Mason & Ireland

Barstool is reportedly in talks with MLB to broadcast some of their weekday games during the upcoming season. Barstool is a very controversial, but popular sports media company that skews younger and would attract young viewers. Mason thinks Barstool’s culture of racism, misogyny and ugliness is something MLB should stay far away from - but Ireland thinks it’s a good idea to try and get younger fans interested in the game. We took calls from listeners reacting to whether MLB should broadcast games on Barstool’s website. Today is “National Spoil Your Dog Day,” and Mason, Ireland and Lindsey all admit to spoiling their dogs and treating them like people. And RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks the guys if they would participate in the fake Mars Martian program for NASA; If it’s ok to walk around naked even if your neighbors can see you; and if Ben Simmons will still be a 76er by the time the season starts - all in Radio Tinder.

It's OFFICIAL Russell Westbrook is a Laker! We kick off with a LIVE coverage of Russell Westbrook's introductory press conference, as one of the newest members of the Los Angeles Lakers. Also, right after the Presser Russell Westbrook called in to talk about his homecoming and set the record straight about his "meeting" with AD and LeBron before signing with the Lakers. Plus, we took your calls to see how excited you are about Russell Westbrook as a Laker? And more from the WHELL OF QUESTIONS - What was the last thing you did that gave you an adrenaline rush?

ESPN’s Football Power Index gives the Rams a 5 percent chance to win the Super Bowl… Do you agree? Where do the Rams rank against the favorites like Kansas City and Tampa Bay? GUEST - The newest member of the Lakers, Carmelo Anthony calls in to talk about his decision to sign with the Lakers, why he’s so excited to play with this specific group of guys. He talks about his relationship with Kobe Bryant and what it was like when he beat his scoring record at MSG for 61 points. GAME OF GAMES - Ireland hosts a round of “Madden Rating” trivia - and reveals his “Lie of the Day!”

Peyton Manning had a great Pro Football Hall of Fame speech where he ended it with a friendly shot at Tom Brady. Mason hates that they limited the speech time to six minutes. Ireland disagrees. Should they cap the speeches? … Quentin Tarantino told an interesting story about his mom belittling his writing career when he was a kid - so he won’t share his success with her. Is this spiteful or does she deserve it? Also, PGA Pro Si Woo Kim shot 13 on a par 3 over the weekend… Mason thinks it gives him hope in the upcoming match vs Ireland. But Ireland thinks he’s giving Mason too many strokes. Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin lost about 30 pounds since last season and said he decided to be more accountable for his weight to be more relatable to his players that he holds accountable. Is that necessary? Do coaches need to be in shape? RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks the guys if they’d take a pay cut to be able to work remotely; If the Rock’s multiple showers per day is that strange?

Mason was obviously stoned yesterday when he started texting the show thread about booking a random director… It was 4:00 on a Sunday, totally normal for Mason! The pura yesca may have contributed to him signing a really bad song out the window all weekend. Also, Ireland is worry about the Dodgers as they now sit 4 games behind the Giants in the West. Do Dodger fans need to come to terms with being a Wild Card team? The Colorado Rockies said a fan suspected of repeatedly yelling a racial slur at Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson was actually hollering at "Dinger," the club's purple, polka-dotted dinosaur mascot. Do we jump to conclusions too quickly these days? Too quick to “cancel” people? And should the Rockies change their mascot name? Plus, WHEEL OF QUESTIONS - Were you ever bullied at school Took calls from listeners who had jobs as mascots. Would you rather host Jeopardy or be Joe Buck and do a full slate of MLB/NFL games and the Super Bowl, World Series?

Why do so many sports bettors say that the NFL preseason games are the best time to bet? GUEST - NBA veteran Trevor Ariza joins the show fresh off his contract signing to talk about his decision to come back to LA and his expectations for the season. Took calls from listeners about gambling on NFL preseason games GAME OF GAMES - Ireland hosts a round of “F Boy Island” trivia… Mason reveals the “Lie of the Day” - did anyone guess it right?

What’s your favorite fast food place? If you could only have one for the rest of your life which place would you pick? Also, GUEST - Dwight Howard - Superman is back in LA and talks to the guys about coming back to the Lakers, his feelings about the city/team and his thoughts on the team heading into the 2021-22 season. Plus, A funny video of someone claiming to be a Frontier Airlines flight attendant being interviewed by a local news station retelling an incident with an unruly passenger that led to the passenger being duct taped to his seat. Why are people misbehaving so badly on planes these days? RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks if it’s ok for Tom Brady to food shame strangers; Do you believe that OJ Simpson still has adoring fans?; and do you typically pay the crazy high prices for alcohol at the airport?

Ireland is back from his NBA Free Agency vacation! Since he’s finally allowed to talk about the Lakers moves - he gives his reaction to all of the free agent deals. Ireland explains why the naysayers are wrong and why this is such an exciting time for LA. Also, Mason tells Ireland about Wednesday night’s outing to a local ballgame where one team got booed… Which Dodgers starter would you want to pitch in a one-game playoff?  WHEEL OF QUESTIONS - If you could guarantee a perfect marriage - but with no sex - would you do it? GUEST - Wayne Ellington - The Lakers shooting guard stops by after signing his new deal to return to the Lakers and talks about his excitement for the upcoming season and playing with Lebron, AD and Westbrook.

Circling back to the Astros cheating/booing/etc… After what Joey Votto said about the Astros not being the only ones doing it, does it change anything for you? Does it allow you to move on from the whole thing now? Took calls from listeners - is it time to move on from the cheating/booing the Astros now? Also, Mason calls ESPN 710 Consultant and Imaging Director Chris Morales to ask him about the dinner he has scheduled tonight with him, Boss Amanda and Corporate Greg Bergman. Plus, GAME OF GAMES - Mason hosts a round of Jeopardy! in honor of Mike Richards, who appears to be the new permanent host… Plus, Mason’s “Lie of the Day”

LeBron James tweeted and deleted a message to all the Haters. But why? Why do people delete tweets after they post them? and a caller gave us insight on the newest Jeopardy host. Also, we took calls about the Lakers and are they too old? we take more calls about the Lakers age. and we go off topic because Momo reads auto correct stories! Plus, Producer Lindsey has her topics ready for RADIO TINDER!