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This week Felix and Beav start by recapping their trip to Bethune-Cookman University Homecoming. Then Dre gives his top 5 NFL wins from Week 2. In Quick Hits, Felix attempts to give the Chargers a 'pep talk'; the guys discuss other NFL headlines and they recap Ole Miss beating LSU and preview USC taking on Oregon this weekend. During Rule Breakers, the guys discuss artists charging Tyrese Haliburton $750k to perform at his wedding, Jalen Duren reportedly turned down $180 - $200 million for the next 5 years because he wants more, and a funeral home makes a costly mistake.

The guys start by giving their takes on the Clippers recent punishment and Beav answers if it was worth it. Dre gives the Top 5 wins from Week 1 and Beav explains why the Rams aren't as good as everyone thinks they are. In Quick Hits, the guys recap the Texas comeback victory over Ohio State and the Women's FIBA World Cup Gold Medal Game. In Rule Breakers, they discuss Sydney Sweeney's new sports betting ad placement and the problems with the 'Save College Sports Act'. Enjoy!

This week, the guys start by discussing Daejon Love, the scammer arrested for fraud after scamming 26 women by posing as an NFL player. The guys share their takes and discuss how women can avoid these kinds of scams in the future. In Quick Hits, they discussed Aaron Donald returning to the Rams for a season and whether or not they should be the favorite to win it all. Dre gives his Top 5 NFL contenders and in Rule Breakers, Beav goes on a rant about parents in the pop warner community, and they discuss Druski's skit on NFL players. Enjoy!

No Beav this week, we talk about the top NFL storylines heading into the season, Nneka Ogumike retiring, Natasha Cloud's eventful week, and, in Rule Breakers, we react to the World Robot Games in Beijing and a high school coach getting fired. Enjoy!

We kick things off with the Lakers being sold again, including the latest on Jeanie Buss and whether she's actually giving up her piece of the franchise. Then we discuss Russell Westbrook's retirement, his legacy, and the bigger question of whether NBA legends like Chris Paul, Carmelo Anthony, and Allen Iverson were pushed out of the league before they were ready. Plus, Skip Bayless has some thoughts on Westbrook's Hall of Fame case. The NBA Christmas Day schedule is officially loaded, so we pick the matchup we're most excited for. Then we jump into the NFL preseason, discussing what we're watching for from our favorite teams, Jaxson Dart's early visit to the blue tent, and the ongoing Deshaun Watson vs. Shedeur Sanders conversation. In Rule Breakers, we get into Stephen A. Smith receiving the thumbs-down award from the NABJ, Jayden Daniels sending a cease-and-desist letter to LSU Nick Sirianni reportedly using ChatGPT to help connect with his players, and Claressa Shields continuing to dominate with another TKO victory. And, of course, Beav and Felix discuss how terrrible (or not) the movie 'Obsession' was. Enjoy!

This week the guys start with Dre's Top 5. In Quick Hits they discuss Pablo Torre reporting another story on the Clippers and Kawhi, Dijonai Carrington's ejection and the NFL/Basketball Hall of Fame ceremonies and the qualifications to enter both. In Rule Breakers they discuss Enes Kanter and Royce White declaring for the WNBA draft, the issues with Bills new stadium, and Felix tells Justin Herbert to get a room. Enjoy!

This week on We Don't Make The Rules, we sit down with Raymond Harvey, founder of Compton Run Club, to discuss how a simple idea grew into a movement that's changing lives through fitness and community. Raymond shares the inspiration behind starting the club, the impact it's had on Compton, and what participants can expect from the upcoming $5K for $5K Run on August 22. We also wrap things up with a fun rapid-fire segment covering running, music, and everything in between. Whether you're an experienced runner or just looking for motivation to get moving, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

This week on We Don't Make the Rules, we sit down with rising rapper Bale to discuss his new project, 'Stay Faithful'. Bale opens up about his journey in music, the challenges that shaped him, the inspiration behind the album, and what's next in his career. In our Rule Breaker segment, we debate LeBron James taking his talents to Philadelphia and what that means for his legacy and srecap the YG vs. The Game Verzuz battle for Bompton. Enjoy!

On this episode of We Don't Make The Rules, the crew kicks things off by congratulating Coach Beav on his latest accomplishment before previewing the 5K for $5K Compton Run Club event. Then it's time for another round of Quick Hits, where they make their World Cup Final predictions, react to the latest NFL player rankings—including Lamar Jackson's surprising drop, Jordan Love's placement, and Jalen Hurts being ranked below the league's average quarterback. They also break down their early NBA Summer League impressions (including standout performances from AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson), debate LeBron James' future, and discuss Victor Wembanyama signing a long-term extension while reportedly taking less than the maximum. In this week's Rule Breakers, the guys cover the wildest stories in sports, from a fireworks mishap that went viral to reports of Bam Adebayo punching Tyler Herro and whether it compares to past teammate altercations like Draymond Green vs. Jordan Poole. They also react to Courtney Williams going off on a fan over a losing parlay, Conor McGregor's loss to Max Holloway, Marina Mabrey having a shoe thrown at her by Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, the latest on Terry Rozier, and an unfortunate moment where an umpire took a painful shot during a game. As always, expect plenty of laughs, hot takes, and debates—because We Don't Make The Rules.

This week its just Beav and Dre holding it down. They start by previewing the holiday weekend, and get right to NBA free agency in quick hits. Next they discuss the new free throw rule in NBA Summer League and the FIFA World Cup. In Rule Breakers they discussed the WNBA All-Star voting system, people betting on Love Island, and the Pooh Sheisty situation. Enjoy!

This week, the guys start by recapping their Father's Day and discuss why dads deserve good gifts too. Dre gives his Top 5 NBA Finals runs and Beav counters with his own list! In Quick Hits, the guys discuss the Knicks' championship parade, the NBA Draft, and recent WNBA headlines. During Rule Breakers, they discuss the new YG album and Caleb Williams nails being the topic of discussion on the TL. Enjoy!

This week the guys start by congratulating the NBA Champion New York Knicks. They recap the series and delve into why the Spurs lost and whos deserves blame. Dre then gives us his Top 5 Jalen's of all-time. In quick hits, the guys discuss who theyre rooting for in the FIFA World Cup, Felix shares his excitement for Love Island, and Jay Z announces 2 new shows. In Rule Breakers, they discuss the Knicks parade being on a Thursday, Izzy Harrison's one-sided beef, the UFC having an event on the White House lawn, and more. Enjoy!

This week the guys are joined by Dante and Howard of 'Next Play LV'. They help college athletes successfully transition into professional careers beyond sports. They tell us how they assist these students and how they decided to fill this need. They explain why student-athletes should consider their plan b and why it's important to have one. In Rule Breakers, they discuss AJ Brown being traded and his interviews, the people are putting Kool Aide on everything, and Dr. Oz giving trump s*****m exams. Enjoy!

This week, the guys start with wishing Felix a happy birthday and reflect on different alcoholic beverages they thought they would be drinking more of at this age. Next, Dre give his Top 5 NBA Conference Finals headlines and in Quick Hits, the guys make their NBA Conference Finals predictions and explain why people are upset with NBA insider Shams. Drake dropped 3 new albums and the guys give their opinions and shame the stans. In Rule Breakers, they review AI reading names at a graduation, Lisa Leslie getting a statue, and Cheyenne Bryant being held accountable for not being able to show her credentials. Enjoy!

The guys start by wishing all the Mothers a Happy Mother's Day and reviewing their weekends. Dre gives his Top 5 elbows after Victor Wembamyama's recent ejection. During Quick Hits, they review the NBA playoffs, the NBA lottery, and the WNBA's opening weekend. In Rule Breakers, the guys discuss the new low-cost Audemars Piguet watches that are being released, the Austin Rivers/Draymond Green/Charles Barkley/Spider-Man BFF fiasco, and the Hantavirus hitting the United States. Enjoy!