LeBron James became a billionaire this week, fueled in part by his work in Hollywood as a producer and actor. So what awaits him going forward in the world of entertainment? Can he carve out a niche as an actor? Is his future really as a dealmaker, working behind the scenes as a producer. His newest venture, Hustle, starring Adam Sandler, debuts next week on Netflix and is getting quality early buzz.

So what kind of Hollywood star is James?

Amy Nicholson, host of the Unspooled podcast and NY Times film critic, who just happens to be a massive Lakers fan, joins the show to talk about James, the Lakers, Tom Cruise and the nature of stardom.

Is the nature of the superstar, in entertainment and sports alike, shifting for good?

But first, we lament the departure of Alex Caruso to Chicago -- Amy has multiple t-shirts celebrating Caruso and other Lakers players who all tend to get traded once she makes the investment -- and the team's broad unwillingness to grow their own rosters. Even when success comes, it does leave an emotional hole.

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky (Guest, Amy Nicholson!)

SEGMENT 1: Lamenting the departure of Alex Caruso, the inability to wear Caruso threads because of it, and what is missing when fans cheer for a mercinary squad.

SEGMENT 2: LeBron James and Hollywood. How much has he accomplished, and where does he go from here?

SEGMENT 3: Talking Tom Cruise. Is he the Last Great Hollywood Movie Star? Is that kind of star disappearing from the NBA as well?

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