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  Times They Are A Changin' 02.10.2026 32min

  Pete and Darius discuss the Lakers two new hirings, Pooh Jeter as the new director of pro scouting and Derrin Horton as the new public address announcer, diving into all that comes with ongoing change within the organization of late. And then later, as training camp continues through the first week, the guys discuss Dalton Knecht’s Lakers’ future in conjunction with the need for the team to trim down from their 16 guaranteed contracts before the season starts..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storeLFR pod on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lfrpodPete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Immaculate Vibes (And Do They Even Matter?) 01.10.2026 37min

  In an LFR reunion, Pete and Darius are joined by Lakers sideline reporter Mike Trudell to talk about the vibes around the team to open training camp, the clarity of roles that is helping to drive the positivity, the competition for minutes and pressure points on this new roster, the evolution and continued improvement of JJ Redick as he enters his 3rd season, and much more..Mike's Substack: https://miketrudell10.substack.com/p/lakers-media-day-top-10-takeaways?r=7w8rmy&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueJoin Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Redick’s Training Camp Priorities 30.09.2026 36min

  JJ Redick listed early offense, defensive principles, and conditioning as his Top 3 priorities for training camp after the conclusion of the team’s first practice. The guys discuss what that might look like with this new group, Ziaire Williams generating some early buzz, and more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Battle of the Wings 29.09.2026 37min

  Training camp begins on Monday, and with Luka, Austin, and Kessler being the only players locked into a role, the battle for which wings will flank them has begun. The guys discuss what they think Redick will be looking for, why minimizing mistakes may be even more important than maximizing big plays, the value of veteran knowhow vs raw athletic gifts, and more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Dawn of a New Lakers Era 28.09.2026 33min

  The Lakers 2026 media day was filled with a different sense of optimism from year’s past, mostly fueled by the newness of the roster and the spirit of a team built around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Pete and Darius discuss the vibe of the day, what comments stood out most to them, the common themes of leadership from Luka and Austin and buy-in from the players to their respective roles, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Pelinka & Redick Press Conference Starts 26-27 Season 25.09.2026 35min

  Pete and Darius react to Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick’s media availability in advance of training camp, discussing Pelinka and Redicks’ obvious excitement heading into this season, their view on the team’s depth, how they feel they hit their three key goals of the offseason, how Walker Kessler will impact the team’s defensive schemes, the competition for two open starting spots, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Lawrence Tanter 24.09.2026 29min

  Pete and Darius discuss the legacy and their enduring memories of Lawrence Tanter, the legendary Lakers PA announcer of 43 years who passed away this week. And then later, the guys discuss Marcus Smart’s recent comments that provided more insight on his departure from the Lakers..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  The Boy Who Blocked His Own Shot 23.09.2026 30min

  Pete and Darius continue their player season previews by looking at the group of holdover forwards from last season in Jake LaRavia, Jarred Vanderbilt, and Adou Thiero. The guys break down how each one fits on this remade team, the best case role for each, who has the highest ceiling and the clearest path to playing time, and much more..Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  The Importance of Mamu 22.09.2026 33min

  Pete and Darius continue their player season previews with a look at new big man Sandro Mamukelashvili, digging into his dynamism offensively and how he can thrive next to Luka Dončić, how he helps the team play more two-big lineups, whether he should start or come off the bench, his challenges defensively and how to get the most out of him and that side of the ball, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Wet Blankets 21.09.2026 33min

  While a remade roster and a summer of building chemistry offers optimism for the upcoming Lakers season, Pete and Darius explore potential blind spots, areas of concern, and some of their open questions for the team. Do the Lakers have enough playmaking and rebounding? Will Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler live up to the team’s investment in them? Are the 4th and 5th starters even on this roster? The guys dive into these questions and more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  2026-27 Season Wishlist 18.09.2026 35min

  Pete and Darius create a wishlist of things they’d like to see from the Lakers this upcoming season, diving into team and individual milestones that, if they’re able to achieve them, can propel the Lakers into a higher tier of competitiveness. And then later, the guys chime in with their opinions on whether you could replace Kobe with Tracy McGrady or another superstar on those early 2000’s Lakers teams and replicate their success..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  NBA Expansion on the Horizon 16.09.2026 26min

  Pete and Darius go around the league to discuss the news coming out of the Board of Governor’s meetings this week, including the lack of update on the Lakers pending sale, being bullish on NBA expansion, and what to make of the Clippers after the NBA’s ruling and the Kawhi trade. And then later, the guys discuss recent comments from Norm Powell and Gilbert Arenas about being down on the Lakers prospects this season.Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Redick’s Rotation 15.09.2026 35min

  The guys discuss JJ Redick’s rotation for the upcoming season, gaming out how he might allocate the 240 minutes available, whether he’ll extend beyond the 9-man rotation he’s preferred in previous seasons, where the training camp battles might be, and more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Can the Lakers Be Good on Defense This Year? 14.09.2026 36min

  Pete and Darius continue their season preview discussions by diving into the Lakers defense, debating whether the team is being underrated on that end of the floor, how Walker Kessler and other offseason additions can have a huge impact on the team’s defensive floor, what schemes they expect the Lakers to play, the tradeoffs they’ve made between speed and strength, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Grimes' Game 11.09.2026 35min

  Pete and Darius are joined by special guest Raj Chipalu to discuss Quentin Grimes’ game, his overall fit on the Lakers, whether he has already locked down a starting role, the balance of shot making vs. shot selection, his ideal defensive role and how he can help both Luka and Austin on that side of the ball, and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Lakers Hire Eric Amsler as Assistant GM 10.09.2026 33min

  The Lakers have reportedly hired longtime Miami Heat executive Eric Amlser as their new assistant general manager. Pete and Darius react to the news and offer their initial thoughts on the hire, discuss the new leadership structure of the front office now that both assistant GM spots are filled, and much more. And then later, the guys get into how changes to the front office combine with a remade roster to give the Lakers a sense of excitement and momentum heading into the season..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Austin Steps Into a New Role 08.09.2026 36min

  Pete and Darius dive into Austin Reaves upcoming season, how his big contract impacts expectations, his role offensively and how it changes now that LeBron is gone, why he can have a better defensive year than some expect, his chemistry with Luka on and off the court, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  What Kessler Brings to the Lakers 07.09.2026 34min

  Pete and Darius break down Walker Kessler’s game, diving into what they expect from him defensively, his offensive skill set and how he fits on that side of the ball, things they believe he can improve on, and much more. .Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  Shoot, Pass, Dribble 04.09.2026 29min

  Pete and Darius break down the Lakers offseason through the lens of wanting more “dribble/pass/shoot” talent, why that matters to JJ Redick and how it impacts the team’s offensive approach, Luka’s fit within more 5-out offensive schemes that optimize this style of play, how losing LeBron James impacts the team’s passing talent, and much more.LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]
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  NBA Drops Hammer on Clippers 03.09.2026 36min

  Pete and Darius react to the NBA’s ruling against the Clippers and the massive punishment handed down as part of league’s investigation into the team’s salary cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard. The guys express their feelings about Adam Silver’s ruling, what details from the report stood out to them most, the role of journalism in bringing this story to light and throughout the investigation, and much more..Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/betaLFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-storePete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroomPete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoomFor Feedback or Questions: [email protected]