Since then, Mason has been heavily involved in sports talk shows in Southern California, best known for his work alongside John Ireland.
He graduated from Maumee High School in 1983 chosen as "Most Likely to Succeed" by his friends on the yearbook staff (there was no actual student vote).
In 1982, he was chosen as the outstanding high school student in the state of Ohio and was awarded a full academic scholarship to Bowling Green University, where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
While presenting the morning show, he interviewed the likes of Jay Leno, Cher and President Jimmy Carter.
By June 1999, WNEW had dramatically changed its format across most shows, with Mason and Kolinsky playing a major role in the stations transition with their "Anti-Show".
[7] Now rebranded FM Talk@102.7, the NY Post reported that Mason and Kolinsky "given free rein in the all-talk format — have created a comfortable on-air chemistry from 6 to 10 a.m. with their Anti-Show.
In November 2007, in a shuffling of on air talent, Ireland was let go by the station, and Mason was moved to his present 1 to 4pm early afternoon shift.
Mason and Ireland in the 11am to 3pm slot would then focus on Southern Californian sport, but a large chunk of the talk show at the time was taken up by Lakers fans.
[12] With the success of his ESPN radio talk show, Mason began to appear on TV on a more regular basis.
[16] Steve Mason gained critical acclaim for his work in sports broadcasting when he said, "five words....I believe in Mark Sanchez" on ESPN'S flagship show First Take.
From 2003 onwards, Mason was part owner of the Cinemas Palme d'Or brand, along with actor Bryan Cranston.
In May 2016, a court of appeals reinstated the antitrust lawsuit, which opened up the opportunity for the case to be heard in front of a jury.
[23] In 2016, it was announced that a lawsuit with a major cineplex firm meant that the company could no longer operate, with the cinemas closing their doors on June 30, 2016.
[26] As part of his interest in cinema and films, Mason set up a venture in predicting box office revenues and incomes.
[29] Mason stated in an interview that the delay in making the announcement was due to his worry that being gay might have damaged his career, but hoped it would allow professional athletes to be open about their sexuality.