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
Rider on the Radio
8/27/2025
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal discusses what he is watching for this weekend at Michigan, were the Lobos are confident and his preseason favorites for Heisman and National Championship.
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Duration:00:42:36
Look Out
8/27/2025
What should the expectations be for UNM at Michigan?
Who are the Group of Five teams on undefeated watch?
What should the Dodgers postseason rotation look like?
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Duration:00:35:46
What If
8/27/2025
Pretend with us, what if the Lobos won at Michigan? What would that mean for the program?
How should Lobo fans handle two Big-10 teams in three weeks?
Two New Mexico kids made an NFL roster.
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Duration:00:39:27
Eye Test
8/26/2025
Who is hyped on the NMSU football win total?
Caitlin Clark's new logo and is it possible for the WNBA to brand beyond her?
Where has the batting average gone?
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Duration:00:43:50
Vet Impact
8/26/2025
The Raiders have some receiver issues brewing. Will this veteran settle things down?
Lobos at NMSU basketball, do you like the date?
Are there any good current sports nicknames?
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Duration:00:37:42
Drama
8/26/2025
How are Cowboy players feeling about Micah vs Jerry?
The backup quarterback world is spinning. Who has the best insurance policy?
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Duration:00:26:31
Sanchez, Game Week Hype
8/26/2025
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the new look offense, speed on the outside, a local playmaker and how the schedule sets up the first month of the season.
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Duration:00:14:28
Watch Out
8/25/2025
What are week one expectations for the Lobos? Will week two be a tougher test than expected?
Could the Saints go 0-17?
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Duration:00:22:17
Hype Train
8/25/2025
Will Arch Manning live up to the hype at Michigan?
Is everything a conspiracy against the Sanders family?
Where can you find a backup quarterback?
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Duration:00:43:27
Eck, Eyes on Michigan
8/25/2025
New Mexico head football coach, Jason Eck, discusses position growth since locking in some starters, the mental prep for a game in the Big House and what the Lobos need to focus on to compete on Saturday.
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Duration:00:14:06
Pot Meet Kettle
8/25/2025
What message was Micah Parsons trying to send over the weekend?
How did the Mountain West do during zero week.
Lock in the AL MVP
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Duration:00:40:13
How Much
8/22/2025
What is Diego Pavia set to make at Vandy?
UNM Defensive Coordinator Spence Nowinsky on the Lobos development.
Who are the most irrelevant teams in college football? Not who you think.
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Duration:00:44:35
FNF
8/22/2025
High School Football is Back!
Which NFL division has four teams that could win it?
Nick Knee from Sandia Golf Club talks putting momentum, the world #1 and how to stop slicing.
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Duration:00:37:24
When to Start
8/22/2025
Should Jaxson Dart start the season for the Giants?
Jerry Jones said what about Micah Parson's agent!?
QB3 drama in Cleveland.
Tampa Bay or Atlanta?
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Duration:00:40:56
JPP
8/21/2025
Jerry Palm has a new website and is back on Thursday's!
Who needs to budge, Jerry Jones or Micah Parsons?
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Duration:00:41:19
Building a Team
8/21/2025
Is there a best place to draft in fantasy football? Who are some rookies to watch?
RB or WR in the first round?
Should Tiger Woods play on the senior tour?
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Duration:00:39:36
Building a Schedule
8/21/2025
The Lobos added a home-and-home with a WCC squad. What do you want to see?
Will UNM and NMSU working together help them get state money?
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Duration:00:41:32
Rider Speaks
8/20/2025
Lobo beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, Sean Rider, joins the show to break down UNM's skill positions.
Who is the most underrated NBA player of the last 25 years? Kobe has to be higher!
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Duration:00:43:56
MW Over/Unders
8/20/2025
Win totals for every team in the Mountain West Conference. Scott Stigler joins in and the guys give their takes on the 2025 season.
How the best TE in college football started at New Mexico State.
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Duration:00:38:35
Handshake Deal
8/20/2025
Is Jerry Jones right when it comes to the Micah Parsons deal?
Is the best option at QB for the Saints their head coach?
Best QB ever or just the guy you won with.
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Duration:00:42:27