Mason & Ireland

Former tennis star Boris Becker, working BBC’s Wimbledon coverage, caused an uproar for calling Márton Fucsovics’s future wife Anett Böszörményi “pretty.” Was there anything wrong with this comment? Took calls from listeners weighing in on the debate. Also, Yankees starter Garrett Cole has shown a HUGE decrease in his effectiveness since MLB announced it would crack down on the sticky stuff. The numbers are astonishing. What does this say about Garrett Cole and other pitchers as they adapt to the changes? Plus, MLB has extended Trevor Bauer’s “administrative leave” beyond today. And RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks how much is too much to pay for a ticket to see your favorite sports team win a championship, when it’s never happened before?

Mason’s movie night last night was a big hit! he and Jorge were there to hang with all the fans of the show - except Mason did what? Also, During last night’s Finals Game 2, Jeff Van Gundy made a comment about Devin Booker saying he plays like a “hoodlum,” was that offensive? A guy wrote into an advice column to say he doesn’t make a lot of money and is too embarrassed to tell his girlfriend, who is pretty financially stable. This prompts a conversation about whether you’d date someone in this situation, and Mason argues “you can’t help who you fall in love with,” but Ireland disagrees. Plus, WHEEL OF QUESTIONS - If you could travel to a beautiful place in nature and be provided food, water, shelter and all the necessities - but you wouldn’t be able to talk to anyone - for a whole month, would you do it? and a story about guy who claims he died and came back to life and said he was burning hot the whole time, and the whole “seeing the light” thing never happened to him. Do you buy his story? Even if you don’t, doesn’t it make you feel better knowing there might be something that happens after death?

Should KD have listened to Steve Kerr’s advice to just say “f it” and ignore all the haters and negative media? Do you like when athletes interact with negative comments on social media? Mason asks Jorge to play a clip of himself messing up going to break yesterday… Do you take yourself too seriously? Is it ok to try and “set up” someone to make fun of you? Ireland says If he doesn’t joke with someone that means he doesn’t like them. GAME OF GAMES - In honor of tonight’s Scripps National Spelling Bee, producer Lindsey challenges the guys to a spelling bee - which is NOT won by the smartest person on the show! Plus, Mason reveals what the “lie of the day” is.

A Texas QB is using his name and likeness for good. Mason brings up a point about the NIL rule and whether it would be ok for a booster to pay a student athlete? The guys discuss NIL rules and which players would benefit most from it? Also, how much does this open the door for corruption? Plus, Mase has a friend who is coming to visit from Toledo - which LA landmarks would you take him to? What is a “must-see” for tourists? RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks the guys if they would ever participate in a clinical study for an anti-aging pill.. If a college kid is a jerk for refusing to pay rent to his parents and move out on his own… If they’ve ever made a similar mistake to John Sterling’s home run blunder…. And if a high draft pick-turned bust should be asking for a trade after two seasons?

Tonight is Mason’s big movie night and Mason is excited to get out and see everyone… Kyle Kuzma recently said in an interview that he needs more consistency with his playing time and role to be great - has he earned right to dictate his role? Mason wants lobsters to be killed humanely…Took calls from listeners on lobsters and whether they should be boiled alive or “killed humanely” as Mason wants. Also took calls about Kyle Kuzma and if fans want him back next year? Plus, WHEEL OF QUESTIONS - Who is one person you want to give a radio shout out to and why? The guys bring up a weird play from a Euro Cup game earlier, when a player’s PK was interrupted by a fan shining a green laser on him … Mason brings up the most overrated movie of all-time (and most underrated movie ever) which he thinks is Forrest Gump - and he argues with Ireland about the fact that Forrest Gump is special needs - he says he never knew that.

Who are the most hated athletes in the world? Lindsey has a list, based on research done that associates athletes with “terms of abusive language” and the guys try to guess who is on it. Is your life interesting enough for it to be an autobiography? According to a Gallup poll, people are generally “thriving” at this point in the pandemic. Do you agree that you are thriving? Also, Lindsey gets mask-shamed by an old lady in her apartment, despite her being vaccinated. GAME OF GAMES - Mychal hosts a round of tricky NBA Finals trivia, which ends up with an obvious winner.

Today is Global Forgiveness Day - Are you typically someone who forgives or holds grudges? Mychal shares his list of grievances he’s forgiven; Mason admits to holding grudges; Ireland, Jorge and Lindsey weigh in. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver gave his state of the league address yesterday and talked a lot about the high number of injuries - do you agree with his assessment? Mason reveals the results of his poll that asks if Dodger fans want Trevor Bauer on their team. Took calls from listeners about Bauer again. RADIO TINDER - Producer Lindsey asks the guys if they would ever pay extra to skip the line at an amusement park; If Kevin Durant is right about interacting with fans on Twitter; If they would ever wear the New Era “Mixed Font Collection” hats … and if they would ever marry someone who didn’t get along with their family.

The Dodgers have canceled Trevor Bauer Bobblehead Night and stopped selling his merchandise - what does that mean for his future with the team? Also, Is the volcanic water Ireland was told about by James Worthy a gimmick? In regards to Trevor Bauer, Mason said he doesn’t want him on the Dodgers anymore regardless of the outcome of the investigation. Ireland thinks Bauer deserves his due process, we took calls from listeners weighing in on the Bauer debate. WHEEL OF QUESTIONS - What will earth be like in 10,000 years? Mychal Thompson is here! Mason reads the new dress code rules of the “Turkey Leg Hut” in Texas, and says he’ll never be allowed in there with the new restrictions… Watching the NBA Finals last night, it made Mychal mad - thinking it should’ve been the Lakers.

The flying car is here - finally! But Ireland is skeptical of the technology… Speaking of technology, Ireland refuses to join TikTok but Mason and Lindsey try to urge him to reconsider. Also, The Savannah Bananas are a quirky minor league baseball team that does a ton of weird, gimmicky shticks and promotions - and they sell out every game. Should MLB adopt some more of these ideas? Plus, BREAKING NEWS: Sha’Carri Richardson has been left off the Olympics 4x100m relay team… Is it fair? And a bar in Highland Park is doing a Dodgers 2020 Championship celebration party this week - is it too late to celebrate last season’s World Series Championship? Kenley Jansen was left off the All-Star team and it doesn’t really make sense. And how should Shohei Ohtani be used in the All-Star game? GAME OF GAMES - Mason hosts a round of the Birthday Game to give someone their second win for July.

It's time for JEOPARDY! Mason vs. Lindsey to see who is the Smartest person on the show. Also, The “Match 2” will happen soon - With Aaron Rodgers and Brooks Koepka playing against Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady as Ireland thinks Tom Brady looks like Benjamin Button. Plus, LeBron went full on “basketball dad” during his son Bronny’s game over the weekend - was it fair for him to confront the PA announcer? And It’s National Fried Chicken Day, Mason says it’s his favorite holiday. Producer Lindsey asks the guys about the upcoming UFC 264 fight with Connor McGregor facing Dustin Poirier… If they would ever live in a tiny home like Elon Musk claims to be… and if they would quit social media at the request of a famous family member - all in Radio Tinder.