SportsWaves

After the recent hiring of both a new Pepperdine Men's Basketball head coach and Pepperdine Athletic Director, hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife talk about what that means for the future of Pepperdine Athletics, and round it out by by discussing the start of the MLB season. Listen in to hear more. In this episode of "SportsWaves," hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife give a rundown of the upcoming Pepperdine games this week, followed by a discussion about Pepperdine's new Men's Head Basketball Coach, Ed Schilling and Athletic Director, Tanner Gardner. Following that, Tony and Nina talk all things baseball and the start of the new MLB season.Listen in to hear the rundown on Pepperdine athletics this week (0:30), Pepperdine's new Men's Basketball Coach (3:19) and the start of the new MLB season (10:18).__________________________________________________Follow The Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic“SportsWaves” is co-hosted by Tony Gleason and Nina Fife, and produced by Joe Allgood. “SportsWaves” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production. Featured music: "Opening Sports" by Lite Saturation

In this episode of "SportsWaves," hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife break down Lorenzo Romar concluding his team as head coach for Pepperdine Men's Basketball. Followed by an interview with Pepperdine Women's Track and Field runner Hannah Miller who set a school record in the 1,000-meter dash, and our thoughts on MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred as he is set to retire at the end of his current term. Listen in for a rundown of recent Pepperdine games (0:57), discussion on Lorenzo Romar's tenure as head coach (2:03), interview with Hannah Miller (10:40), and our thought's on Rob Manfred (22:55).__________________________________________________Follow The Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic“SportsWaves” is co-hosted by Tony Gleason and Nina Fife, and produced by Joe Allgood. “SportsWaves” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production. Featured music: "Opening Sports" by Lite Saturation

In this episode of SportsWaves hosts Tony Gleason and Nina Fife break down what the new WCC may mean for Pepperdine (0:53), who they think might win the upcoming NFL playoffs and Super Bowl (7:23), why TCU's women's basketball team held open tryouts (18:10) and more.__________________________________________________Follow The Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic“SportsWaves” is co-hosted by Tony Gleason and Nina Fife, and produced by Joe Allgood. “SportsWaves” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production. Featured music: "Opening Sports" by Lite Saturation

The NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball tournament is down to the Final Four, with four "blue bloods" ready to compete in New Orleans for the crown. Meanwhile, the wildest NFL offseason we've ever seen continues.Guest Ryan Hemphill comes in with a bang and initiates a brief LeBron debate (1:00) before giving an update on the Pepperdine Track season, as Ryan is Karl's teammate on that team (1:50). Karl then provides a quick Pepperdine Athletics spring update (3:23).Moving into March Madness, Austin, Ryan and Karl each gives an update on how poorly his own bracket is doing (5:00). Karl recalls that he laughed off Austin's suggestion that St. Peter's, this year's Cinderella story, could win a game, back in Episode 8 (7:15). The group then briefly debates whether it is a good thing for college basketball to have four blue bloods in the Final Four (8:15), and whether NBA or NCAA basketball is better to watch (9:00). Finally, the re-pick the Final Four (11:35).Austin leads the group down a brief rabbit hole about why college football should adopt a playoff system similar to that of college basketball (14:05).Halfway through the show, the co-hosts and their guest move into the trades and free agency signings of the NFL offseason (16:25). They discuss the following deals: Matt Ryan to the Colts (17:20), Davante Adams to the Raiders and Tyreek Hill to the Dolphins (19:00), Khalil Mack to the Chargers (21:45), Deshaun Watson to the Browns (23:35), Allen Robinson to the Rams (26:10) and several more.The episode closes with some NBA discussion (33:00) and early NBA finals picks.____________________Follow the Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphicContact Karl Winter via Twitter (@karlwinter23) or by email: karl.winter@pepperdine.edu“SportsWaves” is co-hosted and produced by Karl Winter. “SportsWaves” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production. Featured music: "Vans in Japan" by Buckeye Bonzai.

Editor’s note: This episode mentions Deshaun Watson's pending grand jury case. Since recording the episode, the grand jury decided not to pursue charges in the nine criminal complaints against Watson.SportsWaves is back after spring break, and there is plenty of pro and collegiate sports action to discuss. The battle for NBA Most Valuable Player is heating up, and trades are rampant in the NFL.Jerry Jiang, PGM Assistant Sports Editor and avid Warriors fan, joins the show and laments the Warriors moving across the Bay. (2:10)Jerry discusses the end of Pepperdine's Men's and Women's Basketball seasons and how to put the seasons in perspective. (4:30) Co-host Austin LeDe chimes in about the impressive freshmen on both rosters. (3:50)Jerry then breaks down the roller coaster of Pepperdine Men's Volleyball's season thus far (9:00) before co-host Karl Winter does a quick check-in on other Pepperdine sports. (10:35)The crew moves into NBA talk, starting with who deserves the MVP award this season between Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo and others. (12:00)Jerry and Austin discuss the Warriors' and Lakers' season trajectories (15:55) and recent performances of LeBron James, Ja Morant (19:20) and Steph Curry. Austin throws in a take that Kyrie Irving should have been on the NBA 75th Anniversary Team over Damian Lillard (20:55), while Jerry criticizes Ben Simmons (21:30).Karl and Austin turn to football and major NFL storylines, beginning with the league suspending Calvin Ridley for the entire season for betting on games. (22:45)The co-hosts break down the blockbuster Broncos-Seahawks trade that sent Russell Wilson to Denver (26:05), the Colts-Commanders trade which resulted in Carson Wentz going to the nation's capital (28:50) and Aaron Rodgers re-signing with the Packers. (30:45)__________________________________________________Follow SportsWaves on Twitter: @sportswavespodFollow The Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic“SportsWaves” is co-hosted and produced by Karl Winter. “SportsWaves” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production. Featured music: "Vans in Japan" by Buckeye Bonzai.

Editor's note: This episode mentions NFL teams filling six of eight head coaching vacancies, all with white coaches. Since recording the episode, teams filled the final two vacancies, one with a Black man — new Texans' head coach Lovie Smith.Super Bowl Sunday, an unofficial national holiday, comes to Pepperdine's backyard this weekend, with the hometown Rams hosting the underdog Bengals at SoFi Stadium.Guest Sofia Longo joins hosts Karl Winter and Austin LeDe to discuss the teams' victories in their respective conference championship games (2:35) before speaking about the game itself. They debate the best players on the field in the game (9:50), the most underrated players (11:30), the intangible factors (13:45) and — of course — their picks for which team will win (16:30).The trio then moves on to major breaking stories in the NFL in the past week. First up is Tom Brady's retirement after 22 seasons in the league (19:00). Next, former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores filed a bombshell lawsuit against the NFL, alleging racist hiring practices (23:37). Finally, the Washington Football Team changes its name to the Washington Commanders (29:10).Karl, Austin and Sofia end the episode on a high note, picking their favorite Super Bowl snacks (32:00).__________________________________________________Follow SportsWaves on Twitter: @sportswavespodFollow The Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic“SportsWaves” is co-hosted and produced by Karl Winter. “SportsWaves” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production. Featured music: "Vans in Japan" by Buckeye Bonzai.

SportsWaves returns for the second consecutive week as the NFL playoffs continue. Pepperdine senior and avid Patriots, Red Sox and Tom Brady fan Zack Born joins the show to join discussions about the NFL playoffs and MLB lockout.Karl and Austin begin the show with a discussion of Pepperdine Men's Basketball's 0-4 start in WCC play (0:50), plus a few other Waves updates.Upon his introduction (3:18), Zack Born tells listeners how the Bucs dominated the Eagles in the Wild Card round (4:20) and what happened to the Patriots against the Bills (6:00). Austin jumps in to explain how the Rams took apart the Cardinals (8:38). The three finish the Wild Card round talk with a conversation about the hysteria at the end of the 49ers-Cowboys matchup (10:30).Karl, Austin and Zack each give their predictions for the upcoming four Divisional Round games (13:52).Karl and Zack break down the MLB lockout (24:06) — what it means, why the players and owners have yet to agree and the most recent news. Finally, they speak about who does and does not deserve to get into the Baseball Hall of Fame this year (27:10).

Host and Pepperdine cross country athlete Karl Winter is joined by reigning WCC Defensive Player of the Week Zoe Clevely of Pepperdine Women's Soccer. Karl and Zoe's conversation ranges from returning to Pepperdine's campus (1:50), Zoe's return for a fifth year (4:05), the Waves' 4-1 victory over UC Riverside (8:00), the Waves' chances and remaining schedule in 2021 (13:25), other Pepperdine teams (15:50), heckling (18:00), and snowboarding (20:00). Expect more Pepperdine Athletics and pro sports content as the year progresses! Follow SportsWaves on Twitter: @sportswavespod Follow The Graphic on Twitter: @PeppGraphic “SportsWaves” is hosted and produced by Karl Winter. “SportsWaves” is a Pepperdine Graphic Media production.

With the COVID-19 pandemic cancelling the in-person Blue and Orange Madness, Paxton and Karl do their best to recreate the preseason hype event. Kessler Edwards joins to break down the men's team (1:35), Malia Bambrick helps preview the women's team (11:20), and Colbey Ross (23:52) tests his Pepperdine basketball trivia knowledge and begins to reflect on his career. Follow SportsWaves on Twitter: @sportswavespod "SportsWaves” is hosted and produced by Paxton Ritchey and Karl Winter. Featured music: "Buckeye Bonzai" by Vans in Japan.

Paxton and Karl discuss the overall ineptitude of the New York Jets, Dak Prescott's future, and check in with baseball's Championship Series. Pepperdine Men's Basketball's Michael Wexler joins the show to talk about the Lakers championship, what it's like sharing a gym with NBA stars, and reflecting on the legacy of Kobe Bryant. Follow SportsWaves on Twitter: @sportswavespodFeatured music: "Buckeye Bonzai" by Vans in Japan.

Graphic sports staff writer Austin Hall joins the show to help Paxton and Karl discuss the NFL's first COVID-19 outbreak, preview the NBA finals matchup (16:12), and share his expertise on college football (23:14), touching on the national championship and Heisman races and making sense of 2020's unequal scheduling. Follow SportsWaves on Twitter: @sportswavespod

Hosts Paxton Ritchey and Karl Winter talk about the uniquely packed sports calendar after a lengthy pandemic delay. Pepperdine Women's Basketball player Jayda Ruffus-Milner joins the show to talk about how racial and social justice have intersected with sports, as well as some of the measures she has been working on to spread awareness and spur action at Pepperdine. Follow SportsWaves on Twitter: @sportswavespod.