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August 12, 2018 - Kansas Preview Aug 13, 2018

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For the finale of our season preview series, we have the privilege of welcoming Andy Mitts of Rock Chalk Talk to give us a rundown of the Kansas Jayhawks (17:06). We also consider what injuries to key defensive players will do to the defensive rotation (3:47) and finally start to feel good about depth at running back (9:11). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (1:05:43). Kyle finds another way to troll the Aggies, while Gerald shows his appreciation for the changes coming to the gameday experience. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

August 5, 2018 - Iowa State Preview Aug 06, 2018

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As we reach our penultimate season preview, Kyle and Gerald have the pleasure of welcoming Levi Stevenson, managing editor of Wide Right and Natty Light to preview the Iowa State Cyclones (17:29). Kyle and Gerald also breakdown what they would consider fair expectations for Texas Longhorns in 2018 (2:53), and give their thoughts on the latest comments from head coach Tom Herman (8:05). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (1:01:00). Kyle enjoys the fruits of someone else’s data analysis, while Gerald applauds an effort to keep players safe. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 30, 2018 - Texas Tech Preview Jul 30, 2018

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We are five weeks away from the season, and this week Kyle and Gerald have the pleasure of welcoming Zach Mason, managing editor of Viva the Matadors, to the show to preview the Texas Tech Red Raiders (26:00). Kyle and Gerald also breakdown what the loss of Demarco Boyd means to the defense (3:53), look at whether Collin Johnson, Patrick Vahe, Kris Boyd and Gary Johnson have a shot to win end of the year awards (9:21), and break down the latest committments to the 2019 recruiting class (20:16). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (51:07). Kyle laments the lack of player development in years past, while Gerald celebrates the team’s offseason workout success. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 23, 2018 - West Virginia Preview Jul 23, 2018

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This week Kyle and Gerald preview the West Virginia Mountaineers, with the help of Michael Miller, managing editor of The Smoking Musket (25:20). Before the interview, they discuss what Collin Johnson, Breckyn Hager, Gary Johnson and more being named to award watch lists means to the Texas program (4:03). They also take a look at Tom Herman’s commens from Big 12 Media Days (14:22), and yet another potential trophy for Kody Clemens (19:53) Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (53:00). Kyle reflects on the comments of Tom Herman and Chris Del Conte about Lil’Jordan Humphrey’s poem, and Gerald just wants everyone to act like adults. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 16, 2018 - Oklahoma State Preview Jul 16, 2018

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It’s the time of the year where the preseason awards and watch lists come out, so Kyle and Gerald look at what expectations are fair for the Texas Longhorns this season (2:55). Then, they welcome in Micah Allen of Cowboys Ride for Free to break down what the Oklahoma State Cowboys bring to the table for 2018 (13:45). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (33:35). Kyle examines what it means that Texas is not taking a quarterback to Big 12 Media Days, while Gerald celebrates the progress of Andrew Jones. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 10, 2018 - Baylor Preview Jul 10, 2018

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This week, Kyle and Gerald continue their season preview as they welcome Kendall Kaut of Our Daily Bears to preview the Baylor Bears (4:10). Coming off of a big week of recruiting for the Texas Longhorns, we also welcome in Cody Daniel to break down what the new additions mean to the 2019 class and who’s next for the Longhorns (24:30). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (40:43). Kyle gives a parting shot to the Texas baseball team awards, while Gerald celebrates seeing former college football stars back on the field. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

July 3, 2018 - Kansas State Preview Jul 03, 2018

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After a week off, Gerald and Kyle are back and ready to put a bow on the Texas Longhorns’ baseball season (2:52). Then they continue their season preview series with two big interivews. First they welcome in Jon Morse from Bring on the Cats to break down the Kansas State Wildcats (12:53), and look at how KSU can reload on defense. To break down the Oklahoma Sooners, Kyle and Gerald speak with Jack Shields of Crimson and Cream Machine (36:35) to look at how the Sooners can replace Baker Mayfield. Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (1:02). Kyle is glad that the nation is finally recognizing Breckyn Hager, while Gerald is excited that the Longhorns continue to succeed across all sports. . Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 26, 2018 - A Quick Update Jun 27, 2018

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Not an official show this week, we wanted to keep you in the loop on why we took a break this week and to update you on our season preview series. Thank you so much for subscribing and we’ll be back at it again next week! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 19, 2018 - TCU Preivew Jun 19, 2018

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In a massive pivot from a week ago, Gerald and Kyle open the show lamenting the Texas Longhorns’ performance in their opening game of the College World Series against the Arkansas Razorbacks (2:39). Continuing their 2018 football season preview, they welcome in Melissa Triebwasser of Frogs of War to preview the TCU Horned Frogs for the kickoff to conference play. She gives insight on Shawn Robinson, Darius Anderson, and the ongoing conflict between In-N-Out and Whataburger (10:59). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (46:38). Kyle fawns over former Texas baseball stud Mohamed Bamba’s pre-draft workouts, while Gerald applauds the new NCAA transfer rules. Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

June 12, 2018 - College World Series and Tulsa Preview Jun 12, 2018

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This week, Kyle and Gerald are celebrating the bat of Kody Clemens as the Texas Longhorns are headed to Omaha for the College World Series. They break down how Texas beat the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles and what this momentum means for the next phase of the postseason (3:05). Next, Tyler Gross of Underdog Dynasty joins the show to give a preview of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane (14:35) to check off Week 2 of Texas’s schedule. Matthew Lowry of Conquest Chronicles also took some time out to preview the big Week 3 matchup against the USC Trojans (26:32). Finally, Gerald and Kyle close the show out by honoring Big Bertha as they bang the drum (53:10). Kyle has a good time with what USA Basketball did to Panama, while Gerald gives credit to one of the most-decorated golfers in school history. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0 ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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