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The New Mexican Sports Den with Will and James — 72 episodes

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Owner/founder Peter Trevisani talks New Mexico United’s staying power and stadium outlook

2

Will and James talk chances of transfer rule passing and rehash The New Mexican’s athlete of the year picks

3

Sandia Prep coach Damian Segura discusses 'free' transfer rule, 3A hoops and coaching vs NM legends

4

‘It could blow up the whole system': Transfer rule could drastically alter N.M. high school sports

5

A broken bus, karaoke and a blue trophy: West Las Vegas softball coach reflects on team's title run

6

Spring sports teams vie for titles, Kiké Hernández visits ABQ and Eric Olen signs an extension

7

Santa Fe Indian School baseball coach Jude Torres reflects on Braves' first-ever District 2-3A title

8

‘You gotta love it’: West Las Vegas baseball coach excited for crucial final week of district play

9

Discussing Jake Hall's decision to return to UNM, plus NM United stadium and prep sports talk

10

St. Michael’s standout Kamal Stith talks stacking titles and his college plans

11

Will’s Final Four takeaways: The gap between the Lobos and the big dogs of college basketball

12

Lobos stumble vs. Tulsa in NIT Final Four; Will and James discuss UNM’s uncertain future

13

The road to Indianapolis: Will becomes a Buc-ee's disciple, talks Lobos on his way to NIT Final Four

14

Will and James discuss the Lobos’ run in the NIT, state spirit and spring sports

15

Chatting with champions: SFIS, St. Mike’s and Mesa Vista coaches relive their teams’ title runs

16

Already ‘some incredible memories’: Will and James share favorite moments from state tourney so far

17

Will and James talk state hoops and chat with St. Mike's grad Estevan Sandoval on his coaching journey

18

A state basketball tournament bracket breakdown, plus a chat with Highlands skipper Steve Jones

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'We’re respected now:' Coach Nate Morris talks Santa Fe High girls hoops as team eyes postseason run

20

Coach Daven Võ on embracing small-town culture to build a D-II contender at Eastern New Mexico

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Curling in the desert? Local expert highlights sport's social aspect and chances to play in Santa Fe

22

Blessed with bigs, Dakota Montoya and St. Michael’s look to take care of ‘unfinished business’

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‘We’ve come a long way’: Interim AD Ryan Berryman discusses UNM athletics' growth and ambitions

24

James calls the St. Mike’s boys the team to beat in Class 3A; Will wants to call Fuego games

25

Will and James offer a Northern New Mexico prep hoops breakdown at the midway point of the season

26

Will and James preview a busy slate of prep hoops tournaments and discuss UNM’s AD position

27

Will and James reflect on Fernando Lovo’s short but eventful stint at UNM as he heads to Colorado

28

Cisco Rivera discusses Santa Fe High's 6-1 start; Will and James talk bowl games, 2025 memories

29

Will explains why Diego Pavia didn’t get his Heisman vote, plus the guys talk UNM and prep hoops

30

Thomas Vigil discusses Mesa Vista's eye-opening upset of Hobbs; plus Lobo and prep hoops talk

31

Will and James reflect on St. Mike's three-peat, discuss why now is a crucial time for UNM athletics

32

St. Mike’s Kamal Stith, Isaiah Dominguez reflect on football careers ahead of chance at three-peat

33

A chat with Dexter football coach Sonny Duran ahead of the 3A title game rematch with St. Michael's

34

UNM football in the MWC title hunt; St. Mike's football looking strong heading into state semis

35

Will and James talk prep sports fall championships, plus Lobos football and hoops

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Zeke Villegas discusses building a winner at Pojoaque; Will and James talk prep playoffs, Lobos

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Will and James talk Highlands’ big facilities plans, plus Lobos, prep football and soccer

38

Will and James chat about ATC soccer, prep football and speak with St. Mike's senior Brandon Meyer

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Adam Diehl describes life as a sports broadcaster, talks prep football, volleyball and soccer

40

Will and James talk Pojoaque’s first win over Robertson, St. Mike’s continued dominance

41

Will and James discuss the Lobos’ resurgence as the football team has fans in a frenzy

42

Will and James discuss the Lobos' big win over UCLA and Santa Fe High's 3-1 start to the season

43

Will and James talk St. Mike's Santa Fe dominance, Eck's first win at UNM and Highlands' new star

44

Will and James preview Horsemen-Demons showdown, express optimism after Lobos' opener at Michigan

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Will and James share Week 1 takeaways for area football teams and preview UNM's opener at Michigan

46

Will and James offer bulletin board material for area football teams and make their Week 1 picks

47

Will and James talk prep football as their Tour of the North kicks off

48

Salazar focuses on building culture at Capital; UNM’s Eck shines in Lobo football promo

49

Will and James preview the prep football landscape for local teams

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Organizers preview the JB White Memorial Basketball Tournament and share thoughts on White's legacy

51

NMAA’s Carl Vigil addresses New Mexico's referee shortage and bad fan behavior

52

Ryan Tomari chats about the growth of The Pit Press, UNM athletics and his Mike Locksley run-in

53

Will shares his impressions of the new-look Lobos and James remembers his dad

54

Will and James talk prep athletes of the year, area coaching vacancies and UNM athletics

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A turbulent chat with Pecos League prez Andrew Dunn, plus Santa Fe Fuego GM Yvonne Encinias

56

Will and James banter about the Fuego, share 2024-25 prep sports memories and proposes changes

57

Raylee Hunt and Cy Anderson discuss their state track successes and decorated prep careers

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St. Michael's coach Joey Fernandez speaks on track triumphs and developing powerhouse programs

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Lobos men's basketball coach Eric Olen chats about building a roster, staff and home at UNM

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A chat with UNM pole vaulter Jacquelyn Gorman and Santa Fe Prep tennis standout Henry Kaufman

61

Will and James remember Jason and Nathan Abeyta

62

New Highlands coach Zach Settembre shares his vision for the Cowboys and stories from his basketball journey

63

Will and James talk Lobo basketball, football and winter NorthStars

64

Eric Olen arrives: Will and James share first impressions of the Lobos’ new coach

65

Discussing Richard Pitino's future, Dent entering the transfer portal and Will's time to Cleveland

66

Will Webber reports on the Lobos from Cleveland as they prep for Marquette

67

Will and James reflect on state basketball and look ahead to the Lobos in the Big Dance

68

Talking contenders and concessions at the state tournament, plus the Lobos head to the MWC tourney

69

Will and James pick winners for every state tournament bracket and talk Richard Pitino suitors

70

Will and James talk Robertson, the prep hoops postseason and Lobos scenarios

71

Lobos take control in Mountain West, plus prep basketball, wrestling and swimming chatter

72

Back at it again, Will and James break down prep hoops and the Lobos' strong season