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LA's #1 Sports Show is Mason and Ireland. React to LA's top sports stories with the guys afternoons from 3pm-630pm PT on ESPN LA 710 and the ESPN App.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sarudi
Ophthalmologist discussed on-air
Episode: HR 1: What was Whispered?
Travis Rodgers
Co-host on DeMarco and Travis show
ESPN LA / DeMarco and Travis
Episode: HR 3: Fan Interaction
Mike Trudell
Sports broadcaster
Lakers coverage
Episode: HR 3: Fan Interaction
Ed Orgeron
Football coach (LSU)
LSU / College Football
Episode: HR 3: Fan Interaction
Katie Woo
Dodgers beat writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: HR 1: “Out Talented”
Bobby Marks
ESPN salary expert and NBA cap analyst
ESPN
Episode: HR 3: Lakers Priorities
Bonnie Bernstein
Television journalist and host of Champion's Edge
ABC/Disney
Episode: HR 2: Inner Athlete
Shaeun Adhigun
Chiropractor; global ambassador for Special Olympics
Special Olympics
Episode: HR 2: Inner Athlete
Marcus Grant
Fantasy football analyst
NFL Network
Episode: HR 3: 17 Seconds

Hosts

Mason
Host of the show; prominent figure in the Mason & Ireland duo; multiple affiliations across ESPN LA and Mason & Ireland platforms.
Ireland
Co-host of the show; core part of the Mason & Ireland duo with ongoing LA sports radio presence.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 971 ratings
  • NIL episode

    Ireland is a hypocrite covert classist and bigot as it relates to players getting paid in college. Universities have made billions off athletes for decades. To force athletes to stay at on school by force is paid slavery. I’m sure his golf buddies would agree with him….Michal is right aka Django. Ireland is Leonardo DiCaprio in that movie Django!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NIL episode
    United Statesa year ago
  • GOATs

    Mason and Ireland is greatest sports talk show of all time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wsbeans
    United States2 years ago
  • Show

    Love the show, everybody does a great job But please, please, please stop talking over each other, at times is hard to make sense of what is been said cause your are all trying it out talk each other

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    talk over each other
    United States2 years ago
  • Commercials

    Seems like more and more commercials between segments. Also very irritating that the music is blocked due to copyright issues.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Dr J Billy
    United States3 years ago
  • Great show

    Mason and Ireland great show could someone fix the podcast and update the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j sauce 818
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and expert takes are highly valued, especially when guests provide fresh, data-driven perspectives on rosters and cap space.
Fans appreciate cross-talk that blends sports with pop culture, but a portion desires tighter, more concise exchanges.
Some reviews call out over-talking and ad insertions, suggesting pacing and production could be improved.
Listeners broadly praise the show's energy and Lakers/NBA focus, with strong love for banter when hosts are in sync.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#235
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#80
South Korea/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#160
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#242
Taiwan/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HR 3: More Fouls?
Q: Do you think the league will monitor or respond to jokes about Vrabel and Rusini in the schedule release videos?
The consensus is nuanced: the league may not actively police every joke, but some participants expect subtle references and potential edits if a controversy arises.
HR 2: Will LeBron Be Back with LA?
Q: Is it possible to keep LeBron and also keep the roster intact around him?
The discussion centers on a balance between offering a respectful, competitive contract and using cap space to retain other key players; a two‑year offer with a player option could be a workable compromise.
HR 2: Outside Noise
Q: Katie, what did you learn about the impact of outside noise on Mookie Betts from your interview?
Betts has faced intensified scrutiny since returning from injury and a slower start, but his teammate and management emphasize that he is still highly productive; he has acknowledged the noise but is focused on performance and mental health, including stepping back from social media.
HR 3: Lakers Priorities
Q: What is the likely cap space for the Lakers this off-season given LeBron's potential return and Reeves' cap hold?
The discussion suggests that the Lakers could have roughly $48-50 million in cap space if cap holds are renounced appropriately, with Reeves' cap hold being relatively low, allowing a path to sign a big free agent while preserving room for Reeves.
HR 2: Sports Fandom
Q: What came to mind when you say something you weren't looking forward to that flipped your view?
Mike and Joe describe their willingness to explore disliked areas like pickleball and wrestling to understand why others love them, ultimately gaining empathy and a broader sense of fandom.

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- This show blends in-depth LA-area sports analysis with broad pop-culture banter, featuring lively debates on basketball, baseball, and football, plus crossovers with entertainment topics. Episodes frequently include guest appearances from prominent sports reporters, coaches, and analysts, and heavy sponsor/read cadence that reinforces a lifestyle-sports brand. Notable strengths are rapid-fire banter, strong Lakers and NBA focus, and a willingness to mix data-driven takes with personality-driven humor. A potential standout is its ability to thread national sports narratives through a distinctly local LA lens, appealing to dedicated West Coast sports fans and listeners who enjoy entertainment tangents alongside game analysis.

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Mason & Ireland launched 20 years ago and published 331 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Mason & Ireland include:

1. Dr. Sarudi
2. Travis Rodgers
3. Mike Trudell
4. Ed Orgeron
5. Katie Woo
6. Bobby Marks
7. Bonnie Bernstein
8. Shaeun Adhigun

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