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  • 🎙️ Rucker Park Podcast – Episode Description The voices behind the game take center stage in this episode Inside Rucker Park

    🎙️ Rucker Park Podcast – Episode Description The voices behind the game take center stage in this episode Inside Rucker Park
    Jul 22 2026
    We sit down with Voice of the Citi, who shares his journey of bringing energy and passion to parks across New York City since 2019, becoming one of the most recognizable voices in the streetball community. Joining the conversation is fellow announcer Rick James, who gives listeners an inside look at what it takes to keep the crowd engaged and the culture alive from the microphone. We also welcome 40 Plus, who reflects on the rich history of Rucker Park, the legendary court known around the world as The Mecca of Streetball. From unforgettable moments to the players and personalities who helped shape its legacy, this episode celebrates the voices that continue to preserve and elevate the culture. 🏀 Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Rucker Park or discovering its history for the first time, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts. Follow, subscribe, rate, and share the Rucker Park Podcast to help us continue documenting the stories and preserving the legacy of the world’s most iconic streetball court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 ora e 18 min
  • Crabby aka Rasaun N. Young Inside Rucker Park

    Crabby aka Rasaun N. Young Inside Rucker Park
    Jul 17 2026
    By day, he answered the call as a firefighter. By night, he answered the call of the game at the most legendary basketball court in the world. This week on the Rucker Park Podcast, we sit down with Rasaun N. Young, a pound-for-pound competitor from Mount Vernon, New York, whose toughness, heart, and relentless work ethic earned him respect on and off the blacktop. Rasaun shares how he balanced the demanding life of serving his community as a firefighter while competing under the bright lights of Rucker Park, where every possession had to be earned. From his journey growing up in Mount Vernon to battling some of the best streetball talent in New York City, this conversation is a testament to discipline, sacrifice, and passion. Whether you’re a fan of streetball, New York basketball history, or stories of everyday heroes, this episode delivers an authentic look at a man who lived two lives—protecting lives during the day and competing with the city’s elite at night. 🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart, Pandora, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🏀 Follow @ruckerparkstreetball for new episodes, exclusive courtside interviews, and the untold stories from The Mecca of streetball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    55 min
  • CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS STEH MARSHALL Inside Rucker Park

    CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDS STEH MARSHALL Inside Rucker Park
    Jul 15 2026
    Before social media, before mixtapes, and before the world discovered streetball legends online, this week’s guest was making his mark on the legendary courts of EBC and Rucker Park throughout the 1980s and 1990s. In this episode, he reflects on the streetball pioneers who inspired his game and helped shape one of the most competitive eras in New York City basketball. He also shares a remarkable part of his story that many people never knew—despite building a reputation as one of the most dominant rebounders and high-flying dunkers on the court, he has only had vision in one eye for most of his life. Known as “Chairman of the Boards,” he earned his nickname through relentless rebounding, incredible elevation, and a fearless style of play that made him one of the toughest competitors on the blacktop. This is a conversation about perseverance, heart, and proving that limitations don’t define greatness. 🎙️ Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Amazon Music, Pandora, Audible, or wherever you get your podcasts. 🏀 Follow @ruckerparkstreetball for new episodes, exclusive courtside interviews, and the untold stories from The Mecca of Basketball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    52 min
  • Inside Rucker Park: Joe Pope, Voice of Harlem & Arminta | Courtside Conversations from the Mecca

    Inside Rucker Park: Joe Pope, Voice of Harlem & Arminta | Courtside Conversations from the Mecca
    Jul 10 2026
    This week, we’re courtside at the legendary Rucker Park for another unforgettable episode of the Rucker Park Podcast. Join hosts Al Cash and Mz. Melony as they sit down with three influential voices who have helped shape the culture surrounding the world’s most iconic streetball court. 🏀 Joe Pope shares stories from decades of preserving Harlem’s basketball legacy and the unforgettable moments that made Rucker Park legendary. 🎤 Voice of Harlem reflects on the energy, history, and personalities that transformed Rucker Park into a global symbol of streetball excellence. 🔥 Arminta brings her perspective on the game, the culture, and what makes Rucker Park a place where basketball, community, and entertainment come together. From legendary players and unforgettable tournaments to behind-the-scenes stories that rarely get told, this episode celebrates the people who continue to keep Rucker Park’s legacy alive. If you love basketball, Harlem culture, and authentic conversations, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to the Rucker Park Podcast so you never miss a courtside conversation. Follow, rate, and share the podcast with another basketball fan, and help us preserve the history, culture, and legacy of Rucker Park, one episode at a time. https://pod.link/1895879620?view=apps&sort=popularity Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    32 min
  • Gus & Shane “The Dribbling Machine” Inside Rucker Park

    Gus & Shane “The Dribbling Machine” Inside Rucker Park
    Jul 8 2026
    Some names become part of basketball history, not because they chased the spotlight, but because they helped build the culture. In this episode of Inside Rucker Park: The Podcast Show, host Al Cash sits down with two legends whose stories helped shape New York City’s streetball legacy. Shane, one of the original members of the legendary AND1 Mixtape Tour, shares how he earned his place on one of the most influential basketball teams in history. From unforgettable moments on the blacktop to traveling the world through basketball, he offers a firsthand look at the rise of the AND1 movement and the culture it inspired. Gus “The Dribbling Machine” takes listeners back to the beginning of his Rucker Park journey, revealing how music icon Teddy Riley introduced him to Greg Marius, opening the door to the famed Entertainers Basketball Classic (EBC). Gus also reflects on the legendary rooftop games, the evolution of Rucker Park, and the relationships that helped make Harlem the global home of street basketball. This episode is packed with untold stories, basketball history, and firsthand accounts from two men who lived it. 🎙️ Hosted by: Al Cash 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Audible, YouTube Music, and everywhere you get your podcasts. Listen here: https://pod.link/1895879620 Follow, subscribe, and share with every basketball fan who loves the history of Rucker Park, the EBC, and the legendary AND1 Mixtape era. New episodes featuring the icons of New York City streetball drop throughout the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    30 min
  • Coach Mousey Inside Rucker Park

    Coach Mousey Inside Rucker Park
    Jul 3 2026
    🏀 Friday Episode Alert 🎙️ This week on the Rucker Park Podcast, we sit down with one of the architects behind New York City streetball greatness, the man who coached the legendary Bad Boy team before later helping lead Fat Joe and Terror Squad’s basketball squad to multiple championships. From coaching rising young talent to mentoring college standouts and future NBA players, his impact on the culture runs deep. In this episode, he shares unforgettable stories from the golden era of Rucker Park and EBC, the intensity of NYC streetball, and what it meant to compete in front of packed Harlem crowds where legends were born. We also tap into the legacy of the Tri-State Classic and the importance of keeping New York basketball culture alive for the next generation. If you love streetball history, NYC basketball culture, and behind-the-scenes stories from the people who helped shape the game, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Download and stream the Rucker Park Podcast on all major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Audible, Pandora, and YouTube. #RuckerParkPodcast #RuckerPark #EBC #NYCStreetball #TriStateClassic #HarlemBasketball #StreetballCulture #BasketballPodcast #FatJoe #TerrorSquad #NYCBasketball Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    30 min
  • Michael “Blue” Williams Inside Rucker Park

    Michael “Blue” Williams Inside Rucker Park
    Jul 1 2026
    On this episode of the Rucker Park Podcast, we sit down with legendary music executive and talent manager Michael “Blue” Williams, whose impact on hip-hop and entertainment spans more than three decades. Known for managing and helping build the careers of iconic artists including OutKast, CeeLo Green, Monica, and Soulja Boy, Blue reflects on his journey through the music industry and the culture that shaped him long before the music business. Before the platinum records and industry success, there was basketball. Blue talks about his love for the game, playing in the legendary EBC tournaments, and having a team with Ed Lover called Family Tree. He takes us back to the golden era of New York streetball and shares what it meant to compete inside the iconic Rucker Park atmosphere where respect had to be earned every single game. From the music industry to the blacktop, this conversation is packed with culture, history, motivation, and real New York energy. 🎧 listen on all major podcast platforms. 🔗 Tap in here: https://pod.link/1895879620 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 ora e 10 min
  • Reggie Freeman, aka “High 5” Inside Rucker Park

    Reggie Freeman, aka “High 5” Inside Rucker Park
    Jun 26 2026
    From EBC battles to legendary nights at Rucker Park, this week’s episode of the Rucker Park Podcast takes it back to the golden era of NYC streetball with none other than Reggie Freeman, aka “High 5.” High 5 pulls up courtside to talk about his journey through the legendary Entertainers Basketball Classic (EBC), the energy of competing at Rucker Park, and what it meant to earn respect during one of the most competitive eras in New York City basketball culture. From unforgettable matchups and streetball politics to the atmosphere that made Rucker Park the Mecca of the game, this conversation captures the history, passion, and authenticity that built the culture. If you love real NYC basketball stories, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. 🎙️ The Rucker Park Podcast — where the legends, the stories, and the culture live on. Now streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, YouTube, Audible, Pandora, and all major podcast platforms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    57 min