Living The Dream

Mike Yam is a host for the PAC-12 Network and one of the few Asian-Americans on TV. From Fordham University, Yam has worked for Sirius Radio, NBA TV, ESPN and was on the first hosts I worked with on TV. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: @Mike_Yam Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

I remember watching Crystina Poncher work sidelines for high school football games, now she's one of the few females working in the sport of boxing. Currently a host/reporter for Top Rank, the Long Beach State alum talked about her journey, having bosses tell her to change her name and Beyonce. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: @CrystinaPoncher Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Met Steve Weissman while giving a Lakers report on ESPN NEWS. Now the Northwestern alum is on the NFL Network and The Tennis Channel. Good dude with stories about his chef skills and meeting a "Frutero" This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: @Steve_Weissman Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

In addition to writing about the big leagues, Jesse Sanchez has a unique and important role covering the Latin American beat for MLB.com. The Texas A&M grad has some cool stories about the profession, advice for young writers and what makes baseball so special in Latin countries. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: @JesseSanchezMLB Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Ty Nowell is in charge of @Lakers. A job that started off as a webmaster has evolved into running the #1 social media brand in all North American sports. From Fullerton, the Arizona State alum talked about the evolution of his job, visiting all 30 MLB stadiums and every NBA arena. Oh, and we had a great time at the 2009 Finals in Orlando. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: @TyNowell Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

With his dad Manny playing for the Dodgers, Jose Mota grew up in the clubhouse. Now a broadcaster for the Angels, the former big leaguer opened about his 12 year playing career, the struggles Dominican players face, giving a young Beto Duran a big break and his role in the movie "For Love of the Game" This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: @JoseMota05 Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

I've admired Eddie Bravo from a distance for his work in jiu-jitsu. Had a real candid conversation about growing up in Santa Ana, trying to make it in the music business and falling into the martial arts. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: EddieBravo Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

For 20 years Kobe Bryant put on a show in the NBA. On the night of his last game, I spoke with some of the media to get their thoughts on one of the best to ever play. 1:00 Mike Trudell 9:40 Billy Mac 17 Flea - RHCP 18 Mark Madsen - Lakers coach & former player 22 Adrian Garcia Marquez - Lakers Spanish TV 28 Jaime Maggio and James Worthy 35 Chinese TV reporter 36 Pepe Mantilla - Lakers spanish radio 40 J Diaz - Lakers graphic designer 42 Noel Vasquez and Jaime Mota 50 Mark Heisler - Hall Of Fame basketball writer 52 Christina Pascuchi -KTLA 54 Mike Bresnahan - LA Times 57 Steve Mason - ESPN Radio 1:00 Joey Ramirez - Lakers.com 1:01 Fred Roggin - KNBC 1:05 Spero Dedes - former Lakers radio 1:07 Jeff Garcia - Power 106 1:12 Cari Champion - ESPN 1:15 Chris "Geeter" McGee - Time Warner 1:21 Larry Lewis - Lakers coach 1:24 Mychal Thompson 1:27 VTB 1:30 Jordan Clarkson

Dave Joseph is the public address announcer for the Los Angeles Kings hockey team. A 25 year radio veteran, Dave has worked for over 13 radio stations. Good stories about the radio business, how helped me start my career and what hockey players say after fights. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: DaveJosephLA Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Finally sat down with Mychal Thompson to talk about the Lakers, Kobe, being the #1 pick of the 1978 draft, his Nike shoe deal and the night Jack Nicholson was the Lakers bartender. Always love talking to my favorite Bahamian. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Twitter: ya right Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

In the middle of a successful newspaper career, Josh Suchon decided to pursue his true passion. He left the major leagues and went to work in the minors as a play-by-by announcer. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Follow: @josh_suchon Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Inglewood native Lawrence Jackson was one of my favorite players to interview during his days at USC. After 5 years in the NFL, "LoJack" came away with a different perspective about the game, his time at USC, and adjusting to life after football. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Follow: @LawrenceJackson Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

It's our first "Beercast" with @CraftBeerKings from the Rookery Alehouse in Pomona, CA. @ThatOneGuyMoe & @BigSteveGrizzly schooled me on IPA's, Porters, Sours and Stouts. Fun times. If you like this episode please rate it and leave a comment. Thinking of doing it again.

In the mid 1990's Schea Cotton was THE MAN on the prep hoops scene. His documentary "MANCHILD: The Schea Cotton Story" sheds light into his world. From dunking at the age of 12, the cover of Sports Illustrated at 15, bouncing around colleges and playing overseas, Schea opens up about his career in a very candid podcast. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Follow: @scheacotton Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Roberto Diaz is a matchmaker for Golden Boy Promotions. He's responsible for making all the fights. The boxing world is full of characters and Roberto has some awesome stories about his start, fighters failing to show up and Oasis. This podcast is brought to you by: DicksCottons.com for all your fresh sunglasses. Use the code “DREAM” and get 50% off. craftbeerkings.com is our official beer supplier. Order all your fancy beers from them. Delivered to you door! Follow: @micheladatime Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell