Season 3, Episode 21 of The Run TMC podcast features hosts Duffy and Dave with coach Jonas Honick breaking down some of the most thrilling March Madness finishes. We examine the film, including the player execution and the coaching decisions that make the difference between heartbreak and survive and advance.

Watch these crazy endings as you listen:

Iowa and Florida (Men)

Santa Clara and Kentucky (Men)

St. Johns and Kansas (Men)

Duke and LSU (Women)

Texas and Purdue (Men)

UConn and Duke (Men)

Ole Miss and Minnesota (Women)

Show Notes

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(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

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Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

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Welcome to The Run TMC podcast, Season 3, Episode 20.

Dave and Duffy discuss March Madness and the end of the Marin County high school basketball season. The featured interview is with local hoops legend Bob Donlan. On the back end, we share an emotional and detailed dispatch from San Marin Boy's Coach Chris Lavdiotis on his team’s journey to the Division 5 state championship.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

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(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Welcome to the Run TMC podcast, Season 3, Episode 19

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In this episode of The Run TMC podcast, we chat with veteran officials Nancy Clary and Mike Saia about the life of referees: evaluations, mechanics, managing coaches, and enforcing challenging rules like "the backcourt violation" and "flopping."

This roundtable offers inside perspectives on why officials keep doing the job, how crews work, and tips for coaches and players to improve interactions with officials.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Welcome to the Run TMC podcast, Season 3, Episode 18

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In this episode, Dave and Duffy recap the North Coast Section results and preview NorCal matchups, spotlighting boys teams Marin Catholic, Branson, and San Marin, and girls teams Marin Academy, San Domenico, Branson, and Redwood. They share coach voice memos, celebrate standout players and coaches, and highlight local sponsors supporting the show. The episode also features an interview with Tyler Gaffney about his Bring Back Play initiative to revive pickup and free play for youth, plus sponsor messages and community notes.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

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And Check This Out: Bring Back Play

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

This is Season 3, Episode 17 of The Run TMC Podcast.

But first, the Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live. Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

In this episode hosts Duffy Ballard and Dave Levine chat with John Paye about his remarkable multi-sport career — from Menlo High to being a 2-sport star at Stanford, eventually playing with the 49ers and winning a Super Bowl ring, and his long, successful run as a high school girls basketball coach (including 4 state titles). They cover coaching philosophy, the evolution of girls’ basketball, John's progression as a two-sport Division 1 star, and memorable moments with legends like Joe Montana and Bill Walsh.

Also included are sponsor shout-outs, a glossary segment, and anecdotes about coaching techniques, improvisational communication, and coaching stories that shaped Paye’s approach. Enjoy the interview and local updates from Marin County.

This interview was conducted on February 22nd, 2026

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 popup store is live

Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

This is Season 3, Episode 16 of The Run TMC Podcast.

Duffy and Dave recap the MCAL and BCL playoffs, relive Selection Sunday at the Lodge, and break down the North Coast Section brackets — including the Marin Catholic boy's spot in the Open Division.

Guests Ethan Kassel (Bay Preps Insider) and Jeff Spaulding provide bracket analysis and previews across divisions, while the hosts share local highlights, sponsor notes, and details on a limited-time Run TMC apparel drop.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 store is live

Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

This is Season 3, Episode 15 of The Run TMC Podcast and we are getting technical in this one. Duffy and Dave sit down with some of the top trainers in the Bay Area to discuss the secrets of unleashing the potential of young players. Guests Stevie Johnson, Russ Bauer, Jordan Lewis and Colin Hamilton dig into the power of the two-foot jump stop, building a mid-range scoring bag, teaching the weak hand, and the best ways to balance drills with competitive pickup.

They share success stories, effective drills, and their approach to creating pressure-packed, game-like practice to accelerate development.

This episode is rich with practical tips for players and coaches on footwork, decision-making, accountability, and daily habits that lead to real improvement.

Show Notes

The Run TMC Season 3 store is live

Click here to shop: https://encr.shop/runtmcseason3

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps

Season 3, Episode 14 of The RUN TMC Podcast features NBA trade deadline banter— including rumors around Giannis and the tension between winning now versus protecting the future.

Then Dave conducts an in-depth interview with Spencer Spivy - former University High and Williams College star and they discuss his playing journey and the making of his documentary "Sideline Story." Dave and Spencer also cover coping with injury, optimal basketball training habits like the 10,000-shot challenge and sprinkling in "shooting vitamins", and coaching-minded advice for players.

This episode mixes timely NBA debate with a thoughtful, personal player story and practical basketball advice for athletes and coaches.

Watch the Sideline Story here

Show Notes

Our friend and former guest Dave Albee is battling kidney disease and needs help. More about his battle here.

(G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics

(M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics

Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine

Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors

email us at: theruntmcpodcast@gmail.com

follow us on Instagram @theruntmcpodcast

check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com

thank you to our sponsors:

The Hub in San Anselmo

Encore Custom Apparel online and in downtown San Rafael

Batiste Rhum

The Social Klub in Sausalito

San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps