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Press Pass Sports

Craig Sperry & Kale Steed
Texas High School Football
High School Football
Volleyball
Texas Panhandle
District 25A
Abilene High
Happy High School
6-Man Football
Amarillo High
Nazareth
Tascosa
West Texas A&M
Palo Duro
College Football
Sid Miller
Luke Schmicker
Lance Lahnert
Canadian
VT Football
Ewing Sarcoma

A twice weekly podcast highlighting individuals and sports in the Texas Panhandle with Kale Steed of Press Pass Sports and Craig Sperry of the Happy Sports Network.

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Latest Episodes

We sit down with Adam Cummings, who is moving from the sidelines at West Plains to an admin role at CISD, to talk about his decision. Coach fills us in on what led to the decision, how difficult it was to tell his team, what he's wanting to accomplis... more

We sit down with Brendan Hausen to chat about Iowa's run through March Madness and his change in role and how he handled it. His journey through college basketball from Villanova to Kansas State to Iowa. Advice for young players wanting to become a s... more

The 2026 All-Press Pass Boys Basketball team is out led by the player of the year, Mason Lankford of Gruver. We breakdown the superlatives and look at all three teams. District track and field results including AHS and Lubbock Cooper grabbing titles ... more

The 2026 All-Press Girls basketball team is out and we go over the selections for the superlatives as well those who made the team. West Plains girls soccer advances to the Regional Finals as Charleigh Jackson nets one with less than ten minutes left... more

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Recent Guests

Clint Brakebill
Former sports director at KAMR, KCIT; transitioned to communications director at ANA ISD
KAMR/KCIT; ANA ISD
Episode: Clint Brakebill Interview
Collin Bishop
Former Trinity University quarterback and Childress Allstate quarterback
Trinity University
Episode: Special Holiday Interview with Collin Bishop
Taytum Stow
A four-time All-American volleyball player currently studying at West Texas A&M University
West Texas A&M University
Episode: Special Holiday Interview with Taytum Stow
Wade Wilson
Head coach of Bovina High School football team
Bovina High School
Episode: Bovina HC Wade Wilson Interview; Preview of the Regional Semifinal Action in TXHSFB
Matt Stepp
Football Insider at Dave Campbell's Texas Football
Dave Campbell's Texas Football
Episode: 2025 Playoff Preview; Matt Stepp of DCTF Interview; Who Could Make a Deep Run; 20 Girls Basketball Players to Watch
Ben Arbuckle
Offensive coordinator at the University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma
Episode: Week 6 TXHSFB Recap; PD, Shallowater, Claude Roll; Ben Arbuckle Interview; Bushland Hits 100
Lee Baker
A local sports legend and formerly a news anchor for Channel 7.
ABC 7
Episode: Episode 600 with Lee Baker; TXHSFB Week 6 Preview
Koby Otto
Former head coach at Amarillo High, with 38 years of coaching experience and multiple accolades in tennis coaching.
Amarillo High
Episode: Summer Spotlight Series with Koby Otto
Aaron Wampler
The brand new head football coach at River Road
Episode: Summer Spotlight Series with Aaron Wampler

Hosts

Kale Steed
Host of Press Pass Sports; longstanding figure in TX Panhandle sports coverage
Craig Sperry
Host of Press Pass Sports; contributor to Happy Sports Network

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Diamond in the rough

    There are thousands of local sports podcasts across iTunes, but you’ll be hard pressed to find one that sounds as casual and conversational and unscripted as this one. The hosts truly love TX panhandle sports and it shows. They give local sports the media love and coverage that they deserve.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dzewde
    United States7 years ago
  • Classy guys! Great weekly updates!

    Love their podcasts! They are unbiased and bring the love to Texas Panhandle sports! Glad to see it growing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bmarkeer
    United States10 years ago

Listeners Say

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Local pride and casual, unscripted energy come through strongly.
Listeners appreciate steady recaps and access to behind-the-scenes context for local teams.
Leans toward community-first coverage with insider insight and entertaining banter.
The hosts are knowledgeable, unbiased, and deeply connected to TX Panhandle sports.

Chart Rankings

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#35
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Talking Points

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College Football News with Local Ties; Press Pass Sports Football Teams; Area Basketball Roundup
Q: Is there a situation or things that occur that make you go, man, why am I doing this?
There are days every day where it comes across your mind, but when I think of my relationship with my wife and self-disappointment, those are reasons I don't go back.
College Football News with Local Ties; Press Pass Sports Football Teams; Area Basketball Roundup
Q: For you, what is the greatest advantage you have gotten since you've been sober?
Growing my relationships spiritually and in my faith and in my relationship with my wife.
2025 Playoff Preview; Matt Stepp of DCTF Interview; Who Could Make a Deep Run; 20 Girls Basketball Players to Watch
Q: Is there another team up here in this area that you think could make a really long trip?
Matt mentions that he thinks Amarillo High could end up being a team of destiny after recent events and they have a favorable bracket this season.
2025 Playoff Preview; Matt Stepp of DCTF Interview; Who Could Make a Deep Run; 20 Girls Basketball Players to Watch
Q: What made you decide a few years back to start making this your annual visit up this way?
Matt expresses he likes to see as many games as possible in a short amount of time and enjoys attending double headers in the Amarillo area.
Episode 600 with Lee Baker; TXHSFB Week 6 Preview
Q: Does weather get way too much time?
Lee Baker acknowledges that weather coverage is prominent in local news and attributes it to effective marketing strategies.

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A twice-weekly sports podcast focused on the Texas Panhandle, hosted by Kale Steed and Craig Sperry. The show consistently covers local high school and college athletics, regional tournaments, and standout performances, with lively banter and deep dives into teams, players, and coaching moves. Expect in-depth game recaps, fan atmospheres, and community-focused stories that highlight local pride and the regional sports ecosystem. A notable strength is the duo's long-running involvement with local outlets, which helps them surface behind-the-scenes insights and timely signings, making it useful for fans and sponsors looking to connect with the TX Panhandle sports community.

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Recent guests on Press Pass Sports include:

1. Clint Brakebill
2. Collin Bishop
3. Taytum Stow
4. Wade Wilson
5. Matt Stepp
6. Ben Arbuckle
7. Lee Baker
8. Koby Otto

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