In this tailgate we celebrate a much needed first victory of the season (2:21). We give our thoughts on quarterback situation, appreciate Tahj Brooks, and get to open up Club Red for the first time (18:36). We then shift our focus to Big 12 conference play as the Red Raiders head to Morgantown to face West Virginia (23:36). We talk about what we need to see from Shough and the defense to come away with the victory and make our predictions (41:28). #WreckEm
Sep 21, 2023•55 min•Ep. 197
In this week's tailgate we recap Texas Tech's 0-2 start after a tough loss to Oregon on Saturday night (2:40). We discuss some of the issues that have hurt us so far in the season and what needs to happen to get back on track. Then we take a quick look at the upcoming game against Tarleton State (40:38) before welcoming in the highest recruit in Texas Tech history, Micah Hudson (47:28). #WreckEm
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 196
In this week's tailgate we are still recovering from the loss to Wyoming. We discuss what went wrong in Laramie (2:26) before shifting our focus to huge opportunity to bounce back against the Oregon Ducks in Lubbock this weekend (24:52). We break down what Texas Tech needs to do to get a big win and make our predictions. #WreckEm
Sep 07, 2023•56 min•Ep. 195
It is officially game week and we make our final preparations for the 2023 season. We start by breaking down the Texas Tech offense for the upcoming season and discuss each position group as well as make some predictions for the offense (2:38). Then we make our official record predictions for the upcoming season (50:09). Then we preview the Wyoming game and make our predictions for the Red Raiders vs Cowboys (54:08). We end the tailgate discussing Brett Yormark's comments at the Red Raider kick-...
Aug 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 194
In this week's tailgate we start off with a quick Wedding Recap before diving into the Texas Tech defense & special teams for the upcoming season (5:25). We discuss each position group from the front line to the secondary. We talk about the experience that this years groups bring, the exciting transfers to watch, as well as the young guys looking to make their marks this season. #WreckEm
Aug 23, 2023•58 min•Ep. 193
In this episode we discuss the chaos with conference realignment and the Big 12's three new additions to the conference coming in 2024 (2:44). Then we discuss TTU being ranked in the preseason coaches poll, Zach Thomas officially inducted into the NFL HOF, and we do our Best/Worst case scenarios for Texas Tech Football in 2023 (23:40). #WreckEm
Aug 10, 2023•59 min•Ep. 192
In this tailgate Colorado is officially headed back to the Big 12 in 2024 so we discuss what that means for the Big 12 and what might happen next (2:42) Then we deep dive the final 6 opponents for the upcoming 2023 season for the Red Raiders (11:23) before discussing the last addition to the McCasland staff (46:02). #WreckEm
Aug 03, 2023•55 min•Ep. 191
In this tailgate we recap the Air Raiders and the TBT regional experience we had in Lubbock and how cool it was to see our guys play in the USA again (2:34). We also discuss the coaching staff's newest addition. Then we begin looking at the 2023 Texas Tech Football schedule by doing a deep dive on the opponents during the first half of the football season (21:54). #WreckEm
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 190
In this tailgate we prep for the TBT and the Air Raiders for the Lubbock regional! We discuss the teams, roster, that enticing second round possible matchup with UT, and why we love the TBT (3:12). Then we create the best WR ever using Texas Tech receiving greats attributes for fun before a quick look ahead to the season (24:48). For final shots of the week, we head to Netflix to discuss a few docs including the QB doc featuring our own, Patrick Mahomes! (1:00:56). #WreckEm
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 189
In this tailgate we discuss the first roster of the Grant McCasland Era at Texas Tech coming together with 2 huge pickups to complete the roster (2:44). We discuss the key additions as well as the full roster and make our way too early starting lineup predictions. We also discuss how on fire Joey McGuire and Co have been on the recruiting trail (32:22) before discuss the portal claiming our best SP (42:30). We end the week discussing Josh Jung getting the starting nod for the All-Star game! (46:...
Jul 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 188
In this shot bet draft the guys from Talkin Tech presented us with the Best Alcoholic Beverages as the draft topic. We each had 4 picks to put together the best drink menu for you guys to judge! Check our twitter to vote on who won the shot bet draft!
Jun 22, 2023•31 min
In this tailgate we collaborate with our friends from Talkin Tech and discuss all the cringeworthy offseason topics that you can think of and get them out of the way in just one podcast. From conference realignment to tweeting high school teenagers, we cover all the offseason hot gossip the only way we know how, with a cold one. #WreckEm
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 187
In this week's tailgate our guy Dustin is on vacation, so former Texas Tech Pitcher, Ryan Moseley, filled in to recap the Red Raiders season coming to an end in Gainesville to the Florida Gators (2:25). We also discussed the coaches, his career highlights, our Shot Bet draft mistake, and much more! We had a great discussion about all things Texas Tech and baseball. #WreckEm
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 186
In this episode we recap Texas Tech's trip to Arlington and the Big 12 Tournament run that fell short in the semifinals in brutal fashion (2:40). Then we look ahead to a tough regional draw for the Red Raiders as they head to Gainesville where the #2 overall seed, Florida Gators await. Then we do a Shot Bet Draft featuring players from the Tadlock era that would help us win this regional (37:26), before taking our final shots for the week.
Jun 01, 2023•59 min•Ep. 185
In this week's episode we discuss the new additions for Texas Tech hoops and getting some much needed size added to the roster with hopefully more size to come (2:55). Then we look at the Texas Tech Football hype train which reaches a peak with a Cotton Bowl prediction from a notable source (22:44). We get ready for Texas Tech baseball's journey in the Big 12 tournament (31:50) and before we leave we discuss Josh Jung hitting bombs and the NBA Playoffs (43:10).
May 25, 2023•53 min•Ep. 184
In this week's tailgate we try to be patient as the basketball news remains slow but remain hopeful that the good news is on the way (3:00). We discuss Tyree Wilson getting drafted by the Raiders and other Red Raiders heading to the NFL on UDFA's (26:10). Then discuss the baseball team and their end of season push to make the postseason (33:14). Then a quick check in on the Rookie of the Month, Josh Jung and the NBA playoffs. #WreckEm
May 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 183
In this episode we are back from Vegas in a long weekend that we survived and had a great time. That also means there is lots of news to cover so we discuss the roster changes for the basketball team and more (6:25). Then head to football to discuss the spring game and Tyree Wilson night at the draft (41:17) and the dumbest idea ever. Then we finish off the tailgate discussing baseballs past few weeks of play (59:52) then discuss the NBA playoffs to close out the tailgate. #WreckEm
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 182
In this week's Bachelor Party Tailgate, we discuss Texas Tech's decision to hire Grant McCasland and what that means for the program. We also discuss the roster as it currently stands and discuss the players whose decisions we are waiting on (4:56). Then we discuss Texas Tech baseball and their back to back weekend series wins and a split series against #8 Stanford (34:54), before discussing a Big 12 coaches ranking tweet that had people upset (44:13). We close the week talking NBA playoffs and ...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 181
In this tailgate we discuss the wait for Texas Tech basketball to name it's next Head Coach in Grant McCasland as they make a run to the NIT Champ game (2:45) plus we discuss the Lady Raiders NIT run coming to an end and what this run means for the future of the program. Then we head over to the diamond to discuss a brutal stretch of losses away from the Law (37:28) before talking a little spring ball and the excitement that surround the football program heading into year 2 of the McGuire Era (4...
Mar 30, 2023•55 min•Ep. 180
In this Shot Bet Draft we select Fast Food Restaurants as chosen by Jackson from Ramblin Raiders. Give it a listen and be sure to vote in our polls to help decide who wins the Fast Food Shot Bet Draft
Mar 17, 2023•15 min
In this week's tailgate, our friends from Ramblin Raiders join us to discuss the end of the Adams era for Texas Tech hoops (2:52), what went wrong in year 2, and of course we look to the future and discuss possible coaching candidates. Then we head over to the diamond to recap a successful week for the Red Raiders at home (54:12) before discussing March Madness and the Lady Raiders ticket to the NIT. #WreckEm
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 179
In this week's tailgate we discuss the important 3 game stretch for the Red Raiders that ended with a 0-3 record (4:12) before we dive into the Adams suspension news that crossed our timelines on Sunday morning and what that means for Texas Tech basketballs future (25:28). We recap a long long game in Houston vs the hated Aggies and celebrate a Big 12 ship with our final shots for the week. #WreckEm
Mar 07, 2023•49 min•Ep. 178
In this weeks tailgate we discuss Texas Tech basketballs emergence back into the bubble conversation with 4 straight wins in Big 12 play (2:14). We discuss the recent victories and the big changes that have helped the Red Raiders go on this late season run. Then we head over to the diamond to discuss the 2023 series opener for the Texas Tech baseball team (42:36). #WreckEm
Feb 24, 2023•58 min•Ep. 177
In this week's tailgate we discuss Texas Tech's upset win over the Longhorns on Big Monday and what the win means as we hit the final stretch of the season (2:50). Then we discuss Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs winning their second Super Bowl (32:36) as well as Zach Thomas FINALLY getting the HOF nod. Before we get out we welcome the 2023 Texas Tech baseball season (48:15) and celebrate Lebron James moment. #WreckEm
Feb 16, 2023•59 min•Ep. 176
In this week's tailgate we discuss Texas Tech hoops getting an epic 23 point comeback victory over the Iowa State Cyclones (2:15) and what the win could mean for the team moving forward. Then we FINALLY got the 2023 Big 12 football schedule so we take a look at Texas Tech's through the new Big 12 (22:53) and then we draft the 12 Big 12 team's 2023 schedules in another fun Tailgate Talks draft off (33:00). #WreckEm
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 175
In this week's tailgate we had RC Maxfield return to the tailgate to discuss the state of the basketball team after falling to 0-7 in conference play (2:20). We discuss frustrations, coaching, and more and search for answers moving forward. Then we break out a new edition of the shot bet, the shot bet draft (56:06). We draft the best songs from 2000-2015 as RC requested. Check out our twitter (@tailgate_talks) to vote for who you think won the draft! #WreckEm
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 174
In this week's shorter tailgate we discuss the tough loss in Austin over the weekend to the Longhorns (2:22). We discuss our concerns from the game, some of the positives to take from the loss, and some players we are watching to bounce back. Then we head over to the NFL (26:54) to touch base on a great weekend of playoff football. #WreckEm
Jan 17, 2023•37 min•Ep. 173
In this week's tailgate we start off by discussing some coaching news for the Texas Tech Football team that has the Juice (2:15). Then we recap a brutal stretch for the Red Raiders basketball team that ended with a disaster of a performance in Ames (12:21). We touch on the Chris Beard news before moving to our final shots which included TCU getting destroyed and our Wild Card Playoff picks (57:36).
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 172
In this week's tailgate we celebrate a huge victory over crying Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels in the Texas bowl (2:17). We discuss the big time win, Shough's gritty performance, and open up Club Red for the final time this season (28:10). Then, 2023 is here so we make our wishes for the upcoming year (29:44) before discussing a frustrating start to conference play for the basketball team (51:05). #WreckEm
Jan 03, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 171
In this episode we say goodbye to 2022 and look back on all the things we were thankful for as Red Raider fans from the past year (2:56). Then we take a quick look into a successful signing day for the Red Raiders (16:14) before diving into the Texas Bowl matchup with Ole Miss (28:04). We finish this weeks tailgate with a quick look at the basketball team before conference play begins (44:28) before taking some bowl season shot bets (54:24). Have a safe and Happy New Year! #WreckEm
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 170
