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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.houseofstrauss.comLight Years co-host Saam Esfandiari is here to explain his perspective on NBA free agency, parenting, and Iran. Massive range in this pod. A great talk as always, including but not limited to…* Is there much to say about beloved Kevon Looney leaving GSW? * Why, oh why, is the “cuck chair” Saam's preferred metaphor for GSW roster moves?* Why is Saam desperate to deal Jonathan Kuminga?* What is the chance Kuminga flourishes elsewhere?* Are millennial stars doomed to get injured?* Sam Presti shuts down Adam Silver's BS on injuries!* We love what Denver did (Cam Johnson fro MPJ)* Western perspectives on the Middle East? * What's with the American White Guy NBA moment right now?* Israelis in the NBA? * How to approach youth sports as a parent

In this episode – recorded prior to Trump's announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel – Calvin and Alex unpack the alarming reality of US strikes on Iran, recently announced by President Trump on June 21, and the ensuing escalation of tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. We situate these recent events within decades of neoconservative influence and prior escalations, including the 2020 assassination of Qasem Soleimani by US Forces (which we covered back in Episode 31), as well as Israel's “pre-emptive” strikes against Iran in 2024 and earlier in June 2025.We historicize the current conflict by highlighting the success of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) in preventing escalation, contrasting it with Trump's abandonment and the Democrats' failure to defend it, and debunk media narratives about Iran's nuclear ambitions, confirming Iran's compliance with the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). We then dissect the propagandistic pro-war rhetoric that has been employed most recently, such as Trump's bizarre Truth Social posts announcing the "very successful attack," and exposing the dangerous slippages between US and Israeli foreign policy, evidenced by Senator Ted Cruz's admissions on a recent episode of Tucker Carlson's show.Finally, drawing on rhetorical scholars such as Jeffrey Tulis and Gordon Mitchell, we explore the libidinal urges driving contemporary presidential rhetoric and US war policy, and how intelligence is manipulated through "Team B intelligence coups," raising concerns about reliance on foreign intelligence like the Mossad. We conclude with a resolute call (echoing our earlier episode) for "No war with Iran," urging public dissent against these increasingly reckless and dangerous decisions.Works and concepts cited in this episode:Curtis, A. (2002). The Century of the Self. London, UK: BBC Four.Daly, C. (2017). How Woodrow Wilson's Propaganda Machine Changed American Journalism. Smithsonian Magazine. Esfandiari, S. (2020, 6 Jan.). Iran can't hit back over Soleimani's killing because America has only fictional heroes like SpongeBob SquarePants, a prominent cleric said. Business Insider.Flanagan, J. C. (2004). Woodrow Wilson's" Rhetorical Restructuring": The Transformation of the American Self and the Construction of the German Enemy. Rhetoric & Public Affairs, 7(2), 115-148.Haar, R. (2010). Explaining George W. Bush's adoption of the Neoconservative agenda after 9/11. Politics & Policy, 38(5), 965-990.IAEA Director General. (2024, 19 Nov.). Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in light of United Nations Security Council resolution 2231 (2015). [IAEA report raising concerns about Iran's stockpile of “60% enriched” uranium]Mitchell, G. R. (2006). Team B intelligence coups. Quarterly Journal of Speech, 92(2), 144-173.Oddo, J. (2014). Intertextuality and the 24-hour news cycle: A day in the rhetorical life of Colin Powell's UN address. Michigan State University Press.Perelman, C. & Olbrechts-Tyteca, L. (1969). The New Rhetoric: A Treatise on Argumentation. Trans. John Wilkinson and Purcell Weaver. University of Notre Dame Press.Porter, G. (2014, 16 Oct.). When the Ayatollah said no to nukes. Foreign Policy.Said, E. (1978). Orientalism. Pantheon.Tulis, J. K. (1987, 2017). The Rhetorical Presidency. Princeton University Press.

Ace Bailey decided to cancel his workout with the Sixers, we discuss the implications if any. Then CJ Finds Out as he goes back in time to go over some of our Big Board hits and misses of the last decade, Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years (Warriors) podcast joins us to talk about the pitfalls and trouble with the 'two timelines' plan that the Sixers are sort of doing, and we discuss whether TJ McConnell could be Finals MVP.The Rights To Ricky Sanchez is presented by Draft Kings SportsbookBriggs Auction is the official auction of the process at briggsauction.comGet your Barker dog bed at barkerbeds.com/rickySurfside Iced Tea and Vodka is the official canned cocktail of The RickyGambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Bet must win to receive reward. Minimum minus 500 odds required. Bonus bets expire one hundred sixty eight hours after issuance. For additional terms and responsible gaming resources, see D K N G dot CO slash AUDIO.

Marcus Morris is back on The Kevin O'Connor Show, and didn't hold back on any of his takes. Find out why Marcus believes Anthony Edwards is exposing JJ Redick as a rookie Head Coach, why he thinks the conditioning (and defense!) of Luka Doncic is perfectly fine, and what the Lakers need to do to make this a series. Plus, Marcus weighs in on what Ty Lue needs to change for the Los Angeles Clippers to regain the upper hand against the Denver Nuggets. Morris explains why he sees Giannis Antetokounmpo taking his talents to South Beach this summer, and why the Orlando Magic need to trade for Trae Young this offseason, too. Morris went in on everyone from Pat Riley to Ja Morant to NBA refs, and even had time to tell us why Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft slide made him angry!Then Ethan Strauss and Sam Esfandiari both stop by to give their takes on the Golden State Warriors' 3-1 lead on the Houston Rockets. Ethan says it's finally time to admit that the Steph Curry-Draymond Green duo has joined Stockton/Malone and Jordan/Pippen as an all-time legendary tandem. Sam gives Draymond Green his flowers too, but acknowledges that even some Warriors fans still don't like Green. And, is Steve Kerr soundly out-coaching Ime Udoka?It's all on this must-consume episode of the KOC Show!(0:26) Marcus Morris joins the show(0:47) Clippers vs. Nuggets Game 5 preview(12:17) 'Weak link' vs. 'strong link' NBA(21:10) Lakers vs. Wolves Game 5 preview(35:59) Ja Morant says ‘I had them figured out'(38:59) Pistons vs. Knicks Game 4 replay review controversy (45:01) Celtics vs. Magic Game 5 preview(48:50) Bucks down bad after Damian Lillard injury(57:33) Cavs sweep Heat(1:00:45) NBA Draft's Shedeur Sanders equivalent?(1:08:47) Sam & Ethan join the show(1:08:57) Warriors vs. Rockets Game 4 reaction(1:36:39) 'Weak link' vs. 'strong link' NBA continued 

In this pregame podcast episode, GMAC is joined by Sam Esfandiari of The Light Years Podcast to preview the Knicks matchup on Tuesday night vs the Golden State Warriors. Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel!FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_FOLLOW SAM - @samesfandiariFOLLOW "LIGHT YEARS" - @lightyrspodSUBSCRIBE TO THE LIGHT YEARS PODCAST ON ITUNES, SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE!SIGN UP FOR THE NEW BRUNSON TIER ON PATREON TO GET BONUS CONTENT FROM BENJY & DJ!FOR AN AD-FREE, UNINTERUPTED VERSION OF THIS EPISODE, SIGN UP FOR THE MELO TIER ON PATREON!CHECK OUT THE KFS MERCH STORE!SPONSORS:SHOP SKIMS MENS AT SKIMS.COM & LET THEM KNOW WE SENT YOU! AFTER YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER, SELECT "PODCAST" IN THE SURVERY & SELECT "KNICKS FILM SCHOOL" IN THE DROPDOWN MENU THAT FOLLOWS!TIMELINE IS OFFERING10% OFF YOUR ORDER OF MITOPURE! GO TO TIMELINE.COM/FILMSCHOOL.

Sam Esfandiari of The Light Years Podcast joins in on the installment of Combo's Court! Jimmy Butler made the Warriors debut, and we're breaking it all down! Join us as we discuss how Butler's debut performance shook things up, his chemistry with Steph Curry, and what this means for the Warriors' NBA title hopes. From trade deadline drama to the roster's future, we're covering it all—including rumors around Seth Curry, Kuminga's potential, and the evolving West vs. East playoff landscape. Plus, we dive into the upcoming NBA All-Star Game in the Bay Area! #jimmybutler #espn #nba #miamiheat #phoenixsuns CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Warriors Trade Deadline Insights 00:29 - Jimmy Butler's Debut Performance 03:42 - Jimmy Butler's Impact on Team Success 06:04 - Warriors Retain Kuminga and Moody 11:05 - Luka Doncic Trade Rumors and Analysis 16:49 - Ben Simmons Trade to the Clippers 18:30 - All-Star Game in the Bay Area Details Subscribe to Combo's Court wherever you listen! Sign up on PrizePicks using the promo code “Combo” Make a deposit of $5 or more and receive $50 instantly here: prizepicks.onelink.me/ivHR/COMBO

FULL: Anthony welcomes Sam Esfandiari to talk about Saturday's Lakers win, then dive into the incredibly similar spots the Lakers are Warriors find themselves in. As usual, it all starts with ownership. 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

In addition to being co-host of the Light Years podcast, Saam is tasked with running Creator Growth at Playback, an interactive sports streamer app. This means that a lot of this millennial's waking hours are spent on trying to figure out the sports viewership habits of Zoomers. This is the foundation of our conversation in this pod: What's up with young people? What programs are they gravitating to and why? And are their habits upending traditional notions of what “mainstream” media even is? But first, true to Bay Area form, we start with expressing our annoyance at the conventional takes of Purdy-hating, “NFL Film Watchers.” Topics include…* “Film Watchers” don't have an edge on the data* Is NFL Twitter worse for the fake smart takes than NBA Twitter* How the beat writer has to pretend to not care if the team loses * Ya, I cared when the Warriors lost* My regret over my ESPN the Magazine Draymond “hit piece”* How ESPN cut the Nike loses Steph Curry article from the Magazine* Will Compton farting at the Washington Post over his Bussin' with the Boys Trump interview * Legacy media trying to recap these Trump and Harris Youtube show interviews* The filming over everything makes athletes more paranoid in the locker room now.House of Strauss is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.houseofstrauss.com/subscribe

FULL EPISODE: In the first episode of the Contender Series, Anthony welcomes Sam Esfandiari to discuss the Lakers, Warriors, LeBron, Steph, and everything going on here. This could've been five hours long. 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 Esfandiari joined Dieter and Marcus Thompson to discuss what moves are next for the Warriors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Dieter Kurtenbach & Marcus Thompson talk to Sam Esfandiari, react to some of his comments, and close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Esfandiari joined Dieter and Marcus Thompson to discuss what moves are next for the Warriors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4: Dieter Kurtenbach & Marcus Thompson talk to Sam Esfandiari, react to some of his comments, and close the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We do a quick analysis of the most recent election (featuring some insightful observations from our friend and former United Democratic Club president Bobak Esfandiari) before getting into an EXHAUSTIVE analysis of the state of the upcoming mayoral race. We examine the case *for* and the case *against* each of the candidates (and potential candidates... *PLURAL*) and how the heck Ranked Choice Voting will play into their strategies. This episode is super long (our longest ever!), but holy cow there's a lot of candidates!

In this episode, GMAC is joined by Sam Esfandiari of the Light Years Podcast to preview the Knicks matchup on Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS: 01:07 - How things ended for Jordan Poole in Golden State 05:33 - Vibes in Golden State through nearly 60 games 08:32 - Was Klay Thompson going to the bench the correct move? 13:05 - What were the expectations for the Warriors going into this season? 17:49 - Should the Warriors be favored in non-Denver playoff matchups due to their experience? 22:07 - Is it Denver's conference to lose in the West? 25:49 - What does a disappointing end to this season look like for Golden State? 29:10 - Sam's thoughts on the Knicks & the 3 different versions of this season that have occurred? 36:18 - Mt. Rushmore of Warriors rivals 41:40 - Reflecting on the Warriors dynasty, in comparison to the Patriots 45:52 - Will Steph Curry retire with the Warriors? Watch the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel! FOLLOW GMAC - @AndrewJClaudio_ FOLLOW SAM - @samesfandiari FOLLOW "LIGHT YEARS" - @lightyrspod SUBSCRIBE TO THE LIGHT YEARS PODCAST ON ITUNES, SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE! CHECK OUT THE KFS MERCH STORE! 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.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

This week on The Nick Vertucci Show, Antonio Esfandiari braves LA traffic to stop by the NV Compound and talk Poker, prop bets, what he's been up to since retirement and more!

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 @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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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