Magic on the Blacktop

Season 3 Episode 11 : The Wrong Rose

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:04:32 GMT

After yet another unannounced hiatus (we're so sorry), the boys return to fill the penultimate spots on their respective rosters. Will the converted Shaquille O'Neal finally make an appearance, or are we destined for a week of Mike Sweetneys, one way to find out!

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Season 3 Episode 10 : Roadtrip

Fri, 06 Jan 2023 23:31:07 GMT

LIVE from Toky .... the UK! That's right, our first-ever show from somewhere other than Japan. Join Ian and Pete as they pick the first of the final three spots on their respective rosters.

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Season 3 Episode 9 : Writer's Strike

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:49:12 GMT

Join Ian and Pete as they begin to assemble the last quarter of their respective rosters. With no all-star picks left, has Pete doomed himself to a lifetime of regret or has he pulled off a wily vet move by securing all three early, tune in to find out!

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Season 3 Episode 8 : Arise Sir Sitting

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 18:27:02 GMT

Join Pete and Ian in another shambles of a show. Will either use their final All-Star pick on the elusive Big Diesel? Tune in to find out.

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Season 3 Episode 7 : Allstar Break(down)

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:55:53 GMT

After an unplanned (and indeed unannounced) All-Star break, Pete and Ian return to begin picking the second half of their rosters. With more randomly generated Pete quotes, often more insightful than their actual thoughts, join the lads as they search for that elusive Shaq-shaped pack.

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Season 3 Episode 6 : Zooming into the ER

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 13:35:25 GMT

We have another live show, which coincides with both Pete's birthday and his admission into the hospital (not a psychiatric one, surprisingly). Join the guys as they draft the 6th players on their respectively mediocre rosters.

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Season 3 Episode 5 : Live and Direct

Sat, 08 Oct 2022 03:31:54 GMT

Things are very different this time around as we experiment with a live Twitch stream, potentially bringing down the podcast and Pete's online presence in one fell swoop.

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Season 3 Episode 4 : Bear Maced in the Face

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:24:40 GMT

As we progress into episode 4, both teams are really starting to take shape. Will Pete's luck improve or will he get the single worst pack in MOTB history? Tune in and find out!

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Season 3 Episode 3 : Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:38:42 GMT

After a, quite frankly, abysmal start to their third season, The Essex Jammers find themselves in quite the predicament. Will their third draft pick provide a much-needed all-star calibre player to compete against the mighty Joe Johnson/Manu Ginobili combo, or will it accelerate their descent into obscure NBA purgatory? Tune in and find out!

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Season 3 Episode 2 : Better Have my Doughnuts

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:16:51 GMT

Join Pete and Ian as they finally figure out why each pack includes a tiny card. After a disappointing first round, will the Jammer's luck get any better, or will the Blockers continue to pull away? All this and the regular lunacy in episode 2.

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Season 3 Episode 1 : An Absolute Araújo of an Opener

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 12:02:30 GMT

Join Ian and Pete as they lock horns once again in the opening episode of Magic on the Blacktop's third season. Will they remember the rules? Will Ian's new neighbours take kindly to overheard Jason Kidd insults? Will Pete eat 20-year-old bubble gum? All this and more in episode 1, It's great to be back!

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Season 3 Preview Episode

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 07:25:25 GMT

We're back! In August 2022, Magic on the Blacktop is back with season 3, and once again, you can play along too!

Check out this short season 3 preview episode, and we hope to see you all in the second Sherrell Ford Invitational!

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Season 2 Episode 11 : Predicting the Unpredictable

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 09:51:13 GMT

Join Ian and Pete as they review both their upcoming battle as well as each of the imminent round one matchups within the SFC. Plus, the moment you've all been waiting for as the mystery player is finally uncloaked!

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Season 2 Episode 10 : Playing Under Protest

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:15:44 GMT

Exciting times as Ian and Pete open their tenth and final packs of season two. With threats of card-throwing violence, bad accents, and Luka Doncic comparisons, join the lads for some culminating pack opening goodness.

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Season 2 Episode 9 : Flippin' off the Mask

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:43:16 GMT

Join the lads as they delve into their penultimate packs of cards and attempt to bolster their squads with some final key players to round out their teams.

Featuring the Admiral's unlikely scoring title, the sad death Madonna? And more spooky premonitions as well as plenty more!

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Season 2 Episode 8 : Gold Rabbits

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 10:57:57 GMT

Exciting times at MOTB headquarters as the draw for the first round of the inaugural Sherell Ford Classic is made. Join Ian and Peter as they muse topics such as the worst dunk contest of all time, clothing custody rights, and the contents of a Japanese NBA lucky bag!

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Season 2 Episode 7 : Fresh Milk

Sun, 03 Jan 2021 06:21:17 GMT

Join Ian and Pete for the last show of 2020 where they select a vital seventh player to each of their rosters.

Featuring the new Discord weekly discussion, the 4th mystery player clue, Sooner birth certificates, and new website additions tune in now to join the fun!

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Season 2 Episode 6 : We Were Lions, Once

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 14:31:55 GMT

Join Ian and Peter (but sadly not Tim Hardaway) as we cross-over into the second half of season two.

Featuring chocolate oranges, mystery players, mystery gift bags, and a ferocious rivalry in the making over at the Sherell Ford Classic.

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Season 2 Episode 5 : Don't Fake the Funk on a Nasty Dunk

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 23:56:45 GMT

Exciting times as season two enters the half-way mark and delivers us all with starting five goodness. Featuring Dreamcast ratings, training camp updates and our first-ever call-in from a disgruntled special guest.

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Season 2 Episode 4 : You can only start 10

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 08:34:04 GMT

We're back and lady luck has been extra kind to us with a number of absolute legends coming up in this week's packs. Featuring Dan Majerle's current whereabouts, some new jingles, and Peter addressing his critics, check it out now in episode 4!

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Season 2 Episode 3 : We're not (James) worthy!

Sun, 06 Dec 2020 12:52:56 GMT

Featuring Japan's 'Bonenkai' culture, the Jolly Green Giants, an unprecedented GM move and even a new mystery feature, this week has it all and more, tune in now!

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Season 2 Episode 2 : The German Junior European Junior Select & World Junior Select Team.

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 14:56:03 GMT

A new episode is here and it's time to add a second player to our teams.

Featuring some familiar faces, some fresh ones, a tampering scandal and even a boyhood friend of Chris Webber, listen now for all this and more!

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Season 2 Episode 1 : Post-Lockout

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 14:19:42 GMT

We're back, and this time we brought friends! Featuring Jamal Mashburn's dad, Antoine Walker's wife and Stephon Marbury's MVP season, tune in to find out what on earth we're talking about, which players came up in week 1 and choose who you want to draft to your very own team.

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Season 2 : Preview Episode

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:39:12 GMT

Starting on November 22nd 2020, Magic on the Blacktop is back with season 2 and this time, you can play along with us!

Check out this 15 minute season preview and find out how you can build your very own team from the 99-00 NBA season and be a part of the action too.

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Episode 14 : The Championship

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 14:17:26 GMT

Join the guys as they review how the championship played out and discuss which players rose to the occasion and which stayed firmly fixed to the floor.

Listen to the end of the show for a sneak preview of what our interactive season 2 will have to offer.

P.S If anyone has seen Vin Baker, please get in touch.

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Episode 13 : The Prelude to the Championship

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 14:10:20 GMT

With no more cards to open and no more players to draft, the boys try their best to be civil and review each of their teams before the big PSX showdown.

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Episode 12 : The Confounding Rules of Rock Paper Scissors.

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 13:08:46 GMT

It's all come down to this ... join the lads as they each make the final addition to their respective rosters before the Kansas Blockers and Essex Jammers do battle.

With discussions on the lack of 80's centers, what not to search for on YouTube and the surprisingly good career of BJ Armstrong, you won't want to miss episode 12.

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Episode 11 : All Around, All Everything

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 11:43:34 GMT

Join Peter and Ian as they make season 1's penultimate draft picks.

Featuring Sean Kemp views on his peers, an absurd abundance of step-ladder rookies, dogs of both the big and junkyard variety, the sneaker-obsessed Muggsy Bogues as well as thoughts of both Dick Vitale and the late Marlon Brando, you won't want to miss episode 11!

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Episode 10 : Dana Barros and an Offer he can't Refuse

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:11:00 GMT

Ian and Pete are one step closer to a full team but key positions remain unfilled. Featuring, a strange connection to William “The Fridge” Perry, an early career knock-back from ESPN and introducing Pete's uncle Vern, join the boys for all this and more in episode 10!

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Episode 9 : Richard Dumas and the Topeka Sizzlers

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 13:18:10 GMT

Join the lads this week as they deal with a new drafting rule change, personal injuries and touch on intriguing subjects such as Haywoode Workman's career path, rookie stepladders and the impressive Dunbar high school basketball team of the early 1980s. All this and more in episode 9 of Magic on the Blacktop.

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Episode 8 : Stay in School

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 13:48:39 GMT

Join Ian and Pete as the show takes a turn for the French this week.

With questionable accents, confusing our fronts from our backs, too much information on Doc Rivers, an overlooked rookie straight out of high school and a whole bunch of new insert cards, listen to Episode 8 to find out who gets the best of this week's picks.

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Episode 7 : The Williams Family

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 13:08:36 GMT

As the search for decent power forwards and centers continue, join Ian and Peter as they discuss Bo Outlaw's overly-critical Wikipedia page, JR Reid and AC Green's clubbing incident, the mysterious Bison Dele and the reason why there seems to have been a lot of duplicates recently, all this and more in episode 7.

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Episode 6 : Shackle O'Deal and the Spin Doctors

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:54:12 GMT

Disappointing lows majestically transform into dizzying highs as the show's format gets slightly tweaked to ensure that Pete and Ian's sanity remains somewhat intact.

From dunk contest winners of lore to Shawn Bradley's heinous crimes, be sure to check out episode 6 for more inane 90's basketball chat!

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Episode 5 : Brandon Doshier and the Savior of Sactown

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:42:20 GMT

Featuring spooky draft premonitions, the Armon Hammer, Jimmy V, The Satiama Hoohanders and AC Green's longevity. Join Ian and Pete for episode 5 as they face arguably their toughest choices yet whilst attempting to draft a 90's NBA superstar.

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Episode 4 : Chris Dudley's Early Retirement

Sun, 19 Jul 2020 16:28:53 GMT

Join Ian and Pete as they open their fourth card packs in the hopes of adding that that ever-elusive superstar to their roster.

Featuring the Iceman, the Mailman, the Plastic Man and the .... Trash man. You'll be relieved to know that Andre Miller makes another appearance and less relieved that Pete nearly loses an eye. all this and more in Episode 4!

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Episode 3 : A Real Diaper Dandy

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 14:11:21 GMT

Triumph and dejection as arguably the show's first true superstar is drafted, but who was lucky enough to pull him from their pack? Hotdogs, Shaq Packs and Thunder Dan bars, all these and more on this week's show. Also, Vin Baker's back.

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Episode 2 : The Shot Over ... Ewing?

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:44:30 GMT

Join Ian and Pete as they reflect on last week's selections and prepare to add a second player to each of their rosters. What players will each of their packs give them to choose from?

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Episode 1 : The Ground Rules

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 14:36:55 GMT

Exciting times as Ian and Pete figure out the ground rules for the challenge and open their first packs of 1995-96 Upper Deck Collector's Choice trading cards.

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