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Basketball Illuminati

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan

Booking Overview

This is an NBA analysis interview show focused on behind-the-scenes league decisions, ownership, business, media narratives, and basketball strategy, typically featuring established basketball journalists and sports-business writers. Credible pitches include NBA reporters, sports media analysts, league-business experts, and journalists with original reporting or books on basketball; booking difficulty is medium because guests are recognized niche authorities rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 242

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

anthony@countthedings.com

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Host

Tom Haberstroh - Sports journalist and NBA analyst known for statistical analysis and reporting on professional basketball.

Amin Elhassan - Basketball analyst and former NBA front-office executive with experience in team operations and league analysis.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established basketball journalists, NBA reporters, sports-business writers, league or team insiders, and analysts with original reporting, specialized industry expertise, or a respected publication and audience.
Required Achievements:  
Major sports-media bylines, Original reporting on NBA or sports-business issues, Authored or published books on basketball, Founded or publishes a respected sports newsletter or outlet

Recent Guest Discussions

Bruce Arthur - Alex Mckinnie’s Role In The Original Kawhi Leonard Trade, The Raptors’ Championship History, Roster Construction, And The Eastern Conference.

Joe Pompliano - NBA Ownership Groups, Franchise Valuations, The Business Relationship Between Mark Walter And Magic Johnson, Steve Ballmer, Private Equity, And Sports Investment.

Henry Abbott - NBA Public Relations, League Investigations, The Terry Rozier And Tim Donaghy Scandals, Private Equity, Ownership Groups, And Teams As Tradable Assets.

Ethan Strauss - NBA Ownership Developments, Mark Walter, Bob Iger And Adam Silver, League Expansion, And The Ballmer Investigation.

Recent Topics

Sports, Basketball, Nba Business, Team Ownership, Sports Journalism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Basketball Illuminati
:

Fantastic Four

October 07, 2026

Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes think it's high time to normalize commuting by helicopter. Nate Duncan of the Dunc'd On podcast has been campaigning for the NBA to do something about offensive players pushing off since 2019, and he has finally been vindicated. We Focus on the Four Fs (Feeling, Firming, Force & Full Extension) and what other Factors could affect rule enforcement going Forward (Falling? Follicle length?). Th...

Valuing Imperfection

September 30, 2026

Tom and Mayes sit down with Brandon Payne of Accelerate Basketball, who reveals the advanced training principles behind Stephen Curry’s sustained excellence, from protecting Curry’s body with recovery-focused and underwater work to building faster decision-making through cognitive overload drills. Brandon also explains why Steph is an “AI learner,” the value of imperfect reps, how Jalen Brunson wins with patience and why youth athletes should consider sports like soccer and water polo. Plus...

Soulless Transaction Robots

September 23, 2026

Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes revisit the Doc Rivers Decision Tree™. Keith Smith of Spotrac breaks down the ongoing negotiations between Jalen Duren and Detroit Pistons that could drag on until training camp. We also discuss the Thompson twins and Keyonte George extensions, how Restricted Free Agency is changing, the Second Apron and Spotrac's Trade Machine. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illu...

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Frequently asked questions

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Basketball Illuminati
:

How do I get in touch with Basketball Illuminati?

Basketball Illuminati is hosted by Tom Haberstroh and Amin Elhassan. Its publicly listed email is anthony@countthedings.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Basketball Illuminati?

The publicly listed email for Basketball Illuminati: anthony@countthedings.com.

How many listeners does Basketball Illuminati have?

Podseeker estimates Basketball Illuminati reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Basketball Illuminati?

Basketball Illuminati typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established basketball journalists, NBA reporters, sports-business writers, league or team insiders, and analysts with original reporting, specialized industry expertise, or a respected publication and audience. Common among recent guests: Major sports-media bylines; Original reporting on NBA or sports-business issues; Authored or published books on basketball. Recent guests include Bruce Arthur, Joe Pompliano, and Henry Abbott.

How hard is it to get booked on Basketball Illuminati?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Basketball Illuminati cover?

Recent episodes cover Sports, Basketball, Nba Business, Team Ownership, and Sports Journalism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

anthony@countthedings.com

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