Saddle Up Podcast
1) Maria Ben Earlingsdottir
Maria Ben Earlingsdottir joins the show from Iceland! A standout basketball player for the women's team, she talks about the struggles she faced playing during her time on campus and the special relat...Show More
2) Miguel Marquez
This week’s guest is Miguel Marquez, Saddle Up Podcast's very 1st, 'Saddle Up Stan"— is a Nikki Rowe HS alum, UTPA graduate, and Nurse Practitioner based in McAllen. Miguel joins G and Matt for a fast...Show More
3) Isaac Lopez
In this episode of Saddle Up, we spotlight Isaac Lopez, a standout graduate student for the UTRGV Vaqueros baseball team and a proud Vela High School alum from Edinburg. Isaac has consistently impress...Show More
4) Isela Gomez - UTRGV Spirit Head Coach
In this episode of Saddle Up, we welcome Isela “Sel” Gomez, UTRGV alumna and the first full‑time Head Coach of the UTRGV Spirit Program, to share her inspiring vision and journey building spirit, danc...Show More
5) Lesley Varner II
A Dallas native and one of a handful of athletes who competed all four years of eligibility for the University, Lesley Varner II shares his story, from his first bucket to his current role as a profes...Show More
6) Arturo Ramon - Texas Grill Master
Discover the inspiring story of celebrity chef Arturo Ramon, a Brownsville native featured on some of the nation’s top cooking shows. In this episode, Arturo shares how he launched his culinary career...Show More
7) Matt Hall
Matt Hall is no Deion Sanders, but he is one of the only 2 sport athletes at the University of Texas-Pan American. The Houston native shares his story of being recruited and some of his favorite memor...Show More
8) Eric Montalvo
One of the best players to ever play basketball in La Joya, behind Juan Muniz and Adan Montalvo. Eric Montalvo has always played passion and extreme confidence! Listen to his story and how he is passi...Show More
9) Myths & Misconceptions
This week Matt & G take a moment to clear up some misconceptions surrounding being a guest on the show. They also talk about leaving a legacy at UTRGV.
10) JeRon Allen
This is the man they call, 'Cool'?! JeRon Allen joins the show this week and his legacy is forever forged on the campus of UTRGV. Learn about how his path got him to Edinburg and how his heart now and...Show More