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102.9 ESPN is home to Missoula's ONLY interactive daily sports talk show. Tune in as Montana's 2017 Sportscaster of the Year, Ryan Tootell, and co-host Colter Nuanez talk local and national sports with a comedic, philosophical and balanced approach. With a rotating list of featured guests and sports…

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    Nuanez Now August 15, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Geno Leonard

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 44:58


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports stops by to talk reality TV and, of course, Taylor Swift's recent podcast appearance. Plus: post-practice sound from Griz linebacker Geno Leonard.

    Nuanez Now August 15, 2025 - Hour 1 - Brooks Nuanez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 55:50


    Colter Nuanez is on his way to Vegas to watch Tommy Mellott, Junior Bergen and Sebastian Valdez in the NFL preseason. Plus: Brooks Nuanez stops by to preview the AFC West.

    Nuanez Now August 14, 2025 - Hour 2 - Rajiem Seabrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 46:51


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook compare NFL quarterbacks and play Rajiem's favorite game, Smart or Dumb. Plus: The guys weigh in on the AP all-time college football all-American team.

    Nuanez Now August 14, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Chris Citowicki

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 50:01


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook discuss Missoula Paddleheads baseball, music and best NFL receiver duos. Plus: Montana Soccer head coach Chris Citowicki breaks down the upcoming season with Andrew Houghton.

    Nuanez Now August 13, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brian Salonen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 46:38


    Griz legend Brian Salonen joins the show for an engaging and entertaining ESPN Roundtable as the four-year NFL veteran describes the process of trying to make the Dallas Cowboys out of training camp.

    Nuanez Now August 13, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, Caleb Otlewski

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 51:37


    National FCS expert Sam Herder joins the show right off the top to talk the national landscape with Colter Nuanez. Plus: Griz linebacker Caleb Otlewski joins the show for a post-practice interview.

    Nuanez Now August 12, 2025 - Hour 2 - Grady Bennett, Jody Owens

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 44:13


    The Kalispell Glacier Wolfpack enter the high school football season as favorites after a tough title-game loss a year ago. Wolfpack coach Grady Bennett joins the show to preview the season with Colter Nuanez. Plus: Montana State linebackers coach Jody Owens highlights the Montana State Minute.

    Nuanez Now August 12, 2025 - Hour 1 - Kyle Mihelish, Cannon Panfiloff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 52:35


    Colter Nuanez kicks off our high school football previews by chatting with head coach Kyle Mihelish of the defending Class AA state champs Helena Capital. Plus: Griz offensive lineman Cannon Panfiloff joins the show for a post-practice interview.

    Nuanez Now August 11, 2025 - Hour 2 - Bobby Hauck, Griz Soccer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 42:01


    Colter Nuanez shares more thoughts on the standouts from Montana football's first fall practice. Plus: Bobby Hauck's pre-practice interview from Saturday, and Andrew Houghton's takeaways from Griz soccer's final exhibition game.

    Nuanez Now August 11, 2025 - Hour 1 - Griz Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 54:03


    Colter Nuanez shares his impressions from standing on the sidelines at the first day of Griz football fall camp. Plus: post-practice sound from Griz QBs Keali'i Ah Yat and Jake Jensen.

    Nuanez Now August 8, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Braden Zimmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 44:59


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports makes sure you're all caught up on the latest WNBA controversy. Plus: up-and-coming Montana State offensive lineman Braden Zimmer joins the show.

    Nuanez Now August 8, 2025 - Hour 1 - Big Sky Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2025 53:44


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss some of the forgotten teams in the Big Sky Conference and share some interesting thoughts about the Griz receivers.

    Nuanez Now August 7, 2025 - Hour 2 - Pat Ogrin, Sam Mix

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 45:51


    Colter Nuanez continues his series of interviews with this year's Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame class by catching up with Pat Ogrin, a Cut Bank native and Butte star who went on to win a Super Bowl with the Washington Redskins. Plus: Montana State wide receivers coach Sam Mix.

    Nuanez Now August 7, 2025 - Hour 1 - High School Football, Griz Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 51:06


    Colter Nuanez examines some of the top small-school storylines entering the prep football season. Plus: Colter and Andrew Houghton discuss exactly how little experience Montana returns on its defense - and how that could hurt the Griz.

    Nuanez Now August 6, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 43:40


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton revisit a conversation from last week about the state of Montana-Montana State rivalry. Plus: Colter reacts to the new coaching hires on the Griz football staff.

    Nuanez Now August 6, 2025 - Hour 1 - Craig Haley, Joey Esh

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 52:58


    Craig Haley of STATS Perform FCS joins Colter Nuanez for a unique first-hour ESPN Roundtable focused on the national FCS landscape. Plus: Joey Esh of Canyon River Golf Club visits the studio.

    Nuanez Now August 5, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brent Hathaway, Julius Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 46:49


    Head coach Brent Hathaway of the Class AA American Legion state champion Missoula Mavericks joins the show. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton talk a little NFL, and Colter catches up with Montana State running back Julius Davis.

    Nuanez Now August 5, 2025 - Hour 1 - Class AA Football, Treasure State Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 49:47


    In a wide-ranging first hour, Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton geek out over Albert Pujols' statistics and Colter breaks down what some top contenders in Class AA football have coming back this season. Plus: Andrew's thoughts on Griz soccer after their first exhibition match, and this week's Treasure State Stars.

    Nuanez Now August 4, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 44:48


    Colter Nuanez has thoughts on the trend of Big Sky coaches failing to find success in the FBS, the STATS preseason poll and much more.

    Nuanez Now August 4, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend, Alec Eckert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 52:17


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton recap a weekend that included a Missoula Mavericks state title, Griz soccer kicking off their season and one of the best golf rounds of Colter's life. Plus: Bobcat defensive tackle Alec Eckert features on the Montana State Minute.

    Nuanez Now July 31, 2025 - Hour 2 - MLB Trade Deadline, Patrick Duchien

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 45:59


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss the fallout from a very busy MLB trade deadline. Plus: a post-practice chat with Florence alum and Montana State quarterback Patrick Duchien.

    Nuanez Now July 31, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Ezra Meyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 51:08


    Rajiem Seabrook visits the studio to talk Montana-made quarterbacks and react to Missoula's Katharine Berkoff winning a world championship gold medal. Plus: Colter Nuanez catches up with Ezra Meyer, a Missoula Big Sky grad who's about to start his career as an offensive lineman for the Griz.

    Nuanez Now July 30, 2025 - Hour 2 - State of the Rivalry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 44:08


    After a trip over to Bozeman to see the Bobcats officially open their new indoor practice facility, Colter Nuanez takes stock of the rivalry - across both the Montana and Montana State athletic departments - on the ESPN Roundtable.

    Nuanez Now July 30, 2025 - Hour 1 - Tom Stuber

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 51:56


    Live from Bozeman, Colter Nuanez is joined by Tom Stuber of Skyline Sports to talk Bobcat football on a day they officially unveiled their new practice facility. Plus: a weekly update on the recruiting battle between the Griz and the 'Cats.

    Nuanez Now July 29, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 41:55


    Colter Nuanez finishes up a conversation from Monday about five storylines that he's watching for both Montana and Montana State football.

    Nuanez Now July 29, 2025 - Hour 1 - Evan Pyron, MLB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 54:54


    Missoula Hellgate football standout and recent Montana commit Evan Pyron visits the studio. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton have a wide-ranging conversation about baseball, touching on the trade deadline, the death of a Hall of Famer, a historic hitting performance and more.

    Nuanez Now July 28, 2025 - Hour 2 - NFL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 46:30


    Colter Nuanez continues to preview the NFL, including a long look at why he thinks the New England Patriots might take a big step forward.

    Nuanez Now July 28, 2025 - Hour 1 - Big Sky Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 50:09


    Colter Nuanez recaps the weekend and shares some of his thoughts about Montana and Montana State football as fall camp draws closer.

    Nuanez Now July 25, 2025 - Hour 2 - Rajiem Seabrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 46:32


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook shift into NFL mode, considering big questions and picking division winners all the way around the league.

    Nuanez Now July 25, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2025 50:21


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook talk Big Sky football, including the big questions surrounding the quarterback position for both the Griz and the 'Cats.

    Nuanez Now July 24, 2025 - Hour 2 - Sam Herder, JT Reed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 46:30


    National FCS expert Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez to share his experience from the Missouri Valley Football Conference media days and talk all around the wide world of the FCS. Plus: Colter catches up with Montana State O-lineman JT Reed.

    Nuanez Now July 24, 2025 - Hour 1 - RIP Hulk Hogan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 52:49


    Colter Nuanez eulogizes Terry Bollea, the wrestler known as Hulk Hogan, and the impact he had on American culture and entertainment. Plus: Colter and Andrew Houghton discuss the White House's executive order concerning college sports.

    Nuanez Now July 23, 2025 - Hour 2 - Justin Wetzel, Kougar Kappel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 46:44


    Cut Bank native Justin Wetzel, who coaches for the Indiana Pacers' G League team and had a front-row seat to the NBA Finals, joins the show for an insightful ESPN Roundtable. Plus: Andrew Houghton catches up with Red Lodge football star and Griz commit Kougar Kappel.

    Nuanez Now July 23, 2025 - Hour 1 - Have You Heard?, Jace Koshatka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 50:31


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton catch up on news that we might've missed, including Scottie Scheffler's dominance in the British Open and the return of a college basketball video game. Plus: Missoula Sentinel standout and future Montana Tech football player Jace Koshatka visits the studio for a Senior Spotlight.

    Nuanez Now July 22, 2025 - Hour 2 - Brent Vigen, Treasure State Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 45:21


    Colter Nuanez shares his interview with Montana State head coach Brent Vigen from the Big Sky Kickoff. Plus: This week's Treasure State Stars, and Colter and Tommy Evans reminisce about the life and career of Ozzy Osbourne.

    Nuanez Now July 22, 2025 - Hour 1 - Bobby Hauck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 51:17


    Coverage coming out of the Big Sky Kickoff continues, as Andrew Houghton shares his thoughts from the event and Colter Nuanez shares his interview with Montana head coach Bobby Hauck.

    Nuanez Now July 21, 2025 - Hour 2 - LIVE from the Big Sky Kickoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 42:24


    Colter Nuanez and Samuel Akem share their impressions from a long day of interviewing players and coaches at the Big Sky Kickoff. Plus: sound from Montana State star Kenneth Eiden.

    Nuanez Now July 21, 2025 - Hour 1 - LIVE from the Big Sky Kickoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 53:04


    Colter Nuanez breaks down all the news of the day from the Big Sky Conference media days in Spokane, with sound bites from commissioner Tom Wistrcill, Griz players and more.

    Nuanez Now July 17, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, News Briefs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 50:00


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports drops by with updates on Cal Raleigh, the WNBA, Tom Brady and more. Plus: Andrew Houghton breaks down the news of the day, including Ryggs Johnston at the British Open, the Big Sky football preseason polls, Jackson Presley flipping his commitment to Sac State and more.

    Nuanez Now July 17, 2025 - Hour 1 - Geoff Safford, Tommy Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 46:40


    Geoff Safford joins Andrew Houghton to break down the Missoula Paddleheads clinching a playoff spot and plenty more around the baseball world. Plus: Colter Nuanez catches up with Tommy Lewis, a Havre lineman who will play for Montana State in 2026.

    Nuanez Now July 16, 2025 - Hour 2 - Terry Falcon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 44:58


    Colter Nuanez catches up with Terry Falcon - 1970s Griz legend, New England Patriots draft pick and recent inductee into the Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame - on the ESPN Roundtable.

    Nuanez Now July 16, 2025 - Hour 1 - Chris Citowicki, Lincoln Senter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 52:11


    Andrew Houghton catches up with Griz soccer coach Chris Citowicki to preview the rapidly approaching season. Plus: Griz football commit Lincoln Senter, from Great Falls CMR, joins the show.

    Nuanez Now July 15, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Preseason Teams, Cadence Lundgren

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 48:33


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton talk preseason Big Sky football, including breaking down their ballots for all-conference teams. Plus: Colter catches up with Cadence Lundgren, who's now playing volleyball at Kansas State after a legendary senior season at Bozeman Gallatin.

    Nuanez Now July 15, 2025 - Hour 1 - Kent Haslam, Treasure State Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 50:28


    University of Montana athletic director Kent Haslam joins the show to explain the Grizzlies' late decision to opt in to the House settlement and what the future looks like for the Griz. Plus: Colter awards this week's Treasure State Stars.

    Nuanez Now July 14, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Preseason Polls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 43:22


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton reveal their votes for the Big Sky football preseason poll and debate their differing selections in the No. 1 spot.

    Nuanez Now July 14, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 54:04


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton recap the weekend and check in on their preseason MLB predictions.

    Nuanez Now July 11, 2025 - Hour 2 - Ryan Dieringfield, Geoff Safford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 45:23


    Colter Nuanez catches up with Ryan Dieringfield - a Billings Skyview sprinter who's now heading to Knoxville to run at Tennessee. Plus: Andrew Houghton and Geoff Safford discuss the Missoula Paddleheads' playoff chase and the latest MLB storylines.

    Nuanez Now July 11, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 50:47


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook talk NFL - which teams might be going up and which teams might take a step back this season.

    Nuanez Now July 10, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Carter Dahlke

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 45:07


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports talks hot dogs, famous quarterbacks and more. Plus: Colter Nuanez catches up with Carter Dahlke, recent Montana State commit and one of the top recruits in the state.

    Nuanez Now July 10, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best Montana Athletes, MLB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 53:24


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton finish up their discussion on the top Montana athletes of the 21st century so far and debate who might be next to join the list. Plus: a look at the developing home run race between Cal Raleigh and Aaron Judge.

    Nuanez Now July 9, 2025 - Hour 2 - Best Montana Athletes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 42:19


    In 2000, Sports Illustrated released a list of the top 50 Montana athletes of the previous century. Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton revisit the list and debate which athletes from the last 25 years would have a case to be included on an updated list.

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