UCLA Radio Podcasts

We sat down with CEO of Unite the People, Cesar McDowell, to talk about how he founded @UnitethePeopleUSA and what struggles, triumphs, and progress they've made since he started the organization in 2014 from his prison cell. This episode is streaming live on Thursday March 10th @ 1PM on UCLARADIO.com. You can also read the article on UCLARADIO.com.

This week we sat down with Ariel Adelman to discuss the recent strike and sit-in for hybrid access organized by the DSU, USAC, and UCLA's Mother Organizations coalition. Link to Transcript: docs.google.com/document/d/1UT-1I…/edit?usp=sharing DSU Link Tree: linktr.ee/dsuucla Link to DSU Instagram: www.instagram.com/dsuucla Link to USAC President Instagram: www.instagram.com/uclapresident/ Link to D...

Check out our interview with WWE Hall of Famer & Wrestling Promoter extraordinnaire, Double J, Jeff Jarrett! We chat about getting into the business and his natural born acumen for being a promoter, some of his favorite memories in WWE and at Wrestlemania as well as about TNA and his journey through all facets of the Professional Wrestling Industry.

Take or Miss UCLA chats to UFC and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Legend, Winner of the first ever UFC event, Royce Gracie!

Check out our interview with UCLA's newly appointed Athletic Director, Martin Jarmond as he talks about his first year here at UCLA!

UCLA Women's Soccer Star Viviana Villacorta joins the Bruin Back Heel crew to talk about UCLA's PAC12 Championship win, as well as the current season, her view of the team and anticipation of UCLA's match against USC and the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Viviana also talks about her eagerness to join Orlando Pride in the NWSL!

We talk to UCLA Women's Rowing star, Sarah Coufal! We chat about all the ins and outs of recruiting to be a rower and the process of rowing at UCLA. We chat about how the Sport works and what rowers go through as well as lots of comparisons to other sports, especially soccer, & how rowing fits in at UCLA!

Shea and Ani are joined by former UCLA running back Joshua Kelley. He discusses his path from high school to Davis to UCLA, his standout collegiate career including the big win over USC, and his experience so far in the NFL as a Los Angeles Charger.

We talked to Editor in Chief of ProWrestling.net Jason Powell! Jason talks about getting into the Wrestling Journalism business over 2 decades ago and how the industry has changed as well as how he became a Wrestling fan and some of his thoughts on the industry right now as we head towards Wrestlemania 37!

The Bruin Back Heel on UCLA Radio chats with UCLA Men's Soccer Players Andrew Paoli and Tommy Silva as we go over the start to their NCAA Soccer season and the challenges of playing and joining UCLA in a pandemic and how the team has adapted to that!

UCLA and Milwaukee Bucks legend, Marques Johnson, joins Take or Miss in an extensive interview talking about his college and professional playing career as well as addressing the Bucks and NBA currently. He also shares some personal stories and experiences extending back to his roots growing up in LA.

We talked to longtime WWE Japanese Language Color Commentator and a WWE Legend in his own right, Sho Funaki. Joined by his commentary partner, Shun Yamaguchi, we talk to Funaki about his start in wrestling, growing up a fan in Japan and the story of how he made his way to WWE. We also chat about his infamous run as part of Kaientai, his partnership with TAKA Michinoku and who came up with their du...

UCLA's Bruin Back Heel chats with UCLA Football Star and a member of the Black Student Athlete Assosciation at UCLA, Elisha Guidry! We talked about growing up in football household and also played many other sports, his sport inspirations and who he looks up to,we talked about the decision for him to come to UCLA and how it has been this past season with covid, and then BSAA and how he is involved...

UCLA Football Star Elisha Guidry talks to Anirudh about his involvement with the #WeAreUnited movement. We find out how the movement came together, what impact it had on the college football season and how the movement can grow beyond this year. Check out the original letter using this link: https://www.theplayerstribune.com/articles/pac-12-players-covid-19-statement-football-season

UCLA Radio DJ Maddi Desiano made her return to the field and debut for UCLA Women's Soccer after 3 years of recovery from two knee injuries. Playing in a 3-0 win against San Diego, we talk to Maddi, about the moment, her journey and the start of the UCLA Women's Soccer season!

Amber, Nik & Anish talk to former Junior Olympics Fencer, Tiffany Lu to give you the lowdown you need on the crazy world of Fencing!

We talked to long serving WWE Japanese Language Commentator and Announcer, Shun Yamaguchi. We chat about being a fan growing up in Japan and getting into the business following in the footsteps of his brother. We also delve into the history of Professional Wrestling, Shuns thoughts on the Japanese Wrestling business and lots of fun stories involving many WWE Legends!

Take or Miss interviews Green Bay Packers legend, 2x Super Bowl Champ, All Pro fullback, and 3x Pro Bowler, John Kuhn. Kuhn talks about his gritty underdog journey to the NFL, being a Packer folk hero, and shares some great stories during his time as a Packer.

UCLA Radio chats with WWE's Korean Language commentator for NXT & renowned graphic designer; NOTZ! We talk growing up a wrestling fan in South Korea, getting into graphic design and working with the likes of Ricochet and Matt Sydal and how he ended up becoming a commentator for WWE.

We chat to ESPN Producer Gabe Basayne. We chat about his professional journer to ESPN, working on 'The Right Time' and his fandom of Chelsea FC.

We talk to Professional Wrestling Legend, former Tag Team and Intercontinental Champion and WWE Hall of Famer, Rikishi Fatu! The Samoan legend talks about growing up in San Francisco and the challenges of getting into the Professional Wrestling business. We talk about his long career in WWE and the many facets of Rikishi including his time with Too-Cool, Armageddon Hell in a Cell, many stories abo...

We chat with Sreekar (@sreekyshooter on Twitter) about the early developments in the NBA season, along with covering the roots of his Phoenix Suns fandom and the popularity of his twitter account. Check out his work on twitter and website: https://www.shotsbysreekar.com/

Check out our interview with one of the most exciting graphic designers in the world of Professional Wrestling, a freelance artist who has worked with WWE, AEW, NJPW and is the personal Graphic Designer with Pro-Wrestling legend, Chris Jericho - Abdulmalik Ali. We chat about being a fan in Saudi Arabia, his love of Professional Wrestling, working with Chris Jericho, Sasha Banks and Becky Lynch, ho...

You're listening to DJ Abscess's International Love Show of the Quarter Mix. International Love is a show where we give recognition to artists from outside our US borders, artists that don't get the hype the deserve in the states ! TrackList: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA7vDVYWfAZonmbKKKvf4xFWXyEZYR5By Adoy - Grace Anri - Last Summer Whisper Jenevieve - Baby Powder Anri - Remember Summer D...

Golf Comedias Griff Pippin & Aristotle Georgeson, (AKA Blake Webber famously on Instagram) Come on Take or Miss to discuss their new podcast "Country Club Adjacent," Masters recap, steroids, pet peeves in golf as well as some roasts in a hilarious, high energy interview!