Shows
Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E78 S3 - Welcome To The Podium, For The Last Time, Texas StateAndrew 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
2025-07-2454 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #59 Andrew Zimmel Bids Farewell to Texas (Again) + The TXST Butterfly EffectOn the road again! Jakob's heart is broken, Andrew Zimmel is again chasing his radio star dreams in a state that is not Texas, so we got a special one for you all this week about active gratittude, back to regular scheduled programming next week! Vaya Con Dios, Zim! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-07-1740 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: Texas State Set To Join Reformed PAC-12 In 2026 Ft. Kelly Damphousse & Don CoryellBig 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
2025-06-3022 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E74 S3 - Texas State Appears To Inch Closer to PAC-12 Deal, AnnouncementBoy 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
2025-06-2750 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' 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
2025-06-1951 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E73 S3 - Pack Your Bags, We're Going To Nationals Ft. Chris Preddie & Melanie DuronWe're back on the mics talking to Chris Preddie and Melanie Duron. Preddie and Duron have both had storied seasons this year, leading up to the NCAA National Meet in Eugene, Oregon. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-06-1158 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #57 - Another Year, Another Bubas Cup WinAre we talking teams? Are we talking rings? We're talking about everything and all sports at Texas State as the athletic calendar wraps up around sunny San Marcos! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-06-061h 08Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E72 S3 - Way Too Early Football Season Preview Ft. Carter YatesThis 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
2025-05-2954 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #56 - Setting The Bar High Ft. Aiden Hayes & Kason O'RileyAndrew is on his European tour, which means Jakob can finally talk track and field in peace alongside TXST's best high jumpers, Aiden Hayes and Kason O'Riley. We're talking hoops, baseball and the almight sport of track and field.
2025-05-2251 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E71 S3 - On Top Of The Podium Ft. TXST Track and Field’s Abigail ParraAndrew 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
2025-05-1554 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E70 S3 - A South Texas Family Reunion Ft. UTRGV Baseball's Evan MaldonadoSquarin' 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
2025-05-1554 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #55 - What's A King To A GOAT, What's a GOAT to a King?Late upload brought to you by the catholic church! The boys are catching up on some baseball and softball headlines this week with a fun stretch in store for the Squarin' Around boys.
2025-05-1048 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E69 S3 - Portal Pops And Gorilla Fight CombosThe 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.
2025-05-0158 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #54 - Looking For A New HopeHuge 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
2025-04-2454 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E68 S3 - 2025 TXST Spring Game Hangover EpisodeAndy and Jakey are back digesting the 2025 Texas State Spring Game. Is the last one of its kind in San Marcos, what we saw, heard and did is all in this one! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-04-1749 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #53 - Revenue Sharing At TXST And Every Other Athletic Headline Ever Ft. Don CoryellThe boys are back this week on the mics with Texas State Athletic Director Don Coryell about every question you have had related to revenue sharing, a switch in conferences and how the department is looking to keep the maroon and gold on high for years to come. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-04-0957 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E67 S3 - The Three Amigos Unite Ahead Of The 2025 Spring Game Ft. Colton McWilliamsWe're back on the mics ahead of next week's spring game. We basically know NOTHING about football or a move to the PAC-12. Or do we? Put your tin foil hats on, Colton McWilliams joins us for this one! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-04-041h 12Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #52 - What Happened To Andrew?A wacky and fun episode, Jakob and Andrew squeezed in this one (pause) during a fun week of availability.
2025-03-2838 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E66 S3 - We've Been Kicked Out of Nicer PlacesAndy 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
2025-03-2142 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: ROF #51 - Revenue Sharing at Texas StateThe 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
2025-03-1251 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E65 S3 - Getting Sprung This SpringWe'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.
2025-03-0844 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastWe're Baseball Guys E1 Ft. Jaylen Hubbard & Will HollisDid 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
2025-02-2837 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin’ Around: ROF #50 - Can You Beat Your Freshman Self One on One? Ft. Saniya BurksThis week Andrew and Jakob are catching up with freshman sensation Saniya Burks who earned her way onto the starting five and looks to be the future of the Texas State Women's basketball team.
2025-02-2739 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E64 S3 - You Lost Your Keys Doing What? Ft. Ricci WoodardThis week we're catching up with Head Softball Coach Ricci Woodard as the team looks to return to the NCAA tournament and defend the Sun Belt Conference title.Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-02-2148 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: ROF #49 - Will You Be Our Valentine? Ft. Head Baseball Coach Steven TroutThis week on the show, we're catching up with one of our favorite coaches, TXST baseball's Steven Trout, as the team gets ready to host the Binghamton Bearkats on Valentine's Day (Friday). On the back half the boys are talking about National Signing Day and more!Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-02-131h 04Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E63 S3 - Speed? I Am Speed Ft. Drew DonleyWe're back this week catching up with Texas State Football and Track and Field star Drew Donley as he continues to impress with his speed!Tap the hell in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod (pause)
2025-02-0757 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: ROF# 48 - Catching Up on Football HeadlinesAndy and Jakey are back on the mics catching up on all the football headlines you may have missed since the bowl game!
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2025-02-0147 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E62 S3 - Mask Off! Season Three Premiere! Ft. Alex PeacockWelcome back to the show! After two weeks of vacation, your beloved square boys are back with one player who may have been to the square more times than Jakob. Alex Peacock is now a professional basketball player, world traveler and coach. He's also still him. The trio reunite to talk about the glory days, the Kaspar era and more! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2025-01-241h 06Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E52 S2 - Our Big Fat Season Preview Ft. Ishmael JohnsonJakey and Zim are back this week and are joined by Ishmael Johnson from Dave Campbell's Texas Football to give an in-depth season preview of the Bobcats. Jake and Ish get lost along the way and go down memory lane and talk about the behind-the-scenes of covering the team, Zim links back up to talk about our game of the week.
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2024-08-301h 46Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #38 - The 2024 State of The Athletic Dept. Ft. Don CoryellZimmel and Jakob are joined this week by Texas State Athletic Director Don Coryell who is giving us our 2024 State of The Athletics Department. The group gets into a lot including Andrew's favorite topic: The City of Pensacola.
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2024-08-2349 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E51 S2 - The All-American Dad Ft. G.J. KinneThe Squarin' Around crew is back this week and joined by Texas State Head Coach G.J. Kinne, who is still in the throws of Fall Camp. Our bearded and highly caffeinated hero is in his first year two with a team ever and we're glad it's with us. The team is gearing up for a huge year two and we're glad to be around for the ride, this is the convo with had with coach this week. Tap in for the Exclusivo: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2024-08-1658 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #37 - Jakob Meets His Hero Ft. Charles AustinThis week we're going for the gold on Squarin' Around! We're joined by Olympic Gold Medalist Charles Austin to talk about SWT, his time in maroon and gold and beyond, eventually suiting up to jump for Team USA and settling down in the town that made him the man he is today. A doozy this week! Months of planning and prep and we're honestly still blown away, hope you enjoy!
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2024-08-091h 28Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E50 S2 - Way Way Too Early Women’s Basketball Preview Ft. Coach Zenarae AntoineAndrew and Jakob are back on the mics and this week the boys are joined by TXST Women's Basketball Head Coach Zenarae Antoine to talk about her recent recruiting cycle, last year's season and what to expect from the team this year. We know it's August, why the hell are we talking hoops? No time like the present and we need to strap up ahead of football because once that train starts, we're all not getting off!
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2024-08-021h 11Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #36 - 2024 SBC Media Days Wrap UpHowdy howdy from the crescent city! The home of the Sun Belt Conference where G.J. Kinne, Jordan McCloud and Ismail Mahdi made their mid-summer debut ahead of the season. An offensive install in the works for the Bobcats, we're ready for football, we got team spirit how about you? Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2024-07-2753 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E49 S2 - CFB 25 Takes America By StormZimmel and Jake are back for a huge week of College Football 25 as they anxiously wait for the numerous Cuatro Corners Cartel Members to take the Bobcats all the way to the National Title Game and beyond! Also, David Pierce joins the Bobcats from the lil school down the street. What his presence in San Marcos could mean for the future of the program.
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2024-07-191h 01Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E48 S2 - Open Up a History Book! Ft. Colton McWilliamsThe Boys are back in town to talk some history with the only dude in San Marcos that keeps up with that stuff: Colton McWilliams! Colton gives Andy and Jake a history lesson and debates some of the finer points of the modern CFB era in this one.
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2024-07-0557 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E47 S2 - Making Peace With The PastTaking another trip down memory lane. Is anyone else a little shell-shocked from last season? We're still processing things and we have to hurry, once July is here, it's all down hill until the first snap of the 2024 season! Jakob and Zim talk history, past secrets and more in this one!
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2024-06-211h 00Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E46 S2 - Don't Cry, It's Just Goodbye! Ft. Chris KutzFew people have impacted Texas State as much or as meaningfully as Chris Kutz has as Associate Athletics Director of Communications at Texas State. He's also been a not-so-secret engine chugging and helping us get player interviews, coach interviews and more to help bring some #CuatroCorners Coverage to the Hill Country! Have fun in, Boise! You don't need luck when you're this good!
2024-06-0752 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E45 S2 - Sheriff Zimmel & Baby Face Jake Ride Off Into The Sunset After The Womp Womp Weekend (On a Horse Named Friday)Howdy, Partner! Welcome back to Squarin' Around! Zim and Jake are back with another certified banger! We're talking about baseball's SBC demise, softball's season-ender in College Station and the new football naming rights deal and some conspiracy theories for all of it. Can't get enough of us? Neither can our moms! But you can sign up for our newsletter!
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2024-05-2448 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E44 S2 - Don't Get Defensive, Just Answer The Question Ft. Bigg ThaddZim and Jake are back with another one on commencement week! While the Bobcats are crossing the graduation stage, your Squarin' Around team is hard at work debating Prince or MJ. This week, we're joined by Big Thadd with a big update from the Maroon & Golden NIL Collective.
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2024-05-101h 21Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E43 S2 - Where the Hell Are These River Otters At?Andrew and Jakob are back after spring ball and would ya look at the time! It's nearly conference tourney time for softball and baseball! Plus - how 'bout that women's golf team NCAA regionals bound! Now, we do have a few elephants (otters) in the room to address, let's get down to business!
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2024-04-2650 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E42 S2 - Mailbag Ft. Bigg ThaddSup Cuatro Corners Cartel!
Where are you at? Twitter fingers, all of ya! "Let's do a mailbag, let's do a mailbag!" My ass! Just a handful of questions in this mailbag, our first mailbag with a guest! But we have stitched together another banger for you all! Enjoy and go Spring Game! Do not miss out on the next one! Drop a comment!
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2024-04-121h 28Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E41 S2 - Welcome To The Kingdom of San MarcosHave we made enough obscure movie references already this year? Idk man, I think we could keep going tbh. Jakob and Zimmel are back to talk about things in the spring for the Bobcats, which means we're headed back to the gridiron, baby! Spring football is back in action and we're getting our first look at what the SERV Pro First Responder Bowl Champs will look like in 2024! Are we #back?
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2024-03-2956 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSQUARIN' AROUND: E40 S2 - What's Up, Brother?Tuesday, Tuesday, check Tuesday! What's up, Brother? Andrew and Jakob are back with another banger! We're talking all things Texas State and a surprising amount of things NOT Texas State, but it's all for the stream! Like and subscribe! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2024-03-151h 08Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E39 S2 - Jordan McCloud is a Bobcat!The worst-kept secret in FBS football is out!
Jordan McCloud is a Bobcat! Andrew and Jakob talk about the move for TXST after a pretty wacky time for the team. But things are shaping up to have another storybook beginning ahead of the Spring game on April 13th!
2024-03-0258 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E38 S2 - Smells Like Baseball Season to Me, BossWelcome back! Andrew and Jakob are back talking about all things spring sports (kind of our bread and butter huh?) Today baseball opens up its season, Softball is mercy-ruling people and basketball is coming to life!
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2024-02-161h 03Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E37 S2 - Alright, Let's Talk About Basketball ...Finally! Andrew and Jakob can address what we've all been thinking about: What's up with Texas State Basketball? Both teams have been a lil lackluster this season, what gives? We're here to ponder, speculate and tell you how to safely evacuate a plane in an emergency.
2024-02-0250 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around - E36 S2: What Came First? The Business or The Business?There is almost too much to talk about this week. Andrew and Jakob thought they could FINALLY run off into the sunset that is the college football season. But that transfer portal has a funny way of showing it's head. Texas State signed Jayden de Laura in this class ... shortly after then ... TJ Finley hops in the portal saying he had no idea Texas State was going after a QB. The Cuatro Corners crew walks through the in-between and what's beyond.
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2024-01-191h 10Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E35 S1 - **Audio Only** Squarin' Around Season One Wrap + Our First Bowl Win! Ft. Colton McWilliamsWE ARE THE CHAMPIONS OF THE SERVEPRO FIRST RESPONDERS BOWL! We are still very emotional and hopefully, you can tell in this latest episode that we do alongside our great buddy Colton McWilliams! Year one of Squarin' Around has been amazing! A lot to look forward to in year two! Let's go even bigger next year!
2023-12-2720 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E34 S1 - SERVPRO First Responder Bowl Preview Show Ft. The Roost’s Matthew BartlettAndrew and Jakob are back with The Roost's Matthew Bartlett. The Roost covers all things Rice Athletics and is a member of the Republic of Football Podcast Network. Andrew and Jakob attempt to have a civil discourse with a member of the opposition ahead of the biggest game in Texas State Football History! December 26th can't come fast enough!
2023-12-2258 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E33 S1 - The Year of The SquareCan you belive we've been at this for a year? Jakob and Andrew teamed up for the first time (at least in an official capacity since 2020) to give you year-round sports coverage. All year long, come hell or high water they got you an episode out all about the Bobcats and the Bachelor. So, this week, we're taking a victory lap, celebrating the milestone and saying thank you to the #CuatroCornersCartel
2023-12-081h 02Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E32 S1 - Last Game Best Game?Hey! Let's not even address last week! Did we even play last week? I could have sworn we had the latest BYE week of all FBS teams. Certainly whatever happened last week will not live in the annals of College Football or even the historical records of either team. Andrew and Jakob are back to preview the last home game of the year at Bobcat Stadium! Alabama has a South?
2023-11-2458 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E31 S1 - What The Hell Is a Chanticleer?Andrew and Jakob are back and so are the 'Cats! Huge win last week over Georgia Southern -- in your face McClain! The Bobcats are now bowl-eligible for the first time in a long time and due to the current college football landscape will Indeed most likely be bowling come December! Where do you have us finishing and what does this all mean to you?
2023-11-1056 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E30 S1 - 2023 Homecoming Game Preview Ft. Bryan London IIWelcome back to Southwest Texas State Normal School, Southwest Texas State Normal College, Southwest Texas State Teachers College, Southwest Texas State College, Southwest Texas State University, Texas State University-San Marcos and Texas State University!
It's homecoming week, so if you wore maroon and gold or called yourself a Bobcat or REALLY identified with George Strait's music ... This is YOUR WEEK. Andrew and Jakob are back with TXST football legend Bryan London II to talk about Homecoming Pride, Traditions and of course the Square. We also talk a lil football too!
2023-10-2747 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks: E12 V1 TXST Soccer Head Coach Steve HolemanStill slightly behind the football 8-ball after chasing the football team around for half of the season, Andrew and Jakob FINALLY got a chance to breathe and talk to TXST's Head Soccer Coach Steve Holeman ahead of the team's last conference game against Southern Miss and the Conference Tournament in Alabama.
2023-10-2541 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin’ Around: E29 S1 - How to Pick a Touchdown Celly Ft. Kole WilsonAndrew and Jakob are back and so are the Bobcats! The team returns to Bobcat stadium after a two-week road stand that saw a win against Southern Miss and a loss to Louisiana Lafayette. Right now the team sits at third in the race for the West. This week, the 'Cats will suit up against the Mighty ULM Warhawks in another conference rival ahead of their bye week next week. The dynamic duo is joined this week by the King of San Antonio, Kole Wilson, an FCS All-American Wide receiver at UIW who's impressing fans at Texas State.
2023-10-131h 06Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E28 S1 - Bring Your Own Trident Night at The Rock Ft. Scott WatkinsGuess who's back and now 3-1? These guys! Andrew and Jakob preview the Southern Miss Matchup with Sun Herald Sports Writer Scott Watkins to talk about all the wacky week four things that happened across the league and see how the Bobcats matchup against the house that Brett Favre built (and later allegedly scammed on behalf of.)
Editor's note: When Jakob talks about him and Zach on the sideline, what he fails to mention is that Zach Webb has been a suffering Bobcat fan since 2015. He ain't new to this, he's true to this!
2023-09-281h 17Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E27 S1 Alright! We lost! So what?!Orange you glad we didn't say banana? The I-35 rivalry game came and went and it really sent Jakob into a tizzy. But in week 3, you gotta think, the Bobcats are statistically better than half of all teams in College Football, so hey, at least that's something. This week, we're opening at home against Jackson State. The guys walk through the keys to success at Bobcat Stadium and more.
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2023-09-151h 02Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E26 S1 Between Two Squares - Baylor Preview Ft. Between Two BearsAndrew and Jakob are honored to host Evan and Matt from Between Two Bears, fellow Republic of Football Podcast Network brethren to discuss all matter of life, liberty and the pursuit of college football. The G.J. Kinne era literally kicks off in McLane Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2nd. This is mostly a preview of that.
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2023-08-311h 05Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks: E11 V1 TXST President Dr. Kelly DamphousseAndrew and Jakob sit down with Texas State University's President Dr. Kelly Damphousse to talk about football, culture shifts at Texas State and dreams of the future for the university and it's athletics department.
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2023-08-2836 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E25 S1 Boko, You've Changed Since CollegeThe more things change, the more things stay the same. In this one Andrew and Jakob reject modernity and embrace tradition and even come up with a few of their own. Welcome to the show TXST Class of 2027!
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2023-08-191h 20Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around - E24 S1 - Wait, How Good Is The Sun Belt?This one is all about the Sun Belt Conference or as we like to call it the Fun Belt! The SBC has made a name for itself becoming the king of mid-major upsets and an aggressive style of play, where does that us?
2023-08-0458 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks: E10 V1 Fmr. TXST Quarterback Brady McBrideAndrew and Jakob are joined by former Texas State Quarterback Brady McBride. Brady led the Bobcats in 2021 and in his two seasons on the team threw for 3,432 yards and 29 touchdowns. He never got to attend the Sun Belt Conference's Media Days so, this is his do over! Links and more: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2023-07-211h 18Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around - E23 S1 - What are You Bringing to The Summer Cookout?Jakob and Andrew are back with some more summertime headlines as we patiently wait for the first snap in September! Prep work happening now in San Marcos!
What five athletes would you bring to the cookout and what are they bringing to the cookout? Comment below! More: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2023-07-0754 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E22 S1 - Did Baby Gronk Rizz up G.J. Kinne?Andrew and Jakob are back on the main feed because Everybody Wants Some!! Real question here, would you all be mad if G.J. Kinne offered Baby Gronk? The Boys talk a lot about baseball and a little about love in this one. More: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod
2023-06-2349 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E21 S1 - Team Temperature Check Ft. DCTF's Mike CravenAndrew and Jakob are joined by Senior Writer for Dave Campbell's Texas Football, Mike Craven for a June temperature check of the Bobcats. The San Marcos Supervillain lays down some hard truth and gets real with the boys about next season.
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2023-06-081h 07Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: E20 S1 - Cardiac 'Cats take on SBC Tourney + Golf Wins a National TitleAndrew and Jakob first recap the NCAA Softball regional games then cast a spell on the baseball season for continued success in the postseason. And did you hear? Ground has been broken on the endzone complex, so a lot is happening in San Marcos, we have all the headlines and more.
2023-05-2558 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks: E9 V1 - Chase Mora, Texas State BaseballAndrew and Jakob are joined by Texas State's freshman homerun record-setter, Chase Mora for a look ahead of the Sun Belt Conference Baseball Tournament, hunting, and the rest of his year with the team that's seen highlights at Ballparks across the country. To put it short, the kid's got a bright future ahead and he's even looking forward to a new challenge next season with Steve Trout and the Bobcats.
2023-05-2435 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks: E8 V1 - All-XFL Defensive Lineman Caeveon Patton & Super Agent Pat CurranThe Rock's XFL's inaugural season has come and gone with one constant theme in mind: Getting that 54th player back to football's greatest show, the NFL. Andrew and Jakob catch up with former Bobcat, now All-XFL Defensive lineman, Caeveon Patton and his agent Pat Curran to talk about the transition from student-athlete to full-time pro, the highs, the lows and everything else in between. Now in the off-season and preparing for whatever comes next, Caeveon shares with #SquarinAround what it takes to be one of the best in the XFL and beyond.
2023-05-2242 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks: E7 V1 - Jessica Mullins, Texas State SoftballThe 'Cats ain't done yet! Andrew and Jakob catch up with Texas State's star softball pitcher, Jessica Mullins to talk about everything ahead of NCAA Tournament play kicking off in Austin on Friday. Game 1 will see the Bobcats take on Texas A&M. The trio also talk country music in the Hill Country!
Just like William Clark Green said, "She likes the Beatles and I like the Stones, she likes romantic Movies, I like Indiana Jones."
2023-05-1826 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around: Mailbag - May 11, 2023Andrew and Jakob open that mailbag again to answer and react to YOUR takes online! We also have a few news items to get out of the way as we near the end of the cross-over season and start gearing up for the long stretch of the summer. Plus, a very heartfelt salute to our dawg, Alex Powell who's starting a new chapter.
2023-05-121h 00Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E19 S1 - Digesting the 2023 Spring Football Game Ft. Colton McWilliamsLike a fever dream, Jakob walked into Bobcat Stadium for the first time since 2021 when he had a makeup in-person graduation ceremony at Texas State. He sat beside his good buddy and Sports Editor of the San Marcos Daily Record, Colton Mcwilliams and just like old times, the two got to just watch ball together. In this episode, Zimmel leads a moderated discussion where Jakob and Colton talk about what this all really even means, maaaaaaaan.
2023-04-2757 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastGreat Bobcats E2 V1 - Taeler Deer, 2017-18 Sun Belt Conference Player of the YearAndrew and Jakob sit down with the 2017-18 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year, Taeler Deer. Deer had a storied career a Texas State and still has eight program bests that sit at the top 10 in each of their respective categories. Now a professional overseas, she's gearing up to win another championship wherever the world takes her next while vlogging it for her Youtube Channel.
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2023-04-2443 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E18 S1 - Looking for the Manatee Who Keyed that BroncoBobcats own Austin! Baseball comes up big again on the road to keep this year's home and home series with Texas even. Horns down, eat 'em up, but don't be an asshole. The pair also talk about what needs to be better for the team down the stretch and talk softball's own rivalry with the horns. Lotta things brewing for the Bobcats in San Marcos, but one thing is for sure, TXST ain't leaving the Sun Belt anytime soon.
2023-04-1455 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastGreat Bobcats E1 V1 - Bryan London II, All-time Leading Tackler, TXST FootballAndrew and Jakob sit down with one of the best Bobcats to ever put on the Maroon and Gold, Bryan London II. Bryan had so many accomplishments at Texas State that if we tried to list them we would run out of room, but among them: Being TXST's all-time leading tackler, returning an interception for 13 yards against Texas A&M, and in 2019 being selected to the All-Sun Belt First Team by the league's coaches and media. BLo Talks about life after football, #TakeBackTexas and more.
2023-04-1046 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks E6 V1 - Don Coryell, TXST AthleticsIn this episode of Square Talks, Andrew and Jakob sit down with Texas State's Athletic Director Don Coryell. Nearly two years now at the helm for the Bobcats, Don shares his vision, agenda and more with the #SquarinAround crew.
2023-04-0644 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E17 S1 - Springtime Takes and a First Look at TXST Football Ft. Colton McWilliamsWe're back to our regularly scheduled programming after our weeklong tour at Dave Campbell's for the Republic of Football Podcasting Network. Jakob and Andrew are joined by Colton McWilliams from the San Marcos Daily Record who is boots on the ground at Bobcat Stadium, Squarin' Around, back in action with a first look at Springball at TXST and other springtime headlines.
2023-03-311h 09Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around Mailbag - March 23, 2023We just got a letter, we just got a letter, I wonder who it's from? Andrew and Jakob scroll through tweets, emails and comments for our mailbag episode, a lot of moving pieces for us this week with the announcement of our partnership with Dave Campbell's Texas Football and the Republic of Football Podcast Network.
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2023-03-2319 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E16 S1 - Zimmel has a clipped wing and the Bobcats are still chasing some bling, WNIT starts today + softball, baseball and football headlinesCross over season doesn't end without some post-season play for the Texas State Women's Basketball team which means their third trip to the WNIT under Head Coach Zenare Antoine. Softball and baseball forge ahead into the conference season + some football headlines. Chase Mora is a BEAST and If you attack Zimmel this week, make sure to tie one hand behind your back so at least it's a fair fight.
2023-03-1645 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E15 S1 - SBC Basketball Tournament Wrap + More Springtime Highs and LowsWe're riled up ... we're angry! Grrrrrrr! Growl? What does a Bobcat sound like *that noise.* No championships from the Sun Belt Conference Basketball Tournament. Though the women's team is slated to go on a run in the WNIT. And the Men's team's season fizzles out, but not before they make history as the first 10th seed or higher to make it to the semi-finals. So, what's up our shorts? Of course, it's the road runners and just some other springtime blues. But definitely do not count out the 'Cats.
2023-03-0955 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E14 S1 -Men's basketball puts the SBC on notice with statement win, WBB gears up for game one and more football newsODU who? Jakob and Zimmel react to the statement performance by Mason Harrell and company to get a big win over the 6th seed team in the SBC tournament. The women's team tips off tomorrow against App State and we got some new from #TakeBackTexas all in episode 14.
2023-03-0335 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks E5 V1: Coach Zenarae Antoine, Ahead of SBC WBB Conference TournamentAndrew and Jakob catch up with coach Zenarae Antoine ahead of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament where the team enters as a two-seed and gets back-to-back double bye games until Friday. That's when the team will face off against either Louisiana Lafayette or Appalachian State in their first game of the tournament. One thing is for sure, they're not done yet.
2023-02-2734 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E13 S1 - SBC basketball preview + Bobcats in the USFL & XFLAndrew and Jakob look toward the Sun Belt Conference tournament for both the Men's and Women's basketball teams, recap baseball and talk about the Bobcats in the USFL and XFL. The track team also had a dominant showing at the SBC indoor championships rounding out that portion of their season.
2023-02-2439 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks E4 V1: Coach Terrence Johnson, MBB, ahead of SBC tournamentZimmel got stuck at work and that actually got him stuck in a blizzard, so, Jakob flies solo in an interview with Head Men's Basketball Coach Terrence Johnson ahead of the team's last two home games and the week before the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The Bobcats have had a rough season, plagued with injuries, but freshmen Davion Sykes and Jordan Mason along with 5th-year senior Mason Harrell have made the games close and interesting down the stretch. They get a clean slate and hope to recapture the league that still fears the 'Cats.
2023-02-2221 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E12 S1 - The Road to Omaha Starts in San Marcos + Men & Women's Basketball Teams Gear Up For SBC Tourney Ft. Colton McWilliamsJakob and Andrew are joined by Colton McWilliams, The Sports Editor of The San Marcos Daily Record, to talk about Baseball's season opener, recap Softball's first tournament and talk about what the Men and Women's Basketball Teams need to dial in ahead of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
2023-02-1738 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks E3 V1: Coach Steven Trout, TXST BaseballJakob and Andrew sit down with Head Baseball Coach Steven Trout ahead of the 2023 season. Opening day for the team at Bobcat Ballpark sees them face off against Northwestern. The team got a lot of attention last year when they made history as the first team to make a regional final appearance and stunned the Standford Cardinals in game one, showing the world what can happen when #SlamMarcos is in full effect.
2023-02-1531 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E11 S1 - Spring Is In The Air - Women's Basketball Looking to Make a Splash in the SBC Tourney & Go Time for the Men's TeamJakob and Andrew have been covering G.J. Kinne and the football team since the coaching switch, but there are a lot of games to be played in the spring that don't include touchdowns. Women's Basketball is making big moves ahead of the conference tournament, meantime, with Mason Harrell back in the lineup for the Men's team, what can this team do to save the season at the tourney? + Brett Favre + Women's Golf win + More track awards this week.
2023-02-1037 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks E2 V1: Coach Ricci Woodard, TXST Softball Ahead of 2023 CampaignAndrew and Jakob have a conversation about life, birds and softball with Texas State Head Softball Coach Ricci Woodard ahead of the Bobcats' 2023 season. The key to their success: Winning early and keeping post-season play a clear expectation for the team.
2023-02-0931 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquare Talks E1 V1: Alex Powell, Director of Creative Media, Texas State FootballWelcome to episode one of Square Talks, where Jakob and Zimmel use the #SquarinAround Podcast to talk with the most important people across Texas State Athletics. Today - the boys sat down with Texas State Football's Director of Creative Media, Alex Powell. Alex has turned himself into a name in the creative industry at the ripe age of 21. He started his design career at the age of 13 doing "edits" on his phone for fun. At age 14, he purchased Photoshop in an attempt to create better graphics for his followers on Instagram. By the age of 15, Alex was already the...
2023-02-0437 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E10 S1 - National Signing Day Hangover Episode + More Softball and Track Honors on Groundhog DayWoah man, what happened last night? Texas State signed over 30 guys to round up their 2023 #TakeBackTexas class, the first for Head Coach G.J. Kinne. Zimmel and Jakob run you through the highlights + softball and track honors on Groundhog Day.
2023-02-0339 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastPress Conference: National Signing Day 2023 #TakeBackTexasIt's official! Texas State Football has signed over 30 players as part of their inaugural class under Head Football Coach G.J. Kinne. Jakob got to be a part of the press gaggle.
2023-02-0134 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E9 S1 - What in the Texas State? Coaching drama recap + More recruiting news for the Bobcats ahead of National Signing DayIt was a weird week for Texas State, the Men's basketball team is still without their captain Mason Harrell and coaches who used to work here are still chirping at the 'Cats. Andrew and Jakob recap the drama while also providing updates on where G.J. Kinne's first signing classes are ahead of National signing day. Also included: Men's and women's basketball recap and preview alongside some big honors for some Bobcats who are playing spring sports.
2023-01-2739 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E8 S1 - Loud Crowd back to making noise at TXST + track setting records FT. Colton McWilliamsJakob and Andrew are joined by Colton McWilliams the Sports Editor at The San Marcos Daily Record. The trio was part of a University Star staff that helped get the paper back to covering the Bobcats. They run through the Loud Crowd making its return to campus, G.J. Kinne getting praise from 247 Sports, plus more recruiting news. Rounding out the pod the three check on the Men's and Women's Basketball teams as they move through SBC play. The Sun Belt also makes Beach Volleyball a thing in 2023. The track team also set records at their last meet and...
2023-01-2038 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E7 S1 - Texas State signs 23 football players (so far) ahead of 2023 campaign + reaction for Men's and Women's basketballZimmel is back after an episode hiatus for the long-awaited recruiting talk. The dynamic detail the signee class as it stands now (Jan 14, 2023). They also share a few tidbits that led up to this latest push for talent in the 78666.
2023-01-1431 minSquarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E6 S1 - Coach Z picks up 175th career win at TXST + Kinne's contract now streamingZimmel got called into work -- so we scrapped our episode on recruiting until we get the Texas State Sports Prez back. In the meantime though, a lot to be excited for in San Marcos including Coach Z becoming the all-time wins leader with number 175 against Georgia State. We also know more about G.J. Kinne's football contract with Texas State, Jakob breaks it down compared to his three predecessors.
2023-01-1321 min
Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E5 S1 - New Year, New Bobcats - New Year's resolutions for the 'Cats + MBB/ WBB recap and preview of more SBC playJakob and Andrew sit down and reflect on the fall sports teams as we cross into 2023. The two create New Year's Resolutions for the Bobcats across the athletics department. They also talk MBB and WBB as we dive deeper into Sun Belt Conference play. Jeff Foster gets a court dedication at Strahan Arena and Stonewall Warehouse's closure on the Square.
2023-01-0638 min
Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E4 S1 - Men's basketball drops first conference game + Football's final rose ceremonyJakob and Andrew talk about what heading into conference play means for the men's and women's basketball teams. Just last week, G.J. Kinne said "yes" to the staff and made all those announcements official, the boys go over that list plus some late early adds to the signing period for football and Zimmel's harrowing holiday travel adventure.
2022-12-3038 min
Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin Around E3 S1 - 'Recruiting Texas like our hair's on fire' - Early signing period reactions Ft. B-SnowJakob and Andrew are joined by Brenden Snow '20 a KTSW 89.9 alum and the trio reunites to recap the main portion of Texas State's early signing period. We're still waiting to hear from several recruits on where they land ahead of National signing day in February. Also in the episode NCAA portal talk from the bird's mouth at UTSA and Zimmel puts on his thinking cap to get the next class of 5 star recruits.
2022-12-2340 min
Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E2 S1 - 'The TXST Bachelor' TV show continues with more football coaching staff hiresAndrew and Jakob are waiting to see how the UIW Cardinals play in the FCS semi-finals with new head-coach G.J. Kinne in tow. They also cover recent coaching hires and a knee-jerk reaction to the Men's basketball team's loss to UMHB. There is also a new head coach for the UTRGV Vaquero football team, Travis Bush, who coached the Bobcats as a wide receivers coach. Finally, the duo say goodbye to Mike Leach, a legend in College Football. #Swingyoursword #Squarinaround
2022-12-1639 min
Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports PodcastSquarin' Around E1 S1 - TXST hires UIW's G.J. Kinne ahead of the 2023-2024 seasonJakob and Andrew talk about expectations for Texas State's 21st head football coach and (almost) hope to win in the future. #Squarinaround.
2022-12-0940 min