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"Basketball Passport" is your essential guide to the NBA and its global reach. Join former NBA-TV host Leigh Ellis and Anthony Irwin on their exciting new podcast, which will feature astute analysis of the storylines that drive the league and will explore how basketball unites communities worldwide. Leigh's extensive travels, interviewing legends, and playing hoops around the globe provide a unique perspective on the NBA and its global impact. Tune in to "Basketball Passport" twice a week as they discuss the latest storylines, analyze the game from international viewpoints, and share unforgettable basketball experiences. Buckle up for a thrilling journey through the world of basketball with Leigh and Anthony as your guides.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch"Basketball Passport" is your essential guide to the NBA and its global reach. Join former NBA-TV host Leigh Ellis and Anthony Irwin on their exciting new podcast, which will feature astute analysis of the storylines that drive the league and will explore how basketball unites communities worldwide.
Basketball Passport is hosted by Audacy. The show has published 49 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Giddey sinks Lakers; NBA Europe expansion; Insane West; Show update" (28 March 2025, 56 minutes), "The guys fix tanking; Caruso-Giddey trade look-back; Clippers Impressing; Cuban on Luka" (24 March 2025, 46 minutes), and "Bronny impresses; Celtics sold; Pelicans heading down under" (21 March 2025, 53 minutes).
Basketball Passport publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 60 minutes across 49 episodes.
Booking probability for Basketball Passport is 22%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Basketball Passport requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Basketball Passport's contact route on record: verified email.
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<p>The guys run through some NBA topics, celebrate Jimmy Butler's traveling approach and offer an update on the show. This is, unfortunately, the final episode of Basketball Passport on this feed. If you want more of...
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<p>Anthony and Leigh riff a little bit about the tanking problem in the NBA, then dive in on some fun topics. The Alex Caruso-Josh Giddey traded looked ugly at first, but with the Bulls playing a little better, is the...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony discuss Bronny's career high last night, the Celtics being sold and the unkowns associated with that sale, the Pelicans heading to Australia for a preseason game and whether Defensive Player of The...
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<p>Anthony and Leigh recap a fun weekend of hoops in which the Lakers snapped their losing streak, the Suns continued to be a disaster, the Thunder got another opposing coach to rant about refereeing and Thibs and his...
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<p>Anthony and Leigh recap a mostly fun game between the OKC Thunder and Nuggets. The Thunder pulled away late and only added to what the guys think is a pretty solid case for MVP for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. From...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony breaks down the goings on in the NBA over the last week or so, starting with the Lakers, who just can't stop winning. They played one of the best games of the season last night against the Knicks...
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<p>Anthony and Leigh take a look around the league to find the teams they've been most disappointed in this season. There are obvious picks, but only one team has had protests outside their arena this year. From there...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony marvel at the show Steph Curry put on against the Magic last night. Players his age shouldn't dominate with efficiently but he and LeBron James have redefined player...
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<p>Anthony and Leigh react to some of the biggest headlines from over the last week or so, then preview this week's destination, a place Anthony as fairly comfortable with.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about...
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<p>Anthony and Leigh react to all the excitement from over the last couple weeks. Who were the biggest winners? Biggest losers? Who should've made a move, but didn't? What comes next?</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more...
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<p>Anthony and Leigh start by reacting to the most shocking trade in NBA history, as Luka Doncic is now a Laker. While they were reacting to that, De'Aaron Fox was traded to the Spurs and Zach LaVine was sent to...
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<p>The guys look back on Kobe Bryant, now somehow five years after his passing. Anthony offers up some thoughts on the roll the Lakers find themselves on. Jimmy Butler was suspended again and both Leigh and Anthony are...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony discuss the comings and goings of the last week in the NBA, then broaden their focus to basketball around the world. First, they discuss the NBA's Paris games and the potential for European...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony take a look at the last week of NBA basketball and where things appear to be heading. Is Boston ok? Look at Leigh's Hawks! Midseason awards, and more!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>To learn more about...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony take recap Cavs-Thunder part two, which couldn't have been more different from the first game between the two teams. From there, they discuss the All-Star voting results thus far, and they've been...
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<p>Anthony and Leigh discuss some of the most notable stories across the league, including:</p> The Kings going on a run after firing Mike Brown Miami going on a run after suspending Jimmy Butler Zion Williamson coming...
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<p>The guys catch up after a little time away. They then marvel at how incredible Cavs-Thunder was and how insane this Jimmy Butler stuff has become. They spend a little time on the Lakers actually making a trade, then...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony give their thoughts on the NBA and FIBA talking about a potential league opportunity. NBA stars hate the new All Star Game format, so the guys go ahead and fix it for everyone. This leads to a...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony break down The Cup semifinals from over the weekend, then look ahead to the final matchup. Then, they discuss the unofficial beginning of NBA trade season. To wrap things up, Leigh previews a trip...
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<p>Leigh and Anthony recap a great showing in The Cup, even if it featured a brutal call. Then, the guys laugh at EuroLeague moving its Final Four after receiving an, um, generous donation. They talk about Lonnie Walker...
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