On this edition of the On The Pony Express Podcast, Billy Embody, Dean Ralsky and Hayden Howerton preview SMU's matchup with Arizona in the Holiday Bowl and give predictions on the final contest of 2025 for the Mustangs.

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Check out our sponsor, Socorro Tequila! Founded in 2020 by spirits industry pros Josh Irving and Pablo Antinori, Socorro Tequila is made in the highlands of Jalisco with 100% Blue Weber agave and zero additives. Socorro is an official sponsor of SMU Athletics so make sure to pick up a bottle when you make your next liquor store stop. You can also enjoy Socorro on American Airlines! Please drink responsibly. Follow them on Instagram!

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Check out Los Charros Tex-Mex Smokehouse, located at The Graduate Hotel on Hillcrest Ave. The name draws inspiration from the heritage of Los Charros: a Mexican horseman or cowboy typically dressed in an elaborately decorated outfit of close-fitting pants, jacket or serape, and sombrero. The meaning of the name perfectly ties together BBQ, Tex-Mex and SMU! The name is a great foundation and inspiration to create a fun & lively atmosphere. A joint that is playful and vibrant, and serious about delicious food, drinks and warm Texas Hospitality. They're open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily! Tell them On The Pony Express sent you.

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Welcome to Wednesday's All-Access AM with Billy Embody! Join us from 7-8 AM CT as we break down Miami vs. Ohio State with Adam Lichtenstein of the Sun Sentinel. Plus, we preview Duke vs. Arizona State in the Sun Bowl.

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We're beyond excited to partner with the LaLa Land Foundation. An extension of La La Land Kind Cafe, the LaLa Land Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to enriching the communities where it operates. Beyond providing exceptional dining experiences, they focus on fostering a sense of community by giving back with love, kindness, and service. The La La Land Foundation continually adapts to meet the evolving needs of the communities it serves, helping youth transition into adulthood.

To donate or learn more on how you can support the LaLa Land Foundation, click HERE. To find a LaLa Land Cafe near you, click HERE.

Check out our sponsor, Socorro Tequila! Founded in 2020 by spirits industry pros Josh Irving and Pablo Antinori, Socorro Tequila is made in the highlands of Jalisco with 100% Blue Weber agave and zero additives. Socorro is an official sponsor of SMU Athletics so make sure to pick up a bottle when you make your next liquor store stop. You can also enjoy Socorro on American Airlines! Please drink responsibly. Follow them on Instagram! Visit https://bit.ly/OTPESocorro.

Want a great gift for your history buff loved one? Grab a copy of Doyle Glass' incredible books, Lions of Medina and Swift Sword. Visit DoyleGlass.com today to learn about these in-depth accounts on the Vietnam war from veterans through an enormous amount of in-person interviews and research by SMU alum Doyle Glass.

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