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Nuanez Now

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Rating
★★★★☆
4.2
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72 reviews
This podcast has
2000 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
ESPN Missoula
Explicit
No
Date created
2016/06/06
Latest episode
2026/02/04
Average duration
54 min.
Release period
1 days

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Nuanez Now, formerly Tootell & Nuanez, is your chance to stay on top of all the latest city, state and regional sports news. 102.9 ESPN Missoula’s flagship show provides exposure and insight to teams and athletes in and around western Montana, from the preps to the pros, accentuating national ESPN content with stories specific to the state of Montana.

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Nuanez Now February 3, 2026 - Hour 2 - Krista Redpath, Te’Jon Sawyer
2026/02/04
Colter Nuanez focused on the world of college basketball in the 2nd hour of Tuesday’s Nuanez Now. To start things off Krista Redpath joined the show for her weekly segment ‘Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops.’ Nuanez would then shift attention to the men’s side visiting with Grizzlies Center Te’Jon Sawyer. 
Nuanez Now February 3, 2026 - Hour 1 - Prep Hoops, Fire & Ice Hockey, Treasure State Stars
2026/02/04
Colter Nuanez had things rolling on Tuesday’s edition of  Nuanez Now focusing on themes from the prep ranks kicking off the 1st hour. Nuanez honed in on the biggest storylines from the high school basketball world in the treasure state. Attention then shifted to the rink highlighting the upcoming Fire & Ice Hockey game at the Glacier Ice Rink that benefits firefighters in Missoula. Nuanez then wrapped things up highlighting individual performers from around the state in Treasure State Stars. 
Nuanez Now February 2, 2026 - Hour 2 - Ryan Tootell
2026/02/03
Colter Nuanez welcomed in a familiar guest for the 2nd hour of Monday’s Nuanez Now. Former cohost Ryan Tootell would come along for the ride throughout the hour. The duo would focus on topics surrounding the big game Sunday featuring the Seahawks and Patriots in the Bay Area. 
Nuanez Now February 2, 2026 - Hour 1 - Montana Basketball Hour
2026/02/03
Colter Nuanez kicked off the month of February taking a look around the world of hoops in the Treasure State. Nuanez took a look back at the weekend at was in the Big Sky Conference focusing in on the Bobcats, and Grizzlies before shifting his focus to the high school ranks. 
Nuanez Now January 30, 2026 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Owen Davis, Max Toijala
2026/01/31
Colter Nuanez kicks off the second hour of Nuanez Now with the CWDKS to dive into the latest sports gossip, including updates on Bill Belichick, the wild life story of Sam Darnold’s grandfather Dick Hammer—from being a Marlboro Man to an Olympic volleyball athlete—plus Lindsey Vonn competing in the Winter Olympics at 41 years old, and much more along the way. Then, Geoff Safford catches up with Cats defenseman Owen Davis and Grizzlies forward Max Toijala to preview the Brawl of the Wild on the ice, with both teams hosting a home game this weekend.
Nuanez Now January 30, 2026 - Hour 1 - Rajiem Seabrook
2026/01/31
Colter Nuanez kicks off Nuanez Now by welcoming Rajiem Seabrook to talk hoops, including a reaction to Montana men’s basketball’s big 64-60 win over Portland State, snapping the Vikings’ 15-game home winning streak. The two also break down other results on both the men’s and women’s sides of the Big Sky Conference, dive into the latest in Montana prep basketball, and touch on plenty more storylines along the way. 
Nuanez Now January 29, 2026 - Hour 2 - Brooks Nuanez, Beau Smith
2026/01/30
Colter Nuanez is joined by Brooks Nuanez for their weekly All Football, All the Time segment to discuss Bill Belichick not being voted into the Hall of Fame, break down last week’s AFC and NFC Championship games, and preview the Super Bowl matchup between the Seahawks and the Patriots, plus more NFL storylines. Then, Geoff Safford catches up with Denton-Geyser-Stanford-Geraldine head women’s basketball coach Beau Smith to talk about the Bearcats’ dominant 13-0 start and #1 ranking in the state, the culture of small-town hoops and the community it creates, and a preview of their upcoming showdown against #2 Melstone.
Nuanez Now January 29, 2026 - Hour 1 - Addison Harris, Mike Bibby
2026/01/30
Colter Nuanez kicks off Nuanez Now by previewing upcoming Big Sky Conference matchups and breaking down where teams stand at this point in the season. Then, he’s joined by Montana State women’s basketball sophomore forward Addison Harris to discuss the Bobcats’ success and how Harris has embraced a bigger leadership role on the court. Later, Colter sits down with former Sacramento Kings All-Star point guard and current Sacramento State men’s basketball head coach Mike Bibby to talk about his path back to Sacramento, his team’s season so far, and how the game—and recruiting—has evolved since his days at Arizona. Plus, Colter reports on the $1.7 billion expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, a projected 27% increase over last year.
Nuanez Now January 28, 2026 - Hour 2 - Patrick O'Connell, Jase Coburn
2026/01/29
On this week’s ESPN Roundtable, Colter Nuanez is joined by Kalispell native, former Montana Grizzly, and current Seattle Seahawks linebacker Patrick O’Connell. The two dive into O’Connell’s journey from Missoula to the NFL, what it means to represent Montana on football’s biggest stage, and what it takes to make a deep playoff run on the road to the Super Bowl. It’s an inside look at preparation, perseverance, and competing at the highest level of professional football. Next, Colter sits down with Portland State men’s basketball head coach Jase Coburn to discuss the impressive start to his team’s season and to preview the Vikings’ home matchup against the Grizzlies tomorrow night.
Nuanez Now January 28, 2026 - Hour 1 - Ty Okada, Patrick McMahon
2026/01/29
Colter Nuanez opens the show with former Montana State Bobcat and current Seattle Seahawks safety Ty Okada, breaking down Seattle’s season so far, including their recent home playoff win over the Rams. The two discuss the identity of this Seahawks team, what goes into preparing for a Super Bowl run, and the mindset required to compete at the highest level. Okada also shares his journey from walking on at Montana State to earning his spot in the NFL and playing on football’s biggest stage.  Next, Colter sits down with Montana State guard Patrick McMahon to discuss his path as a fifth-year Bobcat. McMahon talks about how the season has unfolded, what it means to be a leader, and how the team is handling adversity while battling injuries.  To close the show, Colter reacts to the surprising news that Cam Newton and Bill Belichick were not selected for their respective Hall of Fames, breaking down what it says about legacy, timing, and how greatness is judged. 
Nuanez Now January 27, 2026 - Hour 2 - Krista Redpath, Nate Harris
2026/01/28
Colter Nuanez is joined by former Lady Griz standout and Big Sky Conference color analyst Krista Redpath for an in-depth breakdown of the latest action around the Big Sky Conference. The two dive into key games, standout performances, and what the most recent results mean as conference play continues to heat up.  Then, Colter sits down with Lady Griz head coach Nate Harris following an impressive bounce-back stretch. After last week’s loss to the Cats, Montana responded with three straight wins, highlighted by a statement victory over No. 3 Idaho State. Coach Harris breaks down the turnaround, the team’s growth, and what’s ahead as the season rolls on.
Nuanez Now January 27, 2026 - Hour 1 - Prep Tuesday
2026/01/28
Colter Nuanez breaks down the latest prep hoops polls and dives into the biggest storylines on the hardwood across the Treasure State. From rising contenders to surprise shakeups in the rankings, get caught up on who’s hot, who’s climbing, and what it all means as the high school basketball season heats up. Plus, Colter runs through his Treasure State Stars of the Week, spotlighting standout performances and eye-catching efforts from players across the state you won’t want to miss.  To wrap it up, with the Super Bowl just two weeks away, Colter takes a look at Grizzlies and Bobcats who have played in or won Super Bowls, connecting Montana football history to the biggest stage in the NFL. 
Nuanez Now January 26, 2026 - Hour 2 - Marty Mornhinweg
2026/01/27
 Colter Nuanez is joined by former NFL coach and Montana Grizzlies quarterback Marty Mornhinweg for a wide-ranging conversation about the NFL. They break down the NFC and AFC Championship games, resulting in wins by the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, and share what stood out as we move toward the Super Bowl. The discussion also covers the impact of weather on football games, the ups and downs of Sam Darnold’s career, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ hiring of Mike McCarthy as their new head coach, Michael Wortham’s invitation to the East-West Shrine Game and how it could boost his NFL chances, along with many more storylines from the weekend. 
Nuanez Now January 26, 2026 - Hour 1 - Montana Basketball Hour - All four MT D-1 teams win
2026/01/27
It was a big weekend for college basketball in Montana. Colter Nuanez breaks down wins across the board for Montana and Montana State on both the men’s and women’s sides, highlighted by a huge road victory for the Lady Griz over Idaho State in Pocatello. He digs into what that win means moving forward, who stood out, and how the Griz and Bobcats are starting to take shape as conference play heats up. Colter also covers recruiting news, including Glacier quarterback Jackson Pressley’s commitment to Portland State following his recent decommitment from Sacramento State after a coaching change, and runs through a bunch of prep basketball news from around the state.
Nuanez Now January 23, 2026 - Hour 2 - CWDKS, Johnny Baird
2026/01/24
Colter Nuanez is joined by fan favorite CWDKS to dive into the latest sports drama. They break down the FBS National Championship, catch up on what Carson Beck is up to, discuss David Beckham’s son marrying a billionaire, weigh in on LeBron’s recent behavior, and much more. Expect hot takes, lively debate, and all the stories you don’t want to miss. (0:23) Next, Geoff Safford sits down with Griz Hockey forward Johnny Baird to preview tonight’s game against Providence in Missoula, breaking down key matchups and what fans can expect on the ice.

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4.2 out of 5
72 reviews
★★★★★
Tessa-Savannah 2025/06/05
Espn Montana
Enjoy the show. Would like to see more of an emphasis on Montana and Montana State football. Does an effective job promoting other sports. Would like ...
★★★★★
The Joker SMB 2020/08/30
The best podcast in the world
These guys are the best for anything related to the Big Sky and Montana sports. Colter is honestly way too talented of a journalist to still be coveri...
★☆☆☆☆
gangsta of love 2024/11/29
Disappointed
Disappointed after listening to Colter on the Griz Fan Podcast. I thought as a newscaster he was doing a pretty good job of being impartial & I und...
★☆☆☆☆
Mt_hunter 2023/11/25
We need someone new please
This isn’t meant as a slight against Colter as I’m sure he is a decent guy but I just can’t listen his show. It’s painful when he laughs at his own jo...
★★★★★
Walkon79 2020/02/12
Really enjoy the podcasts
Keep it coming boys. I know the quantity of content is a little Grizzly biased. But in my view your reporting and commentary is not!
★☆☆☆☆
Stanger16 2020/05/30
Stay in your lane.
I listen to these two here and there. Most times I have to turn the channel when they are in the radio etc especially when they talk hoops and about t...
★★★★★
Tuffcrk 2019/07/31
Bias much? Nah, it’s just good coverage
I’ve been listening to Tootell & Nuanez for the past year and appreciate their passion for covering the Griz and Cats (among all other things in the w...
★★★★★
saber t00th 2019/01/08
Awesome
Simply the best show in Montana pertaining to Griz or Bobcat sports. Certainly leans towards the Griz, but it's in Missoula what do you expect. The ...
★★★★★
dayday09! 2018/06/25
Love the podcast
Don’t live in Missoula anymore but this show keeps me tuned into Missoula’s vibe whether Griz, local sports, concerts or just general Missoula things....
★☆☆☆☆
JSV211NQ 2018/11/20
Griz Homer
Unbiased? Nope. Tootell is the biggest Griz homer. Very much not unbiased. Listen to what he had to say about the Portland State, it’s hilarious....
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