I used to think podcasts were pointless—just endless talking with no purpose. But that changed the day my coaches at JumpMaster X asked me to be a guest on their show. We talked about dunking, training, what motivates us—and for the first time, I saw what a podcast could really be: a space to go deep on something people genuinely care about.
A few months later, after seven hours of research and setup, I launched The Dunk Talk. I had a plan and a purpose—even if I didn’t have all the gear yet.
A Platform for Real Stories
Dunking isn’t just a sport to me—it’s a community. It’s progress over years. It’s people who stuck with it because they found meaning in the process.
I started this podcast to spotlight the journeys most people never hear about:
- Dom Gonzales, who at 5’8″ became a pro dunker (EP. 19)
- Anthony Height, 5’6″ with one of the highest verticals on Earth (EP. 35)
- Finn Addy, who won the Dunk Camp contest and earned his first pro dunk contest invite with FIBA 3×3 (EP. 17)
- Isaiah Rivera, walking us through how he became the highest jumper in the world (EP. 29)
- Jordan Kilganon, who walked us through the journey that made him widely considered the best dunker of all time (EP. 47)
And many others. Their stories deserve a place online that isn’t just social media clips. That’s what The Dunk Talk is for.
What You Learn By Starting a Podcast (And Why You Should)
If you’re serious about your passion—whether that’s dunking, filmmaking, or any niche you care about—you should be building a system to talk about it. A podcast is one of the best ways to do that.
Here’s what I’ve learned from running The Dunk Talk:
- How to run interviews and keep a real conversation going
- How to ask better questions and actively listen
- How to manage a consistent workflow with guests and releases
- How to repurpose moments from long content into short-form clips or blog posts
- How to tie everything together into a content system that compounds
It’s made me a clearer communicator and more confident on camera. Every episode is a rep—perfection isn’t the goal, consistency is.
This podcast has also helped me build real relationships. Guys like Donovan Hawkins (check out EP. 8, 22, 25, 27, 32, 50) have come back on the show again and again because they believe in what we’re building.
If you’re on the fence about starting your own podcast—get started. Your story matters, and so do the people around you. Give them a platform to share their story or insights.
Why The Dunk Talk Exists
This show isn’t about me. It’s about documenting a scene that deserves more attention. It’s about putting names, faces, and stories behind the dunks.
You can find all the episodes on the Dunk Talk YouTube channel, along with on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and follow the Instagram and TikTok for clips.
We’ve got a lot more coming. More stories, more guests, and more behind-the-scenes on the work and mindset it takes to get better.
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