Tailgate Talks

Welcome to the Tailgate! This summer we are cracking open a couple cold ones and discussing the top Texas Tech topics and sports news in our Summer Six Pack. In today's six pack of topics we discuss:1) Texas Tech softball knocks off the 4 time defending National Champs, Oklahoma to reach the National Championship series! (1:54)2) NiJa Canady is a beast and people who have a problem with it can kick rocks (21:45)3) Darrion Williams leaves Texas Tech for NC State. Sigh of relief (33:43)4) Matt Gardner is out as the pitching coach for Texas Tech baseball (43:41)5) The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set to face off in the Finals (49:39)6) NBA rule suggestions from Nick Wright that caught our attention (58:10)Catch you at the next tailgate and #WreckEM

In this week's tailgate, Texas Tech basketball and football have made a few more additions to the squad. -Texas Tech basketball loses Fede but gains 3 more commits (1:42)-Texas Tech football returns the prodigal son and gains a couple other big commits (25:44)-Final shots featuring Texas Tech Softball wins the Big 12 and several post season awards, and the NBA Playoffs are acting crazy (37:48)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate the transfer portal is live for both Texas Tech basketball and football!-Texas Tech basketball official returners for next season including JT Toppin (3:32)-The players who have entered the portal including a D5 discussion (14:52)-The new Texas Tech Red Raider Basketball players (29:32)-A check in with the TTU Football transfer portal, Micah Hudson, and another wild Nico(43:50)-Final shots featuring Paige Buckets, Luddy at the Masters, and NBA Playoffs(58:18)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech basketball dance finishes in the Elite 8 -How we are feeling after a few days-Texas Tech defeats 10 seed Arkansas in epic comeback to reach Elite 8-Texas Tech falls to 1 seed Florida in Elite ending their season -Overall thoughts on a great year 2 for Grant McCasland-Offseason Look aheadCatch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech basketball is dancing on to the Sweet 16 for the first time under head coach, Grant McCasland!-The tournament so far for the Red Raiders (4:12)-Texas Tech defeats 14 seed UNCW recap (6:14)-Texas Tech defeats 11 seed Drake thanks to JT & D5 (17:52)-We shift our focus to the Sweet 16 and a matchup with 10 seed Arkansas (30:12)-Final Shots ft Chavez to OU and Brad TrombelloCatch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech basketball ends the regular season on a 3 game win streak, regular season Big 12 award winners, and we shift our focus to the post season!-The Red Raiders regular season comes to an end (1:38)-Our thoughts and vibes on the Red Raiders as post season play begins (&;44))-Texas Tech claims the Big 12 POTY and a few All-Conference nods (17:21)-Our thoughts on TTU in the Big 12 tourney and what Selection Sunday could look like (31:36)-Final Shots ft what might be our last mention of TTU baseball (40:12)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech basketball 's 7 game win streak ends but a new streak has begun with back to back wins!-How we are feeling as the Red Raiders have won 9 of 10 & loss to Arizona (1:28)-Texas Tech wins crazy double overtime win against Arizona State before dismantling Oklahoma State (9:33)-Texas Tech comes out as the #13 overall seed in the bracket debut (26:32)-Final Shots ft TTU Spring sports (32:38)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech basketball has won 7 straight basketball games, the football schedule was released, and the biggest trade in NBA history happened! -How we are feeling after the Red Raiders win 7th straight game (1:35)-Texas Tech knocks off Houston in amazing effort (7:18)-Texas Tech makes it 7 straight with win over Baylor (23:26)-Huge game late Saturday night against Arizona (37:47)-Texas Tech Football schedule released (41:21)-Final Shots ft the Mavs traded Luka?????? & Super Bowl picks (40:51)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech basketball has gone on 3-0 run against the cats to get to 5-2 in conference play!-How we are feeling after the Red Raiders win three straight (1:20)-Tough loss against Iowa State thoughts-A very ugly win over Kansas State-First home conference win over Arizona-Texas Tech gets a big win at Cincy -Final Shots ft National Championship, NFL, and Micah Hudson (40:51)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech basketball has started Big 12 conference play!-Texas Tech falls short in comeback attempt to UCF in conference opener (2:07)-Texas Tech get first Big 12 W of season in first matchup with Utah (6:12)-Texas Tech gets a hard fought victory over BYU (12:12)-#3 Iowa State heads to town for big matchup on Saturday (25:38)-Final Shots ft CFP and NFL playoffs! (32:02)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate the Red Raiders fall to Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl and the basketball team gets ready for Big 12 Conference play!-Texas Tech falls to Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl (1:31)-Texas Tech finishes off the non con and gets ready for UCF and Big 12 play (18:05)-Final Shots featuring Bowl games & the NFL (28:42)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate the Transfer Portal is open and Joey McGuire and Cody Campbell are making sure Red Raider Nation has a Holly Jolly Christmas!-Texas Tech is destroying the transfer portal and we are here for it (1:37)-Texas Tech is set to face Arkansas in the Liberty Bowl (32:26)-Texas Tech basketball falls to A&M and defeats Oral Roberts (36:02)-Final Shots featuring the College Football Playoff (44:37)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech destroys West Virginia to get their 8th win of the season, Coaches are in and out, and portal season is approaching! -Texas Tech wrecks West Virginia (1:27)-Club Red opens for the 8th time (18:42)-Texas Tech looks to replace both OC/DC & Micah Hudson intends to hit the portal (21:15)-Texas Tech basketball gets ready for big week Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech wins a shootout over Oklahoma State, we get ready for the final game of the season, and hoops struggles in their first test of the season.-Texas Tech defeats Oklahoma State in offensive shootout (1:22)-Club Red opens for the 7th time (21:56)-West Virginia comes to Lubbock with Big 12 Championship hopes still alive (25:57)-Predictions for West Virginia vs Texas Tech (38:32)-Texas Tech basketball struggles in first test of the season in Brooklyn (44:13)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech gets ready to head to Stillwater and take a deeper look at Texas Tech basketball for the season:-Texas Tech vs Oklahoma State Preview (1:38)-Texas Tech vs OSU predictions (18:56)-Texas Tech basketball season preview (24:38)Roster Breakdown - returners, transfers, and freshmanX factors Expectations for the season -Final Shot ft Texas Tech Soccer and HBD to United Supermarkets Arena.Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech disappoints in loss to Colorado and Texas Tech basketball moves to 2-0:-Texas Tech Big Noon Kickoff at 3pm letdown vs Colorado recap (1:42)What went wrong with the offenseTahj breaks the all time rushing record Bye week blues -Texas Tech basketball defeats Northwestern State (39:50)-Final Shot ft Texas Tech Soccer and Cowboys clown showCatch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech upsets #11 Iowa State, Big Noon Kick off and Old/New Big 12 foe Colorado comes to town.-Texas Tech upsets undefeated Iowa State thank to clutch final drive and a great defensive performance (1:31)-Club Red is back open (29:29)-Colorado and Big Noon Kickoff come to town (33:01)-Predictions for Colorado vs Texas Tech (51:00)-Texas Tech basketball season has officially begun (57:38)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech blows a 17 point lead to fall to TCU and brings several decisions into question. -Texas Tech blows 17 point lead to TCU despite impressive performance from Will Hammond (1:26))-Texas Tech and CommuniGate (42:20)-Texas Tech at Iowa State Preview (45:36)-Predictions for Texas Tech vs Iowa State (55:16)-Texas Tech hoops gets ready to tip off their season (59:38)-Final Shots featuring the World Series (1:03:52))Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech gets embarrassed on Homecoming by the Baylor Bears to get our first loss in Big 12 play.-Texas Tech's disappointing loss to Baylor recap (1:35)-Texas Tech and TCU get ready for the Battle for the Saddle (31:38)-Predictions for Texas Tech vs TCU (42:26)-Final Shots featuring a discussion on the players we've watch the most in our lifetime (56:02)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech defeated Arizona thanks to a stellar performance from the defense to move to 3-0 in Big 12 play. -Texas Tech's big time win over Arizona recap (2:15)-Club Red is open for the 5th time this season (29:05)-Texas Tech second half schedule look ahead and predictions (33:10)-Final Shots featuring baseball playoffs and basketball block party (56:02)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech football moves to 2-0 in Big 12 play with a. thrilling victory over Cincinnati:-Texas Tech wins thriller over Cincinnati (2:33)-Club Red is open for the 4th time this season (26:41)-Texas Tech heads out west for a late night battle with Arizona (32:18)-Arizona predictions (48:42)-Final Shots featuring baseball playoffs and basketball jersey's (42:50)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech football starts off Big 12 play with a W:-Texas Tech wins first Big 12 Matchup against ASU (2:03)-Club Red is open for the 3rd time this season (22:31)-Cincinnati comes to Lubbock for the meeting as Big 12 conference foes (25:49)-Cincinnati predictions (34:09)-Final Shots featuring UNLV and hoops schedule (42:50)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech football is back in the win column: -Texas Tech routes North Texas (2:06)-Club Red is open for the 2nd time (18:32)-Arizona State comes to town for the first time as Big 12 foes (24:18)-Arizona State predictions (35:48)-NFL themed final shots (45:58)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech football is back and there is lots to discuss:-Texas Tech vs Washington State misery (2:27)Kittley ProblemsBehren Struggles Defensive issues -Texas Tech vs North Texas Preview (40:53)Game Predictions-Final Shots (54:52))Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech football is back and there is lots to discuss:-Therapy Phone Call after avoiding disaster against ACU. (0:00)-Texas Tech vs ACU recap, thoughts, stats and more. (6:02)-Club Red opens for the first time this season. (35:27)-Texas Tech vs Washington State preview. (41:14)-Texas Tech vs Washington State predictions. (54:21)Catch you at the next Tailgate and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate Texas Tech football is a day away from kicking off the 2024 season! We start off by taking a look at the defense for the Red Raiders for the upcoming season (2:34). We take a look at each defensive position group and discuss what we like about this side of the ball for the upcoming season. We make our official record predictions. Then we take a quick look at the first game of the season against the ACU Wildcats (42:18). We close it out by making our predictions for the first game of the season. #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate we are back to get ready for the 2024 Texas Tech football season. We start off by checking in on how we are feeling less than two weeks out (2:30) and we talk about pressure vs hot seat. Then we deep dive into the Texas Tech offensive outlook for the upcoming season (15:14). We bread down each offensive unit and their expectations for the upcoming season. Then we take a look at the first half of the schedule (1:14:56) and break down the first 6 opponents the Red Raiders will face. We give our best/worst case scenarios for the start of the season and then end the lengthy tailgate with our Final Shots (1:52:24). Football is almost here!! #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate we discuss the latest Texas Tech news (2:06) including Texas Tech Football's fall camp is officially underway and Texas Tech Softball lands a huge transfer portal additional! We then discuss the Olympics so far and the return of Josh Jung in this week's final shots (14:13)Then we head to Dragon Pit to discuss House of the Dragon, Season 2 Ep 7, The Red Sowing (19:33). We recap the Dragon packed episode, talk about our favorite parts of the episode, and crown our winners & losers from this weeks episode. Catch you at the next tailgate! #WreckEm

In this tailgate we are talking about the release of College Football 25 (2:26). We discuss what it is like to have this game back in our lives, what we are enjoying about the game so far and some of our accomplishments to this point with the game back. We also discuss the Texas Tech player standouts including the cheat code, Tahj Brooks. Then we dive into the episodes 5 & 6 from House of the Dragon (21:06). We recap the episodes, discuss our favorite parts, and pick our winners and losers from each episode. Catch you at the next tailgate! #WreckEM

In this week's tailgate we discuss day 1 of the Big 12 Media days (2:18). We talk about Joey McGuire's different approach to media day and the things we took away from his interviews. We also talk about Behren Morton saying he is back to 100%! Then we take the Tailgate back out to Westeros to discuss S2 Ep 4, The Red Dragon and the Gold (22:37). We recap the episode, hand our weekly winners & losers, then do a GOT/HOTD starting 5 draft.

In this week's tailgate we are discussing the official beginning of the partnership with Adidas and our thoughts on the role out on July 1st (2:59). We also give our thoughts on the brand new football uniforms that were revealed on the 1st, the leak that broke the night before, and the gear we wish Adidas had available. The Big 12 preseason polls and teams are out so we discuss where TTU sits here in July (23:40), we discuss the CFB 25 rankings, and Texas Tech basketball conference matchups before hitting our final shots (44:24). Then we head back to Westeros for Dragon Talks for episode 3 "The Burning Mill. where we discuss the latest episode of the season, winners & losers from the episode, then we make our Big 12 Character comp for King Aegon. (51:28)

In this weeks tailgate we discuss the 3 new entries into the TTU Football Ring of Honor, including one of our favorite players in Wes Welker (2:26). We also discuss the Big 12 seeking a title sponsor, say our goodbyes to Under Armour, and TTU Softball has a new HC! Then we hit on our final shots of the week (23:26) including the CWS and the fallout, NBA Finals, JJ Redick, and the NBA draft. Then we head off to Westeros for the first edition of Dragon Talks (32:41). We talk about the first two episodes of Season 2 of House of the Dragon, name some winners & losers from the episodes, and make our first character comparison. Follow us wherever you get your podcast! Twitter: tailgate_talksEmail: tailgatetalkspod@gmail.com#WreckEm

In this week's episode we discuss the addition of JT Toppin to the basketball team (2:31). We discuss what we are getting in a player like JT, what he can provide to elevate this team, and more. Then we discuss the end of the baseball season and the current exodus of players leaving the program (28:18). We briefly talk about the video of Behren throwing the football and looking healthy (41:17), some other Texas Tech news and then we discuss the Mavs and The Finals for our Final Shot (44:48) of the week. #WreckEM

We are back after a few weeks off to discuss the newest Red Raider basketball commit & potential transfer portal targets that could set us up for a huge year (3:24). Then we discuss the disaster ending to the baseball season and the Red Raiders baseball team clinging to their post season lives (31:43). We finish by giving our thoughts on how we are feeling about the upcoming football season and of course give our thoughts on the CFB 25' trailer that dropped (1:01:53). #WreckEm

In this weeks tailgate we check in on how we are holding up as the transfer portal finally comes to a close (2:26) and then we discuss the latest addition to the Texas Tech Basketball roster in Elijah Hawkins and what he adds for McCasland and the team. We do a quick shout out to the players drafted in last weekend NFL draft & a quick look at the baseball teams bumpy few weeks (25:36). Before we close out the tailgate we take a look at the first round of the NBA playoffs in our final shot (30:19). #WreckEm

In this weeks tailgate we discuss 2 key Red Raiders who are officially will be back for Grant McCasland next season (2:40) then we dive into the two newest Red Raider transfer portal commits (12:24). We talk about what's next for the staff after locking down two key pieces. Then we look back on what was a scary coaching carousel and how we handled the possibility of losing our coach yet again and what it was like rooting for Baylor to keep Scott Drew (32:08). We discuss the roller coaster baseball season after a tough 4 game losing streak (51:34) before our final shots as the NBA playoffs have arrived and Ludvig Aberg finishes 2nd in his first ever Masters appearance (57:10). #WreckEM

In this tailgate we had to bring RC Mayfield back to the tailgate after Pop Isaacs hit the portal to discuss all things Texas Tech Basketball and the offseason. We start off by discussing the Steffe tweet (3:30) and RC's reaction to it. Then we dissect how we ended up with Pop in the portal (7:30) and discuss the other names that have entered as well. We shift our conversation to an overall view of this portal/NIL era and discuss programs that have struggled and succeeded during this era (25:46). Then we discuss how Texas Tech will handle this portal season (1:00:48), RC gives us some names to pay attention to in the portal, Devan Cambridge news breaks, and we get his thoughts on the Final Four. #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate we recap the disappointing loss to NC State in round 1 of the NCAA tournament (2:22). We discuss what went wrong and why the Red Raiders never seemed to get control of the moment. We end the hoops season by remember how special this season has been and the amazing job Coach McCasland did in year 1 to get this program back on track. With the end of the season comes Transfer Portal season, so we rank the guys on the squad based on how sure we are we will see them in the Red & Black next season (23:20). Before we close the tailgate we touch on how we have enjoyed the tournament so far (52:56), check in on Texas Tech baseball (58:48), then hit on a few gambling scandals for our Final Shots (1:04:25). #WreckEm

In this weeks tailgate it is officially March Madness! We discuss Texas Tech's trip to KC and what we learned from the Big 12 conference tournament (4:08). Then we shift our focus to the tournament that matters and the 6 seed for the Red Raiders (13:15). We talk about the draw for TTU, the matchup with NC State and peek ahead to see what could be a possible second round matchup with Kentucky. Then we take a look at the tournament as a whole and rant about our issues with the committee (48:29) before making our official 2024 Tailgate Talks Tournament picks (1:02:56). Its long tailgate but its March and we are locked in #WreckEM.

In this week's tailgate we discuss the Red Raiders closing out the season with 3 straight wins to earn a tie for 3rd place in Grant McCasland first season in the Big 12 (2:08). We talk about the two road victories to secure a double digit conference win record then talk about the impressive win over Baylor in the regular season finale (15:50) Then we shift our focus to the upcoming Big 12 tourney (42:18) and what we want to see from the Red Raiders in KC. Before we end this weeks tailgate we discuss a rough weekend at The Law for Red Raider baseball (42:18) before we close the show with a NATIONAL CHAMPION TEXAS TECH TRACK & FIELD. #WreckEm

In this weeks tailgate we discuss the Texas Tech basketball recent 1-3 skid late in the season (2:24). We touch on the games we missed discussing last week then dive into the incredibly disappointing effort on Tuesday night in the last battle at the USA against Texas (21:12). We look back at the rough night it was and then discuss the moment that everyone will be talking about with the worst basketball player to ever exist in Brock Cunningham (28:40) and the chaos that followed. We wrap up this weeks tailgate by welcoming the start of college baseball season and the 24' Red Raiders (49:11) before our final shots of the week praising a couple back 2 back champs! #WreckEm

In this weeks tailgate we discuss the back to back victories for the Red Raiders to get back on track in Big 12 conference play (2:46). We talk about the too close for comfort victory over UCF to get back in the win column. Then we discuss the dominating victory over the #6 ranked Kansas Jayhawks (12:15). We talk about the EPIC performance from Darrion Williams, Bill Self's ejection, and more that came in the fun big Monday night victory. Then we close out the show with our Super Bowl final shots as Patrick Mahomes gets his 3rd ring (49:10). #WreckEm

In this weeks tailgate its flu week for the Red Raiders. We discuss the 0-2 week for the Red Raiders with loses to Cincy and Baylor (2:28). We talk about our concern level after the 3 game skid, discuss what happened in each game, then have our yearly discussion about the state of Big 12 basketball officiating as it continues to get worse and worse. Then we hit on the coaching change news for the football team (52:36) in our final shots for the week. #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate we discuss the Red Raiders going 1-1 on a tough back to back Big 12 road trip (3:30). We talk about the Chance game in the win over OU in our last trip to Norman and then the hard fought loss to TCU on the worst court in America. Then we do a quick lookahead to the next few games that could help the Red Raiders stay in the Big 12 title race. The Big 12 released the 2024 football schedules so we take a quick look at what the 24' Red Raiders will be up against and make some way too early predictions (34:27). #WreckEm

In this weeks tailgate we discuss the Red Raiders sitting atop the Big 12 Conference after a 4-1 start to conference play (2:24). We discuss the tough loss at the hands of the Houston Cougars (9:48) and then the epic comeback lead by Pop Isaacs against BYU(18:38). We then look ahead to an important two game road stretch that can teach us a lot about this team before hitting our final shots of the week. #WreckEm

In our first tailgate of 2024 we discuss the Red Raiders 2-0 start to Big 12 conference play (3:18) with a huge victory over the Longhorns in our final trip to Austin and solid victory in our home opener vs Oklahoma State. We discuss the growth of the team, players who have impressed us, and the beautiful adjustments the coaching staff continues to make. We touch on the situation surrounding Texas Tech Basketball and how people could benefit from not hitting send on that tweet. Then we wrap the show by discussing the CFP and a crazy 24 hours of the coaching carousel. #WreckEm

In this tailgate we recap the Red Raiders victory over Cal in the Indepence Bowl (2:30) and open up Club Red for the final time of the season (23:57). We then take a look back on the season (29:58) and discuss how it will be remembered, hand out some grades, and look ahead to the upcoming offseason. We also discuss the transfer portal happenings for McGuire and his staff (56:42) as they look to rebuild the offense. Before we head out for the holiday's we dive into the past week in hoops (1:17:10) as Texas Tech looks to close out the Non-Conference strong. #WreckEm

In this tailgate we discuss Texas Tech's invite to play in the Independence Bowl vs Cal (1:28) and then we talk about the WR room seemingly all hitting the transfer portal and our outlook on the disappointing season from them. Then we shift our focus over to basketball where the Red Raiders went 1-1 this past week (20:20) before discussing the CFP in our final shots (36:57). #WreckEm

In this tailgate we discuss the complete embarrassment of a performance in Austin for the TTU vs UT finale (1:56). We talk about the poor performance and where the offense goes from here. We also discuss our bowl preference, guys who have hit the portal, and Big 12 honors. Then we shift our focus to hoops (40:37) where the Red Raiders went 2-1 in the Bahamas. We give our thoughts on the games and who made good impressions in the tournament. #WreckEm

In this weeks Thanksgiving tailgate we discuss the Red Raiders getting their 6th win and becoming bowl eligible after defeating UCF (2:48) and open up Club Red for the dub (31:45). Then we take a look at the last matchup against the Texas Longhorns as Big 12 conference foes (37:42). We discuss the tough upcoming matchup and what it would mean to us for Texas Tech to pull of the upset in the series finale. Then we transition to the Bahamas where the Red Raiders are ready for the Battle 4 Atlantis (1:04:27). Have a Happy Thanksgiving and #WreckEm

In this week's tailgate we recap a defensive battle and win for the Red Raiders over the #16 ranked Kansas Jayhawks (1:58) and open up Club Red for the victory (17:24). We shift our focus to the last home game of the season where we face off with the UCF Knights for the first time (22:30) and make our predictions for the home finale. Then we discuss what we saw during the 2-0 start of the Grant McCasland era for Texas Tech hoops (43:30) before our final shots of the week. #WreckEm