Shoot Your Shot

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! In our much-anticipated Thanksgiving show we celebrate what we're thankful for including: our sister cities, Governor Gavin Newsom's winery, Mayor Robert Garcia's hair stylist, and the 7/11 rewards program to name a few.

ONE WEEK TIL THANKSGIVING! We called up David Leonard, the executive director of New Hope Grief Support, to talk about dealing with tragedy, grief, and loneliness especially during the holidays (18:11-42:23). The Chosen One is rich after his trip to Vegas and The Boss Man is back to playing shows on Friday Night (1:03-18:11). The Chosen One is still beefing with Mayor Robert Garcia, while Governor...

IT’S WINDYYYYY! We called up Dr. Debi Bober, a 5th grade teacher at Cubberley, to talk about how she’s adapting to virtual learning and how she claimed the title of “Teacher of the Year” in Long Beach and Los Angeles County (23:22-44:14). We’re ticked off! The Boss Man and The Chosen One share their displeasure with “traffic heroes” (1:02-23:20). A half-naked man throwing rocks is tased in Belmont...

Election Day 2020! The Boss Man is on the road, while he and The Chosen One break down the 2020 Election in unique fashion. The Boss Man crushes his Halloween performance and he gives us an update on this year’s Turtleneck Party (1:03-42:30). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is JuJu Smith-Schuster of the Pittsburgh Steelers (42:31-49:41).

The Boss Man’s Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champs! We called up our good friends Chris Hubbard and Casey Casper who were at the championship clinching game 6. They break down the memorable experience (25:03-44:48). The Boss Man discusses the ups and downs of being a Dodger fan and explains the ecstasy of finally becoming a champion (1:03-25:03). As the official time podcast of Long Beach...

RonaV Week 32 in Long Beach! We called up our good friend Rahshaun Haylock and talked about his new role as a sports reporter for KTLA 5. He shares some fun stories reporting on the Rams, Chargers, and UCLA basketball (20:05-47:53). The Chosen One is going on a business trip to Temecula as the Ambassador of Long Beach Sister City Relations aka he is going wine tasting. The Boss Man is fully confid...

RonaV Week 31 in Long Beach! We called up the sports director of the Los Altos YMCA Rafi Howard to chat about some of the new programs he’s putting together for kids in Long Beach (28:51-50:14). How’d we do last weekend? The Chosen One got a new car and The Boss Man got his car broken into because Mayor Robert Garcia has a hit out on Shoot Your Shot (allegedly) (1:03-28:51). What’s happening in Lo...

RonaV Week 30 in Long Beach! We called up our good friend and mentor Dan Gooch to talk quarantine and the Long Beach Century Club (23:32-52:34). What’s happening in Long Beach? The Long Beach Unified School District is named a top-5 employer according to Forbes and the only reason is because of our good friend Chill Baker. Directors of the Queen Mary are arrested in Singapore, which makes the Quee...

RonaV Week 29 in Long Beach it’s our (just in case) Funeral Episode! The Chosen One and The Boss Man prerecord one final podcast to be played at their joint funeral (49:03-1:16:41). What’s happening in Long Beach? There’s obviously a RonaV outbreak at Long Beach State after multiple off-campus parties. We’ve finally solved the mystery of what’s replacing the Albertson’s off of Spring & Palo Verde....

RonaV Week 28 in Long Beach! Has this been the worst week of all time? The Boss Man has the flu, but is NEGATIVE for the Rona. The Chosen One almost gets his car stolen AGAIN and thinks Mayor Bobby Garcia is out to get him (1:03-21:13). The Library foundation raises $3.3 million towards the Billie Jean King Library and the boys can name 3.3 million better ways to spend that money (21:13-31:16). Go...

RonaV Week 27 in Long Beach! How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets returns from our sister city, Temecula, a top-5 city in the United States. The Boss Man breaks down the new “Life is Great in the 908 Subscription Box” (1:01-43:31). Long Beach State basketball is finally allowed to practice, but their new practice facility is the outdoor hoops at Minnie Gant (43:31-52...

RonaV Week 26 in Long Beach! Long Beach local and singer/songwriter Annika Bellamy tells us about her new hit songs Olvidarte and Psycho and how she’s adapted during the pandemic (21:47-43:00). How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets is heading to Temecula to go winery-hopping and The Boss Man BBQ’s a watermelon for Labor Day (1:01-21:47). We’re the official podcast of...

RonaV Week 25 in Long Beach! The LBUSD is back and we have our 8th grade U.S. history teacher Steve Holliday on the phone to talk about his experience with online teaching so far (15:53-42:08). How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets returns from Scottsdale. Mayor Bobby Garcia hates The Chosen One. And The Boss Man aka LB’s Sommelier breaks some wine news (1:01-15:47)....

RonaV Week 24 in Long Beach! How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets is a hero and is traveling to Scottsdale to boost the American economy. The Boss Man goes kayaking (1:03-30:35). The YMCA opens an in-person program to help with the LBUSD’s distance learning. Wait say that again? (30:36-43:15) People Not Smarter Than Us: A man is arrested for test-firing his gun in th...

RonaV Week 23 in Long Beach! We have RaChelle Daniels of Static Salon on the phone to give us her thoughts on why she’s disappointed that salons are still being shut down in the state of California (17:58-40:18). How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets returns from Chicago and has nothing but love for Spirit Airlines. The Boss Man has a nominee for the Long Beach Sympat...

RonaV Week 22 in Long Beach! We have the executive director of the Belmont Shore Business Association Dede Rossi on the phone to give us an update on some of the small businesses and restaurants on 2nd Street (19:43-40:08). How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One aka Pauly Deep Pockets is heading to Chicago and The Boss Man picks a fight with a high school golfer (1:01-19:40). We read the mos...

RonaV Week 21 in Long Beach! How are we coping with RonaV? The power steering went out in The Chosen One’s car and he respects ANYONE who puts in the effort to work out. The Boss Man takes a trip to San Diego and thinks the beach is overrated (1:03-19:30). There’s so much drama in the LBUSD: Diana Craighead is named president of the school board, Megan Kerr is named vice president, Juan Benitez be...

RonaV Week 20 in Long Beach! We’re on the phone with the owner of KC Branaghan’s Ryan Hoover to talk quarantine and “the Shed”, KC Branaghan’s outdoor experience (18:20-35:10). How are we coping with RonaV? The Boss Man is heading to San Diego and The Chosen One has too much tequila (1:02-18:19). Long Beach transit gets bailed out. The Aquarium starts a Summer Kid’s Club. Studebaker gets another b...

RonaV Week 19 in Long Beach! We’re on the phone with Shoot Your Shot sweetheart Ashley Frize, a coronavirus survivor (25:43-46:15). How are we coping with RonaV? The Boss Man plays the piano on a trolley and the Chosen One hates Coffee Bean (1:02-26:40). Will the LB Marathon run? LBCC offering a cannabis class. (46:16-1:03:51). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This wee...

RonaV Week 18 in Long Beach! We’re in studio with St. Anthony boys’ basketball coach Allen Caveness to talk hoops and the likelihood of an upcoming season (17:14-52:38). How are we coping with RonaV? The boys have ideas for superintendent Chill Baker (1:03-17:14). Jet Blue is out at LGB Airport. Claim Jumper closes. The Chosen One sees Joe Maddon (52:45-1:16:37). As always we ended the show with t...

RonaV Week 17 in Long Beach! We’re on the phone with Poor Richard’s owner George Schano to talk about our favorite bar (25:36-49:05). How are we coping with RonaV? The boys get the RonaV test and crush the 4th of July (1:04-25:35). West Nile virus is back. Flavored tobacco gets banged in LB (49:11-1:08:54). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week Desean Jackson beca...

RonaV Week 16 in Long Beach! How are we coping with RonaV? The boys plan for the 4th of July. Tom Hicks baseball camp is back. Bars are closed. Angels practice at Blair Field (1:03-1:06:51). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Matt Duffy of the New York Yankees (1:06:51-1:12:40).

RonaV Week 15 in Long Beach! How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One heads to Poor Richards and the Boss Man golfs Trump National Golf Course. Why does Lakewood park cars on the lawn? (1:03-27:56). Lady scams grandmothers with fake lottery tickets. Monarch butterflies are in trouble (27:57-44:58). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is JP Crawford of the Se...

RonaV Week 14 in Long Beach! We hopped on the phone with our nephew Adams State QB Johnny Buksa V to talk about his upcoming football season (14:34-32:13). How are we coping with RonaV? The Boss Man hits a winery (1:03-14:31). Milfs are back. Wilson High School could change its name (32:14-1:02:17). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Leonard Jones Long Beach...

RonaV Week 13 in Long Beach! Rhiannon Wilson is on the phone to talk about Adopt a Senior LB and how she’s helping graduating seniors in Long Beach (18:33-30:11). How are we coping with RonaV? The Chosen One goes to Joshua Tree and the Boss Man is on deadline. Also a moment of silence for EJ Malloy’s on Bellflower (1:03-18:31). Chuck E. Cheese is closing downtown. Chill Baker needs help. Nail salo...