Legends Of Sport

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Nick Nickson | Voice of the Los Angeles Kings Apr 29, 2025

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Andy is joined by the Voice of the Los Angeles Kings, Nick Nickson! Nick discusses his decision to retire after 44 years with the team (50 years in pro hockey), his path to the team, serving as the LA Dodgers in-house PA Announcer, his father's broadcast career, developing his own broadcasting style, the early years with the team, the Dave Taylor interview, winning the team's first Stanley Cup in 2012, favorite players over the years, thoughts on this year's team, being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2015, and more!
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History of the Slam Dunk with Mike Sielski Apr 22, 2025

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Andy invites author & sports columnist, Mike Sielski, to talk about his new book, Magic In The Air: The Myth, the Mystery and the Soul of the Slam Dunk! Andy & Mike discuss the genesis of the book, Mike's pursuit of the first ever dunk, the history & social evolution of the dunk, "Glandular Goons", how it relates to the NFL "Tush Push" controversy, the impact of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar & Dr. J, the role the dunk played in the NBA-ABA merger, Andy's Michael Jordan free throw line dunk story, Spud Webb, the downfall of the dunk contest, Mac McClung, Andy's solution for the Dunk Contest, and more!
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Rams Legend Todd Gurley Apr 15, 2025

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Andy catches up with St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams Legendary Running Back, Todd Gurley! Todd talks about his relationship with fellow Rams legend Eric Dickerson, the profound impact he felt meeting Kobe Bryant for the first time, Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, his high school football journey, competing in the World Youth Olympics, his path to the Georgia Bulldogs, spending his rookie year in St. Louis, the teams' subsequent move to Los Angeles, playing his final season in Atlanta in 2020, his thoughts on the Lakers' 2020 Bubble Championship, his decision to retire after only six professional seasons, his passion for live sports, Girl Dad-hood, and more!
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Hall of Fame Sportscaster Jim Lampley Apr 08, 2025

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Andy chats with Hall of Fame sportscaster, Jim Lampley! Jim is known for his over 30 years covering boxing on HBO, hosting ABC's Wide World of Sports, as well as covering 14 Olympics games, the 1992 Dream Team, Wimbledon, the 1980 Miracle On Ice game, and so many more! Andy & Jim talk about the infamous Neil Leifer-Muhammad Ali photo, incredible life advice he received from the late George Foreman, why Sugar Ray Robinson is his all-time favorite boxer, Gillette Friday Night Fights, modeling his craft after the great Don Dunphy, the red phone moment that led to his interview with Miracle On Ice hero Mike Eruzione, his book It Happened!: A Uniquely Lucky Life In Sports Television, Mike Tyson vs Michael Spinks, George Foreman vs Evander Holyfield, why Bill Beichich came to UNC, and so much more!
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The Fan Experience with AEG President & CEO Dan Beckerman Apr 01, 2025

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Andy takes the show on the road to the executive offices of AEG Entertainment to speak with President & CEO, Dan Beckerman! AEG is the world's leading sports and live entertainment company! Andy & Dan discuss his path to AEG, his wide spread role as President & CEO of AEG, the Top 3 favorite events he's attended, various mentors along the way, the evolution of Crypto.com Arena, the significance of LA Live for events such as Kobe Bryant's final game, the LA Kings' Stanley Cup runs in 2012 & 2014, adjustments made during the COVID-19 shutdown, and their plans for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles!
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Los Angeles Dodgers Legend Ron Cey Mar 25, 2025

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In honor of the 2025 MLB Season, Andy chats with Los Angeles Dodgers legendary third baseman, Ron Cey! Andy & Ron discuss his path to the majors, playing for an organization like the Dodgers, the feeling of finally beating the New York Yankees in the 1981 World Series, the Hollywood Stars games, meeting his idol sports Bill Sharman, the Lakers/Dodgers comparisons, his relationship with Wilt Chamberlain, being the first player to go to arbitration against the Dodgers - and winning, his thoughts on today's "load management", facing the greats like Bob Gibson, being inducted by the Legends of Dodgers Baseball, and more incredible stories from one of baseball's all time greats!
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Happy Birthday Pat Riley, Love Magic Johnson Mar 18, 2025

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Andy sits down with Earvin "Magic" Johnson to celebrate Pat Riley's 80th Birthday! Andy & Magic sit down in Magic's office and go down memory lane with the help of Andy's photos. Magic & Andy discuss Pat Riley's command of the huddle, battles with the Celtics, why the 1987 Championship team was the best team he played on, Pat guaranteeing the '88 title during the '87 championship parade, the Showtime Reunion in Maui, Michael Cooper's Hall of Fame induction, first impressions of a young Kobe Bryant, how he's elevated women's sports, the success of his Washington Commanders, and so much more! Happy Birthday Pat Riley!
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Lakers/Kings Legend Vlade Divac talks Michael Cooper, Jerry West, & Jack Nicholson Mar 11, 2025

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Andy sits down with Lakers & Kings legend, Vlade Divac! Vlade chats with Andy about playing with Michael Cooper, playing for Jerry West, & playing in front of Jack Nicholson! Vlade also talks about paving the way for European players, how Jerry West helped him through the Kobe Bryant deal that sent him away from the Lakers, and a memorable half court shot!
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"X-Man” NBA Legend Xavier McDaniel Mar 04, 2025

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Andy chats with Seattle Supersonics legend, Xavier "X-Man" McDaniel! "X-Man" was selected 4th overall in the 1985 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics, and went on to play for 13 seasons in the NBA. Andy & Xavier discuss the evolution of the game since the 80's-90's era, issues with the heavy three-point approach, his favorite teammates throughout his career, playing for Pat Riley, a potential Seattle Supersonic return, and his favorite current players to watch!
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Atlanta Hawks PF Larry Nance Jr. talks Dunk Contest, Kobe Bryant, & Crohn's Disease Feb 25, 2025

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Andy sits down with Atlanta Hawks Power Forward, Larry Nance Jr.! Andy & Larry discuss their long history on the court together, he & his father's Dunk Contest connection, being a rookie on the Lakers during Kobe's farewell tour, memories from Kobe's final game, growing up with Crohn's Disease, his path to the University of Wyoming, managing the transient life of an athlete, being a girl dad, the rise of the WNBA & the influential women in his life, Karl Malone's "Pretty Boy Dunk", the incredible work done at his foundation "Athletes vs. Crohn's & Colitis", and much more!
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