Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

We discuss the bombshell from ESPN that the Lakers have essentially been giving Lebron the cold shoulder this offseason as they look ahead to their future with Luka Doncic. Could The Joker be out in Denver after 2027 (when the Lakers and Clippers will have money under the cap)? Adam Auslund says Clayton Kershaw should start the all-star game on Tuesday

Should the Dodgers rest some starters heading into this final series against the Giants? Did Bronny vs Cooper Flagg live up to the hype? Also, would you pay $25 to wrangle snakes?

NFL insider, Vinny Bonsignore talks about Jared Goff's comments on the Rams trade, the NFL and NFLPA collusion case and more. Reinforcements could be on the way for the Dodgers soon as Blake Snell begins his rehab assignment. Does fast food HAVE to be eaten fresh or it loses its flavor?

Its Lit! makes its return for one day only. The NFL and the players association are in cahoots - and the players reall can't do anything about it. 

The Dodgers have lost 6 straight games. The All-Star break cant get here fast enough! Also, Jared Goff goes off on the Rams for the way they handled trading him to Detroit a few years back.

The Dodgers were hammered in Milwaukee 9-1 as their mid-season skid continues. If the Clippers do sign Bradley Beal (and even if they dont) - do they have a better roster than the Lakers? 

The Dodgers were swept by the hated Astros but still maintain a 7 game lead in the NL West as they head to Milwaukee and San Francisco to close out the first half of the season. Could they entertain a trade of Dustin May for Ryan McMahon of Colorado? The Clippers traded away fan favorite, Norman Powell, for John Collins. Bradley Beal is likely going to be on the free agent market soon - is he a good fit for the Lakers or the Clippers?

Clayton Kershaw was Ned Colletti's first draft pick when he was the GM of the Dodgers and Ned joins us to talk about the career and legacy of Clayton. Now that Jake Paul is ranked, is he a 'legit' boxer?

Dan Woike hops on to talk maritime hijinx and DeAndre Ayton signing with the Lakers. Are carnival games actually rigged? Theres a way to increase your chances of winning. Can Mookie's offensive struggles be attributed to playing shortstop?

Clayton Kershaw picked up career strikeout #3000 in last nights Dodger win over the White Sox. The win was bittersweet as Max Muncy went down with a knee injury. Chuck E Cheese is opening locations geared towards adults.

David Vassegh joins us just hours before Clayton Kershaw takes the mound to attempt to surpass the 3000 strikeout mark. DeAndre Ayton to the Lakers is now official - is the risk worth the reward?

Fox Sports Radio NBA insider, Mark Medina, joins us to talk about the Lakers' pursuit of DeAndre Ayton, Lebron's future, the Clippers' offseason and more. Are the Angels true playoff contenders or just fools gold? TSA will flag you if you have 'swamp crotch.'

Ohtani hit homerun #30 last night while Michael Conforto drove in a couple of runs for the Dodgers in their win over the White Sox. DeAndre Ayton watch continues as the Lakers are still in search for a center. Does the WNBA player vote for the all-star game reveal that Caitlyn Clark's peers are jealous of her?

Fred and Jonas Knox talk ticket scalping and whether the Lakers should pursue Al Horford instead of DeAndre Ayton

Jovan Buha hops on to talk about the Lakers' pursuit of DeAndre Ayton, the signing on Jake Lavaria, Lebron's future in LA and more. Is Clayton Kershaw a top 5 Dodger of all time? Is he on the mount rushmore? The LA Kings lost two key defensemen, but did sign a 'seasoned' veteran.

DeAndre Ayton is a free agent and despite his attitude and maturity issues, he seems to be the Lakers' top free agent target. Apparently the signing of Jake Lavaria isnt the most inspiring signing for some folks out there. A conversation about Al Horford's age devolves into a discussion about Tombstone Arizona, gunshot wounds and the way that people smelled in the 1800's.

James Harden is back with the Clippers after opting out of the last year of his contract. Now he and Kawhi's deals run concurrently and the Clipps can pivot in 2 years if need be. Chris Haynes reported that DeAndre Ayton is likely to sign with the Lakers. Would you eat your lunch at a cemetary?

Dan Woike joins us to talk about Lebron opting into his contract and top Laker targets with free agency beginning this afternoon. We discuss Bill Plaschke's recent article on Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick needing a longer leash under the new ownership group. Former Laker, Malik Beasley, is the subject of an NBA investigation into gambling.

Why do so many parents feel like their kids are going to be star athletes? Lebron James opted-in to his contract with the Lakers but Rich Paul released an interesting (if not nebulous) statement. The Dodgers went 5-1 on their trip to Colorado and Kansas City and Ohtani threw the hardest pitch of his career.

Dan Woike from The Athletic hops on to talk about the Lakers trading up in the Draft, Ace Bailey's pre-draft antics and more. Could the Dodgers be targeting Sandy Alcantara in the trade market?

Clayton Kershaw is 3 strikeouts shy of 3,000 for his career and some have taken issue with him being pulled out of yesterdays game before he could get the record. Does Clayton Kershaw get lost in the shuffle nationally when the best pitchers of this era are talked about (we use Max Scherzer as an example)? Also, Fred says Ace Bailey is entitled and ungrateful for the way he conducted himself before the NBA Draft

Should the NBA Draft be abolished? Despite the joint statement from Jeanie Buss and Mark Walter this morning, how much influence will she actually have with the Lakers moving forward?

The Dodgers held on to beat the Rockies last night as Michael Conforto had a couple of hits including a homerun. Patrick Saunders from the Denver Post joins us to talk about Colorado's struggles in recent years. A fan in Chicago was tossed after heckling Ketel Marte about his deceased mother.

David Vassegh joins us from Coors Field as the Dodgers get set to face the Rockies. We know how you can get rid of 'old person smell.'

With the Dodgers set to face the woeful Rockies, we wonder if pro sports like MLB and the NBA would be better off retracting instead of expanding. Walker Buehler got lit up in Anaheim last night and has been terrible for Boston - might the Dodgers look to bring him back for pennies on the dollar? Luka Doncic is reportedly eating better and losing weight.

Rams COO Kevin Demoff joins us to talk about the franchises efforts to grow its brand on a global scale. Fred says we need to settle down on the Ohtani excitement until he is able to pitch deeper into games. The NBA Finals ratings were surprisingly higher than most people thought they would be.

Adam Auslund hops on to talk about Game 7 of the NBA Finals, Kevin Durant heading to Houston, Mark Walter buying the Lakers and more. In the wake of the controversy surrounding the head coach of Coastal Carolina getting ejected at the College World Series, we talk about how referees and officials are best being nameless and faceless. The Rams are expanding their brand on a global scale.

Max Muncys has been one of the Dodgers' best hitters lately as he hit a grand slam against Washington to help them finish with a 7-3 homestand before they head to Colorado. Some fans have taken issue with Kike' Hernandez (and position players in general) pitching in games. Did the Lakers' sale and Kevin Durant being traded overshadow the NBA Finals?

David Vassegh joins us to recap the contentious Padres-Dodgers series. Lebron James doesnt understand 'Ring Culture' in the NBA, but Charles Barkley says that he does. So who's right?

Jerry Hairston Jr joins us to talk about the tension-filled Dodgers-Padres series. The Angels dont have a bad enough record to recognize just how much of a contender they ARENT! Ever walk into a hotel lobby and see an alligator?

During the Padres win over the Dodgers last night, the benches cleared after Fernando Tatis Jr was hit by a pitch. Dave Roberts and Mike Shildt had a heated exchange, and this Padres-Dodgers rivalry seems to have intensified

Ned Colletti joins us to offer perspective on what its like to work for Mark Walter and what Laker fans can expect moving forward. Fred talks about his favorite ipad games while Jonas Knox chimes in about his obsession with weather apps

Dan Woike joins us to talk about Mark Walter's purchase of the Lakers and what it will mean for the franchise moving forward. With Michael Conforto continuing to struggle, should Hyeseong Kim replace him in the starting lineup? Are the Rams really putting in big work at their minicamp in Hawaii or is it just a giant party?

Will Smith hit a pinch hit homerun to secure a series win over the Padres. We discuss the atmosphere at Dodger Stadium and what Mark Walter buying the Lakers could mean for games at The Crypt. Did Whitney Houston lip sing the national anthem at the Superbowl? (Bobby Brown unfortunately catches a stray)

Bill Shaikin, who covers sports business for the LA Times, hops on the show to talk about the Lakers' sale to Mark Walter. Rodney spoke with Magic Johnson and shares exclusive information about the sale, the future of the Laker franchise and more.

After our conversation with Vinny Bonsignore, MASSIVE news breaks that Mark Walter will be purchasing majority ownership of the Lakers franchise. We talk about what it means for the Laker organization, Laker fans and the city as a whole.

Dave Roberts was ejected as tempers flared and Ohtani and Tatis were hit by pitches as Andy Pages goes 4 for 4 in a Dodgers' win over San Diego. Rafael Devers suddenly is open to playing any position now that hes with the Giants. Grandma wants a special dance for her 102nd birthday.

David Vassegh joins us from Dodger Stadium to recapOhtani's pitching debut with the blue and preview tonights game against the Padres. The Dodgers are mentioned in literally every MLB telecast. Wait a minute, so I can't clap for my kindergardener at their graduation!?

Jose Mota, who had a front row seat to Shohei Ohtani's 2-way pralice in Anaheim, joins us to talk about Ohtani's pitching debut with the Dodgers. Despite the bad blood from Mark Williams and the Hornets, could the Lakers re-visit a trade for the big man? If you RSVP for a wedding and don't show up, should you have to pay the bride and groom for the food you didnt eat?

Shohei Ohtani made his pitching debut for the Dodgers last night in a win over San Diego. Andy Pages had a staredown with Dylan Cease after Cease hit him with a pitch. We're not too far away from streaming being THE ONLY option when it comes to watching television. 

We give our final thoughts on Shoehi Ohtani making his Dodger pitching debut tonight. What can we reasonably expect him to look like? Why does there seem to be a lack of buzz around the NBA Finals and what can be done about it?

Bill Plunkett from the OC Register hops on the show ahead of Dodgers-Padres and Ohtani's pitching debut for the Dodgers. We take your calls on if the Dodgers have made the right call in starting Ohtani tonight.

Shohei Ohtani will make his pitching debut in a Dodger uniform tonight against the Padres. How big of a threat are the Giants now that they have Rafael Devers? Lebron James posted a nebulous social media post that might hint at his retirement after next season....or maybe its just an ad for an upcoming sponsorship. Do you swap seats with people on airplanes?

Dan Woike hops on to talk NBA Finals and Lakers' offseason. We talk about Bill Shaikin's article on the Angels looking to rebuild by calling up top prospects super early in their development. As we're going off the air, David Vassegh reports that Tyler Glasnow threw to hitters at Dodger Stadium

Ned Colletti joins as and gives his insights into being the GM of both the Dodgers and the Giants as the two teams get set to square off for the first time this season. Rodney doesnt understand people's obsession with Friday the 13th and why theres an element of fear and concern surrounding it?

The Dodgers face the surprising Giants beginning tonight. Susan Slusser covers the hated ones for the San Franciso Chronicle and she joins us

Fred gives us all some business casual wardrobe advice. Why did Scottie Sheffler delete his Venmo account?

Dylan Hernandez from the LA Times hops on to talk about the Dodgers after they took 2 of 3 from San Diego. MLB players who were polled are NOT big fans of the automated strike zone. You could get free weed if you can present a photo of bigfoot to a dispensary in Michigan.

The Dodgers took 2 of 3 from San Diego and now get set to face the Giants. Should the Clippers be interested in trading for Kevin Durant?

David Vassegh checks in from San Diego where Ohtani is pitching a simulated game ahead of Dodgers-Padres. We take your calls on the state of the team

Just how big of a win was it for the Dodgers last night in San Diego considering how close they are in the standings? We have more on the House vs NCAA settlement that looks to regulate NIL and player compensation. Ozempic can help you even if you dont need to lose weight