Living The Dream

Jon SooHoo has seen a lot in his 31 years as the Dodgers team photographer. The USC alum has also shot numerous NBA Finals and Super Bowls. A very candid conversation about the business, dealing with competition and how to persevere. 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: @dodgers @jonsoohoo Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Nick Valencia is a general assignment reporter for CNN. Originally from Eagle Rock, CA the USC alum covers breaking news and is constantly on a plane. Crazy stories about dealing with drug cartels, death threats and getting his start in Uganda. 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: @CNNValencia Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

I've known Freddie Prinze Jr. for more than 10 years. Great dude that's passionate about sports and not your typical actor. We talked about his career, handling the death of his father, writing for the WWE, Star Wars and working as a bat boy for the Albuquerque Dukes. 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: @RealFPJr Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

John Ireland is one of the good guys in the business. The Lakers radio play-by-play announcer, ESPN Radio talk show host and long time TV reporter has some funny stories about traveling with the team and Chick Hearn. UCLA alum, grew up in Corona Del Mar, CA and worked in Louisiana, Texas and San Diego. 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: @LAIreland Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Kara Lang played soccer in 2 World Cups, 1 Olympics and at UCLA. A member of the Canadian Soccer Hall Of Fame, Kara has some cool stories about her athletic career and the rigors of being an elite athlete. 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: @kara_lang Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Pedro Moura is a 25-year-old sports writer for the Orange County Register. I met him after he bought a ticket to cover a high school game. That's when I knew the USC alum was a hustler. 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: @pedromoura Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Lee Jenkins is my favorite Sports Illustrated writer. When LeBron decided he was going back to Cleveland, Lee had the scoop. From San Diego, Lee attended Vanderbilt and has covered UCLA, the Mets, the Nets and the NBA. 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: @si_leejenkins Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Noe Ramirez is a pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization who made his pro debut in the summer of 2015. An Alhambra High and Cal State Fullerton product, Noe is from Boyle Heights. Good talk about growing up in the projects, the struggle of pro ball and chasing a dream. 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: @NoeRamirez24 Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Ben Lyons is the perfect example of being a multi-platform personality in the modern media game. TV Host. Radio Host. Online Host. Contributor to The Players Tribune. Really interesting podcast with lots of cool stories about growing up in New York, his love of the Dodgers and traveling the world for film festivals. 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: @IamBenLyons Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

What's a posada? Why do Mexicans open gifts on Christmas Eve? What's a "Burrito Sabanero"? Gustavo Arellano answers those questions and more. 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: @GustavoArellano Open: @IamMarioRuiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Alanna Rizzo is a sports reporter covering the Dodgers for SportsNet LA and really Living The Dream. She quit her job in the hotel industry, went back to school and chased her passion. Interesting stories about believing in yourself, following a dream and dealing with the world professional sports. From Colorado Springs, she's Cuban and Italian.

Tony Gwynn Jr. is a professional baseball player with a love for the game that I've always admired. A huge Lakers fan, we got into the pressure of being a Hall-Of-Famers son, growing up in a big league clubhouse, the struggles of pro ball, and how to stay motivated. 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: @ItsMikeHill Open: @TonyGwynnJr Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Mike Hill is a host on FS1. We had a very candid talk about the broadcast industry, the obstacles he's faced and how to persevere in a very competitive business. An Air Force veteran, Mike was previously at ESPN and has made stops in Maryland, Fresno, Nashville, New York and Dallas. 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: @ItsMikeHill Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

World Series Champion Mark Gubicza lived the dream of playing in the big leagues. Cool stories from his Royals days, his friendship with Bo Jackson, meeting four presidents and more. He is now part of the Angels TV broadcast 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: @markgubicza Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell

Yogi Roth works as a college football analyst for the PAC-12 Network, but he's so much more. Really interesting guy that played at Pitt, coached at USC, has written 2 books and produced a move "Life In A Walk". This podcast is brought to you by: RunRockNRoll.com LA Half Marathon on October 25th. Use code "DuranSports' and get $30 off entry. 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: @yogiroth Open: @iammarioruiz Instrumentals: “Esta Noche” by @phillyfresh13 from @casadecalacas Cover Art: @DodgersBeat Tech Support: @tynowell