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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Episodes
Steve Fryer - OC Register HS Sports Columnist - 2.21.21
February 22, 2021 21:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBSteve Fryer joins the show to talk a TON of high school sports, with an emphasis on football. Contingency plans, coronavirus thresholds, and predictions are all packed into one of the most informative interviews featured on Sports Sunday yet!
2.21.21 - Hour 1
February 22, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBNFL blockbuster trades, questionable decisions by MLB management, and the NBA all-star game are discussed right at the top of the hour. Later, the Sports Sunday Trio debates the Anthony Edwards dunk, and what highlights like this mean for the game of basketball. After "Stock Up, Stock Down," the crew talks about some interesting bucket list items!
Ron Gladnick - Torrey Pines Football Head Coach and Figurehead of "#LetThemPlay" Movement - 2.21.21
February 22, 2021 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBRon Gladnick joins the show to talk about the success of the "#LetThemPlay" movement, the progress in returning high school athletes to competition, and what to look forward to in the saga of coronavirus vs. local athletics. Don't miss this moving interview from one of the most influential people in getting high school sports back!
Ray Leonard Jr. - Entrepreneur, Media Personality, Boxing Expert - 2.14.21
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBRay Leonard joins the show to talk a ton of boxing. He tackles subjects like celebrity exhibition matches, boxing history, and trivia. Don't miss this interview with the son of boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard!
2.14.21 - Sports Sunday 1 Year Anniversary
February 14, 2021 08:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBAlex, Chris and Howard celebrate one year of Sports Sunday and Valentine's Day will a loaded show! Ray Leonard Jr. joins the show to talk boxing, self-help, and more. The Sports Sunday Trio gets into GOAT-talk, debating Tom Brady and his legacy. To cap off the show, Alex goes on a rant about the high school sports situation. Don't miss this special episode on the 1 year anniversary of Sports Sunday.
1.31.21 - Hour 1
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBChris Bibona produces the show this week, as Sports Sunday resumes for the first time in three weeks. In a loaded show, NHHS Principal Boulton joins the show to talk HS sports, club football and more!
Sean Boulton - NHHS Principal - 1.31.21
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBSports Sunday favorite Principal Sean Boulton joins the show yet again! In this exciting interview, we discuss club football, the status of high school athletics, and some professional sports trivia.
1.31.21 - Hour 2
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBThe Sports Sunday Trio discusses the implications of the Stafford-Goff trade, and what it means for the Rams. Are we sick of star players demanding trades a la James Harden and Deshaun Watson? Also, ex-NFL corner James Dockery joins the show to talk club football, NFL trivia, and his barber shop.
James Dockery - former Oregon State & NFL cornerback - 1.31.21
January 31, 2021 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBXavier Prep High School Football Head Coach James Dockery joins the show to talk club football, COVID impact on high school sports, and NFL playoffs. His former teammate Howard Croom also makes sure to get in some jabs about Dockery's beloved LA Lakers.
Jordan Campbell - Founder of Winner Circle Athletics - 1.10.2021
January 11, 2021 18:09 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBJordan Campbell, the man who brought club football to California, joins Sports Sunday to discuss his vision, his critics, and the future of football in our state.
01.10.21 - Hour 2
January 10, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBJordan Campbell of Winner Circle Athletics joins the show to talk about his club football venture in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. After an electrifying interview, the Sports Sunday Trio debates the implications club teams could have on the future of high school football.
01.10.21 - Hour 1
January 10, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBThe Sports Sunday Trio analyzes the current NFL playoff picture, with emphasis on Jared Goff and the Rams. After "Stock Up, Stock Down," the crew goes on a tangent regarding the economic future of professional leagues such as the NFL.
01.03.21 - Hour 1
January 04, 2021 07:17 - 1 hour - 55 MBIn the first show of the new year, The Sports Sunday Trio discusses the Trevor Lawrence situation, and what they would do as the Jaguars GM. Also, "Stock Up, Stock Down," where each host gives something they are buying or selling in the world of sports.
01.03.21 - Hour 2
January 04, 2021 07:07 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBThe Sports Sunday Trio goes all in on the NBA, with each host bringing a top-15 list into the segment. Spoiler alert: things get heated. Also discussed is if Frank Gore belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame.
12.27.20 - Hour 1
December 28, 2020 18:32 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBNo guests, no problem. The show opens with the Big 3 at 3, as the Trio discusses the impact of the Jaguars clinching the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. At the half hour, Alex breaks an exclusive story about the return of high school football. Don't miss this huge announcement, only surfaced on Sports Sunday.
12.27.20 - Hour 2
December 28, 2020 18:26 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBA very NBA-heavy discussion in the second hour. The Sports Sunday Trio discusses Lakers-Clippers, James Harden, and Paul George. After a heated debate, each host offers their New Year's Resolution to cap off 2020.
12.20.20 - Hour 1
December 21, 2020 03:42 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThe College Football Playoff matchups are announced and no surprise that there's drama. Newport Beach City Councilman Will O'Neill joins the show again, followed by "Stock up, Stock Down" and more college football ranting from Alex Crawford.
12.20.20 - Hour 2
December 21, 2020 03:36 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThe Sports Sunday Trio discusses more College Football to start the second hour- USC opting out, bowls being cancelled. Olympic gold medalist Kaleigh Gilchrist joins the show for a second time, followed by a debriefing before Christmas.
Will O'Neill - Newport Beach City Council - 12.20.20
December 21, 2020 03:24 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBFormer mayor and current Newport Beach city councilman Will O'Neill joins the show to talk both sports and politics. The pandemic, the Boat Parade, and high school athletics are all discussed.
Will O'Neill - Newport Beach City Councilman - 12.20.20
December 21, 2020 03:24 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBFormer mayor and current Newport Beach city councilman Will O'Neill joins the show to talk both sports and politics. The pandemic, the Boat Parade, and high school athletics are all discussed.
Kaleigh Gilchrist - USA Women's Water Polo Gold Medalist - 12.20.20
December 21, 2020 03:20 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBOlympic gold medalist Kaleigh Gilchrist joins the show for a second time to give an update on the status of the USA women's water polo team. Gilchrist also discusses her experience at Newport Harbor High School and the inspiration she gets from Kobe Bryant.
Yogi Roth - Pac-12 Networks Football Analyst - 12.13.20
December 14, 2020 20:36 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBYogi Roth is one of the most knowledgeable individuals in the nation when it comes to Pac-12 Football and he joins Sports Sunday to discuss the depth of the conference, their national respect level, and USC's season.
Bruce Penhall - World Champion Speedway Racer - 12.13.2020
December 14, 2020 19:02 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBBruce Penhall (NHHS Class of 1975) joins Sports Sunday to discuss his racing career, his acting career, growing up in Newport-Mesa, and his work to stop drunk driving.
12.13.20 - Hour 1
December 14, 2020 04:47 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBThe Sports Sunday Trio can't get its mind off food. The show opens up with a nuanced debate on chicken. They then discuss when its okay to fire a coach, followed by an exclusive interview with champion speed racer and acting legend, Bruce Penhall.
12.13.20 - Hour 2
December 14, 2020 04:43 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBFriend of the show Brooks Clark joins the show to talk Pac-12 following the Yogi Roth interview. The Sports Sunday gang has a college football-heavy discussion in this hour of great debate.
April Ross - Olympic Volleyball Athlete - 12.06.2020
December 11, 2020 00:59 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBNHHS grad and Olympic silver medalist April Ross joins Sports Sunday to discuss her time at Newport Harbor High School, her quest for another medal in Tokyo, and her favorite places to eat in Newport-Mesa.
12.06 - Hour 2
December 11, 2020 00:59 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBWas Sarah Fuller kicking for Vandy a publicity stunt? Also, continued discussion on national perception of the Pac-12.
12.06 - Hour 1
December 11, 2020 00:55 - 1 hour - 59 MBLocal Olympian April Ross joins the show + a discussion on the state of the Pac-12 and NFL pretenders/contenders.
Dan Albano - OC high school sports reporter - 11.22.20
November 23, 2020 06:10 - 15 minutes - 14 MBDan Albano aka The OC Varsity Guy joins Sports Sunday for an update on the return of high school sports in Orange County.
Kyle Bonagura - ESPN Pac-12 Reporter - 11.22.20
November 23, 2020 06:09 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBKyle Bonagura joins Sports Sunday to discuss the reason for the number of cancellations in the Pac-12 and the chances of USC or Oregon getting into the CFB Playoff. Also, an update on the Apple Cup cancellation and the potential for Washington-BYU.
11.22.20 - Hour 2
November 23, 2020 06:06 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBDan Albano joins the show to talk about the return of high school sports in Orange County and Kyle Bonagura from ESPN talks Pac-12 football. Also, should what a player does off the field affect their Hall of Fame chances?
11.22.20 - Hour 1
November 23, 2020 05:53 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn-N-Out Burger, NBA free agency, Pac-12 scheduling/cancellations, and new COVID restrictions in LA...the first hour of Sports Sunday has it all.
Eric Sondheimer - LA Times high school sports reporter - 11.15.20
November 16, 2020 04:06 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBEric Sondheimer talks about the feasibility of high school sports returning soon in Southern California.
11.15.20 - Hour 2
November 16, 2020 04:02 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBFirst female GM in MLB (and major pro sports) history, Pac-12 refs, and Crawford has a radical idea for the return of high school football.
11.15.20 - Hour 1
November 16, 2020 03:58 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBA high energy first hour with local topics ranging from best pizza in Newport-Mesa to the feasibility of high school sports returning soon in California (Eric Sondheimer joins the show for that).
11.8.20 - Hour 1
November 09, 2020 23:06 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBFollowing a rough day for Beavers fans, Alex Crawford and the rest of the Sports Sunday crew come into the studio with a lot to get off their chest. The crew talks almost exclusively Pac-12 football, as Brooks Clark joins us to analyze what we saw on opening day for west coast collegiate football.
11.8.20 - Hour 2
November 09, 2020 23:01 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThe Sports Sunday Trio gets to have some fun, debating their favorite party dips of all time. Later in the show, the crew discusses "contenders and pretenders" at the halfway mark in the NFL. Immediately following, they dive into the swiftly-approaching NBA draft and season.
Brooks Clark - Pac-12 Aficionado - 11.8.2020
November 09, 2020 22:54 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBFox Sports Broadcast Associate and sometime co-host of the show Brooks Clark joins Sports Sunday once again to talk Pac-12 football. The show's 'COVID-correspondent' reunites with the crew, giving in-depth analysis on the Pac-12 following their first week of play.
Jorge Castillo - LA Times Dodgers Beat Writer - 11.1.2020
November 02, 2020 22:23 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBJorge Castillo of the LA Times joins us to debrief the Dodgers' World Series victory. We talk legacy, predictions, and everything Dodgers in this exciting interview.
11.1.20 - Hour 1
November 02, 2020 03:49 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBJorge Castillo joins the show to celebrate the Dodgers' World Series win. Also, the Sports Sunday Trio plays "Stock-up, Stock down," and gives their predictions for the next team to bring home a championship to Southern California.
11.1.20 - Hour 2
November 02, 2020 03:42 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBDusty Harrah joins the show to talk everything Pac-12. The Sports Sunday Trio discusses Dodger's star Justin Turner and his controversial return to the post-game celebration after game 7. Lastly, the show ends with "The Spice Rack," a Sports Sunday original segment.
Dusty Harrah - Host on Portland's 1080 The FAN - 11.1.20
November 02, 2020 03:21 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBDusty Harrah joins Sports Sunday for a Pac-12 preview. We give our predictions for the Pac-12 North and South, conference winners, and more!
Brandon Sprague -Radio host on 1080 The FAN - 10.25.20
October 26, 2020 01:52 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBPortland radio host Brandon Sprague joins the show to talk Pac-12 football. We discuss the possibility of a Pac-12 team making it to the College Football Playoffs, and who that team might be.
10.25.20 - Hour 2
October 26, 2020 01:41 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBAlex dissects the disappearance of the "sports journalist." Friend of the show Brandon Sprague joins us to talk Pac-12 football. Alex, Chris and Howard give their hottest takes in "The Spice Rack."
10.25.20 - Hour 1
October 26, 2020 01:34 - 1 hour - 56 MBThe Sports Sunday Trio breaks down the crazy World Series Game 4 last night and Chris goes on a rant about Dave Robert's mismanagement of the Dodgers' bullpen. Also, at a quarter till, "Stock-up, Stock-down" -- a Sports Sunday original segment.
10.18.2020 - 1 Hour Show: World Series, Ty Lue Hiring, PAC-12 two weeks away
October 23, 2020 04:19 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBAlex, Chris and Howie preview game 7 of the NLCS, breakdown the hiring of Ty Lue to the Los Angeles Clippers, and discuss the return of the PAC-12 to the FBS scene before Crawford leaves to MC an event for the NHHS Alumni Association.
Stephen Nelson - MLB Network - 10.13.2020
October 13, 2020 21:29 - 19 minutes - 18 MBMLB Network's (and Marina High graduate) Stephen Nelson joins Sports Sunday to preview the Dodgers' NLCS appearance, recap the baseball postseason so far, and explain how all roads lead to Oregon State and Orange County.
Sean Boulton - Newport Harbor High School principal - 10.11.2020
October 13, 2020 21:17 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBNHHS principal Sean Boulton joins the show to discuss the Newport-Mesa Unified School District's decision not to reopen schools on Monday October 12th and what he hopes can be done better.
Charlie Brande - former NHHS Volleyball Coach - 10.11.20
October 13, 2020 21:13 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBCharlie Brande joins Sports Sunday to discuss the birth of volleyball popularity in Newport-Mesa, what the film 5 Summer Stories meant to the community, and how incredible it was to coach the Sailors to two CIF Championships in 1980 for boys and girls volleyball. This interview presented by the Newport Harbor High School Alumni Association.
10.11.20 - Hour 2
October 13, 2020 21:07 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBNewport Harbor High School principal Sean Boulton joins the show to discuss the postponed reopening of local high schools. Also, Pac-12 football talk + Howard and Chris talk Dodgers baseball, MLB postseason, and more with MLB Network's Stephen Nelson.