Saddle Up Podcast
1) David Keith
This week on Saddle Up, we sit down with longtime RGV basketball coach David Keith, a program builder who has helped shape winning culture across the Valley, including stops with the Sharyland Rattler...Show More
2) Gabriela Ebel
This week on Saddle Up, we’re joined by Gabriella Ebel, a Brownsville native whose journey took her from the Rio Grande Valley to the biggest stage in entertainment: the Super Bowl halftime show.Gabri...Show More
3) Regina Richardson - Top Criminal Defense Attorney in RGV
This episode with Regina Richardson, RGV criminal defense attorney, traces a gritty, real path to purpose. She reflects on working late shifts at Taco Bell and Taco Cabana in college, the turning poin...Show More
4) Chasse Conque - UTRGV Athletic Director
For a record third appearance, Chasse Conque returns to Saddle Up. We cover the surge of UTRGV Football, the transition into FCS and the Southland Conference, and the ripple effects across every sport...Show More
5) Chris Fagan
This week’s guest is Chris Fagan, a 6-5 forward from the Bronx who made his mark at UTPA with toughness on the glass and timely scoring. After arriving by way of Trinidad State College, Fagan became a...Show More
6) Mr. Brownsville Iran 'Biggie' Perez
This week we’re joined by Iran “Biggie” Perez, widely known as Mr. Brownsville. Biggie has worn just about every hat in the local sports scene, from coaching to media to community organizing, all with...Show More
7) Matthew Thomas
Season 6 Episode 1!!! Our guest this week to kick off the new season is Matthew Thomas, a former UTPA Men’s Basketball player from 2008 to 2011. He joins G and Matt to revisit those seasons, the grind...Show More
8) Garry Dippell: From Walk-On to Record Breaker
This week’s guest is Garry Dippell, a true UTPA Baseball legend whose story embodies grit, consistency, and excellence. Hailing from LaGrange, Texas, Garry walked on to the UTPA baseball team in 1978—...Show More
9) Robert & Janet Vackar: Philanthropy, UTRGV, and Vaquero Football
This week we welcome Robert and Janet Vackar of Bert Ogden Auto Group for a candid conversation about philanthropy, community building, and their deep commitment to UTRGV. We discuss why giving matter...Show More
10) Dr. Guy Bailey & Val Lamantia
Dr. Guy Bailey, UTRGV President, and his lovely wife, Val Lamantia, join the show this week. We recorded a rare in person interview at the Robert & Janet Vackar Football Stadium and we talked about hi...Show More