Home Turf: Recent Episodes
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Home Turf is a weekly sports podcast discussing all things Texas A&M sports, produced by The Battalion, A&M's independent student newspaper. Grant Gaspard, Kay Naegeli and several other sports journalists will give weekly insider information covering the latest news regarding Aggieland athletics and their athletes.
In what might be host Noah Ruiz's last Home Turf Podcast episode, co-hosts Brody Vaughn and Dylan Fonville join him in discussing the impact of head coaches Bucky McMillan and Mike Elko's quest of building their future rosters. Additionally, the trio converse on baseball's path to Omaha while Noah bids an almost-tearful farewell.
With no co-hosts available at the moment of recording, host Noah Ruiz takes it upon himself to speak on what he considers some of the best things coming from Texas A&M basketball and baseball.
More of a back-and-forth conversation on this week's episode, host Noah Ruiz and co-host Brody Vaughn discuss the huge weekend in Aggieland, including offseason preparation beginning for head coach Bucky McMillan and Texas A&M basketball, while head coach Michael Earley readies baseball for a massive matchup of emotions, firepower and anger the size of the state!
With Texas A&M baseball riding a six-game win streak, host Noah Ruiz with co-hosts Brody Vaughn and Dylan Fonville dive into head coach Michael Earley's red-hot offense and how a handful of key players have the Aggies squarely in the race for a regional bid.
After an award-winning hiatus, host Noah Ruiz with co-hosts Brody Vaughn and Dylan Fonville reflect on the Aggies' return to the NCAA Tournament and Year One under head coach Bucky McMillan, meanwhile head coach Michael Earley and his baseball squad aim for a critical sweep of Missouri.
With spring break approaching fast, host Noah Ruiz alongside co-hosts Zach Holland and Brody Vaughn discuss the likelihood of a fourth-straight trip for the Maroon and White to the Big Dance, while Texas A&M baseball has a tune-up match versus a struggling Oakland.
With a brand-new look on the Home Turf podcast, host Noah Ruiz takes a peek at the current trajectory of Texas A&M basketball's path to postseason contention with co-hosts Brody Vaughn, Dylan Fonville and Zach Holland, while previewing baseball's massive test at Globe Life Field.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, co-host Braxton Dore' bids farewell to The Battalion in his last episode, but not before breaking down Texas A&M football's first round matchup against Miami in Kyle Field with co-host Noah Ruiz.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Noah Ruiz discuss Texas A&M football's recent successes and break down the last game of the regular season against its storied rival, the Texas Longhorns.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Noah Ruiz talk A&M football as they recap its undefeated season so far and preview the upcoming matchup against Missouri.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Noah Ruiz dive into Texas A&M football's rematch against Notre Dame. Will the Aggies relieve the trauma from last season's loss? Or will coach Mike Elko avenge the 2024 opener?
In this episode, host Braxton Dore' speaks with co-host Justin Chen about his newly appointed position as an equipment manager for Rice Athletics.
Back from a winter hiatus, host Braxton Dore' and co-host Justin Chen explain how Texas A&M men's basketball has performed so far, and predict what's in store for Coach Buzz's Williams' team moving forward.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, host Braxton Dore' discusses the biggest rivalry game in the state as Texas A&M football faces a make-or-break moment against Texas with sports writer Mathias Cubillan.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, host Braxton Dore' breaks down the recent success in Texas A&M men's basketball against Lamar and chops-up SEC talk with guest, Ian Curtis.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen dig into Texas A&M football's next challenge against the LSU Tigers and break down the rest of the SEC standings in what has turned out to be a truly turbulent season.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen debate SEC standings, bye-week shenanigans and go over Texas A&M football's next matchup against Mississippi State.
This week on the HomeTurf podcast, co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen dissect Texas A&M football's win in Arlington over Arkansas and break down the only top-25 matchup in college football when Missouri comes to town.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen discus Texas A&M football's last game against Arksansas in AT&T Stadium with guest speaker, Luke White.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen break down Texas A&M football's matchup against Florida, volleyball's four-game winning streak and soccer's road games in the Northeast.
Back into the full swing of fall sports, Home Turf podcast co-hosts Braxton Dore' and Justin Chen discus Texas A&M football's errors, soccer's troubles and volleyball's success so far in the 2024 Fall season.
After a five month hiatus, Home Turf podcast is back to discus College Football just in time for the Aggies' Week One matchup against Notre Dame
March Madness is here, and in this special episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore and Justin Chen, along with guest host Ian Curtis, break down the entire men's NCAA Tournament, looking at who's vying for an upset, their favorite matchups to watch and who they think will be cutting down the nets.
March is right around the corner, but both Texas A&M basketball squads may be at home during the Big Dance. In this episode, hosts Justin Chen and Braxton Dore look at the last stretch of games for both teams and what it would take to make it to the tournament.
It's a big non-conference tournament weekend for Texas A&M baseball and softball, and in this episode, hosts Hunter Mitchell and Braxton Dore preview both team's opponents in Fullerton and Arlington.
For every good article there's an equally great photo. In this episode, hosts Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen and Braxton Dore sit down with Associate Photo Chief Ishika Samant to discuss what life behind the camera is like.
Texas A&M baseball and softball are clicking early to start their seasons, and in this episode, hosts Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen and Braxton Dore look at what the Aggies have done to garner their early success and what it means for their seasons going forward.
After a rough week in Aggie basketball, hosts Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen and Braxton Dore look at what both teams need to do to get back on track and steady the course with March approaching.
Baseball season is back in Aggieland, and in this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Justin Chen break down who to look out for this season and what expectations the Aggies will have to live up to this season.
We're midway through February, and both Texas A&M men's and women's basketball is hitting its stride. In this episode, hosts Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore and Justin Chen look at what both teams are doing right, where the Aggies are slated to be seeded in March and what challenges lie on their schedule.
It's the spring semester, and host Hunter Mitchell is back with not one, but two new co-hosts. Braxton Dore and Justin Chen join the team as they break down Texas A&M softball before their season opener.
After six years at the helm for Texas A&M football, Jimbo Fisher is out as head coach. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at potential replacements and how the Aggies can close the season strong.
The bakery is open on cupcake week for the SEC, but co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down some potential matchups that could shake up the SEC.
The Aggies continue to slide, falling to 5-4 as the season nears the end. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris discuss who a possible coaching change could entail and what A&M has to do for this season to be successful.
The top spot in the SEC East and West are all but locked up, but the rest of the conference is yet to be decided. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at how the conference will shake out.
Coming off of a bye week, Texas A&M football is in need of a bounce-back win. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at what the Aggies need to do against the South Carolina Gamecocks to get back into the win column.
Many SEC powers were on a break last week, but co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris aren't as they break down another week of SEC football.
On a two-game losing streak, Texas A&M football — and its fans — get a well-deserved break. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at where the team is at so far this season and what the future of the program is.
The cream is rising to the top in the SEC, and in this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at the race to the top of the conference.
Texas A&M volleyball is having unprecedented success, and in this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris take a look at what this team has done to get to where they are, and what they need to do to make the NCAA tournament.
A&M soccer's season is winding to a close, but the Aggies are still in contention to make the postseason. In this episode, Co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at what the Maroon and White need to do to make the NCAA tournament.
After a disappointing loss for the Aggies last week, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down how A&M matches up with Tennessee and what the Aggies need to do to get their first true-road victory since 2021.
After battles for both No. 1 and No. 2 in both divisions last week, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at how the conference is slowly shaping into who will compete for the SEC title.
it's that time of year. Alabama is rolling into Kyle Field, and co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at how the Aggies match up against the Tide and what are A&M's keys to victory.
This week is filled with pivotal SEC matchups, and co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down who rose, who feel and who's up for the challenge in Week 6.
Texas A&M soccer continues to struggle offensively, and will need to pull out some major victories to reach the postseason. Co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris take a look at what the Aggies need to do to find success for the rest of the season.
Fresh off a tough road loss to Arkansas, Texas A&M volleyball is out of the frying pan and into the fire at No. 3 Florida. Co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down what the Aggies need to do to survive in the swamp.
The Aggies took care of the Warhawks in Week 3, but now they're set to start conference play in Week 4 against the Auburn Tigers. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell, Cade Harris and special guest host Grant Gaspard break down A&M's matchup against War Eagle.
Week 3 was filled with upsets and blowout victories that shook up the SEC. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell, Cade Harris and guest host Grant Gaspard break down who's on the rise and who's falling down going into Week 4.
With another Week 2 loss under its belt, Texas A&M football is once again searching for answers. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down the Miami game and what the Aggies need to do to get back on track against ULM.
After a turbulent Week 2 for the SEC West, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris make some major changes in their SEC power rankings going into Week 3.
Since starting 1-3-1, Aggie soccer has now rattled off two blowout victories before conference play starts. In this episode, host Hunter Mitchell and guest host Kylie Stoner break down Kentucky, keys to the game and what the Aggies need to do to return back to the postseason.
Starting the season 7-1, the Texas A&M volleyball team is primed for a matchup against No. 22 Houston. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down the Cougars' team, players to watch and keys to the game for the Aggies.
Following a 52-10 Week 1 victory, Aggie football travels to Miami to take on the Hurricanes for the second-straight year, and co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down players to watch and keys to the game.
With the first week of college football in the books, co-host Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris revisit their SEC power rankings and make some big changes in the SEC East.
After a long offseason, football is back in College Station. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris highlight keys to the game and players to watch in A&M's Week 1 matchup against New Mexico.
After a slow start to the 2023 season, co-hosts Cade Harris,Hunter Mitchell and guest host Kylie Stoner discuss what has been troubling Aggie soccer and what they need to do to get back on track.
School's back in session, and on this episode of the Home Turf podcast, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down their SEC team power rankings before Week 1.
On this episode of the Home Turf Podcast, host Grant Gaspard passes the torch to the two new co-hosts in his last episode with The Battalion. Listen to this episode to hear the plethora of things that went on in Aggieland over the last two weeks.
On this episode of the Home Turf Podcast, the team discusses Texas A&M baseball's turn around this past weekend, Gary Blair into the Hall of Fame, Sam Bennett in The Masters and much more.
On this episode of the Home Turf Podcast, the team discusses the recent struggles with Texas A&M baseball, Opening Day in the MLB and a streak that has nothing to do with wins or losses.
After a long spring break, The Battalion sports desk sits down to recap the SEC Tournament and NCAA Tournament for Texas A&M basketball and summarize the LSU series and the final Rice matchup for A&M baseball. Don't miss out on a clip from coach Jim Schlossnagle and a questionable statement from Alabama head coach Nick Saban.
On this episode of the Home Turf podcast, the crew, along with special guest Robert O'Brien, preview the No. 24 Texas A&M basketball program's matchup against No. 2 Alabama and the No. 15 A&M baseball program's tournament at Minute Maid Park, as well as shine light on the "Cinderella" run by the A&M women's basketball program.
On the second producer podcast this semester, the team discusses the latest news regarding the new additions to the SEC, the madness of the Auburn game and some trivia that even the most knowledgeable sport fanatic wouldn't know.
On this episode of the Home Turf podcast, Grant and Cade sit down with Aggie softball pitcher and outfielder Grace Uribe for an inside look into the upcoming A&M softball season.
From his favorite uniform to his least favorite stadium, episode 30 of the Home Turf Podcast discusses all things Aggie baseball with special guest Nathan Dettmer.
New year means new podcast. Join the team to hear them discuss Aggie sports and the first ever special guest coming soon.
On This Week's Episode of Home Turf, Grant brings on Neomi Brown and Andrew Paredes to disscuss post-game cigars, rushing the field and SEC basketball.
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @peter_rauterkus from @lsureveille to learn more about Texas A&M's final opponent, LSU, as both teams close out their regular seasons.
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @JosephAliberti1 from @MDCollegian to learn more about Texas A&M's out-of-conference opponent, UMass, in a potential get-right game for the Aggies.
On this week's Episode of the Home Turf Podcast, Grant Gaspard and sports writers Collin Miler and Hunter Mitchell rant on the current failures of A&M football and the successes of A&M basketball.
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @NoahGG01 from @TheAUPlainsman to learn more about Texas A&M's Week 11 opponent, Auburn, as both teams look to turn around their losing streaks.
On this week's episode of the Home Turf podcast, assistant sports editor Grant Gaspard invites on sports writers Luke White and Kylie Stoner to discuss Aggie soccer and Aggie basketball
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @Topher_Adams from @TheAlligator to learn more about Texas A&M's Week 10 opponent, Florida, with both teams fighting for postseason eligibility.
On this Home Turf podcast, Grant is joined by sports writer Cade Harris to recap the 31-28 loss to No. 11 Ole Miss and preview the upcoming 2022-23 Aggie basketball season.
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @annagbowling from @thedm_news to learn more about Texas A&M's Week 9 opponent, Ole Miss, as the Aggies bounce back from a losing streak.
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @mcsauls from @thegamecock to learn more about Texas A&M's Week 8 opponent, South Carolina, as the Aggies exit their bye week.
Sports editor @j_epp22 and EIC @Michaela4Batt bring on guest @ashleemwoods from @TheCrimsonWhite to learn more about Texas A&M's Week 6 opponent, Alabama, as the Aggies rebound from their second unranked loss of the season.
On this week's episode of the Home Turf podcast, host Grant Gaspard brings on sports writer Shanielle Veazie to discuss what went wrong in the match up against Mississippi State and who to watch out for against Alabama.
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @DRStew32 from @UATrav to learn more about Texas A&M's Week 4 opponent, Arkansas, as they face off at AT&T Stadium for the Southwest Classic.
On this weeks episode of Home Turf, host Grant Gaspard gives hit takeaways from Saturday night's matchup, a preview of the Southwest Classic and analyzes a Battalion sports magazine from 1923 that features the 12th Man himself.
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @luke_chaney4 from @MiamiHurricane to learn more about Texas A&M's Week 3 opponent, the Univesity of Miami.
Host Grant Gaspard and sports writers Matthew Cobb and Collin Miller discuss what went wrong in the App. State upset on Spet. 10, what to watch out for in the football matchup versus No. 16 Miami and the recent success of Men's golf in the Badger Invitational.
Sports editor @j_epp22 brings on guest @DanDavidson0 from @TheAppalachian to learn more about Appalachian State, Texas A&M's Week 2 opponent.
This week on the Home Turf podcast, sports writer Matthew Cobb joins host Grant Gaspard to recap Texas A&M's football shutout win against Sam Houston State and previews its matchup against Appalachian State. Also, we bring on our first special guest, former sports editor Ryan Faulkner, who discusses Aggie soccer, his start at The Battalion and his time at ESPN.
Sports editor Jordan Epp brings on guests Collin Neill and Ben Sorrells to learn more about Sam Houston State, the upcoming season-opening opponent for Texas A&M football.
This episode was edited by Kyle McClenagan.
This week on the Home Turf Podcast, Grant, Jordan and Zoe discuss the biggest moments from Texas A&M football's 2021 season, the biggest fast food chains and preview the Aggies' 2022 football season.
This week’s episode of Home Turf recaps the Maroon & White spring game, A&M baseball’s series win against Kentucky and women’s tennis’s recent success.
On this week’s episode, Grant recaps March Madness, reviews A&M baseball and previews men’s basketball’s appearance in the final four of the NIT tournament.
In this week's episode asst. sports editor Jordan Epp joins Grant Gaspard to discuss the upcoming men's basketball SEC tournament, last weekend's NFL Combine and the recent breaking news involving one of A&M's wide receivers.
On this week’s podcast of Home Turf, Grant and Kay discusses Gary Blair’s legendary coaching career, Sydney Carter’s wardrobe situation and the baseball series against Penn.
This week on Home Turf, Grant discusses the previous two A&M basketball games, the future of A&M basketball and baseball’s opening weekend.
This week’s episode covers Texas A&M’s success on the track, struggles on the basketball court and previews the Aggies’ upcoming baseball season.
On This week's episode, Kay Naegeli and guest co-host Jordan Epp discuss Texas A&M's 2022 record recruiting class and the continuing struggles in Aggie basketball.
This episode discusses men's basketball struggles, new recruits and Aggie football's new defensive coordinator