Episodes
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Rose Bowl or SoFi Stadium, qualities needed for next UCLA football coach
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods discuss the latest on UCLA exploring the option to leave the Rose Bowl for SoFi Stadium. Woods also shares the qualities he is looking for in the next head football coach. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav...
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Nico Iamaleava, Jerry Neuheisel and Tim Skipper lead UCLA football past Penn State
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football program's big victory over Penn State at the Rose Bowl this past week. The guys talk about the highlights of the game and the job interim head coach Tim Skipper and offensive coordinator Jerry...
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UCLA vs. Northwestern football preview, predictions
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Zach Koons from the Bleav in Northwestern podcast. They talk about the upcoming matchup between UCLA and Northwestern, the latest fallout since DeShaun Foster's departure and more. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the Bleav Network shop and...
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UCLA parts ways with DeShaun Foster as football coach
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA parting ways with head football coach DeShaun Foster. The latest: DeShaun Foster’s time as UCLA’s football coach is done after three games into his second season. Foster’s contract will be honored by UCLA Athletics, exclusively using...
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UCLA football lost to UNLV: How can Bruins defense respond vs. New Mexico?
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football team's loss to UNLV on the road in Week 2. Woods and Williams share their reaction to the comments made by UCLA defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe, who spoke to the media on Tuesday. UCLA will...
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UCLA football vs. Utah: What went wrong?
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the UCLA football team's season-opening loss to Utah over the weekend at the Rose Bowl. Woods shares what the Bruins can do to learn from their performance and why he believes this football team still has a…
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DeShaun Foster, Nico Iamaleava represent UCLA football at Big Ten Media Days
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster and quarterback Nico Iamaleava, who were among the people in Las Vegas to represent the Bruins at Big Ten Conference Media Days. Foster bounced back from last year’s misstep in Indianapolis, doing well at the…
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Former UCLA OL Alec Anderson talks about playing for Buffalo Bills, time in Westwood and more
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with current Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Alec Anderson about his recent contract extension, his time as a UCLA Bruin and much more. Anderson is considered one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the league and recently got engaged. SHIRTS...
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Sports agent Sam Leaf Ireifej on UCLA football, Osa Odighizuwa and Alec Anderson
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with sports agent Sam Leaf Ireifej of the Ballengee Group about various topics, including his perspective on the UCLA football program, the NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) landscape, and much more. Ireifej also talks about Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman...
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Bruin Blitz's Tracy McDannald on latest UCLA football commitments
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with reporter Tracy McDannald (Rivals and Bruin Blitz) to talk about the latest UCLA football commitments. St. John Bosco linebacker Matthew Muasau and Crean Lutheran defensive lineman Anthony Jones committed to UCLA football this week. McDannald shares...
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Nico Iamaleava headed to UCLA football?
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about Nico Iamaleava, who is expected to transfer to Westwood and play quarterback for the UCLA football program. Iamaleava played high school football at Warren High School in Downey before spending the past two...
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Edge/LB Oluwafemi Oladejo on NFL Scouting Combine, playing for UCLA football
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Oluwafemi Oladejo. The former UCLA linebacker and edge rusher will participate in the NFL Scouting Combine this week as he continues to improve his draft stock. Oladejo also talks with the guys about moving to…
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Nico Davillier: Incoming UCLA football transfer joins the show
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk with Nico Davillier about his decision to join the UCLA football program for the 2025-26 season after spending the past few seasons with the Arkansas Razorbacks. Davillier talks about his early impressions of DeShaun...
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UCLA football adds to coaching staff
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster adding several new faces on the coaching staff for the 2025 season. Several announcements were made throughout the week to make new additions and promotions official. Tino...
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Who is Tino Sunseri? Indy Star's Zach Osterman joins the show
USA Today reporter James H. Williams is joined by Indianapolis Star IU Insider Zach Osterman to talk about the Bruins' incoming offensive coordinator Tino Sunseri. Sunseri will finish the postseason with Indiana football before arriving in Westwood. SHIRTS available: We have two shirts in the…
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Eric Bieniemy out, Tino Sunseri in with UCLA football
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about UCLA parting ways with Eric Bieniemy. The guys also discuss potential new hires to DeShaun Foster's staff, including Tino Sunseri and Demetrice Martin. The guys also talked about what happened with Madden...
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Carson Schwesinger is a Butkus Award finalist, UCLA-USC football reaction
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods share their reaction to UCLA football's loss to USC at the Rose Bowl last week. The guys also talk about linebacker Carson Schwesinger and defensive coordinator Ikaika Malloe being considered for awards this season. SHIRTS...
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Clippers' Norman Powell joins show, UCLA football wins third straight game
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Norman Powell of the Los Angeles Clippers. Powell spent four years with the UCLA men's basketball team. Powell has found success early this season as a starter for the Clippers alongside James Harden and Ivica Zubac. Williams also talks about the...
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UCLA football looks to add another win vs. Nebraska
USA Today reporter James H. Williams joins Adam Carriker's show to talk about UCLA football's upcoming matchup against Dylan Raiola and Nebraska. James also shares what coach DeShaun Foster and UCLA alum Tony White had to say earlier this week. Looking for a new hat? Check out Melin. SHIRTS...
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UCLA QB Justyn Martin makes his first start in loss to Penn State
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about quarterback Justyn Martin getting his first career start last weekend against Penn State on the road. Quarterback Ethan Garbers did not play due to an injury. The guys also talk about the latest on Garbers and…
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Ethan Garbers injured, Ikaika Malloe emotional talking defense
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about the loss to Oregon and what has happen as a result. Quarterback Ethan Garbers is questionable for the upcoming game against Penn State. Backup quarterback Justyn Martin has been taking first-team reps at…
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UCLA vs. LSU reaction, Keanu Williams out for season
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods react to the Bruins' loss to LSU in Baton Rouge over the weekend. UCLA had a good showing in the second half but the Tigers proved to be too much in the second half. The guys talk about what they learned and some of the…
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Reaction to Big Ten loss to Indiana, looking ahead to LSU
USA Today reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods talk about where things stand with the Bruins after a 1-1 start to the 2024 season. The guys react to UCLA losing its Big Ten Conference debut against Indiana at the Rose Bowl and look ahead to the game against LSU. They...
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UCLA-LSU football with ESPN's Marty Smith
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with ESPN's Marty Smith ahead of the upcoming game against UCLA and LSU this weekend. Smith shares some thoughts on both teams before talking about one of the most memorable stories of his career as a journalist. Learn more about GameChange here. Sign up...
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Big Ten Network's Rhett Lewis joins the show to talk Indiana
USA Today reporter James H. Williams talks with Rhett Lewis, a reporter for the Big Ten Network and host of the Bleav in the Big Ten podcast, about his alma mater Indiana. Lewis, who played wide receiver at Indiana from 2001-2005, shares what he knows about quarterback Kurtis Rourke and the...
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*Bonus Episode* Big Ten Week 1 Matchups Preview
Join Rhett as he takes you through EVERY game involving a Big Ten team this first week of College Football. Looking forward to Minnesota vs UNC? UCLA vs Hawaii? Maybe Wisconsin vs Western Michigan University? Rhett takes us through how he believes every matchup will go this week. Lets get ready…
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Talking with Bleav in Buckeyes about UCLA expectations, Chip Kelly-Ryan Day relationship at Ohio State
Reporter James H. Williams talks with former Ohio State football players Chimdi Chekwa and Bryant Browning from the Bleav in Buckeyes podcast about coach DeShaun Foster and the UCLA football program ahead of their first season in the Big Ten Conference. Williams also shares his thoughts on former...
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James H. Williams talks UCLA football, expectations on BigSportsRadio
Reporter James H. Williams talks to the guys from BigSportsRadio about UCLA's transition to the Big Ten Conference, How DeShaun Foster is doing and what are the expectations for the season. You can find the Big Sports Radio by subscribing on BigSportsRadio.com and following the guys at...
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Training camp updates, Ale Kaho, Olympics
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and reporter James H. Williams talk about the latest happenings around the football program, including the start of training camp. Woods and Williams talk about linebacker Ale Kaho, who is getting reps at quarterback and more. They also share some thoughts on the...
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UCLA football training camp about to begin
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about some of the latest happening around the UCLA football program. The Bruins begin training camp this week. Read this: UCLA in Paris: Meet the Bruins’ Olympians headed to the 2024 Summer Games Sign up for the free UCLA athletics…
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Josh Woods returns, Cal & Utah added to UCLA's future schedule
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams catch up for the first time since Wood was injured during a game for the B.C. Lions. Josh shares how he is doing and what the road to recovery looks like for him. The guys also talk about Cal, Utah and UC…
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Warren's Madden Iamaleava, Jace Brown
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about the latest topics involving the UCLA football program, including recruiting, NCAA rule changes and more. St. John Bosco's Epi Sitanilei announced his decision to commit to the Bruins over the weekend, increasing the current 2025 class...
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UCLA football closing in on Top 25 recruiting class for 2025, CFB25 video game, NIL deals
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about the latest topics involving the UCLA football program. DeShaun Foster and the Bruins are working toward a Top 25 recruiting class for 2025 with 10 recruits already committed, including Warren quarterback Madden Iamaleava. Williams also...
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Larry Farmer talks about UCLA teammate Bill Walton
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with former UCLA men's basketball coach and player Larry Farmer. Farmer joins the show to discuss the passing of UCLA legend Bill Walton. Farmer and Walton were teammates who won NCAA National Championships for John Wooden's basketball teams...
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UCLA football recruiting with Bruin Blitz reporter Tracy McDannald
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with (Rivals) Bruin Blitz's reporter Tracy McDannald about UCLA football's change in recruiting with DeShaun Foster as the program's new coach. They also talk about the impact new coaches like Eric Bieniemy and Juan Castillo have already had...
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Spring Showcase reaction, NFL draft results, recruiting trail
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the 2024 Spring Showcase at the Rose Bowl. Woods and Williams were both on the field for the event and shared their perspectives and experiences. The guys also talk about the results of the NFL…
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Laiatu Latu drafted by Indianapolis Colts in first round
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams joins the "Bleav in Colts" podcast to talk with Lawrence Owen and Donald Thomas about UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu being drafted No. 15 to Indianapolis. Laiatu was the first defensive player taken in the 2024 draft after 14 straight offensive...
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Safety Alex Johnson on breakout year, his draft process, wearing No. 36
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Alex Johnson. Johnson had a breakout year in 2023 with five interceptions and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. The guys talk about Johnson's draft process, what it meant to wear the...
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UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster on Jay Toia, Spring Showcase, NIL
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams catch up with head football coach DeShaun Foster. There's been a lot of buzz around the program since he was hired. Foster talks about the success of the Friday Night Lights practice held at the Wasserman...
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DL Jay Toia plans to enter transfer portal, 3 Bruins suffer ACL injuries
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA defensive lineman Jay Toia's decision to enter the transfer portal and why it is a significant blow to the roster. Williams also talks about the three football players who suffered ACL injuries during spring practice. Sign up for...
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Josh Woods recaps his UCLA football spring practice visit
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about the start of spring football practice. Woods recaps his visit to Westwood where he watched practice and interacted with several of the program's current and former players. The guys also talk about...
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Kenny Churchwell III on college career, pro day and more
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive back Kenny Churchwell III. Churchwell spent six seasons with the football program and talks about his interactions with former head coach Chip Kelly and current head coach DeShaun Foster....
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PFF's Trevor Sikkema on Laiatu Latu, Murphy Twins as NFL draft prospects
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks with Pro Football Focus' lead NFL draft analyst Trevor Sikkema about UCLA's top NFL draft prospects such as edge rusher Laiatu Latu and the Murphy Twins (Gabriel and Grayson). Sikkema shares what he's learned about the prospects after…
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UCLA expected to hire Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about UCLA being set to hire Eric Bieniemy as offensive coordinator and associate head coach for the Bruins. The first hire for head football coach DeShaun Foster, who was named as the program's 19th head coach in February. The La Puente...
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Ken Graiwer talks Men of Westwood (UCLA NIL Collective), DeShaun Foster and more
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with Ken Graiwer, the head of Men of Westwood and Champions of Westwood, about UCLA's NIL Collective. Since DeShaun Foster was hired as the Bruins' 19th head football coach, the collective has seen an...
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Reaction: UCLA names DeShaun Foster as head football coach
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams share their reaction to the university's decision to hire DeShaun Foster as the next head football coach. They also share their thoughts from Foster's introductory press conference and what impact he can have…
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Chip Kelly leaves UCLA for Ohio State
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk about Chip Kelly's decision to leave Westwood to become Ohio State's offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Woods shares his thoughts on the situation and provides a player's perspective using his...
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UCLA football coaches promoted, CFB HOF historian Denis Crawford
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about Chip Kelly announcing the promotion of three coaches on staff and what it likely means for Kelly in 2024. Williams also talks with College Football Hall of Fame Historian Denis Crawford about the Big Ten: Coast to Coast exhibition in...
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Is Chip Kelly NFL bound? What happens next for the Bruins?
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talks about the lastest on UCLA football coach Chip Kelly and the reports that he remains a candidate to become the offensive coordinator for the Las Vegas Raiders and the Washington Commanders. Sign up for the free UCLA athletics newsletter New...
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Carl Jones Jr. talks UCLA career, Ikaika Malloe, NIL and Laiatu Latu
Former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods and Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams talk with defensive lineman Carl Jones Jr. Jones spoke about his time as a Bruin and working with three different defensive coordinators during his college career. He also talks about NIL opportunities…
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About this show
Orange County Register reporter James H. Williams and former UCLA linebacker Josh Woods. Woods played for the Bruins from 2015-19. Williams has covered the football program since 2019. They will talk all things UCLA football on this podcast.
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