The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

Latest Episodes:

SPECIAL: Joe Kleine & Matt Zimmerman Recap an Elite Basketball Season Mar 30, 2022

Show notes

After a second-straight appearance in the Elite Eight, the Razorbacks are a program on the rise. And Matt Zimmerman is joined by legendary Razorback Joe Kleine to talk about the season, the program, and what the future holds.

SPECIAL: Matt Zimmerman & Pat Bradley Talk Hog Basketball Run Mar 22, 2022

Show notes

Arkansas is heading back to the Sweet 16, and we're bringing you a special edition of the Hog Pod to celebrate. Join Matt Zimmerman and former Razorback Pat Bradley reminisce on Razorback past and analyze Razorback present, breaking down this year's team and what awaits in the Sweet 16.

150. Nolan Richardson: An Arkansas Legend Mar 14, 2022

Show notes

Nolan Richardson is many things. Hall of Famer. Champion. Coaching icon. And while it all started for him in El Paso, Texas, it was at Arkansas where he became a legend. After consistent improvement in his first four seasons with the Razorbacks, Richardson broke through in 1990, with the help of some memorable wins over rival Texas. If that was the turning point, the move to the SEC proved to be what launched Richardson and Arkansas to the top of the college basketball world. Arkansas beat their new rivals, Kentucky, in the first four regular-season meetings between the teams, establishing the Hogs as the top dog of the SEC. And that status would be further cemented in 1994 with a national championship. It was the crowning achievement in an outstanding career for Richardson, a man who thrived on being an underdog and people counting him out. And for this, the 150th episode of The Hog Pod, we're going back to where we started it all, with the man who delivered the Razorbacks their only basketball national championship.

149. Stanley Umude: Long Journey Mar 07, 2022

Show notes

Stanley Umude has had a long journey to Arkansas. Literally. The son of Nigerian immigrants, he's the only member of his family—which includes two older siblings—who was born in America. And that led to a unique upbringing. That life would take Umude from Oregon to San Antonio, where he discovered basketball. But an injury in high school left him underrecruited, and he ended up enrolling at South Dakota. A long way from home and struggling to find playing time early, Umude thought about transferring. But he stuck around and become one of the best players in the league. His play caught the eye of Eric Musselman, who brought Umude to Fayetteville as a grad transfer, and he's come up big when the lights are brightest for the Razorbacks. Umude is driven by incredible self-belief that fueled him at times when his life could've gone in other directions. And he knows the best is yet to come.

148. Amber Ramirez: Heat Check Feb 28, 2022

Show notes

Amber Ramirez has never met a 3-pointer she didn't like. The super-senior and McDonald's All-American from San Antonio returned to the Razorbacks for a third season after transferring in from TCU following her sophomore year. A big reason why? Coach Mike Neighbors, and his willingness to let his players be themselves. Ramirez was interested in playing for Neighbors at Washington, but it was too far from home. So when Ramirez decided to transfer from TCU, she only had eyes for the Razorbacks. That decision has worked out for everyone: Ramirez has scored more than 1,000 points in her Razorback career, and has left an impact on a program on the rise in the SEC.

147. Jordyn Wieber: Raising the Bar Feb 21, 2022

Show notes

Jordyn Wieber is used to winning. From taking home Olympic gold to being part of a championship-winning program at UCLA, Wieber knows what it takes to find success at the highest levels. And so when she became the first Olympic champion to become the head coach of a collegiate program, Wieber knew what she wanted to do.

The Arkansas gymnastics program isn't even 20 years old, but has seen its fair share of successes. With Wieber, there's more buzz than ever—the team has already posted records for attendance and high scores. And it all starts with building a culture and a program with a winning mentality. With an Olympian at the helm—and two others on the coaching staff—Razorback gymnastics is on an upward trajectory. And it all starts with Jordyn Wieber.

146. Dave Van Horn (Part 2) Feb 14, 2022

Show notes

Dave Van Horn's tenure at Arkansas has been defined by success. Moments fueled by some of the all-time greats, including two Golden Spikes Award winners. And those successes—and the players involved in them—continue to elevate the Razorback baseball program. The wins, accolades and trophies have raised the bar for Razorback baseball, now seen as one of the very best programs in the country. In Part 2 of this exclusive conversation with Dave Van Horn, Phil Elson and the skipper talk successes, standards and wanting to win that national championship for his alma mater.

145. Dave Van Horn (Part 1) Feb 07, 2022

Show notes

Dave Van Horn has never been one to lack confidence. And it's served him well in his time at Arkansas. Van Horn is the active coaching leader in College World Series appearances, and has come painstakingly close to delivering a national title to Fayetteville. He's turned Arkansas into one of the best programs in the country, AND one of the most intimidating places to play. In Part 1 of this exclusive conversation with Dave Van Horn, Phil Elson—the Voice of Razorback Baseball—sits down with the already legendary coach to talk about everything…from his career to how the program became what it is today.

144. Sasha Goforth: Hog Homecoming Jan 31, 2022

Show notes

Sometimes, it's all about being in the right place at the right time. For Sasha Goforth, the place is Arkansas. But the timing? Well, that's where her story is a little different. Goforth has been a basketball standout from an early age. Her high school career included McDonald's All-American honors, two state titles at Fayetteville High School, and becoming the first freshman in Arkansas high school history to earn MVP honors at the state tournament. She was one of the state's greatest players. But she craved a different setting and experience, something Razorback head coach Mike Neighbors respected. After an All-Pac 12 Freshman season at Oregon State amid a global pandemic, Sasha decided it was best to come back home and be a Razorback. Arkansas was always the place for Sasha Goforth, but it took the right time for her to call the Hogs home. And now that she's here, Sasha is ready to leave a lasting impact.

143. Davonte Davis: Big Shot Jan 25, 2022

Show notes

The Razorback basketball program made history last season, advancing to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 25 years. But the run to the Elite 8 wouldn't have been possible without Davonte "Devo" Davis hitting one of the biggest shots in program history. It was the culmination of not just Davis' freshman year, but his journey to becoming a Razorback. Because if history plays out differently, he may never have played for Arkansas. Originally committed to Oklahoma State, things changed when Eric Musselman was hired. Davis quickly built a strong bond with Musselman, who offered Devo a scholarship in person following a practice on a cafeteria tile floor that doubled as a gym. And just like that, the four-star Jacksonville, Arkansas, native was a Razorback. And after a slow start to his freshman year, he came on strong down the stretch, scoring in double figures in seven of the final nine games, including all four of the Hogs' NCAA Tournament matchups. He'll already go down in Arkansas history for the shot to make the Elite 8. But if Devo Davis has his way, he's just getting started.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

The Hog Pod with Bo Mattingly

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected