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The Western Windup

The Western Windup

By TheWesternWindup

Bigger. Badder. Midwesterners. The one and only podcast for Missouri Western State University sports. Managed by Brett Howery and Derek Zimmerman-Guyer. Follow us @WesternWindup
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The Western Windup, S3 E1 - Long time no see

The Western WindupJan 24, 2020

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The Western Windup, S3 E1 - Long time no see

The Western Windup, S3 E1 - Long time no see

Derek Zimmerman-Guyer and Brett Howery are officially back to breakdown what makes this Missouri Western women's basketball team so good and what the state of the men's program is as well.

Jan 24, 202046:17
The Western Windup, S2 E14 - A Western Christmas Finale

The Western Windup, S2 E14 - A Western Christmas Finale

Derek Zimmerman-Guyer flies solo and wraps up season two while Brett Howery battles a vicious copy editing final.

Dec 13, 201914:03
The Western Windup S2 E13 - No tacos for us

The Western Windup S2 E13 - No tacos for us

Brett Howery and Derek Zimmerman-Guyer kick back and talk about the drumming Griffon Men's Basketball gave Nebraska Christian and preview Griffon Volleyball's upcoming postseason showdown with Northwest. Derek also dreads his upcoming car payment, but at least they get free tacos...right?

Nov 21, 201926:40
November 14, 2019

November 14, 2019

Nov 14, 201900:42
The Western Windup, S2 E12 - A Wayward Weekend

The Western Windup, S2 E12 - A Wayward Weekend

Brett Howery and Derek Zimmerman-Guyer discuss their disappointing weekend regarding Griffon and Chiefs football but look on the bright side. The duo also have high hopes for both men's and women's basketball at Missouri Western after last weekend's Hillyard Tip-Off Classic at the St. Joseph Civic Arena. 

Nov 13, 201930:29
The Western Windup, S2 E11 - The Brandon Zenner Playoff Push

The Western Windup, S2 E11 - The Brandon Zenner Playoff Push

Brett Howery and Derek Zimmerman-Guyer are joined by News-Press NOW Sports Director Brandon Zenner to discuss the Griffon football team's playoff push, recap volleyball and soccer and the rise of Griffon basketball season. 

Nov 06, 201951:58
The Western Windup, S2 E10 - Shutout City

The Western Windup, S2 E10 - Shutout City

Brett Howery ad Derek Zimmerman-Guyer hype up Missouri Western football's defense as the Griffons head to Pittsburgh State for a crucial game with the Gorillas. The duo also preview men's and women's basketball season.

Oct 30, 201937:53
The Western Windup S2, E9 - Turn it up some

The Western Windup S2, E9 - Turn it up some

Brett and Derek discuss how Missouri Western football needs to turn up the defensive pressure against Emporia Stat, Griffon volleyball's heartbreaker against Northwest Missouri State, and some end of season predictions for Griffon soccer.

The two also go more in-depth about Griffon football at the end of the episode and talk about it's a new era for Missouri Western.

Oct 23, 201930:31
WW S2, E8 - We're still here

WW S2, E8 - We're still here

Brett and Derek remind the MIAA world how good Griffon football's offense is, even though they probably don't need to. The duo also talk in-depth about junior defensive back Sam Webb and his standout season thus far. They preview Western's game against the University of Central Oklahoma and also discuss Griffon volleyball and soccer. 

Oct 17, 201941:35
The Western Windup S2, E7 - We're Not Surprised

The Western Windup S2, E7 - We're Not Surprised

The duo of Brett and Derek squeeze in all the non-stop Griffon talk they can due to their SoundCloud account running out of minutes. The pair discuss how the aftermath of the Griffons' victory over Washburn University will lead to a win over Missouri Southern, Derek's version of math, and how Griffon volleyball and soccer are doing.
Oct 09, 201915:45
The WW S2, E6- You're Late

The WW S2, E6- You're Late

Brett and Derek talk about Missouri Western sports a little later in the week than originally expected. Football's off to a promising start and should we be worried about soccer?
Oct 04, 201922:03
WW S2, E5- We Need A Sunny Vacation

WW S2, E5- We Need A Sunny Vacation

Brett and Derek welcome men's basketball coach Sundance Wicks to the podcast as they talk about the various sports on the Missouri Western campus, player nicknames, get some insight on a coaches mentality, and also Brett's hair.
Sep 24, 201925:46
The Western Windup S2, E4 - Fort Who?

The Western Windup S2, E4 - Fort Who?

Brett Howery and Derek Zimmerman-Guyer preview another big football matchup between the University of Central Missouri and Missouri Western. The duo discuss Griffon volleyball and a new program record by Lauren Murphy. The two also rejoice as Griffon soccer finally has some goals and win to its name.
Sep 17, 201924:33
The Western Windup S2 E3- A Western Shootout

The Western Windup S2 E3- A Western Shootout

Brett and Derek talk about how right they were about the game being a shootout between the Griffons and the Bearcats football teams. They also discuss how volleyball can keep their momentum going forward and how Griffon soccer can get back on track. Also, more nicknames!
Sep 10, 201929:18
The Western Windup S2, E2- That One Episode Where We Talk Mostly About Football

The Western Windup S2, E2- That One Episode Where We Talk Mostly About Football

Brett Howery and Derek Zimmerman-Guyer preview the 2019 MIAA football season opener between Northwest Missouri State and Missouri Western.
The duo also discuss the MWSU volleyball, golf and soccer team's season openers and rattle off a plethora of unique player nicknames. Stay tuned until the end for a special surprise.
Sep 03, 201924:58