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Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports Podcast

Jakob Rodriguez X Andrew Zimmelpodcasters.spotify.com
Co-hosts and Texas State Alums Jakob Rodriguez '20 and Andrew Zimmel '20 first got their start covering the Texas State University Bobcats as student journalists at The University Star and KTSW 89.9. Jakob has a background in investigative reporting and served in a number of leadership roles at The Star including Sports Editor and EIC. Andrew made a name for himself calling it like it is on-air and helped guide any team he was on into the digital age of sports journalism. The two now reconnect to cover the highs and lows of being a Texas State sports fan, which isn't always easy. #Eatemup
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Episodes

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #61 - Back To School Ft. Caleb Yum

This week, we're introducing our new buddy, Caleb Yum to the podosphere! Caleb is the newest Texas State beat writer for the Austin American-Statesman, where he is set to cover his first slate of everything Texas State. We talk season expectations and a whole lot more! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Aug 16, 202556 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E79 S3 - Hola, Me llamo Es Boko!

What up, Peeps? We're back on the mics and we're full on ripping as the Texas State Bobcats look to shape up their depth chart ahead of the 2025 season. We got takes and stakes! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Aug 07, 202546 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E78 S3 - Welcome To The Podium, For The Last Time, Texas State

Andrew and Jakob are back on the mics talking about The Texas High School Coaches Association Coaches Convention and Sun Belt Conference Media Days. Everywhere G.J. goes, some PAC-12 drama surfaces. In this one the boys catch up on headlines after half a month of being busy at work and moving across the country. But the show goes on! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Jul 24, 202555 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: Texas State Set To Join Reformed PAC-12 In 2026 Ft. Kelly Damphousse & Don Coryell

Big moves this week on the show! The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved Texas State University to pay the Sun Belt Conference a $5 million dollar exit fee. Just minutes later, the PAC-12 Conference announced the Bobcats would be joining as full members in 2026. Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse and Athletics Director Don Coryell join us this week to talk about what the move means for the university. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Jun 30, 202523 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E74 S3 - Texas State Appears To Inch Closer to PAC-12 Deal, Announcement

Boy howdy! What a week! Jakey was up until the wee hours of the night with this one when news dropped (shoutout the burnerverse) that the Texas State University System Board of Regents would have a special meeting Monday. All signs, including ESPN's Pete Thamel, point to Texas State joining the reformed PAC-12 Conference. Andrew and Jakob talk about a lot of things, including Smuckers Uncrustables. You ain't gotta like it cause the hood gon love it. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod...

Jun 27, 202551 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #58 - Texas State Is Going To The PAC-12 (Probably)

Our Goose is cooked! After weeks, months, even years of saying Texas State will not go to the reformed PAC-12, it appears as though all roads lead to the West Coast for the Bobcats. Nothing is official, but on this show, Andrew and Jakob turn into the fat ladies singing the siren song of the Sun Belt. JMU, Marshall and ODU, we hardly knew ya. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Jun 19, 202552 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E72 S3 - Way Too Early Football Season Preview Ft. Carter Yates

This week, we're catching up with Dave Campbell's Texas Football writer, Carter Yates for a way too early prediction for the season. Some of you may love it, others will hate it, but hey, man, it's late May and football is on the horizon, we're less than 100 days out from kickoff! Where do you have the Bobcats finishing this season? Are you booking your tickets to the First Responder Bowl now or what are we doing? Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

May 29, 202554 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E71 S3 - On Top Of The Podium Ft. TXST Track and Field’s Abigail Parra

Andrew and Jakob are catching up with a Bobcat who not only keeps the maroon and gold on high, she takes the gold often! Distance runner Abigail Parra was the top scorer at the Outdoor Sun Belt Conference Championship Meet. Across three events, Parra podiumed in the 800m, 1500m and placed fourth in the 5000m on the meet's last day. Andrew and Jakob talk running, life and locking in. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

May 15, 202554 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E70 S3 - A South Texas Family Reunion Ft. UTRGV Baseball's Evan Maldonado

Squarin' Around had officially extended its reach to the Rio Grande Valley! In this one, Jakob and Andrew sit down with UTRGV pitcher Evan Maldonado. Apart from being a D1 pitcher with stops across Texas and Louisiana, Evan is Jakob's cousin. The pair of cousins and tio Zimmel reconnect to talk about life, tacos and baseball in South Texas. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

May 15, 202555 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E69 S3 - Portal Pops And Gorilla Fight Combos

The boys are back on the mics and maybe soon coming to a jungle near your for a rumble with a gorilla! Jk, unless... In this one Andrew and Jakob talk about some portal pops and answer your mailbag questions. Yes, we're also addressing mustache gate.

May 01, 202558 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #54 - Looking For A New Hope

Huge womp womp energy this week and Andrew and Jakob navigate a crushing loss by the baseball team to the University of Texas At Austin. Plus draft day vibes, any Bobcats making the big board? Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Apr 24, 202554 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E66 S3 - We've Been Kicked Out of Nicer Places

Andy and Jakey are back on the mics talking about the spring slate. Softball continues their dominance and heads out to Conway South Carolina. Baseball is ... happening. And football is back on the field for their practice window as G.J. Kinne and the boys continue their quest to keep the maroon and gold on high. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Mar 21, 202543 min

Squarin' Around: ROF #51 - Revenue Sharing at Texas State

The wacky world of college sports gets a little wackier with the inclusion of revenue sharing models! Texas State says the Athletics Department is hard at work working on a plan for our beloved university. Plus we're talking baseball, basketball, softball and a whole lot more! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Mar 12, 202551 min

SQUARIN' AROUND: E65 S3 - Getting Sprung This Spring

We're full of a bunch of womp womp headlines this week as Jakey and Andy make their way through the spring slate of baseball, basketball and softball. The boys also break down the football team's schedule release and try to "fix" basketball.

Mar 08, 202545 min

We're Baseball Guys E1 Ft. Jaylen Hubbard & Will Hollis

Did you really think Andrew and Jakob would let the baseball team's win over #1 Texas A&M go unnoticed? Cuatro Corners Cartel Production Co. proudly presents the first installment of "We're Baseball Guys" where the Square boys will be joined by some of the best to put on the maroon and gold to talk about the current team, their time in the dugout and more! This week's episode features Jaylen Hubbard & Will Hollis. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

Feb 28, 202537 min
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