Warriors Down, LA Turns Up, and Chaos Reigns with Music Video Maverick Jeff Hilliard

Paul is back from Korea and Japan—and he didn’t come empty-handed. He brought gifts and tales from abroad, including how he ended up on the Jumbotron at a Yomiuri Giants game dressed as a samurai, pitching lemonade to a stadium full of fans. Just another Tuesday for Paul.Matt kicks things off by recapping the dramatic election of the new Pope in this year’s unofficial Pope Draft. The guys debate which character from Conclave the new pontiff most resembles—and ask the eternal question: could someone still become Pope if they... had a bit of a romantic past?The conversation then turns to the Golden State Warriors and the end of their playoff run. Is the dynasty over? What’s next for Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler? Is the championship window officially closed, or is there one more shot left? Paul offers some silver linings while Matt breaks down offseason targets and free-agency possibilities. They also check in on the San Francisco Giants. Is it time to panic? Is the slide starting? Should they call up Bryce Eldridge and shake things up?At 18:50, they’re joined by actor, filmmaker, rockstar, and all-around one-man entertainment machine Jeff Hilliard. Known for his gloriously beautiful and bizarre music videos like My Face, Finger Bang Your Day, and Consensual, Jeff is on a mission to resurrect the lost art form of the music video—one satirical fever dream at a time. Together, the three dive deep into Jeff’s creative process, his philosophy on art and spectacle, and his quest to make music videos matter again. Then things get even weirder: they pitch a plan to convince childless senior citizens to leave their fortunes to the arts, debate whether Meghan Markle should run for president (with Hilaria Baldwin as her VP), and cast Daniel Day-Lewis in an imaginary video titled My Left Dick. They swap stories about meeting P. Diddy and explain what the phrase “No Diddy” means. Finally, they reminisce about Los Angeles nightlife in the ‘90s, when the city was a sexy supermodel. Now? It’s a fat guy asking you for money.After the interview, Matt and Paul break down the latest in Bill Belichick girlfriend drama, the 49ers’ offseason moves, and Paul’s unforgettable sauna run-in with George Michael. They close things out with a review of Apple TV’s new series Your Friends and Neighbors starring Jon Hamm.Hosts: Matt Ferrucci & Paul RuehlFollow, Subscribe & Watch the Show on:Watch Episodes on YouTube!Instagram: @beatlapodcastTikTok: @beat.la.podcast Email the show at: [email protected] Matt Ferrucci on Instagram: @matt_ferrucciFollow Paul Ruehl on Instagram: @llruehljWebsite: https://www.beatlapodcast.com/