The Beat LA Podcast

In this episode, Paul reports to us from Paris drinking white burgundy and gin martinis. They discuss the Golden State Warriors resurgence. How seeing Lebron in a Warriors uniform is a bad thing. They turn the page on the 49ers, new defensive coordinator candidates, next season record prediction. They look at Brock Purdy’s wedding registry and buy him gifts. In their San Francisco Giants spring tr...

In this episode, Matt and Paul conduct an extended Self Help Corner therapy session to sooth the pain of the 49ers Super Bowl loss to the Chiefs (1:46). They recap Paul’s epic trip to Las Vegas - Private Jet, U2 Concert, Usher Halftime Show. They interview Khalil Tams, creator of the popular Instagram channel 49Talks (25:25). In Best Things They Saw, they review True Detective, ExPats and Tokyo Vi...

In this episode, Paul and Matt dig in deep on Super Bowl LVII. Discussing what it's going to take to get the pod to Las Vegas, Brock Purdy endorsement deals, Taylor Swift prop bets and their Super Bowl predictions. Paul goes to a San Francisco Giants mixer and comes away with free agent intel. Will the Warriors make a trade at the deadline? In Best Things They Saw, they review the Grammys and...

The Pod Lives! Matt and Paul deep dive the 49ers stunning comeback against the Lions. Matt gets Detroit coach Dan Campbell a gift basket. Paul discusses sitting in upper deck at the NFC Championship Game and his roller coaster text exchange with Matt. Brock Purdy ups his pre-game wardrobe. They look ahead to the Super Bowl LVIII rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. In Best Things They Saw, they re...

In this episode, they discuss the 49ers epic come from behind win over the Green Bay Packers. Paul interviews Matt about his experience watching the game at Levi’s. They recap the up and down performance of Brock Purdy and his wardrobe choices (1:27). They preview the NFC Championship game 49ers vs. Detroit Lions and give their predictions (36:55). Best Detroit Movies (42:45). Chiefs vs. Ravens pr...

Matt and Paul debate their New Year’s resolutions. Going “Dry January” or the new and improved “Damp January” (1:15). The Emmy Awards (5:40). They discuss possible Succession show spinoffs: The Disgusting Brothers, The Eldest Boy, Roman’s Empire (7:56). They preview the playoff matchup between the 49ers vs. Packers on Saturday and give predictions for every game NFL game this weekend (13:13). Dray...

In this episode, Matt and Paul recap their Top 5 Best Things they saw in 2023, including Wimbledon, ‘The Bear’, ‘Succession’ and the film Blackberry. They also reflect on the state of of TV, going to rehab in Iceland, remembering some musical legends that passed and how Mr. Irrelevant can make all of us feel more relevant.  Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl Follow, Subscribe & Watch the Sh...

In this episode, Matt and Paul discuss their Holiday Party season (1:04). Why Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers and what’s next for the San Francisco Giants (6:58). The Lakers add another fake championship to go with their Bubble Title (16:40). Paul fills in the gaps on the Brock Purdy fiancee timeline, Matt discusses what endorsements are in line for Brock if he wins MVP (20:47). 49ers Predic...

In this episode, Kendall Korner takes us to the wine country for Thanksgiving (2:51).  They discuss Brock Purdy’s first article in Us Weekly (6:13). Talk with Eagles die-hard and Philadelphia native, actor Michael Marc Friedman (11:15). They go in-depth on Gabe Kapler’s tattoos, Eagles vs 49ers predictions and best Philadelphia film not named Rocky. Paul gets his Baseball Winter Meetings fix (40:2...

In this week’s episode Matt & Paul discuss the reaction to last week’s podcast with Laker fan Alain Uy (4:58). Paul explains why picking against the 49ers is a good thing (7:44). Takeaways from 49ers vs. Jaguars (11:36). Predictions for Sunday’s game vs. Tampa Bay (21:24). What’s wrong with Warriors fans at Chase Center (26:28). In Best Things We Saw, they review the movie The Killer and discu...

In this week’s episode Paul & Matt discuss Bruce Bochy’s legend status after winning his 4th World Series (5:36). They talk NBA with guest Power: Book IV actor Alain Uy (10:59). They discuss the the Lakers Warriors rivalry, the origins of the “Beat LA” chant, Lebron’s hairline, Victor Wembanyama nicknames, the Jordan Poole Experience, and much much more. Paul previews the 49ers vs. Jaguars thi...

Paul and Matt remember Matthew Perry (2:30). They discuss  the shitstorm that has engulfed the 49ers and why fans shouldn’t worry. Did the Chiefs lose because Taylor Swift wasn’t in attendance on Sunday? And is her relationship with Travis Kelce real? (19:50) They dig into the Bob Melvin hiring by the Giants, his awful nickname "BoMel" and GM Farhan Zaidi failing upwards (22:15). The War...

In this week’s episode, Paul and Matt discuss the 49ers meltdown in Cleveland (5:06). Were the Niners hungover and is Paul on this episode? Matt accepts his punishment for jinxing the 49ers but doubles down on the rest of the season (12:43). 49ers vs Vikings MNF predictions (14:20). Paul dives into his joy of the Dodgers playoff elimination (19:56). Matt puts the Cowboys at the top of his Hate Ran...

In this week’s episode, Paul and Matt discuss the 49ers kicking the Cowboys in the huevos (3:02). They debunk the Rodney Dangerfield narrative around Brock Purdy and give him his flowers (12:38). Week 6 49ers vs. Browns prediction (20:46). They jump in the hot tub Time Machine and discuss the origins of their football fandom (23:23). Then debate the genius of Bigfoot Yoda aka Bruce Bochy (29:17)....

Matt and Paul discuss the Farhan mafia hit on Gabe Kapler (3:40). The chances that Buster Posey becomes manager and other candidates (12:40). Matt wonders if Ohtani is the unattainable supermodel? (22:55) MLB playoff predictions and their second favorite passion, rooting against the Dodgers. (25:52) What to expect from the Dallas Cowboys vs. 49ers matchup (30:15). And finally their TV and film rec...

Matt and Paul discuss the end of another mediocre season for the San Francisco Giants. The Curse of the Cruise Patch, the Curse of Mauricio Dubon. Is Gabe Kapler finished? Who replaces him? 49ers predictions and TV show recommendations.  Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul Ruehl Follow, Subscribe & Watch the Show on: Watch Episodes on YouTube! Instagram: @beatlapodcast TikTok: @beat.la.podcast   E...