The Sporting Tribune Today

The Sporting Tribune Today

Welcome to The Sporting Tribune Today hosted by Arash Markazi, and Grant Mona. Markazi spent over 15 years as a sports columnist at the Los Angeles Times, ESPN and Sports Illustrated. The podcast will be published Monday-Friday and will focus on the biggest sports stories in Southern California, Las Vegas and Hawaii.

Episodes

December 24, 2025 41 mins

Hosted by Grant Mona, this special Christmas edition of The Sporting Tribune Today captures two very different locker-room moods on a holiday night in Los Angeles sports.

Segment One — Lakers Left Cold in Phoenix:
Grant opens the show with postgame reaction from JJ Redick, LeBron James, and Lakers players following their blowout loss in Phoenix. The tone is blunt and reflective as Redick and the players address defensive breakdowns...

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Hosted by Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson, with guest Eric Lambkins II, today’s show tackles two major storylines in Los Angeles and college football.

Segment One — Clippers at 7–21: What’s Gone Wrong:
The crew opens with a deep dive into the Clippers’ current state after winning to get to 7–21. From roster construction and chemistry issues to coaching pressure and organizational questions, the panel breaks down how the...

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Hosted by Arash Markazi, today’s episode breaks down two statement wins across Southern California sports.

Segment One — Chargers React After Win in Dallas:
Arash opens the show with postgame reaction from Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert following the Chargers’ road win against the Dallas Cowboys. Harbaugh discusses the team’s physicality, discipline, and growth, while Herbert reflects on execution, decision-making, and closing out ...

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December 19, 2025 41 mins

Hosted by Grant Mona, today’s episode captures the emotional swings of a tough NFL loss and a gritty NBA win.

Segment One — Rams’ Second-Half Collapse vs. Seahawks:
Grant opens with a reaction to the Rams’ stunning second-half collapse against the Seahawks, a loss that cost them the No. 1 seed. He breaks down what unraveled after halftime, from defensive breakdowns to missed opportunities on offense, and what this result means for t...

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Hosted by Grant Mona, today’s episode focuses on two major NFL matchups with insight straight from the podium.

Segment One — Rams Looking Ahead to Seattle:
Grant opens with Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford as they speak to the media ahead of the Rams’ showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. McVay discusses preparation, key matchups, and the importance of execution in a divisional game, while Stafford shares his perspective on handling Se...

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Hosted by Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson, today’s episode spans the NBA, college football, and a major Clippers storyline.

Segment One — NBA Cup Finals & Why Vegas Works:
The hosts open with a breakdown of the NBA Cup Finals result, reacting to the game itself and the atmosphere surrounding the event. The discussion then turns to why Las Vegas should remain the permanent home of the NBA Cup, from fan energy and media p...

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Hosted by Arash Markazi, today’s episode captures two very different locker-room moods from across the AFC.

Segment One — Jim Harbaugh After Chargers Win in Kansas City:
Arash opens with postgame reaction from Jim Harbaugh following the Chargers’ statement win in Kansas City. Harbaugh breaks down the toughness, discipline, and execution that fueled the victory, along with what it means for his team to win in one of the league’s toug...

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Hosted by Arash Markazi, today’s episode captures the aftermath of two statement victories by L.A.’s teams.

Segment One — Rams React After Beating the Lions at Home:
Arash opens the show with postgame reactions from Sean McVay, Matthew Stafford, and Kobie Turner following the Rams’ home win against the Detroit Lions. The trio discusses the physical tone of the game, timely defensive plays, and the execution that allowed the Rams to ...

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Hosted by Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson, with guest Josh Tariff, today’s episode dives into a packed and chaotic week in L.A. sports.

Segment One — Clippers Meltdown & Ty Lue Silent:
The crew opens with the Clippers’ disastrous start to the season, breaking down what’s gone wrong on both ends of the floor, why panic is already spreading among fans, and the growing pressure around the roster. They also discuss Ty Lue’s...

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Hosted by Grant Mona, today’s episode delivers two major storylines from across Los Angeles sports.

Segment One — Rams Ready for Detroit:
Grant breaks down the Rams’ preparation for their matchup with the Detroit Lions, featuring insight from Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford as they preview the challenge ahead. From offensive tweaks to defensive priorities, hear how the Rams are framing one of their toughest games of the season.

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Hosted by Arash Markazi and Grant Mona, with guests Josh Tariff and Eric Lambkins II, today’s show covers a packed slate across Los Angeles sports.

Segment One — Dodgers Make a Move:
The crew breaks down the Dodgers’ signing of Edwin Díaz, what it means for the bullpen, and how it shifts expectations heading into the season. They also tackle the growing Tarik Skubal trade rumors, discussing how aggressive the Dodgers should be, what...

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The Misfits take control of the show as Mykell Mathieu and Eric Lambkins II lead a fast, fiery, unfiltered breakdown of everything happening across Los Angeles sports.

They open with the Rams’ win over the Cardinals, dissecting what worked, what didn’t, and whether this team is finally finding its identity.

Then they shift to the Lakers’ early-December status — what's promising, what's shaky, and whether this roster can keep pace i...

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Host Arash Markazi brings you two key stories from recent nights in L.A. sports.

Segment One – Rams Post-Win Reaction After Beating the Cardinals:
Arash opens with the mood in L.A. — fresh off a tough road win in Arizona. You’ll hear from Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford reflecting on the win over the Cardinals: what went right on offense, how the defense held up under pressure, and how they plan to ride momentum into the next stretc...

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Hosted by Grant Mona, today’s episode covers a busy night in Los Angeles sports with two packed segments.

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Grant breaks down the Lakers’ postgame interviews following their road win in Toronto, hearing from JJ Redick, LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves as they react to another strong outing away from home. What went right, what still needs fixing, and what this win says about the team’s early-season form.

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Hosted by Arash Markazi, Grant Mona, and Anwar Stetson, with special guests Josh Tariff and Mykell Mathieu, today’s show breaks down two major storylines in the NBA.

In Segment One, the crew dives into the Clippers’ decision to release Chris Paul, unpacking what led to the move, how it reflects on LA’s disastrous start, and what it means for the franchise going forward. Arash, Grant, Anwar, Josh, and Mykell give their reactions, de...

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With Mykell Mathieu and Eric Lambkins II at the helm, today’s episode of The Sporting Tribune Today dives into the chaos, comedy, and confusion across the sports landscape — and nobody is spared.

Segment 1 – Lakers Collapse & USC’s Post-UCLA Pulse
Mykell and Eric open the show by breaking down the Lakers’ blowout loss to the Suns, analyzing how quickly things unraveled, what went wrong defensively, and why the energy never matched ...

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December 2, 2025 40 mins

Host Grant Mona brings you the latest from two dramatically different sidelines across Southern California.

Segment 1 – Jim Harbaugh & Chargers React to Win Over the Raiders:
Grant opens the show with postgame sound from Jim Harbaugh and key Chargers players after their hard-fought victory against the Raiders. Harbaugh breaks down the team’s identity taking shape, the physicality he’s demanding, and where the offense is beginning to...

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December 1, 2025 41 mins

Host Grant Mona takes you through two major storylines in Los Angeles sports.

Segment 1 – Rams React to Stunning Loss to the Panthers:
Grant breaks down a shocking Rams defeat as coaches and players speak after the upset loss to Carolina. You’ll hear their reflections on what went wrong — from missed assignments to lack of execution — and how the team plans to regroup with urgency.

Segment 2 – Lakers Respond After Their Seventh Stra...

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November 28, 2025 41 mins

Host Arash Markazi brings you a two-part special focusing on the latest from L.A.’s teams — with inside access to locker-room and sideline voices.

Segment 1 – Rams Practice Availability (Before Carolina):
We start with reactions from Rams coaches and key players following their pre-game practice ahead of the matchup against the Carolina Panthers. Coaches discuss game plan tweaks, injury updates, and defensive schemes; players share ...

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The Misfits are taking over the show as Mykell Mathieu and Eric Lambkins II slide into the host chairs for a special edition of The Sporting Tribune Today.

The duo opens with the headline moment of the weekend — Lincoln Riley’s viral press-conference comments, breaking down why they blew up, what he meant, and how it impacts USC’s program moving forward.

They then jump into a full look at the Lakers and Clippers, discussing the Lak...

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