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
Build It
4/23/2026
Quarterback or roster?
When to draft a running back or wide receiver?
The next highest paid WR will be?
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Duration:00:44:32
Worth It
4/23/2026
After the #1 overall pick when will the next quarterback go?
Who has a first round slide?
How do you debate the best player ever?
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Duration:00:40:08
Ref It
4/23/2026
Are the Thunder or the refs in the head of the Suns?
Mike Vrabel will not be with the Patriots on day three of the NFL Draft.
What happens in the top-5 of the NFL Draft?
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Duration:00:41:28
Highlighting
4/22/2026
LeBron James and JJ Reddick are forming a dynamic duo.
Can Portland steal the series from San Antonio?
Local college students doing big things.
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Duration:00:44:28
Game Changer
4/22/2026
Victor Wembanyama gets hurt and the Spurs collapse late. Is OKC the run away favorite in the West?
LeBron James does it again. Lakers winning or Rockets failing?
Ty Simpson and the NFL Draft quarterback questions!
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Duration:00:41:00
Above the Level
4/22/2026
The NCAA Tournament will expand. Who will benefit?
How are teams soaring past rev share levels in college athletics?
Can the Lakers make a run?
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Duration:00:39:14
Hall Pass
4/21/2026
What did Jake Hall have to say about returning to UNM and what he learned from the transfer portal?
How will his role evolve next season? What kind of player could he have been at a 'blue blood' school?
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Duration:00:44:17
D1 Bound
4/21/2026
Stanley Hubbard, grew up in Albuquerque, played hockey in Albuquerque and is now going to be a D1 player.
Is this it for Steve Kerr in Golden State? Should the Warriors go all-in for Steph Curry's final seasons?
The always growing transfer portal numbers.
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Duration:00:40:06
Defense
4/21/2026
Two home teams falter in the playoffs. Are the Knicks and Nuggets in trouble?
How much is a kicker worth?
What's the right way to get information?...
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Duration:00:42:12
Sponsor
4/20/2026
Get busted then get drafted?
Who is this years Shedeur Sanders?
The New Mexico Goatheads announced a new season sponsor.
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Duration:00:43:01
Available
4/20/2026
LeBron James shows up and wins. Is the top seed in the East in trouble?
What's next for Steph Curry?
Does San Diego State have a legit gripe about non-conference scheduling?
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Duration:00:39:09
Growing
4/20/2026
Eric Olen added another wing to his roster. What kind of versatility is he looking for on his roster.
Where is AJ Brown heading?
What are the options at QB after Fernando Mendoza?
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Duration:00:40:00
Football Rider
4/17/2026
Sean Rider, Lobo football beat reporter for the Albuquerque Journal, drops in to discuss spring football and what to watch for ahead of the Lobos spring game.
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Duration:00:42:02
Building It
4/17/2026
Jake Hall returns and the Lobos have a new look with returning impact players.
New Mexico United Owner/CEO Peter Trevisani shares his thoughts on the stadium process and how he has changed as an owner.
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Duration:00:38:34
He's Back!
4/17/2026
Jake Hall is returning for his sophomore season. What do you think about the foundation for Lobo basketball?
NBA, why have this rule?
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Duration:00:43:26
UNM FB Coach Zach Lujan
4/16/2026
The connections to New Mexico go beyond the football field for first year coach Zach Lujan. We discuss his time at Northwestern, working with Coach Eck and what he expects from this years offense.
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Duration:00:04:26
UNM FB, TE Cade Keith
4/16/2026
Cade Keith, the second year tightend had one of the biggest catches of the season for UNM. We look back at last year and where he and the team look to take a step forward this season.
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Duration:00:06:01
Clint Hurdle
4/16/2026
The former Rockies and Pirates Manager discusses his work with the Rockies organization. Why it's important to listen to young prospects and how you build up a clubhouse with positivity.
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Duration:00:11:44
Chris Howell, Super Duper Senior
4/16/2026
Chris Howell will return for the Lobos next season. How did he feel when he got the news on his medical waiver, what's his focus this summer, how was it growing up in a basketball family?
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Duration:00:14:52
Loyalty
4/16/2026
Fighting the transfer portal and fan interest, what's next for college athletics?
Is LIV Golf done?
So, the name isn't holding up?
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Duration:00:39:38