Ballerz Baffle 🏀 The future of Hoops talk!🏀

Join 11-year-old basketball fan Lachlan as he dives into the world of Aussie basketball — from NBL and WNBL to rising stars. Get game highlights, bold predictions, and exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and insiders. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just getting started, Ballerz Baffle delivers fresh, fun, and passionate hoops talk.🎧 Subscribe now, share with friends, and visit ballerzbaffle.au for merch!

Ballerz Baffle 🏀 The future of Hoops talk!🏀 is a sports podcast hosted by Lachlan Mahoney, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Lachlan Mahoney hosts Ballerz Baffle 🏀 The future of Hoops talk!🏀, a sports show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  The Business of Basketball | Ben Harrison (JackJumpers Owner)

  Feb 19, 202635 minS2

  What does it really take to run an NBL club? In this episode of Ballerz Baffle, Lachlan sits down with Ben Harrison — Partner at Altor Capital and Owner of the Tasmania JackJumpers — to break down the business of basketball . We cover: 🏀 Why Altor Capital bought the JackJumpers 📈 How ownership and investment works in the NBL 💎 The launch of the Jewels 🏗️ The High Performance Centre 👔 What they’re looking for in the next CEO 🔥 Finals pressure and roster decisions 🇹🇸 Growing the game across Tasmania This is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a professional basketball club operates off the court — from strategy and leadership to long-term vision. If you’re a JackJumpers fan, an NBL fan, or interested in sports business, this one’s a must-listen. 🎙 Hosted by Lachlan 🏀 Ballerz Baffle The Future of Hoops Talk Powered by Swisherr Hoops Academy North Get your Merch Check us out on the Radio - Chillifm

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  Episode #16

  This Trucker Made the NBA: Junior Viranatuleo

  Feb 6, 202647 minS2

  He didn’t chase fame — he earned his way into the NBA.In this episode of Ballerz Baffle , powered by Swisherr Hoops Academy North , Lachlan sits down with Junior — a former truck driver who worked his way behind the scenes to the very top of basketball. Junior shares his incredible journey from volunteering in Australian basketball to becoming elite support staff in the NBA with the Utah Jazz, working playoff games, rebounding for superstars, and managing the Australian Boomers on the world stage. This is a real story about: • work ethic • humility • being coachable • taking opportunities when they come No shortcuts. No hype. Just hard work and belief. A must-listen for players, coaches, volunteers, and anyone chasing a dream in sport. 👉 Follow Ballerz Baffle for more real stories from the world of basketball. #BallerzBaffle #NBA #BoomersBasketball #BasketballLife #WorkEthic #NoShortcuts #BehindTheScenes #AustralianBasketball

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  Episode #15

  Jack Heverin: The Voice Behind Australia's Biggest Games | Ballerz Baffle

  Nov 5, 202535 minS2

  In this episode of Ballerz Baffle , Lachlan sits down with legendary sports commentator Jack Heverin — the voice behind some of Australia’s most iconic sporting moments across the NBL, AFL, and cricket . Jack opens up about his journey from local radio to calling the Jack McVeigh buzzer-beater , shares behind-the-scenes stories from the commentary box, and gives advice to future broadcasters. They talk hoops, highlights, family life, and what it’s really like calling games alongside icons like Andrew Gaze, Lanard Copeland, and Pete Hooley . If you love the NBL, sports media, or dream of being behind the mic, this one’s a must-listen! 🏀 Proudly powered by Swisherr Hoops Academy North 📍 Presented by BallerzBaffle.au

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  Episode #14

  From Basketball Dreams to Building Empires: Aaron Sansoni

  Oct 18, 202527 minS2

  In this inspiring episode of Ballerz Baffle , Lachlan Mahoney sits down with Aaron Sansoni — part-owner of Melbourne United , best-selling author, global entrepreneur, and mentor to over 700,000 people worldwide. Aaron shares how his love for basketball began on the courts of Melbourne and eventually led him to co-own one of the biggest NBL teams in Australia. He opens up about his journey from humble beginnings, washing cars as a 12-year-old, to investing in over 80 businesses , including SpaceX . Together, Lachlan and Aaron dive deep into: 🏀 The vision for Melbourne United and the growth of Australian basketball 💼 What it really takes to succeed in business (and why failure is part of the process) 💡 The mindset behind “Practice Makes Progress” and the power of saying “I haven’t done it… yet ” 🔥 Lessons from decades of entrepreneurship and why taking action beats waiting for perfect Whether you’re into hoops, business, or self-growth, this episode will leave you motivated to build your own empire. 🎙️ Powered by Swisherr Hoops Academy North 📍 Listen now on ballerzbaffle.au/listen

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  Episode #28

  Lanard Copeland Unfiltered: Tigers Tales, MVP Talk & NBL's Next Big Thing

  Oct 2, 202548 minS2

  Strap in for an all-timer episode of Ballerz Baffle , as host Lachlan sits down with NBL royalty — Lanard Copeland . From his early days ballin’ in the NBA alongside Charles Barkley , to soaring through Aussie stadiums in the 90s with Andrew Gaze and the Melbourne Tigers , Lanard has seen it all. This isn’t just a trip down memory lane though. Lanard drops fresh takes on today’s NBL, the rising stars, and the biggest questions around the league — including JaVale McGee’s MVP buzz , Bryce Cotton’s citizenship drama , and why Tasmania, United and Illawarra are all in the title race. We cover: 🏀 What made the Gaze–Copeland duo so deadly 🎯 JaVale McGee’s massive impact on the league 🇦🇺 Should Kyrie Irving play for the Boomers? 🗣️ Why Bryce Cotton's move to Adelaide was deeper than hoops 📺 The difference between playing and coaching 🔥 Trash Talk: Steph vs Ray Allen, LeBron vs MJ 🧠 Advice for hoopers, coaches, and future commentators 👀 Behind-the-scenes NBA stories from the 90s 🍽️ His honest take on Vegemite (spoiler: it’s a no) 💰 Why today’s NBL players have it sweet compared to the "peanut money" days Lanard also talks about his commentary work on ESPN's "Nothing But Net" , life after coaching, and why he’s still getting buckets on the golf course with Gaze every Tuesday morning. This is more than just an interview — it’s a front-row seat to decades of basketball insight, Aussie hoops culture, and pure storytelling gold. Timestamps : 00:00 – Intro & Career Snapshot 03:00 – Playing with Gaze, the Tigers era 06:30 – NBL 2025 breakdown: teams to watch 09:30 – MVP race: JaVale, Bryce, and the rest 13:00 – Coaching vs Commentating 16:00 – Lanard's NBA journey (Philly & Clippers) 20:00 – Fun chat: Vegemite, LeBron vs MJ, Steph vs Ray 25:00 – Advice for players & coaches 30:00 – Reflections on legacy, Hall of Fame & future of the game 🔊 Ballerz Baffle is proudly brought to you by: Swisherr Hoops Academy North 🎧 Subscribe for more weekly episodes diving into the heart of Aussie basketball. 🌐 www.ballerzbaffle.au 📲 Follow us @ballerzbaffle.au on all your socials 🧢 Merch, news, and more via the website. Ballerz Baffle — The Future of Hoops Talk

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