AT THE HASHMARK

Step beyond the buzzer with this captivating podcast series featuring NCAA Division I men’s basketball head coaches and special guests. Each episode offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at leadership, teamwork, family, and the values that shape the game’s most respected figures. Since the 2010–2011 season, every guest has showcased their craft on the iconic floor of Cameron Indoor Stadium. Now, they open up like never before—sharing personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and the passion that drives them on and off the court. Whether you’re a die-hard basketball fan, a student of leadership, or someone who loves compelling human stories, this series delivers an intimate, courtside seat to the minds and hearts of the game’s sideline legends.

AT THE HASHMARK is a sports podcast hosted by Trip Durham, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Trip Durham hosts AT THE HASHMARK, a sports show with 20 episodes published.

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  Ep. 14, Josh Pastner - "Thank the Good Lord for Dr. James Naismith"

  Mar 2, 202624 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>From the banks of the Ohio River in Glen Dale, West Virginia, to some of the biggest stages in college basketball, this week’s guest has built a career fueled by belief, energy, and an unshakable love for the game. Josh Pastner reflects on the influence of his parents, the move to basketball-crazed Texas, and the bold confidence of a fifth grader who created his own “scouting report” and declared he’d one day be a head coach. </p><p>He takes us inside the formative years spent learning from legends like Lute Olson and John...

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  Ep. 13, Thad Matta - The Things We Learn When We Pay Attention

  Feb 23, 202622 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>From the small gyms of Hoopeston, Illinois to the bright lights of college basketball’s biggest stages, this week’s guest takes us on a journey that’s as personal as it is powerful. Thad Matta opens up about the roots of his love for the game, the mentors and family members who shaped it, and the lessons he carried from his playing days at Butler University into a remarkable coaching career. </p><p>Coach reflects on the health challenges that reshaped his perspective, the evolution of his leadership style, and what “The Butler Way” trul...

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  BONUS EPISODE - Rece Davis, From Kindergarten to Last Weekend

  Feb 16, 202632 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>What if the kid in kindergarten clutching a toy microphone and plastic camera while everyone else finger-painted was already rehearsing for a life under the bright lights? On this episode, I sit down with Rece Davis—born in Chicago, raised in Alabama—to explore the roots of his journey from the Davis household to the national stage. </p><p>We unpack the middle school personality behind the polished presence, the “sliding door moment” that shaped his career, and the leadership lessons gleaned from decades alongside coaches and administrators. From the effortless chemistry of College GameDay t...

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  Ep. 12, Part II - Jeff Capel, A Back Story of Joy and Lessons to Learn By

  Feb 9, 202616 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>In this episode, we continue our conversation with Pitt head coach, Jeff Capel, for a reflective, deeply personal conversation that weaves together family, failure, and the moments that quietly define a career. </p><p>Coach looks back on a pivotal stretch in his basketball life before tracing the game’s roots through his father and the family legacy that shaped his identity. He opens up about transitioning from player to coach, learning through hard moments, balancing ambition with empathy, and knowing when players need a push—or a pause. </p><p>From the emotions that s...

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  Ep. 12, (Part I) Jeff Capel - A Back Story of Joy and Lessons to Learn By

  Feb 2, 202620 minS0

  <p>Send a text</p><p>In this episode, we chat with Pitt head coach, Jeff Capel, for a reflective, deeply personal conversation that weaves together family, failure, and the moments that quietly define a career. </p><p>Coach looks back on a pivotal stretch in his basketball life before tracing the game’s roots through his father and the family legacy that shaped his identity. He opens up about transitioning from player to coach, learning through hard moments, balancing ambition with empathy, and knowing when players need a push—or a pause. </p><p>From the emotions that still live i...

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