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
Clutch
10/10/2025
What does Lobo football need to do against Boise State Saturday night?
Top-3 clutch quarterbacks in the NFL?
Sunday's Best Bets.
Should the athlete or city matter more?
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Duration:00:43:39
Enjoy the Moment
10/10/2025
The gut punch is coming for every fan base.
What happened to the Phillies in the 11th inning?
Is this LeBron's final season?
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Duration:00:37:12
That Stings
10/10/2025
Will Phillies fans ever move on from the walk-off error that sent the Dodgers to the NLCS?
Can the Brewers flip the switch?
The Giants have their franchise QB and the Eagles need to make some tough decisions.
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Duration:00:40:53
Who is it For
10/9/2025
As more news comes in around Harper Dunn's high school move; should HS athletes be able to transfer? How can the small cities compete? What is best for the student-athlete?
What fantasy football storyline's do you need to watch this weekend?
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Duration:00:41:00
Palm Reader
10/9/2025
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets, discusses the Penn State lose, a giant weekend in the Big-10 and who should be favored in the Big-12 race.
Preseason polls, don't let them set expectations.
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Duration:00:39:16
Last Time
10/9/2025
The Dodgers still lead the series 2-1, but was that the last time Clayton Kershaw will take the mound?
The Yankees, not good enough.
The Joe Flacco bump?
Which NFC team are we overlooking?
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Duration:00:41:29
Rider Wednesday
10/8/2025
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, joins the show to discuss San Jose State and the Lobos outlook at Boise State.
What is fair for high school athletes when moving or transferring?
What does the future hold for University Stadium?
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Duration:00:43:15
Transfers
10/8/2025
How do you feel about the Harper Dunn high school basketball situation? Are transfers a problem in high school?
New transfer portal rules for football.
Another issue for UNC football.
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Duration:00:38:16
The Moment
10/8/2025
Can the Yankees turn the tide against Toronto after Aaron Judge had his postseason moment?
Are the Mariners the favorite in the AL? What do you expect from the NL series today?
Coaching, what styles work?
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Duration:00:41:37
One and Done
10/7/2025
Did anyone think it would be that bad at North Carolina for Bill Belicheck?
What does the early NFL MVP ladder look like?
Jerry Jones flips the bird.
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Duration:00:42:36
Sideline Reaction
10/7/2025
The line when blowing up on a player on the sideline is?
Is Trevor Lawrence finally becoming who we thought he would be?
What quarterbacks are on their last starting leg?
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Duration:00:38:03
Statement Game
10/7/2025
Trevor Lawrence had his statement game. How intriguing is the AFC South race?
Kansas City, troubling loss or just one of those games?
Can the Dodgers walk the tight rope to another title?
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Duration:00:27:07
Sanchez, Closing Clean
10/7/2025
New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies win over Sam Houston State, pulling away in the 4th quarter and navigating the week heading into a Tuesday game at Liberty.
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Duration:00:15:26
Dubs and Duds
10/6/2025
Who were Jeff's three biggest winners and three biggest losers from Sunday?
A reset or on track for Lobo football?
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Duration:00:43:29
Eye Test
10/6/2025
What are the early returns from Mountain West play?
What are you buying or selling from week 5 NFL action?
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Duration:00:21:45
Sunday React
10/6/2025
Road teams won the day. Who proved they are a team to watch going forward?
BP for the Blue Jays and a huge game one win for the Dodgers.
What did we learn about the Lobos in San Jose?
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Duration:00:42:38
Eck, MW Lessons
10/6/2025
New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck discusses the Lobos Mountain West opener at San Jose State, moments the Lobos can learn from, what they want to do better this week and players stepping up when called on.
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Duration:00:13:09
Raising Expectations
10/3/2025
What did Lobos head coach Jason Eck say this week when it comes to the expectations for Lobo football?
The three best that jump out from Sunday's NFL slate. Upset weekend?
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Duration:00:42:09
Locking In
10/3/2025
With expectations rising for Lobo football, what storylines standout?
What does the MW schedule look like?
Nick Knee, Director of Golf at Sandia Golf Club, shares his thoughts on the Ryder Cup and gives one more tip for your golf game.
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Duration:00:40:25
The New Friday
10/3/2025
The Rams fell in OT to the 49ers. How bad of a loss was it for LA?
A new Yankee legend.
The Aggies bounce back in a big way. Could they be looking at 6+ wins?
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Duration:00:40:27