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110: Leagues facing backlash, Reno 1868 well positioned, Tahoe Fourth of July stories Jul 02, 2020

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In weekly yearbook No. 16, Nathan has some thoughts for critics of sports leagues returning and statical illiteracy, Reno 1868 is in a good spot, the Reno Aces are not, and the Pats are cheaters (5:07). For slants, the Shoup’s talk Fourth of July plans, share Tahoe stories from the Fourth, rank (sort of) Mountain West cities in terms of beer, and debate virtual firework shows (29:58).

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109: MLB is back - maybe, Boise shuts it down, Longest hungover drives Jun 25, 2020

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In Weekly Yearbook No. 15, Major League Baseball has a date set - for now, Boise shuts it down, escalator etiquette, and a Tahoe bachelor party recap (6:20). For slants, the Shoup’s talk longest hungover drives, Reno is the best small city in the country, and moving to Reno (33:16).

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108: Down goes Hey Reb! MLB is in trouble, Tahoe bachelor party Jun 18, 2020

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In Weekly Yearbook No. 14, Hey Reb! could be on the way out at UNLV, MLB remains a disaster, and it’s not our place to determine if NBA players should or should not go to Orlando (6:58). For slants, the Shoup’s talk Tahoe bachelor parties, potential UNLV new mascots, potential Mackay and Lawlor capacities next year, and Cary Groth vs Doug Knuth (31:47).

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107: Reno 1868 FC GM Doug Raftery, Live sports are back! Mt. Rushmore of Reno summer events Jun 11, 2020

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The PGA is back, NBA is on its way back, maybe, the USL is on its way back, maybe, the MLS is on its way back, maybe, and the American Century Championship at Edgewood is a go (6:00). Reno 1868 FC General Manager Doug Raftery discusses the logistics that go into starting a season during a global pandemic and taking on the NBA (29:03). For slants, the Shoup’s talk 2020 Nevada football tailgates, student athletes testing positive, the Mt. Rushmore of Reno summer activities, and Reno 911 (55:39).

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106: Heat Check CBB Founder Eli Boettger, America protests, Vaccine coming in hot? Jun 04, 2020

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Adam and Nathan admit they’ve been naive about racial inequality in this country and share how they plan to change (8:31). The Mountain West axed next year’s conference baseball tournament and we’re closing in on a COVID-19 vaccine, apparently (35:33). Eli Boettger joins to discuss moves he’s making with Heat Check CBB and Jalen Harris/Steve Alford (46:49). For slants, the Shoup’s talk puppy training, therapy, Dumb and Dumber, and Reno food horror stories (1:10:44).

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105: Nevada hoops commit Tre Coleman, Jalen officially leaving, A Reno last meal May 28, 2020

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Jalen Harris is staying in the NBA Draft and more good sporting news this week in weekly yearbook No. 11 (10:08). Tre Coleman, the highest ranked signee in Nevada’s incoming hoops class, joins (29:51). For slants, the Shoup’s go conspiracy theory with Sisolak cancelling his presser on Tuesday night, contemplate what their “last meal” in Reno would be, and whether Jalen will get drafted (39:29).

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104: Nevada strength coach Jordon Simmons, Mountain West hoops moving to 20 games? Sports returning soon?! May 21, 2020

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This was a great week for hope of sports coming back soon, the Mountain West is likely expanding to a 20-game conference hoops schedule, and wild podcasting drama (6:31). Nevada strength coach Jordon Simmons joins (30:52). For slants, the Shoup’s talk Phil/Tom vs Tiger/Peyton on Sunday, the likelihood of college football this fall, and Jelani Clark vs Mountain West coaches (56:22).

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103: Nevada hoops commit Jelani Clark, Night in the Country cancelled, Mountain West sports on the brink May 14, 2020

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Mountain West sports in 2020-21 are really in trouble now after news from Cal State (11:38). Nevada hoops commit Jelani Clark joins (31:15). Night in the Country was cancelled on Tuesday and CPO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley, Travis Crowder, discusses why the decision was made, and its impact (51:11). For slants, the Shoup brothers talk UFC’s return, the best Ozark character, and the USS Nevada (1:05:49).

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102: Nevada Athletics’ Hugh Tomasello, Live sports! Power ranking White Claw flavors May 07, 2020

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Is Major League Baseball going to be back by July 4 (9:07)? Nevada Athletic Department’s Hugh Tomasello shares what the communications team has been up to, his favorite Jay Norvell story, ranks the eight White Claw flavors and chimes in on the top Reno college bars debate (26:44). For slants, the brothers are ready for UFC on Saturday, Nevada kind of lost to Fresno, and tequila is back (1:06:56).

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101: Can Parker Houston make Cardinals roster? The Last Dance is fraudulent? Hypothetical Silver & Blue spring game storylines Apr 30, 2020

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Reed grad Parker Houston signed with Arizona Cardinals this weekend, can he make the roster (15:15). The world is in such chaos that aliens are real and apparently nobody cares. For slants, the Shoup’s do a deep dive on Netflix’s current spread, would’ve-been Silver & Blue Spring Game storylines, and Jalen Harris’ potential replacement (35:11).

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