Saddle Up Podcast
Our podcast will explore the many experiences and vast history of the University of Rio Grande Valley (U.T. Pan American) athletic programs! Join us for the countless memories the guests will share reflecting on their time at the University. We can't wait for you to join!
Episodes
One of the best players to ever play basketball in La Joya, behind Juan Muniz and Adan Montalvo. Eric Montalvo has always played passion and extreme confidence! Listen to his story and how he is passing that knowledge to RGV youth with his academy!
This week Matt & G take a moment to clear up some misconceptions surrounding being a guest on the show. They also talk about leaving a legacy at UTRGV.
This is the man they call, 'Cool'?! JeRon Allen joins the show this week and his legacy is forever forged on the campus of UTRGV. Learn about how his path got him to Edinburg and how his heart now and his love for the RGV remains with the community.
One of the most beloved and grittiest basketball players to ever play in the Field House, Julie Shakin, joins the show this week! She is a HOF'r in our book and one of the coolest and most down to earth people to ever walk the covered walk-ways. LFG!
This week we have one of the best attorneys in the Rio Grande Valley. Leah Wise is a force! Whether she is fighting for her clients, sharing on social media or designing a fashion line, Leah gets it done! Check her out now!
Kenny Gardner, professional basketball referee and actor, joins the show this week. He talks about growing up playing for Coach G, his one moment he would go back in time for, and how Spike Lee curved him at lunch! This is an episode you don't want to miss.
Head Football Coach and Brownsville City Commissioner, Tino Villareal, joins the show this week.
Season 5 starts now!!! Former UTPA Basketball Alumni, Art Ormond, joins the show this week to talk about his time playing for AND coaching the Broncs! It's a trip down the covered walk-way for sure!!! LFG!
This week G and Matt review the 100 previous episodes and start a new game. Check it out.
In this episode, we sit down with Millicent Olivarez, the vibrant lifestyle host of KRGV Channel 5’s Take 5, a daily program that highlights the people, businesses, and culture of the Rio Grande Valley. With a background in reporting and a passion for storytelling, Millicent brings a fresh perspective to local television.From exploring unique coffee shops to embarking on paranormal investigations, Millicent's segments offer vi...
Did you know that UTRGV has 4X National Championship team? That's right, 4X National Championship Coach, Bartek Macieja, who is the Chess Grand Master for UTRGV joins the show this week to talk about how he got to Brownsville from Poland and his passion for the game of chess! Your move... LFG!
Kris Gardner, a professional comedian & actor joins the show this week! His history with being coached by Coach G comes up along with his NFL dreams while working at Enterprise Rent-a-Car! Find out what he is doing now and how you can find him on tour.
Join us as we honor Naima Williams, a distinguished forward who made significant contributions to the University of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) Women's Basketball team from 1999 to 2003. Hailing from Houston, Texas, Naima's athleticism and dedication left an indelible mark on the program.
In this episode, we sit down with Clay Martin, a man who seamlessly navigates between two demanding roles in the world of sports. Currently serving as the Athletic Director at Jenks Public Schools in Oklahoma, Clay also holds the esteemed position of an NFL referee, wearing uniform number 19.Career Highlights:Educational and Coaching Background: Clay's journey began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he attended Nathan Hale High School...
In this episode of The Saddle Up Podcast, we sit down with Kris Clack, an Austin, Texas native whose basketball journey has left an indelible mark on the sport. Emerging from Anderson High School, Kris became the first Austinite to be selected for the prestigious McDonald's All-American Game in 1995, sharing the court with future NBA stars like Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.
Trust us, we aren't throwing you any 'curve-balls' with this episode, just giving you the 'heater' and 'sliding' right into your Friday! Fred Villarreal, professional baseball player and Valley native joins the show this week and talks about the struggles growing up, his time playing AAU with some current MLB players and his love for the Brownsville community. We are swinging for the fence on this one......
This week, Liana Cisneros a native and graduate of UTPA, shares her story of growing up in McAllen, playing sports, and how an intership changed her life forever.
In this episode, we sit down with Max Franco, a proud University of Texas at Brownsville (UTB) alum and Brownsville native, renowned for his innovative 'Get Stretchy' movement. Dubbed the "body whisperer" by host Gonzalo Garza, Max has dedicated his career to promoting flexibility and holistic well-being.Max shares his journey from the Rio Grande Valley to becoming a leading figure in the wellness community. He de...
🎉 It’s a special birthday episode, but this time, Gonzalo Garza isn’t in control! Co-hosts Valentino Garza and Mathias B. Longfellow take over the show for a wild, unfiltered conversation about trade-offs in life, sports, and beyond—posing the ultimate question: What would YOU trade?
But that’s not all—G shares a mind-blowing story about how he got his name and the unexpected twist behind what his mom actually wanted to call him! �...
Join us for an insightful conversation with Alfonso "Fonz" Mendoza, M.Ed., a proud Rio Grande Valley native and the visionary host of the acclaimed "My EdTech Life" podcast. With over 300 episodes, Fonz has been at the forefront of educational technology discussions, interviewing educators and creators to amplify their voices and share transformative insights.
Beyond podcasting, Fonz serves as an Instruction...
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