The Forum - An LA Lakers Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Magic Johnson's Resignation: Reactions from The Forum Apr 11, 2019

Show notes

The Magic Johnson experiment has come to a surprisingly unceremonious end with an impromptu press conference and a Maurice Harkless buzzer beater. Ali, Ric, and Raj react to the the Greatest Laker of All Time stepping down as President of Basketball Operations, and discuss what will emerge from the void that his absence has created.

The Episode We Recorded Before Magic Johnson Quit Apr 10, 2019

Show notes

Raj and Ali trick Ric into thinking Rondo had a historic game, and afterwards, the guys parse through the takeaways from Kobe and LeBron’s respective interviews from earlier in the week. Later, Ali and Raj fill Ric in on the progress of Alex Caruso and Jemerrio Jones before ending the episode with a recap of episode one of The Wire, starting off the #WireWatch.

Will the Real GOAT Please Stand Up? Apr 02, 2019

Show notes

Another week full of Lakers basketball brings another week of Lakers headlines, and Raj, Ric, and Ali break them all down while managing to keep the podcast under an hour. On this episode of The Forum, the guys discuss Kobe Bryant’s declaration of his GOAT status, Dave McMenamin’s scathing article on the front office’s failures, Jemerrio Jones’ fit with the team, and of course have plenty of tangents along the way.

The Bleep Episode: Twitter Beefs, the Fall of BBB, and a Defense of Jason Kidd Mar 26, 2019

Show notes

The Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings! And The Forum celebrates by....barely talking about the game. Instead, Ric, Raj, and Ali discuss the recent Lakers news cycle, including Lonzo's newfound independence and Ric's support for Jason Kidd, all during an unfortunate night of basketball for Portland Trail Blazer fans and NBA fans alike (prayers up for Nurkic). Throughout, the guys discuss old adages, new adversaries, and a couple impassioned rants at the expense of a couple #NBATwitter personalities.

The Lakers Exist: An Apology to Mark Madsen Mar 19, 2019

Show notes

Ric, Raj, and Ali lament the Lakers' most recent loss against the New York Knicks and the team's lack of momentum takes a toll on Forum Morale. Nevertheless, the guys power through the disappointment, and discuss the top five scorers in the league, the Lakers return to the tank, and even offer an apology to a Lakers assistant coach in a wide-ranging podcast. Stick around all the way through for Ali's dynamic play-by-play of Lonzo Ball's dance moves.

The Forum Celebrates a Win with a Mailbag Mar 14, 2019

Show notes

Ric, Raj, and Ali have two inaugural "firsts" on this episode of The Forum. The guys get a chance to celebrate a Laker win on the podcast for the first time, and use that opportunity to take some questions on Twitter. They hit on the ideal off-season plan, whether or not Jimmy Butler fits with the team, if Luke deserves his imminent fate, and more. Big thanks to everybody on who submitted questions!

Basketball Never Sleeps, But Rondo's Defense Does Mar 09, 2019

Show notes

Ric, Raj, and Ali discuss the latest news surrounding the Lakers, including Lonzo being out for the year, LeBron being on a minutes restriction, and the Nuggets blowing out LA on national television. The crew looks forward to tonight's Celtics game before a nice Boston slander session, with some words for Rondo interspersed throughout the show. Disclaimer: This podcast was recorded before news of Brandon Ingram's DVT ruled him out for the season.

Ric's Story, Raj's Celtics Take, and Ali's Plea to Rest Rondo Mar 04, 2019

Show notes

In the second episode of The Forum, Ric, Raj, and Ali lament the Lakers' dispiriting loss to the Suns, discuss in detail everything that has the Lakers playoff hopes all but dead, and cheer up over Brandon Ingram's bright future.