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JP Crawford (Seattle Mariners Shortstop)

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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 they figure it out? (37:17-42:08). There’s a giant penny statue on Ocean Blvd and Pacific. I mean, why? (42:08-46:26). Our dream is dead…..K-Mart is being replaced by a furniture store called At Home (46:26-55:42). Is Sala Coffee and Wine Bar John’s new favorite place? (55:42-1:01:56). Could we be children’s book authors? We write a story (1:01:56-1:07:51). 908 Athlete of the Week: Paul Slater the Chosen One (1:07:51-1:10:31).

Feb 10, 20221h 10m

World Champion Jake Hardy (WIPEOUT)

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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 Golf Course and BREAKING NEWS: Bixby Golf Course has the World's Best Burger (45:11-48:34). Watch out for Fraud Covid Testing Sites (48:34-49:57). Show & Tell: Tow Trucks (49:57-51:40). 908 Athlete of the Week: Nathan Chen Future Gold Medalist? (51:40-53:25).

Jan 26, 202254 min

How to Handle a Hit & Run Car Accident

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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 (50:50-55:15). Beachwood Taste Room coming to 2nd & PCH? (55:15-1:00:30). 908 Athlete of the Week: Millikan girls' basketball coach Lorene Morgan (1:00:40-1:02:30).

Jan 12, 20221h 3m

Christmas Special 2021 & We Make a Hallmark Movie

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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 the Week: Marcedes Lewis (50:58-53:58).

Dec 22, 202153 min

Life as Jeff Bezos' Wife's Butler

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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 mayor of Long Beach? (35:07-58:00). 908 Athlete of the Week: Alden Darby of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (58:00-1:01:28).

Dec 16, 20211h 2m

Alex Maltezos (Tenni-Moc's Shoe Store)

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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 for $575 million (34:37-40:33). LA Fitness takes over Best Buy at Marina Pacifica (40:33-41:33). A commercial/movie/tv show is being filmed at Panera Bread (41:33-47:00). What is replacing Cirvello's? (47:00-54:19). Show & Tell: Moving dolly (54:19-59:02). 908 Athlete of the Week: John's Pitt Panthers football team (59:02-1:01:24).

Dec 8, 20211h 2m

We >>>> Vincent van Gogh

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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. Are we greater than Vincent van Gogh? (39:11). What's the deal with the redistricting talk? (47:04). Joel Bitonio signs a contract extension with the Cleveland Browns and might be the quietest Hall of Famer of all time (51:47). 908 Athlete of the Week: Alex Rodriguez (58:44).

Nov 17, 20211h 2m

Daylight Savings is a Scam (Is Ben Franklin a Fraud?)

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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 Athlete of the Week: DePaul Basketball Director of Basketball Operations Patrick Scully (51:00-1:00:13).

Nov 10, 20211h 1m

We Are NOT Skipping Thanksgiving This Year

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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 were stabbed in Belmont Shore over a parking spot (23:03-34:20). LBCC initiates a new pilot program allowing students to sleep in their cars in the parking structure (34:20-37:54). How underrated is Arby's? We talk fast food restaurants (37:54-46:40). 908 Idea: The Ralph's Bar on Palo Verde (46:40-53:24). 908 Athlete of the Week: New York Giants wide receiver John Ross III (53:24-57:04).

Nov 3, 202158 min

Dr. Sherry Meinberg (Somewhere Out There: Aliens and UFO's)

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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? (45:45-49:55). A dog was rescued trying to hang onto a buoy in Long Beach (49:55-53:15). Show & Tell: Languages and the Refrigeration System (53:15-59:17). 908 Athlete of the Week: Joy McKienzie-Fuerbringer (59:17-1:05:32).

Oct 27, 20211h 5m

Robert Duck (The Fairbrook Manor Haunted House)

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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 (49:31-55:05). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Travis d'Arnaud of the Atlanta Braves :/ (55:05-1:02:29).

Oct 20, 20211h 2m

Give Me a "Hell Yeah" If You Hate the Long Beach Marathon

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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 Week: Matt Pryor of the Indianapolis Colts (50:13-59:51).

Oct 13, 202156 min

Mana Jones (Baker's Dozen Streaming on Hulu)

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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). Show & Tell: Handles and Umbrellas (51:00-57:00). 908 Athlete of the Week: Desean Jackson of the LA Rams (57:00-1:00:51).

Oct 7, 20211h 1m

Does Snoop Dogg Like Long Beach Still or Nah?

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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 Sunscreen (40:30-52:03). 908 Athlete of the Week: Anthony Gose of the Detroit Tigers and a bonus What 2 Watch 4 (52:03-1:00:51).

Sep 30, 20211h 2m

Emerson Etem (Long Beach Shredders Head Coach & Former NHL Player)

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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 (45:30-54:31). -The parklet program gets extended until June 2022 (54:31-58:46). -Carl's Jr. and Green Burrito merger was crazy (58:46-1:01:47). -What is Cash 4 Gold? (1:01:47-1:04:12). -Show & Tell: Watermelon and the Zamboni (1:04:12-1:11:41). -As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Cleveland Browns OL Joel Bitonio (1:11:41-1:14:33).

Sep 16, 20211h 15m

908 DAY CELEBRATION (10 Years of Memories)

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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 & Tell: Shopping carts and magazines (49:99-55:07). -As always we finished with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Ole Miss QB Matt Corral (55:07-57:06).

Sep 9, 202158 min

HAPPY NEW YEAR (Where Did All The Chicken Wings Go?)

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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 contract extension thru 2025 (33:36-38:31). -908 Update on the detective that leaked information to the Baby Insane Crips (38:31-41:00). -Show and Tell: Window screens and Tabasco(41:54-59:21). -As always we finished with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is San Diego State football's BJ Busbee (59:21-1:01:44).

Sep 2, 20211h 2m

Jake Maier (Calgary Stampeders QB)

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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 Marathon is back, but we hate running (25:22-47:54). -Show and Tell: Towels and Windex (47:54-58:00). -As always we finished with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Seattle Mariners shortstop JP Crawford (58:01-1:02:44).

Aug 26, 20211h 3m

MythBusters: Solving the California Water Crisis

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-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 buttons on the microwave are lifesavers. -As always we finished with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former LBCC quarterback Jake Maier.

Aug 19, 202154 min

Can Parents Even Love Their Children These Days?

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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 Beach State golfer Xander Schauffele who just won a Gold medal.

Aug 4, 202151 min

US Olympians Tony Azevedo and Misty May-Treanor (Part II)

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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.

Jul 30, 202147 min

US Olympians Tony Azevedo and Misty May-Treanor (Part I)

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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.

Jul 30, 20211h 3m

Allen Caveness (Long Beach State Men's Basketball Assistant Coach)

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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? There's an $8,000 reward for finding the vandals who defamed the Martin Luther King Jr. statue at MLK Park. We continue the countdown to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles (23:18-1:02:15). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Peyton Watson of UCLA basketball (1:02:15-1:05:40).

Jul 15, 20211h 7m

Ever Been to Brew Kitchen Ale House???

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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 girls are arrested after snatching a wallet from an elderly woman (29:40-34:24). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Chase De Jong and Marcedes Lewis (34:24-40:52).

Jul 7, 202142 min

Bobby Hauck (Bruin Bobby)

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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 is getting a $4.3 million trail going from Carson to Atherton and we shave some ideas (52:48-57:00). Is going into space the biggest waste of money in the United States? Why do we keep going to the moon? (57:01-1:04:34). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is McKayla Maroney starring in every commercial on television (1:04:34-1:08:56).

Jun 30, 20211h 10m

CIF-SS Champ Daniel Murillo (Millikan Baseball)

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The Millikan Rams are CIF CHAMPS!!! We have an interview with senior Daniel Murillo who closed out the championship game against Arlington High School (28:49-44:00). Carnival Cruise Line resumes cruises out of Long Beach for vaccinated passengers and the boys are going (46:45-52:00). What should we do about the Russian submarine next to the Queen Mary? And why does everything ALWAYS go wrong with the Queen Mary? We explain (52:00-56:15). We might catch our first big break at the LA Wine Fest. All-you-can-drink wine and beer and we’re setting up a tent in Long Beach (56:15-1:01:53). The feds confiscated 47,000 plus Cialis pills at the port and we go 908 Undercover (1:01:53-1:06:25). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Troy Harding of Millikan baseball (1:08:48-1:11:30).

Jun 23, 20211h 12m

Jeff Bezos' Ex Wife Dishes Out $30 Mil to LBCC

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The boys are BACK masks off enjoying summer! Jeff Bezos' ex wife MacKenzie Scott is giving LBCC $30 million and we want to know where our cut is (10:19-29:19). Friend of the program and former St. Anthony head basketball coach Allen Caveness is headed to Long Beach State as an assistant coach (29:19-34:02). Millikan baseball is headed to its first CIF championship since 2001. The Rams play Arlington High School at Blair Field for the CIF Division 3 title (34:02-46:48). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Oklahoma softball freshman Tiare Jennings (46:48-50:11).

Jun 16, 202150 min

Ashley Steinkoenig and Matt Hardin (Winners of Wipeout)

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IS IT SUMMER? We have a great interview with Ashley Steinkoenig and Matt Hardin winners of the gameshow Wipeout on TBS. They share stories about how they got it done (19:40-35:36). It's June and Summer has officially begun. The boys are going to Mexico soon (1:03-19:40). The younger generations are having 'Fast and Furious paintball wars' and we want it. We give a 2nd and PCH update as new spots are continuing to pop up. The prize pool for the Covid vaccine in California has jumped to $116 million which is bonkers (35:36-1:03:12). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Chase De Jong pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1:03:12-1:06:20).

Jun 2, 20211h 6m

Chicago Cubs Pitcher Tommy Nance

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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND! We have a great interview with Chicago Cubs pitcher Tommy Nance who made his MLB debut earlier in the month against the Washington Nationals (11:02-39:30). The boys celebrated National Wine Day the only way they know how (1:03-11:02). An update on the shady Queen Mary and the Scottish parliament might want to take her back. Can we get multiple Covid vaccine doses since Mayor Bobby Garcia is giving out free stuff to people getting vaccinated? (39:30-1:08:12). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Phil Mickelson (1:08:12-1:13:20).

May 27, 20211h 14m

Tommy Nance Makes His MLB Debut for the Chicago Cubs

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THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN! The Chosen One returns from Austin and the Boss Man updates the future of the Turtleneck Party. The mask mandate will be lifted June 15th. The Long Beach outdoor Parklet Program is extended through September. What’s going in the Ralph’s building on Los Coyotes Diagonal and Wardlow? And can we make Long Beach the Apple capital of the world?? As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Tommy Nance. The former Wilson baseball player who made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs last week.

May 20, 202152 min

Bayne Miller (Biker Boyz) and Sage Poland (Kentucky Derby)

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WORLDS COLLIDE! It’s Kentucky Derby AND NFL Draft Weekend for the boys. The Chosen One loves the NFL Draft and the Boss Man loves the Kentucky Derby so here we are. We have TWO interviews for the fans! Sage Poland aka Doc Lock has all the info on the Kentucky Derby this weekend and may have some winners for us (17:00-31:22). We also crack the case on the Biker Boyz in Long Beach with Bayne Miller (31:23-40:27). The boys are vaccinated and the CDC says no more masks outside. The UC and CSU systems will require students to be vaccinated in order to return to campus. And SpaceX is coming to Long Beach. As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Jessica Pyfer.

Apr 28, 20211h 8m

We're New Members of the Petroleum Club

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SCHOOLS ARE BACK IN SESSION! The Chosen One and the Boss Man are getting their final vax this week. The Petroleum Club is being revived and the boys are gonna be members. Who lives downtown? Because we have no idea and Long Beach is building new apartments. As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Matt Duffy of the Chicago Cubs.

Apr 21, 202154 min

Ecco's Pizza Wins Restaurant Madness! (Ekber Djokovic & Jesse T. Alvarez)

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Ecco's Pizza caps their Cinderella run and wins Restaurant Madness! We sit down with owners Ekber Djokovic and Jesse T. Alvarez to breakdown how they did it and what plans they have for Ecco's (17:30-33:16). The boys are buzzing. We talk Restauration shut down, Little Coyote opens a new spot, and Cardi B and Offset take over downtown Long Beach. As always we ended with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Hideki Matsuyama who just won the Masters.

Apr 14, 20211h 8m

Restaurant Madness Sweet 16

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WE'RE DOWN TO 16! Big time drama as Ecco's Pizza upsets Nick's on 2nd in the second round. Can they do it again vs. Simmzy's? Survive and advance. Heavy hitters Joe Jost's, Open Sesame, the Attic, and Schooner or Later are still left in the tournament and we break it down. As always we ended with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Gianni Hunt of Oregon State basketball.

Mar 31, 202159 min

Restaurant Madness Bracket Reveal

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WE HAVE A BRACKET!!! Restaurant Madness officially begins. Schooner or Later, The Attic, George's Greek Cafe, and Open Sesame or your No. 1 Seeds. Can they get to the Final Fork??? We break down each region and give out our expert picks. As always we ended with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Myles Johnson of Rutgers basketball.

Mar 24, 202155 min

Restaurant Madness Selection Show

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March Restaurant Madness is BACK!!! Who advances in the Belmont Shore Region? Who is the No. 1 seed in the East Long Beach Region? Who is on upset alert in the Downtown Region? Can anyone knock off Joe Jost's in the Midtown Region? We break it all down in the Restaurant Madness Selection Show! As always we ended with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is the newest New York Giant John Ross III.

Mar 17, 20211h 3m

The BJ King Library Needs Our Help

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Did you get a Shamrock Shake yet??? Pauly Deep Pockets is heading to Florida this weekend for Spring Training. We're starting a financial group to buy the Queen Mary. The BJ King Library puts a chain link fence in front of it. The City of Long Beach loans the Aquarium $5 million. Disneyland and sports stadiums are reopening (1:03-51:19). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Darryl Polk Jr. of Pepperdine basketball (51:20-55:23).

Mar 10, 202156 min

Kimberly Johnson (LBUSD)

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March is here! We called up Kimberly Johnson to talk about some of the great work she has done within the Long Beach Unified School District including guiding The Boss Man through high school (20:39-39:47). March Restaurant Madness is returning and the boys talk about rain and how it works (1:03-20:39). Auto theft has rose 57%. The Queen Mary is getting a three-part movies series. A fake photographer is scamming Instagram models. And LBCC needs a new president (39:47-1:04:00). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Sammie Parker of Washington State FOOTBALL (1:04:00-1:08:46).

Mar 4, 20211h 8m

Joey Rooney (The Crooked Duck)

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March is Near! We were at The Crooked Duck talking with owner Joey Rooney about their new $3 mimosas Monday-Thursday. What a steal (22:09-39:34). The Boss Man is being impersonated on Instagram and we talk about plans for St. Patrick's Day (1:03-22:09). A new Belmont Shore Business Association executive director is hired and it isn't The Chosen One. Gavin Newsom comes to Long Beach. And we have an update on Restauration (39:34-1:10:40). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Peyton Watson of Poly Basketball (1:10:40-1:13:46).

Feb 25, 20211h 15m

Mike Ellis & John Mallinger(Riley's)

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March is Near! We were at Riley's on 2nd chatting it up with owner Mike Ellis and business partner John Mallinger. Riley's is a full bar and ready to return to indoor dining (27:41-47:14). The Shamrock Shake is back. The Chosen One is getting a passport. And we talk about what we're doing for Lent (1:03-27:35). Counterfeit perfume is confiscated at the Port. When is the Belmont Pool going to be remodeled. And Sister Jean is still haunting us (47:20-1:05:52). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Jordan Bell in the G League (1:05:52-1:09:33).

Feb 18, 20211h 10m

RIP K-Mart But We Have An Idea

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The Chosen One and The Boss Man spent the day at Waters Edge Winery and boy, do they have some stories to tell. K-Mart is going out of business in Long Beach, but we know what should replace it. Alex's Bar is dishing out free tacos on Friday to restaurant and bar workers. We won't stop until Britney Spears is free (1:03-51:07). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Myles Johnson of Rutgers Basketball (51:07-56:00).

Feb 11, 202156 min

RIP Ralph's (Bobby Garcia vs. Big Grocery)

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The Chosen One and The Boss Man are spending the day at Steelcraft in Bixby Knolls slamming Chicken and Waffles. Ralph's and Food 4 Less close two stores in Long Beach after the $4 "hero pay" controversy for grocery workers. Outdoor dining is back, but TV's are not allowed. And old people deserve more respect (1:03-40:17). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Darren McCaughan of the Seattle Mariners (40:17-43:31).

Feb 4, 202144 min

Stephen Hoy (We Fixed Healthcare)

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IT'S CHILLY! We called up our good friend Stephen Hoy to chat about how his company PFCC is improving the quality, safety, experience and delivery of health care. (21:14-53:46). Gavin Newsom lifted the stay-at-home order in California, while Mayor Robert Garcia opened restaurants in Long Beach ONE DAY before the rest of Los Angeles County. We discuss (1:03-21:13). A Modelo commercial is shot in Long Beach and nobody told us about it. We also come up with a way that would make everyone want to take the Covid vaccine (53:46-1:10:44). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Jalen Neal of the LA Galaxy (1:10:44-1:16:33).

Jan 28, 20211h 18m

The Queen Mary Files for Bankruptcy for the 93rd Time

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The Chosen One calls up The Boss Man to discuss Long Beach rolling out the Rona Vax and why we haven't been offered yet. Long Beach offers $4 per hour "hero pay" for grocery workers. The owner of Restauration faces criminal charges for staying open. And in an absolute shocker, the Queen Mary files for bankruptcy (1:03-53:33). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Marcedes Lewis of the Green Bay Packers (53:34-55:11).

Jan 21, 202156 min

Joel Bitonio and the Cleveland Browns Advance

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The Chosen One calls up The Boss Man to discuss Joel Bitonio's Cleveland Browns' win over JuJu Smith-Schuster's Pittsburgh Steelers. The Chosen One is going to Big Bear this weekend. Gorillas test positive for the Coronavirus at the San Diego Zoo. A ton of meth was intercepted in Long Beach (1:03-57:34). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Aaron Hicks of the New York Yankees (57:34-1:04:45).

Jan 14, 20211h 6m

Mo Kreitenberg (Honeywell UV Cabin System)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! We called up our good friend Mo Kreitenberg, the co-founder of the Honeywell UV Cabin System formally known as the Germfalcon to explain his incredible product (21:09-48:01). 2021 is off to a rocky start for The Chosen One, while The Boss Man has turned into the most prolific wine expert in Long Beach (1:03-21:02). We guess the name of the first baby born in Long Beach in 2021. Long Beach State basketball will most certainly go to the NCAA Tournament this year. And our leader Chill Baker receives $100 million for Covid relief for the LBUSD (48:01-1:18:15). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is the longest tenured player on the Cleveland Browns Joel Bitonio (1:18:15-1:21:03).

Jan 6, 20211h 22m

Best Of 2020

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We had our ups and downs in the year 2020, but the bad boys of Long Beach killed it all-in-all. We recap 2020 including: wine, Eric Valenzuela, beef with Bobby Garcia, and we give out our "Father of the Year" nominees.

Dec 31, 20201h 5m

Santa Claus Christmas Special Interview

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The most special guest we've ever interviewed: Santa Claus.

Dec 18, 202020 min

908 Christmas Prep (15 Days 'til Christmas)

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The Chosen One calls up The Boss Man for part one of our Christmas Special. We talk eggnog, Christmas with the Kranks, Christmas gifts, and Peppermint Schnapps. There’s a new Long Beach Hall of Fame nominee. We countdown the days until the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. And we answer the age-old question, where does belly button lint come from? (1:03-53:51) As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Joel Bitonio of the 9-3 Cleveland Browns (53:51-57:07).

Dec 9, 202058 min

The Yearly Sears "Going Out of Business" Sale

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The Chosen One calls up The Boss Man who is foot-to-pavement passing out magazines. Sears holds their “Going Out of Business Sale” for the 10th consecutive year. Mayor Robert Garcia proposes a $5 million bail out for restaurants and bars in Long Beach. The Belmont Shore Christmas Parade is canceled which might do more harm than good (1:03-53:32). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral (53:33-56:36).

Dec 2, 202058 min