Watch The Winning Time Podcast

2022
2 Seasons

This is the official podcast companion to HBO's Original series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. Each week, executive producer Rodney Barnes speaks with sportswriter Jeff Pearlman.

The Winning Time Podcast is a series that ran for 2 seasons (17 episodes) between March 6, 2022 and on

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7. What Is and What Should Never Be

September 18, 2023

Director Salli Richardson-Whitfield breaks down key scenes in the Season 2 finale. Jeff and Rodney discuss the social, interpersonal, and racial elements that made the real-life Lakers/Celtics rivalry so intense. Also, costume designer Emma Potter.

6. Beat L.A.

September 11, 2023

Ex-NBA All-Star Baron Davis offers his take on Winning Time, the singular talents of Magic and Kareem, and how the league has changed since the Showtime era. Jeff and Rodney discuss the buildup to the 1983 finals and Kareem's relationship with his fans.

5. The Hamburger Hamlet

September 4, 2023

Tanya Hamilton unpacks her actor-driven approach to directing. Jeff and Rodney talk about how the Magic/Westhead story changed sports forever. Jason Clarke (Jerry West) talks about the energy and humor he brings to the role.

4. The New World

August 28, 2023

Composer Robert Glasper breaks down the process of writing the Winning Time score. Jeff and Rodney discuss Magic's $25 million contract and Paul Westhead's catastrophic SI photoshoot. Rodney chats with Sanna Seppanen, head of the show's hair department.

3. The Second Coming

August 21, 2023

Director Todd Banhazl joins host Rodney Barnes to talk about telling the story of Larry Bird like a spaghetti western. Assistant director Sal Sutera gives behind-the-scenes insight into working with background actors on some of the show's crowd scenes.

2. The Magic Is Back

August 14, 2023

Rodney and Jeff talk about Magic coming back to the team after his injury and how the team felt about Paul Westhead at the time. Rodney dives into the show's portrayal of Stormin' Norman Nixon.

1. One Ring Don't Make a Dynasty

August 7, 2023

Sportswriter Jeff Pearlman joins host Rodney Barnes to discuss the real events depicted in the first episode of Season 2. Rodney discusses the dual crises Magic finds himself in with actors Quincy Isaiah and Rob Morgan. Also, music supervisor Gabe Hilfer.

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