What should we make of the latest Jackrabbit victories in the State-U basketball series after a pair of riveting games? 

On this week's "Nobody's Listening Anyway" with John Gaskins and Matt Zimmer break down the SDSU men's trouble against USD's full-court press, Jacks coach Eric Henderson's teaching touch, the Coyotes' impressive climb back from the abyss via the up-tempo identity Eric Peterson established, and if the SDSU women's 60-game league win streak is more a product of Aaron Johnston's genius or a lack of worthy competition (hint: both).

Then, a fun potpourri of topics — Pat Mahomes vs. John Rocker, the USA-Canada fistacuffs, SNL's 50th Anniversary show, and Netflix making its move to take over NFL Sundays. 

This may be as good of a mood Matt Zimmer has ever been in the four-plus years of "Nobody's Listening Anyway," as he appears to still be glowing — and gloating — over the humiliation of Patrick Mahomes and the get-out-of-my-life Kansas City Chiefs. However, Zimmer and John Gaskins explain why the putrid performance did not put much of a dent in Mahomes's legacy.

How far do the Vikings have to reach what the Eagles have, and what do they need to get to have it? What do we make of the major moments in New Orleans — Trump, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, the anthem, and the commercials?

And now that football is over for the season, now what? Here in South Dakota, Summit League hoops is heating up, including a big couple of games for both South Dakota State men's and women's teams — first on Wednesday (women at NDSU) and Thursday (men host first-place Omaha), and then "State vs U" weekend with games against USD.

How do we wrap our brains and arms around "Amazing Grace" Larkins, especially compared to the last prolific scoring machine from this state, SDSU's Macy Miller? 

We finish with Matt's rant about the miserable Minnesota Twins' ownership and his excitement level for the upcoming season. Plus, back by unpopular demand, our "Dead Guy of the Week," which was an excuse to bring up a sneaky awesome sports comedy flick from the early 1990's.

Steve Miller sucks! That's Matt's opinion on the 1970's and 80's rocker, and he isn't much more excited about the Super Bowl, despite the fact the Chiefs could reach NFL mortality with three straight titles. 

Warning: We are NOT your authority on the breakdown of the matchups of the game!... but we do dive into prop bets and past Super Bowl halftime shows — the good, the bad, and the crappy. 

It's National Signing Day, which doesn't mean as much as it used to for most Div. I college football teams, except South Dakota State, which needed a big rally the last six weeks after Jimmy Rogers and a boatload of players and commits left.

Plus, a bigger picture view of USD and it's recruiting going forward — how important is it for the Coyotes to get more in-state recuits.

Zim explains why Augie hockey should be even more of a thing than it is, and we finish on Sacramento State's likely decision to move to the FBS and what it means for FCS schools like SDSU , NDSU and USD.

In a rollicking, one-hour pow-wow from the Gateway Lounge, 17-year friends and 5-year podcast partners John Gaskins and Matt Zimmer take their maiden voyage on a made-for-TV (well, YouTube) episode and dive further into the nation's obsession and aggression toward the Kansas City Chiefs, then steer into local football matters like Zim's interview with Steelers offensive lineman and former Roosevelt and SDSU stud Mason McCormick.

Speaking of offensive linemen, the best in state high school history just chose Iowa over Nebraska and Minnesota — why? Then, a dip into the dynamic of best friends and South Dakota football legends Kurtiss Riggs and Kalen DeBoer — and how the latter could really use the former to give Alabama a jolt back into the national title picture. Next, a delve into the most recent news of both Dan Jackson's recruiting efforts and success at SDSU (Semchenko/Kabrera) and good buddy Jimmy Rogers' continued luring of South Dakota talent to Washington State (Schlimgen).

The boys round third and head toward home plate with an "A League of their Own" analogy to the current state of Jackrabbits and Coyotes hoops after both SDSU squads beat up USD again. 

Zim lauds the hires of head football coaches Dan Jackson (SDSU) and Travis Johansen (USD) but explains why they won't be considered great hires if both guys are still around a decade from now. Also, some words about the amount of coverage the state's two D1 athletic programs get. As Zim says, "Title IX does not apply to media coverage." Also, a glimpse into early Summit League hoops conference play ahead of "State vs U" Saturday for both men's and women's squads.

One minute after John Gaskins and Matt Zimmer walked out of a nearly hour-long conversation with the new SDSU football in his office, Jackson actually broke the news via text that USD coach Bob Nielson is retiring.

So, John and Zim begin with a 12-minute reaction to the 65-year-old's decision to step down after a nine seasons in Vermillion and 32 overall as a head coach, walking off with an 11-3 season and the Coyotes' first Missouri Valley Football Conference championship and first FCS semifinal appearance in school history — just two years after the Yotes finished 3-8 after a blowout home loss, leaving fans wondering if his job was secure. Defensive coordinator Travis Johansen takes over the program.

Then, 54 minutes with Jackson, who just six days ago was introduced as the replacement to good friend and John Stiegelmeier heir apparent Jimmy Rogers, who left for five times his salary at Washington State and took his entire coaching staff and over a dozen players with him. A recruiting war between the schools ensued.

Jackson discusses his first week on the job, acclimation to a galvanized group of players, the staff he is hiring, a deep into dealing with NIL, and how much Chase Mason and Quentin Christensen kept together the core of the 2025 roster as fellow "recruiting coordinators" to keep as many Jacks in Brookings as possible. 

Zim wants to shut up & calm down ornery SDSU fans re: coaching & player flux. More Dan Jackson insight, NDSU national title thoughts & Vikings hyperventilation. What should the Vikes do about diaper-soiling Sam Darnold?

John joins on vacation from Tempe while Zim reports and opines on Rogers leaving for WSU and why Dan Jackson is probably the man.

Kurtiss Riggs fills in for Zim and provides deep dives into the FCS games, plus the coaching strengths and futures of SDSU, USD and NDSU

Deep dive into storylines and matchups, as NLA joins "Happy Hour with John Gaskins." We begin with Fireball and drunk dog stories, and the hot sales lady from Christmas Vacation turning 71.