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Shipped Across The Border

Max Rolnick And Chris Bieman

The #1 Podcast For Those Trying to Play College Basketball. Everything From Interviews With Current College Athletes and Coaches to Breaking Down Parts of The Game All So You Can Get Better.

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00:59:48

Why Making Stuff Saves Your Soul...

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2026/03/12

In this episode, we crack open Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy and ask why the hell making stuff (music, memes, paintings, podcasts) actually makes life feel worth living. We get into chaos, suffering, and that weird rush of creating something out of the mess, and argue that art might be the most human way to redeem all the nonsense we go through. If you've ever wondered why you feel better after making anything, this one's for you

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01:03:34

First College Basketball Season: Injuries, IQ & Next...

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2026/03/05

In this episode of Shipped Across The Border, we sit down with Jamie Lawson Jr. to break down what our first college basketball season at Elms really felt like, from adjusting to the competition and expectations to getting through a year defined by constant lineup changes and injuries. We recap the 10 win season as a big program milestone while also being real about the frustration of missing the playoffs when we were right on the edge.From there, we get into what it actually takes to level up. We

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01:08:23

Life After College Basketball: No Regrets, New...

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2026/02/26

The whistle blew. The season ended. Now What? This week on Shipped Across the Border, Chris and Max get raw about life after college basketball, what it means to walk away from something you poured 15+ years into, how your body and mind shift when the grind is finally over, and why the hardest part wasn't the ending itself, but realizing how much mental weight you were carrying the whole time.Max opens up about spotlight syndrome the belief that your performance defined how everyone around you

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01:27:27

Life Advice from My 52-Year-Old Dad: Career,...

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2026/02/17

In this episode, we sit down with maxes dad, Mark Rolnick, to talk about feeling lost in your 20s, what fatherhood actually does to you, and the life lessons you only learn by making mistakesWe talk about:Feeling lost in your 20s (and 50s)How basketball helped shape my discipline and balanceThe anger issues I had growing up and how I channeled themWhat it's really like to become a fatherParenting through chaos: going from "man-to-man to zone defense"Marriage advice after 25+ years

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01:18:58

That Probably Didn’t Need to Be Said – Chris & Max

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2026/02/02

In this episode, Chris and Max dive into the chaos of winter break and post-college life. Chris recounts casino trips gone wrong, a shattered rear windshield from extreme temperature swings, and spamming 175 job applications in a week-and-a-half sprint, landing a creative social media role with a small Massachusetts company where he'll film crews, edit content, and build their brand from the ground up. We swap stories of dodging campus scams like fake giveaway emails for iPhones and MacBooks

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01:20:55

College Basketball Humbles Everyone - Donel...

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2026/01/24

In this episode, we sit down with Donel Kabongo-Mutombo, one of the program’s true freshmen, to talk honestly about what freshman year of college basketball really looks like behind the scenes. From open runs and early expectations to injuries, limited minutes, and learning the mental side of the game, Donel breaks down the adjustment from high school to college hoops.We get into the realities of earning trust instead of minutes, how injuries can derail momentum, and why maturity, emotional control,

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00:51:46

Basketball Isn’t Just Percentages (It’s Opportunity)

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2025/12/15

This episode is exactly what happens when basketball players are given microphones and too much time.Jack is back on the pod, and what starts as a casual “chop it up” turns into a full-blown debate about shooting streaks, confidence, opportunity, and how early-season performance can define an entire year for unproven players.We dive deep into:- Whether it’s better to start hot or finish hot as a shooter- How perception shapes minutes, roles, and trust- Why early opportunity matters more than raw

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01:07:59

Basketball, Chaos, and the Edge of Embarrassment

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2025/12/08

In this episode, we explore why the moments that feel most embarrassing, risky, and uncomfortable are often the same moments that give life its deepest sense of meaning. Using basketball as the central lens, we unpack the psychology of performance under pressure, the tension between chaos and order, and what happens to identity when you step into situations where failure is visible.From clutch shots and open runs to stand-up comedy, podcasting, and public speaking, the conversation moves through the

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01:10:18

From DNPs to Dropping Buckets: The DJ Watkins Story

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2025/12/02

In this episode we run a scientific simulation to see if DJ’s journey was destiny or just a glitch in the matrix. We get into bad coaching fits, transferring, tough shots, garbage-time trauma, Chris's geography issues, Max's music slander, and why DJ's shot selection should come with a warning label If you’ve ever been overlooked, underestimated, or stuck in a warmup suit wondering why you’re even there… welcome home.All The Socials: https://linktr.ee/SATB_PodTime Stamps:00:00 – DJ

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01:34:02

You Are Not Free...

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2025/11/25

Free Will is a myth, your drives determine the course of your life, Humility is weakness, and Elms Basketball is killing it. That's the entirety of this episode in one sentence, 33% basketball, 33% philosophy, 33% incoherent arguing, 100% chaos. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro1:03 Cow business nonsense1:40 Thanksgiving + season start update2:40 Maxes early-season rollercoaster4:00 Breaking the seal from three5:00 Maine Maritime breakout + the Belt moment7:10 Lineup changes & team chemistry9:07

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00:53:03

What You Should Do After College (From Someone Who’s...

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2025/11/17

James Oliver built Atlas Bars from nothing but conviction, discipline, and an obsessive need to prove to himself he could do more. In this conversation, he breaks down the exact decisions that separated him from everyone around him: how he navigated early failures, what it took to build momentum, and the responsibility that comes with turning an idea into a real business.If you’re in your early twenties and trying to figure out your path, this gives you firsthand insight from someone who’s actually

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01:02:02

The Search For Truth - With 2 Idiots

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2025/11/03

You and I both know the thing that's been missing from your life is 2 imbeciles spending an hour butchering philosophy and trying to explain the history of morality. Enjoy. -0:00 Intro1:03 The Eternal Recurrence28:45 Philosophy Rant 46:48 Objective vs Subjective Truths

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01:10:20

Playing For Smiles - Jamie Lawson

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2025/10/28

In this episode, we’re talking to Jamie Lawson, we talk about everything From his roots in North Carolina to the challenges of college life, Jamie opens up about family, faith, love, and finding purpose beyond the court.-Time Stamps:0:00 Intro 1:03 Gregory Jameson Lawson Jr2:06 North Carolina 12:45 Elms 24:54 Freshman Year Struggles 31:38 NIL Money 42:00 Recruiting Wave 49:19 Defining Love52:44 Who Is Jamie Without Basketball 55:10 The Meaning Of Life1:04:40 Random Food Tangent 1:07:28 The Infamous

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00:48:37

From Player To Coach - Neilon Bridgeman

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2025/10/24

In this episode, we sit down with Neilon Bridgeman, a player turned coach, to talk about his journey, life lessons, and the transition from being on the court to leading from the sidelines. We talk about his experiences after his last year playing, balancing grad school, bodybuilding, and even shares some advice. -Time Stamps 0:00 Intro 2:12 End Of Last Season6:49 Insights As a Coach10:25 After College 13:20 Grad Student Life 19:58 Last Year 33:02 Body Building39:58 Shoutout Danny Harry45:00 Golf

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01:52:23

Off The River - Aiden Dunlap

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2025/10/07

In this episode of SATB we sit down with Aiden Dunlap to talk about his basketball journey, how to get recruited, and what it takes to stand out as a big. We also dive into his love for fishing and farming (aka the “hillbilly allegations”), his thoughts on the transfer portal, season expectations, and even a little talk about AI.- Time Stamps: Intro 0:00 Aiden's Career Path 1:37 How To Get Recruited 14:52 Aidens Basketball Journey 23:30Advice For Younger Bigs 33:50 Fishing/Hillbilly

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01:13:48

Be a Leader, Not a Follower - Jaedon Bogart

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2025/09/29

In this episode, we sit down with Jaedon to talk about everything from building custom PCs to throwing punches and making music. We dive into his freshman year experiences, swap thoughts on the best snacks, and even talk travel and life after graduation. Whether you’re looking for advice, entertainment, or just something to vibe to — this episode’s got a bit of everything-Intro 0:00Who is Jadeon? 1:03Building PCs 13:50 Musical Talents/Fighting 17:54 Freshman Year Advice 27:33 Candy/Food Talk

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00:57:59

Rebuilding After Injury - Jack Lo

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2025/09/23

In this episode, Jack Lo takes us through his journey—from military school days to playing football and basketball at the high school and college level. He talks about the fundamentals of the game, the challenges he faced after his injury, and what he plans to do outside of the court. We even get into golf and hear the one piece of advice he’d give his younger self. A real look at resilience, growth, and what it means to make a comeback.-Time Stamps: Time stamps0:00 Intro 1:00 Jackery/Military

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01:10:05

The Podcast Lives On...

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2025/09/15

We're not dead, long time no see, we know you missed us.-Time Stamps0:00 - Intro 1:03 - We're Back5:09 - Chris Is a college athlete again15:20 Chris's Summer 20:22 Max's Summer 29:31 Chris's Psychology Rant 32:29 New Recruits For Elms basketball 40:00 Get Jacked Or Get Scratch? 47:50 Post Graduation?/ More Psychology Rants

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00:59:25

A Wild Deep Dive Into Basketball Analytics W/ Stephon...

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2025/05/05

Today we have a wild and long anticipated interview with Elms Basketball Student Assistant Coach Stephon Ridley. In this podcast he breaks down how he built a program for his computer science class that can show what lineups, individual players, and pairs of players are the most effective using specific stats like plus minus, effective field goal percentage, and free throw rate. We also talked about Steph's basketball career, what Steph's plans are for the future, and Steph attempts to

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00:48:31

Discovering Club Basketball - Jack Vegter

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2025/04/21

On Today's episode with talk with Jack Vegter who played for Denison University his freshman year of college and realized he wanted to pursue things other than collegiate level basketball. In this episode we talk about how he's joined a club basketball team and has found a way to fill that competitive hole left by deciding not to pursue college basketball anymore, if Chicago style pizza is the best, and how it is living in Detroit.

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