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Wake up, Coachella Valley—your sports day starts here with Tim O’Brien and Brett Rosen on 102.7 The Fanatic. From the biggest local storylines…to the national headlines everyone’s talking about—with hot takes you won’t hear anywhere else.Smart analysis. Strong opinions.The teams you follow—and the debates you love.102.7 The Fanatic—the Coachella Valley’s Sports Leader.Weekdays, 7 to 9 a.m.

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Full Show: Monday, June 15, 2026
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#85
Today at 4:15 PM

THE KNICKS WIN! THE KNICKS WIN! For the first time in 53 years, the Larry O'Brien trophy is on Broadway. The guys break it all down for the first half of the show. Is Wemby the dirtiest player in the league? USA wins their first World Cup match 4-1 over Paraguay. Friday's watch party was a great success and a lot of fun! Should Tim go bald? The convo was had. Thanks for listening!


Full Show: Friday, June 12, 2026
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#84
Last Friday at 4:14 PM

It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! The United States' quest for their first World Cup begins today at SoFi Stadium. Our FIFA insider, Tom, joins the program for the first time. Wemby is soft and a big baby! Knicks head to San Antonio for game 5 on Saturday. Shoutout to The General for their lights out performance of the week! Have a great weekend!


Full Show: Thursday, June 11, 2026
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#83
Last Thursday at 4:16 PM

WHAT DID WE WITNESS!? The Knicks come all the way back from being down 29 to win game 4 and take a commanding 3-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. IT WAS THE STORY THE ENTIRE MORNING! Go NY Go NY Go!


Full Show: Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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#82
Last Wednesday at 4:34 PM

Happy Wednesday! The Knicks look to bounce back and take a commanding 3-1 series lead at Madison Square Garden. It's the eve of the World Cup before soccer takes the world stage. Tim and Brett struggle today in GeoSports and get humbled. Thanks for listening!


Full Show: Monday, June 8, 2026
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#80
06/08/2026

Happy Monday! The Knicks are up 2-0 and return to Madison Square Garden for Game 3. New York City will be electric! Tim is having serious FoMo. The guys break down the possibilities of a 3-0 vs 2-1 series. Brett still can't figure out his United States geography. Some baseball and hockey this morning as well. Happy Monday!


Full Show: Thursday, June 4, 2026
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#78
06/04/2026

Go NY Go NY Go! The Knicks take care of business in game one of the NBA Finals. Spurs super fan Matt Serna joins the show to give his thoughts on the game and what the Spurs need to do better. Is game 2 a must win for San Antonio? Ohtani continues to chase the national league Cy Young award and the guys pick their NFC North and West all star teams. Happy Thursday!


Full Show: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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#77
06/03/2026

The NBA Finals are here! Tim and Brett pick Knicks in six and breakdown reason why both teams can win. The guys take it back to 1999, the last time the Knicks made the NBA Finals. It's a basketball heavy show. Scott Simmers from Palm Springs Motors joins the show to discuss the latest deal ahead of employee pricing month for all Ford vehicles. Let's go Knicks!


Full Show: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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#76
06/02/2026

Happy Tuesday! One more day from the start of the NBA Finals in San Antonio with the Knicks and Spurs. The NFL is the top dog with several big trades on Monday after the guys wrapped up their show. Tim discusses the brawl during a beer league game Monday night. And the NFL chatter is heating up! Brett thinks the 49ers are the best team to ever play and Mike the Saints Fan thinks his Saints are making the playoffs! Thanks for listening!


Full Show: Monday, June 1, 2026
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#75
06/01/2026

It's a new week! The guys are ready to party like it's 1999 ahead of the Knicks and Spurs in the NBA Finals which begins on Wednesday. Can the Knicks win? Why are they such big underdogs to a young team in the Spurs? The MLB sends a salary cap option to the players association. Will there be a strike next season? Tim brings up soccer but Brett carries the conversation for entirely too long! The listeners let him have it! Happy Monday!


Full Show: Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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#72
05/27/2026

Tim and Brett open the show recapping game 5 of the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder have taken a 3-2 series lead. Who matches up the best for the New York Knicks? Lane Forti joins the guys in studio again while home on summer break. World Cup chatter, Dodgers and Angels win on the same night and Packers' back Josh Jacobs arrested on several domestic violence charges. All of the reaction and more.


Full Show: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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#71
05/26/2026

Happy Tuesday! The guys are back from the long weekend and are joined by Palm Desert grad and Chapman University offensive lineman Lane Forti. The Knicks are headed to the finals for the first time since 1999! The 27-year drought is over! Can they win the whole thing? The guys go down the most wins in the NFL rabbit hole and discuss whether or not Tim could complete a pass in the NFL.


Full Show: Friday, May 22, 2026
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#70
05/22/2026

It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! Tim is back in studio and Brett brought donuts! The Knicks are up 2-0 in the series, Spurs and Thunder heads to San Antonio and Brett's girlfriend joins the show to answer Tim's questions about Brett not listening. Brett's favorite word is, 'huh?' It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!


Full Show: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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#68
05/20/2026

Happy Wednesday! Tim is live in Colorado with the Firebirds and Brett is holding it down in studio in the Coachella Valley. It's game four for the Firebirds tonight in a must-win situation. The Knicks with an EPIC comeback has Tim feeling good this morning. Brett thinks Cancun is in Africa while the guys play GeoSport. It's a fun one! Thanks for listening!


Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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#67
05/19/2026

The guys open the show with the 2OT thriller in Oklahoma City, where the Spurs stole one on the road. Wemby is a robot! Tim is still in freezing cold Colorado while Brett soaks in the Coachella Valley sunshine. The Padres and Michael King throw a gem at the Dodgers and can't scratch a run across the plate. The Angels were no-hit into the ninth and won the ballgame. The Eastern Conference Finals begin tonight at the World's Most Famous Arena and more. Happy Tuesday!


Full Show: Monday, May 18, 2026
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#66
05/18/2026

It's the start of new week! Tim is in Colorado with the Coachella Valley Firebirds while Brett holds down the fort back in the desert. The Firebirds dropped game three Sunday night and now will play in their fifth elimination game this postseason. The Dodgers and Padres swept their weekend series and will now face each other for the first time this season beginning tonight. Happy Monday and enjoy the show!


Full Show: Friday, May 15, 2026
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#65
05/15/2026

Happy Friday! It's a feel good Friday and a Firebirds Friday! Game two tonight at Acrisure Arena before the team heads to Colorado. Keys to the game and a ticket giveaway. The Dodgers win and take the series over the Giants. The show goes off the rails a bit on the Palm Royale Cannabis text line. Enjoy your weekend and Let's Go Firebirds!


Full Show: Thursday, May 14, 2026
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#63
05/14/2026

The Firebirds drop game one of the Pacific Division Finals 3-0. Game two is Friday night at Acrisure Arena. The guys break it down. Evan Pivnick pops in for a minute in hour two. The Dodgers win behind an Ohtani gem. Pistons have their backs against the wall with the Cavs winning three-straight. Brett quizzes Tim on fake or real soccer names. And tonight is the NFL schedule release. The guys go over some of the games that have already been leaked. Happy Thursday!


Full Show: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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#62
05/13/2026

It's game day! The Firebirds open the Pacific Division Finals at Acrisure Arena against the Colorado Eagles. The guys open the show, breaking it all down. The NFL schedule release happens on Thursday, with some games already leaking. The Vikings and 49ers will play in Mexico City in November. We also learned Brett can't ride a bike. All hell broke loose after that. Happy Hump Day!


Full Show: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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#62
05/12/2026

It's a Firebirds takeover show! The voice of the Firebirds, Evan Pivnick, joins the show and cohosts for the day! Coachella Valley is gearing up for the Colorado Eagles in the Pacific Division Finals. Game one is Wednesday night at Acrisure Arena!


Full Show: Monday, May 11, 2026
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#61
05/12/2026

The Firebirds are moving on! Coachella Valley won the best-of-five series against the Ontario Reign with a thrilling 3-2 double overtime win in Ontario on Saturday night. Tim and Brett are jacked up and feeling good out of the gate. The Lakers have their backs against the wall and the guys make a bet on who will have more wins, the Vikings or the 49ers. Dodgers start a new series with their rivals from the Bay area. Happy Monday!


Full Show: Friday, May 8, 2026
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#60
05/09/2026

IT'S A FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! The Firebirds win Thursday night and force a game five in Ontario Saturday night. Head coach Derek Laxdal joins the show to recap the game and look forward to the winner-take-all game five. The Lakers drop game two and are in 2-0 hole following their back-to-back losses in Oklahoma City. Dodgers start a three game series with the league-leading Atlanta Braves. Have a great weekend!


Full Show: Thursday, May 7, 2026
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#59
05/07/2026

Firebirds game day from Acrisure Arena. Game four at 7 p.m. The voice of the Firebirds, Evan Pivnick, joins the show to break it all down and give away a pair of tickets. The Knicks take a 2-0 series lead and the Lakers look to even the series tonight in Oklahoma City. It was an MLB SoCal sweep Wednesday night. Dodgers, Angels and Padres are all winners. See you Friday morning at 7!


Full Show: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
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#58
05/06/2026

The show starts with the Firebirds game three loss at home forcing Coachella Valley to an elimination game on Thursday. The Lakers lose and miss an opportunity to steal one on the road. Tim was on dad/dog duty and expresses his feelings on it all. Dodgers lose, Angels win and Padres take care of business in the Bay. Thanks for listening!


Full Show: Tuesday, May 5 ,2026
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#57
05/05/2026

Happy Cinco de Mayo! It's a Firebirds game day! Game three from Acrisure Arena tonight with the series all tied at one. The Knicks win big for the third-straight game and the Timberwolves upset the Spurs on the road. Was it icing in the Ducks game? A replay we'll watch for a long time. All of this and more! Enjoy the show!


Full Show: Monday, May 4, 2026
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#56
05/04/2026

Happy Monday! The guys open the show with the news of longtime Yankee radio voice John Sterling's passing at the age of 87. The Lakers won in six over the Rockets and will now travel to Oklahoma City to take on the Thunder. The Knicks and 6ers begin tonight at the World's Most Famous and the Ducks begin their series in Vegas. All three SoCal baseball teams limp into the new week and more!


Full Show: Friday, May 1, 2026
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#55
05/01/2026

It's a FEEL GOOD FIREBIRDS FRIDAY! Firebirds continue the series in Ontario tonight for game two. Dave McMenamin from ESPN joins the show to talk about the Coachella Valley Lakers coming to town this fall and the expectations from the Lakers tonight in Houston for Game 6. 'Rise Up'' makes its debut on the show thanks to Miles Pelkey. Let's go Firebirds!


Full Show: Thursday, April 30, 2026
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#54
04/30/2026

It's a victory Thursday! The Firebirds won game one in Ontario on Wednesday night to take a 1-0 series lead. Game two Friday night back at Toyota Arena. The Lakers lost game five. Is it time to panic? The NBA playoffs roll on, and the Ducks are in action tonight looking to close out the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL Playoffs. Tim plays "NBA player or made-up name", hosted by Brett Rosen. And for the second consecutive night, the Dodgers, Angels and Padres all lost. Happy Thursday!


Full Show: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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#53
04/29/2026

It's a Firebirds game day! Coachella Valley opens the series in Ontario tonight for game 1 of the second round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Tim got the call and will be in the booth with Evan Pivnick. Dodgers, Angels and Padres all lose. The Lakers will try and close out their series with the Rockets and the TMZ reporters are ruthless! Enjoy your hump day!


Full Show: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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#52
04/28/2026

The show goes off the rails right out of the gate. Everything is bothering Tim this morning, but the guys reel it back in. Evan Pivnick joins the show ahead of the Firebirds second round matchup with the Ontario Reign. Dodgers win off the bat of Kyle Tucker. Angels lose in Chicago while the rats run wild in their stadium in Anaheim. Lakers are hopeful Austin Reaves is back for game 5 and more!


Full Show: Monday, April 27, 2026
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#51
04/27/2026

The boys are back following a jam-packed weekend! The Firebirds are moving on! Coachella Valley beats Bakersfield over the weekend in back-to-back games and will take on Ontario in round two. Series begins on Wednesday. Lakers drop game four in Houston. Ducks win in OT and Kings are eliminated. Some MLB chatter as well. Brett gives his recap of Stagecoach following Saturday night. Thanks for listening!


Full Show: Friday, April 24, 2026
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#50
04/24/2026

It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! We celebrate our 50th show! The Firebirds fell to Bakersfield and will face elimination on Saturday night at Acrisure Arena. Firebirds' head coach Derek Laxdal joins the show and breaks down what went wrong in game one and what to look forward to in game two. The guys open the show on the NFL draft and everything from round one. Have a great weekend!


Full Show: Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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#48
04/22/2026

Tim and Brett open the show with the surprise of the Lakers and their two games to none lead over the Rockets. Game three Friday night in Houston. Firebirds' forward Mitchell Stephens joins the show ahead of their opening round series against the Bakersfield Condors. Kings lose in OT, Ducks in Edmonton tonight. The Dodgers and Angels both lose, and the Padres continue to win. Matt Denzer from Golfzon Leadbetter Academy in Palm Desert joins the show to help you with your game! Happy Wednesday!


Full Show: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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#47
04/21/2026

It's all about the Firebirds on today's show! The voice of the Firebirds, Evan Pivnick, sits in with Tim and Brett for the whole show. The Firebirds open the Calder Cup Playoffs in Bakersfield on Thursday night. We get to know Piv from his high school days to his journey at Bowling Green State University and his first pro job in the ECHL. Happy Tuesday!


Full Show: Monday, April 20, 2026
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#46
04/20/2026

The guys are back from a busy sports weekend. It's draft week in the NFL! The Bengals and Giants struck a deal for a top ten pick later this week. The Firebirds begin the playoffs this week on Thursday in Bakersfield. Dodgers and Angels lose, Padres win. The Lakers take care of business in game 1. Can they do it again? NBA and NHL playoffs and more!


Full Show: Friday, April 17, 2026
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#45
04/17/2026

It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! The day started with Brett brining in donuts for Tim's birthday. A special delivery was made with taylor ham, egg and cheese bagels sandwiches from Tim's girlfriend. SO MUCH FOOD! Angels split with the Yankees in the Bronx. The Lakers get ready for their series with the Rockets and the Ducks and Kings prepare for the first round of the playoffs this weekend. Have a great weekend!


Full Show: Thursday, April 16, 2026
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#44
04/16/2026

It's a somber Thursday in studio after Brett's Clippers choke away their play-in game against Steph Curry and the Warriors. B-Ro said clean house and move on! Dodgers sweep the Mets and the Yankees walk-off the Angels in the third game of a four-game set. Lakers will begin the series at home on Saturday night without Luka and Austin Reaves. NFL and YouTube are on the verge of finalizing a five game package. Is streaming getting out of control? It's Friday eve in the Coachella Valley!


Full Show: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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#43
04/15/2026

The NBA play-in games are off and running. The guys tip it off with the Hornets and Trailblazers moving on. Brett's Clippers play tonight against the Golden State Warriors and the Magic head to the City of Brotherly Love to take on the 76ers. The SoCal sweep happened on Tuesday night. The Dodgers, Angels, Padres and Firebird all winners. Tim thinks the Vikings will win 2-3 more games and Brett thinks he's crazy! NFL draft is a week away. Enjoy your Wednesday!


Full Show: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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#42
04/14/2026

Dodgers win and Angels lose. Lakers gearing up for their first round match up with the Houston Rockets. Will Luka be back? He returns to Los Angeles on Friday. Firebirds with a massive game in San Jose tonight with home-ice seeding on the line. Would you confide in Mike Vrabel if you played on the Patriots? The Russini saga continues. And the guys debate the correct way of recruiting before/after a coaching change in college sports. Happy Tuesday!


Full Show: Monday. April 13, 2026
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#41
04/13/2026

Happy Monday! It's another week on the Morning Drive with Tim O'Brien. Tim and C-Carr (in for Brett Rosen) get the show started with the Masters recap from over the weekend. Firebirds gain a massive point in the overtime loss on Saturday night. Dodgers drop finale with the Rangers and start a series with the Mets. Angels win their finale and head east to New York to take on the Yankees. Lakers cement themselves into the four seed with playoffs beginning on Saturday in Los Angeles.


Full Show: Friday, April 10, 2026
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#40
04/10/2026

It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! The guys open the show with The Masters recap from day one and look ahead to day two. Dodgers open a series at home against the Texas Rangers and the Angels travel to Cincinnati for the weekend. Lakers are back in the win column and look ahead to the weekend games with Phoenix and Utah. FIFA is at it again with their insane ticket prices all for a possibility for the game to end in a tie! Enjoy your weekend!