The Pokes Report Podcast

This is an exciting episode of the Pokes Report Podcast as Zach and Brian are joined by Oklahoma State University President Dr. Kayse Shrum and her husband, First Cowboy Darren Shrum. A number of topics were discussed, including conference expansion/realignment and how the success of Cowboy football is playing a role, the largest freshman class in school history, Dr. Shrum's first full year as President and the new conference commissioner, Brett Yormark. They also talked about the success of Cowgirl softball and what Kenny Gajewski means to the future of the program and so much more. So, we hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Zach and Brian talked with longtime Oklahoma State media member, Tom Dirato on this week's episode of the Pokes Report Podcast. The guys take a deep dive with Dirato, who was the longtime color voice for both Cowboy football and basketball, into both the football and basketball teams. With basketball season right around the corner, Dirato broke down what this year's team could look like. OSU football is honoring both the 2002 football team and Heisman runner-up and 2022 College Football Hall of Fame inductee, Terry Miller. So, Tom gives his thoughts on Miller's career and what the current team needs to improve upon as we move into the Arizona State game and throughout the season.

Zach and Brian started a new series in this week's podcast: Great, Good, Bad and Ugly. They breakdown Oklahoma State's 58-44 win over Central Michigan in the season opener on Thursday, while going over which performances were Great, Good Bad and Ugly.

Zach and Brian do some last-minute discussing of Oklahoma State's season opener against Central Michigan. They go over the depth chart, each position group and who they think is going to lead in yardage on the offensive side of the ball.

Zach and Brian talk to former Oklahoma State football player, and current member of the Cowboy Radio Network, Deion Imade, on this week's episode of the Pokes Report Podcast. They discuss his journey to Oklahoma State, how revered high school football was for him growing up in Texas and how many times he's watched 'Friday Night Lights.'

The conversation wraps up with Deion giving a breakdown of the team this year, an over-under of how many wins he thinks the Pokes will have and what the craziest environment he ever played in was.

With Fall Camp coming to a close for Oklahoma State football on Saturday following a scrimmage, Zach and Brian break down how fall camp went and who some of the top performers were. They also discussed who they thought the backup quarterback would be to start the season, as well as depth at running back and who some of the breakout performers could be this season.

Oklahoma State play-by-play voice Dave Hunziker joined the Pokes Report crew on Tuesday to talk all things Oklahoma State football! They take a look at this year's team, both returning starters and players who will be competing for starting jobs. Dave also talks about the most exciting players he's seen during his time in Stillwater, as well as his most favorite Cowboy football memories!

Zachary and Brian talk with Pokes Report publisher Robert Allen about the start of Oklahoma State's fall camp this past Wednesday, including some position break downs and battles and what some of the transfers and new projected starters look like.

Brian and Zach break down Big 12 Media Days, which includes possible conference expansion/realignment, who they were impressed with the most and if they learned anything from what they heard.

Brian and Zach discuss the latest news of UCLA and USC leaving the Pac 12 and joining the Big Ten and what it means for the landscape of college football. They also talk about Cowboy football and which players could play a bigger and more impactful role in 2022, whether newcomer or returning player.