Daniel bemoans the official death of the 2022 Los Angeles Angels season, Dave explains why the numerous San Fernando Valley Chick-Fil-A locations have ruined the experience of having to "earn" those nuggets, and the crew try to figure out if Subway is actually slicing their meat fresh, or just acting like they do.

The Informal Program Season 3

Season 3 Episode 3 - Steph gets fact-checked

Daniel saves the show's lack of production by talking too much. About the Los Angeles Kings big trade, how hard it is to win the Stanley Cup, and the simple steps its takes to become a hated NASCAR driver.

Season 3 Episode 4 - Denny gets hated

Daniel the Host is mic'd up live on the camp wiffleball field for an annual tradition that's been gone for three years, and was uploaded nearly two days late.

How to host a show while playing wiffleball (again)

The 'Word of the Week' committee announces some new changes for the show after a major meeting, and Daniel breaks down the top stories of the week from the Steelers still hanging around, to a college football game that featured the winning and losing coach getting fired.

S3, 17 - Daniel's bad basketball take

Bagman starts 2024 off with a belated to reaction to the disastrous Chargers -  Raiders Thursday Night Football game that got everyone fired, and discusses why he's concerned about the recent Lakers stretch.

The Informal Program 2024

5 Min LA Sports Show EP 1 - Bagman disowns the Chargers and calls out the Purple Team

Daniel's got some mild scheduling news on this week's episode.

Program alert, major program alert

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.

The 19-Minute Sports Report

Bagman blasts Paul Finebaum and celebrates USC's coaching hires

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

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 and Dave kick off a brand-new edition of SportsBuilding with some highlights from the weekend's biggest games including a wild one in Washington D.C., John Beanie's got some factoids, and did the SEC's dominance even invade our 'Winners of the Week' segement?

Episode 1 of SportsBuilding is here. 

It's finally opening day | SportsBuilding 2.0 (11-26-24)

Bagman predicts the Chargers will upset the Chiefs in the playoffs, and blast Lincoln Riley for a subpar season at USC. 

5 Minute LA Sports Show - Bagman celebrates the Chargers, and puts Lincoln Riley on fraud watch

It's getting a little late in the building. We'll join you tomorrow for a proper edition of SportsBuilding. In the meantime, enjoy the latest edition of the '5 Minute LA Sports Show'

Schedule Update - The SportsBuilding will reopen tomorrow | 12-03-24

The SportsBuilding opens once again to blast Missouri for being ranked by the College Football Playoff committee, recap timeouts across the football weekend, and break some news in the baseball world. 

Plus, the iconic 'Winners of the Week segment closes out the show. 

Missouri should not be ranked. And other matters | 12-04-24

Bagman is ready to have a party after the LA Galaxy won their 6th MLS Cup. 

5 Min LA Sports Show - Bagman Celebrates the LA Galaxy winning MLS Cup win

Daniel and Dave are back with highlights covering the past week in sports including MLS Cup, the College Football Championship week, and whatever was happening in Jacksonville. 

Plus, a rather awkward edition of Beanie Factoids, the latest news on some big college football coaching openings, and of course, the 'Winners of the Week.'

SMU Bribed the committee *allegedly.  |12-12-24

Daniel is kicking off 2025 with the first full public unveiling of the Computer Spreadsheet National Championship. And unlike ESPN, we won't waste time before getting to the countdown. Did the Chiefs, Bills, or Lions take home the most coveted prize in Pro Football? You'll have to listen to find out.  

The 2024 Spreadsheet National Championship Rankings Show (SoundCloud edition)

Daniel is kicking off 2025 with the first full public unveiling of the Computer Spreadsheet National Championship. And unlike ESPN, we won't waste time before getting to the countdown. Did the Chiefs, Bills, or Lions take home the most coveted prize in Pro Football? You'll have to listen to find out.

SportsBuilding 2.0

The 2024 Spreadsheet National Championship Rankings Reveal

The NBA Finals are in the books, but should the Oklahoma City Thunder really be crowned as the 'winners of the week' in the sports world over TJ McConnell or Dale Earnhardt Jr? A panel of experts will discuss, and an impartial judge from Oklahoma City will decide. 

It's the first episode of SportsBuilding's debate talk era, and you won't want to miss it. 

SportsBuilding EP 1 - Who REALLY won the Finals?

Daniel is joined by analysts Oliver and Krish for a live broadcast of the 2025 Play By Play Camp's Wiffleball championship final on the UCLA campus. 

Wiffleball 2025 - The Championship Game

The injury to NASCAR Driver Connor Zilisch starts a conversation about how weird it would be if more athletes got injured during the heights of championship victory. 

SportsBuilding Reports - The worst kind of injury

What is college football's unsolvable problem? Why are the Vegas Golden Knights so good? Why can't Dave write better sponsorship scripts?

These questions and more are answered on the inaugural episode of The Informal Program.

The Informal Program

Episode 1 - College Football has a problem

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

Daniel the Host finishes up the show explaining how you can stop being annoyed by the Patriots and just appreciate the art.

The Informal Program - Season 2

Season 2 Episode 5 - How to appreciate the Patriots dynasty

The crew does an entirely normal episode of the show the day after April Fool's Day.

Season 2 Episode 13 - How to watch baseball in 15 minutes

The show conducts the 2019 NHL Draft Lottery live on the air (with many mistakes and fury), and the crew celebrate the Clippers' 31 point comeback with a little too much enthusiasm.

Season 2 Episode 15 - How to do a draft lottery

Bagman pays tribute to the 2019 Clippers by criticizing their inability to win a home playoff game.

5 Min LA Sports Show EP 16 & 17 - Bagman remembers the Clippers

The show will be uploaded tomorrow @10 AM PT.

Programing note: Wed @10 AM

Bagman is not impressed by either LA soccer team following edition 4 of the rivalry derby.

5 Min LA Sports Show EP 29 - Bagman blasts both sides of El Trafico

A more positive Bagman celebrates the football seasons of USC and UCLA so far.

5 Min LA Sports Show EP 36 - Bagman celebrates USC & UCLA

Bagman refuses to stop the show as he goes off on every baseball team in the Los Angeles market, specifically the Dodgers.

5 Min LA Sports Show EP 38-39 Bagman becomes a Padres fan

Bagman lets the citizens of LA know what's happening with their hockey team.

5 Min LA Sports Show EP 40 - Bagman gives an update on Kings hockey

Daniel and the crew try to make sense of the new-look Warriors after their blowout loss.

Season 2 Episode 41 - How to understand the new Warriors

A group of sports analysts debate the week’s biggest winner in sports before an inanimate judge who will decide who’s right. 

Hosted by Daniel West. New episode weekly (we hope).

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