Keeping The Nostalgia Alive Show!

Producer Tim Helfen sits down to chat about his DVD/Blu Ray Documentary We Are EC - The Untold Story of East Chicago Basketball. Doing this for as long as I have, I thought I knew everything about Indiana High School Basketball, I did not! This Documentary is amazing and is a must watch by any basketball fan. You can get the DVD/Blu Ray @ https://we-are-ec.myshopify.com, you can also check out the Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/WeAreEC2016/. I was glued to the tv after hitting the play button on my DVD player and I'm sure you will be as well. Tim discusses the process, fun and his approach to getting this region of Indiana's basketball passion to the big screen. Sit back, relax and enjoy this interview and get the DVD/Blu Ray. Love our work? Keep it going by becoming a patron of our show, we also have sponsorship packages available - email us @HoosierHysteria@Yahoo.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Herschell Turner shares his story about his life in both basketball and the world of art. After playing for Shortridge he went on to play at the University of Nebraska, he was the first black American to play basketball at Nebraska and achieved legendary status as a Cornhusker. Now legally blind, Herschell went on to play several years of professional basketball including the 1967-1968 Pittsburg Pipers who went on to win the first ABA Championship. He shares what it was like to be black in those tumultuous times in the 50's and 60's. His first love was art and if you go to https://herschellturnerhistoricalimages.com you can see and purchase his fantastic art. Just when I thought I knew basketball, outstanding players are brought to my attention and I have to share the story. Remember I document the past so the future can remember! We are looking for sponsors to keep our show going, if interested e-mail us @hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com or become a patron of our show. In the show photo Turner is seen with the Chic

Wally Cox joins us for over an hour sharing the story of his life with the game he loves. I really didn't have to ask any questions and enjoyed listening to him keeping the nostalgia alive!!! At age 82, Wally shares details about growing up in Indianapolis that everyone will enjoy. We are looking for a sponsor for our program so we can keep bringing you these interviews. If you'd like to sponsor or donate to our work - email us at hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com. Now sit back, relax and enjoy some blasts from the past. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

We've had MaryAnn Davis on before, but we've updated the interview with a new one. Take a listen to her side of Coach Bob Knight. A story that was omitted was how she sat in the Suite with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and each time she reached into her bag, be it for mints, gum, or lip balm, the Secret Service was very inquisitive and she decided to watch the rest of the game down on the floor.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

If you haven't gotten the book "One small town, one crazy coach.", you need to get it today. Author Mike Roos writes of that season. A must-have for any Indiana High School basketball fan!  This recording is the play by play of the 4th quarter of the Sectional Championship game between the Ireland Spuds and the Springs Valley Blackhawks. In the 1963 Huntingburg Indiana Sectional. It was voted by the fans as the 7th most exciting game ever played in the Huntingburg Memorial Gym from 1952 thru 2002. Springs Valley was coached by a young Jim Jones (In the IBHOF now) and Ireland was coached by the Wizard (as the papers would call him back then), Coach Pete Gill. The play by play announcer is the late Jack Brandt from WITZ radio Jasper, Indiana.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

A great book about the ABA, what it meant to the city of Indianapolis, and stories you won't believe that really happened from 1967- 1976! Two legends, original Pacer Bob Netolicky, and outstanding Journalist Robin Miller (Indianapolis Star 1968-2001 and ABA Pacer beat writer). The stories are true and it's an amazing read. This book is out in time for the 50th Anniversary ABA reunion being held in Indianapolis the weekend of April 7th. Go to Droppingdimes.org to find out all of the details and go to Wechangedthegame.com to find out more about the book, available at Amazon.com and Hilton Publishing. If you enjoy our work think about becoming a patron @kepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com or emailing us @Hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com. We are also looking for sponsors if interested email us at the previously mentioned address. Basketball, especially from Indiana is my passion! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Ed Mckee spends over an hour with us talking basketball and his life in the sports world. He discusses his playing days at Rockhurst, being drafted, signed and released as an Indiana Pacer, his tenure @ Indiana State University, going back to work for the Pacers, and beyond.Has an amazing memory and shares them with us on the program! Listen, share, and enjoy. If you like our work and want to support our efforts please think about becoming a patron. You can do so on our page @keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com or email us @Hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com. Thanks to John Dodderidge for photo help! We are working without a sponsor if you'd like to sponsor or advertise please let us know. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Available at LuLu.com NOW.....What a great read! My imagination went wild while reading this outstanding story of one magical season in 1958 as the Springs Valley Black Hawks took to the court and dribbled deep into the tournament! If you love stories of Indiana High School Basketball, then you must have this in your library. Tim Wright of The Wright Brothers Band hits the nail on the head writing one of the best books about Hoosier Hysteria since Mike Roos "One Small Town, One Crazy Coach: The Ireland Spuds and the 1963 Indiana High School basketball season". This has Hoosiers the sequel written all over it! Get your copy now @lulu.com. Listen, share, and enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Tim Wright of the Wright Brothers Band joined us today to discuss his book about the 1957-1958 Springs Valley Black Hawks titled "The Valley Boys- The Story of the 1958 Springs Valley Black Hawks". After the interview, I asked him a few questions about his musical career, including meeting Johnny Cash. So fresh off of the cutting room floor....Enjoy.... Coming up later check out our interview with Tim as we discuss the above-mentioned book! The photo shown was from the 1987 film, called "Overboard" starring both Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell,  in which the Wright Brothers Band performed in --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Seen in the photo on the 1979 Indiana All-star team, Battling Melvin Turpin for a rebound, and on the bus traveling with the Harlem Magicians. Chucky was a dominant player for the Wood Woodchucks and Arlington Golden Knights in late 70's Indiana high school basketball. He shares his story about a life in basketball. We talk about his game, reasons why he didn't end up an Indiana Hoosier or Louisville Cardinal, and he tells a hilarious story of the game he just wore his warm-ups and then head coach Dave Bliss told him to go in the game. All in all Charles Barnett had a great career in basketball, including two daughters who followed his footsteps in the game. Charles Barnett helps keep the nostalgia alive. Listen, share,  and enjoy. Like our work? Think about donating to keep our program going @keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com or e-mail us on how you can help @ HoosierHysteria@yahoo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Eric Harmon has spent most of his life with a whistle or striped shirt on. Officiating the 1977 IHSAA State Finals was a treat, as was officiating games as a Big 10 Referee for a career. Eric tells us about how he got into the business, the ups and downs, and the fun of it all. Even a story of Coach K complimenting the officiating crew, and letting Coach Knight know he wasn't going to teach him a history lesson. Also included is how this SAG card member became a part of the movie Blue Chips in 1994. It was early for both of us so forgive us both for sounding like we just woke up.... Please listen, share, and enjoy! If you'd like to donate to what we do, you can do so at Keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com or email us @Hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com. A big thank you to Lanny Sigo for the assist in getting this interview to happen! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Ralph Taylor - 1965 IHSAA Boys high school state champion with Indianapolis Washington, Indiana All-Star, and Purdue Boilermaker joins us for over an hour of conversation and shares his memories of this great game of basketball in Indiana. Ralph Taylor is in his 12th season providing color commentary for home games. Taylor played for Purdue in 1967-68 and 1968-69 and was a member of the 1969 national runner-up team. The Indianapolis native is a past member of the Purdue Athletics Advisory Council and presently serves on the Big Ten Advisory Commission. Ralph is a Member of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. Listen, share, and enjoy. If you like our work, please consider making a donation at either Keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com or you can email us for details @hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Over 2 1/2 hours of basketball conversation! We created the Indiana Basketball Wall of Fame for those whose contributions to the game have been above and beyond. We don't compete with the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, we just hope that those enshrined on the Wall will one day hear their name called to be inducted into the IBHOF.    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Just an amazing basketball coach, with well over 400 high school basketball victories, Coach Overman spends another hour with us. This interview is Part II, you can hear the first part @keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com. while there you can listen to all the other interviews we've done. The picture promoting this interview is of all those who coached a state championship team before class basketball. I believe Coach Overman should be in the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame, hopefully, the induction class of 2019 will have his name included! Remember 1973?...Franklin, South Bend Adams, Anderson, and New Albany the final four at Assembly Hall before the Bob Knight banners started to be hung, Coach Kirby Overman at age 32 became the youngest to win a state title Listen, enjoy, and please share. If you'd like to donate to our program e-mail us @Hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Coach Buck cut down the nets in Assembly Hall in 1973 as an assistant coach for the New Albany Bulldogs! Coach Buck shares his stories and memories of this great game. Listen, share, and enjoy...If you'd like to donate to help keep our work going you can become a patron @keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com, or email for further ways to help keep the nostalgia alive @hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

With over 600 boys Indiana Highs School basketball victories Coach Jim Miller had a 37 plus year career as a teacher, mentor, and coach. What a great recollection of an outstanding career. Gary Paul thank you for the assist in making this happen. Sit back, relax, listen, share, and enjoy.... Check out our other shows @ keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com, if you like our work and want to become a patron please do so... You can e-mail us @hoosierhysteria@yahoo.com... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

1973 New Albany Bulldogs -IHSAA State Champions! New Albany, Coached by a young Kirby Overman! An outstanding interview with a great basketball mind. Coach Overman has over 400 high school basketball victories! We had too much to talk about, this is part one of a 2 two-part interview! Check out all of our other interviews at keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com Become a patron of our program, and help us keep the nostalgia alive! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

Stories of an amazing career in coaching, including John Wooden, Phil Eskew, and an amazing life! Did you know why you can't use walkie-talkies as a coach? You'll find the funny reason why in this episode. Coach Jim Powers is 93 and is sharp as a tack in helping to share his memories and helping to keep the nostalgia alive! If you'd like to donate to our program, please feel free to do so @keepingthenostalgiaalive.podbean.com and click the patron button! Thanks, I love doing, sharing, and keeping the nostalgia alive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message

A fun interview with John Wellemeyer, who was just announced to be inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame this coming March 2018. John is a man of few words who had brilliant careers at both Huntingburg High School, and as a Purple Ace of the University of Evansville! Sit back and enjoy our conversation with this 1971 NCAA champion! He was an outstanding all-around athlete who now loves spending time with his 5 grandchildren! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ktna/message