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Barely Hoops

BallinEurope
Basketball
Dario Šarić
Athletics
Philadelphia Sixers
WNBA
Basketball Fandom
Soul Food
Cooking
Content Creation
Art
Data Analytics
International Basketball
FIBA
Graduate School
Mental Health
European Basketball
Sweden
Alabama
NBA 2K
Teaching

Basketball is fun. Talking about it is too. There are other things to talk about other than basketball. What if we could combine discussing basketball with other stuff? That's Barely Hoops, BallinEurope's podcast that is about basketball but also about other stuff. Join Emmet Ryan as he interviews guests that are definitely basketball people but also so much more than that.

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Julie Souza is the Global Head of Sports at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and with the tech titan recently announcing a new partnership with the NBA, it was the perfect time for her to join Emmet Ryan to discuss the way data is changing sports in all kin... more

If you suffered a broken neck, you’d probably be happy to walk again. You’d also probably hope that you realised you’d actually broken your neck. Lorcan Murphy isn’t you or me. A longtime Ireland international in basketball, his very future appeared ... more

Ahead of EuroBasket 2025, it was the great pleasure of Barely Hoops to welcome Jeff Taylor to the show. Jeff is the voice of international basketball and has been doing so since 1997. He spoke with Emmet Ryan about going to UNC at the same time as Mi... more

Mick Curley, best known for his DBG channels on YouTube, is a baller turned 2K legend turned content creator who could have been a teacher pivoted into doing analysis on the NBA, then became a coach, and is now one of the biggest WNBA voices on the i... more

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Julie Souza
Senior Executive at Amazon Web Services (AWS) specializing in sports and technology
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Julie Souza of AWS on how data is changing basketball and sports at large
Lorcan Murphy
Former Ireland international in basketball and Irish decathlon champion.
Episode: Episode 5 - Lorcan Murphy on coming back from a broken freakin' neck , switching sports, and more
Jeff Taylor
FIBA and BCL play by play commentator
Episode: Episode 4 - Jeff Taylor, FIBA & BCL play by play commentator
Reco Rawlins
Former professional basketball player turned Soul Food chef
Episode: Episode 2 - Reco Rawlins, from pro baller to Soul Food chef

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Emmet Ryan
Host of Barely Hoops

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#162
Ireland/Sports/Basketball
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#200
Sweden/Sports/Basketball

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Julie Souza of AWS on how data is changing basketball and sports at large
Q: How can data help predict injuries in basketball?
Data collected on players' movements and health can be used to analyze and mitigate potential injury risks.
Julie Souza of AWS on how data is changing basketball and sports at large
Q: What is the significance of the partnership with the NBA?
The partnership will enable the launch of new statistics and analytics to enhance engagement and understanding of the game.
Julie Souza of AWS on how data is changing basketball and sports at large
Q: Why does AWS want to be involved in sports?
AWS views sports as a powerful storytelling vehicle that can convey complex technical workflows through engaging narratives.
Episode 5 - Lorcan Murphy on coming back from a broken freakin' neck , switching sports, and more
Q: What was going through your mind when it went down?
Lorcan describes the freak accident in the gym where he slipped and broke his neck, detailing the panic and disbelief he felt when he realized the seriousness of the injury.
Episode 1 - Lev aka Lisco 2000 aka the Dario Saric superfan
Q: What do you see for Dario's future?
I hope he has a spectacular season with the Kings and eventually moves back to Europe.

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What is Barely Hoops about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Topics discussed span a broad range, highlighting how basketball intersects with technology, culture, personal journeys, and various life paths. Key episodes explore the role of data analytics in enhancing sports experiences, the resilience of former athletes transitioning to new careers, and unique insights from basketball commentators and superfans. Noteworthy is the podcast's focus on not only the sport itself but also on diverse cultural conversations surrounding it, offering listeners a rich dialogue that goes beyond just basketball. This approach makes it appealing to a wide audience, not limited to just sports fans but also those interested in personal stories and contemporary issues in society.

Listeners can look forward to guest a... more

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