Saddle Up Sports
KCPR's sports broadcast, "Saddle Up" on 91.3 FM in the Central Coast. Join hosts Ty Soria and Ryan Giacomini to deliver the latest news, insights and analysis on both Cal Poly sports and NCAA athletics. Produced by students at Cal Poly SLO in San Luis Obispo, CA.
Episodes
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Ty and Ryan review Cal Poly baseball as they are almost done with their season and break down Beach Volleyball's run in the NCAA tournament.Ty Soria: HostRyan Giacomini: HostCharlie Wiltsee: ProducerAndrew Aguiniga: Assistant Producer
NCAA Beach Volleyball Bracket Challenge
Title: NCAA Beach Volleyball Bracket ChallengeThis week, Ty and Ryan took on the challenge of breaking down the NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships after Cal Poly won the Big West Tournament to get an automatic bid.They went through the entire tournament bracket, giving their picks on who they think will go all the way in this year's tournament.Listen here or tune in every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1
Championship Weekend
In the latest installment of Saddle Up, Ty and Ryan discuss the conclusions of Cal Poly's spring sports, and how each team shaped up with the end of their seasons having arrived, or are rapidly approaching.The duo highlighted significant matches, such as Men's Tennis' victory over UC Santa Barbara to clinch a share of the Big West regular-season title, and Beach Volleyball's performances in the Bi
Triple Threat
In this episode, Ty headed north for the weekend, leaving Ryan, Charlie and Andrew to take the mics to host Saddle Up's first-ever tri-anchor show.The trio broke down the happenings of Cal Poly spring sports, focusing on large events such as how Beach Volleyball fared in the Center of Effort tournament, and how Baseball looked going into their difficult series against top-seed UC San Diego.Andrew
Ty and Ryan Become Cal Poly Recruiters
Saddle Up was back for their second show of the spring quarter, and this time around, the studio was not only host to the Saddle Up team but also to Cal Poly Journalism’s prospective students at their open house event.In between talking baseball, tennis, conference realignment and the transfer portal, Ty and Ryan met open house attendees on-air and answered all of their questions about Cal Poly sp
Why Ty and Ryan Turned Down Free Hot Dogs for Life
Saddle Up Sports is back in action and with Cal Poly’s spring sports in full swing, there was plenty to discuss. Ty and Ryan broke down the current state of Cal Poly Baseball after they fell to top MLB draft prospect Jackson Flora, as well as the recent trends in softball and men’s and women’s tennis. The crew also discussed the recent shifts in the Pac-12 Conference and how that may affect the fu
Ryan's Birthday Special
Ryan celebrated his birthday in this week's installment of Saddle Up Sports! In a specialized segment, Charlie quizzed Ty and Ryan on niche Cal Poly sports trivia to celebrate.Also in this episode, Ty and Ryan break down the happenings of the spring sports that have only recently gone into full swing. The duo also talk about the postseason potentials for each of the winter sports as their seasons
SADDLE UP SPORTS X RADIO PARTY
In this week's installment, Saddle Up Sports hosts their sister talk show on KCPR, Radio Party, as special guests! Ryan guides Radio Party in a specialized segment. Radio party hosts were fed 20 different names and attempted to guess if the names were of a Cal Poly athlete, a non-Cal Poly athlete, or entirely made up.Also in this episode, Ty and Ryan break down the tough losses from both Men's and
Saddle Up Avengers
In this week's installment of Saddle Up Sports, Ty and Ryan broke down the past week in men’s and women’s basketball, who had a stronger showing against Cal State Fullerton and Bakersfield. They also talked Cal Poly Football, who added four-star QB Demaricus Davis among a slew of new transfers.Later, Andrew had the hosts give their best comparison between Cal Poly Athletes and the Avengers superhe
Cal Poly's negative week
Ty and Ryan, joined by guest reporter Jonathan Sze, break down Cal Poly Basketball's most recent losses in their respective games. The trio analyze the performances of the teams' star players and what the programs' immediate futures might look like with the Big West tournaments drawing closer.The duo also discuss Cal Poly Wrestling's loss to Oregon State, and how some of the smaller victories migh
Saddle Up goes pro (Nate-0-5 returns again)
As Cal Poly’s winter sports near the halfway mark, Ty and Ryan broke down where men’s basketball, women’s basketball and wrestling sit in the standings. The pair was joined by Saddle Up Sports founder Nate Mills from Buffalo, New York, where he reports on the Bills and Sabres. Later, Andrew introduced a brand new game and tested Ryan, Ty and Charlie’s numbers skills!Listen here or tune in every Fr
Top 10 Cal Poly sports moments of 2025 ranked
In the first installment of Saddle Up in 2026, Ty and Ryan analyze Cal Poly sports wrap up analyzing the sports from the previous season.The pair also focus on the current Winter season and catch up on the matches that took place across Cal Poly's three winter sports.Finally, to ring in the new year, Ryan shares his Top 10 Cal Poly sports moments of 2025!Listen here or tune in every Friday from 10
The greatest week in Cal Poly sports history???
In the December holiday installment and final episode of 2025, Ty and Ryan discuss the (white) elephant in the room. The pair focus on the hiring of Cal Poly Football's new head coach: Tim Skipper, the former interim head coach for UCLA's football program. Ty and Ryan also analyze Cal Poly Volleyball's major upset against BYU and Peter Bandelj's record-breaking game in Cal Poly Men's Basketball's
The 2025 Big Sky football All-Name Team
Ty and Ryan give their thoughts on the football team before their final game of the season and break down Cal Poly Volleyball's odds heading into the Big West Tournament.Listen here or tune in every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Ty Soria: HostRyan Giacomini: HostCharlie Wiltsee: ProducerAndrew Aguiniga: Assistant Producer
Ty and Andrew's soccer sidequest
Ty and Charlie host this week's installment of Saddle Up, in which the duo, alongside assistant producer Andrew, break down Cal Poly Women Soccer's win against UC Santa Barbara to capture their first Big West Championship in 21 years. The pair also check up on some notable Cal Poly sports alumni and assess the performances of the three biggest alumni to make their names known in their respective p
Big West soccer smackdown breakdown
Ty and Ryan assess the Cal Poly soccer teams as they head deeper into the playoffs. There are a lot of cool names in Big West soccer, so Ty made an all-name team to showcase. Listen here or tune in every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Ryan Giacomini: HostTy Soria: HostCharlie Wiltsee: ProducerAndrew Aguiniga: Assistant Producer
Get Spooky with Saddle Up!
Ty and Ryan are finally reunited on a Saddle Up show once more in the newest installment of Saddle Up. The duo discuss the winding down of the fall sports and the playoff implications of each Mustang squad. They also talk about the upcoming winter sports, including Men's and Women's Basketball!Ty Soria: HostRyan Giacomini: HostCharlie Wiltsee: ProducerAndrew Aguiniga: Assistant Producer
Saddle Up with a Founding Father
In this episode, Ty and Charlie welcome back Cal Poly alum and one of the founders of the show, Sergio Romero. The trio discuss all the happenings of the Cal Poly Sports, including a detailed recap of the Blue-Green men's soccer match.
Cal Poly Volleyball Seniors take a visit
Ryan, along with guest host Dylan Allen, interview with seniors Emme Bullis, Annabelle Thalken, Brooklyn Burns and Breklyn Pulling on the Cal Poly Volleyball team. They talk performances and what to look forward to for the rest of the season. Listen here or tune in every Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Ryan Giacomini: HostDylan Allen: Ho
Checking in on the Cal Poly Offenses
Ty and Ryan were back in the third episode of Saddle Up Sports this year with a breakdown of several Cal Poly sports, digging specifically into several teams' offensive attacks. This included the Cal Poly football team's face-off against UC Davis in the "Battle of the Golden Horseshoe" and a discussion of how the Cal Poly Women's Soccer team fared against Hawaii.Listen here or tune in every Friday
Halftime Check-In on Cal Poly Sports
In their second ever episode as the hosts of Saddle Up Sports, Ty and Ryan were back with a huge breakdown of how Cal Poly football, soccer and volleyball are all having strong starts to their seasons. This show included “Clip of the Week,” a new segment where the hosts react to a clip of one of Cal Poly’s ESPN live broadcasts. This week they featured a clip from Cal Poly Men’s Soccer’s nationally
Back in the Saddle
Saddle Up Sports is back with a bang for the 2025-26 year, and new hosts Ty Soria and Ryan Giacomini kicked off their very first show with a massive recap of Cal Poly sports so far this fall! In the show's new expanded two hour format, Ty and Ryan talked all things Cal Poly football, volleyball and soccer, with a special segment covering the announcement of Cal Poly's new Director of Athletics and
Going out with a (Ker)bang! Ft. Cal Poly Baseball
With hosts Mark and Sergio graduating from Cal Poly next week, they say goodbye to Saddle Up in their final show ever. Senior Cal Poly Baseball players Tanner Sagouspe and Zach Daudet reflect upon their time at Cal Poly as well, sharing their career paths and journey through the 2025 season. Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Lu
Return of the King
The founder of Saddle Up Spots Nate Mills is back in San Luis Obispo this summer after spending the year at Arizona State University. Nate and the hosts talk all things Cal Poly and NCAA baseball and their expectations coming into the regional tournament. Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSe
Big West Championship Check-In
Serg and Ty make a call to Mustang News reporter Jonathan Sze, who's in Fullerton covering the Baseball Big West Championships. The hosts also break down the results of the Track and Field Big West Championships and discuss the implications of the brand new Cal Poly Players Trust.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo ar
Which Track And Field Events Would The Hosts Most Likely Dominate?
Mark and Serg break down the latest in Cal Poly Baseball and Track and Field as the Big West Championships creep closer. The Saddle Up team judges each other based on which track and field events they would be proficient in.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero - HostTy Soria - Pro
Is Cal Poly Baseball Really Just The San Francisco Giants?
Mark and Serg break down the latest in Cal Poly Baseball and Beach Volleyball. The hosts share their MLB equivalent to Cal Poly Baseball and Softball.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero - HostTy Soria - ProducerCharlie Wiltsee - Videographer
Kennedy Buntrock’s Path to Cal Poly Tennis
Mark and Serg bring on Cal Poly Women’s Tennis junior Kennedy Buntrock to talk about her role on the team and mindset behind their success this season. Buntrock details her experience playing against UCSB in the regular season and the Big West Championship.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostS
Annika Shah’s Farewell Address
Mark and Serg bring in Annika Shah, leader of the Cal Poly Women’s basketball team and guard who reached 1000 points. They talk about her career, what it was like playing under head coach Shanele Stires and her future as a basketball player. Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero -
Which Athlete Would Be The Best Singer?
Mark and Serg catch up on the latest developments of Cal Poly baseball, tennis and beach volleyball. And the hosts rank previous Saddle Up guests based on how well they can sing.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero - HostTy Soria - ProducerCharlie Wiltsee - Videographer
Jarred Hyder: How a Cal Poly Hero Persevered Through Injury and Change
Mark and Serg bring in Cal Poly graduate guard Jarred Hyder, who talks about his turbulent career and his plans for after college. Reporter Charlie Wiltsee shares his experience talking to Cal Poly swim and dive athletes after their program was cut. Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio R
Cal Poly Basketball vs. The Transfer Portal
Mark and Serg return, concluding their discussions about Cal Poly basketball and their postseason. They also analyze Cal Poly basketball players Sierra Lichtie and Peter Bandelj’s departures to the transfer portal and the implications.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 10-11 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero - HostTy
How Cal Poly Football Player Brian Dukes Jr. Makes a Name for Himself Outside of the Game
Put up your Dukes! In Saddle Up’s winter quarter finale, Cal Poly starting safety Brian Dukes Jr. joins the show to talk about his podcast, the spring football season and NIL. Serg gives updates on the Cal Poly basketball teams while in Las Vegas.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero
Inside the Dominance of No. 38 Ranked Cal Poly Women’s Tennis
Mark and Serg talk about Cal Poly Women’s Tennis’s success so far, featuring exclusive interview clips. The hosts become the first to break the news of the Cal Poly Swim and Dive teams being cut from the university and discuss its implications. Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero -
How Sydney Bourland carved her path in Cal Poly Women’s Basketball
Senior forward Sydney Bourland joins the show detailing her experiences playing for Shanele Stires and plans for the future. Cal Poly journalists Matthew Ho and Nick Bandanza talk about NIL and it’s affect on Cal Poly Athletics.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero - HostTy Soria - P
Inside Cal Poly Beach Volleyball’s success, featuring Addie Bounds
In this special episode, Cal Poly Beach Volleyball captain Addie Bounds joins the show as she discusses the team’s success on the sand & her personal achievements as a student entrepreneur. Mark & Serg also rank the current players in the quarterback room for Cal Poly Football. Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obisp
Which Cal Poly freshman athletes have the most potential?
On this episode of Saddle Up Sports, Mark and Sergio discuss the recent momentum surge for Cal Poly men’s basketball, and break down Cal Poly wrestlings most recent conference dual. Also, the boys were given five freshman athletes at random, and tasked with ranking them in the order of who has the most potential at Cal Poly.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worl
What is the ideal Mustang Basketball Player?
Mark and Serg cover the latest updates in the Cal Poly basketball seasons. The hosts build the perfect Cal Poly basketball player based on key traits of current Mustang hoopers.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero - HostTy Soria - ProducerCharlie Wiltsee - Videographer
How Tall Are Cal Poly Athletes?
Mustang News Assistant Sports Editor Matthew Muren joins the show to deliver insight about the Cal Poly wrestling team. Mark and Serg try to guess heights of Cal Poly athletes. A new segment: Saddle Up Showouts— takes the stage.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!Mark Robinson - HostSergio Romero - HostTy Soria - P
Mid-Season Basketball Reflections With Anthony Molleson
Mark and Serg tackle strengths and weaknesses of the Cal Poly basketball teams as they head into the final games of the first half of Big West play. Mustang News Sports Video Director Anthony Molleson joins the show to talk about his role in sports coverage and content creation.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Luis Obispo area!M
Welcome Back to Saddle Up Sports!
In the first 2025 episode of Saddle Up Sports on KCPR, Mark and Serg recap all the highlights from Cal Poly's fall sports, take a deep dive into the highs and lows of men's and women's basketball this season, and take their stab at drafting their favorite Cal Poly coaches to a five-team roster.Listen in here or tune in live every Friday from 8-9 a.m. at KCPR.org worldwide and 91.3 FM in the San Lu
