# Dear Adam Silver This show is an artist's take on sports — I believe both art and sports have the power to translate and help us reconsider the largest social issues we face. On each episode, we will be discovering and discussing the many connections between the two alongside artists, athletes, journalists, commentators, critics and fans. Page: Feed: --- ## [Episode 100: Can you believe it??](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-100-Can-you-believe-it-e3mi1gt) _2026-07-25 · Dear Adam Silver_ This is a big one! Dear Adam Silver is officially 100 episodes old! And to celebrate, we brought on some past, recurring guests who have always supported the show and whose work I admire! Join for some banter, strong feelings, and our expansive takes on sports. It has been great putting out these episodes and I so appreciate everyone for listening! We love you! Guests include: Glauco Adorno Rafi… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/123323357/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-25%2F11a68ea8-4a73-d04c-1eae-857cc1a8b653.mp3) ## [Episode 99: Sister Meg (Smithson) Believes in the Knicks and Has Some Thoughts](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-99-Sister-Meg-Smithson-Believes-in-the-Knicks-and-Has-Some-Thoughts-e3kf1nr) _2026-06-07 · Dear Adam Silver_ Sister of the Co- Host, Meg Smithson, is on to discuss her own journey with basketball and her on the ground takes on Knicks fever! Works Cited: Link to article about Mitchell Robinson's political beliefs. Please share, rate and review wherever you get your podcasts. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/121128123/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-7%2F140e46b1-1e83-683a-fb04-79b442b92e59.mp3) ## [Episode 98: James Hamilton Returns for Olympics Rant/Ode + Posters Basketball Show Reflection/Season II Preview!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-98-James-Hamilton-Returns-for-Olympics-RantOde--Posters-Basketball-Show-ReflectionSeason-II-Preview-e3k2ng1) _2026-05-29 · Dear Adam Silver_ We are excited to welcome back Emmy Award-winning writer, comedian and producer ⁠James Hamilton ⁠ to the show! James is the host of the Posters Basketball Show (season II coming soon...) and has worked with NBC Sports, VICE News, PBS, The Moth Radio Hour. He is on the show to discuss his experience covering the Winter Olympics and the nitty gritty behind producing a show like Posters. You can find… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/120724417/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-29%2Ff190778a-64f3-83f7-1d98-bf05ddb8c8eb.mp3) ## [Episode 97: Maria Molteni on Cosmic Courts, Corporate Cowardice, and Divine Losers](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-97-Maria-Molteni-on-Cosmic-Courts--Corporate-Cowardice--and-Divine-Losers-e3iiovm) _2026-04-28 · Dear Adam Silver_ Dear Adam Silver favorite Maria Molteni is back on the show! Previously a guest on episodes 32 (and introduction to their art practice) and 85 (featuring a conversation about the collaborative Senda/Sedna zine ), Maria joins to discuss their ever evolving multifaceted art practice, often made in dedication to and appreciation of basketball, a game they played growing up in Tennessee . This… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/119153078/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-28%2Fa055153e-726d-a223-75e4-9b17e57731ed.mp3) ## [Episode 96: Blake Gillespie on Basketball Hoops in Concentration Camps](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-96-Blake-Gillespie-on-Basketball-Hoops-in-Concentration-Camps-e3h88mi) _2026-03-31 · Dear Adam Silver_ Blake Gillespie, H-O-R-S-E nemesis and the thinker/writer behind Spirit of Hoops is on the show to discuss his recent essay Will Basketball In Concentration Camps Wake You To Action? This episode focuses on a call to action to push back against the ongoing incarceration of undocumented people across the country, based on their country of origin, the language they are speaking, and the age-old… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/117760146/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-31%2Fa178f39d-be2b-0c0c-56c9-ae22f5219ebe.mp3) ## [Episode 95: Rafi Kohan says accountability is key to healthy trash talk + more](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-95-Rafi-Kohan-says-accountability-is-key-to-healthy-trash-talk--more-e3feo7b) _2026-02-22 · Dear Adam Silver_ Author and editor Rafi Kohan returns to the show to discuss some recent happenings in regards to a keynote speech he gave this past fall at a conference for the Association for Applied Sport Psychology. Rafi was first featured on the show in Episode 88 where we discussed his book Trash Talk: The Only Book About Destroying Your Rivals That Isn't Total Garbag e . He is a prolific writer and editor… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/115875499/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-22%2F2f2bec88-8239-c8e2-9698-67612a03c2ca.mp3) ## [Episode 94: Ivan Salcido and the Myth of Hoops](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-94-Ivan-Salcido-and-the-Myth-of-Hoops-e3e4ihp) _2026-01-24 · Dear Adam Silver_ Artist and educator Ivan Salcido is back on the show to discuss his artwork about basketball, how his family history informs his work and his all time favorite logo design. Ivan was first featured in Episode 59 of Dear Adam Silver. His work is also currently featured in the Get in the Game exhibition that is traveling around the United States. I highly recommend checking out this show if it is… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/114493433/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-24%2Fa1618880-df69-1071-8457-a5c24666ef44.mp3) ## [Episode 93: Maryam Amirvaghefi, My Personal Art Crush Who Embraces Losing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-93-Maryam-Amirvaghefi--My-Personal-Art-Crush-Who-Embraces-Losing-e3bhdes) _2025-11-27 · Dear Adam Silver_ Maryam Amirvagehfi i s back on the show (first featured in episode 28) to discuss her art practice in the context of a book that Abigail and Kyle are writing about basketball and art (more on this soon!!!!). Maryam's work is is quirky, pointed, playful and heavy with the language of sports. It is always a pleasure to discuss her process and approach. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/111768476/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-27%2Fc2275f67-1ee8-b159-8534-f7bbffddc956.mp3) ## [Episode 92: James Hamilton and the Why of It All](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-92-James-Hamilton-and-the-Why-of-It-All-e39jphk) _2025-10-16 · Dear Adam Silver_ Kyle Green cohosts as we welcome Emmy Award-winning writer, comedian and producer James Hamilton to the show. We talk about aging as a basketball fan and player, favorite jerseys, dusty GOAT lists and what keeps us coming back for more. James has worked with NBC Sports, VICE News, PBS, The Moth Radio Hour and his new podcast, Posters, will be dropping soon, so be sure to keep an ear out! You can… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/109749236/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-16%2F055089f5-f5b7-e1ba-59e1-2174b5d96628.mp3) ## [Zuverlässiges Hosting, Domains, Server (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/FJriUg1c0CU7) _2025-10-16 · **Sponsored**_ Zuverlässige Infrastruktur, niedrige Preise und skalierbare Server für deinen Webauftritt. ## [Episode 91: Austin Bell and a Drone Over Every Court](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dearadamsilver/episodes/Episode-91-Austin-Bell-and-a-Drone-Over-Every-Court-e36g61o) _2025-08-05 · Dear Adam Silver_ Austin Bell joins the show to talk all about his project and book Shooting Hoops , where he documented 2,549 in Hong Kong. Whew. That's a lot. We dig into the process, the visuals, the energy of each court and what is up next for Austin, including the release of some Shooting Hoops shirts, which we desperately want! You can find Austin @austinwonderland on Instagram and you can buy his book here .… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fe59610/podcast/play/106485240/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-7-7%2F2d65dff2-7501-d34a-ad2b-14679052a5c5.mp3)