East Meets West Sports with Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan

Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan kick off spring training season with a deep dive into the New York Mets' offseason makeover, debate whether the Knicks have championship DNA, and close out with a genuinely wild story involving an NHL enforcer, a Manhattan Beach bar, and a fight that had nothing to do with him — but almost did. Find Us On Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  YouTube Follow Rick Garcia:  @Ric...

Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan close the book on the Winter Olympics, take stock of the NBA's second half, weigh in on the NFL's tush push debate, and venture into Pop That Culture with aging boxing legends and a certain fast food caviar stunt. They revisit the curling rabbit hole nobody asked for, salute Alyssa Liu and the US hockey teams, debate whether the Lakers are genuinely dangerous or just c...

Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan kick off baseball season with a deep dive into the offseason moves that have everyone talking and at least one list that has Corey fuming about West Coast bias. They break down the Dodgers' superteam additions of Edwin Diaz and Kyle Tucker, the Mets' stacked roster and farm system, and why teams like Pittsburgh can scout great talent but can't hold onto it. They also g...

Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan break down Seattle’s 29 to 13 Super Bowl win over New England, a defensive chess match that turned into a fourth quarter statement. From Mike Macdonald’s masterclass on defense to questions about whether the Patriots were truly ready for the moment, the guys sort through what this game really said about both franchises. From there, the conversation turns to the league...

Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan break down Championship Weekend in the NFL, starting with Seattle’s latest narrow escape and why late game margins continue to define January football. From there, the conversation turns to Super Bowl LX, with the Seahawks facing the Patriots in a true East Meets West matchup. The guys dig into Sam Darnold’s long road back, Drake Maye’s rapid rise, and whether Seattle’...

Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan break down Championship Weekend in the NFL, starting with Seattle’s narrow win over the Rams and the fourth down decisions that still don’t sit right. From there, the conversation turns to the Super Bowl matchup between the Seahawks and Patriots, including Sam Darnold’s long road back, Mike Vrabel’s immediate impact in New England, and whether Seattle’s defense can clo...

NFL Conference Championships, Coaching Chaos, Indiana’s Title, and Baseball’s Spending Wars Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan dig into the NFL playoffs, sorting real contenders from lucky survivors and making conference championship picks that hinge on quarterback trust and coaching edge. From there, the focus shifts to the league’s coaching shakeups, including what separates smart resets from cosmetic...

From NFL playoff pressure and coaching dominoes to Indiana’s unlikely championship run, Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan are joined by longtime sportscaster and former Hoosier Fred Kalil for sharp analysis, great stories, and old-school perspective. The fellas break down a wild opening round of the NFL playoffs, preview the divisional matchups, and sort through the ever-spinning coaching carousel befo...

We wrapped recording just before the NFL dropped a bombshell: John Harbaugh was out in Baltimore—instantly becoming Corey Nathan’s dream hire for the New Yawk Football Giants. Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan kick off the new year with a sharp-elbowed breakdown of the NFL’s Black Monday fallout, the quarterback-coach carousel, wildcard weekend picks, and bold Super Bowl predictions. From Cleveland’s d...

A hard-hitting year-end wrap as Rick Garcia & Corey Nathan break down playoff gambles, NFL rookie growing pains, NBA coaching controversies, and 2025’s most unforgettable sports moments. As the year closes, the fellas guide us through a powerhouse run in sports—full of tough calls, breakout stars, coaching clashes, and iconic moments. Whether you’re NFL-obsessed, an NBA strategist, or a baseba...

College football credibility, NFL rookie maturity, podcast pitfalls, and what boxing still reveals about real toughness. Who belongs in the playoffs, which young QBs are actually ready, how podcast culture trips up athletes—and why the Jake Paul fight exposed the difference between hype and the real thing. Then we'll close with a dose of holiday spirit. The conversation balances sharp sports analy...

The dynasty’s crumbling, the comeback’s creaking, and the culture just lost a legend — all in one episode. It’s a week of legacies and letdowns as Rick and Corey tackle the biggest sports stories — from Patrick Mahomes’ devastating injury to the NFL’s most unexpected comeback. The guys debate whether the Kansas City dynasty is dead, marvel (and wince) at 45-year-old Philip Rivers’ unlikely return,...

$69 Million, Three Losses, and a Train Wreck of Feet — The East Coast Can’t Catch a Break Edwin Díaz bolts to the Dodgers, Cleveland bets big on Shedeur Sanders, and Notre Dame takes its ball and goes home. Rick and Corey are fired up this week, and no coast is safe. The show kicks off with the seismic shift in MLB free agency: Edwin Díaz’s move from the Mets to the Dodgers sends New York fans int...

From coaching shakeups and rising quarterback drama to LeBron’s latest title chase — plus a dog agility surprise you truly didn’t see coming. In this jam-packed episode, Rick and Corey tackle the whirlwind of college football drama surrounding Lane Kiffin's controversial jump from Ole Miss to LSU. They weigh in on the fallout, motivations, and ethical dilemmas of mid-season coaching exits. 🏈 Then...

Can Shedeur Sanders prove he's “the one” – or is Cleveland just buying time? Meanwhile, LA sports shake things up from the locker room to the front office. In this riveting holiday edition of East Meets West Sports, Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan dive deep into the buzz surrounding Shedeur Sanders, who made his first NFL start at QB with the Browns amid swirling controversy, legacy baggage, and sky-...

Rick & Corey break down who’s real, who’s raw, and who’s riding emotion as the NFL playoff picture starts to crystallize. Welcome to Episode 3 of East Meets West Sports! Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan return with another tightly packed, banter-fueled breakdown of the NFL’s power dynamics. This week, they dissect whether the Rams are really the best in the West, how the Patriots have crept into t...

Giants fall, Lakers ball, and gambling scandals brawl—just another day on the Rick & Corey rollercoaster. Welcome to Episode 2 of East Meets West Sports! Rick and Corey are back with even sharper coast-to-coast sports takes. In this episode, they dive into the unraveling of the New York Giants' coaching staff, assess potential replacements (with some surprising picks), and explore the chemistr...

Baseball legends are made, NFL underdogs rise, and Jersey pride takes the mic. Welcome to the first episode of East Meets West Sports! From coast to coast, Rick and Corey dive into the heart of sports, mixing expert analysis with passionate fandom. In this premiere, the duo dissects the epic 2025 World Series showdown between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, explores midseason NFL surprises, and wraps t...