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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 June 3, 2025 - Hour 2 - Lori Goodell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 42:27


    Colter Nuanez breaks down some of the latest news from the wider college athletics world and visits with Lori Goodell, head coach of the state champion Shepherd softball team.

    Nuanez Now June 3, 2025 - Hour 1 - Matt Martinson, Wildfire FC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 55:08


    Colter Nuanez is joined by Matt Martinson, head coach of the state baseball champion Billings Central. Plus: Shannon Flanagan and Charlie VanDam visit the studio to chat about Wildfire FC, an exciting new soccer venture in Missoula.

    Nuanez Now June 2, 2025 - Hour 2 - NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 42:22


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton praise Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and compare his Indiana team to a trailblazing squad from 20 years ago - then explain all the reasons they'll still lose the NBA Finals anyway. Plus: recruiting news from both Montana and Montana State.

    Nuanez Now June 2, 2025 - Hour 1 - Weekend Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 54:59


    Colter Nuanez recaps the action over the weekend, from his airport troubles to college track regionals and the start of all-star football season in Montana. Plus: Colter and Andrew Houghton have a spirited discussion about the lack of quality returning quarterbacks at the Montana schools, in the Big Sky Conference and at the entire FCS level.

    Nuanez Now May 29, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Rob McManus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 42:46


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports visits the studio - surprisingly without any fresh news on Bill Belichick. Plus: Colter Nuanez catches up with Montana State's Rob McManus, who's keeping the steeplechase legacy strong for the Bobcats.

    Nuanez Now May 29, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rae Smart, Glacier Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 57:47


    State championship recap coverage rolls on as Colter Nuanez catches up with Billings Skyview thrower Rae Smart, who won three events and set a new state record at the Class AA meet. Plus: Abby Snipes and Olivia Warriner of state champions Kalispell Glacier softball, and Stanley Cup Playoffs analysis with Hayden Smith.

    Nuanez Now May 28, 2025 - Hour 2 - State-Winning Track Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 46:02


    Track coaches Spencer Huls of Corvallis, Dan Hodge of Kalispell Flathead and Justin Johnston of Missoula Loyola - all of whom saw their teams win state titles over the weekend - join the show for a tripleheader ESPN Roundtable.

    Nuanez Now May 28, 2025 - Hour 1 - Frenchtown Softball, Madi Todorovich

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 54:00


    High school sports coverage continues with coach Eli Field and players Ryan Lucier and Aspen Courtney visiting the studio after winning a state title over the weekend. Plus: Helena High's Madi Todorovich joins the show to talk becoming the most decorated track athlete in Montana history.

    Nuanez Now May 27, 2025 - Hour 2 - William Hollensteiner, College Football

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 45:42


    State champ William Hollensteiner of Kalispell Flathead joins the show after a record-breaking weekend on the track. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton continue a discussion from the first hour about the future of college football.

    Nuanez Now May 27, 2025 - Hour 1 - State Championship Recaps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 51:27


    It was a busy weekend in Montana, with state championships being decided everywhere from the track to the tennis courts. Colter Nuanez recaps all the action and highlights the top individual performances from championship weekend around the Treasure State.

    Nuanez Now May 23, 2025 - Hour 2 - Rajiem Seabrook, Liv Thorne-Thomsen

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 45:24


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook discuss the candidates for the Griz No. 37 jersey and the OKC Thunder's potential place in history. Plus: Missoula Hellgate alum and Griz soccer midfielder Liv Thorne-Thomsen visits the studio for a Senior Spotlight.

    Nuanez Now May 23, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Nan Condit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 51:55


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook talk an unbelievable loss for Rajiem's Knicks and all the action at the various high school state tournaments. Plus: Nan Condit visits the studio to talk about the wonderful world of dragon boat racing.

    Nuanez Now May 22, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 47:26


    Colter Nuanez discusses the latest transfer additions for both Griz basketball and football. Plus: the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports stops by the studio.

    Nuanez Now May 22, 2025 - Hour 1 - Tom McMahon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 51:28


    Longtime NFL coach and part of this year's class in the Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame Tom McMahon joins the show. Plus: early scores from the spring state tournaments.

    Nuanez Now May 21, 2025 - Hour 2 - Skyleigh Thompson, Ben Perrin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 42:11


    The 2025 winners of the prestigious Little Sullivan Awards - Montana soccer player Skyleigh Thompson and Montana State distance runner Ben Perrin - join the ESPN Roundtable. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton on the NBA Playoffs.

    Nuanez Now May 21, 2025 - Hour 1 - Tim Plough, Joey Esh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 56:36


    UC Davis head coach Tim Plough joins Colter Nuanez as our look around Big Sky Conference football continues. Plus: Canyon River head golf pro Joey Esh, and our latest analysis on the NHL Playoffs.

    Nuanez Now May 20, 2025 - Hour 2 - Tatum Richards, Wade Sellers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 44:29


    Big Sky pole vault champ Tatum Richards of Montana State joins the show, as does head coach Wade Sellers of Missoula Sentinel softball.

    Nuanez Now May 20, 2025 - Hour 1 - Prep Storylines, Big Sky Softball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 51:59


    Colter Nuanez runs down the best high school storylines in the state, from potential records falling at the state track meet to the Treasure State's top football recruit heading to the Big 10. Plus: Trevor Subith and Sadie McGuinn of Missoula Big Sky softball join the show.

    Nuanez Now May 19, 2025 - Hour 2 - Harvey Cramb, NBA Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 46:22


    Montana State runner Harvey Cramb made history at the Big Sky outdoor championships, setting a new record in the 1500. The track star joined the show to discuss his big race and more. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton start to look forward to the NBA conference finals.

    Nuanez Now May 19, 2025 - Hour 1 - Weekend Recap, Tara Ohlwiler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 51:25


    Colter Nuanez recaps the weekend's action, from the NBA Playoffs to the PGA Championship to the Big Sky track championships. Plus: one of the stars of the Big Sky meet, Montana sprinter Tara Ohlwiler, joins the show live.

    Nuanez Now May 16, 2025 - Hour 2 - Rajiem Seabrook, Tyler Jeske

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 43:39


    Rajiem Seabrook and Colter Nuanez discuss the NBA Playoffs and Brock Purdy's gargantuan new contract. Plus: Geoff Safford catches up with assistant coach Tyler Jeske of the Missoula Paddleheads.

    Nuanez Now May 16, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Whitney Morrison

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 54:02


    Rajiem Seabrook is stressing over his New York Knicks and their chances to close out the series over the Boston Celtics. Plus: Missoula Big Sky alum and Montana multi-events star Whitney Morrison joins the show after winning the conference championship in the heptathlon.

    Nuanez Now May 15, 2025 - Hour 2 - NHL Playoffs, CWDKS

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 46:41


    Hayden Smith talks NHL Playoffs and a stunning loss by the Toronto Maple Leafs. Plus: The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports is under the weather but shakes it off to bring you a hilarious segment.

    Nuanez Now May 15, 2025 - Hour 1 - Peyton Size, NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 50:41


    Peyton Size, volleyball and basketball star at Missoula Sentinel, visits the studio for a Senior Spotlight. Plus: updates from the Big Sky track championships and plenty of NBA Playoffs talk.

    Nuanez Now May 14, 2025 - Hour 2 - Lyle Weese, Doug Fraley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 45:55


    With the Big Sky outdoor track championships already underway, head coaches Lyle Weese of Montana State and Doug Fraley of Montana join the ESPN Roundtable.

    Nuanez Now May 14, 2025 - Hour 1 - Golf, Callahan O'Reilly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 50:44


    Colter Nuanez has a question - is Rory McIlroy in the top 10 golfers of all time? Could he be with a win at the PGA Championship this weekend? Plus: former Montana State linebacker Callahan O'Reilly joins the show to talk about his experience playing in the UFL.

    Nuanez Now May 13, 2025 - Hour 2 - Griz Baseball, Garden City Shootout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 45:34


    Keaton Terrell of the Griz baseball team visits the studio to discuss their run to the NCBA World Series - and how you can help the club team get there. Plus: Josh Jones visits the studio to plug the Garden City Shootout, a Missoula summer tradition, and Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton key in on crucial NBA playoff matchups.

    Nuanez Now May 13, 2025 - Hour 1 - Prep Storylines, Ryan Schulte

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 51:21


    It's a prep-focused first hour as Colter Nuanez talks about some of the best high school spring season storylines. Plus: Helena High softball coach Ryan Schulte, and this week's Treasure State Stars.

    Nuanez Now May 12, 2025 - Hour 2 - Spring Football, NBA Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 47:23


    Colter Nuanez finishes emptying his notebook from the Montana and Montana State spring games with a look at some of the individual standouts. Plus: Colter and Andrew Houghton react to the Dallas Mavericks beating the odds to secure the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft.

    Nuanez Now May 12, 2025 - Hour 1 - NFL Draft, PGA Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 49:43


    With their contracts officially signed, Colter Nuanez thinks Junior Bergen and Tommy Mellott have a shot at something few players from Montana have achieved - genuine NFL celebrity. Plus: a first look at the betting favorites for the PGA Championship.

    Nuanez Now May 9, 2025 - Hour 2 - Rajiem Seabrook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 46:51


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook go heavy on the NBA playoffs, including Rajiem's Knicks and all the other underdogs making noise in the second round.

    Nuanez Now May 9, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 49:54


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook rap about all things sports, from the proposed 16-team college football playoff to Montana kids in the NFL and much more.

    Nuanez Now May 8, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Michael Schlact

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 42:15


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports talks NFL Draft lawsuits and more. Plus: It's almost Pioneer League baseball season! Geoff Safford catches up with Missoula Paddleheads manager Michael Schlact.

    Nuanez Now May 8, 2025 - Hour 1 - Thomas Ford, Hunter Loesch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 56:09


    Colter Nuanez starts his survey of the non-Montana schools in the Big Sky Conference by chatting with first-year Idaho football coach Thomas Ford. Plus: Corvallis thrower Hunter Loesch, who owns the top javelin mark in the country, joins the show.

    Nuanez Now May 7, 2025 - Hour 2 - Kalyn Kahler, Hayden Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 44:28


    National ESPN writer Kalyn Kahler joins the ESPN Roundtable to discuss her widely-read feature on "Prospect X" -- who this year was none other than Montana State star Tommy Mellott. Plus: former Griz defensive lineman Hayden Harris joins the show after receiving a undrafted free agent deal in the NFL and also being picked in the CFL Draft.

    Nuanez Now May 7, 2025 - Hour 1 - Matt Brown, NHL Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 56:16


    Matt Brown of the Extra Points newsletter joins the show to talk recent developments in college athletics, including Shaq - yes, that Shaq - taking a role as GM at Sac State. Plus: Hayden Smith and Geoff Safford recap the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

    Nuanez Now May 6, 2025 - Hour 2 - NBA, Chris Citowicki

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 45:47


    The three top contenders in the NBA all lost the first game of their second-round series. Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss the aftermath, and whether any of the Celtics, Cavs or Thunder are in serious trouble. Plus: Griz soccer coach Chris Citowicki provides an offseason update.

    Nuanez Now May 6, 2025 - Hour 1 - Eli Field, Larry Flanagan, Treasure State Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 51:25


    Frenchtown softball head coach Eli Field visits the studio. Plus: info on a local trap shooting event, this week's Treasure State Stars, and analysis of the Montana Grizzlies' two latest football transfer commits.

    Nuanez Now May 5, 2025 - Hour 2 - Spring Football, Jac Coyne

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 44:07


    Colter Nuanez examines the high stakes this season for Montana and Montana State football after spring ball wraps up. Plus: Jac Coyne of the MCLA joins Geoff Safford to preview the college club lacrosse national tournaments.

    Nuanez Now May 5, 2025 - Hour 1 - News Briefs, Spring Football

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 50:44


    Colter Nuanez shares all the sports news from the weekend around the state, including track records falling at both the high school and college levels. Plus: further analysis of the encouraging signs from spring football for both the Griz and the 'Cats.

    Nuanez Now May 1, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Owen Graves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 43:09


    Rajiem Seabrook gives his thoughts on the NFL Draft, and the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports walks us through the latest twists in Bill Belichick's relationship. Plus: Griz lax midfielder Owen Graves joins Geoff Safford for a national tournament preview.

    Nuanez Now May 1, 2025 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook, Ben Bliven

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 52:12


    Rajiem Seabrook joins Colter Nuanez in studio, giving his opinion on all things NBA Playoffs. Plus: star sprinter Ben Bliven of Kalispell Flathead joins the show for a Senior Spotlight.

    Nuanez Now April 30, 2025 - Hour 2 - Griz Tennis, Sydney Brewster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 45:14


    The conference champs are in the studio! Head coach Jason Brown and star freshman Duncan McCall of Griz tennis join the ESPN Roundtable after taking the Big Sky crown over the weekend. Plus: record-breaking thrower Sydney Brewster of Montana State track joins the show.

    Nuanez Now April 30, 2025 - Hour 1 - Sam Herder, NHL Playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 55:53


    National FCS insider Sam Herder joins Colter Nuanez to talk the balance of power in the subdivision, how the FCS fared in the NFL Draft and more. Plus: Geoff Safford and Hayden Smith went head-to-head on the NHL Playoffs as the first round starts to wrap up.

    Nuanez Now April 29, 2025 - Hour 2 - Tommy Mellott, Business Angle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 48:31


    Colter Nuanez catches up one-on-one with Tommy Mellott after his selection in the NFL Draft on Saturday. Plus: University of Montana business professor Justin Angle joins the show to talk Shedeur Sanders' fall, Shaq taking a position at Sac State and more.

    Nuanez Now April 29, 2025 - Hour 1 - Treasure State Stars, Keelan White

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 54:27


    Colter Nuanez sets the scene at the Press Box as former Griz receiver Keelan White waits to hear his name called in the first round of the CFL Draft. After this week's Treasure State Stars, White joins the show live shortly after being picked by the Ottawa Redblacks.

    Nuanez Now April 28, 2025 - Hour 2 - Montana State Spring Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 46:23


    Colter Nuanez was in Bozeman for the annual Sonny Holland Spring Classic. In this hour, he shares his takeaways from the Bobcats' spring game, including who stood out, what the depth chart looks like and where questions still lie for Montana State.

    Nuanez Now April 28, 2025 - Hour 1 - NFL Draft Recap, CWDKS

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 54:36


    Colter Nuanez recaps the NFL Draft that saw two Montanans get their name called - and the post-draft frenzy that saw several more Big Sky Conference stars get NFL opportunities. Plus: the Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports stops by with her own unique post-draft recap.

    Nuanez Now April 24, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Reece McIntosh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 43:02


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports talks JJ Redick, Shaq and which famous athletes are good dancers. Plus: Geoff Safford catches up with Griz lax midfielder Reece McIntosh.

    Nuanez Now April 24, 2025 - Hour 1 - NFL Draft, NHL Playoffs, Coral Old Bull

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 61:54


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton break down the NFL Draft from both a Big Sky Conference and more national perspective. Plus: Hayden Smith on the first games of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and Andrew catches up with Billings Central hoops star Coral Old Bull for a Senior Spotlight.

    Nuanez Now April 23, 2025 - Hour 2 - Trenton Greene

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 44:39


    New Montana State cornerbacks coach Trenton Greene joins Colter Nuanez on the ESPN Roundtable. Plus: Checking in on the NBA Playoffs.

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