The GoldenPod

Living a Basketball Life (Ep. 32 - Molly Danielson)

Today's guest is a premium sales manager for the Portland Trail Blazers. As a former college basketball player who also played overseas, she definitely knows a thing or two about the game and what it takes to succeed. Please welcome... Molly Danielson! In this episode, Molly Danielson shares her inspiring journey from college basketball to playing overseas, and now working with the Portland Trail Blazers. Discover her insights on resilience, the mental game, and the vibrant Portland basketball scene, including the exciting launch of the WNBA team.

Rise to the Top (Ep. 31 - Dezra Nauls)

In today’s episode, we dive into the world of talent management with Dezra Nauls [https://www.instagram.com/iamdezra/?hl=en], co-founder and managing director of Hustle Sports [https://hustlesports.com/]. With a focus on helping young athletes navigate their careers, Dezra shares his journey and the lessons learned along the way.

Taking the Next Step (Ep. 30 - MakHai Pleasant Tolliver

Today's guest is a high school senior with eyes on the next level of basketball. He's a three-level scorer and has shown off in both high school and AAU games. The future is bright for this talented young man. Please welcome... MakHai Pleasant-Tolliver. In this episode, we dive deep with rising star MakHai Pleasant-Tolliver, a dynamic high school senior with aspirations of playing at the next level. As we explore his journey from Tacoma to the Nike Hoop Summit, Makai shares his unique perspective on the game and the lessons he's learned along the way.

Gotta Make Your Free Throws (Ep. 29 - Blake Gillespie)

Today's guest is a poet, journalist, and artist. His writing on basketball has connected him to the larger community and allowed him to experience the game in a truly unique way. But at the end of the day, he's still a shooter, so don't leave him open. Please welcome... Blake Gillespie! In this episode of The GoldenPod, we talk with Blake Gillespie about his philosophy behind the free throw routine and connecting with community through basketball photography and essays, which he posts on the Spirit of Hoops Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/spiritofhoops/].

In Her Bag (Ep. 28 - Amanda Ishii

Today's guest is someone heavily involved in the world of basketball. She's a self-described hooper with a disability, showing that you can ball no matter what. She also works with professional players and has a basketball nonprofit. Please welcome... Amanda Ishii!