About The Dunk Talk
A podcast made by dunkers, for dunkers.
At its core, this show exists to document a sport and community that rarely gets the long-form attention it deserves. Behind every dunk is years of training, setbacks, injuries, and relationships that never get told.
A Space For The Real Story
Dunking sits in a unique space. It’s not traditional basketball, but it’s not just entertainment either. It’s a niche sport with its own culture, standards, and progression paths, yet much of its history lives only in social media clips or short captions.
The Dunk Talk was started to give dunkers a place to tell their full story in their own words. Many of the athletes featured on the show never would have had a long-form interview otherwise. Some didn’t come from elite basketball backgrounds. Others dealt with injuries, late starts, or doubts about whether continuing was even worth it. Those journeys matter, especially for the next generation of dunkers trying to find their footing in the sport.
Guests Who’ve Shaped The Show
The Dunk Talk has hosted many of the most influential people in the dunk world, from world-record jumpers and contest legends to coaches, creators, and rising pros.
Meet the Hosts
Dylan Haugen
Dylan is a professional dunker and the founder of the Dunk Talk podcast. He started the show after experiencing firsthand how valuable long-form conversations could be on other dunk-focused podcasts. His background as an athlete and content creator lets him ask informed, experience-based questions that go beyond surface-level discussion. He’s now officially the youngest professional dunker in the world after signing with Shaquille O’Neal’s DunkMan League.
Co-Hosts
The Dunk Talk frequently brings on additional co-hosts to add new perspectives and contribute their own voices to the show. Recurring co-hosts include Hunter Castona, Travis Reynolds, and more.
Building A Documented Archive
The Dunk Talk isn’t just about recording episodes. It’s about building a documented archive of dunking culture. Episodes are repurposed into clips, articles, and long-form written content so the insights don’t disappear into timelines or algorithms.
The goal is longevity. We want to make sure these stories can still be found, referenced, and learned from years down the line. As dunking continues to grow, evolve, and gain recognition, The Dunk Talk aims to remain a reliable record of the people and moments that shaped it.
Tune In Anywhere
The Dunk Talk Podcast is available on every major platform. Short-form clips and updates are shared on Instagram and TikTok.