The Gallop

Dylan and Matthew bring on sophomore outside hitter Kendall Beshear and sophomore libero Elif Hurriyet, discussing their season and journeys to Cal Poly. With playoffs set to begin next week, they outline their expectations. 

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@cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Visit kcpr.org/podcast for more episodes like this, and follow @kcpr913 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok to stay up to date.

Matthew Muren: Host 
Dylan Allen: Host 
Ty Soria: Executive Producer 
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

The Gallop podcast has created KCPR’s first-ever sports audio documentary, compiling interviews from a variety of sources such as insider interviews from Mustang News. 

Written and narrated by the hosts and accompanied by original music, this project paves the way for high-quality long-form journalism in Mustang News and KCPR. 

As of Thursday, Nov. 6, Cal Poly women’s soccer is in contention for a Big West postseason championship.Many players are itching for a postseason title after being eliminated in the finals in 2021 and 2023. Six Mustangs earned All-Big West honors for the regular season after the team narrowly missed out on the first seed. 

This included junior forward Annika Smith earning Offensive Player of the Year and senior defender Brennan Cole earning Defender of the Year.

“I think the mindset from last year to this year is a huge difference,” Smith said. “Everyone this season is on the same page and is super committed to this team and I’m just so grateful for everyone around me because they put in a great shift every day, even during practices.”

Cal Poly went from missing the postseason to the most accoladed team of 2025, driven by changes in personnel, culture and on-field strategy.

The Mustangs had competed for the postseason chip every year exiting the pandemic, but had an incredibly disappointing 2024 season. To follow, the only head coach in program history, Alex Crozier, had planned to retire.

Also, many notable seniors were graduating, which left the rest of the Mustangs to regroup under a new coach. 

This coach, Bernardo Silva, made many changes to personnel and team culture, labeling them as a rebrand called Cal Poly 2.0. 

During the episode, the hosts explore what happened in Alex Crozier’s final years, the transition to Cal Poly 2.0, and what these changes look like on the field. 

Hosted by: Dylan Allen, Jonathan Sze and Matthew Muren
Guest narrator: Quinlan TeSelle
Executive producer & music composition by: Ty Soria
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

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The Gallop hosts get to know Cal Poly starting quarterback Ty Dieffenbach. In this episode, they discuss his journey from Pitt to Cal Poly and break down film of a recent game.

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@cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Visit kcpr.org/podcast for more episodes like this, and follow @kcpr913 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok to stay up to date.

Jonathan Sze: Host 
Dylan Allen: Host 
Ty Soria: Executive Producer 
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

Dylan and Matthew bring on leading goal scorer for Cal Poly women's soccer, Jessie Halladay. Breaking down plays, assessing team outlooks and discussing recipes for success, Halladay and the hosts take deep dive into what makes Cal Poly offense a must-watch.

To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Visit kcpr.org/podcast for more episodes like this, and follow @kcpr913 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok to stay up to date.

Matthew Muren: Host 
Dylan Allen: Host
Ty Soria: Executive Producer
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

Luke Schaefer has seen it all throughout his career in Cal Poly Men's Soccer, and is working to get back on the pitch before his time comes to a close. One of four remaining players under former head coach Steve Sampson, Schaefer missed the 2024 season due to injury. While he returned earlier this season, he tore his hamstring against USF on Sept. 11.Hear about his journey as a player through the Cal Poly program and why he is determined to play through his injury. 

To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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Matthew Muren: Host
Dylan Allen: Host
Jonathan Sze: Host
Ty Soria: Executive Producer
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

The hosts break down the announcement of the new Cal Poly Athletics Director: Carter Henderson. Filling the shoes of Don Oberhelman, who left with both fame and controversy, Henderson steps in officially on Oct. 13.

To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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Matthew Muren: Host
Dylan Allen: Host
Jonathan Sze: Host
Ty Soria: Executive Producer
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

Matt, Anthony and Nick return for one last episode to talk about recent developments in both Cal Poly and NCAA Athletics.They give their reactions to the House vs. NCAA settlement approval and Don Oberhelman’s retirement announcement.

To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. 

The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Visit kcpr.org/podcast for more episodes like this, and follow @kcpr913 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok to stay up to date.

The Gallop Team: 
Matthew Ho: Host
Anthony Molleson: Host
Nick Bandanza: Host
Ty Soria: Producer
Nick Forselles: Video Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

Just because men’s soccer had a successful season, doesn’t mean they can relax the rest of the year. Big West men’s soccer 2024 Defender of the Year Parker Owens joins the show to talk about the team’s work ethic in the offseason, as well as share his experiences moving from Texas to the west coast. 

To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. 

The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Visit kcpr.org/podcast for more episodes like this, and follow @kcpr913 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok to stay up to date.

The Gallop Team:
Matthew Murren: Host
Ty Soria: Producer/ Host
Nick Forselles: Video Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

Jon and Oliver are back in San Luis Obispo after traveling to Fullerton to cover the Big West Championship. They share their stories as they watched everything unfold and analyze their chances in the upcoming regional, where Cal Poly will compete for the first time since 2014.

To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. 

The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Visit kcpr.org/podcast for more episodes like this, and follow @kcpr913 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok to stay up to date.

The Gallop Team:
Jonathan Sze: Host
Oliver Marburg: Host
Ty Soria: Producer
Nick Forselles: Video Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director

Since departing from Alex Crozier’s coaching staff a decade ago, Bernardo Silva has been hopping around different soccer programs in California, leveling up his coaching ability while pondering an eventual return. Now, he is ready to succeed Crozier in his own way. 

Silva details his Portuguese upbringing and how it has shaped his view of the connections between life and soccer. 

To read the sports section of Mustang News, visit https://mustangnews.net/sports/ or follow Mustang News @cpmustangsports on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok. 

The Gallop is a KCPR 91.3 podcast based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Visit kcpr.org/podcast for more episodes like this, and follow @kcpr913 on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or Tik Tok to stay up to date. 

The Gallop Team:
Jonathan Sze: Host
Oliver Marburg: Host
Ty Soria: Producer
Nick Forselles: Video Editor
Ben Shane: KCPR Podcast Director