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
KT FA
7/1/2025
Lobo legend and NBA veteran, Kenny Thomas, shares his thoughts on NBA Free Agency, who he likes in the west and how the Lakers should handle the final year of LeBron's contract.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:42:10
Moving Up
7/1/2025
Do you like the philosophy we are seeing from UNM football and basketball; players who were productive at a lower level getting the opportunity to play up?
What is TJ Watt worth? Can you win going all in on defense?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:38:58
P.A.I.D
7/1/2025
Who struck gold and who struck out in day one of NBA Free Agency?
Should LeBron have opted out?
What does the PAC's future look like after adding Texas State?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:39:12
50 States
6/30/2025
ESPN SportsCenter anchor, Christine Williamson, joins the show to discuss going live at Isotopes Park on Wednesday.
A big move in the NFL. What does it mean for both teams? Who is on the hot seat?
Best in baseball.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:42:15
The State Conference
6/30/2025
With Texas State heading to the PAC-12 what does that mean for the Mountain West? What level of investment makes sense for the remaining MW programs?
How big of a week is it at Isotopes Park?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:39:52
One More Run
6/30/2025
With LeBron James opting into his contract for next season, what can the Lakers around the edges?
With free agency on deck, who has positioned themselves the best?
What do you think of Holly Holm's return to boxing?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:40:11
Growing
6/19/2025
12 or 16, what should the College Football Playoff be and who is bickering about it?
Should states use funds to help with university revenue sharing in athletics?
Does the WNBA have a problem with how players are playing against Caitlin Clark?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:44:30
QB Confidence
6/19/2025
How much was Diego Pavia offered to leave Vanderbilt?
Which second year quarterback will respond thanks to defense?
Rookie questions, Sanders uh oh and is Dart going to start?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:38:43
Best Match
6/19/2025
If Tyrese Haliburton can play, he should play. How can the Pacers force a game seven?
Is the Stanley Cup the best trophy?
Streaking: Dodgers going up, Yankees going down.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:40:13
What Did They Say
6/18/2025
Lobo forward Chris Howell and Head Coach Eric Olen met with the media, what are they focused on early in summer workouts?
LeBron James is moving the goal posts and it's not going over well.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:38:36
Eye Test
6/18/2025
With the Lobos roster at 14 and 12 players on the floor practicing, how do the pieces fit together for men's basketball?
Sacramento State is making some waves, will the Mountain West/PAC-12 feel it?
How will the Pacers handle Tyrese Haliburton's calf?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:40:28
Lobos Basketball First Impressions
6/18/2025
The Lobos took the floor in front of the media, did they pass the eye test? What are fair expectations for UNM this year?
Geoff Grammer, Lobo beat writer for the Albuquerque Journal, joins the show to discuss.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:40:05
KT Rise Up
6/17/2025
Lobo legend and NBA veteran Kenny Thomas shares his thoughts on the decision to stay with Tyrese Haliburton. What does he expect from the Pacers in game six.
Where should Kevin Durant go? Are the Magic a conference final contender?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:43:17
Fallout
6/17/2025
Are the Red Sox already questioning trading Rafael Devers?
Would you turn down $8 million in NIL money to stay?
Do you agree with Ohtani returning to the mound?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:37:08
Selfish or Not
6/17/2025
Was Tyrese Haliburton selfish or did the Pacers make the right call letting their star play through pain?
Where did the series shift for the Thunder?
Best player you have ever seen? Ohtani is back!
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:40:42
Great Finish
6/16/2025
A life changing Sunday at the U.S. Open.
What will decide Game 5 of the NBA Finals?
Do you need a star for a big time moment to matter?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:44:16
Making Noise
6/16/2025
Did the Red Sox make the right move trading Devers? How big of a move was this for the Giants?
A quarterback under pressure? Of course they want to win a championship. Who needs to be more than a game manager?
The best in baseball is back on the mound.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:36:34
Blockbuster Sunday
6/16/2025
An epic finish at the U.S. Open.
A huge MLB trade. A huge MLB trade.
Who won, who got it wrong and where do they rank now?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:41:44
Why So Upset
6/13/2025
What has some fans so upset with the future of college athletics?
Your U.S. Open breakdown and golf tip from Sandia Golf.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:37:42
In OT
6/13/2025
The U.S. Open is living up to its reputation. What stood out from round one?
Did Edmonton pull a Pacers in the Stanley Cup Final?
Why are rookie deals being held up in the NFL?
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Duration:00:39:44