Hoops, Hops and Hogwash: Recent Episodes
Mitch Jennings & Tim Fares
United deserved champions but title falls flat, new owners for Perth, what needs to change in the salary cap, a look at free agency and - most importantly - we announce gold, silver and bronze on the HHH season one podium.
United winning but Wildcats elevated, is there anything compelling about MU's championship charge? Player movements, new owners in Perth and and an Indian Pale that'll knock your socks off.
The right and thew wronged from the #Gazeys, debrief the semi-final series' and preview of the big dance(s) might need a broom for that one but the boys have been wrong before. Crack a tin tune in.
It's finals time and awards season. The boys run through the Gazeys nominees and name their own, including the biggest snub (It's not Jock or Sunday) + playoffs predictions and Andrej Lemanis' parting words of wisdom.
Bogues gets the tick, Mike Kelly gets the flick, the irony of Melbourne's possible playoffs road-show and who will claim 3rd and 4th in the mad finals scramble.
The boys are back, talking Bryce in Cotton wool, the coaching merry-go-round, NBL First Team noms and Jenno issues blunt demand for knockers to start showing the Hawks some respect for still being in the finals hunt. Washed down with some exotic Hops choices.
Does DA bring the edge to get United over the championship hump? Have the NBL21 import class been underwhelming? Which player is the biggest box office draw? it's all in Episode 18 with the help of Vampyre Lovers Red IPA (post script in Episode 18 CTD.)
Do Perth have the same faith in Cotton and Mooney as the rest of us? Is it time to rebrand South East Melbourne so they can be a team for all of Victoria? Do the Wildcats just have United's number? It's all in this ep with the help of Hopmosphere India Pale Ale
A toast to the Hawks championship, three simply won't go into two when it comes to the finals race - who'll get there? Hawks roster ructions and which commentators have pickled Timmy's pears? Crack an Old Mate from Moondog and tune in.
Jenno is away on leave so Timmy is joined by veteran sportscaster Tim Robinson. The boys discuss the departures from NBL, player payment issues, have we written off the Breakers too quickly? and Robbo makes an unusual call about an ex player. All over a Brooklyn Lager courtesy of Tom Hersz.
Who should be on the Jack Jumpers hit list (beyond DP's)? Are injuries taking too much of a toll on players this season and fearless (but not faultless) tips. accompanied by Sauce Brewing Co's Extra Hop IPA.
Was what Fordey said (worth a) fine? Does the NBL need a no-fault stand-down policy? The Hawks wobbly and an important return to credibility on the Hops front.
Jenno was off punching on in Newy this week so JOB steps in as guest-host and makes just an awful beer choice - though some good insights into all happenings in the NBL.
Is the schedule playing favourites? Which coaches are under the most pressure? Will Perth back its current league-leading group or reach for the parachute? It's all in this Episode 11 of Hoops Hops & Hogwash.
The boys are back with help of Young Henrys Motorcycle Oil. Is it Yup or Nup to the Cup? Who were the winners and losers? The import merry-go-round in full swing and who could catch the eye of the GSW scout hitting town? All the review preview as normality returns. Cheers.
Who wins the Cup, who wins the HHH MVP awards, decals (siiigh), all the preview review and a special visit from the Hawaiian Ukulele Orchestra.
Decals a running joke until someone falls, did referees have a Tony Crocker on excessive contact and what's the point of an import point-guard? The boys consider it all with a few cans of an old Aussie classic.
The boys up the ante on the hops with Excessive Machine Triple IPA this week. Making total roster spend public a must, video review system subject to scathing review and was Aussie Bryce trying to chuck a sickie?
Bogues v Larry? Jenno comes off the long run on decals, knocks back the humble pie and Timmy throws some curveball tips. All washed down with yeast and hops.
Are Dan Shamir and Lamar Patterson off each other? Is there more or less flopping in NBL this season? Is Bryce Cotton in for a tough season? And does Timmy have a crystal ball on some of his calls? It's all in ep 5 of HHH
Will Cairns make the playoffs from here? Are the Breakers just rusty or is there more to be concerned about? And which one of the boys cops a huge slice of humble pie. It's all in ep 5 of Hoops Hops and Hogwash.
Some bold calls, do they hold up or did they age badly?
Which teams have come into the season underdone?
Jenno and Timmy talking all things NBL washed down with some cool yeast and hops
Jenno and Timmy are back, talking all things NBL. over a Colonial IPA. At 1.9 standard drinks a pop it packs a punch and so did the boys asking why the league still struggles to cut-through in the broader sporting market and all the review-preview of the on-court action.