Sons of Montezuma Podcast

San Diego State opened the 2023 football season with a gritty victory over the Ohio Bobcats, 20-13. The guys are back to talk all about the game, preview Idaho State and talk about how SDSU can better build their fan support at their new Snapdragon Stadium.

The Aztecs begin the 2023 football season with a brutal 6 game opening stretch. First up is the Ohio Bobcats at Snapdragon Stadium. Our resident coach and Aztec4Life Coach C details the gameplan how SDSU can be successful—but it will mean beating a legitimate NFL prospect in Ohio's QB Kurtis Rourke.

After beating Hurricane Hilary, Game Week is finally here and the Aztecs are ready for some football. First up for San Diego State, a week zero matchup vs the Ohio Bobcats. There's MACtion at the Snapdragon this Saturday and the guys are back to talk all about it and more.

Cody Galea is one of the most versatile defensive ends/linebackers to play for the Aztecs in the Rocky Long era. He left his mark on some of the most exciting teams from 2011-2014 and when his time at State was done he changed the way Rocky's 3-3-5 operated at his position. Cody joins the show to update us on his life now, his SDSU family Legacy, and gives some cold hard truths about the business of professional football.

San Diego State football is just over a week away from their first game. Senior Defensive Lineman #39 Garret Fountain joined the show as our next NIL team member. Garret is a punishing defender with a strong work ethic. The avid hunter explains how attacking on defense relates to hunting his prey and the guys share big news about a new podcast show in the Sons of Montezuma family tree.

The 2023 SDSU Aztecs Football Fall Camp is in mid swing. Running Back #23 Kenan Christon has been working hard all off season and is now expected to be the feature back to the new look offense. From his San Diego high school days, to USC, and now back home at SDSU, Kenan shares on what he expects of himself this year, how SDSU differs from other programs, and what influences him the most.

Fall Camp has begun and the 2023 SDSU Aztecs Football season is a little closer. From starting as a walk-on to earning a full ride scholarship, WR #83 Mekhi Shaw had a breakout season a year ago. Today he is the newest member of the Sons of Monty NIL team and he shares with us about his journey, his football family blood-lines, and what he and his teammates need to do to improve and be successful.

A new development in the College Expansion saga. Rumors began to take real shape that Colorado is close to going back to the BIG12 after over a decade in the PAC12. Does this make an invitation towards SDSU even more urgent to the PAC12 or is this another domino in the conferences demise? The guys freak out a little bit and discuss all the possibilities for our Aztecs.

SDSU Quarterback Jalen Moose Mayden our 1st Sons of Monty NIL Team member for the 2023 season joins the show. Moose Mayden has had quite the experience as a football player to get to San Diego State. Today Jalen details all about his journey, transferring in to SDSU, working with Coach Ryan Lindley and the upcoming season as QB1.

The Mountain West Media Days are underway in Las Vegas and with that came the official announcement that SDSU is once again back in the Conference. But for how long? The guys give their reaction to the news and discuss SDSU's prospects of joining a power 5 league now.

Happy Independence Day Aztec Nation! The Mountain West and SDSU continues to battle over semantics leaving the Aztecs potentially on the outside without a conference. But that may just be a blessing in disguise or perhaps orchestrated by the powers that be.

Coach Brian Dutcher and the SDSU Basketball staff are at it again. The Aztecs get a huge commitment from Magoon Gwath, a 6'11" big man who can do it all. The Kiss The Rings crew discuss all about the new commitment and also tap into the Swish League, a few more Aztecs in the NBA and how conference expansion affects SDSU.

The deadline for the Aztecs to leave the Mountain West Conference is in 9 days. With all the letters back & forth between SDSU and the Mountain West, it looks like both sides are digging in for perhaps a short & bitter battle for what they both feel are their rightfully earned revenues. The Sons of Montezuma Podcast dig in to all the craziness & more in this livestream!

It's 6-1-9 Day San Diego and Coach Ku, Founder & CEO of the Swish League ProAm is back for the third time to preview season #5 of San Diego's Premier Summer Basketball league. Coach Ku explains how SDSU's Final Four run inspired him towards new features of this years league and he also gives us an update on Nathan Mensah's draft progress after SDSU.

With the returning core of Darrion Trammell, Lamont Butler, Micah Parrish, and now Jaedon LeDee, the SDSU Aztecs team seeks to make another deep tournament run in 2024. The Kiss The Rings Crew discuss the outlook of next season's team and wether the hype is real or not.

The wait on the next basketball transfer is over. The Aztecs get their guy in 6'9" Campbell transfer, Jay Pal. The guys gather together to chat about the latest big man to come from SDSU's Omaha, Nebraska pipeline. The South Sudanese Pal, is an interesting fit to the Aztecs who needed frontcourt help. But is he ready to face the step up in competition?

SDSU can't build a stadium? Got that done. SDSU won't ever be invited to a Power Conference. On the edge of joining the PAC-12. MLS will NEVER bring a team to an SDSU owned stadium. MLS is on the verge of calling Snapdragon home! K5James & Dirtball Dan are back with MatteoSanDiego to talk all about the off season topics of the week—including where SDSU is with expansion and the reports MLS is coming to San Diego.

Today we share a few different views of SDSU's Final Four run. We wanted to hear from you listeners and we spoke with two die hard fans who had very different experiences and reactions to the Lamont Butler shot. Also we spoke with former Aztecs guard Caleb Giordano about how SDSU's Final Four run inspired him to continue his basketball journey.

Another week goes by in the NCAA Basketball World and the transfer portal is on fire. Is NIL influencing the college hoops scene too much? And how does it affect SDSU? The Kiss The Rings crew gather to discuss it all.

San Diego State Football in recent years has produced a large amount of NFL draft picks through it's football program. Most recently Daniel Bollinger, Cam Thomas, Darren Hall, and Rashaad Penny. But not all the Aztecs in the NFL have gone by way of the draft. Just take a look at Daniel Brunskill to name one. Either way SDSU football has continued to be very well represented among the pro football ranks and today we have three special guests from this years class who are all potential NFL Draft hopefuls. Starting Center on the offensive line Alama Uluave, RB Jordan Byrd and WR Jesse Matthews each had incredible collegiate careers here at SDSU and they were kind enough to each sit down and share some thoughts leading into this life changing week. So lets get into it with these three Aztecs 4 Life on the Sons of Montezuma Podcast episode #116.

Jon Rothstein's report that USC Guard and PAC-12 Sixth Man of the Year, Reese Dixon-Waters was committing to San Diego State has the Kiss The Rings crew recording an emergency podcast. Michael Maciejewski, Aztecs Hoops Nation, joins the guys to discuss it all and update the transfer portal situation for SDSU basketball.

The Thrill of Victory—The Agony of Defeat. The San Diego State Aztecs incredible 2023 basketball season came to an end Monday night in Houston losing to UCONN in the National Championship game. The Final Four ride was the culmination of the greatest sports moments in SDSU history and The Kiss The Rings crew reflect on how these Aztecs won the hearts & minds of the Nation.

Final Four week continues and the guys get together one more time before embarking on their journety to Houston. We discuss our Top-5 things to do in Houston this week, Preview SDSU vs FAU and is this team Brian Dutcher's team of destiny? Join us and stay tuned for much more this weekend.

It's Final Four week and SDSU will play against Florida Atlantic University for the right to make it in the National Championship. Coach Ku founder of the African Youth Basketball Organization & the Swish Pro Am, is back on the show for a 2nd time to talk about the Aztecs amazing run, his guy Nathan Mensah's journey, and the condition of College Basketball.

For the first time in program history, SDSU is going to the Final FOUR! The Aztecs defeat Creighton 57-56 in a down to the wire rematch from their NCAA Tournament loss in last years first round matchup. The Sons of Montezuma Kiss The Rings crew gather together and recap their excitement and all that went on in the game. On to Houston for the Final Four vs FAU!

The big Sweet-16 game is just hours away. The guys go over their thoughts on the matchup and SDSportsFiend explains some keys how the Aztecs can come out with the big victory over Alabama.

The Aztecs Keep Dancing and are in the Sweet-16 after dominating the Furman Paladines. SDSU will now face the #1 team in the nation, the Alabama Crimson-Tide this Friday night. The Kiss The Rings crew gather together to recap the Furman game and preview SDSU vs Alabama on the BIG stage.

After a sloppy start, coach Brian Dutcher's #5 Aztecs muscled up #12 Charleston to survive and advance. The guys recap all about the big victory and discuss the next opponent #13 Furman. The Paladins just took down Virginia in one of the tournament's biggest upsets so far and this game's winner is heading to the sweet16 of the NCAA Tournament.

The Aztecs win the Mountain West Conference Tournament and are set in the South Bracket of the NCAA March Madness Tournament. The Kiss The Rings crew is back from Las Vegas and here to recap all that took place. Our special guest Bill O'Rear joins the show to give his opinions on the team moving forward against Charleston and the guys take a few items from our live listeners.

Dwayne Polee II, one of the most beloved Aztec basketball players, stopped by the show and shared his many memories of playing on the Mesa. From his Polee basketball legacy, being one of LA County's top high school players, transferring in from St.Johns, and his many highlights as SDSU's standard for the 6th man, Dwayne reveals a lot of behind the scenes aspects to some of the most iconic moments in SDSU Basketball history.

March Madness is here and so is the first step for the Aztecs quest to a deep run through it all. The Kiss The Rings Crew assemble to preview the Mountain West Conference Tournament before the guys hit the road to Las Vegas to see it all.

After squandering a lead with seconds left in the game, Lamont Butler hit one of the greatest buzzer beater shots in SDSU Aztecs Basketball history. Not only did his three pointer win the game against New Mexico, but it secured a share of the Mountain West regular season championship. The Kiss The Rings crew are back to discuss all of it and the more.

The Aztecs host Colorado State and travel to New Mexico after narrowly defeating Fresno State last week. The final four games of the regular season are here and the guys discuss just how the metrics align for SDSU's post season performance moving forward.

The Aztec Basketball Legend takes us into Shanghai where he has spent the last 8 seasons of his professional career. In quarantine, Jamaal recounts to us many of his greatest achievements at SDSU, personal stories of his experiences, and shares with us his views on playing overseas in China. Hope you enjoy this rare glimpse into the basketball life of arguably the most electric player to ever wear the Aztec uniform, Jamaal Franklin.

The Aztecs dominate UNLV 82-71 behind another explosive offensive performance. SDSU is now the most efficient offense in the Mountain West and sit alone in 1st place. The Kiss The Rings crew discuss the game, what they love about SDSU Basketball and tease the next exclusive interview with an Aztec Legend this Thursday. Stay tuned!

The original San Diego State sports podcast, the Sons of Montezuma have reached 100 episodes! MatteoSanDiego, K5James and Dirtball Dan are all back for an in-depth interview with strategic consultant TJ Altimore to learn all about PAC-12 Expansion and where SDSU fits in. Should you be getting excited? We think so.

After a beatdown of Boise State behind Nathan Mensah's breakout game, the Aztecs sit on-top of the Mountain West Conference standings and are just at #25 in the national polls. But is this sustainable? The Kiss The Rings crew discuss the teams progress & ineffeciencies. And even question the possibilities in San Diego of a Final Four run or a World Series.

What a performance by the Aztecs as Adam Seiko stole the show and SDSU beat Utah State 85-75. We give a brief overview and then open the doors to Jeff Smith, President of the MESA FOUNDATION the newest NIL Non-Profit group that is creating opportunities for both Aztecs men's and women's teams and Aztecs fans.

SDSU Basketball defeats the Rocky Mountain Challenge at Colorado State and Air Force. Now they head home to San Diego for two games vs Utah State and San Jose State. The Kiss The Rings crew return to talk all about the wins, the Mountain West standings, venues and super fans. Is it March already???

SDSU Basketball split their home week series, soundly beating 1st place Nevada only to stumble against New Mexico. The Kiss The Rings crew is back to recap it all and preview Colorado State on Wednesday, Adam Seiko's offensive efficiency and what went wrong vs the Lobos. This week's Shoot Your Shot Questions: How would you rennovate Viejas Arena? What is on Your Basketball Bucket list? And How would You motivate the team this week if you were Coach?

The Aztecs go into Laramie, Wyoming and steal a victory in the Dome of Doom! The guys recap the watch party, the Aztec's Women's Team, and the big win. Up next is the surprising team of the season, the Nevada Wolfpack at home.

The first episode of the new year is a Kiss The Rings special! The guys recap the SDSU Men's Basketball NYE victory over UNLV where the Aztecs own the Rebels, discuss who is the season MVP so far, and talk a little trash in the process.

2022 was a remarkable year for SDSU and Sons of Montezuma was there for the entire ride. From all the outstanding team and individual performances, the brand new Snapdragon Stadium, the potential conference expansion, and of course all the highs and the lows. So we wanted to take a look back on the year with YOU. Here is the Sons of Montezuma Podcast BEST of 2022.

The Kiss The Rings crew joins together again to get you up to speed with SDSU Basketball. The guys discuss their recent trip to Phoenix to watch SDSU vs St.Mary's, Whitney Houston songs, Coming to America, Shawshank Redemption and they discuss how the Aztecs can get it together for the upcoming Mountain West opponents.

Earlier this year we covered the career of Milky Phelps, as being a Champion for Men's basketball and a war hero. He had his jersey retired, but it's not hanging in the Viejas Arena rafters. Today's special guest is statistically the greatest Aztecs basketball player of all-time and also has had their jersey retired without seeing it hung. This awesome interview with the all-time points and rebound leader Judy Porter-Wonders will inspire you and also have you asking why her name is not honored in the SDSU arena.

It's an early Christmas for all the College Football Nation with the Early Signing Day. The Sons of Montezuma Podcast are back to recap all 18 of the newest Aztecs to put on the Red & Black. Listen as we go over their game film and give our thoughts.

The Aztecs Men's Basketball team returned from the Maui Invitational dropping 1-2 in the Thanksgiving tournament. But they quickly got back in the win column after a last second 3 pointer by Micah Parrish beat a tough UC Irvine team. The Kiss The Rings crew are back to discuss it all.

This week on the Sons of Montezuma Podcast the San Diego State 2022 football season is over at 7-5. But the Aztecs are going to the Hawai'i Bowl and the guys are back to recap the loss to Air Force and review the whole...dang...season.

The Aztecs men's basketball team have started the season 3-0 after wins against Cal State Fullerton, BYU, and Stanford. The Kiss the Rings crew are back to talk all about the differences with this team from last year. They also go over the Maui Invitational which is where SDSU will play against Ohio State in their fist round matchup.

The San Diego State Aztecs are bowl eligible for the 13th straight season thanks to an unbeveliable performance by Jalen Mayden and the offense. Down 14-0, Mayden guided the team to 38 unanswered points and a Mountain West offensive player of the week award. The guys discuss all about the game and what bowl opportunities may be ahead if the team can knock off New Mexico Lobos this coming Friday.