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 Wednesday
10/22/2025
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, discusses the noise surrounding this weekends game, the quarterback battle and what will end up deciding Saturday's conference clash.
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Duration:00:41:42
Moves
10/22/2025
Are there any impactful trades ahead in the NFL?
Russell Wilson vs Sean Payton.
Will New Mexico State hold serve at home tonight?
Lobo cross country, best program in the Mountain West?
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Duration:00:40:28
The Return
10/22/2025
How are fans feeling about Bronco Mendenhall's return? Does it mean more for the coaches? How do the players feel?
The NBA is back: skinny Luka puts up numbers, but questions remain for the Lakers.
Can Kevin Durant be the Rockets closer?
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Duration:00:40:23
Ceilings
10/21/2025
Did the Lions show that they have a higher ceiling than others in the NFC? Who is on their tier?
Can Seattle be a team that earns a home playoff game?
What are the early expectations from Lobo fans when it comes to Saturday's game against Utah State.
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Duration:00:43:38
Cap It
10/21/2025
How have the Dodgers been able to develop and win in free agency?
Does MLB need a salary cap or do owners need to put their big boy pants on?
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Duration:00:37:34
Spring'ing into the World Series
10/21/2025
George Springer lifted the Blue Jays past Seattle. What are your first thoughts on the World Series matchup?
Will Ohtani's contract change how teams approach super star deals?
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Duration:00:25:54
Sanchez, Clean it Up
10/21/2025
New Mexico State head coach Tony Sanchez discusses the missed opportunities last week in their lose at Liberty. Where the defense has stepped forward creating turnovers and how the offense has developed a ground game the last two weeks. NMSU hosts Missouri State Wednesday night.
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Duration:00:14:00
Building Expectations
10/20/2025
What will the vibe with Lobos fans this week as Bronco Mendenhall returns with Utah State?
Where can the Lobos offense improve?
Are you ready for exhibition college basketball?
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Duration:00:43:11
Backup
10/20/2025
Do the Lobos need to diversify their offense? A little more QB2?
What word best describes Ohtani?
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Duration:00:23:28
Wild Finish
10/20/2025
How did the Broncos win this weekend? Can the Cowboys be a playoff team?
Did we see the best postseason performance, ever?
How did UNM get past Nevada on Saturday?
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Duration:00:42:30
Eck, Finding Ways
10/20/2025
New Mexico Lobos head football coach Jason Eck discusses UNM's win over Nevada, how they were able to overcome turnovers, get to the right plays on offense, limit big plays against and dealing with the noise ahead of Utah State this Saturday.
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Duration:00:15:25
Homecoming
10/17/2025
What injuries and weather could change this weekends NFL games?
The three 'best' bets for Sunday.
How is homecoming on campus?
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Duration:00:41:44
Remember
10/17/2025
The Lobos and Nevada have an interesting history.
What will decide Saturday nights game?
What about the 'Hoooo' gets people going?
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Duration:00:38:14
Turn Back the Clock
10/17/2025
The Dodgers continued their hot starting pitching. How did the ALCS get flipped?
Joe Flacco, the savior. Who will win the AFC North?
The trickle down from UNM's win at UCLA continues.
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Duration:00:42:22
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