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Coach Bloomgren wraps up the loss to the Cougars and looks ahead to the trip to West Point. Two members of the Owls defensive line are featured: veteran Blake Boenisch and new dad Michael Daley. Their position coach, Cedric Calhoun, previews Army and breaks down his guys in the trenches.

The Mike Bloomgren Show airs live every Monday of a game week 7-8pm from Mi Cocina (4110 Westheimer) on The Owls Gameday App, Varsity Network App, RiceOwls.Com & the Owls social media channels.

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Brant Banks discusses the Owls improved offensive line play. Lavel Dumont reflects on his career and hopes to get into coaching. Offensive line coach Sanders Davis breaks down this year’s group. 

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Recently hired Head Mens Basketball Coach Rob Lanier sits down for a chat with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss his family, coaching influences, and what Owls fans can expect on the floor. He also gives his thoughts on the portal, NIL, and his coaching staff.

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Catch Monday's latest edition of the Mike Bloomgren Show as J.P. Heath visits with the 4th year Rice Head Football Coach.

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Listen back to Monday night's Mike Bloomgren Show. (original airdate 11/8/21)

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Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath gets two different perspectives on the recent announcement of the move to the American Athletic Conference. Owl legend and new head baseball coach Jose Cruz Jr. discusses how the move will enhance recruiting and the renew some rivalries. He also breaks down the end of fall ball. Ellie Bichelmeyer of the Owls volleyball team reveals what excites her and the team about the conference move. She then explains the team’s extra motivation for the NCAA Tournament after not being able to play in the post season in the spring.

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Listen back to Monday's (11/1/21) Mike Bloomgren Show with host JP Health.

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The Owls captured a 30-24 upset win over reigning CUSA Champion UAB Saturday in Birmingham. Relive the best moments from last week's radio broadcast on the Rice Sports Network from LEARFIELD.

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Rice Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard joins JP Heath to discuss the importance and impact of last week's announcement that the Owls have accepted membership into the American Athletic Conference. (interview originally aired on the 10-25-21 edition of the Mike Bloomgren Show).

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Listen back to the Mike Bloomgren Show two days after the Owls went to Birmingham and upset UAB, 30-24. The victory comes in the same week Rice accepts a bid to join the American Athletic Conference.

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Mike Bloomgen visits with the 'Voice of the Owls' JP Heath to discuss the upcoming trip to UAB. (original show airdate 10/18/21).

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After the 'open week,' Mike Bloomgren rejoins JP Heath to discuss how the Owls handled their bye and the challenge that is traveling to play undefeated UTSA this weekend. (original airdate 10/11/21)

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Listen back to all of the best moments on the Rice Sports Network from LEARFIELD in Saturday's 24-19 win over Southern Miss.

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In the season finale of The Rice Owls Basketball Show Scott Pera recaps the Owls losses against Wichita St. and Temple. With Senior Night coming up he pays tribute to two great Owls, Max Fiedler and Travis Evee. And then coach ranks his Top 10 wins during his seven seasons on South Main.

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Dr. Joe Karlgaard joins Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath for an extended chat to discuss this busy fall season along with conference realignment and name, image and likeness. They talk for a long time about the Owls on the field and court in addition to cross country's strong performances and Ahalya Lettenberger's silver medal in Tokyo. Soccer coach Brian Lee then pops on to give an update on the Owls and what needs to be done before the conference tournament. He talks about recruiting advantages of Rice University and playing now after coming back so soon from the magical spring season.

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Listen back to the best moments from Saturday's 48-34 win over Texas Southern at Rice Stadium.

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JP Health hosts the Week 5 edition of the Mike Bloomgren Show (original airdate - 9/27/21).

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Rice Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren, Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard, and Radio Analyst Nate Griffin all join JP Health on this week's edition of the 'Mike Bloomgren Show.' (orig. airdate 9/20/21)

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Listen to Monday's replay of the Mike Bloomgren Show ahead of the Owls visit to Austin this weekend.

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The Mike Bloomgren Show returns ahead of the Bayou Bucket Classic against Houston this weekend.

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The 2021 debut of the Mike Bloomgren Show ahead of Saturday's season opener at Arkansas.

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Dunleavie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren and Rice Owls baseball coach Matt Bragga highlight the final edition of Rice Owls Insider this season. Coach Bragga leads off with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss some of the positives in a disappointing season and pay tribute to this senior class while also looking ahead to the future. Coach Bloomgren drops by with a wrap-up of spring ball while going over the changes in the coaching staff.

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Director of Athletics Joe Karlgaard makes his bi-weekly stop on Rice Owls Insider with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the passing of football great Courtney Hall and the end of the Owls women’s tennis and soccer seasons. Baseball coach Matt Bragga talks about the Owls series win at UAB before “Super Seniors” Bradley Gneiting and Braden Comeaux reflect on their time on the diamond and what is in store in the future.

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New Rice Women’s Basketball Coach Lindsay Edmonds joins Rice Owls Insider to discuss her new job and the role of family on and off the court. Baseball coach Matt Bragga leads off with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath to break down the recent series against Southern Miss and the upcoming trip to Birmingham, a spot that shaped him personally and professionally.

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Lindsay Edmonds leads off her last live appearance on the show recapping the tough, close losses against Memphis and Temple. Destiny Jackson opens up about her reasons for staying at Rice after the coaching change and what these last five years have meant to her.

Scott Pera recaps two eye-popping wins against UAB and ECU and the togetherness he is seeing from his guys. Senior Travis Evee joins the show to discuss his record-setting career, where he gets his calm demeanor, and his plans after his time at Rice is done.

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Athletic Director Joe Karlgaard joins Rice Owls Insider to discuss Owls soccer, volleyball, new women’s basketball coaching hire Lindsay Edmonds, and the continued record-breaking prowess of Grace Forbes. Baseball coach Matt Bragga then joins Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath to break down the recent series split at UTSA, the young players that are improving and the resilience he’s seeing from this year’s team. 

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Rice Owls Insider features talks with Owls CUSA champion soccer coach Brian Lee, baseball coach Matt Bragga, and national champion Paul Janish. Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath leads off with coach Bragga, wrapping up the trip out to Norfolk against ODU. While the series went in favor of the Monarchs there were some bright spots on the mound and at the plate. Assistant coach Paul Janish discusses some of the young talent on this year’s team and his memory of a special day to him - May 14, 2008. Then Coach Lee breaks down the new #22 national ranking and the great defensive play this season. He concludes with a preview of the Owls opening NCAA Tournament match with Furman. 

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This week Rice Owls Insider features Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath’s bi-weekly chat with Athletic Director Joe Karlgaard. They discuss the Owls volleyball team in the NCAA Tournament, the Owls soccer team as the top-seed in the C-USA Tournament they’re hosting, and the search to find a new women’s basketball coach. Matt Bragga stops by for his weekly visit to discuss his baseball team’s recent struggles and some of the bright spots he is seeing. Then Matthew Bartlett of The Roost (attheroost.com) gives a wrap of the storylines of spring football, the quarterback battle and recruiting updates.

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Rice Owls Insider is back with baseball coach Matt Bragga and Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath talking about the recent road trip to Murfreesboro against Middle Tennessee. Head basketball coach Scott Pera comes on to wrap up the Owls season and discuss some new additions on the way for 2021-22. Then Jasmine Smith and Lauren Schwartz put a bow on another wonderful women's basketball season with the WNIT Championship.

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Rice Owls Insider is back this week with an update on everything around Rice Athletics. Athletic Director Dr. Joe Karlgaard leads off with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the WNIT Championship for the women’s basketball team, the Owls volleyball team’s huge win at #2 Texas, and the recent announcement of the black student-athlete summit that will be on campus next year. Head baseball coach Matt Bragga starts his weekly visits talking about the season so far with so many new players. Junior setter Carly Graham of the Owls volleyball team discusses their great season, the win at #2 Texas, and a hopeful upcoming NCAA tournament run.

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This week’s Rice Owls Insider features an update across the athletic department with Athletic Director Dr. Joe Karlgaard. He discusses this busy time of the semester with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. They discuss the men’s and women’s basketball teams, the 4-0 start for the Owls soccer team and the continued excellence of Grace Forbes. Men’s basketball coach Scott Pera makes his regular appearance to discuss the recent losses to Louisiana Tech, but the main focus is on the start of the C-USA Tournament against Southern Miss. Women’s tennis coach Elizabeth Schmidt joins Insider to discuss this year’s squad and their win over #25 Arizona State.

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Rice Owls Insider focuses all around the athletic department during a very busy time of the year. Men's basketball coach Scott Pera, Owls cross country star Grace Forbes, and Owls swimming coach Seth Huston join Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Coach Pera wraps up the unplanned off week and discusses their recruiting class and the upcoming trip to play Louisiana Tech. All-American Grace Forbes breaks down her busy weekend of medals at the C-USA Track & Field Indoor Championships. Coach Huston concludes the podcast with a preview of the C-USA Championships in Atlanta before J.P. looks ahead to the coming basketball and baseball games.

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This week’s Rice Owls Insider features Rice Men’s Basketball Coach Scott Pera, Sophomore CUSA Player of the Week Quincy Olivari and Head Coach of the Owls golf team Justin Emil. Coach Pera leads off talking about the sweep of Southern Miss with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Then Quincy Olivari discusses his first ever player of the week award. They also talk about his improvements, his buddy and teammate Travis Evee and the team’s chemistry. Justin Emil relays how great it is to finally get back on the course with his Owls golf team after the fall season was canceled. He looks at this year’s team and the upcoming tournament schedule.

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This week’s edition of Rice Owls Insider features AD Joe Karlgaard, Men's Head Basketball Coach Scott Pera and Owls Soccer Head Coach Brian Lee. Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath leads off with Dr. Karlgaard discussing the recent pausing of the women’s basketball schedule. The men’s team has also had been hit with the injury bug and contact tracing but their chemistry and togetherness will lead them through this tough time. Volleyball and soccer seasons are not traditionally winter sports but strong seasons are still expected. Coach Pera discusses some of the positives out of the recent North Texas losses and what to expect from Southern Miss this week. Coach Lee makes his first appearance on the podcast and has a lot to discuss, from playing a fall sport in the winter to the new faces on the team and what to expect in the early part of the season.

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Mens Basketball Head Coach Scott Pera and J.P. Heath break down the Owls recent trip to Birmingham on Rice Owls Insider. Coach Pera gives an update on the players that weren’t able to play along with a preview of the home-and-home games coming up against North Texas. Coach Pera also discusses what it’s been like to have Derek Glasser as an assistant coach this season. Then Coach Glasser joins the show and talks about their long relationship, learning from his playing days, and he shares his thoughts on this team’s unity. Volleyball coach Genny Volpe then joins to share what it’s like playing in the spring, dealing with high expectations, and the unique scheduling this season.  

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With the Owls women on the road it’s a solo edition of the show featuring the men’s team. Scott Pera recaps the Owls loss at Tulsa and what the team is focusing on for the rest of the season. Sophomore Andrew Akuchie joins the show to discuss his new role in the starting lineup and the unique path he had coming to Houston, being offered right after coming to a camp at Rice. Freshman Keanu Dawes discusses the high points of his first collegiate season and what the team needs to focus on down the stretch.

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After a wrap of a largely successful week in Rice Athletics Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath talks with Men’s Basketball Head Coach Scott Pera about the recent home games against Old Dominion and the great defensive stretch these last three games. They also chat about a certain bearded star pupil of coach’s that recently left town. A preview of the upcoming games against UAB is also discussed before Assistant Coach Van Green joins the show. They talk about his roots in Birmingham, if he still has some spring in his step, and things get a little feisty talking about the BBQ debate between Coach Green’s Alabama and J.P.’s Texas.

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In the debut edition of Rice Owls Insider in 2021 Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath talks to Director of Athletics Dr. Joe Karlgaard. They discuss the hot starts to the basketball seasons for the women and men before talking about the possibility of fans at Tudor Fieldhouse and the scheduling format for baseball. Head Coach Scott Pera talks about the start for his men’s team and the upcoming games vs ODU. Sophomore Max Fiedler breaks down his lack of a nickname, the back-to-back scheduling of games and his emergence this season.

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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mile Bloomgren talks with J.P. Heath in the final edition of the 2020 portion of Rice Owls Insider. They wrap up the season, the state of the program and size up the recruiting class. Director of Recruiting Alex Brown hops on to discuss the recently signed class, the attention to detail it takes, and what the Owls could be looking forward to in the February signing day.

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Listen back to audio highlights from Saturday's game against UAB.

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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren leads off Rice Owls Insider discussing the aftermath of the historic win in Huntington. Coach Bloomgren tells how you balance such a monumental win with looking forward to UAB. Athletics Director Dr. Joe Karlgaard talks about how the game looked from his angle on the trip and how that win put the Owls in the running for a possible bowl berth. Voice of the Blazers David Crane rounds out the show with a preview of UAB.

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THE OWLS BEAT #15/#21 MARSHALL! Relive the best in audio highlights from J.P. Heath and Nate Griffin along the Rice Sports Network from Learfield IMG College.

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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren leads off Rice Owls Insider with a timeline of events that led to the cancelation of Saturday’s game vs UTEP. He and J.P. Heath talk about managing the disappointment but putting it behind them because this is a great Marshall team. Owls baseball coach Matt Bragga gives a breakdown of the socially distant offseason and the many familiar names returning. Coach says most of the position spots are accounted for, but things could still change. And Marshall radio voice Steve Cotton pops on to talk about the 15th-ranked Thundering Herd.

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A Thanksgiving week edition of Rice Owls Insider features an update around the department from Dr. Joe Karlgaard with Voice of the Owls J.P. Heath. Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach drops in to discuss the disappointment of the loss in Denton and moves on to discuss what makes Mike Collins so successful before talking about the Owls Saturday opponent UTEP. J.P. talks with Miners longtime radio man Jon Teicher about UTEP, which hasn’t played at home in over two months.

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Listen back to audio highlights from Saturday's visit to Denton when Rice battled North Texas.

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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren leads off this week’s episode talking about the frustrating nature of back-to-back cancellations, but his Owls have to stick to the process. He and J.P. Heath also discuss Saturday’s tilt in Denton. Tina Langley and Scott Pera pop in to discuss their upcoming basketball seasons and how to lead their teams in uncertain times with such a different offseason. And the show shifts back to football with UNT play-by-play man Dave Barnett. He and J.P. talk about Saturday’s game between the offensively prolific Mean Green and the Rice Owls.

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Lindsay Edmonds leads off the show discussing the Owls wins against USF and Tulsa. With the win in Tampa she became the fastest coach in program history to 50 career wins. Sophomore guard Jazzy Owens-Barnett discusses her AAC Player of the Week award, her Alaskan roots, and the keys for the rest of the season.

Scott Pera recaps the Owls close loss to USF and where things turned vs SMU. He previews the upcoming game at Tulsa and then discusses what went into Willis Wilson being named Head Coach Emeritus. Anthony Selden says he is more comfortable with his role recently. He talks about playing with Travis Evee when they were very young.

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Dr. Joe Karlgaard joins Rice Owls Insider for his bi-weekly visit with J.P. Heath. They discuss what led to the postponement of the UTSA game and if it will be made up later in the season. “The Sheriff” Austin Trammell talks about the origin of his now well-known nickname, what goes into being a captain and the chemistry he’s developed with QB Mike Collins. And LA Tech Bulldogs color analyst Teddy Allen previews the game coming up in Ruston.

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Dunlevie Family Head Football Coach Mike Bloomgren ties a bow on the win at Southern Miss with a glance ahead to Saturday’s rivalry game vs UTSA. Volleyball Coach Genny Volpe discusses the delayed offseason and the upcoming spring scheduling format for her team, which consists of returning stars and young talent off one of the best seasons in school history. Owls star cross country runner Grace Forbes breaks down her CUSA-title winning performance in Birmingham and balancing life as a Rice student athlete. And UTSA radio man Andy Everett goes in-depth about the Roadrunners and first year coach Jeff Traylor.

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Revisit all of the highlights from the 30-6 thumping Rice (1-1, 1-1) put on Southern Miss this past Saturday in Hattiesburg.

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