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Wildcat Country

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An Arizona Wildcats podcast featuring commentary, analysis and interviews.
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8/21/22: Inside info on conference realignment and Arizona football camp

Corey Leff, AKA JohnWallStreet, stops by again to update us on the latest conference realignment talk, and the Arizona Wildcats' (possible) long-term future in the Pac-12. Plus, has Arizona looked as improved on the field as they do on paper during football camp? And which true freshmen will make the biggest impact right away? We discuss it all on a brand-new episode of Wildcat Country.

Aug 22, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 116

8/14/22: Arizona football camp, TV contracts, and Kylan Boswell

Arizona Wildcats football camp is underway, conference TV contract talk continues to heat up, and Kylan Boswell may miss significant time in his freshman year. Plus, can you picture a world where Arizona and ASU play in different conferences? We discuss it all, and a lot more.

Aug 15, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 115

8/3/22: Basketball recruiting, football preview & realignment with Matt Moreno

Kwame Evans got away, but the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team still has plenty of options on the recruiting trail. GOAZCATS.com senior editor Matt Moreno stops by with the latest intel, as well as a football preview, and whether Arizona is destined for the Big 12. Plus, we reflect on another big recruiting win for Adia Barnes and Arizona women's basketball, and discuss a pair of softball players defecting to UCLA.

Aug 04, 202251 minSeason 1Ep. 114

7/27/22: Phil Steele previews Arizona football, and Chris Gronkowski checks in

Will the Arizona Wildcats' impressive offseason lead to better things on the field? Phil Steele, author of Phil Steele's '22 College Football Preview, joins us to look ahead to Jedd Fisch's second season in Tucson, as well as conference realignment. Plus, Wildcat alum and Ice Shaker founder Chris Gronkowski stops by to talk about the business and his brother Rob's future with the company after football.

Jul 28, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 113

7/21/22: Reaction to Zona vs. Duke, and a chat with Scooby Wright

It's the middle of July, and somehow we still have plenty to talk about. We discuss the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team's scheduled home-and-home with Duke, as well as the latest conference realignment rumors, and we chat with our good friend, Wildcat legend and USFL champion Scooby Wright.

Jul 22, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 112

7/13/22: Latest Pac-12 realignment news with John Canzano

Will the Pac-12 survive USC and UCLA's departures -- and what's the best long-term outcome for the Arizona Wildcats? Pac-12 insider John Canzano joins us with the latest rumblings, including a possible alliance with the ACC, and what will become of Pac-12 Networks. John also gives us a preview of Arizona's football season. Plus, we discuss whether Kylan Boswell's reclassification makes the Arizona men's basketball a lock for the preseason top 15.

Jul 14, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 111

6/29/22: Aaron Torres and Sam Thomas

Two of our most popular (and frequent) guests return, as Aaron Torres stops by to preview the upcoming Arizona Wildcats football and men's basketball seasons, and Wildcat alum/Phoenix Mercury forward Sam Thomas checks in to discuss her favorite Wildcat moments and what it's like to play in the WNBA (and in Sun Devil country). Also: Who's the most beloved Wildcat athlete over the past decade? Shane and Eric debate.

Jun 30, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 109

6/23/22: Football preview with Lamont Lovett, Gronk's retirement, and an NBA Draft recap

With two players taken in the top 20 and three in the top 33, was this the best NBA Draft in Arizona Wildcats history? We'll discuss. Then, we're joined by Wildcat radio analyst Lamont Lovett, who provides plenty of reasons why fans should be excited about the 2022 Arizona football season. Plus: Is Gronk retired for good this time? One of our hosts isn't so sure.

Jun 24, 202248 minSeason 1Ep. 108

6/14/22: A deep football and men's basketball recruiting dive with Matt Moreno

The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team has added a pair of transfers, and Arizona football is already loading up on commits for 2023. We bring back GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno to help us make sense of everything that has taken place in the last week, including whether UA men's basketball has done enough to be a top-tier contender under Tommy Lloyd again next season.

Jun 15, 202246 minSeason 1Ep. 107

6/8/22: Arizona men's basketball transfer talk with Bruce Pascoe

The Arizona Wildcats' 2021-22 athletic season is officially over -- but that doesn't mean we don't have a lot to talk about, as Arizona Daily Star men's basketball reporter Bruce Pascoe joins us to dissect the Wildcats' current situation, including the possibility of finally adding some talent through the transfer portal. Also, which of Arizona's first-year head coaches -- Tommy Lloyd, Jedd Fisch, Chip Hale and Caitlin Lowe -- exceeded expectations the most?

Jun 09, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 106

5/31/22: Allie Skaggs stops by, and reaction to Dalen Terry's decision

The Arizona softball team's improbable postseason run continues with a trip to the Women's College First Series in Caitlin Lowe's first year at the helm. We'll talk to slugger Allie Skaggs about the Wildcats' journey to Oklahoma City, and what it'll take to keep that journey going. Also, Dalen Terry has become the third UA men's basketball player to officially leave for the NBA. Can the Wildcats fill the void and be competitive again next season? We'll break it down. And we'll make our predictio...

Jun 01, 202250 minSeason 1Ep. 105

5/25/22: Latest Arizona basketball recruiting news with Rafael Barlowe

Tommy Lloyd has landed yet another top international recruit, as Estonia big man Henri Veesaar has committed to the Arizona Wildcats. We learn about him, get an update on Dalen Terry's draft status and much more, with Rafael Barlowe, NBA Draft Junkies founder and NBA Big Board director of scouting, who's very plugged in to the European hoops scene. Plus, can Wildcat softball continue to shock the world and advance to the College World Series -- and will the elimination of divisions help or hurt ...

May 26, 202253 minSeason 1Ep. 104

5/18/22: Big basketball recruiting updates, and a football preview

We've got a fantastic Arizona Wildcats football preview AND the latest UA men's basketball recruiting and transfer news... Pete Fiutak of College Football News explains why he's optimistic about Jedd Fisch's team heading into the 2022 season, and Rivals national basketball recruiting analyst Travis Graf provides the latest intel on possible Wildcat men's basketball commits -- and whether Dalen Terry is likely to return for another season.

May 19, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 103

5/11/22: Dalen Terry, the transfer portal, and NIL madness

Will Dalen Terry follow Benn Mathurin and Christian Koloko to the NBA -- and should Arizona Wildcats fans be concerned that Tommy Lloyd has yet to land a transfer for next season? Plus, NIL expert Andrew Donovan joins us to make sense of the new world of collegiate endorsements, and how that world might change dramatically in the next year.

May 12, 202241 minSeason 1Ep. 102

5/3/22: Scooby Wright dishes on the USFL, Arizona football, and his card collection

Scooby Wright III has led the Birmingham Stallions to be the only remaining undefeated USFL team. The former Arizona Wildcats star dishes on the league, his future goals (an NFL return?), his thoughts on the future of Arizona football -- and his impressive sports card collection. Also, Arizona men's hoops still hasn't added a big transfer for next season. Should fans be concerned? And has NIL gotten out of control in college sports -- and if so, what should be done about it?

May 04, 202249 minSeason 1Ep. 101

4/27/22: 100th episode: Men's hoops news, giveaways and a lot more

On the 100th episode of Wildcat Country, we discuss what the Arizona Wildcats' 2022-23 men's basketball roster will look like, favorite (and most awkward) interviews of the first 100 shows, and let you know how you can get your hands on a free Ice Shaker bottle.

Apr 28, 202238 minSeason 1Ep. 100

4/19/22: Adam Gorney, Clancy Shields and the latest men's hoops news

Benn Mathurin and Christian Koloko are gone. How will Tommy Lloyd go about replacing them on the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team? We dive into it, and then chat with Rivals national recruiting analyst Adam Gorney to get a closer look at the newcomers on the 2022 Arizona football team. And Clancy Shields, head coach of the Pac-12 champion Arizona men's tennis team, stops by to discuss his team's success and what it'll take to build on last year's Sweet 16 run.

Apr 20, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 99

4/11/22: Deep dive into Arizona football and basketball recruiting with Matt Moreno

The Arizona Wildcats' 2022 Spring Football Game is in the books, and GOAZCATS.com Senior Editor Matt Moreno joins us to discuss who stood out to him, and what Arizona's strong recruiting class could mean for the 2022 season. Matt also dishes on what the 2022-23 men's basketball roster could look like, including a 2023 commit who could reclassify. And who will stay at Arizona the longest: Tommy Lloyd, Adia Barnes or Jedd Fisch? Eric and Shane debate.

Apr 12, 20221 hrSeason 1Ep. 98

4/6/22: Yogi Roth and Daniel Susac

With the Arizona Wildcats' spring football game upon us, we check in with Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth to preview the upcoming season and learn who he's most excited to watch on the field this weekend. Also, Arizona All-American catcher Daniel Susac stops by to discuss why he stuck with the Wildcats despite the coaching change, and what it'll take for UA to get back to the College World Series. And is the men's basketball tournament an unfair format? We'll dive in.

Apr 07, 202258 minSeason 1Ep. 97

3/28/22: Recapping the Arizona men's basketball season with Jeff Dean

Following the disappointing end to an incredible season, Arizona Wildcats PA announcer Jeff Dean stops by to help us recap what went wrong for the UA men's basketball team in San Antonio, and a quick look ahead to how good the 2022-23 Wildcats could be. Plus, we discuss how good Arizona football can be next season, and make our Final Four predictions.

Mar 28, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 96

3/21/22: Sweet 16 preview with AJ Bramlett

The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team survived an instant overtime classic vs. TCU to advance to the Sweet Sixteen. But the road to the Final Four doesn't get any easier, as a matchup with Houston awaits. We'll make our predictions for that game, and break it down with A.J. Bramlett, who was part of the 1997 Wildcat team that won a couple overtime games on their way to the national championship. Plus, we look back on the UA women's basketball season that came to an end Monday night.

Mar 22, 20221 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 95

3/15/22: NCAA Tournament preview with Matt Muehlebach and Sam Thomas

As the Arizona Wildcats men's and women's basketball teams get set for the NCAA Tournament, we check in with Pac-12 Network analyst Matt Muehlebach to recap the men's Pac-12 championship in Las Vegas and get his prediction for the Wildcats in the Big Dance, and women's hoops super senior Sam Thomas stops by to talk about Arizona's upcoming game vs. UNLV at McKale Center, and what it means to face her sister in that matchup. Plus, Eric and Shane make their predictions for the men's Final Four....

Mar 15, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 94

3/13/22: INSTANT REACTION: Arizona is a 1 seed in the South Region

The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team has earned a No. 1 seed in the South Region in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. We break down that part of the bracket, and make some initial predictions for which teams are headed to the Final Four.

Mar 13, 202222 minSeason 1Ep. 93

3/7/22: Steve Spurrier and Casey Jacobsen

The Pac-12 Men's Basketball Tournament is here. How much work (if any) do the Arizona Wildcats need to do to secure a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament? Pac-12 and FOX Sports analyst Casey Jacobsen stops by to preview the tournament and gauge Arizona's strengths and weaknesses heading into the Big Dance. Also, legendary coach Steve Spurrier joins us to discuss what he'll be talking about at Arizona's Be A P.R.O. coaching clinic later this month, as well as his thoughts on Jedd Fisch and what it'...

Mar 08, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 92

3/2/22: Pac-12 champs! Recapping Arizona's destruction of USC, and looking ahead

The Arizona Wildcats are your 2021-22 Pac-12 regular season champions following their demolition of No. 16 USC. Hosts Eric Cohen and Shane Dale break it down and look ahead to the final two games on the Wildcats' schedule, and what must happen in order to lock up a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, a look at the women's basketball team heading into the Pac-12 Tournament, and UA baseball is up while softball is a bit down.

Mar 02, 202236 minSeason 1Ep. 90

2/21/22: Dissecting Arizona's win over Oregon and upcoming games with Bruce Pascoe

The Arizona Wildcats survived a big challenge on the national stage with their win over Oregon. With a No. 1 seed in sight, we'll chat with Arizona men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe about this team's strengths and potential weaknesses as we near the NCAA Tournament, and preview UA's upcoming three-game road trip. Plus, is Kerr Kriisa an asset, liability or both heading into the Tournament -- and will Tommy Lloyd be a better postseason coach than Sean Miller? We'll debate in our Buy or Se...

Feb 21, 202252 minSeason 1Ep. 89

2/15/22: Aaron Torres and #EMOY Brian Brigger

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball continues to plow through the Pac-12. We'll talk about the Wildcats' prospects for a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and much more, with Fox Sports Radio's Aaron Torres and longtime Arizona equipment manager, AKA the #EMOY, Brian Brigger, who also sheds some light on future basketball uniforms. Plus, Eric and Shane talk UA women's basketball, softball and baseball. And we announce our new partnership with Ice Shaker, founded by Wildcat alum Chris Gronkowski....

Feb 16, 20221 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 88

2/8/22: The Wildcats are 20-2! Looking back and ahead with Matt Muehlebach

The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team just beat UCLA, USC and ASU in a 5-day span. We'll look back at an incredible week, and preview what lies ahead, with former Wildcat great and Pac-12 Networks analyst Matt Muehlebach. Also, the women's basketball team keeps rolling ahead of back-to-back games with the Sun Devils. And we make a super-early prediction for the 2022 Territorial Cup game in Tucson.

Feb 09, 202257 minSeason 1Ep. 87

2/3/22: Arizona beats UCLA! Reaction with special guest Corey Leff

Payback! The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team came away with a huge win over No. 3 UCLA at McKale Center. Special guest Corey Leff, AKA JohnWallStreet, joined Shane and Eric for a livestream right after the game to discuss what the win means for the program, and whether the Wildcats can keep things rolling in upcoming games vs. USC and ASU.

Feb 04, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 86
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