Chris and Chaez talk about why Russell Westbrook could be a positive presence for the Lakers, and how he will help both LeBron and Anthony Davis; why Carmelo Anthony is in a better place in his career to be a role player and could be an X-facto

STF: "The Brodie Comes Home"

Aug 3rd, 2021 59m 56s

Chris and Chaez are back to talk about the blockbuster trade the Lakers made to acquire former 2017 league MVP and 9x All-Star Russell Westbrook; what are the pros and cons of adding Russ alongside LeBron and AD; the Lakers lose fan favorite an

STF Pod: "We Back!"

Jul 27th, 2021 1h 14m

Chris Camello and Chaez Pearson are back to break down the offseason expectations for the 2021-2022 Los Angeles Lakers; is DeMar DeRozan willing to take a pay cut to play for his hometown team; are Kyle Kuzma's days in LA numbered and who shoul

STF Pod: "Tough End To A Tough Year"

Jun 8th, 2021 1h 20m

Chris and Chaez talk about the Lakers' unceremonious end to their championship defense after losing to the Phoenix Suns in 6 games in first round playoff series; who's deserves to get the majority of the blame pie; should Anthony Davis have eve

STF Pod: "The Blame Game Starts with AD"

May 25th, 2021 55m 39s

Chris and Chaez break down Game 1 of the NBA first round playoff series between the Lakers and the number 2 seed Phoenix Suns; what went wrong for the Lakers and is it time to panic?; does Anthony Davis deserve more blame than head coach Frank

STF Pod: "To The Play-In We Go"

May 14th, 2021 1h 1m

Chris and Chaez talk about the impact of Anthony Davis rounding into form but is that groin injury a concern; Talen Horton-Tucker and Wesley Matthews making a case for more playoff time; is the play-in tournament a good thing or a bad thing for

STF Pod: "Trouble in Tinsel Town?"

May 5th, 2021 1h 1m

Chris and Chaez talk about the Lakers' recent struggles but how they dug out a huge win against the lowly Denver Nuggets; is Anthony Davis back to normal and can he lead this team down the stretch; has Marc Gasol carved out a new role for himse

STF Pod: "The Straw That Stirs The Drink"

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 2m

Chris and Chaez are back to talk about the Lakers' struggles on this past 4-game road trip; questioning their sense of urgency and desperation; is Anthony Davis back to being AD after a strong performance in Washington; is LeBron James the 'str

STF Pod: "Back to Home Sweet Home"

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 2m

Chris and Chaez discuss the Lakers' recent 7-game road trip and how they came home with a winning record; the great coaching of Frank Vogel during this difficult season; what to expect from Andre Drummond moving forward; the positives and negat

STF Pod: "The Problem or the Solution"

Apr 6th, 2021 1h 6m

Chris and Chaez discuss the Lakers' sputtering offense after a tough loss to the LA Clippers on Easter Sunday; who needs to step up on that end to make it flow better; was Marc Gasol out of line with his recent comments; what should we expect f

STF Pod: "Drummond is a Laker!"

Mar 30th, 2021 1h 1m

Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers making a huge splash on the buy-out market signing two-time All-Star center Andre Drummond; how does his presence impact the entire squad; why he chose the Lakers over other teams; how will Drummond fit in

STF Pod: "The Evolution of Kuz"

Mar 18th, 2021 1h 18m

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss how Kyle Kuzma has continued to grow and mature his game in 2nd half of the season; the value and the fit of Montrezl Harrell and the connection Kuz and Trez have formed; Lakers reporter Nick Hamilton of Nite

STF Pod: "To Speak Up Or Not to Speak Up"

Mar 2nd, 2021 1h 8m

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the Lakers restoring order with 2 straight wins after a 4-game losing streak; the impact Dennis Schroder has had since he returned from health and safety protocols; was LeBron's response to Zlatan too dignifi

STF Pod: "AD and the Achilles"

Feb 17th, 2021 54m 49s

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the latest news on Anthony Davis's Achilles diagnosis and what it means for the Lakers moving forward; who needs to step up with AD out for close to a month; what external options could GM Rob Pelinka be look

STF Pod: "Aging Like a Fine Wine"

Feb 6th, 2021 1h 9m

Chris and Chaez are back to discuss the Lakers' torrid second half run to defeat the red-hot Denver Nuggets in a rematch of last years Western Conference Finals; how this team flipped the switch to win their 3rd straight game; should we be conc

STF Pod: "Gone But Never Forgotten"

Jan 28th, 2021 1h 14m

Chris and Chaez examine the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant and the impact he had globally beyond the Lakers or the sport of basketball; how did LeBron James embody the 'Mamba Mentality' in the Lakers' win in his hometown; does the lineup need a

STF Pod: "On The Road Again"

Jan 20th, 2021 59m 20s

Chris and Chaez are back to break down the stunning loss to the Golden State Warriors on MLK Day; what went wrong in the second half against the Dubs; should Frank Vogel consider shuffling the closing lineups depending on matchups and who's hot

STF Pod: "AD Takes Charge"

Jan 12th, 2021 57m 7s

Chris and Chaez break down how Anthony Davis' comments about the Lakers "sh---t" defense after a recent loss to the Spurs motivated the team defense in their win over the Houston Rockets; has he taken on more of a leadership role on the Lakers'

STF Pod: "An Ugly Win is Still a Win"

Jan 5th, 2021 56m 41s

Chris and Chaez are back for the New Year to talk about the Lakers' knack for winning ugly against SA and MEM; how valuable their depth has been through these first 2 weeks of the season; is the defense a concern for the Lakers; what to expect

STF Pod: "Too Much Coasting"

Dec 30th, 2020 55m 23s

Chris and Chaez break down the Lakers' loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in a rematch of last year's playoffs; special guest Ryan Ward of Lakers Daily joins us to talk the state of the purple and gold and their recent losses; what improvements

STF Pod: "Kuz Is Here To Stay"

Dec 22nd, 2020 1h 7m

Chris and Chaez break down the impact of Kyle Kuzma's contract extension and what it means for Lakers moving forward; Lakers beat writer Harrison Faigen of SB Nation joins the pod to talk Kuz's extension, THT's role, weakness of the Lakers (if

STF Pod: "THT is TNT!"

Dec 15th, 2020 1h 2m

Chris and Chaez break down the phenomena that is Talen Horton-Tucker through the first 2 preseason games; is he the real deal?' what are the realistic expectations for him during the season with a fully healthy roster; who's minutes does he tak

STF Pod: "Stick Around For Awhile"

Dec 8th, 2020 1h 5m

Chris and Chaez talk about LeBron's recent comments on how he will approach this season with a quick turnaround as well as some digs he takes at the Clippers; how many games will LeBron and/or Anthony Davis actually play in this season; the imp

STF Pod: "A New Season Already?!"

Dec 1st, 2020 1h 9m

Chris and Chaez talk about newest Laker Dennis Schroeder's comments about wanting to start alongside LeBron and AD; how does that muck up the rotation and second unit; is AD waiting on Giannis before signing a new deal; should Lakers consider g

STF Pod: "Locked and Reloaded"

Nov 24th, 2020 1h 14m

Chris and Chaez discuss the Lakers fantastic start to free agency with some great additions to the roster; how will these new additions impact the team; what are the downside of losing key free agents like Rondo, Dwight, McGee, and Danny Green;