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Episode 159: The Beginning of the End? + A Call to Action to Help LA

By now, everyone is aware of the truly devastating fires that have impacted the greater Los Angeles community over the past week. We've been asked by some how they can help, so we've listed some links of vetted, trusted organizations that will directly help with recovery and beyond. Every penny counts and LA appreciates you all:

- World Central Kitchen

- Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

- Pasadena Human Society

-LAFD Foundation Wildfire Emergency Fund

 

Now for our actual episode...We may be seeing the beginning of the end of the Mick Cronin era and it hasn't been pretty. We talk about the 4 game losing skid, what the major issues are, what may be causing them and how we can potentially right the ship over the next week weeks. This episode also includes a quick discussion on WBB and football transfer news. Check it out!

Episode 158: Uh-Oh...(MBB Woes, WBB Domination, Football Recruiting Ws)

It's safe to say, the honeymoon period for this season is over. After back-to-back losses in the B1G, UCLA MBB sits on a precipice. We chat about some alarming trends we've seen that have led to these losses, some frustrating decisions Mick has made and what needs to happen to course correct, starting this week at Maryland. While the men struggle, we also talk about how #1 WBB continues to demolish teams in B1G play. Lastly, we give a quick update on football's recruiting successes and our new DL coach. Check it out here! CORRECTION: The loss to Michigan was actually the second worst loss since 2009 at Pauley Pavilion.

Episode 157: Exorcism at Intuit

Happy New Year Bruins! The wicked witch is dead! We chat about UCLA's massive win over Gonzaga at the Intuit Dome; what led to the victory, key players who've stepped up and what it means for UCLA going forward. We also chat about WBB, who keeps on steamrolling teams. Lastly, we talk about football's new QB transfer and the QB situation overall. Check it out right here!

Episode 156: Revenge Tour Ends

The Mick Cronin revenge tour ends, but not all is lost! We chat about the UNC loss and what led to the L. Looking forward, we preview the Gonzaga game and why it’s one of the most important games left on our non-con. We also chat about WBB continuing to pummel teams and some football transfers. Check it out here!

Episode 155: We Beat Zona! + Football Transfer Season

It's been a busy week. We took down those frontrunning Wildcats in the desert, and Mick Cronin's team is starting to exhibit the signs of a tough, winning team we've all grown to love. But there is still much to work on. Womens BB is #1, and looking like it. Meanwhile in football land, CDF is cleaning house on the coaching staff. So far, so good in transfer recruiting. Listen right here!

Episode 154: Football Moves and B1G Basketball

A LOT has happened in the past week or so Bruin fans! On the football side, we chat about UCLA moving on from Eric Bienemy as OC, Tino Sunseri as our new incoming OC and what that means, NSD fallout and the transfer portal. With basketball, your MBB team has re-entered the (ranking!) chat, beating UW at home and taking down #12 Oregon on the road to reach #24. We also preview the big rivalry showdown in Phoenix against the hated Arizona Wildcats. Lastly, we chat about WBB's B1G win over UW and their continued dominance. Check it all out right here!

Episode 153: 2024 UCLA Football Season Finale + Basketball Updates

Bruin fans, the fall is coming to an end and so is UCLA's football season. We chat about Fresno St. and the success the Bruins had against an old foe. In addition, we take a look back at the season as a whole and discuss successes, failures and where the program needs to go next in order to succeed going forward. For basketball, we chat about MBB tipping off in B1G play against UW as well as WBB rolling in Hawaii. Check it all out right here!

Episode 152: A Wasted Opportunity

Bruin fans. we're back post-Crosstown loss...that one hurt...We chat about why UCLA lost that game (hint, same story all season) and what Foster and crew can do to try to change the narrative for this program against Fresno St. We also jump into hoopsland and discuss Mick Cronin's team's growth over the past few games. Lastly, we talk about your NUMBER 1 UCLA WBB program and how Cori Close's squad is reaching new heights. Check it out!

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!