Tech Talk, A Podcast by Double T 97.3

December, 26th, 2023: Bowl Season, New Look Big 12 Next Year, Hypothetical Realignment, Chatline

Aaron Dickens and Paul Tubbs discuss bowl game season and how much it means for programs like Bowling Green taking on Minnesota as they speak. A few ACC programs are thrown out for discussion in a hypothetical conference realignment scenario, the guys give their thoughts on top ACC programs joining the Big 12 and how one in particular would be the prize. The First Responders bowl with Texas State and Rice kicks off during the show as well, the guys bring up the status throughout today's program. The guys give their thoughts and takes on the new look 16 team Big 12 next season from recruiting to on-field production. The guys also answer your thoughts and comments on the chatline.

December 22nd, 2023. Best. Worst. 2023. Josh Jung. Texas Tech Basketball.

Aaron and Gus discussed the best and worst moments from the year, Josh Jungs season, Texas Tech soccer's success, the saga of firing Mark Adams, and the bright side leading to the hiring of Grant McCasland. 

December 15th, 2023: Independence Bowl, Past Tech Bowl Games, Bowl Game Sponsors, Josh Kelly Acquisition, Predictions, Chatline

Clint Scott and Jamie Lent prepare for the Independence Bowl 24 hours from now. Giving their predictions, Clint picks the Red Raiders over the Bears, Jamie says otherwise. The guys reminisce on bowl game memories as Jamie names his Top 5 Texas Tech bowl games as this Independence Bowl will be his 15th bowl game. Starting with the Tangerine Bowl in 2002 knocking out Clemson 55-15, #4 goes to 2010 in the Alamo Bowl following the firing of Mike Leach against Michigan State leading up to a complete mess, even though interim head coach Ruffin McNeill led the Red Raiders to a 41-31 victory. #3 is the 2021 Cumbie vs Leach Liberty Bowl with the 34-7 beatdown over the Bulldogs. #2 is the well-known in the hearts of Red Raiders everywhere 2004 Holiday Bowl against an Aaron Rodgers led Cal team. #1 The Improbable 2006 Insight Bowl, aka the greatest comeback in college football history on the Minnesota Golden Gophers 44-41. The guys go through the various and interesting bowl game sponsors, including Pop-Tarts and Wasabi, some of which hasn't been heard of until today. Breaking News transpired mid-show as Washington State Wide Receiver Josh Kelly announced transfer to Texas Tech. As the Red Raiders still wait on some more yes's, the team still make a huge splash here for the upcoming season. The guys also answer your thoughts and comments on the chatline.

December 14th, 2023: Red Raider Football Bowl Week, 2024 Schedule Rearranging, NCAA Bowl Game Sponsors, New Recruits, Transfer Portal Acquisitions, Chatline.

Aaron Dickens and Dr. Mike Gustafson discuss the official swapping of opponents for Tech Football schedule next season as Tech is set to take on Washington State instead of Oregon. Gus reminisces on the last time Tech played in the state of Washington during the Gabe Rivera years. The guys go through this bowl game weekend alongside Texas Tech, as well as the many sponsors of the lower-end bowl games including Lockeed Martin. Another top transfer lands at Texas Tech as the guys confirm the arrival of Offensive Lineman Devion Carter, and take a look at other possibilities such as Washington State Wide Receiver Josh Kelly. The guys look back at the last time Texas Tech played Cal in the 2004 Holiday Bowl sharing memories of their own. The guys also answer your thoughts and comments on the chatline. 

December 13th, 2023. Tech Basketball. USA. Lebron. Taters. Independence Bowl.

Aaron and Gus discussed Texas Tech basketball wins, the men's team beating Oral Roberts, the women's team beating Incarnate word, Lebron causing a stir in the United States, banished Aaron for his take on mashed potatoes, and broke down the match up with Cal.

December 11th, 2023. Tahj Brooks. Ohtani. Dodgers. NIL. Outbursts.

Aaron and Gus discussed Tahj Brooks announcement, Shohei Ohtani's huge contract with the Dodgers, draft stock weighing into players decisions, NIL vs NFL money, and the Kansas City Chiefs recent struggles.

December 8th, 2023. Jimbo. Ohtani. Weapons. Brooks. New Hires.

Aaron and Gus discussed Jimbo Fisher's current job status, Shohei Ohtani's free agency, planned for a renaissance era war, Tahj Brooks bowl game status, and coaching changes through the carousel. 

December 7th, 2023. Work Voices. Basketball. Devan Cambridge. Skinny Lattes. Bills.

Aaron and Gus discussed their work voices, Texas Tech basketballs win over, Devan Cambridge going down for the season, broke down how to order coffee, and looked at an interesting way to motivate players.

December 6th, 2023. Texas Tech. Washington State. Oregon. Collin Klein. Sons.

Aaron and Gus discussed a change in Texas Tech's football schedule next season, the benefits of changing to Washington State, Collin Klein being hired away from Kansas State, nepotism in the sports world, and when it's ok to dunk on the NCAA.

December 5th, 2023. Quarterbacks. Transfer Portal. Targets. Emails. NIL. Fillers.

Aaron and Gus discussed quarterbacks in the transfer portal, who Tech is currently hunting for, looked at past emails, a proposed plan for the NCAA and NIL, and filler sports in the NCAA.