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RamNation Radio

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Ramblings about Colorado State University athletics and more from the RamNation.com community.
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Episodes

CSU AD Joe Parker answers fans’ questions; Joel & Mike talk CSU football/basketball

Joe Parker answers questions about officiating, stadium replays, snowballs, improving the OCR Field Club, mediocre football, rivalry losses, former head coaching hires, the latest on Oregon State/Washington State, and much more. Plus, Joel and Mike recap the football win vs. SDSU and latest in men’s basketball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Nov 14, 20231 hr 21 minEp. 105

Steve Ivy joins to recap Border War and MBB opener; former hoops great Milt Palacio talks past, present

Steve Ivy of Cracker's College Hoops joins Joel and Mike to lament the Border War loss and break down the men's basketball season-opening win vs. Louisiana Tech. PLUS, former point guard/recent CSU Hall of Fame inductee Milt Palacio tells tales of his college and pro playing days. He touches on playing for Stew Morrill and Ritchie McKay, beating CU in a wild 1999 NIT game at Moby, his miracle steal/buzzer beater to lift the Boston Celtics over the New Jersey Nets in 2000, and much more. Hosted b...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 104

1990s Rams star DE joins to talk Hall of Fame induction, memories from CSU's heyday, and more!

One of the best defensive ends to ever play for CSU joins to relive some of the most memorable games/moments during his career in the 1990s and talks about his pride in being inducted into the CSU Athletics Hall of Fame this weekend. This "Maddbacker" also reveals dissension with his former coaching staff, talks about his six years in the NFL, and explains the keys to the Rams beating Air Force Saturday. Joel and Mike also talk CSU's loss to UNLV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pc...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 103

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi joins to recap the miracle win at Canvas; Joel and Mike share their takeaways

BFN makes his second appearance on the podcast talking about what it was like to conduct the second-biggest comeback in CSU football history, shard what it meant to him and the team, broke down the series of events that led to the win, discussed how he’s been able to bounce back from adversity, and much more. Plus, Joel and Mike go in depth on their personal observations and takeaways from the entire day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 102

Ram insider’s roundtable discussion on CSU football, plus RamNationer fan highlight: Tyler Shannon

The Coloradoan’s Kevin Lytle and DNVR’s Justin Michael join the guys for an insider’s roundup to talk about the Utah State debacle, the state of the program, and more. Plus, long-time RamNationer Tyler Shannon (Big Horned Sheep) joins to tell about his trip to Logan, share his background, and provide his insights on the Rams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 11, 20231 hr 37 minEp. 101

Our 100th episode! Joe Parker runs through the gauntlet of questions, Joel & Mike talk Utah Tech game

In their 100th episode, Joel and Mike give their impressions from the Utah Tech game, and then Colorado State Director of Athletics Joe Parker joins to answer all their questions. Topics include the Ag Day lightning delay, late-night Homecoming kickoff time, hosting CU at Canvas in 2024, the latest with the PAC-2/Mountain West Conference, when we'll see more non-football events at Canvas, 76ers training camp at Moby Arena, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

Oct 04, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 99

The Coloradoan's Kevin Lytle talks MTSU game, Ag Day, BFN, Ram hoops, and more

The Coloradoan's Kevin Lytle sits in for an extended talk about the MTSU game, the upcoming Utah Tech game, how the QB switch to Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has impacted the team, highlights/lowlights thus far, the RB situation, thoughts on the Mountain West, the start of Ram basketball practice, PAC-2 updates, Henry Blackburn, and much more. Plus, Mike recaps his trip to Tennessee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

Sep 28, 202349 minEp. 99

Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi talks about the Showdown and makes a bold prediction for the season

CSU starting QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi talks about the heartbreak loss to CU, key moments in the game, the experiences he’s taking from the game, and the team’s approach to beating Middle Tennessee this weekend. Plus, he shares a bold prediction for the Rams this season and much more. Joel and Mike also talk about the game, the Henry Blackburn hit, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertisin...

Sep 20, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 98

What would former CSU WR great Pete Rebstock tell the team going into the Rocky Mountain Showdown?

Former CSU wideout Pete Rebstock talks about his memories from two wins in the 1999 and 2000 Rocky Mountain Showdowns, what advice he has for the Rams going into Boulder Saturday night, and much more. Plus, Joel and Mike talk Jay Norvell’s bulletin board material and give thoughts on the impending Showdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 15, 20231 hr 4 minEp. 97

Bradlee Van Pelt talks Rocky Mountain Showdown past and present

Ram legend Bradlee Van Pelt, who beat CU in 2002 and accounted for 5 TDs in the 2003 shootout, joins to talk about his impending trip to Boulder Saturday. He rehashes memories from his three Rocky Mountain Showdowns, talks about CSU’s chances this year, what he would tell the team if addressing them in the locker room, 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....

Sep 14, 202354 minEp. 96

Lamenting the season opener

Joel and Mike vent about the Colorado State Rams’ poor performance vs. Washington State, talking about all that went wrong and the few things that went right. They touch on a potential QB controversy and look ahead to what needs to change to have a chance against rival CU in Game 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 05, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 95

Jimmie Kaylor talks CSU football and Mountain West sports betting; Joel and Mike discuss the season opener

Jimmie Kaylor, former CSU punter and current daily fantasy sports expert and writer for the Sportsline.com gambling publication, shares thoughts on the Rams’ number of wins this year and other Mountain West and college football-related bets. Joel and Mike also talk what they’d like to see in the season opener and make their predictions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 30, 20231 hr 27 minEp. 94

Former CSU A.D. Jack Graham and wife Ginger talk CSU and much more!

Jack Graham joins to talk college football landscape, thoughts on the best outcome for CSU, being fired, his “biggest mistake” in hiring Larry Eustachy, the on-campus stadium project (and SOSHers admitting to him they were wrong), joining forces with the Green and Gold Guard despite his disdain for collectives, his relationship with CSU now, and MUCH more! Plus, Ginger Graham talks Ginger and Baker and her involvement at CSU, while Mike Rowe reports live from the U.S. Amateur at Cherry Hills CC,...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 93

Joe Parker talks Mountain West/Pac-12 realignment and more

CSU athletic director Joe Parker joins to talk about the various possible scenarios facing the Mountain West and remaining Pac-12 schools, how he would feel about the prospect of leaving the MW, what CSU has done to be a candidate for conference realignment during the changing landscape, his thoughts on the future of TV streaming, his reaction to the Denver Post column questioning CSU’s athletic budget, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ...

Aug 10, 202355 minEp. 92

The golf episode, Part 2: CSU men’s golf coach Michael Wilson

Part 2 of the RamNation golf episode invites in CSU men’s golf coach Michael Wilson to talk about his debut season that guided the Rams to just their third-ever NCAA Championship appearance and several wins along the way. He celebrates the highs of beating the University of Colorado by 25 strokes in an early season tournament, talks about the stress of the Auburn Regional, shares other tales from the season, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for informa...

Jul 21, 202347 minEp. 91

The golf episode, Part 1: CSU golf star Connor Jones

With the Open Championship teeing off at Royal Liverpool Golf Course this weekend, Joel Cantalamessa, Mike Rowe, and Steve Ivy were in the mood to talk some golf. They talk about their summer golf exploits and then bring in a real golfer – CSU graduate senior Connor Jones, who had a huge 2022-23 season and is back for a super senior season this year. Connor talks about his late start in golf, why he transferred to CSU, the highlights of the season, his favorite (and toughest) courses, and much m...

Jul 20, 202347 minEp. 90

The secret sauce behind CSU football’s top recruiter, Chad Savage

CSU wide receivers coach and recruiting guru Chad Savage tells us his keys to pulling in top recruits, the advantages to recruiting to CSU, his decision to follow coach Jay Norvell to Fort Collins instead of staying in his hometown of Reno, changes he's seeing within the program, where he wants to be in the future, 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....

Jul 18, 202339 minEp. 89

CSU star guard Isaiah Stevens talks his decision to return to CSU; Green and Gold Guard director John Weber talks NIL

Isaiah Stevens talks about his experience at the NBA G League Elite Camp, why he decided to come back to CSU, why he forewent opportunities for big payouts elsewhere, and much more. John Weber talks ins and outs of the Green and Gold Guard collective, gives an members/dollars update, discusses egregious violations he’s seeing with other collectives around the country, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal ...

Jun 02, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 88

CSU defensive end Mo Kamara tells it like it is

CSU start defensive end Mo Kamara talks about why he stayed through three different coaches at CSU, his thoughts on all three of them, why he returned for a fifth season, his work ethic and high expectations rubbing off on teammates, what led to his breakout season in 2022, his honest assessment of the O-line, and much more. Plus, Mike talks his experience at the Denver Derby Party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

May 09, 202359 minEp. 87

CSU’s Aaron Katsuma talks men’s basketball recruiting/additions; QB Clay Millen talks football team improvement

CSU Director of Basketball Operations/Recruiting Aaron Katsuma talks about the team’s new additions, departures, recruiting challenges (and navigating Isaiah Stevens’ testing of NBA waters), and much more. QB Clay Millen talks about differences between freshman and sophomore year, improvements he’s seeing, his goal of a bowl game, and more. Rowe also shares his observations from the Green and Gold spring scrimmage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information abo...

May 03, 20231 hr 35 minEp. 86

Kevin Lytle talks spring football and Joe Parker gives us the latest news in CSU athletics

Kevin Lytle talks about what has caught his eye during spring football heading into the Green and Gold Game, what to expect in the current transfer portal window for both football and basketball, and much more. Then, AD Joe Parker gives RamNation his monthly state of the state for CSU athletics, talking potential changes to NIL, Green and Gold weekend events, NCAA tournament revenue, conference realignment, and more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

Apr 20, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 85

Joe Parker visits RamNation to address PAC-12 rumors and much more

CSU athletic director Joe Parker visits with Joel and Mike, talking recent reports of the PAC-12’s exploration of CSU as an expansion candidate, WR Tory Horton’s NIL deal, and a variety of other topics around CSU athletics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 202357 minEp. 84

ABQ Journal reporter Geoff Grammer joins Joel, Mike, and Steve to preview the Mountain West tourney and more; Joel weighs in on PAC 12 repor

Joel discusses PAC 12 insider John Canzano’s report that the league is looking at CSU as an expansion option, and then Geoff Grammer joins Joel, Mike, and Steve to preview the Mountain West tournament. He also talks Isaiah Stevens, his sources on whether SDSU is leaving the MW, the crazy story of New Mexico State basketball, and even his affinity for the movie La Bamba. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Mar 08, 20231 hr 17 minEp. 83

CSU freshman guard joins to talk the ups and downs of the last week; Joel Cantalamessa dives into the SJSU loss

Tavi Jackson talks about the Rams’ tough shooting night at San Jose State, the thrill of the Border War win at sold out Moby, his thoughts on potentially playing alongside Stevens and Tonje for the final time Friday at Moby, overall views on the season, hopes for next year, and more. And Joel Cantalamessa breaks down the down the Rams’ loss to the Spartans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Mar 02, 202330 minEp. 82

CSU women’s hoops stars McKenna Hofschild and Cailyn Crocker join RamNation

Women’s basketball stars McKenna Hofschild and Cailyn Crocker talk about the season so far, the final stretch ahead, and their hopes to get another shot at league leader UNLV. McKenna talks about her and her senior teammates returning for a super senior season next year and the big things in store. Plus, both players talk about their path to Fort Collins, how CSU compares to their previous stops, their life off the court, and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.c...

Feb 21, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 81

Isaiah Rivera and Patrick Cartier make their RamNation debut; Steve Ivy breaks down the Boise State loss

Steve Ivy recaps the Rams’ heartbreaking loss to Boise State and then CSU junior guard Isaiah Rivera and graduate transfer Patrick Cartier join to talk about the game and the struggles of the Rams’ season, as well as give us a glimpse into their lives at CSU. Pat also delivers a bit of good news for Ram fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Feb 17, 20231 hrEp. 80

Joe Parker talks conference realignment and much more in our in-depth monthly conversation

CSU AD Joe Parker joins Joel and Mike to talks about conference realignment and his role in creating opportunities for CSU, his declaration that CSU will be a participant in the coming expanded College Football Playoff, the real possibility of adding new CSU sports in the near future, the partnership between new president CSU Amy Parsons and athletics, and much, much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data ...

Feb 16, 20231 hrEp. 79

Recapping the CSU Recruiting Roundup Event + John Tonje joins to chat CSU basketball

Joel and Mike share nuggets from the CSU Football Recruiting Roundup event in Denver, and senior basketball guard John Tonje joins to chat about the team’s struggles this season 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.

Feb 03, 20231 hr 6 minEp. 78

CSU AD Joe Parker joins to answer Ram fans’ questions

Joe Parker makes his monthly appearance for a discussion on all things CSU athletics, and answers questions submitted by RamNation fans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 77

Jay Norvell joins RamNation for an in-depth conversation on all things CSU football

CSU football coach Jay Norvell joins Joel and Mike to talk about what went wrong in 2022, what’s being done to fix it, how recruiting is going, what this job has meant to him, and much more in a 45+ minute conversation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 17, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 76
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