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Two of the best football reporters in the business join Mase for a Rams Round Table. Sam Farmer from the LA Times and Vinny Bonsignore from the California Post talk about the Rams huge win in Philly and preview the big Monday Night Football match-up against the Buffalo Bills. Plus CNN anchor and USC alum Elex Michaelson talks about Lincoln Riley and the state of Trojans football, the upcoming Lakers season, his all-time favorite political movies and more.

In the wake of the USC loss to Oregon, Mase puts together a Trojans Round Table to talk about the future of Lincoln Riley with Chris Trevino from WeAreSC.com and R.J. Abeytia from USCFootball.com joining the show. Then, as the Dodgers get ready for Gm1 of the NLDS, it's a Dodgers Playoff Round Table featuring Clint Pasillas from Dodgers Foul Territory, DodgerBlue.com editor Matthew Moreno from and Anthony Witrado, MLB beat writer for Forbes. Finally, Mase talks with 7-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston about Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers, the return of Malcolm in the Middle, his daughter's performance on The Pitt and working on The Studio with Madonna.

The USC Trojans have been less than impressive on the way to their 4-0 start, but can they beat the Ducks at The Coliseum? The Trojans Round Table returns with Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com, Chris Trevino from WeAreSC.com and Ryan Kartje from the LA Times. They each share their insiders' take on the big game. Then, Oscar-nominated actor Demián Bichir joins the show to talk about his new movie "Without Blood" directed by Angelina Jolie. He talks about working with Salma Hayek, his love of soccer, the Mexican National Team and his devoted fandom for Manchester United.

Some new voices talking baseball for a Dodgers Round Table. Melissa Myer and Jaclyn Ruiz from the podcast Talk Dodgers to Me is joined by Marcas Grant from ESPN LA, for a freewheeling conversation that includes, as they call themselves, the Dodger Girls. Plus "Whoah!," 90's teen idol Joey Lawrence from Blossom, Brotherly Love and, later, Melissa & Joey, joins Mase to talk about his favorite NFL team, the Eagles, his Dodgers and Lakers fandom and his terrific career journey.

O'Shea Jackson Jr. talks with Mase about his wild, new movie IDIOTS, co-starring Dave Franco. They also talk about his 2 favorite movies of all-time, the return of Aaron Donald for the Rams, the downside of fame and would he rather win an Oscar or see the Lakers win another title. Then, longtime NFL writer Sam Farmer from the Los Angeles Times joins the show with an NFL preview. His take on the Rams super-team, who has the edge in the competitive AFC West, the team that is going from worst-to-first, the quarterback who has the most pressure on him this year plus his Super Bowl picks.

It's fantasy football time, and Matthew Berry, The Talented Mr. Roto, joins the show with tips for winning your league. What players to draft, what players to avoid, great sleepers, big busts, breakthrough rookies, and the player that you absolutely must have. Plus Mase shares some stories from his European vacation!

USC is back on the field for Lincoln Riley, and Mase is helping you get ready for it with a Trojans Roundtable. He is joined by the experts: Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com, Ryan Kartje from the LA Times and Chris Trevino from WeAreSc.com to talk about what to expect from returning quarterback Jayden Maiava, the new receiving core, and Gary Patterson's retooled USC defense. Also, what are the Trojans must-win games and is this year championship-or-bust for Lincoln. Plus, COSM CEO Jeb Terry joins the show to talk about how they are changing the game with the new revolutionary way to experience sports in "shared reality."

Mase talks about the importance of organizational alignment with the Rams, the Dodgers and the Lakers. Then, actor Jeff Kober joins the show to talk about his Emmy-nominated role on the incredible HBO series The Pitt. He describes how the set of the hospital drama operates, what it's like working with Noah Wylie and the effect of meditation on his acting. Finally, Sam Catlin, who was a writer/producer on Breaking Bad, talks about his role as Executive Producer/showrunner for the Apple series Sugar starring Colin Farrell.

Fascinating conversation with actor Josh Stewart who plays Antiphates, the king of the Laestrygonians, in THE ODYSSEY. This is his fourth movie with legendary filmmaker Christopher Nolan, and he was on set for every action set-piece. He was inside the Trojan horse, he was helmsman on Odysseus' ship, and he was there when they did battle with the cyclops. Then, it's a Lakers Roundtable featuring Jovan Buha from Buha's Block, Trevor Lane from Lakers Nation and Andy Kamenetzky from Locked on Lakers. Listen for their reaction to the Lakers summer rebuild and here their expectations for the 2026-27 season?

William Stanford Davis made it big at 70 when Quinta Brunson cast him as hilarious school custodian Mr. Johnson on Abbot Elementary. He talks about his early career in radio, the “square jobs” he did while becoming a working actor and getting his big break from a self-tape audition. Plus, he’s a baseball fan. Grew up as a Cardinals fan seeing Stan Musial play. He talks about Shohei Ohtani, Henry Aaron and Barry Bonds. Then, renown sports photographer Kevin Reece and ESPN NFL reporter Lyndsey Thiry talk about their careers and play Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down.

Actor and legendary wrestling star John Cena joins Mase to talk about his new Netflix movie Little Brother. Plus the origin of "You Can't See Me," whether he would ever make another rap album, his memories of Staples Center, the highlight of his Boston sports fandom and who was more responsible for the Patriots dynasty, Brady or Belichick. Also, Mark Ellis from Rotten Tomatoes joins Mason+ to talk about the greatest L.A. movies of all time.

The Voice of Soccer, Andrés Cantor from Telemundo joins Mase to talk about his years calling the FIFA World Cup, the evolution of his legendary goal call, the emotion of watching his home country Argentina win in 2022, and his favorites for this year’s tournament. Then Dave Denholm, the voice of LAFC, and the great Pepe Mantilla, who has a long history with the World Cup, join the show to give their predictions for winner, dark horses and how far the US Mens National Team can go.

On this episode of Mason+, it's John Ireland vs Travis Rodgers going toe-to-toe to see who remembers more about the iconic television series The West Wing. Then, former tennis professional Patrick McEnroe talks about the way mental health, NIL and social media are impacting this generation of athletes.

Mase and Gary talk about the greatest Lakers of all time. The conversation includes misconceptions about Jerry West, the culture under Pat Riley, the balance of power between Magic and Kareem, what made Kobe different and the Kobe-Shaq break-up. A really cool walk through NBA history with someone who lived it.

Mase goes a long way back with Donnie Wahlberg. All the way back to Celtics vs. Lakers in 2010. Donnie talks NBA, his long run on Blue Bloods, his new show Boston Blue, the cameo that changed his career, and, of course, New Kids on the Block. Plus, Mark Ellis from Rotten Tomatoes joins the show for Your Complete Guide to Summer Movies.