The Doug Gottlieb Show

Doug is joined by Indiana State Head Coach Josh Schertz to discuss his recollections as a Florida Atlantic G.A. of FAU shocking the world and taking down Gottlieb and Oklahoma State in Stillwater in 1998, how he built a DII super power at Lincoln Memorial in rural Tennessee, how he landed the Indiana State job, and his plans to build the Sycamores into a consistent winner. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Doug explains why the Mountain West should get more teams into the tournament than the ACC and Pac-12. Then, he’s joined by Boise State Senior Sixth-Year Guard Max Rice to discuss dropping 35 in New Mexico’s notoriously hostile ‘Pit’, how he bounced back after a tough loss to Utah State, if he ever considered transferring for his final year. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by former Bears Director of Player Personnel Josh Lucas to discuss his often chaotic home life as a kid in Canton, Ohio, how he escaped the instability through sports, how he earned a football scholarship to Harvard, the ups and downs of his college experience and how a series of injuries derailed his college football career. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by University of California Riverside Athletic Director Wesley Mallette to discuss his plan to make Riverside athletics financially viable, and the next step in the evolution of NIL. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by University of California Riverside Athletic Director Wesley Mallette to discuss his North Jersey athletics background, his experience playing football at James Madison, his transition to college athletics administration at volatile Cal Berkeley, the biggest factor in the decline of the Pac-12, and facing the challenge of having to save the athletics program at Riverside. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains the negative effect of the hype surrounding Bronny James USC, and why most teammates aren’t prepared to handle it. Then, Gottlieb finishes his conversation with 9-time Final Four college basketball official John Higgins to discuss the travel grind of an official, the pressure of working his first NCAA Tournament game, his First Final 4, why replay has made officiating harder, how he found his trademark pants, and what rule changes he would like to see. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow 18:03.150See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug reacts to Draymond Green’s latest ejection for his cheap shot on Suns C Jusuf Nurkic, and the reason for his increasingly erratic cheap shots. Then, Gottlieb is joined by former 9-time Final Four official John Higgins to discuss his first officiating gig in college, why he decided to pursue it as his career, climbing the officiating ladder to crack the DI ranks, the massive leap to the Big 8 at its peak, the legend of his trademark hair, earning respect as a young ref, and why it’s crucial for officials to have good game calling mechanics. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug reacts to a West Virginia Federal Judge’s ruling allowing players who transferred twice in one year to play immediately. Then, Gottlieb is joined by sports attorney - and SANIL CEO - Jason Belzer to finish their discussion on his company’s profitable NIL business model, the impact on Title IX and women's sports funding, and how many athletes could be exploited or fall through the cracks in the new era. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his early season takes on Duke’s early season struggles, and if Northwestern is for real after beating Purdue, or if the Boilermakers have the same flaws from past years. Then, Gottlieb is joined by sports attorney - and SANIL CEO - Jason Belzer to discuss how his company is leading the way in the rapidly changing NIL landscape, what he predicts the next stage in the evolution of paying collegiate athletes will look like. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by Author Roland Lazenby to discuss his new biography Magic: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson, including Magic’s rivalry with Michael, his mother’s influence, his unique relationship with Kareem, why Paul Westhead didn’t work, and the cultural impact of his HIV announcement. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by his 14-year old son Hayes Gottlieb, 17-year old nephew Gage Gottlieb, and family friend 21-year old baller Jordan Paulino to discuss hoops, life and give some hot takes. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by T3TV Founder and CEO Terry Holt to discuss his viral social media, lessons he’s learned as the T3TV camp explodes in popularity, how he’s gotten the buy-in from top prospects, and his plan to grow and expand in the future. Follow T3TV on Instagram here and here. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by Oklahoma State Senior Guard John Michael Wright to discuss his hoops background in Fayetteville, North Carolina, why he chose to play for Tubby Smith at High Point University, his transfer portal experience, why he chose Oklahoma State, what tightened his bond with Mike Boynton, his heavy offseason shooting regimen, and his expectations for his final college season. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by BYU Head Coach Mark Pope on his expectations as the Cougars enter their first season in the Big XII, his plan to retain players in the transfer portal era, and which one of his players he thinks will exceed preseason expectations. ubscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why this college hoops season is the hardest to predict since he’s been watching college hoops. Then he’s joined by Pepperdine Head Coach Lorenzo Romar from the Western Coast Conference media day to discuss the depth in the WAC, adapting to the transfer portal culture, and his expectations for the upcoming season. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by comedian and actor Andrew Dice Clay to discuss his cult classic album The Day the Laughter Died, how he’s adapted his comedy to social media, and his latest role as a basketball coach in the movie Warrior Strong. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by NC state Point Guard Michael O’Connell to discuss getting recruited as an 8th grade lacrosse player by Maryland, his decision to play basketball at Stanford, why he chose NC State as his grad transfer destination, his expectations for the season, and if he would consider transferring again. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by University of Nebraska Omaha Head Coach Chris Crutchfield to continue their discussion on his climb up the coaching ladder, including what he learned as an assistant under Lon Kruger at Oklahoma, Eric Musselman at Arkansas, and Dana Altman at Oregon, and why he jumped at the chance to take the head job at his alma mater Omaha. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his reaction to the surprising trade sending Dame Lillard from the Blazers to the Bucks, if Lillard’s offense makes Milwaukee the title favorite, and why the Blazers refused to accommodate Dame's wish to return to Portland after a Miami deal fell through. Then, he’s joined joined by University of Nebraska Omaha Head Coach Chris Crutchfield to discuss his hoops background growing up in Kentucky, how he ended up playing college ball at Omaha, how he moved into coaching, his climb up the coaching ladder, including his first head coaching job at Tyler Junior College in the highly competitive Texas JUCO scene, and the invaluable lessons he learned as an assistant under the legendary Lou Henson. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by former Suns, Magic and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss transitioning back to Europe after his stint with the Magic, his experience with Steve Nash and the run and gun Suns, how he handled his surprise start if the 2007 Western Conference Semis against the Spurs, and how he would fix USA Basketball after a dismal World Cup showing. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by former Suns, Magic and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss his pre-1998 NBA Draft process, draft night disappointment, why he chose to pass up on an NBA offer with the Knicks to play in the Spanish League, the most difficult part of the transition, why he moved to Greece, how he established his reputation as one of the best bigs in Europe, and why he decided to sign with the Tracy McGrady led Magic, and the story behind their playoff disappointment. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by 12-year NBA and EuroLeague veteran Pat Burke to discuss his rough introduction to high school hoops as an Irish born immigrant in Cleveland, how a move to Florida changed his outlook on basketball, his recruitment to Auburn, the ups and downs from his college career, and the revelation he’s had about his coach Cliff Ellis as he’s matured. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by Philz Coffee Co-Founder and investor Jacob Jaber to discuss his approach to maintaining quality control while expanding, adapting during COVID, his pick for the G.O.A.T. barista, and vision for the continued growth and success of the business in the coming years. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by Philz Coffee Co-Founder and investor Jacob Jaber to discuss how the now famous coffee brand humbly started in his father’s Bay Area bodega, the cornerstone philosophies of the business, how they developed a unique brand identity, and their process for identifying the right employees to grow the business. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by NBA Senior VP of Global Events Joey Graziano discusses the launch of the first annual NBA Conon his FDNY father's miraculous 9/11 survival story. #NeverForget Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Doug reacts to Team USA’s disappointing loss to Germany in the Basketball World Cup semifinals, and if the USA hoops program is capable of bouncing back again. Then, 2023 FedEx Cup champ Viktor Havland joins Doug to discuss his thought process as he locked up the FedEx title, how he maintains the confidence when things aren’t going well, why he loves living in Stillwater, and his expectations for the upcoming Ryder Cup. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Then, he’s joined by NYU Head Coach Dave Klatsky for the conclusion of their interview where they discuss his decision to take a job on Wall Street after Penn, why he left big bucks to take a job as a Colgate assistant, what he learned under HC Matt Langel, why he left to take the DIII NYU job, adjusting to DIII recruiting, if there’s too much player movement, why he doesn't need a DI job to feel validated, and why the Penn job would be so attractive. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Doug looks at the uncertain hoops future for Bronny James as he recovers after suffering cardiac arrest, and looks at what a potentially stacked post-realignment Big 12 on the hoops side. Then, he’s joined by NYU Head Coach Dave Klatsky to discuss his hoops background growing up in New Jersey, why he chose to play college ball at Penn, the eye opening jump from HS to DI, the keys to Penn Coach Fran Dunphy’s coaching philosophy, and the experience of playing at the legendary Palestra, and the disappointment of not winning an NCAA tourney game in 3 appearances. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Doug dives into LeBron ending his painfully manufactured retirement drama at the ESPY’s. Then, from the inaugural NBA Con in Las Vegas, Doug is joined by ESPN reporter Israel Gutierrez to discuss if Dame Lillard to the Heat is as inevitable as it seems, LeBron’s Miami legacy, the media overreaction to Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League debut, and if the NBA’s Euro-style midseason tournament will resonate with fans. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the inaugural NBA Con in Las Vegas, Doug sits down with Shaw Marion to discuss if his 00’s Suns get enough credit for changing the NBA style of play, why he never wanted to change his unorthodox J, why Steve Nash’s MVP’s have been criticized by today’s media, and his predictions for next season’s Suns and Mavs. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the inaugural NBA Con in Las Vegas, Doug discusses the lackluster debut of #1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama, and why there’s no reason to panic, if Chet Holmgren can bounce back after missing his entire rookie season, and his pick for rookie of the year. Then former 6th overall NBA Draft pick Josh Childress and Gottlieb discuss his decision to leave the NBA for Greece in the middle of his career, how he was able to adjust to the Euro league on and off the court, the biggest challenges facing Victor Wembayana making the jump to the NBA. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by NBA Senior VP of Global Events Joey Graziano discusses the launch of the first annual NBA Con, his vision for the NBA Cup in-season tournament, and his FDNY father's miraculous 9/11 survival story. #NeverForget Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by 10-year NBA veteran point guard Darren Collison to discuss growing up with elite track athletes for parents, which coach most influenced his growth as a player, his L.A. hoops background, playing pick up vs. individual workout culture, the events leading up to his UCLA offer, his experience playing for Ben Howland, what stands out from the Bruin’s Final Four run his freshman year, and the unforgettable wsin over Gonzaga and Adam Morrison to advance to the Final Four. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by first year New Mexico State Head Coach Jason Hooten to discuss how he landed the job at Sam Houston State taking over for Bob Marlin, why the timing was right to make the move to New Mexico State, and if the motion offense will ever have a comeback. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by first year New Mexico State Head Coach Jason Hooten to discuss his transfer portal strategy as he builds his program, the type of player he’s targeting, if raw athleticism is overrated, his coaching influences, and the cornerstones of his philosophy. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by longtime hoops writer and author of Chasing Perfection: A Behind-the-Scenes look at the High-Stakes Game of Creating an NBA Champion to discuss why the Nuggets are such a nightmare playoff matchup, what has changed since their COVID bubble run,why Nikola Jokic remains underappreciated despite multiple MVP’s and a potential title, what the media missed on Denver, if there's anything the Heat can do to make the series competitive, and the next potential under the radar title contender. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his take on the Lakers/Nuggets Western Conference Finals heading into a pivotal game 3. Then, LeBron author Jeff Benedict joins Gottlieb to discuss why he decided to write the book, LeBron’s life under the media spotlight, an unfiltered behind the scenes look at ‘The Decision,’ how his collapse in the 2011 Finals changed him, how he decided to return for a second stint in Cleveland, and why he decided to move to the Lakers. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug explains why the Victor Webanyama hype machine has gone off the rails, and shares his thoughts on the Heat/Celtics Eastern Conference Finals. Then, Goldin Co Executive Chairman and Founder Ken Goldin joins Gottlieb to discuss how he got started in the sports collectible game as a kid in South Jersey, how he grew his hobby into the leading company in the sports collectible marketplace, his most prized piece of sports memorabilia, how he acquired his unparalleled Dream Team collection, Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug performs a post-mortem on the Warriors season after a disappointing loss to the Lakers and how they could revamp for next year to contend. Then, Head Coach of the African League’s Cape Town Tigers Rasheed Hazzard joins Gottlieb to discuss coaches that influenced his philosophy, how Derek Fisher impacted his journey, what went wrong in New York, how he’s learned to handle getting fired, and his goals for his coaching future. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses his public back-and-forth with Kendrick Perkins over the significance of race in the Embiid/Jokic MVP race. Then, Head Coach of the African League’s Cape Town Tigers Rasheed Hazzard joins Gottlieb to discuss growing up as the son of UCLA legend and former coach Walt Hazzard, his L.A. hoops upbringing, why he butted heads with Mike Jarvis as a players at George Washington, how he go this break with the Lakers, his long relationship with Kobe, and cutting his teeth writing scouting reports for Phil Jackson. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses what’s shaping up to be an incredible second round of matchups, and explains how LeBron James Game 4 performance showcased his genius basketball IQ, and why certain media criticism of Kawhi Leonard is so laughable. Then, Attorney and NIL Expert Darren Heitner joins Gottlieb to discuss the explosion of NIL across college sports landscape, if the current system is sustainable, how it could expand in the next several years, and the dark underside of the transfer portal. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug discusses the adjustment to the era of roster overhauling in the era of the transfer portal and NIL, and why Creighton G Ryan Nembhard transferring to Gonzaga perfectly demonstrates the dynamics of the new era. He also defends Kawhi Leonard against what he thinks is unfair media coverage, how an aging LeBron can be effective against the Grizzlies, and why he has his eye on the Nuggets as a darkhorse title contender. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug wraps up the college hoops season by recapping the Final Four and UConn’s dominant march to the title, and his 3 big picture truths about college basketball today. He also breaks down the Women’s Final Four and the controversy surrounding the impact of inexcusably poor officiating, his take on LSU’s Angel Reese’s title game trash talk to Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. Finally, he turns to the NBA to handicap the MVP race between Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug gives his thoughts on the surprise Final Four, and what the media is mischaracterizing about NIL impact on the remaining teams. Then, he's joined by Penn State F Michael Henn who discusses persevering through his arduous college hoops journey that included 7 years, five schools and four trips to the transfer portal before landing as a contributor on Penn State’s first NCAA tournament team since 2011. He also discusses former HC Micah Shrewsberry's imprint on the team, and his post-tourney jump from State college to Notre Dame. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by Princeton Guard Blake Peters to discuss the 15-seed Tigers first round upset of 2-seed Arizona, their second round win over Missouri, why he’s confident they’ll be ready to play in the Sweet Sixteen, the reaction to this viral postgame interview, and if it was a tribute to Kevin Garnett’s famous soundbite. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gottlieb breaks down how 16-seed Farleigh Dickinson stunned Purdue. Then, Merrimack College Head Coach Joe Gallo joins Doug to discuss his feelings watching Farleigh Dickinson beat Purdue after beating them in the Northeast Conference Tournament, the challenges of making the leap from DII to DI, the secret to his incredibly effective zone, Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Doug reacts to Day 1 tourney action, including Arizona and Virginia suffering first round upsets. Then, he’s joined by Kennesaw State Head Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim on the eve of his 14-seed Lions first round matchup against Xavier. They discuss his playing career following his NBA all-star brother Shareef, playing for Billy Kennedy at Southeastern Louisiana, his transition coaching under Kennedy at Murray State, how he helped Alex Caruso develop into an NBA player at A&M, Tom Crean’s focus on player development at Georgia, and his unique relationship with Anthony Edwards that got him to UGA, how he got the Kennesaw Job, how he changed the culture of a 1 win team into an NCAA Tournament team, why he was happy for Damon Stoudamire getting the Georgia Tech job, and why Kennesaw has a shot against Xavier. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First, Doug reacts to the First Four games as the tourney sets to tip off. Then, he gives an inside look at the interview process he just completed for the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay head coaching job, and what he learned from the process despite not getting the job. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by former Texans Executive VP of Football Operations Jack Easterby for the fourth installment of their discussion on why he decided to leave the Patriots after another Super Bowl for the Texans, his relationship with owner Cal McNair, his rise up the ranks to EVP of Football Operations, what a highly critical Sports Illustrated article got wrong about him, how it impacted him, how it ended in Houston, and his plans for the future. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug is joined by former University of Louisiana Head Coach Bob Marlin on his climb up the coaching ladder starting as a grad assistant at Northeast Louisiana, coaching under Dana Altman at Marshall, his first head coaching job at Pensacola Junior College, his first DI exposure at Bama in the mid 90’s, his success turning around Sam Houston State, why he decided to make the move to Louisiana, how he built the program into a consistent winner, how Elfrid Payton took the program to another level, Jordan Brown’s impact, and his NCAA tourney expectations as a 13 seed. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.