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The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry
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The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry

Hosted by AM 1300 THE ZONE (KVET-AM) · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 1,000 episodes

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About this podcast

Welcome to “The Morning Kick-Off Show” with Mike “Hardball” Hardge and Olympian & WWE Legend, “The World’s Strongest Man” Mark Henry!

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AM 1300 THE ZONE (KVET-AM) hosts The Morning Kick-Off w/Mike Hardball Hardge & Mark Henry, a sports show with 1,000 episodes published.

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Longhorn Victory Monday: San Antonio Spurs Advance to NBA Finals, Texas Baseball Wins Austin Regional & Softball Stays Alive

Jun 1, 20261h 18m

Today is “Longhorn Victory Monday.” The San Antonio Spurs are going to the NBA after a Game 7 111-103 victory on the road against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 22 points and securing the serie

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Feel Good Friday: Spurs Force Game 7, Sark Angers Tex Tech, College Sports Bill Debate & Vikings QB Concerns

May 29, 20261h 18m

Today is “Feel Good Friday.” The San Antonio Spurs handled the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-91, expanding the lead with a 20-0 run, forcing a Game 7 in Oklahoma City on Saturday. The Texas Longhorns are ruffling feathers in

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Thirsty Thursday: Texas Longhorns Football Top 20, SEC Meetings, Spurs Face Elimination & Texas Softball WCWS

May 28, 20261h 18m

Today is “Thirsty Thursday.” Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte speaks to the media at SEC Meetings. The Austin American-Statesman lists its Texas Longhorns football top 20 players of all time. The San Antonio Spurs

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Jim Schlossnagle Breaks Down Austin Regionals, Texas Baseball Pitching & SEC Awards

May 28, 202611m

Texas Longhorns Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle is here to talk about the Austin Regionals. Coach discusses the challenges of facing teams in the Austin Regionals. Schlossanagle talks about the talent he’s coaching,

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Wayback Wednesday: Sark Sounds Off on SEC Rule Enforcement, SEC Meetings, Thunder Beat Spurs & Texas Softball Eyes Another Title

May 27, 20261h 18m

Today is “Wayback Wednesday,” SEC Meetings have started, and we hear from Texas Longhorns’ Head Coach Steve Sarkisian about the enforcement of college rules and possible playoff changes. The Oklahoma City Thunder took do

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Turn the Page Tuesday: Knicks Sweep Cavs, Texas Softball Heads to WCWS, Spurs Even Series & Astros No-No

May 26, 20261h 18m

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday.” The New York Knicks sweep the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93, but the Cavs think they’re the better team. The Texas Longhorns football team is getting recognition for its talent coming into

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Feels Good Friday: Sarkisian’s Houston Touchdown Club, Knicks Blowout Win & Longhorns Softball Super Regional Showdown

May 22, 20261h 17m

Today is “Feels Good Friday,” Texas Longhorns Football Head Coach Steve Sarkisian talks to the media at the Houston Touchdown Club as he explains his comments on Ole Miss, shares his thoughts on the team, and the college

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Throwback Thursday: SGA Lifts Thunder Past Spurs, Aaron Rodgers’ Final Season, Georgia Need for Speed

May 21, 20261h 18m

Today is “Throwback Thursday,” and the San Antonio Spurs fall to the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-113 behind a 30-point game from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Aaron Rodger is back and announces it will be his last season. What

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Jim Schlossnagle Talks SEC Tournament Prep, Pitching Plans & Arkansas Rivalry

May 21, 202611m

Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle joins the show to talk about the team’s award winners and preparing for the SEC Tournament. Schlossanagle talked about getting ready to get back after time off. He talks about h

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Legends of the Locker Room: Ray Jackson Breaks Down the NBA Playoffs: Spurs vs. Thunder, Knicks vs. Cavs & Victor Wemby’s Impact

May 21, 202610m

For the “Legends of the Locker Room” segment, we have Michigan Fab Five Forward Ray Jackson to talk about the NBA Playoffs. Jackson gave his biggest takeaway in the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder series. He

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Way Back Wednesday: New York Knicks Rally Past Cleveland Cavaliers, Arch Manning Expectations, AFC West Predictions & Danhousen’s Curse

May 20, 20261h 19m

Today is “Way Back Wednesday,” the New York Knicks' comeback from a 22-point lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, 115-104, with Jalen Brunson scoring 38 points. Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning has high

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Turn the Page Tuesday: Wembanyama’s 41-Point Masterpiece, Texas Baseball All SEC Talk & NFL Running Back Market Shift

May 19, 20261h 19m

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the San Antonio Spurs took down the Oklahoma City Thunder in a double overtime thriller, 122-115, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 41 points, 24 rebounds, and 3 blocks. The Texas Longhorns

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Longhorns’ Monday: Texas Longhorns Dominate, Cavs Advance, Cowboy Ready & Aaron Rodgers Returns

May 18, 20261h 18m

Today is “Longhorns’ Monday.” The Cleveland Cavaliers destroyed the Detroit Pistons 125-94 and are now set to play the New York Knicks. The San Antonio Spurs look ready to play the defending champions, the Oklahoma City

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Feel Good Friday: The Mullet Open, NFL Schedule Release, Victor Wembanyama, Texas Longhorns Sports Shine

May 15, 20261h 18m

Today is “Feel Good Friday,” live from the Hyatt Lost Pines Club in Bastrop, Texas, it’s “The 25th Annual Mullett Open,” benefitting the Burke Center for Youth. We take a look at why the Texas Longhorns are the hottest t

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Bucky Godbolt Talks 25th Annual Mullet Open, Burke Center for Youth & Big Event Announcement

May 15, 202618m

We have Bucky Godbolt of “The Bucky & BK Show” to talk about the 25th Annual “Mullet Open.” Bucky tells us what led to the creation of the event. He has a major announcement about this year's event. Godbolt talks about t

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Texas Baseball Coach Jim Schlossnagle Breaks Down Tennessee Series, Freshmen Impact & Missouri Preview

May 14, 202612m

We have Texas Baseball Head Coach Jim Schlossnagle on to talk about the team’s upcoming week. Schlossnagle discussed the positives from the series against Tennessee. Coach talked about what he’s learned about his team si

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Thirsty Thursday: Arch Manning Embraces Pressure, NFL Schedule Leaks & NBA Playoffs

May 14, 20261h 18m

Today is “Thirsty Thursday,” Texas Longhorns Quarterback Arch Manning is ready for the pressure coming into his second year. The Cleveland Cavaliers took it to the Detroit Pistons 117-113, led by James Harden, who scored

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Way Back Wednesday: Steve Sarkisian Sounds Off, Spurs Dominate & LeBron Free Agency Buzz

May 13, 20261h 23m

Today is “Way Back Wednesday,” and Texas Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian had a lot to say in a USA Today article. He talks recruiting, NCAA rules, and takes a shot at another SEC school. The start times of two major

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Texas Longhorns Softball Coach Mike White Talks SEC Championship & NCAA Tournament Preview

May 12, 202611m

We have Texas Longhorns Softball Head Coach Mike White, who won the SEC Tournament, as they prepare to defend their title in the NCAA Tournament. Coach White talked about the journey that led to the team winning the SEC

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Turn the Page Tuesday: NBA Playoff Shakeups, LeBron’s Future, Wembanyama Drama & NFL Schedule Leaks

May 12, 20261h 18m

Today is “Turn the Page Tuesday,” the Cleveland Cavaliers tied the series 2-2 with the Detroit Pistons with a 112-103 win, with Donavan Michell scoring a playoff career high 43 points. The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the

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