It’s the Tennis Show—aka Paul’s Super Bowl—but first, Matt recaps his recent trip to New York, where the city’s energy nearly broke him. From watching delirious Knicks fans lose their minds in the streets to pillaging through the night at legendary spots like Finnerty’s (yes, bars stay open until 4am), Matt realizes he might be aging out of NYC nightlife. Still, he gave it a valiant effort and lived to tell the tale. (5:30) Then it’s time for the main event: tennis legend Brad Gilbert joins the show, along with his son Zach Gilbert , former Cal Berkeley standout and current Director of Tennis at the LA Tennis Club. We talk Brad’s East Bay roots—scalping tickets with MC Hammer, meeting Al Davis, and wondering if the Raiders will ever win another Super Bowl. They share stories of meeting Michael Jordan, playing HORSE with Chris Mullin, and debate whether the Warriors should re-sign Jonathan Kuminga or trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo—plus Brad drops a scorching-hot Draymond Green take. The Gilberts also help us carve out the Bay Area Sports Mount Rushmore: Steph Curry and Joe Montana are locks—but is it Buster Posey, Barry Bonds, or Rickey Henderson who joins them? Then we hit the court: would Brad’s Winning Ugly style still work on today’s tour? Which American man or woman is most likely to win their first Grand Slam? And in a revealing game of Start, Bench, Cut , Brad and Zach rank the four Grand Slams—their answers might surprise you. We also ask: Would Brad rather coach McEnroe or Connors? And yes, Zendaya’s forehand gets a full scouting report after Brad’s work on Challengers . Later in the show, Matt and Paul touch on the 49ers locking up Brock Purdy early (for once!) and why the Giants’ offense needs a spark—maybe it’s time to cut LaMonte Wade Jr. and call up Bryce Eldridge. In “Best Things,” Matt reviews the Glengarry Glen Ross revival on Broadway starring Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr, while Paul breaks down the indie gem A Real Pain . It’s a loaded episode packed with legends, hot takes, and sports across all courts.…

Paul is back from Korea and Japan—and he didn’t come empty-handed. He brought gifts and tales from abroad, including how he ended up on the Jumbotron at a Yomiuri Giants game dressed as a samurai, pitching lemonade to a stadium full of fans. Just another Tuesday for Paul. Matt kicks things off by recapping the dramatic election of the new Pope in this year’s unofficial Pope Draft . The guys debate which character from Conclave the new pontiff most resembles—and ask the eternal question: could someone still become Pope if they... had a bit of a romantic past? The conversation then turns to the Golden State Warriors and the end of their playoff run. Is the dynasty over? What’s next for Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler? Is the championship window officially closed, or is there one more shot left? Paul offers some silver linings while Matt breaks down offseason targets and free-agency possibilities. They also check in on the San Francisco Giants. Is it time to panic? Is the slide starting? Should they call up Bryce Eldridge and shake things up? At 18:50, they’re joined by actor, filmmaker, rockstar, and all-around one-man entertainment machine Jeff Hilliard. Known for his gloriously beautiful and bizarre music videos like My Face , Finger Bang Your Day , and Consensual , Jeff is on a mission to resurrect the lost art form of the music video—one satirical fever dream at a time. Together, the three dive deep into Jeff’s creative process, his philosophy on art and spectacle, and his quest to make music videos matter again. Then things get even weirder: they pitch a plan to convince childless senior citizens to leave their fortunes to the arts, debate whether Meghan Markle should run for president (with Hilaria Baldwin as her VP), and cast Daniel Day-Lewis in an imaginary video titled My Left Dick . They swap stories about meeting P. Diddy and explain what the phrase “No Diddy” means. Finally, they reminisce about Los Angeles nightlife in the ‘90s, when the city was a sexy supermodel. Now? It’s a fat guy asking you for money. After the interview, Matt and Paul break down the latest in Bill Belichick girlfriend drama, the 49ers’ offseason moves, and Paul’s unforgettable sauna run-in with George Michael. They close things out with a review of Apple TV’s new series Your Friends and Neighbors starring Jon Hamm.…

Matt and Paul are back—with a new sponsor, Daytrip Beverages—and they’re cracking open a wild one. First up, the NBA Playoffs : Can the Warriors survive the Rockets? Can Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler carry them to the next round? (3:59) Then it’s over to the San Francisco Giants , where Paul wonders if their hot start is real or if he’s just chugging the Kool-Aid. (9:59) Next, the guys sit down with legendary director Rawson Marshall Thurber ( Dodgeball, We’re The Millers, Red Notice, Central Intelligence, and the upcoming Voltron ). (12:52) They talk about everything from growing up in Orinda, CA , playing wide receiver in high school and college, to interviewing Will Clark as a kid and throwing out the first pitch at a Giants game. Oh, and yeah—he’s literally in the Madden Video Game for EA Sports. Then it’s a full-on 49ers therapy session : What went wrong last season? Should they pay Brock Purdy ? What’s the deal with Mac Jones ? And is Kyle Shanahan’s arrogance the elephant in the locker room? Rawson breaks down the Niners’ offense like a mad scientist and shares how he’d fix the salary cap. Later, they talk Hollywood: Will we ever get a Dodgeball or We’re The Millers sequel? (56:48) Is Rawson secretly behind the Jason Bateman renaissance ? And the trio plays a round of “ Start, Bench, Cut ” for their favorite sports movies. Wrapping things up in the “ Best Things They Saw ” segment: Paul reflects on watching Conclave following the passing of Pope Francis , while Matt reviews Mobland on Paramount and Your Friends and Neighbors on Apple TV. (1:15:25)…

In this jam-packed episode, Matt and Paul kick things off with a heartfelt tribute to legendary actor Val Kilmer , sharing favorite roles and iconic moments. Then it’s all gas, no brakes as they break down the Golden State Warriors’ playoff push , celebrating clutch wins over the Grizzlies and Lakers . Can Steph Curry , Draymond Green , and Jimmy Butler dig deep and get the Warriors out of the play-in madness ? On the baseball front, the guys are fully unhinged about the San Francisco Giants’ red-hot start . Is Wilmer Flores drinking from the fountain of youth ? Will Heliot Ramos actually hit 30 bombs? Paul’s guzzling the Giants Kool-Aid and boldly predicts a Wild Card run . Later, Dodgers superfan and Pantone 294 founder Alex Soto returns to the pod! (17:23) Fresh from Tokyo, Alex dishes on the epic Dodgers vs Padres series , the scene at the Tokyo Dome , Shinjuku nightlife , and how Japan stacks up to Korea for baseball fans. The crew debates the rise of torpedo bats , wonders if the Dodgers are the new Evil Empire , and makes spicy World Series predictions . Plus, Alex drops updates on the brand-new Pantone 294 podcast and his killer El Lay Sports apparel line. In Best Things They Saw , Matt and Paul reveal their theories for the White Lotus season finale , Matt previews Apple TV+’s new series "The Studio" with Seth Rogen, and Paul gives a sweet shoutout to his mom’s special birthday.…

Paul takes the charter in from Palm Springs for this week’s episode as he and Matt break down the San Francisco 49ers Free Agency Exodus—disaster or silver lining? Matt calms Paul’s panic over the 49ers' offseason moves, debates the Mac Jones signing - he is not the next Sam Darnold, and explores trade rumors surrounding Brandon Aiyuk . Plus, does Kyle Shanahan need a wake-up call? Producer Nick Conrad shares exclusive details about Club 33 , Disneyland’s ultra-private VIP club (5:56). Matt analyzes the Golden State Warriors resurgence, Jimmy Butler sightings in San Francisco, and the rebirth of Steph Curry and Draymond Green —can they make a deep playoff run? Paul battles his sports superstition: when he watches, they lose; when he doesn’t, they win (15:50). Paul also dives into the San Francisco Giants impressive spring training, their 2025 outlook, and what selling 10% of the franchise means for the future. Later, actor, writer, and musician extraordinaire Zach Selwyn (24:24) joins to discuss his Yankees fandom, almost winning ESPN’s Dream Job in 2004 - which searched for the next SportCenter anchor, hosting Attack of the Show on G4 , and working with Pedro Martinez , David Ortiz , and the White Mamba Brian Scalabrine on TBS Sports . He shares wild stories about directing Rob Gronkowski , a legendary lunch with Lenny Dykstra , and celebrity basketball at the Hollywood YMCA . In Best Things They Saw , Matt and Paul break down White Lotus , Severance , Mickey 17 , and Black Bag (1:06:17).…

In this episode, Matt and Paul chop it up with San Francisco native, actor comedian Al Madrigal. They discuss his upbringing in the city, his days at St. Ignatius high school and his diehard 49ers, Warriors and San Francisco Giants fandom. They get the real story behind his 2017 NFL Draft announcement of George Kittle, the Deebo Samuel and Jimmy Butler trades, his love of obscure Warriors jerseys and going to old Candlestick Park with his Dad. Al talks about his career in Hollywood, working on The Way Back with Ben Affleck, his comedy special Shrimpin Ain’t Easy and his hit NBC show Lopez vs. Lopez. Later, Matt and Paul recap the best and worst moments at the Oscars and how to change the NBA All-Star Game.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul chop it up with actor Kareem Grimes from the hit CW show All-American! They recap the Eagles crushing the Chiefs in the Super Bowl. Kareem breaks down the Kendrick Lamar halftime show, the Drake beef, Serena Williams, SZA and who they want to see perform next year. They talk their favorite commercials from the Martha Stewart Sketchers ad to the Mountain Dew Seal spot. Super Bowl Predictions for next season. Kareem drops a classic Prince story, Paul has a Tom Cruise story and Matt runs into Wesley Snipes. Other topics include Taco Bell, the Lakers Luka Anthony Davis trade, Jimmy Butler coming to the Warriors and Lebron James hairline. In Best Things They Saw, Paul reviews Severance on Apple TV and Matt talks up Paradise on Hulu.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul have a fascinating conversation with 4-time world champion boxer Ricky Quiles. Ricky won WBC, WBF, WBO, NABO titles in the junior welterweight and lightweight divisions. He talks about his rough upbringing in Lorrain, Ohio. Magic Johnson giving him his nickname “Showtime” after watching him box at The Forum. Ricky gives us his insight on the boxing game today - who is the best pound for pound fighter right now and if Jake Paul is good for the sport. Ricky talks about getting sober and opening Ricky’s Boxing Gym in Los Angeles where he trains celebrities like J.K. Simmons, Steve-O, Shia Labeouf, Sam Rockwell and Krysten Ritter. Later, Matt and Paul discuss the upcoming Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. Is there a Travis Kelce Taylor Swift Conspiracy with the NFL? They talk about the passing of Bob Uecker, the NBA Slam Dunk Contest and the movie Challengers getting snubbed by the Oscars. In Best Things, Matt and Paul review Lioness, The Agency, A Real Pain and A Complete Unknown.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul discuss the Los Angeles Fires and where we go from here. Paul talks about having to evacuate his home due to the Sunset Fire. They discuss what was in their “go-bags”, give updates on the latest resources available to victims and how to donate. Later, they recap the high school drama at The Jimmy Carter Memorial Service. What do the San Francisco Giants do after losing out on Roki Sasaki and did they sign Justin Verlander because of Roki’s crush on Kate Upton. Other topics they dive into - Is Deion Sanders the next head coach of the Dallas Cowboys? Will Notre Dame wear green jerseys and bring out Rudy for their championship matchup vs the Ohio State Buckeyes? Are the Golden State Warriors officially cooked? In Best Things They Saw, Matt is obsessed with Nicole Kidman in her new A24 film Babygirl. Paul loves the Australian Open and tries to figure out Taylor Sheridan’s success. Thank you for tuning in during this challenging time in Los Angeles. We Love LA.…

In the Best of 2024 Pod, Matt and Paul are joined by their producer Nick Conrad! They talk the Best Sports Moments of the Year - Steph Curry and Novak Djokavic in the Olympics. They discuss their favorite films including Anora, Dune, Inside Out 2, Challengers and more! In Best TV of the Year, Matt and Paul continue their never ending debate over HBO's Industry, also Mr. And Mrs. Smith, Ripley, Fallout and a few other surprises. They make bold predictions for 2025! Is Lebron James coming to the Warriors? Will Paul rekindle his love affair with baseball? Are the Drones over New Jersey aliens? Join us for the final pod of the year! And huge shoutout to all our listeners! Happy Holidays!…

Matt and Paul are back! They discuss who would survive better in prison and Jessica Lange’s hotness in the 1976 King Kong movie. In a new segment called “First Date”, they discover that they’ve never had Boba and Paul was in an infomercial with Chuck Woolery. Are the 49ers back after their win against the Chicago Bears? 49ers vs. Rams Thursday Night prediction. They love the San Francisco Giants signing of Willy Adames. Paul gives Buster Posey his flowers and role plays his pitch to Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki. Matt breaks down the Draymond Green dunk vs the Timberwolves. Do the Warriors have a chance in the NBA Cup? Later, they interview writer, producer, creator of the Netflix show Brews Brothers, Greg Schafer. They discuss his career in showbiz from his days as an actor to working with Tracy Morgan. Greg talks about his love and hate of his beloved Dallas Cowboys, Michael Irvin stories and his Michigan Wolverines fandom. In The Best Things They Saw, Paul reviews The Jackal on Peacock and the band The Hard Quartet. Matt reviews The Diplomat and Lioness.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul breakdown the garbage circus exhibition called the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight. They debate Jake Paul’s next opponent, everyone from Joe Biden to Clint Eastwood. Are the 49ers dead? Has head coach Kyle Shanahan lost his fastball? Will the Niners beat the Green Bay Packers this Sunday? Matt still doesn’t trust the Golden State Warriors hot start. Later, they interview Beat LA therapist and good friend of the pod Nick Mouyiaris. Doctor Nick discusses the trappings of toxic fandom and how to find balance in your life. He gives us a phrase that can help ease the pain of rooting for your favorite sports teams. Finally, Dr. Nick reminisces about his days as a sober companion, spinning hilarious stories of his time watching Mike Tyson. In Best Things They Saw, Matt reviews the A24 Hugh Grant film Heretic. Have a great Thanksgiving Beat LA Heads! Love, Matt and Paul.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul get into the 49ers victory against the Buccaneers. Was Deebo punching the special teams players a good thing? Matt and Paul reminisce on their own grade school fights. They give their predictions for this Sunday’s 49ers vs. Seahawks matchup. They discuss the Golden State Warriors hot start? Should we buy in or will they break our hearts? Later they interview superstar entrepreneur Samantha Gutstadt. They discuss her roots in Toronto on the Canada National Tennis team. Her path from actress to writer to successful influencer, podcaster and content creator. She tells us how creating her own content studio Don’t Call Me Mommy led her to working with brands like Walmart, Target and writing for Parents Magazine and Bustle. Her content has millions of views and she gives advice to aspiring content creators on how to find success. In Best Things They Saw, Matt discusses the finales of The Penguin and Disclaimer. Paul reviews Palm Royale on Apple TV.…

In this episode, Paul and Matt put the Dodgers World Series title to bed and why the Yankees turned into the Bad News Bears. Does Paul love the San Francisco Giants new GM Alex Minasian? Are the Giants going to sign Juan Soto? Matt breaks down the Golden State Warriors hot start. Later they interview, Hollywood producer Mark Roybal. Over the years Mark has executive produced Doubt with Meryl Streep, Moonrise Kingdom, Like Crazy and No Country For Old Men. Recently, he produced the HBO shows The White House Plumbers, Mare of Easttown with Kate Winslet and coming next year, the crime drama Task with Mark Ruffalo. They discuss his 49ers fandom, why Steve Garvey is a jerk and if there will be a season 2 of Mare of Easttown. In Best Things, Matt reviews the film Conclave and Paul reviews the film The Substance.…

In this episode, Paul dresses as Vincent Vega from Pulp Fiction for Halloween. They recap the 49ers victory over the hated Dallas Cowboys. Paul discovers that rubbing his wife’s head is the good luck charm for the Niners offense and they look at trade targets at the deadlines. They deep dive the important storylines from the World Series - the Freddie Freeman grand slam, Ice Cube vs. Fate Joe and Love Bars in Tokyo. Later, they interview music manager and former bass player for Steel Train, Evan Winiker. They discuss his New York Mets fandom, playing the David Letterman and Conan O’Brien shows and transitioning behind the scenes at Range Music. He also gives us his Best Things in music right now and talks about The Henry Foundation For Dog Care. In Best Things, Matt discusses the film Anora and Paul gives us the real skinny on Monsters: The Menendez Brothers show on Netflix.…

On the 1 year anniversary pod, Paul gives Matt gifts from Italy. Matt gives Paul nothing. They discuss the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series, give their predictions and why we should all be Yankees fans for 2 weeks. They get into the 49ers year from hell. Have they hit rock bottom? And can they beat the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday? They interview Days of Our Lives star, actor Brandon Barash. They get into his upbringing in St. Louis, his days on General Hospital, his Lakers fandom and the Lebron and Bronny James debate. They plug his band The Day Players and give upcoming tour dates. Later, Matt and Paul discuss the upcoming NBA season and preview the Golden State Warriors. In Best Things They Saw, they review The Franchise on HBO and the film Didi.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul discuss the MLB Playoffs. Paul’s got a soft spot for the Cleveland Guardians. Matt believes everyone should be a Mets fan. They recap the 49ers victory against the Seattle Seahawks. They give their predictions for the 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup this week. Paul goes back to his neg roots and Matt drinks the Kool-Aid. Later, they interview actor and writer Chris Titone. Chris wrote the Netflix hit movie Home Team. He has starred in films Grown Ups 2, Paul Bart: Mall Cop 2, The Wrong Missy and can be seen in the upcoming Happy Gilmore 2 and Kinda Pregnant with Amy Schumer and Will Forte. They discuss his career, growing up in Miami and if Adam Sandler is a good basketball player. In Best Things They Saw, Paul says Challengers is the best tennis movie of all time. Matt reviews the Apple TV show Disclaimer, Slow Horses and Nobody Wants This on Netflix.…

In this episode, Paul is in full Kendall Roy mode as he calls in from the Italian Riviera where he celebrates his wedding anniversary. Matt recaps his weekend at the USC vs. Wisconsin game and reveals he’s come out of retirement and booked an acting job in a movie. They discuss the San Francisco Giants firing Farhan Zaidi and hiring legend Buster Posey as the new Godfather of the organization. They recap the 49ers beatdown of the New England Patriots and give their predictions for this week’s game vs. the Arizona Cardinals. In Best Things They Saw, Matt reviews the Netflix series Monsters: The Menendez Brothers. Paul gives us more insight into going to Princeton with Lyle Menendez. Matt also reviews the new HBO Max Show The Penguin with Colin Farrell.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul do a therapy session with 49ers Insider Chris Ferera after the 49ers debacle vs the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday. They discuss Brock Purdy’s small hands and him turning into Jimmy Garoppolo. Kyle Shanahan melting down and does he need to give up play-calling? Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell eating Nick Sorenson’s lunch. Fred Warner turns into The Predator. Chris finds the Silver Linings and tells us why the 49ers are going to win this Sunday vs the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s South. Why Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey being hurt helps Brock Purdy. They give their 49ers vs. Rams predictions. Later, Matt and Paul discuss the San Francisco Giants signing of Matt Chapman. Is Farhan Zaidi getting fired? They review Bad Monkey, Slow Horses on Apple TV, the new film My Old Ass with Aubrey Plaza and the upcoming Eric and Lyle Menendez show on Netflix.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul recap the 49ers Week 1 win over the New York Jets with Call of Duty & Bosch actor Reggie Watkins. They get into the electrifying performance of RB Jordan Mason and deep dive his middle name “Ponchez”. What happened with Christian McCaffrey? Was Olivia Culpo the reason for his injury? And they come up with nicknames for the Mason & McCaffrey duo when CMC returns. Paul plays Switzerland as Matt and Reggie get in the ring again over their love and hate of Brock Purdy. The fellas give their Predictions for the Week 2 matchup between the 49ers vs Minnesota Vikings. Later, Matt and Paul talk US Open Tennis. Is Janik Sinner a real Italian? And in Best Things They Saw, they review the Stanley Kubrick classic The Shining, the horror film Long Legs, Blink Twice, Alien Romulus and the Netflix film The Union.…

Matt and Paul discuss the Titanic ship that is the San Francisco Giants. Are their playoff chances toast or should fans have hope? Take a wild guess what Paul thinks. They dive into the 49ers preseason. Give their US Open Tennis Grandslam predictions. Later, they interview Remember The Titans actor Ray Stoney. Ray talks growing up a Green Bay Packers Fan in Atlanta. Playing 1-on-1 against Allen Iverson in high school. Working with Denzel Washington and playing a transvestite in The Longest Yard with Adam Sandler. They discuss which NFL teams they’re high and low on. Fantasy Football studs to look out for and a sleeper pick that everyone should draft. In Best Things They Saw, Matt reviews the M. Night Shyamalan film Trap with Josh Hartnett. Paul reviews the horror film Immaculate with Sydney Sweeney.…

Matt and Paul get into the Best and Worst Things they saw at the Olympics. Paul is neg-strong on the San Francisco Giants trade deadline moves and their chances of making the wildcard. Matt dives into the 49ers training camp and is still drinking the Brock Purdy Kool-Aid. Later they interview actor Kareem Grimes, series regular on the hit CW show All-American. He discusses growing up down the street from The Forum in Inglewood and watching the Showtime Lakers in 80’s, getting his big break in the film Boyz In The Hood, playing George Clooney 1-on-1 in basketball, working with director Clint Eastwood on the film The Mule and what to expect form his character Preach in Season 7 of All-American. In Best Things They Saw, Matt gives a thumbs up to the films Ezra & Know Goes Away on HBO Max. Paul dives into the finale of the Apple TV show Presumed Innocent.…

In this episode Matt and Paul discuss Carlos Alcaraz dominance at Wimbledon and the stadium debacle at the Copa America Final. They dig into the nightmare rendition of the National Anthem by Ingrid Andreas at the All-Star Game and celebrities using “entering rehab” as an excuse. They grade the San Francisco Giants first half of the season in movie terms and what to expect in the 2nd half of the season. Matt gives Paul the Golden State Warriors summer league update. Later they interview 49ers Insider Khalil Tams of 49Talks on Instagram. They dig into 49ers training camp - the Aiyuk holdout, which rookies excite them most, can Brock Purdy get better in year 3 and bold predictions for the upcoming season. Finally in Best Things They saw, they review Kinds of Kindness, Maxxxine, Long Legs, Presumed Innocent, Sunny on Apple, Receiver and Owning Manhattan on Netflix.…

On the silver anniversary podcast, Matt and Paul deep dive 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey & Olivia Culpo wedding. Paul is pissed he wasn’t invited and blames Matt. They bid farewell to Warriors legend and new Dallas Maverick Klay Thompson. Then discuss NBA Free Agency and what moves Golden State needs to make. In Giants Talk, are their recent winning ways a mirage? Paul wants Farhan Zaidi fired and the team to sell at the trade deadline. Also, Beat LA is giving away tickets to the Giants. Listen and find out how to win. Later, they interview creator of the Startup to Storefront podcast and entrepreneur Diego Torres-Palma. They discuss the Celtics championship and being a life long Boston sports fan. They discuss Gucci products, Wimbledon predictions and how to start a successful podcast. They also talk about his new Sports Bar Pawn Shop opening in Los Angeles soon. In Best Things They Saw, Matt reviews season 3 of The Bear on Hulu.…

In this week’s episode, Matt and Paul come to you live from Wrigley Field in Chicago! They recap the passing of legend Willie Mays, the Giants vs. Cubs series and watching Thairo Estrada game-winning Home Run on Monday Night from the owner’s box. They deep dive the Camillo Doval Experience, the joys of negging Mike Yastrzemski and sending Bob Melvin to detention. Can Christian McCaffrey break the Madden Curse? Brock Purdy and his place in Chris Simms’ quarterback rankings. They interview Lakers fan and returning guest, actor Alain Uy from Power Book IV on Starz. They debate Klay Thompson wiping his Instagram, the Celtics title, Lakers coaching search and what to expect on the new season of Power. In Best Things They Saw, they review Presumed Innocent on Apple TV, the film Hitman on Netflix and the Brat Pack documentary Brats on Hulu.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul are pissed off at the San Francisco Giants. The blame gets spread around to Bob Melvin, Blake Snell and the Beat LA Podcast. Paul lays down a searing neg to get the team back on track. 49ers mandatory minicamp has started and they discuss the new CMC deal, Logan Thomas signing and the Aiyuk holdout. Matt gives his NBA Finals preview and Paul discusses if Luka Doncic & Kyrie Irving deserve to be in the best backcourt all-time debate. Later, they interview Ted Humphrey, the showrunner and co-creator of the hit Netflix show The Lincoln Lawyer. Ted gets into the hardships of Cleveland sports fandom and his Dad being a USFL referee. He discusses the creation of the Lincoln Lawyer, casting and what to expect in Season 3. In Best Things They Saw, Matt and Paul review Tires, Under the Bridge, Bottoms and Fargo .…

The Power of the Neg strikes again! Matt and Paul discuss how San Francisco Giants fans need to thank them for their hot streak. Can the G-Men continue their winning ways? The NFL schedule is out and the league really stuck it to our 49ers. Warriors Brandin Podziemski makes the All-Rookie team and Matt makes his NBA Conference Finals Predictions. They interview actor, writer, director John Lacy. Talking his roots in Minnesota to becoming a Dodger diehard. They get into his career path as an actor, starting out on General Hospital to working with director David Fincher on the Zodiac to his role in the upcoming Joker Sequel with Joaquin Phoenix. In Pet Peeves, they discus minor league team names, bay to breakers. Then in Best Things, they review the Jerry Seinfeld film Unfrosted, the Netflix show Boiling Point and the return of the Apple TV series Drops of God.…

In this episode, Matt discusses Paul’s trip to Arkansas. They get into the Warriors broadcast team being voted the worst in the NBA and why the San Francisco Giants flat out stink. Then chop it up with actor and 49ers diehard Reggie Watkins - the Purdy Debate is reopened, recapping the 49ers draft and what to expect next season. They also discuss Reggie’s career in Hollywood and Matt working with David Caruso. In Best Things They Saw, Paul laments there wasn’t a horse in the Kentucky Derby named after him. Matt reviews Baby Reindeer, Sugar, The Idea of You, The Jinx and the Fall Guy.…

In this episode, Paul returns from Mexico and Matt wants to talk about OJ Simpson. They discuss the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, does Klay Thompson leave next season and what off season moves they need to make. Matt gets into the San Francisco Giants early season slide and Paul’s distaste for Blake Snell. Then is Brock Purdy the Marlon Brando of NFL? They preview the upcoming NFL Draft with guest draft expert Chris Ferera. Chris lets us know who the 49ers should target in the 1st round and who they should take with their last pick. In Best Things They Saw, Matt recommends Scoop, Anna and Ripley. Paul recommends Mango Margaritas.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul lament attending a Giants loss to the Dodgers (and witnessing Shohei Ohtani’s first dinger for the hated ones) before escaping Dodger Stadium to the comforts of the home opener. They’re joined by a third amigo, Beat LA financial analyst and Giants diehard Steve Grochol for an eyewitness account inside Oracle Park and spicy tales from his time bartending during spring training in Scottsdale. Matt and Paul then get psyched about the Warriors season ending burst into the playoffs before finishing with Pet Peeves and the Best Things They Saw, where they discuss a new Steve Martin documentary and The New Look among others!…

In this episode, Matt and Paul celebrate the beginning of the baseball season with stories about Paul’s VIP trip to A’s spring training. They quickly recap 49er free agency, Brock Purdy‘s honeymoon and the Warriors hanging on for dear life before diving into their NL West preview interview with Alex Soto, founder of Dodger fanclub Pantone 294. In Best Things They Saw, they review Poor Things, Spaceman, Dream Scenario, and the Major League movies among other fun stuff.…

Matt and Paul recap the best and worst moments of the Oscars. Paul investigates the San Francisco Giants going Bush League on J.D. Davis. Are the Golden State Warriors destined for the play-in vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. They get into the NFL Free Agency Bonanza with guest Khalil Tams of 49Talks on Instagram. In Best Things They Saw, they discuss The Gentlemen on Netflix, The Regime on HBO and Matt retracts his One Day recommendation.…

In this episode, Paul reports to us from Paris drinking white burgundy and gin martinis. They discuss the Golden State Warriors resurgence. How seeing Lebron in a Warriors uniform is a bad thing. They turn the page on the 49ers, new defensive coordinator candidates, next season record prediction. They look at Brock Purdy’s wedding registry and buy him gifts. In their San Francisco Giants spring training report, they debate Matt Chapman, the new MLB uniforms, Pablo Sandoval’s weight loss and why he doesn’t have a Panda Express endorsement. In Best Things They Saw - Dune Popcorn bucket, One Day, Daisy Jones and the Six, Shane Gillis on SNL.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul conduct an extended Self Help Corner therapy session to sooth the pain of the 49ers Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs (1:46). They recap Paul’s epic trip to Las Vegas - Private Jet, U2 Concert, Usher Halftime Show. They interview Khalil Tams, creator of the popular Instagram channel 49Talks (25:25). In Best Things They Saw, they review True Detective, ExPats and Tokyo Vice (51:08).…

In this episode, Paul and Matt dig in deep on Super Bowl LVII. Discussing what it's going to take to get the pod to Las Vegas, Brock Purdy endorsement deals, Taylor Swift prop bets and their Super Bowl predictions. Paul goes to a San Francisco Giants mixer and comes away with free agent intel. Will the Warriors make a trade at the deadline? In Best Things They Saw, they review the Grammys and the Amazon show Mr. and Mrs. Smith.…

The Pod Lives! Matt and Paul deep dive the 49ers stunning comeback against the Lions. Matt gets Detroit coach Dan Campbell a gift basket. Paul discusses sitting in upper deck at the NFC Championship Game and his roller coaster text exchange with Matt. Brock Purdy ups his pre-game wardrobe. They look ahead to the Super Bowl LVIII rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. In Best Things They Saw, they review the film American Fiction with Jeffrey Wright.…

In this episode, they discuss the 49ers epic come from behind win over the Green Bay Packers. Paul interviews Matt about his experience watching the game at Levi’s. They recap the up and down performance of Brock Purdy and his wardrobe choices (1:27). They preview the NFC Championship game 49ers vs. Detroit Lions and give their predictions (36:55). Best Detroit Movies (42:45). Chiefs vs. Ravens preview (43:57). They remember Golden State Warriors coach Dejan “Deki” Milojevic (45:43). In Best Things They Saw, they review the Apple TV show Slow Horses and the FX show Fargo (47:12).…

Matt and Paul debate their New Year’s resolutions. Going “Dry January” or the new and improved “Damp January” (1:15). The Emmy Awards (5:40). They discuss possible Succession show spinoffs: The Disgusting Brothers, The Eldest Boy, Roman’s Empire (7:56). They preview the playoff matchup between the 49ers vs. Packers on Saturday and give predictions for every game NFL game this weekend (13:13). Draymond Green returns and can the Golden State Warriors save their season (36:43). Farhan being Farhan, the Giants dismal free agent off-season continues (39:25). They finish up with the Best Things They Saw, featuring the Netflix series “Break Point” and review the polarizing film “Saltburn” (44:22).…

In this episode, Matt and Paul recap their Top 5 Best Things they saw in 2023, including Wimbledon, ‘The Bear’, ‘Succession’ and the film Blackberry. They also reflect on the state of of TV, going to rehab in Iceland, remembering some musical legends that passed and how Mr. Irrelevant can make all of us feel more relevant.…

In this episode, Matt and Paul discuss their Holiday Party season (1:04). Why Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and what’s next for the San Francisco Giants (6:58). The Lakers add another fake championship to go with their Bubble Title (16:40). Paul fills in the gaps on the Brock Purdy fiancee timeline, Matt discusses what endorsements are in line for Brock if he wins MVP (20:47). 49ers Predictions, Pet Peeves, Mailbag Questions (29:36). Top Non-Traditional Christmas Movies (36:20). In Best Things We Saw, they discuss the David Beckham documentary and review the Netflix film Leave the World Behind (39:28).…

In this episode, Kendall Korner takes us to the wine country for Thanksgiving (2:51). They discuss Brock Purdy’s first article in Us Weekly (6:13). Talk with Eagles die-hard and Philadelphia native, actor Michael Marc Friedman (11:15). They go in-depth on Gabe Kapler’s tattoos, Eagles vs 49ers predictions and best Philadelphia film not named Rocky. Paul gets his Baseball Winter Meetings fix (40:25). In the Best Things They Saw, Matt discusses the film You Hurt My Feelings starring Julia Louis Dreyfuss. Paul deep dives The Equalizer 3 with Denzel Washington (43:51).…

In this week’s episode Matt & Paul discuss the reaction to last week’s podcast with Laker fan Alain Uy (4:58). Paul explains why picking against the 49ers is a good thing (7:44). Takeaways from 49ers vs. Jaguars (11:36). Predictions for Sunday’s game vs. Tampa Bay (21:24). What’s wrong with Warriors fans at Chase Center (26:28). In Best Things We Saw, they review the movie The Killer and discuss Timothee Chalamet hosting SNL (34:07).…

In this week’s episode Paul & Matt discuss Bruce Bochy’s legend status after winning his 4th World Series (5:36). They talk NBA with guest Power: Book IV actor Alain Uy (10:59). They discuss the the Lakers Warriors rivalry, the origins of the “Beat LA” chant, Lebron’s hairline, Victor Wembanyama nicknames, the Jordan Poole Experience, and much much more. Paul previews the 49ers vs. Jaguars this Sunday and Matt gives his dreaded prediction (40:47). In the Best Things They Saw this week, Paul discusses the film “No Hard Feelings” and Matt reviews the new Netflix documentary “Sly” (46:41).…

Paul and Matt remember Matthew Perry (2:30). They discuss the shitstorm that has engulfed the 49ers and why fans shouldn’t worry. Did the Chiefs lose because Taylor Swift wasn’t in attendance on Sunday? And is her relationship with Travis Kelce real? (19:50) They dig into the Bob Melvin hiring by the Giants, his awful nickname "BoMel" and GM Farhan Zaidi failing upwards (22:15). The Warriors fast start to the NBA season and their new found love for the Chris Paul State Farm ads (28:36). They close with a grab bag of topics - the new Dubai Baseball League, the tv show The Fall of the House of Usher and the film Pain Hustlers. (37:20).…

In this week’s episode, Paul and Matt discuss the 49ers meltdown in Cleveland (5:06). Were the Niners hungover and is Paul on this episode? Matt accepts his punishment for jinxing the 49ers but doubles down on the rest of the season (12:43). 49ers vs Vikings MNF predictions (14:20). Paul dives into his joy of the Dodgers playoff elimination (19:56). Matt puts the Cowboys at the top of his Hate Rankings (24:25). They debate new Olympic sports, the Schwarzenegger documentary and more (27:40).…