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
East vs West
8/18/2025
Will MLB shakeup their division structures? Will that help the game?
When do you have to name a starting quarterback?
What numbers are fair for this player?
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Duration:00:41:09
Real or Fake
8/18/2025
Reports are the Big-10 is floating a 24-28 team playoff. Is that real or just them making noise?
Can a coach be fired for cause and not get paid?
What injuries are red flags right now for NFL teams.
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Duration:00:38:47
Decision Made
8/18/2025
UNM announced their starting quarterback. What are the expectations?
It is Tiger-esque, deal with it.
Can United get out of their funk?
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Duration:00:40:43
Special Teams Matter
8/15/2025
University of New Mexico Associate Head Coach and Special Teams Coordinator, Daniel Da Prato, discusses his journey to UNM, how he became a specials teams coach and what the Lobos have to do to be successful early in the season.
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Duration:00:06:20
Penalty
8/15/2025
The NCAA handed down penalties to Michigan for sign stealing. Was it fair?
Who will win the NFC North?
Who are you starting for the Colts?
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Duration:00:29:59
Takeover
8/15/2025
The Dodgers and Padres play their second to last series of the year this weekend, who wins and who takes the NL West?
Nick Knee from Sandia Golf Club shares his thoughts on the PGA playoffs and a tip to improve your game.
What does QB paly look like this year in the Mountain West.
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Duration:00:38:31
Decision Time
8/15/2025
Are the Rams ready to start the season with a backup quarterback?
What questions will be answered for Lobo football in their scrimmage?
Why is everyone interested in the Browns QB depth chart?
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Duration:00:40:56
Locked In
8/13/2025
Is Travis Kelce on the decline or was he too focused on stardom?
What number did the Mountain West say would be OK for a buyout?
New Mexico State, bowl expectations?
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Duration:00:42:36
Heating Up
8/13/2025
The NL and AL West have two teams tied for first! How much trouble are the Dodgers in? Seattle or Houston, who wins?
Will OU have their quarterback? What issues has sports betting presented athletes?
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Duration:00:35:37
Schemes
8/13/2025
New Mexico State offensive coordinator, David Yost, discusses his time working with some of the best offensive coaches in college football, why NMSU was the right move at this time and the expectations for the offense.
Which injuries should have you nervous ahead of NFL week 1?
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Duration:00:42:10
The Return
8/12/2025
Alex Bregman returned to Houston and reminded them what he is all about.
What is the WNBA headline of the month?
Another QB injury to watch.
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Duration:00:39:30
Preseason Poll
8/12/2025
Best in state football team is?
The QB2 battle continues for the Lobos.
How many Big-10 and SEC teams are in the top-25?
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Duration:00:38:49
Worried
8/12/2025
The Rams are waiting for Matthew Stafford to take a step forward, but he hasn't. Can they win with Jimmy-G?
Which NFL team is the biggest unknown?
Who should be QB2?
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Duration:00:42:39
Perspective
8/11/2025
What is the QB battle looking like for the Lobos? What will it look like week one at Michigan?
Can Dak backup his words?
Will it be Justin Fields SZN for the Jets?
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Duration:00:40:12
Poppin'
8/11/2025
Are we seeing one of the best offensive seasons ever for a catcher? Dodgers or Padres, who wins the NL West?
Travis Hunter will do what this season?
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Duration:00:37:31
Who Showed Out
8/11/2025
From Shedeur Sanders to Cam Ward, how did the young quarterbacks look across the board?
Why does Jerry fall in love with QB2?
Would you flip off a sign?
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Duration:00:41:39
Get Over It
8/8/2025
Outside of Boise State, the departing Mountain West teams are not as strong as they think. What does the nation think of MW football this season?
How is the #1 pick in the NFL draft flying under the radar? Is quarterback good or bad in the NFL?
Was the agent involved? Did Jerry Jones and Micah Parsons talk?
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Duration:00:41:36
Coach Pop Drop and Lockett
8/8/2025
University of New Mexico wide receivers coach Colin Lockett discusses his time as a player at SDSU, what molded him on his coaching journey and his expectations for his guys this year at UNM.
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Duration:00:07:47
Practice
8/7/2025
What will UNM coaches be looking for in Thursday's football scrimmage?
Sean Rider, Lobo FB beat writer Albuquerque Journal, joins the show.
Arch Manning locked in at Texas?
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Duration:00:43:10
D Up
8/7/2025
New Mexico Defensive Coordinator Spence Nowinsky shares his thoughts on the Lobos defense, where his mentality comes from and why UNM was the sport for him right now.
Insta Dream, Parsons in LA?
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Duration:00:38:44