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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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  • March 18 · 1 hr 9 min

    FULL: Screw it, we're ready to get hurt again

    With the Lakers on a six-game winning streak that includes four of their most impressive wins of the season, Anthony is feeling a certain way about this team. So, he and Harrison have a decision to make: Should they lean into the optimism knowing how it usually turns out when Anthony does that, or should they find some reason not to believe. SCREW IT, WE SAY.

  • March 18 · 23 min

    PART 1: Luka and LeBron are solving the rubix cube

    Anthony and Harrison discuss LeBron learning what the Lakers need from him and applying that knowledge to make this whole thing work the way it has recently, as well as the progress Luka has made has a player (especially defensively) and leader.

  • March 17 · 1 hr 14 min

    FULL: Lakers win sixth in a row UGLY over Houston

    There's real value in beating good teams when you don't necessarily have it. That's exactly what we saw from the Lakers as they we able to survive a hideous game in Houston against the Rockets. Anthony and Raj break down the game, discuss this Lakers defense and wrap with questions from the live audience.

  • March 17 · 25 min

    PART 2: Austin's glass-half-full game; Lakers' defense legit?

    Austin played the perfect take-what-you-want type of game, so both guys explain why they actually liked what they saw from him against Houston's athleticism. Anthony is also starting to come around on the Lakers defense, so he asks Raj if he feels the same way.

  • March 17 · 24 min

    PART 3: Let's celebrate Marcus Smart; Q&A

    Marcus Smart being moved into the starting group has made a world of difference. The guys explain why and tackle other topics the live audience was interested in.

  • March 16 · 46 min

    FULL: ANOTHER win of the year!

    Anthony had to wait 12 whole hours to recap that win over the Nuggets, but seeing as he hadn't touched the ground since Luka hit that shot we think this still counts as an instant reaction pod. Buckle up and get ready to smile, folks.

  • March 16 · 25 min

    PART 2: "Prove idiots like that Anthony Irwin guy WRONG"

    Most of the year, Anthony has criticized anyone and everyone remotely tied to the Lakers. Since the all-star break, the team has proven him, the front office and anyone else who didn't believe in them wrong. Anthony discusses that, then takes questions from the live audience.

  • March 13 · 26 min

    PART 1: Holy hell, Luka

    JJ Redick called attention to the way Luka Doncic has been talked about for most of this season and, honestly, he makes a good point. Anthony builds on that point and celebrates everything Doncic did in that win. He also discusses LeBron's performance as he finds a way to fit into this new Lakers hierarchy.

  • March 12 · 44 min

    FULL: Stop policing feelings; Deandre Ayton's weird presser; MAILBAG

    Anthony has seen all the takes about Bam Adebayo's big night and is sick of NBA Twitter telling Lakers fans how they should feel about everything, especially as that pertains to Kobe Bryant. He follows that up by discussing Deandre Ayton's interesting presser after last night's game, then he dives into the mailbag and live Q&A.

  • March 12 · 22 min

    PART 1: NBA fans should consider empathy as an option

    Anthony shares his final thoughts on Bam Adebayo passing Kobe Bryant the other night and the response to it. Essentially, NBA Twitter needs to stop telling Lakers fans how to feel about stuff. It's an ugly habit.

  • March 12 · 22 min

    PART 2: MAILBAG - Lakers can't keep losing talent for nothing

    A listener asked about all the players who have walked the hallways of Lakers facilities and eventually walked for nothing. The list is painfully long. Anthony explains what's gone into that unfortunate trend, then explains why he'd rather the Lakers trade the pick they can use this summer as the Lakers organization is currently constructed.

  • March 11 · 1 hr 16 min

    FULL: Harrison stops by to celebrate another huge win

    After the Lakers beat the Knicks, Anthony offered what he thought the lesson from that win was, in terms of how the Lakers need to play moving forward. Now, another huge win later playing a similar style, that lesson from the other day is getting pretty loud. He and Harrison enjoy the win, discuss this identity moving forward and then try not to sound too salty about Bam Adebayo's night. They wrap with questions from the live audience.

  • March 11 · 25 min

    PART 1: Two great wins in a row!

    Anthony and Harrison recap that great win over the Wolves and start the conversation on how the Lakers can build on this moving forward (preferably with LeBron James).

  • March 11 · 25 min

    PART 2: Can the Lakers get LeBron to commit to this style of basketball?

    The Lakers have found the identity they need to roll with moving forward. They've done so while LeBron James hasn't been playing. Whenever he comes back, they'll need him to adopt that approach or else they have no chance. Can fans realistically hope to see that happen?