MLB Coverage Show

Willie and I break down the league's biggest storylines and which teams are emerging as legitimate Super Bowl contenders. Willie shares memories of legendary coach Mike Ditka, discusses his relationship with the Clinton family, and reveals his top five offensive tackles of all time. We also discuss FastFlag Football League: Willie discusses his new football venture, FastFlag, and his vision for the league.The Arena: Willie introduces The Arena, a sports and music streaming website and app, and discusses his latest venture into digital entertainment.

We welcome longtime USC football journalist and reporter Scott Wolf for an in-depth conversation about the Trojans heading into the 2026 season. Scott and I break down everything surrounding USC football, including summer camp, the 2026 schedule, and the pressure on head coach Lincoln Riley. With more than two decades covering USC football, Scott Wolf brings his unique perspective and inside knowledge to one of the biggest seasons in the Lincoln Riley era.

Former MLB All-Star closer Heath Bell joins the Rational Hour Podcast to share his incredible baseball journey. Heath talks about growing up in Orange County, starring at Tustin High School, and continuing his career at Santa Ana College before going undrafted.He opens up about the challenges he faced early in professional baseball, including a difficult experience with the New York Mets organization, and explains how a fresh start with the San Diego Padres changed everything. Heath also discusses the impact manager Bud Black had on his career, becoming one of the game’s elite closers, and the mindset that helped him overcome adversity.

On this episode of the Rational Hour, we sit down with Deron Cherry — 6x Pro Bowl safety and the first Black owner in NFL history. We get into his journey from going undrafted to becoming one of the game’s best, how he broke barriers in the ownership suite, and we don’t shy away from the tough conversations — including the lack of Black head coaches in the NFL and what’s happening around the league right now

Talking hoops! with former NBA & USC standout Jeff Trepagnier! We dive into the NCAA Final Four, his thoughts on NBA developments, and his experience mentoring the next generation with Compton Magic. Plus, get inside stories from the USC 2001 team reunion,

March is here — and we’re breaking it all down with college basketball reporter Will Despart. Will joins Rational Hour to preview the NCAA Tournament, discuss teams built for a deep run, and identify dark horses that could shake up the bracket. We also talk about the conference landscape, coaching matchups, and which players could use March to elevate their 2026 NBA Draft stock.

On this episode, I’m joined by Corbin Young of RotoBaller for a full Super Bowl preview. We break down the AFC & NFC Championship Games, discuss key matchups, coaching storylines, and the X-factors that will decide the biggest game of the season. We finish with final score predictions and who we trust to shine in the Super Bowl

I’m joined by Kevin Klein, co-host of the Incline Dodgers Podcast, for a full MLB breakdown with a major focus on the Los Angeles Dodgers. We dive into the Dodgers’ recent moves, what they signal about the organization’s direction, and realistic expectations heading into the 2026 season. Kevin and I also discuss key free-agent signings around the league, potential targets still on the board, and how those moves could reshape the playoff picture.

Haley Sawyer joins me, beat reporter for the OC Register, we recap the 2025 USC football regular season, Big Ten championship weekend, and the Heisman Trophy race

I'm joined by Da Mon Jackson host of Goldenrammbuzz podcast and winner of LA Rams fan of the year 2025 , we discuss Da Mon winning his award, get his thoughts on the team the NFC west and the overall landscape of the NFL