Behind The Bucks

Behind The Bucks is an original longform storytelling podcast series diving into all things Milwaukee Bucks, offering fans a look at Bucks-related topics from the hardwood to the city streets and everything in between. Franchise history, pivotal moments, legendary players, community impact and more… Behind The Bucks covers it all, bringing you Bucks stories like you've never heard before.

Behind The Bucks is a news podcast hosted by Bucks+, with 29 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.

Bucks+ hosts Behind The Bucks, a news show with 29 episodes published.

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  Behind The Bucks

  Episode 4 - Light It Up - The Legacy

  Aug 10, 20261 hour

  After surviving a thrilling seven-game series in the 2001 Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Milwaukee Bucks reached the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 15 years. Narrated by Bucks broadcasting legend Jim Paschke, the final episode of Light It Up tells the story of Milwaukee’s dramatic series against the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers — led by that season’s NBA MVP Allen Iverson, Coach of the Year Larry Brown, Defensive Player of the Year Dikembe Mutombo, and Sixth Man of the Year Aaron McKie. From Ray Allen’s historic performance in a do-or-die Game 6 at the Bradley Center, to the surprising news the team got before Game 7, Episode 4 explores the lasting legacy of a team that brought Milwaukee basketball back to life.

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  Episode 3 - Light It Up - The Breakthrough

  Jul 30, 202651 min

  After surviving a dramatic first-round series against the Orlando Magic, the 2000-01 Milwaukee Bucks moved one step closer to the goal they had been chasing all season. Narrated by Bucks broadcasting legend Jim Paschke, Episode 3 of Light It Up tells the story of Milwaukee’s Eastern Conference Semifinals battle with the Charlotte Hornets. Led by Jamal Mashburn, Baron Davis, P.J. Brown, and a physical frontcourt that gave the Bucks problems all season, Charlotte pushed Milwaukee to the brink and forced the Bucks to answer the question that followed them all year: could a jump-shooting team survive when the game got tougher?

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  Episode 2 - Light It Up - The Last Word

  Jul 23, 202655 min

  After a 3-9 start threatened to derail the season, the Milwaukee Bucks had to adapt. Narrated by Bucks broadcasting legend Jim Paschke, Episode 2 of Light It Up tells the story of how the 2000-01 Bucks transformed from a talented team still searching for chemistry into one of the most dangerous groups in the NBA. George Karl adjusted his approach. Scott Williams helped bring the locker room together. Ernie Grunfeld built out the roster. And role players like Darvin Ham, Lindsey Hunter, Tim Thomas, and Ervin Johnson gave the Bucks the toughness they needed. After winning their first division title in 15 years, the Bucks opened the playoffs against Doc Rivers, Tracy McGrady, and the Orlando Magic. With the series getting physical and the trash talk getting louder, the Bucks were about to find out if their chemistry could hold under pressure.

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  Episode 4 - Bucks vs. the World - The Crystal Cup

  Feb 12, 20261h 10mS0

  When the final game tipped off at the MECCA, the entire basketball world was watching. Narrated by Charlie Berens, Episode 4 of Bucks vs. the World chronicles the championship matchup of the 1987 McDonald’s Open, as the Milwaukee Bucks face the Soviet Union national team in the first NBA game ever broadcast in the USSR and China. With fans from 36 countries tuned in, the Bucks carried not just the league, but the country on their shoulders in a game that felt like far more than an exhibition. The episode follows the tournament’s aftermath, tracing how the Soviet team’s experience in Mil...

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  Episode 3 - Bucks vs. the World - Glasnost in Milwaukee

  Feb 5, 202641 minS0

  When the Soviet Union finally took the floor in Milwaukee, the stakes went far beyond basketball. Narrated by Charlie Berens, Episode 3 of Bucks vs. the World focuses on the second game of the 1987 McDonald’s Open, as the Soviet Union national team faces EuroLeague champion Tracer Milan and quickly establishes itself as the tournament’s most formidable force. The result shocks fans and media who had just seen Tracer push the Bucks to the brink, dramatically shifting expectations for what lies ahead. The episode explores the Cold War context surrounding the Soviet team’s arrival, including the lingering pain of the co...

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