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Morning Drive with Tim O’Brien

Morning Drive with Tim O’Brien

Wake up, Coachella Valley—your sports day starts here with Tim O’Brien and Brett Rosen on 102.7 The Fanatic.

From the biggest local storylines…to the national headlines everyone’s talking about—with hot takes you won’t hear anywhere else.

Smart analysis. Strong opinions.

The teams you follow—and the debates you love.

102.7 The Fanatic—the Coachella Valley’s Sports Leader.

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  • S1 · E138
    Yesterday · 1 hr 33 min

    Full Show: Thursday, September 10, 2026

    Football is back! The Seahawks find a way to win on opening night after Drake Maye throws the ball all over the field to the wrong team! Rams and 49ers kick it off down under tonight in the league's first ever game in Australia. Tim pays tribute Barry Melrose and his impact on hockey both globally and specifically here in Southern California. Listen weekday mornings on 102.7 The Fanatic from 7-9 a.m.

  • S1 · E137
    Wednesday · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

    We have made it! Tonight is the start of the NFL season with a Super Bowl LX match up between the Seahawks and Patriots. The guys break it all down. It's all NFL all the time on the Morning Drive. DG and Felipe drop by with a gift for Tim, and it's awesome! Go Lobstahs! Tim and Brett also give their OPOY, DPOY, COTY and Comeback Player of the Year predictions. Join us weekday mornings from 7-9 on 102.7 The Fanatic!

  • S1 · E135
    Tuesday · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Tuesday, September 8, 2026

    The guys are back! The new season begins! Tim and Brett open the show with the 'Morning Blitz' recapping the top five in five from over the weekend in sports. The guys give their division winners, Championship Sunday picks and Super Bowl LXI winner. The CIF dropped the ball with a transfer rule involving players from Desert Chapel. The guys break it down and discuss it all. Enjoy your Football Eve! Join weekday mornings from 7–9 a.m. on 102.7 The Fanatic!

  • #135
    September 4 · 1 hr 34 min

    Full Show: Friday, September 4, 2026

    Happy Feel Good Friday! College Football is back! LSU will welcome in former players who had cups of coffee in the pros. The SEC is NOT happy about it. It's the last Friday without the NFL and the Dodgers walk it off. Padres host the Yankees this weekend. Thanks for coming along for the ride weekdays from 7-9 a.m. on 102.7 The Fanatic.

  • S1 · E134
    September 3 · 1 hr 31 min

    Full Show: Thursday, September 3, 2026

    The guys start the show with Tim walking Brett off the ledge thanks to the Clippers completely ruining his basketball fandom. Adam Silver drops the HAMMER on the franchise. Author Judd Spicer joins the program to discuss his new book 'Wolf in the Hole', which will release on September 14. The novel encapsulates a lot of the experience over the past few years with the Coachella Valley Firebirds and a former athlete trying to find what's next. The voice of the Coachella Valley Firebirds, Evan Pivnick, joins the show to preview season five! Join us on weekday mornings from 7–9 a.m. on 102.7 The Fanatic.

  • S1 · E133
    September 2 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Tuesday, September 2, 2026

    Happy Hump Day! The biggest story in sports is the sale of the Los Angels Angels to Rams' owner Stan Kroenke. The guys give their thoughts. They also breakdown the division winners around the National Football League as we're one week away from the start of the season! The Patriots caught in another cheating scandal!? Tim give his thoughts.

  • S1 · E132
    September 1 · 1 hr 33 min

    Full Show: Tuesday, September 1, 2026

    Happy Tuesday! The show starts with the Rams and 49ers travel plans for Australia. Rams could be 1-2 to end September. Tim took a trip to Anaheim to watch his Yankees get blown out. He went SOLO! How important is the backup QB in the NFL? Brett continues to give Cal Baptist a bad reputation. Kid can't even read! Have a great day!

  • S1 · E131
    August 31 · 1 hr 16 min

    Full Show: Monday, August 31, 2026

    Happy Monday! The guys kick off the week with the Aaron Donald news as the Rams continue to stack their power team to the Super Bowl. Josh Jacobs placed on the exempt list and what that means for the Packers. Senior Vice President of the Coachella Valley Firebirds and Acrisure Arena, John Page joins the program. Final preseason rankings are out and Tim is furious at the disrespect for his Vikings. Have a great day!

  • S1 · E130
    August 28 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Friday, August 28, 2026

    Happy FEEL GOOD FRIDAY! The NFL preseason showed some good and bad last night with Ty Simpson playing the part and Fernando Mendoza struggling and looking like a rookie. The Dodgers are swept by the Braves in a potential NLCS matchup in October. College Football starts this weekend and more. Have a great weekend!

  • S1 · E129
    August 27 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Thursday, August 27, 2026

    Happy Thursday! The guys recap their fantasy football draft night. It was a great night at Sabatinos in La Quinta with the sponsors and super fans. The NFL is the main topic today with the Falcons having a serious QB issue. Tim and Brett go over the win totals for the season and more! Buckle up for the NFL season, we're just two weeks away! See you tomorrow for a FEEL GOOD FRIDAY!

  • S1 · E128
    August 26 · 1 hr 31 min

    Full Show: Wednesday, August 26, 2026

    Happy Wednesday! The guys open the show with the Dodgers and Braves and the night of baseball that felt closer and closer to October. It'll be all about football for the rest of time, but Tim and Brett sprinkle it all in. Do the Detroit Lions have a better wide receiver room than the Minnesota Vikings? And what are your thoughts on the Baltimore Ravens post John Harbaugh. Enjoy your day!

  • S1 · E127
    August 25 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Tuesday, August 25, 2026

    The boys are back in town! After a week off, the guys kick it off with a vacation recap and the NFL disaster it has on its hands with Jed York and Deshaun Watson. Head coach of the Indio Rajahs football team joins the show to talk about his team's first win and his first as the new head coach. GeoSports was played and Tim is high on the Alabama squad in the Little League World Series. Enjoy your day!

  • S1 · E126
    August 14 · 1 hr 34 min

    Full Show: Friday, August 14, 2026

    Happy Feel Good Friday! Brett starts the show recapping his 49ers as Tim makes his way over from the NBC studios. Tim was emotional following the hall of famers coming out of the corn in Iowa for the Field of Dreams game. The NFL preseason continues tonight and all weekend long. Thank you to The General for the Lights Outs Performance of the Week.

  • S1 · E125
    August 13 · 1 hr 31 min

    Full Show: Thursday, August 13, 2026

    Happy Thursday! Brett starts the show with the news of Russell Westbrook's retirement. Tim phones in from the road on his way from studio to studio. The NFL has six preseason games tonight as we inch closer to football season! Tim is proud of how J.J. McCarthy handled the news of losing the starting job in Minnesota. Some MLB chatter and life as we continue on with the work week. See you Friday!

  • S1 · E123
    August 11 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Tuesday, August 11, 2026

    The NFL season is getting closer and closer! Brett starts the show while Tim makes his way over from the NBC studios. From the NFL chatter to the wild night in baseball with the umpires as confused as the players and the fans. The guys go over which team in the NFL could go from worst to first. Is there a team? Happy Tuesday!

  • S1 · E122
    August 10 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Monday, August 10, 2026

    Happy Monday! Brett starts the show solo while Tim makes his way over from the NBC Palm Springs studios. It's a busy week! NFL training camps are heating up with scuffles and quarterback competitions. The Dodgers slump continues as they lose their third-straight series. TSA Tom joins the program to drop his sports knowledge. Have a great week!

  • S1 · E120
    August 6 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Thursday, August 6, 2026

    Another RB got his bag this morning. Jonathan Taylor following Bijan Robinson and getting paid. Is Gibbs in Detroit next? The Dodgers get swept in back-to-back series and have lost six-straight. The guys jump around the MLB and NFL this morning. See you weekday mornings from 7-9 on 102.7 The Fanatic!

  • S1 · E119
    August 5 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

    Happy Wednesday! Tim is distracted by the Little League World Series for softball all morning. His hometown of Toms River, New Jersey takes care of business against Japan. Tarik Skubal made his debut for the Dodgers at Wrigley and the NFL injury bug has hit training camps. We break it all down weekday mornings 7-9 on 102.7 The Fanatic!

  • S1 · E118
    August 4 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Tuesday, August 4, 2026

    The MLB trade deadline has come and gone. Who are the winners and losers? Will there even be a season in 2027? Bijan Robinson gets his mega deal with Atlanta, how will that affect the rest of the league? Aaron Rodgers making headlines for his comments on Monday that continues to get attention. The dog days of summer reared its ugly head today! Happy Tuesday!

  • S1 · E117
    August 3 · 1 hr 32 min

    Full Show: Monday, August 3, 2026

    Happy Monday! The boys are back in town! MLB trade deadline is today and players are on the move! Skubal to the Dodgers shook the sports world, but it's not going to be the reason for a lockout. NFL training camps and the competition is heating up! The dog days of summer will carry you through to the NFL season.

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