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020: Ben Ross, Nevada is somehow still undefeated, The third Shoup brother and 2019 Nevada New Year’s resolutions Dec 27, 2018

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Nevada played a familiar game and snuck past Akron (7:15). Now, the Wolf Pack prepares for its final non-conference game at Utah (1:13:15) before the Mountain West opener vs Utah St (1:22:34). Former KOLO8 and current NBC Sports California sports journalist Ben Ross reminisces on the David Carter era and power ranks Reno bars (17:55). Nevada football is finally playing its bowl game (51:56). For slants, the Shoups recall their first calendar year podcasting, make 2019 predictions, and more Tipsy Elves love (1:30:01).

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019: Strengthen the Pack President Brad Platt, Nevada is a defensive team now? Christmas Coors Light Dec 20, 2018

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South Dakota State made it closer than we’d like, but Nevada improved to 11-0 with a narrow win at Lawlor (5:01). Now, the Wolf Pack will host Akron on Saturday (35:07). Strengthen the Pack President Brad Platt discusses the goals of his organization, why STP is important, and whether we can expect Battle Born basketball uniforms (15:48). For slants, the Shoups power rank Christmas traditions, Christmas episodes of The Office, and the Vincent Lee transfer (52:13).

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018: Dani Klupenger, Nevada eyeing 31-0? Kyree Walker coming to Reno? Dec 13, 2018

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Nevada basketball is finally coming home. After dramatic comeback wins over ASU (5:58) and Grand Canyon (12:20), the unbeaten Wolf Pack returns to Lawlor for the first time in a month to play South Dakota St (45:27). West Coast sports reporter Dani Klupenger shares her thoughts on Nevada hoops, which NFL players she can beat at H-O-R-S-E, and the advantages of being a female reporter (21:09). For slants, the Shoups talk five-star recruit Kyree Walker, slow starts, and Bowl Mania (1:01:27).

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017: Tipsy Elves Co-Founder Nick Morton, Massive week for Nevada hoops, Nevada football transfers Dec 06, 2018

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After impressively handling USC (5:39), Nevada now plays the biggest non-conference games in years against Arizona State (48:29). A matchup with Grand Canyon follows (1:08:35). Tipsy Elves co-founder Nick Morton, a Reed grad, discusses Shark Tank, his exploding company, and his Nevada fanhood (19:20). Nevada football is going bowling (1:17:52). For slants, the Shoups chat recent football transfers, Nevada’s conference record, and Seattle hockey (1:21:52).

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016: Nevada Athletic Director Doug Knuth, Nevada hoops gets revenge, Forgetting the UNLV loss Nov 29, 2018

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There was some really good, and some really bad, last week. The fifth-ranked Nevada basketball team got back at Loyola-Chicago with a resounding road win (6:40) and now will play high-scoring USC on the road (55:10). Nevada football fell victim to the biggest comeback in UNLV history and we didn’t enjoy it (15:43). Nevada Athletic Director Doug Knuth discusses the state of the his collective department (22:33). For slants, the Shoup brothers go over championship Saturday, possible Nevada bowl destinations, and go-to Christmas songs (1:16:27).

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015: Former Nevada star and Buffalo Bill Duke Williams, Wolf Pack turning Vegas blue this weekend, Thanksgiving turkey is overrated? Nov 22, 2018

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Nevada is about to invade Las Vegas for Thanksgiving weekend. Wolf Pack basketball routed Cal Baptist (8:42) and now will play Tulsa (1:08:25) and UMass or Southern Illinois at the Orleans Arena. Wolf Pack football snuck past San Jose State (15:42) and will try to keep The Cannon blue on Saturday at UNLV (50:22). Former Nevada star and Buffalo Bill Duke Williams discusses his career, the UNLV matchup, and his new project, No Limit Sports Lab (23:51). For slants, the Shoup brothers discuss Thanksgiving traditions, slow starts, and Nevada’s non-conference schedule (1:23:42).

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014: Nevada Sports Information Director Chad Hartley, Nevada can’t lose, The drive to San Jose Nov 15, 2018

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There is no ‘L’ in Nevada. The Wolf Pack hoops program steamrolled Pacific (5:09) and now gears up for Little Rock (59:47). Jay Norvell and the Nevada football program slammed Colorado State (12:01) to become bowl eligible and now travels to SJSU (42:58). Nevada SID Chad Hartley discusses poor football attendance, the popularity of Nevada social media, and bowl tickets (20:08). For slants, the Shoup brothers talk should-be bowl destinations, fan shaming, and the drive from Reno to the Bay Area (1:13:55).

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013: Aaron Torres of Fox Sports Radio, Nevada basketball starts hyped year with win over BYU, Lake Tahoe is how old? Nov 08, 2018

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The Nevada basketball offseason is finally over. Eric Musselman and company started the highly anticipated season with a win over BYU (4:47). Pacific now comes to Lawlor Events Center to play the No. 7 Wolf Pack (16:40). Aaron Torres of Fox Sports Radio shares his thoughts on the 2018-19 Nevada Wolf Pack (27:56). Nevada football returns from its bye for the final home game vs Colorado State (1:08:24). For slants, the Shoup brothers talk Jordan Brown minutes, recycling and Lake Tahoe’s age (1:27:41).

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012: Chris Murray of Nevada Sports Net, Nevada’s Final Four run starts Tuesday, Wolf Pack bowl aspirations Nov 01, 2018

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We want Bama! Actually, no. That would be bad. But Nevada football did pick up its biggest win in years on Saturday night over San Diego State (5:52) going into the bye. The most anticipated season in Nevada basketball history starts on Tuesday against BYU. Adam and Nathan preview the season (12:46) and the opener at Lawlor (35:01). Nevada Sports Net’s Chris Murray joins the show to discuss his new gig and all things Nevada Wolf Pack (48:45). For slants, the Shoup brothers talk realistic bowl aspirations, the Sacramento Kings, and Nevada’s perimeter play (1:24:55).

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011: Eli Boettger of Mountain West Wire, Nevada football feeling itself, No shave November Oct 25, 2018

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Hey Reno, your football team is on the brink of doing something special. Nevada went to Hawaii and played its best game in years (7:20). Now, the Wolf Pack prepares for a significant home matchup with the Aztecs (13:00). The Mountain West Wire’s lead men’s hoops writer, Eli Boettger, discusses the highly touted Wolf Pack, the state of the Mountain West, and what to make of Nevada’s exhibition loss to Washington. For slants, Adam and Nathan talk scary movies, No shave November, and onesies (1:00:00).

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