Inside The Association With Aidan and Oscar

In this episode of Inside The Association, Aidan and Oscar sit down with Alan Fey, who has built an impressive career in the business side of professional sports, working with organizations like the Los Angeles Lakers, Colorado Avalanche, and now Fanatics.Alan shares his journey into the sports industry, what it's really like working behind the scenes for professional teams, and how organizations balance winning championships with running a successful business. We also dive into the impact of star players, fan loyalty, merchandise sales, and how the sports business landscape continues to evolve.Whether you're a passionate sports fan or someone interested in pursuing a career in sports business, this episode offers valuable insights and advice from someone who has experienced the industry firsthand. Tune in for a great conversation about the business behind the game!

In this episode, we sit down with Nick Gardner, longtime Butler Bulldogs color analyst, to discuss his journey from player to broadcaster and his perspective on the game. We dive into the business of college basketball, including NIL, revenue sharing, recruiting, and how Butler competes with the biggest programs in the country. Plus, Nick shares insights from his career in broadcasting and finance, offering advice for anyone looking to combine business and sports.

In this episode, we dive deep into the tough playoff loss for the Denver Nuggets, breaking it down from a fan’s perspective and trying to figure out how they fell short against an injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves squad. We talk through what went wrong, what it means moving forward, and what changes we want to see this offseason to get the Nuggets back to championship form. We’re also joined by a special guest, our friend Trevor, who brings his own takes and reactions to the conversation. Beyond the Nuggets series, we expand into the rest of the playoff picture, including our live predictions for Game 6 of the Los Angeles Lakers series, and break down what we’re seeing across the league. We also touch on the San Antonio Spurs and what their future could look like, along with other storylines shaping the NBA right now. It’s a mix of analysis, reactions, and real fan perspective as we unpack one of the most exciting times in basketball!

The deadline’s biggest move was actually a non-move — Giannis stays in Milwaukee, Ja stays in Memphis, and the East playoff picture might be set. But then the chaos hits: Anthony Davis to Washington, picks flying, and a surprise pairing with Trae Young. Is that a real rebuild shift? Plus, James Harden to Cleveland, Darius Garland to LA — do Harden and Donovan Mitchell fit? And did the Clippers reset their timeline before opening the Intuit Dome? Finally, we break down the real winner of deadline season — the apron — and why Cam Thomas could be the most interesting name on the buyout market.

This episode, we break down Desmond Bane throwing a ball at someone for the second time this season, Giannis sending shockwaves through Milwaukee with more signs he may want out, and the Clippers bizarrely dropping Chris Paul during his farewell tour despite his legendary impact on the franchise, and we wrap it all up with NBA trivia to test the ball knowledge.

We’re kicking things off by introducing ourselves, breaking down the latest NBA news, and sharing our hot takes on all the biggest stories in the league. Then, get ready for some interactive fun with our Agree or Disagree segment — where we debate the most controversial NBA opinions and see if we’re on the same page. Finally, we wrap things up with a wild round of Would You Rather: NBA Edition, where we put players, teams, and legendary stars to the test with impossible choices.