Afternoons On Espnla With Marcellus And Travis

Mina Kimes from ESPN calls in and talks with Sedano about the NFL schedule release, expectations for the Rams with a tough schedule and the rest of the NFC West. Sedano asks Mina about some of the young QBs and who she thinks had the best draft. And which team’s schedule release video she liked the best. The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey plays clip of Kyle Brandt on the NFL Schedule release show paying tribute to “10-7 guy.” Then she asks them about younger people talking on the phone and if they ever take phone calls. Morales records the open for Mason & Ireland live on the air with Sedano interjecting in it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kendrick Perkins - Big Perk - calls in to talk hoops with fellow Ball-Knower Jorge Sedano… They talk about what they expect LeBron to do, whether he should get paid more than Austin Reaves, and what’s up with him comparing Luka to Joel Embiid?!? Chris ‘Geeter’ McGee joins the show and Jorge takes a trip down 80’s memory lane with him and the music they listened to… Then they get into the Lakers and what Geeter thinks they will do this offseason, and a little Rams schedule talk. Back to NFL schedule talk - Which game on the Rams' schedule are you circling? Which matchup concerns you the most? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the Sedano Solo Spectacular! Kap is out today, so Jorge is solo, and he starts the show off reacting to last night’s Dodgers game and the crazy 6th inning with an inside the park homer. Last night was NFL Schedule Release Night - and the Rams got 7 prime time games! What does that say about the NFL’s perception of them? Which game on the Rams' schedule are you circling? Plus Berg's thoughts on the Raiders' schedule - they have ZERO prime time games and their schedule is kinda tough for a bad team! Dodgers Talk! Berg's 3 Things: Dalton Rushing good or bad in dugout; Will Smith having fun??? And Tanner Scott is back to Tanner Scott! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The YouTube hour opened still on LeBron - Lindsey floated the idea that if LeBron sees the Cavs make deep playoff run, he might start thinking about going home to Cleveland to finish his career where he's truly beloved. Kap agrees. Dr. Robert Klapper joined for his weekly visit - he started with Vanderbilt's dislocated finger and then pivoted to Luca's calf injury. Sedano asked Klapper for a virtual visit ands described right knee pain above his MCL, usually when flying after heavy leg workouts; Klapper “diagnosed” him and offered a suggested recovery plan. Stephen A. Smith said that the Lakers organization allegedly doesn't like LeBron or Klutch Sports and Sedano reminded Kap there is history there… The Lindsey Segment! Charles Barkley has a man crush on Max Strus - Producer Lindsey asks the guys who is the most handsome pro athlete right now? How do the guys feel about AI airpods? And who is the best broadcaster to fill time during a blowout game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a

Berg’s 3 Things: The Dodgers finally got a win vs. San Francisco, avoiding the sweep, thanks in large part to Shohei Ohtani on the mound with a jaw-dropping 0.86 ERA on the season. More Dodgers Talk! Kyle Tucker is showing signs of life, but can he keep it going? Sedano shared a funny story: Dan LeBetard's producer texted him to come on the show - but asked him to wear a robe because Kap appeared in a Burke Williams ad on ESPN LA's Instagram, and LeBetard's whole team ended up doing the basketball segment in robes. Kap brings up First Take arguing "bigger priority: appeasing Luca or doing right by LeBron?" and Sedano immediately called it a false binary, saying you can and should do both because both players want the same thing: a championship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start the show off with Kap pointing out how Dave McMenamin was all over TV and radio yesterday talking about his LeBron story. Kap and Morales make fun of LeBron for “having hurt feelings” and think it’s ridiculous. Sedano disagrees with Kap and Morales about their take on LeBron feeling underappreciated by the Lakers, and he teases why there’s more to it than what’s out there. Sedano argued the LeBron leaving without showering moment wasn't the whole story - it was the straw that broke the camel's back! Michelle Smallmon from Unsportsmanlike on ESPN Radio stopped by and got into a very heated debate about whether the Lakers SHOULD kowtow to LeBron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Windy Wednesday for the Sedano and Kap YouTube hour ... and the ball knowers dive into what's next in the offseason for the Lakers after getting swept by the Thunder in the second round. Do you give Austin Reaves the max? Do you pay LeBron James? The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks Windy about maximizing travel perks like miles and points, which opens a can of worms for Windy! He explains in detail how to get the best bang for your buck when flying and whether chasing a status is a good idea. Kap’s Dealer’s Choice presented by Sellers Advantage - which is about P1 listener Armand’s super yacht and how he hopes to have it gifted to him in his will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys kicked off the hour with birthdays for Darius Rucker and Dennis Rodman - with a funny story about Sedano’s viral moment with him. They pivot to the big story: Dave McMenamin's ESPN piece on LeBron feeling disrespected by the Lakers organization. Kap honed in on the key anecdote from Dave’s piece - the night LeBron broke the all-time wins record, Rob Pelinka gave the game ball to JJ Redick for his 100th coaching win instead, leaving LeBron feeling taken for granted. Brian Windhorst joins the guys live and said both sides are waiting for the other to move first - the Lakers want LeBron to come back on a team-friendly deal, LeBron wants to hear a real offer that shows they actually want him, and right now nobody's blinking. Windy tries to dissect exactly what a realistic LeBron contract even looks like and whether the Lakers can afford to keep all three guys. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crew kicked off Windy Wednesday with Kap and Morales recapping their night at Dodger Stadium, starting with the real story: Kap's poop turned blue from the food-colored tortillas at the Lowe's Level taqueria. The blue toilet talk gave way to a bigger Dodger frustration - Max Muncie didn't challenge a borderline called strike three with the bases loaded in a high-leverage spot, and both guys couldn't let it go. They talked about the Dodgers game more broadly: Yamamoto gave up 3 homers, the offense was flat, and Ohtani hit one out - but only after Kap brought back his Ohtani Trump impression on air the day before. Sedano played a clip from Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick's press conference - specifically the part about having "3 QBs" in LeBron, Luka, and Austin Reaves - and broke down how that trio finally started clicking in March once LeBron sat out and figured out his role by watching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How many moves would the Lakers have to make to close the gap with OKC? Berg says that based on the reports that Luka wants Austin Reaves back, looking at the rest of the team, they’re basically running it back. The crew gets into the nitty gritty of the Lakers roster and goes through each player not under contract next year and whether they should bring them back. They get back to what Dave McMenamin said yesterday about how it doesn’t necessarily have to be LeBron vs Austin coming back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan Cohen joined. Sedano called the Lakers season a success given everything. Cohen pushed back - championship or bust always applies to this team and this player. One word for LeBron's Lakers tenure: Sedano said "success," Cohen said "dramatic," Kap said "relevant." Debated whether last night was his final game in purple and gold. Is Luka + Reaves enough to compete in the West next year without a third star? Who initiates the LeBron divorce - Lakers or LeBron? Kap says the Lakers under new ownership, thinking long-term around Luka. Sedano says LeBron listens to offers and could walk on his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start the show off reacting to the Lakers' elimination loss. Morales leaned into the chaos and storylines ahead. Sedano and Kap gave the Lakers credit for fighting to the end against a clearly better OKC team and Bergman is sad. Sure, the Lakers got swept - but they were sooo close! Did you think they had it? Is there a world in which they could/should have won? JJ Redick was very reflective in his postgame press conference, and both Sedano and Kap have thoughts on what he said. Sedano made the case that JJ Redick is the best Lakers coach of the last three because he actually coaches instead of managing egos. Dodgers talk! Berg’s 3 things: Roki Sasaki's encouraging start, Mookie Betts back in the No. 2 spot, Shohei is a MESS at the plate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys take a look at the salary cap and whether keeping both Luka and LeBron next year would make sense. Is Reaves worth a max deal? ESPN’s Dave McMenamin joins the show and gets more into the LeBron/Reaves convo and what HE thinks the Lakers should do - and what he thinks they might do. Does he think AR has earned a max deal. The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks the guys about the Brewers putting CC Sabathia in their Wall of Honor, despite only making 17 starts for them, and Browns QB Shedeur Sanders lending his Maybach to a pair of Cleveland-area high school seniors going to prom. Kap’s Dealer’s Choice presented by Sellers Advantage is about his son Justin’s birthday and his kids' lives going fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start the show off reacting to the Lakers’ Game 3 loss to OKC… That dreaded “Turd Quarter” has come back to haunt them again - will it be the death of them, literally? Tonight could be the Lakers’ final home game of the season unless they pull off something that has never happened in NBA history… But does anyone actually think that will happen? Sedano takes a closer Ball-Knower look at the game and why JJ’s game plan, no matter how good it has been, just isn’t enough. Kap bemoans the point. Dodgers talk! Berg’s 3 things: Snell’s first start of the season; Wrobleski’s weird game and Mookie is coming back today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JJ basically threw the kitchen sink at the Thunder and Sedano understands why - but is he getting too desperate? Austin Reaves has tended to struggle in the playoffs which has Kap convinced that he’s just not built for the postseason and belabors the point. Tonight could be LeBron’s last game ever as a Laker! Does everyone think he’s truly gonna go out like this?? Kap has a theory that maybe OKC will “give” the Lakers and “the old man” LeBron Game 4 at home. If the Lakers’ season does end tonight and it’s time to turn the page, what do the Lakers do with LeBron and Reaves? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sedano explains why anyone blaming the refs for last night’s Lakers loss is simply watching the games through purple and gold glasses! #LakeShow was trending all Thursday night - fan sentiment split between "the refs cost us" and "we just aren't good enough." Which is it? Would this series would be any different if Luka were playing? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Producer Lindsey makes a case to have hope for the Lakers winning Game 3 tomorrow. Everyone else thinks she’s delusional, so listeners weigh in on the phones to support her optimism. The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks the guys about their favorite Michael Jackson song, thoughts on the Disneyland Autopia cars going from gas to electric - and Kap’s group text snafu last night. In Dealer’s Choice presented by Sellers Advantage, we find out he may have a scary situation with the listener who has his phone number! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys start the show off reacting to last night’s Lakers loss. They have lost all hope. JJ said "LeBron has the worst whistle of any star player I've ever seen." Is he right? Sedano, Kap, Lindsey and Berg debate. OKC is a 77.3% win-probability favorite in Game 3 - at Crypto.com Arena. Does anyone on the show believe this Lakers team can win A GAME? Dodgers talk! Berg’s 3 things: Mookie Betts back Monday? Who goes down, what does the lineup look like? Blake Snell is almost back... And the Dodgers will host the NL-best Atlanta Braves in their biggest series so far this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Klapper stops by and gives a Klappervision on Jalen Williams’ Grade 1 hamstring vs Luka’s Grade 2. What’s the difference? He also gets into Joel Embiid’s injuries, Jayson Tatum, and Berg asks him about Jared Vanderbilt's finger dislocation - which prompts an intriguing answer! The Lindsey Segment! Producer Lindsey asks the guys about limiting alcohol in airports, The Late Show ending soon, and Gary Player’s impressive push-ups. Kap’s Dealer’s Choice, presented by Sellers Advantage, is about Jimmy John's toasting his Turkey Tom without him asking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ball-Knower Mike Trudell stops by and explains what needs to happen for the Lakers to win “a” game - without Luka. How realistic is it? Kap asks Trudell about the idea of Luka potentially returning in the playoffs and whether there is more “hope” than “expectation.” ESPN’s Tim McMahon joins the show live from Oklahoma City and talks about why Luka spoke to the media yesterday, if there’s any way the Lakers can win one game, and whether he thinks Austin Reaves will get the max deal from LA. Dodgers Talk! Berg talks about the Dodgers’ bats coming alive in Houston and Tyler Glasnow leaving the game early. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices