The Gallop

Capping off an outstanding year in Cal Poly Athletics, The Gallop talked to the AD for what's coming next. Carter Henderson joined Cal Poly in October 2025 and has since developed a clearer vision for the program. Seniors Jonathan Sze and Dylan Allen recounted the season while discussing the state of Cal Poly Athletics in both the local and global stages.  To read the sports section of Mustang New...

The brand-new Division I flag football program at Cal Poly will begin their inaugural season in 2027, but the hosts rewind to find out how this team was established. Joined by Head Coach Rod Sherman, one student—Sydney Bertoni—talks about how she turned her childhood sport into real competition. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang New...

Will the Mustangs repeat a Big West Championship? Cal Poly baseball catcher Ryan Tayman and outfielder Cam Hoiland join the show to talk baseball, their journeys to Cal Poly and evaluate their season. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast...

2025 NCAA All-American Zeth Romney and recent NCAA Tournament competitor Koda Holeman recap the Pac-12 championships, NCAA championships and share their experiences meeting former Cal Poly wrestler Victor Glover. Romney opens up about the injury that ended his season. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instag...

Koda Holeman, ranked 21st in the nation in the 125-pound class and Caesar Garza, ranked 27th in the 184 pound class, talk wrestling at every level—even elementary school. The hosts get a look into their lives as the wrestlers share stories of practices, matches and everything in between.  To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmu...

The hosts dicuss the implications of hiring Tim Skipper, former UCLA Football interim head coach and new Cal Poly football head coach. They also break down the resiliency of the Cal Poly Men's soccer team this past season and chat about recently successful Cal Poly sports alumni.  To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangspo...

The hosts recap the journey of every Big West championship team for Cal Poly's sports this fall. They also discuss the larger implications of these wins and what it means for the programs as a whole. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast...

Dylan and Matthew bring on sophomore outside hitter Kendall Beshear and sophomore libero Elif Hurriyet, discussing their season and journeys to Cal Poly. With playoffs set to begin next week, they outline their expectations.  To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gall...

The Gallop podcast has created KCPR’s first-ever sports audio documentary, compiling interviews from a variety of sources such as insider interviews from Mustang News.  Written and narrated by the hosts and accompanied by original music, this project paves the way for high-quality long-form journalism in Mustang News and KCPR.  As of Thursday, Nov. 6, Cal Poly women’s soccer is in contention for a...

The Gallop hosts get to know Cal Poly starting quarterback Ty Dieffenbach. In this episode, they discuss his journey from Pitt to Cal Poly and break down film of a recent game. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obisp...

Dylan and Matthew bring on leading goal scorer for Cal Poly women's soccer, Jessie Halladay. Breaking down plays, assessing team outlooks and discussing recipes for success, Halladay and the hosts take deep dive into what makes Cal Poly offense a must-watch. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitt...

Luke Schaefer has seen it all throughout his career in Cal Poly Men's Soccer, and is working to get back on the pitch before his time comes to a close. One of four remaining players under former head coach Steve Sampson, Schaefer missed the 2024 season due to injury. While he returned earlier this season, he tore his hamstring against USF on Sept. 11.Hear about his journey as a player through the...

The hosts break down the announcement of the new Cal Poly Athletics Director: Carter Henderson. Filling the shoes of Don Oberhelman, who left with both fame and controversy, Henderson steps in officially on Oct. 13. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KC...

Matt, Anthony and Nick return for one last episode to talk about recent developments in both Cal Poly and NCAA Athletics. They give their reactions to the House vs. NCAA settlement approval and Don Oberhelman’s retirement announcement. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok...

Just because men’s soccer had a successful season, doesn’t mean they can relax the rest of the year. Big West men’s soccer 2024 Defender of the Year Parker Owens joins the show to talk about the team’s work ethic in the offseason, as well as share his experiences moving from Texas to the west coast.  To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustan...

Jon and Oliver are back in San Luis Obispo after traveling to Fullerton to cover the Big West Championship. They share their stories as they watched everything unfold and analyze their chances in the upcoming regional, where Cal Poly will compete for the first time since 2014. To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports...

Since departing from Alex Crozier’s coaching staff a decade ago, Bernardo Silva has been hopping around different soccer programs in California, leveling up his coaching ability while pondering an eventual return. Now, he is ready to succeed Crozier in his own way.  Silva details his Portuguese upbringing and how it has shaped his view of the connections between life and soccer.  To read the sport...

Peanut power! One of the top players in the Big West in terms of both hitting and style, sophomore third baseman Alejandro Garza joins the show. With Cal Poly being his only Division I offer, Garza’s story is one of chances and persistence.  To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or T...

Cal Poly baseball experts Jonathan Sze and Oliver Marburg reflect on Cal Poly baseball’s season so far, including a breakdown of the recent UCI series. Will the Mustangs be able to take down the Anteaters in the first-ever Big West Tournament? Sze and Marburg give the latest insights on the team and share their experiences with interacting with the team.  To read the sports section of Mustang News...

In this episode, record-breaking Cal Poly swimmers Evan Yoo and Jonathan Butler join Dylan Allen and Charlie Wiltsee to discuss the aftermath of the swimming and diving teams being cut from the athletic programs. They detail their experiences and the importance of not just saving Cal Poly Swim and Dive, but non-revenue sports as a whole.   To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://...

Welcome back to the Gallop! Jack Bynum and Dylan Allen welcome Peyton Dunkle and Sasha Ozerets on the No. 51 ranked Cal Poly Women’s Tennis team. They assess their matchups against UC Santa Barbara in their upcoming match and expectations going into the Big West Championships. Also, the hosts and athletes talk about Dunkle breaking the all-time career wins record and share their personal journeys...

Mathew Ho and Anthony Moleson welcome Cal Poly Men's Basketball senior Jerred Hyder for this episode of The Gallop. After three years at the University of California, Berkeley, Hyder transferred to the Mustangs. Last season, the 6’3” guard started in all 25 appearances, leading the program in minutes and recording a season-high 25 points. This season, Hyder has become a bonafide leader on and off...

Matt, Anthony, and Nick break down what happened as The Gallop was on winter break. The three discuss Men’s Basketball’s ascending status under new head coach Mike DeGeorge while also breaking down why Women’s Basketball is off to a slow in-conference start. At the back of the show, there is an update on all things recruitment for football, as star players are on the move, and a new quarterback tr...

The Gallop welcomes on Cal Poly Men's Soccer captain Nicky McCune for this episode. McCune captained the Mustangs to their first ever Big West regular season title and was named First-Team All Big West, boasting the third best save rate amongst all NCAA goalies. During his dominant Big West season, McCune only conceded four goals while putting up eight clean sheets. Accompanying Nick Bandanza on t...

In this episode, Matt, Nick, and Anthony sit down with Mike DeGeorge, the new head coach of Cal Poly's men's basketball team. Never miss an episode with The Gallop's newsletter! Subscribe here .   To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/section/sports or follow Mustang News @cpmustangnews on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, or Tik Tok.   The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 pod...