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Wildcat Country

An Arizona Wildcats podcast featuring commentary, analysis and interviews.

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00:41:45

REACTION: Cats beat BYU, but health concerns loom large

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2026/02/19

Arizona men's basketball ended a two-game skid with a win over BYU in Tucson - but the Wildcats are shorthanded, with no timetable for the return of freshmen Koa Peat and Dwayne Aristode. Can the Wildcats remain competitive in the meantime? We provide an outlook for the rest of the regular season, including predictions for upcoming road games at Houston and Baylor.

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01:06:28

Arizona vs. Texas Tech picks with Joe Lopez + early...

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2026/02/12

The men's basketball team's undefeated run came to an end at Kansas. How will the Cats respond? Joe Lopez, host of the Texas Tech "Tortillas & Takes" podcast, helps us break down Saturday's showdown with the Red Raiders in Tucson. Also, former UA captain Barrett Baker joins us to react to Brent Brennan's contract extension and provide a super-early preview of the 2026 football season.

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00:54:37

🔥 BEST START IN PROGRAM HISTORY: Rest-of-Season...

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2026/02/04

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball is off to its best-ever start following wins at BYU and the team up north. UA basketball radio analyst Ryan Hansen joins us to discuss the Cats' success, and whether any of the tough opponents remaining on their schedule can slow them down. Plus, Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino GM Mike Kintner joins us to make predictions for UA's upcoming matchups vs. Oklahoma State and at red-hot Kansas.

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01:02:15

🔥 CATS BEAT BYU, MOVE TO 21-0: Analysis with Fran...

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2026/01/29

Arizona survived a late scare (and Tony Padilla) to earn a big win at BYU and remain undefeated. Fran Fraschilla, who called the game on ESPN, joins us to share his thoughts on the victory, and whether he thinks the Wildcats look like the team to beat in March. Plus, reaction to the 2026 UA football schedule, and our predictions for Arizona's rematch with ASU in Tempe.

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00:54:25

🔥 UNANIMOUS NO. 1: Arizona rest-of-season outlook...

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2026/01/20

For the first time in program history, Arizona men’s basketball is the unanimous No. 1 team in the AP poll. FOX Sports analyst Casey Jacobsen, who called the Arizona-ASU game last week, joins us to reveal whether he agrees that the Cats are the nation’s best team, and how they can stay on top. Plus, we make our picks for UA’s next three games, vs. Cincinnati, vs.West Virginia and at BYU. And… is Arizona football a top-25 team heading into next season?

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00:55:02

🔥 ZONA STILL #1: Midseason Report with Matt Muehlebach

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2026/01/13

Another week, another pair of wins for top-ranked Arizona men’s basketball. Former UA standout and current TV commentator Matt Muehlebach stops by to discuss whether this team has any weaknesses, and whether it’s too early to start thinking about March. Plus, thoughts on Arizona football’s transfer portal additions, predictions for the men’s basketball team’s upcoming matchups vs. ASU and at UCF, and our picks for the CFP national championship game.

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00:57:50

HOLIDAY BOWL REAX: Opt-outs, offensive struggles &...

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2026/01/06

Thanks in part to some significant opt-outs, Arizona Wildcats football ended the season 9-4 with a Holiday Bowl loss to SMU. Former UA football SID Blair Willis joins us to recap the game, the opt outs, the in-game atmosphere, and where the Cats go from here. Plus, predictions for Arizona basketball's upcoming games vs. K-State and TCU, and picks for the CFP semifinals.

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01:09:51

🎉 HOLIDAY BOWL + Big 12 Basketball Preview with...

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2025/12/31

It's Holiday Bowl week, and former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to preview the Wildcats' showdown with SMU in San Diego. Plus, former Arizona basketball star turned radio analyst Reggie Geary stops by to preview the No. 1 Cats' Big 12 schedule. And we review our favorite (and least) favorite UA moments from 2025, and make some bold predictions for 2026.

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01:05:25

🔥 Deep Dive into the No. 1 Wildcats + Holiday Bowl...

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2025/12/24

Arizona men's basketball is 12-0, and the football team is gearing up for the Holiday Bowl. Shane shares his experience at the Arizona-San Diego State basketball game in Phoenix before former Wildcat and 1997 national champion AJ Bramlett joins us to break down the team's non-conference dominance. Also, On the Pony Express podcast host Billy Embody stops by to preview Arizona vs. SMU from the Mustangs' perspective.

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00:48:34

🔥 Down goes Bama, SDSU next: Reaction from Fran...

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2025/12/17

Arizona men's basketball continues its dominant ways with a blowout of a ranked Alabama team, followed by an easy W over Abilene Christian. Fran Fraschilla, who called the Zona-Bama game on ESPN, stops by to discuss whether the Wildcats are the best team in the country so far, and if they still have room to improve. Plus, our thoughts on Alonzo Carter and Gaizka Crowley's exits, and our predictions for the first round of CFP games.

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01:05:06

🔥 ARIZONA IS NO. 1: Reaction + Zona-Alabama preview...

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2025/12/09

Arizona Wildcats men's basketball is the No. 1 team in the nation following its demolition of Auburn. College hoops analyst Matt Muehlebach, who was part of another No. 1-ranked Arizona team, joins us to react and preview the Wildcats' next big matchup Saturday vs. Alabama. Plus, reaction to UA football's Holiday Bowl bid, the CFP format and predictions for the national champion.

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01:20:58

🏆 TERRITORIAL CUP RECAP + Arizona vs. Auburn preview...

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2025/12/03

The Territorial Cup is back in Tucson, as Arizona football capped a November to remember throughout UA athletics. Former Wildcat DB Victor Yates joins us to react to the Wildcats' win over the team up north and compare the 2025 Cats to the 10-win 2023 team. Plus, Arizona Daily Star men's basketball beat writer Bruce Pascoe stops by to reflect on the Wildcats' early success and preview their upcoming home matchup with Auburn. Also, we predict all the upcoming conference championship games

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01:07:33

🏆 TERRITORIAL CUP preview with Brad Brennan and...

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2025/11/26

For just the third time in 40 years, we have a ranked vs. ranked Duel in the Desert. Former UA wide receiver Brad Brennan (Brent’s brother) and former Wildcat special teams captain Barrett Baker stop by to preview Arizona vs. the team up north and share their favorite Territorial Cup memories - including Brad's 72-yard touchdown catch in 1998. Plus, we make our predictions for the 99th Territorial Cup game and the other big games of the upcoming weekend.

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01:11:01

🔥 WILDCATS TOP UCONN: Reaction from Ryan Hansen;...

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2025/11/20

The good times keep rolling in Tucson, as the Wildcats basketball team just scored its third win over a ranked opponent in five games with an upset at No. 3 UConn. Longtime UA basketball radio analyst Ryan Hansen opens the show to provide immediate reaction. Then, Arizona football beat writer Justin Spears joins us to recap the Wildcats’ win at Cincinnati and preview UA’s final home game of the season vs. Baylor. Plus, we make our predictions for UA-Baylor and the other top college football matchups

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00:33:12

🔥 WILDCATS SINK CINCY! Reaction from Barrett Baker &...

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2025/11/16

Arizona Wildcats football is on a roll after its upset win at No. 25 Cincinnati. Former Wildcat defensive backs Barrett Baker and Victor Yates join us a bonus edition of Wildcat Country to celebrate the win and look ahead to Arizona's final two games, vs. Baylor and at ASU.

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01:03:01

Arizona-Cincinnati preview and UA hoops vs. UCLA and...

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2025/11/13

One of the best all-around weeks in recent memory for Arizona athletics concluded with a come-from-behind win by the football team, making the Wildcats bowl eligible. What else does Brent Brennan’s team need to do in order for this to be considered a successful season? Former UA football SID Blair Willis joins us to discuss. Plus, we preview and predict the men’s basketball team’s upcoming showdowns vs. UCLA and at UConn, and we make our picks for Arizona vs. Cincinnati football this weekend.

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01:19:29

Wildcats Bury Buffs, Foil Florida: Reaction from Fran...

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2025/11/05

We have a lot to unpack after one of the best pair of victories for Arizona athletics in recent memory. ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins us to break down the Wildcats’ win over No. 3 Florida, featuring a dominant debut by freshman Koa Peat. And former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker does a deep dive into the Cats’ rout of Colorado, and a look ahead to Homecoming weekend vs. Kansas. Plus, Harrahs Ak-Chin Casino GM Mike Kintner joins us to make predictions for UA-Kansas and

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01:06:08

Arizona-Colorado and Arizona-Florida previews with...

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2025/10/30

Fresh off a bye week, the Arizona Wildcats football team has a chance to get back in the win column with a trip to Boulder against a reeling Colorado team - and just two days after that, the men's basketball team begins its season with a Las Vegas showdown vs. defending national champion Florida. Wildcat play-by-play legend Brian Jeffries joins us to preview both matchups and discuss the state of each program, and former UA guard-turned ESPN analyst Matt Muehlebach stops by to preview the

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01:03:10

Arizona-Houston reaction and rest-of-season preview...

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2025/10/21

That's two heartbreakers in a row for Arizona football, and some fans have begun to grow impatient with the program. In spite of the recent defeats, are the Wildcats headed in the right direction? Former UA special teams captain Barrett Baker joins us to recap the Houston game, discuss the state of the program and break down the Wildcats' prospects headed into their second and final bye week. Plus, reaction to the basketball team's exhibition win over St. Mary's, and our picks for

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01:08:14

Arizona-BYU reaction and Houston preview with Blair...

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2025/10/14

What looked like a signature win turned into familiar heartbreak for Arizona football. What are the big takeaways from the Wildcats’ 2OT loss to BYU, and can UA recover in time to beat a tough Houston team on the road? Former Arizona football SID Blair Willis joins us for an in-depth midseasonbreakdown of Wildcat football and the future of the program through 1.5 seasons with Brent Brennan at the helm. Plus, we make our predictions Arizona vs. Houston and other big matchups of Week 8 in college

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