Mason & Ireland

Mason is mad at Jorge for being a 49ers fan and says he’s not allowed to wear the hat in studio if he’s there. Listeners call in and react to Mason having an issue with him being a 49ers fan. Circling back to Blake Treinen closing out last night’s game - Mason thinks removing Kenley Jansen from the closer role will cause the Dodgers to lose him mentally and he thinks he’s still the best guy for the job. Mason’s favorite show is Ted Lasso but a critic recently called the show “too nice” - why can’t we just have nice shows anymore? Why is being “too nice” a bad thing? Plus, Despite getting ripped by Morales for doing it earlier in the show, Mason goes back to the Lakers schedule and predicts wins and losses for the early part of it. And GAME OF GAMES - Ramona hosts a round of “Failed TV Talk Show Host” Triva… Plus Mason’s Lie Of The Day

Mason has a public service announcement for National Radio Day about why he loves radio so much and why it’s his favorite medium. Jeopardy! recently named a new host, Executive Producer Mike Richards - but a week later, he’s stepping down after an article in The Ringer exposed a scandalous past. Mason and Ramona play “The Schedule Game” with the first part of the Lakers schedule. RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks if Disney’s sentient robots are creepy or cool; If it’s considered old fashioned to take a man’s name when marrying; And if it’s smart to invest in a company of explicit or sexual nature - all on Radio Tinder!

Mason has a moral dilemma after having a bad experience at the pharmacy today - should he call the regional manager? And the Lakers schedule is out so we take a look! Last night Blake Treinen closed out the game for the Dodgers last night in a save situation. Is this a changing of the guard? Is Kenly Jansen “out” as the Dodgers closer? Ramona disputes Mason’s suggestion. WHEEL OF QUESTIONS - What is the best dish you can cook? Should MLB change the Wild Card format and get rid of the one-game playoff?

Actor Daniel Craig said he finds inheritance “distasteful”... Do people with money tend to not work as hard? What is the best “bad” movie? Even though Tim Bontemps said the 10 GMs he polled named KD and Giannis the best players in the league, who do YOU think is the best player in the league right now? GAME OF GAMES - Producer Lindsey hosts a round of “Celebrities’ Real Names Trivia” … Plus Mason reveals his Lie Of The Day

There is some news with Trevor Bauer from his court hearing today. The temporary protection order that was filed has been denied - what does this mean for the Dodger pitcher? What control do the Dodgers have over the situation right now? What do you expect to happen? Also, Mason found a survey that tells you how much time you can deduct from your life based on certain foods you eat. You might be surprised. Plus, What ever happened to magazines? (Lindsey points out, the internet, of course). But which news sites do you subscribe to now? Instead of unbundling. And RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks if a 24-year-old should have to sit at the kids table; If Terrell Owens could make an NFL team today at age 47; And if hotels should charge a lower rate and make amenities ala carte - all in Radio Tinder.

The Dodgers swept the Pirates last night and Max Muncy was getting MVP chants. Is there a chance he could find himself in the MVP race? If not, who is? And Is Shohei Ohtani the best MLB player we’ve ever seen? Also, Tim Bontemps interviewed 10 NBA GMs/Coaches and none of them named LeBron the best player in the league. LeBron responded on Twitter and said they’re just fueling him. Plus, WHEEL OF QUESTIONS - If you lost your phone, how many phone numbers would you know by heart? Some NBA players are not happy about their NBA2k22 ratings so Mason asks Ramona to rate the hosts of ESPN 710 LA and listeners weigh in with their ratings as well. Jeanie Buss did an interview with The Athletic, in which she commented about the naysayers who think the Lakers are too old. Why do people seem to think this Lakers roster isn’t going to work?

How do NFL QB evaluators get things so wrong? Also, looking at the NBA schedule and the Lakers most exciting matchups. Plus, Mason asks Mychal Thompson, who has a better Big 3 between the Lakers and Nets? and another edition of GAME OF GAMES - Mychal hosts a round of “Teams Who Changed Their Name” Trivia. And Mason’s Lie Of The Day.

We took calls from listeners about tipping etiquette. Mychal Thompson is here! He chimes in about the Jack Morris issue… Draymond asked KD in a one-on-one interview if the fight with him was why he ultimately left the Warriors and KD says it was how the issue was handled… Do you believe him? Do you prefer watching games at home or in person? Plus, RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks if the NFL Competition Committee should be the ones making the rules about taunting; If you should sever all business ties with a lover when you sever the relationship; And should MLB have a salary minimum per team - All in Radio Tinder!

Mason says he can’t make it to Saturday’s Rams game because he’s leaving for Costa Rica, so he’s giving his tickets to Corporate Greg Bergman. Momo brings back up the poll from yesterday about if LA is a Raiders or Rams town and she debates the results with Mason. Also, Tigers broadcaster Jack Morris made a racist comment about Shohei Ohtani and has been indefinitely suspended. Should he be fired? Took calls from listeners about Jack Morris’ racist comment about Shohei Ohtani. Plus, WHEEL OF QUESTIONS - Would you call out a friends’ self-destructive behavior? And members of the Raiders are being exposed for being bad tippers - what’s an acceptable amount to tip these days?

The Dodgers have used 33 pitchers this season. Producer Lindsey puts us to the test to see how many of them can we name? Also, Do the Chargers belong in LA? the owner Dean Spanos says he has no regrets in moving from San Diego to LA. Can the Chargers rebuild their fan base in LA? Plus, we take your calls about whose town is this Rams or Raiders? and another edition of GAME OF GAMES!