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How Kobe and Shaq Gained Entrance to the NBA Icons Club With Jackie MacMullan | Real Ones Apr 07, 2022

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The Ringer’s Jackie MacMullan joins Logan and Raja to talk about her new podcast ‘Icons Club’ on the ‘Book of Basketball 2.0’ feed, which chronicles the brotherhood within the NBA of the best and most influential basketball players of all time. They get into the upcoming episode about Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal and tell a hell of a lot of stories from that era (0:40). Then they discuss which players from this current era of the NBA will make it into the Icons Club (36:30), before each awarding their Real One of the Week.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Jackie MacMullan

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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A Lakers Viking Funeral, Plus All-NBA Picks | Group Chat Apr 06, 2022

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Justin, Rob, and Wos start by burying the Lakers and recapping their favorite moments from Los Angeles's disappointing season now that they were officially eliminated from playoff contention (1:42). Then they argue and discuss their All-NBA selections (12:50).

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and Wosny Lambre

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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How the Steph Curry–Led Warriors Connect to the Tim Duncan–Led Spurs. Plus, What the Nets’ Coaching Staff Is Missing | Real Ones Apr 04, 2022

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Logan and Raja dig into their feelings about UNC beating Duke over the weekend (1:00), where Lakers head coach Frank Vogel could end up when he inevitably gets fired after this disastrous season (11:00), and what more the Nets need on their coaching staff (22:00). Then Logan describes his theory of how the present-day Steph Curry–led Warriors connect to the Tim Duncan–led Spurs (26:00) before Raja explains why we haven’t yet been able to have a ‘Bridgerton' Boys appearance with Season 2 up on Netflix (37:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon

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The Mental State of the Modern Superstar With Logan Murdock | The Answer Apr 02, 2022

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Seerat is joined by The Ringer's own Logan Murdock to analyze how NBA superstars like Kevin Durant and Steph Curry navigate criticism and media accessibility. Next, they use their favorite scenes from the HBO show 'Winning Time' as a reference point to debate how great players from the past like Magic Johnson would've used social media to handle their public narrative and mental health.(19:53) They wrap up their conversation by examining the current state of Kevin Durant's relationship with Kyrie Irving.(38:23)

Host: Seerat Sohi

Guest: Logan Murdock

Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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How the Nets Have Maintained Their Culture and How the Jazz Have Failed Their Mission This Season | Real Ones Mar 31, 2022

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Logan and Raja talk about whether we’ll be more surprised by which team comes out of the Eastern or Western conference to the NBA Finals (0:40). Then they talk about Logan’s story on Kevin Durant and the culture of this Nets team (7:30) and how the Jazz have failed in their mission thus far this season (16:00). Finally, Jomi joins to talk about his father showing artwork at Crypto.com Arena as part of the Lakers’ In The Paint initiative and to put the Lakers on pack watch (29:15). Then all three of them give their Real One of the Week.

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Jomi Adeniran

Producer: Sasha Ashall

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PG’s Return, Giannis’s MVP Moment, and the Lakers Chase for 10th | Group Chat Mar 30, 2022

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Justin, Rob, and Wos recap Paul George’s return to the Clippers and how that can change the Western Conference playoffs, whether the Lakers should fight for a play-in spot, the 76ers' chances going into the playoffs, and the state of the Knicks.

Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, Wosny Lambre

Associate Producer: Stefan Anderson

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Arizona Fails to Adjust, Duke-UNC Hype, and a Life Update From Jonathan Tjarks | Upside High Mar 30, 2022

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J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks start the pod by reacting to some of the weekend’s NCAA tournament action, with special focus on Arizona’s upset loss to Houston. They then pivot to the upcoming matchup between UNC and Duke and discuss the historic importance of this game to both schools (12:36). After the break, Jonathan talks about his physical and emotional struggles with chemotherapy and reflects on how his faith and basketball have enriched his personal life and career as a professional writer (15:02).

Hosts: J. Kyle Mann and Jonathan Tjarks

Production Assistance: Chris Sutton

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Time Lord’s Injury, Unlucky Lakers, the Slap, and More With Bill Simmons Mar 28, 2022

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Logan and Raja catch up on their separate exploits in New York City (1:00), before Bill Simmons hops on to talk about Robert Williams’s torn meniscus, the Lakers' mess, Will Smith’s slap heard around the world, and much more (22:00).

Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell

Guest: Bill Simmons

Producers: Sasha Ashall and Mike Wargon

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What’s Wrong with the Miami Heat? | Weekends with Wos Mar 27, 2022

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Wos is joined by Meadowlark Media's Tom Haberstroh and they talk about the Miami Heat who have lost four games in row and have been in the news after Jimmy Butler, Udonis Haslem and head coach Erik Spoelstra got into an argument during their loss to the Warriors last week.

Host: Wosny Lambre

Guest: Tom Haberstroh

Associate Producer: Isaiah Blakely

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How Dr. J Bridged the '70s to the Modern NBA With Jackie MacMullan | The Answer Mar 25, 2022

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Chris and Seerat start the pod by sharing their reactions to the fight between Erik Spoelstra and Jimmy Butler during the Heat's loss to the Warriors on Wednesday night. They're then joined by The Ringer's own Jackie MacMullan to talk about her new podcast 'Icons Club.' They begin the conversation by detailing the necessary elements to be included in the prestigious group.(5:00) They then shift their focus to the legacy of Julius Erving and analyze the myriad of ways he impacted the history of the NBA and the Philadelphia 76ers franchise.(15:30) Next, they discuss some of the other players that exist on the periphery of the club's core legends like Isaiah Thomas, Giannis Antetokounmpo and in particular, Dwight Howard. (30:48) They wrap things up by acknowledging Dr. J's contribution to the modern player empowerment era and Jackie reveals how making 'Icons Club' has changed her perspective on basketball.(38:53)

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Seerat Sohi

Guest: Jackie MacMullan

Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

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