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130 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsA pod brought to you by Bruin alums who have an unhealthy obsession with UCLA sports… Proud members of the College Huddle Network: http://thecollegehuddle.com
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Episode 81: Clingin’ on For Dear Life
February 01, 2023 07:15 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBDespite a rocky couple of weeks, we're back Bruin fans with a new episode talking everything UCLA basketball right now. We sadly discuss our last L against Southern Cal on the road and where that puts UCLA in the national and Pac-12 standings. We also chat about the upcoming Washington schools visiting Pauley this week and how we can right the ship ASAP against these teams. All may seem hopeless right now, but all is not lost, so check it all out right here on BS!
Episode 80: Beat $C Week Part 2- Basketball Version
January 25, 2023 06:49 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBBS is back from the desert, with a brand new episode! In this one we jump into the Arizona trip road-split, what went right against ASU, what went wrong against Zona and where UCLA stands now in the Pac-12 and nationally. The Bruins now sit on the eve of battle again, this time on the road against Southern Cal in an ever important cross-town rivalry game and we preview the game and the implications it can have on UCLA's season. Check this out and more right here!
Episode 79: 13 Games and Counting...
January 18, 2023 07:28 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBBruin fans, it's mid-January, our UCLA men's bball team is sitting pretty at #5 in the country and we've won THIRTEEN games in a row. Oh and we're undefeated in Pac-12 play and sit at the top at 7-0. Life's pretty good if you're a Bruin. In this episode, we look back at last week's games against Utah and Colorado and discuss how UCLA was able to get Ws in those games. We also preview the massively important trip to the Arizona desert this week-starting with 2nd place Pac-12 team ASU on Thurs...
Episode 78: By the Skin of Our Teeth
January 12, 2023 06:51 - 1 hour - 106 MBBruin fans, we're still sweating after last week's thriller (and meltdown) against $outhern Cal...But you know what? A win's a win, $C can suck it and UCLA men's basketball sits atop the Pac-12 by itself with a huge home stand coming up against the mountain schools. We talk about what went well against Southern Cal, what didn't and what the Bruins need to do to hold serve at home against Utah and Colorado. We also jump into some football recruiting developments as well as talk UCLA women's b...
Episode 77: A New Episode for a New Year
January 05, 2023 19:15 - 1 hour - 84.8 MBHappy New Year Bruins! BS is back in 2023 with lots to discuss. First off, we look back at the Sun Bowl debacle that finally ended UCLA's football season and discuss where we are as a program heading into next season. We also chat about the fantastic season our men's basketball team is having, ending with a preview of our big rivalry game against the hated Southern Cal Trojans. Check all of this out right here!
Episode 76: The Lost Weekend of ’22
November 24, 2022 17:47 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBHappy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope the festivities can overcome this past brutal, brutal weekend. In this episode we discuss Ls in both football and basketball and how we can move forward from this. Check this out and more right here!
Episode 75: Let’s Burn Troy
November 18, 2022 16:25 - 1 hour - 110 MBWhat's up Bruin fans! Last week's football game was a bummer, but all is not lost, especially with HATE WEEK in full swing. We discuss what it will take to beat the hated Southern Cal Trojans and what this game means for the program. Obligatory f*ck $C! Basketball season's also in full swing as well and people, we have a SQUAD! We discuss the Norfolk St. game and preview the Continental Main Event games against Illinois and potentially Baylor. Lastly, we discuss the clown show that is the UC...
Episode 74: Top10 Bruins
November 12, 2022 01:52 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBBruin fans, we're experience some truly elite times for UCLA sports right now: both football and basketball are ranked in the top 10 for the first time since the 90s. You heard that right. In this episode we chat about both teams with a football recap of the takedown of ASU, our upcoming football game against Arizona, the BS (not Bruin Source) CFP ranking and UCLA's first basketball game against Sac St. All of this packed right into this episode- check it out!
Episode 73: It’s Officially Mick Season!
November 04, 2022 19:21 - 53 minutes - 72.9 MBWhat's up Bruin fans! We're back with some more BS! In this episode, we revisit UCLA's domination of Stanford this past weekend and look ahead to the game against ASU this Saturday. It's also officially Mick Season folks! UCLA Basketball returns with lofty expectations- and we give an overview of what to expect from this team and what our expectations are. Check this all out right here!
Episode 72: A Bump In The Road
October 29, 2022 00:23 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBAll good things come to an end...UCLA finally takes its first L of the season at the hands of the Oregon Ducks. BUT, plenty of season left to go and the Bruins are still in the thick of it for the Pac-12 race. We discuss what happened during the game and what we expect from this team going forward. Check it out right here!
Episode 71: On the Edge of Glory
October 21, 2022 18:54 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MBIt brings us nothing but joy to report that UCLA football sits at 6-0, ranked #9 in the country and in the driver's seat for the Pac-12. But, the Bruins have their biggest challenge to date- #10 Oregon on the road in Eugene. In this episode, we discuss what we think are keys to this game and what it could mean for UCLA going forward (hint...CFP!). Check it out right here!
Episode 70: UCLA Football Has Arrived
October 14, 2022 17:31 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBFull steam ahead on the hype train for the UCLA Bruins! 6-0 and fresh off a certified steam-rolling of a very good Utah Utes team, UCLA is getting some major hype in the Pac-12 and the national scale. DTR, Charbs and crew are proving themselves to be legit contenders and have climbed up to #11 in the country. Relive that excellent game right here and check out what the Bruins have on their road ahead!
Episode 69: The Big One (Thus Far)
October 07, 2022 22:57 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBWho's still riding that high from last Friday's win over UW??? We totally are and we discuss how we beat the Huskies into submission with an elite-level offense and an excellent defensive game plan. We're not done here though folks...cuz we got an even bigger test looming with the #11 Utah Utes rolling into the Rose Bowl for a massive ranked showdown. This could be a truly program-changing win for the #18 Bruins- and we discuss how the Bruins could pull it off. Check it out right here!
Episode 68: Biggest Game of the Young Season
September 30, 2022 16:34 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBBruin fans we're back with a new episode! UCLA football marches into the Rose Bowl this weekend 4-0 after walloping an awful Colorado team. They now face their biggest test of the season: #15 Washington. Win and get some respect (and a ranking). Lose and just prove the haters wrong. This plus some exciting basketball recruiting news all on this episode. Listen right here!
Episode 67: We’re 3-0?
September 24, 2022 14:56 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MBHey Bruin fans! We're here with our latest episode! In this one we discuss our current (and lucky) 3-0 start to football, some great basketball recruiting news and some very sad news that makes sports feel irrelevant. Check it out right here.
Episode 66: Cupcake Season Continued
September 17, 2022 08:24 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBWhat's going on Bruin fans?? We're back with a new episode, chatting about being 2-0, why our upcoming game against Southern Alabama and what we've learned about this football team so far. Check this out and more right here!
Episode 65: A Win is a win?
September 10, 2022 07:13 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBWeek 1 and W 1 is in the books for UCLA football! Check out our latest episode recapping the (very sloppy) game. We also discuss what we want to see going forward- especially this week in a potentially wet game against Alabama St. Check it out right here!
Episode 64: UCLA Football ’22-’23 Season Prediction+ Bowling Green Preview
September 02, 2022 00:26 - 47 minutes - 64.6 MBIt's the most wonderful time of the year (maybe not for Bruin fans suffering BBS)! No, it's not the holidays, college football season is kicking off and we're back with a season preview for UCLA football! Check out our predictions and expectations for this season as well as a preview for game 1 against the Bowling Green Falcons. This and much more (including some big basketball recruiting news) right here! Check it out!
Episode 63: Can UCLA Recruit???
August 19, 2022 07:18 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBWe're back with a new episode! This one's all about getting those prized 'croots- for both football and basketball, something that seems like a massive struggle right now...We also continue our updates from UCLA Football's fall camp this week, with some notable news on a key departure. Check it our right here!
Episode 62: ’22 Fall Camp Continues
August 12, 2022 23:34 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBWhat's up Bruin fans?? New look BS returns with some more tid bits on UCLA Football's ongoing fall camp. We also have some info regarding what's going on the the Big 10 move and what it could mean for UCLA Athletics. Check out the episode right here!
Episode 61: ’22 Fall Camp Preview
August 05, 2022 17:54 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBWhat's up Bruin fam...We're back for a quick preview of UCLA Football fall camp. We get into what we expect of year 5 of Chip Kelly's tenure and some things to watch out for as fall camp gets kicked off. Check it out right here!
Episode 60: A New Look BS
July 23, 2022 20:15 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBWhat's up Bruins?? We're back after what seems like an eternity! We've made some changes on our end and we hope to keep bringing you insights into everything UCLA athletics related! On that note...we dive into the very new world where UCLA is joining the Big 10 and discuss what we think about the move. We also cover some basketball recruiting tid bits and discuss the upcoming football season. Check it out right here!
Episode 59: The 2022 UCLA Basketball Recap
April 18, 2022 23:08 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBIt's been a few weeks since March Madness has ended and we're finally feeling ok enough to chat basketball...In this episode we discuss what went wrong this season, discuss some of the key decisions for this off-season, what Mick Cronin needs to improve on and our stellar class coming in. Check it out right here! NOTE- This was recorded BEFORE Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s announcement that he is returning
Episode 58: Another Sweet Weekend
March 24, 2022 06:07 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MB2 games down, 3 more to go. UCLA marches on in its quest to championship #12 as it reaches another Sweet 16. In this episode, we look back at the Akron and Saint Mary's games to talk about what worked and what didn't and of course, Jaime Jaquez's unfortunate ankle injury. Finally, we preview our massive blue blood Sweet 16 showdown against UNC and what the Bruins will need to do to keep on playing. If you're getting revved up for Friday, you don't want to mess this one!
Episode 57: The Madness Is Here
March 17, 2022 06:20 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBMarch. Madness. Is. Here. And UCLA is primed to make another deep run with a chance to hang up #12. We come to you on the eve of our first game against Akron with a March Madness edition of BS! We share our thoughts on how we were seeded, how we're feeling about our chances, what we think will happen and even make a few predictions. It's gonna be a fun one folks, so buckle in cuz we're just getting started!
Episode 56: The Universe is Balanced Again
March 10, 2022 14:54 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBOn the eve of our Pac 12 Tourney run, we come to you with a good one! We discuss how UCLA's big win over Southern Cal will end the Covid 19 Pandemic (and how losing to them actually started it...yes...it's science!), what we expect in the Pac 12 Tourney and where we expect our names to be called on Selection Sunday. We also recap some big recruiting wins for the football program and chat about some of the other sports going on right now. You don't want to miss this one!
Episode 55: Beat $C Week, ’22 Basketball Edition
March 04, 2022 20:08 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBBruins, we've entered March and it's time to prepare for the madness. But before we can do that, we have 1 massive game left- against the pesky, hated Southern Cal Trojans. In this episode, we chat about where the team stands, going into this big game Saturday and what the Bruins need to do to win. Check this out and much more with this week's BS!
Episode 54: Jaylen Clark
February 24, 2022 19:43 - 44 minutes - 60.7 MBIt's Jaylen Clark's world and we're just living in it. In this episode, we chat about Clark carrying this team to its recent resurgence, our performances against WSU, UW, and ASU, and what to expect in Oregon. All of this and much much more right here at BS!
Episode 53: The Washingtons Come to Town
February 18, 2022 19:24 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MBLast week was a brutal one Bruin fans...No sugar coating it...But, we have the Washington schools coming to town, giving UCLA MBB a chance to bounce back! We also chat about our incredibly lackluster DC hire for football and some big transfer news as well. Check this out and more right here on BS! *NOTE* This was recorded pre-Wazzu however due to technical issues, we weren't able to publish until today.
Episode 52: The Desert Disaster + Beat $C Week
February 11, 2022 21:47 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode, we painfully look back at the disaster in the desert and try to figure out what the hell went wrong. We also look at UCLA's good rebound against Stanford and dive into the huge rivalry game against Southern Cal this Saturday. Check this out and more right here!
Episode 51: On the Road Again (in Arizona)
February 03, 2022 17:22 - 40 minutes - 55.1 MBWhat's up Bruin fans! We're back just in time for UCLA's big road trip through the Sonoran Desert. First up, we take on the Arizona Mildcats in a much anticipated rematch from last week (where our Bruins whooped their asses) followed by a very dysfunctional Arizona State Sun Devils team on Saturday. We highlight some keys to these games and what we're expecting from a big week of UCLA basketball. Don't miss out!
Episode 50: Arizona, beat down!
January 26, 2022 17:57 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBBear down? More like get beat down at the hands of our UCLA Bruins! Relive the huge game where UCLA absolutely smacked down #3 Arizona in a rocking Pauley Pavilion for a 6 game winning streak over the Wildcats and putting their mediocre asses back in their rightful places as #2 in the conference. We also chat about the recent success of the Women's team and much more right here!
Episode 49: Mountain trip and more
January 20, 2022 19:22 - 1 hour - 96.9 MBHow's it going Bruin fans?? We're here to bring you some exciting (and some painful) updates with UCLA sports. First up, we talk about some ups and downs from last week's games against the Oregon schools and the insanely important Mountain trip this week. We also dive into the new contract for our most favorite coach in the world, Chip Kelly, and some of the open coaching positions (did we mention we're goddamn stoked Azz is gone??) and roster movement. Check this out and more right here! As...
Episode 48: Back in action
January 13, 2022 17:11 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBHappy New Year Bruin fans! We're back and better than ever just as UCLA basketball comes back into full swing after a lengthy delay. We chat about how they've looked after their break and what we expect going forward. Lastly, we have some thoughts on the Chip Kelly debacle and you get to hear us react live to Jerry Azzinaro's "resignation" **cough** firing **cough**. Enjoy and go Bruins!
Episode 47: Conference Play
December 04, 2021 18:43 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBWhat's up Bruin fans?? We're back with you in the first week of conference play for MBB! Check out what we expect from the team and its outlook going forward. We also talk about the future of the football team and Chip Kelly. Check this out and more right here!
Episode 46: Feast Week
November 27, 2021 20:44 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBWhat's up Bruin fans??? Hope everyone had a great holiday! We're back to revel in our W over $C, commiserate over our L to Gonzaga, and quickly chat about our injury riddled women's team. Check out this and more right here! As always, go Bruins!
Episode 45: Beat $C Week ‘21
November 19, 2021 00:13 - 45 minutes - 62.9 MBIt's that time of year again...Beat $C Week...With both teams sort of limping along this season, people keep asking, does this game really even matter? Hell yeah it does! If anything, lets root hard for our players to kick the living snot out of the Trojans. We discuss the outlook on our big game against the hated Trojans and how the outcome will impact Kelly's tenure at UCLA. On the flip side of football, WE HAVE A LEGIT BASKETBALL TEAM. We jump into why our #2 UCLA Bruins are special, ...
Episode 44: Who likes CFB anyways when CBB is here!
November 05, 2021 17:14 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBYou may have noticed we took a bit of a hiatus from recording. Football season was just too depressing (once again). BUT, we're back with a new episode as basketball season tips off officially next week! We bring on a new guest to the show and chat about the outlook for this team coming off of its magical Final 4 run, and all we can say is that it's a very positive one. We also chat about the demise of the Chip Kelly era and possible replacements for what feels like his imminent firing...Don...
Episode 43: Choppin‘ Trees
October 01, 2021 16:56 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBWe chopped down some trees! For the second time in 3 years, we beat the hated Stanford Cardinal on the road, putting our UCLA Bruins at 3-1 and 1-0 in the Pac 12. We discuss our defensive performance, DTR battling through injuries to get the W, and what feeding Zach Charbonnet does for our offense. We also preview UCLA's next game: a massive Pac 12 South battle with the ASU Sun Devils. Find out what it will take from our offense and defense to remain undefeated in conference play. Check it a...
Episode 42: The Bruin Depression Cave
September 24, 2021 03:28We come to you Bruin fans from deep in our depression caves...This episode is focused on what the hell went wrong against Fresno St. and what to look forward to against Stanford. SPOILERS! It's not looking great for us. So come on down and commiserate with us!
Episode 41: Bye Week and Beyond
September 15, 2021 19:36 - 48 minutes - 66.2 MBWe're back from UCLA football's (and our own) bye week! We take a look back at the LSU game, what we expect from Fresno St. and how we feel overall about the trajectory of the football season going forward. Spoilers, we're hoping to keep this party rolling into January! *Note* This was recorded before the news of Southern Cal coach Clay Helton being fired.
Episode 40: The Undefeated Bruins!
September 03, 2021 04:01 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBWith the first ever opening win in the Chip Kelly era, UCLA football sits at 1-0 with a literal trampling of the University of Hawaii. Now, a bigger test awaits the Bruins: the LSU Tigers. We discuss what went great for the Bruins against Hawaii, what didn't, and ultimately what they'll need to do to take down LSU. Check out all of this and more right here!
Episode 39: The 2021 UCLA Football Preview Bonanza (and more!)
August 26, 2021 19:35 - 57 minutes - 79 MBWe're back for UCLA to kick off for the 2021 CFB season! In what is seen as a make-or-break year for the Chip Kelly era at UCLA, we dive into some key updates from fall camp, determine who the anti-vaxxers are in the program, and make game-by-game season predictions. Enjoy and go Bruins! PSA: Get vaccinated and wear a damn mask at the Rose Bowl.
Episode 38: The Dream Is (NOT) Over
April 16, 2021 18:54 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MBThat magical March Madness run may be over, but there's a LOT to be excited about for UCLA MBB in the coming future. We look back at the season and look at how UCLA is being set up for future success. We also have a spring sports round up for you! Check it out!
Episode 37: Back to Where We Belong
April 02, 2021 20:47 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBUCLA IS IN THE FINAL FOUR AGAIN!!!! Let that sink in. UCLA. Is. In. The. Final. Four. It's been a loooong 13 years, but the Bruins have clawed and fought their way back to where they belong. Our latest episode recaps that HUGE win over Michigan and what we face next. But most importantly, we just revel in this great feeling- we know it can be fleeting- so let's just enjoy this.
Episode 36: The Elite Eight Edition
March 30, 2021 04:44 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBIt's been 13 years, but we've finally broken through the Steve..errr..Sweet 16 and does it feel incredible! In this special episode we look back at the Tournament so far and look ahead to a huge Elite 8 game against the Michigan Wolverines. Check out this episode before the game and hopefully, we'll be back previewing a Final 4 for the Bruins!
Episode 35: The Mid-March Update
March 27, 2021 20:43 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBAs the UCLA MBB continues it's magical run in the '21 Tournament, we look at how we got here and what we face in Bama. We also look back at the WBB team's untimely end to the season, #119 coming home thanks to Men's Water Polo, and some other going ons with UCLA athletics. Go Bruins!
Episode 34: MADNESS '21 Edition
March 17, 2021 17:42 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBSomehow, amidst a global pandemic, we've gotten back to our favorite event of the year, March Madness! With UCLA MBB barely crawling in and the WBB getting a solid 3 seed, we discuss what we expect out of each team, keys to making runs in the tournaments, and some predictions. If you're rooting for the UCLA Bruins in March, don't miss this episode!
Episode 33: March Madness Approaches...
March 03, 2021 20:16 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBHappy March Bruin fam! In our latest episode, we talk about some of the exciting things going on with UCLA athletics: - MBB heads to Oregon in a massive showdown w/ the conference title on the line - WBB nabs a 3 Seed for the Pac-12 Tourney - The Pac-12 football schedule is finally out! - Softball stumbles a bit, but bounces back - Baseball takes its first weekend series - And lots more!
Episode 32: The Home Stretch for Basketball
February 25, 2021 22:24 - 51 minutes - 70.8 MBIt's almost Tournament time and we're prepping for March Madness! In this episode, we cover a ton of stuff going on with UCLA Athletics, including: MBB's heart-attack inducing wins WBB's weird stumbles Chip Kelly lands a high rated recruit! Softball crushing everyone in sight Baseball's swing-and-a-miss opening weekend