Behind The Bucks is an original longform storytelling podcast series diving into all things Milwaukee Bucks, offering fans a look at Bucks-related topics from the hardwood to the city streets and everything in between. Franchise history, pivotal moments, legendary players, community impact and more… Behind The Bucks covers it all, bringing you Bucks stories like you've never heard before.
After surviving a thrilling seven-game series in the 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Milwaukee Bucks reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 15 years. Narrated by Bucks broadcasting legend Jim Paschke, the final episode of Light It Up tells the story of Milwaukee’s dramatic series against the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers — led by that season’s NBA MVP Allen Iverson, Coach of the Year Larry Brown, Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo, and Sixth Man of the Year Aaron McKie. From Ray Allen’s historic performance in a do-or-die Game 6 at the Bradley Center, to the surprising news the team got before Game 7, Episode 4 explores the lasting legacy of a team that brought Milwaukee basketball back to life.
30 Jul 2026
Episode 3 - Light It Up - The Breakthrough
After surviving a dramatic first-round series against the Orlando Magic, the 2000-01 Milwaukee Bucks moved one step closer to the goal they had been chasing all season.
Narrated by Bucks broadcasting legend Jim Paschke, Episode 3 of Light It Up tells the story of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference Semifinals battle with the Charlotte Hornets. Led by Jamal Mashburn, Baron Davis, P.J. Brown, and a physical frontcourt that gave the Bucks problems all season, Charlotte pushed Milwaukee to the brink and forced the Bucks to answer the question that followed them all year: could a jump-shooting team survive when the game got tougher?
23 Jul 2026
Episode 2 - Light It Up - The Last Word
After a 3-9 start threatened to derail the season, the Milwaukee Bucks had to adapt. Narrated by Bucks broadcasting legend Jim Paschke, Episode 2 of Light It Up tells the story of how the 2000-01 Bucks transformed from a talented team still searching for chemistry into one of the most dangerous groups in the NBA. George Karl adjusted his approach. Scott Williams helped bring the locker room together. Ernie Grunfeld built out the roster. And role players like Darvin Ham, Lindsey Hunter, Tim Thomas, and Ervin Johnson gave the Bucks the toughness they needed. After winning their first division title in 15 years, the Bucks opened the playoffs against Doc Rivers, Tracy McGrady, and the Orlando Magic. With the series getting physical and the trash talk getting louder, the Bucks were about to find out if their chemistry could hold under pressure.
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
12 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
6 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 14 / 100
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