
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
One for One
10/16/2025
Fantasy Football: who can fill in for your injured star? The names you need to know for this weekend to help your fantasy football team.
How do you feel about college coaching buyouts?
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Duration:00:42:05
Palm Takes
10/16/2025
Jerry Palm, PalBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on Penn State, the upside down college football world and if the favorites will hold serve this weekend.
Will the President move World Cup games?
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Duration:00:39:25
Road Warriors
10/16/2025
Will the Dodgers win at home? Five championship series games and the road teams are 5-0.
Injuries to watch as you prepare for the NFL weekend.
Turf or grass?
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Duration:00:42:51
Rider Wednesday
10/15/2025
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, joins us to discuss Boise State, where the Lobos are looking to improve on this weekend and what the game means for UNM's bowl hopes.
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Duration:00:42:23
Worth It
10/15/2025
What is a good number two wide receiver worth?
Can Dave Roberts walk the tight-rope from starter to bullpen?
Where will Alex Bregman land?
What do you want from announcers?
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Duration:00:37:20
Lessons
10/15/2025
Dave Roberts kept his starter in and it paid off. Can anyone hit against the Dodgers starters?
Special teams issues for New Mexico State.
Will Dallas be in the trade market?
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Duration:00:41:29
Title Lasts How Long
10/14/2025
How long of a leash does winning a championship give you? Should Penn State have stuck with James Franklin? What about the pressure now on John Harbaugh?
Bullpen decisions, right or wrong move for Dave Roberts?
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Duration:00:43:02
Tuesday Ball
10/14/2025
Can the Aggies win at Liberty?
If you are drafting a QB at number one should you also hire a new head coach?
Who needs to make a move in the NFL?
The top-two defenses in the NFL are?
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Duration:00:37:46
Complete Game
10/14/2025
Did Dave Roberts almost cost the Dodgers game one?
The Falcons took a huge step forward while the Bills have a huge hole to fix.
Moody's revenge!
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Duration:00:42:38
Sunday's Best
10/13/2025
Who were Jeff's three biggest winners and losers from Sunday's action?
What can UNM be confident in being 3-3 with six games left?
Who are you picking in the AL and NLCS?
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Duration:00:44:26
Reset
10/13/2025
As early favorites what are the expectations for the Lobos hosting Nevada on Saturday?
Best team in the NFL is?
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Duration:00:24:14
Find a Way
10/13/2025
Sometimes the best outcome is just finding a way to win, looking at you Denver. Kansas City makes a statement.
What were the biggest takeaways from the Lobos loss at Boise State?
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Duration:00:41:42
Eck, Measuring Stick
10/13/2025
New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck discusses the Lobos performance at Boise State, what he liked from the defense and areas the offense can clean up moving forward.
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Duration:00:13:04
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