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

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

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

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

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

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

Daniel and the crew have kept the mics rolling during a pre-show mic test as they discuss whether Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer was a 'fog merchant', whether Clay Helton was better than Lincoln Riley at USC, Bronny James and nepotism, and whether A.J. Hinch's bullpen chaos will forever change the way baseball games are managed.

Mic Test Takes - Was Rudolph a fog merchant? | 10-12-24

On SportsBuilding, Daniel's got an update on the Jets firing Robert Saleh, a fix for the MLB postseason's format issues, and the full 'Winners of the Week' list featuring some college football upsets, and epic baseball feats. 

Sportsbuilding Ep 5 - This is how you fix the MLB postseason | 10-12-24

Bagman is back to rant about the USC loss to Maryland, and the overall tenure of Lincoln Riley.

5 Min LA Sports Show - Bagman blasts Lincoln Riley 10-20-24

Inside the SportsBuilding this week: Clippers injuries, NFL rants, and a preview of some big games this weekend.

SportsBuildling Ep 6 - The Clippers are cooked | 10-20-24

In one week, SportsBuilding returns with some... familiar characters. Subscribe today, and check out TheSportsBuilding.com for even more from the show. 

It's time for a new voice - SportsBuilding 2.0

The biased L.A. sports guy is back on the air. Just as soon as we figure out how to get him to actually sign his contract....

Bagman's back | SportsBuilding 2.0

Bagman makes his triumphant weekly return to celebrate something that happened while he was away: The LA Dodgers winning the World Series.

5 Minute LA Sports Show - Bagman celebrates a World Series Title

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

Would you compete in the Olympics for another country? What on earth was going on in Cleveland? Why is Alex Bowman "the best sports story you've probably haven't heard yet?" These questions and more are answered in Episode 7 of The Informal Program

The Informal Program

Episode 7 - Put a Bowman on it

How does the Informal Program preview the upcoming MLS season? By comparing each team to a type of TV character. You'll want to hear this highly original guide to following America's fastest growing sports league (or so we're told...).

Episode 9 - An informal guide to Major League Soccer

Bagman discusses which LA NBA team is in a better position, and gives us a brief Dick Vitale impression.

The Informal Program - Season 2

5 Min LA Sports Show EP 7 - Bagman finally talks basketball

Daniel The Host pays off a penalty, Dave and Beanie crack up over some dogs, and the show (at long last) finishes the "How to" on Major League Soccer.

Season 2 Episode 10 - How to (finally) understand MLS teams (Part 3)

The show is interrupted by breaking news in Boxing, Jeopardy, and Rob Pelinka before analyzing the 2019 NBA finals.

Season 2 Episode 22 - How to not talk about the NBA Finals

The crew read listenr letters about equal pay for the USMNT, do the "politically correct baseball standings", and reward John Beanie for his greatest rap performance to date.

Season 2 Episode 28 - How to discuss equal pay in a civilized manner

Host Daniel West and his sidekick Dave share the weekly triumphs from the sports world on a not entirely serious tribute to the old-school sports highlight show. 

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