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Episode 141: Week 3 UCLA vs Indiana Preview (Spoilers: We Must Win)

Bruin fans, our mantra of the week is simple: We must win. UCLA has to win this game for this season to have a chance at being successful. In this episode we do a deep dive preview into UCLA's week 2 matchup against Indiana: who they are under Curt Cignetti, what their strengths are, how UCLA can find success and why this is one of the most important games of the season. We also chat about what happened the past week in the B1G and discuss the overall landscape of the conference thus far. Check it all out right here!

Episode 140: A Shaky Start to the Fos Era

Week 1 is in the books and the Bruins are 1-0 with a victory over Hawaii....but not without some drama! We discuss Coach Foster's first competitive game and the early reviews are, well, just ok, if we're being kind. We chat about all of the positives from the victory, where we saw the biggest problems with the team and what we'd like to see improved during our nearly 2 weeks off. Check it all out right here!

Episode 139: The 2024 UCLA Football Preview (Inaugural B1G Version)

We're on the precipice of a new college football season and for UCLA, it's a season in a new conference, a season with new opponents and a season with a new head coach. There's a lot to follow here of course, but we got you covered with a complete season preview for UCLA's inaugural Big 10 football season! We chat about the strengths and weaknesses of the roster, how the 2-deep looks and make game-by-game predictions for the whole season. We also have a quick bonus Hawaii game preview as well. Check it all out right here!

Episode 138: The Bitter and Sweet About the Depth Chart

It's that time of year, where we evaluate camp reports, and most importantly, the depth chart. Hear why there's some cautious optimism this season, but lot of room for heartburn for DeShaun Foster both this year and beyond.    We also discuss the recent Rico Hines runs, what we saw from our incoming players, and Dominick Harris signing for UCLA. 

Episode 137: Big Ten Football Talk Podcast Special! Part 2

We're joined by Zack Gugenheim (@ZackGugenheim) from the Big Ten Football Talk Podcast for a two part special! The Big Ten Football Podcast covers all things Big Ten, and Zack is a great generalist of the league who's here to share with us the Big Ten's historical perspective on the Pac 12, as well as Big Ten fans' general expectations of the four new teams next season and beyond.     In Part 2 of my discussion with Zack, we cover his and Big Ten fans' general expectations of the four new teams next season and beyond.   Oh, and Zack is an Ohio State fan, and boy do we have some things in common lately. We discuss that as well :)  

Episode 136: Big Ten Football Talk Podcast Special! Part 1

We're joined by Zack Gugenheim (@ZackGugenheim) from the Big Ten Football Talk Podcast for a two part special! The Big Ten Football Podcast covers all things Big Ten, and Zack is a great generalist of the league who's here to share with us the Big Ten's historical perspective on the Pac 12, as well as Big Ten fans' general expectations of the four new teams next season and beyond.   Oh, and Zack is an Ohio State fan, and boy do we have some things in common lately. We discuss that as well :)   In Part 1 of this discussion, we cover the Big Ten's historical perspective on the Pac 12, as well as his and broader fan reaction to the new additions to the league. 

Episode 135: Foster's First Fall Camp

What's up Bruins, we're back this week with some early thoughts on what's going on with UCLA football's fall camp! We also chat a bit about basketball practice and what we're hearing there. We also wanted to give you all an update on some really exciting College Huddle Lastly, a quick roundup of Bruin Olympians! Check it out right here!

Episode 134: College Huddle Special! B1G Pac Team Preview

We have an extra treat for you this week! In a College Huddle special, Bruin Source unites with the Sound the Siren Podcast (UW), Quack12 Podcast (UO) and Light the Torch Podcast (Southern Cal) to preview all of the new B1G teams ahead of the season. This is an awesome episode and a great opportunity to learn about our fellow B1G Pac teams, so please enjoy.   Be sure to check out our friends below! • Sound the Siren (https://open.spotify.com/show/5i6ZKGSyOGvyEDMakSs7Lc?si=65339ffc73c84c15)   • Quack12 (https://quack12podcast.com/)   • Light the Torch (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWHcn-F6rgXePpuSpQ99e_g)   • The College Huddle (https://thecollegehuddle.com/)

Episode 133: Press Conference? We Talkin’ About a Press Conference Here?

On this episode of BS, we chat about what all UCLA fans have been chatting about...Coach Foster's gaffe of a press conference. We discuss why we think it doesn't really matter and how coach can learn and improve from this moment. We also discuss some tidbits around basketball and what Mick Cronin is saying about the team during summer. Lastly, we dive a bit into the Olympics and some Bruin notables there. Check it all out right here!

Episode 132: B1G Media Days

It may be the offseason, but lots to talk about this week! First off, we chat about some positive transfer news for UCLA football and how we have a more well-rounded RB room. Secondly, we chat about B1G Media Days and what we were expecting from the event. We also talk about UCLA in the Olympics and some final thoughts on CFB 25. Check it all out right here!

PS: We also added a short bit at the end to discuss Coach Foster's err...snafu...at the B1G Media Day