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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events of the past three decades, telling lively and personal stories, plus in-depth discussions about the serious issues affecting current and retired athletes. This podcast is about the memories, business and culture of sport.
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Andy chats with legendary LA sportscaster and former NFL player, Jim Hill! Andy and Jim discuss their shared history on the courts/turf together, the prank that lead to his broadcasting career, his love for the craft of radio, being drafted by the Chargers in 1968, the importance of working hard, their shared love of covering Kobe Bryant, why Pat Riley is a statue-worthy coach, how his real passion for golf came from Earl Woods, giving back, encouraging the next generation, and !Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy chats with 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Finalist - Amar'e Stoudemire! Andy and Amar'e discuss his HOF nomination, his decision to go to the NBA right out of high school, playing for the stacked 2006-07 Phoenix Suns team, the Suns' training camp in Italy, great coaching mentors like Mike D'Antoni, Phil Jackson & Pat Riley, playing in Israel, his religious path, speaking out against anti-semitism, the Amar'eStoudemire Foundation, his Uncut Gems connection, playing against Kobe Bryant in the 2007 NBA playoffs, and more!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy sits alongside Showtime Laker Legends Byron Scott & A.C. Green at the inaugural Faith Connection Sport event at Sinai Temple to kick off NBA All Star Weekend in Los Angeles! The group discusses their respective spiritual journeys, how their faith intersects with their professional lives, personal nicknames for each other, how the Showtime era Lakers bonded through tough times, how their brotherhood has continued through the years, the 10 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final game, as well as a Q&A session from the audience!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
LIVE from 2026 NBA All-Star Week in Downtown Los Angeles! Andy chats with NBA exec Tommy Sheppard, former NBA & EuroLeague star Boki Nachbar, & ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks! Andy chats with each about the NBA Summer League / Sports Business Classroom event at All-Star Week, and their mission to cultivate the next generation of sports executives!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy takes the show on the road to The Art of Sport show at the SPARC Gallery! Andy discusses his collaboration with the painter Taura, and sits down with Artist/Muralist Jonas Never to discuss his path into becoming an artist, his baseball background, the genesis of his Kobe murals, the outpouring of murals around the world, doing art in public, his connection with Dodgers Joe Kelly & Justin Turner, as well as a Q&A at the end!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy chats with author Bryan Reilly about his new novel, The Last Original Ranger of New York. In his fictional account of the New York Rangers inaugural season in 1926-27, Bryan weaves the real life tale of the Rangers first season, including descriptive accounts of hockey and life in the 1920s, honoring the unsung heroes of the day. Andy & Bryan discuss the genesis of the novel, why he decided to take a fictional route, how the Rangers survived through the years, Mark Messier, the many forgotten players from the era, and more!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy is back with more from the IMPACT Institute's Miami Sports & Entertainment Conference! This week, Andy chats with long-time friend and colleague, Carmin Romanelli, Global VP of Sports Business Development for Getty Images! Andy and Carmin discuss the genesis of NBA Photos, the expansion of NBA Entertainment, the industry transition from analog to digital, the marriage of Getty Images and NBA Photos, and more!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy takes the show on the road to the IMPACT Institute's Miami Sports & Entertainment Conference for a panel with former NBA great & current Miami Heat Assistant Coach, Caron Butler, and Miami Heat GM Andy Elisburg! Andy hosts the panel discussion with topics such as; Andy Elisburg's decision to go to St. Thomas University in Miami, the genesis of Caron's nickname "Tuff Juice", Caron's pivot to coaching, the importance of relationships, Andy's salary cap genius, evaluating talent, connecting with young players, the Heat's 2006 championship parade, and why Kobe Bryant called Caron his favorite teammate.Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy chats with perhaps the most recognizable face in the sport of beach volleyball - Kerri Walsh Jennings! Andy and Kerri discuss her path as an athlete, her "lightning in a bottle" partnership with Misty May-Treanor, her transition from indoor to beach volleyball, her inspirations and mentors along the way, pioneers in the sport of beach volleyball, her first Olympic experience in Sydney, her Olympic connection to Kobe Bryant, as well as her many charitable ventures!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
On this week’s episode, Andy chats with longtime friend Wayne Lebeaux about his behind-the-scenes career in sports and music tour management. Wayne discussed his humble beginnings as a Celtics ball boy, to Equipment Manager, and eventually the team(and league's) FIRST Road Manager! After his career in sports, Wayne transitioned to tour management in the music industry. They reminisce about their shared history during the fierce Lakers/Celtics rivalry in the ‘80’s, importance of trust and integrity in both worlds when working with high profile individuals, and more!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy chats with Journalist and Author Paul Knepper about his new book, Moses Malone: The Life of a Basketball Prophet. Andy & Paul discuss the life of one of basketball's forgotten legends; from Malone's second NBA Finals appearance in 1983 (and Andy's first NBA Finals assignment), his misconception in the media, mentoring other greats like Charles Barkely & Hakeem Olajuwan, the influence of his hero Spencer Haywood throughout his career, the impact of Lefty Driesell, his legendary work ethic, and more!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy catches up with Boston Celtics long-time PR Director & Executive, Jeff Twiss, as well as the Detroit Pistons' 50-year play-by-play voice, George Blaha! FIRST, Andy talks to Jeff about his receiving the John W. Bunn Lifetime Achievement Award, the memorable Magic Johnson/Larry Bird cover shoot for Inside Sports, and working together in the Boston Garden! NEXT, Andy chats with George about his first ever game with the Pistons, the 1989 NBA Finals battle between the Pistons & Lakers (including Magic's return home to Michigan), the great Isiah Thomas, and his receiving of the Curt Gowdy Award!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy & Robert discuss his being named to the NBA 50 team, Dwight Howard being inducted to the HOF, his on-court battles with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Bob McAdoo, the healthy/respectful rivalry with the Lakers, the hilarious genesis of his nickname "Chief", and the HOF fellowship. NEXT, Andy & Ralph discuss the comaraderie between all the Hall of Famers, Victor Wembanyama, (a brief cameo Isiah Thomas!), the 1979 High School class, Dwight Howard being inducted, the big man fraternity, and more!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy hits the red carpet at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame! This week, Andy catches up with newly inducted NBA Referee Danny Crawford, fellow Refs Bob Delaney and Billy Kennedy, as well as NBA HOF'er Tim Hardaway!Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy catches up with four notables from the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame - Enshrinee Sylvia Fowles, Gowdy Award winner Adrian "Woj" Wojnarowski, ESPN personality Malika Andrews, & Enshrinee Maya Moore! Andy chats with the inductees about the meaning of the achievement, and their respective journeys.Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy sits down with Miami Heat Owner & newly enshrined Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Micky Arison! Andy & Micky talk about the recent honor, the family business mentality he instills in the Miami Heat organization, Pat Riley's 31 years with the team, Andy working the very first Miami Heat game, as well as why he chose to be presented by Alonzo Mourning, Pat Riley & Dwyane Wade!Ushood - Protect your skin at Ushood.comMugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
This week, Andy hits the red carpet at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City for the 40th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner! Interviews include: Bob Beamon, Lesley Visser, Jeremy Roenick, Mario Gabelli, Michelle Wie West, Dwight Howard, Teresa Edwards, Kurt Busch, Dominique Wilkins, Warren Moon, Dr. Barth Green, Bob Costas, Gloria Estefan, & Steve Smith!Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy chats with Philadelphia 76ers PxP announcer, Kate Scott! Andy & Kate discuss meeting on a fundraiser roundtable event about Kobe in 2022, her Bay Area sports influences growing up central California, her path into broadcasting, being the first woman to call an NFL game for WestwoodOne Radio, her preparation process for gamedays, her passion for mental health advocacy, her involvement with the TWLOHA (To Write Love On Her Arms) Foundation, her advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights, her involvement with the Women's Sports bars in Philly - Marsha's On South Street & Watch Party PHL, and more!Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy takes the show on the road to the 2025 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to chat with TWO members of the newly inducted 2008 Redeem Team - Michael Redd & Deron Williams! FIRST, Andy chats with Michael Redd about playing against Kobe Bryant vs playing with him on the Olympic team, Coach K's first meeting with the team, and post career! NEXT, Deron Williams joins Andy to talk about his tryout for the team, the gold medal game, Coach K's unifying speech to the team, his boxing match vs Frank Gore, and a Redeem Team golf outing!Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
Andy chats with United States Representative for California's 14th Congressional District, Eric Swalwell! Eric discusses his love for Bay Area sports, how his own sports injury launched his political career, how he stays connected to the games he loves, how he views politics through a sports lens, and how sports can be a great unifier! Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5
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a legend in the industry rubbing elbows and sharing stories with the legends of the game, this has to be one of the most informative, inspiring & interesting podcasts out there! and what do you know, im a sports (esp NBA) fan and a budding sports photog too! this podcast is perfect! bravo, guys! on IG, im at @whatsupmarki