Bruin Source: Recent Episodes
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We’re just two Bruin alums who have been told way too many times that we care TOO much about UCLA sports, so we figured we’d channel that energy into providing intel on all things UCLA.
The Bob Chesney era continues to liftoff, with the Spring Game coming up this Saturday! We chat about spring practice to date, what we’re looking for in the game and the buzz around it within the fanbase. We also chat about Chesney’s blazing hot recruiting effort and the talent upgrades he’s bringing in. This ep also includes an update on basketball transfer recruiting (men’s and women’s!) and baseball’s continued dominance. Check it all out here!
We got a new ep for you! In this one we chat about basketball transfer recruiting, UCLA football spring ball and a quick spring roundup. Check it out!
Bruins, UCLA basketball gets to hang a banner again! The Women’s team has climbed the mountain top and are your 2026 champs! We reflect on the greatness of this season, importance of this group of seniors, Coach Close’s legacy and where this team ranks in the pantheon of UCLA basketball. We also chat a bit about MBB’s roster, UCLA football kicking off spring practice, UCLA baseball’s sheer dominance over Southern Cal and Gymnastics making another run at a natty. Check it all out here!
Bruin fans, March Madness continues on! This one’s all about UCLA WBB’s huge Final 4 showdown with Texas. We chat about the team’s performance so far and what the Bruins need to do to beat Texas. We also talk about the disappointing end to MBB’s season and what to look for in the offseason.
The Madness is upon us! UCLA has both men’s and women’s teams dancing in 2026 and we got you covered for both! We chat about key players, current form and momentum, how the brackets are set up and our final predictions for both teams. Check it all out here!
It’s tourney season folks! We chat about UCLA MBB’s current B1G run, how they’ve carried momentum into the tournament with a W over Rutgers, Donny Dent’s Superman act and looking ahead to MSU. We also chat about why WBB deserves the #1 overall seed this Sunday. Check it all out here!
March is here folks! In this episode we talk about UCLA MBB's strong finish to the B1G season, recapping huge wins against Nebraska and $C, what drove those and what it means for the Bruins going into tournament season. We also cover WBB's undefeated B1G season and their quest for B1G Tourney title #2! Lastly, we chat about some spring sports, including #1 Baseball! Check it all out right here!
Huge basketball weekend last week! UCLA MBB found it's groove and miraculously beat #10 Illinois, then went out to smack $C in what could be a season turnaround weekend. We chat about what caused the turnaround and what it could mean going forward. We also discuss WBB winning the B1G outright and their elite season thus far. Lastly we chat #1 Baseball, return to the Rose Bowl, as well as Alyssa Liu's big gold medal for USA. Check it all out right here!
We're back this week with a new episode! In this one, we talk about the state of UCLA MBB, how Mick Cronin is unraveling, how his tenure has entered into the untenable zone and what the rest of the season looks like. We also discuss WBB continuing their B1G undefeated season and chat about #1 baseball kicking off their quest to return back to Omaha this past weekend. Check it all out right here!
What's up Bruins! New episode is here and we cover a lot of ground. For men's hoops, we chat about the devastating IU loss, the bounceback against Rutgers and the path ahead for UCLA if they want to be a tournament team. We also discuss the women's team, including their dismantling of the #8 Iowa Hawkeyes. Lastly, we chat about Bob Chesney's remarks to the fans at the IU game and how he's engaging fans and donors. Check it all out right here!
New week, new episode! UCLA MBB continues to gain some newfound momentum! We chat about their win over Northwestern and key upcoming games against Oregon and Indiana this week. We also discuss UCLA WBB continual demolition of teams and big matchups against Illinois and #8 Iowa. Lastly, we give some initial thoughts on UCLA Football's 2026 schedule. Check it all out right here!
Lots to chat about this week Bruins and we've got it all covered in this episode! We chat about the Jekyll and Hyde act MBB is doing- getting blown out by OSU and then coming home to upset #4 Purdue in exciting fashion- and how they need to parlay some momentum into consistency. We also chat about the absolute wrecking ball that WBB has become, with it's latest destruction of Maryland. Lastly, we chat a bit about the CFP, Curt Cignetti and what it all can translate into for Bob Chesney. Check it all out!
Happy (kinda belated) New Year Bruin fam! 2026 is upon us and there is a lot going on with UCLA. We chat about Mick Cronin's basketball team and where it sits on the precipice of disaster for this season and beyond. We also discuss the Cori Close and the absolute machine of a team we have in WBB. Lastly, we discuss the absolutely insane recruiting job that Bob Chesney is doing upon his arrival in Westwood and why UCLA fans should be hyped. Check it all out right here!
Hoops season continues on! For Bruin fans, the MBB season continues to be a topsy turvy one and we discuss where the team stands now, what we think can improve and our thoughts on Mick Cronin's extension. We also discuss WBB's continued dominance and some stuff to look for in JMU and Bob Chesney's CFP matchup against Oregon. Check it all out right here!
It's a new day for UCLA football, with Coach Bob Chesney's official presser as UCLA's new head coach. We discuss what Chesney said and how he projects as our next leader for the football program (spoilers: we're pretty stoked with him so far). We also discuss some hoops action, including MBB's 2-0 B1G start and WBB's continuing dominance to start B1G play. Check it all out here!
Bruin fans, there's a LOT going on with UCLA athletics and we're here to discuss some key happenings around the Bruinverse. First and foremost, football has had a topsy turvy week and we talk about the rivalry loss, Tim Skipper and the job he did and last, but not least, Bob Chesney, the next head football coach of UCLA. We also discuss hoops and MBB's big L to Cal, why this week for them is key and WBB's loss to Texas and rebound against Tennessee. Check it all out right here!
The Bruins may have taken some Ls last weekend, but we're still here to discuss it all. We get into football's loss to Ohio State, looking ahead to the Washington game and chat about some new names in the coaching search. We also dive into hoops, covering the loss to Arizona, the benching stunt in the Sac State game and Women's basketball continuing it's dominant start. Check it all out here!
We're back with a VERY jam packed episode! On the football side, we chat about the disappointing Nebraska loss, what to look ahead to with Ohio State and of course, the news about UCLA trying to force a move to SoFi Stadium. With basketball, we chat about what we've seen from the men's team so far, preview the huge rivalry game against Arizona and talk about how impressive the women's team has looked so far. Check it all out right here!
What's up Bruins?? Basketball season is upon us and we're here to preview the season (ignore that one game has already passed...). We discuss the roster, some keys to the season, some gaps and our outlook and expectations for the season. This episode also includes our football preview of this Saturday's game against Nebraska and why it's a huge opportunity for Skipper and crew to right the ship. Lastly, we discuss the Rose Bowl fiasco that Martin Jarmond has begun. Check it all out right here!
The Bruins keep marching on! We chat about UCLA's big homecoming win over Maryland, Tim Skipper's potential as a long-term HC and preview the game against #2 Indiana in Bloomington this weekend. Basketball is also (kinda) back and we chat about their win against SDSU in an exhibition. Check it all out right here!
The Bruins are NOT a one hit wonder! In this episode we talk about the absolute dominance of the Bruins over the Michigan State Spartans, how the coaches continue to crush it, preview what the Maryland game looks like, whether or not UCLA can become bowl eligible and the upcoming Regent's meeting to decide on additional funding for a new head coach. We also chat about how Martin Jarmond continues to act like a clown and lastly, give a quick basketball preview with the SDSU exhibition this week. Check it out right here!
Well, UCLA did the unthinkable! In this episode we chat about the Bruins' huge upset win over Penn State, the interim coaches' masterclass in coaching (looking at you Jerry!), key players who stepped up and what this could mean for the rest of the season. Check it all out right here!
The lost season continues...We chat about Northwestern and how hapless UCLA looks, some additional coaching changes, the Penn State game and why Martin Jarmond absolutely needs to be fired NOW. Check it out right here!
The search committee has been formed. We chat about the members of the committee, and if we believe Jarmond really is the head of the snake. Oh, there's also a really bad game this week. We wrap with a rant about national media still carrying Chip Kelly's water (this shouldn't bother us this much). Check it all out right here!
These are crazy times if you're a UCLA fan and we're here to help unpack it all! We chat about Deshaun Foster's firing, how the new Chancellor has gotten involved, why we think there's some room for optimism, Jarmond and his role going forward and the coaching direction we'd like to see. Check it all out right here!
Another season, another bad team. It's becoming the tale as old as time for UCLA football. In this episode we discuss the absolute demolishing of UCLA football by Utah, the defensive woes and Nico Iamaleava's lackluster debut. We also delve into how this changes the prospects of this season and what got us to this rotten point. Check it out right here on Bruin Source!
Bruins, college football is FINALLY back and BS is here with our official UCLA football preview for the 2025 season! We chat about coaching impacts, key personnel, what to expect from the offense and defense and finally, our expectations and a game-by-game prediction for the season. This is your guide to everything you need to know going into the season, so check it all out right here!
Bruin fans, football is right around the corner and the Bruins are camping this year in Costa Mesa! We chat about some news coming out of camp, how it's shaping our expectations and discuss some of the improvements at Spalding Field. We also chat a bit about men's basketball and Mick Cronin's recent media appearances. Check it all out right here!
It's been a minute, but we haven't disappeared quite yet! With football right around the corner, we figure we better start with diving into what transpired at B1G Media Day for UCLA! We chat about Coach Deshaun Foster's return after his tumultuous time his first go-around, what he talked about, Nico Iameleava's time there and how we're translating some of the chatter from these Bruins there. Check it all out right here!
What's up Bruins! We're back with a jam packed episode for you! We talk about UCLA and Deshaun Foster's major recruiting resurgence, who we've landed, what's leading the change and how we think it will impact the program. Next, we chat about how the landscape of college athletics continues to shift with NIL, the recent House settlement on revenue sharing and how our leadership is handling this. Lastly, after 12 very long years, UCLA returns back to the College World Series this weekend! Check it all out right here!
We're back with our latest, focused on more transfer portal madness! UCLA and Tennessee have inadvertently completed the first transfer portal trade and the Bruins have a new QB: Nico Iamaleava. We chat about what happened, the implications of taking Nico and our thoughts on whether this could work out. We also chat briefly about some basketball transfer updates, mainly for WBB. Check it all out right here!
Bruin fans, sadly basketball season comes to an end. We chat about the Women's Final 4, UCLA's brutal loss to UConn and how the program can build up from this. We also talk about the men's side of things with how transfer recruiting is shaking out and where our roster stands. Check it all out right here!
Bruin fans, we're watching history unfold before us! UCLA's women's basketball program has made their very first Final 4 and they're looking to come home with a title! In this episode we talk about what it took in the Elite 8 to down LSU, preview the enormous Final 4 game against UConn, chat about the history-making of this team and all of the accolades Lauren Betts and Cori Close continue to gather up. We also chat some about the men's side of the ball and some huge transfer portal updates, including Donovan Dent's signing, Aday Mara leaving and where our roster stands. Check it all out right here!
BS is back! Unfortunately, we cover the failures of MBB against Tennessee that saw them get bounced out of March Madness, reflecting on this season and our look at transfer portal season. The good news is that WBB marches on! We chat about their 2nd round win over the Richmond Spiders and a look ahead at the Sweet 16 and Ole Miss. Check it all out here!
PS: We recorded this ep before Dylan Andrews jumped into the Transfer Portal
The Madness is here folks and the Bruins are dancing in BOTH brackets! We got you covered with predictions and picks for both our women's and men's teams, what we want to see out of them, key Bruins for deep runs and finally our predictions for the brackets. Check it all out right here!
Bruins, we're back! In this one we talk all about BEATING $C! We recap the immense win WBB had over the Trojans to win the B1G Tourney, how they accomplished it and what it meant for the program going into the Big Dance. We also discuss the men's team obliterating $C at Pauley, preview the B1G Tourney and where we stand with seeding. Lastly, we discuss the AD and the school failing our students once again. Huge ep, so check it out!
Bruin fans, we're back with a new ep! We chat about the massive letdown WBB had against Southern Cal, what led to that loss and what this team needs to do to get back on track. We also discuss MBB's road split, one a frustrating loss to Purdue and the other a frustrating win at Northwestern. Check it all out right here!
What's up Bruins! We have another hoops-centric episode for ya! In this one we chat about MBB's devastating loss to Minnesota, what led to that loss and why it hurts UCLA so badly. We also chat about their bounce back against Ohio State on Bill Walton day and why our current big guy (our always 7'3 dude, Aday Mara) is absolutely key to the season. We also discuss WBB's nice win over Illinois, their very close victory over Iowa and the upcoming showdown at Pauley against the Trojans. Check it all out right here!
It's been a busy week for both WBB and MBB...We first chat about WBB's big game and ultimate loss against Southern Cal and what led to that, why we're not too worried and what we liked against a tough win against MSU. We also talk about MBB's road split with Illinois and Indiana, what's starting to work for the Bruins and where we stand in terms of March seeding and ranking. Check this out and more right here!
UCLA fans, we got a big episode today! We chat about the 7 game win stream, most recently over MSU and PSU, what's led to that and the massive upcoming game against Illinois. We also chat about WBB's own 23 game winstreak, recent wins over OSU and Oregon and the massive cross-town showdown. Lastly, we chat about attendance and the failures of marketing from our AD. Check it all out here!
Bruin fans, it feels like UCLA is back! We chat about the big win over Oregon last week, how Dylan Andrews is back to his old self, why Aday Mara continues to be the key to the season and of course, preview a massive game at Pauley against Tom Izzo and the MSU Spartans. We also talk about WBB's perfect record, their recent takedown of Minnesota and the looming matchups with Ohio St and Southern Cal. Check it all out here!
Bruins, we're back with a brand new hoops-centric episode! We talk about UCLA MBB's 4 game win streak, including a nice win over cross-town rival Southern Cal, how Aday Mara has evolved into a force, Dylan Andrews' continued improvement and why defense still needs to tighten up. This episode also delves into WBB absolute domination, powered by the duo of Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice. Check it all out right here!
Is UCLA MBB back on track? After 2 wins in a row (one over a ranked Wisconsin team), it seems like they're trending in the right direction. We chat about what's working for the Bruins, who has stepped up and what we want to see improved going into the next couple of games. We also chat about WBB and they're dismantling of Baylor and best starting record in program history. Lastly, we chat about the CFP Championship and how UCLA should approach football. Check it all out here!
By now, everyone is aware of the truly devastating fires that have impacted the greater Los Angeles community over the past week. We've been asked by some how they can help, so we've listed some links of vetted, trusted organizations that will directly help with recovery and beyond. Every penny counts and LA appreciates you all:
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World Central Kitchen
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Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
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Pasadena Human Society
-LAFD Foundation Wildfire Emergency Fund
Now for our actual episode...We may be seeing the beginning of the end of the Mick Cronin era and it hasn't been pretty. We talk about the 4 game losing skid, what the major issues are, what may be causing them and how we can potentially right the ship over the next week weeks. This episode also includes a quick discussion on WBB and football transfer news. Check it out!
It's safe to say, the honeymoon period for this season is over. After back-to-back losses in the B1G, UCLA MBB sits on a precipice. We chat about some alarming trends we've seen that have led to these losses, some frustrating decisions Mick has made and what needs to happen to course correct, starting this week at Maryland. While the men struggle, we also talk about how #1 WBB continues to demolish teams in B1G play. Lastly, we give a quick update on football's recruiting successes and our new DL coach. Check it out here!CORRECTION: The loss to Michigan was actually the second worst loss since 2009 at Pauley Pavilion.
Happy New Year Bruins! The wicked witch is dead! We chat about UCLA's massive win over Gonzaga at the Intuit Dome; what led to the victory, key players who've stepped up and what it means for UCLA going forward. We also chat about WBB, who keeps on steamrolling teams. Lastly, we talk about football's new QB transfer and the QB situation overall. Check it out right here!
The Mick Cronin revenge tour ends, but not all is lost! We chat about the UNC loss and what led to the L. Looking forward, we preview the Gonzaga game and why it’s one of the most important games left on our non-con. We also chat about WBB continuing to pummel teams and some football transfers. Check it out here!
It's been a busy week. We took down those frontrunning Wildcats in the desert, and Mick Cronin's team is starting to exhibit the signs of a tough, winning team we've all grown to love. But there is still much to work on. Womens BB is #1, and looking like it. Meanwhile in football land, CDF is cleaning house on the coaching staff. So far, so good in transfer recruiting. Listen right here!
A LOT has happened in the past week or so Bruin fans! On the football side, we chat about UCLA moving on from Eric Bienemy as OC, Tino Sunseri as our new incoming OC and what that means, NSD fallout and the transfer portal. With basketball, your MBB team has re-entered the (ranking!) chat, beating UW at home and taking down #12 Oregon on the road to reach #24. We also preview the big rivalry showdown in Phoenix against the hated Arizona Wildcats. Lastly, we chat about WBB's B1G win over UW and their continued dominance. Check it all out right here!
Bruin fans, the fall is coming to an end and so is UCLA's football season. We chat about Fresno St. and the success the Bruins had against an old foe. In addition, we take a look back at the season as a whole and discuss successes, failures and where the program needs to go next in order to succeed going forward. For basketball, we chat about MBB tipping off in B1G play against UW as well as WBB rolling in Hawaii. Check it all out right here!
Bruin fans. we're back post-Crosstown loss...that one hurt...We chat about why UCLA lost that game (hint, same story all season) and what Foster and crew can do to try to change the narrative for this program against Fresno St. We also jump into hoopsland and discuss Mick Cronin's team's growth over the past few games. Lastly, we talk about your NUMBER 1 UCLA WBB program and how Cori Close's squad is reaching new heights. Check it out!
It's November, Thanksgiving's right around the corner and...IT'S BEAT $C WEEK. We've got an action packed one for you this week! We dive into rivalry week and discuss what we think are keys to this game, what scares us about $C, the coaching storylines and how this could truly change the trajectory of Deshaun Foster's career. We also chat some basketball including some growth around Mick Cronin's MBB team as well as Cori Close's #5 WBB team taking on #1 South Carolina this Sunday. Check it all out right here!
Football is in heating up, basketball is starting off and BS is back to cover it all! We talk about UCLA football's massive win over a tough Iowa team at the Rose Bowl and how the Bruins are now realistically in reach of a bowl game. We also preview UCLA's road trip up to Seattle to take the UW Huskies on. With basketball tipping off, we discuss the massive disappointment against UNM and what Mick Cronin and crew need to accomplish in order to right the ship. We're not done yet folks, cuz we also talk about the women's team and their early season success. Lots to talk about here so check it out!
We won another game!!! And basketball season has begun!! We talk about reactions to the win in Lincoln and what it will take to keep it going against Iowa. We also discuss game 1 for both mens and womens basketball.
It's that time of year again Bruins...UCLA Basketball is back! We go through our season preview in this episode, detailing our roster (lots of newcomers!), what the buzz is around the program preseason and what our expectations for a successful season are. Get prepped with the season tipping off on 11/4! In other news, we still have a football game to play this weekend, this time on the road against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. We discuss what we want to see out of this game and what UCLA would need to do to try to pull a win out. Lots in this one, so check it out!
Bruin fans, we're back for our win(!!!!) over Rutgers! We chat about how UCLA went across the country and defeated Rutgers, Ethan Garbers and Eric Bienemy having the game of their lives and how the team can build from this going forward. With basketball around the corner, we also talk about the recent not-so-secret scrimmage Cronin and crew just had with SDSU. Lastly, it is October and we just had to talk about the World Series and our fellow Bruin, Dave Roberts, leading the hometown Dodgers! Check it all out right here!
Bruin fans, we're half way through the season! If you've bared with this team this long, then you're a true sicko (like us). In this episode, we chat about how UCLA lost a very winnable game against Minnesota and the Rose Bowl and what boneheaded coaching decisions ultimately sank the ship. We also look ahead to UCLA's cross-country voyage to take on the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. Lastly, we quickly chat about the pre-season AP Poll for Mick Cronin's Basketball team. Check it all out right here!
Bruin fans, we're back with another episode! In this one we talk about the loss to Penn St.- what we liked, what we didn't and where we stand. We also look ahead to this weekend against Minnesota at the Rose Bowl and what the Bruins need to do to win. Switching gears a bit, we also chat about Mick Cronin at B1G 10 Media Days and basketball. Check it all our right here!
Another week, another big loss by the Bruins, this time at the hands of the Oregon Ducks. We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of this game (it wasn't pretty...). We also look ahead to this Saturday's game at Penn St. and preview what's to come (also not pretty). Lastly, we dive into the complete insanity surrounding Jackie Robinson Stadium and the issues that UCLA Athletics is facing there. Lots to listen to in this one!
Another week, another L, but there were some encouraging signs! We break down the LSU game and talk about what actually went well, where the Bruins look improved, what the coaches need to continue to work on and ultimately, what doomed UCLA against the Tigers. We also talk about the upcoming showdown against the Oregon Ducks and what we're looking for UCLA to do in this one. Lastly, we chat about UCLA's newly unveiled Big 10 basketball schedule! Lots to check out in this one!
It's a dark time for our football Bruin fans. There's no denying it. In this episode we discuss the B1G loss to Indiana, everything that went wrong in that game, the and how amateur this program looks right now. We also quickly preview next week's game in Baton Rouge against the LSU Tigers. Check it all out in this week's episode of Bruin Source!
Bruin fans, our mantra of the week is simple: We must win. UCLA has to win this game for this season to have a chance at being successful. In this episode we do a deep dive preview into UCLA's week 2 matchup against Indiana: who they are under Curt Cignetti, what their strengths are, how UCLA can find success and why this is one of the most important games of the season. We also chat about what happened the past week in the B1G and discuss the overall landscape of the conference thus far. Check it all out right here!
Week 1 is in the books and the Bruins are 1-0 with a victory over Hawaii....but not without some drama! We discuss Coach Foster's first competitive game and the early reviews are, well, just ok, if we're being kind. We chat about all of the positives from the victory, where we saw the biggest problems with the team and what we'd like to see improved during our nearly 2 weeks off. Check it all out right here!
We're on the precipice of a new college football season and for UCLA, it's a season in a new conference, a season with new opponents and a season with a new head coach. There's a lot to follow here of course, but we got you covered with a complete season preview for UCLA's inaugural Big 10 football season! We chat about the strengths and weaknesses of the roster, how the 2-deep looks and make game-by-game predictions for the whole season. We also have a quick bonus Hawaii game preview as well. Check it all out right here!
It's that time of year, where we evaluate camp reports, and most importantly, the depth chart. Hear why there's some cautious optimism this season, but lot of room for heartburn for DeShaun Foster both this year and beyond.
We also discuss the recent Rico Hines runs, what we saw from our incoming players, and Dominick Harris signing for UCLA.
We're joined by Zach Gugenheim (@ZackGugenheim) from the Big Ten Football Talk Podcast for a two part special! The Big Ten Football Podcast covers all things Big Ten, and Zach is a great generalist of the league who's here to share with us the Big Ten's historical perspective on the Pac 12, as well as Big Ten fans' general expectations of the four new teams next season and beyond.
In Part 2 of my discussion with Zach, we cover his and Big Ten fans' general expectations of the four new teams next season and beyond.
Oh, and Zach is an Ohio State fan, and boy do we have some things in common lately. We discuss that as well :)
We're joined by Zach Gugenheim (@ZackGugenheim) from the Big Ten Football Talk Podcast for a two part special! The Big Ten Football Podcast covers all things Big Ten, and Zach is a great generalist of the league who's here to share with us the Big Ten's historical perspective on the Pac 12, as well as Big Ten fans' general expectations of the four new teams next season and beyond. Oh, and Zach is an Ohio State fan, and boy do we have some things in common lately. We discuss that as well :) In Part 1 of this discussion, we cover the Big Ten's historical perspective on the Pac 12, as well as his and broader fan reaction to the new additions to the league.
What's up Bruins, we're back this week with some early thoughts on what's going on with UCLA football's fall camp! We also chat a bit about basketball practice and what we're hearing there. We also wanted to give you all an update on some really exciting College Huddle Lastly, a quick roundup of Bruin Olympians! Check it out right here!
We have an extra treat for you this week! In a College Huddle special, Bruin Source unites with the Sound the Siren Podcast (UW), Quack12 Podcast (UO) and Light the Torch Podcast (Southern Cal) to preview all of the new B1G teams ahead of the season. This is an awesome episode and a great opportunity to learn about our fellow B1G Pac teams, so please enjoy. Be sure to check out our friends below!•Sound the Siren (https://open.spotify.com/show/5i6ZKGSyOGvyEDMakSs7Lc?si=65339ffc73c84c15) •Quack12 (https://quack12podcast.com/) •Light the Torch (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWHcn-F6rgXePpuSpQ99e_g) •The College Huddle (https://thecollegehuddle.com/)
On this episode of BS, we chat about what all UCLA fans have been chatting about...Coach Foster's gaffe of a press conference. We discuss why we think it doesn't really matter and how coach can learn and improve from this moment. We also discuss some tidbits around basketball and what Mick Cronin is saying about the team during summer. Lastly, we dive a bit into the Olympics and some Bruin notables there. Check it all out right here!
It may be the offseason, but lots to talk about this week! First off, we chat about some positive transfer news for UCLA football and how we have a more well-rounded RB room. Secondly, we chat about B1G Media Days and what we were expecting from the event. We also talk about UCLA in the Olympics and some final thoughts on CFB 25. Check it all out right here!
PS: We also added a short bit at the end to discuss Coach Foster's err...snafu...at the B1G Media Day
Bruin fans and fans of college football, CFB 25 week is upon us! In our latest episode we chat about UCLA in CFB 25 and how hyped we are to see the Bruins represented in the game. We also chat about how the recent schedule changes for football are nothing but a good thing. Lastly, we chat some basketball, including some NBA Bruin news+ a very happy birthday to Mick Cronin!
Bruin fans we have a good one for you today! As the inaugural season in B1G football approaches, we discuss how strange (it still is!) this upcoming season feels, the perception of UCLA by other B1G fanbases and our thoughts around where the school really fits into the conference. We also chat some football recruiting and UCLA MBB's summer practices tipping off. Check it all our right here at Bruin Source!
We saw the Pac-12 social media presence officially start changing over to the Pac-2, so we figured we'd better start chatting about UCLA in the B1G! In this one, we talk about what B1G schools we'd like to develop rivalries with (organically of course) for both football and basketball. We also talk about UCLA's upcoming football schedule and the pathway to success for the Bruins. Bonus recruiting update also included! It's a good one, so check it out right here!
What's up Bruins? We got a new episode for you! In this one, we talk about UCLA's football recruiting and how it ranks in comparison with other B1G teams. We also dive into the new-look UCLA basketball roster, Mick Cronin's recent comments on NIL, recruiting and the new faces and Fox Sports' recent ranking of UCLA as being the #1 developer of NBA talent. Check it out right here, give us any feedback and share with your friends!
Delayed BS ep drop! Not a ton going on in the UCLA-verse, but we chat about Jrue Holiday's 2nd NBA championship, some recruiting updates for football and UCLA's 2024 Hall of Fame class. Check it all out right here!
Sorry for the delay, but better late than never right??? This is a Chancellor-centric episode with UCLA naming Julio Frenk as its 7th Chancellor to take over for Gene Block. In this one we chat about what his background is, how he's handled athletics during his tenure at University of Miami and how we think he'll impact UCLA's athletics. We also have a quick update on football recruiting and some thoughts on the college basketball landscape.
We got a schedule-centric episode for you! As the offseason continues, we're getting some more clarity on what both football and MBB schedules will look like and we have some thoughts. Check it out right here!
We pay tribute to one of the greatest basketball players ever, trailblazing tv broadcasters and one of the most legendary Bruins of all time, Bill Walton. We chat about his larger than life persona, his incredible career while at UCLA and beyond and some of our own memories and interactions with him. Bill, we'll miss you.
In other UCLA related news, we also chat about the renewal of the UCLA-Zona basketball series, football landing 4* QB Madden Iamaleava and of course, the softball team making it to the Women's College World Series on their quest for another title.
Lastly, we also dive into a truly seismic shift with the NCAA and college athletics: revenue sharing with the athletes. We discuss what we think will happen with these new changes and how they'll impact UCLA specifically.
Bruin Source is back with a new episode! More importantly, Kevin is back too, meaning this isn't gonna be another boring 1-man show! In this one we chat about the road that led to Calimony, how ridiculous the entire concept is and how it could point to further dangers of how the UC Regents handle athletics in the future. We also discuss UCLA's Big 10 schedule for MBB and what some of our way-too-early expectations are. Lastly, we have a quick spring sport roundup! Check it all out right here!
Boom after boom after boom. That's the only way to describe how successful UCLA's recruiting is going right on. In this episode, we chat about Mick Cronin landing a late cycle freshman recruit in PG Trent Perry and how he'll fit into an absolutely STACKED roster. Secondly, we talk about Deshaun Foster's own successes in transfer recruiting, including landing a much needed edge rusher and adding some talent to the QB room. Lastly, we get into some spring sports, including Men's Volleyball's Natty (back 2 back!) and Softball winning the conference. Check all of this out right here!
Bruin Source is back with a massive episode! Starting off, we chat about the Spring Game and what our takeaways were from the event. We also dive into Football recruiting and Foster's recent successes through the Transfer Portal. Speaking of recruiting, Mick Cronin continues to kill it on the trail, landing 2 more big transfers and we discuss how William Kyle III and Dominick Harris fit into the mix. Staying on the transfer portal theme, we also chat about WBB landing Charlisse Leger-Walker and what else they need to fill out the roster. Lastly, we discuss some other spring sports and UCLA's NFL Draft success! Lots to listen to in this one!
Spring practice is almost over Bruins, but BS is here to give some of our takes on what's culminated thus far heading into the Spring Game. We also chat about the success of Friday Night Lights, UCLA's huge recruiting (and NIL) victory in getting Jay Toia back and what else Coach Foster should look for in the portal.
While Spring Ball goes on, Mick Cronin continues to absolutely crush the transfer portal on the MBB side of things, adding Tyler Bilodeau and recruiting some bigs. Lastly, we also talk about some other Spring sports going on and how UCLA is faring there. Check it all out right here!
(NOTE: This ep was recorded before William Kyle III committed to UCLA MBB)
Bruin Source is back with a transfer portal focused episode! We discuss Mick Cronin's absolute dominance of the transfer portal, chat about our latest commit Eric Dailey Jr. and what the MBB roster and lineup might look like next season.
In honor of Jackie Robinson Day this week, we also give a shoutout to the legend and talk about his deep UCLA roots and how he was breaking barriers as a college football player.
On the football front, we also dive into some spring practice info and talk about how the football team is shaping up thus far. Check this all our right here!
We have a big announcement that we can finally share! Bruin Source is officially representing UCLA on the College Huddle network! The College Huddle is the internet's largest community of independent, fan-driven college sports podcasts and we're super honored and excited to be joining! As a part of the College Huddle, we should be able to get more UCLA-related content out there, collab with other like-minded pods and grow Bruin Source nationally, which all should equal a better product for you, the listener! Check it out right here: thecollegehuddle.com
In other news, we take a look back at national championship weekend and some takeaways from both women's and men's tournaments this year and what the future for UCLA could be in both. We also jump back into portal world and discuss the Skyy Clark and Kobe Johnson commitments, UCLA's recruiting tear and how NIL has become a strength. Lastly, we give some quick takeaways from Spring Practice. This is a loaded one you don't want to miss!
UCLA is officially done with basketball for the 2023-24 season...With WBB bowing out last weekend, we talk about Cori Close's tenure thus far, the loss to LSU and the media controversy surrounding the game. We also dive into MBB's transfer activity, why we think Cronin should retain the majority of the roster, who we'd be ok with moving on from and some names the Bruins are going after in the portal. Lastly, we touch on Deshaun Foster's new-look spring practice. Check this all our right here!
PS: This was recorded before Skyy Clark committed to UCLA.
Bruin fans, we have a WBB-centric episode for you with the team waltzing into the Sweet 16 and a massive matchup against LSU. We chat about the CBU and Creighton games and how the Bruins overwhelmed their opponents with their size and athleticism. We also chat about how Bruin fans need to absolutely be better at creating home court advantages. Lastly on the WBB front, we jump into what it'll take for UCLA to beat LSU in Albany and what a pivotal moment this is for the program. For the MBB fans, don'y worry, we haven't forgotten about you! We discuss some buzz around the transfer portal and some of Mick Cronin's recent comments about the program. It's a packed episode, but a good one!
BS is back with a special March Madness (and Sadness...) episode for UCLA fans! In this one, we start off by looking back and what all went wrong for Mick Cronin and crew, what missing the NCAAs means for Cronin and the path to rebounding (literally and figuratively) next season. We also chat about March Madness for UCLA WBB, their 2 seed, the bracket of death they've been put in and what success for Cori Close looks like in this year's tourney. Lastly, we chat briefly about football Spring practice. Lots to listen to right here Bruin fans!
Bruin fans, the Pac-12 has finally wrapped up (regular season at least!) and for the final time. In this one, BS discusses MBB's woes (though ending on a high note!) and WBB's semis L to Southern Cal. We also chat about Deshaun Foster's tenure so far and why Bruins should be happy about it. Check this all out right here!
Sup Bruin fans! In this ep of BS, we discuss UCLA's disastrous trip to Washington and the fallout from that. We also discuss football and analyze what an almost full coaching staff looks like. Check it out here!
It's official (kinda) that UCLA football has hired its OC...Bruin fans, esteemed NFL OC of KC Chiefs fame, Eric Bienemy is landing in Westwood. We chat about what Bienemy brings from an offensive perspective, what he needs to do to be successful and why this is a huge win (at least from a PR perspective) for UCLA. We also get into the straight up embarrassment of a loss UCLA MBB took this past Saturday at home and why this one in particular felt so frustrating. Lastly, we talk WBB and how they've regained some momentum down the final stretch of the season. Check it all right here!
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What's up Bruin fam! BS is back with a jam-packed, brand new episode. We chat about the football side of things and look at the OC search and some names being thrown around for the role. We also dive into UCLA MBB's win-streak coming to an end with a brutal, buzzer beating L against Utah, and the upcoming rivalry game against the hated Southern Cal Trojans. Lastly, we quickly cover WBB's own heartbreaking loss to OSU last week.
New coach, new episode! We've got a ton of UCLA football to discuss in this one: Chip's final days and exit, Deshaun Foster being named Head Coach and why the Bruin community needs to rally around him immediately. We also chat about basketball and Mick Cronin's crew on an absolute heater and in the thick of things in the Pac-12 race. Lastly, we chat about the women's team and Lauren Betts' return. Check it all out right here!
BS is back better than ever and we've got a lot to cover about UCLA in this one! First up, we chat about the dire state of the football program and Chip Kelly's active job hunting (for demotions???). On a happier note, we also chat all about the epic turnaround Mick Cronin's basketball program has made over the past several games and chat about what we think COULD happen in the final stretch of the season. Lastly, we chat about the women's basketball team hitting some bumps in the road with Lauren Betts out with injury. Check it all out right here!
Bruin Source is back in 2024 after a little holiday hiatus! We have a lot to talk about in this one, including the Salt Lake Slaughter and the post-Slaughter signs of life, including one of the most unhinged games of all time (looking at you Bobby Hurley and ASU). It's also a big rivalry week against Arizona and we chat about what we want to see out of UCLA. Check it all out right here!
Bowl season is officially upon us and UCLA has the distinct privilege of playing in one of the earliest (and straight up weirdest) bowls of the year in the LA Bowl. We talk about the state of the roster going into this game, some major roster news and what winning (or losing) would mean for the program.
We also chat about UCLA MBB's recent L to Villanova in Philly. We're not quite ready to hit the panic button yet, but this team's got its work cut out for it! Lastly, we quickly chat about WBB steamrolling teams and staying at that #2 spot. It's a packed ep, so buckle in!
In this episode of BS, we chat about how the UCLA football program continues to crumble. This time, we discuss D'anton Lynn's defection, DC expectations, transfer portal out of Westwood heating up and some quick LA Bowl notes. We also chat some basketball with UCLA's squeaker over UCR and the women's team going down to Arkansas and taking the Razorbacks down. Check it all out right here!
“I’m not brave any more darling. I’m all broken. They’ve broken me.” - Ernest Hemingway
Everything with UCLA football feels broken. Leadership is broken. The fanbase is broken. the paths forward are closed and there doesn't seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel. In this episode we discuss the overall state of the program, the new depths we've fallen to, the future of UCLA football, how Martin Jarmond has bungled the Chip Kelly situation and why he may not be the AD we need at UCLA.
While football is in shambles, basketball is showing some great signs of life! We chat about some of our (mostly positive!) takeaways from MBB's very tough showing at the Maui Invitational and why we think this experience will pay off in the future. We also chat about the #2 ranked women's team, their recent triumph over UCONN and how every man, woman and child should be packing Pauley for their games. Check this all out right here!
What a glorious weekend for Bruin alum and fans- UCLA marched into the Coliseum and absolutely demolished the Trojans like the trash they are. Hope you all are flexin' on any Trojans you know! We chat about how the Bruins won this game, what we think that may mean for Chip Kelly's tenure at UCLA (hint: we still think he should be fired) and quickly chat about Cal.
On the other side of the coin, we chat about the 1st game of the Maui Invitational and UCLA's first loss of the season to #4 Marquette. While nobody likes a L, we chat about how these Bruins took it to Marquette, looked like the much better team for long stretches, how the team is much further progressed than we thought and ultimately, why we should be encouraged for the long-term prospects of this team. Check it all out right here!
In what is usually a week full of fanfare and fun, Beat $C week is feeling incredibly drab and depressing this year. Why? Cuz it's officially time to give ol' Chip Kelly the boot and take UCLA football in a new direction. We chat about the abomination of a football game against ASU, why Chip 100% must be fired as soon as humanly possible and a preview dumpster fire vs. dogshit fire in this year's edition of the Battle for the Victory Bell.
Not all is lost in Bruin land though! UCLA MBB played their second game of the season and came out with an up and down W to bring them to 2-0. We also discuss what we took away from this game and what we'd like to see going into game 3. Lastly, we quickly chat about #3 UCLA WBB and how Cori Close and crew are poised to make some major noise this year.
It's a packed BS, so check it out right here!
It's officially basketball season, meaning we can distract ourselves from the trainwreck that is UCLA football...That being said, in this ep we (sadly) chat about the football beating at the hands of Arizona, why UCLA needs to FIRE CHIP KELLY and quickly preview the game against ASU. On a brighter note, we give some thoughts on UCLA's first game and W of the season against St. Francis and some key takeaways on our roster and team. Check it all out right here!
Bruin fans...basketball season is upon us! Mick Cronin is back with a new look Bruins and we're here to tell you all about it! We got you covered with a who's who of this new look UCLA team, including all of our new international kids, why we think we're in for a wild ride and ultimately what we expect from this team over the season.
We haven't forgotten about football though! We chat about UCLA's big Homecoming win over Coach Prime and the CU Buffs and some takeaways from that game. We also preview the Bruins' upcoming matchup against the Arizona Wildcats in Tuscon and why it's going to a tough as hell game. Check this all out right here!
BS is back with a new UCLA Homecoming episode! It's a big week for the Bruins, coming off a road victory over Stanford and looking forward to facing Coach Prime and Colorado Buffaloes in a Homecoming weekend matchup, featuring some dope '54 team throwbacks and a sold out(ish) Rose Bowl! In this ep we review some of the Stanford game, talk about the big QB change and preview what the CU game will look like. Check it out!
It's midseason and BS is back in a familiar (dejected) place after another loss...Sitting at 4-2 now, we chat about what went wrong against Oregon St., what's going on with Dante Moore and why we think our failures are squarely on Chip Kelly's shoulders. We also look ahead at the upcoming Stanford game and preview what to expect. Lastly, basketball season is right around the corner and we chat quickly about the upcoming season. Check it all out right here!
BS is back after a great W at home against the Washington State Cougars! In this episode, we chat about the keys to victory, how incredible our defense is and where Dante Moore and the offense stand. We also go into the next 'biggest game of the year' (as of this week) and preview UCLA's road trip to Corvallis to take on the Oregon St. Beavers. Check it all our right here!
The Bruins are back at it and we're back with a new episode! We have a preview of our home bout against the Washington State Cougars- what we'd like to see from UCLA as a bounce back, what they need to do to win and why Wazzu presents a tough matchup for the Bruins. We also have a quick update on what's going on with the Pac-12 as a whole and where UCLA stands. Check it all out right here!
Reality has us crashing back down to earth Bruin fans- UCLA took its first L of the season at the hands of the Utah Utes. In this episode we chat about what the Bruins did right (we actually have a defense!), everything that went wrong (a long list) and what we'd like to see the staff working on during the bye week. It's a packed episode and you can check it out right here!
BS is back with another episode! Now that the non-conference slate is done and over with, the Bruins take their perfect 3-0 record into the final season of Pac-12 play. And do they start this one off with a doozy- a road bout with Pac-12 Champs Utah. In this ep we discuss some brief takeaways from the NCCU game, keys to what the Bruins need to do to beat the Utes and some general takeaways about the conference as a whole. Check it out right here!
What's up Bruins! We're back with a new episode covering your 2-0 UCLA Bruins! In this one, we go back and look at the Bruins' road win over the SDSU Aztecs and some of the key takeaways from it. We've got a QB and.....a defense?!?! Check this all out and more right here!
We got a special ep for you today- OG BS'er Isaiah is back out of his cave to recap UCLA's win over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. We take a look back at the game and give our biggest takeaways, including who we think will start next game (hint: it's not what you may expect!) and some of the most baffling aspects of it. We also have a quick preview of the next game- a showdown a few miles south against the SDSU Aztecs. Check it all out right here!
With college football officially kicking off week 1 this week, BS is back with a UCLA football season preview! With this being the final season of the Pac-12, UCLA has a lot to play for to go out with a bang. We chat about some keys for this year's team (hint, hint it's always the defense), the roster and make game-by-game predictions. Plus, we've got a little bit of a basketball update from Spain! Check it all out right here!
BS is back in the topsy-turvy world of conference alignment. We're doing something a little different here and talking about all of the craziness around conferences, but particularly diving into the sad demise of the Pac 12 (at least how we see it as Bruin fans) and what led up to that. Not to worry though Bruins- we still chat about some basketball (the officially, official recruiting class!) and some Fall camp updates for football. Check it out here!
It's been a minute, but we're back! It's been a beautiful summer so far and UCLA sports are right around the corner! In this one, we jump into some important recruiting updates for basketball and look at how our roster for next season will shape up. Next, we chat about football (with fall camp right coming right up) and what we expect in our final Pac-12 season and beyond. Check it all out right here!
March sadness has arrived for UCLA fans yet again...In this episode we talk about what went wrong in that Gonzaga game to end our March run. We also talk through UCLA's path forward and the new era for the Bruins post-Tyger,Jaime, etc. Check it all out right here!
In a whacky, wild and wonderful first weekend of March Madness, our UCLA Bruins find themselves in the Sweet 16 once again against a familiar foe, the Gonzaga Bulldogs. What's even sweeter is that both men's AND women's teams keep on dancing! Can someone say basketball school? In this episode, we recap UCLA MBB's weekend and what made them successful in beating UNC Asheville and Northwestern. We also take a quick detour to how the Northwestern game nearly got Kevin divorced (spoilers: folks, don't worry, he's still happily married). Going forward from there, we've also got a game preview of the Sweet 16 matchup against the Zags. Lastly, we chat women's bball and their own Sweet 16 matchup against South Carolina. It's an awesome time to be a Bruin basketball fan and we've got a packed episode, so buckle in and enjoy the ride!
While the Pac-12 Tournament didn't end the way we wanted, who cares! Cuz the Madness is upon us and UCLA has punched its ticket as a 2 seed in the West. In this ep we look back at the conference tournament and discuss why every Bruin should be swelling with pride with how UCLA played. We also discuss UCLA's seeding, what a path to a very deep run could potentially look like and preview our first game against UNC Ashville. It's the most wonderful time of year and BS will take you all along for the ride!
BS is back to discuss a pretty eventful week for UCLA basketball this past week. We chat about the good (beating ASU), the great (walloping Arizona) and the horrible (Jaylen Clark's injury). We also discuss what the Bruins need to do during the Pac-12 Tournament and how they can get a stranglehold on that #1 seed. Get hyped Bruins, cuz we're set for a wild March!
Note: This was recorded before the Pac-12 awards were handed out (which UCLA straight dominated btw)
BS comes to you with great joy after our UCLA Bruins men's basketball team CLINCHED THE PAC-12! With 2 games left of the conference schedule, the Bruins have secured their first conference title in a decade, making this one even sweeter. In this episode, we chat about the Mountain Sweep that led to winning the conference, why the final 2 games against the Arizona schools in LA matter and where the Bruins stand with March Madness seeding. We also jump into our thoughts on UCLA's new football defensive coordinator, D'Anton Lynn. This is a good one folks, so check it out right ehre!
Another week and another sweep of the Bay Area schools down in Pauley Pavilion. With the final 4 games of the conference season left, the UCLA Bruins can almost taste winning the Pac-12. But there's still some work left to do. In this episode we chat about some scary moments against Stanford when the Bruins tried to lose the game and some comical moments against Cal, where Cal looked like a high school team in Pauley. We also preview the huge mountain trip against Utah and Colorado and what it'll take for the Bruins to be successful there. It's almost March and let's just say it's a great time to be a UCLA fan...As always, go Bruins!
PS: This was recorded before the news of our DC hire.
We're in the home stretch Bruin fans and it's off to a great start! We chat about UCLA MBB's huge road sweep of the Oregon schools- something we were COMPLETELY (and happily) wrong about and how the Bruins pulled that off. We also chat about the upcoming games at Pauley against the Bay Area teams- and of course the big assist that Stanford gave us last week. Lastly, we chat about some ongoing rumors with UCLA Football's DC situation. Check this all out right here!
PS: Apologies for the delay in episode...we had some technical issues.
2 games, 2 wins and a new episode! In this episode we discuss how UCLA got itself back on track on the Washington schools' visits down to LA and Pauley Pavilion and where the Bruins still stand in the Pac 12. We also preview our trip up to Oregon against the Beavers and Ducks- and we explain why we're both scared of the Ducks...Check it out right here!
Despite a rocky couple of weeks, we're back Bruin fans with a new episode talking everything UCLA basketball right now. We sadly discuss our last L against Southern Cal on the road and where that puts UCLA in the national and Pac-12 standings. We also chat about the upcoming Washington schools visiting Pauley this week and how we can right the ship ASAP against these teams. All may seem hopeless right now, but all is not lost, so check it all out right here on BS!
BS is back from the desert, with a brand new episode! In this one we jump into the Arizona trip road-split, what went right against ASU, what went wrong against Zona and where UCLA stands now in the Pac-12 and nationally. The Bruins now sit on the eve of battle again, this time on the road against Southern Cal in an ever important cross-town rivalry game and we preview the game and the implications it can have on UCLA's season. Check this out and more right here!
Bruin fans, it's mid-January, our UCLA men's bball team is sitting pretty at #5 in the country and we've won THIRTEEN games in a row. Oh and we're undefeated in Pac-12 play and sit at the top at 7-0. Life's pretty good if you're a Bruin. In this episode, we look back at last week's games against Utah and Colorado and discuss how UCLA was able to get Ws in those games. We also preview the massively important trip to the Arizona desert this week-starting with 2nd place Pac-12 team ASU on Thursday and of course, Saturday's game against the hated Arizona Wildcats. We discuss what UCLA needs to do in these games to win and what winning could mean to the season. Lastly, we chat about some football recruiting updates and some potential moves on the DC position...Lots to listen to, so check it out right here! Go Bruins!
Bruin fans, we're still sweating after last week's thriller (and meltdown) against $outhern Cal...But you know what? A win's a win, $C can suck it and UCLA men's basketball sits atop the Pac-12 by itself with a huge home stand coming up against the mountain schools. We talk about what went well against Southern Cal, what didn't and what the Bruins need to do to hold serve at home against Utah and Colorado. We also jump into some football recruiting developments as well as talk UCLA women's basketball's own thrilling W over Southern Cal. Check it all out right here!
Happy New Year Bruins! BS is back in 2023 with lots to discuss. First off, we look back at the Sun Bowl debacle that finally ended UCLA's football season and discuss where we are as a program heading into next season. We also chat about the fantastic season our men's basketball team is having, ending with a preview of our big rivalry game against the hated Southern Cal Trojans. Check all of this out right here!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Hope the festivities can overcome this past brutal, brutal weekend. In this episode we discuss Ls in both football and basketball and how we can move forward from this. Check this out and more right here!
What's up Bruin fans! Last week's football game was a bummer, but all is not lost, especially with HATE WEEK in full swing. We discuss what it will take to beat the hated Southern Cal Trojans and what this game means for the program. Obligatory f*ck $C! Basketball season's also in full swing as well and people, we have a SQUAD! We discuss the Norfolk St. game and preview the Continental Main Event games against Illinois and potentially Baylor. Lastly, we discuss the clown show that is the UC Regents. Check it all out right here!
Bruin fans, we're experience some truly elite times for UCLA sports right now: both football and basketball are ranked in the top 10 for the first time since the 90s. You heard that right. In this episode we chat about both teams with a football recap of the takedown of ASU, our upcoming football game against Arizona, the BS (not Bruin Source) CFP ranking and UCLA's first basketball game against Sac St. All of this packed right into this episode- check it out!
What's up Bruin fans! We're back with some more BS! In this episode, we revisit UCLA's domination of Stanford this past weekend and look ahead to the game against ASU this Saturday. It's also officially Mick Season folks! UCLA Basketball returns with lofty expectations- and we give an overview of what to expect from this team and what our expectations are. Check this all out right here!
All good things come to an end...UCLA finally takes its first L of the season at the hands of the Oregon Ducks. BUT, plenty of season left to go and the Bruins are still in the thick of it for the Pac-12 race. We discuss what happened during the game and what we expect from this team going forward. Check it out right here!
It brings us nothing but joy to report that UCLA football sits at 6-0, ranked #9 in the country and in the driver's seat for the Pac-12. But, the Bruins have their biggest challenge to date- #10 Oregon on the road in Eugene. In this episode, we discuss what we think are keys to this game and what it could mean for UCLA going forward (hint...CFP!). Check it out right here!
Full steam ahead on the hype train for the UCLA Bruins! 6-0 and fresh off a certified steam-rolling of a very good Utah Utes team, UCLA is getting some major hype in the Pac-12 and the national scale. DTR, Charbs and crew are proving themselves to be legit contenders and have climbed up to #11 in the country. Relive that excellent game right here and check out what the Bruins have on their road ahead!
Who's still riding that high from last Friday's win over UW??? We totally are and we discuss how we beat the Huskies into submission with an elite-level offense and an excellent defensive game plan. We're not done here though folks...cuz we got an even bigger test looming with the #11 Utah Utes rolling into the Rose Bowl for a massive ranked showdown. This could be a truly program-changing win for the #18 Bruins- and we discuss how the Bruins could pull it off. Check it out right here!
Bruin fans we're back with a new episode! UCLA football marches into the Rose Bowl this weekend 4-0 after walloping an awful Colorado team. They now face their biggest test of the season: #15 Washington. Win and get some respect (and a ranking). Lose and just prove the haters wrong. This plus some exciting basketball recruiting news all on this episode. Listen right here!
Hey Bruin fans! We're here with our latest episode! In this one we discuss our current (and lucky) 3-0 start to football, some great basketball recruiting news and some very sad news that makes sports feel irrelevant. Check it out right here.
What's going on Bruin fans?? We're back with a new episode, chatting about being 2-0, why our upcoming game against Southern Alabama and what we've learned about this football team so far. Check this out and more right here!
Week 1 and W 1 is in the books for UCLA football! Check out our latest episode recapping the (very sloppy) game. We also discuss what we want to see going forward- especially this week in a potentially wet game against Alabama St. Check it out right here!
It's the most wonderful time of the year (maybe not for Bruin fans suffering BBS)! No, it's not the holidays, college football season is kicking off and we're back with a season preview for UCLA football! Check out our predictions and expectations for this season as well as a preview for game 1 against the Bowling Green Falcons. This and much more (including some big basketball recruiting news) right here! Check it out!
We're back with a new episode! This one's all about getting those prized 'croots- for both football and basketball, something that seems like a massive struggle right now...We also continue our updates from UCLA Football's fall camp this week, with some notable news on a key departure. Check it our right here!
What's up Bruin fans?? New look BS returns with some more tid bits on UCLA Football's ongoing fall camp. We also have some info regarding what's going on the the Big 10 move and what it could mean for UCLA Athletics. Check out the episode right here!
What's up Bruin fam...We're back for a quick preview of UCLA Football fall camp. We get into what we expect of year 5 of Chip Kelly's tenure and some things to watch out for as fall camp gets kicked off. Check it out right here!
What's up Bruins?? We're back after what seems like an eternity! We've made some changes on our end and we hope to keep bringing you insights into everything UCLA athletics related! On that note...we dive into the very new world where UCLA is joining the Big 10 and discuss what we think about the move. We also cover some basketball recruiting tid bits and discuss the upcoming football season. Check it out right here!
It's been a few weeks since March Madness has ended and we're finally feeling ok enough to chat basketball...In this episode we discuss what went wrong this season, discuss some of the key decisions for this off-season, what Mick Cronin needs to improve on and our stellar class coming in. Check it out right here!
NOTE- This was recorded BEFORE Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s announcement that he is returning
2 games down, 3 more to go. UCLA marches on in its quest to championship #12 as it reaches another Sweet 16. In this episode, we look back at the Akron and Saint Mary's games to talk about what worked and what didn't and of course, Jaime Jaquez's unfortunate ankle injury. Finally, we preview our massive blue blood Sweet 16 showdown against UNC and what the Bruins will need to do to keep on playing. If you're getting revved up for Friday, you don't want to mess this one!
March. Madness. Is. Here. And UCLA is primed to make another deep run with a chance to hang up #12. We come to you on the eve of our first game against Akron with a March Madness edition of BS! We share our thoughts on how we were seeded, how we're feeling about our chances, what we think will happen and even make a few predictions. It's gonna be a fun one folks, so buckle in cuz we're just getting started!
On the eve of our Pac 12 Tourney run, we come to you with a good one! We discuss how UCLA's big win over Southern Cal will end the Covid 19 Pandemic (and how losing to them actually started it...yes...it's science!), what we expect in the Pac 12 Tourney and where we expect our names to be called on Selection Sunday. We also recap some big recruiting wins for the football program and chat about some of the other sports going on right now. You don't want to miss this one!
Bruins, we've entered March and it's time to prepare for the madness. But before we can do that, we have 1 massive game left- against the pesky, hated Southern Cal Trojans. In this episode, we chat about where the team stands, going into this big game Saturday and what the Bruins need to do to win. Check this out and much more with this week's BS!
It's Jaylen Clark's world and we're just living in it. In this episode, we chat about Clark carrying this team to its recent resurgence, our performances against WSU, UW, and ASU, and what to expect in Oregon. All of this and much much more right here at BS!
Last week was a brutal one Bruin fans...No sugar coating it...But, we have the Washington schools coming to town, giving UCLA MBB a chance to bounce back! We also chat about our incredibly lackluster DC hire for football and some big transfer news as well. Check this out and more right here on BS!
NOTE This was recorded pre-Wazzu however due to technical issues, we weren't able to publish until today.
In this episode, we painfully look back at the disaster in the desert and try to figure out what the hell went wrong. We also look at UCLA's good rebound against Stanford and dive into the huge rivalry game against Southern Cal this Saturday. Check this out and more right here!
What's up Bruin fans! We're back just in time for UCLA's big road trip through the Sonoran Desert. First up, we take on the Arizona Mildcats in a much anticipated rematch from last week (where our Bruins whooped their asses) followed by a very dysfunctional Arizona State Sun Devils team on Saturday. We highlight some keys to these games and what we're expecting from a big week of UCLA basketball. Don't miss out!
Bear down? More like get beat down at the hands of our UCLA Bruins! Relive the huge game where UCLA absolutely smacked down #3 Arizona in a rocking Pauley Pavilion for a 6 game winning streak over the Wildcats and putting their mediocre asses back in their rightful places as #2 in the conference. We also chat about the recent success of the Women's team and much more right here!
How's it going Bruin fans?? We're here to bring you some exciting (and some painful) updates with UCLA sports. First up, we talk about some ups and downs from last week's games against the Oregon schools and the insanely important Mountain trip this week. We also dive into the new contract for our most favorite coach in the world, Chip Kelly, and some of the open coaching positions (did we mention we're goddamn stoked Azz is gone??) and roster movement. Check this out and more right here! As always, follow us on Twitter, feel free to argue and fight with us and Go Bruins!
Happy New Year Bruin fans! We're back and better than ever just as UCLA basketball comes back into full swing after a lengthy delay. We chat about how they've looked after their break and what we expect going forward. Lastly, we have some thoughts on the Chip Kelly debacle and you get to hear us react live to Jerry Azzinaro's "resignation" cough firing cough. Enjoy and go Bruins!
What's up Bruin fans?? We're back with you in the first week of conference play for MBB! Check out what we expect from the team and its outlook going forward. We also talk about the future of the football team and Chip Kelly. Check this out and more right here!
What's up Bruin fans??? Hope everyone had a great holiday! We're back to revel in our W over $C, commiserate over our L to Gonzaga, and quickly chat about our injury riddled women's team. Check out this and more right here! As always, go Bruins!
It's that time of year again...Beat $C Week...With both teams sort of limping along this season, people keep asking, does this game really even matter? Hell yeah it does! If anything, lets root hard for our players to kick the living snot out of the Trojans. We discuss the outlook on our big game against the hated Trojans and how the outcome will impact Kelly's tenure at UCLA.
On the flip side of football, WE HAVE A LEGIT BASKETBALL TEAM. We jump into why our #2 UCLA Bruins are special, how we've looked in our first several games (including our big win over Villanova), and why this team is so lovable. BUT, it doesn't end with the men, cuz we also jump into the outlook for the women's team, especially with the #1 Recruiting class locked up. It's great to have UCLA hoops back in a huge way!
You may have noticed we took a bit of a hiatus from recording. Football season was just too depressing (once again). BUT, we're back with a new episode as basketball season tips off officially next week! We bring on a new guest to the show and chat about the outlook for this team coming off of its magical Final 4 run, and all we can say is that it's a very positive one. We also chat about the demise of the Chip Kelly era and possible replacements for what feels like his imminent firing...Don't miss this one!
Note: this was recorded before UCLA MBB's game against Chico St. and the Kiki Rice's commitment to UCLA WBB.
We chopped down some trees! For the second time in 3 years, we beat the hated Stanford Cardinal on the road, putting our UCLA Bruins at 3-1 and 1-0 in the Pac 12. We discuss our defensive performance, DTR battling through injuries to get the W, and what feeding Zach Charbonnet does for our offense. We also preview UCLA's next game: a massive Pac 12 South battle with the ASU Sun Devils. Find out what it will take from our offense and defense to remain undefeated in conference play. Check it all out, right here!
We come to you Bruin fans from deep in our depression caves...This episode is focused on what the hell went wrong against Fresno St. and what to look forward to against Stanford. SPOILERS! It's not looking great for us. So come on down and commiserate with us!
We're back from UCLA football's (and our own) bye week! We take a look back at the LSU game, what we expect from Fresno St. and how we feel overall about the trajectory of the football season going forward. Spoilers, we're hoping to keep this party rolling into January!
Note This was recorded before the news of Southern Cal coach Clay Helton being fired.
With the first ever opening win in the Chip Kelly era, UCLA football sits at 1-0 with a literal trampling of the University of Hawaii. Now, a bigger test awaits the Bruins: the LSU Tigers. We discuss what went great for the Bruins against Hawaii, what didn't, and ultimately what they'll need to do to take down LSU. Check out all of this and more right here!
We're back for UCLA to kick off for the 2021 CFB season! In what is seen as a make-or-break year for the Chip Kelly era at UCLA, we dive into some key updates from fall camp, determine who the anti-vaxxers are in the program, and make game-by-game season predictions. Enjoy and go Bruins!
PSA: Get vaccinated and wear a damn mask at the Rose Bowl.
That magical March Madness run may be over, but there's a LOT to be excited about for UCLA MBB in the coming future. We look back at the season and look at how UCLA is being set up for future success. We also have a spring sports round up for you! Check it out!
UCLA IS IN THE FINAL FOUR AGAIN!!!! Let that sink in. UCLA. Is. In. The. Final. Four. It's been a loooong 13 years, but the Bruins have clawed and fought their way back to where they belong. Our latest episode recaps that HUGE win over Michigan and what we face next. But most importantly, we just revel in this great feeling- we know it can be fleeting- so let's just enjoy this.
It's been 13 years, but we've finally broken through the Steve..errr..Sweet 16 and does it feel incredible! In this special episode we look back at the Tournament so far and look ahead to a huge Elite 8 game against the Michigan Wolverines. Check out this episode before the game and hopefully, we'll be back previewing a Final 4 for the Bruins!
As the UCLA MBB continues it's magical run in the '21 Tournament, we look at how we got here and what we face in Bama. We also look back at the WBB team's untimely end to the season, #119 coming home thanks to Men's Water Polo, and some other going ons with UCLA athletics. Go Bruins!
Somehow, amidst a global pandemic, we've gotten back to our favorite event of the year, March Madness! With UCLA MBB barely crawling in and the WBB getting a solid 3 seed, we discuss what we expect out of each team, keys to making runs in the tournaments, and some predictions. If you're rooting for the UCLA Bruins in March, don't miss this episode!
Happy March Bruin fam! In our latest episode, we talk about some of the exciting things going on with UCLA athletics:
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MBB heads to Oregon in a massive showdown w/ the conference title on the line
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WBB nabs a 3 Seed for the Pac-12 Tourney
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The Pac-12 football schedule is finally out!
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Softball stumbles a bit, but bounces back
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Baseball takes its first weekend series
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And lots more!
It's almost Tournament time and we're prepping for March Madness! In this episode, we cover a ton of stuff going on with UCLA Athletics, including:
- MBB's heart-attack inducing wins
- WBB's weird stumbles
- Chip Kelly lands a high rated recruit!
- Softball crushing everyone in sight
- Baseball's swing-and-a-miss opening weekend
We got a jam packed episode for you! There's a lot going on with UCLA and this we discuss:
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What can Mick Cronin do to get our basketball team back on track?
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An update on the WBB team
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Some interesting Football news on the coaching staff front
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Details about the Nike/Jordan x UCLA deal
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UCLA softball rolls early
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And so much more!
It's time for UCLA MBB to get their revenge on the hated Trojans. We discuss how the team's been performing and what it'll take to burn down Troy. UCLA WBB is also still rolling, staying at #5 in country, and a slew of UCLA winter sports have started. Lots of good stuff in this one!
Happy belated New Year Bruins! We've kicked off 2021 with a bang...UCLA men's basketball is UNDEFEATED in Pac-12 play, the women's team is now #6 in the country, and we kick off a slew of winter sports this week. There's also some transfer movement on the football front and some coaching staff moves (congrats to the GOAT Jerry!). We discuss all of this and more on this latest episode. It feels like a pretty good time to be a Bruin fan!
It's a sad time in the Bruin-verse these days. Another year, another disappointing UCLA Football season. We discuss the failures of the Kelly program this season, some recruiting updates, and the future of the team under Kelly. We also dive into a disappointing weekend for the Men's basketball team and some exciting games coming up for the Women. If you need something to listen to so you can commiserate in your Bruin misery, check it out!
We emerge from our depression caves to discuss what went wrong during the rivalry game, catch up on National Signing Day, and recap and preview some upcoming hoops action. There's some exciting stuff happening, so check it out!
NOTE: We recorded this before UCLA declined their bowl bid and the rumors of Chip Kelly's potential firing surfaced.
We're back with a special Rivalry Week pod, and damn, what a week it's been! Amidst a pandemic, our very own MJ closed a deal with Nike and Jordan, our basketball teams continue to gain momentum, and last, but certainly not least, Chip Kelly and the football team get ready to take on the hated Southern Cal Trojans. Check it all out right here!
Bruins basketball has tipped off to a so-so start, while the football team is showing some life! We discuss these topics and more on our latest episode here.
NOTE: This was recorded before the LBSU cancellation.
UCLA Football is back in all of its confusing, Chip Kelly frustration inducing, glory! We discuss the Jekyll and Hyde act the team pulled during its first 2 games against Colorado and Cal and where the team can go from here. We also jump into some info about UCLA Basketball with a week away from tip-off and what Mick Cronin and crew have been up to. Please, follow our Twitter and share our stuff with other Bruin fans. We hope everyone is safe and well, and as always, go Bruins!
We're back! And not just Bruin Source, but UCLA fall sports are returning! We discuss the implications of the return to action, the football schedule and likelihood of success, and where the basketball program is at on the cusp of year 2 of Mick Cronin.
We're emerging from our quarantine with a brand new episode of Bruin Source! It's been a strange, strange few months, but we're back to talk about some going-ons with UCLA Football, Basketball, and the future of fall sports amidst the pandemic. Stay strong everyone and go Bruins!
There's been some wild news regarding UCLA, the NCAA, and the future of college sports with the Covid-19 pandemic. We take some time to discuss the Daishen Nix situation and the shifting NCAA landscape and whether or not there will even be college sports next season. Lastly, we chat about the corpse of our football program and where we're at with recruiting.
NOTE: We recorded this before the news of the AD hire broke.
What's up Bruin nation. We're here with a special quarantine/lockdown/stay at home episode to help everyone stay sane, cuz this podcast is helping us stay sane during this weird time. Hopefully, this podcast can serve to bring some sense of normalcy to your lives and give you some entertainment for a part of the day. We talk about some "what if" scenarios and look back on UCLA sports this past season that were sadly cut short. We hope everyone is staying safe, staying sane, and staying at home. As always, go Bruins!
Don't look now, but UCLA men's basketball is in position to GASP possibly win the Pac-12? The team heads into this week with massive games against ASU and Arizona, with the conference at stake and we discuss what got us here. We also talk about how the women's team is doing, the undefeated softball and baseball teams, the breathtaking gymnastics meet against Utah, and some other going-ons in the Bruinverse. Be sure to listen here!
We've solved the mystery! Chip Kelly is Lil Wayne! We also talk about the recent resurgence of Mick Cronin's basketball program and the evidence of the new culture beginning to set in.
NOTE: This was recorded BEFORE the games against UW and Wazzu
Sup everyone! We're back with some latest news from the Bruinverse. We discuss the up and downs of UCLA MBB, the UCLA WBB team's unfortunate L, and the hiring of Brian Norwood. Check it out!
Happy New Year everyone! We're finally back after a bit of a hiatus to discuss where Mick Cronin's basketball program stands after the first week of Pac 12 play. We also dive a bit into the UNDEFEATED Women's team and our hopes for them. Lastly, we get a bit depressing and bring up the football program...
We look back on the trials and tribulations of UCLA Football's 2019 season and what we can glean for the future of the Chip Kelly era. Spoilers: We have no idea wtf is going on....
Stay strong Bruin nation, we know Saturday was rough. We break down some of the loss from Saturday and discuss what went wrong and where the UCLA program goes from here. We also do a quick roundup of some of the other going-ons in the Bruinverse. NOTE: This was recorded pre-Miami for UCLA MBB
What's up Bruins! We're here to chat about the early days of McCronin's era and some of the positive things we've seen on the court. We also dive into what many see as the most important game of the Chip Kelly era, when the Bruins take on #7 Utah in SLC this weekend. What will it take for the Bruins to pull the upset off? Find out here!
What's up everyone! We're back from our short hiatus and a LOT has happened! We discuss the surging football program and the improvements we've noticed schematically, player-wise, and the sudden uptick in recruiting. We also dive into the beginning of the Mick Cronin Era for UCLA basketball and what we're expecting of this team and program going forward. It's an exciting time to be a Bruin!
NOTE: This episode was recorded before the basketball game against LBSU
What's up everyone! We're back this week with some positive vibes, courtesy of Mick Cronin and UCLA Basketball! We discuss Pac 12 Media Day and what we expect of the first season of the Mick Cronin Era! Oh, and we also talk about the football game against Stanford...
We're back with some thoughts post-Arizona and the state of the UCLA Football program. Spoilers: It's not great...We also discuss the Oregon St. game and look forward to UCLA Basketball and how we think Mick Cronin is doing with the basketball program.
THERE ARE SIGNS OF LIFE! We discuss the miraculous #Pac12AfterDark comeback in Pullman and theorize what it could mean for the rest of the season. We also preview our showdown against Arizona in Tuscon.
WTF is Chip Kelly doing? We try to figure that out post-OU and examine where UCLA is at going into Pac 12 play. As always, Go Bruins!
Despondent, depressed, and angry after the SDSU game, we return to try to make sense of the current state of the program, what happened at the Rose Bowl last Saturday, and what we're facing against the Oklahoma Sooners and beyond.
We're back! Despite the depressing loss last week, we discuss what we saw during the Cincy game, what to look forward to at the home opener against SDSU this Saturday, and discuss a couple of other Bruin sports going on during fall.
Happy College Football season to everyone! We're back with our takes on the end of fall camp and some interesting developments going into the season. We also chat about and make some predictions about our first game against Cincinnati on Thursday. As always, go Bruins!
We're back with our takes on the second week of Fall Camp and some new features we'll be launching shortly! We discuss some major developments with the team over the past several days and talk about our new Rooting Guide. Check it out and Go Bruins!
We recap some of the news coming out of UCLA's fall camp and make some season predictions in this week's episode of Bruin Source's podcast! Give us a listen!
Bruin Source is here with our first ever podcast episode previewing UCLA's 2019 Fall Camp. Check out what's in-store for the UCLA Bruins going into fall!