Sports Sunday on KOCI
217 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSports Sunday on KOCI airs LIVE every Sunday from 3-5 PM (Pacific Time) on Orange County's No. 1 Community Radio Station: 101.5 KOCI-FM. Hosted by sports radio personality Chris Bibona, Sports Sunday covers local, regional, and national sports through an Orange County lens. Our mission statement is to produce sophisticated hyper-local, open discussion on our platform.
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100th Episode & Show Finale
May 16, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBJoin Sports Sunday for its 100th, and final, full episode. Chris Bibona and Marissa Lavezzari muscle through NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB coverage with help from special guests (in order of appearance) Sam Holt, Annie O'Donnell, Howard Croom and Steve Bibona. To end the show, the Sports Sunday duo goes head-to-head with LA Dodgers trivia, where the loser gets a whipped cream pie to the face!
Full Episode: Moms & Sports, Tennis' New Phenom, NL West Supremacy
May 09, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBChris Bibona and Marissa Lavezzari get together for the 99th edition of Sports Sunday on KOCI. In a Mother's Day special, each host shares some of their favorite mom-and-sports moments, before diving into MLB, NBA and Orange Empire Conference coverage. The Sports Sunday duo also plays This-or-That, as well as prepares some picks for "Stock Up, Stock Down."
Full Episode: Kershaw Makes History, MLB Drops Hammer on Bauer, NHL Playoffs Preview
May 02, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBChris Bibona and Marissa Lavezzari convene for a condensed episode of Sports Sunday on KOCI. The show opens with major news from the LA Dodgers' pitching staff, both good and bad, then segues into a more broader MLB discussion. The Sports Sunday duo plays "Who's Hot and Who's Not" with the Dodgers, before ending the show with "Stock Up, Stock Down" and a rundown of Orange Empire Conference athletics.
Full Episode: OCC Volleyball, OC's Sports Hierarchy, Dodgers
April 25, 2022 00:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBSports Sunday is back with a bang! Chris Bibona and Marissa Lavezzari cover local to international sports in a live two-hour episode. To start the show, "The Big 3 at 3" pays homage to the recent accomplishments from the Orange Coast College volleyball programs, as well as a MLB legend's latest career milestone. In the first hour, the Sports Sunday duo recaps NBA playoff action up to Sunday afternoon, then shifts to a local discussion about the sports that Orange County is best at. In the sec...
Blake Harris - LA Dodgers Beat Writer & Creator of Thinking Blue - 4.10.22
April 11, 2022 00:05 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOne of the most reputable Dodgers beat writers in the industry, Blake Harris, joins Sports Sunday to discuss some key takeaways from LA's first series in Colorado. Topics include how the Dodgers will use the designated hitter, who will step up in the back-end of the starting pitching rotation, and the possibility of LA making history in 2022. All this and more, only on KOCI!
Hour 2: ESPN's Shortcomings, Angels & Dodgers, NBA Playoff Preview
April 11, 2022 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54 MBChris Bibona opens up the second hour with a harsh critique of ESPN's Adam Schefter, and his blatantly insensitive handling of Dwayne Haskins' death — more specifically, the botched breaking news reporting Schefter produced over the weekend. At the half-hour mark, Dodgers beat writer and Thinking Blue creator Blake Harris joins the show to talk some Dodgers' baseball, after the team's series in Colorado wrapped up on Opening Weekend. Chris and Marissa Lavezzari end the show with an NBA Playof...
Hour 1: Tiger Returns, Major League Baseball Begins
April 10, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBChris Bibona and Marissa Lavezzari supply a jam-packed first hour of sports content, touching on Tiger Woods' return, the passing of Dwayne Haskins, and the beginning of the 2022 MLB season. At the end of the first hour, the Sports Sunday duo lists its hottest takes in "The Spice Rack." Also included is each host's top-5 list of best current MLB players.
Full Episode: Kimbrel-Pollock Trade, MLB MVP Picks, Can LA Catch 116?
April 04, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBIn a one hour special for spring break, Chris Bibona and Marissa Lavezzari take the last Sunday before MLB Opening Day to fire off some wild predictions! Can the Dodgers become the all-time single season wins record holder? Can Shohei Ohtani repeat as AL MVP? Who won the Kimbrel-Pollock trade? All of these questions and more— answered only on 101.5 FM KOCI.
Full Episode: Elite 8, Dodgers Drama, GWC/OCC Athletics Rundown
March 28, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.4 MBThe Sports Sunday Duo convenes for an hour and a half of March Madness — and it's not just basketball. Chris and Marissa cover the wild NFL offseason, controversial tweets from a former Dodgers reporter, and provide a recap for this week's Orange Coast & Golden West College athletics.
Full Episode: March Madness, Lia Thomas, Dodgers
March 21, 2022 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBChris Bibona goes solo in studio for an hour of quick-hitting news bites. Join Sports Sunday for an update on March Madness, a full breakdown of the Lia Thomas controversy, and some much-needed Dodgers discussion. To end the show, Chris Bibona gives his stocks of the week in "Stock Up, Stock Down.”
Full Episode: BASEBALL IS BACK
March 14, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBHold the phone — BASEBALL IS BACK. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association agreed to terms on a new Collective Agreement, and there's a TON of new aspects of the game to breakdown. From universal DH to expanded playoffs, all the way to banning the shift, Sports Sunday has you covered with the latest baseball banter. Golden West College Baseball reporter Marissa Lavezzari makes her radio debut, while Bill Perkins of Top Fan Rivalry and Jon Hendrickson of Laguna Beach High School ...
Nate Johnson - Orange Coast College Baseball Head Coach - 2.20.22
February 21, 2022 01:05 - 9 minutes - 8.3 MBOrange Coast College Baseball Head Coach Nate Johnson joins Sports Sunday to talk about everything Pirates Baseball. From OCC's experience during the pandemic, to the Pirates' ranking in the first CCCSIA State Top-25 Ranking, Johnson covers all you need to know about the 2019 CCCAA champs.
Two Year Special: Super Bowl 56 Breakdown & NFL Debriefing, OCC Baseball, MLB Lockout Update
February 21, 2022 01:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBSports Sunday on 101.5 FM KOCI celebrates two years on the air with radio personalities new and old! Fantasy football expert Sam Holt joins at the 30 minute mark to discuss some NFL content, and former co-host Howard Croom Skypes into Sports Sunday for "Stock Up, Stock Down" at the top of the hour. To wrap up the show, Chris and Annie play "This-or-That: California Edition," before Annie signs off of KOCI for a bit. At the 45 minute mark, Orange Coast College Baseball Head Coach Nate Johnson ...
Bo Kelly - Dana Hills QB, OC All-Star Game Offensive MVP - 2.6.22
February 07, 2022 01:05 - 4 minutes - 4.36 MBDana Hills High School quarterback Bo Kelly joins Sports Sunday to share his experience from the 63rd edition of the OC All-Star Classic. Kelly, who threw two touchdowns in the 30-17 win, was named as the Offensive MVP of the annual showcase. The Cal Poly commit talks about the emotions of his final high school football game, his baseball career, and more!
Full Episode: Super Bowl 56 Preview, Brian Flores Lawsuit, OC Football ASG
February 07, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBSports Sunday is your best source for a complete, and nuanced preview of Super Bowl 56 between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Annie O'Donnell and Chris Bibona break down the keys to victory for each team, and give a final prediction at the end of the segment. In the second hour, the Sports Sunday duo talks about the 2022 Bejing Winter Olympics, and at 4:30, Orange County South Team All-Star Bo Kelly joins the show to share his experience from his team's 30-17 win over the North ...
Full Episode: NFL Conference Championships, MLB Hall of Fame, "Stock Up, Stock Down"
January 30, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBAbsolute madness in the NFL Playoffs. Fresh off of one of the greatest playoff games in League history, the Chiefs get upset by the Cincinnati Bengals, as the 49ers and Rams kickoff mid-show. In "Stock Up, Stock Down," Annie O'Donnell brings up the latest controversy revolving around former NFL QB Jeff Garcia and ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes, and Chris Bibona explains an alarming development regarding racism at an Orange County high school. To end the show, the OC Register's Angels beat writer...
Full Episode; NFL Divisional Round, HOF Finalists: 'In-or-Out,' Home Field Advantage
January 23, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThe Sports Sunday duo tries to make sense of one of the most unpredictable weeks in NFL playoff history, where both No. 1 seeds were eliminated for the first time since 2010. Annie and Chris also discuss the 2022 NFL HOF Class, robotic umpires, and cocky QBs. To end the show, KOCI breaks down the greatest home field advantages in sports.
Full Episode: NFL Divisional Round, HOF Finalists: 'In-or-Out,' Home Field Advantage
January 23, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThe Sports Sunday duo tries to make sense of one of the most unpredictable weeks in NFL playoff history, where both No. 1 seeds were eliminated for the first time since 2010. Annie and Chris also discuss the 2022 NFL HOF Class, robotic umpires, and cocky QBs. To end the show, KOCI breaks down the greatest home field advantages in sports.
Full Episode: NFL Wildcard Weekend, Super Bowl Brackets, OC Sports News
January 16, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe NFL Playoffs are upon us; with them comes drama, controversy, and unbeatable storylines. Join Annie and Chris as they breakdown the first round of the 2022 NFL playoffs, fill out their Super Bowl brackets, and debate the nuances of the Wildcard round.
Full Episode: NFL Week 18, Playoff Picture, and Award Predictions
January 09, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBChaos ensues as the final week of the NFL regular season wraps up during the Sports Sunday broadcast. Annie and Chris breakdown the NFL playoff picture, predict awards, and challenge each other in another edition of "This-or-That." Chris also goes on a huge rant about the Chicago-based reporter who refuses to vote for Aaron Rodgers as MVP because of his personality.
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 17
January 02, 2022 08:05 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBSam Holt joins the show for the Championship Week edition of the Fantasy Football Fix; topics of interest include the Vikings' offense, the Steelers' offense, Kareem Hunt, DK Metcalf, Christian McCaffrey, Cooper Kupp, and more!
Full Episode: NFL Week 17, Top Moments of 2021, Hot Takes for 2022
January 02, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBSports Sunday is off with a bang in 2022! Annie and Chris reconviene for another 2 hours of sports analysis and debate, this time, with another week of NFL coverage, the Fantasy Football Fix, and a look back at the best moments in sports in 2021. To end the show, the Sports Sunday duo share their hottest takes for 2022 sports.
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 15
December 19, 2021 08:00 - 9 minutes - 8.85 MBSam Holt joins the show to give fantasy football playoff advice to all KOCI listeners. Players of interest include DK Metcalf, Jared Goff, Dak Prescott, the Cardinals offense, and more!
12.19.21 - NFL Week 15, Greatest Trios in Sports, and Top-3 Xmas Movies
December 19, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBFor the last time in 2021, the Sports Sunday duo tackles the biggest stories in sports— from Orange County to Paris. After a NFL Week 15 breakdown and fantasy football discussion with Sam Holt, Chris and Annie have some fun putting together lists of the best trios in pro sports. To cap off the year, both hosts argue for their top 3 Christmas movies of all time.
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 13
December 06, 2021 01:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBFantasy football expert Sam Holt joins the show to evaluate Taysom Hill, Ezekiel Elliot, DK Metcalf, Deebo Samuel, and also give her best advice for the fantasy football playoffs.
12.5.21 - Hour 2; Complete MLB Lockout Breakdown & Predictions
December 05, 2021 08:05 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn the second hour of the show, the Sports Sunday Duo discusses the recent development of yet another Major League Baseball lockout, this time spurred by the league's commissioner, Rob Manfred. Annie and Chris breakdown the demands of both MLB and the MLB Players Association, while predicting what rules and regulation might change in the next collective bargaining agreement.
12.5.21 - Hour 1; NFL & Fantasy Football Week 13 Analysis
December 05, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBWorking around obscure topics and tangents all day, Annie and Chris power through a full slate of NFL and fantasy football; offering analysis, discussion, and debate on the most popular sports league in America. At the 45 minute mark, fantasy football expert Sam Holt joins the show for the Week 13 edition of The Fantasy Football Fix.
11.28.21 - Full Episode; CIF Championships, Madness in College Football, NFL Week 12, MLB Free Agency
November 28, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBIn a jam-packed show, Chris and Annie breakdown the football world from top to bottom, high school to professional — Analysis from Mater Dei and Newport Harbor to the LA Rams and Chargers. At the 1 hour 15 minute mark, NHHS senior QB AJ Guitron-Moore joins the show to talk about his team's unbelievable CIF championship run. To end the show, the Sports Sunday duo talks about MLB free agency and the upcoming collective bargaining agreement.
A.J. Guitron-Moore - Newport Harbor High School CIF Champion Quarterback - 11.28.21
November 28, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.38 MBOne day after his team's CIF-SS Division 6 Championship win, A.J. Guitron-Moore joins the show to talk about the Sailors' unbelievable run in the CIF playoffs, his journey into becoming the starting varsity QB, and more!
J.P. Segura-Queijeiro - Orange Coast College Pirates Running Back - 11.21.21
November 21, 2021 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.33 MBOCC running back JP Segura joins to the show to talk some Pirates football, but also goes into detail about his first home, Mexico City. The Pirate's leading rusher shares what brought him to this point in his football career; including is family, coaches, football idols, and even some classic football movies.
11.21.21 - Hour 2; 'Stock Up, Stock Down,' J.P. Segura Interview, Thanksgiving Food Debate
November 21, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBThis Sunday, Chris takes NBA star Enes Kanter's side in his beef against LeBron James, Nike, and China. At the 15-minute mark, OCC football running back J.P. Segura joins the show to talk some Pirates football, and to end the show, the Sports Sunday duo debate their favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 11
November 21, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBFantasy football expert Sam Holt joins Sports Sunday to shed some light on serious fantasy dilemmas including Cowboys' pass-catchers, Alvin Kamara, Deandre Hopkins, the Falcons' offense, and more!
11.7.21 - Full Episode; NFL Week 9 + Fantasy Football, Astroworld, World Series Recap
November 07, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBAnnie and Chris return to the KOCI Studios after Halloween break and go right into the most pressing sports and pop culture news of the past two weeks, starting with the NFL, and ending with the World Series and MLB Free Agency. At the 45' mark, Sam Holt Joins the show for the Fantasy Football Fix.
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 9
November 07, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.37 MBSam Holt joins the show to provide expert analysis and advice for KOCI's fantasy football managers. This week's episode includes discussion on Derrick Henry's injury, Titans and Saints offense, Odell Beckham Jr., and Aaron Rodgers. Be sure to check out more of Sam Holt's work on drroto.com!
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 7
October 24, 2021 07:05 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MBSam Holt joins the show for the weekly Fantasy Football Fix. In week 8, she discusses the Broncos and Cardinals backfields, sell high candidates, and an update on Michael Thomas.
10.24.21 - Full Episode; NFL Week 8 Coverage, World Series Preview and the Most Intimidating Athletes O.A.T.
October 24, 2021 07:00 - 2 hours - 114 MBAnnie and Chris rundown NFL, fantasy football, and MLB coverage before Halloween break for Sports Sunday. Sam Holt joins the show at the 45' mark to talk fantasy football, and Bill Perkins calls in at the top of the hour to pose a couple Dodgers-related questions. At the end of the show, the Sports Sunday duo compile a top-5 list of the most intimidating athletes of all time.
10.17.21 - Hour 1; NFL, Fantasy Football Coverage and Analysis
October 17, 2021 07:10 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBThe 76th episode of Sports Sunday on KOCI kicks off with a hyper-local Big 3 at 3, then segues over to in-depth analysis of week 6 of NFL action. At the 45' mark, Sam Holt joins the show for the Fantasy Football Fix.
10.17.21 - Hour 2; Complete MLB Playoffs Analysis
October 17, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBChris and Annie breakdown one of the greatest MLB postseason series of all time, in the Dodgers-Giants NLDS, as well as all of the other matchups so far this October. At the end of the show, the Sports Sunday duo compiles a top-3 players to watch list for the Championship and World Series.
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 6
October 17, 2021 07:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBSam Holt joins to show to talk Tom Brady vs. Jalen Hurts, Seahawks WRs, the tight end market, and the Bills-Titans Monday Night Football game. Don't miss must-know week 6 coverage of fantasy football!
Michael J. Duarte - NBC LA Sports Writer and Reporter - 10.10.21
October 10, 2021 07:15 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAfter being on the scene for games 1 & 2 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, Michael J. Duarte joins Sports Sunday to break down the most vital aspects of the historic series between to arch-rivals. Analysis of the Dodgers and their postseason run is at no shortage with Duarte on the phone line!
10.10.21 - Hour 2; Ranking NFL QB Rising Stars, Michael J. Duarte & Dodgers, MLB Postseason Drama
October 10, 2021 07:10 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBChris and Annie have a tough time compiling a list of the best rising star quarterbacks in the NFL before NBC LA reporter Michael J. Duarte joins the show to talk about the National League Division Series matchup between the Dodgers and Giants. To end the show, the Sports Sunday Duo makes their own MLB postseason bracket, and analyzes what has gone down so far in October baseball.
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 5
October 10, 2021 07:10 - 9 minutes - 8.62 MBSam Holt joins the show for week five analysis of fantasy football. Topics includes what to make of Robert Woods, Chris Carson, Alex Collins, Miles Sanders, JuJu and Cordarrelle Patterson. Chris also poses the question: who finishes the year with more points: Tyler Lockett or Adam Thielen?
10.10.21 - Hour 1; Sports & Scandals, NFL Week 5 Coverage, Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt
October 10, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBA full slate of NFL games need analysis in week, and the Sports Sunday duo has you covered. After a near-impossible QB selection game involving the game's rising stars, Sam Holt joins the show at 45' for the Fantasy Football Fix.
10.03.21 - Hour 1; Turmoil in the NWSL, extensive NFL week 4 coverage
October 03, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBThe Sports Sunday duo tackle some of the toughest news of the week right off of the bat, as the NWSL commissioner is forced to step down after failing to address sexual abuse around the league. After a powerful Big 3 at 3, Chris and Annie break down week 4 of the NFL, and the storylines that present themselves early in the football season.
10.03.21 - Hour 2; "Stock Up, Stock Down," MLB award predictions, the Giants win the NL West
October 03, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBThe Major League Baseball season comes to a close, and with it, a solidified playoff bracket. The Giants win the NL West for the first time since 2012, the Yankees and Red Sox will play a Wild Card game, as the Mariners and Blue Jays fall just short of playoff births. At the top of the hour, Annie and Chris give complete MLB award predictions— everything from MVP to Platinum Glove. A small bonus segment: Chris analyzes Annie's 2021 'hottest Dodgers bracket' at the end of the show.
9.26.21 - Hour 1; Complete NFL Week 3 Coverage, Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt, This-or-That NFL edition
September 26, 2021 07:10 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBAs always, the show starts with the Big 3 at 3— the three biggest sports news pieces of the week. Immediately following is 45 minutes of uninterrupted NFL coverage for week 3, including the Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt. To cap off the hour, Chris and Annie play "This-or-That" with exclusively football-related topics.
9.26.21 - Hour 2; Top-5 Active OC Athletes, MLB and Dodgers News, "Stock Up, Stock Down"
September 26, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBAnnie and Chris compile a list for the top active Orange County athletes, then shift to some somber news related to MLB. The Sports Sunday duo talks about the Dodgers' bittersweet road trip, and the Cardinals insane win streak (16 as of Sunday 9/26). Ending the show, Chris recaps the Ryder Cup and talks about some college football drama.
Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt - Week 3
September 26, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 8.7 MBSam Holt joins KOCI for week 3 fantasy football analysis. Subject matter includes how Christian McCaffrey's injury affects the Panthers' offense, an update on the 49er's backfield, the best QB streamers, and a Monday Night Football start/sit.
9.19.21 - Hour 1; Inglewood's Intuit Dome, NFL week 1 & 2 analysis, the Fantasy Football Fix with Sam Holt
September 19, 2021 07:10 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBAnnie O'Donnell is back in studio with host Chris Bibona, and there is no shortage of local sports to cover! The Clippers announced a 23-year partnership with the Intuit Dome, USC's head coach Clay Helton was fired, and Dodgers infielder Justin Turner is nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award. The Sports Sunday duo breaks down the most notable moments of week 1 and 2 of the NFL Season, and talk with fantasy football expert Sam Holt about the fantasy landscape of the NFL in week 2 and beyond.
9.19.21 - Hour 2; NFL QB's as cars, "Stock Up, Stock Down," and Dodgers Discussion
September 19, 2021 07:05 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBChris and Annie have some fun in studio, comparing the current quarterback field to automobile makes! After a great radio segment, the Sports Sunday duo talks about the San Diego Padres' internal issues, and breaks down the NL West title race.