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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:32:14
It's a sports avalanche! Week 3 of the NFL season is in the books after the Chicago Bears took care of business at home against the Philadelphia Eagles. Case Keenum turned back…
Sep 28, 2026 · 1:32:40
It's an overreaction Monday! Tim and Brett's teams are a combined 6-0 and everyone is feeling good! The Raiders keep rolling and improve to 3-0 and the Rams choke away a win in…
Sep 25, 2026 · 1:32:22
It's a Feel Good Football Friday! The guys kick it off with a recap of Thursday Night Football where the Falcons embarrassed the Packers at home. Is LaFluer's seat getting…
Sep 24, 2026 · 1:33:28
Week 3 of the NFL season will kick off tonight in Green Bay when the Packers host the Atlanta Falcons. Both teams in desperate need of wins to save face and their fan base. The…
Sep 23, 2026 · 1:32:12
Happy Wednesday! The guys open the show with the news of Jaxson Dart being out longer than initially anticipated. Who is their best option to make a move? Is Jameis Winston the…
Sep 22, 2026 · 1:32:15
Happy Tuesday! The Rams are back and all is right in the world at SoFi, well for at least one team. Matthew Stafford and company take care of business against the New York…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:33:17
It's overreaction Monday! The guys open up with a recap of the Sunday slate around the NFL in week 2. Both Tim and Brett's teams are 2-0 to start the season. Their bet is getting…
Sep 18, 2026 · 1:32:28
It's a Feel Good Football Friday! Brett kicks it off this morning while Tim rushes over from the NBC Palm Springs studios. Joins on the phone for a few minutes. Recap of Thursday…
Sep 17, 2026 · 1:35:10
Happy Thursday! Football is back. The guys breaking down the Bills and Lions ahead of Thursday Night Football. College Football hits the rundown today. LSU's Leavitt listed as…
Sep 16, 2026 · 1:31:55
Happy Hump Day! The NFL Power Rankings are out and the guys could not disagree more with them. Fact or Fiction made an appearance today. Four questions and Brett had to react to…
Sep 15, 2026 · 1:31:07
The guys open the show with recapping Monday Night Football between the Chiefs and the Broncos. The Broncos laid an egg and is Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs back?! Who are you…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:33:42
It's Overreaction Monday! The first Sunday of the NFL season is in the books and the storylines didn't disappoint! Raiders win their opener and Chargers choke away a layup game.…
Sep 11, 2026 · 1:33:00
We Shall Never Forget. The guys start the show reflecting on this day 25 years ago. September, 11, 2001 changed our country forever. Tim tells the story of his time in 8th grade…
Sep 10, 2026 · 1:33:54
Football is back! The Seahawks find a way to win on opening night after Drake Maye throws the ball all over the field to the wrong team! Rams and 49ers kick it off down under…
Sep 9, 2026 · 1:32:47
We have made it! Tonight is the start of the NFL season with a Super Bowl LX match up between the Seahawks and Patriots. The guys break it all down. It's all NFL all the time on…
Sep 8, 2026 · 1:32:38
The guys are back! The new season begins! Tim and Brett open the show with the 'Morning Blitz' recapping the top five in five from over the weekend in sports. The guys give their…
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:34:39
Happy Feel Good Friday! College Football is back! LSU will welcome in former players who had cups of coffee in the pros. The SEC is NOT happy about it. It's the last Friday…
Sep 3, 2026 · 1:31:38
The guys start the show with Tim walking Brett off the ledge thanks to the Clippers completely ruining his basketball fandom. Adam Silver drops the HAMMER on the franchise.…
Sep 2, 2026 · 1:32:22
Happy Hump Day! The biggest story in sports is the sale of the Los Angels Angels to Rams' owner Stan Kroenke. The guys give their thoughts. They also breakdown the division…
Sep 1, 2026 · 1:33:39
Happy Tuesday! The show starts with the Rams and 49ers travel plans for Australia. Rams could be 1-2 to end September. Tim took a trip to Anaheim to watch his Yankees get blown…
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:16:32
Happy Monday! The guys kick off the week with the Aaron Donald news as the Rams continue to stack their power team to the Super Bowl. Josh Jacobs placed on the exempt list and…
Aug 28, 2026 · 1:32:13
Happy FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! The NFL preseason showed some good and bad last night with Ty Simpson playing the part and Fernando Mendoza struggling and looking like a rookie. The…
Aug 27, 2026 · 1:32:41
Happy Thursday! The guys recap their fantasy football draft night. It was a great night at Sabatinos in La Quinta with the sponsors and super fans. The NFL is the main topic…
Aug 26, 2026 · 1:31:55
Happy Wednesday! The guys open the show with the Dodgers and Braves and the night of baseball that felt closer and closer to October. It'll be all about football for the rest of…
Aug 25, 2026 · 1:32:08
The boys are back in town! After a week off, the guys kick it off with a vacation recap and the NFL disaster it has on its hands with Jed York and Deshaun Watson. Head coach of…
Aug 14, 2026 · 1:34:59
Happy Feel Good Friday! Brett starts the show recapping his 49ers as Tim makes his way over from the NBC studios. Tim was emotional following the hall of famers coming out of the…
Aug 13, 2026 · 1:31:57
Happy Thursday! Brett starts the show with the news of Russell Westbrook's retirement. Tim phones in from the road on his way from studio to studio. The NFL has six preseason…
Aug 11, 2026 · 1:32:37
The NFL season is getting closer and closer! Brett starts the show while Tim makes his way over from the NBC studios. From the NFL chatter to the wild night in baseball with the…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:32:34
Happy Monday! Brett starts the show solo while Tim makes his way over from the NBC Palm Springs studios. It's a busy week! NFL training camps are heating up with scuffles and…
Aug 6, 2026 · 1:32:39
Another RB got his bag this morning. Jonathan Taylor following Bijan Robinson and getting paid. Is Gibbs in Detroit next? The Dodgers get swept in back-to-back series and have…
Aug 5, 2026 · 1:32:05
Happy Wednesday! Tim is distracted by the Little League World Series for softball all morning. His hometown of Toms River, New Jersey takes care of business against Japan. Tarik…
Aug 4, 2026 · 1:32:05
The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Who are the winners and losers? Will there even be a season in 2027? Bijan Robinson gets his mega deal with Atlanta, how will that…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:32:26
Happy Monday! The boys are back in town! MLB trade deadline is today and players are on the move! Skubal to the Dodgers shook the sports world, but it's not going to be the…
Jul 30, 2026 · 1:33:00
Happy Thursday! The MLB trade deadline is quickly approaching. The guys start the show wondering where Tarik Skubal will go. The NFL continues to drive the conversation. Tim…
Jul 29, 2026 · 1:32:23
The NFL is getting closer and it continues to lead the conversation on the Morning Drive. Vikings coach KOC will split reps between Kyler Murray and JJ McCarthy. Tim disagrees…
Jul 28, 2026 · 1:32:52
It was all about the NFL in hour one. Schedules, QB battles and more! Vikings sign Jamal Adams and Vita Vea wants out of Tampa Bay. Brett gives us a breakdown of his days in band…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:32:39
Happy Monday! The guys recap the 102.7 The Fanatic bowling event from over the weekend. Pure Sports took the event with a big win in the winner-take-all match three. Brett thinks…
Jul 24, 2026 · 1:33:05
Happy Feel Good Friday! Brett starts the show solo as Tim made the trek across town the TV studio. NBA rankings are out moments before LeBron signs with the Philadelphia 76ers.…
Jul 23, 2026 · 1:33:08
It's the dog days of summer! From MLB, NFL and NBA headlines. The state of college football also on the sheet today. Coach Hugo with the Desert Surf Empire soccer club joined the…
Jul 22, 2026 · 1:33:47
Happy Wednesday! The guys start the show with the Netflix series, "Quarterback." A lot of good stuff over the last couple of weeks with Baker Mayfield and Cam Ward. Palm Springs…
Jul 21, 2026 · 1:33:00
Happy Tuesday! Four teams in the NFL have their rookies report today! Football is just 50 days away and even less on the college side. ESPN cuts is the big talker this morning as…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:32:31
The Palm Springs Power complete four-peat! Following a game one loss, the Power win games two and three. The World Cup is finally over! Tim is pumped for no more soccer! Spain…
Jul 16, 2026 · 1:30:08
Happy Thursday! The World Cup is set and FINALLY only have one match left. The NFL is just over 50 days away. Who would you want as your head coach if you could choose? Team…
Jul 15, 2026 · 1:27:31
Please excuse our technical issues off the top, but you didn't miss much! The MLB All-Star Game was a snooze fest after the first inning. The NFL season is under 60 days from…
Jul 14, 2026 · 1:29:01
The Home Run Derby was a big success! Major League Baseball did something right! Drama in the building at 102.7 The Fanatic over the bowling event. Team Morning Drive vs. Team…
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:32:04
Happy Monday! Welcome back for another week on the Morning Drive. World Cup is almost over! The dogs days of summer are upon us with the MLB All-Star break here. Home Run Derby…
Jul 10, 2026 · 1:23:24
It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! TO met TO last night at the Scorpions Pickleball Showdown at Agua Caliente Casinos in Rancho Mirage. A great night was had! The Clippers and Raptors are…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:28:55
Show 100! Thanks for coming along for the ride for 100 shows! Let's go for a few thousand more! Tuesday was the day of the GOATs and the guys break it all down. World Cup and…
Jul 7, 2026 · 1:28:51
The run for the United States is over at the World Cup. Brett is in mourning and he's not sure what's next for the program. Will they ever compete on the world stage? The Dodger…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:33:04
Happy Monday! The guys are back following the holiday weekend. It's all about the World Cup to start the show. FIFA insider Tom G. joins the program to chat about the United…
Jul 3, 2026 · 1:32:15
It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! Tim calls in to start the show because he was on his way from the TV studio. Brett gets the day going with the possibility of LeBr0n going to Philly. Tim…
Jun 30, 2026 · 1:22:18
The boys are back in town! After a few days off, the guys talk everything World Cup, NBA trades, Dodgers rolling and Mason Miller is human after all! It's good to be back! Happy…
Jun 25, 2026 · 1:28:55
Happy Thursday! The NBA drops a monster trade at the top of the show. LaMelo Ball is headed to Minnesota for Naz Reid and picks. Brett REALLY wanted Ball on the Clippers and it…
Jun 23, 2026 · 1:29:23
The show starts with the big NBA trade news between Milwaukee and Miami. Greek Freak is headed to South Beach. The NBA Draft is tonight, what does that mean for the Lakers and…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:28:49
Happy Monday! The guys spent Father's Day on the links playing a round while the U.S. Open was finishing up from Shinnecock. The OG Anunoby tip-in ball could reach $3 million on…
Jun 19, 2026 · 1:29:30
It's a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! Brett starts the show solo before Tim arrives and puts a bow on the Knicks championship season. It's all about the World Cup right now.. Mexico wins…
Jun 16, 2026 · 1:28:50
The Knicks championship celebrations continues. The TV media tour was a big hit on Monday. Tim actually shaved his head. It's not AI! How do you sit on the toilet? Sitting…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:32:07
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…
Jun 12, 2026 · 1:30:17
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…
Jun 11, 2026 · 1:31:54
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…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:32:33
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.…
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:32:34
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…
Jun 4, 2026 · 1:32:58
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…
Jun 3, 2026 · 1:33:05
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…
Jun 2, 2026 · 1:33:02
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…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:36:00
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…
May 27, 2026 · 1:32:25
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…
May 26, 2026 · 1:32:28
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…
May 22, 2026 · 1:32:22
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…
May 20, 2026 · 1:30:16
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…
May 19, 2026 · 1:32:29
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…
May 18, 2026 · 1:32:29
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…
May 15, 2026 · 1:32:17
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…
May 14, 2026 · 1:32:08
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.…
May 13, 2026 · 1:32:28
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…
May 12, 2026 · 1:32:27
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…
May 9, 2026 · 1:32:23
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…
May 7, 2026 · 1:32:03
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…
May 6, 2026 · 1:32:32
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…
May 5, 2026 · 1:32:00
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…
May 4, 2026 · 1:32:29
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…
May 1, 2026 · 1:32:26
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…
Apr 30, 2026 · 1:32:20
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…
Apr 29, 2026 · 1:32:30
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…
Apr 28, 2026 · 1:32:25
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…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:32:29
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…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:32:29
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…
Apr 22, 2026 · 1:32:31
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…
Apr 21, 2026 · 1:35:21
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…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:32:38
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…
Apr 17, 2026 · 1:33:02
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…
Apr 16, 2026 · 1:21:11
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…
Apr 15, 2026 · 1:29:47
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…
Apr 14, 2026 · 1:32:27
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…
Apr 13, 2026 · 1:35:12
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.…
Apr 10, 2026 · 1:33:12
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…
Apr 9, 2026 · 1:19:48
Tim starts with the Dodgers loss and Dave Roberts comments on Ohtani being 'different.' The Angels lose the series to Atlanta. The Masters are officially underway in Augusta!…
Apr 8, 2026 · 1:32:22
Happy Hump Day! The Lakers are in serious trouble as they continue to fall down the Western Conference standings. Is there real concern about a first-round exit? The Dodgers win…
Apr 7, 2026 · 1:32:12
We begin the show breaking down the men's college basketball national championship between Michigan and UConn. The Wolverines win their first title in 37 years. Dodgers, Angels…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:32:27
Happy Monday! Tim and Brett kick the week off with the Lakers injuries and the real trouble they were in before the start of the playoffs. Michigan and UConn will play in the…
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