Shoot Your Shot

RonaV Week 27 in Long Beach! How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets returns from our sister city, Temecula, a top-5 city in the United States. The Boss Man breaks down the new “Life is Great in the 908 Subscription Box” (1:01-43:31).

Long Beach State basketball is finally allowed to practice, but their new practice facility is the outdoor hoops at Minnie Gant (43:31-52:43). All CSU system classes will be virtual through the spring semester and the boys argue if it’s even worth it (52:44-59:04). The USC football players pen a letter to Gavin Newsom about playing football this year, but he says it’s not his fault. Who’s to blame? (59:05-1:20:12).

As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Jeremy McNichols of the Tennessee Titans (1:20:12-1:22:22).

RonaV Week 26 in Long Beach! Long Beach local and singer/songwriter Annika Bellamy tells us about her new hit songs Olvidarte and Psycho and how she’s adapted during the pandemic (21:47-43:00).

How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets is heading to Temecula to go winery-hopping and The Boss Man BBQ’s a watermelon for Labor Day (1:01-21:47).

We’re the official podcast of the Countdown to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles: 2,870 days, 13 hours, and 24 minutes left (43:00-47:50). Orange County is open, but Long Beach can’t figure it out (47:50-51:16). 908 Athlete of the Week: Joel Bitono of the Cleveland Browns (58:18-1:06:36).

RonaV Week 25 in Long Beach! The LBUSD is back and we have our 8th grade U.S. history teacher Steve Holliday on the phone to talk about his experience with online teaching so far (15:53-42:08).

How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets returns from Scottsdale. Mayor Bobby Garcia hates The Chosen One. And The Boss Man aka LB’s Sommelier breaks some wine news (1:01-15:47).

Gov. Gavin Newsom creates a new tier system to determine when counties can begin to reopen. We fix it for him (42:15-1:11:35). 908 Athlete of the Week: JuJu Smith-Schuster and his new sponsorship with MeUndies (1:11:35-1:14:46).

The Boss Man’s favorite day of the year, the Kentucky Derby is back! Sage Poland aka Doc Lock has all of the info you need on this year’s race. He’s ready to win you some money (1:14:16-1:27:46).

RonaV Week 24 in Long Beach! How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets is a hero and is traveling to Scottsdale to boost the American economy. The Boss Man goes kayaking (1:03-30:35).

The YMCA opens an in-person program to help with the LBUSD’s distance learning. Wait say that again? (30:36-43:15) People Not Smarter Than Us: A man is arrested for test-firing his gun in the air to see if it works (43:15-50:17). Portuguese Bend wins a silver medal for its vodka, but we discuss how to become a vodka sommelier (50:17-58:37).

As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is James Ennis of the Orlando Magic (58:37-1:07:22).

RonaV Week 23 in Long Beach! We have RaChelle Daniels of Static Salon on the phone to give us her thoughts on why she’s disappointed that salons are still being shut down in the state of California (17:58-40:18).

How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets returns from Chicago and has nothing but love for Spirit Airlines. The Boss Man has a nominee for the Long Beach Sympathy Hall of Fame, thoughts and prayers to a true hero dealing with their significant other (1:01-17:53).

We answer last week’s ‘Question of the Week’: Has this been the least hot summer of all time? The Boss Man jinxed us. Long Beach State unveils its new shark mascot, Elbee. How do we feel about it? The Chosen One is now the conductor of the Elbee hype train. The LBUSD decides that teachers are allowed to teach from home or the classroom, but is the LBUSD prepared for the September 1st start date? We discuss (40:23-1:16:14).

As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Matt Nieto of the Colorado Avalanche (1:16:14-1:19:00).

RonaV Week 22 in Long Beach! We have the executive director of the Belmont Shore Business Association Dede Rossi on the phone to give us an update on some of the small businesses and restaurants on 2nd Street (19:43-40:08).

How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets is heading to Chicago and The Boss Man picks a fight with a high school golfer (1:01-19:40).

We read the most ridiculous headline in history about youth sports “returning”. THIS BOARD: The LBUSD is at it again. One board member wants to rename Jordan High School after himself. We give an update on the upcoming school year. Fact Zone, USA: Mayor Bobby Garcia has a chance to be a U.S. Senator (40:10-1:18:18).

As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is JP Crawford of the Seattle Mariners (1:18:19-1:20:12).

RonaV Week 21 in Long Beach! How are we coping with RonaV? The power steering went out in The Chosen One’s car and he respects ANYONE who puts in the effort to work out. The Boss Man takes a trip to San Diego and thinks the beach is overrated (1:03-19:30).

There’s so much drama in the LBUSD: Diana Craighead is named president of the school board, Megan Kerr is named vice president, Juan Benitez believes he should’ve been appointed president, Megan Kerr steps down as VP so that Juan Benitez can be VP, all while the LBUSD has yet to come up with a plan for the upcoming school year. Who’s right? Who’s wrong? We break down the drama (19:30-39:51).

The 2020 Long Beach Marathon is finally canceled, but runners can participate virtually. We come up with a way to cheat the system for a free shirt (39:51-49:32). 2nd and PCH set to host drive-in movies for Long Beach and we appreciate the effort (49:32-51:44). La Strada closes. RIP to the best crab bisque in the United States (51:45-1:01:09). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Chase De Jong of the Houston Astros (1:01:09-1:07:18).

RonaV Week 20 in Long Beach! We’re on the phone with the owner of KC Branaghan’s Ryan Hoover to talk quarantine and “the Shed”, KC Branaghan’s outdoor experience (18:20-35:10). How are we coping with RonaV? The Boss Man is heading to San Diego and The Chosen One has too much tequila (1:02-18:19). Long Beach transit gets bailed out. The Aquarium starts a Summer Kid’s Club. Studebaker gets another bike lane (35:10-59:00). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is UCLA commit Peyton Watson (59:01-1:06:13).

RonaV Week 19 in Long Beach! We’re on the phone with Shoot Your Shot sweetheart Ashley Frize, a coronavirus survivor (25:43-46:15). How are we coping with RonaV? The Boss Man plays the piano on a trolley and the Chosen One hates Coffee Bean (1:02-26:40). Will the LB Marathon run? LBCC offering a cannabis class. (46:16-1:03:51). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Yasiel Puig who is a free agent again (1:03:52-1:14:20).

RonaV Week 18 in Long Beach! We’re in studio with St. Anthony boys’ basketball coach Allen Caveness to talk hoops and the likelihood of an upcoming season (17:14-52:38). How are we coping with RonaV? The boys have ideas for superintendent Chill Baker (1:03-17:14). Jet Blue is out at LGB Airport. Claim Jumper closes. The Chosen One sees Joe Maddon (52:45-1:16:37). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Yasiel Puig of the Atlanta Braves (1:16:37-1:22:29).