Inside the Grind: Cavegirl Wrestling Preparing for Battle | Elli, Ari, & Sophie

Three CHS wrestling athletes (Ellianna Campos, Arianna Campos, and Sophie Westfall) share their personal journeys into wrestling, the challenges they face, and the camaraderie they experience as teammates. The conversation dives into the mental and physical aspects of the sport, including confidence building, match preparation, nutrition, and the importance of technique over strength. As they prepare for the upcoming state tournament, the wrestlers discuss their goals and aspirations, highlighting the dedication and hard work that goes into their training.

Presented by Nick Walker of Edward Jones

Produced by All Sports Best

00:00 Introduction to the Cave Girls Wrestling Team

01:01 How They Got Started in Wrestling 03:09 The Grind and Team Chemistry

04:10 Building Confidence Through Wrestling

05:38 Mental Preparation for Matches

06:20 Studying Opponents and Match Preparation

07:05 Pre-Match Music and Motivation

08:41 Nutrition and Diet in Wrestling

09:41 Weight Management Strategies

12:12 Mental Challenges in Wrestling

14:46 Lessons Learned from Losses

16:34 Impactful Coaches and Training Styles

18:23 Technique vs. Strength in Matches

20:43 Beast Mode Moments in Wrestling

22:09 Understanding Match Points and Scoring

25:07 Referee Dynamics in Wrestling

26:11 Life Lessons from Wrestling

28:33 Preparing for the State Tournament

30:41 Team Dynamics and Leadership

32:34 Essential Gear and Equipment

36:11 Personal Expression Through Wrestling Gear

37:43 Future Goals in Wrestling

Alaska to New Mexico & A Freshman Rising Star | Hayden Brose & Serenity Medrano

Hayden Brose (senior) and Serenity Medrano (freshman) discuss their athletic journeys, the importance of playing multiple sports, memorable moments from their seasons, team dynamics, coaching influences, and their aspirations for the future. The conversation highlights the challenges and triumphs of being student-athletes and the bonds formed through sports.

Hayden made a big change when she moved to Carlsbad from Alaska and began playing soccer for the first time. Serenity has fallen in love with the most recent sport she has tried on a bet! These two girls are doing everything they can to keep their season alive going into the final game of district.

Presented by Albertsons Market

Produced by All Sports Best

00:00 Introduction to the Cave Girl Basketball Team
02:53 Athletic Journeys: From Soccer to Basketball
06:02 Memorable Moments in Sports
09:13 Team Dynamics and Chemistry
12:05 Coaching Influence and Team Goals
15:06 Future Aspirations and College Plans

The Heart of Cheer and Dance | Thea, Lilly, & Caroline

Seniors of the cheer and dance teams (Thea, Lilly, and Caroline), discuss exploring their journeys, the challenges they face, and the camaraderie that develops through their shared experiences. The conversation delves into the physical and mental demands of their sports, the pressures of performance, and the importance of support systems. The guests share memorable moments, discuss the role of music in their routines, and reflect on their aspirations for the future.

00:00 Introduction to the Cheer and Dance Teams

03:02 Journey into Cheer and Dance

05:59 The Dynamics of Competition vs. High School Performance

08:59 Behind the Scenes: The Chaos of Preparation

11:54 The Physical Demands of Cheer and Dance

14:58 The Pressure of Performance

17:54 Mental Health and Support Systems

20:48 Finding Balance and Avoiding Burnout

24:08 Memorable Moments in Cheer and Dance

26:52 Music and Dance: The Perfect Pair

30:04 Future Aspirations and Closing Thoughts

Presented by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Strength and Conditioning in Major League Baseball | San Francisco Giants' Andy Lyon

Andy Lyon, a strength and conditioning coach for the San Francisco Giants started with juco baseball and made his way to the big leagues. They discuss Andy's journey from a high school baseball player to a professional coach, the importance of individualized training, nutrition, and the latest innovations in sports technology. Andy shares insights on the challenges and perks of traveling with a major league team, as well as the behind-the-scenes life in MLB. The conversation highlights the significance of protein in an athlete's diet, the evolution of training methods, and the camaraderie among players and coaches.

00:00 Commute and Daily Routines

02:50 Journey to Becoming a Strength Coach

06:10 The Importance of Physicality in Baseball

09:01 Building Relationships in Coaching

12:01 Staying Fit as a Strength Coach

14:53 Identifying Talent in Baseball

18:04 Individualized Training Approaches

20:55 Nutrition and Protein Importance

23:48 Innovative Training Technologies

31:14 Innovative Training Equipment in Baseball

32:07 Essential Weight Workouts for Baseball Players

33:59 Bodyweight Training for Young Athletes

37:55 Weight Room Standards in Major League Baseball

42:06 Breakthrough Recovery Tools and Techniques

48:04 Traveling with the Team: A Day in the Life

56:59 Experiencing the Game from the Dugout

The Most Unlikely Super Bowl Matchup In History?! Will Bad Bunny A Top 10 Performance Of All Time?

In this episode of All Sports Best, the hosts dive into the upcoming Super Bowl, discussing the unlikely matchup, Vegas odds, and their predictions. They also reminisce about memorable Super Bowl commercials and share their expectations for the halftime show featuring Bad Bunny. The conversation shifts to key players to watch and iconic Super Bowl moments, before wrapping up with a light-hearted discussion about food assignments for the Super Bowl party.

Presented by Albertsons Market

Produced by All Sports Best

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Excitement

05:44 Vegas Odds and Predictions

09:22 Memorable Super Bowl Commercials

14:00 Halftime Show Expectations

17:30 Key Players to Watch

21:44 Top Super Bowl Moments

26:05 Super Bowl Food Assignments

Legendary Carlsbad Coach John Tigert | 11x State Champion

Coach John Tigert shares his remarkable journey in coaching softball at Carlsbad High School. He reflects on the evolution of the sport, the challenges faced, and the triumphs achieved, including winning 11 state championships. Coach Tigert emphasizes the importance of mental toughness, discipline, and community support in building a successful program. He also shares memorable stories about his players, the dynamics of team rivalries, and the fun side of coaching, including pranks and superstitions that fostered team spirit.

Presented by Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Produced by All Sports Best

Artesia's Looking To Go Back-To-Back | Braylon Vega & Charlie Campbell

Braylon Vega & Charlie Campbell have been a strong duo for the Artesia Bulldogs for the last two years. The Bulldogs took home the state championship last year and didn't lose one varsity player. This year, they are looking to put their team skills, chemistry, and hard work on display. Artesia High had only won two basketball state championships until last year's trophy came into the picture. We discuss Braylon's transfer from Hobbs and the adjustments he made. Charlie covers all three sport seasons with football (two-time state champ), basketball (state champ), and baseball (state champ). It was great to hear from another two kids representing Eddy County well.

Presented by Albertsons Market

Produced & Edited by All Sports Best

Cavemen Rising: The Journey of Marley Munoz and Brock Wright

As the discussion unfolds, Marley reflects on the challenges of being a quarterback, including the pressure of protecting the ball and the adrenaline rush of game day. Brock shares his journey as a multi-sport athlete and the evolution of his commitment to football. Both players express their aspirations for the upcoming senior season, emphasizing their goals of winning a district championship and potentially competing for a state title. The episode captures the camaraderie and determination of these young athletes as they prepare for the next chapter in their football careers.

Presented by Constructors Inc.

Thumbnail Photos by SaxShots

00:00 Introduction to the Cavemen Stars

00:29 Preparing for a Successful Season

05:36 The Journey to Starting Roles

10:35 Memorable Plays and Team Dynamics

20:04 Recovery Methods and Training Facilities

24:53 Game Day Rituals and Superstitions

30:02 Aspirations for the Future 

Wisconsin Linebacker, Mason Posa, Is Making New Mexico Proud

This 4-time wrestling state champion, happens to be a damn good football player. All jokes aside, Mason Posa is making big waves at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He earned All Big Ten honors and excelled in games against college football playoff contenders like the Oregon Ducks and the Indiana Hoosiers. After having a phenomenal high school career at La Cueva in Albuquerque, NM, he set his sights for Division One greatness with the team he felt suited him best. We dive into high school, college training, getting comfortable with his team, New Mexico roots, and much more!

Produced by All Sports Best

Diego Pavia's Rise & Fall? | 7 Rounds

Diego Pavia is a tough, competitive quarterback known for his poise under pressure, physical running style, and ability to elevate the players around him at the college level. He plays with an edge that reflects a blue-collar mentality, combining leadership, resilience, and confidence in high-leverage moments. As a representative of New Mexico football, Pavia embodies the state’s grit and pride, proving that elite competitors can emerge from nontraditional paths and earn national respect. But did some of his off-the-field antics hurt his future career?

Presented by Nick Walker of Edward Jones

Produced by All Sports Best

From Teaching Music to Touring with Dylan Gossett | Colton Forrest Hardy

Colton Forrest Hardy is a talented musician, originally from Carlsbad, NM, who now travels the country playing concerts, festivals, and fairs for thousands of people in Dylan Gossett's band. He is a multi-instrumentalist with a pure love of his job and one great journey story. We get a chance to discuss how sports play a role in their band, what things look like behind the scenes, his full circle love story, and more!

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Cavegirls Basketball's Magic Run & 2026 Adjustments | Coach Matt Enloe

The Carlsbad Cavegirls made a run at the state tournament in an upsetting fashion! As a 12th-seeded team, they finished their journey in the semifinal round in Albuquerque. This year, they look to build back up in time for district play to give themselves a chance to take district. Coach Enloe gives us insight on the feelings from last year, adjustments that had to be made, and much more.

Presented by Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

Filmed & Edited by All Sports Best

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How Lane Kiffin Exposed College Football | 7 Rounds

Lane Kiffin accepted a massive 7-year deal with LSU in the middle of Ole Miss' big College Football Playoff run for $91 million. This might not make him the bad guy because of college football's current rules, but other things might just give him that title: Hot yoga, college girls, his "dog," and more!

Presented by Nick Walker of Edward Jones

Cavemen Basketball Has Weapons In 2026 | Coach John Zumbrun

As the Cavemen start of the year at 2-1 they kick off the Artesia tournament against Rio Rancho. Coach Zumbrun joined the podcast to discuss the expectations the Cavemen have set for themselves this year, who has filled into the leadership roles, and more. Do the Cavemen have a strong level of confidence? Who might we see dunking the ball this year? Are there any impactful newcomers? We cover all of these questions and more on this episode of the Coach's Show.

Produced & Edited by All Sports Best

Hosted at Lucky Bull Grill

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Flatland Cavalry's Adam Gallegos | Getting Kicked Out Of Stores To Selling Out Venues!

Carlsbad native, Adam Gallegos, has made his way from getting sent home trying to play music outside of stores, to selling out Red Rocks in Colorado! In this interview we learn about what it's like backstage, having TWO tour buses, playing in front of thousands of fans, and creating music!

Adam was a late addition to Flatland Cavalry in a unique process. Since then they have been on an impressive run. They opened for Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson - now they headline shows with sold out venues. You can support and shop Flatland gear here: shopflatlandcavalry.com

Can we convince Flatland Cavalry to play a show in Carlsbad?!

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Throwing Baseballs & Building Rockets | Dayne Pengelly of the Blue Jays Organization

We are back in Albuquerque for another episode of All Sports Best with Dayne Pengelly! We get a chance to discuss his baseball journey from high school to NAIA to JUCO then the Division 1 level. The big righty has powerful stuff from the right side and the ability to literally build rockets after going to school for engineering.

Pengelly is one of the next big pro arms coming out of the Albuquerque Baseball Academy.

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Hosted at Albuquerque Baseball Academy

Sandia High All The Way To The Tampa Bay Rays | Jacob Kmatz

We were on location at Albuquerque Baseball Academy to interview Jacob Kmatz on his incredible pitching journey. Kmatz started in New Mexico at Sandia High School and quickly made a name for himself before playing Division 1 College Baseball at Oregon State. He was drafted in the 5th round of the MLB Draft to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Produced by All Sports Best

Hosted at Albuquerque Baseball Academy

Injuries, Inside Jokes, and Insane GPAs | Cavegirls Soccer Players: Jewel, Cassie, and Meagan

Jewel Munro, Cassie Bielstein, and Meagan McKibben of the Carlsbad Cavegirls, joined the podcast to discuss their bright futures. Cassie explains how she managed to play 13 games on a broken foot, Meagan gives us her most embarrassing soccer moment, and Jewel recaps the life-threatening accident she overcame to finish out her last two years.

All three of these girls have excelled in the classroom with grade point averages above 4.0. They give their parents a lot to be proud of.

Produced by All Sports Best

Presented by The Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce

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Reliving the CRAZIEST Moments of the World Series Thrill Ride! | 2025

Join the crew for this special Dodgers World Series podcast episode as we break down every chaotic, exciting, and unforgettable moment from the Fall Classic. We dive into the drama, the clutch World Series highlights, and the pure electricity of the Dodgers Championship.

This episode we dive into thing we loved, hated, and got hyped about during the 2025 MLB World Series. Could this have been the best baseball series in the 21st century?

Filmed & Produced by All Sports Best

All Sports Best was named Feed Spot's 8th best podcast in 2025! You can check out the top 60 podcasts here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/new_mexico_podcasts/

Let's make it #1 in 2026!

The Seniors' Last Ride? | Coach Sanders

Coach Sanders and the Cavemen are as ready as they've ever been to take on Hobbs with all they've got on Friday. They will travel to Hobbs to take on a strong Eagles team. A win on the road on Week 10 would make a big splash for the playoff picture. With the future of the season hanging in the balance, the Cavemen are looking to have a big game on the road in honor of their seniors.

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