Episodes

  • Episode 09 - Rodger Smith
    Jan 12 2025

    NBL veteran Rodger Smith joins Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod for another episode of Violations and Insults.

    The boys go over the latest round in the NBL and talk about the best defenders in the league and the best defenders of all time.

    Rodger Smith had a successful NBL career stretching more than a decade (1989-2001) and was even recently mentioned among the best small forwards to have played for the Brisbane Bullets.

    Violations and Insults is sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Episode 08 - Luke Gribble
    Jan 3 2025

    Violations and Insults welcomes special guest Luke Gribble to the podcast.

    One of Bruce's most respected players as a teammate, Luke has been described as 'a glue' who connected the team. Luke played eight seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Hobart Devils and the Brisbane Bullets between 1989 - 1996. The boys shoot the breeze on all things basketball, covering Luke's career and touching on latest round of the NBL.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education.

    Show more Show less
    58 mins
  • Episode 07 - Mark Dalton
    Dec 29 2024

    NBL alumni Mark Dalton joins Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod on the latest episode of Violations and Insults.

    Mark has had an illustrious career in the NBL having played for Canberra Cannons (84-86), Geelong Supercats (86-88), Sydney Kings (88-96), Brisbane Bullets (96-98) and Wollongong Hawkes (98-2000). The boys discuss Mark's time at the Sydney Kings and his time as Development Management at Southern Districts; alongside their top six teams that could make the playoffs.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 44 mins
  • Episode 06 - Dream Teams and Coaches Corner
    Dec 16 2024

    Violations and Insults returns with Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod giving their shout outs and daily mail. They also introduce Stevie McLeod awards which include Rookie of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player. They also pick their dream team as of Round 12. This episode also includes the first segment of Coaches Corner, which will dissect the process of basketball coaching. In this segment, Bruce and Steve talk about coaching players in the early stages of learning.

    Violations and Insults is proudly sponsored by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education

    Show more Show less
    1 hr
  • Episode 05 - Lyndon Brieffies
    Nov 29 2024

    Lyndon Brieffies joins Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod as they talk all things basketball. Lyndon played for the Brisbane Bullets from 1991-94 and has since worked in esteemed roles as Head of Sport at Wesley College and the CEO of Perth Basketball Association. In 2022, Lyndon returned to Brisbane to become the CEO of the Northside Wizards Basketball and Head of Sport at Ambrose Treacy College.

    Violations and Insults proudly supported by Brian Kerle Basketball and FIT Education.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 04 - Breakers Deep Dive
    Nov 17 2024

    In this episode of Violations and Insults, Bruce and Steve give shout outs to Michele Timms who was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, and also Chris Goulding and Dyson Daniels for stand-out games. Also covered is the East Asia League, microphones on coaches and a look at the New Zealand Breakers.

    Show more Show less
    57 mins
  • Episode 03 - Shout outs and Forecasts
    Nov 1 2024

    In this episode, Bruce and Steve shoot the breeze on all things NBL; with shout outs to Sam McKinnon, Montrezl Harrell & Christopher Riches. Bruce and Steve also talk news about Josh King's appointment as South East Melbourne Phoenix's Head Coach, lament the overuse of advertising signage on the court and discuss upcoming games.

    Thank you to our sponsors: Brian Kerle Basketball & Fit Education.

    Show more Show less
    49 mins
  • Episode 02 - Brian Kerle
    Oct 14 2024

    In this podcast, Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod sit down with coach Brian Kerle. Brian has played in the NBL and competed in 1972 Olympics. As a coach, he has led the St Kilda Pumas and Brisbane Bullets to two championships each. Brian is the founder of Brian Kerle Basketball, an organisation that offers excellent coaching and clinics to devoted players throughout the year. He is also the founder of the BK Owls in Brisbane which competes in the Southern Districts Basketball Association competition in Carina and also in tournaments all over the world.

    Show more Show less
    59 mins