Shoot Your Shot

We sat down with former Poly basketball player and founder of Beach City Hoops Alex Carmon at Naples Rib Company (5800 2nd street). We asked him about the next wave of basketball talent around the Long Beach area (13:47-45:08). 'Shoot Your Shot' continues to be the official podcast of the countdown of the 2028 Olympics in LA (2:35-7:16) and we talked Long Beach State basketball in 'Iron Sharpens Iron' (7:17-11:26). Good JuJu/Bad JuJu is a hit segment with our favorite Long Beach native JuJu Smith-Schuster (48:24-53:35). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is the one and only JuJu Smith-Schuster (54:14-55:20).

We recap the best of 2017 Long Beach sports including the most memorable teams (3:51-21:11), the 908 Headline of the Year (21:23-24-27), the 908 Content Creator of the Year (24:29-27-22), and the 908 Athlete of the Year (27:35-33:14). We also review our favorite guests and favorite bars in Long Beach in 2017(42:42-1:02:20).

We sat down with legendary Millikan girls' basketball coach Lorene Morgan at El Burrito Grill (5211 PCH). She talked about how her program has maintained success over the years and what it meant to win a CIF-SS championship in 2014 (13:20-44:16). We talked the 2028 Olympics coming to LA as Shoot Your Shot is the official podcast of the countdown to the 2028 Olympics (3:17-5:57). We covered the start of the Moore League basketball season in 'Iron Sharpens Iron' (5:59-10:04) and Good JuJu/Bad JuJu continues to be a hit segment with our favorite Long Beach native JuJu Smith-Schuster (52:00-54:39). With Christmas around the corner we remind listeners of some fun facts about the holiday season (54:44-57:50)and as always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Long Beach State basketball player Gabe Levin (48:12-51:57).

We sat down with Long Beach City College head football coach Brett Peabody at Naples Rib Company (5800 2nd street). He talked about his thriving program and players heading off to NCAA Division I schools (14:31-48:53). We talked breaking news about Blair Field (Bohl Diamond at Blair Field) and high school basketball in 'Iron Sharpens Iron' (03:25-13:06). Good JuJu/Bad JuJu continues to be a hit segment with our favorite Long Beach native JuJu Smith-Schuster (56:46-58:42). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former St. Cornelius basketball player and current Wilson Bruin Matt Schmidt (53:00-56:44).

We sat down with Long Beach State athletic director Andy Fee at EJ Malloy's (5506 Britton). He talked about his new role as the face of LBSU athletics and we tried to bargain with him in a new segment called "Let's Make a Deal" (12:34-42:31). We talked LBSU basketball in 'Iron Sharpens Iron' (3:32-10:57) and Good JuJu/Bad JuJu with our favorite Long Beach native JuJu Smith-Schuster (48:56-54:30). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is LBSU guard Jordan Griffin aka JGriffey (46:55-48:45).

We sat down with St. Anthony boys' basketball coach Allen Caveness at Famous Dave's (300 Pine 90802). He talked about the upcoming season and his time spent with the Drew League (11:21-39:50). Shoot Your Shot continues to be the official podcast of the countdown to the 2028 Olympics in LA (2:05-4:57). We talked Long Beach State basketball in 'Iron Sharpens Iron' (5:12-9:23) and Good JuJu/Bad JuJu with our favorite Long Beach native JuJu Smith-Schuster (44:18-46:25). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former Poly football player and current Carolina Panther Kaelin Clay (41:33-44:17).

We sat down with the commissioner of the CIF Southern Section Rob Wigod at the Crooked Duck (5096 PCH). He talked about the new competitive equity playoff system and rolled through some fun facts about the history of the CIF-SS (11:44-37:27). We talked the end of the high school and LBCC football seasons in 'Iron Sharpens Iron' (2:25-7:31) and brought in a brand new segment for the Thanksgiving holiday (45:37-51:39). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is LBCC quarterback Grant Lowary (40:36-41:20).

We sat down with Olympic Gold medalist swimmer Jessica Hardy Meichtry at the Boathouse on the Bay (190 N. Marina Dr. 90803). She talked about her experience at the 2012 Olympics in London and also the heartbreak of missing the 2008 Olympics in Bejing (12:27-45:20). Shoot Your Shot continues to be the official podcast of the countdown to the 2028 Olympics in LA (46:30-48:12). We talked high school football and the CIF-SS playoffs after the Gambling Gamechangers placed their bets last week (02:52-09:39). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Millikan Rams receiver Christian Bravo (49:20-51:40).

We sat down with U.S. Olympian and gold medalist Jessica Hardy Meichtry at the Boathouse on the Bay to chat about her fantastic career. It was an awesome interview, but almost too good to be true because the file was corrupted and lost for the time being. The boys thought quick on their feet and brought in former St. Anthony quarterback and reigning CIF-SS Player of the Year Johnny Buksa V to talk about what it takes to reach the pinnacle of high school football as the CIF-SS playoffs approach (16:40-42:09). The Gambling Gamechangers returned as 'Shoot Your Shot' continues to be the home of all your high school football betting needs(03:47-15:43). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Long Beach State women's soccer player Kaitlin Fregulia (45:26-48:00).

We sat down with Long Beach State men's basketball coach Dan Monson at EJ Malloy's in Los Altos (5506 Britton). He talked about his expectations for this year's squad and why he always schedules tough non-conference road games. He also explains why he never recruited John and Paul out of high school (10:04-44:21). Shoot Your Shot continues to be the official podcast of the countdown to the 2028 Olympics in LA (02:24-04:13). We talked high school football and Long Beach State volleyball in "Iron Sharpens Iron"(04:14-09:12) and as always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former Poly Jackrabbit and current member of the Pittsburgh Steelers Juju Smith-Schuster (47:42-49:26).

We sat down with former Lakewood Lancer and current Philadelphia Phillie JP Crawford at Glory Days Sports Grill (4132 Woodruff). He talked about making his major league debut on the road against the New York Mets. We also made bold predictions about the future of the Philadelphia Phillies organization (11:59-34:36). We talked high school football and golf in "Iron Sharpens Iron". Also is Justin Turner a Long Beach guy? (2:32-10:41). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former Poly Jackrabbit and current member of the Golden State Warriors Jordan Bell (35:37-37:36).

We sat down with former Houston Astro and Long Beach State relief pitcher Mike Gallo at Tracy's Bar and Grill (5511 Spring St). He told us what it was like playing Major League Baseball and pitching in the 2005 World Series. We also attempted to Make Baseball Fun Again (9:49-38:18). We talked high school sports and Long Beach State volleyball in "Iron Sharpens Iron" (2:10-9:16) and as always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Lakewood girls' volleyball player Destynie Viliamu (39:30-42:12).

We sat down with former Lakewood/Notre Dame football star and current Millikan Rams head football coach Justin Utupo at Straw Hat Pizza off of Spring and Palo Verde. He told us what's been going right for his up and coming Rams football team as we gave a bold prediction for the rest of this season (10:03-32:21). We talked high school football and breaking news for Long Beach State athletics in "Iron Sharpens Iron" (2:54-9:31) and as always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former Wilson baseball star and current New York Yankee Aaron Hicks (34:15-35:46).

We sat down with legendary Long Beach State women's volleyball coach Brian Gimmillaro at EJ Malloy's in Los Altos as he talked his recent retirement. He told us what Drake was like and we made volleyball even more fun (13:02-40:24). We talked high school football and Long Beach State soccer in "Iron Sharpens Iron" (2:48-11:31) and as always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is Poly Jackrabbit quarterback Matt Corrall(43:21-46:32).

We sat down with Mike Guardabascio and JJ Fiddler (the Gazettes Sports Guys) at Naples Rib Company and finally settled the Long Beach State/Cal State Long Beach/the Beach name crisis. We talked all high school sports and they shot their shot on one local area team for this year school year (6:01-40:47). "Shoot Your Shot" continues to be the official podcast for the countdown to the 2028 Olympics in LA (2:28-4:11) and as always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former Poly Jackrabbit and current Jacksonville Jaguar Marcedes Lewis (42:57-44:34).

We sat down with nine-year NFL veteran Jeff Severson at Naples Rib Company to talk about his playing days and music career. He answered all our tough questions, including "how to make sports fun again?" (10:49-31:52). We also talked about this week in sports during "iron sharpens iron" (1:47-9:15) and as always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is former Poly Jackrabbit and current Pittsburgh Steeler JuJu Smith-Shuster (33:26-35:27).

We sat down with five-time U.S. Olympic water polo player and 2008 Olympic silver medalist Tony Azevedo at Legends Sports Bar. He answered all our tough questions, including "how to make sports fun again?" and shot his shot on the upcoming Lakers' basketball season (10:50-38:44). We introduced the show (0:48-4:54) and talked this week in sports during "iron sharpens iron" (5:00-9:12). As always we ended the show with the 908 Athlete of the Week. This week is JP Crawford (39:41-41:06).

We interview former Millikan High School and Eastern New Mexico State football star Jerrell Bradford and ask him about his experiences under the Friday night lights. He also gives us a prediction for his Millikan Rams (7:55-17:57). Jake Armstrong, the Gambling Gamechanger, is the most trustworthy source on all high school betting needs and he sets the lines for the opening week of high school football (18:34-34:34). As always we finish with our 908 Athlete of the Week (34:34-36:40).

We sat down at Avenue 3 Pizza & Subs (2226 Palo Verde, 90815) with Wilson and Long Beach State soccer alum Kristyn Benavidez. She gave us a rundown of her soccer career including the 2008 Moore League, CIF, State, and National champion Wilson Bruins. She also gave us her most memorable moments as a Long Beach State 49er. Benavidez “shot her shot” with this season’s LBSU women’s soccer team, which she says, “will reach the NCAA Final Four for the first time in school history.” We shared a hot pepperoni and jalapeño pizza while she answered all of our rapid-fire questions during PK’s. Thanks to Kristyn for shooting her shot with ‘Shoot Your Shot’. Can’t wait to have her on again!

We sat down with Jake MacRae at Glory Days Beachside in Seal Beach to talk about the state champion 2012 Long Beach City College volleyball team. We try to make volleyball even more fun in our 'Make Volleyball Fun Again' segment. He shoots his shot with the Long Beach State men's volleyball team next season by giving a bold prediction about the Beach.