Wildcat Country

Wildcat Country

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An Arizona Wildcats podcast featuring commentary, analysis and interviews.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

10/16/21: Postgame reaction: Barrett Baker joins us following Arizona vs. Colorado 17.10.2021

That's 18 losses in a row for Arizona Wildcats football, and the second straight week that their starting quarterback has suffered a season-ending injury. Former Wildcat Barrett Baker joined Shane and Eric for a live postgame stream that began during the final minutes of Arizona's shutout loss at Colorado to discuss where the Wildcats go from here.

10/13/21: Hope beyond 2021? Matt Moreno on Arizona football recruiting 13.10.2021

Have the Arizona Wildcats' struggles on the field hindered their stellar recruiting efforts? Matt Moreno, senior editor for GOAZCATS.com, provides the latest on the future Wildcats, including their newest commit from Servite, and a recent decommitment. Also, with Jordan McCloud out for the season, Eric and Shane discuss whether Gunner Cruz can help the Wildcats snap their historic losing streak wh...

10/7/21: Scooby Wright, Drake Anderson, and some hoops 07.10.2021

Arizona Wildcats football is back after a much-needed break. Will Jedd Fisch get his first win against his old team? Former Wildcat All-American Scooby Wright joins us to chat about Wildcat football past and present, and current Arizona running back/Chandler High School alum Drake Anderson stops by to discuss the team's mentality heading into the UCLA game. Also, thoughts about the men's basketbal...

9/30/21: Jeff Dean and Steve Robinson stop by 30.09.2021

Arizona Wildcats football is 0-4, and the men's basketball team is about to play the Red-Blue Game. Wildcat PA voice and radio host Jeff Dean stops by to help us break down both. Also, new UA men's basketball assistant coach Steve Robinson joins us to discuss his decision to join Tommy Lloyd's staff. And our old friend Megan Coghlan stops by to chat about Backcourt Marketing and make some picks fo...

9/23/21: Where does Arizona football go from here? Heath Bray weighs in 23.09.2021

The unthinkable happened, and Arizona Wildcats football is now on a 15-game losing streak. Do we still have confidence in Jedd Fisch? Outspoken Desert Swarm era defensive back Heath Bray weighs in on the state of the program, and whether he's still a Fisch believer.

9/15/21: Matt Scott diagnoses and reminisces about Arizona football 15.09.2021

Welp... that's 14 losses in a row. But the Arizona Wildcats won't make it 15 when they host NAU this weekend... right? In this episode of Wildcat Country powered by Backcourt Marketing, former Wildcats QB Matt Scott joins us to diagnose what has gone wrong with this program and how they can turn it around, and remembers some of his favorite games in an Arizona uniform.

9/8/21: San Diego State preview with Lamont Lovett 08.09.2021

After a somewhat promising season opener against BYU, could Arizona Wildcats football be on the verge of ending its losing streak? Arizona radio analyst Lamont Lovett joins us to break down Arizona's home opener against San Diego State. Also, Eric and Shane make their picks for SDSU-Arizona and other big games on this weekend's schedule.

9/1/21: Football is back, and we have Yogi Roth and Noah Fifita 01.09.2021

The first game of the Jedd Fisch era is upon us as the Arizona Wildcats get set to face BYU in Las Vegas. Pac-12 Networks analyst Yogi Roth joins us to preview the game and the rest of Arizona's 2021 season, and 2022 quarterback commit Noah Fifita makes his second appearance on Wildcat Country to discuss why he's excited about the future of Wildcat football. Sponsored by Backcourt Marketing, Arizo...

8/26/21: Predictions for Arizona's 2021 football season with Jeff Dean 26.08.2021

Wildcat PA football and men's basketball voice Jeff Dean joins us to make predictions for each game on the Arizona Wildcats' 2021 football schedule, as well as who stood out during fall camp. We also discuss some of the proposed new traditions by coach Jedd Fisch, and analyze the addition of new men's basketball assistant coaches and a Pac-12 baseball tournament.

8/18/21: A deep dive into fall camp and recruiting with Matt Moreno 18.08.2021

With less than three weeks before the football season kicks off, GOAZCATS.com senior editor Matt Moreno joins us to do a deep dive into what he's seen at Arizona Wildcats practice, including who the starting quarterback will be heading into the season. Matt also explains why T-Mac's commitment to Oregon instead of Arizona might not be final, and why another big commitment could be around the corne...

8/11/21: Adam Gorney breaks down Arizona Wildcats football recruiting 11.08.2021

Rivals and Yahoo! Sports national recruiting director Adam Gorney joins us to discuss Jedd Fisch's early recruiting success, how the rest of the 2022 class might shape up, and who the Arizona Wildcats' 2021 starting quarterback is likely to be. Also, Fisch has announced that there will likely be fewer uniform variations going forward. Good move or bad move?

8/4/21: A chat with 4-star Arizona Wildcats commit Keyan Burnett 04.08.2021

Jedd Fisch's first full recruiting class at Arizona is looking better and better, as 4-star tight end Keyan Burnett just became the Wildcats' highest-rated commit in three years. Keyan stopped by to tell us why he chose Arizona, his father's experience playing for Dick Tomey, and his goal to return the Wildcats to prominence. Plus, what does Kim Aiken Jr's re-commitment to the Arizona men's basket...

7/29/21: Phil Steele previews Arizona's 2021 football season 29.07.2021

THE college football expert joins us, as Phil Steele, author of Phil Steele's College Football Preview, stops by to talk Arizona Wildcats football, provide a full Pac-12 football roundup, and discuss possible Pac-12 expansion.

7/22/21: Lamont Lovett and Kyron Chambers 22.07.2021

No surprise: Experts are picking Arizona Wildcats football to finish last in the Pac-12 South. We discuss with Arizona alum and commentator Lamont Lovett, who also shares some of his favorite memories of beating ASU. Also, top 2022 football commit Kyron Chambers joins us to reveal why he picked Arizona over some big-name schools. 

7/14/21: A conversation with Jedd Fisch 14.07.2021

Arizona Wildcats head football coach Jedd Fisch joins the show for the first time to preview the season, talk about the importance of embracing alumni, and explain why fans should buy tickets to see this year's team. Also, one sportswriter picked UA men's basketball to finish ninth in the Pac-12. We'll explain why that's silly.

7/9/21: Thoughts on Chip Hale, and a chat with Kerr Kriisa 09.07.2021

The Arizona Wildcats have hired yet another alum as head coach, as Chip Hale is the new boss of the baseball team. We break down the pros and cons of this move. Also, Kerr Kriisa joins us to preview the upcoming men's basketball season. And is Deandre Ayton's playoff run boosting the Wildcats' profile?

6/30/21: Thoughts on Jay Johnson's departure, and John Fina 30.06.2021

Jay Johnson has left the Arizona Wildcats for LSU -- and some aren't happy with the way he reportedly left Tucson. We'll discuss whether Johnson, a frequent Wildcat Country guest, handled things the right way. Also, former UA and Bills offensive lineman John Fina joins us to discuss what he saw at spring practice, and what he expects from the Wildcats in Jedd Fisch's first season.

6/24/21: A chat with Jack Murphy, and a spring season review 24.06.2021

The Arizona Wildcats' 2020-21 season is finally over. We recap the Arizona baseball season and the possibility of Jay Johnson leaving for LSU. Also, UA assistant men's basketball coach Jack Murphy joins us to talk about the Sean Miller-Tommy Lloyd transition and preview the 2021-22 season. And what about that alleged ASU football scandal? We dive in.

6/16/21: Jay Johnson and Caitlin Lowe 16.06.2021

For the third time in the last 10 years, the Arizona Wildcats are headed to the College World Series. Coach Jay Johnson joined us before his flight to Omaha to discuss the Super Regionals and the challenge that lies ahead. Also, new Arizona softball coach Caitlin Lowe stops by to discuss the challenges and opportunities of following in Mike Candrea's footsteps. And the guys debate which Arizona pr...

6/10/21: Alicia Hollowell dishes on Mike Candrea and Caitlin Lowe 10.06.2021

After 36 years and eight national championships, Mike Candrea is out, and Caitlin Lowe is in for Arizona Wildcats softball. Former Wildcat pitcher and Women's College World Series champion Alicia Hollowell joins us to discuss what Candrea has meant to her, and what we should know about Lowe, her former teammate. Also, Arizona baseball is one step away from Omaha. We'll preview the Wildcats' Super...

5/31/21: Taryne Mowatt-McKinney previews the WCWS, and baseball heads to Regionals 01.06.2021

The Arizona Wildcats softball team is back in the Women's College World Series! Arizona assistant coach Taryne Mowatt-McKinney, who led UA to the 2007 national championship, talks about this year's team and relives her glory days. Plus, Arizona baseball is the No. 5 overall seed heading to Regionals, but the Wildcats got a tough draw at home. We examine the competition and discuss whether they hav...

5/27/21: Jacob Berry and Matt Moreno 27.05.2021

The Arizona Wildcats are your 2021 Pac-12 baseball champions! Star freshman infielder Jacob Berry joins us to discuss his team's incredible season, and what it'll take to keep it going. Plus, Matt Moreno from GOAZCATS.com discusses Tommy Lloyd's early recruiting efforts, and which future football recruits to keep an eye on.

5/18/21: Adia Barnes looks back and ahead 20.05.2021

Adia Barnes has turned a mediocre Arizona Wildcats women's basketball program into a national powerhouse that came a basket away from winning it all. She joins us to reflect on that journey, and tells us what it will take to sustain that success. Also, should Wildcat fans be concerned about early recruiting results under Tommy Lloyd -- and just how much did the Pac-12 get shafted in softball regio...

5/11/21: TJ Benson and Alyssa Denham 12.05.2021

The Arizona Wildcats continue to add impressive recruits and transfers under Tommy Lloyd. TJ Benson, UA's new assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, gives us the inside scoop on Lloyd, the newest members of the team, and what to expect as the Wildcats continue to assemble next season's squad. Also, softball senior pitcher Alyssa Denham joins us to preview UA's final regular-season series vs....

5/5/21: Jay Johnson and Jeff Dean 06.05.2021

May has arrived, and the top-10 Arizona Wildcats baseball and softball teams are in the spotlight. We'll catch up with baseball coach Jay Johnson to discuss his team's latest winning streak. Also, Arizona PA announcer and insider Jeff Dean gives us the inside scoop on Jedd Fisch, Tommy Lloyd -- and his longtime friend, Sean Miller.

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