What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to run it back with us before you play it forward in these tumultuous times.
Running It Back
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What can we learn from legendary sports players and performances? In each episode of Running It Back, Tarlin Ray and Mike Palmer bring us back to moments from the past to find the stories that resonate with the events of today. If you forget history, you may be destined to repeat it. So be sure to run it back with us before you play it forward in these tumultuous times.
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
Lessons Learned from the 2026 NBA Finals | Knicks Win! | To the Victor Goes the "L"
53 years of waiting is officially over. New York is officially Knick-a-bonkers. The gentleman’s sweep of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs is complete, and Mike and Tarlin are back for Year 6 of Running It Back to unpack the definitive lessons learned from the 2026 NBA Finals. From Jalen Brunson’s masterclass in footwork to the elite grit of the Nova Knicks, we are breaking down how culture, character, and clutch timing systematically dismantled Vegas's favorite "alien." Pop a top, shrug off the NFL media takeover, and let's run it back. 🎧 Episode Timestamps 00:00 — Year 6 of the pod, NFL trade distractions, and the upcoming NBA Draft ("wingspan," not arm length!). 01:15 — The 53-year drought is over: Brunson-sanity takes over Brooklyn. 04:00 — Tarlin’s dispatch from enemy territory (Times Square) and escaping JFK lightning strikes. 05:40 — To The Victor Goes The L: The 63 Saturday night arrests and why Macy's wooden escalators are lucky to still be standing. 07:45 — Taylor Swift's crumpled hat & the Knicks as America’s Team. 08:30 — The Lamppost Theory: Why analytics failed the Spurs. 10:00 — Lesson 1: You always want an OG as your wingman (and the legend of "Twinkle Toes" Brunson). 12:10 — Lesson 2: Who let the dogs out? Real grit vs. genetic lotteries. 15:30 — Lesson 3: Experience matters. There are no shortcuts to the mountaintop. 21:50 — Basketball Intelligence: A San Diego callback to the Luka vs. Brunson debate. 24:15 — Roster Construction: How Leon Rose and Worldwide Wes built a culture of underdogs. 28:45 — Can you coach heart? (Spoiler: Hell yeah you can). 30:50 — The Explicit Outro: Don't get enamored of youth, the street meat metaphor, and putting Draymond Green on absolute blast. 32:45 — Ticker Tape Parade Predictions: Will Jose Alvarado end up on top of a street light? 🏀 Key Lessons From The 2026 Finals You Want an OG as Your Wingman: Everyone thought KAT was Brunson's primary shield, but OG Anunoby proved to be the ultimate, introverted, cold-blooded killer when it mattered most. Analytics Are a Lamppost: The analytics said the Spurs were the better team on paper. The basketball court said otherwise. "Analytics are like a lamppost to a drunk person. They'll hold you up. They're not gonna get you anywhere." — Josh Hart (quoting Jay Wright) Don't Get Enamored Of Youth: Talent is great, but Gen Z can’t win championships alone. Unseasoned street meat is a stay-away; you need mature, battle-tested veterans who know how to close out the fourth quarter when the game slows down to "winning time." Character Over "Wingspan": The Knicks built an entire identity around New York grit. From trades for Mikal Bridges to elite bench minutes from Jose Alvarado, they hired for character and reaped a championship. 🌶️ The Clean-Up Crew (EXPLICIT CONTENT WARNING) We managed to keep it PG-13 for most of the run, but the final whistle required some explicit, lyrical flow. Mike finally crosses the line to clear up a massive cultural misconception: Street meat is NOT about the white sauce. Draymond Green, consider yourself officially put on notice. As for Thursday's ticker tape parade? Let's just hope the city greases the poles, because Jose Alvarado is definitely climbing a lamppost by noon. Hit that Subscribe button, leave a 5-star review, and let us know in the comments: Will the Knicks repeat in 2027?
June 3, 2026
KNICKS SPURS NBA FINALS BREAKDOWN, PREDICTIONS, CRAZY COMPS
The dance card is officially set, and we are running it back to 1999! The 2026 NBA Finals are locked in: Victor Wembanyama’s San Antonio Spurs versus Jalen Brunson’s rough-and-tumble New York Knicks. In this episode—unfiltered and pulled straight from the raw recording captured in "riverside_t_& michael_palmer_media.docx"—Mike completely throws objectivity out the window and goes 1,000% insufferable Knicks fan. Tarlin tries to inject some actual data with an objective breakdown rubric, but it’s hard to fight the "street meat seasoning" and pure destiny of Midtown bedlam. From Baby Yoda comparisons to ginger-on-ginger crime, the energy is completely unplugged. The 1999 Revenge Tour We are trading the Y2K panic for the AI apocalypse as the Knicks and Spurs meet again on the ultimate stage. The Pod Burn Book Find out why Draymond Green, Becky Hammon, and Brian Scalabrine are officially banned from the rotation. The Objective Rubric Tarlin breaks down the data on Mike Brown vs. Mitch Johnson, River Walk vs. Midtown, and who actually has the championship pedigree. Star Wars Fandom Only Why Jalen Brunson is a mix of Grogu and Captain Kirk, and why Trekkies aren't welcome here. Forged in Suffering The difference between a fast-ascent team and a squad that built its culture in the trenches of heartbreak. Time Stamps: 00:00 – The Dance Card is Set: Knicks vs. Spurs 01:10 – 1999 vs. 2026: From Y2K to the AI Apocalypse 02:05 – The Media Hate List: Done with Draymond and Scalabrine 03:45 – Bedlam in Midtown: Why it’s Knicks in Six 05:15 – Is Jalen Brunson actually Baby Yoda? 06:40 – The Coach Rubric: Mike Brown vs. Mitch Johnson 09:15 – New York Street Meat vs. The Alamo Dome 14:40 – History Repeating Itself: The 22-Year-Old MVP Narrative 21:15 – Team Culture: Forged in Suffering vs. Lucky Ascent 25:30 – Roster All-Stars and the Playoff Eye Test 28:15 – Final Predictions & Mike's Impending Wellness Check "Put the women and children to bed. Don't bring your family to Times Square for game six." Connect with us: Enjoyed the breakdown? Don't miss a single second of our post-Finals reaction. Follow Running It Back on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite shows. Smash that follow button, leave us a 5-star review, and let us know who you have taking the Larry O'Brien trophy home!
May 30, 2026
The Nova Knicks' Historic Run to the 2026 NBA Finals
It is almost June, and that can only mean one thing: the NBA Finals are here. On this episode of Running It Back, Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray sit down to process the immaculate, unexpected vibes of a New York Knicks squad that has defied expectations to play for basketball's ultimate prize. Why is Knick Nation so uncharacteristically quiet right now? Because they know exactly how fragile a postseason run can be. The guys break down how this team evolved from the top-down, starter-heavy grind of the Tom Thibodeau era into a selfless, 10-deep "Voltron" unit under head coach Mike Brown]. With the Knicks boasting top offensive, defensive, and net ratings in the playoffs, the conversation shifts to their potential Western Conference opponents: will they face a resilient but banged-up OKC squad, or the "Godzilla" presence of Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs? But it wouldn't be Running It Back without a detour through sports culture, personal milestones, and a healthy dose of perspective. Before diving deep into the hardwood strategy, Tarlin opens up about getting beat in HORSE by his daughter following his hip surgery, launching an unofficial injury rehab support group, and executing a passionate corporate takedown of Starbucks' existential mobile-ordering crisis. Whether you are a die-hard member of the blue-and-orange faithful or just love elite sports storytelling, this episode captures the exact blend of nostalgic history, advanced-stat breakdowns, and authentic banter you need. What’s Inside the Episode The Starbucks Living Room Rant: Tarlin calls out why hanging drapes and plants can't fix a business model completely dominated by mobile-ordering robots. 1994 vs. 1999 vs. 2026: Mike looks back at the heartbreak of the Patrick Ewing era—complete with the infamous June 17, 1994 OJ Simpson chase interruption—and contrasts it with the collective, selfless basketball of the current "Nova Knicks". The Mitchell Robinson "Granny Shot" Campaign: How a broken pinky might force Mitch to go full WWE Cowboy Bob Orton with a heavy hand club, and why MSG is ready for a Rick Barry-style free-throw revival. The Mike Brown Masterclass: A look at how Brown's player-coach mentality empowered Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns while keeping the starters fresh for the fourth quarter. Generational Finals History: Celebrating Jalen and Rick Brunson as they become the sixth father-son duo to reach the NBA Finals. Episode Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to June: The Knicks are Finals bound. 01:00 - Tarlin’s quick hitters: Memorial Day HORSE matches and driving tests. 02:00 - Creating an injury support community and calling out Starbucks' identity crisis. 04:00 - Assessing Knick Nation’s quiet confidence and the scars of past postseasons. 05:00 - Mitchell Robinson’s broken pinky, WWE clubs, and the legendary "granny shot". 06:00 - Scouting the West: Banged-up OKC vs. Victor Wembanyama's Spurs. 07:00 - Nostalgia lane: The heartbreak of '94, the OJ chase, and the '99 miracle run. 09:00 - Deep dive into the numbers: #1 ratings and a 10-deep rotation. 14:00 - Top-down vs. Player-empowered leadership: From Thibs to Mike Brown. 16:00 - The "Nova Knicks" chemistry, KAT’s defense, and 2014 Spurs-style ball movement. 22:00 - All-NBA slights, media potshots, and the "team of destiny" narrative. 27:00 - Rick and Jalen Brunson join rare father-son Finals history. 29:00 - Bandwagons, 30th college reunions, and non-alcoholic beer survival tips.
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