Squarin' Around: A Texas State Sports Podcast

Co-hosts and Texas State Alums Jakob Rodriguez '20 and Andrew Zimmel '20 first got their start covering the Texas State University Bobcats as student journalists at The University Star and KTSW 89.9. Jakob has a background in investigative reporting and served in a number of leadership roles at The Star including Sports Editor and EIC. Andrew made a name for himself calling it like it is on-air and helped guide any team he was on into the digital age of sports journalism. The two now reconnect to cover the highs and lows of being a Texas State sports fan, which isn't always easy. #Eatemup

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #61 - Back To School Ft. Caleb Yum

This week, we're introducing our new buddy, Caleb Yum to the podosphere! Caleb is the newest Texas State beat writer for the Austin American-Statesman, where he is set to cover his first slate of everything Texas State. We talk season expectations and a whole lot more! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

08-16
56:21

SQUARIN' AROUND: E79 S3 - Hola, Me llamo Es Boko!

What up, Peeps? We're back on the mics and we're full on ripping as the Texas State Bobcats look to shape up their depth chart ahead of the 2025 season. We got takes and stakes! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

08-07
46:08

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #60 - 2005 Was The Greatest Season Ever, Change Our Minds Ft. Colton McWilliams

We're back on the mics for Dave Campbell's Texas Football. This week we're joined by our pal Colton McWilliams from the San Marcos Daily Record who walks us through the magic of the 2005 season. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

08-01
01:07:36

SQUARIN' AROUND: E78 S3 - Welcome To The Podium, For The Last Time, Texas State

Andrew and Jakob are back on the mics talking about The Texas High School Coaches Association Coaches Convention and Sun Belt Conference Media Days. Everywhere G.J. goes, some PAC-12 drama surfaces. In this one the boys catch up on headlines after half a month of being busy at work and moving across the country. But the show goes on! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

07-24
54:45

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #59 Andrew Zimmel Bids Farewell to Texas (Again) + The TXST Butterfly Effect

On the road again! Jakob's heart is broken, Andrew Zimmel is again chasing his radio star dreams in a state that is not Texas, so we got a special one for you all this week about active gratittude, back to regular scheduled programming next week! Vaya Con Dios, Zim! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

07-17
40:30

SQUARIN AROUND: E77 S3 - Praying for Kerrville & The Texas Hill Country

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07-07
43:37

SQUARIN' AROUND: E76 S3 - Reacting To The PAC-12 Announcement And What's Next For TXST Ft. Ishmael Johnson

Huge week for Texas State! On Monday the university announced they would be officially joining the PAC-12 in 2026. We're catching up with our guy Ishmael Johnson to react to the news and predict what's next for the Bobcats and the reformed PAC-12. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

07-03
54:43

SQUARIN' AROUND: Texas State Set To Join Reformed PAC-12 In 2026 Ft. Kelly Damphousse & Don Coryell

Big moves this week on the show! The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved Texas State University to pay the Sun Belt Conference a $5 million dollar exit fee. Just minutes later, the PAC-12 Conference announced the Bobcats would be joining as full members in 2026. Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse and Athletics Director Don Coryell join us this week to talk about what the move means for the university. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

06-30
22:57

SQUARIN' AROUND: E74 S3 - Texas State Appears To Inch Closer to PAC-12 Deal, Announcement

Boy howdy! What a week! Jakey was up until the wee hours of the night with this one when news dropped (shoutout the burnerverse) that the Texas State University System Board of Regents would have a special meeting Monday. All signs, including ESPN's Pete Thamel, point to Texas State joining the reformed PAC-12 Conference. Andrew and Jakob talk about a lot of things, including Smuckers Uncrustables. You ain't gotta like it cause the hood gon love it. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

06-27
50:45

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #58 - Texas State Is Going To The PAC-12 (Probably)

Our Goose is cooked! After weeks, months, even years of saying Texas State will not go to the reformed PAC-12, it appears as though all roads lead to the West Coast for the Bobcats. Nothing is official, but on this show, Andrew and Jakob turn into the fat ladies singing the siren song of the Sun Belt. JMU, Marshall and ODU, we hardly knew ya. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

06-19
51:46

SQUARIN' AROUND: E73 S3 - Pack Your Bags, We're Going To Nationals Ft. Chris Preddie & Melanie Duron

We're back on the mics talking to Chris Preddie and Melanie Duron. Preddie and Duron have both had storied seasons this year, leading up to the NCAA National Meet in Eugene, Oregon. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

06-11
58:35

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #57 - Another Year, Another Bubas Cup Win

Are we talking teams? Are we talking rings? We're talking about everything and all sports at Texas State as the athletic calendar wraps up around sunny San Marcos! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

06-06
01:08:51

SQUARIN' AROUND: E72 S3 - Way Too Early Football Season Preview Ft. Carter Yates

This week, we're catching up with Dave Campbell's Texas Football writer, Carter Yates for a way too early prediction for the season. Some of you may love it, others will hate it, but hey, man, it's late May and football is on the horizon, we're less than 100 days out from kickoff! Where do you have the Bobcats finishing this season? Are you booking your tickets to the First Responder Bowl now or what are we doing? Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

05-29
54:10

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #56 - Setting The Bar High Ft. Aiden Hayes & Kason O'Riley

Andrew is on his European tour, which means Jakob can finally talk track and field in peace alongside TXST's best high jumpers, Aiden Hayes and Kason O'Riley. We're talking hoops, baseball and the almight sport of track and field.

05-22
51:23

SQUARIN' AROUND: E71 S3 - On Top Of The Podium Ft. TXST Track and Field’s Abigail Parra

Andrew and Jakob are catching up with a Bobcat who not only keeps the maroon and gold on high, she takes the gold often! Distance runner Abigail Parra was the top scorer at the Outdoor Sun Belt Conference Championship Meet. Across three events, Parra podiumed in the 800m, 1500m and placed fourth in the 5000m on the meet's last day. Andrew and Jakob talk running, life and locking in. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

05-15
54:19

SQUARIN' AROUND: E70 S3 - A South Texas Family Reunion Ft. UTRGV Baseball's Evan Maldonado

Squarin' Around had officially extended its reach to the Rio Grande Valley! In this one, Jakob and Andrew sit down with UTRGV pitcher Evan Maldonado. Apart from being a D1 pitcher with stops across Texas and Louisiana, Evan is Jakob's cousin. The pair of cousins and tio Zimmel reconnect to talk about life, tacos and baseball in South Texas. Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

05-15
54:44

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #55 - What's A King To A GOAT, What's a GOAT to a King?

Late upload brought to you by the catholic church! The boys are catching up on some baseball and softball headlines this week with a fun stretch in store for the Squarin' Around boys.

05-10
48:53

SQUARIN' AROUND: E69 S3 - Portal Pops And Gorilla Fight Combos

The boys are back on the mics and maybe soon coming to a jungle near your for a rumble with a gorilla! Jk, unless... In this one Andrew and Jakob talk about some portal pops and answer your mailbag questions. Yes, we're also addressing mustache gate.

05-01
58:04

SQUARIN' AROUND: ROF #54 - Looking For A New Hope

Huge womp womp energy this week and Andrew and Jakob navigate a crushing loss by the baseball team to the University of Texas At Austin. Plus draft day vibes, any Bobcats making the big board? Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

04-24
54:09

SQUARIN' AROUND: E68 S3 - 2025 TXST Spring Game Hangover Episode

Andy and Jakey are back digesting the 2025 Texas State Spring Game. Is the last one of its kind in San Marcos, what we saw, heard and did is all in this one! Tap in: https://linktr.ee/SquarinPod

04-17
49:23

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