month, and Bike Walk Tompkins, an organisation that works to make Ithaca and Tompkins county a community that is safe and convenient to walk, bike and roll in, organise bike month events. Kai Linke had the opportunity learn about them

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Conversations with activists 33:52

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On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Malcolm Alexander, who had the opportunity to talk to members of climate activism organisation, Extinction rebellion. Then, we are going to hear from VIC’s 50 hour marathon DJs to see how their experience has been.

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Composting action on campus 15:22

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On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Kai Lincke, who had the opportunity to look into the ECOReps program and composting action on campus.

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Earth Day and New Directors 26:38

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On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Sarah Payne, who had the opportunity to talk to Professor Pearl Ponce, who has recently been named director of the George W. Bush Presidential Library in Dallas, Texas. Then we will hear from Caroline Grass, who had the opportunity to look into the Reclaim Earth Day walk happening tomorrow on Earth Day.…

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Conversation with Planned Parenthood 17:30

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Aela Shaw talks to Planned Parenthood about their organisation

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Commemorative Rally at IC 33:34

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On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Noah Darling, who had the opportunity to attend the commemorative rally marking 25 years since the march and sit-in of Egbert Student Union coordinated by members and allies of IC’s then known Afro-Latin Society

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Equality for all in 2024- Are your rights protected? 17:31

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On tonight’s show, we are going to hear from Malcolm Alexander who attended the "Equality for All in 2024- Are Your Rights Protected?" panel run by the Womens Fund of the Community Foundation of Tompkins County.

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History Forge and Weather Changes 27:09

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Correspondent Caroline Grass had the opportunity to look into History forge, a project undertaken by the history center in tompkins county. Then, correspondent sarah payne had the opportunity to take a look at the warm winter Tompkins county has encountered.

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History Center's new exhibit 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

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Station manager Bec Legato had the opportunity to talk to Zoe van nostrand at Ithaca’s History Center about their newest exhibit.

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WICB visits Radio Row 21:56

1+ y ago21:56

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News Director Inbaayini Anbarasan had the opportunity to talk to WICB’s Sports Director, Josh Hobbs, about their experience at the 58th superbowl’s radio row.

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Interview with Heidi Brown 23:35

1+ y ago23:35

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Inbaayini Anbarasan had the opportunity to talk to Heidi Brown, owner of Feel Goods Ithaca, an ethical clothing store on the West End of Ithaca.

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Safe spaces in Ithaca 30:16

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Inbaayini Anbarasan had the opportunity to talk to Reverend Dr. David Kaden from the first Congregational church of Ithaca about the church’s safe spaces. We’re then going to hear from Bec Legato who had the opportunity to talk to TJ Schaper, one of the owners of Deep Dive Ithaca.

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Frank Vignola and the Cornell Concert Series 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

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Bec Legato spoke to Frank Vignola, who performed at the Cornell concert series

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Interview with Olivia Carpenter 36:18

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Sarah Payne had the opportunity to talk to Olivia Carpenter, owner of Via’s cookies.

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Interview with Somak Chattopadhyay 34:37

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Station Manager Bec Legato had the opportunity to talk to Somak Chattopadhyay, managing partner of Armory Square Venture, Skaneateles-based venture capital firm focused on fueling innovation in upstate New York and across the Rust Belt.

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Interview with the Dean Part 2 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

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Malcolm Alexander had the opportunity to talk to Dean Amy Falkner, Dean of the park school of communications here at Ithaca College. Part 2

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Ithaca's Apple Fest and an interview with the Dean 27:51

1+ y ago27:51

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Sarah Payne spoke with vendors at apple fest about their preparation for the festival, and the upcoming fall season. Malcolm Alexander had the opportunity to talk to Dean Amy Falkner, dean of the park school of communications here at Ithaca College.

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Cornell's amended payments to the City of Ithaca 10:23

1+ y ago10:23

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Emma Kersting had the opportunity to cover the common council meeting on Wednesday September 20th, where they discussed the amended payments from Cornell to the city of Ithaca and a pilot policy to manage the city's homeless camps.

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How the Milton Keynes Breakers took the NBL by storm - with Pete Taylor & Josh Merrington - Ep. 116 1:03:58

1+ y ago1:03:58

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In episode 115 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Pete Taylor (Chair) and Josh Merrington (GM) of the Milton Keynes Breakers basketball club. Over the past seven years, Breakers have gone from 40 kids to over a 1000, while adding a Senior National League side that has got promoted every year and will be in Division 1 next season. Not only th…

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The realities of running a WBBL franchise - with Len Busch - Ep. 115 1:04:24

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For episode 115 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Sevenoaks Suns coach and owner Len Busch. The Suns, one of the most successful WBBL franchises and at the forefront of youth female basketball development pulled out of the top-flight this off-season due to ‘untenable’ costs. In this hour long episode we go in depth with Len on the behind th…