East Meets West Sports
Coast-to-coast perspectives. One shared passion. On East Meets West Sports, L.A. legend Rick Garcia and Jersey’s own Corey Nathan tackle the world of sports from opposite sides of the map — and often opposite points of view. Whether it’s baseball, basketball, football, or the culture that surrounds the games we love, Rick and Corey bring stories, laughs, and a little friendly trash talk to keep it all fun. Because no matter where you’re from, we all speak sports.
Episodes
College football credibility, NFL rookie maturity, podcast pitfalls, and what boxing still reveals about real toughness.
Who belongs in the playoffs, which young QBs are actually ready, how podcast culture trips up athletes—and why the Jake Paul fight exposed the difference between hype and the real thing. Then we'll close with a dose of holiday spirit.
The conversation balances sharp sports analysis with personal anecdotes from Ri...
The dynasty’s crumbling, the comeback’s creaking, and the culture just lost a legend — all in one episode.
It’s a week of legacies and letdowns as Rick and Corey tackle the biggest sports stories — from Patrick Mahomes’ devastating injury to the NFL’s most unexpected comeback. The guys debate whether the Kansas City dynasty is dead, marvel (and wince) at 45-year-old Philip Rivers’ unlikely return, and wonder if Shedeur Sanders stil...
$69 Million, Three Losses, and a Train Wreck of Feet — The East Coast Can’t Catch a Break
Edwin Díaz bolts to the Dodgers, Cleveland bets big on Shedeur Sanders, and Notre Dame takes its ball and goes home. Rick and Corey are fired up this week, and no coast is safe.
The show kicks off with the seismic shift in MLB free agency: Edwin Díaz’s move from the Mets to the Dodgers sends New York fans into full-blown WFAN meltdown while Ri...
From coaching shakeups and rising quarterback drama to LeBron’s latest title chase — plus a dog agility surprise you truly didn’t see coming.
In this jam-packed episode, Rick and Corey tackle the whirlwind of college football drama surrounding Lane Kiffin's controversial jump from Ole Miss to LSU. They weigh in on the fallout, motivations, and ethical dilemmas of mid-season coaching exits. 🏈
Then, the duo shifts focus to rising NF...
Can Shedeur Sanders prove he's “the one” – or is Cleveland just buying time? Meanwhile, LA sports shake things up from the locker room to the front office.
In this riveting holiday edition of East Meets West Sports, Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan dive deep into the buzz surrounding Shedeur Sanders, who made his first NFL start at QB with the Browns amid swirling controversy, legacy baggage, and sky-high expectations. Is he truly “who...
Rick & Corey break down who’s real, who’s raw, and who’s riding emotion as the NFL playoff picture starts to crystallize.
Welcome to Episode 3 of East Meets West Sports! Rick Garcia and Corey Nathan return with another tightly packed, banter-fueled breakdown of the NFL’s power dynamics. This week, they dissect whether the Rams are really the best in the West, how the Patriots have crept into the East’s spotlight, and what AJ Br...
Giants fall, Lakers ball, and gambling scandals brawl—just another day on the Rick & Corey rollercoaster.
Welcome to Episode 2 of East Meets West Sports! Rick and Corey are back with even sharper coast-to-coast sports takes. In this episode, they dive into the unraveling of the New York Giants' coaching staff, assess potential replacements (with some surprising picks), and explore the chemistry of the retooled Lakers. The...
Baseball legends are made, NFL underdogs rise, and Jersey pride takes the mic.
Welcome to the first episode of East Meets West Sports! From coast to coast, Rick and Corey dive into the heart of sports, mixing expert analysis with passionate fandom. In this premiere, the duo dissects the epic 2025 World Series showdown between the Dodgers and Blue Jays, explores midseason NFL surprises, and wraps things up with a fun musical detour ...
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