Saddle Up Podcast

Former Women's Basketball Assistant Coach, Rod Lee, joins the show this week.

Saddle Up Podcast is now INTERNATIONAL!!! Leah Russell, a UTB soccer stand-out joins the show this week. Listen to her stories of walking in the snow to school as a kid in Canada, who her favorite Canadian is between Drake vs Ryan Reynolds, and how her journey landed her in Brownsville. She is known as a 'loop-hole' for a reason!

🏆🎙️ Welcome the Man, The Myth, THE LEGEND to the Saddle Up Podcast! Today, we're honored to have an extraordinary guest, Chuy Guerra, a legend in the Rio Grande Valley and in the world of collegiate athletics straight out of Roma, Texas. 🌟✨ 👟💪 Chuy's journey is nothing short of inspirational. As one of the most celebrated and decorated athletes to grace the fields of the University of...

Coaching legend and former UTPA Men's Basketball Coach, Tom Schuberth, joins the show this week. As an assistant for decades before being named head coach, Coach Scuhberth has spent time with Memphis coaching Penny Hardaway. Hear him share his stories on his journey and what players really stand out in his mind.

Shane Pederson shares his story on how he became the basketball manager, moved on to become a Physical Therapist, and is now the owner of Cinnaholic, a premier boutique dessert shop in Edinburg.

Season 3 debut kicks off with Bert Garcia! Bert worked his way up from a UTPA Basketball Manager to one of the most successful and accomplished G-League Executives in NBA history. Valley Raised, and one of the best people you will ever meet. Season 3 starts now. #rallythevalley #saddleuppodcast #saddleup

Season 2 Finale! Cathryn and Ted Von Ende bless us with their presence this week to talk about how their loyal support for the University Athletics started, the two moments Lalo Rios landed in Cathryn's lap during a game, and countless other stories. Over 50 years of support and memories jumbled up into 25 minutes. You don't want to miss it. LFG! #saddleup #saddleuppodcast #rallythevalley

This Thanksgiving Holiday episode we wanted to take the opportunity to bring just that, family, to the show. Coach Clint Conque, legendary retired football coach and the father of Chasse Conque joins the show. Listen to his stories of how he knew at an early age what his oldest son (Chasse) had a knack for. A special s/o to Lisa Conque for helping us put this episode together. Enjoy! #saddleup #sa...

🎧🐴 Welcome to the Saddle Up Podcast - The ONLY podcast centering around UTRGV Athletics! 🐴🎧🌟 In this episode, we're honored to host Dr. Maggie Hinojosa, the esteemed Senior Vice President for Student Affairs at UTRGV. Tune in as we delve into an insightful conversation with one of the key figures shaping student experiences at our university. 🎓💼🔊 Episode Highlights:🤝 Dr. Hinojosa'...

Head Men's Basketball Coach, Matt Figger, joins the show this week and fills the show with nuggets of insight and phenomenal stories. Coach Figger is a true asset to all UTRGV programs and the university itself. Hear his story now! #saddleup #saddleuppodcast

🏀 This week, Saddle Up Podcast, is thrilled to welcome a very special guest, the mastermind behind UTRGV's women's basketball success, Head Coach Lane Lord. 🌟 🎧 Tune in as we dive deep into the tactics, the triumphs, and the future of UTRGV women's basketball. Coach Lord shares his insights on team building, game strategy, and what it takes to cultivate a winning mindset both on and...

Jeff Rafferty got his start in coaching at UTPA. He shares his story from the Boston Celtics to North Carolina A&T (HBCU) and all the stops in between. Jeff talks about his favorite memory at UTPA and his fondness for both G Garza and Matt Palmquist. #saddleup #saddleuppodcast

Paul Stoll was sitting on the couch looking for a team to play for after completing his JUCO career at Lansing Community College. UTPA found him, and the rest was history. Hear Paul's story, and his amazing journey to eventually play professionally and represent Mexico on their National Team. #saddleup #saddleuppodcast

One of the most genuine guys to ever suit up for the UTPA Broncs, Dexter Shankle, was not just a snipper when he was on the floor, he was a glue piece for 4 seasons! Listen to his journey from Katy Texas to Edinburg.

Rodney McClanahan is one of the most passionate guests we have had on the show to date. He will 'lift' you up in spirit and help 'pump' your day full of positive energy. His story is inspirational and you will not be disappointed with this Brownsville native and UTB Alumn.

Lon Kruger, the former head coach of the UTPA Broncs, joins the show to talk about the struggles he first felt taking over the program in 1982. He also shares countless stories of coaching against some great players like Karl Malone, Steve Kerr, and Michael Jordan while they were in college. What is he doing now? Find out right now! Saddle Up, Subscribe and LFG!#saddleup #saddleuppodcast

David Hinojosa graduated from UTPA and had the pleasure of writing for the Pan American Paper as a student and then later for The Monitor in his career. Check out this unique insight and the stories he shares in this episode. #saddleuppodcast #saddleup

Mr. Ronnie Rios, newly named Marching Band Director for UTRGV, joins the show this week and talks about recruiting, his history at Harlingen ISD, and him recruiting Gonzalo to play guitar for the intro to Sweet Child of Mine by Guns and Roses. Saddle Up, Subscribe & Share. V's Up! #saddleup #saddleuppodcast #utrgv #utpa

Sara Hernandez has spent 10 years working in the Athletic Marketing Department, but did you know she is a Brownsville St. Joseph's Alumn and a 4-Year Letter Winner for UTPA running track? You will want to sprint to this episode and jump right in! We promise there are no 'hurdles' with getting straight to the point... Sara Hernadez episode is LIVE now! LFG. #saddleup #saddleuppodcast #u...

Juan Gamboa visits the show this week to 'kick it' with us. A Brownsville-raised product, UTB legend, and now a professional soccer player for the Dallas Sidekicks, Juan's story is nothing short of amazing! So saddle up, subscribe, and share. LFG!

Head Coach Todd Lowery joins the show this week. Listen to his philosophy on how he approaches the game of Volleyball, where the program is headed, his mindset on how to get the most out of his players, his craziest recruiting trip story, and so much more! Saddle Up, subscribe and share! V's up. #saddleup #saddleuppodcast #utrgvvolleyball #utrgv

The 'Inception' episode is out now. Clarisa Cruz is an essential member of the UTRGV Athletics department. Her focus is on Communications and telling stories, but today her job takes a twist. She is interviewing us, while we interview her. Our article dropped a few weeks ago, but her episode drops NOW! Enjoy. V's up.

Roland Gonzalez, who once led the NCAA in stolen bases while playing for UTPA will 'steal' your heart! He absolutely knocks this episode out of the park! Find out what his time was like when he played for the University, what shopping cart jousting is, and what he is doing now as the COO of Church's Chicken.

Tim Smith joins the show for episode 1 of season 2! Tim is a graduate of Indiana University and now an RGV celebrity for over 40 years. He talks about how he started, his love for sports, and the Indy 500. You don't want to miss this episode. #saddleup #saddleuppodcast#gonzalogarza #timsmith#mattpalmquist #610marketing#utpa #utrgv #utpabroncs #krgvideos

THE FINAL EPISODE OF SEASON ONE! This week Gonzalo takes over hosting with co-host Brian Molina as they surprise Matt Palmquist! A young athlete out of Bastrop High School, Matt always struggled with wondering if he belonged at the D1 level. He has since left his mark. Find out about what helped him and where he enjoyed eating. Don't want to miss it. LFG! #saddleup #saddleuppodcast #MattPalmqu...