The Reno Slant

Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Are Adam and Nathan heroes? Probably not. But they are hosts of the award-winning weekly Nevada sports podcast Wolf Pack fans 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. Relevant guests come on regularly so you can stay current on everything Nevada while the Shoup brothers provide unique, and candid, insights on Wolf Pack sports, and Reno culture at large, that Northern Nevada was missing.

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United States

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Sports & Recreation Podcasts

Description:

Are Adam and Nathan heroes? Probably not. But they are hosts of the award-winning weekly Nevada sports podcast Wolf Pack fans 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. Relevant guests come on regularly so you can stay current on everything Nevada while the Shoup brothers provide unique, and candid, insights on Wolf Pack sports, and Reno culture at large, that Northern Nevada was missing.

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@TheRenoSlant

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English

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TheRenoSlant@gmail.com

Episodes

248: Our final episode after five years, Goodbyes and thank you’s

5/24/2023

Nevada baseball season review and letter grades (5:00). The Shoup brothers play a clip from their first episode almost five years ago as they say goodbye (17:57). They reflect back on what they most and least enjoyed, what they’ll remember, and whether they thought the podcast was a success (31:59). And they have many to thank (1:02:24). From Nathan: We love you all for coming on this ride with us.

Duration:01:21:22

247: Nevada at San Jose State preview, Aces rolling, Preparing to say bye

5/17/2023

Nevada baseball split four games at New Mexico (6:50). The Pack ends the year with three games at San Jose State this weekend — two things to know and predictions (11:02). The Reno Aces took five of seven at Tacoma and try to stay hot this week vs Sacramento (21:02). For slants, the Shoup brothers start recalling on all-time highs/lows for the pod ahead of next week’s final episode (31:20) and share if it’s possible for The Reno Slant to return at some point (58:24). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:15:58

246: Nevada at New Mexico preview, Pack football gets game at Ohio State, Aces in Tacoma

5/10/2023

Nevada baseball lost two of three vs Fresno State (6:27). The Pack is on the road the rest of the regular season, starting with three at New Mexico this weekend — two things to know and predictions (10:51). The Reno Aces split with a good Round Rock team, and are in Tacoma this week (16:51). For slants, the Shoup brothers weigh in on the significance of Nevada football’s scheduled 2029 game at Ohio State (26:10) and debate if the Georgia would beat the XFL champ (39:03). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:00:57:55

245: Nevada vs Fresno State baseball preview, Aces stay hot, Awkward coliseum

5/3/2023

The brothers have an update on the podcast (3:35). Nevada baseball dropped three of four non-conference games vs Grand Canyon and Long Beach State (9:30). The Pack returns to Mountain West play this weekend for the final home games of the year, with Fresno coming to town — two things to know and predictions (14:30). The Reno Aces stayed hot, taking five of six from Sugar Land and remain at Greater Nevada Field this week, hosting second-place Round Rock (19:50). For slants, Nathan is getting married this weekend (26:20) and things are getting weird at A’s games in Oakland (28:29). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:00:41:52

244: Nevada vs Long Beach St/Grand Canyon preview, Spring game positives/negatives, Aces coming home

4/26/2023

Nevada baseball dropped two of three at San Diego State (6:15). The Pack returns to Peccole for a non-conference weekend vs Long Beach State and Grand Canyon — two things to know and predictions (14:10). The Reno Aces bounced back taking five of six at Salt Lake and host reeling Sugar Land this week (21:54). For slants, the Shoup brothers share their positive and negative takeaways from Nevada’s spring game (29:23), consider who will be Pack hoops most improved in 2023-24 (32:44), and give the real reason the air races are ending (51:31). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:00:54:40

243: Nevada at San Diego State preview, Pack’s realignment appeal, Aces pitching nightmares

4/19/2023

Nevada baseball won its first Mountain West series of the year, taking two of three from Air Force (7:51). The Pack hits the road this weekend, going to San Diego State— two things to know and predictions (12:55). The Reno Aces pitching was comedically bad vs Sacramento and tries to calm things down this week at Salt Lake (18:58). For slants, the Shoup brothers consider how appealing Nevada is in realignment scenarios (29:44), share if they remain confident in an impact portal addition (34:22), and Nathan complains about the Vegas to Reno drive (50:46). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:01:41

242: Nevada vs Air Force preview, Mountain West realignment rumors, Aces start slow

4/12/2023

Nevada baseball dropped two of three at UNLV (5:44). The Pack returns to Peccole this weekend, hosting Air Force — two things to know and predictions (9:33). The Reno Aces dropped four of five at Tacoma and host Sacramento this week (21:21). For slants, the Shoup brothers consider who is the biggest portal loss for next season (31:36), play with Mountain West realignment hypotheticals (42:23), and deliver their annual NBA postseason preview (1:08:12). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:17:11

241: Will Baker transferring out, Nevada at UNLV baseball preview, 2023-24 Pack hoops expectations

4/5/2023

Will Baker is next man into the portal (). Nevada baseball dropped two of three vs San Jose State (7:44). The Pack goes to Vegas this weekend — two things to know and predictions (16:18). For slants, the Shoup brothers consider reasonable expectations for Pack hoops next winter (25:03), debate if Nevada will need to reload every year because of the portal (32:23), give their Masters picks (34:21), and praise the pitch clock (45:45). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:03:15

240: Darrion Williams transferring out, Nevada vs San Jose State baseball preview, Time to abandon prep recruits?

3/29/2023

Darrion Williams and Trey Pettigrew enter portal (3:38). Nevada baseball swept in two games vs New Mexico (19:33). The Pack hosts San Jose State this weekend — two things to know and predictions (22:50). For slants, the Shoup brothers consider whether Steve Alford should give up on recruiting high school athletes and focus on the portal (29:55), debate if Kenan Blackshear regrets transferring from FAU (38:40), and reveal real estate stats about people moving from Reno (59:55). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:04:01

239: Pack hoops season review, Nevada vs New Mexico baseball preview, Over/under Pack hoops transfers

3/22/2023

Pack hoops season review and letter grades (5:50). Nevada baseball dropped two of three vs UNLV last weekend (30:54). Nevada remains at Peccole this weekend, hosting New Mexico — two things to know and predictions (35:48). For slants, the Shoup brothers weight the meaning of a convincing First Four loss (42:20), guess how many Pack hoops players will transfer out (45:14), and predict which Mountain West football head coach will be without a job after the 2023 season (55:12). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:06:44

238: Pack hoops Mountain West tourney preview, At-large resume needs, Nevada baseball opens conference play

3/8/2023

Pack hoops continued to struggle, dropping the regular season finale vs UNLV Saturday afternoon (7:42). Nevada can make one last NCAA Tournament push this week with the Mountain West Conference Tournament — two things to know and predictions (27:25). Nevada baseball swept three games vs Hofstra last weekend (42:20). The Pack opens Mountain West play this weekend at Fresno — two things to know and predictions (47:49). For slants, the Shoup brothers consider if Alford could be fired if Nevada loses to San Jose State Thursday (52:11) and whether Hunter McIntosh’s return sparked recent struggles (1:01:57). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:14:02

237: Nevada vs UNLV hoops preview, Pack’s at-large hopes on brink, Nevada vs Hofstra baseball preview

3/1/2023

Pack hoops picked a bad time for its worst loss the year (10:52). Nevada wraps the regular season Saturday night, at home, vs UNLV — two things to know and predictions (33:10). Nevada took two of three vs Cal Baptist last weekend (45:01). Snow permitting, the Pack hosts a four-game series vs Hofstra this weekend — two things to know and predictions (51:04). For slants, the Shoup brothers comment on the officiating in Laramie Monday night (57:54), take an early look at potential matchups in the Mountain West Conference Tournament (1:01:08), and react to yet another snowstorm in Reno (1:29:35). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:34:18

236: Pack hoops at Fresno St preview, Lucas struggles, Nevada baseball at Cap Baptist preview

2/22/2023

Pack hoops used a strong second half vs San Jose State Tuesday night to avoid a bad loss (4:02). Nevada goes to Fresno Friday night— two things to know and predictions (19:02). Nevada baseball dropped three of four at Abilene Christian to open the year (33:32). The Pack has two vs Cal Baptist and two vs High Point this weekend — two things to know and predictions (41:30). For slants, the Shoup brothers weigh in on Lawlor’s broken scoreboard (46:39), guess when the Mountain West football schedule will come out + premature season predictions (50:14), and decide if it’s time to panic about Jarod Lucas struggles (58:25). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:09:59

235: Nevada at Utah State preview, Pack baseball season preview, Jarod vs Kenan for MW POY

2/15/2023

Pack hoops avoided a bad loss vs Fresno last week (3:28). Nevada goes to Logan Saturday night for a massive resume building opportunity — two things to know and predictions (18:20). Nevada baseball season preview — two things to know, biggest concerns, season will be successful if… and predictions (31:08). For slants, the Shoup brothers weigh the significance of a top three seed in the Mountain West conference tourney (48:50), and determine whether Jarod Lucas or Kenan Blackshear has a better shot at Mountain West POY (56:15). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:07:26

234: Nevada vs Air Force Preview, Pack’s tourney hopes after SDSU win, Time to believe?

2/1/2023

Pack hoops tripped up at UNLV (7:02) and rebounded in a big way Tuesday night vs San Diego State (14:06). Nevada aims to avoid a letdown Friday night when Air Force comes to Lawlor — two things to know and predictions (31:00). For slants, the Shoup brothers determine who was the MVP of the win over San Diego State (40:45) and share if they now believe in this team (47:40). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:01:04

233: Nevada at UNLV preview, Wild 2OT win over New Mexico, Weekend bets

1/25/2023

Pack hoops pulled out a crazy 2OT win over New Mexico Monday night (4:58). Nevada goes on the road Saturday to play a reeling UNLV team — two things to know and predictions (18:03). For slants, the Shoup brothers determine if Nevada won or New Mexico lost (28:03), consider if the Mountain West will replace San Diego State (33:58), and give Championship Sunday weekend bets (39:46). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:00:50:01

232: Nevada vs Utah State preview, Pack handled at Viejas, Wildcard Weekend bets

1/11/2023

Pack hoops fell hard at Viejas, again (6:03). Nevada returns to Lawlor Friday night for another big matchup with Utah State — two things to know and predictions (18:40). For slants, the Shoup brothers analyze Trey Pettigrew and Daniel Foster’s minutes (28:50), determine what Pack can do this month to woo Nathan (32:12), and give NFL Wildcard weekend bets (41:26). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:08:40

231: Pack hoops at San Jose State preview, Hymes out for year, Weekend bets

1/4/2023

Pack hoops stared 2-0 in Mountain West play before Wednesday’s meeting with Colorado State (7:24). Nevada continues Mountain West play Saturday at San Jose State (14:12). For slants, the Shoup brothers put K.J. Hymes’ season-ending injury in perspective (23:24), determine if Shane Illingworth will leave after former Colorado QB Brendan Lewis announced his transfer to Nevada (36:20), consider why Pack hoops didn’t get more national TV love (38:32), and give weekend bets (39:57). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:00:57:12

230: Grading Pack hoops non-conference start, How many Mountain West tourney teams? Christmas weekend bets

12/21/2022

Pack hoops handled Norfolk State, 78-66, Wednesday afternoon to finish non-conference 10-3 (9:43). For slants, the Shoup brothers grade Nevada’s non-conference start (22:29), judge whether the Mountain West could finish with three NCAA Tournament teams (25:49), go over/under on 12 conference wins for Nevada (31:03), and give Christmas weekend bets (42:13). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:01:00:32

229: Pack hoops handled at Oregon, Nevada football transfers, Weekend bets

12/13/2022

Pack hoops was routed at Oregon (4:11). For slants, the Shoup brothers consider whether a healthy KJ Hymes would start over Will Baker (12:27), look at Nevada football’s wins in the transfer portal (15:40), weigh whether Steve Alford’s lack of depth in the front court is concerning (21:55), and give weekend bets (22:27). To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at TheRenoSlant.com.

Duration:00:36:56