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Welcome to Late Night Lake Show, where real hoops talk meets Lakers culture. Hosted by Ricky, Kwame and Jody, we break down everything from game nights to drama drops — Luka’s brilliance, LeBron’s legacy, Redick’s vision, and all the chaos in between. No suits. No scripts. Just raw basketball talk, smart breakdowns, and the energy that keeps L.A. glowing long after the final buzzer. New episodes drop after big games, major headlines, and the moments Lakers Twitter can’t stop talking about. 🎧 Tap in.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to Late Night Lake Show, where real hoops talk meets Lakers culture. Hosted by Ricky, Kwame and Jody, we break down everything from game nights to drama drops, Luka’s brilliance, LeBron’s legacy, Redick’s vision, and all the chaos in between. No suits. No scripts. Just raw basketball talk, smart breakdowns, and the energy that keeps L.A.
Late Night Lake Show is hosted by RJ Barnes. The show has published 212 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Inside the Lakers with Claire De Lune: Luka’s New Stage, LeBron’s Timeline, and What Comes Next" (8 December 2025, 29 minutes), "1,297 Games Later… Y’all Still Don’t Know Ball | Ricky Rant on LeBron, Austin, & Rui" (5 December 2025, 5 minutes), and "LeBron’s Back, Buss Brothers Fired, Cup On the Line" (25 November 2025, 61 minutes).
Late Night Lake Show publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 212 episodes.
Booking probability for Late Night Lake Show is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Late Night Lake Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Late Night Lake Show's contact route on record: verified email.
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RJ Barnes hosts Late Night Lake Show, a sports podcast with 212 episodes published.
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Episode #211
Claire De Lune of The Guardian and tiny deaths joins Ricky for a wide-ranging, hilarious, and surprisingly deep Lakers conversation. They break down the 17–6 start, Luka’s MVP-level takeover, Austin Reaves’ leap into...
Late Night Lake Show
A quick Ricky Rant on LeBron’s streak ending, Austin Reaves dropping 44, Rui hitting the buzzer-beater, and NBA trolls proving once again they don’t know ball. Five minutes of truth, perspective, and petty justice...
Mark Walter has officially taken control — and wasted no time firing Joey and Jesse Buss. This episode breaks down the why, the fallout, and what it means for the future of the franchise. We also hit: • Lakers surviving...
Late Night Lake Show
Ricky and Jody react to the Mavericks firing their General Manager, Nico Harrison and the Lakers HOT 8-3 start. Twitter: @LateNightLakers Instagram: LakeNightLakeShow https://www.itsdribbles.com Discover our favorite...
Late Night Lake Show
The Lakers are 2–1, but the drama’s already elite. Luka opened the season like a created player with every slider maxed — until injuries hit. Austin Reaves dropped 51, 11, and 9 and made “Hillbilly Kobe” a real thing...
Late Night Lake Show
The Lakers open the 2025–26 season without LeBron James, who’s out with sciatica for at least the first month. That means Luka Dončić officially runs the show — and the pressure is on. In this episode, Ricky and Kwame...
The Lakers are 0–2 in the preseason, but JJ Redick isn’t worried — and maybe that’s the point. In Episode 206, Ricky and Kwame dive into the early storylines shaping the 2025–26 Lakers: 🏀 Topics Covered: The “Patience...
Episode #205
For once, Lakers Media Day didn’t feel like damage control. No coaching hot seat. No “trade everybody” chatter. No chaos about roster overhauls. Instead, the vibe was calm, confident, and focused — a clean reset button...
The Late Night Lake Show is back with a stacked Episode 204: 🚨 Clippers Scandal — Pablo Torre breaks news of alleged under-the-table payments to Kawhi Leonard, with the New York Times confirming an NBA investigation...
We’re officially 35 days away from Lakers Media Day, and the storylines are starting to heat up. This week on Late Night Lake Show: 🟣 Jovan Buha reports the Lakers are unlikely to extend Rui Hachimura before training...
Back in June, Austin Reaves walked away from $89 million - and with the dog days of summer upon us, it's the perfect time to unpack why this might be the smartest move in Lakerland. We break down why AR turned down the...
Late Night Lake Show
Luka Dončić signs his massive $165M Lakers extension, setting up the franchise's next decade. We break down the deal's implications, his record-breaking jersey sales, and how the Lakers are positioning for Giannis in...
Episode #200
Ricky and Kwame are back on LNLS to break down the BIGGEST Lakers developments you need to know about! 🔥 THIS EPISODE: Luka Dončić's incredible transformation - that Men's Health cover hit different wheny ou with the...
Late Night Lake Show
Lakers got smacked. No energy. No adjustments. 7 assists from your top 3 guys? Embarrassing. Ricky and Kwame break down teh mess, praise Vando, and call out everyone else. Game 2 better look NOTHING like this...
Late Night Lake Show
Join Ricky, Jody, Kwame and some special guests as we watched the Lakers take on the Pelicans on Playback! Twitter: @LateNightLakers Instagram: LakeNightLakeShow https://www.itsdribbles.com Discover our favorite podcast...
The Lakers made a blockbuster move, landing Luka Dončić in a shocking trade that sent Anthony Davis to Dallas. In this episode, Jovan Buha joins us to break down the immediate impact of the deal, the vibe inside the...
Ricky & Kwame give their instant reactions to the blockbuster trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks centering around Anthony Davis and Luka Doncic. Twitter: @LateNightLakers Instagram...
Episode #176
In this episode of Late Night Lake Show, we dive into the latest NBA trade deadline buzz, breaking down which teams need to make the biggest moves. We also fix All-Star Weekend with fresh takes on the new format. Then...
Episode #175
Join Ricky, Kwame, Jody, Phil, and Ethan (behind-the-scenes) as we kick back and watch the Lakers take on the Kings! Topics covered: Lakers' current state, trade options, and houghts on the NBA All-Star game—plus...
Episode #174
Ricky and Kwame break down the first half of the Lakers vs. Jazz game live on Playback , diving into Lakers injuries, potential trade options, LeBron’s incredible longevity, Wembanyama’s impact, and the state of the...
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Host of "Pablo Torre Finds Out" and MS NOW Contributor, Meadowlark Media
Senior Director of Operations, Market Director at Walmart in New Jersey, Veteran CEO (VCEO) Magazine
sports journalist and author
Lakers beat writer at the Athletic, Buha’s Block and Lakers Collective
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