Senator Donna Mercado Kim on the Sports Animals by ESPN Honolulu

Connor Livesay from Bloggin The Boys talks the Dallas Cowboys and their second-half offensive slump and whether or not Mike McCarthy is on the hot seat. Matt Lowe from Lindy's Sports Magazine talks the upcoming national championship between Alabama and Georgia. Kurt Helin from NBC Sports talks the NBA and who he thinks the MVP so far is.

On this mid-week show, the animals come on talking about Aaron Rodgers and a certain voter that came out and said that he won't vote for Rodgers for MVP, but is that person in the right? Also, Rob Demello from KHON Sports talks about the Hawaii Senate hearing that is coming up on Friday on the University of Hawaii football program. Mitchell Renz from Chat Sports talks about the Las Vegas Raiders and there chances at getting into the playoffs. And Larry Krueger from KNBR talks about San Francisco and the 49ers needing to play win and the're in against a Division Title chaser in the LA Rams.

On this mid-week edition of the show, Josh comes on talking about the headline with Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi and the announcement that on Monday, the limit for large gatherings indoors will go down to 50%. What does that mean for the University of Hawaii moving forward? And who aint doing it right today?

Steve Del Vecchio from Larry Brown Sports talks the New England Patriots and their chances of getting back to the top of the AFC East, and the AFC. Leo Luna, founder of 49ers Gold Mine, talks the Niners and their must-win game against the Rams this weekend. Kristian Winfield from NY Daily News talks the Brooklyn Nets and the possible debut of Kyrie Irving tonight in Indiana.

On this episode of the animals, the guys talk about some news in the world, but today it's about Rainbow Wahine basketball being cancelled and even the Big Island not allowing fans until further notice. But Hawaii Rainbow Warrior Volleyball is a day away, so Tiff Wells joins the show to talk about the 2022 squad. The College Football Playoff National Championship Game is almost here as well, so Mike Griffith from the Atlanta Journal Constitution talks about the Bulldogs and what they need to do to get the revenge dub on Bama. And Brian Rauf from HeatcheckCBB.com talks about college basketball as it enters conference season.

Josh comes on this Tuesday talking about cancellations. And yes there is breaking news with the Rainbow Wahine Volleyball team. What does this mean for all other spots, and are we headed backwards? Plus, some talk on the University of Hawaii football team, what does this program need to look at before the legislative hearing on Friday?

Baseball Outside the Box by ESPN Honolulu

Bob Ryan, former ESPN analyst and Boston Globe columnist, talks the NBA, the unstoppable Golden State Warriors and who could possibly take them down this year. Jon Marks from Sports Radio WIP in Philly talks the Eagles and their surprising playoff clinching season as they prepare for the final game of the season. UH men's volleyball coach Charlie Wade joins the show a day before the season opener to preview his defending national champions. Josh Neighbors from the Locked On Big 12 Podcast recaps the amazing seasons from Oklahoma State and Baylor, and the surprising decision from Dillon Gabriel to flip his commitment to Oklahoma.

The animals come on the first show of 2022 talking about Antonio Brown and his mid-game exit where he took off his uniform. Is this whole thing actually on AB, or is there something else we don't know about or forgot about? Also, the college football playoff semifinals happened, and it's another Alabama-Georgia championship, so Kevin McGuire from Athlon Sports comes on to break it down for us. It's almost time for UH baseball as well, and head coach Rich Hill joins the show talking about the team and their schedule, which looks to be a test for the Base-bows. And Dan Favale from the Hardwood Knocks Podcast talks about the NBA and the potential return of Klay Thompson.