The SDSU Podcast
By Andre Haghverdian
The SDSU PodcastSep 15, 2023
The SDSU Podcast Episode 108: LIVE Reaction to New Head Coach Sean Lewis
Paul and Andre provided a recap of the introductory press conference for SDSU's new head football coach Sean Lewis via a YouTube live stream. Here is the audio of that recap.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 107: Special Guest Anthony McMillian and John Joyner
- Interview with SDSU Class of 2024 commit, Anthony McMillian (4:51)
- Interview with Mater Dei Catholic High School head football coach John Joyner (19:41)
- Takeaways from both interviews (49:05)
- Discussion on SDSU football coaching search (1:12:08)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 106: SJSU Review and FSU Preview
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Recap of San Jose State loss: Offense (3:53)
- Recap of San Jose State loss: Defense/Special Teams (26:11)
- Fresno State preview (46:15)
- Which of the 13 seniors returning next year would be vital to the team? (52:08)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 105: Coaching Search, CSU Review and SJSU Preview
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following: - Head coach Brady Hoke announces retirement (1:43) - Search for the next head coach (15:03) - Recap of Colorado State loss (35:51) - San Jose State preview (50:59) Sponsored by Marz Energy Cream. Think Energy Drink but it's a lotion.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 104: Special Guest JD Pollock
In this episode, Paul and Andre interview former SDSU basketball Director of Player Development, JD Pollock. Sponsored by Marz Energy Cream. Think Energy Drink but it's a lotion.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 103: USU Grades and CSU Preview
- Offensive grades from Utah State loss (4:22)
- Defensive grades from Utah State loss (22:00)
- Special Teams grades from Utah State loss (34:38)
- Colorado State preview (45:44)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 102: Special Guests Stacie Terry-Hutson and Dave Velasquez
In this episode, Andre and Paul discuss the following: - Interview with SDSU women's basketball head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson (3:20)
- Takeaways from the interview (29:40)
- Interview with SDSU men's basketball assistant coach Dave Velasquez (42:02) Sponsored by Marz Energy Cream. Think Energy Drink but it's a lotion.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 101: Fallout from Nevada Loss
In this episode, Andre and Paul discuss the following:
- Nevada Recap and Grades (2:55)
- Are there signs the SDSU football culture has eroded? (25:22)
- How will the final four games impact JD Wicker's decision to make a coaching change? (32:38)
- Baseball exhibition doubleheader against CAC (47:35)
- Basketball exhibition against CSUM (54:09)
- Utah State Predictions (1:06:29)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 100: Special Guest JD Wicker
- Philosophy to hire from within and decision to promote Shaun Cole to head baseball coach (3:16)
- Athletic department achievements and coaching synergy (7:10)
- Current state of the football program (15:58)
- NIL opportunities and growth (23:27)
- Snapdragon Stadium attendance (27:58)
- Conference realignment (34:30)
- Andre and Paul's takeaways from the interview (44:21)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 99: Hawai'i Grades and Nevada Preview
- Defensive grades from Hawai'i win (4:37)
- Special Teams grades from Hawai'i win (18:04)
- Offensive grades from Hawai'i win (21:15)
- Discussion about negativity around the program and its impact (38:36)
- Nevada preview (56:38)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 98: Special Guest Jay Pal
In this episode, Paul is joined by Tron (@aztecbreakdown) and Chris (@Clutch__Chris) to discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU basketball player Jay Pal (3:18)
- Takeaways from the interview (20:10)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 97: Special Guests SDSU Baseball Coaches
- Interview with SDSU baseball coaches Shaun Cole, Julius Mcdougal, Tony Tarasco, and Max Foxcroft (3:00)
- Takeaways from the interview (41:09)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 96: Air Force Grades and Special Guest Ryan Hopkins
- Offensive grades from Air Force loss (4:15)
- Defensive grades from Air Force loss (23:01)
- Special Teams grades from Air Force loss (45:28)
- Interview with soccer head coach Ryan Hopkins (50:35)
- Takeaways from the interview (1:17:47)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 95: Special Guest Elijah Saunders
- Interview with SDSU basketball player Elijah Saunders (2:33)
- Takeaways from the interview (36:05)
- SDSU football player Martin Blake earned a scholarship this week (54:35)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 94: Boise State Grades and Air Force Preview
- Defensive grades from Boise State loss (2:19)
- Special Teams grades from Boise State loss (15:38)
- Offensive grades from Boise State loss (19:31)
- Air Force preview (36:37)
- Air Force predictions (53:38)
- Do mid-season transfer decisions signify turmoil within the program? (56:25)
- How good of a QB is Jalen Mayden relative to the past decade of SDSU QBs? (1:10:40)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 93: Oregon State Grades and Boise State Preview
- Offensive grades from Oregon State loss (5:49)
- Defensive grades from Oregon State loss (16:48)
- Special Teams grades from Oregon State loss (27:09)
- Proposed promotion/relegation conference realignment idea (32:14)
- Boise State preview (41:40)
- Boise State predictions (53:55)
- Roster update (55:00)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 92: Special Guest Reese Waters
- Interview with SDSU basketball player Reese Waters (3:16)
- Takeaways from the interview (29:27)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 91: UCLA Grades and Oregon State Preview
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Offensive grades from UCLA loss (6:34)
- Defensive grades from UCLA loss (23:07)
- Special Teams grades from UCLA loss (46:38)
- Oregon State preview (54:37)
- Oregon State predictions (1:19:46) Sponsored by Marz Energy Cream. Think Energy Drink but it's a lotion.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 90: UCLA Preview with Matt Stevens
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Matt Stevens, UCLA Radio Color Analyst (3:25)
- UCLA preview (20:30)
- UCLA predictions (40:05)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 89: Special Guest Chris Acker
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU basketball assistant coach Chris Acker (2:59)
- Takeaways from the interview (27:27)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 88: Idaho State Grades
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Offensive grades from Idaho State victory (2:25)
- Defensive grades from Idaho State victory (27:06)
- Special Teams grades from Idaho State victory (50:07)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 87: Ohio Grades Recap and Idaho State Preview
- New sponsorship with Marz Energy Cream announcement (1:05)
- Offensive grades from Ohio victory (3:53)
- Defensive grades from Ohio victory (19:20)
- Special Teams grades from Ohio victory (39:20)
- Idaho State preview (42:50)
- Idaho State predictions (56:26)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 86: Special Guest Shaun Cole and Ohio Preview
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU's new baseball head coach Shaun Cole (2:14)
- Takeaways from the interview (47:43)
- Game preview: Ohio offense vs SDSU defense (1:03:31)
- Game preview: SDSU offense vs Ohio defense (1:20:11)
- Game preview: Special Teams (1:30:18)
- Game predictions (1:35:02)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 85: Fall Camp Recap
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Offense during Fan Fest Scrimmage (2:17)
- 5 Up (17:38)
- 5 Down (34:34)
- Defense during Fan Fest Scrimmage (49:38)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 84: LIVE Fall Camp Report
Paul and Andre recently provided a recap of the first two practices of Fall Camp via a YouTube live stream on Sunday, July 30th. Here is the audio of that recap.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 83: Special Guest STC Doug Deakin
- Summer workouts progress report (2:40)
- Jack Browning's 2022 season and outlook for 2023 at kicking roles (4:28)
- Ryan Wintermeyer's next step as snapper (17:00)
- Replacing Jordan Byrd as kick and punt returner (23:06)
- Replacing Tyrell Shavers' role as standout special teamer (27:05)
- Getting veterans to buy into playing special teams (32:29)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 82: Special Guest OC Ryan Lindley
- Summer status update (2:11)
- Quarterbacks (4:04)
- Running Backs (8:54)
- Tight Ends (14:12)
- Wide Receivers (19:30)
- Offensive Line (24:09)
- Best advice heading into Fall Camp (27:10)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 81: Special Guest DC Kurt Mattix
- Summer status update (1:56)
- Secondary (10:33)
- Linebackers (31:12)
- Defensive Line (43:43)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 80: Special Guests The Show Grandmas
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with The Show Grandmas - Bette Boucher and Leila McCoy (2:13)
- Key takeaways from the interview (1:01:28)
- Mountain West Conference Board of Directors Meeting Result (1:07:51)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 79: Special Guest Bob Thompson
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Bob Thompson, Retired President of Fox Sports Networks and Co-Found of the Big Ten Network (2:22)
- Key takeaways from the interview (29:48)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 78: Special Guest Mike Goff
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Mike Goff, SDSU Football Offensive Line Coach (1:57)
- Key takeaways from the interview (44:23)
- FBS transfers coming into the OL this fall (55:26)
- Which lineman stepping up can propel the unit forward in 2023 (1:03:08)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 77: Special Guest Mark Martinez
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Mark Martinez, SDSU Baseball Head Coach (1:53)
- Key Takeaways from the interview (38:02)
- SDSU's conference realignment saga (51:30)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 76: Special Guest Stacey Nuveman Deniz
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following: - Interview with Stacey Nuveman Deniz, SDSU Softball Head Coach (2:02)
- Key Takeaways from the interview (48:47)
- SDSU June 30th Mountain West Exit deadline and "Lettergate" (1:05:50)
- Magoon Gwath's commitment to SDSU Basketball (1:13:42)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 75: Father's Day Special with the Bennett's and LeDee's
- Interview with Cade Bennett, SDSU Football LG (2:08)
- Interview with Dave Bennett, Cade's Father (25:37)
- Interview with Jaedon LeDee, SDSU Basketball F/C (49:09)
- Interview with Herb LeDee, Jaedon's Father (1:12:40)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 74: Special Guests Rahim Wright and Arthur Ban
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Rahim Wright, Class of 2024 Commit (1:56)
- Interview with Arthur Ban, Class of 2024 Commit (19:47)
- Key takeaways from the Ban interview (41:06)
- Key takeaways from the Wright interview (51:11)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 73: Special Guest Foster Slaughter
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Foster Slaughter, Class of 2024 Commit (1:31)
- Key takeaways from the Slaughter interview (29:26)
- Mater Dei's Anthony McMillian committing to SDSU for the Class of 2024 (40:40)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 72: Special Guest Coach Ryan Hopkins
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Podcast rebranding announcement (0:41)
- Interview with Ryan Hopkins, SDSU Men's Soccer Head Coach (3:41)
- Key takeaways from the Hopkins interview (32:13)
- SDSU vs UCLA announced as a 430pm kickoff on CBS (55:20)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 71: Special Guest Vai Kaho
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Vai Kaho, Senior Linebacker (1:40)
- Key takeaways from the Kaho interview (31:05)
- Lincoln High Star, Jalil Tucker, transfers from Oregon to SDSU (42:27)
- MLS is coming to San Diego (50:20)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 70: Special Guests Stacy Bey and Deshawn Mccuin
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Stacy Bey, Class of 2024 Linebacker (1:50)
- Interview with Deshawn Mccuin, Transfer Safety (13:19)
- Key takeaways from the Bey interview (33:33)
- Key takeaways from the Mccuin interview (47:53)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 69: Mother's Day Special with Mekhi and Adria Shaw
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Mekhi Shaw, SDSU WR (2:05)
- Interview with Adria Shaw, Mekhi's Mother (19:26)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 68: Special Guests Davaughn Celestine and Christian Jones
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Davaughn Celestine, SDSU Safety (1:10)
- Key takeaways from the Celestine interview (18:04)
- Interview with Christian Jones, SDSU Offensive Lineman (27:21)
- Key takeaways from the Jones interview (53:41)
- SDSU's AD talks about conference realignment in article (1:06:20)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 67: Special Guest Jaliel Jackson and Leo Kemp
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Jaliel Jackson, San Diego Mesa College DL (1:31)
- Interview with Leo Kemp, Paso Robles High School FB (29:29)
- Key takeaways from the Jackson interview (50:25)
- Key takeaways from the Kemp interview (59:29)
- Transfer Portal discussion (1:14:40)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 66: Spring Recap
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- SDSU basketball run to the Final Four (1:02)
- Safety Patrick McMorris entering the portal and committing to Cal (15:04)
- Other players transferring out of SDSU including WRs Jacoby Kelly and Hassan Mahasin (24:12)
- SDSU navigating the spring transfer portal window (30:27)
- Whether McMorris is the biggest SDSU transfer out over the past 20 years (34:57)
- Post-spring depth chart offense (37:30)
- Post-spring depth chart defense (51:09)
- New RBs coach Jimmy Beal (1:04:47)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 65: Special Guest Bojay Filimoeatu
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Bojay Filimoeatu, SDSU DL Coach (1:59)
- Key takeaways from the interview (26:34)
- Thoughts and recap of SDSU's practice on March 20th (40:21)
- Recap of SDSU's Pro Day on March 17th (1:01:08)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 64: Special Guest OC Ryan Lindley
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Ryan Lindley, SDSU OC and QBs Coach (2:13)
- Key takeaways from the interview (36:02)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 63: Special Guest Jesse Matthews
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Jesse Matthews, former SDSU WR (1:27)
- Key takeaways from the interview (41:20)
- Matthews' NFL Draft prospects (55:42)
- Spring Camp observations (1:00:36)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 62: Special Guest David Wells
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with David Wells, former SDSU and current Tampa Bay Buccaneer TE (2:08)
- Key takeaways from the interview (40:34)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 61: Special Guests Sinn Brennan and KJ Jiles
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Sinn Brennan (1:07)
- Interview with KJ Jiles (22:01)
- Key takeaways from the Brennan interview (46:23)
- Key takeaways from the Jiles interview (58:21)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 60: Special Guest Adam Hall
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Adam Hall, SDSU Assistant Athletic Director Strength & Conditioning (2:16)
- Key takeaways from the interview (23:00)
- Key takeaways from OC Ryan Lindley's Press Conference on February 2nd (33:28)
- What stood out about the updated spring roster (48:00)
The SDSU Football Podcast Episode 59: Special Guest Ezra Christensen
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with San Diego Mesa College DL Ezra Christensen, a JUCO transfer being recruited by SDSU (1:49)
- Key takeaways from the interview (29:40)