Is Kelly Oubre worth potentially 40 million a year of salary and tax combined?

I feel like the NBA season just ended, but we are back! In order to stay relevant in a whirlwhind of trade talks ahead of the NBA draft, James and I touch base about the new-look Suns, Bucks, and soon-to-be gutted Rockets. We then move into what are potential GSW draft decisions, mid level targets, and most importantly who can we use the trade exception on given all of the tax challenges and current personnel. A good chance to get caught up on the NBA - enjoy!

Welcome to Part 2 of the Halloween Special! 

Alex returns to join me in discussing the Blair Witch Project, a staple of the found footage genre (and something we should pay close attention to for inspiration!). Join us as we talk about what makes found footage special, the benefit of a crafty marketing campaign in the late 90s, the specific creepy elements of getting lost in the woods with dudes who decide a map is worthless, and finally hear if Alex and I have decided to quit our jobs to make a horror film. This is still a concept episode so the episode jumps right in, so enjoy!

I'd like to introduce a side project and new guest to the pod!

Alex Shrode and I love horror films, and our dream is to one day quit our jobs and make our own. In the spirit of Halloween (and recent news of the Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot), take a listen to a concept episode where Alex and I review this classic horror film. Hear us talk about why we love slashers, old school scream queens, family dynamics, and why a little bit of film lore can take you a long way. And keep your eyes and ears peeled, because found footage and haunted houses are coming up!

Thank that man right there for the gift of another NBA game!

James drops by to discuss the struggles of the Lakers in game 5, some impressive Heat stats and shooting from Duncan Robinson, and finally some shades of the 2016 NBA Finals. Let's hope we get one more game (and maybe one more episode!). Enjoy!

Jared Dudley game 5 MVP. You heard it here first.

Real quick solo episode ahead of what may be the final NBA game of the season. Short thoughts on the Miami defensive strategy holding up over 3 games, Lebron's impressive years of dominance (where are all the We Believe guys now?), and finally appreciating what could be the last game of professional basketball in a while. Enjoy!

Not sure how to caption this one other than... Heat gotta protect their balls?

Laker superfan Lee Way Lan drops by to give some thoughts on the NBA (bubble) Finals! Hear him as he boasts about the King, and how he expects the Lakers to dominate this cute Heat team in the NBA Finals. As a bonus hear some predictions on offseason plans for Duncan Robinson, and also an excellent Doc Rivers impression. Enjoy!

Should've had the Clippers on for my social distancing series.

James and I do a quick recap on the failure of the Clippers, Nuggets/Lakers matchup, and other predictions for the NBA Finals. Also some random trade ideas thrown around, with a bold bet that involves the integrity of this podcast. Enjoy!

The pod welcomes another new guest - join Austin Chiu and I as we discuss our experiences in a volunteer group that we were involved with back in my younger days. With extensive experience in the nonprofit world, Austin is able to shed some light on topics that I was once upon a time very pessimistic about. An honest discussion about the theory of change, personal egos/our own capabilities in making impacts, selling an image to outsiders, and finally the kind of impression we hope to leave on  in a time of tension. Enjoy!

*And a big shoutout to all the people who were also part of my experience doing TC!

Now why would we have a picture of  K-Pop star Hyuna as this episode image? Listen and find out!

The NBA is back, and that means the Genio James Liao makes his return to talk about bubble basketball! Listen as we talk about the important (?) seeding games, potential 8-9 "playoff" elimination matchups, challenges that some of the favorites are facing, some thoughts on the basketball product itself, and finally the effectiveness of the bubble in both a safety standpoint and as a social justice platform. It's so good to be back talking hoops again (even if it's not GSW) - enjoy!

I guess those from Vegas come in pairs!

New guests Andy Kao and Cindy Sun join me to share their incredible experience operating Las Vegas' first Slaters' 50/50! A very interesting episode as they discuss surviving the pandemic as a small business, a glimpse into what the future holds for dining experiences, and finally a thoughtful discussion on the importance of building a good company culture and staying involved in the community. So grateful I had this chance to catch up with these two as my final guests in this series. Enjoy!