Parker Ainsworth
Stories | Sports | Words
A history teacher with side hustles and passion projects, and looking to make them into something more.
Writer, podcaster, and content creator with an emphasis on sports and sport-adjacent culture.
Currently, Parker is the Belly Up Sports Basketball Department Head, a Senior NBA Writer, and Host of both "F" In Sports and The Midweek Midrange. Parker is a hoops head, "retired" football player, and sneaker aficionado. As an Austinite born in Houston and located in Dallas after a brief stint in LA... Parker is a well-traveled Texan, teacher, and coach.
Content Created
The bulk of my content can be found at the following
Written Work
A selection of pieces written by Parker Ainsworth
Basketball Questions
May 26th, 2022
This is a great place to showcase a sample of your written work or write a short description about your project. Did you collaborate on a print or multimedia project? If so, dazzle your visitors with images and video. Make sure to include a link to the full live project or document so readers can enjoy the entire piece.
Houston Rockets' Round-Up
Work covering the Houston Rockets for Belly Up Sports
Podcast Episodes
A selection of episodes from "F" In Sports and The Midweek Midrange,
both hosted by Parker Ainsworth
"Mirin Fader, Author of 'Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP'"
August, 2021
Parker Ainsworth interviews The Ringer's Mirin Fader about her New York Times Best Seller
Episode Information
Episode 12 with Andy Patton of Score Zags Score
April 2021
Parker Ainsworth sits down with Andy Patton (formerly of Score Zags Score, currently with Locked on Zags) to break down Gonzaga's brilliant run, Zags in the NBA, and much more
Episode Information
Taylor Pate on Ben Simmons
September 2021
This episode features Parker Ainsworth hosting Taylor Pate of Apollo Houston Media to break down the Ben Simmons rumors, their connection to the Rockets, and more
Episode Information
Episode 28 - Parker Ainsworth hosts Brady Hawk of 5 Reasons Sports
September 2021
Parker sits down with Miami Heat analyst Brady Hawk to cover the big off-season in Miami, how the pieces fit together, X's and O's, and more
Episode on YouTube
"Check the Catalogue!"
May 2021
This episode features Parker Ainsworth and Chaka Cummings as co-hosts. The two look at Aaron Rodgers, no-hitters, the NFL Draft, and more
Episode Information
Episode 14 - Parker Ainsworth hosts the Crew from Hardcourt Hunnies
May 2021
Parker Ainsworth hosts Hardcourt Hunnies Jade Johnson and Shea Vassar and the trio do a full NBA Playoff preview, take a look at end of year awards, and more
Episode on YouTube
"Parker Walnuts!:
March 2021
In this episode, Parker Ainsworth and Chaka Cummings break down the NBA Trade Deadline, the Miami Dolphins, adding microphones to referees, and more
​
"So Bear With Me"
July 2021
This week, Parker Ainsworth graded theses and hot takes submitted via Twitter. In "Study Hall," Mr. A looks at different topics the NFL, NBA, the NBA Draft, and even the Tour de France
Episode Information
Guest Appearances
A selection of times Parker Ainsworth has appeared on other shows
Locked On Zags
November 2021
Andy Patton of Locked On Zags hosts Parker Ainsworth to break down the high profile and top-five matchup between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Texas Longhorns
Episode Information
Sports Stove Podcast
July 2021
Parker Ainsworth sat down to talk about the NBA Finals, Chris Paul, and Giannis with Vince Stover of the Sports Stove Podcast.
Episode Information
Score Zags Score
August 2021
Parker sits down with the Score Zags Score podcast to look at the new homes of several Gonzaga NBA players
Episode Information
Sports Infinity Podcast
December 2020
Got to talk the NFL, College Football, the NBA, and more with Wayne G of Sports Infinity
Episode On YouTube
Contact
If you have any inquiries, comments, or concerns, please reach out for more information.