The Opening Drive

By The Sports Animal

Get an entertaining recap of all sports scores and developing stories as you start your day. Features intriguing guests, controversial topics, and hard-hitting news. It’s what everyone will be talk

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How many episodes does The Opening Drive have?

The podcast currently has 3,947 episodes available.

The Opening Drive episodes:

June 15, 2021 Home Again
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck are amazed by a couple road records in MLB.
Does LeBron James have one more run in him next year? Is he still someone who you can trust?
New Mexico United President/Owner Peter Trevisani joins the guys to talk about Wednesdays game and the environment at home this season.
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39min
June 15, 2021 Burrito Trouble
Hour 3
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck wonder how a pork burrito could get an athlete banned for four years!
Split coffee and questions.
Why would to USGA just not give us what we want? Why ask? Will we ever see Bryson and Brooks in the same group?
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42min
June 15, 2021 Best in the West
Hour 1
Jeff Siemibeda and J.J. Buck try to figure out the roller coaster ride that is the Clippers, are they the best team in the west and in basketball?
Is Joel Embiid's knee finally giving in?
How does Kevin Durant respond in game five?
Will baseball ever get it right?
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40min
June 14, 2021 Comeback or Collapse?
Hour 3
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck discuss the impact injuries have had during the NBA postseason.
Comeback or collapse? We saw both this weekend and how do you grade them?
Playoff MVP vs. Regular Season MVP.
How would you have handled the Jokic situation if you were the head coach?
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42min
June 14, 2021 It's Complicated
Hour 2
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck react to the Packers president calling Aaron Rodgers, 'complicated'.
Le'veon Bell tried to put Andy Reid on blast, but did he just hurt himself?
The Sports Animal remembers a Hall of Fame caller.
Reaction from the listeners.

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38min
June 14, 2021 A Sweep and Flip
Hour 1
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck talk Jokic ejection, the Suns rotation and how quickly things changed for the Nets.
Will we see James Harden in game five? How does Kevin Durant respond?
New Mexico United played to a 0-0 draw, what does that say about them right now?
Does the U.S. Open need to pair Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau?
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40min
June 11, 2021 Expansion is Here
Hour 3
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck discuss how quickly the college football playoffs went from four to 12 teams. What they like and dislike about the new format and what it means for college football.
Is Donovan Mitchell the best player in basketball?
How Las Vegas became a hockey hot bed.
Is Japan ready for the Olympics?
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44min
June 11, 2021 Building the Right Way
Hour 2
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck look at the roster construction of this years playoff teams, would Chris Paul make someone a contender next year?
Are the Packers ready for the Jordan Love era to begin? Make a decision Aaron.
The Rams went from a Ford Focus to high end sports car.
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38min
June 11, 2021 How Much is CP3 Worth?
Hour 1
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck ask if the Bucks figured something out against the Nets?
Here we go again with the Clippers, can they find it against the Jazz?
Is a 36 year-old Chris Paul playing himself into another $100 million contract?
How much is winning worth?
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42min
June 10, 2021 Just Play the Game
Hour 3
Jeff Siembieda and J.J. Buck react to what Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said about how MLB is handling the pitching substance situation. Can baseball get out of their own way?
How much trouble are the Bucks in as a franchise, let alone against the Nets?
How important was it for Lobo football to play last season? What was the impact overall and what will it mean for this years team?
How will New Mexico State manage the future of their football program?
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44min

FAQs about The Opening Drive:

How many episodes does The Opening Drive have?

The podcast currently has 3,947 episodes available.

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