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Fan favorite Bill Barnes makes an appearance on the show in honor of Thanksgiving. We chat about the current state of California and the rest of the United States. Bill also vents about politics, law enforcement, and the sun going down early. We share a few stories about some people we've lost recently and discuss the potential candidates for the 2024 Presidential Election. There's nobody quite li...

I open the show with sad news from the University of Virginia football program. My Rams fandom will never dwindle but it is officially time to punt on this current season. They can only be the defending champions for a couple more months. I announce some new scheduling for the podcast due to some recent good news in my work life. It's time to not only save up money for Thanksgiving but also some c...

After a week off from the GHS pod, I return to give my thoughts on Election Day, proclaiming my favorite sport, and embracing the upcoming Christmas season. I ask weird questions like why does it take so long to count votes in some states rather than others? I also recommend some of my favorite shorter in length podcasts for those that don't have a great deal of time. Other random topics include p...

Jesse Segura is the second most well known Jesse from Alburquerque, New Mexico. Jesse Pinkman from the great show Breaking Bad might be more popular but only by a small margin. Segura and I met in the summer of 2018 as members of the same umpiring crew in the American Association. We have become very close friends over the years and sat down to reminisce while Jesse is in town. Random topics inclu...

The LA Dodgers have once again not lived up to expectations. Are they cursed or just incompetent? If the definition of insanity is repeating the same thing while expecting different results, then at what point does a change in philosophy take place? I also have thoughts on USC football losing their first game and challenge them to look inward rather than make excuses. Additionally, Georgia has had...

Today is definitely a show of venting. Yes, my LA Rams are struggling but that's not what I'm most upset about. I challenge the conspiracy theorists out there to put their money where their mouth is. If you knew what was going to happen or will happen in the future, then why don't you place a bet on it? Similar to politicians with mask mandates, could it be that you actually don't believe your log...

The first show of October has a wide range of topics. I open with a tragic story involving a member of the local Citrus College football team. I transition to baseball talk as the MLB Postseason gets under way this weekend. I have some opinions on the Tua injury discussion as well as the Brady/Gisele divorce speculation. There is plenty to vent about regarding the recent pitiful performance by my...

Look good, smell good, feel good, play good. I often wonder if I use big words correctly. Sometimes I have to stop and look them up to make sure. Language is important and it can be used in a way to sway opinions. With Aaron Judge recently hitting his 61st homerun, I look back at the summer of 1998 and the homerun chase. I'm terrified for the upcoming 49ers/Rams game this Monday night. Do women an...

I have multiple rants today where I demand change, listening to reason, and thinking for ourselves. I make an argument that one NFL team has a truly insensitive mascot name that is appalling in 2022. President Biden has declared the pandemic is over, but for most of us it has been for quite some time. ESPN continues to show their incompetence with a story regarding BYU and Oregon from Saturday. We...

I react to the first weekend of NFL games and USC's fast start. I am super fired up for the Sun Belt Conference making some huge noise with three big upsets as well. Why do certain fan bases go into hiding for six months and then pop out to run their mouths when their teams are irrelevant? I also explain why it was perfectly acceptable for Seahawk fans to boo Russell Wilson in his return to Seattl...

The NFL Season kicks off tonight as the defending World Champion Los Angeles Rams host the Super Bowl favorite Buffalo Bills. The Rams will unveil their championship banner before the game and then turn the page to the 2022 season. I share some quotes from my girlfriend Valerie Byrnes who has had some nice wise cracks at my football viewing habits. I am livid at California Governor Gavin Newsome w...

As football is about to return at all levels, I lay out a few rules to live by for the best time of the year. It may seem like I'm only kidding, but there is plenty of truth in these policies. I give my take on finally seeing Top Gun Maverick and offer why a new show needs to step their game up. I also recently saw Operation Flagrant Foul as well as the Joe Rogan interview of Aaron Rodgers and hav...

I ramble about the recent news of student loan forgiveness and how we should apply this to other areas of our lives. I also can't believe how inconsiderate and disrespectful people can be when someone is addressing a group of others. In honor of the summer coming to a close, I offer up my 10 most memorable experiences from my summers over the years. Additionally, with football season about to star...

After a two week hiatus, I start off our new Thursday episode format with a wide range of topics. We open with a tragic story out of Texas involving parents fighting at a nine year old football game that ended in murder. Why is this not a bigger story and why has youth sports deteriorated so much? I also ramble about pizza math, a technique for binging a list of shows, and reasons to outlaw the sn...

August is here! We count down the final days of summer as we patiently wait for football season at all levels. How did you find your calling in life? Is it in your career or in some other form? I've found the most peace in my journey when I stopped hoping for others to bring me along instead of taking it upon myself to make the positive contributions. It's not about what others can do for you; it'...

It has been 14 years to the day since a big moment changed my life forever. I reflect on the buildup to a difficult memory and the aftermath that followed. We have no idea when harsh obstacles will arise in our lives or where devastating blows will come from. I have lived my life knowing that at any time new challenges can come out of nowhere, so we have to embrace everything good we can get our h...

Maura Drain is the Director of the Royal Friends program for Kare Youth League. She is also the mother to the wonderful Drain kids and wife to long-time Rio Hondo Prep coach Ken Drain. Maura gives us all the intel on her amazing family with plenty of behind the scenes stories. She discusses what it's been like as the spouse of one of the most legendary coaches at RHP and how she knows first hand w...

The best part of opening the show with a rant about knowing important dates for sporting events is totally messing up the day of the MLB All Star Game. I make the case that men need to send "Save The Date" invitations to their significant others to prepare for proper uninterrupted viewing. I also ramble about making the most of being a backup quarterback and how you can still be a very viable seco...

Dr Marsha Johnson is the Principal at Rio Hondo Prep. She just finished her first year in the position and has plenty to share from the last few months. Marsha attended RHP during a very special era before moving on to earn her Doctorate at UC Riverside. Marsha shares her memories from the past school year as the person in charge and the incredible contributions from the great people around her. S...

A recap of a fantastic Independence Day weekend which included great food, good company, and plenty to be grateful for. Sometimes all you need to appreciate life in the USA is to sit in your front yard and embrace God's blessings. I flaunt some new merchandise that a fan sent me and explain why Joey Chestnut should now be considered an American icon. Outkick made a list of the most patriotic momen...

Major Bill Lee spent 20 years in the United States Marine Corps. He discusses the significance of Independence Day and why it means more to him every single year. Bill shares plenty of stories from his career in the USMC as well as some memories from his time as a bodyguard in private security. He also talks about the origin of the Marines, the importance of masculinity, and why serving others has...

Ole Miss won the College World Series over the weekend after being the last team selected into the NCAA Tournament. It's not how you start, it's how you finish. I spend most of the show venting about a rather controversial topic that will certainly divide my audience. The side I take on this one will probably surprise you. I also ask a question that a listener posed to me: "Is virtue signaling don...

Sean O'Leary is a former coach who led Temple City High School to a CIF Championship in 2018. He also played in the NCAA D-II College World Series back in 2007 as a player. Sean has incredible knowledge of the game and is someone I greatly respect for his baseball IQ. We chat about how much the sport is changing at all levels and why technology has taken away the thinking man's advantage. We also...

Two police officers were killed last week in El Monte, CA. Joseph Santana and Michael Paredes died as heroes when they rushed to a call for help in a city that is a handful of miles away from here. Los Angeles District Attorney is 100% to blame for this incident with his soft on crime policies. The movement to villainize cops is also at fault with its complete disrespect for authority. How did we...

My brother Sam Heersema joins me share some memories and lessons from our father , Dave Heersema. We reflect back on the hilarious and serious moments from the past three decades that have shaped both of our lives. Sam and I are incredibly honored to have such a hard working father who has a style unlike anyone on Earth. We love you Dad! Thanks for always giving us wisdom, courage, and guidance. H...