Episodes
Published 05/25/23
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.
Published 05/25/23
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...
Published 05/18/23
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...
Published 05/11/23
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...
Published 05/03/23
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...
Published 04/27/23
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...
Published 04/20/23
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...
Published 04/13/23
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...
Published 04/06/23
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...
Published 03/30/23
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...
Published 03/23/23
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...
Published 03/09/23
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...
Published 03/02/23
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...
Published 02/23/23
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...
Published 02/16/23
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...
Published 02/02/23
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...
Published 01/26/23
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.
Published 01/12/23
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...
Published 01/05/23
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.
Published 12/22/22
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.
Published 12/14/22
Pack hoops laid its first egg of the year at Loyola Marymount, and rebounded at Pepperdine (7:10). Nevada faces a major test Saturday evening at Oregon — two things to know and predictions (13:37). For slants, the Shoup brothers consider if Barry Odom is an upgrade over Marcus Arroyo at UNLV (22:45), look ahead to 2023-24 for Pack hoops (34:23), and give weekend bets (45:28).  To stay current everything on The Reno Slant, follow the brothers on Twitter and Instagram, and online at...
Published 12/08/22
Nevada football ended the year in appropriately disappointing fashion vs UNLV (6:50) and season letter grades (11:52). Pack hoops moved to 7-1 with Monday’s 78-60 win over Sam Houston (19:59). Nevada continues non-conference play Saturday at Loyola Marymount — two things to know and predictions (28:40). For slants, the Shoup brothers react to play calling at the goal line vs UNLV (34:05), share how far they think Pack hoops will go (42:24), and give weekend bets (44:38).  To stay current...
Published 12/01/22
Pack hoops went 2-1 at Cayman Island Classic (4:47). Nevada football was no match for Fresno (11:24). Ken Wilson and company wrap up the season this Saturday at UNLV — two things to know, keys to a win, biggest concerns, and predictions (16:09). Pack hoops hosts Sam Houston Monday night (27:42). For slants, the Shoup brothers consider who’s been the biggest surprise on the Pack hoops roster (32:36), what Ken Wilson must do for long-term success in Reno (37:30), and give Thanksgiving weekend...
Published 11/24/22
Pack hoops throttled Grand Canyon and William Jessup (3:48). Nevada football fell hard to Boise (6:30). Ken Wilson and company wrap up the home slate this Saturday vs Fresno — two things to know, keys to a win, biggest concerns, and predictions (9:43). Pack hoops goes to UT Arlington Friday night (17:00). For slants, the Shoup brothers determine what needs to happen to believe Pack hoops is for real (21:52), share if it’s time to raise expectations in Steve Alford’s fourth year (29:09), and...
Published 11/17/22