Jordan Hunter joins the podcast to reflect on his first season with South East Melbourne, representing the Boomers, and how he’s building a creative identity off the court through podcasting, filmmaking, and stand-up comedy.
Hunter shares what it was like to join the Phoenix for the 2024/25 NBL season, the internal shifts that followed Mike Kelly’s mid-season exit, and how the roster has evolved heading into the next campaign. He also talks candidly about the challenges of last year’s playoff push and his hopes for what comes next.
Away from the floor, we explore Jordan’s international stint in Puerto Rico, his FIBA experience with the Boomers, and his growing work in film and comedy—including movie reviews, short film projects, and podcasting with teammates and friends.
From playing on international courts to cracking jokes on stage, this episode dives into Hunter’s unique perspective as both a professional athlete and storyteller, and what he thinks needs to change when it comes to coaching hires and fan abuse in the NBL.
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From Phoenix game nights to film festivals, Boomers camps to comedy sets—this episode captures the full arc of Jordan Hunter’s evolving journey on and off the hardwood.
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🏀 His budding career as a podcaster (6:00)
🏀 Off-season experiences in Puerto Rico (8:00)
🏀 Playing for the Boomers in FIBA qualifying games (13:00)
🏀 Thoughts on the Phoenix roster and how it’s changed from last year (14:30)
🏀 Recapping last season’s ups and downs with the Phoenix (18:00)
🏀 The true impact of Mike Kelly’s exit (21:00)
🏀 His plans for film and cinema in the future (27:00)
🏀 Stand-up comedy stints and creative expression (30:00)
🏀 “At the Movies” with Dan and Jordan (35:00)
🏀 Are Australian coaches being overlooked for international hires? (45:00)
🏀 NBL players dealing with abuse from fans (50:00)