The Mandel Initiative

September 2010

Oregon State-Boise State, Nebraska's dominance - Sept. 21, 2010
A behind-the-scenes account of Oregon State's blue-painted practice field, dreaming of an Oregon-Nebraska clash and more.

Welcome back edition, first impressions on CFB season - Sept. 14, 2010
First impressions on the young season, Chris Rainey's troubles at Florida, the WAC and reader mail.

May 2010

Lost final roundup - Interview with Alan Sepinwall - May 28, 2010
TV critic Alan Sepinwall joins Stewart and The Others to put a bow on the end of the series.

Lost 'The End' recap - Episode 17 - May 24, 2010
Instant reactions and analysis of the thrilling series finale by Stewart Mandel and The Others.

Lost 'What They Died For' Recap - Episode 16 - May 20, 2010
How will it end? Stewart Mandel and The Others make their predictions for Sunday night's series finale.

Lost 'Across The Sea' recap - Episode 15 - May 13, 2010
The Others and guest panelist Maggie Gray analyze the Jacob-Smokey backstory and probe into each of the big reveals in this week's episode.

Lost 'The Candidate' recap, remembering lost castaways - Episode 14 - May 6, 2010
Stewart and The Others dissect an action-packed episode which features the deaths of several key cast members. Plus -- special surprise guest!

April 2010

Lost midseason report: cast member grades - April 28, 2010
Lost has a bye week but Stewart and The Others are in The Hatch dishing out grades and exploring the biggest questions remaining.

Big Ten expansion, Lost 'The Last Recruit' recap - Episode 13 - April 22, 2010
Stewart takes reader questions on possible Big Ten expansion. The big Jack-Locke showdown highlights the latest Lost episode.

Oregon Ducks football, Lost 'Everybody Loves Hugo' recap - Episode 12 - April 15, 2010
Despite losing their QB, the Oregon Ducks still look loaded on offense. Also, thoughts on how Notre Dame looks this spring and the latest Lost episode.

Lost 'Happily Ever After' recap, listener theories -- Episode 11 - April 7, 2010
Stewart and The Others debate where this Desmond-centric episode ranks among Lost's all-time best and swap theories on what the final seven hours will hold.

March 2010

Lost 'Ab Aeterno' recap, the story of Richard - Episode 9 - March 25, 2010
The backstory of Richard is a big hit with the fans but causes divisiveness between Stewart Mandel and The Others.

Dan Rubenstein interview, Lost 'Recon' recap - Episode 8 - March 18, 2010
Which college football personalities most behave like 'Lost' characters? Dan Rubenstein and Stewart Mandel compare notes. Also, breakdown of the latest Sawyer episode.

Seth Davis March Madness breakdown, Lost 'Dr. Linus' recap - Episode 7 - March 11, 2010
Seth Davis previews the NCAA Tournament, picks his sleepers, favorites and offers a behind-the-scenes look into how the Selection Show works. Plus, The Others break down the latest Ben Linus-centric episode.

Doc Jensen Interview, 'Sundown' recap - Episode 6 - March 5, 2010
Get the inside info on Lost from the "Doc" himself, Jeff Jensen from Entertainment Weekly. Jensen offers his keen insight on the show's final season and discusses his passion for USC Trojans football.