The GoldenPod

Ted Gold
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  • BASKETBALL

🏀 Everyone has a basketball story — The GoldenPod is where they finally get to tell it. 💬 New guest every other Wednesday.

  1. FEB 18

    Pick-and-Roll Model (Ep. 25 - Brantley Brooks)

    Today's guest is a father of four. He set up a mini hoop court in his house to play basketball with his kids and he posts their daily battles of the carpet hardwood to his account, BeeBee Sports. Please welcome... Brantley Brooks! In this episode of The Golden Pod, Ted welcomes Brantley Brooks, a father of four who has created a mini hoop court in his home to bond with his kids through basketball. They discuss the joys of parenting, the importance of play, and how basketball has shaped their lives. Brantley shares his inspirations, including Steve Nash and Steph Curry, and talks about his journey into card collecting. The conversation also touches on Brantley's plans to innovate in the mini hoop market and his commitment to giving back to the community through Hoop Camp.

    42 min

  2. FEB 4

    Fast Breaks & Fact Checks (Ep. 24 - Maddy Brown)

    In this episode, Ted Gold sits down with Maddy Brown (@wnbadata), a PhD candidate in math and a passionate advocate for women's basketball, to explore how statistics are redefining the game. Together, they delve into the current landscape of the WNBA, the significance of player analytics, and the importance of increasing visibility for women's sports.

    37 min

  3. JAN 21

    Professional On and Off the Court (Ep. 23 - Eugene Campbell III)

    Today's guest is a professional hooper currently playing overseas in Malta. He's a high-scoring guard that takes on the game head-on. He also has a nonprofit called Walk A Mile In Our Shoes. Please welcome... Eugene Campbell III!

    41 min

  4. JAN 7

    Chasing Vibes, Not Views (Ep. 22 - Jesse Hamilton)

    Today's guest runs the social media account Hamilton Hoops.where he creates easy to watch basketball content that is both casual and clever. He has over 100,000 followers on YouTube and almost 25,000 on Instagram. Please welcome... Jesse Hamilton!

    45 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    Man-to-Man, Emotionally (Ep. 21 - Matt Snyder)

    Today's guest has been one of my best friends since I was one. He's a licensed therapist and also produces music under the name wisemind. And he created our theme music. He is the kind of person that lights up a room and makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. Please welcome... Matt Snyder.

    42 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Roll the Tape (Ep. 20 - Mike Carlson)

    Today's guest was a pro basketball player for 10 years in leagues across Spain, Italy, and more. Using his knowledge, he has turned his passion and love for the game into a film study program, helping other pros reach that next level. He's the man behind Study of Hoops. Please welcome Mike Carlson.

    54 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    Let's Play Some Pickup (Ep. 19 - Rick Kern)

    Today's guest is the founder of the Hoops Laboratory Inc. and the creator of the Hoop App, an app designed to help you find pickup games in your area in real time. Please welcome... Rick Kern!

    39 min

  8. 11/05/2025

    Growing the Game (Ep. 18 - Ian Hopper)

    Today's guest is the creator and owner of Plantsketball, a Portland-based company that specializes in planters made from basketballs. Please welcome... Ian Hopper!

    42 min
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🏀 Everyone has a basketball story — The GoldenPod is where they finally get to tell it. 💬 New guest every other Wednesday.

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  • Creator
    Ted Gold
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ted Gold
  • Show Website
    The GoldenPod