Recapping the Boise State loss and welcoming CSU athletic director Joe Parker in to discuss his thoughts on where the football program is, his disappointment in the record but confidence in the coaching staff, last week’s media lockout, the Mountain West currently choosing not to expand, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 45
Joel and Mike talk air their frustrations of the Utah State loss, talk through the special teams blunder(s), debate the criticism of Addazio’s post-game comments, discuss the subsequent media ban, outline the positives and negatives of the program at this point in the season, look ahead to Boise State Saturday night, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Oct 29, 2021•54 min•Ep. 44
With less than two weeks until the opening tipoff, CSU basketball coach Niko Medved joins to talk expectations, schedule, lineups, the new additions, coaching changes, Moby Madness, and much more. Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Steve Ivy also talk a little football heading into Friday’s game vs. Utah State. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 43
Colorado State Athletic Director Joe Parker talks about why CSU explored membership in the AAC, how it transpired, and ultimately why he decided that staying put in the Mountain West was the right decision. He talked about the MW seeking its own expansion – possibly into Texas – and his belief that the Big 12 and overall conference realignment are not done. Tune in for this and much more in our monthly RamNation chat with the AD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for ...
Oct 04, 2021•49 min•Ep. 42
Joel and Mike share their experiences/stories from the Iowa City trip and discuss where it ranks among past road trips, recap observations from the game itself, and debate the potential AAC move. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Oct 01, 2021•46 min•Ep. 41
Marty Lenz, former CSU wide receiver and current host of KOA’s Colorado Morning News program, joins to talk about his thoughts on the rough start 0-2 football start, coaching staff, outlook for the rest of the season, and much more. A well-respected voice in Ram Nation, Marty also makes a passionate plea to Ram fans to help keep CSU moving forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 40
A drive-home edition of the RamNation Radio podcast, venting about another frustrating CSU football loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Sep 12, 2021•22 min•Ep. 39
Joel, Mike, and guest co-host Dan Miller from Mighty River Brewing Co. give thoughts on the opening kickoff vs. South Dakota State, and CSU AD Joe Parker also joins to give his two cents on the team’s readiness for the game. He also gives his projections for Friday night’s attendance, talks game day logistics, addresses the recent soccer controversy, comments on the latest in Big 12 conference realignment rumors and related topics, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 38
CSU student media alum and former RamNation.com contributor Zach Borg, now a TV sports anchor/reporter for Dakota News Now in Sioux Falls, SD, joins us to give a preview of the Rams’ opening opponent – the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. A loyal CSU Ram through and through, Zach gives his thoughts on why he believes the FCS National Championship runners-up will beat CSU at Canvas Stadium. Even he hopes he’s wrong. Lots of good stuff…get prepared for Friday’s kickoff with a listen! Hosted by Simp...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 37
Long-time CSU Sports Information Department legend and recent Hall of Fame inductee Gary Ozzello joins us to share stories about days past…being hired by Fum McGraw (and suffering through celebratory shots of Yukon Jack), losing hair over Bradlee Van Pelt’s comments to the media, heart-warming Sonny Lubick memories, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Aug 27, 2021•47 min•Ep. 36
Discussing Steve Addazio’s comments from Media Day and welcoming former CSU punter Jimmie Kaylor – now a sports gambling writer for CBS Sports Line – to talk about the gambling aspect of college sports, his over/under choice for total Ram wins in 2021, the prevalent gambling-induced corruption in sports today, why his Rams weren’t always the best bet during his playing days, his anger (and guilt) to this day over the firing of Sonny Lubick, and much more great stuff. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 35
CSU athletic director Joe Parker talks about changes in the Big 12 and what it could mean for CSU, the university’s strengths as an expansion candidate, how he’s navigating NIL rules and potential pitfalls, new Aggie football helmets/gear, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aug 04, 2021•50 min•Ep. 34
CSU athletic director Joe Parker joins us for a monthly look into the CSU athletic department. Joe talks about evening football kickoff times, moving the home opener to Friday night on FS1 and what that may mean for tailgating, the urgency to win this football season and his expectations for the team’s performance, the new soccer coach hire, what it would take to bring baseball to CSU, recent Internet rumors of AAC conference expansion, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...
Jun 02, 2021•47 min•Ep. 33
Athletic Director Joe Parker discusses the latest news on campus, including why he let soccer coach Bill Hempen go after eight years, the addition of Indiana to the football schedule, renewing the Rocky Mountain Showdown (and his wish that it was an annual event), the overall art of scheduling, the university’s vaccine mandate for all students, how CSU is handing the extra student athlete eligibility due to Covid, the rash of transfers, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...
May 12, 2021•41 min•Ep. 32
Former CSU wide receiver great David Anderson joins RamNation.com to talk about his memories at CSU, painful recollections of the Rocky Mountain Showdowns, rejoices in the Border Wars, NFL experiences, the famous Conan O’Brian endzone celebration, and so much more. He also shares a killer Sonny Lubick impression. You don’t want to miss this episode! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
May 04, 2021•58 min•Ep. 31
CSU OL coach Louie Addazio sits down to talk spring football, what he expects out of his OL this fall, his belief that the running game will turn the corner, CSU being a “have” in the Mountain West Conference, the current transfer climate in college football, and much more. And he sounds just like his dad — head coach Steve Addazio — every minute of it! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Apr 23, 2021•48 min•Ep. 30
CSU athletic director Joe Parker joins us again as part of a monthly update to answer questions and give Ram fans the latest news in the athletic department. He recaps his thoughts on the men’s and women’s basketball seasons, filling assistant coaching vacancies in men’s basketball, observations on spring football, how football season ticket renewals are going, the Mountain West flopping in the NCAA Tournament, revisiting the prospect of Gonzaga in the league, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast...
Apr 08, 2021•36 min•Ep. 29
Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Steve Ivy discuss the Rams’ NCAA tournament heartbreak and bid to the NIT, and then CSU assistant basketball coach Ali Farokhmanesh joins in Segment 2 to talk about the team’s current psyche and the importance of playing well in the NIT, plus reminisce about his own shining March Madness moments, discuss coaching rumors, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 28
In this lengthy discussion with CSU AD Joe Parker, we cover basically everything you’ve been wanting to know about CSU athletics this year. Joe gets candid on Rams basketball with his opinions on how the Mountain West Conference handled scenarios and scheduling this season, talks what it will take to keep Niko Medved around at CSU, opens up about the recent investigation into his athletic department, tells why CSU opted to not allow fans at any sporting events this year, shares his vision on fan...
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 27
Can’t get enough CSU basketball? Neither can we, so we brought in Rams assistant coach JR Blount to talk about the Rams’ surge to the postseason, the recent series with Air Force, the regular-season finales vs. New Mexico and Nevada, prospects of the NCAA Tournament, and so much more. You will love getting to know this coach and his insights on the program. Plus, Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Steve Ivy discuss the team’s chances at a Mountain West title and much more as March Madness approac...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 26
From a comfy perch at Mighty River Brewing Company, long-time Ram Tom Ehlers joins Joel and Mike to tell stories of his four decades at CSU as a player, coach, and director of football operations. He talks about his impressions of the current coaching staff and previous staffs, as well as his thoughts on fans wanting Tony Alford to get a shot at CSU. He gives his two cents on the recent football investigation, the university’s overemphasis on buildings instead of people in recent years, and much...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 25
Javan Hedlund, Associate Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference (and CSU alum), joins us to talk current issues facing the conference, recent news reports concerning member defections, conference realignment (future and past, including how close the MW was to merging with the remnants of the Big 12 back in 2010), the AAC/MW comparison, what to expect for the basketball conference tournament (hint: no fans), the divide between the top so-called Power schools and everyone else, and much more...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 24
Former CSU head football coach and quarterback Steve Fairchild joins us to talk his playing days, coaching days, what went right/wrong as a coach, memories, relationship with the university, opinions on today’s program, and much, much more. Have a listen for an awesome, candid conversation with a great Ram. Plus, Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe talk about the high-profile future non-conference football opponents, Mike Bobo to Auburn, and the basketball program's hot streak. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 23
Colorado State point guards Isaiah Stevens and McKenna Hofschild join us to talk about their seasons and give fans a glimpse into the lives of two of the best student athletes (and people!) on the CSU campus. Joel Cantalamessa and Steve Ivy also discuss the basketball season so far, including the men’s split at San Diego State, the upcoming schedule, a look at the Mountain West Contenders, and more (including a touch on what the recent pledges from senior football players to return in 2021 means...
Jan 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 22
The trio of Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Steve Ivy sit in today an welcome CSU’s Director of Men’s Basketball Operations Aaron Katsuma. Aaron talks about the challenges of piecing together the non-conference schedule, the current health of the team, how CSU has handled “remote” recruiting, his opinion of Mountain West rivals’ performances so far, his excited outlook for the team season, and much more. Plus, Joel, Mike, and Steve discuss game cancellations, what we can glean from this footba...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 21
In this week’s episode Dan Miller from Mighty River Brewing Company joins us to talk about his latest brews, the challenges of being a small business/brewery during the COVID pandemic, and even some CSU football. In Segment 1, we planned to preview the CSU vs. Air Force game until the game cancellation was announced midway through the podcast(!), but pivoted to talk about the cancellation, other topics related to CSU football, basketball, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...
Nov 26, 2020•55 min•Ep. 20
Joel Cantalamessa provides thoughts on the Rams' 34-24 win over rival Wyoming on the drive home from Canvas Stadium. Also discusses the oddity of experiencing a game in empty Canvas Stadium and other observations from the game -- like the Bronze Boot coming back to Fort Collins for the first time in five years! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
Nov 06, 2020•27 min•Ep. 19
Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe recap CSU football’s season-opening disappointment and where the Rams go from here with the Border War up next. Fort Collins Coloradoan CSU beat reporter Kelly Lyell also weighs in on the Week 1 dud, the quarterback decision, what he expects in the rivalry game vs. Wyoming, and much more. Due to technical difficulties, this episode ran a day and a half later than we had hoped! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 18
Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe preview the Colorado State’s season opener at Fresno State, as well as Temple transfer Todd Centeio reportedly getting the Game 1 nod as the Rams’ starting quarterback. We discuss what to look for with the 2020 version of the Rams and thoughts on how they align with their Mountain West Conference brethren based on the league’s Week 1 performance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal ...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 17
We recap Steve Addazio’s first press conference since the investigation completed, plus continue with Part 2 of last week’s show with special guest cohost Steve Ivy of Cracker's College Hoops blog. Addazio shares his thoughts on the investigation, the upcoming football season, challenges his team is facing, and more. Steve Ivy then joins Joel Cantalamessa and Mike Rowe to share his insights into the Ram basketball program – what to expect, young players to watch, who will replace Nico Carvacho, ...
Oct 15, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 16
