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In our first collaboration with Sport Magazine & PlayersTV, Andy chats with legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher & broadcaster, Orel Hershiser, right from his Legends Attic in Claremont, CA! Orel discusses the fun-loving nature of the great Fernando Valenzuela, counting Tommy Lasorda's curse words with a pitch clicker, his emergency appendectomy one week before spring training ahead of the '88 season, winning the Sport Magazine World Series MVP in '88 & the wild ceremony that followed in New York, his transition into the booth, tips he received from broadcasting legends Vin Scully & Al Michaels, the longevity of LeBron James, the unprecedented skill of Dodgers two-way star Shoehi Ohtani, the Lakers-Dodgers shared championship years in 1988 & 2020, as well as the genesis of Orel's nickname "The Bulldog", and how that helped him transform on the mound! Follow @sportthemagazine @playerstv @legends.attic on Instagram! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

This week's special episode commemorates the 10 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final game on April 13, 2016. Andy hands the mic over to veteran host and good friend Jason Zone Fisher to discuss how Andy documented that historic day every step of the way with Kobe. Starting in his office in the early morning to game prep, final pregame intro, made-for-Hollywood 60 point performance, final walk off the court, "Mamba Out" mic drop, star studded audience, post game festivities and more.  Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy chats with sports photographer, Elsa Garrison! Elsa was the first female staff photographer hired at Getty Images with a career spanning over 30 years! Andy & Elsa discuss her Jack Hughes toothless Gold Medal photo from the 2026 Winter Olympics, her poignant and beautiful photo of Kobe & Gigi Bryant, her path into photography, fellow sports photographer John McDonough, how she separates herself from other photographers, and more!  Follow Elsa on Instagram! @elsagarrison Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy chats with Israeli basketball legend, Tal Brody, aka "Mr. Basketball"! Andy and Tal discuss his nomination for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, growing up in New Jersey, the enlightening trip to Israel that altered his path from the NBA to Maccabi Tel Aviv, the dynamic growth of basketball in Israel, commissioner David Stern's impact in the globalization of the sport, his impact on the growth of basketball in Israel, Project Max's fight against racism, intolerance and anti-semitism, and so much more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy speaks with President & Co-Owner of the back-to-back World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers, Stan Kasten! Andy & Stan discuss their shared history over the years, Stan's path to the Atlanta sports scene (from the Hawks, to  Braves, & Thrashers), the story behind his group's acquisition of the Dodgers, the mystique of Dodgers Stadium, the Dodgers' current high-spending model, Clayton Kershaw's HOF career, watching the magic of Shohei Ohtani, his group's interest in the Lakers & PWHL, lessons from his parents who survived the Holocaust, and much more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy chats with author Chuck Cooper III, son of NBA Hall of Famer, Chuck Cooper! Chuck became the first African-American athlete to be drafted into the NBA, when he was selected by the Boston Celtics in 1950. Andy & Chuck discuss his father's legacy as a pioneer of the sport, how his time the Harlem Globetrotters helped break the color barrier in the NBA, his aspirations to play in the NBA growing up, dealing with racism in the 1950s, his legacy on the court as a prolific all-around player and rebounder, passing away in 1984 at the young age of 57, his community outreach as a player, the Chuck Cooper Foundation, as well as the Chuck Cooper Foundation Centennial Gala celebrating his father's 100th year of life and legacy! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy chats with legendary LA sportscaster and former NFL player, Jim Hill! Andy and Jim discuss their shared history on the courts/turf together, the prank that lead to his broadcasting career, his love for the craft of radio, being drafted by the Chargers in 1968, the importance of working hard, their shared love of covering Kobe Bryant, why Pat Riley is a statue-worthy coach, how his real passion for golf came from Earl Woods, giving back, encouraging the next generation, and ! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy chats with 2026 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Finalist - Amar'e Stoudemire! Andy and Amar'e discuss his HOF nomination, his decision to go to the NBA right out of high school, playing for the stacked 2006-07 Phoenix Suns team, the Suns' training camp in Italy, great coaching mentors like Mike D'Antoni, Phil Jackson & Pat Riley, playing in Israel, his religious path, speaking out against anti-semitism, the Amar'eStoudemire Foundation, his Uncut Gems connection, playing against Kobe Bryant in the 2007 NBA playoffs, and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy sits alongside Showtime Laker Legends Byron Scott & A.C. Green at the inaugural Faith Connection Sport event at Sinai Temple to kick off NBA All Star Weekend in Los Angeles! The group discusses their respective spiritual journeys, how their faith intersects with their professional lives, personal nicknames for each other, how the Showtime era Lakers bonded through tough times, how their brotherhood has continued through the years, the 10 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's final game, as well as a Q&A session from the audience! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

LIVE from 2026 NBA All-Star Week in Downtown Los Angeles! Andy chats with NBA exec Tommy Sheppard, former NBA & EuroLeague star Boki Nachbar, & ESPN's NBA Front Office Insider Bobby Marks! Andy chats with each about the NBA Summer League / Sports Business Classroom event at All-Star Week, and their mission to cultivate the next generation of sports executives! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy takes the show on the road to The Art of Sport show at the SPARC Gallery! Andy discusses his collaboration with the painter Taura, and sits down with Artist/Muralist Jonas Never to discuss his path into becoming an artist, his baseball background, the genesis of his Kobe murals, the outpouring of murals around the world, doing art in public, his connection with Dodgers Joe Kelly & Justin Turner, as well as a Q&A at the end! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy chats with author Bryan Reilly about his new novel, The Last Original Ranger of New York. In his fictional account of the New York Rangers inaugural season in 1926-27, Bryan weaves the real life tale of the Rangers first season, including descriptive accounts of hockey and life in the 1920s, honoring the unsung heroes of the day. Andy & Bryan discuss the genesis of the novel, why he decided to take a fictional route, how the Rangers survived through the years, Mark Messier, the many forgotten players from the era, and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy is back with more from the IMPACT Institute's Miami Sports & Entertainment Conference! This week, Andy chats with long-time friend and colleague, Carmin Romanelli, Global VP of Sports Business Development for Getty Images! Andy and Carmin discuss the genesis of NBA Photos, the expansion of NBA Entertainment, the industry transition from analog to digital, the marriage of Getty Images and NBA Photos, and more! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy takes the show on the road to the IMPACT Institute's Miami Sports & Entertainment Conference for a panel with former NBA great & current Miami Heat Assistant Coach, Caron Butler, and Miami Heat GM Andy Elisburg! Andy hosts the panel discussion with topics such as; Andy Elisburg's decision to go to St. Thomas University in Miami, the genesis of Caron's nickname "Tuff Juice", Caron's pivot to coaching, the importance of relationships, Andy's salary cap genius, evaluating talent, connecting with young players, the Heat's 2006 championship parade, and why Kobe Bryant called Caron his favorite teammate. Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5 

Andy chats with perhaps the most recognizable face in the sport of beach volleyball - Kerri Walsh Jennings! Andy and Kerri discuss her path as an athlete, her "lightning in a bottle" partnership with Misty May-Treanor, her transition from indoor to beach volleyball, her inspirations and mentors along the way, pioneers in the sport of beach volleyball, her first Olympic experience in Sydney, her Olympic connection to Kobe Bryant, as well as her many charitable ventures! Ushood - Protect your skin at UShood.com and use promo code LOS15 Mugsy Jeans - Mugsy Jeans - Get 20% cash back on your first order! https://tidd.ly/467z5e5