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Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

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Hosted by Mike Trudell, Chris McGee

Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee is an ESPN Los Angeles basketball show covering the Los Angeles Lakers, with hosts Mike Trudell and Chris McGee. The feed lists 200 episodes, released roughly twice a week, typically running about 49 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.

Why brands sponsor Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

Reach engaged Los Angeles Lakers fans through ESPN's twice-weekly basketball talk show

  • Published twice a week with 200 episodes in the feed since July 2024.
  • Apple Podcasts rating of 4.7 from 244 ratings, with 215 five-star reviews.
  • Episodes run about 49 minutes, giving room for extended host-read segments.
Best forlocal Los Angeles brandssports apparel and fan merchandiseticketing and dining campaigns
Watch forThe show is ESPN-branded, so network ad policies may limit which brands and categories are accepted.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Basketball90%
Sports10%
Formats
co-hosted banter, interview, call-in segment
Tone
analytical, conversational
Language
English
Production
Studio production
Typical length
45 to 55 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent35/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Estimated from titles, descriptions and engagement
Est. downloads per episode5k–25k
Estimated, confidence 45%: 244 Apple ratings (50 to 200 band mapped to 200 to 1,000 band given the 200+ count), 200 episodes, semiweekly cadence, ESPN network hosting on Megaphone, and a high Podcast Index popularity bucket.
Audience asks aboutWhat is the Lakers front office doing this offseason?How should the Lakers build a contender?What does the Kobe and Shaq era teach about the current roster?
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States85%
🇨🇦 Canada3%
Other12%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 20 episodes had a sponsor
None seenno sponsor mentions in the last 20 episodes
Brands seen
ESPNESPN LA 710
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published under the ESPN network with no funding links.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
Titles cover basketball roster, history and media day topics with no explicit flags.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Where to listen

Benchmark score: 35 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Consistency Latest episode within the usual cadence50 / 50
Activity Episodes in the last 90 days, weekly is full marks30 / 30
Reach Estimated downloads per episode, 20k is full marks15 / 20

Recent episodes

EpisodeDateLength
HR 2: Keeping Spare Parts2026-10-0846 min
HR 1: Not Taking Much Stock2026-10-0850 min
HR 2: More From Lakers Media Day2026-09-2943 min
HR 1: Lakers Media Day2026-09-2949 min
Lakers Talk Hour 2_09-24-262026-09-2549 min
Lakers Talk Hour 1_09-24-262026-09-2556 min

Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 11 days ago.

This is a Lakers town, and Mike Trudell and Chris McGee are getting you closer to the team during Lakers Talk, weekly on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.
Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee's own show description from the podcast feed

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About Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee is a basketball podcast from ESPN Los Angeles focused on the Los Angeles Lakers. Hosts Mike Trudell and Chris McGee discuss roster moves, team history and media events, with episodes split into hours and segments. The feed lists 200 episodes released about twice a week, with a typical run of around 49 minutes, according to the RSS feed.

The show carries a 4.7 average rating from 244 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which suggests a loyal local audience. Listener estimates are 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, based on rating volume and the ESPN hosting setup, and the audience is most likely Los Angeles-area basketball fans. No sponsors appear in the feed, so the show's ad inventory is unclaimed by named brands.

Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is priced at about $90 to $625 per episode. Sports apparel, fan merchandise, local restaurants and ticketing brands are the most natural fit.

Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee

How much does Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee charge for a podcast sponsorship?

Based on estimated downloads of 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll ad is estimated at about $90 to $625 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own rate card and placement.

What is Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee about?

It is a basketball podcast from ESPN Los Angeles covering the Los Angeles Lakers, hosted by Mike Trudell and Chris McGee. Episodes discuss roster moves, team history and media events, and run about 49 minutes.

How do I contact Lakers Talk with Mike Trudell and Chris McGee about sponsoring an episode?

The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked.

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