As a big LA sports fan who likes informed and thoughtful conversation about teams, I had high hopes for this podcast among sports journalists. Unfortunately I have been somewhat disappointed. The conversations are generally one dimensional. I don’t hear many good questions that lead to deeper analysis or thoughtful give and take. The speaker offers an opinion, repeats the opinion, and gets affirmation from the host. It’s not a whole lot better than a conversation among regular sports fans which I can get without a podcast. I think your listeners can handle a little bit of complexity.

I only listen for Beto. He’s the reason why I listen. He makes the show so fun and interesting. He’s an LA guy that just totally gets it.

MegaMan here just wanna say I have been following Beto Duran for awhile now from hearing him on the Wusup Fool Podcast he done with Felipe Esparza and his original podcast called Living the Dream which is in my top 10 I like hearing.The new podcast called Arrive early Leave late is one of my favorite sports podcast I like hearing so I can stay current of what’s going on of all the sports team in Los Angeles.Beto Duran is grinder,hustler,know his sports and is super cool person now to mention father of the year🙌🙌🙌. Good job La Times you got awesome podcast

That’s his name. We Should all have a kind and easy and thoughtful touch like Beto.

I listen to many podcast, I know a great podcast when I hear it. Beto is real and he gets all the LA Times writers to speak with great candor and insight. Bravo!

Beto is an original. His fresh delivery and passion for broadcasting shines every time he’s on the mic. Whether he’s talking sports or life, it’s certain the conversation with be real and candid. Smart hire by the LA Times!

This city is the sports capital of America, so it’s great to finally have a podcast focusing on the LA sports scene.

Something different but good listen. Beto doing his thing hosting this. Must listen for LA sports fans. Good job getting this going AJRod!!!

I’m really glad that the LA Times is investing in podcasts like this. It’s a sign the paper is investing in the future and building its brand. My favorite part was when the journalists were speaking about their past experiences and when LeBron was being interviewed. My least favorite was when Beto was cracking really lame jokes with the journalists. He needs to stop making this a comedy hour and let the journalists speak. We don’t care about the Portland food scene or the nicknames of the journalists known only to the Times staff. Let the journalists do what they’re good at: speak! Listen to the ESPN Baseball Tonight podcast: they do a good job of making it interesting and professional.

Absolutely love it!! Not your normal sports podcast- It’s BETTER!! I listen to many sports podcast and the norms are opinions, commentators, interviews, etc.. But this podcast is so refreshing.. something new.. and definitely entertaining!! He’s talking TO the writer ABOUT the interview. You hear an interview from a completely different aspect- getting insight on who the athlete is or what they’re all about!! Not only are we getting insight, but random facts and good ol’ knowledge from Beto and the writers will be entertaining- sign me up!! Bringing the paper to life!! 🙌🏼