FOR THE CULTURE

IL CAPITANO | CARL WHEATLE | FTC EP.6

South Londoner and Italian League champion, Carl Wheatle, features on episode 6 of For The Culture. From humble origins in Brixton, adjusting to life overseas and cheating on your barber - we discuss Carl's journey through the ranks from a junior to now being the captain of the Men's National Team as they compete in the Mens Eurobasket 2025.

PAIN INTO POWER | VICTOR OLARERIN & JUSTIN HOPKINS | FTC EP.5 (Part 2)

Part 2 - Victor's Teammate and the 2024-25 NBL D1 MVP, Justin Hopkins, Joins us in the studio. We discuss their dominant season with the Reading Rockets, what they would like to see from British leagues about and Victor touches on how he turned pain into motivation this season. God bless the ones no longer with us, may their souls rest in eternal peace. LLTW, LLDJ, LLTJ, LLMB, LLED.

HERO OR VILLAIN? | VICTOR OLARERIN | FTC EP.5 (Part 1)

NBL D1 star Victor Olarerin is one of the most passionate players on the circuit. Known for his intensity and love for competition - Vic joins us in the studio for episode 5 of FTC. In part 1 we talk about his humble beginnings in west London, how basketball became a part of his life to now being a fan favourite whichever badge he wears.

HOOPSFIX ORIGINS | SAM NETER | FTC EP. 4

Full-Time British Basketball advocate and living legend in the game, Sam Neter joins us in the studio to talk the origins of Hoopsfix, dreams of being in the NBA and his thoughts on the current scope of basketball media in the UK. Surprising stories, honest opinions and exciting plans for the future all discussed on episode 4 of For the Culture.

GOING VIRAL FROM THE BASELINE | DEZEREELS | FTC EP.3

Born in Spain and moving to England at a young age, to now being one of the leading basketball content creators in the UK - Deric Eze AKA DezeReels jumps on the pod and talks through his journey so far. From working for the British Basketball League to the Viral clip of Bronny James "touching earth" - Huncho and Deric chop it all up on ep.3 of For The Culture. (Episode was filmed on 16th March 2023)