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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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Latest Episodes

Fast Track! Mason and Ramona Shelburne dive into Paul Finebaum’s comments about Bill Belichick. More Fast Track! What did Cam Skattebo do at ‘Fanatics Fest’ that got him in hot water? Who gave high praise to Cameron Carr in the summer league? Game of... more

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ramona Shelburne discuss the comments Pat Riley made recently about LeBron and his time in Miami. Should college coaches take advantage of NIL? How was Momo’s time at the ‘Fanatics Fest’?

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Mason is back in the studio today and joined by Ramona Shelburne! The crew kicks off the show with Spain winning the World Cup! Breaking News: The Lakers have made another roster move! When will LeBron make his decision? Were you a fan of the World C... more

Fast Track! Ireland and Andy Kamenetzky discuss the comments from Austin Reaves saying JJ Redick is afraid of his own shadow. More Fast Track! How much longer is Will Smith going to be out of the lineup? Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk!

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Recent Guests

Jovan Buha
Lakers beat writer for Buha's Block
Buha's Block
Episode: HR 2: Smoke Screen?
Katie Wu
The Athletic writer featured in a segment
The Athletic
Episode: HR 1: What’s the Punishment?
Ryan Rosillo
Sports commentator discussed on the show
Barstool
Episode: HR 1: What’s the Punishment?
Landon Donovan
Former U.S. Men's National Team star; discussed as a reference point on youth development
Former US Soccer player
Episode: HR 1: Lakers Culture
Jason Timpf
NBA writer
The Volume / Colin Cowherd network
Episode: HR 1: Lakers Culture
Caitlin Clark
WNBA star, discussed in town for events and media attention
Indiana Fever (WNBA) / University of Iowa (college career)
Episode: HR 2: Caitlin Clark back in LA!
Madeline Policy
Intern featured on the show during an on-air Game of Games segment
710 ESPN
Episode: HR 3: Outmatched
Cameron Carr
New Lakers first-round draft pick, Baylor University alumnus
Los Angeles Lakers
Episode: HR 3: Cameron Carr!
Tyler Metcalf
Draft expert, No Ceilings
No Ceilings
Episode: HR 2: Country Music and Pillows

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
#212
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Apple Podcasts
#180
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Apple Podcasts
#190
Saudi Arabia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HR 1: Had to Overpay
Q: What do you think about the Lakers' new roster moves and the potential signing of Jonathan Kaminga?
The panelists believe the move could bring youth and athleticism, with LuKaming a potential game-changer if they can land him, but acknowledge risk if they don't and discuss the financial tradeoffs and how it affects long-term flexibility.
HR 2: Lakers Roster Construction
Q: What's the Lakers' strategy with adding a player like Kavon Looney?
To provide a physical, able-to-use-his-fouls backup for Walker Kessler and to bring veteran savvy and defense, while maintaining cap flexibility for other moves.
HR 2: Smoke Screen?
Q: What is the Lakers' interest in Kaminga or Washington and how might it shake out?
Buha explains that the Lakers are engaging in posturing and evaluating draft capital, suggesting a potential sign-and-trade scenario for Kaminga or a PJ Washington swap, but notes the contracts and draft-pick implications make it complex.
HR 2: Was it Fools Gold?
Q: Ramona, what is your read on LeBron's potential return this off-season given the Lakers' cap situation?
Ramona explains that LeBron's decision will hinge on whether the Lakers can construct a competitive roster around him without compromising long-term flexibility, emphasizing that the team may pursue a mix of premium and value veteran signings or strategic trades to maintain championship contention while managing payroll.
HR 2: An Expensive Picture
Q: What determines whether an injury like a calf strain will sideline a player long-term?
Injuries depend on how the muscle was torn, whether scar tissue forms, and the inability to rest the muscle; the body can heal but not perfectly, which is why some injuries linger and reoccur.

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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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1. Jovan Buha
2. Katie Wu
3. Ryan Rosillo
4. Landon Donovan
5. Jason Timpf
6. Caitlin Clark
7. Madeline Policy
8. Cameron Carr

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