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LOS ANGELES — ESPN has signed Steve Mason and John Ireland to a multi-year contract extension, ensuring their popular “Mason & Ireland” show will remain a staple of the ESPN Los Angeles (710 AM) lineup through Super Bowl LXI, the network announced Thursday.
The longtime radio duo, who have worked together for more than 30 years and been on ESPN LA since 2005, will continue delivering their signature blend of sports talk, pop culture, and local insight to Southern California audiences. The show airs weekdays from 12 to 3 p.m. PT and is also streamed on the ESPN LA app and simulcast on X and YouTube.
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Steve and John,” said David Roberts, ESPN Executive Vice President. “They bring energy, humor, and perspective that resonate with listeners across Los Angeles. There’s nothing quite like Mason & Ireland in the market or in sports radio.”
Known for Mason’s passionate fandom and Ireland’s perspective as the longtime radio voice of the Los Angeles Lakers, the show has become a cornerstone of ESPN LA, which is also the radio home for the Lakers, USC, Kings, LAFC and Angels.
“I’m incredibly grateful to continue this amazing ride with ESPN and our loyal listeners,” said Mason. “It’s an honor to do what I love every day with people I respect and a city I love.”
Ireland added, “If you had told me 20 years ago that Mason and I would get to talk sports, on ESPN Radio, in Los Angeles, for more than two decades, I would have called you crazy. We’ve been ridiculously lucky to work here with people we love, and to do it for a great audience.”