Episodes

  • A Veritable Feast for Sports Fans

    A Veritable Feast for Sports Fans
    Dec 2 2025
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Mark are excited about football’s compelling matchups for Thanksgiving weekend. Will Joe Burrow’s lingering injury concerns be an issue as Cincinnati faces Baltimore? With the Rams’ continuing upward trajectory, due in great part to Matthew Stafford’s streak of 27 consecutive touchdowns without an interception, is Sean McVay cementing his legacy as an all-time great coach? In college football, USC enters Rivalry Week as massive 27-point favorites over UCLA at the Coliseum. Could the struggling Bruins channel past upset magic? And what new revelations will we learn about A-Rod in HBO’s three-part baseball documentary?
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    18 mins
  • UCLA Athletics Struggles in SoCal

    UCLA Athletics Struggles in SoCal
    Nov 26 2025
    Fred, Art, and Laura are less than enthusiastic about the New England Patriots’ latest jersey color, but marvel at their NFL lead, powered by rookie quarterback Drake Maye's impressive development. Can they sustain this unexpected surge? Is Matt Stafford the MVP favorite, having thrown 20 touchdowns without an interception over six games and positioning the Rams atop the power rankings before Sunday's Seattle showdown? Does Lincoln Riley's deceptive play against Northwestern, which drew Big Ten sanctions for USC, cross ethical lines? And as fifth-ranked Arizona visits undefeated UCLA in college basketball, will Mick Cronin's volatile coaching style help or hurt the Bruins?
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    24 mins
  • Surprising Performances in the NFL

    Surprising Performances in the NFL
    Nov 18 2025
    Fred, Art, and Laura are less than enthusiastic about the New England Patriots’ latest jersey color, but marvel at their NFL lead, powered by rookie quarterback Drake Maye's impressive development. Can they sustain this unexpected surge? Is Matt Stafford the MVP favorite, having thrown 20 touchdowns without an interception over six games and positioning the Rams atop the power rankings before Sunday's Seattle showdown? Does Lincoln Riley's deceptive play against Northwestern, which drew Big Ten sanctions for USC, cross ethical lines? And as fifth-ranked Arizona visits undefeated UCLA in college basketball, will Mick Cronin's volatile coaching style help or hurt the Bruins?
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    20 mins
  • Performance vs Character for MLB Hall of Fame

    Performance vs Character for MLB Hall of Fame
    Nov 12 2025
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Matthew weigh in on the latest Baseball Hall of Fame candidates, including Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, Don Mattingly, Dale Murphy, and Fernando Valenzuela. Will steroid-era controversies prevent Bonds and Clemens from reaching the required 75%, while clean candidates like Mattingly and Murphy gain induction? Is Don Mattingly’s rumored new position with Philadelphia as bench coach a trial run before replacing Rob Thomson? As the Cowboys struggle following Micah Parsons' trade, has management's decision poisoned team morale? And will the 49ers stick with hot hand Mac Jones or honor Brock Purdy's $300 million contract?
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    18 mins
  • Dodgers Face Halloween Elimination in Toronto

    Dodgers Face Halloween Elimination in Toronto
    Nov 5 2025
    Fred, Art, Mark, Laura, and Matthew contemplate the scary possibility of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ elimination in Game 6 on Halloween against the Toronto Blue Jays, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto taking the mound as their last hope. Despite baseball's most expensive roster, the Dodgers’ bats are cold, and Mookie Betts’ struggles at shortstop have raised questions about management decisions. Can L.A. overcome fatigue and Toronto's momentum to become the first National League repeat champions since the Reds? Who will be found responsible for the accidental death of Angels’ pitcher Tyler Skaggs? And has Baker Mayfield emerged as the NFL MVP frontrunner?
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    27 mins
  • UCLA Football Crisis Deepens with Firing of Foster

    UCLA Football Crisis Deepens with Firing of Foster
    Sep 24 2025
    Fred, Art, and Laura wonder if UCLA’s DeShaun Foster was at a disadvantage going into the Big Ten, resulting in his firing. Who should the Bruins bring in to help turn around the floundering team? Why hasn't Eric Bieniemy gotten a shot at a major program after decades of success as an NFL coordinator? With NFL officials unable to properly referee Jalen Hurts' nearly unstoppable “tush-push” play, should the league ban this rugby-like formation? And could Jake Retzlaff, who left BYU for Tulane after honor code violations, upset Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss squad amid disappearing traditional rivalries?
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    26 mins
  • MLB Pitchers Look to Make History

    MLB Pitchers Look to Make History
    Sep 16 2025
    Fred, Art, Mark, and Laura marvel as Pittsburgh's Paul Skenes emerges as baseball's newest phenom, 65 years after Sandy Koufax's perfect game against the Cubs. Can he sustain his Koufax-like dominance? Is Aroldis Chapman's streak of retiring 50 consecutive batters, which finally ended when Oakland's Shea Langeliers connected for a double, one for the history books? Will Pete Carroll's proven turnaround magic work in the Raiders' matchup against the Chargers, despite Las Vegas being three-point underdogs? And as UCLA faces New Mexico at the Rose Bowl, is this game a critical test for coach DeShaun Foster?
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    17 mins
  • Global Expansion vs Friday Night Lights

    Global Expansion vs Friday Night Lights
    Sep 10 2025
    Fred, Art, Laura, and Matthew join the debate over the NFL’s scheduling conflicts with high school football as the league expands globally with Friday's Chiefs-Chargers game in São Paulo, Brazil. Should international growth override traditional Friday night protections? LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer faces potential sanctions for allegedly circumventing salary cap rules to pay Kawhi Leonard an extra $28 million through a sham sponsorship deal. Will there be serious penalties? And as Buffalo's Sean McDermott enters Sunday's Ravens matchup carrying seven playoff losses, while UCLA's DeShaun Foster is under scrutiny after a 43-10 defeat, can either coach overcome their recent struggles?
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    17 mins