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Locked On UCLA - Daily Podcast On UCLA Bruins

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Locked On UCLA podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the UCLA Bruins. Hosted by Zach Anderson-Yoxsimer, a D1 play-by-play broadcaster and diehard UCLA fan, the Locked On UCLA podcast provides your daily UCLA Bruins fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews with athletes and coaches, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things blue and gold. From the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium to the electric atmosphere of Pauley Pavilion, and everywhere in between, the Locked On UCLA podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the biggest stories inside the Bruins’ locker room and the Big 10. The Locked On UCLA podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your team. Every day.

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UCLA Football Sends Letter with List of Demands to Athletic Department

June 22, 2020 04:13 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Bryan Fenley examines an LA Times report that revealed a group of UCLA Bruin football players fired off a list of demands to the athletic department. The players, essentially, are insisting the university follow certain protocols to ensure players' safety as they return to campus and practice amidst the coronavirus situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College Football Trending Towards Starting on Time

June 12, 2020 04:18 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

College football is on pace to return on schedule in the fall. The NCAA Football Oversight Committee has passed a recommendation that should be voted in next week that would implement a 6-week preseason schedule for all division 1 teams. You'll hear all the nitty gritty and particulars behind this plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College Football Trending Towards Starting on Time

June 12, 2020 04:18 - 26 minutes

College football is on pace to return on schedule in the fall. The NCAA Football Oversight Committee has passed a recommendation that should be voted in next week that would implement a 6-week preseason schedule for all division 1 teams. You'll hear all the nitty gritty and particulars behind this plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Westbrook Advocates Death Row Inmate's Innocence

June 11, 2020 22:03 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Former Bruin Russell Westbrook is using his clout and position of influence to bring attention to Oklahoman Julius Jones, a man on death row, who did not have access to a fair trial. Westbrook has reached out to the state's governor and the parole board insisting Jones is innocent of a crime he was convicted of in 1999. In this podcast episode, you'll learn about the growing mounds of evidence indicating Jones should not be guilty of this crime. Plus, you'll get a feel for how Jones' initia...

Russell Westbrook Advocates Death Row Inmate's Innocence

June 11, 2020 22:03 - 23 minutes

Former Bruin Russell Westbrook is using his clout and position of influence to bring attention to Oklahoman Julius Jones, a man on death row, who did not have access to a fair trial. Westbrook has reached out to the state's governor and the parole board insisting Jones is innocent of a crime he was convicted of in 1999. In this podcast episode, you'll learn about the growing mounds of evidence indicating Jones should not be guilty of this crime. Plus, you'll get a feel for how Jones' initial ...

SPECIAL - Locked On's Black Lives Matter Roundtable - 8 Locked On Hosts discuss life as a black man in America

June 11, 2020 19:24 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

In an eye-opening discussion, Ross Jackson (Locked On Saints) Aaron Freeman (Locked on Falcons) Tony Wiggins (Locked On Jaguars) John Hickman (Locked On Texans) Chris Carter (Locked On Steelers) Keith Pompey (Locked On 76ers) Coty Davis (Locked On Texans) and Your Boy Q (Locked On Raiders) come together for a special Locked On Podcast Network Black Lives Matter Roundtable. These eight Locked On hosts share their first-hand experiences as black men in America. When was the first time they clo...

Russell Westbrook's Efforts for Social Change

June 10, 2020 05:47 - 24 minutes

Bryan Fenley shows you how former Bruin Russell Westbrook is using his platform and influence to create unity during the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russell Westbrook's Efforts for Social Change

June 10, 2020 05:47 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Bryan Fenley shows you how former Bruin Russell Westbrook is using his platform and influence to create unity during the Black Lives Matter movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2: Larry Drew II Addresses Country's Protests

June 08, 2020 05:29 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

Bryan Fenley continues his conversation with former UCLA Bruin Larry Drew II as Drew II shares his opinion on the colossal number of protests and movements sprouting up across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2: Larry Drew II Addresses Country's Protests

June 08, 2020 05:29 - 33 minutes

Bryan Fenley continues his conversation with former UCLA Bruin Larry Drew II as Drew II shares his opinion on the colossal number of protests and movements sprouting up across the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 1: Larry Drew II Addresses Country's Protests

June 08, 2020 04:54 - 34 minutes

Bryan Fenley talks with former UCLA Bruin basketball player Larry Drew II about the widespread protests and demonstrations across the country pushing for police reform and racial equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 1: Larry Drew II Addresses Country's Protests

June 08, 2020 04:54 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Bryan Fenley talks with former UCLA Bruin basketball player Larry Drew II about the widespread protests and demonstrations across the country pushing for police reform and racial equality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alfred Aboya Fighting for Unity and Racial Equality

June 02, 2020 23:48 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

 Following the tragic death of African American George Floyd by Minneapolis police, former UCLA basketball player Alfred Aboya addresses the corresponding movements popping up across the country pleading for racial justice. As pressure mounts for more social equality, Aboya describes the first steps needed to get there. By this country working together, he has hope and optimism for our nation and its ability to enact real change.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Mackie McDonald Ready to Unleash His Comeback on Pro Tennis

June 02, 2020 22:13 - 30 minutes

Bryan Fenley (@Bryanfenley) welcomes on Mackie McDonald, who reached the 4th Round of Wimbledon in 2018. McDonald, now healthy, speaks on his insatiable desire to return to competition, which has been put on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak. McDonald reveals how he's staying conditioned despite the shutdown and capitalizing on this down time to enhance aspects of his game. Then, McDonald goes off on his worst travel experiences, how many racquets he's dented, how he chooses his inner ten...

Mackie McDonald Ready to Unleash His Comeback on Pro Tennis

June 02, 2020 22:13 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MB

Bryan Fenley (@Bryanfenley) welcomes on Mackie McDonald, who reached the 4th Round of Wimbledon in 2018. McDonald, now healthy, speaks on his insatiable desire to return to competition, which has been put on hold because of the COVID-19 outbreak. McDonald reveals how he's staying conditioned despite the shutdown and capitalizing on this down time to enhance aspects of his game. Then, McDonald goes off on his worst travel experiences, how many racquets he's dented, how he chooses his inner t...

Unscripted with Josh Shipp

June 02, 2020 22:10 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Former UCLA Bruin Josh Shipp joins the podcast to relive his basketball glory days. Then, Shipp will speak on retirement and the ways he's reinventing himself outside of basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unscripted with Josh Shipp

June 02, 2020 22:10 - 31 minutes

Former UCLA Bruin Josh Shipp joins the podcast to relive his basketball glory days. Then, Shipp will speak on retirement and the ways he's reinventing himself outside of basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former USC Star Jeff Trepagnier Fuels Bruin Pipeline with AAU's Compton Magic

May 29, 2020 23:01 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

He might've been involved in testy, heated battles as a USC basketball player when UCLA would show up on the schedule, but nowadays, Jeff Trepagnier, is helping lead the best AAU program in the country, Compton Magic, which has generated a slew of future Bruin talent. Hear Trepagnier, on the podcast, analyze Compton Magic alums such as Johnny Juzang and Jaylen Clark who are now on Mick Cronin's Bruins. Plus, the former USC standout will take a look back at his own playing career, and how h...

Meet Former UCLA Basketball Manager Grant Kitani

May 29, 2020 05:17 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

For the long hours UCLA basketball managers put in, they don't get their fair respect and due admiration. That changes on this episode of the podcast. You'll meet Grant Kitani, who was a manager for 4 years with UCLA hoops. He gives a first hand account of the grind and grunt work that are synonymous with his job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Lively Discussion with UCLA Tennis Coach Billy Martin

May 27, 2020 18:32 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Bruin Men's Tennis Coach Billy Martin, quite the accomplished player himself, gives us his insight into how he's generated long-term success at UCLA. He also shares stories about his playing days. Then, he comments on current and former players who are working towards gaining a foothold in the pro ranks like Mackie McDonald. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Got It Right with Martin Jarmond

May 22, 2020 19:15 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MB

Bryan Fenley high-fives the Bruins choice to replace soon-to-be retiring Athletic Director Dan Guerrero. The next AD, Martin Jarmond, has an intellect and a charismatic energy that will make for a smooth transition into the Bruin community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Got It Right with Martin Jarmond

May 22, 2020 19:15 - 20 minutes

Bryan Fenley high-fives the Bruins choice to replace soon-to-be retiring Athletic Director Dan Guerrero. The next AD, Martin Jarmond, has an intellect and a charismatic energy that will make for a smooth transition into the Bruin community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 with Ex-Bruin Mustafa Abdul-Hamid

May 22, 2020 05:35 - 22 minutes

In part 2 of Bryan Fenley's conversation with former UCLA basketball player Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, Abdul-Hamid updates us on his life nowadays navigating through the business world and honing in on his entrepreneur skills.. Plus, before he leaves, he squeezes in stories from his playing days involving encounters with Russell Westbrook and Darren Collison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 with Ex-Bruin Mustafa Abdul-Hamid

May 22, 2020 05:35 - 20 minutes - 19.3 MB

In part 2 of Bryan Fenley's conversation with former UCLA basketball player Mustafa Abdul-Hamid, Abdul-Hamid updates us on his life nowadays navigating through the business world and honing in on his entrepreneur skills.. Plus, before he leaves, he squeezes in stories from his playing days involving encounters with Russell Westbrook and Darren Collison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evaluating the Likelihood of College Football This Fall

May 21, 2020 23:52 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Bryan Fenley goes over the recent news out of the NCAA that gives more hope to having a college football season in the fall. Plus, Fenley mulls over how UCLA football will be impacted by the recent announcement by California Governor Gavin Newsom permitting sports to return to his state by June. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 1 with Ex-UCLA Basketball Player Mustafa Abdul Hamid

May 19, 2020 17:44 - 39 minutes

Former UCLA Bruin basketball player Mustafa Abdul Hamid joins Bryan Fenley on the podcast. Abdul Hamid recounts his unconventional recruitment to UCLA and the transformative effect playing overseas had on him. Plus, as a new father, he lists off the joys and rigors of parenthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 1 with Ex-UCLA Basketball Player Mustafa Abdul Hamid

May 19, 2020 17:44 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MB

Former UCLA Bruin basketball player Mustafa Abdul Hamid joins Bryan Fenley on the podcast. Abdul Hamid recounts his unconventional recruitment to UCLA and the transformative effect playing overseas had on him. Plus, as a new father, he lists off the joys and rigors of parenthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Senior Tennis Star Ben Goldberg Enthralls

May 19, 2020 05:16 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

Bryan Fenley welcomes on UCLA senior tennis player Ben Goldberg for a chat. Goldberg addresses the thrill of coming back for another season after the COVID-19 situation shortened last year. He gushes over his favorite memories from a season ago including his clutch play versus Oregon. By all accounts, Ben was predestined to be a Bruin thanks to his family roots at the university. One perk of having Bruin kin was getting VIP access to UCLA hoops and football games as a child. With that speci...

UCLA Senior Tennis Star Ben Goldberg Enthralls

May 19, 2020 05:16 - 24 minutes

Bryan Fenley welcomes on UCLA senior tennis player Ben Goldberg for a chat. Goldberg addresses the thrill of coming back for another season after the COVID-19 situation shortened last year. He gushes over his favorite memories from a season ago including his clutch play versus Oregon. By all accounts, Ben was predestined to be a Bruin thanks to his family roots at the university. One perk of having Bruin kin was getting VIP access to UCLA hoops and football games as a child. With that special...

Taking It All In with Agent and Ex-Bruin Mitchell Butler

May 16, 2020 19:46 - 35 minutes

Mitchell Butler has lived a life and a career that's revolved around basketball. Whether as a player for UCLA, starring in the NBA or now as an NBA player agent, he's perpetually giving back to the game. On this podcast, Mitchell tells us how his current workings in the NBA have been affected by the COVID-19 situation. Also, Mitchell revisits his playing days. Last but not least, it'd be foolish not to bring up his acting career, as well. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

Taking It All In with Agent and Ex-Bruin Mitchell Butler

May 16, 2020 19:46 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Mitchell Butler has lived a life and a career that's revolved around basketball. Whether as a player for UCLA, starring in the NBA or now as an NBA player agent, he's perpetually giving back to the game. On this podcast, Mitchell tells us how his current workings in the NBA have been affected by the COVID-19 situation. Also, Mitchell revisits his playing days. Last but not least, it'd be foolish not to bring up his acting career, as well. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca...

Like Old Times with Lorenzo Mata-Real

May 16, 2020 05:39 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB

Lorenzo Mata-Real, a crucial component to UCLA's Final Four trips under Ben Howland, makes time to rehash old memories with us. Prepare to find out how much validity Mata-Real puts into the Dennis Rodman comparisons. Plus, Mata-Real addresses his tight knit relationship with his mom, his recruitment to UCLA, his extra support of Bruin Jaime Jaquez Jr., his role in the 2006 NCAA Tourney game against Gonzaga and his current status and whereabouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Like Old Times with Lorenzo Mata-Real

May 16, 2020 05:39 - 33 minutes

Lorenzo Mata-Real, a crucial component to UCLA's Final Four trips under Ben Howland, makes time to rehash old memories with us. Prepare to find out how much validity Mata-Real puts into the Dennis Rodman comparisons. Plus, Mata-Real addresses his tight knit relationship with his mom, his recruitment to UCLA, his extra support of Bruin Jaime Jaquez Jr., his role in the 2006 NCAA Tourney game against Gonzaga and his current status and whereabouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

College Football's Push To Play in the Fall

May 15, 2020 05:06 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

With the college football season starting in less than four months, conference commissioners are frantically brainstorming ways to play, despite the pandemic. Chip Kelly is dealing with the turmoil by preparing his team like nothing is wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

College Football's Push To Play in the Fall

May 15, 2020 05:06 - 35 minutes

With the college football season starting in less than four months, conference commissioners are frantically brainstorming ways to play, despite the pandemic. Chip Kelly is dealing with the turmoil by preparing his team like nothing is wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kickin' it with James Keefe

May 14, 2020 04:35 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

James Keefe, who was part of two of Ben Howland's three consecutive Final Four trips, stops by the show to entice us with some Bruin hoops nostalgia. Keefe tells hilarious stories that involve teammates such as Michael Roll. You'll also get Keefe's account of playing alongside Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kickin' it with James Keefe

May 14, 2020 04:35 - 33 minutes

James Keefe, who was part of two of Ben Howland's three consecutive Final Four trips, stops by the show to entice us with some Bruin hoops nostalgia. Keefe tells hilarious stories that involve teammates such as Michael Roll. You'll also get Keefe's account of playing alongside Russell Westbrook and Kevin Love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reviewing the Pac-12 Spring Meetings

May 13, 2020 02:03 - 20 minutes

Bryan Fenley gets you caught up on the recent Pac-12 meetings and how that affects college football this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reviewing the Pac-12 Spring Meetings

May 13, 2020 02:03 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Bryan Fenley gets you caught up on the recent Pac-12 meetings and how that affects college football this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UCLA Basketball Legend Isaac Hamilton Joins the Show

May 09, 2020 04:24 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MB

Bryan Fenley interviews former UCLA basketball player Isaac Hamilton. Hamilton shares stories about his post UCLA days such as his experiences playing over overseas in Cyprus. As expected, Hamilton will also touch on his UCLA career. To no one's surprise, he doesn't miss the chance to squeeze in his thoughts on Lonzo Ball's rap career. Not to be forgotten, Hamilton brings up the time he posterized Tony Parker in practice . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catching Up with Kris Wilkes

May 09, 2020 00:32 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB

Kris Wilkes is shooting for a career comeback. The former UCLA basketball star has been sidelined from the game for nearly a year. Wilkes tells you what's put the temporary brakes on his NBA career. On another note, Wilkes imagines what it would be like playing for Mick Cronin. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Catching Up with Kris Wilkes

May 09, 2020 00:32 - 14 minutes

Kris Wilkes is shooting for a career comeback. The former UCLA basketball star has been sidelined from the game for nearly a year. Wilkes tells you what's put the temporary brakes on his NBA career. On another note, Wilkes imagines what it would be like playing for Mick Cronin. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hanging Out with UCLA Beach Volleyball Coach Stein Metzger

May 08, 2020 03:16 - 21 minutes

UCLA Beach Volleyball Head Coach Stein Metzger, whose led the program to 2 National Titles, remembers the painful, premature and unexpected ending to this past season. Also, Metzger circles back to the devastating moment he had to tell his players the season was cancelled due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. Lastly, on a more optimistic note, Metzger names off one of his irreplaceable seniors, who will be returning for another year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...

Hanging Out with UCLA Beach Volleyball Coach Stein Metzger

May 08, 2020 03:16 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

UCLA Beach Volleyball Head Coach Stein Metzger, whose led the program to 2 National Titles, remembers the painful, premature and unexpected ending to this past season. Also, Metzger circles back to the devastating moment he had to tell his players the season was cancelled due to the threat of the coronavirus pandemic. Lastly, on a more optimistic note, Metzger names off one of his irreplaceable seniors, who will be returning for another year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Please Welcome Former Bruin Tight End Charles Arbuckle

May 08, 2020 01:51 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MB

Former UCLA Bruin and Colts tight end Charles Arbuckle dishes out his perspective on how the latest UCLA Bruin NFL Draftees will fair on their respective teams. Plus, Arbuckle gives his stance on the state of UCLA football currently and what they'll need to improve on from last year. Finally, hear about Arbuckle's stint as a coach in the since folded AAF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Please Welcome Former Bruin Tight End Charles Arbuckle

May 08, 2020 01:51 - 25 minutes

Former UCLA Bruin and Colts tight end Charles Arbuckle dishes out his perspective on how the latest UCLA Bruin NFL Draftees will fair on their respective teams. Plus, Arbuckle gives his stance on the state of UCLA football currently and what they'll need to improve on from last year. Finally, hear about Arbuckle's stint as a coach in the since folded AAF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Chat with UCLA Bruin and 13-Year NBA Vet Darrick Martin

May 04, 2020 23:59 - 35 minutes

Bryan Fenley brings on former McDonald's All-American and UCLA Bruin Darrick Martin. Martin, who went on to a 13-year NBA career, touches on his Bruin resume while spotting its highs and lows. Later, Martin shares stories involving his personal interactions with Michael Jordan. Then, see where Martin, whose been a coach in the NBA's G-League, stands on the G-League's push to infiltrate the college game and poach top recruits away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc...

A Chat with UCLA Bruin and 13-Year NBA Vet Darrick Martin

May 04, 2020 23:59 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

Bryan Fenley brings on former McDonald's All-American and UCLA Bruin Darrick Martin. Martin, who went on to a 13-year NBA career, touches on his Bruin resume while spotting its highs and lows. Later, Martin shares stories involving his personal interactions with Michael Jordan. Then, see where Martin, whose been a coach in the NBA's G-League, stands on the G-League's push to infiltrate the college game and poach top recruits away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Cleveland Indians Pitcher and Ex-Bruin Adam Plutko Joins the Show

May 04, 2020 21:28 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Former UCLA Bruin Adam Plutko, who's currently on the Cleveland Indians, appears on the podcast with Bryan Fenley. Plutko, brimming with pride over his Westwood days, speaks on his fond Bruin memories. Also, during the interview, he estimates when the MLB season will start. Plus, he weighs his level of comfort if the season started amidst the current coronavirus climate. Finally, he ranges back to a particular phone call that seismically changed his life. Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Get to Better Know Tyus Edney

May 02, 2020 21:05 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

Tyus Edney, applauded for his buzzer-beating shot during the NCAA Tournament in 1995, joins Bryan Fenley (@Bryanfenley). In this interview, Edney recaps the entirety of his UCLA career. From there, the discussion shifts to his coaching stints and his current role at UCLA. Laughs are a constant during this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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