Lunchtime With Roggin And Rodney

Adam Auslund joins us to talk Lakers, Clippers, Kings vs D'Aaron Fox, 10 minute quarters and more. What will be the name of the NHL franchise in Utah? It won't be the YetiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Adam Silver's comments about potentially shortening NBA quarters to 10 minutes. David Vassegh hops on to talk about DodgerFest this weekend. Matthew Stafford reportedly is NOT retiring - but will he remain with the Rams?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Woike from the LA Times hops on to talk about the Lakers' loss in Philly and how long they may be without Anthony Davis. We discuss the Dodgers' bullpen depth - which is the best in baseball by farSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirby Yates has officially joined the Dodgers and the Yankees owner says even THEY can't compete with them financially. St John Bosco and its head football coach, Jason Negro, have come under fire for imbezzlement allegations. The Paul brothers (Jake and Logan) will NOT fight each other (at least not yet) but will have a reality showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Might MLB owners lockout the players and try to instiute a salary cap? Dr. Neal ElAttrache hops on to talk about the rash of arm injuries in MLB and what (if anything) can be done about themSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sam Blum from The Athletic joins the show after writing an in depth piece on how the Ducks embrace thieir Anaheim roots while the Angels are still trying to cling to something they aren't. The Dodgers, Magic Johnson and Mark Walter are part of a pretty special group that will help raise funds to help victims of the Alta Dena and Palisades fires. Jimmy Butler has yet again been suspended by the Heat - will anyone be willing to give him a major contract in the offseason?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred and Rodney get into a debate about whether franchises sould lower ticket prices if their team is eliminated from playoff contention. What holes do the Dodgers have on their 40 man roster?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Stan Kasten's comments about the Dodgers spending spree being good for baseball. Also, would the Rams entertain trading Matthew Stafford if he decides not to retire?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Eric Dickerson joins us, we talk about yesterday being the 5 year anniversary of Kobe Bryant's passing. We also look at the Eagles and Cheifs winning the conference title games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian, ED and Rodney react to the Jimmy Butler vs Pat Riley saga, preview the AFC and NFC title games and tell NFL training camp stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Desert Sun Golf writer, Larry Bohannon hops on to talk about the Coachella Valley's numerous golf courses. Fred tells stories about how he's making enemies in the Coachella Valley. The Tribal Chief Administrative Officer for Spotlight 29, George Nicholas, joins usSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we broadcast live from Spotlight 29 with Eric Dickerson and Christian Okoye, we talk about Eric's haunted house and Pete Carroll being hired by the Raiders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Times columnist and friend of the show, Bill Plaschke, wrote that the Dodgers are invincible. Fred and Rodney give their takes and then we hear from you on if Bill's notion is trueSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our NFL insider, Vinny Bonsignore, joins us to talk about the Raiders' new GM, whether the Chiefs get preferential treatment and to preview the conference championship games this weekend. We discuss the report that AD and Lebron are pushing for the Lakers to make a major trade. We also debate: would you rather be the Lakers or the Clippers right now?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We bring you the Tanner Scott press conference from Dodger Stadium. David Vassegh hops on to talk about the signing of Scott and potential signing of Kirby Yates. Jacob Emrani joins us to talk about the fires that have ravaged southern califnornia and what you can do to help yourself (or loved ones) who may now be locked up in legal battles surrounding the tradgedy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Woike hops on to talk Lakers. We also get deeper into our discussion about the man who performed his own vasectomySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Harris from the LA Times on to talk about his article that took a deep dive into the Dodgers' courtship of Roki Sasaki. We take a listen to a couple of New York radio hosts who are fed up with the Dodgers' aggressiveness in free agency. A surgeon performed a vasectomy on himselfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rodney tells a story about seeing racoons in broad daylight and it births a conversation about wild animals being bold around humans. We talk about the courtship of Roki Sasaki and how he landed with the Dodgers. Dan Hurley says he's not the only coach who goes nuts on the sideline, he's just the only one who the camera's always find when he's doing it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Cronin was in rare form this weekend when he went off on a reporter who suggested that Big 10 teams who go from east to west have it just as tough as teams going west to east. We take a look at the abundance of riches the Dodgers have on their pitching staff and how the rotation may shake out in 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ned Colletti joins us to talk about the Dodgers' offseason. Eric Dickerson pays an impromptu visit and talks Rams-Eagles and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.