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Fred Wallin, veteran local and national radio/television sports talk host, explores sports from every angle – media, business, collectibles, and wagering. Tune in and discover all you ever wanted to k... more
FAQs about BLEAV Sports with Fred and The Fantastics:How many episodes does BLEAV Sports with Fred and The Fantastics have?The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.
December 10, 2024Is Eric Bieniemy the Fall Guy for the Bruins’ Losing Football Season?Fred, Art, Laura Snoke, and Fred’s cousin Andy Baran wonder where the football coaching roundabout will stop as football coaches in the NFL and NCAA are either out of a job or seeking new employment. Who will DeShaun Foster bring on board as offensive coordinator now that he’s parted ways with Eric Bieniemy? Which coach will give Miller Moss the opportunities he’s looking for after waiting in the wings at USC? And where will Bill Belichick go to realize his dream of breaking all-time winning records?...more24minPlay
December 04, 2024Expanded College Football Playoffs Promise UnpredictabilityFred, Art, Mark, and Matthew DiBiase lament the looming new 12-game college football playoff system. Will it truly be a matchup of the best teams or all about the underdogs? As legendary rivalries promise excitement this weekend, will the transfer portal and NIL usher in an era with fewer historic clashes like USC and Notre Dame under John McKay and Ara Parseghian? What can Mick Cronin do about the continued lack of fans at UCLA basketball games? And will Jared Goff be the unexpected NFL MVP?...more16minPlay
November 28, 2024Are Legendary College Rivalries Becoming a Distant Memory?Fred, Art, and Matthew DiBiase bemoan the direction that historic college football rivalries have taken in the reshuffling of conferences, with the UCLA-USC classic being relegated to late-night viewing for the East Coast. Will Yankee Stadium be the battleground for a David vs Goliath clash of Army and Notre Dame? In an exciting NFL weekend, can Saquon Barkley run wild for the Eagles? Is Brock Purdy healthy enough to play? And how will Tommy DeVito prove he’s the right choice for the Giants?...more19minPlay
November 20, 2024Another Packed Weekend for Sports FansFred and Art are still shaking their heads over the continuing scheduling drama for LA sports as UCLA’s football and basketball are creating another Friday night viewing conflict for fans. Is Mick Cronin the cause of the recent low attendance at Pauley because of his planned recruiting strategy? Has DeShaun Foster helped the football team get into a winning rhythm? How is Lane Kiffin highlighting the career path of former USC coaches? And which of the issues plaguing the NFL’s special teams has upset Deebo Samuel the most?...more15minPlay
November 14, 2024College Athletics Face Financial CrossroadsFred and Art question the wisdom of the powers that be in college sports as USC and LSU face the dilemma of gigantic buyouts to end the contracts of football coaches Lincoln Riley and Brian Kelly. How can the universities afford to shell out $65-$95 million and still keep their programs afloat? Will Lamar Jackson stay at the top of the MVP list? Could returning RB Christian McCaffrey be the midseason boost the 49ers need? And why is there another Friday night sports scheduling snafu in LA?...more15minPlay
November 07, 2024Will the Trade Deadline Bring Big Changes to the NFL?With the Dodgers’ World Series win for the ages in the rearview mirror, Fred, Art, and Laura Snoke ponder football possibilities as the NFL trade deadline grows ever near. Bryce Young, former No. 1 overall pick, is the subject of great speculation as to where his new home might be. Will he leave the Panthers and head West? Are the 2024 Oregon Ducks reminiscent of Chip Kelly’s 2012 undefeated team? Is Jared Goff the NFL’s Renaissance man? And would the Rams really have traded Cooper Kupp had they lost their last few games?...more17minPlay
October 30, 2024Sportsageddon Showdown in LAFred, Art, and Laura Snoke gear up for an action-packed night of sports in LA, with the confluence of the World Series at Dodger Stadium, USC at the Coliseum, the Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, and the East LA Classic high school football game at SoFi causing “Sportsageddon Carmageddon” woes for drivers. Can the Dodgers best their historic rivals? Which SoCal native will win the Game 1 pitching battle - Jack Flaherty or Gerrit Cole? Will Aaron Judge be the Pride of the Yankees? And is Russell Wilson the right choice for the Steelers in the clash with the Giants?...more20minPlay
October 22, 2024MLB Pennant Races Heat UpFred, Art, and Laura Snoke share their predictions for the MLB pennant winners, with some strong performances by the NL and AL teams. Whose postseason record did Max Muncy tie? Will Aaron Judge’s superstar performance guarantee the Yankees a World Series berth? Can Jhonkensy Noel keep up the home runs for the Guardians? Do the Dodgers have enough in reserve to keep Teoscar Hernandez next season? And with more big-draw sporting events moving to streaming, will network availability go the way of the dodo?...more23minPlay
September 23, 2024Welcome to the Big Ten, SoCalFred, Art, Laura Snoke, and Fred’s cousin Andy Baran question the networks’ decision-making process in the scheduling of UCLA and USC’s games against formidable foes on Saturday. Why the simultaneous kickoff times? Will Bruins’ coach DeShaun Foster be a match for veteran Brian Kelly? Which school has dropped six sports programs in the latest NIL development? Will Bryce Young be given the chance to reach his potential? And just how did Shohei Ohtani achieve those mind-boggling stats?...more18minPlay
September 18, 2024Will History Be Made in the MLB?Fred, Art, and Mark marvel over the numbers being put up by Shohei Ohtani as he inches toward an unheard-of 50-50 season. Will he cap off 2024 with a return to the mound in October and an MVP award to boot, or is the Phillies’ Bryce Harper going to give him a run for his money? How was Aaron Rodgers’ first game of the season? Should Tua Tagovailoa consider retirement after suffering yet another concussion? And what is up with college coaches and their “We Pay Players” shirts?...more19minPlay
FAQs about BLEAV Sports with Fred and The Fantastics:How many episodes does BLEAV Sports with Fred and The Fantastics have?The podcast currently has 206 episodes available.