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The official podcast of Arizona Athletics telling the stories of Arizona Wildcats

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The official podcast of Arizona Athletics telling the stories of Arizona Wildcats

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English


Episodes
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The Brent Brennan Radio Show: Houston Week

10/15/2025
Arizona Sports Enterprises and Arizona Athletics present the Brent Brennan Radio Show. Head Coach of Arizona Football, Brent Brennan, joins the voice of the Wildcats, Brian Jefferies, to review the Wildcats’ loss to BYU and preview this Saturday’s game against Houston. Offensive Assistant Coach Lyle Moevoa and Head Volleyball Coach Charita Stubbs also join the show as this week’s special guests! The Brent Brennan Radio Show is live every Monday at Union Public House at 6:00 p.m., or you can tune into Wildcats Radio 1290 AM to listen.

Duration:00:42:35

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Joe Salave'a: From American Samoa to the NFL

10/13/2025
Wildcat great and NFL veteran, Joe Salave’a sits down to document his journey from American Samoa to the NFL and how he now aspires to use his platform as a coach to spread the love of the game. You can watch Coach Salave’a’s story on Arizona Football’s game day feature, “Joe Salave’a,” available on Arizona Football’s social media channels.

Duration:00:23:00

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My Why: Olivia Ramey's Inspiration behind Mental Health Advocacy

10/11/2025
As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Week, Arizona Soccer’s senior goalkeeper Olivia Ramey shares her story and her passion to make a difference. You can watch Olivia's story on Arizona Athletics' game day feature, “My Why,” available on Arizona Athletics' social media channels.

Duration:00:10:36

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The Brent Brennan Radio Show: BYU Week

10/8/2025
Arizona Sports Enterprises and Arizona Athletics present the Brent Brennan Radio Show. Head Coach of Arizona Football, Brent Brennan, joins the voice of the Wildcats, Brian Jefferies, to recap the Wildcats’ 41-13 victory over Oklahoma State! Additionally, the two preview this Saturday’s matchup against BYU. Linebackers Coach Josh Bringuel and Head Soccer Coach Becca Moros also join the show as this week’s special guests! The Brent Brennan Radio Show is live every Monday at Union Public House at 6:00 p.m., or you can tune into Wildcats Radio 1290 AM to listen.

Duration:00:42:10

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Perfect Placement: How Ian Wagner has found both family and football in Arizona

10/6/2025
Ian Wagner transferred to Arizona this fall for his fifth year of college football and quickly won the kickoff spot for the Wildcats. On this episode of the BearDown Podcast, Ian sits down to talk about the why behind his decision to come to Arizona - a decision he made out of love for his family. You can watch Ian’s story on Arizona Football’s game day feature, “Perfect Placement: How Ian Wagner has found both family and football in Arizona,” available on Arizona Football’s social media channels.

Duration:00:10:47

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EN ESPAÑOL: Jorge Leyva, ASE Corporate Sponsorship Manager

10/2/2025
In this special edition of the Bear Down Podcast, Francisco Romero visits with Arizona Sports Enterprises' Corporate Sponsorship Manager, Jorge Leyva, to discuss his new role with ASE, his time broadcasting for Arizona, and what he looks forward to most this season!

Duration:00:20:00

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The Brent Brennan Radio Show: Oklahoma State Week

10/1/2025
Arizona Sports Enterprises and Arizona Athletics present the Brent Brennan Radio Show. Head Coach of Arizona Football Brent Brennan joins the voice of the Wildcats, Brian Jefferies, to reflect on the Cats’ game against Iowa State and discuss what the team’s preparation looks like ahead of its matchup against Oklahoma State this Saturday. Special guests Tommy Lloyd, Head Coach of Arizona Basketball, and Josh Oglesby, Offensive Line Coach and Run Game Coordinator, also join the show! The Brent Brennan Radio Show is live every Monday at Union Public House at 6:00 p.m., or you can tune into Wildcats Radio 1290 AM to listen.

Duration:00:42:21

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The Brent Brennan Radio Show: Iowa State Week

9/29/2025
Arizona Sports Enterprises and Arizona Athletics present the Brent Brennan Radio Show. Head Coach of Arizona Football Brent Brennan joins the voice of the Wildcats, Brian Jefferies, to talk about how the team spent its bye week and also discuss Arizona’s upcoming game against Iowa State. Special Team’s Coordinator Craig Naivar and Director of Equipment Operations Sean Kenneally also join the show! The Brent Brennan Radio Show is live every Monday at Union Public House at 6:00 p.m., or you can tune into Wildcats Radio 1290 AM to listen.

Duration:00:42:20

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EN ESPAÑOL: Arizona Soccer's Sofia Cortes-Browne

9/18/2025
In this special edition of the Bear Down Podcast, Francisco Romero sits down with Arizona Soccer's sophomore goalkeeper, Sofia Cortes-Browne, to reflect on the season and her special preseason of international play.

Duration:00:11:09

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Homegrown: Kayden Luke's Story of Hard Work, Heart and Hometown Pride

9/15/2025
Born and raised in Tucson, Kayden Luke always dreamed of playing for the team he grew up cheering for. His path to accomplishing that dream wasn't necessarily straight nor easy, but through hard work and dedication, he was able to achieve that lifelong goal. You can watch Kayden's story on Arizona Football’s game day feature, “Homegrown: Kayden Luke's Journey Home,” available on Arizona Football’s social media channels.

Duration:00:13:24

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The Brent Brennan Radio Show: Kansas State Week

9/10/2025
Arizona Sports Enterprises and Arizona Athletics present the Brent Brennan Radio Show. Head Coach of Arizona Football Brent Brennan joins the voice of the Wildcats, Brian Jefferies, to discuss the Wildcats’ win over Weber State and preview their Friday Night matchup versus Kansas State. Also, General Manager Giazka Crowley and Director of Player Development Tobruke Blaine join the show. The Brent Brennan Radio Show is live every Monday at Union Public House at 6:00 p.m., or you can tune into Wildcats Radio 1290 AM to listen.

Duration:00:42:19

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Ayden Garnes on his Lifesaving Decision

9/8/2025
Arizona’s Defensive Back didn’t just save one life with his bone marrow donation – he’s now on a mission to impact hundreds more by growing the registry. You can watch Ayden's story on Arizona Football’s game day feature, “Game Changer: How Ayden Garnes Saved a Life and Sparked a Movement,” available on Arizona Football’s social media channels. You can join the bone marrow registry by texting "CATS" to 61474.

Duration:00:07:03

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The Brent Brennan Radio Show: Weber State Week

9/3/2025
Arizona Sports Enterprises and Arizona Athletics present the Brent Brennan Radio Show. Head Coach of Arizona Football, Brent Brennan, joins the voice of the Wildcats, Brian Jefferies, to talk about the Cats’ season opener against Hawai’i and preview this Saturday’s game versus Weber State. Additionally, both Offensive Coordinator Seth Doege and Defensive Coordinator Danny Gonzales join the show! The Brent Brennan Radio Show is live every Monday at Union Public House at 6:00 p.m., or you can tune into Wildcats Radio 1290 AM to listen.

Duration:00:42:59

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Nanci Kincaid on the Legacy of Dick Tomey

9/1/2025
Ahead of Arizona Football's season opener versus Hawai'i, Nanci Kincaid, wife of Dick Tomey, reflects on the legacy of the program's all-time winningest coach. You can catch Nanci’s interview on Arizona Football’s game day feature, “Faith, Family & Football, the Legacy of Dick Tomey,” available on Arizona Football’s social media channels.

Duration:00:09:11

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The Brent Brennan Radio Show: Hawai'i Week

8/29/2025
Arizona Sports Enterprises and Arizona Athletics present the Brent Brennan Radio Show. In the first episode of the 2025 season, Head Coach of Arizona Football, Brent Brennan, joins the voice of the Wildcats, Brian Jefferies, to reflect on the offseason and fall camp as well as preview the Cats’ season opener against Hawai’i. Associate Head Coach and Defensive Line Coach Joe Salave’a and Assistant Head Coach and Running Back Coach Alonzo Carter join the show as well. The Brent Brennan Radio Show is live every Monday at Union Public House at 6:00 p.m., or you can tune into Wildcats Radio 1290 AM to listen.

Duration:00:42:50

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Wildcat Wednesday: Episode 10

8/27/2025
The "Wildcat Wednesday", produced by Arizona Athletics, is a weekly episode on the Bear Down Podcast that highlights the stories of Arizona student-athletes, coaches, and letterwinners. Each episode delves into the personal journeys of Wildcats across various sports, offering listeners behind-the-scenes access into their experiences and achievements. The episodes, which release on Wednesdays, serve as a platform to celebrate the dedication and hard work of Arizona's athletic community. Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and ArizonaWildcats.com. This episode's lineup includes: Arizona Cross Country's: Cooper Quigley (00:00-8:14) Arizona Women's Basketball's Sumayah Sugapong (8:15-17:00) Arizona Men's Golf's Zach Pollo (17:01-23:29)

Duration:00:23:29

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Wildcat Wednesday: Episode 9

8/13/2025
The "Wildcat Wednesday", produced by Arizona Athletics, is a weekly episode on the Bear Down Podcast that highlights the stories of Arizona student-athletes, coaches, and letterwinners. Each episode delves into the personal journeys of Wildcats across various sports, offering listeners behind-the-scenes access into their experiences and achievements. The episodes, which release on Wednesdays, serve as a platform to celebrate the dedication and hard work of Arizona's athletic community. Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and ArizonaWildcats.com. This episode's lineup includes: Arizona Volleyball's Jordan Wilson & Haven Wray (00:00-10:12) Arizona Men's Tennis' Jay Friend (10:13-21:02) Arizona Triathlon's Ruth Pardy & Mia Wentzy (21:03-33:52)

Duration:00:33:54

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Wildcat Wednesday: Episode 8

7/30/2025
The "Wildcat Wednesday", produced by Arizona Athletics, is a weekly episode on the Bear Down Podcast that highlights the stories of Arizona student-athletes, coaches, and letterwinners. Each episode delves into the personal journeys of Wildcats across various sports, offering listeners behind-the-scenes access into their experiences and achievements. The episodes, which release on Wednesdays, serve as a platform to celebrate the dedication and hard work of Arizona's athletic community. Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and ArizonaWildcats.com. This episode's lineup includes: Arizona Football's Chubba Maae, Julian Savaiinaea, & Leviticus Su'a (00:00-11:01) Arizona Track and Field's James Onanubosi (11:02-19:33) Arizona Soccer's Maia Brown, Ella Hatteberg & Olivia Ramey (19:34-30:49)

Duration:00:30:51

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Wildcat Wednesday: Episode 7

7/16/2025
The "Wildcat Wednesday", produced by Arizona Athletics, is a weekly episode on the Bear Down Podcast that highlights the stories of Arizona student-athletes, coaches, and letterwinners. Each episode delves into the personal journeys of Wildcats across various sports, offering listeners behind-the-scenes access into their experiences and achievements. The episodes, which release on Wednesdays, serve as a platform to celebrate the dedication and hard work of Arizona's athletic community. Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and ArizonaWildcats.com. This episode's lineup includes: Arizona Baseball's Mason White (00:00-5:56) Arizona Basketball's Koa Peat (5:57-12:24) Arizona Football's Treydan Stukes, Dalton Johnson & Noah Fifita (12:25-18:30)

Duration:00:18:32

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Wildcat Wednesday: Episode 6

6/25/2025
The "Wildcat Wednesday", produced by Arizona Athletics, is a weekly episode on the Bear Down Podcast that highlights the stories of Arizona student-athletes, coaches, and letterwinners. Each episode delves into the personal journeys of Wildcats across various sports, offering listeners behind-the-scenes access into their experiences and achievements. The episodes, which release on Wednesdays, serve as a platform to celebrate the dedication and hard work of Arizona's athletic community. Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and ArizonaWildcats.com. This episode's lineup includes: Arizona Track and Field's Zach Extine (00:23-10:49) Arizona Triathlon's Lydia Russell (10:50-18:58) Arizona Basketball's Motiejus Krivas (18:59-28:16)

Duration:00:28:16