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 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.
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.
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.
Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton recap the Zootown Music Festival and everything else that happened over the holiday weekend.
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.
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.
The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports makes a rare Tuesday appearance. Plus: a Senior Spotlight with Billings Senior volleyball star Leela Ormsby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton react to the bombshell of the day - Utah Tech and Southern Utah joining the Big Sky Conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook hand out this week's Treasure State Stars and talk underrated NFL teams, NBA Finals and more.
One of our favorite co-hosts Rajiem Seabrook has a new title - flag football coach at Sentinel High School. Rajiem and Colter discuss the new gig, plus other high school sports happenings. Plus: Bozeman Gallatin tennis champ Mason McCarty, and the latest Stanley Cup Final analysis heading into Game 6.
Voice of the Paddleheads Geoff Safford joins Andrew Houghton for an extended edition of Diamond Time, talking all things baseball from the Pioneer League to College World Series history and mid-season MLB surprises.
Colter Nuanez recaps his Father's Day weekend and shares takes and news on the US Open, the College National Finals Rodeo and Karen Deden returning to Sentinel girls basketball.
The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports is back with the details on Aaron Rodgers' marriage, heckling a different A-Rod and more. Plus: Bozeman Gallatin soccer standout Emery Streets joins Andrew Houghton for a Senior Spotlight.
Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook break down the NHL Playoffs, NBA Finals, US Open and much more.
Colter Nuanez continues his offseason journey around Big Sky football by catching up with Northern Arizona head coach Brian Wright. Plus: Peyton Garrison, part of Montana State's mile relay team that's getting set to compete at the national championships.
Former Montana State All-American Joey Thomas joins the show to discuss his journey from Bozeman to the Montana Pro Football Hall of Fame and beyond. Plus: Hellgate track state champion Corbin Weltzein and Montana State barrel racer Shantell Brewer join the show.
Montana State rodeo head coach Kyle Whitaker joins the ESPN Roundtable as the Bobcats prepare for the national finals. Plus: Geoff Safford catches up with Kevin Henry, a BBWAA member who's been spending some time in the Garden City writing about the Missoula Paddleheads.
National FCS insider Sam Herder joins the show to discuss the lack of experienced quarterbacks returning across the country and much more. Plus: Hayden Smith joins the show to talk Stanley Cup hockey, and Colter Nuanez reviews the in-state football recruiting battle to date between the Griz and the Bobcats.
University of Montana business professor Justin Angle joins the show to give his thoughts on the fallout of the NCAA House settlement. Plus: Montana State long jumper Hailey Coey chats with Colter Nuanez as she prepares to compete at NCAA nationals.
Colter Nuanez recaps the top 10 high school sports storylines from the past year across Montana. Plus: Recently anointed Gatorade Softball Player of the Year Faith Howard of Helena High joins the show.
Colter Nuanez breaks down the consequences and ripple effects of the NCAA House settlement finally being approved. Plus: Andrew Houghton recaps a classic French Open final and the boys react to Oklahoma City leveling the NBA Finals at 1-1.
Colter Nuanez recaps a busy weekend that included a new No. 37 for the Griz, a new soccer team in Missoula and plenty of other news. Plus: Hayden Smith drops by the studio to break down a Stanley Cup Final that's been razor-close thus far.
Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook talk Big Sky Conference quarterback transfers, the Thunder-Pacers matchup and more.
Colter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook talk Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh, a crazy Game 1 in the NBA Finals, Montanans in the NFL and much more.
After talking hockey in the first hour, Geoff Safford stays in the studio to give an update on the Missoula Paddleheads. Plus: The Chick Who Doesn't Know Sports talks Bill Belichick, Livvy Dunne and artificial turf.
Montana State head coach Brent Vigen joins Colter Nuanez to discuss the new additions to the team in the latest transfer cycle. Plus: Geoff Safford and Hayden Smith break down Edmonton's overtime win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Big Sky Conference commissioner Tom Wistrcill joins the ESPN Roundtable to talk standing up for the little guy and much more. Plus: Colter Nuanez and Andrew Houghton react to the Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau.
FCS insider Sam Herder joins the show to discuss all the latest conference realignment news and the consequences that big changes at the top of college football could have on the Group of 5 and FCS. Plus: Colter's preview of the Stanley Cup Finals.
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.