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Lakers Fast Break

Lakers Fast Break
Los Angeles Lakers
NBA
Lebron James
Luka Doncic
Lakers
Austin Reaves
Oklahoma City Thunder
Deandre Ayton
Golden State Warriors
Marcus Smart
Houston Rockets
Luka Dončić
Dallas Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard
Austin Reeves
Rui Hachimura
Denver Nuggets
Phoenix Suns
Western Conference
Rob Pelinka

It's our look at all things Los Angeles Lakers as we bring the best analysis, insight, and opinions on basketball's most talked-about franchise. Our personalities provide a fresh look at the latest news and trends with the Lakers and the rest of the NBA that no other Laker show can match. Named as one of the best Lakers podcasts by Feedspot and Player.FM! (bit.ly/37wRCB5). Please Like, Sha... more

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With the NBA Playoffs continuing and the Lakers already out of the mix, the guys from the Lakers Fast Break are back as they discuss the options for the team this summer and whether what GM Rob Pelinka is indicating that bringing back the team's core... more

The Lakers' season is over, and the Lakerholics are all over the summer season with thoughts and ideas of what should come next for the team. Check in with the crew as they discuss what the options are for the team, who they should go after in the NB... more

With the season now on the line, the Lakers faced elimination at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. And the Lakers, on two occasions, fell behind by double digits and could've just given up, but LA willed themselves back each tim... more

The Lakers set out on their most important game of the season with a do-or-die matchup against Oklahoma City in Game Three of the NBA Playoffs Second Round. And even with Rui Hachimura and Luke Kennard lighting it up from three (9-14 combined), the L... more

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Recent Guests

Stefan Pascano
Stefan Pascano podcast host, discussed as guest
Episode: Lakers-Cavs Postgame! Lakers Get A Returning Luka Who Powers An Easy Win Over Cleveland!
Sean Grice
Guest analyst on the show
Lakers Fast Break (guest analyst)
Episode: Lakers Weekend- Lakerholics Spotlight On The Lakers Fight In The Western Conference!
John Costa
Contributor on Lakers Corner, discussed in episode
Lakers Corner
Episode: Lakers-Kings Postgame! The Lakers Best Back-To-Back This Season Means An EASY Victory Over Sac-Town!
Matt John
NBA analyst and writer for Fansided
Fansided
Episode: NBA Observations With Matt John!
Josh Peterson
Co-host of Pop Culture Cosmos
Pop Culture Cosmos
Episode: Lakers-Hawks Postgame! Lakers Lay An Egg As They Get Clawed By The Hawks In Atlanta!
Yaron Weitzman
Author of A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers
Episode: Author Yaron Weitzman On "A Hollywood Ending: The Dreams and Drama of the LeBron Lakers!"
Matt Modderno
A writer for SB Nation and co-host of the Bleav in Wizards podcast
SB Nation and Bleav Podcast Network
Episode: Washington Wizards Season Preview With Matt Modderno!
Calvin Barrett
Sports analyst and writer at SLC Dunk and Fansided
Fansided, SLC Dunk
Episode: Utah Jazz Preview Part One With Calvin Barrett!
Jay Rosales
A journalist focused on Toronto Raptors coverage
Raptors HQ
Episode: Toronto Raptors Season Look With Jay Rosales!

Hosts

Gerald Glassford
Host of Lakers Fast Break Podcast; primary on-air personality; long-running coverage of Lakers and NBA.
Joe Soro
Co-Host of Lakers Fast Break Podcast; frequent on-air collaborator providing analysis and debate.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Lakers Win

    Great coverage by Gerald and guests. Always informative. Keep up great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crowstir
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great content!

    Fun show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SkipSupporter
    United States8 months ago
  • What a show

    Extremely consistent, unbiased Laker talk.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RenHartBraveHeart
    United States8 months ago
  • That guy has some anger issues.

    He makes valid points but geez.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Interstitial
    United Statesa year ago
  • Terrible podcast

    Making excuses for Lakers’ poor defense by saying other teams’ garbage players get lucky against the Lakers is not the way to explain losses. This is one of the worst podcast ever, stay away. Real clown show.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    shockersfan
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some episodes feature strong opinions and heated but entertaining discourse.
Feedback varies on hosting style, with some calling for less shouting and more concise takes.
Listeners appreciate the candid, passionate Lakers analysis and deep dives into games and trades.
Fans value the balance between nostalgia for Lakers history and current-season strategy.

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Apple Podcasts
#220
United States/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#56
Chile/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#114
Hong Kong/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#134
Poland/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#181
New Zealand/Sports/Basketball
Apple Podcasts
#205
Ireland/Sports/Basketball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Lakers-Heat Postgame! Luka's 60 And Lebron's Triple-Double Powers The Lakers In South Beach!
Q: How did Luka Doncic perform relative to expectations in this back-to-back scenario?
He delivered an extraordinary scoring outburst (60 points) while the team leaned on him to outpace Miami, reinforcing his status as a top offensive engine even on tired legs.
NBA Observations With Calvin Barrett!
Q: How has your view changed regarding playoff predictions from the start of the season?
I think it's becoming less clear if OKC will run it back as a champion again, with the gap in competition narrowing significantly.
NBA Observations With Calvin Barrett!
Q: What are you most looking forward to as an NBA fan heading into the second part of the season?
I'm fascinated to see which teams are going to make what move to minimize or maximize their lottery odds.
Lakers-Suns Postgame! Lakers Let Phoenix Blow Up From Three As They Lose A Heartbreaker To The Suns!
Q: What do you see going wrong with the Lakers' big three?
The big three isn't clicking because it seems like only one player at a time can perform well, leading to issues with consistency in their game.
Lakers-Spurs Postgame! Lakers Take The Day Off So That They Can Get DESTROYED By The Spurs!
Q: How do you feel about the Lakers' lack of effort in this game?
It's disappointing and feels like a slap in the face to fans who pay to see their team compete, especially when key players are rested.

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A Lakers-focused show delivering sharp game-by-game analysis, roster moves, and league-wide context. Episodes center on Lakers performances, player impact (notably LeBron James, Austin Reaves, Luka Dončić matchups, and shooting depth), and strategic questions around coaching, trades, and playoff positioning. The hosts mix passionate, sometimes heated takes with detailed breakdowns, inviting reactions from the wider NBA landscape and veteran guest perspectives. A standout element is the duo's willingness to critique management decisions while keeping a fan-forward tone, which helps the show feel both insightful and highly entertaining for hardcore Lakers fans and NBA followers alike.

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1. Lakers Lounge
2. Buha's Block with Jovan Buha
3. Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers
4. Lakers Nation Podcast
5. Laker Film Room - Dedicated to the Study of Lakers Basketball

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Recent guests on Lakers Fast Break include:

1. Stefan Pascano
2. Sean Grice
3. John Costa
4. Matt John
5. Josh Peterson
6. Yaron Weitzman
7. Matt Modderno
8. Calvin Barrett

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