Against the Grain
by KTRU Sports
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Are the Seahawks back? Is Lincoln Riley in the hot seat? How good…
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About this podcast
Started by Rice Students, this podcast covers Rice Athletics and Houston sports in an engaging and informative manner.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 48 episodes
- Are the Seahawks back? Is Lincoln Riley in the hot seat? How good are these NBA rookies? · 60 min · Season 3 Episode 8We began our episode with a HUGE SHOUTOUT to Gael Ochoa (congrats on making the cover) and his legendary performance in the 49-51 thriller for our Owls against FAU! The crew…
- Brewers in 7? Are the Mavs done? Do the Rams have a Big Three? · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 7In the seventh episode of Against the Grain, we began with the Fall Classic, aka the World Series. The crew discussed whether this would be a "small market" WS or draw a crowd…
- Jordyn's Journey & The Return of the NBA · 60 min · Season 3 Episode 6After spending our first five weeks covering the NFL and MLB, the NBA slowly crept into the scene and made a huge splash. NBA connoisseur David makes his long-awaited return…
- Hot Streak, Ice Week, Wavelength Geek · 60 min · Season 3 Episode 5We started off the show in an unusual manner. The NHL has returned, and with that, our experts Seth, Neil, and Cole (new addition!) all came out to showcase their takes on what…
- Texans & Astros: Playoff Larp Maxxers? · 60 min · Season 3 Episode 4We kicked off our show with our now-weekly NFL Recap. Inside the coverage, we were debating which of these 2-0 teams we believe are legit and which are certified frauds (there…
- 59 Points, 10 Words, One Rice Legend · 59 min · Season 3 Episode 3After witnessing the highest scoring NFL Week 1 ever, the crew came back and analyzed what really went on in these matchups. How on Earth did the Bears score 59 points? How did…
- NFL, CFB, MLB: Serving Subs the Maye's Way · 59 min · Season 3 Episode 2With the return of MJ & Jackson, we began the episode with a bit of card collectors' jargon. As we agreed, if they make a profit in the end, we can't judge. Today, we began the…
- Fantasy & Football: The Return of the Team · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 1As we brush off the dust from the summer, we begin a NEW SEASON of KTRU Against the Grain! In this new season, we welcome many familiar faces (Neil, Seth, Jacob) and some…
- World Cup Mega Preview · 1 h 38 min · Season 2We are less than 50 days away from the BIGGEST sporting event in the WORLD. The World Cup is coming to the US, Mexico, and Canada starting on June 11th and going until July 19th…
- If You Don't Stop And Look Around Once in a While, You Could Miss It · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 19In our final episode of the semester, we look back on a great year of Against The Grain. From great takes and total misses to unforgettable quotes and memorable moments, we recap…
- Playoff Palooza · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 18As our motivation for school fades away, our excitement for sports goes on an absolute heater with the beginning of the NBA & NHL playoffs. Nothing beats this part of the year…
- Beer Bike & Brain Rot · 1 h 32 min · Season 2 Episode 17On this week's episode of Against the Grain, we take a deep dive into our beloved Rice University's greatest tradition: Beer Bike! In a bold attempt to explain this borderline…
- Basketball Extravaganza · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 16Get ready for an all-basketball week! Your Against the Grain hosts give a full breakdown of each of your Final Four teams. Can Keaton Wagler keep the Illinois offense chugging…
- Our Corn was Husked & Baseball's Day Was Opened · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 15This episode rocks!! Rachel gives a wild statement about March Madness brackets that must be put in the record books. Our resident baseball knowers, Jacob and Seth, give a full…
- Throwing a Hayesmaker · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 14We sit down with Rice WBB senior Shelby Hayes to start off this week's episode of Against the Grain, where she gives us an inside look into the Owl squad that has now won a…
- The World is Owl Oyster · 54 min · Season 2 Episode 13Last year we never would've thought that we'd end up talking so much about hockey, but lo and behold! We also preview the upcoming World Baseball Classic and give our Owls their…
- Who Doesn't Love a Good Scandal · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 12We sure do! Whether it's ski jumping, curling, the NBA tankathon, or MJ and the alleged dollar hot dog night at Rice baseball, there's plenty to talk about this week on Against…
- The Downfall of Shams Charania & The Rise of Sam · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 11Do your local Whataburger employees know your name? Here at Against the Grain, they absolutely do! Today, we break down an NBA trade deadline chock-full of moves. Are people…
- (Literally) Drinking the Tari Eason Kool-Aid · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 10Chaos broke out in what we thought was going to be a slower sports week, though this week's episode was anything but slow. The Dodgers are ruining baseball, Arizona MBB cannot be…
- Bluegrass Jesus and the Muscle Hamsters · 60 min · Season 2 Episode 8After Bo Nix' ankle mysteriously snapped in half, resident Broncos fan Neil was left no choice but to defend Jarrett Stidham and the mile high crew as they battle Drake "Drake…
