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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

PART TWO: The Lakers not holding a players-only minicamp means...

PART TWO: There are practical explanations for the Lakers not holding the typical players-only camp, but still, all things considered, this doesn't feel great. 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

Sep 24, 202438 min

FULL EPISODE: Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick are (finally) going to speak!

FULL EPISODE: Anthony discusses the prospect of Rob Pelinka finally having to answer questions about two straight transaction windows he wasn't able to accomplish anything. Unfortunately for JJ Redick, he'll also have to be on stage for it. From there, he dives into the mailbag to take your questions. 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

Sep 23, 202444 min

PART ONE: What we're hoping to hear from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick

PART ONE: While Anthony is happy we're finally going to hear from Rob Pelinka about this offseason, he isn't exactly over the moon about the fact that JJ Redick will have to also answer for something he had no part in. 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

Sep 23, 202420 min

PART TWO: What would you ask Rob Pelinka if you could ask anything?

PART TWO: Listeners want to know how Anthony would handle the press conference if he could cover it (ie, if he still lived in SoCal). Anthony does his best to explain how he would, why he would approach it that way, and way reporters handle it the way they do. 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

Sep 23, 202426 min

FULL EPISODE: Keith Parish on the Memphis Grizzlies' potential bounce-back

FULL EPISODE: In the second edition of the Contender Series, Anthony welcomes Keith Parish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits N' Grinds) to talk about the Grizzlies' potential this year. If they return to form, that makes the west all the tougher, and complicates the math for the Lakers' interest in a playoff spot. 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

Sep 20, 202448 min

PART ONE: Boy, the Grizzlies really might be good again

PART ONE: Anthony and Keith explain why the Grizzlies could bounce back in a big way and throw off the math for a lot of teams trying to make the playoffs. 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

Sep 20, 202427 min

PART TWO: What to expect from Ja Morant with all that "stuff" behind him

PART TWO: Ja Morant is going to be healthy and fully available. Anthony asks Keith where to set expectations. Then, he asks about the spectrum of expectations for the Grizzlies, as well as the type of player Keith would prefer to add (it sounds a lot like the kinds of player the Lakers would also like to add). 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...

Sep 20, 202427 min

FULL EPISODE: Woj retires; WNBA Playoff preview; The Lakers as an old tv show

FULL EPISODE: Anthony brings back a show favorite. Sabreena Merchant (The Athletic) stops by to talk Woj retiring, the WNBA season as it wraps up and the playoffs getting going this weekend, the Lakers' leaked jersey and this offseason 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

Sep 19, 202453 min

PART ONE: Woj retires

PART ONE: Anthony and Sabreena react to news that dropped mere hours before they were live that Adrian Wojnarowski was stepping down and out of the news breaker limelight. 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

Sep 19, 202418 min

PART TWO: WNBA Playoffs preview; More Lakers jersey analysis

PART TWO: Anthony and Sabreena discuss the most fascinating WNBA season to date, whether the league can build on the momentum it developed, and try to preview the playoffs, which kick off on Sunday. Then, they try to tackle these jerseys, the Lakers offseason, and the current state of things. 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

Sep 19, 202438 min

FULL EPISODE: The latest Lakers jerseys are a travesty

FULL EPISODE: Anthony welcomes long-time friend of the show and personal friend Phillip Barnett into The Lounge to discuss... whatever the hell these new Lakers City Edition jerseys are supposed to be. They're boring. They're lame. They're just... meh. Plus, given Phillip's relationship to Magic Johnson's Twitter account (he used to run it), the guys try to come up with Magic Tweets about this offseason and these jerseys. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...

Sep 18, 202452 min

PART TWO: What Would Magic Tweet

PART TWO: Few people know this but today's guest (Phillip Barnett) used to send tweets for Magic Johnson. So, given this uninspiring offseason and these hideous jerseys, Anthony and Phillip try to figure out what Magic would say about it all. 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

Sep 18, 202425 min

FULL EPISODE: Lakers training camp bingo

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Harrison prep you for training camp as only they can, with a good ol' fashioned game of BINGO. 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

Sep 17, 202452 min

PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison are almost scary levels of on the same page

PART ONE: Anthony and Harrison have a fun a little back-and-forth about Myles' favorite meal then dive into their headline predictions from training camp. 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

Sep 17, 202426 min

PART TWO: Which center is going to get the most buzz in training camp?

PART TWO: As Anthony continue to try to predict how training camp is going to go, their focus turned to the center position. We know one of the Lakers' lottery tickets at center is going to impress compared to the others, and why. But who? 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

Sep 17, 202427 min

FULL EPISODE: Lakers add Christian Koloko, waive Blake Hinson; Mailbag

FULL EPISODE: Anthony breaks down the Lakers' signing a center, why he was available, and what he brings to the table. Then, he opens up all the mailbags. 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

Sep 16, 202444 min

PART ONE: Christian Koloko, YOU are a Los Angeles Laker

PART ONE: Anthony breaks down the big news over the weekend. 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

Sep 16, 202423 min

PART TWO: Mailbag!

PART TWO: It's a Monday, which means we're answering your questions, including when a certain birthday boy is going to make his pod debut. 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

Sep 16, 202423 min

FULL EPISODE: Sam Esfandiari on the Lakers and Warriors having way too much in common

FULL EPISODE: In the first episode of the Contender Series, Anthony welcomes Sam Esfandiari to discuss the Lakers, Warriors, LeBron, Steph, and everything going on here. This could've been five hours long. 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

Sep 13, 202451 min

PART ONE: What do the Warriors and Lakers owe LeBron, Steph and the fans?

PART ONE: Anthony and Sam discuss the current situations LeBron and Steph find themselves in and the many similarities between the Lakers and Warriors as organizations. 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

Sep 13, 202428 min

PART TWO: Will LeBron and Steph ever play together in the NBA?

Anthony and Sam discuss the possibility that the bromance we watched in the Olympics between LeBron and Steph extends into the NBA. 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

Sep 13, 202428 min

FULL EPISODE: The Lakers didn't really post their opening for head trainer, did they?

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj react to the Lakers POSTING A HUGELY IMPORTANT POSITION ON LINKEDIN. They discuss how this is just another example of the disarray. Then, they address Anthony Davis reportedly wanting to play less center. 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

Sep 13, 20241 hr 21 min

PART ONE: What would it take to work for the Lakers?

PART ONE: Anthony and Raj take a close look at the LinkedIn post from the Lakers as they try to fill an really important position. 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

Sep 13, 202430 min

PART THREE: Anthony Davis wants to play less center this year

PART THREE: Anthony Davis was hoping to play alongside a center more this season. The Lakers... felt differently. 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

Sep 13, 202436 min

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Harrison on the Lakers' continued medical issues

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Harrison have a nice, long conversation about the Lakers' continued issues with getting and keeping guys healthy. 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

Sep 11, 20241 hr 11 min

PART ONE: Is Harrison the reason for the Lakers' offseason injuries?

PART ONE: Anthony catches Harrison back up on everything he missed on vacation and asks you, the audience, whether maybe just maybe Harrison is the problem. 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

Sep 11, 202438 min

PART TWO: The Lakers may once again be penny-wise, dollar dumb

PART TWO: Anthony and Harrison discuss this continued trend of Lakers players' injuries extending well beyond initial and even later-stage recovery windows. 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

Sep 11, 202438 min

FULL EPISODE: Christian Wood's surgery is forcing some awkward questions

FULL EPISODE: Anthony and Raj break down Christian Wood needing surgery that will keep him out heading into the season and how this is just another example of the holes in the Lakers' processes when it comes to player health. 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

Sep 10, 20241 hr 22 min
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