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S2 Ep. 7: “What Is And What Should Never Be”

Season 2 · Episode 7

Monday, September 18, 2023 • Duration 55:18

Director Salli Richardson-Whitfield breaks down key scenes in the season finale. Jeff and Rodney discuss all the social, interpersonal, and racial elements that made the real-life Lakers/Celtics rivalry so intense. For the buzzer beater, from the Jeanie Buss makeover to Magic, Bird and Kareem’s custom clothes, costume designer Emma Potter takes us into the Winning Time wardrobe department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Bonus Episode with Jeanie Buss

Friday, September 15, 2023 • Duration 28:10

Jeanie Buss, owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, joins Rodney in a pre-finale bonus episode. She shares eye-opening stories about her father Dr. Jerry Buss, reflects on moments she’s enjoyed in Winning Time, and shares easter eggs she’s spotted in the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 Ep. 9: “Acceptable Loss” (with Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Wood Harris and Todd Banhazl)

Season 1 · Episode 9

Monday, May 2, 2022 • Duration 52:37

For episode nine of the Winning Time Podcast, host Rodney Barnes talks with three people whose contributions to the show are on full display in episode nine of the series. Director Salli Richardson-Whitfield reveals how she developed a relationship with the cast and how that enables her to get the best from each actor in their performance. Then the show’s director of photography Todd Banhazl opens up about the creative decisions that led to the look and feel of Winning Time. Last but not least, Rodney sits down with acting legend Wood Harris who shares his thoughts on playing the mercurial NBA legend Spencer Haywood. Don’t miss out on this jam packed conversation. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Hyperobject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 Ep.8: “California Dreaming” (with Adrien Brody & Rebecca Bertuch)

Season 1 · Episode 8

Monday, April 25, 2022 • Duration 31:28

Host Rodney Barnes talks with Adrien Brody about portraying the character of Pat Riley, specifically a version of Riley that differs from the person many NBA fans know and love. Brody shares his thoughts on Riley’s transformation over the course of the series and how he personally relates to the character's journey. Later in the episode, associate producer and Winning Time writer Rebecca Bertuch drops by to talk about perhaps the most defining moment of Cookie and Magic’s relationship. She also shares some valuable advice for young creators in Hollywood. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with HyperObject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 Ep.7: “Invisible Man” (with Rob Morgan and Idan Ravin)

Season 1 · Episode 7

Monday, April 18, 2022 • Duration 41:37

For episode seven of the Winning Time Podcast, host Rodney Barnes welcomes the extraordinary Rob Morgan to the podcast. Rob Morgan tells us about his approach to acting and how he is able to add more nuance to his role as Earvin Johnson Sr. It's a beautiful conversation as Rob describes how his father showed him the value of hard work, compassion, and his connection with breakout star Quincy Isaiah. Later in the episode, basketball trainer Idan Ravin stops by to share his journey and how he physically worked with Rodney to bring basketball to life on screen. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Hyperobject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 Ep.6: “Memento Mori” (with Snoop Dogg)

Season 1 · Episode 6

Monday, April 11, 2022 • Duration 24:37

For episode six of the Winning Time Podcast, host Rodney Barnes welcomes superstar Snoop Dogg to the podcast. He opens up about his love of the Lakers past and present, his relationship with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, his respect for Jeanie and Jerry Buss, and his wild times in The Forum Club. Snoop and Rodney are good friends so their rapport, and their shared love of the Lakers Showtime era, is a pure joy to hear. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with HyperObject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 Ep 5:“Pieces of a Man” (with Dr. Solomon Hughes and Tanya Hamilton)

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, April 4, 2022 • Duration 44:54

For episode five of the Winning Time Podcast, host Rodney Barnes welcomes Solomon Hughes, Phd who is making his screen acting debut as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in “Winning Time” and episode five director Tanya Hamilton. Rodney and Solomon reflect on the importance of Kareem Abdul Jabar’s legacy, and how they channeled their own experiences being tall black men into the character. With Hamilton, Rodney talks about what drew her to the project and how she thought about the Kareem/Magic dynamic. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Hyperobject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 Ep 4: “Who the F**k Is Jack McKinney?” (with De’Vaughn Nixon and Sarah Scott)

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, March 28, 2022 • Duration 37:30

Host Rodney Barnes talks with intimacy coordinator Sarah Scott about working with the cast to shoot the sex and nudity scenes, making sure that everyone feels safe and respected on set. Then, Rodney sits down with actor DeVaughn Nixon, who opens up about playing his father, Laker legend Norm Nixon. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Hyperobject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 Ep.3: “The Good Life” (with Max Borenstein and Jim Hecht)

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, March 21, 2022 • Duration 41:15

Host Rodney Barnes welcomes showrunner Max Borenstein and executive producer Jim Hecht to the studio for The Official Winning Time Podcast episode 3. Rodney and Max talk about their behind-the-scenes writing dynamic and how “giving audiences what they don’t know” about the Showtime Lakers has guided their process. Then Rodney and Max are joined by Jim Hecht, who shares how he was at a personal and professional low when he found new passion thanks to Jeff Pearlman’s book, Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Hyperobject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S1 Ep.2: “Is That All There Is?” (with Quincy Isaiah and Jeff Pearlman)

Season 1 · Episode 2

Monday, March 14, 2022 • Duration 36:19

For episode two of the Winning Time Podcast, host Rodney Barnes welcomes actor Quincy Isaiah and author Jeff Pearlman to the studio. First, Rodney discusses Quincy’s physical transformation to play Magic Johnson and both men take a moment to praise actors Rob Morgan and Lisa Gay Hamilton for their roles in portraying a healthy black family in 1970s Detroit. Then, Jeff Pearlman, author of Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980s gives his thoughts on this era of Lakers basketball. The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Hyperobject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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