Brock & Alex Middays

Brock and Alex reacted to the breaking news that LeBron James is leaving the Lakers after eight seasons to sign a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. They discussed why LeBron chose Philadelphia, his fit alongside Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown, and whether the move gives him a legitimate chance to win a fifth championship. They also began examining how Lakers fans s...

Brock and Alex continued reacting to LeBron’s decision before welcoming California Post Lakers reporter Khobi Price. They discussed whether the Lakers could have done anything to keep LeBron, why he believed Philadelphia offered a better championship opportunity and what his departure means for Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. They also examined the Lakers’ biggest remaining needs and what the organ...

Brock and Alex spent the hour taking a deeper look at LeBron’s eight-year run with the Lakers and debating how his legacy in Los Angeles should be judged. They discussed whether winning the 2020 championship made his tenure an unquestioned success, where he ranks among Lakers greats and whether Philadelphia now has the best roster in the Eastern Conference. They also looked ahead to how the Lakers...

Brock and Alex continued discussing the fallout from LeBron’s departure before welcoming Rams insider Erin Coscarelli. Erin helped preview Rams training camp, including the team’s Super Bowl expectations, the possibility of Aaron Donald returning, Matthew Stafford’s health and the impact of offseason additions such as Myles Garrett. The show also shifted briefly to the Dodgers as their lineup was...

Brock and Alex broke down the Dodgers’ 9-5 win over Philadelphia to take the series and improve to 5-1 against the Phillies this season. They highlighted Max Muncy passing Ron Cey with his 229th Dodgers home run, Dalton Rushing’s three-RBI performance, Tommy Edman’s bases-clearing triple and Eric Lauer’s sixth straight quality start. They also discussed Aaron Donald seriously considering a Rams co...

Brock and Alex examined whether the NFC West is the NFL’s strongest division, with the defending champion Seahawks, the loaded Rams and a healthier 49ers team all entering the season as legitimate contenders. NFL Network’s Cynthia Frelund joined the show to discuss the Rams’ offseason, Aaron Donald’s possible return, Seattle’s repeat chances, San Francisco’s ceiling and the biggest questions facin...

Brock and Alex previewed the AFC West as all four teams enter camp with major questions. They discussed Patrick Mahomes’ recovery from a torn ACL and LCL, Bo Nix’s ankle rehab, Mike McDaniel’s arrival as Chargers offensive coordinator and the Raiders’ quarterback situation between Kirk Cousins and No. 1 pick Fernando Mendoza. They also examined the additions of Jaylen Waddle, Kenneth Walker III an...

Brock and Alex discussed Justin Wrobleski’s breakout season and whether the Dodgers should begin managing his workload after he surpassed his previous career innings total. They examined his 2.45 ERA as a starter, ability to limit hard contact and growing importance to the postseason rotation. The show then turned to the Rams placing Davante Adams, Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald on the NFL Half-De...

Brock and Alex broke down the Dodgers’ 2-1 bounce-back win over the Phillies, led by Justin Wrobleski’s dominant start and Max Muncy’s historic home run. They also debated the biggest names in LA football this season, including Matthew Stafford, Justin Herbert, Puka Nacua, Myles Garrett and Ladd McConkey, before closing with Do You Care, LA? EP: Shayan Moghangard VP: Nick Adgar

Brock and Alex previewed Rams training camp, including the players set for expanded roles and the difficult decisions surrounding the projected 53-man roster. They also reacted to the Miami Heat accidentally posting a “LeBron James Introductory Press Conference” stream and debated whether it was an innocent mistake or a major clue about his future. Finally, the hour closed with LA RSVP. EP: Shayan...

Brock and Alex highlighted the Chargers rookies to watch in training camp and explained why new offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel may be the team’s most important addition. They also discussed Will Smith’s uncertain recovery, whether the Dodgers need catching help at the trade deadline and the Lakers’ newly announced five-game preseason schedule. EP: Shayan Moghangard VP: Nick Adgar

Brock and Alex debated whether veteran Kirk Cousins or No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza should start for the Raiders before previewing the Dodgers’ series finale against the Phillies. Lakers reporter Jovan Buha joined the show to discuss the new-look roster, JJ Redick’s potential rotations and whether the Lakers are built for a deep playoff run. They closed by revisiting the breakout stars, new...

Brock and Alex reacted to Mookie Betts’ first four-hit game of the season and two-home-run performance, which was overshadowed by the Dodgers allowing five homers in a 10-7 loss to Philadelphia. They also examined Sean McVay’s offensive blueprint and whether the Rams can continue dominating with multiple-tight-end formations now that the NFL knows what to expect. The hour concluded with Do You Car...

Brock and Alex broke down the Rams’ aggressive defensive blueprint after adding Myles Garrett, Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson in an effort to finish their Super Bowl push. They also discussed the Lakers signing Matisse Thybulle, the roster move that must follow and whether his defense outweighs his offensive limitations. Plus, the Dodgers hit pause on Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound because...

Brock and Alex examined the Chargers’ offensive blueprint under Mike McDaniel and whether improved protection can finally help Justin Herbert turn regular-season success into playoff wins. Lakers reporter Khobi Price joined the show to discuss Matisse Thybulle, the team’s roster crunch, Jonathan Kuminga and how the new-look roster fits around Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. The hour concluded with...

Brock and Alex previewed Justin Wrobleski’s matchup against Zack Wheeler as the Dodgers looked to even their series against the Phillies. Philadelphia sports host Anthony Gargano joined the show to explain what the Phillies have exposed, how the two teams compare and where Philadelphia could have an advantage in a potential postseason rematch. The show wrapped with a reset of the Rams’ offensive a...

Brock and Alex reacted to the Dodgers taking two of three from the Yankees, highlighted by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s first regular-season complete game. They also examined the biggest unresolved Rams storylines entering training camp, including a possible Alaric Jackson suspension, Aaron Donald’s potential return and looming contract decisions involving Puka Nacua and other young stars. The hour conclu...

Brock and Alex kicked off Countdown to Training Camp Week by debating which Rams players and coaches enter camp with the most to prove. Bob Nightengale joined the show from Philadelphia to discuss the Dodgers’ changing trade-deadline priorities following injuries to Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani. The hour finished with the Lakers’ promising Summer League run ending in a close semifinal loss to the...

Brock and Alex discussed growing concern surrounding Shohei Ohtani after he was scratched from another pitching start with no timetable to return. Three-time World Cup player Marcelo Balboa joined the show to reflect on the tournament, evaluate the USMNT’s performance and discuss its lasting impact on American soccer. The hour closed with a Chargers training camp debate centered on who has the mos...

Brock and Alex previewed the Dodgers’ series opener in Philadelphia, where Emmet Sheehan faced a difficult matchup against Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez. They reset the conversation over who has the most to prove for the Rams before Lindsey Pallares joined from Derek Fisher’s Be Better Foundation Celebrity Golf Invitational to describe the atmosphere, celebrity support and the event’s larger com...

Brock Vereen and Ben Stevens opened the show by previewing the Dodgers’ return from the All-Star break against the Yankees and discussing whether the high-profile series is the perfect test after Los Angeles’ sloppy finish to the first half. They also looked at the national college football picture and the Big Ten before moving to "Do You Care, LA?", debating World Cup championship rings, the insi...

Brock Vereen and Ben Stevens went in-depth on USC football and what the Trojans need to accomplish this season. JD PicKell joined the show to break down the national college football landscape, the Big Ten and USC’s outlook. The hour closed with a discussion about whether quarterback Jayden Maiava has a legitimate path to becoming a Heisman Trophy contender. EP: Shayan Moghangard VP: Nick Adgar

Brock and Ben reacted to LeBron James saying his free-agency decision is coming soon and discussed which destination makes the most sense as he approaches the final stage of his career. They also examined Puka Nacua’s rise to the No. 4 receiver in the NFL and the Rams having two top-10 wideouts with Davante Adams. Max Bretos joined the show to preview El Tráfico and Sunday’s World Cup final betwee...

Brock Vereen and Ben Stevens previewed Roki Sasaki’s start against Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium and debated whether the young Dodgers pitcher is competing for a place in the postseason rotation. Shane Vereen joined the show to discuss the latest around football before the guys look at the biggest stories of the day, including USC, LeBron James, Puka Nacua and El Tráfico! EP: Shayan Moghangard VP:...

Brock and Alex debated whether the Dodgers need to make a major move at the trade deadline or can treat the returns of Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Edwin Díaz, Will Smith and Kiké Hernández as their biggest additions. MLS play-by-play voice Jake Zivin joined the show to preview El Tráfico and the World Cup final before the hour wrapped with Do You Care, LA?