
CORTside
Basketball has the power to take us through many facets of life. From the baseline to the boardroom, join host Mike Cortese as he takes you CORTside to discuss topics from basketball to business and everything in between. Cortese, M.B.A., M.S., a teacher, basketball coach, and entrepreneur will help you navigate through some of the stories and lessons the game has taught us with a variety of guests from both industries.
Podcasting since 2020 • 15 episodes
CORTside
Latest Episodes
Chris Herren - One Day At A Time
This BONUS episode of The CORTside Podcast details the inspirational journey of the once basketball superstar turned addict turned advocate, Chris Herren. Herren discusses his days growing up in Falls River, Massachusetts, and how drugs a...
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Season 1
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42:17

Jamal Mashburn - One Step Ahead of The Game
The season finale of The CORTside Podcast, features 12 year NBA veteran, former NBA all-star, and now successful entrepreneur, Jamal Mashburn. Mashburn is commonly referred to these days as “the biggest after-basketball success story”. Mashburn...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:42:50

Alisha Valavanis - Talking Teamwork and Championships with Seattle Storm CEO & GM
In Episode 11 of the CORTside Podcast, we are so excited to welcome WNBA Champion Seattle Storm’s GM Alisha Valavanis! Alisha and Seattle just stormed their way to a 2nd championship in the past 3 years dow...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:40

Jennifer Azzi & Blair Hardiek - Giving Back And The Global Growth Of The Game
In Episode 10 of the CORTside Podcast, we sit down with two of the great player’s in women’s basketball history, and current NBA Global directors, Jennifer Azzi and Blair Hardiek. Azzi played for Stanford University from 87-90’ and was awarde...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:09:17

Derrick Thomas - The Importance of Representation
In Episode 9 of the CORTside Podcast, we are joined by CEO and Founder of Pro Shark Sports, Derrick Thomas. Thomas discusses the importance of representation and how his company is pioneering a new networking approach for athletes and sports ag...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:02
