Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell

Guest Raj Chipalu from Lakers Film Room joins Andy and Funches to discuss Mike Brown and the Lakers. They discuss possible Lakers' off-season moves and Austin Reaves. A reasonable off-season potential target is Isaiah Hartenstein. The Lakers seem to be building the team with Luka as #1 and Austin as #2 and they discuss if Austin is even at that level. Andy and Funches discuss the Angels-Dodgers game which is now in the 9th inning with no score. They also discuss MLB and the Cy Young Award. Andy says he thinks Mike Trout is suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. The Dodgers pull out the win in the bottom of the 9th to take the first game of the LA Freeway Series. Jonathan Martin joins the show to debut his song. He discusses his music career. And the guys end the show by discussing music and vinyl collecting.
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We start the show after watching the Knicks take Game 2 of the NBA Finals to lead the series vs San Antonio 2-0. Michael Funches joins Andy Kamenetzky to talk about the opportunities the Spurs have been missing in these first 2 games. They discuss Karl-Anthony Townes and Victor Wembanyama. Andy talks about how KAT has been unbelievable this series. The NBA discussion continues with talk about Austin Reaves and the Lakers off-season activity. Real time updates are given for the Angels-Dodgers game being played.
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Andy and Geeter discuss what makes sports rivalries so intense, debate whether Austin Reaves deserves a big payday, and answer listener questions. They also break down Mitch Johnson's late-game decisions in Game 1, react to the Max Muncy–Miguel Vargas collision, and examine Shohei Ohtani's growing Cy Young case. Is Ohtani willing to sacrifice personal milestones to help the Dodgers chase a third straight World Series title?

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Andy and Geeter look back at the anniversary of Kobe Bryant and Shaq's iconic alley-oop against Portland in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals. The guys revisit Game 1 of the NBA Finals, reflect on how long it's been since the Knicks last won a championship, and debate who fans really want to see win the series. They also discuss whether the Spurs are ready to take over the league or if the Knicks can play spoiler. Plus, Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks gets underway, and Andy and Geeter make the case for Andy Pages as an All-Star while highlighting the Dodgers' impressive depth.

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Hour 2

Morales joins Beto and Trudell. Trudell talks about how his sons are just now noticing their hair and what to do with it. And also tells a story about the only time he ever lost his voice -- the day before his wedding. Morales gives a real time update on his blood pressure and health issues. Trudell jumps in about his back issues. The guys then get into speaking about Myles Garrett and the current Rams fandom. Beto talks about his son turning 21 and how they can drink together now. Trudell, Morales, and Beto tell stories of their first drink ever. Trudell and Beto get into discussing the Knicks and Lakers and coach Mike Brown. Trudell and Beto touch on a little World Cup discussion as well.
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