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Barely Hoops

Barely Hoops

By: BallinEurope
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 Basketball is fun. Talking about it is too. There are other things to talk about other than basketball. What if we could combine discussing basketball with other stuff? That's Barely Hoops, BallinEurope's podcast that is about basketball but also about other stuff. Join Emmet Ryan as he interviews guests that are definitely basketball people but also so much more than that. Basketball
Episodes
  • Episode 1 - Lev aka Lisco 2000 aka the Dario Saric superfan

    Episode 1 - Lev aka Lisco 2000 aka the Dario Saric superfan
    Aug 4 2025
    Emmet Ryan hosts the debut episode of BallinEurope’s new podcast, Barely Hoops, joined by guest Lev, aka Lisco 2000, and widely known as Dario Šarić’s biggest fan. Lev talks about their journey into basketball fandom, which began in high school and grew into a major online presence. They discuss their thesis on player empowerment and gender in sports, along with their fascination with the afterlife and myth-making in the NBA. Lev shares stories about trying to meet Dario, including making a friendship bracelet, and their hopes for his NBA future and possible return to Europe. Emmet and Lev also explore how sports fandom is evolving and the challenges athletes face once their playing careers end.
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    43 mins
  • Episode 2 - Reco Rawlins, from pro baller to Soul Food chef

    Episode 2 - Reco Rawlins, from pro baller to Soul Food chef
    Aug 11 2025
    Reco Rawlins spent 13 seasons across 9 countries as a professional basketball player but off the court, he developed a deep love of food. Being from the American South, he decided it was time to bring Soul Food across the Atlantic and opened a restaurant in Stockholm. On this episode of Barely Hoops, Reco discusses his time as a baller, where his love for the game came from, and how he developed his passion for food.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 3 - Mick Curley on constantly refreshing

    Episode 3 - Mick Curley on constantly refreshing
    Aug 18 2025
    Mick Curley, best known for his DBG channels on YouTube, is a baller turned 2K legend turned content creator who could have been a teacher pivoted into doing analysis on the NBA, then became a coach, and is now one of the biggest WNBA voices on the internet. It's safe to say, he's got a lot going on. Mick spoke to Emmet Ryan about his journey in basketball, both physical and digital, and overcoming some major real-life struggles as he looks to get back on the court again.
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    39 mins
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