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The Beat LA Podcast episodes
- The Great Escape - 49ers Survive the Packers, Niners vs. Lions NFC Championship Preview, Slow Horses, Fargo and more!
In this episode, they discuss the 49ers epic come from behind win over the Green Bay Packers. Paul interviews Matt about his experience watching the game at Levi’s. They recap the up and down performance of Brock Purdy and his wardrobe choices (1:27). They preview the NFC Championship game 49ers vs. Detroit Lions and give their predictions (36:55). Best Detroit Movies (42:45). Chiefs vs. Ravens preview (43:57). They remember Golden State Warriors coach Dejan “Deki” Milojevic (45:43). In Best Things They Saw, they review the Apple TV show Slow Horses and the FX show Fargo (47:12).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/55 min - Hello 2024! - 49ers vs. Packers Preview, Succession Spinoffs, Saltburn, Going Damp January
Matt and Paul debate their New Year’s resolutions. Going “Dry January” or the new and improved “Damp January” (1:15). The Emmy Awards (5:40). They discuss possible Succession show spinoffs: The Disgusting Brothers, The Eldest Boy, Roman’s Empire (7:56). They preview the playoff matchup between the 49ers vs. Packers on Saturday and give predictions for every game NFL game this weekend (13:13). Draymond Green returns and can the Golden State Warriors save their season (36:43). Farhan being Farhan, the Giants dismal free agent off-season continues (39:25). They finish up with the Best Things They Saw, featuring the Netflix series “Break Point” and review the polarizing film “Saltburn” (44:22).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/54 min - Best Things (and worst) of 2023 - The Bear, Succession, Steph Curry, George Santos and more!
In this episode, Matt and Paul recap their Top 5 Best Things they saw in 2023, including Wimbledon, ‘The Bear’, ‘Succession’ and the film Blackberry. They also reflect on the state of of TV, going to rehab in Iceland, remembering some musical legends that passed and how Mr. Irrelevant can make all of us feel more relevant.
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/59 min - Trading Places - The 49ers Return to the Top, Ohtani Chooses the Enemy & Other Tales of Christmas Present
In this episode, Matt and Paul discuss their Holiday Party season (1:04). Why Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and what’s next for the San Francisco Giants (6:58). The Lakers add another fake championship to go with their Bubble Title (16:40). Paul fills in the gaps on the Brock Purdy fiancee timeline, Matt discusses what endorsements are in line for Brock if he wins MVP (20:47). 49ers Predictions, Pet Peeves, Mailbag Questions (29:36). Top Non-Traditional Christmas Movies (36:20). In Best Things We Saw, they discuss the David Beckham documentary and review the Netflix film Leave the World Behind (39:28).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/49 min - Booing Santa: 49ers vs. Eagles Preview with Die-Hard Philly Fan & Actor Michael Marc Friedman
In this episode, Kendall Korner takes us to the wine country for Thanksgiving (2:51). They discuss Brock Purdy’s first article in Us Weekly (6:13). Talk with Eagles die-hard and Philadelphia native, actor Michael Marc Friedman (11:15). They go in-depth on Gabe Kapler’s tattoos, Eagles vs 49ers predictions and best Philadelphia film not named Rocky. Paul gets his Baseball Winter Meetings fix (40:25). In the Best Things They Saw, Matt discusses the film You Hurt My Feelings starring Julia Louis Dreyfuss. Paul deep dives The Equalizer 3 with Denzel Washington (43:51).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/54 min - The Power of Negative Thinking - Matt & Paul Conjure Up a Win
In this week’s episode Matt & Paul discuss the reaction to last week’s podcast with Laker fan Alain Uy (4:58). Paul explains why picking against the 49ers is a good thing (7:44). Takeaways from 49ers vs. Jaguars (11:36). Predictions for Sunday’s game vs. Tampa Bay (21:24). What’s wrong with Warriors fans at Chase Center (26:28). In Best Things We Saw, they review the movie The Killer and discuss Timothee Chalamet hosting SNL (34:07).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/47 min - We Have A Guest! Talking Smack with Lakers Super Fan and Power: Book IV actor Alain Uy
In this week’s episode Paul & Matt discuss Bruce Bochy’s legend status after winning his 4th World Series (5:36). They talk NBA with guest Power: Book IV actor Alain Uy (10:59). They discuss the the Lakers Warriors rivalry, the origins of the “Beat LA” chant, Lebron’s hairline, Victor Wembanyama nicknames, the Jordan Poole Experience, and much much more. Paul previews the 49ers vs. Jaguars this Sunday and Matt gives his dreaded prediction (40:47). In the Best Things They Saw this week, Paul discusses the film “No Hard Feelings” and Matt reviews the new Netflix documentary “Sly” (46:41).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/59 min - 49ers in Freefall - Call Taylor Swift?
Paul and Matt remember Matthew Perry (2:30). They discuss the shitstorm that has engulfed the 49ers and why fans shouldn’t worry. Did the Chiefs lose because Taylor Swift wasn’t in attendance on Sunday? And is her relationship with Travis Kelce real? (19:50) They dig into the Bob Melvin hiring by the Giants, his awful nickname "BoMel" and GM Farhan Zaidi failing upwards (22:15). The Warriors fast start to the NBA season and their new found love for the Chris Paul State Farm ads (28:36). They close with a grab bag of topics - the new Dubai Baseball League, the tv show The Fall of the House of Usher and the film Pain Hustlers. (37:20).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/52 min - Paul and the 49ers Are Hungover: Cleveland Steamer Edition
In this week’s episode, Paul and Matt discuss the 49ers meltdown in Cleveland (5:06). Were the Niners hungover and is Paul on this episode? Matt accepts his punishment for jinxing the 49ers but doubles down on the rest of the season (12:43). 49ers vs Vikings MNF predictions (14:20). Paul dives into his joy of the Dodgers playoff elimination (19:56). Matt puts the Cowboys at the top of his Hate Rankings (24:25). They debate new Olympic sports, the Schwarzenegger documentary and more (27:40).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/35 min - Get in the Hot Tub with Brock Purdy
In this week’s episode, Paul and Matt discuss the 49ers kicking the Cowboys in the huevos (3:02). They debunk the Rodney Dangerfield narrative around Brock Purdy and give him his flowers (12:38). Week 6 49ers vs. Browns prediction (20:46). They jump in the hot tub Time Machine and discuss the origins of their football fandom (23:23). Then debate the genius of Bigfoot Yoda aka Bruce Bochy (29:17). Finally, the best things they watched this week from the new Napoleon trailer to the news (32:26).
Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl
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Website: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/36 min
About The Beat LA Podcast
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It’s only three syllables and two words, but there is one clear message behind it: BEAT LA. Join hosts Matt and Paul, two diehard San Francisco natives working in Hollywood, as they discuss all…
things 49ers, Giants and Warriors with a dash of movies, TV and pop culture. It’s a chant that belongs to the world and its singular purpose bands us together… “Beat LA!”