
The Roundtable
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Episode 62 - That was the season that was
Episode 61 - A legendary finale

S5 Ep 31Episode 60 - The series is alive and we have beef
The Kings and the 36ers have traded wins, barbs and trash talk across the weekend with Sydney taking a 2-1 series lead in the race for the title

S5 Ep 30Episode 59 - This could have been an email w/ Olgun Uluc
The Sydney Kings humiliated the Adelaide 36ers in game one by the greatest margin in NBL Grand Final history, somehow with Olgun Uluc's help we stretch the episode to it's usual length by asking how bad was it and how can the 36ers recover from here?

S5 Ep 29Episode 58 - Championship Series preview
With the Phoenix dispatched the Kings & 36ers are set for a championship showdown

S5 Ep 28Episode 57 - Remembering Ken Cole w/ Boti Nagy & a Perth sized predicament
Boti Nagy joins the show with his memories of the late Ken Cole before a discussion of the NBL TV rights, Brisbane's appointment of Will Weaver as coach and where to now for the Perth Wildcats

S5 Ep 27Episode 56 - United's identity crisis
The final four is set as South East Melbourne & Perth joining Adelaide & Sydney in the semi-finals. Plus a look back at Melbourne United's historic collapse & where to from here, Newcastle expansion rumours and crowd numbers at the play in tournament

S5 Ep 26Episode 55 - Play in to the playoffs w/ Brian Goorjian
The newly minted coach of the year Brian Goorjian joins the show to discuss the Kings season, their title push and his future. Plus a preview of this week's play in tournament

S5 Ep 25Episode 54 - Awards season w/ Olgun Uluc
The MVP has been named but what about the Roundtable awards? ESPN's Olgun Uluc joins this week as the crew debate the NBL awards winners and give out their own picks of this season's best.

S5 Ep 24Episode 53 - Don't you have a championship to win?
The debate around the MVP race has now seen both Mike Wells & Brian Goorjian pass comment, while the Kings all but seal top spot, United continue to crumble and the playoffs loom

S5 Ep 23Episode 52 - Some debates are settled, some are just getting started
EThe Kings have made their move, but is it enough to end the MVP & coach of the year debate? Plus all the fallout from a big day at JCA between Sydney & the Phoenix

S5 Ep 22Episode 51 - What the hell happened while I was gone?
Julian returns from his Australian Open assignment to the Adelaide & Brisbane brawl, Andrew Bogut vs Adelaide twitter fraccas & a playoff race that is ever changing

S5 Ep 21Episode 50 - Playoff tickets punched w/ Adam Webster
Adam & Matty look at the week that was in the NBL

S5 Ep 20Episode 49 - Hoopsfest 2 - Hooplectric Hoopaloo w/ Adam Webster
Adam Webster steps in for Julian as the Roundtable reviews the entrails of Hoopsfest in Perth and how the teams are shaping up for the run to the finish line

S5 Ep 19Episode 48 - Back at the cage in 2008
The Sydney Kings stunning weekend is the feature topic this week, plus United's collapse, an updated coach of the year discussion and an insight into the NBL's 11th franchise

S5 Ep 18Episode 47 - Coach of the year
Matt tees off on the Sydney Kings front office as their roster woes are laid bare, Julian weighs in on the Coach of the year debate and the usual reviews & previews

S5 Ep 17Episode 46 - It runs through Adelaide
In the final program for the calendar year the fall of Melbourne United and the rise of the Adelaide 36ers is studied. Plus a look back at the big news stories of 2025.

S5 Ep 16Episode 45 - A LIVE Christmas Special
The Stu Lash era is over at Brisbane but have they learned anything? Plus the Hawks, Sydney & Phoenix are the teams of focus this week & a live watchalong of the Bullets and Breakers game

Best Bits - Matt Weston (Adelaide 36ers GM)
bonusFrom the signing of Bryce, last season's dramas and this season's title bid, no topic is off limits as Matt & Jules speak with 36ers GM Matt Weston

S5 Ep 15Episode 44 - Out of the chaos w/ Matt Weston
Adelaide 36ers GM Matt Weston joins the show to discuss last season's headlines and this season's title leaders. Plus a review and preview of the week's hoops action

S5 Ep 14Episode 43 - A new leader
Melbourne United are displaced from top spot after a two loss weekend, the 36ers take top spot, the Phoenix stamp their title credentials and the Wildcats experience joy before the fall

S5 Ep 13Episode 42 - A royal problem
On the back of the Sydney Kings loss in New Zealand the Roundtable convenes with more questions on the Kings, the latest Top 15 list, the Breakers becoming more feisty and a weekend centred around the Wildcats

S5 Ep 12Episode 41 - The FIBA Break
With the enforced mid season pause on the league it's a time to look back over the weekend's action and why some teams may not be as they seem on paper

S5 Ep 11Episode 40 - The airing of grievances w/ Olgun Uluc
ESPN's Olgun Uluc joins Matt & Julian for a league wide temperature test as we inch closer to the halfway mark of the season. Plus the Hawks get flattened by the Kings and Casey Prather's injury has caused one member of the panel great sadness & woe. Yes this is the longest program that we've ever done.

S5 Ep 10Episode 39 - Calamitous Cairns, the Wildcats beat Bryce & United stay on top
As the Hawks start to stir in their title defence Perth beat up on Bryce's Sixers, United stay tip dogs in Melbourne & Cairns look even worse in this week's Roundtable

S5 Ep 9Episode 38 - The streak is over
The Kings season changing win over the previously unbeaten United have us wondering if Sydney might be taking themselves into championship discussions, plus NBL storylines, the Hawks night of shame, the Bullets latest calamity & the Phoenix take the next step towards title contention.

S5 Ep 8Episode 37 - A day late and one point short
A day later than usual this week, the program looks back at a trio of one point thrillers, Cairns calamities, Sydney struggles and Melbourne staying a perfect 9-0

S5 Ep 7Episode 36 - Hawk panic, Wildcat angst, reffing hell and a Melbourne juggernaut
Another large episode of the Roundtable sees a deep dive on the Hawks 40 point drubbing by the Phoenix, the Wildcats woeful performance against Brisbane. tech foul mania in Sydney and a look ahead to the weekend.

S5 Ep 6Episode 35 - Something's rotten in the state of Queensland
The Taipans have some problems, the Bullets have some problems, the Gold Coast is hosting the Ignite Cup Final. It's been a big week in Queensland.Plus a review of the round that was, which imports might be on the hot seat and a look at how Melbourne United have raced to a 5-0 start.

S5 Ep 5Episode 34 - All together now w/ Brad Rosen
NBL commentator, podcaster, former Kings captain & all around good guy Brad Rosen joins Matt & Julian for a review of the shortened Round 3, the NBA vs NBL games in Melbourne, some fan mail and a look ahead to an 8 game Round 4 featuring the debut of the Ignite Cup.

Supercut - Coaching, a Brisbane Bullets story
bonusFrom the removal of Justin Schuller to the installation of Stu Lash, the head coaching role at the Brisbane Bullets has been a hot talking point across 2025. In this supercut Matt & Julian react to the events as they happen. Featuring special guests Mick Randall & Boti Nagy

S5 Ep 4Episode 33 - Who's actually the coach?
Matt & Julian review Round 2 of the NBL and the key takeaways of the weekend including the committee coaching at Brisbane, Montrezl Harrell's exit from the 36ers, Bryce's Adelaide debut and why the Kings could be in a world of hurt.

Best Bits - SEM Phoenix GM of Basketball Operations Simon Mitchell
bonusThe Phoenix have gone a little under the radar this off season despite a couple of pre season import changes. Simon Mitchell joins the Roundtable to give the story on the Phoenix's roster construction, Josh King, last season's results and if he feels the Phoenix are getting a fair shake in terms of scheduling.

S5 Ep 3Episode 32 - Beat the "interim" coach & a conversation with Simon Mitchell
Montrezl Harrell is set to depart the Adelaide 36ers as the adage of "the 36ers can never have anything nice" rings true again. As the worldwide search begins for the new Supercoach coach Matt & Julian are joined by SEM Phoenix GM of basketball operations Simon Mitchell for a chat about roster moves and the expectations on the green side of Melbourne this season, plus a full review of the weekend and a preview of Round 2

S5 Ep 2Episode 31 - The opening tip-off
A full preview of the opening weekend of the 2025/26 season!

S5 Ep 1Episode 30 - The NBL26 preview w/ Boti Nagy
A fifth season of the program begins with the feature film length sized season preview edition of the Roundtable as the doyen Boti Nagy joins Matt & Julian for a look ahead to another summer of hoops.Catch Boti on the Brad & Boti podcast + Timeout - No Flop Zone with Joey Wright on YouTube

S4 Ep 30EMERGENCY PODCAST - Bryce Cotton is an Adelaide 36er
Bryce to the Sixers, Let's talk about this

S4 Ep 29Episode 29 - The season that was w/ Mick Randall
In the final Roundtable for the season Code Sports writer Mick Randall joins Matt & Julian to review each team's NBL 2024/25 season and look at their free agency moves so far

S4 Ep 28Episode 28 - Illawarra's special day w/ Julian O'Brien
Friend of the show Julian O'Brien joins for the post championship series edition as we review Illawarra's second championship, why they came from 2-1 down, where Melbourne go from here after losing the championship in consecutive Game 5's & a look ahead to free agency

S4 Ep 27Episode 27 - Away court advantage as Melbourne close in on the title
The experience of Melbourne United in big game situations has them on the brink of the championship as United and the Hawks trade road wins. A complete breakdown of Games 2 & 3 and a look ahead to Game 4.

S4 Ep 26Episode 26 - Two polar opposite Game 3's & United steal home court
Melbourne & Illawarra have stood above the others to be the last two standing. On this episode a review of both Semi-Final Game 3's as well as Melbourne claiming Game 1 of the Championship Series in Wollongong

S4 Ep 25Episode 25 - Going the distance
With both Semi Final series going to three games we look back at how we got here in this edition of the Roundtable

S4 Ep 24Epiode 24 - The semi-final preview
Melbourne United vs Perth Wildcats, Illawarra Hawks vs South East Melbourne Phoenix. Two semi final series full of promise. On this edition we have a full preview of both series plus all the weeks news including the FIBA break, JackJumpers sale, Taran Armstrong's two way deal & more expansion chatter

S4 Ep 23Episode 23 - The least shocking SHOCKING moment in NBL history
Only the 2024/25 Adelaide 36ers could blow a 21 point lead in a sudden death playoff game, and only the 2024/25 South East Melbourne Phoenix could come from 21 points down to win a playoff game. A full review of the play in game plus the Sydney Kings end their season in the same spot as one year ago and where else but Queensland can you find two head coaching vacancies.

S4 Ep 22Episode 22 - Retiring to sell underwear, the missing army and the play in tournament
As the play in tournament begins, on this weeks show Matt & Jules cover the empty seats at the Wildcats vs Phoenix game, Xavier Cooks, recent retirees, an early look at Melbourne vs Perth, a wrap up of the Gazeys and a preview of the rest of the play in tournament

S4 Ep 21Episode 21 - The trade, Kylie in the jungle, Firepower flashbacks & The final round calculator
We have to talk about THAT trade. Plus Matt Logue's feature on the 2008 Kings sends Matt down memory lane, Kylie booting the Wildcats out of RAC Arena and the calculations for the final round of the season.

S4 Ep 20Episode 20 - The run home to the postseason
With two weeks remaining in the regular season the game are only getting bigger! The Wildcats blow it twice, Melbourne finish their long road trip 5-2 and some barbs are being thrown ahead of the Wildcats & Phoenix clash this weekend

S4 Ep 19Episode 19 - How much trouble can I get into and how fast
At this week's Roundtable meeting Matt & Julian discuss the Kings bumper crowd, should Rod Laver Arena return as an NBL venue, listener questions and the presentation of NBL news, the Hawks & United, Perth moving into second, Adelaide's travelling circus and the picks!

S4 Ep 18Episode 18 - I don't know what day it is, plus no more championship favouritism
With the NBL as close as ever Matt & Julian look back over the big stories of the last week. Including the Kings importation woes, United leaving things late, Perth continuing to go about their business and the all important picks! Plus a tribute to the late great Darryl Pearce.

S4 Ep 17Episode 17 - I don't care if you miss the plane
With Cairns breaking their 15 game losing streak to the Hawks of all teams it's a week where championship favouritism is wide open in the NBL. Plus the Kings pull off the greatest comeback in years, the Phoenix's wild ride and the incognito Wildcats sneak back into the picture