Episodes

  • The Summer of Optionality

    The Summer of Optionality
    May 16 2026
    Pete and Darius continue their discussion on the different approaches the Lakers can take this offseason, what they view as the team’s top priorities, the different avenues cap space can open up for them, why optionality matters but isn’t a plan on its own, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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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    35 mins
  • Lakers Offseason Begins

    Lakers Offseason Begins
    May 15 2026
    Pete and Darius react to Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick’s media availability, including Pelinka’s comments about team needs, roster building strategies, and more. And then the guys offer their first thoughts on the Lakers offseason, including possible targets and player archetypes they believe are most important after the team’s loss to the Thunder. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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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    37 mins
  • Lakers Show Heart as Season Ends

    Lakers Show Heart as Season Ends
    May 12 2026
    In a hard-fought game that came down to the final possessions, the Lakers were not able to fend off the Thunder and were eliminated from the playoffs in Game 4. Pete and Darius discuss how it all went down, the resiliency the team showed, what the key takeaways are for the team after a game and series like this, the growth from Austin Reaves over the course of the series, what stood out from LeBron in what could be his final game as a Laker, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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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    33 mins
  • OKC Takes 3-0 Lead

    OKC Takes 3-0 Lead
    May 10 2026
    Game 3 followed the same script as the previous two, with the Lakers playing well in the 1st half, only to have the Thunder come roaring back in the 2nd half to win big. Pete and Darius discuss how it went wrong for the Lakers again, Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton’s individual struggles, the duality of Austin Reaves and LeBron’s performances, JJ Redick playing whack-a-mole, Adou Thiero’s turn in the rotation, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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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    39 mins
  • OKC Bench Powers Thunder to 2-0 Series Lead

    OKC Bench Powers Thunder to 2-0 Series Lead
    May 8 2026
    Austin Reaves bounced back and LeBron was again impactful, but the Lakers dropped Game 2 by double digits after leading at halftime and into the 3rd quarter to fall behind 0-2 in the series. Pete and Darius breakdown how the Lakers got their lead, how the Thunder were able to seize control back, Reaves’ strong performance, the struggles of the Lakers bench vs. OKC’s reserves, the controversy around the referees, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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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    38 mins
  • Lakers vs OKC: Game 2 Adjustments

    Lakers vs OKC: Game 2 Adjustments
    May 7 2026
    The Lakers will try to bounce back against the Thunder in Thursday’s Game 2 and get that coveted split on the road. Pete and Darius discuss adjustments that could help them do it, looking at how to get more production from Austin Reaves and the rest of the guards, dealing with the Thunder bench and the different style of play they present, shifts to the rotation and who to call on if Jarred Vanderbilt doesn’t play, possible solutions to slow down Chet Holmgren, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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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    36 mins
  • OKC Takes Game 1

    OKC Takes Game 1
    May 6 2026
    The Lakers fell to the Thunder in Game 1 of their 2nd round series, staying competitive for the first three quarters before succumbing to an OKC push that turned the game into a double-digit defeat. Pete and Darius discuss the details, from LeBron’s great game, how the Lakers defense helped slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s ability to punish the Lakers mistakes, Austin Reaves’ struggles, and much more more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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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    35 mins
  • Lakers vs OKC Preview

    Lakers vs OKC Preview
    May 5 2026
    In advance of Tuesday’s Game 1, Pete and Darius continue their 2nd round series preview between the Lakers and the Thunder. The guys break down some of their top-line items that give the Lakers the best chance to compete vs. OKC, what entry points the Lakers offense has against the Thunder defense, strategies to deploy against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensively, and much more. Join Pete on Offside! https://www.offside.gg/beta LFR Store: https://cottonbureau.com/people/laker-film-room-podcast-store Pete’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/lakerfilmroom Pete’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LakerFilmRoom For Feedback or Questions: lakerfilmroom@gmail.com 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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    38 mins