Mason & Ireland

Mason brings up a story about a stuntman who sat in bean dip for 24 hours to help save a local restaurant - and Ramona shares her experience with this restaurant and why it deserves to be saved. Mason asks listeners to give their suggestions for ideas on how to save local restaurants and which ones need help the most. Plus, Ramona hosts an… interesting round of Prequel/Sequel trivia for Game of Games.

More NFL players are betting on themselves and for Dak Prescott it paid off - is this going to be the norm now for the league going forward? Bill Plascke of the LA Times joins the show to discuss who the Lakers biggest threat is in the second half - which he thinks is the Lakers themselves. Plus, Producer Lindsey asks about teaching kids the value of money at a young age and if President Biden’s pups were prematurely given the boot - in Radio Tinder.

Mason is joined again by Ramona, and they take a look at which team is the biggest threat to the Lakers to defend their title. Mason thinks the Warriors blew their pick by passing on LaMelo Ball, but Ramona strongly disagrees. ESPN’s Jackie MacMullen stops by to help settle a debate about reclining your seat on a plane - and also gives her pick for the East and West this year, along with who’d she vote for right now for MVP.

After Dan Orlovsky fails to show up once again, Mason and Momo circle back to the Lakers and where they stand heading into the second half of the season. What are the expectations for Anthony Davis' return and what does it mean for LeBron's playing time? And how long will LeBron James be a Laker? Will he ever play with his son Bronny and will he retire in the purple & gold? Plus, a surprising winner comes out of Game of Games, where Producer Lindsey hosts a around of "Guess The Team Mascot."

Mason asks how much the Lakers would improve if they were able to add Andre Drummond if the Cavs buy out his contract. He and Ramona then debate the big Pepe Le Pew controversy and whether or not removing him from Space Jam is considered "cancel culture." Speaking of cancel culture, Mason brings up the Eyes of Texas debate again and asks Ramona her point of view on the issue. Plus, Producer Lindsey asks everyone if they believe in Bigfoot and if chivalry is truly dead in 'Radio Tinder.'

Ramona is in for Ireland again today and as the NBA All-Star break winds down, her and Mason take a look at the Lakers and where they stand heading in to the second half of the season. LeBron said he "likes" where the Lakers are at but doesn't "love" it and Mason wonders what exactly there is to like about losing 7 of the last 10 games. They also discuss a recent ESPN story about how the 3-pointer has changed the game and debate if it's helped or hurt the game. Mason asks about "bad guys" in movies and why people tend to like them so much. Tim McMahon stops by to give his thoughts on the 3-point conversation and which team is the biggest threat to the Lakers in the second half.

WNBA Star and NBA analyst Candace Parker stops by to give her thoughts on the NBA All-Star events from the weekend, what it was like 'dunking' on Shaq on national TV and if the Nets should have Lakers fans scared about their chances to repeat. Ramona gives her "short" recap of Oprah's interview with Prince Harry and Meghan Markel that everyone is talking about - and Mason doesn't see what the big deal is. They circle back to the Lakers and if Andre Drummond gets bought out by the Cavs, would he be a good fit for the Lakers? Would bringing him in to the fold make the Lakers more formidable than the Nets after their signing of Blake Griffin? Plus, Mason hosts a round of "International Women's Day Trivia," which results in a close race from an unsuspecting competitor during Game of Games.

Dodgers President Stan Kasten joins the show and gives an encouraging update on fans being welcomed at Dodger Stadium for the home opener and the recent changes made to the ballpark. He also discusses why signing Trevor Bauer was the right move for the team, Bauer's polarizing personality and him pitching with one eye closed! They talk about whether there's more pressure to win in 2021, the state of MLB in 2021 given the payroll disparities and how the changes made to the baseballs may have an impact on the game moving forward. Mason asks Ramona if the news of Blake Griffin officially joining the Nets is something that should make Lakers fans worry. Plus, Producer Lindsey asks if $5 million is too much for a hotel stay in outer space and if it would be worth it to pay extra for an "undo" button on Twitter - in Radio Tinder.

Ramona is back again today filling in for Ireland as he continues his All-Star break vacation. Mason & Momo recap the NBA All-Star game, which ended in a blowout victory for LeBron's team, prompting Mason to ask if it was worth it to play the game considering the players reservations. Mason thinks the Dunk contest was one of the worst ever and they debate if they should even keep having it. They discuss Trevor Bauer's recent spring training outing, where he pitched great - with only one eye. Plus, Mason reads the "worst International Women's Day Tweet ever."

ESPN MLB Analyst Tim Kurkjian joins to discuss how MLB is handling this upcoming season during COVID times and how the ball being deadened is going to affect the games as well. Also, Breaking News that California has updated it’s attendance rules for sporting events and that there will be fans in Dodgers Stadium for opening day. Plus, Pop a Shot Giveaway. Mason and Ramona are both in favor of deadening the baseball in MLB so the game is more ‘old school’. and Game of Games!