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The show's YouTube audience hates Solana for saying Kobe isn't a top 3 Laker. Josh Appel admits he has never watched the movie Scarface. Hoch and Crowder are very concerned with Zach Wilson heading into the Dolphins season. A list of the top places in Miami to take someone you hate leads into a conversation about visiting the Everglades… Crowder wants to take Hoch on a boat ride & Solana admits to an ER trip following some mosquito bites.
The 10 Minute Personal Brand Kickstart (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/personalbrandkickstartWin $100k from Artlist here:https://artlist.io/lp/100kfund/?utm_source=al_social&utm_medium=ugc&utm_term=100K&utm_content=100K&utm_campaign=100KWhat's up, Rock Nation! Today we sit down with Oren John, the internet's creative director. In this episode, Oren breaks down why most branded content flops and how to fix it. He unpacks the secret to building a world around your brand, the one framework every creator needs before scaling, and why playing it safe online is the fastest way to stay invisible.We dive into value vs. entertainment content, how to stand out in a feed full of noise, and the metrics Oren actually tracks when building a personal brand. He also shares his take on content “moats,” why he welcomes flops, and how to position yourself for both influence and income.If you're tired of copying trends and want to build something original that actually resonates, this episode is your blueprint.Check out Oren here here:https://www.instagram.com/orenmeetsworld/https://www.youtube.com/ @orenmeetsworld SUSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER: https://the505podcast.ac-page.com/rock-reportThe Creator Pricing Guide - The No BS Guide to Pricing Your Creative ServicesCoupon Code: ROCKNATION10 gets you $10 off at checkout for the bouldershttps://courses.the505podcast.com/pricing-guideJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/xgEAzkqAvsMore Free Products:Our 5 Positioning Tips to Land Bigger Clients (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/5positioningtips 6 Questions to ask on Every Sales Call (FREE): https://the505podcast.courses/6questionsfordiscoverycallCOP THE BFIGGY "ESSENTIALS" SFX PACK HERE: https://courses.the505podcast.com/BFIGGYSFXPACKKG Presets Vol. 1https://www.kostasgarcia.com/store-1/p/kglightroompresetsKostas' Amazon Storefront:https://amzn.to/3GhId2515% OFF Prism Lens FX with code: KOSTAS15https://bit.ly/42sNdejTimestamps: 0:00 - Intro1:10 - Brand Storytelling in 20252:31 - TV series content4:01 - Creative vs Content Quality5:39 - brands crushing in 20257:08 - World Building11:17 - Tarte Cosmetic brand trips12:54 - $100k Artlist Giveaway13:46 - Value vs Entertainment creators16:17 - Embracing the flop17:53 - Formats that win on social19:25 - Do carousels still work?21:01 - Why video wins23:15 - Merging value and entertainment24:07 - How to go from value to entertainment content25:18 - Building in public26:37 - What brands miss the mark on28:11 - Cannes Festival29:13 - LinkedIn30:29 - Creating content while working a 9-532:03 - Oren's first brand deal32:48 - You just gotta be hotter34:04 - Fitness talk35:36 - Dialing in positioning39:45 - How to crush facebook ads41:17 - Creative Volume42:34 - The photoshoot playbook45:34 - The Laker's content playbook46:59 - Why Oren uses Notion48:46 - Don't copy the biggest brands if you want to win50:02 - How to build real community51:50 - How to crush live events52:55 - Your environment matters56:21 - Cost to content57:29 - Hiring58:43 - Oren's YouTube strategy1:02:36 - People still underestimate the creator economy1:05:01 - The TikTok Shop playbook1:05:42 - A.I. ads1:07:50 - Cultivating an audience that wants to buy1:10:35 - Breaking down the 505 brand1:20:10 - A.I. software that Oren uses1:21:49 - Quality vs. Quantity1:22:30 - How Luxury brands can win on social1:23:22 - Oren's clothing brand1:26:31 - What Oren's learned from making his own products1:29:28 - How men vs. women shop1:31:36 - Men's bags1:34:12 - The next 6-12 months1:35:06 - Advice to your 18 year old selfIf you liked this episode please send it to a friend and take a screenshot for your story! And as always, we'd love to hear from you guys on what you'd like to hear us talk about or potential guests we should have on. DM US ON IG: (Our DM's are always open!) Bfiggy: https://www.instagram.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.instagram.com/kostasg95/ TikTok:Bfiggy: https://www.tiktok.com/bfiggy/ Kostas: https://www.tiktok.com/kostasgarcia/
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW. GUEST Mario Ruiz comes in studio to react to our ESPN LA All Star Friday Night game. What is going to LeBron James and the Lakers? Is LeBron gonna be a Laker this season? Kap believes that LeBron is staying. RADIO TINDER. Is it a guarantee that Luka Doncic will sign a contract extension with the Lakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
It's ESPYS night! MT joins the show for a fun Wednesday. Mason and Ireland react to last night's MLB All-Star Game. This Fever coach is getting backlash ... and this is why. Is Caitlin Clark getting targeted by WNBA players? Why do Laker fans strongly dislike LeBron? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Lakers were in on Bradley Beal. They didn't wind up getting him. Anthony explains why, then gets into why it matters and doesn't that he won't be a Laker. He then offers a little more context on the LeBron-Lakers situation and then dives into a few questions from the live audience. 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
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In this NBA Opinions of the Week, Kevin and Austin talk about the drama between the Lakers and Lebron. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Jeremy Schaap joins JR to let us KNOW ABOUT HIS E60 documentary "Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott"
Congrats to the 2024-2025 NBA Champs, the OKC Thunder! On this episode of Last Week, Malv and Mowgli discuss SGA's incredible season (Champion!), the future of both Finals teams moving forward (Get well soon, Haliburton!), off-season moves, and a look back at the significance of the Buss Era of Lakers basketball; both for the city and for the game. All this and more!Remain thankful, Laker fans! Enjoy!
2269 - Jul 10 2025 by Chris Laker
We play our favorite Wednesday game Rats off a Ship! Do you think Lebron will be a Laker this year? Kansas City Radio Host Fat Shames Patrick Mahomes
(HR.1) Marlins Win, HEAT Win, Tobin Loses Marlins Win 11th straight in dominant fashion Tobin lands 3 out of 4 Legs of his Parlay, coming Short by just inches He blasts Leroy for bringing "Bad Mojo" to the situation We break down yesterday's Marlins Victory while holding Tobin back from strangling Leroy The guys briefly talk Miami HEAT Summer League blowout of the Warriors Tobin gives us our latest headlines Chet Holmgren Signs a Huge extension with the Thunder The Big Dumper continues to light up the Home Run Charts Is Aaron Judge wildly underrated? We get into HEAT Coverage after yesterdays victory Keshad Johnson's athleticism is on display We discuss a few key contributors from yesterday's performance Tobin and Leroy look ahead to the start of training Camp We get some Dolphins talk in to close out the hour Will the Dolphins Rookie offensive lineman be a "Day 1" Starter? What's harder to adapt to as a Rookie...Offensive or Defensive line? Have the Fins solved their Snap Issues Joe Burrow's image push continues to be prioritized by the NFL (HR.2) Who will be more successful this year...Canes or Dolphins? Tobin and Leroy discuss who will have more success, Canes or Dolphins? We break down the variables that lead to success Will Canes have a tough road to the Top Leroy shockingly believes the Fins will win around 11 or 12 games Will Dolphins shift focus to Physicality What Would Surprise you more, Fins finishing 1st or Last in AFC East Leroy's going international on us as he reveals he's crossing the pond for the Leroy Bowl The Vikings and Browns face off in London with our own Leroy Hoard in attendance Marcos Mixed Bag! - The 15 year anniversary of Lebron's "Decision" We reflect on the 15 year anniversary of Lebron coming to Miami Brian Windhorst points out the three things absolutely no one was thinking about back then Brad Stevens channels his inner semantic Samurai Eric Glass praises Pelle and KJ as we discuss how they fit into our current roster (HR.3) Leroy meets his match Fish "Beat the Hell" out of the Reds yesterday Eury Perez handles business, Can Sandy do the Same today? July Sports talk takes over as we go through various City Nicknames across America Leroy leaves us with a poor analogy that leads Tobin to deleting this segment Joker is enjoying his summer in Serbia Watching his Horses Win We play our favorite Wednesday game Rats off a Ship! Do you think Lebron will be a Laker this year? Kansas City Radio Host Fat Shames Patrick Mahomes (HR.4) We put Money in your pocket! We get our latest headlines Tobin whips out the Hard Rock App and gives us our best Bet Leroy refuses to get "Spicy" We convince Leroy to add legs and value to his Parlay as we turn the HEAT up! Tobin gives us our latest Love Island update Keshad Johnson weighs in on the Love Island final couples Tobin explains why America is wrong and who he feels the winning couple should be
Fish "Beat the Hell" out of the Reds yesterday Eury Perez handles business, Can Sandy do the Same today? July Sports talk takes over as we go through various City Nicknames across America Leroy leaves us with a poor analogy that leads Tobin to deleting this segment Joker is enjoying his summer in Serbia Watching his Horses Win We play our favorite Wednesday game Rats off a Ship! Do you think Lebron will be a Laker this year? Kansas City Radio Host Fat Shames Patrick Mahomes
(00:00) Who's the fifth best NFL QB? / Who gets deal done first: Micah or T.J. Watt? / Does T.J. Watt deserve to be paid at top of market? (25:57) SOCIAL LIFE: Alvin Kamara first pitch(es) / How good of a Laker do you expect DeAndre Ayton to be? / (Agree with Stan Van Gundy? (43:42) Vibe Check - NFC West: San Francisco, Arizona, Seattle, LA (Rams) (52:06) SOCIAL LIFE: Chris Paul announces this will be his last season / Where do you want to see Chris Paul finish his career? / Is Mike Brown an improvement for the Knicks? (59:39) SOCIAL LIFE: Caleb Williams fight on fourth of July weekend / More likely Lamar wins MVP or Ravens win Super Bowl? (01:06:51) Key, how do you feel about Notre Dame having a better recruiting class than USC? / How cool is Notre Dame's group of legacy recruits? (1:08:45) Key, worried about Dodgers after getting swept? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
this one isn't great but listen anyway. tomorrow will be better I think
Skip Bayless ENDS LeBron James: "NBA Conman," "Worst Laker Ever". New Data Exposes Lies in MJ Comparisons Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On a new Fox Sports Saturday, Steve Hartman and Anita Marks open the show recapping their 4th of July! They're joined by NFL insider Adam Caplan to recap all of the big moves from around the NFL in the past week. Steve and Anita then get into how the new "Big Beautiful Bill" affects sports gambling in the US. Later, they dive into the NBA, taking a look at the landscape of both the Eastern and Western Conference before discussing whether LeBron James will still be a Laker next season. NBA insider Mark Medina joins to weigh in with his own thoughts and share some of what he's been hearing around the league. Plus, how marketable is Shohei Ohtani?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lynnell Willingham Filling In | Why LeBron has played his last game as a Laker. | LeBron needs to ring chase at this point in his career. | Who is winning the NBA offseason? |
Ben Maller opens hour 1 of the show reacting to the news that free agent big man DeAndre Ayton is signing with the Lakers. Does this solve their issues at center? How does Ben see this working out? Then, he discusses the Knicks hiring Mike Brown as their next head coach... Is he an upgrade over Thibodeau? Plus, more fun with a new edition of the 'Who Am I?' Game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean sits down to discuss why the New York Knicks are going to be fine. Sean also illustrates how the LeBron drama is a nothing burger. The Media & Players DID NOT vote Caitlin Clark to the top guard All Star spot & Sean loses his mind. Sean answers your special 4th of July Weekend email questions! Join the conversation: nocredentialswithseanleary@gmail.com @seanlearybits
Andy Kamenetzky in for Travis. D'Marco woke up late and didn't get is workout in. When was the last time you worked out? Also, DeAndre Ayton is a Laker? Is he a good fit for the Lakers? Also, there is still uncertainty about LeBron James but if he requested a trade. What would the Lakers take in return? What is the Power Dynamic between LeBron James and the Lakers? And since Jurassic World came out in theaters we do a Snake Draft on our favorite Movie Franchises. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lol we back BABY! I fixed the mics we never having audio issues again sorry about last week. This week Davon screamed about Kobe 2s USA potentially returning, hype up potential Laker 4s, snore at the UN/2js drama, give JFG props for doing dop shock drops, and more.
Hour 2- CBS Sports' David Cobb, Ayton is a Laker, and Small Talk
Richard Deitsch of The Athletic joins the program I Which Toronto legend did we leave off? I The future of LeBron James as a Laker.
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Mason, Marcas, and Momo tip off hour three with the Netflix Poop Cruise show, before turning back to NBA free agency! Is this the last year LeBron James will be a Laker? Who are some names that are circling around the Lakers? The guys hit the phones to hear from Lakers fans ahead of the NBA Free Agency! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk with Sedano and Beto! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dan Woike joins us to talk about Lebron opting into his contract and top Laker targets with free agency beginning this afternoon. We discuss Bill Plaschke's recent article on Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick needing a longer leash under the new ownership group. Former Laker, Malik Beasley, is the subject of an NBA investigation into gambling.
In 1979, the Los Angeles Lakers were purchased for just $67 million. Today, they're reportedly worth $10 billion. That's an incredible return—but how does it compare to a simple investment in the S&P 500 over the same period? We dig into the numbers and break down what makes public equities one of the most unbeatable long-term investments. Also in this episode: - What really drives massive returns over decades. - Why Steve Ballmer—yes, the former Microsoft CEO—is being called one of the greatest investors of all time. - The surprisingly simple principle behind his investing success (and how you can apply it). Here's to wise investing, Brett Pattison, Brian Hunsaker, and Spencer Nelson
The fellas start off congratulating the LSU baseball team on winning the 8th World College Series championship in program history. They also discuss the NBA Finals and the impact the Haliburton injury in the 1st qtr impacted game 7 of the series. The Thunder are NBA champions and the guys discuss Sam Presti's formula over the years in building a championship roster. The guys also discuss if this championship win by the OKC Thunder the beginning of a dynasty. With the NBA draft approaching a few trades have went down the biggest being Kevin Durant being traded to the Houston Rockets and the fellas give their thoughts on it. The guys also dissect other offseason moves being made including the Boston Celtics and New Orleans Pelicans. They also give their opinions on the impact of the Laker's being sold by the Buss family. Enjoy!
Are we sure that LeBron is going to be a Laker next year? Do the Knicks need to swoop in for KD at this point? Also, ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the show to talk about Rafael Devers, and much more. Plus, which wrestling match is Michelle going to review tomorrow?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are we sure that LeBron is going to be a Laker next year? Do the Knicks need to swoop in for KD at this point? Also, ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the show to talk about Rafael Devers, and much more. Plus, which wrestling match is Michelle going to review tomorrow?! 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 angering Stratechery's Daman Rangoola in private about his JOY over Wednesday's Lakers team sale, I decided to allow his grievances to be aired in public. Or at least behind this paywall. Beyond being highly informed about the tech world, Daman is a Laker obsessive, with ties to people in the know. And so we discussed topics including but not limited to…* Was I improperly throwing cold water on Laker fan excitement? * What's up with the trend of hyped ownership changes going poorly?* Did Mark Cuban negotiate a bad team sale price? * How can Daman compliment Jeanie and be so damned thrilled? * Is Luka Doncic an OWNER KILLER???* End of NBA mom and pop shops* What should even get improved by the new Lakers?* Is Rob Pelinka guaranteed to be fired?* Why does the NBA allow the interruption of its Finals with this stuff?* Should the NBA overtly take over the WNBA?
Are we sure that LeBron is going to be a Laker next year? Do the Knicks need to swoop in for KD at this point? Also, ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the show to talk about Rafael Devers, and much more. Plus, which wrestling match is Michelle going to review tomorrow?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are we sure that LeBron is going to be a Laker next year? Do the Knicks need to swoop in for KD at this point? Also, ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the show to talk about Rafael Devers, and much more. Plus, which wrestling match is Michelle going to review tomorrow?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Are we sure that LeBron is going to be a Laker next year? Do the Knicks need to swoop in for KD at this point? Also, ESPN Baseball Insider Buster Olney joins the show to talk about Rafael Devers, and much more. Plus, which wrestling match is Michelle going to review tomorrow?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ned Colletti joins us to offer perspective on what its like to work for Mark Walter and what Laker fans can expect moving forward. Fred talks about his favorite ipad games while Jonas Knox chimes in about his obsession with weather apps
After our conversation with Vinny Bonsignore, MASSIVE news breaks that Mark Walter will be purchasing majority ownership of the Lakers franchise. We talk about what it means for the Laker organization, Laker fans and the city as a whole.
Bill Shaikin, who covers sports business for the LA Times, hops on the show to talk about the Lakers' sale to Mark Walter. Rodney spoke with Magic Johnson and shares exclusive information about the sale, the future of the Laker franchise and more.
The First Take Crew returns for more Aaron Rodgers and Kevin Durant related discussion! Laker legend Magic Johnson joins the debate as well to give his input on how KD should approach the offseason! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices