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Podcast 155 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Eddie Nuñez, University of Houston VP of Intercollegiate Athletics -- September 11, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 25:58


September 11, During our conversation, Eddie Nuñez discusses his role as VP of Houston Athletics. He also discusses speaking and working with the UH head coaches to help them compete for championships; the importance of NIL; changing the culture of Houston Athletics; and more.

Podcast 154 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Dayna Scherf, Big 12 VP - Women's Basketball -- August 26, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 13:30


August 26, During our conversation, Dayna discusses her role as Big 12 VP for Women's Basketball; the 2024-25 Big 12 Women's Basketball season; the 4 Big 12 newcomers; growing the game of women's basketball; and more.

Podcast 153 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Rob Gray, Forever Coogs' CEO -- August 8, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 12:22


August 08, During our conversation, Rob discusses Forever Coogs' 1st year in TBT including reaching the championship game; plans for the 2025 TBT season; and more.

Podcast 152 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls Women's Basketball Head Coach -- July 24, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 15:34


July 24, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds discusses her newcomers for the 2024-25 team; her expectations for the 2024-25 season; the AAC's 18-game league schedule; Ring Night; and more.

Podcast 151 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Donna Finnie, Houston Christian Women's Basketball Head Coach -- July 18, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 23:26


July 18, During our conversation, Coach Finnie discusses HCU's fundraising dinner in September; the partnership with Kendra Scott; her 2024-25 roster; the 2024 Olympics; and more.

Podcast 150 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Vernette Skeete, Texas Southern's Women's Basketball Head Coach -- June 6, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 34:34


June 6, During our conversation, Coach Skeete discusses her newcomers for the 2024-205 team; what's she learned heading into Year 3; the WNBA; the NBA Finals; and more.

Podcast 149 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Vic Schaefer, Texas Longhorns' Women's Basketball Head Coach -- May 22, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 20:13


May 22, During our conversation, Coach Schaefer recaps the Longhorns' 2023-24 season; reflects on the growth of women's college basketball; the impact of NIL; improving women's hoops; Astros and Rangers; and more.

Podcast 148 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Matt Norlander, from CBS Sports, about the Players Era Festival. -- May 14, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 16:50


May 14, During our conversation, Matt provides more details about the Players Era Festival in 2024 and beyond; the 8 participating teams; the potential other MTEs copy this event in the future; will the event profitable; and more.

Podcast 147 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Alvin Franklin: "Our donor base and fan base; they're itching for us to be successful." -- April 29, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 20:13


April 29, During our conversation, Alvin discusses his job duties at Houston Athletics; the 2024 Coogs on the Road Tour; the importance of NIL; and more.

Podcast 147 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Alvin Franklin: "Our donor base and fan base; they're itching for us to be successful." -- April 29, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 20:13


April 29, During our conversation, Alvin discusses his job duties at Houston Athletics; the 2024 Coogs on the Road Tour; the importance of NIL; and more.

Podcast 146 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Mfon Udoka, Ime Udoka's sister -- March 30, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 25:55


March 30, During our conversation, Mfon discusses what she believes has been different for the Rockets during the 11-game winning streak; and more.

Podcast 145 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Dan Friel, co-founder of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) -- February 28, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2024 25:55


February 28, During our conversation, Dan discusses the history of TBT; the Elam Ending; Forever Coogs participating in 2024; games at Fertitta Center; and more.

Podcast 144 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Tyrel Kirkham, Big 12's Chief Marketing Officer -- February 6, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 26:08


February 6, During our conversation, Tyrel discusses his career path; his job duties at the Big 12; working in the Detroit Pistons' organization; and more.

Podcast 143 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Patti Smith, CEO of Relevent Worldwide -- January 10, 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 20:48


January 10, During our conversation, Patti discusses her love of sports as a kid; her career path; her 2 favorite sports moments; and more.

Podcast 142 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Cindy Brunson, NBC Sports and Phoenix Mercury play-by-play voice -- October 20, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 49:02


October 20, During our conversation, Cindy discusses the demise of the Pac-12; her career path plus career advice; Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia; NCAA women's hoops and more.

Podcast 141 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Brooke Weisbrod, college basketball tv analyst -- October 13, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 26:43


October 13, During our conversation, Brooke discusses her career path; preparing to call a game; the explosive popularity of women's basketball; NIL; the demise of the Pac-12; maintaining a work-life balance; and more.

Podcast 140 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lauren Sampson, Houston Men's Hoops' Director of Operations, External -- September 26, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 12:46


September 26, During our conversation, Lauren discusses the 2023 Basketball Tip-Off Dinner and the growth Houston's men's basketball has experienced in her 9 years at Houston: from the home games with very few fans to sold-out home games now.

Podcast 139 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Vernette Skeete, Texas Southern women's hoops Head Coach -- September 22, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 38:50


September 22, During our conversation, Coach Skeete discusses TSU's non-conference schedule; her coaching style including her Flux offense; more emphasis on defense; beginning Fall practice on September 25; the T.I.G.E.R Way; improvements and upgrades at Texas Southern; her recruiting pitch; and more.

Podcast 138 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Nick Grant, Rice Owls women's hoops Assistant Coach -- June 15, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 18:47


June 15, During our conversation, Coach Grant discusses his 12 year coaching career including how he got into coaching and whether or not he aspires to become a head coach; his reason(s) for coming to Rice; his recruiting philosophy; his mentors; changes in girls' club basketball the last 12 years; Rice's joining The American and its impact on recruiting; being named one of the top 75 IMPACT college basketball assistant coaches; being on the same coaching staff with his wife; and more.

Podcast 137 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Scottie Rodgers, Director of Communications for the Cotton Bowl Classic -- May 15, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 30:39


May 15, During our conversation, Scottie discusses his career path; the changes in sports media throughout his career; the importance of networking including his advice to people considering a sports media career; and more.

Podcast 136 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Kansas State Head Coach Jerome Tang -- May 10, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 21:41


May 10, During our conversation, Coach Tang recaps the K-State's 2022-23 season; discusses his reasons for becoming K-State's head coach; what he learned from Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew; his 2023-'24 roster; what makes Big 12 men's basketball so good; the 4 new schools joining the Big 12; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; and more.

Podcast 135 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Rice Owls' Head Coach Scott Pera -- May 10, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 15:38


May 10, During our conversation, Coach Pera recaps the Owls' 2022-23 season; discusses his incoming recruits; areas of improvement for his returning players; FAU and C-USA men's basketball; Rice's move to The American; grad transfer Quincy Olivari's decision to transfer to Xavier; and more.

Podcast 134 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Matt Murschel from the Orlando Sentinel -- May 8, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 20:32


May 8, During our conversation, Matt discusses UCF's joining the Big 12; AAC revenue distribution payouts; UCF men's basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; and more.

Podcast 133 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Mfon Udoka -- April 30, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 25:10


April 30, During our conversation, Mfon discusses her basketball career; growing up with her brother, Ime; Ime's getting the Houston Rockets' head coaching job; and more.

Podcast 132 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls Women's Basketball Head Coach -- April 26, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 19:40


April 26, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds discusses the addition of transfer Sussy Ngulefac; Rice's incoming class; the Owls' joining The American on July 1, 2023; and more.

Podcast 131 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with John Williams, Vice President - Big 12 Men's Basketball -- April 21, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 25:24


April 21, During our conversation, John discusses the differences between Bob Bowlsby and Brett York; scheduling for the Big 12; Big 12 in Mexico; a Big 12 preseason tipoff; games on linear versus streaming; and more.

Podcast 130 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Ashlee Austin about her internship with the HLOC -- April 10, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 12:48


April 10, During our conversation, Ashlee describes how she got her internship with the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) and the work she did with the HLOC planning and preparing for the 2023 Men's Final Four in Houston and more.

Podcast 129 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Chris Pezman, VP for University of Houston Athletics -- March 1, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 23:57


March 1, During our conversation, Chris gives his assessment of Houston Athletics; an update on the planning / construction of the football operations building; the Houston Rise campaign; working with his Big 12 colleagues including Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; the work Houston needs to do to get ready for the Big 12 Conference; the success of Houston Cougars' men's basketball; improving the game day experience for football fans at TDECU Stadium; and much more.

Podcast 128 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Natalie Alvarado, Houston Rockets' Director of Live Programming and Entertainment -- January 17, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 19:57


January 17, During our conversation, Natalie discusses her lengthy career with the Houston Rockets first as a member of Rockets Power Dancers; then Captain; and now Director of live programming and entertainment. She also discusses her singing and music producing career; and much more.

Podcast 127 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Chandi Jones, Houston Cougars and Bay City legend current and Bay City HS Head Coach -- January 9, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 23:20


January 9, During our conversation, Chandi Jones discusses returning to Bay City to be the head coach at her high school alma mater. Chandi mentions how she's learned patience in the short amount of time she's been a head coach. She also believes she has some Division I prospects on her team.; and much more.

Podcast 126 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Darryl Woods, Exec VP of Coaches Vs Racism, about the 2022 HBCU Roundball Classic -- December 1, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 12:20


December 1, During our conversation, Darryl Woods discusses the impetus for forming the Coaches Vs Racism organization; the 3 games involved in the 2022 HBCU Roundball Classic; how to purchase tickets; and much more.

Podcast 125 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Kennetra Pulliams, KU Athletics and Big 12 Now on ESPN+ sports journalist -- November 4, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 41:20


November 4, During our conversation, Kennetra Pulliams discusses her sports background; growing up in sports; becoming a sports journalist; being a woman of color in sports journalist; KU Athletics; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark and much more.

Podcast 124 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Jacob McFarland and hear why Jacob chose to commit the Houston Cougars -- September 27, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 10:20


September 27, During our conversation, Jacob McFarland - recent commitment to the Houston Cougars men's basketball program discusses his reasons for choosing UH; his skillset; the length of time he's played basketball; his impressions of UH on his official visit; and much more.

Podcast 123 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Ron Cottrell, HBU men's basketball head coach -- September 20, 20222

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 22:45


September 20, During our conversation, Ron Cottrell, HBU Men's Basketball Head Coach, discusses how the players and coaches are coping with the tragic death of HBU guard Darius Lee. Darius was killed this summer. Coach Cottrell also discusses the Darius Lee Memorial Classic game against the Rice Owls as well as HBU's other non-conference games; the Southland Conference overall; his motivation / inspiration to continue coaching; and more.

Podcast 122 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Byron Smith, Prairie View AandM men's basketball head coach -- September 16, 20222

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2022 22:45


September 16, During our conversation, Byron Smith, PVAMU Men's Basketball Head Coach, discusses the Panthers 2022-23 roster, including players to watch on this year's team; PV's non-conference schedule; Kelvin Sampson; and more.

Podcast 121 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Landon Goesling to discuss "Linking Coogs", the new NIL collective for Houston athletics -- September 14, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 11:36


September 14, During our conversation, Landon Goesling, discusses "Linking Coogs" - the new NIL collective for University of Houston athletics.

Podcast 120 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls women's basketball head coach -- August 30, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 23:24


August 30, During our conversation, Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls women's basketball head coach, discusses the Owls' 9 non-conference games -- 7 in the state of Texas -- including each opponents' style of play. She also mentions a possible a Rice Owls Invitational involving the Houston Cougars in the future; and more.

Podcast 119 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Donna Finnie, Houston Baptist University women's basketball head coach -- August 11, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 17:19


August 11, During our conversation, Donna Finnie, HBU Huskies women's basketball head coach, discusses the Huskies non-conference schedule for the 2022-23 season; HBU's 2022-23 roster; and much more.

Podcast 118 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lauren Sampson, Houston Cougars men's basketball Dir. of External Operation -- August 8, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 15:27


August 8, During our conversation, Lauren discusses her Lumbee heritage and the pride she feels as a member of the Lumbee Tribe and much more.

Podcast 117 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Scott Pera, Rice Owls men's basketball head coach -- August 5, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 16:05


August 5, During our conversation, Coach Pera discusses recruiting; Rice's move to the American Athletic Conference in 2023; the 2022-23 Rice Owls' roster; his unique relationship with Trey Murphy III; and much more.

Podcast 116 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls women's basketball head coach -- August 3, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 14:11


August 3, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds discusses the summer recruiting trail; her incoming freshmen class; changes to her staff; and much more.

Podcast 115 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Kelly Iko, Rockets' beat writer for The Athletic and more -- May 27, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 20:21


May 27, During our conversation, Kelly Iko discusses his Option 1 trade scenario of Christian Wood and the 17th pick to the Charlotte Hornets for Mason Plumlee, P.J. Washington, and the 13th pick. Iko gives his opinion on who he believes is the best fit for the Rockets at 3 (out of Jabari, Chet, and Paolo). He also comments on KPJ's role with the Rockets; the Rockets' guard rotation of Jalen Green, Scoot, Josh Christopher, Garrison Mathews, and Daishen Nix as well as Usman Garuba and KPJ's minutes next season; Coach Stephen Silas' future with the Rockets; and much, much more.

Podcast 114 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Herb Baker of 1st Option Sports about JoJo Tugler, Kenneth Lofton Jr, Marcus Sasser, the NBA and more -- May 26, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 24:54


May 26, During our conversation, Herb comments on JoJo Tugler's commitment to the Houston Cougars' men's basketball team. Herb also comments on the NBA Draft chances of Kenneth Lofton, Jr and Marcus Sasser. Herb also shares his thoughts on the NBA playoffs, how the NBA has changed / evolved over the years; and more.

Podcast 113 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Justin Williams, Cincinnati Bearcats' beat writer for The Athletic -- May 17, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 26:22


May 17, During our conversation, Justin discusses Cincinnati Bearcats' men's basketball including the 2021-22 season, Head Coach Wes Miller, transfers, verbal commit from 4-star Rayvon Griffith and also UC women's basketball; UC football; the American Athletic Conference; also a look ahead to UC in the Big 12; and more.

Podcast 112 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Jonathan Feigen, Houston Rockets' beat writer for the Houston Chronicle -- May 14, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2022 29:02


May 14, During our conversation, Jonathan discusses the improvement of Rockets' guard Jalen Green; his thoughts on Jabari Smith, Paolo Banchero, and Chet Holmgren; whether or not Christian Wood, John Wall, and Eric Gordon will be on the Rockets' roster long-term; Kevin Porter Jr's role on the Rockets; Tilman Fertitta; Head Coach Stephen Silas; Daishen Nix; and more.

Podcast 111 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Ryan Blake, NBA Consultant -- May 5, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 27:57


May 5, During our conversation, Ryan discusses the recently completed 68th Portsmouth Invitational Tournament; the strongest position in the 2022 NBA Draft; his assessment of the G League; evaluating players in today's positionless NBA; Shaedon Sharpe; the Houston Rockets; top prospects and how does the 2022 NBA Draft compare to the 2021 NBA Draft.

Podcast 110 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Vernette Skeete, Texas Southern women's basketball head coach -- April 26, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 22:08


April 26, During our conversation, Coach Skeete discusses her basketball background as a player and as a coach; her coaching style; recruiting philosophy; the importance of academics to pair with basketball; influential people in her life; and more.

Podcast 109 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation Donna Finnie, HBU women's basketball head coach -- April 19, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 24:39


April 19, During our conversation, Coach Finnie comments on HBU's Southland Conference regular season including winning the regular season title; the struggles to make shots in the SLC semifinal loss; the 2022-23 roster; recent signee Erin Maguire and her 2 other basketball-playing sisters and more.

Podcast 108 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Herb Baker, who played at Baylor and TSU and 17 years overseas -- April 18, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 29:39


April 18, During our conversation, Herb discusses his basketball playing career from high school to Baylor to Texas Southern to 17 seasons overseas. He comments on Houston Cougars men's basketball, Fertitta Center, the Big 12; the Houston Rockets' Jalen Green and Christian Wood as well as Evan Mobley, Chet Holmgren, Kenneth Lofton Jr; etc.

Podcast 107 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls women's basketball head coach -- April 14, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 24:12


April 14, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds comments on her 2021-22 Rice Owls team only having 6 or 7 healthy players during the season which limited what she and her coaching staff could do with the players in practice. Despite the adversity, Rice earned a first-round bye in the 2022 Conference USA Women's Basketball Tournament; and more.

Podcast 106 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Shereka Wright, UT-Arlington women's basketball head coach -- April 13, 2022

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 24:43


April 13, During our conversation, Coach Wright discusses signing a contract extension; her successful career as a basketball player; leading UTA to the NCAA Tournament in 2021-22; UTA's joining the WAC July 2022; recruiting inside and outside the state of Texas; utilizing technology to reach larger audiences; receiving a piece of the championship net from South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley; how women's basketball has become more versatile and position-less; and more.

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