BallinEurope enters the world of podcasting, or rather re-enters given our numerous collaborations over the years, with The Creatively Titled Basketball Show.

Hosted by BiE editor Emmet Ryan, the first episode has two big players in the world of basketball speaking to us about the future of the sport in Europe. First up FIBA Europe general secretary Kamil Novak discusses the ongoing civil war between his organisation and Euroleague, then FIBA Europe president Turgay Demirel talks about the future of international competitions.

Both men were in Dublin for the FIBA Europe general assembly and that backdrop makes for an interesting discussion. There's lots to get through and Emmet also talks about the plans for this podcast going forward. Check it out.

Episode 1 - Kamil Novak and Turgay Demirel

Louise Galvin has won everything there is to win in Irish women's basketball but that's only the beginning of her story, which she shares with us on episode 2 of The CTBS. With Olympic dreams in Rugby 7s and a past life at the top end of Gaelic Football on her resume, Galvin has packed in a lot despite being just 29 years old. It hasn't all been sunshine and roses and she opens up to BiE's Emmet Ryan about the challenges she has faced and how she fought back. In simple terms, you probably haven't heard of Galvin but you are going to enjoy listening to her.

Episode 2 - Triple sports superstar Louise Galvin

The UNC Tar Heels came to Dublin and that gave BiE the chance to catch up with Hall of Fame coach Sylvia Hatchell along with Ireland national team head coach Mark Scannell. Hatchell talked about the importance of the trips to Europe for her young Tar Heels side while Scannell had plenty to say about the future of the sport in Ireland. Emmet is also joined in this episode by Niall McDermott of the Courtside Collective to discuss the series between UNC and Ireland along with what Niall's site does.

Episode 3 - Sylvia Hatchell, Mark Scannell, and Niall McDermott

Jordan Blount is the most discussed Irish basketball prospect in roughly forever and he caught up with BiE's Emmet Ryan to chat about his time playing with the Irish national program, his development at CBA in Gran Canaria, and his decision to play NCAA hoops with University of Illinois Chicago. Blount talks a lot about his development as a player, the areas of his game he is working on, and his hopes for the future.

Episode 4 - Jordan Blount talks about life as a prospect and more

BallinEurope kicks off Irish Cup final week with a new episode of the The Creatively Titled Basketball Show as we meet the new man leading Ireland's ballers into international action.

Pete Strickland was named as the new head coach of the Irish men's basketball team just before the holidays and he spoke with BiE about the role ahead for him. Strickland speaks about reaching out to Irish Americans such as Mike Hall and Donnie McGrath in Europe and young Irish players competing at NCAA level like John Carroll and Jordan Blount, the need for youth development, the role of assistants, and plans for this summer and 2018 in the role.