Bruin Source

Episode 151: Beat $C Week 2024

It's November, Thanksgiving's right around the corner and...IT'S BEAT $C WEEK. We've got an action packed one for you this week! We dive into rivalry week and discuss what we think are keys to this game, what scares us about $C, the coaching storylines and how this could truly change the trajectory of Deshaun Foster's career. We also chat some basketball including some growth around Mick Cronin's MBB team as well as Cori Close's #5 WBB team taking on #1 South Carolina this Sunday. Check it all out right here!

Episode 150: Bowl Game Dreams and Hoop Nightmares

Football is in heating up, basketball is starting off and BS is back to cover it all! We talk about UCLA football's massive win over a tough Iowa team at the Rose Bowl and how the Bruins are now realistically in reach of a bowl game. We also preview UCLA's road trip up to Seattle to take the UW Huskies on. With basketball tipping off, we discuss the massive disappointment against UNM and what Mick Cronin and crew need to accomplish in order to right the ship. We're not done yet folks, cuz we also talk about the women's team and their early season success. Lots to talk about here so check it out!

Episode 149: We have a football team? Nebraska win (!!) and mens+womens basketball game 1 reactions

We won another game!!! And basketball season has begun!! We talk about reactions to the win in Lincoln and what it will take to keep it going against Iowa. We also discuss game 1 for both mens and womens basketball. 

Episode 148: UCLA Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview+ Nebraska Football Preview

It's that time of year again Bruins...UCLA Basketball is back! We go through our season preview in this episode, detailing our roster (lots of newcomers!), what the buzz is around the program preseason and what our expectations for a successful season are. Get prepped with the season tipping off on 11/4! In other news, we still have a football game to play this weekend, this time on the road against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. We discuss what we want to see out of this game and what UCLA would need to do to try to pull a win out. Lots in this one, so check it out!

Episode 147: Rutgers Win (!)+ Basketball News+ Bruins in the World Series

Bruin fans, we're back for our win(!!!!) over Rutgers! We chat about how UCLA went across the country and defeated Rutgers, Ethan Garbers and Eric Bienemy having the game of their lives and how the team can build from this going forward. With basketball around the corner, we also talk about the recent not-so-secret scrimmage Cronin and crew just had with SDSU. Lastly, it is October and we just had to talk about the World Series and our fellow Bruin, Dave Roberts, leading the hometown Dodgers! Check it all out right here!

Episode 146: Nightmare Season Continues vs. Gophs + Rutgers Preview

Bruin fans, we're half way through the season! If you've bared with this team this long, then you're a true sicko (like us). In this episode, we chat about how UCLA lost a very winnable game against Minnesota and the Rose Bowl and what boneheaded coaching decisions ultimately sank the ship. We also look ahead to UCLA's cross-country voyage to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Lastly, we quickly chat about the pre-season AP Poll for Mick Cronin's Basketball team. Check it all out right here!

Episode 145: Penn St. Loss + Minnesota Preview

Bruin fans, we're back with another episode! In this one we talk about the loss to Penn St.- what we liked, what we didn't and where we stand. We also look ahead to this weekend against Minnesota at the Rose Bowl and what the Bruins need to do to win. Switching gears a bit, we also chat about Mick Cronin at B1G 10 Media Days and basketball. Check it all our right here!

Episode 144: Another Blowout Loss + Penn St. Preview + JRS Issue

Another week, another big loss by the Bruins, this time at the hands of the Oregon Ducks. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of this game (it wasn't pretty...). We also look ahead to this Saturday's game at Penn St. and preview what's to come (also not pretty). Lastly, we dive into the complete insanity surrounding Jackie Robinson Stadium and the issues that UCLA Athletics is facing there. Lots to listen to in this one!

Episode 143: Signs of Life Against LSU + Oregon Game Preview

Another week, another L, but there were some encouraging signs! We break down the LSU game and talk about what actually went well, where the Bruins look improved, what the coaches need to continue to work on and ultimately, what doomed UCLA against the Tigers. We also talk about the upcoming showdown against the Oregon Ducks and what we're looking for UCLA to do in this one. Lastly, we chat about UCLA's newly unveiled Big 10 basketball schedule! Lots to check out in this one!

Episode 142: Can UCLA Get Any Lower? + LSU Preview

It's a dark time for our football Bruin fans. There's no denying it. In this episode we discuss the B1G loss to Indiana, everything that went wrong in that game, the and how amateur this program looks right now. We also quickly preview next week's game in Baton Rouge against the LSU Tigers. Check it all out in this week's episode of Bruin Source!