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Lakers Lounge

Anthony Irwin
Anthony Irwin takes a daily look at the Los Angeles Lakers in his own unique way, with the help of any number of guests from throughout NBA coverage, and beyond.
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Episodes

Of course Anthony complains about the NBA's schedule release pattern

Anthony is feeling old and cranky about the NBA releasing its schedule seemingly a game at a time. It isn't really helping anyone, he says. Aaron can't believe Anthony is whining about this now. They also start a conversation about James Harden's antics. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 17, 202340 min

Harrison uses his cat's poop to explain the James Harden situation

Harrison risked life and limb to explain just how uncomfortable this whole situation is, and how it is affecting everything around the league. Then, Anthony recaps the latest episode of "Winning Time" and how it helps explain events that are still playing out to this day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 202336 min

How James Harden's antics might help the Lakers finally fill out their roster

James Harden gifted everyone what we desperately needed in the middle of August: Content! Anthony and Harrison break down the latest in the hilariously stupid saga that pits Harden against Daryl Morey. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 14, 202336 min

Daman Rangoola on Pau Gasol, Hall of Fame player and person

With Pau Gasol entering the Hall of Fame this weekend, Anthony brought back the biggest Pau fan he knows, Daman Rangoola. The guys go through the Gasol timeline, celebrating key moments along the way and finish by discussing Pau the person. This is one of the most fun episodes we've recorded in a little while. Felicidades, Pau! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices...

Aug 11, 202357 min

Celebrating Pau Gasol going into the Hall of Fame (and some Paul Pierce shade)

Anthony has Pau ranked higher than most on his favorite Lakers list and explains why to Aaron. Then, the guys roast Paul Pierce for his hatred of Dwyane Wade -- which allows Anthony to rant about James Harden somehow. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 202342 min

"Their deity might be Doritos"

Anthony opens the show with an absolutely shocking story from his drive this morning (you might have to be a parent to fully relate). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 10, 202340 min

WHO IS BETTER ALEX CARUSO OR AUSTIN REAVES

Anthony and Harrison preview Team USA's exhibition season kicking off and the role Austin Reaves might play in it. They can't help but notice some trends in the tweets about the team and how often Austin appears to be making appearances. From a basketball perspective, they discuss his role on the team and their expectations for him in this setting, which launches a blood feud over who is better between Reaves and Alex Caruso. Harrison also gives an analogy for the Anthony Davis extension that mi...

Aug 08, 202354 min

What is Anthony's worst take of all time?

Anthony gives a couple more thoughts on the now official extension for Anthony Davis. He then welcomes a very special guest to recap S2E1 of "Winning Time," which made its return Sunday night. He finishes up by opening the iTunes and Twitter mailbags, where a listener asked a hugely important question: What is the take Anthony regrets most? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://p...

Aug 07, 202337 min

BREAKING: Anthony Davis, Lakers agree to max extension

The Lakers and Anthony Davis agreed to this new deal on the first day the two sides could do so. Anthony breaks down what it means, why he's happy about the deal, and what AD will have to do to make good on it. He then takes a couple questions from the live youtube audience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 04, 202334 min

Sopan Deb on retired players broadcast boot camp, changes at ESPN, NBA applying pressure

Sopan Deb stops by again to talk about a piece he wrote on a former player boot camp NBAers attend to get ready for a potential next career. Sopan was surprised by the response to it, which then allows he and Anthony to have a macro conversation about NBA media in general, the changes at ESPN and what the NBA applying pressure to a broadcast partner might mean. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...

Aug 04, 202344 min

Anthony *really* doesn't believe in the Phoenix Suns

Anthony explains why he's out on the Suns this year. He's so far out he even gives a little gambling advice. At the end of the pod, he tells the story of the time Bobby Brown (the basketball player) dunked him into oblivion. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 04, 202337 min

Are the Lakers under, over, or properly rated?

The playoffs odds show the Lakers as essentially a middling Western Conference team. Anthony and Aaron discuss whether they think that's too high, too low, or just right. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 04, 202337 min

Anthony compares Damian Lillard situation to Kobe's trade request; WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike up from Ian Karmel

The Lakers have both benefitted from a stars asking out and sweated through a star's trade demand. Anthony uses those experiences to relate to what Blazers fan Ian Karmel is presently going through. Then, he segues awkwardly to a discussion about the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike and what it means for the content we love. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 02, 202332 min

Ian Karmel and Anthony feel like Heat fans are gaslighting them about Miami's offer for Damian Lillard

Anthony is joined by the hilarious Ian Karmel (All Fantasy Everything) to discuss the Damian Lillard trade situation. Both guys feel like Heat fans and even media might be gaslighting them with the reaction to Portland not wanting to send a team icon to them for peanuts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 02, 202332 min

What will the Lakers' record be next season?

Anthony opens the iTunes mailbag to answer questions about "state" media, Austin Reaves, the Lakers' record, and the Pacific Division in general. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 31, 202336 min

Aaron tries to explain Jaylen Brown's extension

The guys talk about Jaylen Brown and Anthony Davis for a bit but the real key to this episode is the new game they played. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 202337 min

Aaron surprised Anthony with a Jarred Vanderbilt take

Jarred Vanderbilt has been the subject of discussion quite a bit lately so Anthony wanted to see where Aaron is at. The result legitimately surprised Anthony. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 28, 202335 min

Anthony and Harrison talk... Barbenheimer? MCU? DC? Star Wars?

After wrapping up their discussion about Anthony Davis' extension, Anthony and Harrison discuss... Barbenheimer? What? Well, they both have thoughts on some non-comic book successes and what they say about the state of the MCU, DCU and Star Wars. July! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 26, 202339 min

Anthony and Harrison marvel at Jaylen Brown's extension

Anthony opens the show with some thoughts on Bronny James being taken to the hospital. From there, they segue awkwardly to the Jaylen Brown extension and how, for selfish reasons, Harrison and Anthony both love the deal. They use it to discuss Anthony Davis' likely extension with the help of an unplanned but special guest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/...

Jul 26, 202340 min

How close was Austin Reaves to signing elsewhere? Plus, mailbag time!

Anthony responds to the notion that a couple teams were interested in Austin Reaves but nothing came of it. He explains why, and importantly notes that no one holds any hard feelings for how free agency went. He then opens the mailbag to answer questions about his career, the rotation and Jarred Vanderbilt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 24, 202334 min

If the Lakers don't sign Christian Wood, then what?

Christian Wood is who the Lakers seem to prefer (though that's kind of split). What happens if he doesn't sign with the Lakers? Anthony also shows Aaron a video that makes him question everything. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 202342 min

How Damian Lillard, James Harden are impacting Lakers' pursuit of Christian Wood, other centers

The Lakers are stuck waiting for a couple other trade situations to be resolved before they can use their 14th roster spot. Anthony also explains why Avery made him feel like a proud father. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 21, 202342 min

Anthony has a theory on what's going on with Christian Wood

Anthony compiles all the recent reports about the Lakers and Christian Wood and throws a theory out there about potential talks between both sides, then answers some questions from the Youtube comments. Subscribe to the show on Youtube at youtube.com/@lakerslounge. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 20, 202341 min

Alex Regla enables Anthony's Max Christie obsession

Anthony is refusing to stop talking about Max Christie, so he did the thing any normal host would do: Bring on a guest specifically to talk about Max Christie. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 19, 202347 min

Kirk Henderson on Christian Wood

Anthony brings new friend of the show Kirk Henderson on to talk about Christian Wood, who seems like a real candidate to be the Lakers' final addition of the offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202337 min

No, the Lakers would never consider trading Jarred Vanderbilt for Christian Wood

Anthony opens up the iTunes mailbag to discuss pressing matters like, well, the whole weird conversation from over the weekend about the Lakers potentially sending Jarred Vanderbilt to Dallas for Christian Wood. It isn't happening. Everyone take a deep breath. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202337 min

Khobi Price follows in Shaq's, Dwight's (and eventually Paolo's) footsteps

Anthony brings Khobi Price on the show for the first time as Lakers beat reporter for the Southern California News Group, replacing good friend of the show, Kyle Goon. The guys discuss Price's initial impressions of Lakers fans, his expectations going in, what he's looking to bring to the beat and his general thoughts on this Lakers team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://pod...

Jul 14, 202336 min

Should NBA superstars be considered labor, management, or something in-between?

In light of the latest regarding Damian Lillard and James Harden, Anthony explains why he doesn't think NBA superstars are your typical workforce and how that impacts their standing in labor discussions. He also unveils quite possibly the hottest take he's ever had that he actually believes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202336 min

Anthony explains why he's still nervous about the guard rotation even given his excitement about Max Christie

Aaron asks an altogether fair question about Max Christie and Anthony explains why multiple things can be true at the same time. In this case, he really does believe in Max, but if Christie isn't ready, then the Lakers are going to be left scrambling with a thinner guard rotation than you may think. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202335 min

Aaron tells Anthony to calm down about Max Christie

Anthony still hasn't stopped thinking about Max Christie, so he throws out a truly wild take about him that Aaron can't help but push back against because he's a hatin' hater. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 13, 202335 min
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