Best Geoff Grammer Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 109: First look at the new Lobo basketball team (TG 06.18.25) 53:48

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In Episode 109 of the Talking Grammer podcast, UNM had its first open summer practice on Tuesday with the entirely new men's hoops roster under first year coach Eric Olen. I give some of my quick, first reaction thoughts on some players, even projecting a way-too-early starting five and we hear audio from Olen and senior guard Chris Howell, one of …

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Ep 108: New UNM Lobos assistant coach Sam Stapleton (TG 06.09.25) 53:50

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In Episode 108 of the Talking Grammer podcast, we get to know new UNM Lobo assistant men's basketball coach Sam Stapleton, one of three assistants who followed head coach Eric Olen from UC San Diego. Sam, a former D-III player, says he knew since 5th grade he wanted to be a basketball coach.By Geoff Grammer, reporter, Albuquerque Journal

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Ep 107: Former NMSU coach Marvin Menzies on recruiting Pascal Siakam (TG 06.03.25) 36:00

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In Episode 107 of the Talking Grammer podcast, as the NBA Finals are upon us this week, I caught up with former New Mexico State and UNLV coach Marvin Menzies, who recruited and coached Pascal Siakam. The former Aggies great was a 2016 first round draft pick of the Toronto Raptors and is now with the Indiana Pacers, who are in the NBA Finals, which…

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Ep 106: New UNM Lobo assistant Michael Wilder (TG 05.20.25) 57:41

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In Episode 106 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with one of the new UNM Lobo men's basketball assistant coaches, Michael Wilder. He played at UC Irvine and coached there the past 11 years. We talk about what he learned from successful head coach Russell Turner, which former Lobo great ended his high school career, his role with the Lobos, whe…

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Ep 105: Utah Jazz sideline reporter Lauren Green (TG 05.11.25) 1:01:12

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In Episode 105 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Albuquerque's own Lauren Green, who just completed her first season in the NBA as a sideline reporter and host with the Utah Jazz. The Volcano Vista High School graduate who went on to run track at the University of Nevada and get a graduate degree from Arizona State before returning home t…

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Ep 104: UNM Lobo basketball assistant coach Tom Tankelewicz (TG 04.28.25) 55:06

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In Episode 104 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with new UNM Lobo basketball assistant coach Tom Tankelewicz, whose primary role with the team is coordinating the offense under new coach Eric Olen. We discuss style of play, the type of recruit this system is looking for, his playing and coaching history, whether "Coach Tank" could have coache…

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Ep 103: UNM Athletic Director Fernando Lovo (TG 04.10.25) 44:31

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In Episode 103 of the Talking Grammer podcast I talk with UNM Vice President for Athletics Fernando Lovo who in his first 120 days on the job conducted a national search for a new football coach, navigated the 60-day legislative session with intense lobbying efforts to secure money for UNM Athletics, conducted a national search for a new coach of L…

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Ep 102: New UNM Lobo basketball coach Eric Olen (TG 03.30.25) 49:24

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In Episode 102 of the Talking Grammer podcast I get to know new UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Eric Olen, who has coached at UC San Diego the past 21 years and led he Tritons to a 30-5 record, a Big West championship and the NCAA Tournament this past season in the program's first year eligible for the Big Dance. The 44-year-old is considered a ris…

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Ep 101: Former UNM Lobo basketball coach Richard Pitino (TG 03.27.25) 35:17

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In Episode 101 of the Talking Grammer podcast I have an exit interview of sorts with the now former UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, who about 36 hours prior accepted the head coaching position at Xavier University, ending his four-year run in Albuquerque. We talk about the decision to leave, taking staff, his talking with current Lo…

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Ep 100: NCAA Tournament Preview for UNM Lobos (TG 03.21.25) 23:29

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In Episode 100 of the Talking Grammer podcast I'm in Cleveland previewing the NCAA Tournament for the UNM Lobos with sound from Sunday's Selection Show through Thursday's NCAA pregame press conferences in Rocket Arena, the site of Friday's first round games. The No. 10 seed UNM Lobos play against the No. 7 Marquette Golden Eagles from the Big East.…

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Previewing the Mountain West's NCAA tournament First Round matchups and MORE! | MW INSIDER 21:56

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman break down and preview the 4 Mountain West teams and their matchups in the NCAA tournament.By The Field of 68, Blue Wire

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Ep 99: UNM Lobo guard C.J. Noland (TG 03.18.25) 30:30

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In Episode 99 of the Talking Grammer podcast I catch up with Lobo senior guard C.J. Noland, who this week is playing his first ever NCAA Tournament. We go through his journey from Texas to Oklahoma out of high school to the University of North Texas and then his transfer to UNM for his final season. We also talk about support — from fans, teammates…

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Mountain West tournament preview with Geoff Grammer and B.J. Rains! | MW INSIDER 30:04

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman break down and preview the Mountain West tournament bracket with Geoff Grammer and BJ Rains! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on Youtube SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Field of 68 Merch store Follow us: Twitter Instagram TikTok TheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…

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Ep 98: Mountain West Tournament Preview (TG 03.10.25) 35:49

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In Episode 98 of the Talking Grammer podcast, it's a joint effort with the Albuquerque Journal, the Field of 68 and Bronco Nation News offering up a preview of this week's Mountain West Tournament in Las Vegas. Geoff Grammer, B.J. Rains, Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman give predictions, storylines, dark horse picks and talk potential coaching changes …

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Commissioner Gloria Nevarez on tourney expansion, realignment and MORE! | MW INSIDER 22:16

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman talk with Mountain West commissioner Gloria Nevarez! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on Youtube SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Field of 68 Merch store Follow us: Twitter Instagram TikTok TheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Boise State coach Leon Rice on Broncos' win streak, postseason hopes and more! | MW INSIDER 25:47

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Rob Dauster talks with Boise State coach Leon Rice about the Broncos' tourney hopes! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on Youtube SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Field of 68 Merch store Follow us: Twitter Instagram TikTok TheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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San Diego State's Brian Dutcher on the Aztecs' win streak, postseason goals and MORE! | MW INSIDER 25:22

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman catch up with San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on Youtube SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Field of 68 Merch store Follow us: Twitter Instagram TikTok TheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Boise State's Alvaro Cardenas discusses the Broncos' winning streak! | MW INSIDER 22:18

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Rob Dauster sits down with Boise State's Alvaro Cardenas! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on Youtube SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Field of 68 Merch store Follow us: Twitter Instagram TikTok TheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Colorado State’s Niko Medved discusses the Rams’ hot 8-2 start to conference play! 17:43

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Jeff Goodman sits down with Colorado State's coach Niko Medved! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on Youtube SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Field of 68 Merch store Follow us: Twitter Instagram TikTok TheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep 97: UNM Lobo wing Filip Borovicanin (TG 01.30.25) 41:00

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In Episode 97 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM guard Filip Borovicanin, the 6-foot-9 transfer from Arizona whose progression over the past month has been one of the reasons the Lobos are tied for first at the midway point of Mountain West play. We talk getting discovered in Serbia, his time at Arizona, finding confiden…

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Richard Pitino on New Mexico's 9-1 start to conference play, upcoming showdown with Utah State! 19:40

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Jeff Goodman sits down with New Mexico coach Richard Pitino! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on Youtube SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Field of 68 Merch store Follow us: Twitter Instagram TikTok TheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep 96: UNM Lobo forward Jovan Milicevic (TG 01.22.25) 39:57

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In Episode 96 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM Lobos forward Jovan Milicevic, the 6-foot-10, 237-pound freshman who has been playing his best basketball recently as the Lobos have been hitting their stride in Mountain West play. We talk about his Serbian roots, role on the team, playing with a great point guard and for…

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Nevada’s Nick Davidson discusses the Wolf Pack’s hot 3-0 stretch in MW play! | MOUNTAIN WEST INSIDER 21:04

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Nevada’s Nick Davidson discusses the Wolf Pack’s hot 3-0 stretch in MW play with Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman! The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 on Youtube SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Field of 68 Merch store Follow us: Twitter Instagram TikTok TheFieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…

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Geoff Grammer discusses New Mexico's streak, Utah State's big win, and EVERYTHING Mountain West! 48:07

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Rob Dauster talks goes around the Mountain West with the Albuquerque Journal's Geoff Grammer! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Ep 95: Talking Mountain West hoops with the Field of 68 (TG 01.14.25) 59:10

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In Episode 95 of the Talking Grammer podcast, The Field of 68's Rob Dauster and I do a cross-over (both podcasts broadcasted this), talking all things Mountain West hoops as the conference season is about 1/3 of the way done. We talk postseason chances, contenders, pretenders and go over the big surprises so far around the league while also setting…

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UNLV's Dedan Thomas Jr. discusses their HOT 3-0 start in conference play! | MOUNTAIN WEST INSIDER 23:03

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman sit down with UNLV's Dedan Thomas Jr. to discuss their HOT 3-0 start in conference play! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…

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Colorado State's Nique Clifford breaks down his hot start and role with the Rams! 22:49

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman sit down with Colorado State's Nique Clifford! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Boise State's Tyson Degenhart discusses 8-3 start to the season! | Mountain West Insider 17:39

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Boise State's Tyson Degenhart joins the show! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Field of 68, Blue Wire

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Ep 94: UNM Lobo coach Richard Pitino (TG 12.20.24) 1:00:04

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In Episode 94 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a midseason check in with UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino, whose team is 9-3. We cover a lot of ground, from player updates and his thoughts on UNM's new Athletic Director and new football coach to how his son, Jack Pitino, taunts referees and his dad, Rick Pitino, isn't a very goo…

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Jerrod Calhoun discusses Utah State's HOT 9-0 start! | Mountain West Insider 17:07

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Rob Dauster sits down with Utah State's Jerrod Calhoun! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Field of 68, Blue Wire

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San Diego State's Nick Boyd discusses BIG win over Houston! | Mountain West Insider 24:20

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Jeff Goodman sits down with San Diego State's Nick Boyd! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire, The Field of 68

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Utah State's Mason Falslev discusses their 5-0 start to the season! 18:51

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman sit down with Utah State's Mason Falslev! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Wyoming's Obi Agbim joins the show to discuss the Cowboys' 3-1 start! 22:22

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Rob Dauster sits down with Wyoming's Obi Agbim! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Blue Wire, The Field of 68

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Richard Pitino talks New Mexico's UCLA win, Donovan Dent's return, a father-son showdown 25:11

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman sit down with New Mexico's Richard Pitino! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Nevada's Kobe Sanders previews the 2024-25 season! | Mountain West Insider 21:24

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Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman sit down with Nevada's Kobe Sanders! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy The Field of 68, Blue Wire

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Ep 93: UNM Lobo point guard Donovan Dent (TG 11.03.24) 20:58

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In Episode 93 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with UNM Lobo junior point guard Donovan Dent, who takes over as the lead guard in this, his junior season, after having shared the backcourt his first two seasons with two other ball-dominant guards. Dent, a preseason ALl-Mountain West selection, talks about his role on the team n…

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Ep 92: Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez (TG 10.17.24) 21:37

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In Episode 92 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I have a conversation with Mountain West Commissioner Gloria Nevarez in Las Vegas, Nev., at the 2024-25 Mountain West Men's Basketball Media Days event at Resorts Worlds hotels and casino. We primarily talk conference realignment, football breaking off, future Mountain West members (including New Mexico…

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Ep 91: UNM Lobo Associate Head Coach Isaac Chew (TG 10.02.24) 41:55

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In Episode 91 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I had UNM Lobo Associate Head Coach Isaac Chew on a live show talking about this year's team, recruiting and more and we took viewer questions live on the show. Now in his fourth season with the Lobos, Chew oversees the recruiting and many other aspects of the program, but is quick to point out the proc…

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Ep 90: Retiring 'Voice of the Aggies' Jack Nixon (TG 09.27.24) 36:27

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In Episode 90 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Jack Nixon, who after 45 years of calling New Mexico State University sporting events on the radio will be retiring after this season. The "Voice of the Aggies" will call his final Aggie/Lobo football game this weekend. Sportscasting wasn't always his dream. We also talk about "The Shades", …

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Ep 89: Former Lobo, NBA veteran Tony Snell and wife, Ashley (TG 08.03.24) 44:36

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In Episode 89 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I talk with Tony and Ashley Snell about how their lives have changed since appearing on the Today Show a year ago, telling the world about not only their son's diagnosis with autism, but how it led to the former UNM Lobo star and nine-year NBA veteran getting diagnosed himself -- a rarity for an adult -…

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Ep 88: NBC News correspondent Gadi Schwartz from Paris (TG 07.29.24) 41:57

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In Episode 88 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I catch up with old friend, Albuquerque native and New Mexico State University graduate Gadi Schwartz as the NBC News correspondent is in Paris working his fifth Olympic Games. We talk about mimes, laundry day in Paris, the dad duties that await him when he gets home and his prank wars from the decade h…

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Ep 87: TBT players Mo, Mathis, Bamforth, KT and Mushila (TG 07.16.24) 42:47

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In Episode 87 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I interview former UNM Lobos Morris Udeze, Anthony Mathis, Isaac Mushilla and Kenny Thomas and Del Norte High graduate Scott Bamforth who are all part of The Enchantment TBT team playing in this month's $1 million, winner-take-all TBT (The Basketball Tournament). We talk TBT, their careers, Tuesday's ex…

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Ep 86: A conversation with Bryce Alford (TG 07.09.24) 41:38

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In Episode 86 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I sit down with La Cueva High School great and former UCLA Bruin Bryce Alford, who is coming back to Albuquerque this week to both host his annual Bryce Alford Basketball Camp but also to take part in playing for The Enchantment, the team of players with New Mexico ties competing in the $1 million TBT b…

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Ep 85: UNM Lobo basketball coach Richard Pitino (TG 04.16.24) 50:03

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In Episode 85 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I sit down with UNM Lobo men's basketball coach Richard Pitino to talk about the past season, the current offseason and the 2024-25 season ahead. The Lobos broke a decade-long NCAA Tournament drought but now with NIL and the transfer portal changing how rosters are maintained and how coaches handle the …

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Can San Diego State Beat UConn? Plus, LeDee's Development, The Aztecs Success, and More With JD Pollock! 41:37

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Former San Diego State assistant JD Pollock joins the show to talk all things Aztecs! Can they beat UConn? What makes Jaedon LeDee so good? Why do they keep winning in March? SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel Purchase The Almanac here Download the VLTED app here SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitte…

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Mountain West Bracket Breakdown! Did They Get Screwed? With Geoff Grammer! 31:50

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Hoops writer for the Albuquerque Journal, Geoff Grammer, joins the show to breakdown the Mountain West teams in the bracket and discuss if the conference got screwed! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel Purchase The Almanac here Download the VLTED app here SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instag…

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Ep 84: NCAA Tournament preview for Mountain West teams (TG 03.19.24) 38:41

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In Episode 84 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I join the Field of 68 crew of Rob Dauster and Jeff Goodman for their weekly Mountain West Insider podcast where we preview the six Mountain West teams — New Mexico, Colorado State, Boise State, Nevada, Utah State and San Diego State — that made the NCAA Tournament and talk about their first games and p…

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Exclusive Interview With The Commissioner Of The Mountain West, Gloria Nevarez! 27:19

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Mountain West commissioner, Gloria Nevarez, joins the show to talk conference realignment, this year in the Mountain West, and more! SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel Purchase The Almanac here Download the VLTED app here SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.c…

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Ep 83: Mountain West tournament preview (TG 03.12.24) 1:10:27

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In Episode 83 of the Talking Grammer podcast, I recap UNM's Saturday loss at Utah State, final conference standings, go over the All-Mountain West awards from the media poll and preview the Mountain West Tournament, from breaking down each of Wednesday's opening round games and potential quarterfinal matchups to reviewing win probabilities for all …

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Boise State Star Tyson Degenhart On Being A Leader And Why The Broncos Are So Good! 21:27

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Boise State star, Tyson Degenart, talks about being a veteran leader and what makes the Broncos so good. SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68's second channel Purchase The Almanac here Download the VLTED app here SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily Check out our merch store FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad …