Zach and Brian are joined by Ryan Breeden from the Stillwater News Press and Triple Play Sports Radio. The Cowboys' rough season continued last week as they dropped a fourth-straight loss in Big 12 play, with Baylor on the horizon. The last time the Pokes lost five-straight games was 2014, which was capped by a loss to Baylor in Waco. The guys take a look at the losing skid and try to predict if it'll end this weekend as the Bears host the Pokes for homecoming.
Oct 24, 2024•31 min•Ep. 78
Zach and Brian take a look back at and break down the 22-19 loss to Utah this past weekend. It was the most important game on the Pokes' schedule, but now the game against Kansas State is now more important following the loss.
Sep 25, 2024•37 min•Ep. 77
Zach and Brian put a bow on the Arkansas game and look ahead to the match up against Tulsa. The Pokes are looking to start the season 3-0 and extend their winning streak over the Golden Hurricane. The guys also talk about the renewal of the Bedlam basketball series as the Pokes and Sooners face off in Oklahoma City December 14.
Sep 12, 2024•40 min•Ep. 76
Zach and Brian are back at it with a preview of Oklahoma State's season opener against South Dakota State. This is one of the more complete and sound teams Mike Gundy has had going into a season, so the guys discuss how the Pokes should fare against Jimmy Rogers' Jackrabbits, who have won 29-straight games and two-straight FCS national championships.
Aug 30, 2024•39 min•Ep. 75
Zach and Brian sat down with Eskimo Joe's general manager, Tim Holland, to discuss his time with EJ's, the restaurant's impact on the community, Oklahoma State and Cowboy football as they've been a primary sponsor of Extreme Camp for 15 years, and being a globally recognizable brand.
Aug 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 74
Zach and Brian are back on the Pokes Report Podcast after a few months off and are looking forward to a new season with Oklahoma State. Big 12 Media Days are in the rearview, with Fall Camp for the Pokes right around the corner. So, the guys broke down the trip out to Las Vegas for Big 12 Media Days and look ahead to fall camp.
Jul 19, 2024•41 min•Ep. 73
Zach and Brian are back behind the mics after a few months off. They break down the hiring of new men's basketball coach, Steve Lutz. It was announced on April 1 Lutz was the guy, so PR talks about his coaching style, what he brings to the table and what his first mission should be in terms of building a roster.
Apr 04, 2024•29 min•Ep. 72
Zach and Brian put a bow on Oklahoma State's come-from-behind 2OT win over BYU this past weekend to make it to their second Big 12 title game in the last three seasons. So, naturally, they preview the match-up against No. 7 Texas.
Nov 29, 2023•43 min•Ep. 71
Zach and Brian discuss the 45-3 loss to UCF last weekend, while looking ahead to the first showdown with Houston since 2009. Can the Pokes bounce back with a win to stay in the Big 12 title hunt?
Nov 17, 2023•53 min•Ep. 70
Zach and Brian are back with another episode of the Pokes Report Podcast, this one coming after the 27-24 Bedlam upset of No. 9 Oklahoma this past weekend. The Cowboys posted nearly 500 yards of total offense, the defense recorded multiple turnovers and the Pokes are now moving on to UCF and the Space Game.
Nov 10, 2023•59 min•Ep. 69
Zach and Brian execute Episode 66, the Homecoming preview. The Pokes are coming off an impressive 48-34 road win over West Virginia, which included a four-touchdown, 282-yard performance from Ollie Gordon. Newly minted Big 12 team Cincinnati rolls into town for the Bearcats’ first taste of Homecoming in Stillwater. Can the Cowboys make it four-straight wins in Big 12 play, and can Ollie continue his impressive run towards best running back, and dare we say best offensive player in college footba...
Oct 27, 2023•45 min•Ep. 68
Zach and Brian break down the Pokes' win over No. 23 Kansas this past weekend, which included a national award-winning performance by Ollie Gordon. The Pokes are back out onto the road this weekend as they travel up to Morgantown to face West Virginia.
Oct 19, 2023•44 min•Ep. 67
Zach and Brian discuss Oklahoma State's 29-21 win over Kansas, while looking ahead to the upcoming Kansas game this weekend. The Cowboys played as well as they had all season against the Wildcats and will be looking to carry over to Saturday's game.
Oct 12, 2023•39 min•Ep. 66
Zach and Brian are back at it this week as Oklahoma State is set to face Kansas State on Friday, Oct. 6. Unusual Friday Big 12 game, but the Pokes are coming off an open week which has been described as tough and physical, Mike Gundy's said the team's tackling in practice and Alan Bowman's been named the starter.
Oct 04, 2023•30 min•Ep. 65
Zach and Brian talk the 34-27 road loss to Iowa State this past weekend to open Big 12 play. Quarterback Alan Bowman was named the starting quarterback prior to the start of the game and played every offensive snap. So, thta guys talk his performance, as well as the run game and the defensive showing from the Pokes heading into the bye week.
Sep 28, 2023•49 min•Ep. 64
Zach and Brian discuss the 33-7 home loss to South Alabama this past weekend, while also looking ahead to the Pokes’ Big 12 Conference opener. The Cowboy coaching staff plan on using a three-quarterback system against the Cyclones, while also trying to work out the issues with the offensive line and the run game. Can the Cowboys come out of Ames, IA, with a win? The guys try and figure that out.
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 63
Zach and Brian talk the 27-15 win over Arizona State, the highs and the lows, while taking a look ahead to the third and final early season non-conference game, this one against South Alabama. The Pokes are 2-0 to start the season. Are we closer to having an official starting quarterback? Are the Pokes closer to having the offensive line and run game figured out? Will the defense keep up its solid play? It's going to be fun to find out.
Sep 13, 2023•50 min•Ep. 62
Zach and Brian take a look back at Oklahoma State's season opener against Central Arkansas, while using those results to preview the upcoming game against soon-to-be Big 12 opponent, Arizona State. The Pokes beat Central Arkansas, 27-13, while the Sun Devils squeaked out a win over Southern Utah, 27-24, at home.
Sep 07, 2023•45 min•Ep. 61
Zach and Brian talk with Oklahoma State Senior Associate AD / Development, Larry Reece. The guys dive into Larry's time with the athletic department, some of his favorite names to call over the years and what his game day routines and duties are. They also take a deep dive into the massive improvements and upgrades the athletic facilities have seen over the last 25 years and the future developments.
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 60
It's time for another episode of the Pokes Report Podcast! Zach and Brian met up with Jon Walker of the Stillwater News Press to discuss Oklahoma State's 2023 Fall Camp kicking off on Aug. 2. Gundy and Co. will have a new-look offense with transfer QB Alan Bowman and a handful of new receivers. The defense also has a new look as Gundy added new defensive coordinator, Bryan Nardo. However, the Pokes return a decent amount of starters, such as Collin Oliver, Kendal Daniels and Korie Black to name ...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 59
Zach and Brian talk a little post-spring football, including a potential quarterback battle going into fall camp and how the Cowboys are looking after everything with the transfer portal settled down. They also talked a little Cowboy baseball and softball, but some of the baseball talk is just a little dated as the Bedlam series is coming to close on Saturday evening.
May 20, 2023•37 min•Ep. 58
Zach and Brian discuss the end of spring football for Oklahoma State, including position battles amongst the returners and newcomers, the transfer portal, as well as the latest commitment in the 2024 class, Mansfield (TX) Legacy DB, Landyn Cleveland. They also discuss Cowboy basketball's latest commitment, East Carolina transfer guard, Javon Small.
Apr 25, 2023•39 min•Ep. 57
Zach and Brian had the opportunity to sit down with Oklahoma State guard John-Michael Wright on Friday in Gallagher-Iba Arena. They discussed Wright's college basketball journey, including his high school recruiting process that led him to High Point, then his transfer portal experience which led him to Stillwater and Oklahoma State. They also talked about the differences between playing at High Point and Oklahoma State in the Big 12, what led him to make his decision to play one more season wit...
Apr 08, 2023•51 min•Ep. 56
Zach and Brian talk Oklahoma State football as the Cowboys are in their second full week of spring practice. They also held their annual Pro Day on Wednesday, with Jason Taylor II, Brock Martin, Braydon Johnson and Matt Hembrough posting some impressive numbers. The guys also talk a little Cowboy baseball.
Mar 30, 2023•42 min•Ep. 55
Zach and Brian take a dive in the Oklahoma State men's basketball team's struggles the past few weeks, which have led to the Pokes missing out on the NCAA tournament and being tabbed the No. 1 overall seed in the 2023 NIT. They beat Youngstown State on the road, 69-64, but will now look to get past a solid Eastern Washington team. They guys also discuss Cowgirl basketball's trip to the NCAA tournament and the early season successes of Cowboy baseball and Cowgirl softball.
Mar 17, 2023•47 min•Ep. 54
Zach and Brian discuss Oklahoma State round ball sports. Cowboy baseball threw a combined no-hitter against Cal Baptist, the program's first combined no-hitter since 1993. As for softball, the Cowgirls have started the season 8-1, including four run-rule wins in five games down in Florida in the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational. The fifth win was 10-9 over No. 8 Virginia Tech.
Feb 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 53
Zach and Brian are joined by former longtime Oklahoma State radio announcer, Tom Dirato to discuss the start of the 2023 season for Cowboy baseball. The Pokes kick things off on Feb. 17 against Missouri in the College Baseball Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX. TD goes through the defensive roster, both the rotation and the bullpen, as well as gives a preview of what the Pokes' offensive efforts could look like this season.
Feb 15, 2023•37 min•Ep. 52
Zach and Brian are once again joined by Stillwater News Press writer, and football analysis aficionado, Jon Walker. The guys talk about the new defensive coordinator hire Bryan Nardo and what it could mean for the Pokes in the upcoming 2023 season.
Jan 28, 2023•53 min•Ep. 51
Zach and Brian talk Oklahoma State basketball's 72-56 win over Oklahoma this past week before diving into some talk on Cowboy football. They discuss the transfer portal additions who are fixing to go through offseason winter workouts, as well as the direction Mike Gundy could look to add a new defensive coordinator.
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 50
Disclaimer: This episode of the Pokes Report Podcast was recorded on Monday before the commitment of QB Alan Bowman and WR Leon Johnson III. Zach and Brian are joined by Pokes Report publisher, Robert Allen, to discuss the last month and a half for Oklahoma State football. That includes everything that's gone on with the transfer portal, both in and out of the program, as well as the spots Mike Gundy and Co. are looking to fill before the February signing period.
Jan 11, 2023•53 min•Ep. 49
