Welcome to The Podium Pod: The Race for Naismith, a new podcast series that aims to cover the Australian Boomers as they begin their quest for a medal once again, this time in the FIBA 2023 Basketball World Cup.
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Host Adam Webster leads the show together with journalist Tom Hersz and for longtime followers of The Pick and Roll, familiar faces and seasoned voices in Ben Mallis and Jacob Doole. Tom, Jacob and Ben will be following the action at ground level, adding their perspectives as the games play out.
In this episode: Following Australia’s victory over Japan, Ben interviews a special guest and fellow Aussie hoops fan in the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia. Topics include trying to be the best basketball dad, throwing it back to the Boomers’ historical Olympic win and looking ahead to the Slovenia rematch, a shout out featuring Chris Goulding, hoops in Canberra with other Australians MPs and more.
Jim can also be found on Twitter (X) at @JEChalmers.
All 82 games in the FIBA 2023 World Cup will be available live via ESPN Australia. Games featuring the Australian Boomers, Team USA and finals will be available via Kayo Freebies at no charge.
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In addition to this podcast show, The Pick and Roll will be covering the FIBA 2023 Basketball World Cup over socials (@PickandRollAU) and editorial content on our website as always.
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The Podium Pod episode 15: Hoops talk and more with Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia