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Sports Sunday on KOCI100th Episode & Show FinaleJoin Sports Sunday for its 100th, and final, full episode. Chris Bibona and Marissa Lavezzari muscle through NFL, NHL, NBA and MLB coverage with help from special guests (in order of appearance) Sam Holt, Annie O'Donnell, Howard Croom and Steve Bibona. To end the show, the Sports Sunday duo goes head-to-head with LA Dodgers trivia, where the loser gets a whipped cream pie to the face! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2022-05-161h 59
Sports Sunday on KOCIFull Episode: Super Bowl 56 Preview, Brian Flores Lawsuit, OC Football ASGSports Sunday is your best source for a complete, and nuanced preview of Super Bowl 56 between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams. Annie O'Donnell and Chris Bibona break down the keys to victory for each team, and give a final prediction at the end of the segment. In the second hour, the Sports Sunday duo talks about the 2022 Bejing Winter Olympics, and at 4:30, Orange County South Team All-Star Bo Kelly joins the show to share his experience from his team's 30-17 win over the North Team in the 63rd edition of the OC All-Star Classic. This is...2022-02-071h 59
Sports Sunday on KOCIFull Episode: NFL Conference Championships, MLB Hall of Fame, "Stock Up, Stock Down"Absolute madness in the NFL Playoffs. Fresh off of one of the greatest playoff games in League history, the Chiefs get upset by the Cincinnati Bengals, as the 49ers and Rams kickoff mid-show. In "Stock Up, Stock Down," Annie O'Donnell brings up the latest controversy revolving around former NFL QB Jeff Garcia and ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes, and Chris Bibona explains an alarming development regarding racism at an Orange County high school. To end the show, the OC Register's Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher joins the show to talk about the controversial MLB Hall of Fame ballot, which excluded...2022-01-302h 02
Sports Sunday on KOCI9.19.21 - Hour 1; Inglewood's Intuit Dome, NFL week 1 & 2 analysis, the Fantasy Football Fix with Sam HoltAnnie O'Donnell is back in studio with host Chris Bibona, and there is no shortage of local sports to cover! The Clippers announced a 23-year partnership with the Intuit Dome, USC's head coach Clay Helton was fired, and Dodgers infielder Justin Turner is nominated for the Roberto Clemente Award. The Sports Sunday duo breaks down the most notable moments of week 1 and 2 of the NFL Season, and talk with fantasy football expert Sam Holt about the fantasy landscape of the NFL in week 2 and beyond. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...2021-09-1956 min
Sports Sunday on KOCI9.12.21 - Hour 1; U.S. Open Recap, First NFL Sunday of the Year, Sam Holt's Fantasy Football FixHoward Croom joins the show once again in the absence of Annie O'Donnell to talk some prime tennis content— but don't worry, the Sports Sunday duo has 45 minutes of uninterrupted NFL coverage, including Sam Holt's "Fantasy Football Fix" immediately after the Big 3 at 3. Also, at the end of the first hour, Chris puts the Tom Brady GOAT discussion to bed for once, and for all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2021-09-121h 03
Sports Sunday on KOCI8.15.21 - Hour 1: Field of Dreams, MLB news, Trevor Bauer BombshellA Major League Baseball-heavy segment this hour; Ohtani vs. Vladdy, Trout update, Dodgers head back East, and Rob Manfred does something right?? Annie O'Donnell and Chris Bibona break down the "Field of Dreams" Game, where the White Sox and Yankees battled it out until the last frame. At the end of the segment, Sports Sunday goes in-depth dissecting Trevor Bauer and his decision to break his silence for the first time since being put on administrative leave amidst a sexual assault investigation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...2021-08-151h 02
Sports Sunday on KOCI8.15.21 - Hour 2: NFL Preseason News, Intro to Fantasy Football, NBA Top-5 in '26 PredictionsWho are you taking with the first pick in your Fantasy draft? What Quarterback had the best NFL debut this week? Who's the better two-way player: Bo or Prime Time? Who is going to be the face of the NBA in 5 years? Chris Bibona and Annie O'Donnell have you covered on Sports Sunday on KOCI. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2021-08-1559 min
Sports Sunday on KOCI8.8.21 - Hour 1: Messi Leaves Barcelona, The Olympics Wrap Up, and NBA Free Agency Goes WildToo much sports to keep track of? No problem. Chris Bibona and Annie O'Donnell tackle the biggest news in the athletic world; from Spain to Tokyo, all the way back to L.A.-- the KOCI Crew covers Messi, the Olympics, USA Basketball, and NBA free agency all in 60 minutes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2021-08-081h 00
Sports Sunday on KOCI8.1.21 - Hour 2: L.A. Lands Westbrook, Dodgers Reload, Aaron Rodgers and the Biggest NFL News of the SummerHarrison Faigen of SB Nation joins the show to talk about the Lakers, with emphasis on the Russell Westbrook acquisition. After some basketball banter, the KOCI crew resumes talks about the Dodgers; posing the question: who is the most clutch Dodgers hitter? With the NFL weeks away, Chris Bibona and Annie O'Donnell discuss the biggest headlines in football, with Aaron Rodgers' electric press conference highlighted brightest. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2021-08-011h 04
Sports Sunday on KOCI8.1.21 - Hour 1: Tokyo Update, Understanding Simon Biles, and Complete MLB Trade Deadline BreakdownChris Bibona and Annie O'Donnell are joined by Bill Perkins of topfanrivalry.com to discuss all things Tokyo 2020; breaking down our favorite events and athletes in this year's Olympic Games. After the Big 3 at 3, the Sports Sunday crew produces the most in-depth discussion about Simon Biles and her decision to drop out of several gymnastic events due to the "twisties." After a thought provoking discussion about Biles, Bill Perkins adds his insight into the most busy MLB Trade Deadline of all time, with special emphasis on our Boys In Blue! This is a public episode. If you would...2021-08-011h 00
Sports Sunday on KOCI7.18.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaThe Sports Sunday duo of Chris Bibona and Annie O'Donnell have plenty to tackle in today's show; first they discuss the NHL expansion draft, as well as the amateur hockey draft coming up this Friday. Then, after the Big 3 at 3, the team breakdown all of the noteworthy news in Major League Baseball; including trade rumors, injury reports, and other notables post All-Star Game. After an exclusive interview with Head Coach of Estancia Football Mike Bargas, Annie and Chris have some fun and draft an all-time greatest rock band at the end of the show. Don't miss this jam-packed episode of...2021-07-182h 01
Sports Sunday on KOCI6.27.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaAnother loaded show on Sports Sunday! In the peak of sports events worldwide, Chris Bibona and Annie O'Donnell touch base on the MLB, NBA, NHL, College World Series, European Championship, and even have time to debate the top-3 sports movies of all-time, as well as the greatest 4th of July dishes. Arash Markazi also joins the show to talk about everything LA sports; Dodgers, Clippers, Kings, and more! Don't miss this exciting episode, recorded live on 101.5 FM KOCI! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...2021-06-272h 01
Sports Sunday on KOCI5.23.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaSO MUCH TO TALK ABOUT! Annie O'Donnell and Chris Bibona try their best to juggle the PGA Championship, NBA Playoffs, Dodgers-Giants series, and HUGE NFL news. Former Mayor of Costa Mesa Gary Monahan joins the show to talk NL West rivalry, and the hosts rank the hardest sports in athletics. Don't miss this exclusive episode with a ton of local news! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2021-05-231h 59
Sports Sunday on KOCI5.16.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaAnnie O'Donnell and Chris Bibona join forces to deliver two hours of quality sports content; covering NBA Hall of Fame Weekend, the Lakers, and Dodgers. At the hour-fifteen mark, we have some fun and draft a starting 9 for baseball with a pool of US Presidents. After that, we talk Trevor Bauer, Clayton Kershaw, and the current state of the Boys in Blue. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2021-05-162h 03
Sports Sunday on KOCI5.9.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaAnnie O'Donnell, Jack Blackman, and Chris Bibona come together for a jam-packed two hours of sports discussion and debate. Things get chippy as the trio discuss the Freeway series between the LA Angels and Dodgers, NBC Sports Edge Writer George Bissell joins the show to talk baseball, and as always, an update is given on the Dodgers, who are struggling heavily. In the second hour, the three hosts determine the fate of all QBs taken in the 2021 NFL Draft, marking them starter, or shadow to a mentoring QB. To close out the episode, they preview an NBA-heavy segment for next...2021-05-092h 01
Sports Sunday on KOCI5.2.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaPost-NFL Draft, Chris Bibona and Annie O'Donnell get to grade each team's draft performance (A-F). After class ends, the Sports Sunday duo plays a little game where they "redraft" a franchise given the complete NFL player pool. This episode also features two interviews; NBCLA's Michael J. Duarte joins the show to talk all things LA sports, and former Sports Sunday host Alex Crawford catches up with the crew, talking about being the Voice of Newport Harbor High School. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...2021-05-022h 03
Sports Sunday on KOCI4.25.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaAnnie O'Donnell and Chris Bibona keep the OC airwaves entertained with an absolutely packed 2-hour show. Dodgers-Padres rivalry, NFL draft predictions, and the European Soccer "Super League" are all discussed this week, as well as other Sports Sunday staples; Stock Up, Stock Down, and The Spice Rack. Don't miss the exclusive interview with SB Nation Lakers Beat Writer Harrison Faigen at the 45-minute mark! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2021-04-252h 05
Sports Sunday on KOCI4.18.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaAnnie O'Donnell, Howard Croom and Chris Bibona join forces to talk the most prevalent stories in the sports world. Co-creator of topfanrivalry.com Bill Perkins calls in to talk Jackie Robinson, Dodgers history, and Padres-Dodgers rivalry. After 40 minutes of Dodgers discussion, we play the Hall of Fame Game, where we induct someone into their respective HoF, but have to kick an existing member out. At the one-hour mark, we talk a ton of NBA, as well as our Sports Sunday originals; Stock Up, Stock Down, and the Spice Rack. This is a public episode. If you would like...2021-04-172h 00
Sports Sunday on KOCI3.28.21 - Sports Sunday with Chris BibonaThree hosts join the show in-studio to talk the most prevalent topics in the sports world, as Annie O'Donnell makes her Sports Sunday debut. On the eve of MLB Opening Day, we preview the Dodgers, Angels, as well as other notable ball clubs. After some baseball talk, we recap the biggest moves from the NBA trade deadline-- in addition to updating our playoff picture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chrisbibona.substack.com2021-03-281h 29