Legends Of Sport
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 116 ratingsNaismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame photographer Andrew Bernstein discusses life behind the scenes with some of the biggest names in the world of sports. Covering the most memorable events of the past three decades, telling lively and personal stories, plus in-depth discussions about the serious issues affecting current and retired athletes. This podcast is about the memories, business and culture of sport.
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Celebrating Episode 200 at NBA Con 2023!
July 18, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 42.6 MBTo celebrate the 200th episode of the Legends of Sport Podcast, Andy took the show on the road to NBA Con in Las Vegas! Andy chats with the NBA's Sr. VP of Business Operations & Global Events, Joey Graziano, and Denver Nuggets team photographer, Garrett Ellwood! Joey tells us all about NBA Con, what the league hopes to accomplish with the event, his personal path from a white collar criminal defense attorney to the NBA, his experience in the NBA Bubble, and the possibility of seeing a NBA tea...
Pau Gasol Returns!
June 27, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBPAU GASOL IS BACK! Andy chats with now Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer - Pau Gasol!! Andy & Pau discuss the genesis of his jersey retirement by the Lakers, reflections on his Hall of Fame induction, his trade to the Lakers in 2008 & the revitalization that ensued, his personal introduction to the Lakers-Celtics rivalry, his transition from European ball to the NBA, his relationship with Phil Jackson, his remarkable return from injury to the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, thoughts on his l...
Legends of Photography | Danny Clinch
June 20, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBAndy chats with fellow legendary photographer, Danny Clinch! Danny discusses his career behind the lens, from 2Pac to Presidents! The guys talk about sports photography vs. music photography, how he got his start, the secret to his style, why music is his passion, shooting on 4x5, the story behind his Bruce Springteen shoot in a blizzard (which was later chosen as the "Letter To You" album cover!), his book "Danny Clinch: Still Moving", the genesis of his gallery "The Transparent Clinch Galle...
Scoop Jackson Pt. 2
June 13, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 66.4 MBIt's PART 2 with Scoop Jackson! Andy & Scoop discuss the changes in the media landscape over their careers, Scoop's approach to writing & managing player relationships, Andy's time in the NBA Bubble in 2020, Scoop's perspective on social justice issues, players using their platforms to elicit change, Andy's BTS story on "The Mamba Mentality" book cover photo, and Scoop tells some personal Kobe Bryant stories! Scroll down if you missed Part 1! Beyond the Lens workshop - coming soon! Sign up n...
Scoop Jackson Pt. 1
June 06, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBAndy chats with legendary writer & culture critic - Scoop Jackson! Andy & Scoop talk about his joining SLAM Magazine in the mid-90's (shortly after Michael Jordan's first retirement), the cultural connectivity between basketball & hip-hop, Dennis Page's vision for SLAM Magazine to "tell the story of playground basketball", the genesis of his role at SLAM, skateboard photographer Atiba Jefferson, Scoop remembers a photo shoot with Shaq & Andy, Shaq posing for Andy's family Hanukkah card, and h...
Caron Butler | LOS CLASSIC
May 30, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBThis week's LOS CLASSIC goes back to the NBA Bubble in 2020 with NBA Champion Caron Butler! Andy & Caron discuss his book "Tuff Juice: My Journey from the Streets to the NBA", his first-hand involvement in social justice issues, the importance of mentorship, his love & memories for his close friend Kobe Bryant, as well as his daughter Gia's fight with diabetes. Hear Caron tell intimate stories from his relationship with the late Kobe Bryant, how their bond strengthened over time, and why Kobe...
"Black Ball" with Dr. Theresa Runstedtler
May 23, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBAndy chats with author & scholar Dr. Theresa Runstedtler about her most recent book, "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA". The two discuss perhaps the most pivotal decade in the history of the sport, and the ripple effects created by some of the NBA's most respected names. Andy & Theresa discuss the NBA landscape in the late 1970s, the impact Spencer Haywood's legal battles had on future generations of players, Oscar Robertson's...
Val Ackerman | LOS CLASSIC
May 16, 2023 08:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBThis week's LOS CLASSIC from Season 1 features former WNBA President & current Big East Conference Commissioner - Val Ackerman! Andy & Val discuss her growing up in an athletics-focused family, the genesis of her becoming the WNBA's first President, the influence of former NBA Commissioner David Stern, the moment she was appointed WNBA President, maintaining competitive balance in the early years of the WNBA, discussions of rim height & ball size in the women's game, the keys to growing the s...
How Basketball Can Save The World | David Hollander
May 09, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBAndy chats with author & scholar David Hollander! David is an Assistant Dean & Professor at NYU's Tisch Institute for Global Sport where he teaches a class called "How Basketball Can Save The World" - he's also written a book under the same name! The guys discuss Dr. Naismith's original vision for the sport he invented, how Naismith aimed to unite the political & social climate with the game, how he might feel about the game today, the global impact basketball has today, Andy's trip to Madrid...
SPARC Panel featuring Byron Scott, Michael Cooper, Orel Hershiser, & Jaime Jarrin!
May 02, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis week's episode features SPARC's (South Pasadena Arts Council) "Click! Art Captures Sport" Gala Fundraiser discussion panel, LIVE from The Ice House in Pasadena, CA! The event celebrated 40 years of friendship & photography from our very own legendary Lakers photographer Andy Bernstein & Dodgers photographer Jon SooHoo. The panel featured Lakers Legends Byron Scott & Michael Cooper, Dodgers Legends Orel Hershiser & Jaime Jarrín, as well as a collection of works from both Andy & Jon - mode...
Legends Of Photography | Pete Souza
April 25, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBAndy chats with award-winning photojournalist, best selling author, public speaker, social media disruptor, and former Chief Official White House Photographer during the Obama Administration - Pete Souza! Andy & Pete discuss professional sports teams visiting the White House, Obama's 49th birthday pickup game with the like of Kobe Bryant & LeBron James, getting to know Obama & gaining his trust, Andy's experience with Kobe on his final game day on April 13, 2016, Obama's conversation with Der...
David Robinson | LOS CLASSIC
April 18, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBWith the NBA playoffs getting started, we're taking it back to the start of Season 2 with one of the top NBA centers of all time - David Robinson, aka "The Admiral"! Andy & co-host Mimi chat with David about growing up in a military family, how he literally grew out of being a baseball player, the impact of his playing idol Ralph Sampson, the late Mark Eaton, his father prophesying him playing in the NBA, how his Naval Academy experience informed his basketball career, turning the Spurs into ...
Dr. Robert Klapper - the Surgeon, the Sculptor, the Surfer
April 11, 2023 08:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBAndy chats with world-renowned orthopedic surgeon - Dr. Robert Klapper! Dr. Klapper describes the example his parents set growing up in Far Rockaway, NY, how the 1968 Olympics inspired his pursuit of higher education, how studying art influenced & enriched his life, his "ah-ha" moment on a trip to Italy studying Renaissance sculptor Michelangelo, his own passion for sculpting, how saving a life earned him a spot at the University of Hawaii, his incredible surfing analogy for living life to th...
Orel Hershiser | LOS CLASSIC
April 04, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThis week's LOS Classic features Dodgers Legend - Orel Hershiser! Orel talks about his path into broadcasting post-career, his underdog story as a young athlete, the incredible year of 1988 which culminated in a Cy Young Award & World Series Championship, his thoughts on his Hall Of Fame snub, his record-breaking 59 consecutive scoreless inning streak, his remarkable return from shoulder reconstruction surgery, thoughts on pitch counts, poker vs pitching, Sandy Koufax's impact on his game, hi...
Jackie MacMullan
March 28, 2023 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBAndy chats with journalist & fellow Curt Gowdy Award winner - Jackie MacMullan! Andy & Jackie discuss her recent retirement, why she decided to hang it up, how access to players has changed over the years, how she approached covering difficult topics & subjects, Kobe Bryant's relationship with Michael Jackson, Michael Jordan's speech at Kobe's memorial, covering the NBA bubble in 2020, players standing up for social justice issues, her hooping bonafides, her path to the Boston Globe, being th...
Chiney Ogwumike | LOS CLASSIC
March 21, 2023 08:00 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBAndy chats with Los Angeles Sparks forward & ESPN host - Chiney Ogwumike! Originally recorded at the start of the pandemic, Andy & Chiney talk about the ongoing shutdown of sports & its impact on the WNBA. Chiney tells us about her Nigerian roots, growing up in Houston, her early basketball inspirations, her sisters Nneka & Erica, & memories of Kobe Bryant. PLUS, Chiney also discusses her achievements & future goals with NBA Africa, as well as her role as Vice President of the WNBA Players As...
Meghan Duggan
March 14, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBAndy chats with 3x Olympic hockey player & current Director of Player Development for the New Jersey Devils - Meghan Duggan! Andy & Meghan discuss her path to the ice while growing up in Danvers, MA, her experience playing for the Wisconsin Badgers, moving up to Team USA only to witness the many inequities facing the women's game, her current role as Director of Player Personnel with the Devils, the strides made in the last few years in women's hockey, female executives in the NHL & other mal...
Grant Hill | LOS CLASSIC
March 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBAndy chats with fellow Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame classmate - Grant Hill! Andy & Grant discuss his Hall Of Fame Induction, how the HOF news affected him, growing up with a father in the NFL, his mother being roommates with Hillary Clinton & mentor to Michelle Obama, a pickup game with the Clintons, visits to the White House, the rise in social justice issues in the NBA, walking a similar path with Jason Kidd - from Co-Rookie of the Year to the Hall Of Fame, the genius of Coach ...
Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes
February 28, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54 MBSHOWTIME! Andy chats with Showtime Lakers legend Jamaal "Silk" Wilkes! Andy & Jamaal reminisce over their years together with the Los Angeles Lakers. Jamaal reflects on his time playing in the Showtime Lakers era, the influence of Dr. Buss on the entire Lakers organization, behind his nickname "Silk", his experience playing under Coach John Wooden at UCLA, the recruiting process that lead him to UCLA, how winning Rookie of the Year AND the NBA Championship in the same year propelled his caree...
The Iceman & The Glove - George Gervin & Gary Payton | LOS CLASSIC
February 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBFlash back to the weekend that started this podcast! Both interviews took place during the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend at Staples Center in Los Angeles! Andy chats with George "The Iceman" Gervin, & "The Glove" Gary Payton! George talks about the genesis of his nickname "The Iceman", memories from his playing days, growing up in the Motown era, the 1983 All Star Game, playing with a young Michael Jordan in his final year, why he doesn't consider MJ the GOAT, how Magic Johnson changed the game, ...
Rolando Blackman
February 14, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBAndy chats with Dallas Mavericks legend - Rolando Blackman! The first and ONLY Panamanian player to grace the NBA! Andy & Ro discuss the culture shock he experienced moving from Panama to Brooklyn, how he discovered the game of basketball, playing for Kansas State in college, Walt Frazier, the heartbreak from the 1980 Olympic team that never was, being drafted to a brand new Dallas Mavs franchise, playing for the very tough Coach Dick Motta, memories from the 1988 Western Conference Finals vs...
Luc Robitaille | LOS CLASSIC
February 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBIn honor of LA Kings legend Dustin Brown's jersey retirement and statue dedication, we're revisiting our chat with Hockey Hall of Famer and current LA Kings President - Luc Robitaille! Andy & the crew took the podcast to the LA Kings Practice facility in El Segundo, CA to chat with the LA Kings Pres. just before the 2018 season! Luc tells his story; from simply trying to make an NHL roster, to stories from his six seasons playing with Wayne Gretzky! Luc shares some of his most memorable momen...
Showtime Lakers Legend James Worthy
January 31, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBShowtime!! Andy chats with Showtime Lakers Legend "Big Game" James Worthy! Andy & James reminisce over the Showtime Lakers Reunion in Hawaii last year, the family bond the team still shares, the trash talk, and the "crawl through"! James also talks about the coin flip that made him a Laker, his first few years on an already star-studded Lakers roster, learning to play with Magic Johnson, his New Balance deal, his nickname "Clever", and LeBron James passing Kareem's NBA scoring record! James d...
Franco Harris | LOS CLASSIC
January 24, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 75.2 MBIn this week’s Legends Of Sport Classic episode, we revisit Andy’s conversation with the late Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris. Franco passed away on Dec. 20, 2022, just days shy of the Pittsburgh Steelers retiring his No. 32 in a long planned halftime ceremony celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the “Immaculate Reception.” Andy & Franco discuss his early life growing up, his path to the NFL, turning around the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s, memories from "The Immaculate Reception",...
Legends of Photography | Michael Zagaris
January 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBSports & Rock n' Roll!!! Continuing our Legends of Photography series, Andy chats with iconic sports & rock n' roll photographer - Michael Zagaris! Michael details his career throughout the 60's & 70's rock scene, as well as his many years with the San Francisco 49ers & Oakland A's! Andy & Michael also discuss his newest book "Field of Play: 60 Years of NFL Photography", the evolution of photojournalism, and his book "Total Excess" about the rock music scene in San Francisco in the 1970s! Mic...
Mike Krzyzewski | LOS CLASSIC
January 10, 2023 09:00 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week's LOS CLASSIC features legendary basketball coach - Mike Krzyzewski! Andy & Coach K talk about his intimate recruiting process, creating a family atmosphere on all of his teams, the "one-and-done" rule, the brilliance of Coach Chuck Daly, the cultural impact of the Dream Team, the notorious Dream Team scrimmage, his relationship with Michael Jordan, Kobe's leadership on the Redeem Team, how Jerry Colangelo created the culture around USA Basketball, why he told his players to play wi...
Rick Welts
January 04, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59 MBAndy chats with fellow 2018 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame classmate - Rick Welts! Andy & Rick share stories from over the years, how "retirement" is treating him, the state of the NBA when he arrived in the late 70's, the genesis & evolution of the NBA's All-Star Weekend, his 2018 HOF enshrinement, a great Spencer Haywood story, his deep love for the Seattle SuperSonics, his unlikely friendship with Bill Russell, his coming out moment in 2011 & why that was the right time, working...
World Cup Commentator Andrés Cantor
December 27, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBAndy chats with legendary commentator Andrés Cantor! Andy & Andrés relive the final moments of Argentina's emotional World Cup victory! Plus, his path into broadcasting, how he found his signature style, the passion & history behind his famous "GOOOOL" calls, the moment he thought France had won, Argentina's incredible passion for the game, & so much more!
Byron Scott
December 20, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBSHOWTIME! Andy chats with friend and Showtime Lakers Legend - Byron Scott!! Andy & Byron discuss their time at the Showtime Lakers Reunion in Maui this year, thinking back on how special the Showtime era really was, the family bond that was created on the Showtime teams, what he saw in an 18-year-old Kobe Bryant, facing Kobe & the Lakers as a coach in the 2002 NBA Finals, his podcast "Off the Dribble", how Pat Riley & Larry Brown inspired him to coach, the idea of LeBron passing Kareem, why K...
Valorie Kondos Field | LOS CLASSIC
December 13, 2022 09:00 - 45 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week's LOS CLASSIC features legendary UCLA gymnastics coach - Valorie Kondos Field! Andy & Miss Val discuss her professional dance career, her path into coaching gymnastics, how Coach John Wooden's book informed her coaching style, how she transformed UCLA’s program, the topic of body shaming in gymnastics, changing the culture of the sport, Katelyn Ohashi, the Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal, her battle with breast cancer, and what's next!
Ralph Lawler & Bill Walton: "Bingo!"
December 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 29.8 MBAndy chats with one of the most iconic broadcasting duos of all time - Ralph Lawler & Bill Walton! Ralph & Bill share memories from their 13 years in the booth together, their first time meeting, how Ralph saved Bill's life, the chance moment that lead to Bill's broadcasting career, memories from the early days of their broadcast partnership, an infamous river rafting trip, entertaining the lean years of the Clippers, all the times Bill was "fired", a spanish prank, & Ralph's new book "Bingo!...
Tony Hawk | LOS CLASSIC
November 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 27.4 MBThis week's LOS CLASSIC features the most iconic skateboarder of all time - Tony Hawk! Tony discusses his life in skateboarding, mentorship from Stacy Peralta, the evolution of the sport & business of skateboarding, DogTown & Z-Boys, his father's leadership, inventing the backside varial, the early days of the X Games, the impacts of landing the "900", starting his own skate company Birdhouse, skateboarding in the Olympics, the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater video game franchise, his new app video ga...
Beyond The Lens
November 22, 2022 09:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBThe tables have turned! Andy takes the guest chair as he's interviewed by friend & collaborator, Iain Thackrah, about their new project - Beyond The Lens! Want to learn from a Hall Of Fame photographer? Andy & Iain detail the new venture (a Masterclass 2.0, if you will), what the workshop will entail, how the Mamba Mentality is interwoven into the fabric of the program, why Andy decided to start the project, & more! Beyond The Lens launches TODAY at www.beyondthelens.live - early bird pricing...
J.A. Adande
November 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBAndy chats with long-time colleague & sports journalist - J.A. Adande! Andy & J.A. talk about the Showtime Lakers reunion in Hawaii, his start in sports journalism (& why he credits Magic Johnson), stories from covering Kobe Bryant for 19 of his 20-year career, the Shaq & Kobe era, how sports journalism has evolved over the years, the role of media in today's world, his new position as Director of Sports Journalism at Northwestern, his new book "The Year's Best Sports Writing 2022", and so mu...
2022 Global Sports Business Forum
November 08, 2022 17:16 - 1 hour - 33.7 MBThe business of sports! Andy takes the show on the road to the inaugural 2022 Global Sports Business Forum at UCLA! Andy chats with 11 different guests from the world of sports business, from NBA Hall Of Famer Mitch Richmond, to sports super-agent Leigh Steinberg, professional jockey Romero Maragh, and many of the industry's leading experts in branding, marketing, & analytics! Each guest shares their part & perspectives on what makes the world of sports possible in today's world!
Manon Rheaume | "The First Woman Of Hockey"
November 01, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 18.6 MBAndy chats with Los Angeles Kings Hockey Operations & Prospect Advisor - Manon Rhéaume! Manon, aka "The First Woman of Hockey", was the first & only woman to ever play in the NHL! Andy & Manon discuss the 30th anniversary of her debut as goalie for the Tampa Bay Lightning, her early hockey journey, how she became a goalie, her personal goalie style, winning the silver medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics with the Canadian team, the moment she was invited to camp by the Lightning, team comaraderi...
Rick Fox | LOS CLASSIC
October 25, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBHey Lakers fans! This week's LOS CLASSIC features Andy with Lakers legend - Rick Fox! Rick discusses growing up in the Bahamas, being inspired by the path of neighborhood friend Mychal Thompson, playing under legendary coaches Dean Smith, Phil Jackson & Red Auerbach, the competitive nature of Larry Bird, guarding Michael Jordan, the Shaq & Kobe era, his motivation for signing with the Lakers, the significance of selecting #17, being recruited by Jerry West, why Shaq is his favorite teammate, ...
David Aldridge
October 18, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 19.7 MBAndy chats with fellow Naismith HOF Curt Gowdy Media Award winner & writer for The Athletic - David Aldridge! David discusses his route into journalism, the Dream Team & other Olympic teams, covering the NBA full time for ESPN, transitioning from writing to television work, his time at Turner Broadcasting, the early days of the Autism Awareness campaign, & the top NBA storylines heading into the 2022 season! The guys talk Warriors dynasty, Lakers or Clippers, a big year for Zion Williamson, a...
Dodgers, Warriors, & LAFC Owner Peter Guber | LOS CLASSIC
October 11, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 23.9 MBSince the LA Dodgers & LAFC are back in the playoffs, & the Golden State Warriors are on the brink of another season - we decided to talk to the owner! In this LOS CLASSIC, we revisit Andy's chat with Chairman & CEO of Mandalay Entertainment & Sports Media - Peter Guber! As co-owner of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Dodgers, LAFC, and ESports franchise 'Team Liquid' - Peter knows entertainment! The guys discuss Peter's entrepreneurial path into the sports & entertainment world, his en...
Former USC SID Tim Tessalone
October 04, 2022 14:15 - 41 minutes - 18.9 MBAs we've highlighted time & time again on this podcast - not all Legends of Sport are forward facing. This week, Andy chats with longtime colleague, friend, & former USC Sports Information Director - Tim Tessalone! Over Tim's 43-year tenure at USC - his office publicized 47 National Championships across the Men's & Women's sports programs, 267 Olympians, 5 Heisman Trophy Winners, 12 Rose Bowl's(that the USC Trojans participated in), and countless honors. Andy & Tim discuss his sports fandom g...
Nancy Lieberman | LOS CLASSIC
September 27, 2022 15:57 - 44 minutes - 20.2 MBAndy chats with fellow Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Famer, Nancy Lieberman! The two discuss Nancy's early days in Far Rockaway & Rucker Park, her crazy path to the USA Basketball Team roster at age 17, winning the Silver Medal in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott, the Women's Pro Basketball League (WBL), training Martina Navratilova, the Banana Boat, being a Mother/Player, her (first) coming-out-of-retirement moment, punching Bridget Pettis, and more...
2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame SPECIAL!
September 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBAndy & the LOS team took the podcast on the road to the 2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame enshrinement ceremony! Andy chats with enshrinees from this year & years past, presenters, past guests, media members & great friends! Hear conversations with basketball's biggest names, such as; John Doleva, Swin Cash, Lindsay Whalen, Bob Huggins, Nancy Lieberman, Walt Frazier, Tim Hardaway, Jason Zone Fisher, Del Harris, Spencer Haywood, Marc Stein, Teresa Shank Grentz, Charles Barkley, & ...
The Rise: Kobe Bryant And The Pursuit Of Immortality with Author Mike Sielski
August 23, 2022 08:00 - 51 minutes - 23.3 MBHey Kobe fans! This week, Andy chats with Philadelphia Inquirer columnist/author Mike Sielski about his new book, "The Rise: Kobe Bryant And The Pursuit Of Immortality". Andy & Mike take a deep dive into how the Mamba became the Mamba! The two analyze the common threads between each other's books, the genesis of "The Rise", Kobe's arrival to America & Lower Merion HS, how he sharpened his talent around the Philadelphia area, an important moment from an early karate lesson, his first time meet...
Candace Parker | LOS CLASSIC
August 16, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week's LOS CLASSIC, we flash back to the Bubble! Andy chats with WNBA legend Candace Parker! Andy & Candace talk about her early influences, how Kobe Bryant influenced her career, her time with coach Pat Summit at the University of Tennessee, & more! Candace also talks about the playoff bubble, discussions with her daughter about social justice issues, her Ron Harper fandom, as well as how she balances being a mom & a pro athlete! Andy & Candace also discuss the new CBA & how it will aff...
Jim Gray | LOS CLASSIC
August 09, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBThis week's LOS CLASSIC - Andy chats with 12-time Emmy winning, Hall Of Fame sports journalist, Jim Gray, about his new book - "Talking To GOATs!" Andy & Jim discuss the genesis of the book, his path into the industry, early inspirations, cutting his teeth as a video tape editor, the countless memories featured in his book, lessons from Coach Chuck Daly, the influence of his father, & memories of Kobe Bryant. Hear the backstories of Jim's biggest interviews & subjects over the years - from h...
The Dream Team: 30 Year Anniversary Special with P.J. Carlesimo
August 02, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBThe Dream Team! USA Basketball's Legendary lineup from the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona - Widely considered the greatest basketball team ever assembled! Andy chats with the former Assistant Coach of the Dream Team, Hall Of Famer - P.J. Carlesimo! Andy & P.J. share thoughts & memories from the experience that summer, 30 years ago! Andy & P.J. discuss how he got the call to join the coaching staff, Head Coach Chuck Daly's approach to coaching the team, his first time meeting Larry Bird, dy...
Gary Vitti | LOS CLASSIC
July 26, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 23.8 MBAndy sits down with former Los Angeles Lakers Head Athletic Trainer – Gary Vitti – to discuss his book "32 years of Titles & Tears from the Best Seat In The House: What I Learned About Happiness, Leadership, & Greatness". Gary describes the many lessons learned from NBA greats like Pat Riley, Jerry West, Magic Johnson, Kareem, James Worthy, Byron Scott, Kobe, Shaq, Phil Jackson, & many more! Gary expands on the path to his first year with the Lakers in 1984 under head coach Pat Riley, & how t...
Coach Phil Weber
July 19, 2022 08:00 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBAndy chats with veteran NBA coach Phil Weber! Andy & Phil discuss his new book "How Do You Make Them Thirsty?", the genesis of the book, lessons his many years coaching under Mike D'Antoni, his philosophy in player development, and how he gained the respect as a coach by many of the league's superstars like Steve Nash & Kobe Bryant! Andy & Phil also talk about team culture with the Heat under Pat Riley, the Suns' team trip to Italy, what made Amar'e Stoudemire great, team photo shoots with An...
Ann Meyers Drysdale | LOS CLASSIC
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBThis week's LOS CLASSIC, Andy chats with legendary basketball player & broadcaster Ann Meyers Drysdale! Andy & Ann discuss her book "You Let Some Girl Beat You," dynamics of her early life, where her dream of becoming an Olympian began, the importance of recognizing female role models, signing with the Indiana Pacers in 1979, her extensive broadcasting journey, playing in the Women's Professional Basketball League(WPBL), and more! Ann also discusses her many "firsts", Title IX, the Men's Supe...
Bubbleball with Ben Golliver
July 05, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBAndy chats with NBA writer/author Ben Golliver about his new book Bubbleball: The NBA's Fight To Save A Season. Andy & Ben recap their unique journey through the NBA Bubble, sharing stories about the experience in what Ben calls, "An incredible Public Health story, an incredible Business story, & an incredible Basketball story". Andy & Ben discuss the NBA’s decision to shut down the season in March, the difficult decisions behind attempting the bubble, the many surprises they both encountered...