The SportsWaves gang reflects on March Madness thus far and looks ahead to the Final Four, plus discusses the many trades and free agent signings in the NFL offseason. Special guest Ryan Hemphill provides some fun hot takes.
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S2E8: March Madness Preview — and Tom Brady is Back
It’s an emergency episode of SportsWaves this week — co-hosts Karl Winter and Austin LeDe start with the breaking NFL news of Tom Brady’s return and Deshaun Watson’s clearance. Then, the co-hosts break down the 2022 NCAA Division 1 men’s basketball tournament bracket.
S2E7: Pepp Basketball Ends, NBA MVP Race and Calvin Ridley Suspension (Jerry Jiang Guests)
Guest Jerry Jiang joins the show to discuss Pepperdine and professional sports with co-hosts Karl Winter and Austin LeDe. The trio breaks down the NBA MVP race before Karl and Austin move into NFL storylines — wide receiver Calvin Ridley’s suspension and major trades that sent Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz packing.
S2E6: Super Bowl LVI Recap and NBA Update
The hometown LA Rams won the Super Bowl, the 76ers finally traded Ben Simmons and the Sacramento Kings are a joke of a franchise. Hosts Karl Winter and Austin Lede cover these topics and more, on Season 2, Episode 6 of SportsWaves.
S2E5: Super Bowl Preview and Other NFL Storylines (Sofia Longo Guests)
It’s an all-football episode of SportsWaves this week, in honor on Super Bowl LVI on Sunday in Los Angeles. Co-host Karl Winter speaks to LA natives Austin LeDe and Sofia Longo about the hometown Rams’ chances and other relevant NFL news.
Opinion: PGM Picks Super Bowl LVI
The Los Angeles Rams take on the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Feb. 13. The NFL Picks Staff are split on who will win the biggest game in American football.
Olympics Roundup: Winter 2022 Edition
You’ve heard of NFL Picks, now get ready for an Olympics roundup, as the Sports desk goes international. Who will win the 2022 Winter Olympics Roundup?
S2E4: NFL Divisional Round Insanity and Men’s Volleyball Update (Spencer Wickens Guests)
Malibu’s only sports talk podcast breaks down a wild weekend in the NFL playoffs. Pepperdine Men’s Volleyball player Spencer Wickens joins the podcast to join the NFL discussion and give updates on his team, which is currently ranked No. 5 in the country.
Opinion: PGM Picks NFL Conference Championships
After an intense Divisional Round of the 2021-22 NFL Playoffs, the Bengals and Chiefs and the 49ers and Rams square off in the Conference Championships. Who will reach Super Bowl LVI? The NFL Picks squad makes their predictions.
S2E3: Dialed In and Locked Out (Zack Born Guests)
Hosts Karl Winter and Austin LeDe discuss the final eight teams remaining in the NFL playoffs — how they got to the Divisional Round and their chances of advancing to the Conference Championship games. Guest Zack Born joins the NFL discussion and then breaks down the MLB lockout with Karl, including how and why it happened.