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Monday night is podcast night for the Los Angeles Lakers! Welcome to the official podcast of the Lakers, only on PodcastOne. Join host Mike Trudell and cohost Aaron Larsuel every Monday as they discuss Lakers news of the week, and go back and forth on everything from detailed X’s and O’s ... to sneakers. Get inside access to the Lakers both at home and on the road, exclusive interviews with players, the front office & team personnel, & more!
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Mike and Aaron connected from their respective homes to discuss the two weeks since the NBA season was suspended. Aaron asked Mike about his conversations with Danny Green and Alex Caruso, before they talked about the impact of the delay and potential return on LeBron and the rest of the Lakers. They also chatted about Commissioner Silver’s most recent comments on ESPN’s “The Jump.” SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! It's The Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Spectrum SportsNet studio host Chris McGee joins Mike and Aaron to break down L.A.’s big weekend, with wins over both the Bucks and Clippers (3:45), and how that impacts the way the team should be looked at from within and afar. They spend some time discussing LeBron James and the MVP discussion after his dominant run of games (14:45). At the end, Aaron and Chris team up for a Lakers history game (44:00). SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. Make sure to leave a 5* rating & review on iTunes! It's The Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Mike and Aaron dive in to the tough next stretch of the Lakers schedule to discuss why it might be a playoff preview. Next, they answer listener voicemails in Lakers Fan Forum, and finish the show with a Blast From the Past. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! It's The Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
AC Fresh joins the guys for a wide-ranging interview spanning topics on and off court, from his favorite in-game dunk to his diet and weight-lifting habits, plus how little TV he watches, and a heated discussion about the EPL. Mike and Aaron also look at some very favorable math in terms of L.A.'s likelihood to secure the No. 1 seed. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! It's The Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Mike and Aaron start the show by exploring how the Lakers offense can succeed against the NBA's best defenses in "One Huge Thought", then look at what the signing of Markieff Morris means to the team and what the new rotation may look like. Next they preview the upcoming Lakers schedule in "Lakers Look Ahead" and finish the show with a "Blast From the Past". SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode. It's The Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
With the 41-12 Lakers sitting atop the West, Aaron and Mike break down how they got to this point. Hint: LeBron playing at an MVP level is a good place to start! They also go through the roster, player by player, to evaluate each guy's contribution through the All-Star break. It's the Purple & Gold Standard! SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Mike and Aaron open with One Huge Thought about why we need to “chill” about the final week before the All-Star break regardless of results. Then they dig into Mike’s new story, “Dr. Jerry Buss, The Oral History of the Greatest Owner in Sports” before an extended conversation with legendary NBA photographer Andrew Bernstein about capturing the LeBron skywalking photo last week, and to hear Bernstein’s favorites stories from his 20 years getting to know, and photograph, Kobe Bryant.
How is the Lakers energy meter impacting the team’s play? Mike and Aaron dive into that question, and many more starting with “One Huge Thought.” They move on to answer your questions with a Mailbag segment touching on the rotation, the best closing lineup and what roster addition could still help after the trade deadline. They also take a look around the NBA to rank the Western Conference teams from 1-15. Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Mike, Aaron and Kevin Ding tell stories about Kobe Bryant on and off the basketball floor in a tribute to the legendary Laker.
This week’s “One Huge Thought” centers on L.A.’s dominance of the Western Conference. They’ve won 14 straight games away from Staples Center in the West, going undefeated since the season opener, including a 3-0 stretch without Anthony Davis. Mike and Aaron break down the significance of that road stretch, then go over their final All-Star rosters on the last day you can vote. Mike then sits down with Lakers Equipment Manager Andrew Henk to discuss what it’s like getting a team packed for a 5-game trip, before Aaron returns to look ahead at the opponents on the road trip. They finish with a “Blast From the Past” as Aaron tries to stump Mike. SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode! It's The Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Fresh off a sweep of a road back-to-back and on an eight game winning streak, Mike and Aaron dive in to how the depth of the Lakers roster has enabled the team to thrive without LeBron, AD, & Danny Green in "One Huge Thought" (2:00). Next, they answer listener questions in "Lakers Mailbag" (21:00), preview the upcoming games against Cleveland, Orlando, & Houston during "Lakers Look Ahead" (40:00), & finish with a new game "Lakers Minute to Win it" where you can try to beat Aaron in your knowledge of Lakers BIGS throughout the years! SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
After a 3-0 week improved the Lakers to 29-7, Mike and Aaron used “One Huge Thought” to talk about LAL’s 19-0 mark against sub .500 teams. They then talked about lineup scenarios after Avery Bradley’s ankle injury against Detroit, and looked at the first All-Star returns dominated by LeBron and AD. Then, 100K jackpot winner Evan Brooks joined to discuss his half-court shot and his background, before the fellas looked at the upcoming week of action. SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Mike and Aaron are joined by Washington Post national NBA writer Ben Golliver to go through “One Huge Thought” on how much a (finally) healthy Kyle Kuzma impacts the rest of the roster (1:20). They discuss why LeBron James was the only choice for the AP’s Player of the Decade honor, and talk about LeBron’s 29 assists to three turnovers over the weekend. Next is a look “Around the NBA” as they share and debate their Western Conference All-Stars (23:00), before Aaron tries to stump Mike and Ben with a “Blast From the Past” (44:00).SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
The Lakers have hit their first losing streak of the season, & Mike and Aaron examine possible reasons and explain why the Lakers need their stars in “One Huge Thought” (:45), and look at some line-up data to see which combos are working the best. They also preview the HUGE Christmas Day game in “Lakers Look Ahead” (30:45), and finish with “Blast From the Past” (45:30) to identify a former Laker of note. SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
In the midst of a 14 game road win streak, Mike and Aaron dive in to the different ways the Lakers are winning games in “One Huge Thought” (1:50), and answer listener questions in “Lakers Mailbag” (14:00). They also tell you what to expect in Indiana & Milwaukee in “Lakers Look Ahead” (42:20), and finish with “Blast From the Past” (51:30) to identify a former Laker of note. SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Mike and Aaron welcome LakerFilmRoom’s Pete Zayas in to discuss “One Huge Thought” (1:00) (AD is on the way!), and go deep on how the Lakers have gotten to 21-3, and what’s the key moving to the next step. They also go “Around the NBA” (42:45) for a too-early Western playoff preview, and finish with “Blast From the Past” (59:00) to identify a former Laker of note. SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Mike and Aaron open with “One Huge Thought” (1:45) breaking down the impact of the Lakers schedule thus far (including a mini rant!), then sit down with the Western Conference Coach of the Month, Frank Vogel, for an extended chat (11:10). In “Lakers Look Ahead,” (31:40) Aaron explains why this is the toughest week of the season schedule wise, before the pair conclude with a “Fan Forum” (37:45) question and get to “Blast From the Past.” (44:25) SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
Mike and Aaron explain why Anthony Davis has been the DPOY thus far in “One Huge Thought” (1:15). Then Lakers PXP man and ESPN radio host John Ireland comes in with a trivia game, and stays for some stories from his 20+ years with the team (14:45). Next, they go “Around the NBA” to debate what West teams are better, worse, or just right regarding their current record (50:00), and finish with a “Blast From the Past” (1:06:30).SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Phone (Lakers Fan Forum) 424-245-5281
First comes “One Huge Thought” (1:30) on how LeBron has reclaimed his throne. Then we sit down with Kyle Kuzma (11:45) to hear about his path from Flint, Mich. to the NBA, his relationship with Kobe and to get fashion tips. Later, in “Lakers Look Ahead” (32:30) we preview the home/road series with OKC and a B2B at Memphis, then go “Around the League” (43:30) to compile a too-early MVP Ladder, and close with a Mailbag (53:30) to answer a few of your questions.SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com Fan Forum Phone Line: 424-245-5281
This week’s pod includes “One Huge Thought” about why not to worry about L.A.’s slow shooting start to the season [1:30]. It features an extended conversation with Danny Green about how he fell in love with the game, how his Long Island, New York upbringing impacted his career and what he learned from his three championships (UNC, SAS and TOR). [6:40] In “Lakers Look Ahead,” we went through the keys for the upcoming week (at PHX, vs. GSW, SAC, and ATL), [37:40] and finally, took a look “Around the NBA” for a way-too-early prediction of what the Western Conference All-Star team will look like [47:45]. SUBSCRIBE to the show so you never miss an episode! It's the Purple & Gold Standard! Interact with the show on: Twitter @LakersReporter @AaronLarsuel @PC1LakersPod IG @MikeTrudell @AaronLarsuel Email: lakers@podcastone.com
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