Best Portal Quandary Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 25: The Astroglamos 1:27:01

6d ago1:27:01

1:27:01

Glamos is here… Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language, fantasy violence, and mentions of animal death. Join our Patreon Find us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Like us on Facebook Follow us on Threads Dungeon Master, Editing, and Community Manager is Tyrone Cross Noah is Steven Edwards Timothy is Olive Jerome Lucille is …

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9.50: Going Deeper on Houston Cougar Softball's Toxic Culture 44:04

8d ago44:04

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We recap additional reporting on alleged unacceptable behavior by Houston Cougar softball head coach Kristin Vesely and the resulting toxic culture in the program under Vesely's leadership, as reported to us by players and staff members in the program and look at where UH appears to go from here with a subsequent AD change and other questions about…

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9.49: Chris Pezman OUT As UH Athletic Director 53:46

13d ago53:46

53:46

EMERGENCY PAWD! In a surprising and shocking move, UH leadership and Dr. Renu Khator dismissed Chris Pezman from his job as the UH athletics head honcho. We take a look at Pezman's 6-year tenure, successes/failures, what led to such a sudden and emphatic dismissal and what roles fundraising and other factors played in the decision.…

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9.48: UH Tennis HC Kat Adamovic Joins the Pawd! 23:09

14d ago23:09

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And NOW for some fun summer content: Houston Cougar Tennis HC Kat Adamovic joins the Pawd to talk about her vision for the program, background, and gives listeners a little primer on college Tennis and what makes it uniquely awesome

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9.47: Louie the National Champion! Keisean Henderson & Good New Tennis Vibes 49:45

22d ago49:45

49:45

The boys are back in town with some you might find a bit closer to the usual, standard pawdcast fare: Briefly addressing the 'elephant in the room' of what comes next from our most recent previous episode Louie Hinchliffe wins a natty (!!!!!) and Cougar men's track & field have a Big 12-best 6th place at NCAA Outdoors and the women grab their most …

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Episode 24: Moving Day 57:40

1M ago57:40

57:40

In the penultimate episode, the party prepares for their final battle and says their last goodbyes to the city that helped them. Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language. Join our Patreon Find us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Like us on Facebook Follow us on Threads Dungeon Master, Editing, and Community Manager is Tyrone…

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9.46: An Unsafe and Toxic Culture - Houston Cougar Softball 47:51

30d ago47:51

47:51

In this episode we recap a number of serious allegations relayed to us by multiple sources with firsthand knowledge (players and staff) of the Houston Cougar Softball program under current head coach Kristin Vesely, in addition to related inaction by UH athletic department leadership.

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9.45: Speed City Never Left, Bat & Ball Sport Quandaries (+ PORTAAAAAAAAAL Kombat) 1:15:17

1M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

I'm going to level with you, its 11:31 PM and I am having of all things, writer's block writing a show description, BUT the full compliment of pawd co-hosts had plenty to say about the following Houston Cougar topics: Men's Golf comes heartbreakingly close to advancing past the Baton Rouge regionals. Looking at an end of season run to be proud of a…

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“The Secret Life of Data: Navigating Hype and Uncertainty” with Aram Sinnreich and Jesse Gilbert 1:07:49

2M ago1:07:49

1:07:49

As fresh algorithms and new analytical methods emerge, existing datasets can uncover insights beyond their original purpose. Regardless of their intended use, data often possess hidden potentials and always have a “secret life”. “How this data will be used, by other people in other times and places, has profound implications for every aspect of our…

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Episode 23: The Antimagic Essence 59:23

2M ago59:23

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Armed with the final essence, the team returns to Lambence to complete the orrery. The world outside the skyscraper has changed as the effects of destroying Exanimus befall the region, and the stakes get uncomfortably higher. Both Lambence and our wayward party must scramble to make preparations, or risk losing their last chance of going home. Cont…

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9.44: Viva NIL-as Vegas + Golf/Portal/Spring Sport Talk 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

The OG hosting pairing returns this week with a veritable cavalcade of Houston Cougar topics, in season and offseason, to discuss this week and those topics were as follows: Women's Golf comes heartbreakingly close to a historic season, falling a literal stroke short of advancing at the Auburn Regional, though we're still bullish on the program's f…

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9.43: Pawd Q&A! Bonus Coaching Change, Spring Sport & NFL Draft Talk 1:15:21

2M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

The boys are back (the boys are back), with Cougar sports questions to answer and a healthy offering of current sports happenings on Cullen Boulevard to kick around: A change in leadership for the Tennis program, with a chance for UH's leadership to revitalize a program that has historically struggled to get much momentum Patrick Paul goes in the 2…

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“Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space” with Dr Erika Nesvold 48:40

2M ago48:40

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As humanity sets its sights on venturing beyond the confines of Earth, it is immensely important to acknowledge that the journey to space is not merely a technological feat, but a profoundly human endeavour. From pinpointing destinations to preparing flight plans, from developing generational ships to designing habitats, from selecting teams to est…

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Episode 22: The Astroexanimus 1:03:01

3M ago1:03:01

1:03:01

The truth of the Astroexanimus is revealed. Separated and losing health, the party must race to the essence before their time runs out. Will they escape in time, or will the looming skyscraper become the tomb of yet another victim? Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language. Join our Patreon Find us on Instagram Follow us on T…

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9.42: The Portal Giveth (Uzan) & the Portal Taketh 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

1:07:37

After a brief mid April hiatus, the Pawd is back to talk about a mixture of offseason and in season Houston Cougar sports talk, including the following topics: Cougar men's basketball adds Milos Uzan (formerly of Oklahoma) to the 2024-25 roster and we kick around who the newest Cougar is and what a successful 1st season for Uzan could look like Num…

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9.41: Good Basketball News & Spring Football Vibe Check 59:18

3M ago59:18

59:18

The full group of co-hosts are back to talk about the 2 of the most positive things in Cougar athletics right now: Men's basketball gets the official returns of LJ Cryer and J'Wan Roberts, plus taking a deep dive on the 2023-24 season and what the roster could look like going forward Vibe checking the '24 spring football practice period under Willi…

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Episode 21: Noah Baker 56:12

3M ago56:12

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Without magic and facing down a new enemy, the party must think outside the box in order to defeat their opponent. The wayward bard is finally found. Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language, fantasy violence, suggestive language, and references to alcohol. Join our Patreon Find us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Like us on…

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9.40: Arrivederci 2023-24 Cougar Basketball 1:02:19

3M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

The OG co-hosts, Dustin and Sam, are back to discuss the end of a big and incredibly memorable season among the following Cougar topics: It ended in a way none of the Cougar faithful thought was just desserts, but we look back at the Sweet 16 loss and the downright cruel way Jamal Shead's season was ended early in this one. PLUS, the first portal e…

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“Evolutionary Intelligence: How Technology Will Make Us Smarter” with Professor W. Russell Neuman 42:06

3M ago42:06

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Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most remarkable advancements of our time. It is a powerful evolving technology that has transformed the way we interact with machines and perceive the capabilities of computer systems. However, with this newfound power comes a natural apprehension. There is a noticeable fear surrounding the uni…

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9.39: Yet Another Super Sweet 16 1:13:46

3M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

Don't forget to download AUTOGRAPH: https://link.ag.fan/shpawd. The gang is all here! Bobby, Dustin, and Sam are back in the saddle and somehow survived the roller coaster of emotions from Sunday night's Round of 32 win over Texas A&M to talk about the following Houston Cougar sports topics: Men's basketball's heart in mouth, absurdly stressful win…

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9.38: Stray March Madness Thoughts & A Spring Sports Round Up 59:49

4M ago59:49

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DOWNLOAD Autograph at: link.ag.fan/shpawd 2 of the boys are back in town to do what we all love to do and talk a little Houston Cougar sports, including these topics: Any additional thoughts on the opening weekend to come of men's basketball in March Madness Baseball drops a frustratingly close series at BYU and a big home series with K State becko…

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9.37: 2024 March Madness Semi-Instant React 42:35

4M ago42:35

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Its the moooost wonderful time of the year, a mere minutes after the reveal of the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament bracket, Bobby and Sam joined to discuss the following topics: The Coogs' opening round opponent: the Longwood Lancers and what upset threats they pose, along with thoughts on possible Round of 32 matchups with Nebraska and Texas…

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Episode 20: Exanimus 1:02:06

4M ago1:02:06

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The final journey begins. The group makes their way into the strangely familiar Exanimus to retrieve the final essence for their dimension-travelling orrery. As they venture further in, unsettling revelations are made as an old mystery unravels. Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language and mentions of blood. Find us on Insta…

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9.36: An Absurdly Good Cougar Week That Was 1:44:56

4M ago1:44:56

1:44:56

DOWNLOAD AUTOGRAPH WITH OUR LINK AT: link.ag.fan/shpawd The full trio of co-hosts is back for what could be the best Houston Cougar regular season week in pawdcast history and since probably pre-dating all co-hosts' 17-18 years of fandom and discussed the following Coog topics: Men's basketball gives Kansas their worst road loss of the Bill Self er…

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9.35: Right Said Shead 1:28:38

4M ago1:28:38

1:28:38

It was the best of times, it was... well, still pretty awesome times for the Houston Cougars (one host also came back with some good personal news) as Dustin and Sam soldiered on without Bobby who accidentally double booked us and dinner with his parents (understandably, the parents won out) to tackle the following topics: A nail biter of a road wi…

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“Design for a Better World: Meaningful, Sustainable, Humanity Centered” with Professor Don Norman 1:00:44

4M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Has human behaviour pushed our world to the edge, especially the mistaken belief that the earth’s resources are infinite? And can a shift in human behaviour rescue us? The challenges we face, from collapsing social structures to the climate crisis, have been centuries in the making. It is immensely critical that we take immediate and decisive actio…

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9.34: Bearly Escaping Waco, Big 12 Indoors & Early Bat/Ball Sport Returns 1:22:09

4M ago1:22:09

1:22:09

The boys are back, all 3 co-hosts are healthy and in full voice with plenty of Houston Cougar happenings to talk about, including the following: A dramatic OT win for men's basketball at #15 Baylor, a slightly more stressful 11th straight win over Cincy, and a big homecoming for Kelvin Sampson this Saturday at Oklahoma Men's and women's track & fie…

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Episode 19: The Essence of Air 55:09

5M ago55:09

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The party prepares for their foray into Exanimus with mixed results. The debate over whether to trust the summer court with the orrery continues. Meanwhile, Cleary gets a message from an unexpected source. Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language and references to alcohol. Find us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Like us on …

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9.33: Sweeping the Horns & An Iowa State-ment Dub 1:22:04

5M ago1:22:04

1:22:04

With Dustin sidelined due to illness, Bobby and Sam returned to discuss a really positive week from the world of Houston Cougar sports: A 2-0 week from men's basketball featuring a demolition of the hated longhorns and hard fought, wire to wire win over #6 Iowa State, plus looking ahead to a challenging road trip to Baylor Baseball's positive openi…

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9.32: Road Dub at 1 and 2/3 Arena, HornClone Homestand, '24 Baseball Season Preview 1:34:15

5M ago1:34:15

1:34:15

The boys are back in to-ooown again, as all 3 co-hosts return to tackle the following Houston Cougar topics: Men's basketball gets a big road win over Cincy, an unbelievable 10th straight against the Bearcats and looks ahead to a challenging 2 game homestand against ut-austin and Iowa State Previewing the 2024 baseball season, with plenty of intrig…

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“The AI Playbook: Mastering the Rare Art of Machine Learning Deployment” with Eric Siegel 45:07

5M ago45:07

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The most powerful tool often comes with the greatest challenges. In recent times Machine learning has emerged as the world's leading general-purpose technology, yet its implementation remains notably complex. Beyond the realm of Big Tech and a select few leading enterprises, many machine learning initiatives don’t succeed, failing to deliver on the…

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9.31: Bidi Bidi Womp Womp 1:48:37

5M ago1:48:37

1:48:37

The full compliment of co-hosts, the trio of Dustin, Bobby, and Sam return with a metaphorical overflowing pot of Houston Cougar happenings to talk about: Men's basketball gets a tough introduction to Allen Fieldhouse, takes care of business against OK State, Kelvin Sampson takes some issue w/officiating and a big, difficult roadie to Cincy awaits …

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“Sharing Our Science: How to Write and Speak STEM” with Professor Brandon Brown 59:06

5M ago59:06

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Science communication plays an important role in bridging the gap between researchers and the general public, fostering understanding, engagement, and appreciation for scientific explorations and advancements. In an era where science and technology shape every aspect of our lives, effective communication of research findings is more critical than e…

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Episode 18: The Astroavos 54:40

5M ago54:40

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The Astroavos' vague instructions are dispensed and the party commences with a game in the palace of clouds. Will they find the essence of air, or will the Astroavos find them first? And what happens if it does? Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language and fantasy violence. Find us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Like us on…

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9.30: Horns All the Way Down, the Phog Awaits 1:10:05

5M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

With Bobby out due to a family obligation, the OG hosting duo of Dustin and Sam return to discuss the following Houston Cougar sports related topics: So long and farewell to Cougar football coaching stalwart Brian Early, who left for the same job at Mizzou An unforgettable week of men's basketball that has past and is to come, with a dramatic OT wi…

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9.29: The Shead Show, Historic D vs UCF & 1st Big 12 Road Dub 1:46:59

6M ago1:46:59

1:46:59

The original duo, the OG co-hosts Dustin & Sam re-convene with Bobby off in sunny Florida and proverbially chew on the following Houston Cougar topics: A 3-0 men's hoops week that featured career game from Jamal Shead in a demolition of Texas Tech, a historic defensive performance that saw UCF only make 7 field goals in regulation, AND the program'…

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9.28: %@#$ Doug Sirmons & Indoor Track/Men's Golf Season Previews 1:48:43

6M ago1:48:43

1:48:43

Its the first TRULY meaty episode of the 2024, the usual Gang of Three is all here to discuss a lengthy list of Houston Cougar sports topics: Men's hoops continues to find out how hard it is to win a road Big 12 game, with an extremely narrow loss to TCU filled with missed opportunities and specific anger towards one Doug Sirmons The Big 12 account…

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Episode 17: Magnolia 1:03:41

6M ago1:03:41

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The team makes their way to Avos! Ascending into the cloud castle with their new gadgets, their search for the essence of air begins. Magnolia acts as the party’s diplomat, but Timmit is less keen on the castle’s inhabitants. . . Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language. Find us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Like us on Fa…

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9.27: Hilton Maddened & Mountaineers Flattened (Bonus Football Portal Roundup) 1:14:59

6M ago1:14:59

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It finally happened, the Cougar men's basketball team lost a game and so the guys fight through incalculable sadness (okay, not really) to discuss the following topics on this week's pawd: Men's basketball opening its Big 12 account with a comprehensive thrashing of WVU and a tough, low scoring loss at Iowa State. Plus, looking ahead to a tough roa…

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9.26: ITS FINALLY BIG 12 HOOPS SEASON!!!!! 1:02:33

6M ago1:02:33

1:02:33

The triumphant trio is back. Dustin, Bobby, and Sam return to discuss the following Cougar sports topics: Cougar football has another promising player withdraw from the portal and the early vibes continue to be positive around Willie Fritz and the new staff Men's basketball quickly goes full boa constrictor on Penn and AT LONG LAST we have Big 12 c…

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9.25: Fritzmas Recruiting Roundup & Hoops Non-Conference Closes 1:24:48

6M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Two of the usual three boys are back in town, with Dustin and Bobby taking the Cougar discussion to the following topics: Willie Fritz continues to fill out the new Cougar football staff and getting to know the new coaches Looking at the 2023 football signing class: D1 transfers and the usual high school/junior college signings A quick volleyball a…

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Episode 16: Avos 1:03:25

7M ago1:03:25

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Tempers flare after Timmit catches Noah prying. Magnolia performs another aetherbloom experiment, and Lucille seeks answers about the voice in her head. Meanwhile, with the bounty of gems gathered in Novis, Timmit finds a way to help equip the team for their foray upwards into Avos. Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language. …

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9.24: Fritz Staff Takes Shape, Portal Kombat & Aggies Await 1:29:03

7M ago1:29:03

1:29:03

The boys are unambiguously back, with the following Houston Cougar sports topics to talk about from the week that was and will be: Willie Fritz's new Cougar football staff starts to take shape A number of key players enter the portal, including but not limited to: Matthew Golden, Tyler Johnson, and Chidozie Nwanko and the first commit of the Fritz …

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9.23: Hello to a Road Hoops Win/Willie Fritz & Farewell 2023 Cougar Volleyball 1:26:45

7M ago1:26:45

1:26:45

It feels like 2 days ago that we were here pawding about a new football coach, but there's so much going on in the world of Houston Cougar sports that the full compliment of co-hosts wouldn't dare miss talking about the following topics: Willie Fritz won the opening press conference and we talked about things that caught our attention from the pres…

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9.22: FRITZ HAPPENING!!!!!! 1:06:31

7M ago1:06:31

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Willie Fritz is officially the 16th head coach of the Houston Cougar football program and the 3 co-hosts are pretty stoked about it. Talking the news as its arrived, re: Fritz and the following related topics: Why specifically we're so excited about Willie Fritz coming to UH A quick biography of his ~30 years as a college football head coach Early …

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Episode 15: The Essence of Fire 57:01

7M ago57:01

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Having retrieved the essence of fire, the group makes their way back to Lambence to prepare for their next journey. However, their report to Cleary is not well-received, and Timmit voices growing suspicion about the true intentions of their fairy friends. Content warnings for this week’s episode include coarse language. Find us on Instagram Follow …

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9.21: A Football Coaching Carousel-ing, Volleyball Postseason-ing & Big Hoops Game-ing Pawd 1:06:39

7M ago1:06:39

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The boys are back (echoes the boys are baaaack), with a menagerie of Houston Cougar topics that they are dying to discuss with you, the listening public, and amongst themselves: Football coaching rumors and looking at what the Coog fan public thinks about the various candidates to replace Dana Holgorsen. Volleyball finds out its postseason destinat…

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9.20: Dana Hol-GONE-sen 1:02:48

8M ago1:02:48

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Its here, we kind of can't believe its here but its here. UH dismissed Dana Holgorsen as head football coach less than 24 hours after an uncompetitive end of season loss and a largely uncompetitive 2023 season. The full hosting triumvirate kicked around the following: How Dana Holgorsen's firing became inevitable after 5 years in charge Where Couga…

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9.19: Hoops Charleston Champs! A Merciful End to Football Season Arrives 1:30:44

8M ago1:30:44

1:30:44

The full trio of co-hosts, the hosting triumvirate if you will returns to discuss a variety of topics on this week's pawd: All the co-hosts' go-to Thanksgiving foods Men's basketball's extremely successful 3-0 week in Charleston, with the team answering its first serious tests of 2023-24 Volleyball sees its 8 match win streak end, but no shortage o…

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9.18: Indoor Sports Good, Football Finds New Low 1:34:47

8M ago1:34:47

1:34:47

Bobby and Sam return bright eyed and bushy tailed (figuratively) to discuss a cornucopia of Houston Cougar sports topics: Volleyball continues to eviscerate Big 12 competition, this time on the road at Oklahoma & look ahead to an interesting but inconsistent TCU team Men's Hoops has a bright start against overmatched opponents and looks ahead to th…

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