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The Aztecs look to respond this Saturday in their first PAC12 game against Texas State. Caleb Davis and Sam Popper talk about the adversity of the team and the Protect College Sports Act passing through the Senate and now making its way to the House. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers.
24 Sept 2026
The Toughest Part of the Climb
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate GM Sam Popper discuss the tough loss to JMU and how the team builds confidence going into their road game against Toledo. Hosted by Jack Powers and Kylie Grace Freeland.
17 Sept 2026
UCLA Recap + JMU Preview
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their thoughts on the UCLA game and how the Aztecs can bounce back from the loss against James Madison. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers.
10 Sept 2026
Portland State Recap
Caleb Davis and Sam Popper give their weekly update on the Aztecs while also breaking down some of their takeaways from the Portland State win. They also take a look at the PAC12 conference's week one outcomes and look ahead to their game against UCLA at the Rose Bowl. Hosted by Jack Powers
1 Sept 2026
Live from SuperSwings
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their weekly update on the football program and answer some of the questions brought up during the fan Q and A at SuperSwings
25 Aug 2026
Live from Shore Rider
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their weekly update on the football program and answer some of the questions brought up during the fan Q and A at Shore Rider in La Jolla.
15 Aug 2026
Live from Home and Away
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their weekly update on the football program and answer some of the questions brought up during the fan Q and A at Home and Away.
Next Q and A coming up on Aug. 18 at 6 PM at Shorerider in La Jolla.
11 Aug 2026
The Climb of Assistant Strength Coach Chris Gordert
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their weekly update on the football program and bring on Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Chris Gordert to share his journey. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers.
4 Aug 2026
Kickoff of Fall Camp
CJ Pollard joins the show once again as a guest to share stories of fall camps during his playing career. Caleb Davis and Sam Popper give their weekly update. Hosted by Jack Powers
28 Jul 2026
Community Engagement and Fall Camp
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their weekly update on the football program and discuss their upcoming plans in the community heading into the upcoming season. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers.
14 Jul 2026
From Offer to Commitment
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their weekly update on the football program and discuss the recruiting process, the importance of star rankings, and what the 2026 freshman class is looking like heading into the upcoming season. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers.
30 Jun 2026
The PAC12 Conference
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their weekly update on the football program and discuss SDSU officially being in the PAC12 Conference. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers at The Mesa Bar and Grill.
23 Jun 2026
The Evolution of NIL
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper give their weekly update on the football program and the evolution of NIL over the last ten years. Hosted by Jack Powers
16 Jun 2026
The Climb of Recruiting Coordinator CJ Pollard
San Diego State Recruiting Coordinator and former USC safety CJ Pollard joins the podcast to discuss his path through the coaching profession and his transition into recruiting. Pollard sits down with General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper, who also provide their weekly update on the program. Hosted by Jack Powers and Kylie Grace Freeland.
9 Jun 2026
Building the Blueprint
General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper join the podcast to explore the evolution of the General Manager role in college football and the structure they've built at San Diego State. From roster construction and recruiting to NIL and player retention, the two share insights into the responsibilities of a modern front office and how the profession continues to change. Also hear from special guest Matt Dudek, who is widely recognized as the first GM in college football history during his time at the University of Arizona. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers.
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2 Jun 2026
The Climb of Head Coach Sean Lewis
San Diego State Head Coach Sean Lewis joins the podcast to discuss his journey through the coaching profession, the mentors and experiences that shaped his career, and the lessons he learned along the way. Lewis sits down with General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper for an inside look at the path that led him to The Mesa. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers.
26 May 2026
The Foundation of a New Era
A brand-new podcast from Aztec Link and the We Believe Network takes you inside San Diego State Football. In the debut episode, General Manager Caleb Davis and Associate General Manager Sam Popper break down their roles within the program, the vision for the future of Aztec Football, and what fans can expect from upcoming episodes. Popper also shares his personal journey to becoming Associate GM and the path that led him to San Diego State. Hosted by Kylie Freeland and Jack Powers.
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