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
Blow It Up
4/10/2025
The Nuggets fired their head coach and GM. What is the end game?
Luka, the boy who cried wolf.
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Duration:00:41:08
KT Reacts
4/8/2025
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas shares his thoughts on the national title game and what happened in the final minuet.
What is he watching for in the final week of the NBA regular season?
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Duration:00:42:12
Best to Not Win
4/8/2025
Houston came up short, how did Florida comeback again?
NFL rule changes, what should happen?
Are the Raiders primed for a playoff run?
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Duration:00:37:35
Gator Chomp
4/8/2025
Florida defeated Houston to win the national championship. How would you break down the second half and final minuet performance from Houston?
Where does the House Settlement going next when it comes to NCAA revenue sharing?
Transfer portal update.
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Duration:00:40:58
Real or Fake
4/7/2025
What should you believe when it comes to the PAC and which programs they are looking to add? What is on or off the table?
Who wins, Florida or Houston?
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Duration:00:41:35
Great One
4/7/2025
Their is a new goal scoring leader in the NHL, how does his career stack up?
Who will be the top-3 picks in the NFL Draft?
Which western conference team is in the most trouble?
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Duration:00:35:33
Comeback or Collapse?
4/7/2025
Houston stunned Duke late, was it a great comeback or epic collapse?
The Lobos added a defensive stopper, who did they get?
Is Geno Auriemma one of the best coaches ever?
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Duration:00:41:19
KT's Picks
4/4/2025
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas shares his thoughts on the Final Four, the week for Lobo basketball and who he likes in a Warriors/Lakers series.
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Duration:00:36:41
Jason Eck, Spring Ball
4/4/2025
Lobo football head coach Jason Eck sits down in studio to discuss evaluating the roster, handling the portal and agents and building a fan culture around Lobo football.
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Duration:00:36:38
New Bats
4/3/2025
The voice of the Isotopes, Josh Suchon, discusses changes to bats, how players are tying to counter pitchers and what's ahead early in the season for the Topes.
Are we seeing regrets from players who went to LIV golf?
Will college fans begin to fade away?
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Duration:00:41:51
What Can You Do
4/3/2025
Jerry Palm from CBS Sports discusses the Final Four from San Antonio.
Will student-athletes ever agree to contracts? Will the transfer portal be an unlimited yearly thing?
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Duration:00:38:41
What are the Options
4/3/2025
Are the Mountain West and PAC stuck with their decisions? Will Sacramento State move any needle with their transition to FBS football?
Jerry Jones is speaking directly to one of his stars. Will it work?
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Duration:00:41:16
Putting it Together
4/2/2025
What are fans saying about the basketball hire and what AD Fern Lovo had to say?
What changes or improvements are needed at UNM?
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Duration:00:43:47
Lovo Lobo Athletics
4/2/2025
Vice President/Director of Athletics, Fernando Lovo, discusses hiring two coaches in four months, his vison for Lobo athletics and what level he expects to compete at.
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Duration:00:35:18
Winning the Presser
4/2/2025
UNM introduced new head basketball coach Eric Olen to the media. What did you think of his into?
Who is left on the Lobo roster? What's next?
Better game; Steph or Jokic?
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Duration:00:42:07
Eric Olen, Lobo Head Coach
3/31/2025
Eric Olen takes over the Lobos after over 20 years at UCSD. Why did UNM appeal to him? What is his style? What does he see this season and in the future for UNM?
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Duration:00:20:03
Stepping Up
3/31/2025
The Lobos hired Eric Olen from UCSD. What resources is he working with now?
How are Lobo fans feeling about the hire?
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Duration:00:38:50
Cherry Smoke
3/31/2025
The Lobos hired Eric Olen as their new head basketball coach.
What is his resume? How do Lobo fans feel about the hire?
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Duration:00:42:45
KT Wants More
3/28/2025
Lobo legend Kenny Thomas discusses the coaching search, how involved he wants to be and what he wants to see moving forward.
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Duration:00:44:29
Run Down the List
3/28/2025
What are Lobo fans saying about the UNM job?
Which names make sense? What qualifications do you need in the new ear of college athletics?
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Duration:00:36:40