The Krista Redpath Show

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Breaking down the game. Elevating the story. Championing the female voice. With years on the court and over a decade behind the mic, Krista Redpath brings insight, heart, and experience to every story. As a color analyst for ESPN and the Scripps Sports Network, she delivers expert commentary on NCAA women’s basketball — and extends that same depth and passion to her podcast. From the Big Sky of Montana, the Krista Redpath Show shares powerful stories and commentary that resonate across the country. Krista currently leads three themed series within her show: “Where Are They Now,” featuring interviews with athletes on the other side of college athletics; “Big Sky Hoop Hits,” where she breaks down each Big Sky basketball team and provides a season synopsis; and “Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops,” a weekly recap of conference action starting in January and culminating with a champion crowned in Boise in March.

  1. 12H AGO

    Robin Selvig: Leadership, Legacy & the 1987–88 Lady Griz

    Former Montana Lady Griz head coach Robin Selvig joins The Krista Redpath Show for a special conversation celebrating one of the most influential figures in women’s college basketball and the enduring legacy of Lady Griz basketball. Over 38 seasons at Montana, Selvig compiled 865 career victories, guided the Lady Griz to 24 conference championships, 21 NCAA Tournament appearances, and built one of the most respected programs in the country — earning 21 conference Coach of the Year honors and induction into the Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame. Coach Selvig’s career and impact have been captured in the award-winning documentary Playing Like a Girl: The House That Rob Built, which chronicles the rise of the Lady Griz into a national power. His commitment to creating opportunity for Native American student-athletes is also highlighted in Native Ball: Legacy of a Trailblazer, featuring the late Malia Kipp, a powerful film that underscores the lasting influence of his leadership beyond the game. In retirement, Selvig shares stories about spending time with his granddaughters before reflecting on the historic 1987–88 Lady Griz team, recently inducted into the Grizzly Athletics Hall of Fame. Already competing within a strong and growing Lady Griz tradition, that squad finished 28–2 overall, won its first 26 games, and recorded marquee victories over Oregon, Washington, Washington State, Creighton, Wyoming, Gonzaga, and Utah. Their season concluded in a memorable 74–72 double-overtime NCAA Tournament game in Missoula against Stanford, led by Hall of Fame coach Tara VanDerveer — a Cardinal team that would go on to win the national championship two years later. The conversation then shifts to today’s Big Sky Conference, the evolving landscape of college basketball, and why earning a place in the NCAA Tournament remains one of the sport’s most meaningful achievements.

    50 min

  2. FEB 19

    Meghan Robinson: From ESPN to the Super Bowl Stage and Leading the Big Sky

    This week on The Krista Redpath Show, Big Sky Conference Director of Broadcast & Digital Media Meghan Robinson joins the program for a conversation centered on career growth, mentorship, and leadership in sports media. A four-time Emmy Award winner, Robinson spent a decade at ESPN producing features for College GameDay and SportsCenter before continuing her work at Oklahoma State and stepping into her current role with the Big Sky Conference in 2024. Fresh off covering Super Bowl LX with GALvanize, the all-female media collective founded by Laura Okmin, Robinson shares her experience connecting with former Big Sky football standouts including Eastern Washington’s Efton Chism III, Cal Poly’s Elijah Ponder, Weber State’s Rashid Shaheed, Idaho’s Christian Elliss, and Montana’s Patrick O’Connell — highlighting the conference’s growing presence on football’s biggest stage. From her Pennsylvania roots to Emerson College, ESPN, and now helping shape the future of Big Sky coverage, Robinson discusses mentorship, opportunity, and the evolving landscape of sports media.

    1h 1m

  3. FEB 12

    Jon Kasper: Foundation, Opportunity & Leading in the Big Sky

    Today on The Krista Redpath Show, Jon Kasper — Senior Associate Commissioner of Championships & Media Partnerships for the Big Sky Conference — joins the show for a conversation centered on foundation, leadership, and service. Jon shares his journey to Great Falls in eighth grade, becoming a multi-sport athlete at CMR, and being part of the 1992 Class AA state championship football team. We talk about the early lessons learned at home and on the field  and how those experiences shaped the way he leads today. A 1997 University of Montana graduate with a journalism and broadcast emphasis, Jon reflects on covering Griz athletics before moving from telling the story of the Big Sky to helping shape its championships and media partnerships. At the center of it all is family. Jon speaks candidly about the importance of his wife, Mackenzie, and their children, Catherine and J.J., how their support grounds him, how the demands of championship season can create tension at times, and how fatherhood has reshaped his perspective on leadership and service.  We also pause to talk about opportunity, including Jon taking a chance in 2015 by hiring me for my first Big Sky Tournament TV assignment without really knowing me. It’s a moment I’m deeply thankful for and one that reflects the relationship-driven culture of this league. The conversation turns to the evolving financial landscape of college athletics — NIL, the reality of re-recruiting your own roster each year, and the balance between program stability and athlete opportunity. Jon makes it clear: student-athletes deserve to be compensated. At the same time, he discusses the pressures this new era creates for programs, administrators, and athletes alike — including mental health challenges and the growing influence of sports gambling in the college environment.  Throughout it all, Jon reinforces why the Big Sky continues to pride itself on being a relationship league in an era that can often feel transactional. This is a thoughtful discussion about leadership, family, and serving student-athletes in a rapidly evolving financial and competitive landscape.

    1h 5m

  4. FEB 5

    The Ogden Effect: Mentorship, Loyalty, and Big Sky Basketball

    On this episode of The Krista Redpath Show, the conversation centers on Ogden, Utah — and the outsized role it has played in shaping basketball voices, leaders, and legacies across the Big Sky Conference. In Segment 1, Krista sits down with Damian Lillard for a rare, reflective conversation about loyalty, early belief, and the people who shaped his journey. From being recruited early by Weber State to the lasting mentorship of coach Randy Rahe, Damian reflects on how the Big Sky — and Ogden in particular — forged his approach to basketball, leadership, and staying committed to people over platforms. The discussion also touches on mentorship today, including his support of Montana guard Money Williams and the importance of community in an era defined by movement. In Segment 2, longtime Big Sky coach Joe Cravens joins the show to bring the league-wide perspective. Cravens breaks down how the Big Sky develops toughness, adaptability, and coaching longevity — and why places like Ogden have consistently produced basketball minds that last well beyond the sideline. The episode closes in Segment 3 with Hall of Fame coach Carla Taylor, who joins Krista for Hoop Hits with CT. Together, they take listeners Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops, analyzing the current season while reflecting on the conference’s deep roots, shared standards, and the environments that continue to shape players and coaches alike. From NBA superstardom to lifelong coaching leadership, this episode is a reminder that place still matters — and in the Big Sky, Ogden has always been one of the anchors.

    1 hr

  5. JAN 29

    From the Sandlot to the Whistle: Bob Scofield on Officiating, Trust, and the Game We Love

    This week on The Krista Redpath Show, Krista welcomes veteran Division I basketball official Bob Scofield for a much-welcomed pivot, stepping inside the game through the eyes of the whistle. Scofield’s journey begins long before officiating, growing up in northern New Jersey during a golden era of sports surrounded by the New York Yankees, New York Mets, New York Knicks, and New York Giants. A lifelong baseball lover, Bob even found himself shooting around with Bill Bradley during Bradley’s time with the Knicks — a moment that perfectly captures Bob as a sports enthusiast first. Scofield walks listeners through his transition from athlete to official, his rise to Division I basketball in 1995, and the defining career choice he made after becoming the only official to work both men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament games in the same postseason. That path led him to the women’s game at its highest level, including serving on the officiating staff for the 2016 Women’s Final Four during the height of the UConn dynasty era. Along the way, Bob reflects on being inducted into the Tucson Men’s Senior Baseball League Hall of Fame and the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame, honors that reflect both his athletic roots and his national officiating career. The conversation also educates and entertains, debunking the long-standing “over-the-back” myth and tackling one of the biggest misconceptions in sports: that officials care who wins. (Spoiler: they don’t.) And yes, there’s humor too,  including Krista’s confession that Bob fouled her out of more than a few games during her playing career… which only underscores the longevity of a career that started when she played from 1995–2000 and is still going strong today.  This episode is about perspective, trust, and the shared love of the game — whether you’re holding the ball or blowing the whistle.

    1h 5m

  6. JAN 22

    Laura Dinkins: Coming Home to Lead Northern Arizona

    This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I’m continuing to take you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops, and our next stop is Flagstaff, Arizona. I’m joined by Laura Dinkins, the first-year head women’s basketball coach at Northern Arizona University, who returns to lead her alma mater after 15 seasons of Division I coaching experience. We begin by going back to Laura’s early years growing up in Rialto, California, her family’s influence on her love for sports, and how basketball became her game. Laura then walks us through her recruiting journey and why Northern Arizona felt like the right place to start her college career. From there, we dive into her playing days at NAU from 2003–2008, including the 2006 Big Sky Tournament championship, the program’s only NCAA Tournament appearance, and her development into one of the league’s premier defenders. Laura reflects on earning Big Sky Defensive Player of the Year, her standout senior season, and how those years helped shape her competitive identity. The conversation continues through her professional playing career overseas and into her transition into coaching — beginning back at NAU as an assistant, followed by stops at Idaho State, Fresno State, Long Beach State, and most recently Grand Canyon, where she was part of a championship run and an NCAA Tournament team. We close by looking ahead to Laura’s vision for Northern Arizona women’s basketball, what she’s learning about her team now that the season is underway, and how she defines success in year one as a head coach. It’s a wide-ranging look at coming home, competition, and leadership — and a deeper introduction to Laura Dinkins as she begins a new chapter at Northern Arizona.

    50 min

  7. JAN 15

    Rooted in Utah: Jenteal Jackson’s Path to Leading Weber State

    This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I’m continuing to take you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops — and our next stop is Ogden, Utah. Weber State head women’s basketball coach Jenteal Jackson joins the show to break down her rapid rise in the Big Sky and the momentum she’s building with the Wildcats in year three.  A Salt Lake City native and former elite multi-sport athlete, Jackson reflects on her Utah roots, starring at Skyline High School, playing both basketball and golf at BYU and Westminster, and transitioning seamlessly from player to coach. Jackson shares how nearly a decade on staff at Westminster prepared her for the head coaching chair, the lessons learned from coaching multiple sports, and what it meant to take over her alma mater before earning her first Division I head coaching opportunity at Weber State. The conversation dives into Weber State’s growth under her leadership,  from a Big Sky Tournament win in her first season to a No. 4 seed and multiple program milestones in year two  along with her vision for building culture, developing players, and navigating one of the most competitive leagues in the country. It’s a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation on leadership, longevity, and the power of women’s sports right here on The Krista Redpath Show.

    52 min

  8. JAN 9

    Karlie Burris: Competition, Connection, and a New Era at Portland State

    This week on The Krista Redpath Show, I’m continuing to take you Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops, and our next stop is Portland, Oregon. I’m joined by Karlie Burris, the head women’s basketball coach at Portland State, who is now in her first season leading the Vikings and opening a new era for the program.  We begin the conversation by setting the stage with the sports era Karlie grew up in while coming up in Tucson, Arizona, a time when Arizona men’s basketball won a national championship, Arizona women’s basketball was a regular NCAA Tournament team, the WNBA launched, and the Diamondbacks captured a World Series. Karlie shares how growing up in that environment — earning a black belt in Taekwondo, playing basketball with the boys, and embracing defense — helped shape her competitive mindset. From there, Karlie reflects on her high school years at Salpointe Catholic, where she played alongside Sybil Dosty, who would go on to play at the University of Tennessee. She then takes us into her college decision, where she was recruited to the University of Portland by then assistant coach Loree Payne (Havre, Montana) and we talk about how recruiting is so often built on trust and connection. We also touch on a unique Big Sky thread in Karlie’s journey: Loree Payne later went on to coach Northern Arizona for eight seasons, and Karlie’s first assistant coaching opportunity also came at Northern Arizona, where she was hired under Sue Darling. Karlie explains how those early experiences helped shape her approach to recruiting and coaching. From there, the conversation moves through her championship years at UNLV under Lindy La Rocque and into her current role at Portland State. We discuss the standards she’s establishing in year one, what she’s learning about her team now that the season is underway, and how she defines success beyond wins and losses. It’s a wide-ranging conversation about competition, preparation, and the coaching connections that shape careers  and a deeper look at Karlie Burris as she leads Portland State women’s basketball.

    50 min
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Breaking down the game. Elevating the story. Championing the female voice. With years on the court and over a decade behind the mic, Krista Redpath brings insight, heart, and experience to every story. As a color analyst for ESPN and the Scripps Sports Network, she delivers expert commentary on NCAA women’s basketball — and extends that same depth and passion to her podcast. From the Big Sky of Montana, the Krista Redpath Show shares powerful stories and commentary that resonate across the country. Krista currently leads three themed series within her show: “Where Are They Now,” featuring interviews with athletes on the other side of college athletics; “Big Sky Hoop Hits,” where she breaks down each Big Sky basketball team and provides a season synopsis; and “Around the Big Sky in Women’s Hoops,” a weekly recap of conference action starting in January and culminating with a champion crowned in Boise in March.

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  • Creator
    Krista Redpath
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
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