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Showtime Balling

Showtime Balling

By Jordan Pomana

Showtime balling NZ is about encouraging everyone to show their passion and love for the great game of basketball. We speak to every day people, with big balling aspirations.
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Episode 91 One on one with Kahu Treacher

Showtime Balling Sep 01, 2023

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Episode 91 One on one with Kahu Treacher

Episode 91 One on one with Kahu Treacher

Kahu Treacher is a driven, passionate and well rounded hooper but an even amazing young man. Hard working and goal oriented baller speaks about his timeline and experiences that keeps him elevating. Kahu alongside his supportive whānau has navigated from representative NZ hoops, USA high school/AAU, NBA without borders and highest honour to date as a junior Tall black. Watch this space as he’s not done yet.
Sep 01, 202340:18
Episode 90 One on one with Jordan Ngatai

Episode 90 One on one with Jordan Ngatai

We catch up with professional NZ hooper Jordan Ngatai. “The Prince of Porirua” speaks about his hoop life, multiple NZNBL champion and Tall black. Currently representing the Bay Hawks preparing for the 2023 final 6. We caught up with Jordan live from Kennedy park.
Jul 18, 202301:05:19
Episode 89: One on one with Leanne Walker

Episode 89: One on one with Leanne Walker

Leanne Walker’s contribution to the game of basketball as a player, coach and mother is well documented within New Zealand. Many aspiring female athletes she has had a chance develop have moved onto to higher honours, especially around supporting her daughters who have gone on to represent on multiple levels.
Apr 20, 202251:20
Episode 88 One on one with Josh Paurini

Episode 88 One on one with Josh Paurini

Speaking to Ininity fit basketball coach Josh Paurini who is based Taranaki.
Mar 19, 202259:59
Episode 87 One on one with Coach Mick Downer

Episode 87 One on one with Coach Mick Downer

We go one one one with Next play solutions and incoming Head coach in 2022 for Taylor bay Hawks Mick Downer
Dec 16, 202101:10:24
Episode 86: One on one with Shot maker academy Coach Alex Stojkovic

Episode 86: One on one with Shot maker academy Coach Alex Stojkovic

We went one on one with Coach Alex Stojkovic who is based in Te Aroha and creator of Shot maker academy. We speak about coaching support throughout the country, coaching training plans and philosophies.
Nov 19, 202142:36
Episode 85: One on one with Paora Winitana

Episode 85: One on one with Paora Winitana

Son and of legendary Tall black Paora Winitana, young Paora speaks on his journey through basketball. Goal setting has played a major role in this young athletes life who has worked hard on and off the court to get to where he is today. The strength in his faith and culture truly makes Paora understand what it takes to proceed through his journey.
Oct 10, 202157:42
Episode 84 One on one with skills coach and business man Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Episode 84 One on one with skills coach and business man Tyla Harrison-Hunt

Christchurch based basketball skills coach and business man Tyla Harrison-Hunt involvement in basketball within the South Island is low key but vast. Lead of the kaupapa Crossover coach and head of the Lincoln university program, shows his dedication to help our basketball community is far beyond the physical but general well-being is crucial. Our Podcast is powered by the hydration specialist R-Line🏀
Oct 02, 202159:33
Episode 83: One on one with Derone Raukawa

Episode 83: One on one with Derone Raukawa

We take a timeout with NBL hooper Derone Raukawa “Deezbuckets” all around his journey within basketball.
Sep 27, 202101:03:53
Episode 82: One on one with Tall black Taine Murray

Episode 82: One on one with Tall black Taine Murray

Taine Murray is a basketball athlete who has achieved alot in his basketball journey. Multiple experiences and accolades most kids only dream of, while also becoming one of the youngest Tall blacks of all time. This episode is proudly powered by R-LINE the hydration specialists.
Apr 26, 202152:19
Episode 81 One on one with Arielle Williams-Mackey

Episode 81 One on one with Arielle Williams-Mackey

Arielle Williams-Mackey is a hardworking hooper athlete who has accomplished many great things in the game of basketball. So many layers to Arielle in regards to her development in the game she shares every aspect in detail.
Mar 26, 202140:20
Episode 80: One on one with Benny Anthony

Episode 80: One on one with Benny Anthony

Part one of the pro life with Benny Anthony's experience. This is a raw unedited and unfiltered episode, where we let this former Tall black speak his truth. We go through the ups downs and sideways in Benny's journey in hoops. Warning ⚠️ this episode contains explicit language and real conversations.
Dec 13, 202026:12
Episode 79: Part 2 of 2 Battle of the Bombay’s with Zaaliyah Kailahi-Fulu and Alana Paewai

Episode 79: Part 2 of 2 Battle of the Bombay’s with Zaaliyah Kailahi-Fulu and Alana Paewai

The girls step up now1🥰 Representing Girls got game is Zaaliyah Kailahi-Fulu and Representing She Got Game we have Alana Paewai. Matchups, coaches and squads are discussed in the lead up to this Allstar clash💪
Dec 04, 202023:43
Episode 78: Part one of two Battle of the Bombay’s face off with Alex Mcnaught and Caleb Smiler.

Episode 78: Part one of two Battle of the Bombay’s face off with Alex Mcnaught and Caleb Smiler.

Special episode building up the showdown of the battle of the Bombay’s 5th December in Hamilton. In this episode we have representing the Auckland city allstar ballers bringing the heat is Alex Mcnaught faces off with the GQ Smooth Caleb Smiler representing team Showtimeballing 🙌
Dec 03, 202024:37
Episode 77: One on one with Tall Fern Matangiroa Flavell 🏀

Episode 77: One on one with Tall Fern Matangiroa Flavell 🏀

We speak to Tall Fern Pep Matangiroa Flavell about her journey as a young Rotorua Māori girl with high ambitions and hoop dreams through to the strong wahine she is today. A great story all around the highs and lows in pursuing life goals and to keep preserving no matter how tough life gets.
Oct 04, 202051:27
Episode 76: Zone 1 special with Mike Lacey from the Lacey lowdown.

Episode 76: Zone 1 special with Mike Lacey from the Lacey lowdown.

We speak to Mike Lacey to give us the latest update on Zone one heading towards the road to nationals 2020. We speak about players and teams to watch out for both the boys and girls.
Aug 14, 202031:15
Episode 75: One on one with Lindsay Tait part 2

Episode 75: One on one with Lindsay Tait part 2

Our second episode with Tall black legend Lindsay Tait.
Jul 22, 202050:56
Episode 74: Part 1 one on one with Tall black legend Lindsay Tait

Episode 74: Part 1 one on one with Tall black legend Lindsay Tait

First episode of two with Tall black legend and Auckland based baller. In this episode LT speaks about where his passion for ball came from, intro into hoops, high school ball and Tall blacks.
Jul 01, 202021:35
Episode 73: Hoopnation 2020 with Paul and KJ

Episode 73: Hoopnation 2020 with Paul and KJ

We speak to the boys at Hoopnation about the upcoming initiative's and tournaments. This episode is brought to you by Skinny fizz and Shot fake media.
Jun 21, 202050:58
Episode 72: One on one with Kevin Braswell.

Episode 72: One on one with Kevin Braswell.

KB speaks about his balling life up to date as a player and coach also his next move with the Auckland Huskies. Kevin spoke to us while he was in America during covid 19 finishing his studies. Great conversation with one of the best American imports over the last 10 years.
May 25, 202059:31
Episode 71: Part 2 of 2 with Chris Vaughan from Lead scholarship.

Episode 71: Part 2 of 2 with Chris Vaughan from Lead scholarship.

This is our final episode dedicated to helping you find information regarding college recruiting to the USA, with Chris Vaughan from Lead scholarship.
May 14, 202034:31
Episode 70: She got game v Showtime balling draft special with Anthony Corban & Shay Haira

Episode 70: She got game v Showtime balling draft special with Anthony Corban & Shay Haira

Draft special episode we speak to two coaches with experience in the female high school age group. From Taranaki Shay Haira and the Waikato Anthony Corban. They lend their expertise and comments on how the draft went, captains, matchups and a potential Faceoff between Arielle Williams-Mackey leading She got game and Jayzelee representing team Showtime balling nz.
May 08, 202025:32
Episode 69: One on one with Chris Vaughan from Lead scholarship Pt 1 of 2.

Episode 69: One on one with Chris Vaughan from Lead scholarship Pt 1 of 2.

Part 1 of 2 with Chris Vaughan from Lead scholarship. This program is designed to help young athletes towards gaining a life in the USA college life within sports.
Apr 29, 202028:57
Episode 68: One on one with Riva Walker-Pitman

Episode 68: One on one with Riva Walker-Pitman

Riva has accomplished so much within her basketball life, she has worked hard to make it to where she is today. Riva speaks about her run in the Waikato association, her high school life and plans to go over to college in the USA.
Apr 18, 202043:03
Episode 40: One on one with Tall Fern Stella Beck.

Episode 40: One on one with Tall Fern Stella Beck.

We speak to Wellington born Tall Fern Stella Beck. She speaks about her passion for ball, High school, Tall ferns, Melbourne Boomers and advice to up and coming ballers.
Apr 14, 202020:32
Episode 67: The Rosmini ride with Reihana Maxwell-Topia, Jayden Boucher and Mitchell Dance.

Episode 67: The Rosmini ride with Reihana Maxwell-Topia, Jayden Boucher and Mitchell Dance.

We speak to 3 past Rosmini college students about their times and life within this basketball program. This episode will give you insight into Rosmini through the stories of our guests, during their ride they experienced junior prem championships back to back national titles and 3 final appearances in a row.
Apr 14, 202054:60
Episode 66: Current state of the NBL with Tim Mctamney, Zico Coronel and Michael Fitchett.

Episode 66: Current state of the NBL with Tim Mctamney, Zico Coronel and Michael Fitchett.

Three head coaches from the NBL air their thoughts on the current situation for the Sals NBL in regards to their respective teams.
Mar 28, 202034:40
Episode 65: One on one with elite baller Alonzo Burton🏀

Episode 65: One on one with elite baller Alonzo Burton🏀

Episode 65: Alonzo Burton son of legendary ex tall black Willie Burton, is looking to pave his own pathway. Alonzos work ethic is top level, and for how young he has accomplished so much.
Mar 20, 202043:41
Episode 64: One on one with Swoosh trainings Joe Reddish

Episode 64: One on one with Swoosh trainings Joe Reddish

Joe Reddish is behind the training program Swoosh basketball, we speak a out the beginnings of Swoosh and his future plans.
Feb 27, 202022:48
Episode 63: One on one with Jackson Stubbins from Splash brothers

Episode 63: One on one with Jackson Stubbins from Splash brothers

Jackson Stubbins is a NBL baller with a basketball program Splash brothers. We speak to Jackson about his time in ball and his program.
Feb 12, 202020:11
One on one with coach Andrew Mackay

One on one with coach Andrew Mackay

Andrew has been working up in the north developing young athletes in his program Get better basketball NZ, we lock him down to speak about his passion with 🏀
Feb 06, 202024:36
One on one with baller and entrepreneur Tinashe Matambanadzo

One on one with baller and entrepreneur Tinashe Matambanadzo

Tinashe and his story in ball is the definition of striving for greatness. In this episode he speaks about his humble beginnings, mindset to push through barriers and his T45 apparel brand. This episode is brought to you by our guys over at Skinny fizz, check em out🙌
Jan 25, 202023:02
Showtime with Ella Bradley and Charlisse Leger Walker

Showtime with Ella Bradley and Charlisse Leger Walker

Ella and Charlisse have been balling together since the beginning of high school, and now they have finished school in this episode they reflect on their journey together.
Jan 14, 202042:02
The Coaching collective episode 5 "Preparation for rep season" with Leyton Haddleton

The Coaching collective episode 5 "Preparation for rep season" with Leyton Haddleton

Southland basketball development officer Leyton Haddleton brings a wealth of knowledge, and speaks about his views into preparing for the rep season ahead.
Dec 30, 201940:32
One on one with Dejaan Schuler

One on one with Dejaan Schuler

In this episode we speak to Dejaan Schuler representing Te Aroha. This episode is brought to you by Skinny fizz.
Dec 26, 201916:25
Coaching collective episode 4 "Coaching Both gender" with coach Aik Ho

Coaching collective episode 4 "Coaching Both gender" with coach Aik Ho

Coaching collective giving a inside look into the mindsets of coaches around nz. Aik Ho who has a wealth of experience within New Zealand at all levels, join us and speaks about his experience coaching both male and females in basketball.
Dec 19, 201931:54
The coaching collective episode 3 Let's talk about culture, with Coach Raymond Cameron.

The coaching collective episode 3 Let's talk about culture, with Coach Raymond Cameron.

We speak to the head of Cameron basketball Academy, coach Raymond Cameron. In this episode we speak about the importance of culture within your basketball program.
Dec 12, 201936:16
One on one with Jamie Reddish from Franklin basketball

One on one with Jamie Reddish from Franklin basketball

Franklin basketball won the bid to put a team into the upcoming 2020 Sals NBL competition The Franklin Bulls. Gm of Franklin basketball Jamie Reddish, speaks about the association on the rise.
Dec 08, 201924:12
Coaching collective with Aaron Young episode 2

Coaching collective with Aaron Young episode 2

Tips and Processes to help build your high school program as a coach, with Saint Kentigern head coach Aaron Young.
Dec 05, 201936:58
Coaching collective episode 1 Zico Coronel. How to prepare for your upcoming season/campaign.

Coaching collective episode 1 Zico Coronel. How to prepare for your upcoming season/campaign.

This is our first episode in our coaching collective. We speak to New Zealands super basketball brain Head coach Zico Coronel, around detailing how to plan for your next season.
Nov 23, 201937:37
One on one with Harbour baller Hannah Wentworth🏀

One on one with Harbour baller Hannah Wentworth🏀

Hannah Wentworth is on her way to chase her college basketball dream in Utah USA. Hannah speaks about her passion for basketball through representatives and high school.
Nov 20, 201916:26
One on one with Rashaan Smith

One on one with Rashaan Smith

We speak to North Harbour baller bound for America Rashaan Smith. This is another young talent fresh out of high school taking her skills to the United states.
Nov 13, 201921:33
One on one with Melika Samia

One on one with Melika Samia

Year 11 student from Napier girls Melika Samia, is a up and coming talent from Hawkesbay. She is definitely making strides in the right direction.
Nov 11, 201927:33
One on two with Sione Maama and Dom Kelman Poto from Gi Rise

One on two with Sione Maama and Dom Kelman Poto from Gi Rise

Gi Rise is a basketball program based in Glen Innes Auckland. In this episode co founder and coach Sione alongside NBL fan favorite 2019 Dom Kelman Poto, speaks about their program from the beginnings, Hoopnation, passion for basketball and a little competition with our first Faceoff Showtime balling nz quiz.
Nov 06, 201926:21
Mash up episode from Hoopnation 2019🔥

Mash up episode from Hoopnation 2019🔥

Hoopnation 2019 was a big success. On this episode we caught up with multiple ballers at the basketball festival in Tauranga. We asked 3 questions 1 How did you find your Hoopnation experience 2 Where does your passion for basketball come from? 3 What's your definition of Showtime in regards to basketball. Order of guest's are as follows. 1 Seth and Jackson from Aucklandballers 2 Coach Shawn Nance from NZ elite 3 Haize Walker from first Chapter 4 Tall ferns Ashleigh Karaitiana and Tessa Boagni 5 Coach Sione Maama GI rise 6 Greg Elliot Rack city 7 Coach Paul Des Tuala-Fata Wellington.
Nov 01, 201915:42
Episode 47: One on one with NZ legend Dillion Boucher

Episode 47: One on one with NZ legend Dillion Boucher

In this episode the man himself speaks about his early days in basketball, his interesting selection into the Tallblacks, NZNBL and ANBL. Dillion also shares his experiences as G.M with the NZ Breakers through to his proudest moments in parenting.
Oct 29, 201931:53
Episode 46:Part 3 of 3 with our one on one with New Zealands all star guard Corey Webster.

Episode 46:Part 3 of 3 with our one on one with New Zealands all star guard Corey Webster.

In this episode Corey speaks about, taking on challenges, brother Tai, father time and more.
Oct 24, 201917:30
Episode 45: One on one with Kiwi NBA Journalist Stevie Cozens

Episode 45: One on one with Kiwi NBA Journalist Stevie Cozens

Stevie Cozens made a call to ditch his 9 to 5 in pursuit of career into the life of NBA journalism.
Oct 20, 201927:13
Episode 44: One on two with young baller family Tall Fern Ashleigh Karaitiana and Matthew Wilson

Episode 44: One on two with young baller family Tall Fern Ashleigh Karaitiana and Matthew Wilson

Love and basketball podcast. This episode is special in regards to hearing both Ashleigh and Matt's storyline in basketball, from being athletes while raising a child.
Oct 18, 201954:17
Episode 43: One on one with Tall black Isaac Fotu.

Episode 43: One on one with Tall black Isaac Fotu.

We speak to Isaac Fotu while he is over playing in Italy. Great episode speaking to the big guy about where his story for basketball started. His Tall black timeline through to the 2019 world cup and a shout out to his podcast.
Oct 15, 201946:51