TRU Show

We remember our real-world superhero the only way we know how: recalling the memories, moments, and lessons that we’ll never forget. Thank you, Kobe. https://archive.org/download/tru112/tru%20112.mp3

Early Saturday AM for the 3-peat TRU Show pod. AMiS [1:30] Melo/Blazers [13:58] Myles Garrett [20:55] Houston Astros cheating [29:33] New Music [38:25] https://archive.org/download/tru111/tru111.mp3

TOPICS: Asian Man in Spokane: Meeting Another Asian Man in Spokane Kanye West Sunday Service: Cool, Crazy, or Crap? NBA: Load Management, Lakers (Real or Early Luck?) https://archive.org/download/tru110/TRU%20110.mp3

It’s that time again. Welcome back and we’ll see you next year! AMIS [3:40] Halloween [22:28] Lakers [33:25] Coming home [39:40] https://archive.org/download/trushow109/tru%20show%20109.mp3

Homecoming and stuff [3:30] Kobe Bryant: cutthroat father  [28:31] Basketball World Cup [40:08] Who cares? [49:02] Conference Finalist [57:12] https://archive.org/download/tru108/tru%20108.mp3

YBN Cordae [7:57] Movie scores/soundtracks [21:20] Devin Booker [32:17] Dwight Howard (LMAO..) [43:50] Conference Finalist [57:12] https://archive.org/download/trushow107/TRU%20Show%20107.mp3

Where tf we been? NBA (10:25) Nets, Lakers We haven’t had a show since late May: what’s one music project that sticks out during that time? (22:15) Hsieh: III by Banks Ko: 4Real 4Real by YG A whole lotta music (Hsieh sees Anderson .Paak live, Ko sees Buddy on NPR Tiny Desk, etc.) https://archive.org/download/tru106/tru%20106.mp3

Part 2 of a very special episode for us. A continuation of the conversation, with some great Marvel-esque mid- and post-credits bits. Mostly Game of Thrones. And bad audio. Say Your Lyrics [0:40] Payoff..? [7:15] Game of Thrones [12:10] Kenny’s “Shit I Like” [41:45] https://archive.org/download/TRUShow105Part2/TRU%20Show%20105%20Part%202%20052319.mp3

A really special episode, with a very special guest (our second ever!). We ran a bit longer, so we’ve split this into two part. Expect part 2 in a couple days: Surprise guest! [1:48] Asian Man in Spokane [16:34] News Reporting 2019 [28:20] Toronto Drake’s [38:41] DJ Khaled [49:33] https://archive.org/download/TRUShow105Part1/TRU%20Show%20105%20Part%201%20052319.mp3

TOPICS: Big Fat L’s for the Celtics, Kyrie & Matt Ng (3:20) NBA players who want us to think they’re not NBA players (07:10) Hsieh on Kyrie (lol) Ewing Theory for Warriors? (26:57) How late is too late to get food before close? (33:00) Asian Man in Spokane (40:00) Rap Read-Along: Go Loko by YG, Tyga & Jon Z (55:00)   https://archive.org/download/Trushowkevinkevin_gmail_104/104.mp3

Contact us on Instagram: @TRUShowPod Or email us at: trushowkevinkevin@gmail.com On this episode: Asian Man in Spokane [2:35] Kevin’s own Old Town Road [9:35] Gripes about sports [40:50] Avengers Endgame [1:08:15] https://archive.org/download/trushow103/trushow103.mp3

Contact us on Instagram: @TRUShowPod Or email us at: trushowkevinkevin@gmail.com On this episode: Asian Man in Spokane [1:27] Friendships [24:30] Fan Interaction and Quick Hits [1:17:55] https://archive.org/download/trushow102/trushow102.mp3

Send us any questions, comments, and whatever tf you want: trushowkevinkevin@gmail.com This one got pretty random, but don’t they all? Topics: Asian-American reflection and representation You get one choice, one type of food: what you got? Old Town Road, Dave East, and super streamers Coachella BALL IS LIFE: Playoffs, baby   https://archive.org/download/TruShow101/tru%20show%20101.mp3

Damn. We made it to 100. Cheers to 100 more. TOPICS: Where TF have y’all been? Kevin and Kevin explain. Ko’s Unapproved Rant on Luke Walton, Magic and the Lakers (3:50)  Episode 100… Let’s look back: how much has (and hasn’t) changed since Episode 1? https://archive.org/download/Tru100/tru%20100.mp3

Nearing the century mark, the TRU Show returns for a true show on matters of the nose. Life experiences and hygiene are topics covered, in case you ever wondered. Incredibly poetic, wise, and pointless, a journey of personal stories and things unexpected. We hope you enjoy. Smelly matters [2:50] KKo life story [15:05] Minding your own business [29:55] Tendencies [53:04] “New music” [1:10:00] https://archive.org/download/trushow99/trushow99.mp3

This episode is about insomnia and not being able to sleep. KHsieh for his lifelong insomnia, KKO for the NBA trade deadline, and Magic Johnson for Pelicans refusal of the entire Lakers roster + every draft pick until 2045. TOPICS:  Sleeping habits (falling asleep on public [and private] transportation, falling asleep in class, falling asleep after getting lit) Social media shining light on your blackout (16:45) Favorite brand of water? P.S. f**k Arrowhead (23:35) Svi traded to the Pistons for Reggie Bullock (34:21) Should Reggie Bullock start? (39:00) Anthony Davis; Lakers offer Pels their entire young core (43:08) MORE LAKERS: Mitch or Magic? Can the Lakers bounce back from trade talks? WTF should the Lake Show do? (59:50) Music: Jay Prince, Lykke Li, Billie Eilish, FREE 21 SAVAGE, Blueface, Boogie, and Joji (1:13:04) https://archive.org/download/TRU98/TRU%2098.mp3

Really, this one is all over the place. shooting the s**t Super Bowl [17:55] “MIDDLE CHILD” [32:35] public v private schools [45:50] weather. yeah, weather [59:55] https://archive.org/download/trushow97/trushow97.mp3

BIG SOULJA Kyrie… WTF is going on with the Celtics? (2:36) Kyrie’s phone call to Lebron… Super sick or super sus? Kyrie Irving or Jimmy Butler: who would you rather have on your team? (27:20) LAKERS: The Ingram Issue, potential trades, and missing ice in our veins (30:43) Magic & Rob Pelinka (37:55) The Golden State Warriors finally complete Steve Kerr’s infinity glove: Boogie back (46:30) https://archive.org/download/Tru96/tru%2096.mp3

Happy new year to everyone out there, and welcome back. New year, same pod. On this edition of the TRU Show: Resolutions [01:15] Luxury and temptation [23:20] NBA vs NFL [31:48] Blake Griffin and Lonzo [48:30] NBA TV and punditry [1:00:30][ https://archive.org/download/Trushow95/Trushowep95011219.mp3

This one got pretty personal. We just passed another year marker here, so as we get closer to triple-digit territory… Let’s talk: We’ve been living for a few years since we started this podcast… Do we still have the same life goals?  Seeing friends through their professions (17:00) What Does Joe Rogan Do Better: podcasts or stand-up comedy? (27:50) Former Lakers Killing The Lakers, Pt. 8,598,942 (34:00) Where is Paul George in the MVP race? (35:15) NBA MVP talk What’s up with the Celtics? (41:30) Trading Places, NBA Edition: Kyrie & Jimmy Butler? Boogie Back, kinda (47:00) A little about A Lot: teasing next episode’s I Am > I Was review (53:00) https://archive.org/download/Tru94/tru%2094.mp3