Mike Helms's guest appearances

Mike Helms

Aussie Hoopla NBL & NBA Podcast

COLD BREW CHICK

Eric Johnson

Matt Johnson

Ben Knight

Benny Lewis

Tom Baker

Jack White

Matt Smith

Barry Barnes

Alec Tod

Heather Perry

Mike Kelly

Mike Mitchell

Blake Griffin

Andrew Bogut

Josh Childress

OwlTail

Mike Helms played three seasons in the NBL for the Hunter Pirates and Singapore Slingers.  He averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists over 95 games and led both the Pirates and the Slingers to the playoffs during his time in the NBL. Now back home in Detroit we catch up with him to find out what he is up to now and talk about some of the highlights and challenges he faced as an import both in Australia and overseas. Helms, who graduated from Oakland University would also play as a professional basketball player in Argentina, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada.   Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from US Sports Tickets Sign up for Ian Stacker's All-Star Shooting Program   Topics discussed on the podcast include;   Dan starts off by reviewing the current NBL business plan (2:00)   Breaking down NBL TV broadcast numbers (4:30)   Illawarra helps receive financial assistance and will remain in the league for next season (12:00)   Mike Helms joins the show and explains what the Detroit basketball scene is like (16:00)   Reflections on playing at Oakland University (19:00)   How interested were NBA teams in Mike Helms after college (24:00)   Playing in Argentina (31:00)   Arriving in the NBL with the Hunter Pirates (36:00)   Playing for Dr Adrian Hurley (40:30)   Thoughts on the level of competition in the NBL (42:00)   His first year with the Pirates and making the playoffs (44:00)   What it was like playing in Newcastle (49:00)   The demise of the Hunter Falcons (51:00)   What is was like playing for the Singapore Slingers (55:00)   What players and teams in the league did Mike enjoy facing the most (105:00)   Time in New Zealand and how he knew it was time to retire (113:00)   All of this and a whole lot more... Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball, head to Aussiehoopla.com. Check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Kevin Lisch, AJ Ogilvy, Damian Martin, Daniel Kickert, Thomas Abercrombie, Jason Cadee, Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Mitch McCarron, Cam Gliddon Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Phil Smyth, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole NBA Stars Past &amp; Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti Aussie Basketballers Abroad - Ryan Broekhoff, Brock Motum, Jack White, Ben Madgen, Clint Stiendl, Ater Majok, Rhys Carter, Clint Stiendl The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Mike Mitchell, Terry Dozier, Isaac Burton, Shawn Redhage, Willie Farley, Al Green, Corey "Homicide" Williams, Andre Moore, Steve Woodberry And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chuck Harmison, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and email at info@aussiehoopla.com

Mike Helms played three seasons in the NBL for the Hunter Pirates and Singapore Slingers.  He averaged 22 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists over 95 games and led both the Pirates and the Slingers to the playoffs during his time in the NBL. Now back home in Detroit we catch up with him to find out what he is up to now and talk about some of the highlights and challenges he faced as an import both in Australia and overseas. Helms, who graduated from Oakland University would also play as a professional basketball player in Argentina, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, Mexico and Canada. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from <a href="casports.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CA Sports</a> Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from <a href="ussportstickets.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">US Sports Tickets</a> Sign up for <a href="http://allstarshooting.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Stacker's All-Star Shooting Program</a> Topics discussed on the podcast include; <ul> <li> Dan starts off by reviewing the current NBL business plan (2:00) </li> <li> Breaking down NBL TV broadcast numbers (4:30) </li> <li> Illawarra helps receive financial assistance and will remain in the league for next season (12:00) </li> <li> Mike Helms joins the show and explains what the Detroit basketball scene is like (16:00) </li> <li> Reflections on playing at Oakland University (19:00) </li> <li> How interested were NBA teams in Mike Helms after college (24:00) </li> <li> Playing in Argentina (31:00) </li> <li> Arriving in the NBL with the Hunter Pirates (36:00) </li> <li> Playing for Dr Adrian Hurley (40:30) </li> <li> Thoughts on the level of competition in the NBL (42:00) </li> <li> His first year with the Pirates and making the playoffs (44:00) </li> <li> What it was like playing in Newcastle (49:00) </li> <li> The demise of the Hunter Falcons (51:00) </li> <li> What is was like playing for the Singapore Slingers (55:00) </li> <li> What players and teams in the league did Mike enjoy facing the most (105:00) </li> <li> Time in New Zealand and how he knew it was time to retire (113:00) </li> </ul> All of this and a whole lot more... Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball, head to <a href="http://Aussiehoopla.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aussiehoopla.com</a>. Check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Kevin Lisch, AJ Ogilvy, Damian Martin, Daniel Kickert, Thomas Abercrombie, Jason Cadee, Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Mitch McCarron, Cam Gliddon Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Phil Smyth, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole NBA Stars Past &amp; Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti Aussie Basketballers Abroad - Ryan Broekhoff, Brock Motum, Jack White, Ben Madgen, Clint Stiendl, Ater Majok, Rhys Carter, Clint Stiendl The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Mike Mitchell, Terry Dozier, Isaac Burton, Shawn Redhage, Willie Farley, Al Green, Corey "Homicide" Williams, Andre Moore, Steve Woodberry And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chuck Harmison, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and email at <a href="mailto:info@aussiehoopla.com">info@aussiehoopla.com</a>

Former NBL import Mike Helms remembering the Hunter Pirates and Singapore Slingers

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is the coolest coffee shop on the block…and in San Diego! From their “Best Friend Blend” cold brew to their branding, these these guys know how to have fun with their coffee. Join me and Mike Helms to learn more about the beginnings of Dark Horse, how they created their signature cold brew, and why they like to take our favorite pop culture images and transform them – or Dark Horse them! DONT FORGET! If you would like some “cold brew chick” coffee sleeves, email your name and mailing address to info@coldbrewchick.com Check out Dark Horse HERE

Dark Horse Coffee Roasters is the coolest coffee shop on the block…and in San Diego! From their “Best Friend Blend” cold brew to their branding, these these guys know how to have fun with their coffee. Join me and Mike Helms to learn more about the beginnings of Dark Horse, how they created their signature cold brew, and why they like to take our favorite pop culture images and transform them – or Dark Horse them! DONT FORGET! If you would like some “cold brew chick” coffee sleeves, email your name and mailing address to <a href="mailto:info@coldbrewchick.com">info@coldbrewchick.com</a> Check out Dark Horse <a href="http://www.darkhorsecoffeeroasters.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>

Episode #23 – The Coolest Cold Brew On the Block with Mike Helms of Dark Horse Coffee Roasters