The SDSU Podcast
By Andre Haghverdian
The SDSU PodcastApr 27, 2024
The SDSU Podcast Episode 135: Special Guest Mike Schmidt
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following: - Interview with SDSU OL coach Mike Schmidt (1:58) - Takeaways from the interview (19:10) - Post-spring transfer portal commitments (34:50)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 134: Mother's Day Special
- Interview with Mimi Tanner, mother of TE Logan Tanner (2:10)
- Interview with Diana Anderson, mother of LB Brady Anderson (25:01)
- Takeaways from the interview (44:11)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 133: Special Guest Lanear Sampson
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU WRs coach (1:15)
- Takeaways from the interview (13:07)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 132: Special Guest Sean Lewis
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU head football coach Sean Lewis (1:33)
- Takeaways from the interview (20:46)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 131: Special Guest Tiger Yu
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with former SDSU OL and current Operations Intern Tiger Yu (1:35)
- Takeaways from the interview (22:08)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 130: Special Guest CJ McGorisk
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU Safeties Coach CJ McGorisk (1:34)
- Takeaways from the interview (14:39)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 129: Special Guest Eric Schmidt
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU Defensive Coordinator and LBs Coach Eric Schmidt (1:44)
- Takeaways from the interview (16:03)
- Recap of Aztec Fast Showcase Weekend (25:39)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 128: Special Guests Jack Browning and Cedarious Barfield
In this episode, Paul and Andre, joined by Johnny Olivieri for a portion, discuss the following: - Interview with Aztec for Life P/K Jack Browning (1:53) - Interview with Aztec for Life DB Cedarious Barfield (18:32) - Takeaways from the interviews (38:23)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 127: Special Guest Matt Johnson
In this episode, Paul and Andre are joined by fellow writer Johnny Olivieri to discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU QBs Coach Matt Johnson (2:19)
- Takeaways from the interview (25:22)
- Spring Game coming up on April 20th (31:47)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 126: Special Guest Sean Dillon
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU Director of Player Personnel Sean Dillon (2:06)
- Takeaways from the interview (17:27)
- SDSU basketball loss in Sweet 16 and whether season should be considered a success (41:10)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 125: Special Guest Darian Hagan
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU RBs Coach Darian Hagan (2:12)
- Takeaways from the interview (18:22)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 124: Special Guest Zac Barton
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU Associate Head Coach/Special Teams Coordinator/TEs Coach Zac Barton (2:09)
- Takeaways from the interview (20:05)
- SDSU basketball makes it to their second straight Sweet 16 (30:20)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 123: March Madness Preview with JD Pollock
The SDSU Podcast Episode 122: Special Guests Noah Tumblin and Jalen Mayden
- What to look for at SDSU Football Spring Camp (1:15)
- Interview with Aztec for Life CB Noah Tumblin (13:37)
- Interview with Aztec for Life QB/DB Jalen Mayden (33:07)
- Takeaways from the interviews (54:07)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 121: Football and Baseball Roundup
- Will SDSU Football get on Leap Year carousel having to replace head coach every four years? (5:15)
- Newly announced MWC schedule (13:25)
- DL coaching changes in the past month (24:42)
- Most interesting position battles in spring football (27:46)
- Baseball's start to the season (44:46)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 120: Baseball Season Preview Part 2 w/ HC Shaun Cole
- Interview with SDSU baseball head coach Shaun Cole (1:58)
- Takeaways from the interview (20:40)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 119: Softball Season Preview with Allie Light, Mac Barbara and Coach Nuveman
- Interview with P Allie Light (1:59)
- Interview with UTIL Mac Barbara (14:32)
- Interview with Head Coach Stacey Nuveman-Deniz (31:00)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 118: Baseball Season Preview with 4 Players
- Interview with SDSU Baseball players OF Irvin Weems, OF Shaun Montoya, RHP Omar Serrano and RHP Jonny Guzman (2:48)
- Takeaways from the interview (30:42)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 117: Special Guest Ruben Peña
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU Director of Football Operations, Ruben Peña (1:44)
- Takeaways from the interview (32:44)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 116: Special Guest Brandon McElroy
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU Transfer DT, Brandon McElroy (2:08)
- Takeaways from the interview (23:48)
The SDSU Podcase Episode 115: Special Guests WR Jerry McClure and Coach Verlain Betofe
In this episode, Andre and Paul discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU Transfer WR, Jerry McClure (2:42)
- Interview with Mt. Miguel Head Football Coach, Verlain Betofe (21:02)
- Takeaways from the interviews (44:56)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 114: Special Guest JD Pollock
The SDSU Podcast Episode 113: LIVE Signing Day Special
Paul and Andre provide a recap of the first day of Early Signing Day period via a YouTube live stream. They were joined by four of the 15 high school recruits who signed on Wednesday plus SDSU CBs coach Demetrius Sumler. Here is the audio of that recap.
The four signees are:
QB Danny O'Neil
CB Isaiah Buxton
DL Kodi Cornelius
DB Prince Williams
The SDSU Podcast Episode 112: How Can SDSU Recruit San Diego Better?
In this episode, Andre and Paul are joined by three high school football coaches in San Diego for a roundtable discussion about SDSU recruiting local San Diego football players.
The special guests are:
- Christian Chapman - SDSU alum and Carlsbad HS QB coach
- Jason Carter - Lincoln HS Asst HC/OC
- Kellan Cobbs - Granite Hills HS HC
The SDSU Podcast Episode 111: Special Guest AJ Duffy
In this episode, Andre and Paul discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU transfer portal commit, QB AJ Duffy (1:55)
- Takeaways from the interview (19:13)
- How are the QBs going to fit in Sean Lewis' offense? (33:31)
- We Believe Network on Aztec Link (43:50)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 110: Special Guests Tayten Beyer and Will Cianfrini
In this episode, Andre and Paul discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU Class of 2024 commit, Tayten Beyer (1:54)
- Takeaways from Beyer interview (16:10)
- Interview with SDSU Class of 2024 commit, Will Cianfrini (29:35)
- Takeaways from Cianfrini interview (1:00:48)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 109: LIVE Football Coaching Staff Discussion
Paul and Andre provide a recap of the coaching staff that HC Sean Lewis is putting together via a YouTube live stream and are joined by Steve James from The Go Route YouTube Channel to discuss the coaches that came from Colorado. Here is the audio of that recap.
You can find Steve on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SteveJamesDNVR
You can The Go Route at: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoRoute
The SDSU Podcast Episode 108: LIVE Reaction to New Head Coach Sean Lewis
Paul and Andre provided a recap of the introductory press conference for SDSU's new head football coach Sean Lewis via a YouTube live stream. Here is the audio of that recap.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 107: Special Guest Anthony McMillian and John Joyner
- Interview with SDSU Class of 2024 commit, Anthony McMillian (4:51)
- Interview with Mater Dei Catholic High School head football coach John Joyner (19:41)
- Takeaways from both interviews (49:05)
- Discussion on SDSU football coaching search (1:12:08)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 106: SJSU Review and FSU Preview
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Recap of San Jose State loss: Offense (3:53)
- Recap of San Jose State loss: Defense/Special Teams (26:11)
- Fresno State preview (46:15)
- Which of the 13 seniors returning next year would be vital to the team? (52:08)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 105: Coaching Search, CSU Review and SJSU Preview
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following: - Head coach Brady Hoke announces retirement (1:43) - Search for the next head coach (15:03) - Recap of Colorado State loss (35:51) - San Jose State preview (50:59) Sponsored by Marz Energy Cream. Think Energy Drink but it's a lotion.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 104: Special Guest JD Pollock
In this episode, Paul and Andre interview former SDSU basketball Director of Player Development, JD Pollock. Sponsored by Marz Energy Cream. Think Energy Drink but it's a lotion.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 103: USU Grades and CSU Preview
- Offensive grades from Utah State loss (4:22)
- Defensive grades from Utah State loss (22:00)
- Special Teams grades from Utah State loss (34:38)
- Colorado State preview (45:44)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 102: Special Guests Stacie Terry-Hutson and Dave Velasquez
In this episode, Andre and Paul discuss the following: - Interview with SDSU women's basketball head coach Stacie Terry-Hutson (3:20)
- Takeaways from the interview (29:40)
- Interview with SDSU men's basketball assistant coach Dave Velasquez (42:02) Sponsored by Marz Energy Cream. Think Energy Drink but it's a lotion.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 101: Fallout from Nevada Loss
In this episode, Andre and Paul discuss the following:
- Nevada Recap and Grades (2:55)
- Are there signs the SDSU football culture has eroded? (25:22)
- How will the final four games impact JD Wicker's decision to make a coaching change? (32:38)
- Baseball exhibition doubleheader against CAC (47:35)
- Basketball exhibition against CSUM (54:09)
- Utah State Predictions (1:06:29)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 100: Special Guest JD Wicker
- Philosophy to hire from within and decision to promote Shaun Cole to head baseball coach (3:16)
- Athletic department achievements and coaching synergy (7:10)
- Current state of the football program (15:58)
- NIL opportunities and growth (23:27)
- Snapdragon Stadium attendance (27:58)
- Conference realignment (34:30)
- Andre and Paul's takeaways from the interview (44:21)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 99: Hawai'i Grades and Nevada Preview
- Defensive grades from Hawai'i win (4:37)
- Special Teams grades from Hawai'i win (18:04)
- Offensive grades from Hawai'i win (21:15)
- Discussion about negativity around the program and its impact (38:36)
- Nevada preview (56:38)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 98: Special Guest Jay Pal
In this episode, Paul is joined by Tron (@aztecbreakdown) and Chris (@Clutch__Chris) to discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU basketball player Jay Pal (3:18)
- Takeaways from the interview (20:10)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 97: Special Guests SDSU Baseball Coaches
- Interview with SDSU baseball coaches Shaun Cole, Julius Mcdougal, Tony Tarasco, and Max Foxcroft (3:00)
- Takeaways from the interview (41:09)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 96: Air Force Grades and Special Guest Ryan Hopkins
- Offensive grades from Air Force loss (4:15)
- Defensive grades from Air Force loss (23:01)
- Special Teams grades from Air Force loss (45:28)
- Interview with soccer head coach Ryan Hopkins (50:35)
- Takeaways from the interview (1:17:47)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 95: Special Guest Elijah Saunders
- Interview with SDSU basketball player Elijah Saunders (2:33)
- Takeaways from the interview (36:05)
- SDSU football player Martin Blake earned a scholarship this week (54:35)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 94: Boise State Grades and Air Force Preview
- Defensive grades from Boise State loss (2:19)
- Special Teams grades from Boise State loss (15:38)
- Offensive grades from Boise State loss (19:31)
- Air Force preview (36:37)
- Air Force predictions (53:38)
- Do mid-season transfer decisions signify turmoil within the program? (56:25)
- How good of a QB is Jalen Mayden relative to the past decade of SDSU QBs? (1:10:40)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 93: Oregon State Grades and Boise State Preview
- Offensive grades from Oregon State loss (5:49)
- Defensive grades from Oregon State loss (16:48)
- Special Teams grades from Oregon State loss (27:09)
- Proposed promotion/relegation conference realignment idea (32:14)
- Boise State preview (41:40)
- Boise State predictions (53:55)
- Roster update (55:00)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 92: Special Guest Reese Waters
- Interview with SDSU basketball player Reese Waters (3:16)
- Takeaways from the interview (29:27)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 91: UCLA Grades and Oregon State Preview
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Offensive grades from UCLA loss (6:34)
- Defensive grades from UCLA loss (23:07)
- Special Teams grades from UCLA loss (46:38)
- Oregon State preview (54:37)
- Oregon State predictions (1:19:46) Sponsored by Marz Energy Cream. Think Energy Drink but it's a lotion.
The SDSU Podcast Episode 90: UCLA Preview with Matt Stevens
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with Matt Stevens, UCLA Radio Color Analyst (3:25)
- UCLA preview (20:30)
- UCLA predictions (40:05)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 89: Special Guest Chris Acker
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU basketball assistant coach Chris Acker (2:59)
- Takeaways from the interview (27:27)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 88: Idaho State Grades
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Offensive grades from Idaho State victory (2:25)
- Defensive grades from Idaho State victory (27:06)
- Special Teams grades from Idaho State victory (50:07)
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The SDSU Podcast Episode 87: Ohio Grades Recap and Idaho State Preview
- New sponsorship with Marz Energy Cream announcement (1:05)
- Offensive grades from Ohio victory (3:53)
- Defensive grades from Ohio victory (19:20)
- Special Teams grades from Ohio victory (39:20)
- Idaho State preview (42:50)
- Idaho State predictions (56:26)
The SDSU Podcast Episode 86: Special Guest Shaun Cole and Ohio Preview
In this episode, Paul and Andre discuss the following:
- Interview with SDSU's new baseball head coach Shaun Cole (2:14)
- Takeaways from the interview (47:43)
- Game preview: Ohio offense vs SDSU defense (1:03:31)
- Game preview: SDSU offense vs Ohio defense (1:20:11)
- Game preview: Special Teams (1:30:18)
- Game predictions (1:35:02)