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On the show, Kanoa and Billy join us to talk about the recent MLB trades, discuss the best sounds of sports, and recap the first week of UH Football practice with Rich Miano.
On this Aloha Friday, Gary discusses the trajectory of the UH Wahine's Volleyball team under Joshua Walker and staff as well as UH Football player Pofele Ashlock's injury and how it may affect the team as a whole. Also, Gary brings on Bob Nightengale to discuss the MLB and the closing deadline for the trade deadline.
On the show, Pacheco and Hart talk about the NFL, drama around CFB, and how the University of Hawaii will be preparing and fan expectations for this upcoming season. Also John Veneri joins the show to discuss UH Football.
On the show, Gary discusses CFB last minute departures, UH Football's Quarterback predicament, and the pending situation with the SCC. Also AP Steadham and David Tautofi join the show.
It's the middle of the week and after a pleasant Tailgate with Timmy Chang, Gary gives his thoughts about his interactions and excitement for the upcoming UH Football season.
To start of the week, Gary discusses the finale to the FIFA World Cup, local MLB draft players, and talks about the Mountain West Media Day and the upcoming UH Football season with John Veneri.
Gary and Tanner substitute in for Kanoa and Billy today as they discuss this weekend's fight between Max Holloway and Conor Mcgregor. Also Rich Miano joins the show to give his thoughts on the lead up to the UH Football season.
At the start of the week, Kanoa and Billy talk about the NBA free agents and the recent and today's matches for the FIFA World Cup. Also they are joined by Assistant Head Coach Chris Brown to talk about UH Football and Lori Santi gives her professional insights on the FIFA World Cup.
Packed show as Ku'ulei gives you significant updates about the NASED project and new Aloha Stadium timeline as we hear lead developer Stanford Carr say that he predicts completion will now be August 2029. Plus, hear Michael Lasquero's interview with Hawaii Football safeties coach Nick Locher and WR Kaikai Carvalho.
Happy Aloha Monday, beautiful people! Ku & Paul return after a packed weekend of Hawaii athletics and to a busy NFL free agency world, going over everything that's happened since we last hit the airwaves. We giving our immediate reactions to the 2026 Hawaii football schedule release, seeing the 9th Island Showdown against UNLV come Labor Day weekend & the three new Mountain West members all in a row for the Rainbow Warriors. The first hour wraps up talking about Hawaii Pacific University's men's basketball team making the NCAA Division II Tournament for the third time in program history, hearing from HC Jesse Nakanishi following Sunday's selection show reveal.
Fun show this morning as Ku'ulei starts with recapping Wednesday night's OIA Girls Volleyball Championships in which Roosevelt (D2) and Kahauku (D1) emerged victorious after five-set battles. We then hear from UH Football head coach Timmy Chang with our friends Tim Murray and Matt Youmans on VSiN before switching to baseball and experience what Maui native Kurt Suzuki had to say at his introductory press conference as new manager of the Los Angeles Angels.
Hawai‘i Football Associate Head Coach and linebackers coach Chris Brown joins Ku‘ulei Agbayani on Wake Up in the Den to reflect on the Warriors' road win at Air Force and share how discipline, unity, and a “mission mindset” have transformed the team's mentality. Brown talks about using the bye week to recharge, building leadership within his linebacker corps, and preparing for a tough matchup against Utah State. He also opens up about his long-standing relationships with players like Jamih Otis and Giovanni Iovino, the team's growth in complementary football, and the brotherhood — and friendly smack talk — that keeps practices fiery.
In Hour 2 we start things off with some casual UH Football recruiting news that has been happening during this bye week. Former UH baseball pitcher, now with the Savannah Bananas, Andy Archer joins the show to chat about the Bananas game in Seattle in which a bunch of UH Alumni and Hawaii fans went to see him play, shares details about the tarp surfing intro, gives his World Series prediction, and more!
Pawd Slama Jama - A University of Houston Basketball Podcast
On this episode, hosts Andy Yanez and Dayon Dunlap along with Kenneth Bowman of Coog TV preview Houston's upcoming matchup with Stephen F. Austin.#gocoogs #collegefootball #big12
Pawd Slama Jama - A University of Houston Basketball Podcast
Check out this breakdown of what to expect of the 2025 Houston Cougars football team.#gocoogs #collegefootball #big12
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back! - Astros game last night got a little "hairy" but pulled through with a win! Full recap with John and Lance! - Have you seen UH Football's BRAND NEW FACILITY?!? - Is CJ Stroud worth 3 first round picks? - What was THROWN at this WNBA game?! - News of the Weird!
John Granato and Lance Zierlein are back with another episode! - What the heck is wrong with Christian Wilkins? - Rockets' player Amen Thompson is a "throwback player" for Lance. - Texans' Calen Bullock makes a BOLD statement. Do you agree? - Texans will not be a "cookie cutter" offense...or so we're told. - John and Lance weigh in on UH Football season!
Gary discusses Hawaii football today and gives his observations of the new football team after he watched a couple of the first few practices this weekend. Gary talks more with ESPN's UH Football color analyst Mark Veneri and he gives his opinions on UH and what he expects this season.
Around The NFL: Aaron Rodgers drama, Are you willing to pay Brock Purdy, & more. Will Nick Caserio be forced to trade him to draft the offensive lineman he wants? What's Popping: The Astros face the Padres tonight, UH Football lands a 4-star transfer & more.
The Rockets and Warriors tip off Game 1, and ITL lays out the biggest questions heading into the series. Meanwhile, despite frustrations, are there any bright spots for the Astros? QOTD: Which former player would you love to see come back for one more run? In Around the NFL, Aaron Rodgers drama continues, and the debate heats up: Is Brock Purdy worth paying? Could Nick Caserio be forced to trade up to get the offensive lineman he wants? In What's Popping, the Astros take on the Padres, and UH Football lands a 4-star transfer. Who on the Rockets has the most to prove this postseason? Plus, in Lunch-Time Confessions, someone's a little too emotional over a TV show, and ITL debates which draft prospect is worth trading up for if you're the Texans. Wrapping up with the Astros' league-wide reputation—is it turning negative? And in Figgy's Mixtape, it's all about rage-triggering sounds, well-done steak sins, and more.
Rob DeMello is an award-winning sportscaster from the island of O'ahu. He is the current sports director at KHON2 news and is the creator, executive producer, and host of “Cover 2: Hawai'i High School Football Weekly.” Rob is a father and husband who hosts the Hawaii Football Final Podcast during the UH Football season and has traveled far and wide to cover Hawai'i's biggest sports stories. He also hosts the pregame, halftime, and postgame shows for University of Hawaii Football telecasts on Spectrum Sports Hawaii. To top it all off, he has won National Sports Media Association Hawaii Sportscaster of the year 4 times. In this episode we talk about his dream of covering sports in Hawai'i, growing up in Kailua before the influx of outsiders, joining the news, his love for work and family, his and Kamaka's Saints fandom, and so much more. Enjoy! Find Rob here: https://www.instagram.com/robdemello/ Buy our merch on: Official website: https://keepitaloha.com/ Support us on: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kamakadias Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepitalohapod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/keepitalohapod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keepitalohapod
Warriors behind Micah Alejado defeat New Mexico 38-30 to finish the season at 5-7 but provide hope and excitement for next year. Plus, Wahine Volleyball wins Big West Tourney, St. Louis is State Champs in Football and NFL week 13! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support
Pawd Slama Jama - A University of Houston Basketball Podcast
It's Let's Rage Coogs presented by the Saxenian Family! Join hosts Kris Gardner, Andy Yanez, Da'Yon Dunlap and former Houston Cougars running back Bryce Beall as they talk all things UH-BYU and also UH men's basketball against San Diego State! #gocoogs #collegebasketball #collegefootball --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pawd-slama-jama/support
Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart talk college football with the release of the CFP rankings, UH Football recruitment, and more.
Bleav Hosts Robert Land & Stephen Kerr look at Tank Dell's lack of production, Cam Akers potentially starting, Brevin Jordan's injury, O-Line worries & cool Texans stats. Plus, Altuve campaigns for Bregman, good Dana Brown moves, late season Astro concerns, UH's 1st Willie Fritz victory & paying tribute to Rockets key '86 contributor Mitchell Wiggins. (:39) HST celebrates 11th anniversary as a podcast (3:01) Is Tank Dell's slow start a big deal? (4:53) Texans are #1 in huge stat! (6:03) Texans playoff odds are good! (7:06) O-Line worries: Shaq Mason? (9:44) Kenyon Green still a problem? (11:25) Loss of Brevin Jordan (12:59) Cam Akers could start? (13:47) Texans-Vikings Preview (15:34) Altuve's sock (17:03) Astros ump issues highlight MLB rules (18:55) Altuve campaigns for Bregman? (21:27) Dana Brown under the radar brilliance? (23:49) Showing Framber Love! (24:55) Astros not peaking right now? (26:26) Bullpen red flags? (giving big guys rest) (28:33) Remembering Rockets guard Mitchell Wiggins & what could've been (35:37) More good signs from UH Football (36:26) Quin Ewers vs. Arch Manning Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X @HSTPodcast #texans #rockets #astros #tankdell #altuve #frambervaldez
Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart on Olympic winners bringing home more than just medals, the 49ers running into trouble with Brandon Aiyuk up in the air amongst other hurdles, season ticketing for UH Football, and more. Also, a conversation with Ali Urbick from Raising Cane's on their upcoming free keiki soccer clinic with Coach Bud and Wahine Soccer.
Josh Pacheco and Chris Hart with where their eyes land on the Summer Olympics, sharing due recognition towards Brayden Schager, and questioning whether Tua Tagovailoa is worth the dollars coming his way from the Miami Dolphins. Also, catching up with John Veneri and his thoughts on how UH Football is looking this coming season.
Josh Pacheco and Hunter Hughes are looking forward to the Paris Olympic Games, sharing the latest news from NFL training camps and UH Football fall practice, and more.
Kanoa Leahey and Rob DeMello (KHON2 Sports Director) with insight from UH Football training camp, catching up with Rashaun Broadus, Player Development Coach of the Toronto Raptors in town for basketball training camp, reported increase in scholarships in NCAA, and more.
Gary Dickman covering the hot story around Caitlin Clark in the WNBA and UH Football recruiting.
On Friday's show: Meteorologist Eric Berger of Space City Weather recaps a busy week in weather, provides the latest on storms and flooding from Thursday and outlines what we can expect the rest of Friday and through the weekend.Also this hour: Patrick Jankowski of the The Greater Houston Partnership joins us to discuss the state of Houston's global economy.Then, from the University of Houston using “Houston blue” uniforms, despite threats from the NFL, to rapper Kendrick Lamar confusing Joel Osteen and Haley Joel Osment, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.And we talk with the stars of The Alley Theatre's production of Jane Eyre.
Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show and guest host Dan Mathews discuss the Houston Rockets losing two close away games against the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers but looking to get back on track and extend their home win streak against the Atlanta Hawks tonight at the Toyota Center. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka joins the show to give an update on Jalen Green, Tari Eason and more. Ross and Dan break down new Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz's recruiting moves on National College Football Signing Day. The Texans are set to take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but quarterback C.J. Stroud is still in concussion protocol. Backup quarterback Case Keenum is expected to start for his second consecutive week. Dan and Ross also talk about the possibility of Astros pitcher Framber Valdez getting traded, the best Christmas songs and more.
Ross Villarreal of The Matt Thomas Show and guest host Dan Mathews discuss the Houston Rockets losing two close away games against the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers but looking to get back on track and extend their home win streak against the Atlanta Hawks tonight at the Toyota Center. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka joins the show to give an update on Jalen Green, Tari Eason and more. Ross and Dan break down new Houston Cougars football head coach Willie Fritz's recruiting moves on National College Football Signing Day. The Texans are set to take on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but quarterback C.J. Stroud is still in concussion protocol. Backup quarterback Case Keenum is expected to start for his second consecutive week. Dan and Ross also talk about the possibility of Astros pitcher Framber Valdez getting traded, the best Christmas songs and more.
The new University of Houston Football head coach Willie Fritz joins The Matt Thomas Show live from TDECU Stadium shortly after his introductory press conference to talk about his excitement for the position, as well as his future plans for Cougar football. "I really feel a great connection with this city," and "I'm so pumped that I got the job." Fritz is already thinking towards next season, discussing the possibility of bringing staff over from his former team, the Tulane Green Wave. Fritz plans to attack the transfer portal and put a focus on recruiting. "I understand the overall program," and "I think I've got a good eye for talent."
The new University of Houston Football head coach Willie Fritz joins The Matt Thomas Show live from TDECU Stadium shortly after his introductory press conference to talk about his excitement for the position, as well as his future plans for Cougar football. "I really feel a great connection with this city," and "I'm so pumped that I got the job." Fritz is already thinking towards next season, discussing the possibility of bringing staff over from his former team, the Tulane Green Wave. Fritz plans to attack the transfer portal and put a focus on recruiting. "I understand the overall program," and "I think I've got a good eye for talent."
What a weekend!! UH Football ends the season with a win! Wahine Volleyball win Big West tourney! Menʻs Basketball win Agricure Classic in Palm Desert! Plus, Kahuku 3 peats in a thriller! Finally, NFL action and NCAA Rivalry weekend! What a week!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sports-rivals-podcast/support
The University of Houston football head coach Dana Holgorsen joins The Matt Thomas Show to express his disappointment that the Cougars will not make a bowl game this season. However, Holgorsen is confident that the Cougars will eventually find success in the Big 12. "We have a plan. It's not going to happen overnight," Holgorsen said. As the Cougars play their last game of the season Saturday against the UCF Knights, Holgorsen is already thinking about next season. "We got an awful lot of work over the next eight weeks to get us into position to be better next year," Holgorsen said.
The University of Houston football head coach Dana Holgorsen joins The Matt Thomas Show to express his disappointment that the Cougars will not make a bowl game this season. However, Holgorsen is confident that the Cougars will eventually find success in the Big 12. "We have a plan. It's not going to happen overnight," Holgorsen said. As the Cougars play their last game of the season Saturday against the UCF Knights, Holgorsen is already thinking about next season. "We got an awful lot of work over the next eight weeks to get us into position to be better next year," Holgorsen said.