Beat LA
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 pop culture to boot. It’s a chant that belongs to the world and its singular purpose bands us together… “Beat LA!”
Beat LA
Tennis Legends Brad Gilbert and Zach Gilbert Talk Grand Slam Picks, Warriors & Zendaya’s Forehand
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.