About this podcast
The UCLA LAFB Show is a podcast dedicated to all things UCLA Bruins. Hosts Will Decker and Jamal Madni bring you the best content and interviews involving the UCLA Bruins. The UCLA LAFB Show is a part of the LAFB Network.
Episodes
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- Minnesota Recap + Big Lingering Questions W/ Wayne Cook · 52 minWill and Jamal are joined by former UCLA QB and current UCLA sideline analyst Wayne Cook to talk about the impressive UCLA victory over Minnesota, 9-0 (!!), Dieffenbach’s rise…
- UCLA Beats Minnesota 34-20 To Go 9-0 Recap!! · 36 minWill and Jamal call all of the sights and sounds form UCLA’s thrilling 34-20 victory over the Minnesota Golden Gophers, the rise of Aiden Mizzell (!!) , Ty Dieffenbach finding…
- CAN THE BRUINS SHOCK THE DUCKS ?! UCLA/Oregon Preview · 37 minWill and Jamal dive into the heavily anticipated UCLA/Oregon game this upcoming Saturday and go in depth on position battles, breakout players and much, much more
- UCLA THROTTLES Maryland 54-3!! Where does UCLA Go From Here? · 32 minWill and Jamal break down UCLA’s dominant 54-3 victory over Maryland in college park and talk defense, Wayne Knight, & much, much more!
- PURDUE PREVIEW, TIM HARRIS RULES, & NICO THOUGHTS WITH ROSS FROM SBS · 31 minRoss from Secret Bruin Society talks with Will about tailgates, his love for UCLA, Bob Chesney, the UCLA offense and everything else in a fun crossover episode of SBS and the…
- WHAT QUESTIONS LINGER FOR UCLA AFTER STRUGGLING IN 28-10 VICTORY? · 35 minThriller & Mad Man break down the underwhelming 28-10 victory over SDSU after an incredibly hyped week of football post Cal Game, Nico's struggles, lack of passing offense, and…
- DOES THE UCLA BRUINS MOMENTUM CONTINUE?! Previewing SDSU. · 43 minThriller and Madman breakdown everything you need to know about the Bruins week 2 matchup against San Diego State.
- WHAT A WIN!!! UCLA Bruins 1-0 after 45-24 Cal victory!! · 34 minThriller and Madman breakdown all the elements from a defining season opener win for the Bruins program.
- BREAKING: Martin Jarmond OUT as UCLA Athletic Director?! · 35 minWill and Jamal breakdown the shocking news of Martin Jarmond being let go as the athletic director, what UCLA interim director Tim Harris brings to the table, and what's next for…
- Wayne Cook Joins Once Again To Talk Trent Hendrick Joining UCLA, More Spring Thoughts, & Much More · 42 minWill is joined by former UCLA QB & current UCLA Football analyst Wayne Cook to talk about former JMU LB & 2025 Sun Belt Defensive Player Of The Year Trent Hendrick joining the…
- BIG 10 QB Rankings: Is UCLA's Nico Iamaleava A Top 5 QB In Conference? · 1 h 0 minWill and Jamal go in depth on the top 5 quarterbacks in conference for 2026 and debate who should be higher: UCLA's Nico Iamaeava or USC's Jayden Maiava?, Also breakdown former…
- More UCLA Commits! + Best D-Lines In Big 10 · 48 minWill and Jamal breakdown the week that was for UCLA including two new commitments from the 2027 class and the 2029 group as well. They also dive into the best defensive line…
- UCLA's Recruiting Momentum Continued + Does UCLA Have A Top 5 Receiving Core In BIG 10? · 58 minWill and Jamal catch up after a few weeks out as they discuss UCLA's continued surge in recruiting, Jamal's vacation to Italy, Will's twitter lockout, and where does UCLA stack…
- UCLA Recruiting Updates + Where UCLA Ranks Among BIG 10 RB Rooms? · 22 minWill breaks down the recruiting momentum UCLA is experiencing with new coach Bob Chesney at the helm as well as breaking down where UCLA stands when it comes to the running back…
- 247Sports's Jack Savage Joins To Talk UCLA Recruiting, UCLA Baseball, & More! · 29 minWill and Jamal are joined by former UCLA Linebacker & current 247Sports UCLA analyst Jack Savage to talk about the start of the Bob Chesney era, the red hot recruiting surge the…
- 247Sports's Connor Morrissette Joins To Breakdown UCLA's Flaming Hot Recruiting Resurgence · 23 minWill is joined by 247Sports's Connor Morrissette to talk about how new head coach Bob Chesney and UCLA Football have found a way back to their recruiting ways of the old and have…
- UCLA Spring Game Recap + Bruins Recruiting Goes To The Moon! · 36 minWill and Jamal break down all of the sights and sounds from Saturday's UCLA spring game at the Rose Bowl plus who stood out to them and everyone involved. They also dive into the…
- UCLA Standouts & Spring Game Storylines W/247Sports Connor Morrissette · 36 minWill & Jamal are joined by 247 Sports's Connor Morrissette who covers UCLA Football and lays out who has impressed him, his thoughts on Chesney, and his expectations for this…
- Wayne Cook Recaps More Of Spring Practice + QB Event · 39 minWill and Jamal are once again joined by former UCLA QB Wayne Cook to break down his thoughts on UCLA spring practice, the Mattel's Children's Hospital Event, & much, much more
- Top 5 UCLA Football Storylines Ahead Of Spring Practice · 44 minWill and Jamal breakdown their 5 biggest storylines heading into spring practice starting this weekend including Nico's new favorite target, D-Line youth, secondary strength…
- Bracket Breakdown: UCLA Lands 7th Seed In Eastern Region! · 39 minWill and Jamal recap the tough semifinal loss to Purdue on Saturday and how the Bruins will fare against UCF in the 7/10 matchup in round one + UCLA getting chosen in the quote…
- UCLA/Rutgers Big 10 Tournament: Bruins Advance! · 27 minWill and Jamal breakdown UCLA's 72-59 victory over the Rutgers Scarlett Knights and how Donovan Dent's historic triple double powered UCLA to the 4th round and a rematch tomorrow…
- Former UCLA Walk-On Russel Stong Joins To Talk Mick, UCLA, & More! · 23 minWill and Jamal are joined by former UCLA Men's Basketball walk-on guard Russell Stong to talk about his past experiences with UCLA Head Coach Mick Cronin, the infamous 2021 Final…
- UCLA Men's Basketball Can't Find Rhythm · 34 minWill and Jamal break down how up and down of a season it has been for UCLA despite big expectations for Mick Cronin and his men's basketball team as well as diving into the…
- Secret Bruin Society's Ross Joins To Talk Mick, Chesney, Dent & More · 24 minWill is joined by Ross from the great Secret Bruin Society to breakdown the rollercoaster Mick Cronin experience, Donovan Dent's surge, Bob Chesney (AKA Cowboy Bob) coming to…
- NBC & Draft Kings John Fanta Joins The Bruin Bible · 21 minWill is joined by NBC Sports John Fanta to talk about the Tyus Edney buzzer beater 2.0 with Donovan Dent leading the Bruins past the Fighting Illini, the Mick Cronin season in…
- UCLA/Illinois Postgame Live Recap: Donovan Dent Saves UCLA's Season! · 36 minWill and Jamal recap the UCLA Bruins hosting the number 10 team in the country The Illinois Fighting Illini at Pauley Pavillion. Donovan Dent's game winner saves the day for…
- UCLA/Michigan Live Postgame Reaction · 23 minWill and Jamal dive into the UCLA Michigan game analysis and breakdown if UCLA still has a chance to make some serious noise this season as we inch closer and closer to March…
- Sahir West Lands With The UCLA Bruins · 15 minMadman breaks down yet another flurry for the UCLA Bruins in the transfer portal over the weekend, how they got much-needed quality and depth on the defensive line, and what…
- What Was That?! UCLA Bruins Lay An Egg Against Iowa · 26 minMadman and Thriller break down the UCLA Bruins' tough defeat on the road against the Iowa Hawkeyes and how one painful truth about the program is becoming increasingly obvious…
- First Major Transfer Portal Commit For UCLA Bruins · 11 minMadman and Thriller breakdown the first domino to enter the Chesney Era with the UCLA Bruins, why it’s such a position of need, and what we can expect moving forward, given a…
- Transfer Portal Wishlist For UCLA Bruins · 44 minMadman and Thriller break down all of the transfer portal activity involving the UCLA Bruins, as well as who fans need to keep their eye on as potential future Bruins. Tune in…
- UCLA Bruins Roster Revamp Already Begins · 20 minMadman breaks down all the player and front office changes over the past few days and what it means for the critical transfer portal window that just opened on January 2nd. Tune…
- Has UCLA Basketball Turned the Corner? · 24 minMadman and Thriller break down the UCLA Bruins' two victories over the past week, what they mean, where there are areas of improvement, and what to look forward to as conference…
- What We Learned About Bob Chesney From James Madison's CFP Game · 23 minMadman and Thriller breakdown Bob Chesney’s approach and tactics over the weekend, and what specific elements and players would be transferable to the UCLA Bruins in 2026. Tune…
- LA Times Ben Bolch Shares Updates To UCLA Football And Basketball! · 23 minThe LA Times’ Ben Bolch joins the Thriller and Madman to talk all things UCLA Football and UCLA Basketball. We discuss Bob Chesney, Nico Iamaleava, the Transfer Portal, Rose…
- Bob Chesney Hires New UCLA Bruins OC; Jerry Neuheisel Is Out! · 44 minMadman, Thriller, and The Silver Fox talk about Bob Chesney’s first major decision as UCLA Bruins’ head coach, the implications for Jerry Neuheisel, and what’s the next most…
- Is Mick Cronin’s Extension With The UCLA Bruins Justified? · 29 minMadman and Thriller breakdown where the UCLA Bruins fell short against the Gonzaga Bulldogs this weekend, and what to make of Mick Cronin’s 5-year extension. Is it warranted?…
- UCLA Basketball Starts B1G Season 2-0! · 23 minMadman and Thriller breakdown the past week of UCLA Basketball with wins against Oregon and Washington, and what they need to see for the UCLA Bruins to pull off the upset…
- Are The UCLA Bruins The Next Indiana? · 23 minMadman and Thriller breakdown the implications of this past weekend in college football on the UCLA Bruins' future and why Bob Chesney still coaching at JMU for at least one more…
- For UCLA Bruins Football, New Season Starts Now! · 21 minMadman recaps the UCLA Bruins' loss in the Victory Bell game, and talks about all the major storylines headed into a pivotal 2026 for UCLA and why fans should be on the edge of…
- Is it Time to Have A Difficult Conversation About Mick Cronin?! · 20 minMadman breaks down the UCLA Bruins' stunning loss to Cal and what this means about the 2025-2026 season trajectory and the health of the UCLA Basketball program's bigger picture…
- What’s Taking The UCLA Bruins So Long With The Football Coach Search?! · 20 minMadman breaks down the dominoes at play for the UCLA Bruins' top coaching targets, and when we can expect a decision on the future direction of the football program. Tune in and…
- Can The UCLA Bruins Take Back The Victory Bell? · 32 minMadman and Thriller breakdown this week’s crosstown rivalry game and what it will take for the UCLA Bruins to pull off an epic upset over the USC Trojans. Can they take back the…
- Are The UCLA Bruins Playing Against Their Next Head Coach This Week? · 27 minThriller and Madman breakdown the UCLA Bruins' coaching search updates and talk all things Washington in what might be the farewell moment for UCLA in the Rose Bowl. Tune in and…
- Just How Good Is UCLA Basketball In 2025? · 24 minThriller and Madman break down the UCLA Bruins' Basketball team after the season’s first five games. The good, the bad, and the ugly on roster, performance, and direction. Tune…
- Have The UCLA Bruins Targeted Their New Head Coach? · 22 minMadman breaks down some serious developments in the UCLA Bruins coaching search and why this could be a very good thing for the future of Bruins football. Tune in and make sure…
- UCLA Bruins Alumni Scott Quessenberry Talks About The Rose Bowl, Time With The Bruins, And More! · 35 minUCLA Bruins alumni Scott Quessenberry joins Will Decker on the UCLA LAFB Show! Quessenberry talks about his time playing at the Rose Bowl, what a move to SoFi Stadium would…
- Are The UCLA Bruins Leaving The Rose Bowl For SoFi Stadium? · 45 minMadman and Thriller break down the shocking speculation that the UCLA Bruins are leaving their home at the Rose Bowl since the early 1980s for SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. Plus…
- What Do The UCLA Bruins Have In Store Against Nebraska? · 21 minMadman and Thriller breakdown the key matchups for the UCLA Bruins' upcoming showdown with Nebraska and the who, what, and how of what will ultimately determine the game’s…
