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
50th Podcast! Giants, Warriors, Rehab, Divorce, and Oversharing!
In this very special milestone episode, Matt and Paul celebrate 50 episodes of The Beat LA Podcast the only way they know how, by interviewing each other and emotionally oversharing for content. But before things get deep, they play the hits. They talk about the San Francisco Giants and try to figure out what exactly is going on with this team. Is Rafael Devers just in a slump, or is he really the diva Red Sox fans warned us about? He’s standing up Will Clark, struggling at the plate, and frustrating fans. Should we panic or be patient? With the All-Star break here, do the Giants actually have a legitimate shot at the wild card? Then they move on to the Golden State Warriors and their very quiet offseason. What’s going on with free agency? Will they sign Al Horford? And if so, will Al pick Steph, Draymond, and the Warriors culture — or chase Hollywood with LeBron, Luka, and the reality show that is the Lakers?
After all that, Matt and Paul go full Dr. Phil and turn the mics on themselves. They talk about their origin stories, why they came to Los Angeles, and what made them pursue this chaotic, soul-crushing career in Hollywood. They share their favorite sports memories growing up and as adults — from the 1988 49ers Super Bowl to the 2010 Giants World Series run. Then it gets personal. They open up about their late fathers, what it was like growing up with emotionally distant dads, and the lifelong journey of trying to earn their approval. Paul talks about losing his father to cancer during college and how that shaped his path. Matt opens up about his struggle with addiction in his early twenties, how he turned his life around, and the role his mom played in saving him.
From there, it’s all laughs. They share their favorite podcast moments, debate who would play them in the movie version of their lives (Filipino Colin Farrell with imposter syndrome for Matt? Self-loathing Jon Hamm for Paul?), and name their dream guest for episode 100. Spoiler: he was just in White Lotus. In Pet Peeves, they take issue with Gen Z already crowning the Oklahoma City Thunder as a dynasty. They wrap things up with some recommendations, including The Bear, F1, The Materialists, Dept. Q, and the new director of the James Bond franchise. Most importantly, they take a moment to thank everyone who has listened, supported, and stayed with them on this journey. Whether you’ve been here since episode one or you just stumbled on this chaos recently, they appreciate you. They love you. And they still can’t believe they made it to 50.
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
Producer: Nick Conrad
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