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Episode 193: Men Back to the Bubble, Women Dominate, Chesney Comes Out Guns Blazing

What's up Bruins! New episode is here and we cover a lot of ground. For men's hoops, we chat about the devastating IU loss, the bounceback against Rutgers and the path ahead for UCLA if they want to be a tournament team. We also discuss the women's team, including their dismantling of the #8 Iowa Hawkeyes. Lastly, we chat about Bob Chesney's remarks to the fans at the IU game and how he's engaging fans and donors. Check it all out right here!

Episode 192: Basketball Momentum and Football Schedule

New week, new episode! UCLA MBB continues to gain some newfound momentum! We chat about their win over Northwestern and key upcoming games against Oregon and Indiana this week. We also discuss UCLA WBB continual demolition of teams and big matchups against Illinois and #8 Iowa. Lastly, we give some initial thoughts on UCLA Football's 2026 schedule. Check it all out right here!

Episode 191: Bruins Best the Boilers

Lots to chat about this week Bruins and we've got it all covered in this episode! We chat about the Jekyll and Hyde act MBB is doing- getting blown out by OSU and then coming home to upset #4 Purdue in exciting fashion- and how they need to parlay some momentum into consistency. We also chat about the absolute wrecking ball that WBB has become, with it's latest destruction of Maryland. Lastly, we chat a bit about the CFP, Curt Cignetti and what it all can translate into for Bob Chesney. Check it all out!

Episode 190: A New Episode for a New Year

Happy (kinda belated) New Year Bruin fam! 2026 is upon us and there is a lot going on with UCLA. We chat about Mick Cronin's basketball team and where it sits on the precipice of disaster for this season and beyond. We also discuss the Cori Close and the absolute machine of a team we have in WBB. Lastly, we discuss the absolutely insane recruiting job that Bob Chesney is doing upon his arrival in Westwood and why UCLA fans should be hyped. Check it all out right here!

Episode 189: Hoops Update

Hoops season continues on! For Bruin fans, the MBB season continues to be a topsy turvy one and we discuss where the team stands now, what we think can improve and our thoughts on Mick Cronin's extension. We also discuss WBB's continued dominance and some stuff to look for in JMU and Bob Chesney's CFP matchup against Oregon. Check it all out right here!

Episode 188: The Chesney Era Begins

It's a new day for UCLA football, with Coach Bob Chesney's official presser as UCLA's new head coach. We discuss what Chesney said and how he projects as our next leader for the football program (spoilers: we're pretty stoked with him so far). We also discuss some hoops action, including MBB's 2-0 B1G start and WBB's continuing dominance to start B1G play. Check it all out here!

Episode 187: The Chesney Chapter

Bruin fans, there's a LOT going on with UCLA athletics and we're here to discuss some key happenings around the Bruinverse. First and foremost, football has had a topsy turvy week and we talk about the rivalry loss, Tim Skipper and the job he did and last, but not least, Bob Chesney, the next head football coach of UCLA. We also discuss hoops and MBB's big L to Cal, why this week for them is key and WBB's loss to Texas and rebound against Tennessee. Check it all out right here!

Episode 186: Weekend of Ls

The Bruins may have taken some Ls last weekend, but we're still here to discuss it all. We get into football's loss to Ohio State, looking ahead to the Washington game and chat about some new names in the coaching search. We also dive into hoops, covering the loss to Arizona, the benching stunt in the Sac State game and Women's basketball continuing it's dominant start. Check it all out here!

Episode 185: Football Fiascos and Basketball Bonanza

We're back with a VERY jam packed episode! On the football side, we chat about the disappointing Nebraska loss, what to look ahead to with Ohio State and of course, the news about UCLA trying to force a move to SoFi Stadium. With basketball, we chat about what we've seen from the men's team so far, preview the huge rivalry game against Arizona and talk about how impressive the women's team has looked so far. Check it all out right here!

Episode 184: 25-26 UCLA Basketball Preview + Football v. Nebraska+ Rose Bowl Fiasco

What's up Bruins?? Basketball season is upon us and we're here to preview the season (ignore that one game has already passed...). We discuss the roster, some keys to the season, some gaps and our outlook and expectations for the season. This episode also includes our football preview of this Saturday's game against Nebraska and why it's a huge opportunity for Skipper and crew to right the ship. Lastly, we discuss the Rose Bowl fiasco that Martin Jarmond has begun. Check it all out right here!