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The Mandel Initiative

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.

February 2010

Episode 5: "Lighthouse" recap, Tim Tebow's NFL readiness -- Feb. 25, 2010
Was it Urban Meyer's job to get Tim Tebow ready for the NFL, and how much hotter can Rich Rodriguez's hot seat get? Plus, The Others join Stewart for the latest Lost analysis.

Episode 4: "The Substitute" recap, USC hearing -- Feb. 18, 2010
Chris Huston from HeismanPundit.com says the Trojans will feel the NCAA's wrath; Stewart and The Others dissect the latest John Locke-centric episode.

Episode 3: "What Kate Does" recap, Pac-10 expansion -- February 11, 2010
Pac-10 expert George Schroeder on possible expansion in the conference. Stewart and The Others analyze the season's third episode of "Lost."

Episode 2: Recapping Signing Day, Lost Season Premiere "LA X" -- February 4, 2010
Stewart Mandel and Rivals.com's Jamie Newberg discuss Lane Kiffin's recruiting success and an alarming trend in the Big Ten. Stewart and The Others dissect Lost's debut and offer theories on what lies ahead.

January 2010

The Mandel Initiative, Episode 1: Signing Day Preview, Lost Season 6 Premiere Setup
Host Stewart Mandel takes a break from college football to preview the final season of "Lost." SI's Andy Staples discusses signing day for college recruits, and The Others set the stage for the season 6 debut of "Lost."