The Beat LA Podcast
It’s only three syllables and two words, but there is one clear message behind it: BEAT LA. Join hosts Matt and Paul, two diehard San Francisco natives working in Hollywood, as they discuss all things 49ers, Giants and Warriors with a dash of movies, TV and pop culture. It’s a chant that belongs to the world and its singular purpose bands us together… “Beat LA!”
The Beat LA Podcast
Showtime With World Champion Boxer Ricky Quiles!
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.
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
Producer: Nick Conrad
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