LeBron's Bizarre relationship with the Lakers, how will his time in Los Angeles end? | 11.19
Bomani Jones is joined by Yaron Weitzman, author of "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers" They explore the challenges of writing the book, the dynamics within the Lakers organization, and the impact of key figures like Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka. The conversation delves into LeBron's leadership style, the tensions with Russell Westbrook, and the implications of the Luka Doncic trade. They also touch on the significance of Bronny James and what the future holds for LeBron and the Lakers.
01:00 - The Challenges of Access and Reporting the Book
08:00 - Magic Johnson & Rob Pelinka's Leadership Dynamics
14:30 - LeBron's Impact on the Lakers
20:27 - LeBron - Westbrook Tension
31:00 - Luka Doncic Trade reaction
41:03 - Bronny's Impact and the Lakers' Concessions
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Jason A. England on The Impact of 1995 on Hip-Hop: A Deep Dive into the Evolution of Rap | 11.18
Cultural critic Jason A. England joins Bomani Jones to discuss 1995, one of the most pivotal years in the evolution of hip-hop. They highlight how regions like New York, Houston, and California each developed distinct styles and sounds, and how regional diversity enabled rich cultural exchange, as fans eagerly explored the unique flavors of rap from different cities. They discuss how Mobb Deep and the Wu-Tang Clan were not only influential in New York but also shaped hip-hop's sound nationwide. They note that hip-hop was not just a musical genre but a cultural movement that influenced fashion, language, and lifestyle. They recount personal anecdotes of their experiences listening to music and attending shows, illustrating how the community around hip-hop was as important as the music itself.
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Broncos beat Chiefs, Eagles take down Lions, Shedeur Sanders struggles | 11.17
Bomani Jones reacts to the Denver Broncos beating the Kansas City Chiefs & the Philadelphia Eagles beating the Detroit Lions. Later, he discusses the Los Angeles Rams taking down the Seattle Seahawks and why he doesn't feel confident in any of the quarterbacks in the NFC. Finally, he discusses Shedeur Sanders' poor performance, Alabama losing to Oklahoma and much more!
1:30 - Broncos beat Chiefs
17:00 - Sam Darnold's rough day
32:40 - Shedeur Sanders Struggles
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A.J. Brown's fair complaints, Sean McDermott's hot seat, Ja Morant's absurd behavior | 11.14
Bomani Jones reacts to A.J. Brown's recent comments and explains why he believes his complaints about the Eagles' offense are fair. Later, he previews an incredible week of NFL action and asks if Sean McDermott might be on the hot seat if the Bills have a poor finish to their season. Finally, he reacts to a few storylines in the NBA, including Ja Morant's dissatisfaction with the Memphis Grizzlies, while closing out the show with a few listener voicemails.
01:15 - AJ Brown Drama
13:15-Bills Must win?
19:08 - NBA storylines
33:20 - Voicemails
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Shannon Penn on Giants in Shambles, Russell Wilson's HOF case, Nico Harrison's bizarre racism | 11.12
Bomani Jones is joined by his former ESPN radio producer Shannon Penn. First, they discuss the Giants firing Brian Daboll & making the move to start Jameis Winston at quarterback. They also debate whether or not Russell Wilson has played himself out of the Hall of Fame over the latter stages of his career. Later, they break down the Mavericks' firing of Nico Harrison and the reporting that Nico viewed Jrue Holiday and Nikola Jokic as the same tier of NBA player. Finally, they discuss Draymond Green calling out his Warriors teammates, marvel at the progress of Victor Wembanyama, and laugh at the NBA All-Star game's new format.
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Bomani Jones weighs in on sports, pop culture, social topics and more, with your comments on Mondays, friends of the show on Wednesdays and Domonique Foxworth on Fridays.
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