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
10.11.20 - Hour 1
October 13, 2020 21:03 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBCrawford gets his last anti-Lakers licks in before they win the NBA finals, the Godfather of Newport Beach volleyball Charlie Brande joins the show, and Howard is buying stock in Pac-12 football this season.
Dan O'Shea - Corona Del Mar head football coach - 10.4.2020
October 05, 2020 05:49 - 23 minutes - 22 MBCDM football coach Dan O'Shea joins Sports Sunday to discuss how the Sea Kings are staying ready for the upcoming season, the Battle of the Bay rivalry, and why loves coaching Corona Del Mar.
Arash Markazi - LA sports writer - 10.4.2020
October 05, 2020 02:24 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBArash Markazi joins the show again to discuss LeBron's status as an all-time Laker, potential championship parades, Doc Rivers, and more!
10.4.20 - Hour 2
October 05, 2020 02:19 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBPac-12 schedule is released - will you be tailgating outside your favorite school's stadium? Also, Corona Del Mar head football coach Dan O'Shea joins the show to talk about the Sea Kings, the Battle of the Bay, and football in Newport Beach.
10.4.20 - Hour 1
October 05, 2020 02:15 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBLA sports are in the spotlight with the Lakers and Dodgers on championship runs (sorry Clippers) so Arash Markazi joins the show. Also, why are sports television numbers down across the board and which former Pac-12 football coach put his foot in his mouth?
Gabriel San Roman - Orange County journalist - 9.27.2020
September 29, 2020 05:21 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBFormer OC Weekly reporter and current writer of the weekly Slingshot! newsletter, Gabriel San Roman joins the show to discuss the trials and tribulations of being an Angels fan and why Arte Moreno has been a terrible owner.
9.27.20 - Colby Covington, Infamous Alumni, Angels Suck, Pac-12 Is Back (sort-of), and A Lot More
September 29, 2020 05:17 - 2 hours - 112 MBThe Pac-12 is the last major conference to announce that football is back and Larry Scott's gotta go...now, Gabriel San Roman joins the show to talk about how bad of an owner Arte Morneo is, and Colby Covington is now the UFC right wing MAGA villain AND he went to the same university as Crawford and Howard, the guys discuss what to do in that situation or when your favorite player does something heinous.
J.B. Long - radio voice of the LA Rams - 9.20.2020
September 21, 2020 05:28 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBJ.B. Long joins the show to discuss the Rams 2-0 start, Jared Goff's MVP chances, and broadcasting in the COVID era.
Chase Garbers - Cal Bears Quarterback - 9.20.2020
September 21, 2020 05:26 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MBCal Bears QB and Corona Del Mar High School graduate Chase Garbers joins the show to discuss the Pac-12's push to return to playing football, the Battle of the Bay rivalry, and more.
9.20.20 - Pac-12 Football, Clippers Collapse, Chase Garbers, & LeBron vs. The Sheriff
September 21, 2020 05:22 - 1 hour - 109 MBBIG SHOW from Sports Sunday! Pac-12 Football is ALMOST back so current Cal QB and former CDM star Chase Garbers joins the show. Also, Crawford and Howard lament the Clippers collapse, J.B. Long gets us hyped on the Rams, and the LA County Sheriff needs to keep LeBron's name out of his mouth.
Louis Keene - NBA Writer and Clippers Fan - 9.13.2020
September 14, 2020 16:11 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBLouis Keene, author of the excellent Clippers newsletter "Unstatable," joins Sports Sunday to break down the Clippers deflating Game 6 loss to the Nuggets and what Doc Rivers should do differently (but probably won't).
Jody David Armour - USC Professor of Law and Author - 9.13.2020
September 14, 2020 16:04 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBUSC professor of law and author Jody David Armour joins Sports Sunday to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement in the context of sports and the history of the interplay of sports and politics. He explains the reason he named his latest book "N*gga Theory."
9.13.20 - Football Is Back, What Are The Clippers Doing, & Professor Jody David Armour
September 14, 2020 15:57 - 1 hour - 108 MBHost Alex Crawford is back and there is A LOT to talk about. Fans booing the 'moment of unity' at the NFL season kickoff, CFB is back (sort-of), and the Clippers are doing the most Clipper thing possible in the postseason. Also, USC law professor Jody David Armour joins the show to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement in the context of sports and NBA writer Louis Keene calls in to talk Clippers hoops.
9.6.20 - Chris Bibona Hosting, NBA Playoffs, Dodger Baseball, and More!
September 14, 2020 05:10 - 1 hour - 110 MBFor the first time ever, host Alex Crawford is gone and it's SPORTS SUNDAY with Chris Bibona and Howard Croom. They dive into all their favorite local sports including Dodgers baseball, NBA playoffs, and more!
Chris Hayre - LA Chargers team reporter - 8.30.2020
September 03, 2020 02:52 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBLA Chargers team reporter Chris Hayre joins the show to discuss the Derwin James injury, breakdown the Chargers QB competition, and preview the season.
8.30.20 - NBA Players' Strike, CFB + COVID, Chargers Football, and Brooks' Last Show
September 03, 2020 02:41 - 2 hours - 112 MBWhy the NBA Players' strike was an important and unprecedented sports moment even if it only lasted a few days. Also, Chargers team reporter Chris Hayre joins the show for the latest on the Bolts and, as football season is upon us, Brooks' bittersweetly prepares to leave the show (temporarily).
Bruce Feldman - CFB football reporter for Fox Sports/The Athletic - 8.16.2020
August 17, 2020 20:56 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBOne of the best in the business, Bruce Feldman joins the show to discuss Pac-12/Big 10 cancelling football, the possibility of a spring season, and why players are disgusted with the NCAA.
Peter Lofthouse - Newport Harbor Sailors Head Football Coach - 8.16.2020
August 17, 2020 19:30 - 15 minutes - 14 MBNHHS Sailors head football coach Peter Lofthouse joins the show to give an update on the team + current conditions and restrictions. Also, he explains how his time at Baylor University has influenced his current offensive scheme and what the Battle of the Bay means to his team.
8.16.20 - NBA Playoffs, Peter Lofthouse, Bruce Feldman, and a Lack Of Leadership in College Football
August 17, 2020 19:23 - 2 hours - 113 MBHUGE SHOW! Why a lack of leadership in college athletics is preventing college football from happening, a prediction on the Lakers-Blazers series, and an intense discussion on local sandwiches. Also, NHHS football coach Peter Lofthouse and Fox Sports/The Athletic college football reporter Bruce Feldman both join the show.
Eric Sondheimer - LA Times High School Sports Reporter - 8.9.2020
August 10, 2020 18:17 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBEric Sondheimer returns to SPORTS SUNDAY to discuss how the postponement of college football would affect local high school football and why freshmen could see a lot more playing time at the high school level this year.
Brandon Sprauge - Host of "Dirt & Sprague" on Portland's 1080 The FAN - 8.9.2020
August 10, 2020 18:14 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBBrandon Sprague joins SPORTS SUNDAY to give Portland's perspective on the recent feud between Paul George and Damian Lillard. Also, Sprague attempts to discredit LA as a sports city and is met with major pushback from the Sports Sunday gang.
8.9.20 - PG-13/Dame Beef, No CFB, Brandon Sprague, Eric Sondheimer, and The Problem With The Lakers
August 10, 2020 18:11 - 2 hours - 110 MBOne of the fullest shows in memory with topics ranging from Paul George's beef with Damian Lillard to the potential cancellation of this fall's college football season. Also, Brandon Sprague joins the show to explain why LA isn't a great sports city (he's wrong) and Eric Sondheimer explains how CFB moving to spring would affect high school football.
Elizabeth Eddy - pro soccer player in the NWSL - 8.2.2020
August 03, 2020 17:48 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBFrom Mariners Elementary to Newport Harbor High School to USC and now in the NWSL, local soccer star Elizabeth Eddy joins the show to talk about her pro soccer career, her goals, and the state of women's soccer in America.
Sydney Wiese - LA Sparks point guard - 8.2.2020
August 03, 2020 17:43 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBSydney Wiese joins the show for her second time to discuss life inside "The Wubble," Black Lives Matter, her Christian faith, and how this moment is bigger than basketball.
8.2.20 - COVID + Local High School Sports, Sydney Wiese, Elizabeth Eddy, and More Magic City Wings
August 03, 2020 17:28 - 2 hours - 111 MBCOVID continues to affect sports on all levels; NHHS starting QB Cole Lavin is transferring to play his senior year in Utah, baseball can't contain outbreaks, and Pac-12 players threaten to boycott. Also, LA Sparks point guard Sydney Wiese and NWSL Sky Blue FC midfielder (and Newport-Mesa local) Elizabeth Eddy both join the show.
Katy Hope - 7.26.2020
July 28, 2020 00:40 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBTurning tragedy into something positive, local Newport-Mesa resident Katy Hope joins the show to explain how and why she's helping raise money for her neighbor who lost all four of his limbs to sepsis. It's an inspiring story worth your time. Donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/father-loses-limbs-to-illness-prothesis039-needed?utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link-tip
Steve Fryer - OC Register High School Sports Reporter - 7.26.2020
July 28, 2020 00:34 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBSteve Fryer has been covering high school athletics in OC longer than the hosts of this show have been alive and he joins Sports Sunday to discuss CIF's decision to delay the start of fall sports in CA. Also, he explains why locals should be excited about both CDM and Newport Harbor on the gridiron this season.
7.26.20 - MLB's Return, OC Register's Steve Fryer, & Lou Williams Strip Club Scandal
July 27, 2020 05:44 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe boys go 'live' from Newport Harbor Yacht Club, discussing the return of major live sports and the debut of artificial crowd noise. Steve Fryer of the OC Register joins to discuss the delay of the high school football season and Katy Hope reaches out to the show for help with an important local GoFundMe campaign. The Trio breaks down the Lou Williams controversy, strip club chicken wings, and more!
7.26.20 - MLB's Return, OC Register's Steve Fryer, Lou Williams Strip Club Scandal
July 27, 2020 05:44 - 1 hour - 109 MBThe boys go 'live' from Balboa Yacht Club, discussing the return of major live sports and the debut of artificial crowd noise. Steve Fryer joins to share some of the biggest stories in varsity sports, and Katy Hope reaches out to the show for help with a GoFundMe campaign. The Trio breaks down the Lou Williams controversy, strip club chicken wings, and more!
Harrison Faigen - Editor-in-Chief for LakersSBN - 7.19.2020
July 21, 2020 01:33 - 22 minutes - 21 MBHarrison Faigen joins the show to continue Sports Sunday's local NBA preview. Faigen tackles some of the biggest questions facing the Lakers, such as who will fill in at point guard, if Anthony Davis is really ready for a deep playoff run, and more.
Farbod Esnaashari - LA Clippers Reporter for Sports Illustrated - 7.19.2020
July 21, 2020 01:23 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBWhy will the Clippers win the title? Who will step up for them? When will Trezz rejoin the team in the bubble? All these and more questions are answered by the extremely informative Farbod!
7.19.20 - Clippers/Lakers Preview, Worst Owners in Pro Sports, and A Lot More!
July 20, 2020 22:51 - 2 hours - 113 MBAnother two hour show featuring an in-depth preview of both the Clippers and the Lakers in the NBA bubble with reporters Farbod Esnaashari and Harrison Faigen. Also, who are the worst owners in pro sports, where will the Blue Jays play, and what are we doing for our mental health? LOADED SHOW.
Matt Szabo - Daily Pilot High School Sports Reporter - 7.12.2020
July 20, 2020 22:24 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBMatt Szabo, high school sports reporter for the Daily Pilot, joins the show as the Sports Sunday trio continues their promise to keep a hyperlocal scope on sports. Szabo dives into the return of high school football, fall sports storylines he's looking forward to, and even talks some 90s hip-hop.
Jeff Fletcher - Angels Beat Writer for OC Register - 7.12.2020
July 20, 2020 22:17 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAngels beat writer Jeff Fletcher joins the show, filling the KOCI community in on the Anaheim team's camp just ahead of Opening Day. He gives his two cents on breakout player candidates, as well as his experience being a part of the BBWAA; an elite group of baseball journalists tasked with voting on the Hall of Fame ballot.
7.12.20 - 2 Hour Show, Angels Baseball, and Anti-Semitism in Sports
July 20, 2020 21:26 - 2 hours - 110 MBThe gang gets used to their first official two hour show, welcoming two guests in their new time slot. Angels beat-writer Jeff Fletcher talks Halo training camp and The Daily Pilot's Matt Szabo keeps us updated on the status of high school football. Along the way, they break down one of the most recent hiccup in American sports: anti-Semitism.
Jacob Ullman - Fox Sports VP of Talent Development and Production - 7.10.2020
July 11, 2020 03:38 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBFox Sports exec and Newport Harbor High School grad Jacob Ullman joins the show to discuss NASCAR, sports media in the time of COVID, what he tells his talent when it comes to "sticking to sports," and his favorite local dining establishments.
7.5.20 - 4th of July Hangover, Jacob Ullman, and College Football's Big Opportunity
July 11, 2020 02:31 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBThe guys dust the cobwebs off for a post 4th of July show and are joined by Fox Sports executive Jacob Ullman to talk about "sticking to sports," sports television in the COVID era, and favorite E. 17th Street eateries. Also, Crawford explains why college football players have a tremendous opportunity on their hands.
6.28.20 - Coach Eddie Steele, Newport Harbor Football, The Civil War rivalry, and more!
June 29, 2020 22:05 - 1 hour - 59 MBNewport Harbor High School strength & conditioning coach Eddie Steele joins the show to talk about why he loves coaching at NHHS and whether or not Newport-Mesa has a "soft" reputation. Also, Alex Crawford explains his thoughts on his collegiate alma mater changing the name of their rivalry game and what it means for the big picture.
Dave Zirin - Sports Editor of The Nation - 6.23.2020
June 24, 2020 06:59 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBDave Zirin joins the show to discuss the nexus of sports, politics, and civil rights. What can the NFL do to put actions behind their "woke" words and will we actually have an NBA season this summer? Also, Chris Bibona & Zirin engage in a spirited debate about Barry Bonds.
6.21.20 - Is the NBA Really Coming Back? Also, Dave Zirin + Father's Day
June 24, 2020 06:55 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBA special Father's Day edition of Sports Sunday features a discussion on whether or not the NBA and NFL will actually come back this year and a spirited interview with sports writer Dave Zirin. Also, youth sports coming back in OC and Crawford's Dad calls into the show!
6.14.20 - Athlete Solidarity, The Confederate Flag, and Fast Food
June 17, 2020 06:13 - 1 hour - 62 MBIs there a real possibility that there will be no NBA postseason as players sit out to push for social reform? Also, athletes are continuing to come together in solidarity and use their platforms for change...including the banning of the confederate flag at NASCAR events. It wouldn't be Sports Sunday without a niche tangent though, as the show opens with a discussion of fast food power rankings and why the hosts all love In N Out Burger.
6.7.20 - No Longer Sticking To Sports
June 09, 2020 07:33 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBAs Black Lives Matter protests erupt around the globe, it is apparent that sports, civil rights, and politics are fully intertwined and always have been. Crawford, Chris, and Brooks discuss the NFL's response to the BLM movement and what that means for Colin Kaepernick. Also, a discussion of the top sports civil rights moments and what the hell is going on with baseball.
Sean Boulton - Newport Harbor High Principal - 5.31.2020
June 09, 2020 07:25 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBSean Boulton joins the show again (first repeat guest!) to explain why he's confident that sports will be back in the fall, why he's proud of the Class of 2020, and give an update on their graduation situation.
5.31.20 - George Floyd's Murder and Fighting Racism, NHHS Principal Sean Boulton, and Newport Beach Police
June 01, 2020 06:03 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe concept of "sticking to sports" is over and the guys dive in deep on the protests/riots that have erupted following George Floyd's murder. How can white people in Orange County acknowledge their privilege and fight racism. Also, a great interview with Newport Harbor High School principal Sean Boulton and storytime from host Alex Crawford.
Will O'Neill - Newport Beach Mayor - 5.17.2020
May 18, 2020 05:46 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBNewport Beach mayor Will O'Neill joins Sports Sunday to discuss the reopening of the beaches in Newport, parking tickets, the return of high school sports, his favorite baseball team, and a lot more.
5.17.20 - Parking Tickets, Open Beaches, Will O'Neill, and Sports Documentaries
May 18, 2020 05:39 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBAn absolutely loaded show running the gamut from parking tickets to sports documentaries and from Israel/Palestine to Aaron Hernandez. Also, Newport Beach mayor Will O'Neill joins the show.
Sydney Wiese - LA Sparks Point Guard - 5.10.2020
May 18, 2020 01:25 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBLA Sparks point guard joins Sports Sunday to talk about COVID-19 (she was the first WNBA player to test positive), validation vs. respect in the WNBA, and why we need to make it to a Sparks game.
5.10.20 - Creative Ideas For The Return Of Sports and LA Sparks Guard Sydney Wiese
May 18, 2020 01:21 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBThe crew discusses creative ideas for the return of sports and whether or not they would attend a packed game right now. Also, LA Sparks point guard Sydney Wiese joins the show.
Arash Markazi - LA Times Sports Columnist - 5.3.2020
May 09, 2020 19:44 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBLA Times sports columnist and all-around So Cal sports expert Arash Markazi joins the show to explain the process for releasing The Last Dance docuseries ahead of schedule. Also, Arash promises to come do shots with the gang in Newport and Crawford asks him if he's a secret Lakers fan.
5.3.20 - Gavin Newsom vs. OC, The Last Dance, and Arash Markazi
May 09, 2020 19:39 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBGavin Newsom and the Orange County beach communities are sparring so the guys weigh in on it and take calls from fired up listeners. Also, thoughts on The Last Dance docuseries thus far and a KILLER interview with Arash Markazi in which he promises to come do shots in Newport with the Sports Sunday crew.