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
Character
4/27/2026
Is Albuquerque split on Diego Pavia?
Will he make it as a quarterback or at another position?
What makes for a good quarterback prospect?
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Duration:00:43:48
Opportunity
4/27/2026
Diego Pavia has an opportunity with the Ravens. Is it size, character or both that kept him undrafted?
The first place Isotopes?
What do you want from a backup quarterback?
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Duration:00:40:38
Like It?
4/27/2026
Did you like your teams draft class?
What local products found a home?
Did the NFL miss on Diego Pavia?
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Duration:00:43:10
Jason Eck, Spring Ball
4/24/2026
University of New Mexico head football coach Jason Eck looks at spring practice ahead of Saturday's spring game; who stood out, what did he learn and what to watch.
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Duration:00:15:55
Two Tours
4/24/2026
Your golf tip and why two golf tours just won work with Nick Knee from Sandia Golf Club.
Why did the Rams go QB in the first round?
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Duration:00:20:37
Basketball Versatility
4/24/2026
The Lobos added two new players to their roster. How are you feeling about the roster so far?
What's the style going to look like?
Where could they add?
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Duration:00:42:17
Draft Shock
4/24/2026
A shocker from the Rams in the first round. How did things play out inside the top-5?
Reactions to night one.
What's the vibe around the Patriots?
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Duration:00:42:55
Build It
4/23/2026
Quarterback or roster?
When to draft a running back or wide receiver?
The next highest paid WR will be?
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Duration:00:44:32
Worth It
4/23/2026
After the #1 overall pick when will the next quarterback go?
Who has a first round slide?
How do you debate the best player ever?
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Duration:00:40:08
Ref It
4/23/2026
Are the Thunder or the refs in the head of the Suns?
Mike Vrabel will not be with the Patriots on day three of the NFL Draft.
What happens in the top-5 of the NFL Draft?
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Duration:00:41:28
Highlighting
4/22/2026
LeBron James and JJ Reddick are forming a dynamic duo.
Can Portland steal the series from San Antonio?
Local college students doing big things.
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Duration:00:44:28
Game Changer
4/22/2026
Victor Wembanyama gets hurt and the Spurs collapse late. Is OKC the run away favorite in the West?
LeBron James does it again. Lakers winning or Rockets failing?
Ty Simpson and the NFL Draft quarterback questions!
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Duration:00:41:00
Above the Level
4/22/2026
The NCAA Tournament will expand. Who will benefit?
How are teams soaring past rev share levels in college athletics?
Can the Lakers make a run?
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Duration:00:39:14
Hall Pass
4/21/2026
What did Jake Hall have to say about returning to UNM and what he learned from the transfer portal?
How will his role evolve next season? What kind of player could he have been at a 'blue blood' school?
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Duration:00:44:17