Episode Description
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Sir Charles! The Round Mound of Rebound himself & Tim McCormick's favorite teammate he ever had joins the show! Charles shares his thoughts on the Wolverines, their chances in the Big Dance & much more in this candid conversation between two old friends. Charles shares what he thinks of the college basketball landscape today, lessons he learned from Dr. J & Moses Malone, why Michigan Legend Rudy Tomjanovich was his favorite coach, his golf game & working with his co-stars on the Capital One commercials - Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Garner, & how he & Magic were excited to meet Caitlin Clark lol...
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[00:00] – Intro and Welcome
Tim McCormick introduces the show & his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate, the legendary Charles Barkley.
[01:30] – The Magic of March Madness & Final Four Memories
Charles discusses his excitement for the tournament & shares why the Final Four is one of the greatest sporting events he's ever experienced.
[02:51] – Working with Dick Vitale in Dayton
Charles talks about finally getting the chance to call a game with Dick Vitale & provides an update on Dick’s health & inspiring spirit [03:47].
[04:47] – Reflections on Basketball and Life
Charles & Tim reflect on how lucky they have been to have careers built around "a stupid ball" & their shared journey from the 1984 NBA Draft [06:01].
[06:18] – Golf Journeys & Cobbs Creek
A look into Charles's golf game, his history at Cobbs Creek, and Tiger Woods' renovation of the historic course [06:53].
[07:51] – Mentorship from Moses Malone & Dr. J
Charles shares the pivotal story of Moses Malone calling him "fat and lazy" [08:42], helping him lose 50 pounds, and the importance of veteran leadership for young players today [09:40].
[10:36] – Michigan Basketball Analysis
Charles breaks down the current Michigan squad, comparing them to Arizona and discussing their potential for a Final Four run despite recent injuries [11:13].
[12:19] – Thoughts on Coach Dusty May & Player Development
High praise for Dusty May’s coaching at FAU and Michigan [12:31], and a discussion on why players like Yaxel Lendeborg benefit from staying in school.
[13:15] – The Transfer Portal & NIL Challenges
Charles voices his concerns about the "Wild West" of NIL, the lack of a salary cap in college sports [15:46], and why chasing "the bag" over "the game" is a mistake [13:20].
[17:30] – Evaluating the Big Ten Tournament & Player Fatigue
A discussion on whether winning the conference tournament is worth wearing down a team before the Big Dance [19:12].
[20:23] – Teammate Tales: The "Friday’s" Prank
Tim shares a hilarious story about Charles "gifting" his teammates stolen decorations from a TGI Friday’s Christmas tree and leaving them with the bill [21:15].
[24:14] – Playing for Rudy Tomjanovich
Charles discusses his respect for the Michigan legend and his time playing for him in Houston at the end of his career [25:15].
[26:17] – The Capital One Commercials & Magic Johnson
Behind the scenes of the famous commercials with Samuel L. Jackson, Spike Lee, and the addition of Caitlin Clark [28:43].
[30:26] – Sleeper Picks & Coaching Philosophy
Charles identifies in-game adjustments and timeout management as the keys to a deep run, highlighting coaches like Rick Pitino and Bill Self [31:06].
[34:47] – Closing Remarks & Prank History
One final story about Charles throwing Tim's practice gear into a 50-foot oak tree [35:12] and a look ahead to the next episode with DeShawn "Peedi" Sims [36:13].
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