In this episode, Paul returns from Mexico and Matt wants to talk about OJ Simpson. They discuss the end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty, does Klay Thompson leave next season and what off season moves they need to make. Matt gets into the San Francisco Giants early season slide and Paul’s distaste for Blake Snell. Then is Brock Purdy the Marlon Brando of NFL? They preview the upcoming NFL Draft with guest draft expert Chris Ferera. Chris lets us know who the 49ers should target in the 1st ro...
Apr 23, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, Matt and Paul lament attending a Giants loss to the Dodgers (and witnessing Shohei Ohtani’s first dinger for the hated ones) before escaping Dodger Stadium to the comforts of the home opener. They’re joined by a third amigo, Beat LA financial analyst and Giants diehard Steve Grochol for an eyewitness account inside Oracle Park and spicy tales from his time bartending during spring training in Scottsdale. Matt and Paul then get psyched about the Warriors season ending burst into ...
Apr 10, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode, Matt and Paul celebrate the beginning of the baseball season with stories about Paul’s VIP trip to A’s spring training. They quickly recap 49er free agency, Brock Purdy‘s honeymoon and the Warriors hanging on for dear life before diving into their NL West preview interview with Alex Soto, founder of Dodger fanclub Pantone 294. In Best Things They Saw, they review Poor Things, Spaceman, Dream Scenario, and the Major League movies among other fun stuff.
Mar 29, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Matt and Paul recap the best and worst moments of the Oscars. Paul investigates the San Francisco Giants going Bush League on J.D. Davis. Are the Golden State Warriors destined for the play-in vs. the Los Angeles Lakers. They get into the NFL Free Agency Bonanza with guest Khalil Tams of 49Talks on Instagram. In Best Things They Saw, they discuss The Gentlemen on Netflix, The Regime on HBO and Matt retracts his One Day recommendation.
Mar 15, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 training report, they debate Matt Chapman, the new MLB uniforms, Pablo Sandoval’s weight loss and why ...
Feb 28, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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 Vice (51:08).
Feb 16, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 Amazon show Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
Feb 07, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 review the film American Fiction with Jeffrey Wright.
Feb 01, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 preview (43:57). They remember Golden State Warriors coach Dejan “Deki” Milojevic (45:43). In Best Thi...
Jan 25, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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). Draymond Green returns and can the Golden State Warriors save their season (36:43). Farhan being Farhan,...
Jan 19, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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.
Dec 28, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 10
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 Predictions, Pet Peeves, Mailbag Questions (29:36). Top Non-Traditional Christmas Movies (36:20). In Best ...
Dec 14, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 (40:25). In the Best Things They Saw, Matt discusses the film You Hurt My Feelings starring Julia Louis Dr...
Nov 30, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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 discuss Timothee Chalamet hosting SNL (34:07).
Nov 16, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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 this Sunday and Matt gives his dreaded prediction (40:47). In the Best Things They Saw this week, Paul ...
Nov 09, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 Warriors fast start to the NBA season and their new found love for the Chris Paul State Farm ads (28:36). They clo...
Nov 01, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 Rankings (24:25). They debate new Olympic sports, the Schwarzenegger documentary and more (27:40)....
Oct 20, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4
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). Finally, the best things they watched this week from the new Napoleon trailer to the news (32:26)....
Oct 13, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 recommendations. (35:11)
Oct 05, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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.
Sep 23, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1
