Hour 1 - Purple & Gold Hot Potato
Summary
Ben Maller discusses the Lakers' sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, criticizing Iger’s corporate history and noting his past allegiance to the Clippers. He links the quick flip to Mark Walter’s federal investigations into his Dodgers ownership. The episode also covers Russell Westbrook’s retirement, with Maller dismissing it as an eviction due to his inability to find a team.
Topics discussed
Intro ads: HIV prevention, State Farm, and Eczema treatment
Lakers sale to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner announced
Show intro and details on the $12.5B Lakers deal
Bob Iger's Disney tactics and potential ticket price hikes
Mark Walter's sudden sale and FBI/SEC investigations
Russell Westbrook's retirement and legacy critique
Listener calls, show promos, and mid-roll ads
Vegas event promo and listener mail on Lakers curse
Listener mail: Natural foods, Bruce McNall, and taxes
Bob Iger's past comments on being a Clippers fan
Ads and Corbin Carroll's rare baseball stat
Who Am I game results and closing ads
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