Shows
The Morning SpielToo Many Variables!Tannor Lambert joins the show to talk WVU womens basketball's three game losing streak, WVU mens basketball's continued road struggles, WVU baseball without Wetherholt, and a little WVU swimming (3:00). Brian Metzer brings us into the weekend with the absurd number of variables currently facing the Penguins as they try to make a playoff push while simultaneously consider a potential Jake Guentzel trade (27:14).
2024-03-0144 minThe Morning SpielTMS: WVU Women Right the Ship, WVU Men and Pens Sinking?A heavy sports episode of The Morning Spiel features Tannor Lambert, host of Mountaineer Sports Insider, on the show to discuss how the WVU women's basketball team has righted the ship while simultaneously the men's basketball team appears to be taking on water following yet another road loss (9:30). Plus, we'll discuss the pre-season baseball coaches poll that has WVU tied for 6th in the pre-season. Afterwards, Brian Metzer of Pens Radio Network joins the show to talk about a Penguins team now at a crossroads, but one that does have a path to the playoffs thanks to some odd NHL...
2024-01-2645 minThe Morning SpielTMS: WVU Basketball Hits a Rough WeekTannor Lambert of Mountaineer Sports Insider podcast joins the show for a lengthy discussion on a very down week for both WVU men's and women's basketball, but why he's optimistic that the WVU women's team is still good to make a deep run this year (5:39). Brian Metzer of Penguins Radio Network hops on to discuss the Ageless Wonder that is Sidney Crosby and a Penguins team that may be finding its stride (26:57).
2024-01-1243 minThe Morning SpielTMS: Hold the MayoTannor Lambert of the Mountaineer Sports Insider Podcast joins the show to recap the WVU season and WVU's 30-10 Duke's Mayo Bowl victory over UNC. Aristotle Jones joins the show to talk about some of the local concerts in West Virginia for the long weekend.
2023-12-2845 minThe Morning SpielTMS: Is WVU Soccer Part of the Diet?With the Mountaineers eliminated by the eventual national champion Clemson Tigers, we're asking this question: with two deep runs in three seasons, is WVU soccer now a staple of our sports consumption diet? Tannor Lambert, U92 Sports Director and co-host of Mountaineer Sports Insider, joins the show to discuss this plus Mountaineer women's basketball somehow remaining unranked despite a 9-0 start, and NCAA shenanigans impacting WVU's RaeQuan Battle (8:38). Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network wraps the show with us to talk about the Penguins going 2-0 this week... plus coolest Pens dads (34:20).
2023-12-1544 minThe Morning SpielTMS: Mountaineers on the rise?Tannor Lambert of U92 the Moose and Mountaineer Sports Insider joins the show to discuss WVU men's soccer, football re-recruitment as some names have hit the portal late this week, the return of Akok Akok for the men's basketball team, and the incredible start for the women's basketball team (5:49).Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network joins the show to try and diagnose what's wrong in Pittsburgh as the Penguins sit in 7th place in the division despite Sidney Crosby being on pace for nearly 50 goals (29:47).
2023-12-0845 minThe Morning SpielTMS: Grass, Hardwood, Turf, IceAnother packed sports weekend for the WVU/Pittsburgh [pro] crowd. Ethan Bock of WV Sports Now joins the show to take a deeper dive on WVU basketball now six games into the Josh Eilert era (0:00). Then Tannor Lambert, U92 Sports Director and host of Mountaineer Sports Insider, joins the show to discuss the status of WVU football, the hot start for the Mountaineer women's basketball team, and this weekend's Round of 8 showdown between WVU and Loyola Marymount on the pitch (16:03). Brian Metzer of Pens Radio Network joins the show to wrap the week following a 3-4-1 stretch for Pittsburgh...
2023-12-0145 minThe Morning SpielWeekend Sports Primer for WVU, PensA big sports weekend for Mountaineer fans. First up, Alex talks Mountaineer men's basketball with Ethan Bock of WV Sports Now (1:45). Ethan takes a deeper dive on the early schedule and how relevant it really is for West Virginia's hopes this season.Next, Tannor Lambert, Sports Director at U92 the Moose and co-host of Mountaineer Sports Insider podcast, talks WVU football vs. Cincinnati, WVU Men's Soccer vs. Louisville, and the tremendous promise of the WVU women's basketball team (12:48). Brian Metzer of the Penguins Radio Network wraps up our show with a quick transition to the ice...
2023-11-1744 minThe Morning SpielWVU-OU overshadows WVU-Monmouth (of course); Penguins allay concerns on west coastEthan Bock of WV Sports Now joins the show off the hop to discuss WVU basketball as they head into a Friday night showdown with Monmouth (0:00). Tannor Lambert, U92 Sports Director and host of Mountaineer Sports Insider, joins the program to discuss WVU-OU and WVU-Marshall (11:45).Brian Metzer, Pens Radio Network host, joins the program to talk about Pittsburgh's successful west coast road trip (26:24).
2023-11-1044 minThe Morning SpielBeing a sports fan is bad for our collective anxiety (and other observations)Sports fandom is for the [anxious] birds on today's edition of The Morning Spiel. Tannor Lambert, host of the Mountaineer Sports Insider Podcast, drops by from sunny St. Louis to mostly talk Mountaineer football and the near constant anxiety bubbling under the surface with the fanbase (5:56). Tannor also sticks around just long enough to drop a few takes on Mountaineer men's soccer and a shorthanded men's basketball team. Brian Metzer joins the show to discuss the very real anxiety bubbling very much above the surface for Penguins fans following a 3-6 start to the season that finds Pittsburgh in the...
2023-11-0348 minThe Morning SpielHolgorsen Twists the KnifeAlex provides some of his, ah, thoughts on the 60 minutes of football between Houston and WVU that resulted in one of the most gut-wrenching endings in Mountaineer history (0:00).Tannor Lambert, U92 Sports Director and host of the Mountaineer Sports Insider podcast, joins the show to break down as many storylines as possible in 20 minutes (10:16).Email the show at themorningspiel@gmail.com to share your thoughts.
2023-10-1334 min
2023-10-0227 minThe Morning SpielWVU-TCU Preview and a Happy Homecoming to Fairmont StateHappy Friday! It's a WVU-filled show as Tannor Lambert, U92 Sports Director and host of the Mountaineer Sports Insider, talks with Alex about WVU-TCU, weaknesses in the Big 12, what the ceiling for this Mountaineers team is, and what the narrative looks like right now in the Nicco vs. Garrett debate (8:44). Later, Dr. Michael Davis joins the show to talk about his first three months at Fairmont State University as President and Homecoming this weekend (28:19). Check out wkmznews.com for more from WKMZ. You can also email Alex at themorningspiel@gmail.com and follow Alex at @theradiospiel on Twitter...
2023-09-2942 min2023-09-2934 minThe Morning SpielThe Exorcism of WVU FootballOne demon vanquished, but another to go as Texas Tech comes to town a perfect 4-0 against West Virginia in the Neal Brown era. Tannor Lambert, host of the Mountaineer Sports Insider podcast, joins Friday morning's show to discuss the pending WVU-Texas Tech showdown at Milan Puskar Stadium (5:18). We'll send you into the weekend with an update on the Hollywood Writer's Strike as it enters Day 143 though with some hope for an end in sight. Plus, Chad Clem and Alex discuss some "guilty pleasure" movies you can enjoy if you've totally maxed out the limited amount of new content available...
2023-09-2242 min2023-09-2139 minThe Morning SpielFinal Thoughts Ahead of 2023 Backyard BrawlOne last look at the Backyard Brawl ahead of Saturday's 2023 edition of the fabled rivalry game. Tannor Lambert, U92 Sports Director and co-host of the Mountaineer Sports Insider podcast, is slated to call the college radio broadcast of the WVU-Pittsburgh game. He joined the show to break it all down (5:41). Then Alex's final word on the Brawl plus a surprise call-in from 93.7 The Fan's Adam Crowley (26:30).
2023-09-1540 minThe SpartaNeerSpartaNeer Sept. 11 2023T and E are back. Some Browns talk, MLS talk, and Adam Fantilli of course.
2023-09-1236 minThe Morning SpielWVU Football Season PreviewIt's finally here: the Mountaineer football preview extravaganza on The Morning Spiel. Tannor Lambert, host of the Mountaineer Sports Insider podcast, joins the show to set the scene and lay out expectations on campus (0:00). Then Greg Carey, who covers the Mountaineers for WV MetroNews, lays out some of the major storylines surrounding the coaching staff and embattled head coach Neal Brown (13:33). Later, Mike Asti, Managing Editor of WV Sports Now and host of the Mic Drop podcast, joins the program to break down the offensive depth chart (25:34). We'll pause on the analysis to take a look at some of your...
2023-08-221h 30The Morning SpielHit Somebody ElseTannor Lambert joins the program to discuss the dog days of Mountaineer football practice with a special sneak peak at some of the big storylines ahead for the team in the 2023 season (4:41).
2023-08-1840 minThe Morning SpielWVU Soccer PreviewIt's all WVU soccer, men's and women's, on The Morning Spiel as we are joined by WWVU-FM Sports Director Tannor Lambert and Daily Athenaeum Sports Editor Luke Blain (0:00). The hosts of Mountaineer Sports Insider podcast assist with breaking down WVU Women's Soccer under the leadership of Nikki Izzo-Brown (5:16). Next, they look at the WVU Men's Soccer team in what could be described as their post-hype season (22:20). Finally, they wrap up with some rapid fire predictions (38:59).
2023-08-1746 minThe Morning SpielHollywood at WarA Friday edition: meaning it's a pop culture day. Tannor Lambert of the MSI Podcast joins the show to discuss the Randy Mazey retirement and the possible paradigm shift of younger coaches (4:38). Meanwhile, Brian Hernandez of Zero Dark Nerdy Podcast joins the program to talk about the biggest strike in Hollywood since 1960, superhero fatigue, and season two of The Bear (18:18). Bottom-of-show, top-of-mind to wrap (41:13).
2023-07-2144 minThe Morning SpielAlex Ruoff, Tannor Lambert, and Chad Clem send you into the weekendNewly minted WVU assistant basketball coach and former Mountaineer Alex Ruoff joins the show to talk about life after basketball -- but with a pit-stop for the Alumni Basketball League showcase in Fairmont this weekend (0:00). Tannor Lambert of the Mountaineer Sports Insider discusses whether or not the Penguins should pursue Erik Karlsson and what could be next for Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (11:59). Finally, Chad Clem takes us home for the weekend with his list of the final true A-Listers (28:07).
2023-07-1446 minThe Morning SpielKeep the AC Running: TMS Daily Podcast - 07.07.23Man, it's hot. Speaking of hot: Neal Brown's seat as WVU picks up a dead-last pre-season ranking in the Big 12 Preseason Media Poll (0:00). Tannor Lambert of the Mountaineer Sports Insider Podcast joins the show to discuss the latest in the transfer portal for Mountaineer basketball, Josh Eilert's coaching staff, and a rapid-fire round of topics from around the NBA, NHL, and MLB (8:03). Then Brian Hernandez of Zero Dark Nerdy joins the show with some film and TV recommendations to keep you cool and indoors during these red hot dog days of summer (28:54). Then it's the weekly wrap-up (39:36).
2023-07-0742 minThe Morning SpielFor the Weekend: TMS Daily Podcast - 06.30.230:00 - Intro4:24 - Tannor Lambert, Host of Mountaineer Sports Insider, joins the show to discuss Josh Eilert plus a grab-bag of topics from around the sports world including the 24th perfect game in MLB history, the NHL Draft, and what's wrong with Blue Jays pitcher Alek Menoah.20:29 - Chad Clem joins the show to provide his recommendations for best 4th of July-themed movies for this weekend with the family.35:23 - The Wrap-Up
2023-06-3041 minThe Morning SpielPop Culture Friday: TMS Daily Podcast - 06.23.230:00 - Intro and reflection on seven year anniversary of June 23, 2016 floods10:06 - Tannor Lambert of the Mountaineer Sports Insider podcast on life after Bob Huggins, the coaching search, NBA hot stove action, and the NHL Hall of Fame.30:09 - Brian Hernandez of the Zero Dark Nerdy podcast on The Flash, the DCEU, Black Mirror Season 6, and his favorite 4th of July film.46:25 - The Wrap-Up
2023-06-2448 minThe Morning SpielPop Culture Friday: TMS Daily Podcast - 06.16.230:00 - Intro2:21 - Sports grab bag with Tannor Lambert of the Mountaineer Sports Insider Podcast16:03 - Chad Clem on movies to explore in honor of West Virginia Day on June 20th.28:25 - Deeper dive into Vegas's Jon Marchessault, the first true undrafted player to win the Conn Smythe. 33:18 - The Wrap-up
2023-06-1635 minThe Morning SpielTMS Pod Daily Dose: WVU vs. IndianaThe Morning Spiel's Alex Wiederspiel and Tannor Lambert of the Mountaineer Sports Insider Podcast preview WVU's first round regional matchup with Indiana.
2023-06-0215 minThe Morning SpielThe Morning Spiel Daily Podcast - 06.01.230:00 Intro and Forecast9:10 The Appalachian Soul Man24:00 Previewing the Lexington Regional with Tannor Lambert (MSI)
2023-06-0153 minThe Morning SpielThe Morning Spiel (05.05.23)Tannor Lambert of U92 the Moose/WVU Student Media, host of the Mountaineer Sports Insider Podcast, joins the show to talk WVU Baseball. Chad Clem returns to discuss trilogy finales in the wake of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
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Mountaineer Sports InsiderMSI Episode 11 - 4/15Join U92's Tannor Lambert and The DA's Luke Blain as they discuss this week's big sports news, including tennis, Decision WVU, lacrosse, baseball and much mire!
2023-04-1529 minMountaineer Sports InsiderMSI Episode 10 - 4-7Join U92's Tannor Lambert and The DA's Luke Blain as they discuss this week's sports, including the new women's basketball coach, if Huggins will return, rowing, and much more. Plus, we get to find out why Luke's cat is named "Tripod."
2023-04-0836 min
2023-04-0736 minThe SpartaNeerOpening Day + The MastersJoin T&E as they discuss Baseball as well as The Masters and fantasy matchups.
2023-04-0238 minThe SpartaNeerMarch Madness Hey How Ya DoinJoin Tannor and Ethan as they Talk about The Jackets, their brackets and more!
2023-03-231h 02The SpartaNeerSpartaNeer 3/2 Important ConversationsJoin Ethan and Tannor on this episode, talking about all things sports. The start of the episode contains a very important conversation about the events that took place on February 13 at Michigan State.
2023-03-021h 14Mountaineer Sports InsiderMSI Episode 7 - 2/24Join the Mountaineer Sports Insiders Luke Blain and Tannor Lambert this week as they discuss the past week of WVU athletics. With bonus content about whatever they were talking about today.
2023-02-2428 min
Solving the World with Jonathan Hamilton and Joel ButcherEpisode 3Join Jonathan Hamilton and Joel Butcher and Guest Star U92 Sports Director Tannor Lambert. They play Seinfeld Trivia, talk about Pinball, and more.
2023-02-231h 21Mountaineer Sports InsiderMSI Episode 6 + The Weekend Preview Show 2/17-2/21Join Tannor Lambert and Luke Blain of U92 and The DA as they discuss all of the sports here at WVU with their outcomes and upcoming games and matches. Tannor is calling in this week from Fairbanks, Alaska ! (not really, but maybe). We apologize for the audio quality, we will have some better stuff moving forward for times like this.
2023-02-1740 min
The SportspageBeat The Clock Hour 2 - 2/13/23Join the Sports Staff, pop-pop Tannor Lambert, Ole Sean Tanski, Aneissa Gallo, The Big Mac Brian McQuillen, and Tanner Mountz as they talk about the Super Bowl, Brian, smiling and setting the tone for the week. Go check out the "Pledge Your Love to The Moose Pledge Drive" click this link u92themoose.com and click the donate now button to find out more!
2023-02-1300 minThe SportspageBeat The Clock Hour 1 - 2/13/23Join the Sports Staff, pop-pop Tannor Lambert, Ole Sean Tanski, Aneissa Gallo, The Big Mac Brian McQuillen, and Tanner Mountz as they talk about the Super Bowl, Brian, smiling and setting the tone for the week. Go check out the "Pledge Your Love to The Moose Pledge Drive" click this link u92themoose.com and click the donate now button to find out more!
2023-02-131h 00The SportspageBeat The Clock Hour 2 - 2/10/23Join the Sports Staff, pop-pop Tannor Lambert, Ole Sean Tanski, Aneissa Gallo, The Big Mac Brian McQuillen, and Tanner Mountz as they talk about the NBA trade deadline, Waste Management Open, Baseball, Philly Sports, and more. Go check out the "Pledge Your Love to The Moose Pledge Drive" click this link u92themoose.com and click the donate now button to find out more!
2023-02-101h 00The SportspageBeat The Clock Hour 1 - 2/10/23Join the Sports Staff, pop-pop Tannor Lambert, Ole Sean Tanski, Aneissa Gallo, The Big Mac Brian McQuillen, and Tanner Mountz as they talk about the NBA trade deadline, Waste Management Open, Baseball, Philly Sports, and more. Go check out the "Pledge Your Love to The Moose Pledge Drive" click this link u92themoose.com and click the donate now button to find out more!
2023-02-101h 00The SportspageSportspage Hour 3 - 2/8/23Go check out the "Pledge Your Love to The Moose Pledge Drive" click this link u92themoose.com and click the donate now button to find out more!This week's show included Pop-Pop Tannor Lambert, Sir Jonathan Hamilton, Ole Sean Tanski, and The Big Mac Brian McQuillen. The show includes discussion of the West Virginia Mens and Womens Basketball, Super Bowl, LeBron, Mario Super Sluggers and way more.
2023-02-101h 00The SportspageSportspage Hour 2 - 2/8/23Go check out the "Pledge Your Love to The Moose Pledge Drive" click this link u92themoose.com and click the donate now button to find out more!This week's show included Pop-Pop Tannor Lambert, Sir Jonathan Hamilton, Ole Sean Tanski, and The Big Mac Brian McQuillen. The show includes discussion of the West Virginia Mens and Womens Basketball, Super Bowl, LeBron, Mario Super Sluggers and way more.
2023-02-101h 00The SportspageSportspage Hour 1 - 2/9/23Go check out the "Pledge Your Love to The Moose Pledge Drive" click this link u92themoose.com and click the donate now button to find out more!This week's show included Pop-Pop Tannor Lambert, Sir Jonathan Hamilton, Ole Sean Tanski, and The Big Mac Brian McQuillen. The show includes discussion of the West Virginia Mens and Womens Basketball, Super Bowl, LeBron, Mario Super Sluggers and way more.
2023-02-1000 minThe SpartaNeerColumbus Pizza 2/9Tann and E talk about the NBA, Intramural Basketball, NFL, and Columbus Pizza.
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