Ballots, Lakers & World Cup Beer Wars

 Tim Conway Jr Show Hour 4 (6.8)   Conway kicks off the hour with John Kobylt and a wild ballot-harvesting story involving nonprofits, Skid Row, homeless people, and a longtime signature gatherer expected to plead guilty to paying people to help get initiatives on the ballot. Plus, the crew gets into the latest L.A. mayor’s race twist, with Nithya Raman advancing over Spencer Pratt to face Mayor Karen Bass in November.  Then Bellio flashes back to her time traveling with the Lakers, bringing behind-the-scenes stories from the road and the glory days of L.A. basketball.  Later, it is official: World Cup fever is here! The crew breaks down the excitement building around the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the massive marketing machine behind it, and why beer brands are going all-in.  The hour wraps with a “blame it on the alcohol” moment as Michelob Ultra, the official beer sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026, gets its logo featured on the new Superior Player of the Match trophy. Designed with sports artist Victor Solomon, the custom trophies will go to the MVP of all 104 matches based on fan votes — proving once again that sports, sponsors, and booze are all playing on the same field.  John Kobylt, ballot harvesting, Skid Row, L.A. mayor race, Nithya Raman, Spencer Pratt, Karen Bass, Bellio Lakers, World Cup 2026, FIFA World Cup, Michelob Ultra, Superior Player of the Match, Victor Solomon, soccer, beer sponsor, Conway Show, funny podcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.