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Jason is joined by Pete Zayas of The Athletic and Lakers Film Room to break down and make predictions for the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming NBA season in the post-LeBron James era. They discuss the team's rotation questions, how Walker Kessler and Luka Doncic will fit, the role Austin Reaves will have in JJ Redick’s system, where the Lakers fit in the NBA's Western Conference, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing Secret Service Agent: How to Get Anyone to Tell You the Truth | Brad Beeler from The School of Greatness. Follow the show: The School of Greatness People tell you the truth when they feel safe, and one raised eyebrow can shut them down. Brad Beeler, who spent 25 years as a US Secret Service agent and polygraph examiner, sat down with Lewis and explained how he got a couple thousand people to open up about the worst things they had ever done. His rule is simple: never punish the disclosure. He once watched a suspect go silent the second a flash of contempt crossed his face. You will hear why a neutral face reads as a threat in first impressions and why lie detection is close to a coin flip, with people getting it right only 54% of the time. Brad watches your feet to see how comfortable you are, and he treats every cue as a check engine light to follow up on later. He also shares the cases he got wrong, including the day he fixated on a 6 foot 4 biker while the quiet man in front of him kept saying “that's not it.” His book, Tell Me Everything, grew out of those mistakes, and the lessons carry straight into your relationships and your parenting. Swap “why did you do that” for “help me understand” and give the other person an off ramp to save face. Lewis admits how hard that is when someone has hurt you, and Brad admits he lost his cool with his own son's coach. After this one, you will catch your own face in the next hard conversation. And you will probably ask one more question before you say “me too.” Tell Me Everything: A Secret Service Agent's Proven Strategies for Earning Trust, Revealing the Truth, and Communicating with Anyone Brad's Website Brad's Instagram In this episode you will: Discover why a Secret Service polygraph expert says spotting lies from body language barely beats a coin flipCreate the judgment free environment that makes people feel safe telling you the truthLearn the Buddy framework for giving someone an off-ramp to confess without excusing what they didBuild instant rapport with Brad Beeler's FEEL method: family, education, employment, leisureTreat first impressions as a hypothesis so horns and halos stop steering you wrongProtect your face from flashing contempt and shutting down a hard disclosureFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1990 More SOG episodes we think you’ll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Jason reacts to another night of NBA preseason games including Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers beating Darius Acuff and the Sacramento Kings, LaMelo Ball's debut alongside Anthony Edwards in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks, and Jaylen Brown vs. Jalen Brunson in the Philadelphia 76ers vs. the New York Knicks. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reacts to the opening weekend of NBA preseason games including Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat vs. the Toronto Raptors without Kawhi Leonard, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets facing the Utah Jazz, Steph Curry's Golden State Warriors against the Los Angeles Clippers, and LeBron James’ first look with the Philadelphia 76ers in their interteam scrimmage. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason previews and makes predictions for the NBA's Southwest Division including Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, Kevin Durant's Houston Rockets, Cooper Flagg's Dallas Mavericks, Cameron Boozer's Memphis Grizzlies, and Zion Williamson’s New Orleans Pelicans. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason previews and makes predictions for the NBA's Southeast Division including Giannis Antetokounmpo's first season with the Miami Heat, the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic mostly running it back, the Charlotte Hornets making their big offseason moves, and a very weird but fun Washington Wizards team. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason previews and makes predictions for the NBA's Pacific Division including Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers, Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns, Darius Garland and the Los Angeles Clippers, and the Sacramento Kings building around Darius Acuff. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason previews and makes predictions for the NBA's Central Division including the Indiana Pacers getting Tyrese Haliburton back, Cade Cunningham's Detroit Pistons still waiting on Jalen Duren, the good on paper but strange vibes Cleveland Cavaliers built around James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, and the tanking Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason previews and makes his predictions for the NBA's Northwest Division. He breaks down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder, Nikola Jokic and Denver Nuggets, Anthony Edwards and Minnesota Timberwolves, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, and Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason previews the NBA's Atlantic Division and makes predictions. He breaks down how Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks will follow up their title, how LeBron James and Jaylen Brown will mesh with the Philadelphia 76ers, Jayson Tatum leading the Boston Celtics, Kawhi Leonard joining the Toronto Raptors, and the Brooklyn Nets trying to find their foundation. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions and gets into the weeds on why he has Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder) ranked in that order plus why Luka Doncic (Los Angeles Lakers) has a similarly high ceiling but isn't in consideration for the top NBA player right now. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reaches the top three of his 2026 NBA player rankings and ranks Nikola Jokic (Denver Nuggets), Victor Wembanyama (San Antonio Spurs), and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder). He breaks down why he has them ranked the way he does and how little separation there is between the three players. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reaches number four on his 2026 NBA Player Rankings: Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers.  Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason answers mailbag questions on NBA topics including Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC Thunder), how reliable is Giannis Antetokounmpo (Miami Heat) these days, whether Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves) can make a leap into the top tier of stars alongside new backcourt teammate LaMelo Ball, where Kyrie Irving (Dallas Mavericks) ranks, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason reaches No. 5 on his NBA player rankings list, Giannis Antetokounmpo who is now on the Miami Heat after an offseason trade from the Milwaukee Bucks. Jason breaks down his strengths, weaknesses, how he'll fit with Bam Adebayo, Andrew Wiggins, Davion Mitchell, and Klay Thompson on the Heat, and more. Join polymarket: https://app.polymarket.us/S8ac/HOOPSTONIGHT 18+ Only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Trading is risky. 100% loss can occur. See polymarket.com/tos for more information. The Polymarket US App serves as an indepdent software provider and affiliate of Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, the CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. #Volume See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.