Best CIF Podcasts (2025)

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: SANTA MARGARITA WINS THE CIF FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP! 28:14

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week, we celebrate Santa Margarita's CIF Football Championship as Bob talks with head coach Carson Palmer about the big win! The Eagles will now play one more game to see if they can add a state title to the trophy case. On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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CIF Southern Section | Eagles, Highlanders, Trojans and Eagles Shine on Title Weekend 10:30

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On this episode of Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte: Championship weekend delivered electrifying moments across Riverside County as four CIF Southern Section titles were decided, and this episode breaks down every pivotal play. From Santa Margarita’s aerial onslaught toppling Corona Centennial’s title hopes in Division 1, to La Habra’s dominant defe…

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E125: Takin' a Cif 1:06:05

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Hiren faces his biggest challenge on-site yet - and it has nothing to do with construction. Meanwhile, Raj talks about a workplace incident so mortifying it tests everyone's ability to keep a straight face. Featuring: unexpected heights, Japanese innovation, the definition of true luxury, and why some moments are better left unshared. Disclaimer: T…

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Unexpected final: Keys to the surprising CIF-SS Division 1 clash between Santa Margarita and Centennial 22:52

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas preview the CIF-SS Division 1 final between Santa Margarita and Centennial on Nov. 28, 2025 at the Rose Bowl.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Matadors' Post Game, December 22nd, 2025 - Sacramento State 1:35

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Andy Newman stops by to chat, after 100-88 win over Sacramento State, at Premier America Credit Union, Northridge, CA. Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & Learfield. Photo Courtesy CSUN Athletics.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Post Game, December 22nd - Josiah Davis 5:08

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Josiah Davis stops by to chat, after game against Sacramento State, at Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA. Davis had 22 points and 10 assists, leading CSUN to 100-88 win.Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldPhoto Courtesy Daily SundialBy Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, December 22nd, 2025 - Sacramento State 8:02

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Chat with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of match-up with Sacramento State, from Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA.By Ghizal Hasan

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: A PREVIEW OF WINTER SPORTS IN THE TRINITY LEAGUE 29:29

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week, we finish up the fall season and move on to our winter sports teams as we begin our basketball previews. Bob visits with J Serra boys basketball coach Keith Wilkinson. On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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E127: Wigs, Wrong Names & Bran Flakes 58:12

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What do Bollywood stars, Indian uncles, and Turkey all have in common? The answer might surprise you. Mik's back with tales of seven-year name confusion and generational hair secrets, while Raj witnesses breakfast anarchy on the underground. Some struggles are universal - others involve double-sided tape. Share the struggle, find the funny. Disclai…

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Winter Athletics Season Kicks Off Across Riverside County 8:00

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Winter sports are officially underway in Riverside County, and this episode of Varsity Vives with Luke LaMonte dives headfirst into the opening weeks of prep soccer. The show breaks down early-season performances across divisions, spotlighting top boys and girls programs as they begin the 2025–26 campaign. From Division One powerhouses like Rooseve…

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Matadors' Post Game, December 13th - Delaware 6:14

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Conversation with Head Coach Andy Newman, following 88-66 win over Delaware, at Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, December 13th, 2025 - Delaware 6:39

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Pre Game Conversation with Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of CSUN's match-up against Delaware, at Bob Carpenter Center, Newark, DE.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Post Game, December 10th - Fresno State 2:59

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Post Game Chat with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, following 89-87 win over Fresno State, at Premiere America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA.By Ghizal Hasan

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E126: 6-7 to Melanin 1:03:34

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A conversation about playground trends takes an unexpected turn when Sandeep shares something that happened at his son's school—something no parent should have to hear their 4-year-old say. The mood shifts between heavy discussions about pride, representation, and teaching the next generation, before Harin admits to a financial blunder that's been …

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Matadors' Pre Game, December 10th - Fresno State 7:17

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Pre Game Conversation with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of match-up with Fresno State, from Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA.By Ghizal Hasan

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Week of 8 December 25 | Riverside County Hoops Preview: Early Season Standouts Emerge 12:00

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The winter basketball season has arrived, and this Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte episode breaks down the top boys and girls programs across Riverside County as teams return to the court for the 2025-26 campaign. The discussion opens with Vista Murrieta’s challenging start after last year’s Division I playoff run and moves into key Division II con…

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Matadors' Post Game, December 6th, 2025 - UC Irvine 5:31

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Post Game chat with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, following 85-71 loss to UC Irine, at Bren Events Center, Irvine, CA.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, December 6th - UC Irvine 5:41

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Pre Game Chat with Andy Newman, ahead of December 6th match-up with UC Irvine, at Bren Events Center, Irvine, CA.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, December 4th, 2025 - Cal State Bakersfield 6:08

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Pre Game chat with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of Big West Opener, against CSU Bakersfield, from Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA.By Ghizal Hasan

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: BREAKDOWN OF THE CIF FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT THE ROSE BOWL 35:03

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week Bob chops it up with the OC Register’s Steve Fryer about Santa Margarita’s big win in the CIF football championship. Plus, we do a quick preview of Trinity League basketball. On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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Rapid Delivery of Modular Homes in Ireland 26:51

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Matadors' Pre Game, November 28th, 2025 - Idaho State 5:33

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Pre Game chat with CSUN Head Coach, Andy Newman, ahead of Day 2 of Holiday Hoops Classic, where Matadors take on Idaho State, in Boise, ID.By Ghizal Hasan

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Episode 217: From "Wookie" to Guardian: Green Beret Travis Wilson on Loss, Ego, and Healing the Brain 1:51:09

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What happens when the legend of “Wookie”—the 6’3” Green Beret who outworks everyone, jumps out of planes for fun, and lives hard on and off the battlefield—collides with reality, loss, and a broken body? In this episode, Travis “Wookie” Wilson sits down with DJ to unpack a 21-year Army career, including 13 years in Special Forces, and the moments t…

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Matadors' Post Game, November 26th, 2025 - Idaho 5:13

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Post Game Chat with Andy Newman, following 78-64 loss to Idaho, on opening night of Holiday Hoops Classic, in Boise.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, November 26th - Idaho 4:39

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Conversation with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of match-up against Idaho, at the Holiday Hoops Classic, at Idaho Central Arena, Boise, ID.By Ghizal Hasan

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CHAMPIONSHIP WEEK ARRIVES FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY PREP FOOTBALL 10:00

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Hosted by Luke LaMonte on Varsity Vibes, this week’s CIF Southern Section recap highlights Riverside County’s remaining contenders—Corona Centennial, San Jacinto, and Valley View—after Murrieta Valley, Roosevelt, Palm Springs, Palm Desert, and Coachella Valley were eliminated in the semifinals. Centennial advanced to the Division 1 title game after…

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E124: From room meat, to coconut meat 53:50

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Mik gets set up at parents' evening and quickly realizes he's playing a very different role than expected. Meanwhile, Raj prepares an auspicious ritual for a major work launch - but things don't go according to plan when a crowbar gets involved. One learns the hard way about knowing when to speak, the other about knowing when to stop. Disclaimer: T…

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Matadors' Post Game, November 16th, 2025 - Troy 2:20

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Post Game Conversation with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, following win over Troy, at Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA.Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldPhoto Courtesy CSUN AthleticsBy Ghizal Hasan

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Week of Nov. 17 | Young Leaders and New Foundations Drive Riverside County Playoffs 25:30

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This week’s episode of Varsity Vibes delivers a full breakdown of the latest Riverside County CIF playoff action, from dominant performances to heartbreaking season-ending losses across Divisions 2 through 13. Host Luke LaMonte recaps which football teams are still alive in the chase for CIF Southern Section titles and which programs saw their play…

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Matators' Pre Game, November 16th, 2025 - Troy University 5:52

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Conversation with Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of match-up with Troy University. Audio Courtesy of CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties and Learfield.By Ghizal Hasan

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Road to the CIF-SS Division 1 title: Player awards and playoff preview (Pt 2) 31:08

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas preview the 2025 CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs and hand out their annual Trinity League player awards.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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E123: Um, Um, Um... I Can't Do This 58:21

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Raj gets initiated into the neighborhood WhatsApp group and discovers what really lurks in his new garden. Meanwhile, Mik faces the most challenging meeting of his career - and it has nothing to do with the actual content. Featuring: unexpected visitors, prevention strategies, and why some situations test your composure more than others. Disclaimer…

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Matadors' Post Game, November 11th - North Dakota State 7:58

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Chat with Head Coach Andy Newman, following 90-68 loss vs. North Dakota State, from Scheel's Center, Fargo, ND.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, November 11th, 2025 - North Dakota State 7:48

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Conversation with Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of CSUN's match-up with North Dakota State, from Scheel's Center, Fargo, North Dakota.Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldBy Ghizal Hasan

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: TRINITY FLAG FOOTBALL FINAL BETWEEN J SERRA AND ORANGE LUTHERAN 19:21

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week we update you to the CIF playoffs in volleyball, water polo and tennis. Then, you’ll hear some exclusive interviews with both teams from the all-Trinity flag football final between J Serra and Orange Lutheran! On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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Week of Nov. 10 | Riverside County Prep Football Playoff Results and Up Close with Coach Patrick Meech 19:00

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This week’s episode of Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte spotlights Riverside County’s prep football playoff action and celebrates a historic milestone for Riverside Poly’s flag football program. Host Luke LaMonte recaps every round-one result across divisions, from Murrieta Valley’s dominant win to Chaparral’s offensive fireworks. Then, he welcomes …

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Matadors' Post Game, November 9th - North Dakota 7:19

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Chat with Head Coach Andy Newman, following 93-85 win over North Dakota, at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand Forks, ND.Photo Courtesy CSUN AthleticsAudio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldBy Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, November 9th - North Dakota 5:56

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Conversation with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of November 9th match-up with North Dakota, from Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand Forks, ND. Audio courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldBy Ghizal Hasan

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Mater Dei's epic comeback against St. John Bosco creates rare tie for first place (Part 1) 41:27

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas break down Mater Dei's rally against St. John Bosco that helped create a three-way for first place in the Trinity League between the Monarchs, the Braves and Santa Margarita.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Matadors' Post Game, November 6th, 2025 - Northern Iowa 7:24

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Conversation with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, following 86-57 loss to UNI, at McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IA.Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldPhoto Courtesy CSUN AthleticsBy Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pregame, November 6th - Northern Iowa 4:39

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Chat with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of November 6th match-up with Northern Iowa, from McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IAAudio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldBy Ghizal Hasan

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: CIF FOOTBALL PAIRINGS AND A VISIT WITH CARSON PALMER 28:01

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week we find out the CIF football playoff pairings, and we got five Trinity League teams into the postseason! After that, Bob chats with Santa Margarita Catholic head football coach Carson Palmer about his team’s chances to win a CIF championship. On X: CatholicSV…

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E122: Time to Move On 50:22

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Raj and Hiren share their moving day nightmares - from DIY thermostat disasters to 28,000 steps up flights of stairs. Featuring: mysterious wiring, carrier bag panic packing, and why 'I'll do it myself' are the four most expensive words in the English language. Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not intended for actual…

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Matadors' Pre Game, November 3th - Nobel University 8:38

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Pre Game Chat with Andy Newman, Ahead of Season Opener, against Nobel University. Audio courtesy Learfield/CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties. Photo courtesy CSUN AthleticsBy Ghizal Hasan

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Week of November 3, 2025 | RivCo Teams Ready for CIF Playoff Battles 22:00

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The postseason spotlight shines bright in Riverside County this week on Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte as 19 high school football programs gear up for the CIF Southern Section playoffs. This episode delivers a full bracket breakdown—highlighting powerhouse teams like Murrieta Valley, Beaumont, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs—and what to expect from …