The Opening Drive
Cumulus Podcast Network
Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talking about around the water cooler. Jeff Siembieda and JJ Buck host weekdays from Albuquerque on KNML-AM, The Sports Animal.
Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Networks:
Cumulus Podcast Network
Description:
Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talking about around the water cooler. Jeff Siembieda and JJ Buck host weekdays from Albuquerque on KNML-AM, The Sports Animal.
Language:
English
Episodes
Too Much
7/18/2025
Is a college football coach playing too much golf?
You should play golf and we get a tip and discuss The Open with Sandia Golf.
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Duration:00:39:39
Coach Speak
7/18/2025
What did Bronco Mendenhall have to say about New Mexico and returning to play the Lobos with Utah State?
Why wait? The price keeps going up in the NFL.
Stay home or chase a ring?
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Duration:00:39:50
Call-Up
7/17/2025
The voice of the Isotopes, Josh Suchon, is getting a chance on the Colorado Rockies radio broadcast this weekend. Josh joins the show to discuss the opportunity and his process.
Should the Mountain West stay where it is or add?
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Duration:00:39:26
Focused
7/17/2025
Where there fireworks at Mountain West Football Media Day?
Which NFL team has crushed it with veteran additions?
Is golf's major schedule too short?
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Duration:00:41:04
Lobo FB GM
7/15/2025
New Mexico football general manager, Beau Davidson, discusses his role and how UNM built this years roster.
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Duration:00:14:11
Chicken or the Egg
7/15/2025
Does it just come down to winning for Lobo football?
What should fans expect when attending a game?
How should UNM and the state address facility issues?
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Duration:00:43:17
What's the Job
7/15/2025
New Mexico football general manager, Beau Davidson, discusses his role and how UNM built this years roster.
What will bring people to University Stadium?
What do you want as a fan at a sporting event?
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Duration:00:36:06
Back Back Back
7/15/2025
Is a new star emerging for Major League Baseball?
Should the All-Star game be about resume or future star power?
Which rival will New Mexico State not play.
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Duration:00:40:47
Standing Strong
7/14/2025
New Mexico offensive lineman, Richard Peirce, joins the show to discuss the new coaching staff, why he stayed at UNM and what he expects from the Lobos this season.
How wide open is the Mountain West Conference?
Does college football need an NFL makeover?
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Duration:00:43:26
Opprtunity
7/14/2025
Who is poised to bounce back in the NFC West?
The app you need to enjoy Albuquerque's beer scene.
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Duration:00:37:59
Standout
7/14/2025
A new big time rivalry in sports?
What was jumping out in Summer League including a performance from a former Lobo.
Did the Rockies find their next star?
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Duration:00:40:36
Moving Up
7/10/2025
Jeff catches up with former Lobo quarterback Devon Dampier.
How many misses did the Mountain West have when it comes to the worst football hires of the last 25 years?
How are you feeling about United's stadium deal and what New Mexico needs sporting wise?
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Duration:00:36:09
Impact
7/10/2025
What was the vibe at Big-12 media days? Will coaches help push college football towards an NFL model?
A super star that is OK with staying in one place.
Grand Canyon is joining the Mountain West this season. What will the impact be?
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Duration:00:41:22
Mid Summer
7/8/2025
Josh Suchon, voice of the Isotopes, shares his thoughts on the huge week in Albuquerque and his thoughts on the MLB All-Star game format.
Who will rise into the top-3 in the Eastern Conference next year? Was Kevin Durant not playing up to his potential with the Suns?
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Duration:00:40:18
Grammer Time
7/8/2025
Geoff Grammer, Albuquerque Journal, discusses the addition of Grand Canyon this year for the Mountain West, how he feels New Mexico is as a sports state and what needs to be invested in from a sports standpoint to benefit New Mexico.
Who will anchor the new look Mountain West?
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Duration:00:38:56
Future of NM Sport
7/8/2025
With some big time projects coming our way (United's Stadium, UNM building around their venues) what does the future hold for sports fans in New Mexico?
What projects do you want to see? What do you want to see invested in?
How can UNM and NMSU compete in this new landscape?
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Duration:00:38:43
Right Choice
7/7/2025
From JT Topping to Devon Dampier, how do Lobo fans feel about successful players transferring?
What jersey will you remember LeBron in? Are there any other great players in that category?
Will NIL money take over college in-season tournaments?
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Duration:00:41:00
Support
7/7/2025
The Pirates keep letting Paul Skenes down. Who will start the All-Star game for the NL?
What will the buzz be surrounding USA soccer going into next years World Cup?
Should this WR get paid?
Will a former Lobo play a role in who wins the Big-12?
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Duration:00:37:15
Everyone Gets One
7/7/2025
Do you like how every team is represented in the MLB All-Star game?
How do you complete a trade involving seven teams?
UNM's center is on campus. Will he be ruled eligible?
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Duration:00:41:34
KT FA
7/1/2025
Lobo legend and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, shares his thoughts on NBA Free Agency, who he likes in the west and how the Lakers should handle the final year of LeBron's contract.
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Duration:00:42:10