Run TMC Podcast (Run The Marin County)
An accessible, light-hearted platform that aims to entertain, educate, and inform its listeners while (i) celebrating and unpacking basketball on many levels - youth, AAU/Club, high school, college, and professional - from the perspective of players, parents, coaches, fans, and “nerds”, and (ii) showcasing and diving deeply into the rich basketball culture (past and present) in Marin County and beyond.
Episodes
Friday Feb 16, 2024
Friday Feb 16, 2024
In this bonus edition of The Run TMC Podcast, hosts Duffy and Dave update listeners on the North Coast Section high school playoffs and then leverage Podbean AI to re-master Episode 2 with Tom Poser and Jon Granucci. Scroll down to read the full Chatty G summary of this episode.
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, The Hub in San Anselmo, Medium, and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
Welcome to a special episode of the Run TMC podcast, your premier destination for discussions related to Marin County’s basketball scene. Join our hosts Duffy Ballard and David Levine as they provide updates on the NCS playoffs and delve into the personal stories of accomplished player Tom Poser and respected coach Jon Granucci.
The highlight of this episode lies in the exclusive interviews with our guests, Tom and Jon, who share their inspiring journeys from their childhood days in Marin County to their paths in the world of basketball. This conversation provides insights into their basketball skills, achievements, and their significant impact on the Marin County basketball scene over the decades.
Despite their humble beginnings and the many setbacks faced, Tom’s perseverance and dedication on the court and Jon’s contribution, selfless style of play, and understanding of the game reveal basketball's unseen side: hard work behind the scenes, resilience, and embracing the journey.
Join us to hear from a family deeply bonded by basketball and the significant role of community playgrounds in shaping the best players. We discuss the life lessons learned through the sport, the transformative power of basketball in fostering friendships, and connecting people from all walks of life.
The episode concludes with reflections on the changing nature of basketball training over time, impacts of professional training, and celebrates a vibrant blend of basketball skills and personal growth experiences achievable through this beautiful sport. Tune in for an insightful discussion about the nuances of basketball, shared love for the game, and enduring friendships forged on and off the court!
Monday Feb 12, 2024
Monday Feb 12, 2024
In this exclusive edition of The Run TMC Podcast, hosts Duffy and Dave take a deep dive into the North Coast Section high school playoffs with a focus on Marin County participants.
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, The Hub in San Anselmo, Medium, and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Dave and Duffy interview former Novato Hornet and Cal Bear star Kerri (Barrett) Husbands and garner her insights into playing, coaching, parenting and conditioning.
Dave and Duffy also update listeners on league playoffs and the NCS Open Division selection process and status with the help of Ethan Kassel.
The interview was conducted on January 27th, 2024 and starts at minute 23:35.
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, The Hub in San Anselmo, Medium, and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Dave and Duffy utilize the magic of AI to re-master the audio quality of their inaugural episode in which they introduce the podcast and interview coaching legend Mike Fulton.
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9
Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
Episode Time Stamps
Introduction:(Length 16min.25)
Dave and Duffy introduce themselves and banter about the podcast.
Dave Levine Bio; (4:35)
Duffy Ballard Bio; (5:45)
Two basketball terms, "the nail" and "velcro" are defined. (10:30)
Mike Fulton Intro (13:00)
Coach Fulton Interview (16:25)
San Domenico varsity girls Coach and three time state champion Mike Fulton talks about his playing career, his coaching philosophy and provides training and chalkboard tips.
Playing Career (16:28)
College Career (22:13)
Coaching Style (25:00)
Basketball Parenting (32:30)
Work Ethic (34:00)
Coaching and Execution (40:10)
Players Mike Likes (46:03)
Jonas Honick (49:00)
Larry Fulton (57:00)
Lightning Round (1hour:00)
Wrap Up (1.09.23:1.13.49)
Dave and Duffy wrap up and reflect on the interview and preview what is coming next on The Run TMC podcast.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Duffy and Dave sit down with Drake legend Doug DeVore and his son, Novato High School star and Cal-Lutheran (Division-III) commit Josh DeVore. They discuss Josh and Doug's playing careers, including Doug's very successful post-high school hoops success story - from College of Marin, to Sam Houston State (Division-I), to over a decade of pro ball overseas. We also touch on Josh's progression into one of the best players in Marin County, including his great experience playing club basketball for Team Rampage.
This interview was conducted on January 28, 2024.
Interview begins at the 26:15 mark.
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, The Hub in San Anselmo, Medium, and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Duffy and Dave interview Jonas Honick, former Branson boys varsity coach and the author of 700 high school wins. This is a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation with one of the best basketball minds to ever play or coach in Marin County.
This interview was conducted on January 8th, 2024 and the intro/outro recorded on January 24th, 2024.
Interview begins around 15:00 in.
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks in advance to our (new and old) sponsors!
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Duffy and Dave continue their conversation with Drake high great Alex Pribble in the second of two episodes. Episode 22 focuses on Pribb's coaching journey from Tam High to D1 at Idaho.
Duffy and Dave also launch a "sponsorship" drive featuring endorsements from some of their favorite friends of the pod. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities.
This interview was conducted on December 9th, 2023 and the intro/outro recorded on January 19th, 2024.
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks in advance to our (new and old) sponsors!
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Duffy and Dave visit with Drake high great Alex Pribble in the first of two episodes. Alex discusses his hoops journey from the Fairfax Pavilion to St. Rita's CYO to Drake and ultimately to Cal as a successful walk-on player.
This interview was conducted on December 9th, 2023 and the intro/outro recorded on January 17th, 2024.
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Duffy and Dave sit down with our friend, the very great Dave Granucci - a phenomenal player, coach, and person. Dave, a 6'9" perimeter threat, was a star player for Drake High, City College of San Francisco, and San Jose State (D-1), before embarking on a fantastic coaching career that has spanned high school, Junior College, and D-2. He founded 707 Premier (www.707premier.com), an outstanding club basketball program in the Napa/Sonoma area.
This was a fun and informative discussion about developing talent, motivating and leading teams, and...let's keep it simple...making shots.
This interview was conducted on November 10th, 2023
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
2024 is here and we blast it off with The RUN TMC Podcast Awesome Week of Interviews.
Our final interview of this awesome week is with Marin Catholic legend, McDonald's All-American, Stanford star, and WNBA Champion Brooke Smith. Brooke is arguably the greatest basketball player to ever come out of Marin - the only McDonald's All-American in Marin history. And not sure he mentioned it, but Dave coached her in 8th grade.
This interview was conducted on December 14th
Show Notes:
Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine
Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors.
email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com
check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com
thanks to our sponsors: Caren Horstmeyer real estate, North Bay Basketball Academy, The Hub in San Anselmo, Jessie&Laurent and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps