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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

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
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Serrano, Expensive Basketball

10/31/2025
Author Shea Serrano shares his journey in writing, why it's the moments that matter and his thoughts on Albuquerque with his new book, Expensive Basketball out now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:14:10

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Championship Response

10/31/2025
Josh Suchon shares his thoughts on the Dodgers lineup, how they can respond and what the Blue Jays have done to turn the tide of the World Series. Lobo running back Damon Bankston shares his journey to UNM and how the Lobos can keep adding on this season. Three-for-all! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:27

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Hidden Yards

10/31/2025
Conversation with Lobo football special teams coordinator, Daniel Da Prato. UNM vs UNLV, what will decide the game? Author Shea Serrano on his new book, 'Expensive Basketball'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:25

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First Look

10/31/2025
How will the Lobos compete early in the season? What did you think about Lobo men's basketball in the final exhibition tune up against NAU? Pros and cons. Baltimore can go on a run because? AFC Championship game preview? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:18

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Lopez, Locked In

10/30/2025
Lobo football defensive lineman, Gabriel Lopez, shares why he stayed the course at UNM, wanting to be a part of something great and when he knew head coach Jason Eck was a guy to believe in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:11:38

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For the Fans

10/30/2025
Can Lobo football give the fans a season to remember? Plan ahead, stash a QB for the late bye weeks and who do you need in your fantasy football lineup this weekend? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:26:45

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Palm Reader

10/30/2025
Jerry Palm, PalmBrackets.com, shares his thoughts on Lane Kiffin, who lands where in the coaching cycle and this weeks games to watch. Austin Reaves takeover! Thursday Night Football expectations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:38

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Code Blue

10/30/2025
The Dodgers offense is gone, the Blue Jays might have the best post season offense ever. How can LA respond? What do you want to see from Lobo men's basketball in their final exhibition game? Who is the Lakers captain? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:53

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Rider Wednesday

10/29/2025
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, joins the show to discuss Utah State, where UNM has improved on the field and the future of Jason Eck and the UNM program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:19

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Amazing

10/29/2025
New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck addressed being linked to other jobs and how he feels about that. Ranking the AFC contenders, right now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:36

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No Name Mashers

10/29/2025
Toronto's offense keeps showing why they deserve to be World Series Champs. Can the Dodgers pitching shut them down? If you draft a QB #1 overall should you also hire a whole new coaching staff at the same time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:05

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Enjoy the Moment

10/28/2025
Some fans are antsy when it comes to the future of Lobo head football coach Jason Eck. Invest at what level? How can the Blue Jays bounce back in Game 4? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:42:36

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Arm Talent

10/28/2025
How did the Dodgers and Blue Jays get threw extra innings? Who was left? What is left for Game 4? Lamar Jackson blowup game Thursday? How will the Broncos respond with PS2 out? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:38:41

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Did You Make It

10/28/2025
Did you make it until the 18th inning? Could there have been anything else that shocked us in Game 3 of the World Series? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:17

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Sanchez, Still Focused

10/28/2025
New Mexico State head football coach Tony Sanchez discusses the Aggies overtime loss, dealing with the CUSA mid-week schedule and cleaning things up offensively. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:56

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Dub's and L's

10/27/2025
Jeff gives his three biggest winners and losers from the NFL weekend. What will the trickle down be from this years college football coaching cycle? How are Lobos fans feeling? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:24:08

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Saying the Right Things

10/27/2025
How did Jason Eck handle the lead up to and aftermath of the Lobos beating Utah State? What buy in does a coach need when it comes to Lobo football and the fan base? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:25:00

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All Turquoise

10/27/2025
The Lobos dominated Utah State. How did they get it done? What does the win mean for the fan base? One win from bowl eligibility what are the expectations for the rest of the season? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:00

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Preseason Grammer

10/27/2025
Geoff Grammer, Lobo basketball beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, was at the UNM/Washington State exhibition game. What were his takeaways, positive impressions overall? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:48

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Eck, Complete Game

10/27/2025
New Mexico Lobos head coach Jason Eck breaks down the Lobos win over Utah State, how the special teams popped, controlling the game on the ground and the defense taking advantages of the opportunities in front of them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:15