Best Zags Today Podcasts (2024)

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How Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs pulled off the BEST OFFSEASON in all of college basketball! 31:37

1h ago31:37

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have had the best offseason in all of college basketball. They returned eight scholarship players from a Sweet 16 team last year, losing only Anton Watson to graduation and two non-contributors, Luka Krajnovic and Pavle Stosic, to the transfer portal. The returning group - which includes Graham Ike, Ryan Nembhard, …

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Will it ever happen for Mark Stoops and Kentucky Wildcats football? 55:37

2h ago55:37

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In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan chat with Nick Roush from Kentucky Sports Radio to talk through the current state of Wildcats football, the controversial NIL comments by Mark Stoops last fall, the reasons behind inconsistency on offense, how Kentucky fits into the new era of SEC football and much more. Plus, an impromptu discus…

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Michael Ajayi WITHDRAWS from NBA draft to play for Zags! | Is this Gonzaga's deepest roster ever? 29:54

3h ago29:54

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs got more great news on Wednesday with Pepperdine transfer wing Michael Ajayi opting to withdraw from the 2024 NBA draft and instead play for the Zags next season. Ajayi has one year of eligibility remaining, and the 6'7 wing will step into the starting lineup replacing Anton Watson. Ajayi's scoring and shooting ski…

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Will Gonzaga Bulldogs land ANOTHER international big man? | How Ismaila Diagne fits this Zags roster 31:49

35m ago31:49

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are in pursuit of Ismaila Diagne, a 17-year-old seven-footer from Senegal who is currently playing for Real Madrid. Diagne would fill the Zags 13th and final scholarship spot, and would add needed depth to the frontcourt while giving the program another developmental piece for the future. For 25 years, Gonzaga has …

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Will it ever happen for Mike Gundy and Oklahoma State football? 48:04

2h ago48:04

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In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan welcome Scott Wright from The Oklahoman onto the pod to discuss the state of the Oklahoma State football program heading into Mike Gundy's 20th season and the most wide open season in the history of the Big 12 conference. Has the Pokes' biggest obstacle been a coaching or talent issue or simply g…

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Gonzaga Bulldogs land PG of the future in Braeden Smith! | How this impacts 2025 recruiting targets 30:07

1h ago30:07

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed Colgate guard Braeden Smith, one of the top guards remaining in the transfer portal. Smith is a native of Seattle and plans to redshirt next season, giving him two years of eligibility to start at point guard in the post Ryan Nembhard era. After Nembhard struggled in the first half of his first season with t…

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Will it ever happen for Dave Doeren and NC State football? 50:20

1h ago50:20

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In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan chat with Cory Smith from PackPride.com about both the stability and inconsistency of the NC State football program, as Dave Doeren continues winning 8-9 games a year but has yet to reach the 10-win plateau. What will it take to get the Wolfpack to the next level, and could 2024 be the year given…

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5-star guard Jalen Haralson: Next Gonzaga Bulldogs SUPERSTAR? | Does Braden Huff have NBA ceiling? 32:44

1h ago32:44

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs offered 2025 five-star guard prospect Jalen Haralson almost a year ago, but the Indiana native just now indicated he plans to visit Spokane. The No. 8 ranked player in the class, Haralson has interest from Auburn, Indiana, Duke, Kansas and others, but would be an extremely welcome addition for the Zags in the post …

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The Application Process Gone Wild 28:44

5h ago28:44

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Now it’s time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. Today’s topic is The Application Process Gone Wild. Enjoy the podcast. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work togeth…

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Who starts at SF for Gonzaga Bulldogs? Will Mark Few play a 9-man rotation? | Lineup projections! 29:42

2h ago29:42

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs signed transfer portal additions Michael Ajayi, Khalif Battle, and Emmanuel Innocenti. Ajayi could still stay in the NBA draft process, but otherwise the Zags roster is set for the 2024-25 college basketball season. We project how the starting lineup, rotation, and minutes will be distributed next year if Ajayi is …

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Will it ever happen for Nebraska football? 1:04:49

2h ago1:04:49

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In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan chat with Mitch Sherman of The Athletic and Locked On Nebraska podcast about the state of the Cornhuskers football program after Matt Rhule's first season, the hype surrounding Dylan Raiola at quarterback, the ways that a divisionless Big Ten affects the program, the resiliency of the fan base an…

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Could Colgate transfer Braeden Smith redshirt for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | Zags to host 4* G Davis Fogle! 28:16

1h ago28:16

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly hosting Colgate guard Braeden Smith, one of the top guards remaining in the transfer portal. Smith is a native of Seattle and is considering coming to Spokane and redshirting next season, giving him two years of eligibility to start at point guard in the post Ryan Nembhard era. Could the Zags land an…

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Top Career Coach Reveals The Secrets To Get Hired Fast 48:49

8d ago48:49

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Your job search is about to get a whole lot easier. Get ready to unlock the secrets of the job market with top resume writer and career coach, Matthew Warzel. With over 860 glowing recommendations on LinkedIn, Matthew knows what it takes to get hired fast. In this power-packed episode, you'll discover: Insider Hacks: Go beyond the "spray and pray" …

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After strong performance at the NBA draft combine, Gonzaga's Michael Ajayi has tough decision ahead 30:16

11d ago30:16

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have built a roster in Spokane capable of winning the program's first ever college basketball national championship - particularly if Pepperdine transfer Michael Ajayi pulls out of the NBA draft process. Ajayi performed well at the combine and showcased a 7'0.75 wingspan, but still isn't generating a ton of NBA att…

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Bryce Drew on Grand Canyon joining the WCC, facing Gonzaga, and beating St. Mary's! | Dalan to Zags! 33:14

3d ago33:14

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The West Coast Conference accepted Grand Canyon University as a full time member starting in 2025, and 'Lopes coach Bryce Drew joins the program to discuss his reaction to the news, excitement about getting to play Gonzaga and Saint Mary's, and what this rabid fanbase brings to the conference. Gonzaga will no longer get a chance to face Creighton i…

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Will it ever happen for Josh Heupel and Tennessee football? 45:21

16d ago45:21

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In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan welcome Austin Price from Volquest.com to the podcast to discuss Tennessee's new era with Nico Iamaleava at quarterback, the endless battle to keep up with Georgia and Alabama, Josh Heupel's teambuilding philosophy and more. Plus, a little chat about Dabo Swinney's latest comments about the trans…

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Emmanuel Innocenti COMMITS to the Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Insurance if Michael Ajayi stays in NBA draft? 31:12

4d ago31:12

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their third addition of the college basketball offseason out of the transfer portal in Tarleton State guard Emmanuel Innocenti. Innocenti is a 6'5 wing from Italy who has three years of eligibility remaining after he was named to the All-WAC Freshman team and Defensive Team. The Zags already have a nine man …

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Seattle Redhawks coach Chris Victor talks joining WCC, facing Gonzaga, and playing at Climate Pledge 28:25

5d ago28:25

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The West Coast Conference accepted Seattle University as a full time member starting in 2025, and Redhawks coach Chris Victor joins the program to discuss his reaction to the news, excitement about getting to play Gonzaga and Saint Mary's, and how the program will utilize Climate Pledge Arena in the future. Victor also talked about the team going o…

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Will it ever happen for James Franklin and Penn State football? 54:42

17d ago54:42

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In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan welcome Ben Jones from StateCollege.com back to the podcast and try to decipher what's been holding Penn State football back over the tenure of James Franklin. Can new offensive coordinator Andy Kotelnicki unlock Drew Allar's true potential and how did last year's crop of receivers contribute to …

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Gonzaga and the Big 12 talks are STALLED, now what? | Big East an option? | Conference realignment! 31:25

6d ago31:25

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The WCC's additions of Grand Canyon and SeattleU aren't specifically tied to the Gonzaga Bulldogs leaving the conference, but rumors remain about Mark Few and the Zags pursuing a new league - particularly the Big 12. However, talks between Gonzaga and the Big 12 conference have reportedly stalled, what does it mean for the future of GU's athletics?…

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Grand Canyon and SeattleU will join the WCC in 2025! | What does it mean for the Gonzaga Bulldogs? 30:53

7d ago30:53

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The West Coast Conference officially accepted Grand Canyon and Seattle University as full-time members starting in the 2025-26 season, and we discuss what it means for Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The new additions brings the WCC up to 11 full time members, and for one year the conference will have 13 while Oregon State and Washington State a…

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Gonzaga vs UCLA set for 2024 and 2025! | New MTE pays each team $1M in NIL, is this CBB's future? 26:25

20d ago26:25

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs agreed to a two-year non-conference scheduling agreement with Mick Cronin and the UCLA Bruins. The first game will be played in 2024 at the Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, while the return game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle in 2025. Gonzaga has one four straight against th…

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Dusty Stromer has BRIGHT future with the Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Role in 2024-25 | NBA draft candidate? 32:22

11d ago32:22

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Gonzaga Bulldogs freshman guard Dusty Stromer began the season as a starter after Steele Venters went down with a knee injury, but by midseason Mark Few had replaced him with Ben Gregg. Still, Dusty had plenty of success in his first year with the Zags, emerging as a reliable perimeter defender and three point shooter. With Michael Ajayi, Khalif Ba…

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Will it ever happen for Lincoln Riley and USC football? 51:48

5d ago51:48

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Ty and Dan welcome Ryan Abraham from USCFootball.com back to the podcast and discuss what it'll take for Lincoln Riley to get the Trojans over the hump. What's the root cause of USC's defensive issues, and how is D'Anton Lynn trying to solve them? What will the Trojans look like on offense now that Caleb Williams is off to the NFL? And were NFL Dra…

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Why Braeden Smith is IDEAL final piece for Gonzaga Bulldogs in Transfer Portal | Chet loses ROY race 29:35

12d ago29:35

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly in contact with transfer guard Braeden Smith - not the Purdue star but rather a high level distributor from Colgate. Smith played high school ball at Seattle Prep and was a candidate for National Freshman of the Year in 2023 and won Patriot League Player of the Year in 2024, and with two years of eli…

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Message Board Madness 1:04:12

9d ago1:04:12

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In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan call out some of their favorite postings from Message Board Geniuses (@boardgeniuses) and wonder whether Billy Napier is hiding something, how Oregon keeps getting landing bigtime recruits, if Colorado has secretly good depth, whether a grand Trev Alberts conspiracy theory is believable, and deba…

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What will Khalif Battle's role be for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | Anton Watson SNUBBED from draft combine! 30:03

25d ago30:03

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Khalif Battle picked Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs over Kansas State and Villanova, but will the former Arkansas guard be willing to come off the bench? And is that the right role for the high scoring 6'5 star? What else do the Zags need to do to be a national championship caliber team? Consistent outside shooting and low post defense are the b…

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Land Your Dream Job Faster: Proven Strategies From A Fortune 500 Insider 57:35

6h ago57:35

57:35

Tired of the job hunt? This episode changes everything! Our expert guest, Swati Popuri, Data Privacy Architect breaks down what it takes to get hired. In this episode, you'll uncover: Insider secrets to landing top-tier privacy jobs. Must-have skills to impress hiring managers Strategies for nailing challenging interview questions Tactics for makin…

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Khalif Battle COMMITS to Gonzaga Bulldogs! How does he fit? | The Zags aren't done yet! 29:41

14d ago29:41

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs secured a commitment Arkansas guard Khalif Battle this weekend, who picked the Zags over Villanova and Kansas State. Battle averaged 29.6 points over his final seven games with the Hogs, and his experience coming off the bench makes him a perfect third guard for this program. Battle will likely play a lot of minute…

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Ben Gregg a testament to Gonzaga's ELITE player development! | NBA future? | Nembhard leads Pacers 28:19

27d ago28:19

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Ben Gregg was inserted into the starting lineup by Mark Few and blossomed into a key piece for the Zags as they ultimately went to a ninth straight Sweet 16 last season. Gregg's development has been a big part of Gonzaga's success the past few seasons, and he'll once again fill a valuable role for the Bulldogs as the starti…

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Khalif Battle is PERFECT final piece for the Gonzaga Bulldogs | Transfer Portal is closed, now what? 29:20

18d ago29:20

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs will host Arkansas guard Khalif Battle on a visit this weekend, with Mark Few hoping to land the high-scoring veteran guard in his final season of college basketball eligibility. Battle averaged 29.6 points over his final seven games with the Hogs, and he'd be a perfect third guard off the bench for this program. The transfer p…

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The May College Football Mailbag 59:39

4d ago59:39

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It's officially the bottom of the college football offseason, post-spring football and the NFL Draft. In this college football podcast episode, Ty and Dan empty out the inbox and discuss the weirdest (new) conference matchups, the 2023 overachievers primed for a big 2024, strange coaching scandals, a college football happiness lever and more. Join …

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