We didn't have enough time for a big show this week, so Daniel and the crew launched a new show focused on the local sports for 10 minutes.

Local Sports Report - Grinches, Rams, and Snakes

Bagman returns the airwaves as a full time contributor to discuss why the Lakers should trade for Zack Leavine and Alex Caruso.

The Informal Program - Season 3

5 Min LA Sports Show - Bagman proposes a major Lakers trade

Daniel is back to talk about how Michigan-Alabama reminded him of a historical war documentary, and a group of deserving sports figures are celebrated as the 'Winners of the Week" including that iconic strawberry pop tart.

The Informal Program 2024

2024 EP 1 - The Pop-Tart that changed College Football

Daniel and Dave are back to make amends for several terrible erros made during the show. And also read a portion of the King James Bible. It'll all make sense once you hear it.

The Informal Program - 2024

Episode 3's Penalty Report

Bagman explains why he thinks the Dodgers should win multiple championships just this year, warns the L.A. Clippers of missing this opportunity, and celebrates an excellent run by the L.A. Kings

5 Minute LA Sports Show EP 8 - Bagman celebrates the L.A Kings

Daniel uses the 'Sports Time Machine' to travel back in time and countdown the Winners of the Week' following the Super Bowl.

2024 EP 7 - The belated Super Bowl content

Daniel is live from a city in... Denver, Colorado for a high-altitude edition of the annual wiffleball live on-field broadcast to kick off the 19-minute Sports Report. 

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The 19-Minute Sports Report

Wiffleball 2024

Bagman is not happy with the L.A. Kings, the Dodgers' form, and especially whatever the Purple Team has been doing this offseason.

Bagman accuses the Lakers of not trying to win

Daniel spends the first 19-minutes of the new show congratulating the summer's sports champions, counting down the winners of the week, and sharing a very serious list of coaching candidates he'd like to see take over as the U.S. Men's National Soccer team boss. 

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19 Min Sports Report EP 1 - This is a serious coaching list

Bagman once again says the Dodgers need to win every available competition this year (and even win one that doesn't exist), and explains why it's best for the Clippers to blow the whole thing up.

Bagman says the Clippers should blow it up

It's July in sports, so why not some list radio? Daniel's back with a list of the best and worst All-Star Games in sports, and another edition of the 'Winners of the Week.'

19 Min Sports Report EP 2 - This is the worst All-Star Game

Bagman has to respond to ESPN and SEC Network personality Paul Finebaum's accusations that Lincoln Riley has done a terrible job at USC, and is about to get fired.

Bagman blasts Paul Finebaum and celebrates USC's coaching hires

It's a week of sports so big that 19 minutes might not be long enough.

It's a show filled with info on no-hitters, angry letters, and motorsports drama as Daniel counts down the 'Winners of the Week."

19 Min Sports Report EP 3 - A week for drama

Bagman starts off with some kind words for Freddie Freeman, a lesson on why sports aren't the biggest thing in the world, and closes with a rant aimed at the Angels' trade deadline activity.

Bagman shows compassion, then shouts about the Angels

Daniel is back with the news of the week in the 'Sportsbuilding Update' including an NFL rules debut, an NBA retirement, and the biggest moves of the MLB trade deadline. 

In the big story of the week, Daniel explains why the L.A. Angels shouldn't have traded their players at the deadline. 

And the 'Winners of the Week' list includes several baseball players, and the best from the U.S.'s week at the Olympics.

19 Min Sports Report EP 4 - The Angels did nothing wrong

Bagman shares what he considers very important warning signs of a possible Dodgers collapse in October

Bagman warns Dodger fans about October

Daniel's got the latest on Brandon Aiyuk's trade demands and major NBA signings  in a riveting 'SportsBuilding' update. Then, it's time for discussion on Team USA ahead of the Gold Medal game against France. And finally, it's time to close out the show with a top 18 (minus two) countdown of the 'Winners of the Week' featuring baseball pitchers, Olympians, and a huge victory in the sports world.

19 Min Sports Show Ep 5 - The long-awaited winner

Bagman discusses the series between the Brewers and the Dodgers earlier this weekend, and calls for the bullpen to step up.

Bagman issues a call to arms for the Dodgers

Daniel struggles to get through a brand-new edition of the 'Sportsbuilding' update, featuring more NFL news, the NBA schedule, and a surprising proposal in Major League Baseball. 

Next, it's a discussion on how to fix baseball once and for all and help make it the most popular sport in America once again. 

Finally, it's an overtime version of the 'Winner of the Week' countdown featuring all the major sports stars and stories of the week.

19 Min Sports Report EP 6 - This is how to to fix baseball

Bagman is here with a full preview of the UCLA football schedule, and says he sees only 3-4 losses all year.

Bagman previews the UCLA football season

Daniel is here with the weekly 'Sportsbuilding' update, his predictions for the College Football Playoff, and a 'Winners of the Week' list filled with plenty of letters debating which players are better. 

Hopefully, it doesn't get so crazy Daniel rage-quits the show or anything, right? Right?

19 Min Sports Report EP 7 - These sports debates are out of control

After a midsummer rebrand, it's time to enter the SportsBuilding as Daniel gives you the news of the week, offers a take on how the Patriots will end up winning the AFC East, blasts F1, and reveals an indestructible 'Winner of the Week'.

SportsBuilding EP 1 - How the Patriots will win the AFC East

SportsBuidling will be live in an hour. In the meantime, enjoy a little preview of the day's events, and some talk about why UCLA football is... not looking great to start the year.

The Preview - UCLA is not good | 09-21-24

Daniel is back in the SportsBuilding to share dismay at how Bryce Young has been treated, and countdown the 'Winners of the Week' including a shock in the top 3.

SportsBuilding EP 2 - The Panthers did Bryce Young dirty | 09-21-24

Daniel is here to give you a taste of what's coming up later this morning on 'SportsBuilding' including some thoughts on the L.A. Angels, and a major breaking news story the News Snail has been working on.

The Preview - The Angels are a disgrace 09-28-28

This week in the SportsBuilding, The News Snail's got breaking news on a blockbuster NBA trade, Daniel reads your letters, rants about the Angels, and counts down a baseball-themed 'Winners of the Week' countdown.

SportsBuilding Ep 3 - White Sox are bad, Angels are Bad, T-Wolves won the trade | 09-28-24

Daniel's here with thoughts on why he's not a super massive football fan, and UCLA's crazy schedule.

The Preview - UCLA's schedule is not fair 10-05-25

This week in the SportsBuilding, UCLA's got an unfair football schedule, closing MLB pitchers are becoming too predictable, and Rejoice, America: The 2024 Astros are no more.

SportsBuilding Ep 4 - The AL Central is taking over baseball

What's up with the LA Kings? Can Nathan McKinnon single-handedly win the Stanley Cup? Whatever happened to the 2015 Atlanta Hawks? How can the NBA incorporate more jump balls into regular gameplay?

Find out the answers to these pressing questions in the 16 weekly gathering of The Informal Program.

The Informal Program

Episode 16 - The [LA] King is [nearly] dead

Local 5 - What's up with the Dodgers?!

Bagman fully snaps on the [Purple Team] and explains last week's absence on the 5 Min LA Sports Show.

The Informal Program - Season 2

5 Min LA Sports Show EP 21 & 22 - Bagman summarizes the Magic Johson article

Host Daniel West comedically wraps up the week in sports with a dose of satirical nonsense. 

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