The Reno Slant show

The Reno Slant

Summary: Are Adam and Nathan heroes? Probably not. But they are hosts of the weekly Nevada sports podcast that Wolf Pack fans have needed for too long. Nathan was twice named the Nevada Press Association Sports Columnist of the Year while covering Nevada football, Nevada basketball, and Nevada baseball for the Sparks Tribune. He also hosted his own show on regional ESPN Radio. Adam graduated from Nevada in 2017 after seven or so years of undergrad and shares his knowledge, largely about losing bets and Mackay Stadium tailgates. Incredible guests come on weekly so that you can stay current on everything Nevada, and the Shoup brothers provide a unique insight on Wolf Pack sports, and Reno culture at large, that Northern Nevada was missing.

Podcasts:

 105: Nevada hoops commit Tre Coleman, Jalen officially leaving, A Reno last meal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:54

Jalen Harris is staying in the NBA Draft and more good sporting news this week in weekly yearbook No. 11 (10:08). Tre Coleman, the highest ranked signee in Nevada’s incoming hoops class, joins (29:51). For slants, the Shoup’s go conspiracy theory with Sisolak cancelling his presser on Tuesday night, contemplate what their “last meal” in Reno would be, and whether Jalen will get drafted (39:29).

 104: Nevada strength coach Jordon Simmons, Mountain West hoops moving to 20 games? Sports returning soon?! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:17:57

This was a great week for hope of sports coming back soon, the Mountain West is likely expanding to a 20-game conference hoops schedule, and wild podcasting drama (6:31). Nevada strength coach Jordon Simmons joins (30:52). For slants, the Shoup’s talk Phil/Tom vs Tiger/Peyton on Sunday, the likelihood of college football this fall, and Jelani Clark vs Mountain West coaches (56:22).

 103: Nevada hoops commit Jelani Clark, Night in the Country cancelled, Mountain West sports on the brink | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:34:15

Mountain West sports in 2020-21 are really in trouble now after news from Cal State (11:38). Nevada hoops commit Jelani Clark joins (31:15). Night in the Country was cancelled on Tuesday and CPO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley, Travis Crowder, discusses why the decision was made, and its impact (51:11). For slants, the Shoup brothers talk UFC’s return, the best Ozark character, and the USS Nevada (1:05:49).

 102: Nevada Athletics’ Hugh Tomasello, Live sports! Power ranking White Claw flavors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:27:04

Is Major League Baseball going to be back by July 4 (9:07)? Nevada Athletic Department’s Hugh Tomasello shares what the communications team has been up to, his favorite Jay Norvell story, ranks the eight White Claw flavors and chimes in on the top Reno college bars debate (26:44). For slants, the brothers are ready for UFC on Saturday, Nevada kind of lost to Fresno, and tequila is back (1:06:56).

 101: Can Parker Houston make Cardinals roster? The Last Dance is fraudulent? Hypothetical Silver & Blue spring game storylines | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:16:50

Reed grad Parker Houston signed with Arizona Cardinals this weekend, can he make the roster (15:15)? The world is in such chaos that aliens are real and apparently nobody cares. For slants, the Shoup’s do a deep dive on Netflix’s current spread, would’ve-been Silver & Blue Spring Game storylines, and Jalen Harris’ potential replacement (35:11).

 100: Nevada hoops commit DeAndre Henry, Virtual NFL Draft, Do we really want Jalen back? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:21:49

The brothers celebrate 100 episodes and are adding something new (7:46). For Weekly Yearbook No. 6, we’re starting to worry about college football after Craig Thompson’s words and The Last Dance lived up to the hype (17:16). Nevada hoops commit DeAndre Henry joins (37:15). For slants, the Shoup’s debate what could go wrong with the NFL Draft, whether we want Jalen Harris back, and ideal Nevada money laundering locations (54:33).

 099: Nevada baseball coach T.J. Bruce, Will Jalen come back? Steve vs Kory Alford | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:40

Jalen Harris has declared for the NBA Draft and should golf courses be closed in Nevada (7:06)? Nevada baseball coach T.J. Bruce is taking a different approach to the Coronavirus fallout than most (26:10). For slants, the Shoup’s talk Ozark, the Pack’s 2021 non-conference football schedule, and booing David Carter (50:48).

 098: Nevada baseball’s Josh Zamora, Why is hope lame? Ranking Reno’s top three college bars | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:11:22

Why aren’t we allowed to hope during the Coronavirus fallout (6:44)? Nevada third baseman Josh Zamora discusses how he’s adjusting to this new normal, and his upcoming decision whether to enter the MLB Draft (25:40). For slants, the Shoup’s critique Netflix’s ‘All American,’ ponder if Nevada football will ever return to 2010 form, and rank Reno’s top three college bars (41:51).

 097: New Nevada hoops commit Grant Sherfield, Brian Sandoval is back! The RGJ made a mess | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:07:42

It was a rough week for our hopes that sports will return soon (6:55). The NCAA officially grants spring sport athletes another year, what does it mean for Nevada (16:21)? The RGJ made a mess (22:18). New Nevada hoops commit Grant Sherfield talks about his decision (28:58). For slants, the Shoup’s talk Brian Sandoval, Nevada re-aring the Boise game, and the 2021-22 hoops roster (39:24).

 096: What Sherfield’s commitment means, What’s up with Pack women’s hoops? Tiger King | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:54

Steve Alford secured a commitment from Wichita State transfer Grant Sherfield. Is this his biggest recruiting win at Nevada so far (4:34). Dick Pound postponed the Olympics. The brothers find some positive Coronavirus news. For slants, the Shoup’s think everyone on Tiger King sucks, memorable/forgettable Pack memories, Nevada women’s hoops, and working from home habits (22:11).

 095: Weekly Yearbook No. 1, Josh Hall, What are stay home for Nevada rules? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 43:41

These times are weird and getting weirder. For the duration of the Coronavirus fallout, a new addition to the show is added, Weekly Yearbook, looking back at the past week, which felt like a year (4:37). What are the rules for this stay home for Nevada movement (19:45)? For slants, the brothers share some different ideas for weekend plans, discuss Josh Hall’s potential return, 5A North playoffs, and the insanity of panic shoppers (21:09).

 094: Coronavirus impact on Nevada/sporting world, We folded and binged Love Is Blind - Power ranking characters | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 54:11

With all that is happening in this country and around the world, Adam and Nathan try to speculate what the next few months will bring, and what it means for Nevada sports (6:07). With sports hitting the pause button, the brothers binged Netflix’s Love Is Blind and power rank the 10 characters who made it to the alter (29:00). Who were the winners and losers of our first sports-less weekend (48:26)?

 093: Can Pack solve Sac St pitching? Hoop Vision Founder Jordan Sperber, Coronavirus is ruining everything | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:06:35

Nevada baseball lost 11-1 in Wednesdays game at St. Mary’s (3:50). Hoop Vision Founder, and former Nevada graduate assistant, Jordan Sperber, looks ahead to the NCAA Tournament, if there is one (7:28). Pack baseball is scheduled to host three with Sac St this weekend (32:56). For slants, the Shoup’s discuss how real Coronavirus concern is and Reno 1868 looking for a 2-0 start. The brothers react in real time to the NBA suspending the season (51:50).

 092: How will Alford’s first year be remembered? Pack baseball snaps skid, Daylight saving is dumb | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 33:34

Nevada’s season came to a shocking close in an upset loss to Wyoming - how will the season be remembered (3:35)? Pack baseball finally got in the win column, splitting four games with Cal Baptist (15:22). The team will look for its first road win, Wednesday, at St. Mary’s (22:15). The Shoup’s share their winners/losers of the weekend (25:29).

 091: Nevada/Mountain West Tournament Preview, Reasons for confidence/concern in Vegas, Is this the weekend for Pack baseball? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 58:10

Nevada opens the Mountain West Conference Tournament Thursday night in Vegas. What are the biggest reasons for confidence and concern, and will the Pack be angry (4:33)? Nevada baseball hosts a four-game series with Cal Baptist this weekend, still looking for win No. 1 (28:48). For slants, the Shoup’s talk cornavirus, Reno 1868’s opener, Jay Norvell’s extension, and Brian Dutcher’s big mouth (36:38).

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