The Winning Time Podcast: Season 2

7 EPISODES | TV-MA

The official podcast companion to the HBO Original series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Rodney Barnes speaks with Jeff Pearlman and the actors, directors, and key collaborators who brought the 1980s Showtime Lakers to life.

Season-2 Episodes

1.One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

Sportswriter Jeff Pearlman joins host Rodney Barnes to discuss the real events depicted in the supersized first episode of Season 2.

2.The Magic Is Back

Jeff and Rodney talk about Magic coming back to the team after his injury and how the team felt about Paul Westhead at the time.

3.The Second Coming

Director Todd Banhazl joins host Rodney Barnes to talk about telling the story of Larry Bird like a spaghetti western.

4.The New World

Composer Robert Glasper breaks down the process of writing the Winning Time score. Jeff and Rodney discuss Magic's $25 million contract.

5.The Hamburger Hamlet

Tanya Hamilton unpacks her actor-driven approach to directing. Jason Clarke (Jerry West) talks about the energy and humor he brings to the role.

6.Beat L.A.

Retired NBA all-star Baron Davis offers his take on the world of Winning Time and how the league has changed since the Showtime era.

7.What Is and What Should Never Be

Director Salli Richardson-Whitfield breaks down the Season 2 finale. Jeff and Rodney discuss what made the Lakers/Celtics rivalry so intense.

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