TRU Show

We remember our real-world superhero the only way we know how: recalling the memories, moments, and lessons that we’ll never forget. Thank you, Kobe. https://archive.org/download/tru112/tru%20112.mp3

Early Saturday AM for the 3-peat TRU Show pod. AMiS [1:30] Melo/Blazers [13:58] Myles Garrett [20:55] Houston Astros cheating [29:33] New Music [38:25]

TOPICS: Asian Man in Spokane: Meeting Another Asian Man in Spokane Kanye West Sunday Service: Cool, Crazy, or Crap? NBA: Load Management, Lakers (Real or Early Luck?) https://archive.org/download/tru110/TRU%20110.mp3

It’s that time again. Welcome back and we’ll see you next year! AMIS [3:40] Halloween [22:28] Lakers [33:25] Coming home [39:40]

Homecoming and stuff [3:30] Kobe Bryant: cutthroat father  [28:31] Basketball World Cup [40:08] Who cares? [49:02] Conference Finalist [57:12]

YBN Cordae [7:57] Movie scores/soundtracks [21:20] Devin Booker [32:17] Dwight Howard (LMAO..) [43:50] Conference Finalist [57:12]

Where tf we been? NBA (10:25) Nets, Lakers We haven’t had a show since late May: what’s one music project that sticks out during that time? (22:15) Hsieh: III by Banks Ko: 4Real 4Real by YG A whole lotta music (Hsieh sees Anderson .Paak live, Ko sees Buddy on NPR Tiny Desk, etc.) https://archive.org/download/tru106/tru%20106.mp3

Part 2 of a very special episode for us. A continuation of the conversation, with some great Marvel-esque mid- and post-credits bits. Mostly Game of Thrones. And bad audio. Say Your Lyrics [0:40] Payoff..? [7:15] Game of Thrones [12:10] Kenny’s “Shit I Like” [41:45]

A really special episode, with a very special guest (our second ever!). We ran a bit longer, so we’ve split this into two part. Expect part 2 in a couple days: Surprise guest! [1:48] Asian Man in Spokane [16:34] News Reporting 2019 [28:20] Toronto Drake’s [38:41] DJ Khaled [49:33]

TOPICS: Big Fat L’s for the Celtics, Kyrie & Matt Ng (3:20) NBA players who want us to think they’re not NBA players (07:10) Hsieh on Kyrie (lol) Ewing Theory for Warriors? (26:57) How late is too late to get food before close? (33:00) Asian Man in Spokane (40:00) Rap Read-Along: Go Loko by YG, … Continue reading TRU Show 104 – Don’t Call Me For Geico

Contact us on Instagram: @TRUShowPod Or email us at: trushowkevinkevin@gmail.com On this episode: Asian Man in Spokane [2:35] Kevin’s own Old Town Road [9:35] Gripes about sports [40:50] Avengers Endgame [1:08:15]

Contact us on Instagram: @TRUShowPod Or email us at: trushowkevinkevin@gmail.com On this episode: Asian Man in Spokane [1:27] Friendships [24:30] Fan Interaction and Quick Hits [1:17:55]

Send us any questions, comments, and whatever tf you want: trushowkevinkevin@gmail.com This one got pretty random, but don’t they all? Topics: Asian-American reflection and representation You get one choice, one type of food: what you got? Old Town Road, Dave East, and super streamers Coachella BALL IS LIFE: Playoffs, baby   https://archive.org/download/TruShow101/tru%20show%20101.mp3

Damn. We made it to 100. Cheers to 100 more. TOPICS: Where TF have y’all been? Kevin and Kevin explain. Ko’s Unapproved Rant on Luke Walton, Magic and the Lakers (3:50)  Episode 100… Let’s look back: how much has (and hasn’t) changed since Episode 1? https://archive.org/download/Tru100/tru%20100.mp3

Nearing the century mark, the TRU Show returns for a true show on matters of the nose. Life experiences and hygiene are topics covered, in case you ever wondered. Incredibly poetic, wise, and pointless, a journey of personal stories and things unexpected. We hope you enjoy. Smelly matters [2:50] KKo life story [15:05] Minding your … Continue reading TRU Show 99 – But a Pod Ain’t One

This episode is about insomnia and not being able to sleep. KHsieh for his lifelong insomnia, KKO for the NBA trade deadline, and Magic Johnson for Pelicans refusal of the entire Lakers roster + every draft pick until 2045. TOPICS:  Sleeping habits (falling asleep on public [and private] transportation, falling asleep in class, falling asleep … Continue reading TRU Show 98 – Staying Up: Part Night Owl, Part Pelican

Really, this one is all over the place. shooting the s**t Super Bowl [17:55] “MIDDLE CHILD” [32:35] public v private schools [45:50] weather. yeah, weather [59:55]

BIG SOULJA Kyrie… WTF is going on with the Celtics? (2:36) Kyrie’s phone call to Lebron… Super sick or super sus? Kyrie Irving or Jimmy Butler: who would you rather have on your team? (27:20) LAKERS: The Ingram Issue, potential trades, and missing ice in our veins (30:43) Magic & Rob Pelinka (37:55) The Golden … Continue reading TRU Show 96 – Big Soulja, Kyrie, Lakers & Boogie

Happy new year to everyone out there, and welcome back. New year, same pod. On this edition of the TRU Show: Resolutions [01:15] Luxury and temptation [23:20] NBA vs NFL [31:48] Blake Griffin and Lonzo [48:30] NBA TV and punditry [1:00:30][

This one got pretty personal. We just passed another year marker here, so as we get closer to triple-digit territory… Let’s talk: We’ve been living for a few years since we started this podcast… Do we still have the same life goals?  Seeing friends through their professions (17:00) What Does Joe Rogan Do Better: podcasts … Continue reading TRU Show 94 – Happy Holidays, Homie

Top holiday banter from your favorite hosts. Holiday talk [1:00] Year-end music [24:12] Meek Milly [31:50] NBA MVP’s [44:35]

Giving Thanks like tru Asian Americans Wildfires (15:00) Your house is on fire and you can grab one thing: what is it? (30:00) Fast Five NBA: LeBron taking over, Celtics taking L’s, Sophomore Slumps is Fake News, Big Men Success, and History Repeating Itself .(33:00) https://archive.org/download/Tru92Final/tru%2092%20final.mp3

Breaking news and breaking hearts, the TRU Show helps you take a break from the week. This week: A Celebration of Life [3:00] BROCKHAMPTON [8:05] FM! and Metro [18:13] Jimmy Butler Trade [32:55] Tyson [49:00] Zion Williamson [57:25] Outro [1:04:00]

90? Damn. We’re old. We trying to get ancient, though, so here’s the most honest, straight-up & truuu podcast menu of the week: – Halloweekend – Racist Roommates For Dummys, Pt. 1 – New music (Takeoff, Metro Boomin, Ella Mai, etc. – LAKERS (Tyson Chandler, Woj vs. LeBron) – Who should the Wizards keep: Bradley … Continue reading TRU Show 90 – Aging Like Wine

Top SZN 3 episode 3 premiers this week, featuring guest host Kevin Kim. Topics include: Halloween [2:00] BALLADS1 [14:00] Quavo (QUAVO!) [33:45] Dodgers [40:55] Lakers [46:00] Don’t miss this [1:11:20]

SZN 3 rolls on with another episode, this bite-sized edition full of NBA talk. Birthdays and growing up [1:05] Atlanta Hawks, Lakers, and other NBA teams [15:00]

Season 3 premiers after a near half-year hiatus, with Kevin and Kevin getting settled in. They cover Mac Miller, a summer filled with new music, and the beginning of the new basketball season.  

*Cough LeBron cough* Coming down with the graduation sickness, but we got another pod for you, where we cover: NBA playoffs [05:15] NBA awards [45:25] Music plugs and Lil Tay [53:45] Donald Glover and new music [1:15:53]  

TOPICS: – K.O.D. – O.K.C. – P.G.13

With your pod out, gotta hit them angles, with your pod out, listenin’ like you Fabo. Don’t act surprised; we always return just like we always go on hiatus. It’s just what we do, but thank you for listening to the TRU Show, new and old. Appreciate you for sticking with us, and enjoy our … Continue reading TRU Show EP 84 – TRU For What

Bad things – it’s a lot of bad things that they wishing, they wishing, they wishing on us… But we back and feeling blessed to be back on your pod-waves. So whether you feel good or sometimes you don’t, say hello to the show where none of that matters – leave your worries at the … Continue reading TRU Show EP 83 – God’s Plan B

It’s a lot of bad things that they wishin on us, but we 82-0. This week we talk about stuff that’s been on the news; big surprise. We get a groove, speaking NBA in the first half, and some music in the second half. Cleveland Cavaliers [02:07] NBA All-Stars [17:40] EDEN and Drake [38:02] Shittin’ … Continue reading TRU Show EP 82 – They Wishin’ On Me

It’s episode 81, which means we went full Kobe on this one. We take all the shots, good and bad. It may not be efficient, but this is episode eighty-motha-freaking-one. It ain’t about efficiency – it’s about lighting y’all up like Jalen Rose and making history. (Shout out to Jalen Rose, one of our  beloved … Continue reading TRU Show EP 81 – Podding like Kobe

A seasonal event such as the TRU Show is meant to be shared with loved ones during the holiday season. Join Kevin and Kevin as they brush off the rust and speak their mind on a variety of notable subjects, including: Current Events [02:18] 2017 music albums [21:30] Ball family to Lithuania [49:35] Closing [1:08:44]

What’s up, K. KO here. So, Hsieh and I recorded this about a week ago (cue Bobby Schmurda), but my bum @$$ didn’t get around to producing it until now. But sometimes, you get lucky and talk about things that carry on over time… Like this episode. TOPICS: DODGERS Kershaw vs. the 7th inning (3:22) … Continue reading TRU Show EP 79 – Back to Business

Some rust but the TRU Show back from busy schedules to offer near two hours of shenanigans. Get ready to get jiggy widit, if you stay awake. Mic peak warnings: Kev gets hyped, he can’t help it. All types of discussions. Talking about language [3:09] Sean Spicer [20:30] Journalism [35:40] Athlete candor vs media [46:10] … Continue reading TRU Show EP 78 – Get Jiggy Widit

EMERGENCY POD… Just kidding. Kind of. You’ll find out why a couple minutes in… But more importantly, WE GOT A LOT TO TALK BOUT – here’s the awesome list of topics we have for you today: Daily Digression: Jersey Shore Jon Jones steroids + suspension (3:08) What professional athletes have to do to lose their … Continue reading TRU Show EP 77 – Chill Emergency, Bro

Welcome to the TRU Show. Fun one today. Talking about some topics that have been mentioned in previous episodes. Las Vegas [5:52] Offseason NBA Moves [14:50] Untouchable NBA players [26:45] Tyler the Creator [1:07:02] Music credits: Core [Trails Flip] by RL Grime (intro), Betta Watch Yo Self by Problem (outro)

And we back… And we back, and we back, and we back… This ain’t a intro, this the entree… Ah you know the rest – and if you don’t, music is definitely not all you got. In this pod, we got 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 things to talk about. I mean, … Continue reading TRU Show EP 75 – I Got 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 TRU’s In My Bank Account

The TRU Show returns to speak on growth, new music, and a sad time for Linkin Park fans. Hiatus and the grind [00:08] Chester Bennington & Linkin Park [39:44] French Montana [49:35] 21 Savage “Issa Album” [1:02:25]   Intro: Faint Instrumental by Linkin Park; Outro: One More Light Live by Linkin Park

Cause it get cold like Minnesota. Cold like Minnesota. Cause it get cold like Jimmy Butler, Cold like Jimmy Butler. We keep it rated PG-13 on this one. And that’s only because we talk a lot of Paul George to OKC. In terms of an actual maturity rating, if you still need a maturity rating … Continue reading TRU Show EP 73 – Trading Places ft. PG & Jimmy B

TRU Show shoutout city. Can’t spell the LA Lakers without BALL. Lonzo. And DLO is gonzo. Topics: Hometown Lonzo and Lamarcus [00:10] D’Angelo & Magic Johnson [07:20] Markelle Fultz & Attitude [23:55] Lakers – Nets Trade Aftermath [41:50] Paul George & Free Agency [54:38] “Unforgettable” – French Montana “Know No Better” – Major Lazer

71 is brought to you by 7, which is brought to you by Vita, which is brought to you by 7th element, which is brought to you by that song that combines all of the stuff in this sentence, which is brought to you by the guy writing this who is very thankful that you … Continue reading TRU Show 71 – TRUsttheprocess

Is this even the NBA Finals? Are any of the new albums decent? Find out on the next episode of the TRU Show. Hopefully this is still relevant after game 4 of the NBA Finals. NBA Stuff: [00:00 – 28:30] Music Stuff [28:30 – 1:11:46]  

Hsieh says Cavs in 6. Ko says Hsieh is a crazy mf-er. Yes, this was recorded after Game 2. Yes, Hsieh really did say that. On the menu this week: Parenting, decision making, and some personal-ish stuff (first 50 minutes or so) NBA Finals   https://archive.org/download/TRU70/TRU%2070.mp3

Kevin and Kevin are back, covering: TRU Show real talk [00:00] NBA Finals [39:20] Reddit Rundown [1:14:40] New Music [1:22:40]

  If you’re reading this, congratulations – YOU. ARE. A. BIG. BALLER. BIG BALLER ALERT, BABY! Lakers got the No. 2 pick, what else is there to talk about? JOKES – we got A LOT to talk about. First ten minutes is your weekly moment of zen. Rest includes Lonzo Ball, his dad, the Lakers, the NBA Draft, and … Continue reading TRU Show EP 67 – BBB

This episode of the TRU Show covers the alleged arranged outcomes of the NBA, with fixed games to ensure a Warriors v Cavaliers finals. The rest of this years playoffs are discussed, as well as some talk on the offseason plans, particularly for the Clippers. Strap-in for some heavy basketball talk.

WWF to WWE, ESPN to…? (3:00) Breaking the fourth wall: TRU TALK Top 3 BBQ Beers (36:12) BALL IS LIFE: NBA Playoff talk (48:00) LeBron on his legend shit. Should Pau get his jersey retired? Is anything besides a Cavs-Dubs NBA Finals a disappointment? What does the world have against Brandon Roy’s legs? Do his legendary … Continue reading TRU Show EP 65 – Back To The Basics

TRU Show brings you the latest in: rambling, ESPN, ESPN layoffs, Lonzo/Lavarr Ball, NBA Award Show, Fyre Festival, the state of journalism, and a variety of other things. Thanks for listening, we hope you enjoy.

Welcome to the Rap-abet: a weekly discussion and debate by the TRU Show, where go through the most influential and unforgettable figures & moments in hip-hop and rap history. From French Montana to Frank Ocean to Fabolous to Future, Kevin Hsieh and Kevin Ko finalize ‘F’for this edition of the Rap-abet. Also, yo, Taylor, I’m … Continue reading The Rap-abet: F