Feb 5, 202622 minS3
After our extended break, The Extra Pass is back! This week, Adam is joined by fellow Michigan State alum, Tyson Walker, to talk about his move to Australia. The pair reminisce about their time playing for the Spartans...
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The Extra Pass
Hosted by Melbourne United · news · EN-US
About this Podcast:
NBL All-Star and NCAA Champion Adam Ballinger and Australian basketball legend Brad Newley talk all things basketball with past and present stars of Melbourne United Basketball Club.
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What is The Extra Pass about?
NBL All-Star and NCAA Champion Adam Ballinger and Australian basketball legend Brad Newley talk all things basketball with past and present stars of Melbourne United Basketball Club.
Who hosts The Extra Pass?
The Extra Pass is hosted by Melbourne United. The show has published 64 episodes to date.
What has The Extra Pass covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Tyson Walker talks moving across the globe and thriving in the NBL" (5 February 2026, 22 minutes), "Dean Vickerman answers YOUR questions in this special Q&A episode" (17 December 2025, 23 minutes), and "Fabijan Krslovic breaks down the art of the 'wall up' and his career-best defence" (10 December 2025, 32 minutes).
How often does The Extra Pass publish?
The Extra Pass publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 21 minutes across 64 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Extra Pass?
Booking probability for The Extra Pass is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Extra Pass requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Extra Pass's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Extra Pass?
The strongest fits for The Extra Pass are Sports. The Extra Pass has a news audience.
About the host
Melbourne United hosts The Extra Pass, a news podcast with 64 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Dec 17, 202523 minS3
This week, Adam is joined by Head Coach, Dean Vickerman, for a special Q&A edition of The Extra Pass. The pair get into everything from Melbourne United's recent slump in form, coaching advice, and why Dean no longer...
- Dec 10, 202532 minS3
This week, Adam is joined by first time guest, Fabijan Krslovic. The pair break down how United will look to bounce back after two losses in Round 11, how he has become one of the league's best 'wall up' defenders, and...
- Dec 2, 202520 minS3
This week, Adam is joined by 'Mr Gritty not Pretty', Kyle Bowen following the FIBA Window Break. The pair discuss some of the keys to the team's success this season, how Bowen prepares for games with his work in the...
- Nov 18, 202523 minS3
This week, Adam is back to talk to Assistant Coach David Barlow. The pair discuss the season so far, what has impressed Barlow the most about how the team is performing, and dive deep into some tips for young players...
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- Nov 11, 202519 minS3
Ahead of our annual Member Appreciation Game, Ben is joined on the podcast this week by Foundation Member Jamie Uhr-Henry. The pair talked through the 22-year-old's fandom for United, some of his favourite moments...
- Oct 29, 202521 minS3
This week on the show, Adam is joined by Melbourne United Assistant Coach Jack Fleming ahead of our huge Indigenous Round game against the Sydney Kings. Fleming broke down his coaching journey to date and talked through...
- Oct 22, 202518 minS3
This week on the show, Adam is joined by Tanner Krebs ahead of his 150th NBL game. Currently in the midst of a career-best season, Tanner talked about how becoming a father has provided him with perspective, which also...
- Oct 15, 202522 minS3
Ahead of our Multicultural Game, Adam is joined by Dutch big-man Jesse Edwards to chat through his journey from his home of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, all the way to Melbourne United. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
- Oct 7, 202524 minS3
After a week off following the NBAxNBL game, Adam is back to talk to Campbell Blogg and Tom Koppens ahead of The Grassroots Game. Having grown up playing hoops against each other, Blogg and Koppens talk about how they...
- Sep 24, 202515 minS3
This week, Milton Doyle joins the podcast to talk through Melbourne United's pair of Round 1 victories. The American broke down his mindset when making big shots, his first impressions of his new teammates, and his...
- Sep 16, 202519 minS3
This week on the podcast, Melbourne United CEO Nick Truelson joins the show to talk through how United's NBL26 lineup was built, what exactly the NBA Summer League Experience is like from a front office point-of-view...
- Sep 10, 202519 minS3
This week, Adam is joined by United Assistant Coach Rhys Carter, fresh off his Gold Medal winning effort with the Australian Crocs at the U16 FIBA Asia Cup in Mongolia. The pair chatted through what the tournament was...
- Sep 2, 202519 minS3
After a week away for the NBL Blitz preseason tournament, Adam is back to chat with United Head Coach, Dean Vickerman. The pair broke down their impressions from our two games in Canberra, while Vickerman touched on how...
- Aug 19, 202518 minS3
This week, Adam is joined by fellow four-man, Finn Delany, in his first podcast appearance. Having joined the organisation in the offseason, Delany breaks down why United was the right next step for him, his recent...
Episode #3
Chris Goulding breaks down his offseason
Aug 12, 202515 minS3This week, Adam is joined by Melbourne United captain Chris Goulding! The pair of former teammates break down Chris' offseason and his thoughts on the roster build heading into NBL26 before getting into another classic...
- Aug 5, 202527 minS3
This week on The Extra Pass, Adam is joined by new Melbourne United recruit, Tom Wilson. The pair talk through Wilson's career to date, including his college basketball journey, brief European experience and...
- Jul 29, 202516 minS3
The Extra Pass Podcast, presented by Chemist Warehouse, is back for season 3! Hosted once again by Adam Ballinger, the former NCAA Champion sat down with incoming Next Star, Dash Daniels, ahead of the start of the NBL26...
Episode #12
NBL25 Recap
Mar 27, 202523 minS2In the final episode of The Extra Pass, Brad and Balls recap the biggest moments of NBL25, breaking down our Finals campaign and how the club is set to move forward heading towards NBL26. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Episode #11
Playoff Mailbag Special
Feb 26, 202524 minS2In this special pre-playoff episode, Brad is joined by producer Ben to break down the upcoming series against the Perth Wildcats. We then hear from the playing group as they answer your mailbag questions! See...
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