The Rational Hour

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 organiza...

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 leagu...

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 h...

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

I'm joined by Blaine Bishop we discuss the latest news in the NFL . Bishop had a very successful 10-year career in the NFL. With the Oilers, he became an anchor on the defense and a fan favorite known as the “Hit-Man” because of his hard-hitting play. When the team moved to Nashville as the Tennessee Titans, Bishop and his accompanying defense took the team to new heights, becoming the pinnacle of...

La' Roi Glover joins me on this episode. La 'Roi played 13 NFL seasons from 1996-2008, combined for 320 tackles, 83.5 sacks, 8 forced fumbles, and two interceptions ... Named to six consecutive Pro Bowls (2000-05). We discuss his life and career, from growing up in the San Diego area and making his way to the league

I'm joined by Haley Sawyer of the Orange County Register. We break down the latest headlines, roster moves, game previews, and behind-the-scenes insights from the Trojans’ camp. With Haley covering the team on the ground and I bringing sharp analysis and fan perspective, we deliver smart, timely, and unfiltered conversations as USC gears up for the season ahead.

Writer/reporter BJ Matthews joins me to discuss the NBA off-season, which teams improved their team the most, and dive deep into the LA landscape with the LA Clippers

I'm joined by BJ Matthews, NBA beat reporter who covers the Clippers as a credenial writer/reporter for the Peach Basket and the Pullup podcast . We discuss the winners of the NBA off -season and the LA Clippers moves to improve there team and Coach Lue possible hot seat among more topics

I'm joined by former MLB veteran relief pitcher Justin Miller, we discuss the latest news around the MLB, rank our top teams in AL/NL, plus our early Cy Young candidates

I'm joined by Justin Miller a former MLB relief pitcher, who had a seven year career with stops in Texas, Detroit, Colorado ,and Washington DC where he won a world series ring with the Washington Nationals in 2019 . Justin also was all-american starting pitcher for Fresno St university where he help them win a college world series title in 2008 went on to get drafted in the 08 MLB draft in the 16t...

Chris Claiborne is entering his third year as Linebacker coach with the St Louis Battlehawks of the UFL . Chris was an All-American linebacker at the University of Southern California and is the school’s only Butkus Award Winner  (the award is annually presented to the nation’s best linebacker) Claiborne was drafted in the first round by the Detroit Lions before stops with the Minnesota Viking, St...

Joining me on today show MLB veteran player and coach Raul Gonzalez . Raul had a twenty year career in pro baseball and after his career as player he became a hitting coach for thirteen more years . we discuss his life growing up in Puerto Rico making to the big leagues. We also discuss the current state of baseball and rank top five player from Puerto Rico

Rex Hudler joins me to discuss the MLB off-season and the current state of the Kansas City Royals baseball teams.

Thomas Murray of the Sporting Tribune joins me as we breakdown the MLB off-season so far as the winter meeting ramps up --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rationalhour/support

Wes Chamberlain joins me to discuss his life growing up on the southside of Chicago going to college at Jackson St University experiencing harsh racism in the South the politics of the road to the major leagues and life for a black man in society in the 70's 80's and today great insight good listen check it out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rationalhour/support

I'm joined by Glenn Braggs. Glenn Erick Braggs was born in 1962 in San Bernardino, California. A right-handed hitter, he attended the University of Hawaii and was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1983 amateur draft. Braggs quickly developed into one of Milwaukee's brightest young prospects, hitting .390 and producing an OPS of 1.189 in rookie ball. The powerful young outfielder quickly moved throug...

Former MLB veteran Glenn Braggs joins me. Glenn Braggs was born in 1962 in San Bernardino, California. A right-handed hitter, he attended the University of Hawaii and was drafted in the 2nd round of the 1983 amateur draft. Braggs quickly developed into one of Milwaukee's brightest young prospects, hitting .390 and producing an OPS of 1.189 in rookie ball. The powerful young outfielder promptly mov...

Jeff Trepagnier, Assistant Basketball coach for the Ontario Clipper of the NBA G-League, joins me. We discuss the NBA's current first-round matchups in both conferences . Plus Jeff breaks down his top 5 players of all time from Compton and USC --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rationalhour/support

I'm joined by JR Gamble Co-Owner of MLBbro.com. JR and I discuss the upcoming 2024 MLB season give updates on the latest news around the league and discuss players to look for to have a breakout year in 24 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rationalhour/support

I'm joined by former All-American QB at the University of Oregon, first-round draft pick in the 1999 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals Akili Smith! We discuss the NFL combine the upcoming NFL draft, and current NFL and College football news --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rationalhour/support