About this podcast
Violations and Insults is a basketball podcast covering the latest happenings in Australia and worldwide. Hosted by former NBL alumni Bruce Palmer and Steve McCleod.
Episodes
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- Episode 57 - NBL recap · 1 h 6 min · Episode 61In this episode of the Reverse Pivot, hosts Bruce and Steve delve into the current NBL season, discussing team performances, standout players, and the growth of basketball…
- Episode 56 - Derek Rucker · 54 min · Episode 60The Reverse Pivot welcomes Derek Rucker to the podcast. Derek Rucker is an NBL legend, former MVP and one of the league’s most recognisable voices. The American-born point guard…
- Episode 55 - John Rillie · 59 min · Episode 59The Reverse Pivot welcomes John Rillie to the podcast. John Rillie is the head coach of the Perth Wildcats and a former NBL player who appeared in 481 games across a 15-year…
- Episode 54 - Shawn Dennis · 1 h 21 min · Episode 58The Reverse Pivot with Shawn Dennis. Shawn Dennis has enjoyed a successful coaching career across both Australia and Japan. In Australia, he has held head coaching roles with the…
- Episode 53 - Brad Newley · 1 h 6 min · Episode 57The Reverse Pivot welcomes the elite Brad Newley to the podcast! Brad Newley is one of Australia's most accomplished basketball players of the modern era, enjoying a professional…
- Episode 52 - Leroy Loggins · 54 min · Episode 56The Reverse Pivot welcomes NBL legend Leroy Loggins to the podcast. Leroy Loggins is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in Australian basketball history. Born in the…
- Episode 51 - Boti Nagy · 1 h 15 min · Episode 55The Reverse Pivot welcomes very special guest Boti Nagy. Australian basketball writer Boti Nagy is widely regarded as one of the most influential voices in the history of…
- Episode 50 - Darryl McDonald · 1 h 9 min · Episode 54The Reverse Pivot welcomes NBL great Darryl McDonald to the podcast. Darryl McDonald is one of the most iconic point guards in NBL history and prominent in the league's growth in…
- Episode 49 - The Return · 57 min · Episode 53Bruce and Steve reunite after a few months absence. They talk health, what's going on in Queensland basketball, and a round up of the current NBL season and analysis of what's to…
- Episode 48 - Phil Smyth · 1 h 18 min · Episode 52The Reverse Pivot proudly welcomes Phil Smyth to the podcast. Phil is one of Australia’s most accomplished basketball players and coaches. Renowned for his leadership and…
- Episode 47 - Cal Bruton · 1 h 21 min · Episode 51The Reverse Pivot is delighted to welcome the enigmatic Cal Bruton to the podcast. Cal Bruton is instrumental in the origins of the NBL having played in the inaugural season in…
- Episode 46 - Pete's Bar Luncheon · 44 min · Episode 50Bruce Palmer visits Pete's Bar Luncheon. Recorded live on the 28th of November 2025. Pete's Bar Luncheon is an annual basketball function, reuniting current and former players…
- Episode 45 - NBL Round Up and Bullets Deep Dive · 1 h 25 min · Episode 49Bruce and Steve reunite after a few weeks to discuss the latest happenings in the NBL. They give a bit of analysis of each team, before dissecting what is currently going on with…
- Episode 44 - Andrew Johnstone · 1 h 20 min · Episode 48The Reverse Pivot returns to talk basketball, specifically the NBL, with special guest Andrew Johnstone. Andrew Johnstone is a prominent figure in Australian basketball…
- Episode 43 - Bruce and Steve shoot the breeze · 1 h 18 min · Episode 47Bruce and Steve reunite for another episode about all things basketball. This episode feature analysis on the latest happenings in the NBL, specifically their home team - the…
- Coaches Corner - Vol 3. · 5 min · Episode 46Coach Bruce Palmer talks about the latest drills uploaded onto The Reverse Pivot website. There are five more offensive drills adapted from coaching talents of Gianmarco Sapio…
- Coaches Corner - 9 ways to recognise a good drill · 6 min · Episode 45More drills are up on The Reverse Pivot's Coaches Corner, including an insightful article by coach Dave Stricklin about the 9 ways to recognise a good drill…
- Episode 42 - Andre Moore · 1 h 13 min · Episode 44The Reverse Pivot welcomes guest Andre Moore to the podcast. Andre Moore is a former American basketball player best known for his impact in the NBL. A key contributor to the…
- Episode 41 - NBL Preview and Ryan Stolberg & Marcus Bellchambers · 1 h 54 min · Episode 43This is a 2-in-1 episode of The Reverse Pivot. In the first half, Bruce Palmer and Steve McLeod talk about the upcoming NBL season. Then Ryan Stolberg and Marcus Bellchambers…
- Coaches Corner - Two Horn Sets · 3 min · Episode 42The Coaches Corner latest upload is two horn drills to improve your game. Download the document at: www.thereversepivot.com/coachescorner
