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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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Fast Track! Mason and Ireland dive back into the Dodgers and Sasaki’s recent outings. More Fast Track! What did Lincoln Riley have to say about this upcoming season for USC Football? The crew is joined by ESPN’s NBA Insider Bobby Marks! Marks breaks ... more

Time for Sports Graffiti! Mason and Ireland are joined by special guest Bonnie Bernstein! The guys are then joined by Dr. Klapper for another ‘Klapper Vision!’ Take a listen to Shams talking about LeBron’s offseason. Who does not like the overhead vi... more

Mason and Ireland are joined by Morales for ‘Live Imaging Tuesday!’ The crew dive straight into game one of the Western Conference Finals! Was this game the best NBA game in the last 10 years? Does Magic Johnson think the Western Conference is only b... more

Fast Track! Mason and Ireland dive into the latest Netflix fight between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano. More Fast Track! Game of Games, plus Supercross Talk!

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Recent Guests

Stan Caston
Guest referenced on the show in a post-interview recap
Media/Entertainment
Episode: HR 2: Focusing on Pitching
Stan Kasten
President and part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers; former executive for the Atlanta Hawks, Braves, and Nationals
Los Angeles Dodgers
Episode: HR 2: Larger Than Life
Stan Casten
President and co-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Episode: HR 1: Game Two Tonight in OKC!
Sam Boney
Contestant on Game of Games, King of the game duties on set
Episode: HR 3: Live from Pechanga!
Anthony O'Leary
Representative, Voices for Children
Voices for Children
Episode: HR 2: Live from the Pechanga Charity Golf Tournament, Day Two!
John Ireland
Play-by-play/analyst providing on-site perspective from OKC
ESPN LA
Episode: HR 1: Lakers Drop Game One vs the Thunder
Sean Vasquez
Guest from Pechanga Development Corporation
Pechanga Resort Casino / Pechanga Development Corporation
Episode: HR 3: Lakers vs Thunder Game One Tonight!
Lucinda Pueblos
VP of Santa Ana Schools Foundation
Santa Ana Schools Foundation
Episode: HR 2: Live from the Pechanga Charity Golf Tournament!
Teresa Mercado Cota
Santa Ana Schools Foundation representative
Santa Ana Schools Foundation
Episode: HR 2: Live from the Pechanga Charity Golf Tournament!

Hosts

Steve Mason
Host and co-host with a dynamic sports commentary style emphasizing personal anecdotes and humor.
John Ireland
Co-host with a focus on sports analysis and interaction with listeners, bringing an engaging perspective to basketball discussions.

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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Listeners enjoy the blend of pop culture and sports, enjoying moments where hosts relate personal stories to broader cultural themes.
Feedback on guest appearances indicates that they're generally well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and banter among hosts, often highlighting the humor interwoven with serious sports analysis.
There are some concerns about the increasing number of commercials disrupting the flow of discussions.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#218
United States/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#14
Philippines/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#89
South Korea/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#189
Saudi Arabia/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#209
Taiwan/Sports
Apple Podcasts
#234
Colombia/Sports

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

HR 2: Larger Than Life
Q: What do you think Stan saw in you and why did you connect with Ted Turner at the start of your career?
Kasten explains he had just finished Columbia Law and would take a chance with Turner; he describes a pragmatic, willing-to-work-cheap moment that led to a long career influenced by Turner's big-swing mindset, which shaped his own leadership style.
HR 2: Larger Than Life
Q: Would it be fair to say Ted Turner was unpredictable and fearless behind the scenes as he was in public?
Kasten emphasizes Turner's authentic, philanthropic, and fearless approach, noting that Turner reached beyond traditional boundaries and influenced many areas of business and sport, including media, environment, and global outreach.
HR 2: Focusing on Pitching
Q: What is your take on Shohei Ohtani's dual role this season?
The group agrees he's exceptional at both, but there's a concern that concentrating on pitching may affect his hitting, and they expect strategic rest days to balance responsibilities.
HR 1: Can the Lakers Close Out the Rockets Tonight?
Q: Are the Lakers going to close it out tonight or is the series undecided so far?
The hosts suggest the series is not decided yet, with Rockets showing momentum and the Lakers needing to execute to finish the series.
HR 2: Live from the Rams Draft Party!
Q: What should the Rams prioritise in this draft according to the hosts?
They debate balancing an immediate win-now approach with protecting Stafford, emphasising offensive line upgrades and a young quarterback development path rather than a risky early QB pick.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mason & Ireland

What is Mason & Ireland about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features engaging discussions surrounding the latest happenings in the world of sports, particularly focusing on teams in the Los Angeles area such as the Lakers, Dodgers, and LAFC. The dynamic between the hosts often sparks humorous and insightful dialogues, blending sports commentary with personal anecdotes and light-hearted banter. Unique highlights include interaction with listeners through call-ins, guest appearances from notable figures in sports and entertainment, and a distinctive ability to weave in pop culture references, making the content relatable and entertaining. Noteworthy segments often reflect on contemporary issues within the sports community, including player performances, coaching strategies, and fan reactions... more

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1. Stan Caston
2. Stan Kasten
3. Stan Casten
4. Sam Boney
5. Anthony O'Leary
6. John Ireland
7. Sean Vasquez
8. Lucinda Pueblos

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