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 pop culture to boot. It’s a chant that belongs to the world and its singular purpose bands us together… “Beat LA!”
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Join Liam Dekel as he interviews screenwriters around the world. The Student Screenwriting Podcast teaches young screenwriters how to perfect their craft and how to break into the industry. We are proudly part of the Harvard College Podcast Network!
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49ers, Filipino Love, Dodgers Hate with Emmy Winning Producer Mark Roybal
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In this episode, Paul and Matt put the Dodgers World Series title to bed and why the Yankees turned into the Bad News Bears. Does Paul love the San Francisco Giants new GM Alex Minasian? Are the Giants going to sign Juan Soto? Matt breaks down the Golden State Warriors hot start. Later they interview, Hollywood producer Mark Roybal. Over the years …
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Slappin’ The Bass With Music Manager and Former Rockstar Evan Winiker
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In this episode, Paul dresses as Vincent Vega from Pulp Fiction for Halloween. They recap the 49ers victory over the hated Dallas Cowboys. Paul discovers that rubbing his wife’s head is the good luck charm for the Niners offense and they look at trade targets at the deadlines. They deep dive the important storylines from the World Series - the Fred…
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1 Year Anniversary Pod with Days of Our Lives Star Brandon Barash!
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On the 1 year anniversary pod, Paul gives Matt gifts from Italy. Matt gives Paul nothing. They discuss the Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series, give their predictions and why we should all be Yankees fans for 2 weeks. They get into the 49ers year from hell. Have they hit rock bottom? And can they beat the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday? They interview Day…
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Getting Kinda Pregnant with actor Chris Titone from Happy Gilmore 2!
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In this episode, Matt and Paul discuss the MLB Playoffs. Paul’s got a soft spot for the Cleveland Guardians. Matt believes everyone should be a Mets fan. They recap the 49ers victory against the Seattle Seahawks. They give their predictions for the 49ers vs. Kansas City Chiefs matchup this week. Paul goes back to his neg roots and Matt drinks the K…
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Live From Italia! - Godfather Buster Posey, 49ers Whack Patriots, More Menendez Stories!
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In this episode, Paul is in full Kendall Roy mode as he calls in from the Italian Riviera where he celebrates his wedding anniversary. Matt recaps his weekend at the USC vs. Wisconsin game and reveals he’s come out of retirement and booked an acting job in a movie. They discuss the San Francisco Giants firing Farhan Zaidi and hiring legend Buster P…
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Purple Rain! - Getting Talked Off The Ledge by 49ers Insider Chris Ferera
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In this episode, Matt and Paul do a therapy session with 49ers Insider Chris Ferera after the 49ers debacle vs the Minnesota Vikings last Sunday. They discuss Brock Purdy’s small hands and him turning into Jimmy Garoppolo. Kyle Shanahan melting down and does he need to give up play-calling? Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell eating Nick Sorenson’s lunch…
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Who is Ponchez Mason? - 49ers Special Ops Edition with Call of Duty actor Reggie Watkins
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In this episode, Matt and Paul recap the 49ers Week 1 win over the New York Jets with Call of Duty & Bosch actor Reggie Watkins. They get into the electrifying performance of RB Jordan Mason and deep dive his middle name “Ponchez”. What happened with Christian McCaffrey? Was Olivia Culpo the reason for his injury? And they come up with nicknames fo…
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NFL PREVIEW with Remember The Titans actor Ray Stoney!
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Matt and Paul discuss the Titanic ship that is the San Francisco Giants. Are their playoff chances toast or should fans have hope? Take a wild guess what Paul thinks. They dive into the 49ers preseason. Give their US Open Tennis Grandslam predictions. Later, they interview Remember The Titans actor Ray Stoney. Ray talks growing up a Green Bay Packe…
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Eskimo Brothers! - All-American Actor Kareem Grimes talks Lakers, 49ers and Beating Clooney 1-on-1.
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Matt and Paul get into the Best and Worst Things they saw at the Olympics. Paul is neg-strong on the San Francisco Giants trade deadline moves and their chances of making the wildcard. Matt dives into the 49ers training camp and is still drinking the Brock Purdy Kool-Aid. Later they interview actor Kareem Grimes, series regular on the hit CW show A…
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Football is Back! - 49ers Training Camp Preview with Khalil Tams of 49Talks
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In this episode Matt and Paul discuss Carlos Alcaraz dominance at Wimbledon and the stadium debacle at the Copa America Final. They dig into the nightmare rendition of the National Anthem by Ingrid Andreas at the All-Star Game and celebrities using “entering rehab” as an excuse. They grade the San Francisco Giants first half of the season in movie …
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Boston Tea Party - Celebrate July 4th with Diego Torres-Palma of Startup to Storefront!
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On the silver anniversary podcast, Matt and Paul deep dive 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey & Olivia Culpo wedding. Paul is pissed he wasn’t invited and blames Matt. They bid farewell to Warriors legend and new Dallas Maverick Klay Thompson. Then discuss NBA Free Agency and what moves Golden State needs to make. In Giants Talk, are their recent winning…
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CHICAGO! - Live From Wrigley Field and Guest Alain Uy from Power Book IV
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In this week’s episode, Matt and Paul come to you live from Wrigley Field in Chicago! They recap the passing of legend Willie Mays, the Giants vs. Cubs series and watching Thairo Estrada game-winning Home Run on Monday Night from the owner’s box. They deep dive the Camillo Doval Experience, the joys of negging Mike Yastrzemski and sending Bob Melvi…
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Netflix & Chill - Talking TV and Cleveland Sports with Lincoln Lawyer Showrunner Ted Humphrey
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In this episode, Matt and Paul are pissed off at the San Francisco Giants. The blame gets spread around to Bob Melvin, Blake Snell and the Beat LA Podcast. Paul lays down a searing neg to get the team back on track. 49ers mandatory minicamp has started and they discuss the new CMC deal, Logan Thomas signing and the Aiyuk holdout. Matt gives his NBA…
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Why So Serious? - Talking Giants, Dodgers, Movies with actor John Lacy from The Joker Sequel
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The Power of the Neg strikes again! Matt and Paul discuss how San Francisco Giants fans need to thank them for their hot streak. Can the G-Men continue their winning ways? The NFL schedule is out and the league really stuck it to our 49ers. Warriors Brandin Podziemski makes the All-Rookie team and Matt makes his NBA Conference Finals Predictions. T…
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Chain Wax! - Talking 49ers and Hollywood with actor Reggie Watkins
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In this episode, Matt discusses Paul’s trip to Arkansas. They get into the Warriors broadcast team being voted the worst in the NBA and why the San Francisco Giants flat out stink. Then chop it up with actor and 49ers diehard Reggie Watkins - the Purdy Debate is reopened, recapping the 49ers draft and what to expect next season. They also discuss R…
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Mr. Relevant! - 49ers Draft Preview with NFL Insider Chris Ferera, Warriors, Giants, OJ and more!
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In this episode, Paul returns from Mexico and Matt wants to talk about OJ Simpson. They discuss the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, does Klay Thompson leave next season and what off season moves they need to make. Matt gets into the San Francisco Giants early season slide and Paul’s distaste for Blake Snell. Then is Brock Purdy the Marlon…
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Back to the Bay! - Home Opener Recap & All Things Giants with Beat LA Financial Analyst and Giants diehard Steve Grochol
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In this episode, Matt and Paul lament attending a Giants loss to the Dodgers (and witnessing Shohei Ohtani’s first dinger for the hated ones) before escaping Dodger Stadium to the comforts of the home opener. They’re joined by a third amigo, Beat LA financial analyst and Giants diehard Steve Grochol for an eyewitness account inside Oracle Park and …
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Baseball Is Back! - NL West Preview with Dodger Insider Alex Soto Founder of Pantone 294
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In this episode, Matt and Paul celebrate the beginning of the baseball season with stories about Paul’s VIP trip to A’s spring training. They quickly recap 49er free agency, Brock Purdy‘s honeymoon and the Warriors hanging on for dear life before diving into their NL West preview interview with Alex Soto, founder of Dodger fanclub Pantone 294. In B…
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LIVE FREE DIE HARD - NFL Free Agency, Oscars, Giants, Warriors and more!
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Matt and Paul recap the best and worst moments of the Oscars. Paul investigates the San Francisco Giants going Bush League on J.D. Davis. Are the Golden State Warriors destined for the play-in vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. They get into the NFL Free Agency Bonanza with guest Khalil Tams of 49Talks on Instagram. In Best Things They Saw, they discuss T…
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Vive La Pod! - Warriors Resurgence, Giants Spring Training, Brock Purdy Wedding Gifts and more!
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In this episode, Paul reports to us from Paris drinking white burgundy and gin martinis. They discuss the Golden State Warriors resurgence. How seeing Lebron in a Warriors uniform is a bad thing. They turn the page on the 49ers, new defensive coordinator candidates, next season record prediction. They look at Brock Purdy’s wedding registry and buy …
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Horseshoes and Hand Grenades - 49ers Come Up Short, Interview with Khalil Tams of 49Talks, Jorge Soler! Draymond Reborn! Tokyo Vice!
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In this episode, Matt and Paul conduct an extended Self Help Corner therapy session to sooth the pain of the 49ers Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs (1:46). They recap Paul’s epic trip to Las Vegas - Private Jet, U2 Concert, Usher Halftime Show. They interview Khalil Tams, creator of the popular Instagram channel 49Talks (25:25). In Best Things They Sa…
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VEGAS BABY! - 49ers Super Bowl Preview, Taylor Swift Prop Bets, Grammys, Mr. and Mrs. Smith and more!
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In this episode, Paul and Matt dig in deep on Super Bowl LVII. Discussing what it's going to take to get the pod to Las Vegas, Brock Purdy endorsement deals, Taylor Swift prop bets and their Super Bowl predictions. Paul goes to a San Francisco Giants mixer and comes away with free agent intel. Will the Warriors make a trade at the deadline? In Best…
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Don't Stop Believin - 49ers Are Super Bowl Bound! Lions Go to Cancun! Purdy Wardrobe Corner, American Fiction Review and more!
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The Pod Lives! Matt and Paul deep dive the 49ers stunning comeback against the Lions. Matt gets Detroit coach Dan Campbell a gift basket. Paul discusses sitting in upper deck at the NFC Championship Game and his roller coaster text exchange with Matt. Brock Purdy ups his pre-game wardrobe. They look ahead to the Super Bowl LVIII rematch with the Ka…
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The Great Escape - 49ers Survive the Packers, Niners vs. Lions NFC Championship Preview, Slow Horses, Fargo and more!
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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).…
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Hello 2024! - 49ers vs. Packers Preview, Succession Spinoffs, Saltburn, Going Damp January
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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 …
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Best Things (and worst) of 2023 - The Bear, Succession, Steph Curry, George Santos and more!
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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.…
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Trading Places - The 49ers Return to the Top, Ohtani Chooses the Enemy & Other Tales of Christmas Present
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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 l…
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Booing Santa: 49ers vs. Eagles Preview with Die-Hard Philly Fan & Actor Michael Marc Friedman
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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.…
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The Power of Negative Thinking - Matt & Paul Conjure Up a Win
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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 S…
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We Have A Guest! Talking Smack with Lakers Super Fan and Power: Book IV actor Alain Uy
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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…
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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…
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Paul and the 49ers Are Hungover: Cleveland Steamer Edition
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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)…
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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 th…
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Farhan Corleone, Bye Bye Kapler, Hello Buster? 49ers vs. Cowboys Week & more.
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Matt and Paul discuss the Farhan mafia hit on Gabe Kapler (3:40). The chances that Buster Posey becomes manager and other candidates (12:40). Matt wonders if Ohtani is the unattainable supermodel? (22:55) MLB playoff predictions and their second favorite passion, rooting against the Dodgers. (25:52) What to expect from the Dallas Cowboys vs. 49ers …
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The San Francisco Giants Death Rattle, Curse of the Cruise Patch?
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Matt and Paul discuss the end of another mediocre season for the San Francisco Giants. The Curse of the Cruise Patch, the Curse of Mauricio Dubon. Is Gabe Kapler finished? Who replaces him? 49ers predictions and TV show recommendations.By Matt Ferrucc & Paul Ruehl
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Interview with writer, producer, and filmmaker: Paul Ruehl.
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Interview with cinematographer, writer, and director: Steven Bernstein.
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Interview with David Balkan: USC professor, screenwriter, producer, and showrunner!
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Interview with Steve Bodow, writer, and producer of a number of TV shows including the Patriot act with Hasan Minhaj, and the Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and Trevor Noah. Steve is also a winner of 13 Emmys, and a Peabody award.
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Interview with screenwriter, director, and producer, Yaron Zilberman.
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Interview with writer and professor of screenwriting, Deborah Dean Davis.
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Interview with writer, director, professor, and humanitarian Paul Chitlik.
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Interview with writer, director, and film instructor at the New York Film Academy, Miguel Parga.
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Interview with writer, producer, professor, and director of the University of Michigan's screenwriting program, Jim Burnstein.
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Interview with writer Chris Corbett about different writing jobs, how to find them, and how to improve your writing.
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Learn about the podcast in this trailer.
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