Shoot Your Shot

SUPER BOWL WEEK! Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford joins the show to talk about building upon an unreal season last year. Can the Mariners get into the playoffs for the first time since 2001? (14:18-34:10). The Chosen One recaps his experience at Disneyland, while Big Strong John hosts another fondue party (:45-14:15). Grind My Gears: What’s the deal with public bathroom sinks and why can’t t...

WE'RE BACK with our great friend and World Champion Jake Hardy. He talks about his recent experience on TBS' Wipeout (19:40-38:12). The Chosen One tells stories from Hawaii and Big Strong John goes to Chili's for the first time (:45-19:40). Monarch butterflies are back in the news and we are the biggest Monarch butterfly podcast in the world (40:30-45:11). Seltzerland is coming to Bixby Village Go...

WE'RE BACK. It's been a rough start to the New Year for the Chosen One as he was involved in a Hit & Run (:45-23:10). Grind My Gears: Garlic (23:30-27:40). What does Ron Weasley's mom do all day? (27:40-36:28). A car chase in Long Beach ends at Big Rec Golf Course (36:28-40:17). The Chosen One sees Long Beach State coach Dan Monson at Best Buy (40:17-50:50). Suzie Price is running for mayor (50:50...

IT'S A CHRISTMAS SPECIAL! We host our annual Christmas episode and break down the annual Shoot Your Shot Christmas party (:45-8:37). We craft our own Long Beach Hallmark Christmas movie (8:37-21:26). Mayor Bobby Garcia is running for Congress (21:26-27:05). How do we become charcuterie board experts? (27:05-41:10). New Year's Eve dinners are so ridiculously expensive (41:10-50:58). 908 Athlete of...

It gon' rain! The weather took a drastic turn and we weren't built for it (:45-9:00). Big strong John tries escargot for the first time (9:00-16:03). How is life in Belmont Shore for the Chosen One? (16:03-18:05). LBCC hires a new superintendent-president and he makes $305k (22:56-28:55). Marilyn Bohl dishes out A LOT of money to Blair Field for new lights (28:55-35:07). Will John Grossi ever be m...

WE'RE BACK! We needed some time off for the body to recover. We have an interview with the owner of Tenni-Moc's, Alex Maltezos, to talk about holiday deals and gifts for your loved ones (14:34-29:31). How was your Thanksgiving? We break it all down, including our trip to Palm Springs (:45-14:30). The Ordinarie Miracle Pop-Up is back and festive as ever (29:33-34:37). Jack in the Box buys Del Taco...

The Chosen One takes on San Diego. Shoot Your Shot hits the road heading to Palm Springs this weekend. And people don't dress up for weddings like the used to (:45). What do we think about Mexihanas Hibachi Grill? (20:58). There will be 4.4 million people traveling in southern California this Thanksgiving (30:29). How do you become a maestro? (37:30). We break down La La Land and A Star is Born. A...

It's dark at 2 pm and we LOVE it. Is Daylight Savings a scam? (:45-19:50). John recaps his trip to New Mexico and we rank it as a state (2:02-10:18). We break news about our basketball coaching career (10:18-19:50). Los Coyotes Diagonal is getting traffic signal improvements (19:50-31:43). New tenants at 2nd and PCH (31:43-46:55). Who are your least favorite Long Beach athletes? (46:55-51:00). 908...

It's finally November and we are NOT skipping Thanksgiving this year like everybody wants us to (:45-4:53). Vacation John is going to New Mexico this weekend (4:53-7:30). How was your Halloween? It was a great showing by the kids in Long Beach (7:30-11:20). There's an IKEA going into the Long Beach Towne Center. Will they have Swedish meatballs and lingonberry juice? (11:20-23:03). Three people we...

IT'S SPOOKY SZN. We had Dr. Sherry Meinberg on the phone to talk about her book Somewhere Out There: Aliens and UFO's (7:54-31:18). What's John's mood like after the Dodgers lost in the playoffs (:45-7:50). What are YOU doing for Dia de los Muertos??? (31:18-41:07). Liv's Seafood and Oyster Bar opens on 2nd St. (41:07-45:45). It cost how much for Long Beach to investigate the Restauration case? (4...

Spooky SZN! We're on the phone with Robert Duck who is the architect of the scariest haunted house in Long Beach this Halloween. He gives us the story of Victoria Fairbrook (5:56-26:27). -Solita replaces the old Rock Bottom Brewery in Downtown Long Beach. -What's that horrible smell everyone is talking about? -Why is everything good in moderation? (26:29-49:31). Show and Tell: Spiderwebs (49:31-55...

Man, it is WINDYYYYYY out there. We break down how weather works and why southern California meteorologists have it the hardest (:45-7:13). John gives us an update on his Dodgers and how confident he is this postseason (7:13-18:08). Baker's Dozen is a GREAT show (18:08-21:55). Grind My Gears: The Long Beach Marathon (21:55-42:30). Show & Tell: Saliva and Hoodies (42:30-50:13). 908 Athlete of the W...

We have an interview with Mana Jones of Artsy Bakes By Mana, who is starring in the new baking show, Baker’s Dozen, streaming exclusively on Hulu (22:35-37:11). Lightning, is striking, AGAIN. This weather has been unbelievable so far in the fall. John recaps his trip to LB Wine Fest. (:45-22:35). What do we think about the new brewery, Birdies and Brews that just went in Downtown? (37:11-46:00). S...

Fall is BACK and it's almost hoodie szn. We talk about our week off and how we dominated the Precious Life Charity Golf Tournament at El Do (1:03-14:34). There's a pilot shortage. Should the boys give it all up and join flight school? (14:34-27:38). We talk the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach (27:38-34:43). Does Snoop Dogg even like Long Beach anymore? (34:43-40:30). Show & Tell: Candles and Sunscr...

It’s a new era! The Long Beach Shredders are here! We interview former NHL player and owner/CEO/coach of the Long Beach Shredders Emerson Etem. He talks about his team and what to expect this season at The Rinks at Lakewood Ice (6:58-45:30). -The Chosen One is headed to Scottsdale and The Boss Man is the new emcee/hype man of the Long Beach Shredders (1:03-6:58). -President Joe Biden visits LBCC (...

HAPPY 908 DAY! It's the 10-year anniversary of Long Beach 908 Magazine's existence. John Grossi The Boss Man talks about the successes thus far (1:03-13:49). -Why do mosquitoes suck so much??? (17:17-23:23). -The BJ King Library is in a Rockstar energy drink commercial and we're glad it's being put to good use (23:23-32:02). -We deliver our 10 favorites Long Beach 908 memories (32:02-49:49). -Show...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Everybody knows the new year should start in September when school starts. What happened to roller backpacks? (1:03-11:17). -You don't see serial killers like you used to (15:53-18:27). -Oktoberfest is coming to downtown Long Beach (18:27-26:09) -Carnival Panorama cruise is stuck out at sea and will return four days late (26:09-33:36). -LBUSD superintendent Chill Baker gets a contr...

School's BACK! We've got Calgary Stampeders quarterback and former LBCC QB Jake Maier talking about his Canadian Football League debut and his road to the CFL (8:27-25:17). -How are there so many chickens in the world? (1:03-8:23). -The infamous Restauration site is up for sale and we try to put together $2.3 million to make an offer. Rocket Lab is working on a trip to Mars. The Long Beach Maratho...

-We're back from Big Bear and it might be the most underrated destination in the state of California. -We're in the middle of a standoff! Who's coming out on top? The Covid Police vs. The California Drought Crowd. -Is walking really better than jogging?? We debunk. -908 Update featuring a new destination for our favorite downtown spot, Padre. -Show and Tell: Spiders are the greatest craftsmen and...

VACAY IS OVER. The Boss Man recaps his trip to Cabo San Lucas and he did it right because he's fat again. Do parents even love their children anymore? An ex-Long Beach detective is found guilty for leaking information to the Baby Insane Crips. We Show and Tell some of the most important inventions of all time. As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former Long B...

PART TWO of our episode includes an interview with 3-time Olympic Gold medalist Misty May-Treanor! The boys introduce a new segment Show and Tell, which is already a fan favorite. As always we finished the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is US Olympic beach volleyball player Phil Dalhausser.

The Olympics are ROLLING. We have a TWO-PART episode for the people! In Part ONE The Chosen One recaps Cancun and the Boss Man previews Cabo San Lucas. We also have an interview with one of the greatest US water polo players of all time, Tony Azevedo.

ONE WEEK TIL VACAY! We brought on our good friend and new Long Beach State men's basketball assistant coach Allen Caveness to catch up and talk about his new role at LBSU (7:51-23:18). One week until the Chosen One hits the beaches of Mexico and is Taco Tuesday the greatest thing to ever happen to the United States? (1:03-7:48). The Boss Man has a 'Grind My Gears'. How does appendicitis work? Ther...

It's officially SUMMER! We take Shoot Your Shot on the road to Brew Kitchen Ale House where we slam wings and craft beers. People are pissed about fireworks disrupting the air quality after the 4th of July (1:03-12:06). The Long Beach Airport is in hot water after being audited (18:35-26:02). A tree collapsed at Whaley Park and the boys send out a public safety warning (26:02-29:40). Two teenage g...

Happy 4th of July! It’s finally summer and we brought on our good friend Bobby Hauck to discuss Wilson High School and what to do for the 4th in Long Beach (12:24-27:28). Are The Chosen One and the Boss Man the greatest duo to bring to a party in Long Beach? (00:19-12:23). The Aquarium of the Pacific brings in new animals and the MILFs should be happy about it (37:20-52:48). The San Gabriel River...