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Broadcaster Beto Duran talks with athletes about their LA connection. How did Los Angeles shape them on their journey? How did Los Angeles help them reach their dream? The parks. The gyms. The people. It's LA

#174 Adam Hawk | Nation Golf 08/11/2021

#174 Adam Hawk | Nation Golf From radio to running a golf clothing brand? Yup! That's what Nation Golf co-owner Adam Hawk is doing. He left role as executive producer of Jim Rome Show to bet on himself. Love it! Use the code "Beto20" for 20% off purchase at /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/20112365

#173 Summer Break with Compas, Chargers Camp 08/03/2021

#173 Summer Break with Compas, Chargers Camp I'm back! Went to Chargers Training Camp and did an impromptu podcast with our guys Adrian Garcia Marquez, Chris Hayre and Gilbert Manzano from Compas On The Beat Podcast. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/20025017

#173 Welcome To Tijuana with Jessica Rosales! 05/24/2021

#173 Welcome To Tijuana with Jessica Rosales! Took amiga Jessica Rosales to Tiuana to work a club show at Big Punch Arena! Ya, AVENTURAS! /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/19223084

#172 Compas On The Beat 05/03/2021

#172 Compas On The Beat Follow "Compas On The Beat" the new podcast with Fernando Ramirez and Gilbert Monzano. I was a guest and hijacked the show, but love these guys. Go Support! /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/18962957

#171 Chalino Sanchez, Oaxaca hoops with Sam Quinones 04/12/2021

#171 Chalino Sanchez, Oaxaca hoops with Sam Quinones Good friend Sam Quinones author of "From Another Mexico" is back on the podcast. Such a great storyteller and author I had to have him on to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his book. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/18687239

#170 Eduardo Gomez - Dodgers Art 04/05/2021

#170 Eduardo Gomez - Dodgers Art What started as a covid project ended up as a book for artist Eduardo Gomez. He drew 119 original pieces for "Dodger A Day". Gallery on display at Eastern Projects Gallery in Chinatown for the month of April IG /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/18610250

#169 - WERK 03/29/2021

#169 - WERK A quick check in about WERK, worrying about yourself and I'm doing high school games. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/18498536

#168 El Tragon De Los Angeles - Memo Torres 03/16/2021

#168 El Tragon De Los Angeles - Memo Torres Memo Torres (El Tragon De Los Angeles) is a multi-media journalist for LA Taco covering the food scene, the crime scene and all the scenes. From Loyola High and UC Berkley, Memo decided to chase his own happiness not somebody else's dream. Fun podcast with some taco breakdowns! Twitter Instagram /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/18343145

#167 - Checking In 03/02/2021

#167 - Checking In Work updates, podcast updates and then some. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/18151034

#166 Sarina Morales - WEPA! 02/01/2021

#166 Sarina Morales - WEPA! How did a girl from the Bronx who grew up playing baseball end up on ESPN? Fun podcast with Sarina Morales about her broadcast career, New York, being true to self and how to say "Beto". Twitter IG /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/17746139

#165 - Omar Ruiz NFL Network 01/25/2021

#165 - Omar Ruiz NFL Network NFL Network reporter Omar Ruiz the pride of San Diego State bet on himself and paid off. Even working retail to chase the dream. Twitter: /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/17654792

#164 - Photographer Julio Cortez 01/18/2021

#164 - Photographer Julio Cortez From Mexico, to CSUN to Associated Press, Julio Cortez is living his dream as a photographer. Since he was a kid Julio knew being in the media was for him. Great stories about pics he's taking and the adventures around the world. IG: /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/17568491

#163 - Brown-Ish with Erik Rivera and Sasha Merci 01/11/2021

#163 - Brown-Ish with Erik Rivera and Sasha Merci Flip the script! I was a guest on the "Brown-Ish" podcast with comedians Erik Rivera and Sasha Merci. Told some of my career story and just an overall good talk. IG: /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/17509937

#162 I Got Covid 12/24/2020

#162 I Got Covid My update after getting a positive Covid test. I was scheduled to work the Canelo fight in San Antonio but instead a crazy few days stuck in the Phoenix desert. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/17317052

#161 Gustavo Arellano 12/08/2020

#161 Gustavo Arellano LA Times columnist Gustavo is back! Xmas stories, tamales, tortillas, Mexican nicknames and more. Always a great time. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/17102942

#160 Martin Moreno 12/03/2020

#160 Martin Moreno Comedian Martin Moreno is definitely "Living The Dream". Started comedy in 30's after going to "comedy college", had no clue how to be a comedian and ends up traveling the world! Oh and he joined the Marines! Hilarious times with Martin. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/17046374

#159 Jaime Davila - Producer Selena: The Series 11/22/2020

#159 Jaime Davila - Producer Selena: The Series Jaime Davila is the co-founder of Campanario Entertainment producers of the new Netflix show- Selena: The Series premiering December 4th. Great talk about his journey from McAllen, Texas to Harvard to Oxford to Hollywood and more. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16908926

#158 Rashad Phillips 11/16/2020

#158 Rashad Phillips Rashad Phillips knows his hoops! A former overseas pro Rashad is now a basketball expert doing it his way with Sports Talk 2319. Great stories about Kobe, the business of pro game, advice for young ballers and more. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16830590

#157 World Series Game 1 Recap 10/21/2020

#157 World Series Game 1 Recap 2020 World Series is so weird being in a Texas bubble with only 12K fans, but Beto is there! Shout out to Dodgers Victor Gonzalez for the jam. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16487756

#156 Lakers 17th Championship 10/12/2020

#156 Lakers 17th Championship Lakers won 17th title and had to recap with fun stories Jorge Sedano from ESPN. Chris "Geeter" McGee from Spectrum SportsNet. Otis Livingston - CBS 2 New York. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16370522

#155 Aileen Villarreal 10/09/2020

#155 Aileen Villarreal Aileen Villarreal is the Director of PR and Client Services for ISE Baseball, but it's been an interesting journey in the sports world for the young Latina from LA. Notre Dame alum took a Greyhound bus to an unpaid internship that lead to the Detroit Tigers. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16342406

#154 ThursDIAZ Tono returns! 10/09/2020

#154 ThursDIAZ Tono returns! After a successful debut, Tono Diaz returns to the show and he delivered. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16342127

#153 Drew Ruiz basketball writer 10/05/2020

#153 Drew Ruiz basketball writer From playing hoops at East LA College to writing about hoops, Drew Ruiz makes his LTD debut. Hustler that's on the rise in the media world. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16282097

#152 ThursDIAZ with Tono 10/02/2020

#152 ThursDIAZ with Tono Tono Diaz makes his debut and he didn't disappoint. Razo filled in for Roberto and there's a Chusma show coming. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16244657

#151 Mireya Villarreal Returns! 09/29/2020

#151 Mireya Villarreal Returns! CBS News corespondent Mireya Villarreal returned for part 2! More details about her hectic schedule, had to take a Covid test, covering the drug cartel, hurricanes, rental cars and more! The documentary she worked on. Oh and we've decided to start a separate podcast. What should we call it? /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16193630

#150 ThursDIAZ with Razo 09/25/2020

#150 ThursDIAZ with Razo With Roberto in Mexico, Razo jumped on just in case and ended up staying the whole show. It was a Q & A with viewers episode. Madison Square Garden, Lucas Matthysse, fighters with egos, Tono has fans, Bek The Bully news and more. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16151786

#149 Mireya Villarreal -CBS News 09/21/2020

#149 Mireya Villarreal -CBS News CBS National News Correspondent Mireya Villarreal makes her "Living The Dream" debut. From the Rio Grande Valley, Mireya left law school to follow her own path. Great conversation about climbing the news ladder, believing in yourself, hip hop, Biggie, Nas, Die Hard and more. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16099715

#148 ThursDIAZ Roberto is back 09/18/2020

#148 ThursDIAZ Roberto is back Another fun episode. Roberto is back and we talked about getting anthem singers for Mexican Independence fights, motivating boxers, amateurs, the Olympics and more. Oh and I told Roberto about the lost episode. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16060652

#147 Mark Medina USA Today 09/17/2020

#147 Mark Medina USA Today Fresh from the NBA "bubble" , USA Today reporter Mark Medina makes his LTD Debut! Been a long time coming. /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/16041917

#145 Roberto Andrade Franco 09/01/2020

#145 Roberto Andrade Franco Sports writer Dr. Roberto Andrade Franco makes his LTD debut. While working construction Franco decided to change his life. Enrolling in college at 28 lead him to PhD program at SMU. Works featured in Deadspin, LA Times and more. BoxingAndHistory /episode/index/show/living-the-dream/id/15842105

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