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S2025 Ep 246#246: Four Wild SDSU Wins in a Row—Young Aztecs Stepping Up

The Aztecs beat San Jose State and Wyoming at home this week to stretch their win streak to 4 games. We recap Saturday's victory over Wyoming and preview our road trip this coming Saturday at Colorado State. Also Kevin Sandoval from the Convos with Kev Podcast joins the show!

Feb 3, 20251h 4m

S2025 Ep 245#245: Aztecs Go From Desperate to Dominant With Win Over Nevada

We recap San Diego State's dominant victory over Nevada 69-50. After needing a buzzer beater to beat Air Force earlier in the week, the Aztecs put it all together in this fine performance.

Jan 27, 20251h 6m

S2025 Ep 244#244: SDSU Survives Near Disaster vs Air Force with Wayne McKinney III's Buzzer Beater

SDSU's Wayne McKinney III scores a buzzer beater to save the Aztecs from falling to Air Force in what would've been a Quad-4 loss. Regardless of the way they played, a win is a win, is a win. But with Nevada coming up on Saturday, they cannot afford to play this same way against a hungry Wolf Pack team at home.

Jan 24, 202545 min

S2025 Ep 243#243: SDSU Basketball Needs to Get Back on Track After a Tough Loss vs UNLV

In this episode we take a closer look as the Aztecs took another home conference loss to a hot Runnin' Rebels team. What does it mean for SDSU's tournament hopes and the Mountain West?

Jan 21, 202555 min

S2025 Ep 242#242: Miles Byrd lifts San Diego State over CSU—UNLV up next

A recap of Miles Byrd's incredible night as the Aztecs beat Colorado State 75-60 to leapfrog them in the standings. We're joined by former sports columnist & reporter Bill O'Rear to shed some light on the upsets in the Mountain West, Miles Byrd, and to preview this Saturday vs UNLV.

Jan 17, 20251h 3m

S2025 Ep 241#241: San Diego State takes a Pitfall vs New Mexico

SDSU suffered a tough loss to New Mexico in the Pit Saturday morning, 62-48. The Aztecs head home for two must win games this week and need to rebound quickly.

Jan 13, 202553 min

S2025 Ep 240#240: Aztecs Bounce Back with BIG Win over Boise State

These young Aztecs love a good challenge. We recap & react to San Diego State's big road Quad-1 victory over the Broncos and preview Air Force & New Mexico this week.

Jan 7, 202558 min

S2024 Ep 239#239: San Diego State Loses ONE Point Shocker and is OUT of Top-25

SDSU's shocking 1 point loss to Utah State and subsequent fall out of the Top-25 is the topic to end the year. Is this the respect THE Mountain West power deserves? We'll get into it all and take a look at what's next. See you in the chat!

Dec 31, 202450 min

S2024 Ep 238#238: Aztecs LB Brady Anderson is back from the Portal to the Aztecs

Merry Christmas! Brady Anderson is officially an Aztec 4 Life. The SDSU Linebacker entered the transfer portal this off season only to rejoin his Aztecs brothers for his senior season in 2025. After enduring injuries, team struggles, and the loss of his father in the pre-season, Brady is letting his father's words shape what counts—his character, "Tough times don't last, Tough people do."

Dec 25, 202424 min

S2024 Ep 237#237: Aztecs Beatdown CAL in the Bay—Now ranked #20 in the polls

After a crazy travel schedule the Aztecs ended their non-conference season with a triumphant victory. Monday night we recap SDSU's BIG 71-50 Beatdown of CAL in the San Jose Tip-off.

Dec 24, 20241h 3m

S2024 Ep 236#236: SDSU QB1 Danny O'Neil Enters The Transfer Portal

After arriving with 1st year Aztecs HC Sean Lewis for one season, QB1 Danny O'Neil has now entered the Transfer Portal. Today we discuss the cause & effect of this and share who is going & who is staying so far at San Diego State.

Dec 13, 202454 min

S2024 Ep 235#235: San Diego State Sweeps the City Championship with win over USD

The Aztecs Paint the Town RED with a 74-57 victory over USD. Now at #23 in the AP Poll, SDSU pushes their win streak to three and we talk all about it all.

Dec 10, 20241h 15m

S2024 Ep 234#234: SDSU Basketball Ranked in the Top-25 After Two Impressive Players Era Festival Wins

San Diego State is in the Top-25 after an impressive Players Era Festival. We discuss our review of the fun Thanksgiving week/end in Las Vegas.

Dec 3, 20241h 4m

S2024 Ep 233#233: SDSU football suffers a brutal loss to UNLV, will search for answers vs Utah State

The Aztecs said hello to Las Vegas last week and said goodbye to their bowl hopes. Slumping at 3-7 won't get easier on the road at Utah State up next.

Nov 21, 202458 min

S2024 Ep 232#232: San Diego State drops an early season game to #3 Gonzaga

Join us Live as we discuss San Diego State's early season loss vs Gonzaga, 80-67. The Aztecs with an undermanned lineup struggled to score against the Nation's #3 ranked Bulldogs. We'll dive into all the ups & downs. See you in the chat!

Nov 20, 202444 min

S2024 Ep 231#231: SDSU Basketball is 1-0 After Beating UCSD—But What Do We Know?

Aztecs got a solid win over UC San Diego to open the season 1-0. With Occidental coming up Tuesday night, we discuss what we saw with this team as a powerful Gonzaga is on the horizon.

Nov 12, 20241h 1m

S2024 Ep 230#230: SDSU Football Must Win-Out the Season to get to .500.

After a bad loss to New Mexico, the Aztecs now must win out to complete the year at .500 and become bowl eligible. UNLV this Saturday is a huge challenge in their way.

Nov 12, 202426 min

S2024 Ep 229#229: SDSU Basketball 2024-2025 Season Preview – UCSD opener

Our full SDSU Basketball Season Preview is here, as the 2024-2025 schedule begins this week. Get to know the new look Aztecs and take a look at their 1st opponent the UCSD Tritons.

Nov 5, 202456 min

S2024 Ep 228#228: It's Bowl or Bust as SDSU Football must win 3 of their last 4

The Aztecs in order to become bowl eligible, must win 3 of the next 4 games to end the season. Can they do it after a crushing loss at Boise State? New Mexico is up next this Friday and it won't be easy.

Nov 5, 202442 min

S2024 Ep 227#227: SDSU will either be Undisciplined or Unbeaten after Friday vs Boise State

Join us at 8pm as we dive into all things SDSU Football. Coming off a tough loss to Washington State, the Aztecs must quickly battle Boise State Friday night. If they lose again, they'll be labeled undisciplined. If they pull out the win, they'll find themselves unbeaten in Mountain West play. See you in the chat!

Oct 30, 20241h 5m

S2024 Ep 226#226: DJ Gay

As the days get closer to a new SDSU Men's Basketball season, legendary Aztec point guard DJ Gay joins the Kiss The Rings crew to talk about great memories, his new venture into coaching at the high school level and his outlook of this years SDSU team.

Oct 29, 20241h 4m

S2024 Ep 225#225: Time for San Diego State to get Explosive in order to become Bowl Eligible

The SDSU Aztecs football season is at the halfway point and up next is a homecoming match vs future PAC-12 opponent Washington State. We discuss Coach Lewis' explosive mindset and how the second half of the season may play out.

Oct 23, 202458 min

S2024 Ep 224#224: SDSU 2-0 in Conference after BIG Win vs Wyoming

The Aztecs Are Going Streaking! We recap San Diego State's big road victory over Wyoming and all our adventures in Laramie. The Aztecs improve to 2-0 in Mountain West play going into a bye week and the Sons of Montezuma were there for it all.

Oct 16, 202450 min

S2024 Ep 223#223: San Diego's BIG Weekend—Aztecs Beat Hawai'i, Padres Even Dodgers.

The Aztecs are back in the win column as we recap a BIG victory over Hawai'i Saturday night and we'll take a little time to get into some Padres talk as they even the series 1-1 with LA.

Oct 8, 20241h 8m

S2024 Ep 222#222: Aztecs lose third straight and head home vs Hawai'i next

Sons of Montezuma goes Live on a Monday to recap & react to the tough Aztecs 1-point loss on Saturday. How much do you trust the process of turning this program around? We'll get into it all.

Oct 1, 20241h 0m

S2024 Ep 221#221: PAC-12 Expansion Hits a Roadblock in the AAC & Mountain West

Expansion plans got a lot tougher for SDSU and the PAC-12 as both the AAC and Mountain West lock down their members from leaving. What does it all mean?

Sep 24, 202450 min

S2024 Ep 220#220: Aztecs Lose to CAL—What's Next for SDSU and the PAC-12

The Aztecs drop their second loss, this time on the road at CAL-Berkeley, 31-10. Today we recap our thoughts on the game and also react to the news of SDSU joining the PAC-12 and what it all means for the Mountain West, AAC, ACC, and more.

Sep 18, 20241h 9m

S2024 Ep 219#219: SDSU Football Game-3 Preview with Aztec4Life QB David Lowery

The Aztecs suffered their first loss of the season against Oregon State 21-0. Up next, they must face a CAL Berkeley team after they've beaten Auburn of the SEC. Also, former SDSU QB #11 David Lowery stopped by to talk all things Aztecs.

Sep 11, 20241h 10m

S2024 Ep 218#218: SDSU & Sean Lewis Win first game of the season—But can they do it again against a mad Oregon State team??

San Diego State's season opening victory was a tale of two halves. But the Aztecs will need a complete game if they are to beat upcoming Oregon State this coming Saturday night.

Sep 4, 202442 min

S2024 Ep 217#217: SDSU Football Week-1 Preview with Parker Houston

San Diego State begins their 2024 football season and the Sean Lewis era. Joining us today to give some insight to the team and the week 1 matchup vs Texas A&M Commerce, is former Tight-end and current SDSU Offensive Graduate Assistant, Parker Houston.

Aug 29, 20241h 5m

S2024 Ep 216#216: The Aztec Warrior Lives on with Carlos Gutierrez, despite SDSU's dismissal

Carlos Gutierrez is fighting to save the Aztec Warrior that had led all of the San Diego State Aztec athletic teams for decades. Through his https://www.aztecwarriorfoundation.com, they are creating a scholarship fund for a new Aztec Warrior to unofficially keep the fan favorite alive. Here he sits down and shares his experiences, his purpose and plans for the future of the Aztec Warrior.

Aug 26, 202446 min

S2024 Ep 215#215: Danny O'Neil is SDSU's first ever TRUE FRESHMAN QB1

Head coach Sean Lewis continues to make his mark at SDSU by naming true freshman Danny O'Neil as QB1 to start the season. Some are eager to see what Danny O'Neil can do, some fear it quickens his chances of leaving. We react to all the questions & answers since the unprecedented decision was made.

Aug 20, 20241h 6m

S2024 Ep 214#214: SDSU Football Fall Camp Update with Jack Hawley

Today we recap the Aztecs Football Fall Camp at the FanFest last weekend as the Quarterback competition heats up. And we catch up with Aztec4Life former QB, Jack Hawley.

Aug 13, 20241h 3m

S2024 Ep 213#213: Aztec4Life Devin Watson shocks the Swish League

Devin Watson stops by the show to share about his awesome game winning shot in the Swish league to upset the top seed in the playoffs. He shared some insight on what he's been up to since his days hooping on the Mesa and what his future holds in playing overseas and mentoring others in the game of basketball.

Jul 30, 20241h 13m

S2023 Ep 212#212: The First AZTECFAST Depth Chart is Released and Kicker Gabriel Plascencia Joins the Show

Just in time for Mountain West Media Days, the first SDSU Football depth chart has come out for 2024. The Sons of Montezuma take you through Coach Sean Lewis' team from top to bottom.

Jul 10, 20241h 18m

S2023 Ep 211#211: Aztecs Basketball & SWISH Summer Update

Which Aztecs are making a big impression at this Summer's Swish League? We're back to give our reactions to the players participating in the San Diego Summer Pro-Am. Also, Jaedon LeDee & Keshad Johnson get signed to NBA franchises.

Jul 2, 202446 min

S2023 Ep 210#210: Aztecs Senior DL #45 Wyatt Draeger

After many years battling in the SDSU Football depth chart, Wyatt Draeger is making himself big for a big role on the Defensive Line. The Senior #45 joins us to talk all about football and the football family he has made in his time on the Mesa.

Jun 19, 202454 min

S2024 Ep 209#209: Senior Linebacker #58 Cody Moon

Senior Linebacker #58 Cody Moon makes his Sons of Montezuma debut to share about the new Aztecs defense for 2024. The New Mexico native shares about his football journey, including his experiences transferring from the Lobos to San Diego State complete with a Rocky Long story or two.

Jun 13, 202439 min

S2024 Ep 208#208: AZTECFAST Summer Begins for SDSU Football

Our first Football episode of the year. The Aztecs are locked in on Summer conditioning and the guys catch up on all thats going on in College Football along with an announcement or two.

Jun 5, 202452 min

S2023 Ep 207#207: Aztecs Add UC Irvine's Top Assistant Coach Ryan Badrtalei to the Staff

Join us as we react to the news of Aztecs basketball's newest hire, UC Irvine top assistant Ryan Badrtalei. We comment on it all from his ascencion up the ranks, to his style of coaching, his relationship with the great Kobe Bryant and more.

May 16, 202444 min

S2023 Ep 206#206: Hometown Hero Wayne McKinney III Commits to SDSU from USD

NEXT MAN UP. Hometown Hero—Wayne McKinney III Commits to San Diego State Basketball. To replace Lamont Butler has it's big challenges. But here's your 1st look at the newest AZTEC and where his game excels.

May 3, 202453 min

S2023 Ep 205#205: Elijah Saunders Enters the Transfer Portal After Lamont Butler Commits to Kentucky

We react to the latest transfer news of Lamont Butler to Kentucky and Elijah Saunders entering the portal. What possible moves are next for the SDSU and what does this mean to the future of NIL.

Apr 30, 20241h 4m

S2023 Ep 204#204: Lamont Butler Enters the Transfer Portal and New SDSU Commit Jared Coleman-Jones Live Interview

The Aztecs new big man, Middle Tennessee State transfer Jared Coleman-Jones joins the show Live the same day he committed to SDSU. Jared tells us all about his recruitment and why he chose SDSU. Also, how will this Aztec team look now that Lamont Butler has declared himself into the transfer portal?

Apr 26, 202446 min

S2024 Ep 203#203: FAU's Nick Boyd transfers in to SDSU and Micah Parrish transfers out to Ohio State

FAU's Nick Boyd officially commits to San Diego State, Micah Parrish transfers out, and the Aztecs are looking for a Big Man Next. To get an FAU perspective, the youngest credentialed media member in college basketball history JJ Metz of the 'Inside the Burrow Podcast' joins the show.

Apr 24, 20241h 14m

S2023 Ep 202#202: SDSU Basketball Transfer Portal Update—The Aztecs Two Targets

After a busy Transfer Portal weekend in San Diego, the Aztecs have set their sights on a few potential targets and we are here to talk about two names in particular that made on campus visits to the Montezuma Mesa.

Apr 16, 202454 min

S2024 Ep 201#201: SDSU Softball's #19 Alyssa Garcia

Our 1st ever interview with an SDSU Softball player. Alyssa Garcia #19 the hometown hero, joins the Sons of Montezuma Podcast, NIL Team, and she shares about the Aztecs rest of the season.

Apr 11, 20241h 2m

S2024 Ep 200#200: San Diego State's Sweet-16 Season Comes to an End

Episode #200 is here! We tie a bow on the 2023-2024 men's basketball season that ended with a disappointing loss to UConn. We will still however give our thoughts on a successful Sweet-16 appearance and discuss what's next in line for 2024-2025.

Apr 2, 20241h 21m

S2023 Ep 199#199: THE REMATCH! (5) SDSU vs (1) UConn in the Sweet-16

The Aztecs destroyed Yale in the Round of 32 behind a season high thirteen 3-pointers. San Diego State's victory over Yale sends them to the Sweet-16 and a rematch against last year's National Champion, UConn.

Mar 26, 20241h 1m

S2024 Ep 198#198: (5) San Diego State vs (13) Yale in the Round of 32 NCAA Tournament

The Aztecs beat UAB and can earn their first back to back Sweet-16 appearance in program history with a win over the Bulldogs. It's a (5) San Diego State vs (13) Yale matchup this Sunday in the Round of 32 of the NCAA Tournament. But Yale cannot be taken lightly after upsetting a tough Auburn team.

Mar 24, 202441 min

S2023 Ep 197#197: Hijos De Montezuma—SDSU En Español SDSU vs UAB Preview

5 SDSU vs 12 UAB este viernes por la mañana en la primera ronda del Torneo de la NCAA. Únase a Sons of Montezuma Live a las 7 p.m. mientras brindan una vista previa del gran juego en YouTube.

Mar 22, 202427 min