South East Melbourne Phoenix big man and former NBA star Alan 'Big Sauce' Williams joins Phoenix Media's Aaron Pereira to discuss life as a professional athlete, the NBL season and everything basketball, both on-and-off the court! A must listen for basketball fanatics and those who are new to the game.
Ep. 12: Phoenix member shows us his 'Big Sauce' tattoo, how Shawn Marion shaped Sauce
In the final episode of the season, Phoenix foundation member Eliot Brett joins the podcast and details why he got a 'Big Sauce' tattoo in honour of our host! Sauce also talks about his best ever game, his love for Shaq and the Matrix and 150 games in the Heartland.
30 Jan 2024
Ep. 11: Adbel Nader on guarding Lebron James, his comeback from a two-year injury layoff
NBA Star Abdel Nader joins the podcast and talks about how he was just two games away from being an NBA Champion, how basketball helped him learn English and the arduous road back from a two-year injury.
21 Jan 2024
Ep. 10: DJ Vasiljevic on his Sydney Kings exit and his Boomers pitch to Goorjian
Adelaide 36ers superstar DJ Vasiljevic joins the podcast to discuss being brutally waived from the Washington Wizards, how the 36ers have turned their season around and what he could add to the Boomers squad for Paris 2024.
11 Jan 2024
Ep. 9: "Gangs, jail or basketball" - Anzac Rissetto's incredible journey to the Phoenix
South East Melbourne Phoenix big man Anzac Rissetto joins the podcast to talk about the path his mother set him on to escape a circle of violence and trouble growing up. His incredible journey includes digging trenches, spending time in the US college system and everything in between.
4 Dec 2023
Ep. 8: Will Cummings' advice to Victor Wembenyama, how he claimed two global MVPs
Phoenix guard Will Cummings joins the podcast and explains how he managed to win two MVPs across two European leagues, his sage advice to a young Victor Wembenyama and his bromance with Alan 'Big Sauce' Williams.
14 Nov 2023
Ep. 7: 'Slammin' Sam Mackinnon on beating the US for the first time, majestic Magic days
NBL legend and Australia's greatest dunker 'Slammin' Sam Mackinnon joins the Phoenix to discuss the incredible popularity of basketball in the '90s, finally having success with the Boomers and his coaching aspirations.
1 Nov 2023
Ep. 6: The 'chip' on Ben Ayre's shoulder, how a trip north changed his basketball pathway
Ben Ayre joins the podcast this week to talk about his journey from training player, to development player before finally cracking the full roster, and how knock-backs as a junior shaped the way he approaches basketball today.
27 Oct 2023
Ep. 5: Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer on how he started a club, title-winning Vegas plans
Phoenix CEO Tommy Greer joins the podcast and talks about how he was handed a letter to start an NBL franchise, his tough transition from player to the workforce and what it would mean to him for the Phoenix to finally break through for a maiden championship.
11 Oct 2023
Ep. 4: 'Rowdy' Ryan Broekhoff on mental health, incredible NBA stories
Former Phoenix star 'Rowdy' Ryan Broekhoff joins the podcast and speaks openly about his own battles with mental wellbeing and how he managed this throughout his career. He also details the ordeal of being released from the Mavericks and how the next 30 days played out with the Rockets and 76ers.
3 Oct 2023
Ep. 3: Mitch Creek's hopes for Paris Olympics, meeting Meek Mill
Phoenix captain Mitch Creek joins the podcast to talk about his NBA experience with two franchises, his desire to fill a potential Boomers gap ahead of Paris 2024 and high praise for Ben Ayre.
17 Sept 2023
Ep. 2: How you get cut from the NBA and Trent Cotchin speaks about Dustin Martin
Sauce goes through exactly what happens when a player gets cut from an NBA team, #1 Ticket Holder Trent Cotchin joins the show and talks about Dustin Martin, and Sauce updates us on his knee injury.
9 Sept 2023
Ep. 1: Spending $25k in a weekend, NBL big men and Sauce's hidden talent
Sauce explains how he blew through $25k in a weekend, how much NBA players actually earn and who at the SEM Phoenix is the sleeping giant this NBL season.
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