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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Sky pole vault champ Tatum Richards of Montana State joins the show, as does head coach Wade Sellers of Missoula Sentinel softball.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Montana State cornerbacks coach Trenton Greene joins Colter Nuanez on the ESPN Roundtable. Plus: Checking in on the NBA Playoffs.