Best Mark Fortier Podcasts (2024)

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Gonzaga Bulldogs football: Should they bring it back? | Is Pac-12 worth joining for Zags? | Mailbag! 32:36

1h ago32:36

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Could the Gonzaga Bulldogs revive their football program despite the high costs and logistical hurdles? This episode tackles the intriguing possibility while comparing the basketball prowess of the West Coast Conference to the newly realigned Pac-12. Explore whether Gonzaga's move to the Big East is feasible, considering geographic and conference d…

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Pac-12 is ALIVE! Will Gonzaga Bulldogs get invite? Would they accept? What happens to Mountain West? 32:31

5d ago32:31

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The Pac-12 conference snagged Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State, and Colorado State from the Mountain West, giving them six teams starting in July of 2026. What other steps will the conference take to get to eight minimum teams, and could the Gonzaga Bulldogs be a target - and would they even be interested? Plus, how this move potentially …

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Isiah Harwell picks Houston OVER Gonzaga, but the sky is not falling! | Update on coach Lisa Fortier 31:18

12h ago31:18

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Isiah Harwell announced his commitment to the Houston Cougars on Thursday, choosing them over the Gonzaga Bulldogs despite being heavily pursued by Mark Few for well over a year. The native of Idaho and friend of Nolan Hickman ultimately passed on the Zags, but it's not the end of the world for the Bulldogs who have never relied heavily on 5-star r…

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Mark Squire: An Early Food Co-op Stays True To Course 58:29

17h ago58:29

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#188: Good Earth Natural Foods founder Mark Squire sits down with Dave to relate how his California food co-op has been able to remain steadfast in their commitment to organic, regardless of the immense pressure and rampant greenwashing througout the food system. Mark Squire is the founder, manager and co-owner of Good Earth Natural Foods, an insti…

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Mark Few confirms Brian Michaelson as next coach for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, why it's the right move 31:40

3d ago31:40

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Mark Few confirmed that Brian Michaelson will be his successor as the head coach of the Gonzaga Bulldogs, ensuring the program's future is in trusted hands. Plus, the highly anticipated Gonzaga vs. Baylor game is on the horizon, with details still under wraps. We also dive into Khalif Battle's potential impact as a dynamic wing player and break dow…

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Big 12 pulled same playbook on UConn Huskies they used last year on Gonzaga Bulldogs, so now what? 32:22

12d ago32:22

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The Big 12 and the Huskies have hit the brakes on their discussions about UConn joining the conference, echoing last year's stalled talks with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. ESPN's updated 2025 and 2026 basketball recruiting rankings are out, and we break down where Gonzaga Bulldogs targets like Davis Fogle, Nik Kamenia, and Kingston Flemings stand. Plus, w…

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Judith Redmond: Becoming An Activist Farmer 54:10

8d ago54:10

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#187: Judith Redmond sits down with Dave at Full Belly Farm in California's Capay Valley to discuss the values and motivations that drew her and others to organic farming decades ago. As times have changed and the issues have multiplied and deepened, what draws the next generation to this work and how can we help them succeed? Judith Redmond is one…

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Will Mark Few be Team USA's HEAD coach in 2028? | Why 3 Gonzaga stars WILL make NBA All-Star Game! 31:24

10d ago31:24

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Mark Few was the lone college basketball coach on the sideline for Team USA's Gold Medal performance in Paris in 2024, could he be the head man for Olympic men's basketball in Los Angeles in 2028? Steve Kerr doesn't plan to return, and Few couldn't be the only college coach to lead the men's team at the olympics after coach K won three gold medals …

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Gonzaga Bulldogs LINEUP and ROTATION after Steele Venters injury | Zags vs Baylor: Big 12 audition? 29:56

11d ago29:56

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will navigate a second straight season without shooter Steele Venters, but this time they are more equipped to handle his absence. How will the lineup and rotation be impacted by Venters' absence, and who is most likely to step up? Today is Mailbag Monday so in addition to discussing Venters' injury, we also discus…

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John Ikerd: Why Animal Confinement Is The Norm 1:06:12

15d ago1:06:12

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#186: Agricultural economist John Ikerd returns to discuss why the vast majority of meat, milk, and eggs moving through the American food system is sourced from large-scale, industrial feed lots and factory farms. The drive for economic efficiencies that appears sensible when investors are backing the production of widgets has a disastrous effect w…

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Gonzaga and Baylor rumored to play in MEXICO! | Pay-Per-View? | Zags add two more non-con games 33:25

15d ago33:25

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears are reportedly going to play an early season game, and the latest rumor is the matchup will be played in Mexico City - which has been a big initiative by Brett Yormark and the Big 12. Rocco Miller joins me to discuss this potential Zags-Baylor matchup, fill us in on two other non conference games on Gonzaga's s…

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Gonzaga guard Steele Venters OUT for 2nd straight season! | Dusty Stromer's role to increase again 32:22

16d ago32:22

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Steele Venters suffered a left Achilles injury and will miss the 2024-25 college basketball season, his second straight season without playing a game for the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Mark Few's team has the depth to shoulder his absence, but the Eastern Washington transfer and former Big Sky Player of the Year would have provided outside shooting and dept…

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Gonzaga to host top ranked center in 2026 class! | UConn to Big 12 heats up, what it means for Zags 30:27

18d ago30:27

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host Sam Funches at The Kennel in February. Funches is the top ranked center in 2026 recruiting class, and has offers from Alabama, Houston, Ole Miss, Cal, and others. As a 7'0 big man with an outside shot, he could be the next great Zags big man and is GU's only known priority recruit in the 2026 class. The B…

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Mark Schatzker: Blocked Cravings + The Failures Of Food Enrichment 1:18:49

22d ago1:18:49

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#185: Mark Schatzker, author of the international best -sellers The Dorito Effect and the End of Craving, visits Dave's Vermont tomato farm and talks about the intersection of food, flavor, nutrition and the law, and the effects that junction has had on citizen eaters across the globe. Mark Schatzker is a journalist and author who writes deeply-res…

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Battle 4 Atlantis sets up Gonzaga vs Arizona championship! | Kingston Flemings lists Zags in top 5 30:16

23d ago30:16

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will face the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first game of the Battle 4 Atlantis on November 27. WVU is led by new head coach Darian DeVries and his son, 22 ppg scorer Tucker DeVries. Zags are 5-0 against West Virginia, and that streak isn't expected to end in 2024. Gonzaga will then face either Louisville or In…

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Don't believe everything you read about the transfer portal! | What rising NIL asks mean for Gonzaga 35:16

24d ago35:16

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The transfer portal is college basketball's boogeyman, with many reports indicating 40% of players who enter the portal are still uncommitted - a fact that is incredibly misleading and posted by folks trying to turn fans against player autonomy. Take the Gonzaga Bulldogs for example: 3 players entered the portal and only one of them transferred to …

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Gonzaga makes top five for Nik Khamenia! | Isiah Harwell to Houston? | Kraziness date and time set! 29:13

25d ago29:13

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs made the top five for 2025 four-star recruit and longtime target Nik Khamenia. Khamenia is a 6'8 forward from California who has visited Spokane twice, and listed the Zags alongside Arizona, UCLA, Duke, and North Carolina. Isiah Harwell, another Zag target in 2025, is now considered a lean for the Houston Cougars. …

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National Championship or bust for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | How does SMC replace Mahaney? | 3-bid WCC? 31:48

28d ago31:48

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The Gonzaga Bulldogs have over 80% of their minutes back from last year, added a ton of depth and outside shooting, and are primed to compete for a national championship. Is this finally the year Mark Few and the Zags break through and win it all? We ask and answer one burning question for every team in the WCC, including how St Mary's will replace…

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Jesse Cool: Inspiring The Next Generation Of Ingredient-Driven Food 59:10

29d ago59:10

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#184: Organic restaurateur Jesse Cool sits down with Dave to talk about the positive path forward she sees in healing our broken food system: embracing and empowering young people who want to farm, cook, serve, and fill every other aspect of sharing healthy meals within communities. Jesse Ziff Cool has been committed to serving local, fresh, and su…

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Mark Few and Gonzaga vs Scott Drew and Baylor in Vegas? Sign me up! | Zags non-con games remaining? 31:26

29d ago31:26

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are reportedly going to play Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears in Las Vegas in the first week of the college basketball season, according to reporting from Matt Norlander. The Zags and Bears have a rich history, including an exhibition game last season, a loss in South Dakota two years ago, and of course the national…

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Gonzaga Bulldogs backcourt DISRESPECTED! | Should Zags be considered for best team in college hoops? 32:08

1M ago32:08

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were among the nine teams a group of 100+ Division 1 college basketball coaches ranked as the best team in the sport, according to the Candid Coaches series at CBS. Kansas, Alabama, Houston, Duke, and UConn were the five teams with the most votes, and we discuss if Gonzaga should have had more supporters or if bein…

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Only one thing left for Mark Few to accomplish after winning gold medal! | Future Gonzaga Olympians? 31:18

1M ago31:18

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Gonzaga basketball coach Mark Few and Team USA secured a gold medal over France on Saturday, thanks to late game heroics from Steph Curry. Few adds a gold medal to his already impressive resume, which includes being the NCAA all-time leader in winning percentage, 24 straight NCAA Tournament appearances, over 700 career wins, nine straight Sweet 16'…

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Mark Few and Team USA go for Gold! | Will Filip Petrusev and Serbia medal? | Gonzaga stars in MLB 27:37

1M ago27:37

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Mark Few and Team USA outscored Filip Petrusev and Serbia by 17 in the fourth quarter in an all-time come from behind victory, putting them in a gold medal game against France on Saturday. Petrusev finished with nine points and five rebounds for Serbia, who will face Germany for a bronze medal. It's not uncommon at all for former Zags to play overs…

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Vincent Stanley: Making A Living During The Anthropocene 1:05:34

1M ago1:05:34

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#183: Vincent Stanley joins Dave to talk about the 2023 release of his updated book, The Future of the Responsible Company: What We've Learned from Patagonia's First 50 Years, and to answer the big question about the newly-launched Patagonia Provisions: why is a clothing company selling food? Vincent describes Patagonia's foray into edible products…

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Gonzaga Bulldogs add Big 12 foe Arizona State to non con slate | Few and Petrusev vie for gold medal 31:58

1M ago31:58

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs added a home-and-home series with Bobby Hurley and the Arizona State Sun Devils, with the first game set for November 10 in Spokane at The Kennel. Hurley and ASU are entering the Big 12 this season, and have been a roughly .500 team the last ten years, making the NCAA Tournament three times all as an 11-seed. Few a…

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How Mark Few's legacy is impacted by Team USA | WCC schedule is out! | What's next for Timme, Tillie 37:04

1M ago37:04

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Mark Few's tenure with Team USA has put him in the spotlight, and a great article by Theo Lawson of the Spokesman-Review highlighted how well respected the longtime Gonzaga Bulldogs coach is by other industry leaders. Theo joined Locked On Zags to discuss his conversations with Grant Hill, Erik Spoelstra, PJ Carlesimo, Jim Boeheim, Steve Kerr, and …

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Could 3x3 team of Gonzaga stars bring Team USA a gold medal? | Sunny Greinacher GOLD for Germany! 28:57

1M ago28:57

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Team USA for 3x3 men's basketball was eliminated early in the 2024 Olympic Games, spurning a lot of questions about why USA Basketball doesn't add NBA or college stars to the roster. FIBA rules make that much more challenging, and we explain why and discuss what a Gonzaga Bulldogs 3x3 lineup of Chet Holmgren, Corey Kispert, and Jalen Suggs would lo…

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Will Ryan Nembhard's legacy at Gonzaga SURPASS his brother Andrew's? | How many Zags will win Gold? 31:19

1M ago31:19

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Ryan Nembhard has not yet had the same legacy with the Gonzaga Bulldogs as his older brother Andrew, but what would he need to do this upcoming college basketball season to surpass him? Do the Zags need to make the Final Four? Does he need to win WCC Player of the Year? Today is Mailbag Monday so we also discuss what big conference realignment shak…

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

1M 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

1M 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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David Bronner: Origins of Regenerative Organic Certification 55:24

1M ago55:24

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#182: From a sit-down interview at Dr. Bronner's Original All-One Magic Soap company in 2022, David Bronner shares his memories of the earliest days and conversations that sparked the formation of the Regenerative Organic Alliance and the certification program that followed. David Bronner is an organic food and farming activist and the leader (Cosm…

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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Lisa Held: Walmart, Walanthropy, And The Food System 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

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#181: Investigative food systems journalist Lisa Held sits down with Dave to share her thinking and expand upon her findings in creating the deep dive series published in Civil Eats, "Walanthropy: Walmart and the Waltons Wield Unprecedented Influence Over Food, Policy, and the Planet." Lisa Held is a senior staff reporter and editor for Civil Eats,…

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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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How ACC could impact Gonzaga Bulldogs in conference realignment | New Pac-12? | Innocenti update! 33:36

2M 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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Gonzaga to host top 25 prospect Kingston Flemings at Kraziness! What does it mean for Isiah Harwell? 30:16

2M 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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JM Fortier Interviews Dave Chapman 1:54:25

2M ago1:54:25

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#180: In our first-ever podcast swap, we are sharing the interview that kicked off JM Fortier's pilot season of The Market Gardener Podcast. JM invited our co-director Dave Chapman to visit him in-person in Quebec, for a lengthy deep dive into the origins of Real Organic Project and why this work is needed more now than ever. Is this work about foo…

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

2M 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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Why Julian Strawther is about to BREAK OUT for Denver Nuggets | Do new NCAA metrics favor Gonzaga? 30:10

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Mark Few and Team USA defeat Canada in Olympic scrimmage! | Ejim: Family of Olympians | Zags podcast 27:44

2M 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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Glenn Elzinga Pt 2: Raising Better, More Nutritious Beef 51:36

2M ago51:36

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#179: Glenn Elzinga and Dave continue their discussion about raising truly healthy cattle that yield nutrient-dense beef. By following the innate, time-honored rhythm of the birthing cycle and offering the herd a wide variety of plant species to graze instead of pushing for rapid weight gain, Alderspring Ranch is able to stave off illness and incre…

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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

2M 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

2M 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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