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Mar 2022
31m 21s

S1 Ep.1: “The Swan” (with Adam McKay)

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In the first episode of the Winning Time podcast, host Rodney Barnes talks to executive producer, director, and “Hoop Head” Adam McKay. They discuss the origin of the series and how the showtime Lakers  transformed sports entertainment in the late 70s.

The official Winning Time podcast is produced by HBO in conjunction with Hyperobject Industries and Pineapple Street Studios.

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