Part TWO! For our Season 7 finale, Andy chats with two more fellow bubble colleagues - ESPN Videographer Victor Smith, and 3x NBA Champion Danny Green! Andy & Victor reminisce over the intense mental & physical demands of NBA bubble life, the weirdest parts of the bubble, their respective postgame celebration experiences, Victor's LeBron James-Anthony Davis photo cameo, and the sweet moment of freedom after a rewarding & challenging experience. NEXT, Andy chats with 2020 NBA Champion...
Jul 08, 2025•46 min•Season 7Ep. 49
In honor of the 5th anniversary of the infamous NBA Bubble in 2020, Andy chats with two fellow bubble compatriots - former NBA Senior VP, Head of Medical Operations, Dr. Leroy Sims, and former New York Times Reporter, Marc Stein! Andy & Dr. Sims discuss his role with the NBA in early 2020, the NBA's first internal discussions prior to the COVID-19 global outbreak, and how the NBA still managed to crown a champion amidst a global pandemic and a seemingly endless list of health & safety pr...
Jul 01, 2025•47 min•Season 7Ep. 48
If you've ever wondered what goes on inside those broadcast tv trucks, this is the podcast for you! Andy chats with Legendary Television Sports Director, Andy Rosenberg! Andy is an innovator, always bringing the most exciting views right into our living rooms (and now phones); from the Sky Cam, the behind-the-glass Slam Cam, the Slash Cam, the Rail Cam, and many others! Andy & Andy talk about his many innovations & events covered over the years from Carl Lewis vs Ben Johnson in Seoul in ...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 47
Continuing with our legendary photographers series, Andy invites award-winning photojournalist, Wally Skalij! From NBA baselines to the front lines! Andy & Wally discuss his path to the LA Times where he spent over 21 years as a staff photographer, working with "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen, riding in a Russian MiG with the lead singer of The Offspring, life working in warzones, his experience working the Palisades Fire, the evolution of the photojournalism industry, his recent move to freela...
Jun 17, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 46
We're back at the Watch Me! Sports Bar in Long Beach! Today, Andy sits down with Baseball Legend & National Treasure, Maybelle Blair! The now 98-year-old former All-American Girls Professional Baseball League star talks about her family's baseball background, her first experiences playing for Peoria Redwings, playing both professional women's baseball AND softball, her involvement in the "A League Of Their Own" film in 1992, her decision to come out at the age of 95, and her mission to raise...
Jun 10, 2025•25 min•Season 7Ep. 45
Andy takes the podcast on the road to the Watch Me! Sports Bar in Long Beach, CA! Andy chats with multi-time Pulitzer Prize winning photographers - Christina House & Lori Shepler! Andy chats with Christina & Lori about their paths into photojournalism, their favorite sporting events ever shot, motherhood, Lori's book with Pau Gasol entitled "Pau Gasol: Life/Vida", Christina's "Game Changers" portrait series for the LA Times, favorite projects, their numerous Pulitzer Prize awards, Lori's...
Jun 03, 2025•33 min•Season 7Ep. 44
Andy chats with longtime colleague & 17x Emmy winning camera operator, Patrick "Cheese" Rondou! The man responsible for some of the most breathtaking shots in sports, Patrick Rondou has been one of the premiere camera operators in the world of sports & entertainment; from 35 NBA Finals, 12 World Series, 11 Super Bowls, 15 Summer & Winter Olympics, to over 3,500 episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show and more! Andy & Patrick reminisce over their many years together under the baskets o...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 43
Andy chats with U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Swimmer, John Naber! The five-time Olympic medal winner talks accomplishing his childhood dream of becoming an Olympian, the diving board accident that lead him to a college career with USC, competing in the 1976 Olympic games at only 20 years old, his path to writing (three) books & giving motivational speeches, serving as President of the USOPA, an incredible Kobe Bryant story from the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and enthusiam for the upcoming 2028 O...
May 20, 2025•30 min•Season 7Ep. 42
Andy visits with NBA & international basketball Legend & current President of the Metropolitans 92, Boris Diaw! Boris talks about being selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the first round in 2003, playing for the Mike D'Antoni-led Phoenix Suns, his 3D (Drive, Dish, & Defend) approach, being one of the league's earliest Point-Forwards, joining the "international" San Antonio Spurs alongside fellow Team France teammate Tony Parker, his unique first experience with Kobe Bryant, the evoluti...
May 13, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 41
Andy chats with the Head Coach of the WNBA's newest expansion franchise, the Golden State Valkyries--Natalie Nakase! Andy & Natalie discuss the many "firsts" of her career, her college journey, transitioning to coaching following the injury that cut her playing short, her coaching philosophy, lessons learned from coaches Bob & Casey Hill, Doc Rivers & Ty Lue, coaching under Becky Hammond, her first presser as HC of the Valkyries, her excitement for the upcoming season, support from t...
May 06, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 40
Andy is joined by the Voice of the Los Angeles Kings, Nick Nickson! Nick discusses his decision to retire after 44 years with the team (50 years in pro hockey), his path to the team, serving as the LA Dodgers in-house PA Announcer, his father's broadcast career, developing his own broadcasting style, the early years with the team, the Dave Taylor interview, winning the team's first Stanley Cup in 2012, favorite players over the years, thoughts on this year's team, being inducted into the Hockey ...
Apr 29, 2025•39 min•Season 7Ep. 39
Andy invites author & sports columnist, Mike Sielski, to talk about his new book, Magic In The Air: The Myth, the Mystery and the Soul of the Slam Dunk! Andy & Mike discuss the genesis of the book, Mike's pursuit of the first ever dunk, the history & social evolution of the dunk, "Glandular Goons", how it relates to the NFL "Tush Push" controversy, the impact of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Dr. J, the role the dunk played in the NBA-ABA merger, Andy's Michael Jordan free throw line dunk...
Apr 22, 2025•56 min•Season 7Ep. 38
Andy catches up with St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams Legendary Running Back, Todd Gurley! Todd talks about his relationship with fellow Rams legend Eric Dickerson, the profound impact he felt meeting Kobe Bryant for the first time, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, his high school football journey, competing in the World Youth Olympics, his path to the Georgia Bulldogs, spending his rookie year in St. Louis, the teams' subsequent move to Los Angeles, playing his final season in Atlanta in 2020, his thoughts ...
Apr 15, 2025•38 min•Season 7Ep. 37
Andy chats with Hall of Fame sportscaster, Jim Lampley! Jim is known for his over 30 years covering boxing on HBO, hosting ABC's Wide World of Sports, as well as covering 14 Olympics games, the 1992 Dream Team, Wimbledon, the 1980 Miracle On Ice game, and so many more! Andy & Jim talk about the infamous Neil Leifer-Muhammad Ali photo, incredible life advice he received from the late George Foreman, why Sugar Ray Robinson is his all-time favorite boxer, Gillette Friday Night Fights, modeling ...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 36
Andy takes the show on the road to the executive offices of AEG Entertainment to speak with President & CEO, Dan Beckerman! AEG is the world's leading sports and live entertainment company! Andy & Dan discuss his path to AEG, his wide spread role as President & CEO of AEG, the Top 3 favorite events he's attended, various mentors along the way, the evolution of Crypto.com Arena, the significance of LA Live for events such as Kobe Bryant's final game, the LA Kings' Stanley Cup runs in ...
Apr 01, 2025•34 min•Season 7Ep. 35
In honor of the 2025 MLB Season, Andy chats with Los Angeles Dodgers legendary third baseman, Ron Cey! Andy & Ron discuss his path to the majors, playing for an organization like the Dodgers, the feeling of finally beating the New York Yankees in the 1981 World Series, the Hollywood Stars games, meeting his idol sports Bill Sharman, the Lakers/Dodgers comparisons, his relationship with Wilt Chamberlain, being the first player to go to arbitration against the Dodgers - and winning, his though...
Mar 25, 2025•43 min•Season 7Ep. 34
Andy sits down with Earvin "Magic" Johnson to celebrate Pat Riley's 80th Birthday! Andy & Magic sit down in Magic's office and go down memory lane with the help of Andy's photos. Magic & Andy discuss Pat Riley's command of the huddle, battles with the Celtics, why the 1987 Championship team was the best team he played on, Pat guaranteeing the '88 title during the '87 championship parade, the Showtime Reunion in Maui, Michael Cooper's Hall of Fame induction, first impressions of a young K...
Mar 18, 2025•41 min•Season 7Ep. 33
Andy sits down with Lakers & Kings legend, Vlade Divac! Vlade chats with Andy about playing with Michael Cooper, playing for Jerry West, & playing in front of Jack Nicholson! Vlade also talks about paving the way for European players, how Jerry West helped him through the Kobe Bryant deal that sent him away from the Lakers, and a memorable half court shot! Presented by Fujifilm!
Mar 11, 2025•10 min•Season 7Ep. 32
Andy chats with Seattle Supersonics legend, Xavier "X-Man" McDaniel! "X-Man" was selected 4th overall in the 1985 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics, and went on to play for 13 seasons in the NBA. Andy & Xavier discuss the evolution of the game since the 80's-90's era, issues with the heavy three-point approach, his favorite teammates throughout his career, playing for Pat Riley, a potential Seattle Supersonic return, and his favorite current players to watch! Presented by Fujifilm!...
Mar 04, 2025•22 min•Season 7Ep. 31
Andy sits down with Atlanta Hawks Power Forward, Larry Nance Jr.! Andy & Larry discuss their long history on the court together, he & his father's Dunk Contest connection, being a rookie on the Lakers during Kobe's farewell tour, memories from Kobe's final game, growing up with Crohn's Disease, his path to the University of Wyoming, managing the transient life of an athlete, being a girl dad, the rise of the WNBA & the influential women in his life, Karl Malone's "Pretty Boy Dunk", t...
Feb 25, 2025•44 min•Season 7Ep. 30
Andy chats with former Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame Kicker, Nick Lowery! Nick played 14 seasons for the Chiefs, and finished his career as the most accurate kicker in football! First Andy & Nick give their reactions to the Chiefs Super Bowl loss to the Eagles. Next, Nick discusses his athletic & academic background, his father's career in the CIA, working in government at a young age, his desire to live a life of service, his incredibly inspirational charitable ventures, and spreading...
Feb 18, 2025•36 min•Season 7Ep. 29
Andy sits down with Dr. William Parham, Director of Mental Health & Wellness Program for the NBA Players Association, and Professor at Loyola Marymount University! Andy & Dr. Parham discuss his role at the NBA, Jerry West's own struggle with mental wealth, how NBA players today are dealing with trauma, his mantra "Mental Health is Mental Wealth", how those like Spencer Haywood have paved the way for players today, and his unique approach to helping people live their best lives! Presented...
Feb 11, 2025•23 min•Season 7Ep. 28
Andy catches up with Los Angeles Clippers/Seattle Supersonics Legend and current Oklahoma City Thunder TV analyst, Michael Cage! The Clippers' first round pick in 1984 and prolific rebounder talks with Andy about some of the lost years of Clippers history, the many Clipper greats (Bill Walton, Harvey Catchings, Norm Nixon), his transition from scorer to rebounder, the evolution of the game over his 21 year career in broadcasting, his analysis of Chet Holmgren & Victor Wembanyama, his transit...
Feb 04, 2025•24 min•Season 7Ep. 27
Andy sits down with former NBA Referee & current Senior VP of Referee Deveolpment & Training, Monty McCutchen! Andy & Monty share stories from their years on the court together, discuss his transition off the court and into his current role curating the next generation of NBA/WNBA Referees, Phil Jackson's ongoing battle with strobe lights, his path into refereeing, how he developed his own unique style, and his passion for photography! Brought to you by Fujifilm!
Jan 28, 2025•18 min•Season 7Ep. 26
Andy chats with 2015 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinee, Spencer Haywood! The two HOF'ers discuss his initial impressions of Michael Cooper when joining the Lakers, playing with "Pistol" Pete Maravich, being the youngest American basketball player in Olympic history, how Jerry West helped him during his court battle against the NBA's "four-year rule", his experience joining the Lakers in '79, how his battle with addiction affected his life & playing career, being sent to the...
Jan 21, 2025•25 min•Season 7Ep. 25
This week, we're celebrating the jersey retirement of Lakers Legend, Michael Cooper, with a supercut of some of our favorite Lakers Legends interviews from our time at the 2024 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame: AC Green, Byron Scott, Jamaal Wilkes, Gary Vitti, and James Worthy! Together, Andy and guests talk about their experiences with Michael Cooper, their excitement for his huge year being honored by the Hall of Fame and the Lakers, and share stories about their shared histories. Presented by...
Jan 14, 2025•52 min•Season 7Ep. 24
We're back with a truly legendary start to 2025 as Andy sits down with Academy Award and Emmy winning director and writer, Basketball SuperFan Spike Lee! As a life-long New York Knicks fan, Spike Lee has been officially inducted into the James F. Goldstein SuperFan Gallery at the 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, alongside Jack Nicholson, Billy Crystal, & Alan Horwitz! Spike reacts to being honored among an impressive list of inductees, and he and Andy also discuss growing up i...
Jan 07, 2025•20 min•Season 7Ep. 23
Andy chats with NBA Shooting Coach, Lethal Shooter, aka Chris Matthews! Lethal talks about being honored by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for his impact on the game, his path to becoming the league's top shooting coach, his role as Director of Nike Academy, & the key principles of his next level coaching philosophy!
Dec 17, 2024•8 min•Season 7Ep. 22
Andy is back with more from the 2024 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony! This time, Andy sits down with two of the greatest to ever play the game - Lisa Leslie & Tina Thompson! FIRST, Lisa talks about being a presenter for Michael Cooper's induction, having Coop as a coach, her path as a pro before the WNBA, playing pickup games with Magic Johnson, the early days of the WNBA, the growth of the WNBA, and memories of the late Jerry West! NEXT, Andy chats with Tina ...
Dec 10, 2024•21 min•Season 7Ep. 21
Andy chats with one of this year's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame James F. Goldstein Superfan Award winners, actor/comedian Billy Crystal! Billy talks about what the honor means to him, he reminisces over Larry Brown and his first high school basketball game experience, the journey of his NBA fandom from New York Knicks to the Los Angeles Lakers and finally Los Angeles Clippers, and he shares some of his fondest memories from his many years sitting courtside!
Dec 03, 2024•11 min•Season 7Ep. 20
