58 episodes

Join Brian Cullen (NBA credentialed media member) and Clayton Stevens (guitarist in Touché Amoré and Entry) as they merge the worlds of sports and punk rock. Twice a week they discuss the league's headlining acts, explore the underground network, have tons of fun creating modern NBA Jam duos and much more! Every Tuesday and Friday at 11am PST

The Alternates: An NBA Show For The Others Brian Cullen, Clayton Stevens

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    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

Join Brian Cullen (NBA credentialed media member) and Clayton Stevens (guitarist in Touché Amoré and Entry) as they merge the worlds of sports and punk rock. Twice a week they discuss the league's headlining acts, explore the underground network, have tons of fun creating modern NBA Jam duos and much more! Every Tuesday and Friday at 11am PST

    The Return: Some Of The NBA’s Biggest Stars Are Back!

    The Return: Some Of The NBA’s Biggest Stars Are Back!

    As preseason rolls along, the NBA is welcoming back some of it’s best players after missing all of last season. Which ones are convincingly BACK? Who has the most important return? Plus, a couple rising stars and a visit to the alter!


    This episode's music:


    Algernon Cadwallader: https://algernoncadwallader.bandcamp.com/album/parrot-flies 


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    • 1 hr 4 min
    How’s Tour Going?: A Look At Great And Rocky Starts For NBA Teams

    How’s Tour Going?: A Look At Great And Rocky Starts For NBA Teams

    The NBA season is here! Media Day has wrapped and team’s are starting their preseason schedules! As 30 “bands” head out on tour, who is having the best start so far?


    This episode's music:


    Rain: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1088273-Raein   


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    • 42 min
    Coaches On The Move Pt.2 : Every Western Conference Head Coach’s Job Security

    Coaches On The Move Pt.2 : Every Western Conference Head Coach’s Job Security

    It's time to look at the NBA head coaches in the Western Conference and discuss whether or not they're calling to rent a U-Haul this season
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    This episode's music:


    Big Eyes: https://bigeyes.bandcamp.com/album/stake-my-claim  


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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Coaches On The Move Pt.1 : Every Eastern Conference Head Coach’s Job Security

    Coaches On The Move Pt.1 : Every Eastern Conference Head Coach’s Job Security

    The NBA offseason drama surrounding Kevin Durant and Steve Nash raises a larger question: which head coaches are at risk of losing their jobs this season? Who is untouchable and who is calling professional movers in the Eastern Conference?


    We support independent music and you should too!


    This episode's music:


    Loma Prieta: https://roklokrecords.bandcamp.com/album/last-city 


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    • 1 hr 13 min
    WPAWB: What Players Are What Bands, Donovan Mitchell Trade with Zach Pugh

    WPAWB: What Players Are What Bands, Donovan Mitchell Trade with Zach Pugh

    Comedian and diehard Cavs fan Zach Pugh returns to the show! Fresh off the release of his new standup special he talks about Donovan Mitchell joining the Cavaliers and plays a round of What Players Are What Bands!


    We support independent music and you should too!


    This episode's music:


    Zach’s New Special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poXgDo-XtDE


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    • 50 min
    Stepping Out: Relegating The NBA Before The Season Starts

    Stepping Out: Relegating The NBA Before The Season Starts

    A month before NBA training camp starts it's time to look at the Alts relegations from the end of last season and see if anyone is moving up or down. Chet Holmgren is injured and Patrick Beverley has a new home; how will that affect the leagues?

    We support independent music and you should too!

    This episode's music:

    Ekkaia: https://www.discogs.com/artist/1012349-Ekkaia 

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    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

BerniexMac ,

Awesome show

Great ideas, awesome segments, just a super fun show. Excited to see how it progresses.

pick it up, riffs, dunks, etc ,

Excited 2 be here

This show is so creative right out of the gate. The segments are top notch, and the music rips. I’m a wolves fan, and can already tell that the hosts have a good grasp on every market. Sometimes you don’t know you need something until it’s there. Thanks for making the show! The Michael Jordan laserdisc documentary sitting with my compilation records feels more valid than ever.

garrettchorp ,

Perfect podcast for the rest of us

Brian and Clayton do an awesome job on The Alternates. Love that they bring attention to important basketball headlines that aren’t talked about as often and highlight indie artists. A must-listen for anybody interested in the intersection of sports and punk culture.

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