Bracy Sports Media

Episode 63: Interview with Moses Malone biographer Paul Knepper

In today's episode, I am joined by Paul Knepper, [https://pauljknepper.com/] author of Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet (University of Nebraska Press). == Subscribe to my Bracy Sports Media newsletter [https://bracysportsmedia.substack.com/]on Substack. It's free! -- Order my first book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks (Brookline), at the below links: Amazon [https://a.co/d/01qAAHo] Big5Hoops [https://buy.stripe.com/aFa14p8Mo8Kp5fpgVugfu05] Brookline [https://www.brooklinebooks.com/9781955041430/a-soaring-season/] -- Preorder my second book, Are You Kidding Me? The Incredible, Inspiring Story of Allen Iverson and the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers (Brookline) at the below links: Amazon [https://a.co/d/05z0oRXP] Big5Hoops [https://buy.stripe.com/eVqcN75Ac1hX6jt48Igfu06?locale=en&__embed_source=buy_btn_1TOoPeP3OzkLsRjSg6T5T5Q7] Barnes & Noble [https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/are-you-kidding-me-aaron-bracy/1149954447?ean=9781955041706] It is scheduled to be published on February 19, 2027. Read a summary HERE [https://big5hoops.com/areyoukiddingme/]. -- -Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com [https://big5hoops.com/]. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy [https://twitter.com/Aaron_Bracy]) and in other places with this link [https://linktr.ee/aaron_bracy]. Also search for the hashtags #PhillySports, #0304stjoesbook, #aSoaringSeason, and #2001SixersBook.

Episode 62: Interview with Rich Hofmann of The Broad Street Bulletin

In today's episode, I am joined by Rich Hofmann [https://x.com/rich_hofmann] to talk about Philadelphia sports and his new venture with The Broad Street Bulletin [https://www.broadstbulletin.com/]. That and more in Episode 62! -- You can order my first book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks (Brookline), at the below links: Amazon [https://a.co/d/01qAAHo] Big5Hoops [https://buy.stripe.com/aFa14p8Mo8Kp5fpgVugfu05] Brookline [https://www.brooklinebooks.com/9781955041430/a-soaring-season/] -- My second book, Are You Kidding Me? The Incredible, Inspiring Story of Allen Iverson and the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers (Brookline) is scheduled to be published in early 2027. Follow updates at #2001SixersBook. -- -Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com [https://big5hoops.com/]. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy [https://twitter.com/Aaron_Bracy]) and in other places with this link [https://linktr.ee/aaron_bracy]. Also search for the hashtags #PhillySports, #0304stjoesbook, #aSoaringSeason, and #2001SixersBook.

Episode 61: Assessing the state of journalism and interviewing ESPN’s Kevin Negandhi

In today's episode, published on January 8, 2026, I assess the state of journalism with this week's news of the impending closing of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. I also am joined by ESPN SportsCenter anchor Kevin Negandhi, who will receiver the Bill Campbell Award at the 121st Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Banquet on January 21, 2026, at the DoubleTree in Cherry Hill, N.J. Click HERE [https://phillysportswriters.com/]to learn more about the PSWA banquet and order tickets. That and more in Episode 61! -- Story mentioned Big5Hoops.com: Aaron Bracy’s Big 5 Column: What has happened to the once-great Saint Joseph’s program? [https://big5hoops.com/aaron-bracys-big-5-column-what-has-happened-to-the-once-great-saint-josephs-program/] -- Negandhi Sources: For my preparation to interview Kevin Negandhi, I referenced several sources, including this article [https://temple-news.com/kevin-negandhi-accomplishes-a-lifetime-dream/] in the Temple News by Isabella DiAmore. I also reviewed two articles in the Philadelphia Inquirer, by Jonathan Tannenwald on Oct. 4, 2016 and John Gonzalez on May 22, 2011. -- Click HERE [https://big5hoops.com/schedule-results/]for Big 5 Schedule/Results. -- You can order my first book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks, at the below links: Amazon [https://a.co/d/01qAAHo] Big5Hoops [https://buy.stripe.com/aFa14p8Mo8Kp5fpgVugfu05] Brookline [https://www.brooklinebooks.com/9781955041430/a-soaring-season/] -- My second book, Are You Kidding Me? The Incredible, Inspiring Story of Allen Iverson and the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers (Brookline) is scheduled to be published in April 2027. Follow updates at #2001SixersBook. -- -Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com [https://big5hoops.com/]. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy [https://twitter.com/Aaron_Bracy]) and in other places with this link [https://linktr.ee/aaron_bracy]. Also search for the hashtags #PhillySports, #0304stjoesbook, #aSoaringSeason, and #2001SixersBook.

Episode 60: Recapping Saint Joseph’s Deuce Jones situation and interviewing Juan Namnun

In today's episode, published on December 26, 2025, I recap the situation with Saint Joseph's parting ways with star sophomore Deuce Jones one day after I covered the Hawks' 68-62 home loss to Coastal Carolina. I also discuss Villanova after the Wildcats' win over Seton Hall on Tuesday in their Big East opener and recap the 76ers' 114-106 home loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Finally, I am joined by Frankford High School baseball coach Juan Namnun, who will be honored as the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Most Courageous Sportsperson of the Year at the 121st Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Banquet on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the DoubleTree in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Click HERE [https://phillysportswriters.com/]to learn more about the PSWA banquet and order tickets. That and more in Episode 60! -- Story mentioned Big5Hoops.com: Aaron Bracy’s Big 5 Column: What has happened to the once-great Saint Joseph’s program? [https://big5hoops.com/aaron-bracys-big-5-column-what-has-happened-to-the-once-great-saint-josephs-program/] -- Click HERE [https://big5hoops.com/schedule-results/]for Big 5 Schedule/Results. -- You can order my first book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks, at the below links: Amazon [https://a.co/d/01qAAHo] Big5Hoops [https://buy.stripe.com/aFa14p8Mo8Kp5fpgVugfu05] Brookline [https://www.brooklinebooks.com/9781955041430/a-soaring-season/] -- My second book, Are You Kidding Me? The Incredible, Inspiring Story of Allen Iverson and the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers (Brookline) is scheduled to be published in April 2027. Follow updates at #2001SixersBook. -- -Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com [https://big5hoops.com/]. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy [https://twitter.com/Aaron_Bracy]) and in other places with this link [https://linktr.ee/aaron_bracy]. Also search for the hashtags #PhillySports, #0304stjoesbook, #aSoaringSeason, and #2001SixersBook.

Episode 59: Recapping 76ers, Temple, Villanova, and interviewing Penn’s Fran McCaffery

In today's episode, recorded on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, I recap the 76ers' 115-105 win over Indiana on Friday, December 12, 2025, and their 120-117 loss at Atlanta on Sunday, December 14; Villanova's 79-61 win over Pitt on December 13; and Temple's 95-67 win over Saint Francis on December 14. I also am joined by Penn men's basketball coach Fran McCaffery to talk about his love of Philadelphia basketball and the Big 5; his head coaching journey from Lehigh to UNC Greensboro to Siena to Iowa and back to Penn; and his upcoming honor as the Native Son Award Winner at the 121st Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Banquet on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at the DoubleTree in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Click HERE [https://phillysportswriters.com/]to learn more about the PSWA banquet and order tickets. That and more in Episode 59! -- Story mentioned Big5Hoops.com: Aaron Bracy’s Big 5 Column: Duke Brennan and Bryce Lindsay give Villanova a formidable inside-outside duo [https://big5hoops.com/aaron-bracys-big-5-column-duke-brennan-and-bryce-lindsay-give-villanova-a-formidable-inside-outside-duo/] Big5Hoops.com: Aaron Bracy’s Big 5 Column: Hard work helping Temple’s Gavin Griffiths finally feeling success [https://big5hoops.com/aaron-bracys-big-5-column-hard-work-helping-temples-gavin-griffiths-finally-feeling-success/] -- Click HERE [https://big5hoops.com/schedule-results/]for Big 5 Schedule/Results. -- You can order my first book, A Soaring Season: The Incredible, Inspiring Story of the 2003-04 Saint Joseph's Hawks, at the below links: Amazon [https://a.co/d/01qAAHo] Big5Hoops [https://buy.stripe.com/aFa14p8Mo8Kp5fpgVugfu05] Brookline [https://www.brooklinebooks.com/9781955041430/a-soaring-season/] -- My second book, Are You Kidding Me? The Incredible, Inspiring Story of Allen Iverson and the 2001 Philadelphia 76ers (Brookline) is scheduled to be published in April 2027. Follow updates at #2001SixersBook. -- -Follow my coverage of the Big 5 on social media with the hashtag #Big5Hoops, in addition to Big5Hoops.com [https://big5hoops.com/]. You can find me on IG/X/Threads (@Aaron_Bracy [https://twitter.com/Aaron_Bracy]) and in other places with this link [https://linktr.ee/aaron_bracy]. Also search for the hashtags #PhillySports, #0304stjoesbook, #aSoaringSeason, and #2001SixersBook.