Podcast appearances and mentions of Andy Liu

Sam, Andy and Tommy preview the Warriors/Rockets series. What challenges does Houston present? Is Amen Thompson the new Steph stopper? Who guards Jimmy and more. (22:56) We discuss Jonathan Kuminga's potential role in the series. How can he find his way into the rotation? (39:28) What advantages the Warriors might have. Finally (52:33) we predict X-factors in the series, our series predictions and Western Conference series picks.Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy GunnProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comI never get to talk one-on-one with Light Years co-host and overall Warriors provocateur Andy Liu, but today is my lucky day. In this episode we cover why, exactly, Andy quit the sports writer path for whatever he became. We also discuss how I got fired from Yelp. Oh, and the Warriors made the playoffs finally.Topics include but aren't limited to…* Why did Andy quit formal sports media?* What did I learn about life from working at Yelp?* Why Steve Kerr gets the big things right* How does Andy feel about Kerr antagonist Jim Park?* The heroism of doing a job you hate * Is there a lot of entitlement in the media union movement?* Is the sports media wrong about Warriors vs. Rockets?* Why is the Jonathan Kuminga idea popular with national media?* Who do we want the 49ers to draft?

Danny and Derek welcome to the show Andy Liu, professor of history at Villanova, for a discussion on Trump, Xi, their respective histories, and the current trade situation between the US and China. They explore Trump's relationship with Japan in the 80s and how that helped shape his idea of trade and tariffs, the US security apparatus emboldening Trump's “dealmaking”, Xi's own background as a “nepo baby” in the transformative era of Deng Xiaoping, he and the Chinese government's effort to move China from exporting mostly cheap goods to higher-end products, the current Trump administration's actions and (lack of) communication with Beijing, and more. Subscribe now to listen to the full episode. Note: this episode was recorded in mid-March, i.e. before the latest round of tariffs. Read Andy's piece for n+1, “Back to the ‘80s?”.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tommy and Andy recap a massive Warriors win against the Nuggets. They discuss the continual excellence of Steph Curry — How many more seasons can he play at this level? (19:34) Sam joins to discuss Draymond's DPOY case and Podz's taking an offensive leap.(36:17) Later, Ethan Strauss stops by to offer his perspective on all things Warriors and an overall outlook of the rest of league.Host: Tommy Gunn, Andy Liu, Sam EsfandiariGuest: Ethan StraussProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:

Tommy and Andy recap a massive Warriors win against the Nuggets. They discuss the continual excellence of Steph Curry — How many more seasons can he play at this level? (19:34) Sam joins to discuss Draymond's DPOY case and Podz's taking an offensive leap.(36:17) Later, Ethan Strauss stops by to offer his perspective on all things Warriors and an overall outlook of the rest of league.Host: Tommy Gunn, Andy Liu, Sam EsfandiariGuest: Ethan StraussProducer: Tim AnganSpecial Thanks To Our Sponsors:

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comI can't deny it. I'm really excited about the Jimmy Butler Warriors. I just had to discuss with Light Years hosts Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu. If you're a GSW fan, this is the episode for you. If you like NBA legacy talk…this might also be the episode for you. Topics include but aren't limited to…* Do we believe?* Reasons for belief* Was Bob Myers throwing cold water on the Warriors in the ABC broadcast?* Do I regret not being around for the entire Steph Warriors story arc?* If Draymond's wild championship prediction is right…LeBron legacy implications* How Gregg Popovich and LeBron James are similar in GOAT debates

This week on Sinica, I chat with economic historian Andrew B. Liu of Villanova University about how to understand Trump's thinking on China and tariffs. Andy wrote about this in an excellent piece on N+1 called "Back to the 80s? Trump, Xi Jinping, and Tariffs." Check it out and then listen to the show!3:59 – How the U.S.'s current trade anxieties echo those of the ‘80s9:34 – How Cold War geopolitics shaped U.S.-Japan trade relations18:23 – The lessons China learned from Japan's experience and how it has shaped its recent economic strategy 21:03 – What Xi Jinping's vision for the Chinese economy actually looks like 34:26 – Why China is favoring a more Ford-like model of industrial structure41:28 – Michael Pettis's ideas from Trade Wars Are Class Wars and points of critique 52:44 – The Trump administration's use of tariffsPaying It Forward: Viola Zhou's reporting on Rest of World (especially her piece on Foxconn in India) and Dong Yige Recommendations:Andrew: Hetty Lui McKinnon's Substack for vegan modern Cantonese recipes Kaiser: The Substack of the Carter Center's U.S.-China Perception Monitor; and the essay “The new frontline: The US-China battle for control of global networks” on the Transnational Institute websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sam, Andy and Tommy discuss the Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler. (2:32) reaction to the trade and how Jimmy fits on Steph's timeline. (14:58) Joe Lacob's urgency after the Luka trade and (31:29) Steve Kerr's reaction. Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:

Sam, Andy and Tommy discuss the Warriors trade for Jimmy Butler. (2:32) reaction to the trade and how Jimmy fits on Steph's timeline. (14:58) Joe Lacob's urgency after the Luka trade and (31:29) Steve Kerr's reaction. Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:

Sam, Andy and Tommy react to the shocking Luka Dončić trade. They break down whether this positions the Warriors to get LeBron and or KD. Next they discuss if this trade set up more blockbusters in the league and later react to the Zach LaVine/De'Aaron Fox trade. Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:

Sam, Andy and Tommy react to the shocking Luka Dončić trade. They break down whether this positions the Warriors to get LeBron and or KD. Next they discuss if this trade set up more blockbusters in the league and later react to the Zach LaVine/De'Aaron Fox trade. Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn Producer: Tim Angan Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:

For hour two of the season preview, Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4's Jason Dumas to project where the Warriors rank amongst the rest of the league. They discuss what an overachieving Warriors team could look like and more. Later Tommy joins the to talk potential opening night starting lineups, Kuminga not signing an extension and if he can take another leap. Lastly they take calls from the goons, explore a potential Jimmy Butler trade and give their predictions for the season.  Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn Guest: Jason Dumas Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For hour two of the season preview, Sam and Andy are joined by KRON 4's Jason Dumas to project where the Warriors rank amongst the rest of the league. They discuss what an overachieving Warriors team could look like and more. Later Tommy joins the to talk potential opening night starting lineups, Kuminga not signing an extension and if he can take another leap. Lastly they take calls from the goons, explore a potential Jimmy Butler trade and give their predictions for the season.  Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, Tommy Gunn Guest: Jason Dumas Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

William Lou and guest host Esfandiar Baraheni discuss the latest showdown between Victor Wembanyama (28:08) and Chet Holmgren along with what's behind the offensive explosion in the NBA. Andy Liu joins the show (50:23) to give the latest on the Golden State Warriors as they aim to escape the play-in. Finally, Michael Grange comes in-studio (1:21:50) to provide the latest on extension talks between the Raptors and several players on the roster.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliate.

Will Lou, Blake Murphy, and Alex Wong recap Toronto's win over the Atlanta Hawks. Dennis Schroder chats about scoring 10,000 points in the NBA, his thoughts on the controversy around Giannis's game ball, defending Trae Young, his scuffle with Bogdan Bogdanovic last night, his blossoming friendship with OG Anunoby, Draymond's suspension, meeting Dillon Brooks this summer, the origin story of his “Dennis the Menace” nickname, and more. Will, Blake, and Alex break down Giannis's quest to secure the correct game ball. Andy Liu of The Light Years Podcast reacts to Draymond Green's indefinite suspension, and more. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Hello from Philly! This week, Andy joins us for one of Tammy's last eps as a host of TTSG.

Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast is back yet again; for a record ninth time, in fact. His task this time? Helping Aaron preview the Golden State Warriors as they attempt to bounce back from a 44-38 campaign in which just six games separated them from 11th-place Utah and they were eliminated by the Lakers in the second round. Andy and Aaron discuss last season's challenges, summer acquisition Chris Paul's fit, Draymond Green's leadership, Andrew Wiggins' value and Klay Thompson's future, among other timely topics.      7:31-8:39: “They tried to downplay it. They tried to make it seem like they would get through it. But that was the punch that ruined the season. It ruined Draymond Green's standing as a leader. Nobody respected him or wanted to listen to him after that. … It wasn't 100% Draymond Green's fault, but any time something happens that's like that, you end up not having the same voice you did if you're Draymond Green. And I don't think he's had the same voice for a while now. … I think it just makes things very, very difficult for him to be that guy for this team. I think it works if you're Steph and Klay. It doesn't work if you're Jordan Poole and Jonathan Kuminga and some of these younger guys who don't necessarily want to hear it from him.”      17:35-17:47: “Steve's Kerr biggest job this season is to find a way to get Chris Paul to buy in on coming off the bench. Because if Steve Kerr can't do that…this team is cooked.”   20:53-21:14: “I think this thing is tenuous. I do. … The first 10 games are gonna tell us a lot about where the Warriors are gonna be the rest of the season.”       23:54-24:14: “That's part of the game that maybe last season they weren't good enough getting Steph the ball because Jordan Poole wasn't passing, Kuminga didn't know how to play, [James] Wiseman didn't know how to play, JaMychal Green didn't know how to play Warriors-style basketball. It's hard. And I think Chris Paul is one of those people that's smart enough in the NBA to just pick up off the bat, easy.”     28:46-29:21: “Look, he's not gonna be the No. 2, but he's such a good player as the No. 3. It's very reminiscent of what Aaron Gordon did in the NBA Finals, where if you're gonna leave him open, he's gonna make you pay. And he's gonna be so good defensively. He does all the glue stuff. Shout-out to the Warriors, 1 for trading for him, taking the risk, and then 2, identifying that he's gonna be able to do all those things. And of course Andrew Wiggins has to be the one that wants to do those things, right? I think of Kuminga as someone, and again different phases of their career, but Jonathan Kuminga could be Andrew Wiggins, pretty easily.”    37:17-39:04: “I think, moving forward with Mike Dunleavy [Jr.] and Kirk Lacob, they're not losing the Xs and Os or the strategic path of where they want to go. I think they're smart enough to do what [former Warriors president and GM] Bob Myers had done the last decade. What I do think that they're losing is the relationships, the kind of mending of relationships that Bob Myers could do, how Bob Myers can calm Draymond down and build a bridge between Draymond Green and Steve Kerr, build a bridge between Steph Curry and the young guys and kinda get people bought in, get [owner] Joe Lacob bought in. … Now, one thing I do think that may happen is that if this Chris Paul thing doesn't work, Bob Myers has never really shown an inclination to make big moves at the trade deadline. I think that changes with Dunleavy and Kirk [Lacob].”   41:34-41:40: “I think Klay will probably, most likely take a little bit less to come back to the Warriors.”   47:22-47:40: “All of these guys are pseudo-contenders, right? There's just a ton of question marks for all of these guys, and I would hesitate to put the Warriors in a tier below the Lakers or a tier below the Suns or a tier below the Miami Heat. It just doesn't make sense to me because everybody has the same questions.” 

Impressive performance from Max Angle and Cameron Watson, AKA, New Moon. Plus a visit from new band member Andy Liu, Mani-Pedi guitarist, Luke Sabath and a few other friends, along with your calls.New Moon on Instagram

Willard and JD read and respond to a tweet by Andy Liu is response to something Willard said earlier in the show about Trey Lance.

Will Lou and Alex Wong re-unite to chat about the state of the Raptors, Darko Rajakovic's dark magic, the team continuing to be in flux before diving into a behind-the-scenes look at summer league in Las Vegas (30:00) including Will's one-on-one interview with Dennis Schroder, why he didn't gamble, and his media row experience with Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster. Later, they chat about this year's CCYAA Celeb Classic (1:20:00), Will's in-person meet-ups with Souichi Terada a.k.a. Boston Will Lou and Andy Liu. Finally, they play another round of the Basketball Reference game. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comAfter years of relative stasis, the Warriors have just seen their longtime General Manager quit, and, on Thursday, completed a trade of that saw the ouster of Jordan Poole and the introduction of Chris Paul. We talk about this, talk draft and eventually start drifting away from the pure basketball discussion. This pod includes discussion of, but is not limited to: * How do you feel about dumping Jordan Poole for Chris Paul?* How does Chris Paul feel about it?* Are we going to rip Bob Myers on the way out, Boston media style? * The Warriors never really develop their draft picks. Their fault? * Are draft picks a shakier (less successful) proposition in this era? * What's the take on Zion Williamson's porn-tinged fall from grace?* Is Zion getting too much grief for the porn lady's accusations?* Was Ja Morant's suspension too light?* Who'd you rather trade for: Zion Williamson or Ja Morant?* All good draft analysts should be weirdos * We're all obsessed with Dean on the Draft, who once wrote a paper on dating market inefficiencies

Hello from the vault! In the first of a series of episodes commemorating TTSG's third anniversary, OG Andy Liu returns.

Will Lou and Alex look ahead to a fresh start for the Raptors next season before discussing Asian Heritage Month, if they're taking too many professional photos on social media, a full-length recap of their karaoke night, their bubble tea tasting experience, and Will's first impressions of Alex's upcoming book “Prehistoric.” The two then answer listener questions about their favorite songs, food challenges, and where they see themselves in 10 years. Later, the two are joined by Andy Liu of The Light Years Podcast to talk about covering the Warriors, the feedback he gets from the team, his game day routine, growing up in San Francisco, finding his way into the sports media industry, his love of K-Pop, his impressions of Toronto, what Coachella is like, and finally, they draft favorite food items at a Chinese buffet. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Anthony welcomes the hosts of The Light Years Pod, Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari, on the show to recap game one and look ahead to what promises to be an incredible series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Lou and Alex Wong chat about Miami's Game 5 win over the Milwaukee Bucks and break down Mike Budenholzer's questionable coaching decisions at the end of the game. Later, they're joined by Andy Liu of the Light Years Podcast to chat about the Warriors' first round series against the Sacramento Kings. Finally, the two look ahead to tonight's Celtics-Hawks Game 6 (43:31). The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by fellow University of North Georgia alumni Matt Green to talk about Georgia losing Todd Monken to the NFL, what happens now with Mike Bobo's return as OC, trusting Kirby Smart, the 2023 early ESPN SP+ rankings, and make their way through how the SEC should put together their 2024 schedule with three permanent rivals for each team (2:00). Then, Light Years' Andy Liu joins the program to talk about the Warriors title chances, the Gary Payton II and James Wiseman trade for Golden State, LaMelo Ball on the Warriors, Klay Thompson's defensive struggles, and Draymond Green's future with the team (75:00). To wrap, Walton head football coach Daniel Brunner joins the program to talk about his Raiders, his 4 phases of the football calendar, his 2022 team beating Buford and coming up just short against Carrolton in the playoffs, why they'll be better in 2023, and much more (120:00). Host: Chase Thomas Guests: Matt Green, Andy Liu and Daniel Brunner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Lou is joined by Raptors.com's Vivek Jacob to weigh in on this week's rumour mill including: Fred VanVleet potentially signing with Klutch Sports Group, how it could effect his future free agency, the New York Knicks expressing interest in O.G. Anunoby, if fans got this year's All-Star votes correct, and if there's a spot for Precious Achiuwa in the starting lineup. Later on, Andy Liu of the Light Years Podcast jumps on to discuss the historic beefs the Warriors have had with other teams, his assessment of the reigning champs this season, the team's worst loss of the season, and what pieces would be on the move in a potential Golden State-Toronto trade (28:26).  The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Wos sits down again with Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu of the ‘Light Years Pod,' to discuss the Warriors five-game winning streak and all things happening in the West for the league. They then end the episode with a discussion on James Dolan's facial recognition scandal. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hello from what feels like the distant past! This week, erstwhile co-host Andy Liu joins Jay and Tammy to look back on 2022. (A note from Mai, our producer: Paid subscribers can get the full version of this ep, with some bonus banter about gambling, parental virtue signaling, etc.! Also, we recorded a week ago, so please forgive dated references to Morocco in the World Cup, Elon, and Jay's not-yet-born second child.)Twenty twenty-two was big for TTSG's resident parents. Andy and his wife Reiko had their second kid in May, and Jay and his wife Casey just welcomed their second child this week! Speaking of kids, [14:10] Andy gets the podsquad to analyze Fear of Falling, Barbara Ehrenreich's 1989 study of U.S. middle-class identity and the “professional managerial class.” We dissect Ehrenreich's theories about educational capital, anxiety over class decline, and how this feeling of precarity animates many Americans' concepts of the family. Plus: Malcolm Harris's contribution to the discourse; and [31:30] Andy's take on labor unrest in academia and a less exploitative vision for higher education.  [41:10] Next, Tammy talks geopolitics and the bellicose, paranoid shift spurred by the war in Ukraine. Have we moved past the era of “stateless” threats (i.e., the War on Terror) and returned to a global order that pits the U.S. against China and Russia? What of the super-statist international cooperation we imagined in our youth, and what does the Ukraine war mean for small countries? We also talk about the ever-increasing (and rarely disputed) defense spending in the U.S. as well as Korea's rising profile as an arms dealer to the world. [52:50] Last, Jay observes that race and identity have recently come to feel less central to our national discourse. Why the lackluster defense of affirmative action? Why is there so little public anger over police killings? We try to unpack the many possible causes—anxiety about the midterms, inflation, media skew—and ask whether the shift is ultimately good or bad. Subscribe via Patreon or Substack for access to the full conversation and to join our Discord. You can also follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, or email us at timetosaygoodbyepod@gmail.com. Thanks for a great year!  This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast join to worry over where this Warriors' season is heading now that Steph Curry is on the shelf for several weeks. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit houseofstrauss.substack.comCertified Graying Millennial Saam Esfandiari returns to HoS, giving out takes for the holiday season. In this pod, our discussion includes but is not limited to…* Looks like Saam was right about his James Wiseman pessimism. Can a man, in good conscience, feel validated by a 21 year-old's struggles? * The Wiseman Paradox: How can such a talented player, with good counting stats production, be so destructively bad?* Why NBA players might prefer to be called a “pussy” over “coward”* The Bay Area Media and propaganda: We know we're softer than other regions, but are we also more inclined to buy happy lies? * Why did veteran SF Chronicle reporter Connor Letourneau take a (probable) shot at Saam and his co-host Andy Liu? * What's grinding Saam's gears in this World Cup about American coverage of Iran? * Our takes on how U.S. player Taylor Adams dealt with some hostile questioning. Our takes on the takes in response. * Is it permissible for an American to say “Eye-Ran” instead of “Ee-Rahn”?* Our unvarnished takes on the U.S. women's soccer team getting half the USMNT prize money. How sexist are we? Or are we nuanced? Listen and find out. * Who runs the Bay: Gians, Niners or Warriors?

Trysta was joined on this episode by Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of the Light Year's Podcast, covering the Golden State Warriors. This trio discussed multiple topics surrounding the slow start of the Warriors season, including fallout of the Draymond Green slap, Klay Thompson's early season struggles, the kids aren't alright, and much more! Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden State Warriors are struggling out of the gate this season. Trysta does a deep dive on why they have had issues so far. Later in the show she is joined by Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of The Light Year's Pod to further break down the tough stretch for the champs. Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Golden State Warriors are struggling out of the gate this season. Trysta does a deep dive on why they have had issues so far. Later in the show she is joined by Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of The Light Year's Pod to further break down the tough stretch for the champs. Tune In! Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheck New episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trysta was joined on this episode by Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of the Light Year's Podcast, covering the Golden State Warriors. This trio discussed multiple topics surrounding the slow start of the Warriors season, including fallout of the Draymond Green slap, Klay Thompson's early season struggles, the kids aren't alright, and much more! Tune In! Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheck New episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Golden State Warriors are struggling out of the gate this season. Trysta does a deep dive on why they have had issues so far. Later in the show she is joined by Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of The Light Year's Pod to further break down the tough stretch for the champs. Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Golden State Warriors are struggling out of the gate this season. Trysta does a deep dive on why they have had issues so far. Later in the show she is joined by Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of The Light Year's Pod to further break down the tough stretch for the champs. Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Golden State Warriors are struggling out of the gate this season. Trysta does a deep dive on why they have had issues so far. Later in the show she is joined by Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of The Light Year's Pod to further break down the tough stretch for the champs. Tune In!Follow us on TikTok @TrystaKrick and @ThisHeatCheckNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday! Watch video versions on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThisLeague/featured To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam, Andy and Aaron try not to panic after the Warriors' fourth straight loss, They talk unearned minutes, the contrast between starters and the bench, Wiseman, what's going on with Kuminga and this championship hangover. Later (35:38) we take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wos sits down with podcasters Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu of the 'Light Years' podcast to examine the dynamics of the Golden State Warriors this season. They discuss James Wiseman and the youth movement coming into the team (4:16), Draymond Green's role on the Warriors (9:00), beat writers' optimistic perception of the Warriors (19:45), and the overall team dynamics and leadership. Host: Wosny Lambre Guest: Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu Producer: Jade Whaley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit houseofstrauss.substack.comWe're not quite done with Warriors' Punchgate, and I'll seize on any reason to speak with independent GSW-centric podcasters Andy Liu and Saam Esfandiari. In this episode, we discuss: * Draymond and The Punch* Is the Bay Area media soft? Compared to what?* Toy Story is like Draymond/Poole* Why it was tough for a media startup to get a foothold in LA* My own conflicts of interest and how they intersect with a Klutch story* Andy talks about “Podmond” Green* Saam's take: Was Barry Bonds a bigger star in his day than Steph Curry in his day? * Andy hates weed, is the anti-KD* Did the league back LeBron over Steph? How'd it go?* Can the NBA make new household names or are those days gone?

Hello from Philly! We’re lucky to be joined this week by former podsquad member Andy Liu, for an in-depth chat about his three favorite things: sports, history, and Taiwan. First, we review the new Netflix documentary about Manti Te'o, the college-football star who fell from grace after being catfished a decade ago. We discuss the many failures that led to Te'o’s ostracization, as well as the role his race may have played in the way the media treated him. Next, Andy catches us up on the latest Twitterstorian goss: the fight over a blog post on “presentism” and identity politics by American Historical Association president James H. Sweet. We interrogate Sweet’s arguments and the coded language that got him in trouble. Lastly, Andy answers our questions about Nancy Pelosi’s trip to Taiwan. Did the House Speaker’s trip escalate tensions between Taiwan and China, or was it all bluster? Is the Democrats’ “tough on China” posturing an effort to wear populist politics? Why are people outside Asia so invested in a story about confronting China? Stick it out til the end to hear Jay and Andy bicker about Kevin Durant. If you’re a paid subscriber, come to our book club this Thursday, 8/26, at 8pm EST, with Lisa Hsiao Chen, author of “Activities of Daily Living” (Zoom info in our Discord). As always, you can subscribe via Patreon or Substack, follow us on Twitter, and email us at timetosaygoodbyepod@gmail.com. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit goodbye.substack.com/subscribe

Sam and Aaron discuss the schedule release. Later (28:16) Andy joins the show and we take your calls. Host: Sam Esfandiari, Andy Liu, and Aaron Larsuel Producer: Tim Angan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy, and Vol For Life. On hour 1 of today's program, Light Years' Andy Liu comes on the program to talk about the Golden State Warriors being back in the NBA Finals, how they got back after two years away, Jordan Poole's future in Golden State, Andrew Wiggins' defense, Draymond's likability, Steph's legacy, why they should be the Celtics, Steve Kerr's development as a coach and much more. Host: Chase Thomas Guest: Andy Liu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Saturday Slam and Jam Andrew Schlecht and Alex Speers are joined in part 1 by Matt Babcock of BasketballNews.com to discuss the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft In part 2 they boys are joined by Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast to discuss the Warriors Finals birth, the legacy of this team and then they play a rousing game of Andrew vs. The Beat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After two seasons of missing the playoffs, the Golden State Warriors are back on the main stage, making their sixth Western Conference finals appearance in the last eight years. Ahead of Sunday night's Game 3, they find themselves with a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks and are poised to make their return to the NBA Finals. Joining us for a record fifth episode is Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast, who never fails to bring both knowledge and passion to the show. 2:37-3:58: “In those comebacks, it was the defense that was great, but the Warriors rained 3s. It would just be left, right, Steph, Klay, repeatedly until they beat the other team into submission, and that's not what it was last night. It was a lot of defense, of course…but it was just getting to the bucket. A lot of that is Steph, Klay and (Jordan) Poole figuring out, ‘Hey, we're great shooters, but that's not our first option anymore.' That's different from what we've seen with the Warriors. Everybody always wants to see Steph go dribble, dribble, dribble, step-back 3, but I think those are less sustainable in the postseason. It's pretty cool to see a more experienced championship pedigree Warriors team kind of come back this way. It felt like more classic basketball versus the Warriors basketball that we've seen for a long time.” 6:13-6:38: “Luka Doncic is a traffic cone. Luka Doncic is amazing. He was damn near LeBron-like on offense Friday night with the way that he was making 3s and getting to the hole. But he doesn't hold LeBron's jock on defense. And he's absolutely terrible. Andrew Wiggins was going at him, Steph was driving right by him, and this Dallas team is exhausted. They go seven guys, they have like two, three good defenders – none of them great – and the Warriors know that.” 20:48-22:30: “I've never seen (Poole) lose confidence yet. … You could say he's already helped the Warriors win one game this series, and this was Game 2. He got to the hole, he made a few big 3s. That third-quarter run at the end and then the beginning of the fourth quarter, that was Jordan Poole. That was Poole, Wiggins, Otto (Porter), (Kevon) Loon(ey). Those guys brought the Warriors back and helped give that lead to Steph. … And that's something also that the Warriors have never had. Even when KD was on this team, the minutes that Steph wouldn't play were always terrible.” 28:22-30:23: [Steph Curry]'s been great at everything except the thing that he's the greatest ever at. Like his shooting has been down, he's shooting 80% from the free-throw line. Just weird. ... Outside of that, I would say physically he's as great as he's ever been. And he's also way smarter. ... I think right now if you're a Warriors fan, you can argue who's the best player in this series and people are gonna say, 'Luka this, Luka that.' Five minutes left, give me Steph Curry every single time." 37:36-38:08: "I don't want to say [Steve Kerr] stole the game with the defensive scheme, but he set the tone. He said, 'You know what, we're just going to run this scheme with 18 different coverages in Game 1,' and that's what set the tone on Luka, and they won that game because of that. They won that first game because of Steve Kerr." Sponsor: Use code TBPN during sign-up at DraftKings.com to claim your free shot at millions of dollars in total prizes. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (IL/IN/MI/NJ/PA/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (CO/NH), 888-789-7777/visit http://ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), 1-877-770-STOP (7867) (LA), 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY), visit OPGR.org (OR), call/text TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN), or 1-888-532-3500 (VA). 21+ (18+ WY). Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/LA/MI/ /NJ/NY/ PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. Min. $5 deposit required. Eligibility restrictions apply. See http://draftkings.com/sportsbook for details.

Trysta catches up with Sam Esfendiari and Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast. The Warriors have not been the same since the season moved past the mid-way point. Are they still a team to beat? Have they fallen back into the pack? Is next year a better possibility of one last ride? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode. Jon is joined by Andy Liu of the Light Years podcast - part of the BlueWire podcast network - to preview the Knicks upcoming game against Steph Curry & the Golden State Warriors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The initial 9-1 saga has come to a close. A bold prediction that garnered an even bolder scolding made the first 10 games of an 82 game marathon more fun and exciting than they should have been. Saam Esfandiari and Andy Liu of the Light Years Warriors Podcast join Trysta Krick to talk about how wild this has been, and of course the actual basketball that has led to the hot start in the Bay.-Note- The original upload had some audio issues that have been repaired for this version. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An argument could be made that Kent Bazemore was the most important offseason acquisition not named "Russell" or "Westbrook" for the Lakers. If nothing else, Bazemore feels like he has the highest chance of becoming the team's best two-way role player, and given how the Lakers seemingly sacrificed a lot of defense to help jumpstart the often sluggish offense during the last two seasons, any player with skills on both sides of the ball will be crucial. Is Bazemore capable of making that type of contribution?For more insight, the Kamenetzkys spoke with Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu, who cover the Golden State Warriors as co-hosts of the Light Years podcast. They addressed questions like whether Bazemore's hot shooting in Golden State last year was real (yes), his defense meets the mark (depends on the assignment) and where his weaknesses lie (most loudly, on-court decisions). At times, Bazemore will frustrate the hell out of fans, but they'll also dig how hard he plays and his non-stop energy. If nothing else, they expect Bazemore to outplay his veteran's minimum contract by a solid margin, and is in a position to succeed with the Lakers.From there, Esfandiari and Liu assess where the Warriors currently stand in a seemingly wide open Western Conference. A lot hinges on the health of Klay Thompson, who's missed two consecutive seasons with significant injuries. But if he's back to form, they're both confident the Warriors can hang with anybody. Other teams discussed include the Denver Nuggets and Phoenix Suns.Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Esfandiari and Liu break down the positives and negatives of Kent Bazemore, and the often wild fluctuations in his play.SEGMENT 2: More on Bazemore, including his shooting and defensive strengths.SEGMENT 3: A look at the Warriors next season, along with a few other teams in the conference. (Plus, Everyone Loves Klay!)Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!SweatBlockGet it today for 20% off at SweatBlock.com with promo code LockedOn, or at Amazon and CVS.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.StatHeroStatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices