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Ramblin' Raiders Podcast

197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 217 ratings

The Ramblin' Raiders Podcast was started by two Texas Tech Alumni to provide a fun, fresh take on everything related to Texas Tech Athletics. The Ramblin' Raiders will also be dishing out a wide variety of Hot Takes, accompanied with an inspirational segment they call the Matador Motivational.

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Episodes

Episode 180: Ramblin' Recap-Football Season

December 04, 2023 21:37 - 56 minutes - 29.4 MB

Join the Griffon Bros as they recap the regular season, talk about Zach Kittley and the Texas Tech offense, dicuss portal updates, and look ahead to bowl season.

Episode 179: Ramblin' Preview-TCU

November 02, 2023 15:05 - 50 minutes - 26.1 MB

Join the Griffon brothers as the preview the 66th edition of the "Battle for the Saddle" rivalry. Topics discussed on this episode:  Honoring legendary basketball coach, Bobby Knight The new Big 12 football schedule release  Breakdown of the matchup between Texas Tech and TCU

The RRIP: College Football Week 8

October 19, 2023 19:32 - 31 minutes - 17.3 MB

Laney's Locks has been on fire the past 2 weeks! Can he keep the momentum going heading into Week 8? Join the panel for their college football picks in Week 8. The guy's also bring back the "shot of the week" and discuss the mystical powers of the "reverse hedge fade"

Episode 178: Ramblin' Preview-Kansas St

October 14, 2023 02:39 - 34 minutes - 18.1 MB

Join the Griffon bros for a preview of this week's homecoming match-up between Texas Tech and Kansas State. Topics discussed: offensive approach, keys to victory, and score predictions

The RRIP: College Football Week 7

October 12, 2023 23:38 - 31 minutes - 17.5 MB

The panel fires off on last week's hits and misses and braces the listeners for a juicy week 7 college football slate. There's also some discussion around the Lone Star ALCS match-up and who they believe will take home the pennant and Silver Boot

Episode 177: Ramblin' Recap-TTU Ice Hockey Preview

October 11, 2023 14:21 - 23 minutes - 12.7 MB

Join Jackson and special guest, Brandon Camp, for this Texas Tech Ice Hockey preview. Brandon gives a snapshot of the TTU Hockey season that just started while promoting some of their unique TTU Ice Hockey merch. They also preview the upcoming matchup against the Houston Cougars

The RRIP: College Football Week 6

October 06, 2023 19:14 - 44 minutes - 24.4 MB

Join the panel as the guys discuss: - A preview of this year's BUTT Bowl in Waco  - The best bets for Week 6 of college football - Laney's Locks making it back from is honeymoon in France

The RRIP: College Football Week 5

September 28, 2023 20:38 - 32 minutes - 18.1 MB

Join the panel, minus Laney's Locks, as the guys look back at the heater of a weekend everybody had in Week 4! Other topics featured on this new show include: -Week 5 College Football Picks -Magic Mark is sticking to his guns with Shedeur Sanders -Ohio St is down bad, leave Lou Holtz alone

Episode 176: Ramblin' Show: WVU/Houston

September 28, 2023 20:27 - 1 hour - 35.4 MB

Join Jackson and Jack B as they discuss the following topics concerning Texas Tech Football: -What's wrong with Tech's offense? -The tough start to the season -Preview of the matchup against Houston -Thoughts around Texas Tech inducting Mike Leach into the Hall of Fame

The RRIP: College Football Week 4

September 21, 2023 13:13 - 42 minutes - 23 MB

This week's The RRIP show gets spicey as the panel digs deep to determine if Shedeur Sanders is over hyped or not. Does Chef have the gambler's black spot curse? Great picks and analysis on the Week 4 slate of college football games

Episode 175: Ramblin' Recap-Tarleton State

September 19, 2023 14:19 - 38 minutes - 19.6 MB

Topics discussed on this week's Ramblin' Recap: -The Big 12 is anyone's conference right now -The QB Controversy in Lubbock -Texas Tech's new defensive identity

The RRIP: College Football Week 3

September 14, 2023 14:38 - 28 minutes - 21 MB

Episode 174: Ramblin' Recap-Oregon

September 13, 2023 14:18 - 38 minutes - 19.4 MB

Join the Griffon brothers as the recap the devastating loss to #13 Oregon last weekend. What were the biggest frustrations for fans coming out of this last game. Is there a QB controversy? Is this team still poised to make a run in Big 12 play? Check it out and make sure you rate, review, and subscribe!

Episode 173: Ramblin' Preview-Oregon

September 08, 2023 00:45 - 54 minutes - 29.6 MB

Jackson and Jack are joined by Andrew of the QB 11 Show to discuss the upcoming match-up between Texas Tech and #13 Oregon, in Lubbock. The guys talk personnel, offensive and defensive schemes, and the dynamic between Tyler Shough and this Oregon program. It's going to be wild ride in West Texas come Saturday! 

Episode 172: Ramblin' Recap-Wyoming

September 06, 2023 21:17 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Jackson and Lane break down Texas Tech's disappointing, double OT, loss to Wyoming. What was most surprising? Where does this leave the team moving forward? This and more!

Ep 171: The RRIP-Grant McCasland Emerges as the Favorite for TTU HC

March 23, 2023 15:21 - 37 minutes - 31.6 MB

The RRIP is Back! Join the Ramblin' Raiders as they discuss the news concerning UNT's head basketball coach being the prime target for Kirby Hocutt and his search committee. 

Episode 170: Coaching Candidates to Replace Mark Adams

March 14, 2023 18:03 - 46 minutes - 39.4 MB

Join the Ramblin' Raiders as they discuss potential head coaching candidates to replace Mark Adams. The guys also talk about Fardaws Aimaq entering the transfer portal and what Texas Tech fans can expect during portal season. 

Episode 169: Mark Adams Suspended/Resigns as Head Coach

March 09, 2023 15:19 - 37 minutes - 31.9 MB

Join the Ramblin' Raiders as they discuss Mark Adams suspension and what it means for the future of the Texas Tech Men's basketball program. 

Episode 168: Basketball Season Preview w/ Ryan Mainville

November 17, 2022 22:45 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

Join Jackson and Ryan Mainville for this preview of the TTU basketball season. The guys talk personnel, Tech's new offensive scheme/defensive capabilities, and realistic expectations for this squad. Don't miss out on this premium Texas Tech content. 

Episode 167: TTU Back in the Win Column

November 16, 2022 14:14 - 51 minutes - 43.5 MB

Join the Griffon brothers as the recap Texas Tech's hard-fought victory over the Kansas Jayhawks. What were the difference makers in this game? How does this impact Tech's bowl chances? Can Joey McGuire change the culture around winning games late in the season? All of this discussed, and more! 

Episode 166: No Treat for the Red Raiders

October 31, 2022 22:10 - 41 minutes - 37.2 MB

Join the Ramblin' Raiders as they recap the embarrassing, 45-17, loss to the Baylor Bears. The guys take a look at what made the offense ineffective throughout this game and discuss what it all means for the final home stretch of the season. Don't miss out on this premium Texas Tech content. 

Episode 165: Ramblin' Raiders Back in LBK

October 26, 2022 20:31 - 41 minutes - 37.3 MB

Join the Griffon brothers as they recap their fun filled weekend back in the 806. They also breakdown the emphatic win over West Virginia and what it means for the back half of the Big 12 schedule.

Episode 164: Birth of a Legend?

October 11, 2022 22:33 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Join Jackson on this solo recap of the loss in Stillwater. Topics discussed: Is Behren Morton the future QB of this TTU program? Why haven't we seen him until now? Expectations for the back half of the conference schedule and much more!

Episode 163: No Luck in Manhattan

October 03, 2022 20:49 - 50 minutes - 56.8 MB

Join the Griffon brothers as they recap the tough loss to Kansas State this weekend. How good is K-State? Who played well for the Red Raiders? What has to change moving forward for Texas Tech to find more success? All these questions discussed and more!

Episode 162: Horns Down in OT

September 27, 2022 21:40 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

Join the Griffon brothers as they recap the home victory against the Texas Longhorns in OT! The guys talk personnel, culture, students storming, and other action across the Big 12. Don't miss the premium Texas Tech content.

Episode 161: TTU Beats UH in 2OT Thriller

September 15, 2022 21:29 - 46 minutes - 52.2 MB

Join the Ramblin' Raiders as they recap the epic 2OT thriller against Houston in the Jones! The guys also discuss other games during week 2 of college football and look at how they did against the spread in the Big 12 Pick Em!

Episode 160: TTU Football Preview with RC Maxfield

August 22, 2022 13:58 - 1 hour - 49.1 MB

Jackson sits down with RC Maxfield to take a more in-depth look at this year's Texas Tech football team. The guys discuss: Kittleys offense, personnel, sleepers, and more! You don't want to miss the episode's money round either. Ramble On!

Episode 159: Nick's Last Dance

August 12, 2022 14:05 - 1 hour - 97 MB

Ramblin' Raiders Family, join us as we say goodbye to our brother and CoFounder, Nick Thomson, on his final ep with Ramblin' Raiders Entertainment. We talk sleepers in the Big 12, TTU QB battle, and Zach Kittley's offense. Warning: get the tissues out! 

Episode 158: Desert Power

August 03, 2022 18:13 - 1 hour - 45.7 MB

Join the Griffon brothers as the recap the events of the past few weeks in the world of Texas Tech. The guys discuss the beef between Texas Tech Twitter and TCU's recruiting coordinator, take a look around campus, and preview the upcoming college football season. Don't miss out on this premium Texas Tech content!  

Episode 157: Defensive Breakdown w/ Marquis "Muddy" Waters

July 21, 2022 12:39 - 49 minutes - 32.3 MB

Jackson sits down with Texas Tech safety, Marquis "Muddy" Waters, to talk about this year's defensive unit! Discussion includes: young talent, difference in approach and schemes, and a deeper look at our new coaching staff. Don't miss this premium Texas Tech football content. 

Episode 156: Conference Realignment SZN

July 06, 2022 20:13 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

Join the Griffon brothers as they discuss the current hot topic in college athletics, conference realignment! They also take a look at the new Big 12 commissioner, Brett Yormark, and recap the mayhem at the Nathan's hotdog eating contest. 

Episode 155: Ramblin' Raiders Athletes

June 23, 2022 15:29 - 56 minutes - 44.8 MB

Nick is back in the studio with Jackson to help get you through this Summer lull. The guys talk about the new Ramblin' Raiders Athletes initiative, as well as the new Big 12 conference make up for 2023, Kerwin Walton transferring in, and deciding on the best name for the new mascot. Don't miss out on this premium Texas Tech content!

Episode 154: Post-Season Recap with Dillon Carter

June 15, 2022 21:25 - 56 minutes - 36.6 MB

Although it didn't end the way we wanted, the TTU baseball team had a hell of a season! Join Jackson and special guest, Dillon Carter, as they recap this year's season and look ahead to the future of the program. Dillon also opens up on his experience with TTU baseball. Don't miss this exclusive interview you won't get anywhere else!

Episode 153: Regional Preview w/ Brandon Birdsell

June 01, 2022 17:06 - 54 minutes - 35.4 MB

The Road to Omaha has been laid and it's time for the Red Raiders to make their move! Join Jackson and Big 12 Pitcher of the Year, Brandon Birdsell, as they take a look at the Statesboro Regional. Brandon also talks about his pitching career at Texas Tech and how he's overcome adversity through the process. Can't miss content!

Episode 152: Full Plate of Hot Takes w/ Laney Cakes

May 26, 2022 22:22 - 1 hour - 84.8 MB

Lane makes his triumphant return to the mics as the guys cover everything from Mito Pereira and Ludvig Aberg, to NIL, new assistant coach Steve Green, Jimbo vs. Saban, and the new movie Vengeance! This has everything you want in a Texas Tech podcast by the fans, for the fans!

Episode 151: Sit Down w/ Ludvig Aberg

May 11, 2022 15:16 - 54 minutes - 35 MB

The Ramblin' Raiders sit down with Big 12 Tournament Champion, Ludvig Aberg! The guys discuss the post-season, what coach Sands has built in TTU golf, and Ludvig's PGA experience. The money round segment features an entertaining Q&A you don't want to miss! Enjoy 

Episode 150: Spilling Some Tea w/ Austin Massey

May 04, 2022 20:51 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

In this episode, Jackson and Austin Massey, with Inside the Red Raiders, spill the tea and discuss their thoughts on the recent ongoings with Texas Tech basketball. From Michigan player's accusations to Kevin McCullar transferring updates, this is exclusive content you don't want to miss! 

Episode 149: TTU Track Update w/ Malik Metivier & Jacolby Shelton

May 03, 2022 00:19 - 55 minutes - 38.7 MB

The Ramblin' Raiders hit the track with two of the fastest in the game! The guys are joined by Malik Metivier and Jacolby Shelton to discuss all things about the TTU Track and Field program, as well as take a look at the current season. Don't miss out on this exclusive interview!

Episode 148: Who Should Be The Next Big 12 Commissioner?

April 14, 2022 16:14 - 1 hour - 83.3 MB

Nick is back! The guys take a thorough look around what's happening on campus before discussing the vacancy for Big 12 Commissioner. Who are the best candidates to replace Bowlsby? Is Kirby Hocutt a front-runner or the most suitable option? Should Tech fans want to keep Kirby as AD? All this and more! 

Episode 147: Mid-Season Baseball Breakdown with Keith Patrick

April 08, 2022 11:44 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Get your hotdogs and tallboys ready cause it's baseball season! Jackson is joined by Keith Patrick with Red Raider Dugout and the Dinger Derby Podcast to discuss all things Texas Tech baseball! The guys breakdown this weekend's matchup against K-State, look around the Big 12, talk player personnel, and get deep about America's pastime. Don't miss out! 

Episode 146: The Team We Needed

April 01, 2022 15:39 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

Join the Griffon bros as they recap the amazing run the Texas Tech Men's basketball team had this year! Why was this the exact team we needed? They also discuss TTU baseball, softball, and Men and Women's golf! The ending gets a little spicy when discussing action in the portal but at the end of the day, it's all love...

Episode 145: Bring on the Dukies

March 22, 2022 13:34 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

The madness continues into the Sweet 16! The guys recap the first round victories over Montana St and Notre Dame, and give credit to their good luck charm. Later, they discuss the epic clash between Coach K and Coach Adams, blue blood vs. new blood, Duke vs. Texas Tech! Why do the Ramblin' Raiders like Tech's chances? 

Episode 144: Tournament Talk with Norense Odiase

March 15, 2022 14:58 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Join the Ramblin' Raiders and special guest, Norense Odiase, for this fun filled conversation around the NCAA tournament and the Texas Tech basketball program! This episode is loaded with funny stories and great memories and even some shared experiences. If you thought you were excited for March Madness, it's about to be taken to a whole new level! 

Episode 143: Let's Go Dancing feat. Talkin' Tech

March 14, 2022 16:34 - 1 hour - 44 MB

The stage is set and the road to the Final Four starts out West! Join Jackson and the guys of Talkin' Tech podcast as they breakdown Texas Tech's region and their first round match up against Montana State! The boys also discuss: significance of location, potential upsets, and realistic goals for this Texas Tech team. This is a must listen for all the diehard Red Raider basketball fans who can't get enough of March Madness! 

Episode 142: We're Going to the Ship

March 12, 2022 19:23 - 25 minutes - 27.9 MB

Join the Ramblin' Raiders for this action packed mini episode! The guys talk about Texas Tech's run in the Big 12 tournament and break down what the Red Raiders can do against KU in order to capture their first Big 12 Championship in program history! 

Episode 141: It's March

March 03, 2022 15:33 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

It’s finally here…March! Join the guys in this content filled ep as they discuss: Tech baseball and softball, football recruiting, Lady Red Raider basketball, and recap the TCU and KSU games for men’s basketball. What does Tech need to do to become a 2 seed? Did Jackson zest his first lemon? All this and more! #RambleOn

Episode 140: Celebrate Good Times

February 16, 2022 16:21 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

This Ramblin' Ep has everything you're looking for and more! The guys recap the OU and TCU basketball games as well as preview the upcoming home matchup against Baylor. Your favorite hot take segment is back, and this time...it's wedding themed! Join in on the toasts and celebrations during this all time Ramblin' Raiders Podcast ep!    P.S. More than one Big 12 coach gets told off in this episode and you don't want to miss it. 

Episode 139: Gritty Wins for the Red Raiders

February 09, 2022 15:04 - 55 minutes - 61.7 MB

Texas Tech basketball is on a roll! Nick and Jackson recap the emphatic and cultural win against UT at home as well as the resilient road victory against West Virginia. Later, they take a look at the upcoming matchup against OU in Norman. The guys also weigh in on the best case scenario in regard to seeding for Texas Tech come tournament time! Can't miss content from the Ramblin' Raiders!

Episode 138: TTU Commit-Drew Steffe

February 03, 2022 21:19 - 22 minutes - 16 MB

This episode features Jackson and 247sports contributor, Austin Massey, as they interview 4 star commit, Drew Steffe. The guys discuss the recruiting experience, what attracted Drew to Texas Tech, Drew's skillset and mental preparation for college ball, and how his family has helped him stay grounded. Can't miss content for Texas Tech basketball fans!

Episode 137: The Witching Hour

February 01, 2022 15:04 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

Jackson and Nick give a thorough breakdown of all aspects involving the looming Texas Tech vs. Texas game. They discuss the implications of Chris Beard's return and what the showdown with Mark Adams means to the fans! This ep has everything from Raiderville, "Dre Era" throwback jerseys, TTU basketball history, how Beard screwed up his departure from Tech, and deep analysis of the upcoming matchup...let the Witching Hour commence!