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Chuck Becker is a retired Lieutenant from the Pomona Police Department. He worked for 30 years in law enforcement and has experience as a SWAT Commander. Chuck and I have umpired college baseball together over the years, but we also have a few connections that show just how small the world can be.

Scott Root is an NCAA football Referee in the Big Sky Conference. He will discuss his path to get to Division 1-AA (FCS) and share some stories from his time on the Gridiron. Scott has been officiating football for nearly 30 years and is a proud member of the Foothill Citrus Football Officials Association. We will also talk a little baseball with Scott in regards to his coaching days at the high school level.

Billy Haze is a two time College World Series umpire (2016 & 2019). He is also the assignor for the SCIAC, GSAC, and Cal Pac conferences out here in the west. Additionally, Billy runs the Black & Blue Umpire Camps and has helped multiple guys advance to various levels of college baseball. We will talk about his umpire journey and discuss the challenges for college baseball moving forward.

Bill Barnes is back for the Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In! He answers multiple questions from listeners and gives his thoughts on the inconsistencies of the mainstream media. Bill also discusses when comments cross the line and other times when people just need to lighten up.

Johnny Govea is one of the biggest all around LA sports fans out there. He's one of the few consistent fans that loves ALL of the LA teams and doesn't make exceptions. Johnny, like many LA Rams, knew that even though they were in Missouri, they were still the LOS ANGELES RAMS and always will be. He will share memories and stories that demonstrate the passion he has for the Rams, Lakers, and Dodgers.

Scott Acevedo is a Senior Superintendent for a general contractor. He has spent most of his life in construction and has also found time to officiate high school basketball. Scott shares some memories from his journey throughout officiating as well as his thoughts on the crazy world we are living in.

Fred Monteblanco makes a return appearance to the podcast. He chats about the social media protocols, the return of sports, virtue signaling, and the "Look At Me" world we live in.

Dan Davis is a Registered Investment Advisor. He will offer some great financial advice that will be beneficial to your future. As one of his clients myself, I respect his insight and trust his guidance. Dan was also a teacher of mine in both 8th grade and high school. He will share some memories from teaching as well as offer some options for those who are interested in improving their financial situation down the road.

Bill Barnes is back for the Weekly Wednesday Weigh-In. We shift our focus to a couple of big law enforcement stories from the past that occurred locally. Bill happens to know a lot of those who were involved and breaks down two very wild real life stories. One involves a Sheriff Deputy falling in love with a murderer. The other is about one of the biggest bank robbery shootouts in California history.

Mike Salas has been officiating high school basketball for a long time. He officiates women's college basketball as well. Mike is a life long Rams fan and has been a season ticket holder since they returned home in 2016. He is also a huge Dodgers fan and an avid golfer. Mike has a great passion for sports, but above all, he is most proud of his three daughters.