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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 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.

    Nuanez Now July 9, 2025 - Hour 1 - Big Sky Football Schedules, Wesley Ehret

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 55:07


    Kickoff times are out for every Big Sky Conference football game, and Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton celebrate the return of the afternoon kickoff and start to break down the schedule. Plus: Andrew catches up with Griz football commit Wesley Ehret.

    Nuanez Now July 8, 2025 - Hour 2 - Griz/'Cat Players to Watch, Maya Bossenbrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 45:40


    Colter Nuanez highlights five players for both Montana and Montana State football that he'll be keeping an eye on heading into fall camp. Plus: Andrew Houghton catches up with Bozeman High's Maya Bossenbrook, who was recently named the Montana Gatorade girls soccer player of the year, for a Senior Spotlight.

    Nuanez Now July 8, 2025 - Hour 1 - Leon Costello, Treasure State Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 51:42


    Montana State athletic director Leon Costello joins the show live to discuss why the Bobcats opted into the House settlement and what the impacts will look like going forward. Plus: This week's Treasure State Stars, and an in-state football recruiting update.

    Nuanez Now July 7, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 46:29


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss some of the recently fallen powers in Big Sky football - Eastern Washington and Weber State. Plus: Colter's thoughts on the proposed March Madness expansion.

    Nuanez Now July 7, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 50:17


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton recap the Zootown Music Festival and everything else that happened over the holiday weekend.

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 43:45


    A baseball history interlude leads into a Big Sky football-focused ESPN Roundtable, as Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss Sac State, Idaho State and whether the Griz and 'Cats deserve the top two spots in the preseason media poll.

    Nuanez Now July 2, 2025 - Hour 1 - News of the Week, Montana State

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 52:49


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss some of the news of the week, from Kai Johnson's eligibility waiver getting denied at Montana to Texas State joining the Pac-12 and the Knicks hiring Mike Brown. Plus: the boys debate this year's athletics MVP for Montana State and even talk a little baseball.

    Nuanez Now July 1, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 51:19


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports makes a rare Tuesday appearance. Plus: a Senior Spotlight with Billings Senior volleyball star Leela Ormsby.

    Nuanez Now July 1, 2025 - Hour 1 - Griz Football, Treasure State Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 51:40


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton debate what this year's Griz team would have to accomplish to make it on Montana football's Mount Rushmore. Plus: This week's Treasure State Stars, and Colter and Andrew select an MVP for Griz athletics from the past year.

    Nuanez Now June 30, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 43:31


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton discuss whether any Big Sky football teams might be able to put together the best year in program history this fall. Plus: a musical interlude about the upcoming Zootown Festival, and a breakdown of Monday morning's Jalen Ramsey/Minkah Fitzptrick trade.

    Nuanez Now June 30, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 53:46


    Colter Nuanez recaps the best of the weekend, including the Missoula Marathon and the State Amateur golf tournament. Plus: Colter and Andrew Houghton put a bow on their discussion of former Eastern Washington wing and No. 11 overall NBA draft pick Cedric Coward.

    Nuanez Now June 27, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Geoff Safford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 43:26


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports talks NBA Draft and an unfortunate hurdler, and Geoff Safford stops by the studio for an update on the Missoula Paddleheads.

    Nuanez Now June 27, 2025 - Hour 1 - Andy Thompson, Terrill Bracken

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 55:04


    Andy Thompson of ESPN 97.7 in St. George, Utah, joins the show to give some insight on Utah Tech's athletic programs as the Trailblazers prepare to join the Big Sky Conference in 2026. Plus: Terrill Bracken of the Fusion Fight League previews Saturday night's card in Missoula, and Andrew Houghton gives his NBA Draft reactions.

    Nuanez Now June 25, 2025 - Hour 2 - Kraig Paulson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 46:53


    Former Montana defensive coordinator Kraig Paulson joins the ESPN Roundtable to talk about Kroy Biermann, who's entering the Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame this year. Plus: more reaction to Utah Tech and Southern Utah joining the Big Sky, and Andrew Houghton breaks down why former Eastern Washington Eagle Cedric Coward is likely a first-round NBA Draft pick.

    Nuanez Now June 25, 2025 - Hour 1 - Big Sky Realignment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 50:24


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton react to the bombshell of the day - Utah Tech and Southern Utah joining the Big Sky Conference.

    Nuanez Now June 24, 2025 - Hour 2 - Big Sky Football

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 42:48


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton drill down on some more Big Sky football questions, like how Montana State will replace Tommy Mellott and whether Idaho will take a big step back after Jason Eck leaves. Plus: Colter looks at the latest recruiting news for the Griz and the 'Cats.

    Nuanez Now June 24, 2025 - Hour 1 - Big Sky Football, Treasure State Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 54:19


    Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton open up a summer-long look at the biggest questions around Big Sky football by dissecting whether Montana's transfer-heavy approach will make the Griz a contender or a pretender. Plus: this week's Treasure State Stars.

    Nuanez Now June 23, 2025 - Hour 2 - Shrine Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 42:54


    Colter Nuanez recaps the East-West Shrine Game and Andrew Houghton shares postgame sound from Helena Capital coach Kyle Mihelish, Frenchtown quarterback Brody Hardy, Kalispell Glacier receiver Bridger Smith and Bozeman Gallatin linebacker Tommy Springman.

    Nuanez Now June 23, 2025 - Hour 1 - Best of the Weekend, NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 53:28


    Colter Nuanez recaps the biggest Montana sports news of the weekend and gives his initial thoughts on the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA title.

    Nuanez Now June 19, 2025 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 45:44


    The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports breaks down a wild week in the WNBA and more. Plus: Colter and Andrew's final thoughts on what might be the final game of the NBA Finals.

    Nuanez Now June 19, 2025 - Hour 1 - Matt Brown, Clay Oven

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 51:46


    Matt Brown of the Extra Points newsletter joins the show to unpack Sacramento State's breakup with the Big Sky Conference and much more. Plus: Clay Oven, the newest Griz No. 37, faces the media for the first time.

    Nuanez Now June 18, 2025 - Hour 2 - Shrine Game Coaches, Stanley Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 49:35


    The East-West Shrine Game is coming up this weekend, and head coaches Kyle Mihelish from the West and Nick Oxarart from the East joined the ESPN Roundtable. Plus: Andrew Houghton and Hayden Smith wrap up the NHL season after the Florida Panthers lifted the Stanley Cup.

    Nuanez Now June 18, 2025 - Hour 1 - Marty Mornhinweg, Karen Deden, Joey Esh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 50:37


    Coach Marty Mornhinweg makes his return to the studio to talk NFL Draft and preview his yearly quarterback camp. Plus: new Missoula Sentinel girls basketball coach Karen Deden and Canyon River head golf pro Joey Esh visit the studio.

    Nuanez Now June 17, 2025 - Hour 2 - Rajiem Seabrook

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 47:27


    Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook hand out this week's Treasure State Stars and talk underrated NFL teams, NBA Finals and more.

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