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Hosted by Marc Israel · sports · EN-US · 18 episodes
A fan's view of the NBA and the people that make it so exciting.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCourtside with Marc is hosted by Marc Israel. The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Hank Waters: How an NBA Superfan Built a High School Basketball Powerhouse From Scratch" (30 April 2026, 76 minutes), "Horace Grant: What He Really Thought Playing Against His Twin Brother" (23 April 2026, 15 minutes), and "James Pickens Jr.: 22 Years of Grey's Anatomy and Cleveland Basketball Loyalty" (16 April 2026, 8 minutes).
Courtside with Marc publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for Courtside with Marc is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Courtside with Marc requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Courtside with Marc's contact route on record: public web form.
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Marc Israel hosts Courtside with Marc, a sports show with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #17
<p>An Orlando Magic superfan with zero experience building sports programs just assembled three players he's convinced will be top-6 NBA draft picks — and his strategy was brutally simple: "hire the right person and let...
Episode #16
<p>NBA legend Horace Grant admits he "wanted to kick his ass" every time he faced his twin brother Harvey on the court — and their childhood games always ended in actual fights because neither could stand...
Episode #15
<p><b>Marc's daughter had to tell him he was interviewing a major TV star.</b></p><p>Sometimes the best interviews happen when you least expect them. Marc thought he was sitting down with a regular basketball fan, until...
Episode #14
<p><b>You've seen Obba Babatunde on screen, but wait until you hear about his other life as a horse whisperer and professional rodeo competitor.</b></p><p>The acclaimed actor and entertainer reveals his fascinating dual...
Episode #13
<p><b>Glynn Turman has stories that will blow your mind</b> — like attending Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's UCLA acceptance party in 1965 when it was so packed they ended up celebrating in the hallway of a Harlem...
Episode #12
<p><b>Byron Scott drops some serious basketball knowledge and his GOAT take might surprise you.</b> The 3-time Lakers champion explains why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is the greatest player ever and shares untold stories from...
Episode #11
<p><b>Wayne Federman reveals the shocking medical discovery about Pistol Pete Maravich that changed everything.</b></p><p>Wayne Federman, authorized biographer of Pete Maravich, spent 20 years researching the life of...
Episode #10
<p>Filmmaker Martin Guigui joins Marc Israel at Warner Brothers Studios to tell the incredible 28-year journey of bringing "Sweetwater" to the big screen — the untold story of Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton, one of the first...
Episode #9
<p>Houston Rockets analyst and former NBA center Ryan Hollins joins Marc Israel onCourtside for an unforgettable conversation about basketball joy, preparation, and leadership.</p><p>Ryan shares behind‑the‑scenes...
Episode #8
<p>NBA agent and salary-cap expert EJ Kusnyer joins Marc Israel on Courtside to explain the business side of basketball.</p><p>From Bird Rights and max contracts to the first and second apron, EJ breaks down the NBA’s...
Episode #7
<p>Streetball legend and former NBA point guard Rafer “Skip to My Lou” Alston joins Marc Israel on Courtside for a powerful conversation about basketball culture, creativity, and longevity.</p><p>From Queens playgrounds...
Episode #6
<p>Former NBA veteran Mo Evans joins Marc Israel on Courtside to share the unfiltered truth about his journey to the league.</p><p>From going undrafted to grinding overseas, learning from legends like Kevin Garnett and...
Episode #5
<p>Edward Pollard’s basketball career didn’t end — it evolved.</p><p>In this episode of Courtside, Marc Israel talks with the former Lamar High and Morehouse hooper about his journey from high-level basketball to...
Episode #4
<p>Former NBA guard <b>Isaiah Taylor</b> sits down with Mark Israel on Courtside to share his journey through professional basketball — from the NBA to leagues across Europe, China, and the Middle East.</p><p>Isaiah...
Episode #3
<p>What happens at an NBA game when the cameras aren’t focused on the players?</p><p>In this episode of Courtside, host Marc Israel sits down with Natalie Alvarado, Director of Live Programming & Entertainment for the...
Episode #2
<p>In Episode 2 of Courtside, host <b>Marc Israel</b> sits down with <b>Jonathan Sanford</b>, the public address announcer for the <b>Houston Rockets</b> and the <b>University of Texas Longhorns</b>, to explore the...
Episode #1
<p>In the inaugural episode of Courtside, host <b>Marc Israel</b> sits down with <b>Craig Ackerman</b>, the longtime television voice of the Houston Rockets, to unpack one of the most unique journeys in professional...
Courtside with Marc
<p>This short episode introduces Courtside, a basketball podcast built around real conversations and real perspective from inside the game. Host Marc Israel is known for his fandom, sitting courtside at Houston Rockets...
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