LA Dream

Cristela Alonzo made TV history in 2014, by being the first Latina to create, produce and star in a network TV sitcom, "Cristela,". She has a great story about perseverance and the will to succeed. It was a real fun podcast talking about growing up in a diner, moving to LA then getting car impounded, working for celebrities, & the struggle to chase her dream. Hope you enjoy. Follow: @cristela9 Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Shelley Smith is a reporter for ESPN and one of my mentors. She's seen a lot during her career and was very honest about her fight with breast cancer, dealing with tough athletes and twitter trolls. :10 Covered the O.J. Simpson trial for Sports Illustrated :16 On a plane, got the exclusive interview with Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson who tested positive for steroids at the 1988 Olympics. :22 1990. Covered the sudden death of LMU basketball star Hank Gathers. :30 How she was hired by ESPN :32 Producing a 30 For 30 on the 2006 USC vs Texas championship game :35 How she dealt with battling breast cancer. :41 After being declared Cancer free, covered Marcus Mariota getting drafted :47 Donovan Hill :50 Jake Olson :57 Has authored 3 books 1:08 Advice for young reporters 1:11 How she deals with twitter trolls 1:16 Working on a book about Al Davis Follow: @shelleyespn Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Gustavo Arellano is the publisher and editor of Orange County's alternative weekly OC Weekly, and the author of the column ¡Ask a Mexican!, which is syndicated nationally. Author of Orange County: A Personal History and Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America. A lecturer with the Chicana and Chicano Studies department at California State University, Fullerton, and a consulting producer on FOX's animated show, Bordertown. Arellano attended Anaheim High, Orange Coast JC, Chapman University and earned a Masters from UCLA. Like myself, he is the son of Mexican immigrants from Zacatecas, Mexico. (His from Jerez, mine from Nochistlan) Follow: @gustavoarellano Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Freddie Prinze Jr is my co-host as we talk with Molly Knight about her new book “The Best Team Money Can Buy” - The Los Angeles Dodgers Wild Struggle to Build a Baseball Powerhouse 0-25 The Mcourt Era :25 How Guggenheim bought the Dodgers :31 Freddie was a batboy for the Albuquerque Dukes :35 Freddie can’t stand Kirk Gibson. :45 The arrival of Yasiel Puig 1:04 "don’t let it drop" scene from “She’s All That" 1:16 Ken Griffey Jr hit 15 homers in a row off Freddie 1:26 Clayton Kershaw 1:28 Zack Greinke 1:30 Why Andre Ethier will not like Molly 1:42 Freddie “Most Famous Latino in 1997" 1:47 Bill Cosby hated Freddie Sr. Follow: @molly_knight @realFPJr Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell @djremark

Jaime Maggio is a reporter/host for Time Warner Cable's Lakers coverage. The UCSB alum got a late start in the broadcast business but has quickly made up for lost time. She also covers the NCAA Tournament for CBS & TNT's NBA playoffs & TBS MLB playoffs & works for the NFL Network. Follow: @jaimemaggio Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

From working at a music store getting paid in records to traveling the world, Eric Dlux is living his dream as a DJ. Eric is heard nightly on Power 106 in Los Angeles, and has a residency at Tao in Las Vegas on Saturday nights. Pretty cool for a kid who learned to mix on his friend's turntables. Oh and ya he's from Carson, just like me. Follow: @ericdlux Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, John Hartung would imitate TV news anchors, now he's living his dream as the Dodgers studio host on SportsNet LA. The Taft High and San Diego State alum was at Game 1 of the 1988 World Series, saw Marshall Faulk score 7 touchdowns for the Aztecs and covered the Lakers back-to-back titles. Follow him @_johnhartung Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: "Esta Noche" by @bigphil13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgerBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Jerry Hairston Jr. lived the dream for 16 years in the major leagues. 9 different teams. 1 World Series title and lifetime of memories. A third generation big leaguer, Jerry's story is about perseverance and having the right attitude when playing a kids game. Follow him @therealjhair Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: "Esta Noche" by @bigphil13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgerBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

From teacher to Lakers TV host, it's been a fun journey for Chris McGee. Better known as "Geeter" he's worked games from Moscow, Idaho to Beijing, China for the AVP tour, FOX Sports and ESPN. A Valley native, McGee is a proud Crespi and CSUN alum. Follow him @geeter3 Intro by @iammarioruiz Tech support @tynowell

Broadcaster Beto Duran talks with people that are "Living The Dream". From athletes to entertainers to entrepreneurs, every journey has a story to be told.