February 4, 2022 —A few weeks back, Michael chatted with DJ Roueche and Lakers audio engineer and organist, Joel Jacobson, who collaboratively curate music for Lakers home games. Here's the full conversation.

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February 1, 2022 —After an eventful road trip, Michael and Cooper check in on the Lakers Big 3, including LeBron's knee, AD's return, and Russ' glow up (1:00). They discuss whether the Lakers are actually a good basketball team (17:20), if the Russ trade was worth it (38:20), and breakdown the Lakers defensive collapse in Atlanta (41:50). Plus, Lakers deadline needs (49:40), Avery Bradley's role (56:20) and Frank Vogel's job security (57:10). They close out with Showtime (59:57), touching on LeCrypto, LeMeme, NBA RedZone, the Rams in the Super Bowl, and This Week in Lakers History.

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Cooper and Michael are joined by ClutchPoints Nets reporter Dave Early to preview Lakers-Nets (3:15), which will likely include Anthony Davis. Next, they talk Russ in crunch time (35:45), reports of a Westbrook for Wall trade (44:00), and the importance of these next few games (52:30). Plus, Trevor Ariza is cooked (1:02:50), LeBron's surge in All-Star voting and jersey sales (1:05:45), a Kendrick Nunn non-update (1:06:37), and other off-the-court news (1:07:40). Finally, Michael discusses a really cool project paying tribute to Kobe Bryant.

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Prior to the Lakers uplifting win vs. the Jazz, Cooper and Michael check in on the past week in Laker Land (4:00) and sort out the Lakers trade options before the deadline (11:00), including Austin Reaves' expendability (49:00). They evaluate Russell Westbrook (pre-Gobert poster), Magic and LeBron's tweets (54:15), then wrap up with Showtime (59:00) and This Day in Lakers History (1:01:40)

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Michael begins the latest episode by challenging Cooper to his first game of Wordle, and Cooper fails miserably (3:40). They then evaluate Russell Westbrook’s progress, or lack thereof (7:30), Lakers trade options (22:40), potential Russ deals (36:00), and Lakers futures bets (50:00). For Showtime, they fast-break through some other news and notes, including LeBron’s greatness and the card market (58:25). They finish with This Week in Lakers History, celebrating a random Dwight Howard game (1:08:30).

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Michael and Cooper discuss the Lakers' newfound small-ball identity (1:00), assess LeBron's MVP chances (17:40) and whether Anthony Davis will make the All-Star team. They check-in on Russell Westbrook (40:30), evaluate the Lakers big personnel decisions this week (1:01:00), and share dispatches from their latest night at Crypto (1:17:30). Finally, they rank their excitement for the Lakers shows and docs coming out (1:20:30), and celebrate a classic Nick Van Exel game (1:23:45)

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Cooper and Michael play glass half-full/half empty (1:23) for the Lakers, talk LeBron at the 5 (15:00), and debate whether Russ is a problem (18:20). Then, they ring in the New Year by offering a few resolutions for the Lakers (32:45). In Quick Hitters, they run through the Lakers recent additions, including Stanley Johnson (46:30). For Showtime, they visit the Card Counter for a recap of the trading card market in 2021. Finally, they wish LeBron a Happy Birthday and appreciate his and Kareem's longevity (1:11:55)

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It's the Lakers Multiverse Holiday Special! First, Michael and Cooper recap the Lakers' strange week and recent play overall. Then, they run through 5 Christmas wishes for the Lakers (17:00). They also spend a South Bay Second after an eventful few days for the G-League affiliate (50:30), including new Lakers signings. For Showtime, they share their gift guide (1:01:05) which includes learning how to pronounce the word "oenophile", Michael the Crypto Lord on buying the Crypto dot com dip, and we recommend some merch and an awesome article on NBA archives (1:13:15). Finally, for "This Day in Lakers", they share notable X-Mas Lakers memories.

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Michael and Cooper praise LeBron for his recent play (1:00), take a heat check on the state of the Lakers (18:00), share their first-hand accounts about Russell Westbrook's mood (26:20), then hit the trade wire to talk Ben Simmons and Jerami Grant (35:30). They talk THT's progress (55:30), AB and Austin Reaves' contributions (59:30), and the Lakers newfound 3rd quarter dominance (1:03:45). Next, they share dispatches from a night at Staples Center (including the press room ice cream) and react to the trailer for the upcoming Lakers HBO series, "Winning Time." Finally, they close with a This Day in Lakers History — a segment they may rename after Elgin Baylor (1:17:45)

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Michael and Cooper recap a strange week for the Lakers, including takeaways from the Clippers game (3:00) and LeBron’s stint in protocols (5:30). They debate who the Lakers TRUE rivals are (9:30), if the Lakers expectations for THT have changed (19:30), and the Lakers quest to find an identity (28:00). Cooper posits an Avery Bradley theory (34:00), LeBron at the 5 (43:45), and some other quick-hitters. They recap Bronny’s epic game at Staples and LeBron’s comments about playing with his son (51:00). Cooper shares details from his experience at the Lakers holiday party (1:01:15), including his interaction with Carmelo Anthony and Wayne Ellington’s pop-a-shot game. As usual, they wrap with This Day in Lakers History – a look back on Magic Johnson’s brilliant 21 assist game vs. the Clippers from 1988 (1:38:00) Listen, like, and subscribe anywhere you get your pods, and follow us on Twitter (@michaelcorvoNBA, @cooperhalpern, @LakersMVPod) for Lakers news and content.

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