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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comLate collapse against the Clippers on Wednesday notwithstanding…the Warriors suddenly look pretty good. Given the recent vibe shift, I figured I'd ring up Light Years co-host Saam Esfandiari to discuss the Draymond-fueled run of good play plus a variety of other topics in media. Discussion includes but is not limited to…* Which hurt Bay Area fans more: The 2024 Super Bowl loss, or the Warriors losing Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals?* Draymond Green, the man you cannot quit* Reflecting on Draymond's career and how so many expected him to be washed up by now* What's with this report about the Warriors exploring a LeBron trade?* Pat McAfee vs. Bill Simmons feud and why Youtube can't work on television * Has Youtube overtaken television?* Is this actually a bad time for aspiring sports media creators? Or are there more opportunities?

Friend of the show Sam Esfandiari from Light Years joins the show to break down the 49ers' NFC Championship Game against the Detroit Lions. They talk about the Brock Purdy discourse and where he sits relative to other quarterbacks, Kyle Shanahan's legacy and which coach he compares to, they offer their Prize Picks and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Esfandiari joins Dieter Kurtenbach to discuss the red hot start to the Warriors seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Esfandiari joins Dieter Kurtenbach to discuss the red hot start to the Warriors seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris is joined by Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years podcast to talk all things 49ers following their 30-12 victory over the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football – Brock Purdy's uneven performance, Deebo Samuel's dominance, Christian McCaffrey's impact, the defense handling business and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comSaam Esfandiari and Spike Eskin are, respectively, co-hosts of the Light Years podcast (Warriors) and The Rights to Ricky Sanchez podcast (76ers). Both teams had their seasons end in searing disappointment over the weekend, which can be a tricky outcome to handle if you're running a fan pod. Both guys handle failure expertly though, so we got into the nitty gritty of how that goes, plus some of their theories on players and media. Conversation topics include but aren't limited to…* The Ricky fans are broken; The Warriors fans…less so* How to make fans characters in your pod universe* I hate being wrong about sports takes. Saam and Spike think it's key to not fear this* Is “loser energy” real? Are certain highly paid, incredibly successful athletes…losers?* Can it be possible that the fans care more about the outcome than players?* Does Doc Rivers have loser energy?* Was Joel Embiid maliciously taken out of context when quoted saying, “Me and James, we can't win alone”?* Is the normie take correct and Draymond Green really did doom the Warriors' season by punching Jordan Poole?* At 1:04:45 we discuss an accidentally hilarious article by an SF Gate writer who attended a Dave Chappelle show in San Francisco and was aghast.

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

The Light Years Pod host talks the Warriors' future and the playoffs.

On this installment of Combo's Court Sam Esfandiari of The Light Years Podcast joins in to talk Warriors and more! Subscribe to The Light Years Podcast! Find Combo on IG @OneTwoCombo!

Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years pod joins to talk Warriors ahead of the trade deadline, Bob Myers, and out Playback collabs. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com

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

Zum wiederholten Male lehnen sich die Menschen im Iran gegen die Regierung des Landes auf. Seit die junge iranische Kurdin Jîna Mahsa Amini im September 2022 von der Sittenpolizei festgenommen wurde, im Polizeigewahrsam ins Koma fiel und schließlich verstarb, fordern Menschen im ganzen Land ein Ende des unterdrückerischen Regimes und die Wahrung grundlegender Menschenrechte. Sie fordern … nicht mehr und nicht weniger als ihre Freiheit. Die Proteste haben längst enorme Ausmaße erreicht und wurden vom Regime mit brutaler Härte beantwortet. Trotzdem demonstrieren die Menschen weiter. Die deutsch-iranische Fotografin Mina Esfandiari erzählt uns in dieser Folge, wie sie die Proteste einordnet und verfolgt. Zudem nimmt sie uns mit auf eine ganz persönliche Reise: eine Suche nach ihren eigenen Wurzeln, die Mina, die in Deutschland geboren wurde und aufgewachsen ist, immer wieder in den Iran geführt hat. “Ihren” Iran hat Mina gemeinsam mit Autor Stephan Orth im Buch “Iran – tausend und ein Widerspruch” porträtiert … und sie erzählt von ihm in dieser Episode des Weltwach Podcast.Mit im Gespräch dabei: Tropenökologin und Ameisenbärenforscherin Lydia Möcklinghoff.Tipps von Mina zur weiteren Auseinandersetzung mit dem Thema: Podcast: Das Iran-Update (jeden Freitag werden die aktuellen Ereignisse zusammengefasst).Mit Snowflake-Addon im Browser Internet für Menschen zur Verfügung stellen, die von Internetzensur betroffen sind: https://snowflake.fiff.de/Petition unterschreiben gegen Hinrichtungen im Iran: https://innn.it/TodesstrafeStoppenHawar Help unterstützen (Insta: @hawar.help) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 @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

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

Those who've watched the headlines this week have seen some remarkable images coming out of Iran. Widespread protests lead by Iranian women have occurred in many cities, and there have even been videos of protestors fighting back against the regime's notoriously brutal law enforcement entities. To help us understand what's going on we're pleased to welcome Ms. Golnaz Esfandiari, who is a senior correspondent for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty focusing on Iran. Her previous reporting has covered Afghanistan and Haiti, and her work has been used by The New Yorker, The New York Times, the Washington Post, and other major publications. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIYZ84VMuP8bDw0T9K8S3g LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit houseofstrauss.substack.comWarriors populist podcast host turned Startup Man Sam Esfandiari is back, providing his insights. On this pod, I wanted to approach the heady topic of Gen Z sports engagement, as per Sam's new venture. We got there, but were also distracted by all the juicy topics out there in the winds. Those include but aren't limited to:Everyone's talking about how we aren't talking about Brett FavreWhat the hell's going on with Ime Udoka?Why the Udoka situation is more interesting that the Favre imbroglioThe Great Trey Lance Ankle Bay Area Sports Talk Controversy of 2022Jimmy Garoppolo, Gavin Newsom and the benefits of being really, really, really, ridiculously good looking. Jordan Poole's contractAnd yes, the topic of the pod: Why Gen Z isn't watching sports and how that can change

Mike Gallagher and Drew Dinkmeyer continue their trip around the league, this time reaching the Bay Area and the Golden State Warriors.    Joining the ETR guys is Saam Esfandiari from the Light Years Podcast, discussing how the Warriors stick together and what their chances are of going back-to-back in 2023.

Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast joins Dieter KurtenbackSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bijan Esfandiari serves as Senior shareholder at Baum Hedlund Aristei & Goldman, litigating cases of pharmaceutical product liability. Bijan discusses his current MDL (No. 3036) against pharmaceutical company Merck for the production and distribution of Gardasil, an HPV vaccine believed to cause POTS. Esfandiari explains how the defense shames victims of the toxic vaccine into silence by labeling them “anti-vaxers.” Esfandiari also actively worked on the 2010 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) litigation, which resulted in $750 million settlement in civil and criminal claims over the company's manufacturing of contaminated medication. Esfandiari received a unanimous agreement from a three-judge panel for his arguments in both the McCormick v. Medtronic, Inc. and Mason v. SmithKline Beecham Corp. With over 20 years of experience in law, Esfandiari holds great passion for helping others, specifically those harmed by large corporations. Bijan's most recent honors include being named to the 2022 of Best Lawyers in America®, Lawdragon's 2022 list of Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, and Law360's 2021 series of Regional Powerhouses in California. Bijan also received recognition on the Southern California Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars annually since 2009. Esfandiari remains active in the law community outside of the courtroom by speaking at national law conferences and serving as a member of the pro-bono Representative Assembly of the Palms Neighborhood Council. Bijan maintains membership in the American Association for Justice's Leader's Forum, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and UCLA Journal of International Law & Foreign Affairs. Bijan speaks fluent Farsi and conversational German.  Remember to subscribe and follow us on social media… LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mass-tort-news Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/masstortnewsorg Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masstortnews.org

In this episode I interview Pasha Esfandiari. Pasha is the founder and CEO of Evoke Capital, which invests in tons of real estate all over the country. Ever since his early 20s everything he has touched has been ultra successful, and he attributes his success to a very simple strategy… Foresight. Simply paying attention to trends before the masses see it.  Pasha shares his story going from professional poker player to ultra successful investor and he also shares his simple strategies for staying ahead of most people when it comes to investing.  This is a great interview that I think you will love, so sit back, take notes, and enjoy! Connect with Pasha www.evokecapital.com   Connect with Mentor Nation: Instagram: @mentornationpodcast Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5TKA2_zaflKgLp7-5lUmpg mentornationpodcast.com

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After Game 4, Adrian Hernandez gets the chance to talk with Sam Esfandiari of the 'Light Years Podcast' to get some Warriors perspective & also John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Locked on Celtics Podcast. Be sure to subscribe to the feed and follow Adrian at @AdrianRadio93

Hosts Will Weir and Greg Maneikis welcome in Sam Esfandiari, host of the #1 Golden State Warriors podcast, the "Light Years" podcast to provide Celtics fans with some insight into how the Warriors fans are seeing this series...and boy does it get spicy. Follow us @GreenEnvyPod and @the617_Hosts: @willbon13 @miniminoeGuest @SamEsfandiariPresented by @CrowWorthyTakesMusic by Black Sheep Optimists

The Finals are finally here and we are ready for all the action. Reese talks to Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast. Can the Celtics or any team from Boston actually be an underdog? How much will the Warriors have the nation's basketball fans rooting for them? And, there are some terrible Star Wars fans. It's actually possible to use your time worse than just watching old space movies. 

James and JP welcome the OG Sam Esfandiari of The Light Years Pod ( @lightyrspod ) to break down the Celtics-Warriors matchup. They rank the best 6 players in the series, and JP and Sam analyze exactly what advantages the Dubs can leverage. Tune in!

Sam Esfandiari of The Light Years Podcast joins in to talk about Warriors basketball and more on this episode of Combo's Court! Find Sam on Twitter @SamEsFandiari and Subscribe to The Light Years Podcast Find Combo on IG @OneTwoCombo and on Twitter @CombosCourt

Hey, it's Kevin, thank you for listening to The Void. In this episode I briefly go over Game 3 between the Heat and Celtics before being joined by editor-in-chief from Mavs Moneyball, Kirk Henderson and co-host of the Light Years Podcast, Sam Esfandiari to recap Game 3 between the Mavs and Warriors. The Ringer's Mirin Fader also joins the show to discuss her recent profile on prospect Keegan Murray. Here are today's timestamps: Kirk Henderson and Sam Esfandiari (04:25) - Kevon Looney's impact (06:15) - What happened to the Mavs? (14:07) - On Jason Kidd not calling a timeout in the 3rd quarter (19:31) - Warriors seem like a different team against the Mavs (25:32) - Warriors depth outmatches the Mavs depth Mirin Fader (36:51) - On Keegan Murray (48:59) - Murray will be ready compete in the NBA (01:03:35) - On Jabari Smith Jr. and what he learned from being a part of an NBA family (01:13:26) - Smith's projection as an NBA player Host: Kevin O'Connor Guest: Kirk Henderson, Sam Esfandiari, and Mirin Fader Producers: Jessie Lopez and Benjamin Cruz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast joins Keith to discuss the series, preview Game 3, and offer a Warriors perspective on potential adjustments.

Should the Warriors be up 2-0 on Memphis? Should they be worried now that they aren't? How much will they miss Gary Payton II? Are the Suns as scary as they look? Sam joins to answer these questions and more. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com

Deuce and Mo dive into the latest reports about the Kings coaching search including details on on the interview process and Joe Dumars' departure. Plus, Sam Esfandiari from the "Light Years" Warriors podcast talks about Mark Jackson's Warriors tenure, if he should get another shot, Mike Brown's candidacy and his impact on the Warriors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Esfandiari of the LightYears Podcast joins Whitey Gleason and Kyle Madson to talk everything Golden State Warriors.

Host of the Lightyears Podcast, Sam Esfandiari, joins KNBR Tonight with Dieter to break down Warriors chances to hold on to the 3rd seed with Curry out indefinitely with sprained ligament in left foot See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors triumphalism comes to Callin Shots with the guys from the Light Years Pod dropping by to talk Steph Curry, the Warriors outlook for the season and why they might need to make a move or two to win the title. Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com

The two miscreants return, right after Warriors-Bucks Download the Callin app for iOS and Android to listen to this podcast live, call in, and more! Also available at callin.com

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

This week Jeremy interviews Kris Esfandiari of King Woman   During this episode the two discuss Her first shows back, the geography of her projects, moving to Brooklyn, NY, finding secular music in a strict household as a kid, the influence DMX had on her, her first guitar and how quickly she started making songs, Luigis in Sacramento, intense stage fright, first recording experiences, collaborations, Ethel Cain, how she joined Whirr and toured with Title Fight, how a psychic told her about future projects, making music as therapy, how success being measured by numbers and not expression, the release of Celestial Blues, making the music video for Morning Star, our mutual love for Spiritual Cramp and so much more!   Discuss this episode with Jeremy and other listeners:   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thefirsteverpodcast   Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/thefirsteverpod   Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thefirsteverpatreon

The Lakers will do battle in the play-in game for the seven seed on Wednesday night against a hot Golden State Warriors and an even hotter Steph Curry. For a deep dive into the matchup, the Kamenetzkys spoke with Sam Esfandiari and Andy Liu from the Light Years podcast. How did the Warriors, who largely struggled during the first half of the season, reach playoff viability? Are they just Steph and his helpers, or more of a legit team? Who are the players beyond Steph and Draymond Green who matter most? Can Andrew Wiggins be counted on? Can the Warriors dictate style? How should the Lakers scheme against this foe? How should we regard this latest chapter of what's been a fantastic rivalry between Steph and LeBron James, two of the most influential players in league history? All this and more!!!Hosts: Andy and Brian KamenetzkySEGMENT 1: Sam and Andy explain how the Warriors got their season back on track, the degree to which they're a one-man band, and the ways teams have, relatively speaking, slowed Steph.SEGMENT 2: Who are the key role players that must step up for the Warriors to pull an upset? Is this largely inexperienced roster ready for a high intensity moment?SEGMENT 3: LeBron recently declared Steph this season's MVP, a departure from what's often felt like a mutual but frosty respect. Was this psychological warfare on LeBron's part, sincere praise, or both? Either way, relish matchups like these, because they don't happen as often as fans would like.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!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.IndeedGet started RIGHT NOW with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/locked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Esfandiari, co-host of the #Lightyears podcast, stopped by to discuss his darling Dubs, the race for the west, the Nets, the Harden trade and more.

Shawn Coleman spends some time with Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast to discuss all things Grizzlies and Warriors heading into a critical back-to-back matchup.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Late Night Happy Hour welcomes Andy Liu and Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years podcast to the show. Is Steve Kerr's ego holding this year's Warriors back? Certainly these guys are unimpressed with the work he's done to this point of the season. But how good are they supposed to be, anyway? What would they give up in a potential trade for Washington's Bradley Beal? The answer depends a lot on a) how good you think Beal actually is, and b) how much shelf life Steph Curry and Draymond Green still have, and that's before you get to Klay Thompson's health. One big obstacle? The Lakers and LeBron James, who seems wholly uninterested in any type of decline. That makes big decisions for teams like the Warriors a lot more complex. You can get real good, but still not get over the hill James currently occupies. So alternatively, how good might James Wiseman become? What about that pick they have from Minnesota? Do they have the player development chops in house to make sure these young players pan out? Is there any chance they'd let Curry go in free agency after next season, and go full rebuild? If any of these problems sound familiar to Lakers fans, it's because it seems like everything the Warriors have experienced over the last few seasons mirrors some aspect of where the Lakers have been. Excellent for a stretch, then awful (though for far less time in GSW than in LA) and then in a weird spot where there are significant questions about the future. No wonder the fan bases often seem to sound alike. From there, we talk GameStop, Hilaria Baldwin and Jimmy G's 49ers. It was a VERY packed show, and tons of fun.

What started as a three-person show quickly added a fourth, as Daman Rangoola (@damanr) joined Sam Esfandiari (Light Years podcast, @samesfandiari) to talk NBA, the Lakers window, handsome quarterbacks and more. The Golden State Warriors will be healthy again next season. But how good will they be, in a stacked Western Conference? What will they do with the #2 pick? Who are the biggest threats to the Lakers next season? And which teams actually drop out of the playoffs, if the Warriors and another wild card get in?

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Ray Davis arrested for alleged "sexual assault against minors" (segment features attorney Eric Bensamochan, begins at 0:34:00 mark). Chicago Joey has America's Card Room CEO Phil Nagy on his show to discuss bots, other matters (1:44:45). Cate Hall claims she's going celibate forever (2:34:39). WSOP makes various positive additions and changes, but will some be choked out by oppressive fees? (2:46:00) Coordinated bust carried out against Texas underground card rooms (3:13:09). Randall Emmett and 50 Cent battle on social media over $1 million debt (3:55:25). PFA listener Ari Engel gets Annie Duke picture taken down from Horseshoe Tunica (4:13:09). Phil Galfond gives update regarding the status of struggling Run It Once Poker site (4:22:00). Antonio Esfandiari surprisingly beats Kevin Hart in boxing match (4:58:23). Three people extradited from Spain to Costa Rica to face charges over kidnapping of 5 Dimes' "Tony" (5:10:27). Massachusetts decides fate of Wynn property near Boston, regarding Steve Wynn's sexual misconduct (5:22:22). Failed "Lucky Dragon" casino in Las Vegas purchased (5:29:53). China bans free money poker apps, making "Chinese poker boom" unlikely in near future (5:36:52). tradershky co-hosts.

Despite the rise of streaming services around the world, Cinépolis is confident and looking forward to the rise of luxury cinemas to keep cinephiles coming back to the movies. The way we consume media is changing rapidly, but the cinema and entertainment industry is keeping up with more luxurious amenities to give customers an experience they cannot just get at home. We engage in a conversation with Senior Principal Mitra Esfandiari and Cinépolis CEO Luis Olloqui about everything from the design of their latest flagship theater to how movie theaters will still thrive despite streaming services on the rise. Let's stay in touch:  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @retaildesignc Head on over to our website http://rdcollaborative.com  

Sam, Esfandiari, co-host of the Light Years podcast, jumped on the podcast this week. Together, he and Paul broke down the top five young guards in the NBA (Under 23). Among the players discussed were Lonzo Ball, Donovan Mitchell, Jamal Murray, Ben Simmons, Devin Booker and more. If you enjoyed the podcast, remember to like and subscribe on itunes or wherever you get your pods.

Sam Esfandiari, notorious twitter roaster and co-host of the "Light Years" podcast, jumped on to give Paul the run down of all things in the bay. Are the Warriors on auto-pilot? Is Draymond's behavior worrying? How can the defense improve? All this and more on a great episode.

Zohair Karim "oversell" scam seems worse than originally thought, one victim spoke out on 2+2. Tom Dwan reappears on new Poker After Dark episode. Cate Hall update -- end-of-the-world sex, impending exit from poker, car vandalism. Naked poker player Jason Funke gets shot by cops after LSD-crazed standoff. "Molly's Game" trailer drops. PokerCentral Violating FTC Rules? Hellmuth, Negreanu, Esfandiari may be undisclosed owners. Should Druff pay a speeding ticket he received in Alberta? ACR's "fast" bitcoin payouts have a major flaw -- one which saves them just $1 per cashout. Pokerstars PCA brand returning after vanishing in 2017. Haley Hintze reveals more about Phil Hellmuth's appendix in new book regarding UB. What will Vegas be like in 25 years? khalwat and tradershky co-host. Calls from thesparten, Mumbles, and BeerAndPoker.

This week on the Poker Central Podcast it's time for all the Poker After Dark and Tom Dwan talk that you can handle!  Poker After Dark had its glorious return on Monday night with a $200/$400 cash game that quickly got out of hand. Tom Dwan, Daniel Negreanu, Antonio Esfandiari, Bill Klein, Lauren Roberts and Jean-Robert Bellande all bought in for way more than the $100,000 minimum, culminating in the hand of the night between Esfandiari and Dwan. Dwan's aces held up in a $700,000 pot between him and Esfandiari, leaving fans and players gasping for air.  On the second night of play, it was once again Dwan who dealt out the biggest blow. This time it was JRB who took the beating, running set over set into Dwan for a pot of $565,000.  All in all, plenty of action to discuss on the podcast, and you can watch all the action and more exclusively on PokerGO. All Poker After Dark episodes are available as archived episodes within 24 hours of the end of the broadcast, and you can use the promo code "remko" for $10 the annual subscription. Poker After Dark is live at 5pm PST/8pm ET on Wednesday August 17th, and then against on Tuesday August 22nd.