Episodes

  • Episode 10: Jonathan Abrams, New York Times Best Selling Author

    Episode 10: Jonathan Abrams, New York Times Best Selling Author
    Nov 3 2026
    New York Times best selling author Jonathan Abrams joins the program to discuss his newest book, When We Were Young and Fearless: Kevin, Russell, James and the Making of the Modern NBA, available November 3rd, anywhere books are sold.

    Jonathan discusses his working relationship with Bill Simmons (11:32), how Kevin Durant transitioned from "The Force" to "The Dark Side," Durant's relationship with Russell Westbrook (23:55), Sam Presti's management style (30:35), the time James Harden asked Sam Presti for a job (35:47), the relationship of all three superstars today (42:27), his personal favorite stories from the book (43:33), and he sits for the Let's Take a Look questionnaire (45:39).

    But first, host Steve Groothuis explains how Jonathan's book reminds him of his favorite Muhammad Ali story (10:24).

    You can get your copy here:
    https://www.harpercollins.com/products/when-we-were-young-and-fearless-jonathan-abrams?variant=44804542857250
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    51 mins
  • Episode 9: Chris Casey, Fairfield University

    Episode 9: Chris Casey, Fairfield University
    Oct 18 2026
    Coaching veteran Chris Casey of Fairfield University (CT) describes the challenges a mid-major program faces in the era of NIL (4:38), the valuable advice he received from coaching legend Gordon Chiesa (42:02), the NCAA Touarnment experience (53:07), running the New York Marathan while an assistant in the Big East (1:06:48), and he sticks around to answer the questionnaire (1:11:06).

    But first, host Steven Groothuis gives his thoughts on the status of college basketball.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Episode 8-Mike Brey

    Episode 8-Mike Brey
    Oct 11 2026
    Coach Mike Brey joins the program a few hours before the Atlanta Hawks' first pre-season game with the Memphis Grizzlies to discuss his NBA experience (13:41), Notre Dame recruits that got away (53:31), why Snoop Dogg and Spike Lee visited the Notre Dame Basketball offices, (1:11:11) and he explains what is was really like working for Coach K (1:17:00).

    But first, host Steven Groothuis shares why Marv Albert almost led to Coach Brey firing him just a few weeks after joining the student managerial staff at the University of Delaware.
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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode 7: Ronnie Nunn

    Episode 7: Ronnie Nunn
    Oct 4 2026
    Former National Basketball Association official Ronnie Nunn joins "Let's Take a Look" to discuss the calls he made (and did not make) that still give him restless nights (16:11), why he holds no ill will towards Red Holzman for cutting him from Knicks training camp (35:40), what could have prevented the "Malace at the Palace"(47:40), his legacy as the Supervisor of Officials (58:20), what separates Kobe Bryant from all other NBA players (1:10:37), Jerry Sloan's unique verncular (1:05:34), and he becomes the third guest to take our "Let's Take a Look" questionnaire (1:23:12).

    This episode is dedicated to the memory of Leon and Harold Gecker.
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • Episode 6: Keith Glass, Agent, Author, and Basketball Coach

    Episode 6: Keith Glass, Agent, Author, and Basketball Coach
    Sep 27 2026
    This week, Let's Take a Look is joined by Keith Glass. The agent, author, and basketball coach compares his career to that of Jerry Maguire (12:30), shares his favorite negotiations, discusses Tom Izzo getting tongue lashings from Jud Heathcote (21:53), the legend of Camp Keeyumah (44:55), being John Wooden's personal chauffeur and coaching at UCLA (49:43), as well as the genius and status of his relationship with Larry Brown. Plus, he sticks around for Let's Take a Look's vaunted Questionnaire (1:24:01)!
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Episode Five: Bob Hurley, Sr.

    Episode Five: Bob Hurley, Sr.
    Sep 21 2026
    Member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Bob Hurley, Sr. joins the program to discuss his first book, Divided Loyalties: The Diaries of a Basketball Father. Written with the late Phil Pepe of the New York Daily News, it is a review of 1992-1993, a year in the life of Bobby and Danny Hurley, as seen through the eyes of their father. Coach Hurley provides his perspective while watching his children guard each other in the 1993 NCAA Tournament (16:50), experiencing two of the greatest shots in NCAA Tournament history (22:11), turning down multiple overtures to coach in college (35:40), Bobby's recruitment (45:37), his approach to player discipline (1:06:28), Danny's recruitment (1:01:42), Danny's relationship with the fans at Seton Hall (1:23:42), Bobby's relationship with Christian Laettner (1:29:05), the NBA Draft (1:36:38), and he also becomes the first guest to sit for host Steve Groothuis' viral questionnaire (1:44:50).
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    2 hrs and 2 mins
  • Episode Four: Chris Wright, Alabama State's Head Men's Basketball Coach

    Episode Four: Chris Wright, Alabama State's Head Men's Basketball Coach
    Sep 14 2026
    Let's Take a Look welcomes Alabama State's new head coach Chris Wright to discuss his first steps to bring his winning ways to Montgomery, Alabama, being a white head coach at an HBCU, why he felt the need to suspend his best player for a national championship game, why he does not have any fun coaching, and what "NAIA" actually means.

    But first, host Steve Groothuis reviews Episodes One and Two ofThe Dynasty: UConn Huskies, the new documentary available on Apple TV.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode Three: Rodrick Rhodes

    Episode Three: Rodrick Rhodes
    Sep 7 2026
    Former NBA First-Round pick and New Jersey legend Rodrick Rhodes going in-depth on his relationship (past and present) with Rick Pitino, the gifts of Coach Bob Hurley, the first call he received after being drafted by the Houston Rockets, and the "glow" of Michael Jordan.

    But first, host Steve Groothuis discusses his thoughts on his relationship with the New York Knicks.
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    1 hr and 49 mins