The Sporting Tribune Today

The Arash Markazi Show
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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.

  1. 8H AGO

    Spurs-Thunder Game 2 Reaction & Dodgers-Padres Frenzy

    Grant, Josh, Mykell, David and John dive deep into Game 2 of the Spurs vs. Thunder playoff series. We analyze the pivotal moments, dissect player performances, and evaluate strategies that shaped the games. Plus, we tackle the latest on the Dodgers, their series win against the Padres, and discuss their current form and the challenges they face with key players underperforming. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    49 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Cavs Collapse in Game 1, Knicks-Cavs Series Breakdown, Luka Trade = Worst in NBA History? + Jason Kidd Fired

    Arash is joined by the full crew — Grant, Mykell, Beav and John Browner — for a deep dive into Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers had a commanding lead and let it slip away in a stunning 30-8 fourth-quarter collapse, handing the Knicks a dramatic overtime victory behind Jalen Brunson. The crew breaks down what went wrong for Cleveland, why Donovan Mitchell and James Harden disappeared when it mattered most, and whether Kenny Atkinson's timeout management cost them the game. Then the conversation shifts west — is anyone in the East actually capable of beating the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs? Victor Wembanyama's historic performance in the West has the crew questioning whether this Knicks team, as good as they are, is truly ready for that level. In the second segment, the final shoe drops on what many are calling the worst trade in NBA history — the Luka Dončić deal. With Nico Harrison already gone and Jason Kidd now fired, the Dallas Mavericks have officially torn everything down. The crew debates whether this surpasses the Clippers trading Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to OKC, what it means for Cooper Flagg's future in Dallas, and whether the Lakers can actually build a championship around Luka. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Wemby Has Arrived: Spurs-Thunder Game 1 Reaction & Knicks-Cavs Preview

    The Sporting Tribune crew — Arash, Grant, John Browner, and David Bloom — breaks down one of the most electrifying playoff games in recent memory: Spurs vs. Thunder Game 1 in the Western Conference Finals. Victor Wembanyama delivered a generational performance (41 pts, 24 reb) in double overtime without De'Aaron Fox, and the crew can't stop talking about it. Then, the guys shift to the Eastern Conference Finals — Knicks vs. Cavs — with Grant backing New York in six while John controversially rides with Cleveland. David sits somewhere in the middle, questioning whether either team is a real title threat. Plus: Should the Dodgers be worried heading into their series with the Padres? And where does LeBron James go next — the Warriors, the Knicks, Cleveland, or nowhere at all? Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    48 min

  4. 5D AGO

    Drake Drop Night, LeBron's Game Ball Drama & Clippers/Bulls Draft Decisions

    Arash, Grant, Beav, and newest Sporting Tribune member John Browner — a San Diego sports radio veteran with nearly a decade on the air — come together on a very special Drake drop night for a packed episode of TST Today LIVE, heard on KIRN 670 AM in Southern California, 98.5 The Bet in Las Vegas, and the Hawaii Sports Radio Network. The crew breaks down the NBA Playoffs with the Spurs leading the Timberwolves 3-2 heading into a pivotal Game 6 at Target Center. Is Victor Wembanyama already the most dominant force in the postseason? Can Anthony Edwards and a hobbled Wolves squad force a Game 7? The panel weighs in with strong takes on both sides. Then, the LeBron James game ball story takes center stage. John Browner drops a sharp analysis of why this is a classic Klutch Sports media plant — and why the Lakers have done nothing but cater to LeBron for years, from drafting Bronny James to hiring his podcast co-host JJ Reddick as head coach. The guys also react to the NFL Schedule Release, with the Chargers once again setting the gold standard for creative schedule drop videos. John gives a raw, emotional breakdown of what the Chargers' departure meant to San Diego fans — and why Dean Spanos still hasn't been forgiven. Finally, the conversation shifts to the NBA Draft, with John Browner making a passionate case for why Darius Acuff Jr. is being criminally underrated and why the Clippers should absolutely NOT trade away their fifth overall pick. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    43 min

  5. 6D AGO

    Pistons & Wolves in Trouble, Clippers Draft Drama & the Dodgers' Break Through

    The TST Today crew breaks down the Lakers' latest roster decisions, dissects the Clippers' pivotal 5th pick choice, recaps the Dodgers, and dives into the World Cup ticket frenzy. Everything LA sports fans need to know — in one episode. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min

  6. MAY 13

    Lakers Swept, Clippers Rising, Dodgers Sliding

    Arash, Grant, Beav, and Mykell break down the Lakers' second-round exit at the hands of OKC, what it means for LeBron, Luka, and the offseason ahead. Plus, the Clippers land the 5th overall pick in what could be a franchise-defining draft, and the Dodgers hit a rough patch — is it time to worry? Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    39 min

  7. MAY 8

    Lakers Referee Fallout, Pistons Put Cavs on Notice and Wolves-Spurs Gets Even

    Grant Mona and Arash Markazi are joined by Demetrius Beaver, Mykell Mathieu and Josh Tariff for a lively playoff edition of The Sporting Tribune Today. In segment one, the crew dives into the referee bonanza after the Lakers’ Game 2 loss in Oklahoma City, where Los Angeles fell 125-107 and dropped into a 2-0 hole against the Thunder while frustration over the whistle became one of the biggest stories of the night. Then in segment two, the guys go around the rest of the NBA playoff picture, starting with the Pistons taking a stunning 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers behind another strong close from Cade Cunningham. They also break down the Wolves-Spurs series after San Antonio answered back with a 133-95 Game 2 blowout, turning that matchup into a tense 1-1 fight heading deeper into the round. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min

  8. MAY 7

    Lakers Search for Answers After Thunder Blowout, Clippers-Angels Debate and Sparks Playoff Hopes

    Grant Mona is joined by Demetrius Beaver, Mykell Mathieu and Josh Tariff for a lively episode of The Sporting Tribune Today covering a busy stretch across Los Angeles sports and the NBA playoffs. In segment one, the crew breaks down the Lakers’ chances in their second-round series after a rough Game 1 blowout loss to the Thunder, what went wrong, and whether Los Angeles still has a real path to swing the matchup back in its favor. Then in segment two, the guys open up the debate over whether the Clippers and Angels belong in the same tier as two Los Angeles teams stuck in frustrating spots, before shifting back to the playoffs with the Wolves-Spurs series tied 1-1 after two very different games. They also look ahead to the Sparks’ playoff chances as the WNBA season begins, making this a packed episode with NBA urgency, Los Angeles sports debate and plenty of early-season perspective. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    42 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    The Arash Markazi Show
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    601
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The Arash Markazi Show
  • Show Website
    The Sporting Tribune Today

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