Best Zags Today Podcasts (2024)

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Ranking Mark Few's 12 greatest transfers with the Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Where do Nembhard and Ike fit? 29:56

25m ago29:56

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs have landed elite transfers for decades in the Mark Few era, making it nearly impossible to pick the top 12. But that's exactly what we did, picking 12 different Zags transfers and discussing their legacy, impact, team success, and more. A pair of current GU stars, Ryan Nembhard and Graham Ike, each made the list. How much furt…

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Which Gonzaga stars will medal at 2024 Olympic Games! | Rui and Japan ROBBED? | Gold for Greinacher? 25:18

1h ago25:18

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs have seven alumni participating in the 2024 Olympic Games, and including Kelly Olynyk and Andrew Nembhard who helped Team Canada to a victory over a trio of St. Mary's stars - Jock Landale, Patty Mills, and Matthew Dellavedova - who represent Australia. Filip Petrusev led Serbia to a victory over Puerto Rico with a team high 15…

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ROUNDTABLE: Is the Kamala Momentum Real? 1:02:06

3h ago1:02:06

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It's been just a week and a half since Joe Biden dropped out and passed the torch to Kamala Harris, and her campaign seems to be...rolling? New polling suggest Kamala has given Democrats the bump they need to make this race competitive again, putting plenty of swing states back in play. But will it be enough or will the poor ratings of Biden/Harris…

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Michael Ajayi and Khalif Battle roles with Gonzaga Bulldogs | Anton Watson's PERFECT fit in Boston! 35:56

2h ago35:56

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs replaced Anton Watson with Michael Ajayi and added a key sixth man and third guard in Khalif Battle, how will these two newcomers - and the return of Steele Venters - fit into Mark Few's offense in Spokane? We also discuss Ajayi's NBA draft potential in 2025, and whether Ben Gregg could end up becoming a 2025 NBA draft pick. Fi…

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Analyzing the likelihood of each Gonzaga Bulldog becoming an NBA draft pick in 2025 (and beyond!) 33:18

1h ago33:18

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs have had at least one player selected in each of the past four NBA drafts, will that streak continue in 2025? We discuss every player on the Zags and their chances of getting selected in 2025 and beyond, starting with the wings where Michael Ajayi represents Gonzaga's likeliest path to a draft pick. Could he be joined in 2025, …

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How Mark Few coaching with Team USA helps Gonzaga recruit! | Could Zags go independent? | Mailbag! 30:56

3d ago30:56

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Mark Few helped lead Team USA to a win over Serbia in the Olympic men's basketball opener, getting time on screen and discussion on the broadcast about his success with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Does Few being with Team USA help the Zags from a recruiting perspective? Today is Mailbag Monday so we also discuss how Gonzaga recruits in general, if the pr…

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How Mark Few might use two more scholarships | Andrew Nembhard gets a bag! | Gonzaga's 7 Olympians 29:56

1h ago29:56

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The NCAA is doing away with scholarship limits, which means college basketball men's and women's programs will now have 15 scholarships available every single season. With very few teams even filling 13 scholarships, how will this impact the game? And how will Mark Few and Gonzaga - known to find ways to use rules to their advantage - make this wor…

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ROUNDTABLE: Welcome to the Kamala Harris Show 1:07:25

8d ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Well - what a week it has been! In a stunning change of heart, on Sunday, President Biden announced his candidacy for a second term was done and he'd be backing his own VP Harris as the next President. In the days that followed, things moved quickly, with delegates throwing their support behind the VP - seemingly avoiding an open convention. Now, w…

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Tayla Dalton on transferring from St. Mary's to Gonzaga, teaming up with Lauren Whittaker, and more! 29:20

2h ago29:20

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Lisa Fortier and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed a transfer from WCC rival St. Mary's in Tayla Dalton, who heads from Moraga to Spokane for her final year of college basketball eligibility. The New Zealand native teams up with Lauren Whittaker and discusses her time in the transfer portal, why she chose to stay in the WCC and join the Zags, what she br…

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Gonzaga lands 6'11 walk-on Graydon Lemke! | Davis Fogle: Future Zags STAR! | Summer League wrap-up 31:34

8d ago31:34

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs landed yet another preferred walk-on for the 2024-25 college basketball season in Graydon Lemke. Lemke is a 6'11 stretch four who played in Las Vegas and likely would have been a higher ranked prospect if he had not suffered a torn achilles his junior year. He joins Noah Haaland and Cade Orness in what is likely the strongest t…

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Khalif Battle to rock 99 for Gonzaga Bulldogs! | Is Mark Few fireable? | Olympic medal predictions! 29:52

1h ago29:52

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs 2024-25 roster was announced on the team's website, which included jersey numbers for the new Zags. Khalif Battle will rock No. 99 this year, and Michael Ajayi (1), Braeden Smith (3), Emmanuel Innocenti (5), and Ismaila Diagne (24) now have numbers as well. Plus, Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff, and Graham Ike packed on some pounds …

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SPECIAL: Scott Jennings joins Vox's "Today, Explained" to Recap the RNC 24:44

1h ago24:44

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Need more Scott Jennings content this week? Look no farther! Before leaving the RNC, Scott joined the "Today, Explained" podcast from the Vox network to breakdown the convention and give his thoughts on Donald Trump's long-winded speech. Check it out here and find more from Today, Explained on their website: https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podc…

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How ACC could impact Gonzaga Bulldogs in conference realignment | New Pac-12? | Innocenti update! 33:36

15d ago33:36

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The ACC and Florida State are locked in a legal battle, which could result in the Seminoles and the Clemson Tigers jumping ship. We look at the variety of ways this move could impact the Gonzaga Bulldogs and their quest to join a new conference. The Big 12 may land FSU and Clemson, likely eliminating the desire to add the Zags, while a full-on coll…

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RNC Day 4 Recap: Trumpamania Runs Wild at the RNC 37:22

2h ago37:22

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On the last night of the 2024 RNC, Hulk Hogan brought down the house! On a night where Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Dana White all took the stage - the energy was high as Republicans kept their momentum rolling. Donald Trump wrapped the night up with a long - long winded speech touching on just about everything - while striking a slightly softer tone. …

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Gonzaga to host top 25 prospect Kingston Flemings at Kraziness! What does it mean for Isiah Harwell? 30:16

2h ago30:16

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host 2025 4-star point guard Kingston Flemings on a visit during Kraziness in the Kennel in October. Flemings is a 6'3 pure point guard who ranks inside the top-25 of the 2025 class, and who has already visited Texas Tech and is set to visit Texas and Houston in September. Flemings' profile reads much like And…

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RNC Day 3 Recap: All About the Gold Star Families 35:00

2h ago35:00

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Day 3 of the RNC featured a primetime speech from VP nominee JD Vance - but the whole night seemed overshadowed by the words of the Gold Star Families who took the stage. Vance, Trump's granddaughter, his song Junior, all performed well - but no moment seemed more powerful or as political devastating as those families. On today's podcast, we talk t…

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Why Is It So Hard For Companies To Optimize Their Recruiting Tech Stacks? 37:17

4h ago37:17

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Now it’s time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. Leah and Kevin welcome Kyle Lagunas, Head of Strategy & Principal Analyst at Aptitude Research, to answer the question Why is it so hard for companies to optimize their recruiting tech stacks? The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anyt…

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RNC Day 2 Recap: DeSantis & Haley Bring Unity while Huckabee Sanders Crushes 35:03

2h ago35:03

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With many of the formalities out of the way, Day 2 of the RNC was a speech heavy day - featuring old rivals like Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley and new allies like Vivek Ramaswamy. The message of unity continued throughout the night, with everyone throwing their full fledged support behind Donald Trump. But perhaps no speech was more impactful than t…

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Gonzaga makes top 4 for 2025 guard Isiah Harwell! | Luka Krajnovic heads home | Timme time in Vegas! 29:38

7d ago29:38

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Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025 target Isiah Harwell is down to four schools, with California, Houston, and Texas joining the Zags. Harwell, a native of Idaho and current star at Wasatch Academy - where Nolan Hickman played his senior season - is set to make his decision on September 12 and has scheduled visits at Houston and Texas after already visiting Gon…

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RNC Day 1 Recap: Vance as VP & Amber Rose Impresses 32:41

5h ago32:41

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Day 1 recap of the RNC! While Donald Trump may have stolen the moment by showing up, bandaged at that, to the RNC on night 1 just days after almost being assassinated, plenty of big news came out of night 1. The long awaited announcement of a VP is over, as Trump taps Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. The day had some memorable and not so …

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Why Julian Strawther is about to BREAK OUT for Denver Nuggets | Do new NCAA metrics favor Gonzaga? 30:10

16d ago30:10

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Former Gonzaga Bulldogs star Julian Strawther dropped 32 points for the Denver Nuggets in his second NBA Summer League game, after scoring 25 in the opener. Is he primed to take over a bigger role for Denver in his second NBA season, after missing parts of his rookie year with a knee injury? The NCAA Committee added two new metrics to team sheets h…

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How will Mark Few's rotation play out this year? | Would an all-Gonzaga Olympic team medal in Paris? 31:17

28m ago31:17

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Mark Few has kept the Gonzaga Bulldogs to a tight 8-man rotation for most of the past 25 years, even at times limiting it to just seven players. Will he be able to do that this year with such a deep and talented roster, or will his rotation change on a game-by-game basis? Today is Mailbag Monday so we also discuss how likely each Zag in the Summer …

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Gonzaga Bulldogs 5th starter: A case for Ben Gregg, Khalif Battle, Steele Venters, & Dusty Stromer! 33:35

23h ago33:35

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are almost certainly going to start the following four players in the 2024-25 college basketball season: Ryan Nembhard, Nolan Hickman, Michael Ajayi, and Graham Ike. The fifth and final starting spot could go to as many as four different Zags, and we break down each candidate. First it's the returning senior Ben Gr…

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ROUNDTABLE: RNC Preview & Biden's Big Boy Presser Recap 43:52

1d ago43:52

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With the Republican National Convention just a few days away, all the momentum seems to be with Donald Trump. Democrats, still in a panic over Biden's debate performance and how to handle him, continue to fall apart, with calls for Biden to drop out intensifying by the day. So, with the two parties in very different positions, how should they each …

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Mark Few and Team USA defeat Canada in Olympic scrimmage! | Ejim: Family of Olympians | Zags podcast 27:44

11d ago27:44

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Mark Few and Team USA took down Kelly Olynyk, Andrew Nembhard and Team Canada in a pre-Olympic scrimmage on Wednesday, 86-72. Olynyk had nine points on 4-5 shooting, but was -17 in the box score thanks to struggles on the defensive end and a lack of size in Canada's frontcourt - they could really use Zach Edey. Meanwhile, Nembhard went 0-5 from the…

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Big 12 is OPEN for business, what's it mean for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | WCC all over NBA Summer League! 28:27

3d ago28:27

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Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said he believes his conference remains 'open for business'. Does that mean the Gonzaga Bulldogs could still be considered for conference realignment? What hurdles remain for Mark Few's program as they remain on the hunt for options outside of the WCC in the ever changing college athletics landscape. Zach Edey domi…

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Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs WILL have the No. 1 offense in college basketball | Killian Tillie is back! 28:21

4d ago28:21

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have the projected No. 1 offense in college basketball according to Bart Torvik's website, coming in at No. 9 overall in his projected rankings. Can the Zags produce the best offense in the country behind returning starters Ryan Nembhard, Graham Ike, Nolan Hickman, and Ben Gregg? Gonzaga is projected to finish firs…

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Higher upside: Dusty Stromer or Davis Fogle? | Gonzaga to Big East dead? | Zags in Paris! | Mailbag! 27:52

5d ago27:52

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Rising sophomore Dusty Stromer and 2025 recruit Davis Fogle are both 6'7 wings ranked around the same spot in their respective classes who will compete for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and we discuss who among them has the highest ceiling and the highest floor. Today is Mailbag Monday so we also discuss whether Gonzaga's backups could finish top five in t…

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Davis Fogle COMMITS to Gonzaga Bulldogs! | What the 2025 4-star guard brings to Zags | Timme to SAC! 28:55

8d ago28:55

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed a commitment from 2025 four-star guard Davis Fogle, who picked the Zags over Creighton and Kansas after visiting Spokane over Hoopfest weekend. Fogle rocketed up class rankings after growing to 6'7 and transferring to play his senior season at Compass Prep in Arizona. Fogle's commitment could have an impact …

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ROUNDTABLE: Democrats Scramble as Biden's Candidacy Slowly Collapses 54:56

10d ago54:56

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Leaks from the White House, concern among Democrats, Governors freaking out, donors asking for answers - it is safe to say things are NOT going well for Joe Biden since last week's debate. Will concerns about the President's health at an all time high, Democrats are scrambling to find answers. Is Biden their only hope? Can they replace him? Who rep…

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Can Washington State and Oregon State compete with Gonzaga and Saint Mary's in the WCC? 28:16

27d ago28:16

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The West Coast Conference officially welcomed Washington State and Oregon State as affiliate members for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons starting on July 1. The Cougars and Beavers are not known for their success in men's basketball, and we look at their history, previous NCAA Tournament success, notable alumni, and how this offseason went and wher…

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Gonzaga Bulldogs add Nicholls St to non-con! | Is Maui Invitational done? | Suggs, Rui to Olympics! 29:46

12d ago29:46

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will face Nicholls State out of the Southland in late December as part of the non-conference schedule, the first buy game known to fans. The Zags still have five non-con games yet to be scheduled, but most will likely be mid-major opponents. Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies won't be on the calendar for the…

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SPECIAL: Scott joins The Newsworthy to talk Biden’s ‘Trainwreck’ Debate Performance 20:28

22d ago20:28

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From this weekend's Newsworthy Podcasts: President Biden and former President Trump came face to face this week for the first time in four years – on CNN’s debate stage. Now it’s all about the reactions to their performances and what comes next leading up to Election Day in November. In this Special Edition, we’re talking with two political strateg…

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What a Gonzaga vs Arizona matchup at Atlantis might look like! | Small ball for Zags? | Mailbag! 26:30

12d ago26:30

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs could end up facing Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats in the Battle 4 Atlantis this season, the first matchup between the two schools since Lloyd took over. What might that matchup look like? Arizona returns Caleb Love and adds a pair of impact transfers, but will the Zags roster continuity win out? Today is als…

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EMERGENCY POD: Biden FLOPS in First Debate 54:24

21d ago54:24

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In last night's debate, the stakes could not have higher for Joe Biden, and in the end - his flop could not bigger. President Biden arrived in Atlanta with his poll numbers falling and major questions about his health - and did nothing to reassure voters that he could handle the job of President. 90 grueling minutes later, calls for Biden to step a…

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Anton Watson drafted by Boston Celtics, and ESPN didn't care! | Winning teams draft winning players! 30:34

19d ago30:34

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson was selected 54th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA draft, making it four years in a row the Zags have had at least one player drafted - and the second year in a row the defending NBA champions took a player from GU. Watson brings defensive versatility, winning pedigree, and a strong frame to Beanto…

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Anton Watson's versatility makes him a 2024 NBA draft SLEEPER! | Future Gonzaga Bulldogs draft picks 31:03

21d ago31:03

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson is projected as either a late second round pick or undrafted free agent in the 2024 NBA draft, taking place this week. Watson's versatility as a scorer, defender, and developing outside shot make him an intriguing prospect, and one who is arguably not getting enough attention by scouts and analysts. Which curre…

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Battle in Seattle is back! Will Mark Few and Gonzaga Bulldogs make it three in a row vs Kentucky? 25:10

19d ago25:10

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host new Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope at the Battle in Seattle on December 7 at Climate Pledge Arena. It's the return of Battle in Seattle, and the third game in a six game series against the Wildcats. The Zags are 2-0 in the series, can they make it three in a row against a Kentucky team that is ent…

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Washington Huskies BAIL on Gonzaga Bulldogs! | How will Zags fill out non-con schedule? | Mailbag! 30:32

23d ago30:32

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were supposed to host the Washington Huskies and new head coach Danny Sprinkle at The Kennel in Spokane this college basketball season, but UW used an opt-out which gives the Zags another non-conference game. Will Few and the Zags add another marquee opponent, like Tennessee, Baylor, or Texas? Or a quality mid-majo…

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Why Washington State and Oregon State are good for the WCC! | Will St. Mary's survive in NIL era? 30:31

22d ago30:31

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few doesn't seem to be a fan of Oregon State and Washington State joining the WCC, discussing how it impacts the team's non-conference schedule. But, outside of Few's perspective, is adding the Cougars and Beavers to the conference a good move? What about SeattleU and Grand Canyon joining in 2025-26? How long until …

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ROUNDTABLE: 'Twas the Week Before the First Debate! 1:09:57

22d ago1:09:57

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It's debate time! With just a week before Biden an Trump will faceoff in the first debate of 2024 - the Flyover Country brings you all the debate prep and analysis you need! Should Trump bully or taunt Biden? Is the bar too low for Biden? We discuss all that - plus some viral moment from Scott on CNN in the last week, including some attacks from Ja…

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Mark Few compares Ismaila Diagne to Ronny Turiaf?! | Few's thoughts on adding OSU and WSU to WCC 29:19

1M ago29:19

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Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few held a press conference ahead of his trip to Paris to be an assistant coach with Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games. Few talked about the team's new players, comparing Ismaila Diagne to Ronny Turiaf, discussing Khalif Battle's elite ability to get to the rim, and the strong communication they had with Michael Aj…

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Which NBA teams are interested in Gonzaga forward Anton Watson? | Ryan Nembhard is Zags x-factor! 31:04

1M ago31:04

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson has worked out for seven different NBA teams, with one week remaining until the NBA draft begins. Will any of those seven teams - or any other team - pick Watson in the draft, or will he end up signing a summer league deal after the draft concludes? We also wrap up our season-in-review series by discussing Zags…

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Gonzaga's roster is perfectly built for the present AND future! | Finding title sponsor for the WCC 31:09

2M ago31:09

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their 13th and final scholarship player for the 2024-25 season in Ismaila Diagne, a 7-foot 17-year-old center playing for Real Madrid. The Zags now have a roster perfectly set up for them to compete for a national championship this season, while still having key pieces who will be around in the future. We ex…

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Ismaila Diagne fills Gonzaga's FINAL scholarship spot! | Isiah Harwell has Zags in Top 4 | Mailbag! 25:28

1M ago25:28

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their 13th and final scholarship player for the 2024-25 season in Ismaila Diagne, a 7-foot 17-year-old center playing for Real Madrid. Diagne is a developmental big who will play behind Graham Ike, Ben Gregg, and Braden Huff this upcoming season but could be a huge piece for the Zags in the future. Today is …

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SPECIAL: Who will Replace Sen. McConnell as Leader of the Republicans in the U.S. Senate? 43:50

2M ago43:50

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A special release for our listeners! Last week our own Scott Jennings joined The Political Life podcast - check out the description below and listen now! This week’s episode, Jim O’Brien and Maggie Mick host Scott Jennings, an American conservative writer and commentator. A former political director to United State Senate Minority Leader Mitch McCo…

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Scouting Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025 targets Davis Fogle, Nik Khamenia, Isiah Harwell, and Jalen Haralson! 23:29

2M ago23:29

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have four offers out in the 2025 recruiting class: Isaiah Harwell, Jalen Haralson, Nik Khamenia, and Davis Fogle. Tobias Bass of The Athletic joins to break down the games of each of these four prospects, who are rising up the rankings. How many will the Zags land? Are they good fits for Few's system? We close the …

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Gonzaga joins 2025 Player's Era MTE, with $1M NIL payout! | What Big East media deal means for Zags 29:39

1M ago29:39

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to participate in the Player's Era NIL Tournament in Las Vegas over feast week in 2025, joining the 16-team field alongside Alabama, Houston, Creighton, Michigan, St. John's, Oregon, and many others. Unless the Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis, and others adapt to this model of paying participating team…

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ROUNDTABLE: Hunter Biden Guilty, Trump in DC and Tasers in Baseball 1:03:12

30d ago1:03:12

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Another big week of news for the Flyover Country crew to dive into this week on the podcast! Hunter Biden is found guilty - Trump heads to DC to meet with the GOP Congress - Biden gets to ready to debate as calls for him to dropout intensify - and of course, Caitlin Clark continues to take the WBNA by storm. A packed episode with all the big news f…

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Is Graham Ike an All-American in 2025? | Gonzaga Bulldogs well represented at 2024 Olympic Games! 30:59

1M ago30:59

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Gonzaga Bulldogs big man Graham Ike had a terrific first season in Spokane, averaging over 16 points per game and posting multiple 20 point performances - particularly down the stretch. Will Mark Few's team ride Ike to a national championship in 2025, and can he put together an All-American season? We also discuss Ike's future - he has two years of…

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