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The Old Man and the Three

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NBA
Basketball
Dallas Mavericks
Boston Celtics
New York Knicks
NBA Playoffs
Oklahoma City Thunder
Los Angeles Lakers
Denver Nuggets
NBA Finals
Minnesota Timberwolves
Luka Doncic
Golden State Warriors
Phoenix Suns
Philadelphia 76ers
Indiana Pacers
Cleveland Cavaliers
Kyrie Irving
Jalen Brunson
College Basketball

The Old Man and the Three is back with a new host, NBA sharpshooter and Denver Nuggets forward, Cam Johnson. Every week, Cam joins Tommy Alter for insightful analysis of NBA games, trends, strategy and major moments in hoops culture along with exclusive interviews and highlights — all from a current player’s perspective. The legacy continues!

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On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter welcome NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal! Shaq discusses his new Dunkman League and goes back and forth trading stories with Cam on some of their best and worst dunk experi... more

On this week’s episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ the title doesn’t get much more explanatory. Cam Johnson and Tommy Alter are joined by the legendary astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson to talk through some of his suggestions for the game of bas... more

On this episode of ‘The Old Man and the Three,’ Cam Johnson (Denver Nuggets) and Tommy Alter discuss the NBA offseason so far, including the Jaylen Brown trade to the Sixers, the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat, Victor Wembanyama’s cont... more

On this week’s episode of ‘The Young Man and the Three,’ we welcome New York Knicks shooting guard Landry Shamet and die-hard Knicks fan actor John Turturro!

The duo break down each round of the Knicks’ 2026 championship, go in-depth on the NBA Fina... more

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Recent Guests

Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist and science communicator
Hayden Planetarium / American Museum of Natural History
Episode: A Deep-Dive into NBA Basketball, Science, and the Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Landry Shamet
NBA player for the Knicks, Brooklyn native
New York Knicks
Episode: Landry Shamet and John Turturro on the New York Knicks’ Championship Run
John Turturro
Actor, Brooklyn native, avid Knicks fan
Actor
Episode: Landry Shamet and John Turturro on the New York Knicks’ Championship Run
Stephon Marbury
New York basketball legend, Knicks point guard, and international basketball figure
Former NBA player, media/entrepreneur
Episode: Stephon Marbury on the Knicks Finals Run and His Basketball Career, Plus Trey Murphy & Naji Marshall
Naji Marshall
NBA player with Dallas ties, discussing season and prospects
Professional basketball player
Episode: Stephon Marbury on the Knicks Finals Run and His Basketball Career, Plus Trey Murphy & Naji Marshall
Allen Graves
NBA prospect and Santa Clara forward
Santa Clara University
Episode: KNICKS ADVANCE TO THE NBA FINALS REACTION, Plus NBA Draft Prospect Allen Graves!
Kon Knueppel
NBA player from Charlotte Hornets
Brooklyn/? not specified in transcript (appears as Kon Knueppel from the Charlotte Hornets)
Episode: Kon Knueppel & Christian Yelich: A Fascinating NBA + MLB Crossover Podcast
Christian Yelich
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder, former MVP
Milwaukee Brewers
Episode: Kon Knueppel & Christian Yelich: A Fascinating NBA + MLB Crossover Podcast
Adam Friedland
Guest (part of the roundtable), media personality
Episode: (Part 2) This Podcast Goes Off the Rails with Adam Friedland, Bomani Jones, and Trey Murphy III

Hosts

Cam Johnson
NBA player and host focusing on current player perspective and insights from the Nuggets and broader hoops culture.
Tommy Alter
Co-host bringing media and culture perspectives, focuses on interviews and discussion; long-running collaboration with Cam Johnson.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 10.9k ratings
  • Review

    Where have you been?One of the top sports casts I’ve seen. I will put the word out. No nonsense, great questions. The best Shaq interview I’ve seen. I am going to review past episodes and look forward to September when you return. Get the word out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reyn61
    United States2 months ago
  • Love Cam, Hate Tommy

    Cam is a great replacement for JJ. Very thoughtful and gets other players to share differently than in almost any other interviews because he’s a respected player. Tommy is just a terrible interviewer and I don’t understand why he’s there.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    KauFu303
    United States6 months ago
  • Terrible interviewer

    Tommy alter is actually the worst interviewer I have ever listened to. I didn’t even know there were bad interviewers until I started listening to this. He gets these incredible guests and then wastes the episodes by asking the most simple, close ended questions that he literally answers as he is asking them!!

    I appreciate Cam so I’ll give it 2 stars but Tommy Alter sucks hard

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Semjohnson
    United States8 months ago
  • Best Basketball Pod

    Smartest basketball talk around. Absolutely hate the sports betting advertising though. It’s constant and not at all good for sport and culture.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cliff Wall
    Canadaa year ago
  • Moses Moody 5 ⭐️

    Great conversation with Moses Moody. A role player in the NBA is the best high school player in the whole state when he was in 10th grade. The man has a lot of interesting things to say. Great interviews Tommy & Cam Johnson.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philly Iverson
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners complain about interview style and sponsor-heavy segments.
Mixed feedback on banter vs. analysis balance, with strong praise for Shaq and other star guests.
Fans praise the deep basketball know-how and candid guest moments.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#104
Ireland/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#122
Chile/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#154
Spain/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#167
South Africa/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#194
United Arab Emirates/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#242
Taiwan/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Shaq on LeBron’s Philly Decision, His Advice to Wemby, and All of His Sidequests
Q: What advice would you give to a young big entering today's game regarding development and style?
Master your core skill, continuously improve your main strength, and then amplify it with smart play and strong positioning to ensure you're making the highest-percentage plays.
Shaq on LeBron’s Philly Decision, His Advice to Wemby, and All of His Sidequests
Q: Naively, how do you balance growing a media presence with still performing at a high level?
Shaq talks about delegation, working with experts, and protecting his time; he treats his business ventures like a roster that needs specialists to maximize each area while he focuses on core responsibilities.
Landry Shamet and John Turturro on the New York Knicks’ Championship Run
Q: Did you ever have a point where you thought this run might slip away after five straight wins?
There were moments of doubt, but the group stayed in it, kept communicating honestly, and trusted the process to turn things around rather than fold.
An Offseason Mailbag with Cam Johnson! | Wemby and Brunson’s Finals, Playing With Jokic & More
Q: When did you first understand how clutch Brunson is?
You could see it early on in college and in his late-game poise, highlighting a gamer mentality and a winning pedigree across levels.
An Offseason Mailbag with Cam Johnson! | Wemby and Brunson’s Finals, Playing With Jokic & More
Q: Where does Jalen Brunson rank for you in terms of clutch scores ever?
He's high on the list, with multiple late-game moments and a championship run that underscores his clutch pedigree, though an exact ranking is hard to pin down.

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1. Neil deGrasse Tyson
2. Landry Shamet
3. John Turturro
4. Stephon Marbury
5. Naji Marshall
6. Allen Graves
7. Kon Knueppel
8. Christian Yelich

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