Matt and Paul are back in the saddle, checking in on life, the Super Bowl hangover, and what the hell has happened since the last pod. Paul gives us a tutorial on Sam Daronld's grandfather, the legendary Dick Hammer. (5:59) Producer Nick Conrad, fresh off working another Super Bowl, gives his report from San Francisco, the halftime show, Bad Bunny and the best parties.

(11:55) The guys dive into an Olympics edition of Pet Peeves, including the wild “Penisgate” scandal involving ski jumpers, whether the Games have become too safe, and why there isn’t enough danger. Matt and Paul pitch brand-new Olympic sports like ice wrestling, ice fencing, Oklahoma drills in the snow, cash grab blizzards, and debate which events should be cut entirely.

Then it's Bay Area Sports. (20:33) They talk Warriors trade deadline sparks Giannis fantasies, Kristaps Porziņģis questions, Steve Kerr chaos, and what the hell the future actually looks like. (30:09) The guys wrap the 49ers season, talk closing windows, cap space, Kyle Shanahan discourse. (38:12) Baseball is back as spring training nears and the Giants offseason gets put under the microscope. Are they stuck in .500 purgatory or something worse?

Later, they run through the most recent TV and Film. (46:02) Including the Oscar Race, Hijack, Frankenstein, and more. The episode closes with a heartfelt goodbye to producer Nick Conrad, who’s moving on to greener pastures. Nick is an essential voice behind the scenes and helped build the Beat LA Podcast from the jump. We will miss you Nick!

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