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D-Mac & Reiter: Afternoon Drive

by Audacy

D-Mac & Reiter serve as the ultimate pre-game authority for the Los Angeles drive-time commute on 97.1 The Fan. Featuring the combined expertise of LA sports report veteran Doug McKain and national Sports columnist and insider Bill Reiter, the show provides an interactive forum where fans can huddle up and weigh in on the night's biggest matchups. Whether it’s breaking down the Dodgers lineup, analyzing Lakers roster moves, or giving the latest intel on the Rams, Chargers, and USC/UCLA football, McKain & Reiter is the final word in LA sports before the first pitch or tip-off.

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Episodes

  1. Hour 1: Luka Doncic Disrespect is RIGHT

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the Lakers getting a strong opening night win over the Warriors. Bill breaks down why Yaxel Lendeborg's criticism of Luka Doncic is completely justified.

  2. Hour 2: 5 Days of Dodger Blame: #2 Shohei Ohtani + GUEST: UCLA LB Scott Taylor

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue their 5 days of Dodger Blame by diving into Shohei Ohtani's rough postseason. UCLA LB Scott Taylor joins the guys to talk about UCLA's strong start and championship expectations.

  3. Hour 3: Walker Kessler Gives a Perfect Lakers Debut

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the Lakers' win on opening night and dive into Walker Kessler's impressive debut. The guys discuss the news of Puka Nacua suffering a new injury at practice on Thursday.

  4. Hour 1: Lakers and Luka Doncic Begin Quest for Title

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain celebrate Opening Night for the Lakers. They react to Luka Doncic's letter to LA and identify which Lakers have the most to lose this season.

  5. Hour 2: 5 Biggest Lakers Questions Answered

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain dive into Dave McMenamin's 5 biggest questions for the Lakers this season. The guys continue with their 5 Days of Dodger Blame by focusing in on Dave Roberts.

  6. Hour 3: Shohei Ohtani's 2027 Plans Revealed

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain give their predictions for the NBA season. The guys react to Andrew Friedman addressing Shohei Ohtani's plans for the offseason and the 2027 season.

  7. Hour 4: Bye Tarik Skubal? + Lakers Opening Night Preview

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to Andrew Friedman addressing Tarik Skubal, Mark Walter, and Josue De Paula in today's press conference. The guys preview the season opener for the Lakers.

  8. Hour 1: All or Nothing for Luka Doncic + 10 Ways to FIX the Dodgers!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain preview the season for the Lakers and break down the stakes for Luka Doncic. Doug delivers his 10 ways to fix the Dodgers for next season.

  9. Hour 2: LA Sports Therapy + GUEST: NBC Sports Lead NBA Writer Kurt Helin

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain try to help out miserable LA sports fans. NBC Sports Lead NBA Writer Kurt Helin joins the guys to preview the Lakers' season.

  10. Hour 3: Five Days of Dodger Blame - Will Smith

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue their 5 days of Dodger blame by ripping into Will Smith for his poor postseason. The guys dive into a potential toxic locker room for the Rams.

  11. Hour 4: NFL Week 7 Power Rankings

    Bill Reiter reacts to Doug McKain's NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 7. The guys examine the state of the Raiders who continue to play strong despite back-to-back losses.

  12. Hour 1: Sound the Alarm for the Rams!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain dive into the Rams' terrible loss, coupled with horrible injury news. The guys give their thoughts on the Lakers cutting ties with Dalton Knecht over Bronny James.

  13. Hour 2: 5 Days of Dodger Blame: Yoshinobu Yamamoto

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain begin their weeklong eulogy of the Dodgers NLCS exit by breaking down why Yoshinobu Yamamoto deserves some of the blame. The guys react to the rough slate of Rams injuries and another miserable Sunday for the Chargers.

  14. Hour 3: Lakers First 10 Games Preview

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain play their latest edition of Start, Bench, Cut. The guys look at the first 10 games of the season for the Lakers and break down how LA can get off to a hot start.

  15. Hour 1: DODGERS LOSE! Dynasty OVER?!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the Dodgers being swept in 4 game in the NLCS. The guys break down why the Dodgers' biggest flaw finally became too big to overcome.

  16. Hour 2: Dodgers Fans Too Complacent? Dave Roberts Lying About Dodgers Age Issues?

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue to dive into the fallout of the Dodgers getting swept out of the NLCS.

  17. Hour 3: Would Signing Tarik Skubal Be Too Risky for the Dodgers?

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue to react to the end of the Dodgers threepeat hopes. The guys debate if the Dodgers are in a position where they can re-sign Tarik Skubal as the new CBA and Mark Walter issues loom over the team.

  18. Hour 4: NFL Week 6 Picks Against the Spread

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue to debate if the Dodgers would be making too risky of a move in bringing back Tarik Skubal. The guys make their Week 6 picks against the spread.

  19. Hour 1: A Dave Roberts DISASTERCLASS!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to a terrible Game 3 loss for the Dodgers in the NLCS. The guys dive into Dave Roberts' controversial decisions that may have cost the game.

  20. Hour 2: Who to Blame for Dodgers Downfall

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue to react to Game 3 and preview Game 4 of the NLCS.

  21. Hour 3: Dave Roberts Misses Huge Opportunity

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue to react to Game 3 and preview Game 4 of the NLCS. The guys rip Dave Roberts for refusing to use a key moment from his career to inspire the team.

  22. Hour 1: GUEST - Shawn Green - Former Dodgers All-Star OF

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain preview Game 3 of the NLCS. The guys chat with Dodgers Great Shawn Green to get his thoughts on Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers' chances at rebounding for the series.

  23. Hour 2: Shohei Ohtani More Focused?!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue to preview Game 3 of the NLCS. The guys react to Dave Roberts and Mookie Betts addressing the media with their thoughts Shohei Ohtani and the team's urgency.

  24. Hour 3: Dodgers Lineup Stock Exchange

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain continue to preview Game 3 of the NLCS. The guys lay out the rising and falling stocks of the entire Dodgers lineup.

  25. Hour 4: Rams Get Good News, Raiders Get Bad News

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain dive into the latest in the NFL, including Alaric Jackson's suspension being reduced, a major injury concern for the Raiders, and huge news on the wildest football story of the year.

  26. Hour 1: Time to BENCH Shohei Ohtani?!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain dive into the rough start for the Dodgers in the NLCS. The guys break down whether or not the Dodgers should bench Shohei Ohtani amidst his struggles.

  27. Hour 2: Dave Roberts and Sean McVay Losing Their Magic?

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the Rams losing to the Bills in OT on Monday night. The guys deliver their NFL Power Rankings for Week 6.

  28. Hour 3: GUEST - Rob Stone - FOX Sports Host

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the breaking news that Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for Game 3. The guys chat with FOX Sports Host Rob Stone ahead of a loaded slate of college football action.

  29. Hour 4: Is Shohei Ohtani Being Selfish?!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to Shohei Ohtani addressing the media after Dave Roberts announced Ohtani will still be in the lineup. The guys break down why they believe Ohtani is being selfish.

  30. Hour 1: Dodgers Drops Game 1 of NLCS

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain are live from Hollywood Park Casino in Inglewood ahead of the huge Monday night matchup between the Rams and the Bills. The guys react to the Dodgers losing Game 1 of the NLCS.

  31. Hour 2: A New Wizard of Westwood!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to UCLA beating Oregon on Saturday. The guys dive into the losses from the Chargers and Raiders.

  32. Hour 3: START, BENCH, CUT!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain deliver their Start, Bench, Cut for this week! Plus, one new LA star is crowned Hero of the Day!

  33. Hour 4: Dodgers Lose Game 2 of NLCS

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react live to the Dodgers falling to 2-0 for the series in the NLCS. The guys discuss what should be done with Shohei Ohtani.

  34. Hour 1: NLCS Megapreview!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain preview the NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers. The guys dive into the key aspects of the series and give their thoughts on how the Dodgers should set their rotation and roster.

  35. Hour 2: NFL Week 5 Must-Win Meter

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain dive into Week 5 in the NFL with their weekly Must-Win Meter. The guys lay out their confidence level in Shohei Ohtani for the NLCS.

  36. Hour 3: GUEST - Joe Theismann - NFL Legend

    NFL Legend Joe Theismann joins the guys to give his thoughts on the Rams, Raiders, the passing of Mike Ditka, and much more. The guys respond to a fiery critique of their of Andy Pages.

  37. Hour 4: Week 5 Picks Against the Spread

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain deliver their weekly Top 5 / Bottom 5, ripping athletes who had overstayed their welcome. The guys give their Week 5 picks against the spread.

  38. Hour 1: Dodgers BACK in the NLCS! Plan for Three-Peat Revealed?!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the Dodgers winning the NLDS against the Braves in 4 games. The guys dive into the key factors that got the Dodgers back to the Championship Series.

  39. Hour 2: GUEST - Sam Amick - Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic

    Senior NBA Writer for The Athletic Sam Amick joins Bill Reiter and Doug McKain to dive into his exclusive interview with JJ Redick. Plus, when will the Chargers actually win a game this season?

  40. Hour 3: Has Andy Pages Officially Rewritten His Postseason Narrative?

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the Dodgers advancing to the NLCS and push back on those who criticized their Andy Pages take. The guys dive into a pair of recent Luka Doncic interviews.

  41. Hour 1: The Real Mr. October! Dodgers Take Game 3 of the NLDS

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the Dodgers winning Game 3, highlighted by the play of Enrique Hernandez and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The guys preview Game 4 of the NLDS.

  42. Hour 2: NFL Week 4 Overreactions

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain give their weekly NFL overreactions. The guys react to Cristiano Ronaldo trying to steal the thunder of Lionel Messi.

  43. Hour 3: LeBron Already Bringing Toxicity to Philadelphia

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to a story of drama already brewing in Philadelphia with LeBron. The guys introduce a new game: Start, Bench, Cut!

  44. Hour 4: Longtime NFL Writer Tyler Dunne Joins the Show!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain chat all things NFL with longtime NFL writer Tyler Dunne of GoLongTD.com. The guys debate how the Dodgers should handle the current state of Shohei Ohtani.

  45. Hour 1: Dodgers Make Major Lineup Change for Game 3

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain preview Game 3 of the NLDS. The guys dive into the decision to drop Shohei Ohtani to 5th in the lineup.

  46. Hour 2: Lakers Ready to Surprise the NBA

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to the latest headlines in the NFL, including one head coach learning nothing from Sean McVay's biggest mistake. The guys dive into the Lakers' first preseason game.

  47. Hour 3: NFL Week 5 Power Rankings

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain deliver their NFL Power Rankings ahead of Week 5. The guys explain why USC's win over Washington did nothing for Lincoln Riley's job security.

  48. Hour 4: Bob Chesney and the Sleeping Giant UCLA Bruins

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain react to Bob Chesney's appearance on 97.1 The Fan on Tuesday. The guys react live to Dodgers-Braves NLDS Game 3.

  49. Hour 1: Dodgers in TROUBLE After Dropping 1 of 2 at Home in NLDS?!

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain dive deep into the first 2 games of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Braves. The guys examine the issues that led to the Dodgers dropping Game 2, despite starting Blake Snell at home vs. the Braves bullpen.

  50. Hour 2: Should Dodgers Consider Benching Shohei Ohtani?

    Bill Reiter and Doug McKain dive into the NLDS and debate whether or not the Dodgers should actually consider benching Shohei Ohtani for Josue De Paula as he still works through recovering from injuries. The guys give their thoughts on the Rams getting a win and the Chargers losing yet again.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

D-Mac & Reiter serve as the ultimate pre-game authority for the Los Angeles drive-time commute on 97.1 The Fan. Featuring the combined expertise of LA sports report veteran Doug McKain and national Sports columnist and insider Bill Reiter, the show provides an interactive forum where fans can huddle up and weigh in on the night's biggest matchups. Whether it’s breaking down the Dodgers lineup, analyzing Lakers roster moves, or giving the latest intel on the Rams, Chargers, and USC/UCLA football, McKain & Reiter is the final word in LA sports before the first pitch or tip-off.

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