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...
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
Fit It
4/29/2026
The NBA is attacking tanking.
Can The Pit work for an NCAA Tournament event? What other cities would be in the Opening Round mix?
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Duration:00:43:17
The Path
4/29/2026
Is Diego Pavia in a good spot with the Ravens?
Could Albuquerque be a landing spot for the expanded NCAA Tournament?
Who has to step up in the NFC?
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Duration:00:36:44
Expansion
4/29/2026
The NCAA Tournament is going to 76 teams. Could Albuquerque get in the Opening Round mix?
Are the 76ers putting Boston on upset alert? Who needs to step up and finish their first round series now?
Diego and the UDFA contract.
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Duration:00:40:31
Vice
4/28/2026
A potential Heisman candidate has a gambling problem.
On board with the Rams now? Who are the early favorites in the NFC?
Are college fans losing interest?
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Duration:00:43:31
Fooled Us
4/28/2026
The Rams played it right when it comes to their interest in Ty Simpson.
Another Lobo heads to NFL mini camp.
How many players are declaring as underclassman for the draft now vs five years ago?
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Duration:00:39:25
Paths
4/28/2026
Health is becoming a big factor in the NBA playoffs. How have the Magic turned the tide in postseason? Can the Nuggets pull it together?
Are the Lakers trending towards a strong second round?
Will Mountain West football rival PAC-12 football next year?
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Duration:00:43:35