Hear the Herd: Recent Episodes
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Hear the Herd brings you the latest news and stories from around the Bison Sports world. Every Friday, hosts Jason Pchajek, Michael Still & Neil Noonan interview Bison athletes, break down the past week's games, and preview the weekend ahead.
In this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, Mike and Jason are joined by Kevin Negus, Jack Mandryk and Zach Janzen of the Bisons men’s volleyball team ahead of the 2020 U SPORTS Men’s Volleyball Championships on March 13 – 15 right here at the University of Manitoba.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, Neil and Jason wrap up the 2019⁄20 season with men’s basketball tough loss in Alberta, the future potential of Bisons hockey, and Kelsey Wog’s incredible performance at the U SPORTS Swimming Championships.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, Mike, Jason and Neil go over the playoff pictures for each Bison squad heading into one of the last weekends of the regular season.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, Neil, Jason, and Andrew the Intern breakdown men’s hockey’s playoff chances, the tough road ahead, and the three star seniors Bison Sports will be celebrating this upcoming Saturday in Adam Henry, Jonah Wasylak, and Sean Christensen. All that, plus Andrew’s experience working with Bison Sports and making sports media a career.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, Mike and Neil celebrate #10 ranked men’s basketball’s impressive weekend against the Huskies including Kieran Zziwa’s game-winning three at the buzzer on Saturday. All that plus, women’s basketball, and men’s volleyball’s showing against UBC.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, Neil, Mike & Jason catch up on a full weekend slate of Bison games including Zacharias’ game-winner for women’s hockey, Veloso’s three-goal weekend, the hot basketball teams and camaraderie on the men’s volleyball team.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, the fellas celebrate the women’s hockey team sweeping Lethbridge this past weekend, the big comeback from our 7 – 1 men’s basketball team, and how the rest of the Herd is looking heading into the break.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, the fellas welcome in student intern Evan Midford — also colour guy for Bisons men’s hockey — to recap the Grey Cup and what it means for sports fans in Manitoba as well as the men’s hockey team’s season, Duckworth Challenge, and this weekend’s games.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, the guys look forward to this weekend’s 29th Annual Duckworth Challenge against the crosstown rival Winnipeg Wesmen. Programming note for podcast listeners: Hear the Herd has moved to Tuesday’s at 11:30 AM on 101.5 UMFM.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, Neil and Mike revisit one of the greatest Bison football games ever, the last second hail mary, and the 2‑point attempt. All that, plus Jenai Buchanan and Erin Fargey from women’s hockey join us live in studio!
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, the fellas revisit Bison footballs last-second victory over the Regina Rams, men’s hockey opening
weekend split with Lethbridge, and women’s soccer big weekend out west.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, we’re joined by Jonah Wasylak, 5th year forward for the Bison men’s hockey team to talk about the upcoming season and the weekend’s opening series vs. Lethbridge.
On this week’s episode of Hear the Herd, Jason and Neil break down the first four games of the women’s soccer season and preview this weekend’s doubleheader. Plus, Mike Still makes it in from the rain just in time to interview Bisons’ fourth-year wide receiver Riley Harrison before the Homecoming game this Saturday.
On this week’s episode, Neil Noonan and Michael Still breakdown Bison football’s 1 – 1 start, their matchup with the Alberta Golden Bears, and a story on Gowanlock’s weight loss journey. All that, plus women’s soccer opening weekend, Jessica Tsai’s hot start, and an interview with captains Hayley Ward and Shaylyn Dyck.
On this episode of TWIBS Jason talks about Kelsey Wog getting ready for FINA worlds, as well as his interview with Venla Hovi, one of the now last Clarkson Cup champions.
It’s signing season! On this week’s episode of TWIBS, Jason breaks down some recent news regarding the professional futures of some Bisons talent. He also takes some time to chat swimming and football news!
Jason is back everyone! Fresh off the Atlantic shores, on this episode of TWIBS Jason takes us through his trip to Charlottetown for the 2019 U Sports women’s hockey national championship. He talks the sights, the games, and everything he learned about your favourite Bisons!
Before jetting off the PEI for the women’s hockey national championship, Jason stops running around for a few minutes to talk track nationals, going on this weekend at James Daly Fieldhouse. He breaks down day one of the event and what fans can expect from the next couple days.
On this week’s episode of TWIBS, Jason gets you set for the Canada West women’s hockey finals between the Bisons and U of A Pandas. He also shares some stories from last year’s national championship in London, ahead of his impending trip to PEI for round two.
The quest begins tonight, as the Bisons women’s hockey team returns to the ice for the Canada West semifinals against UBC. Jason breaks down what we can expect from the series, and recaps the night that was from women’s volleyball.
It’s now down to two teams, as on this week’s episode of TWIBS Jason breaks down the final weekend for three Bisons programs, and sets up the last two remaining: Women’s hockey and women’s volleyball. It will be one quiet spring at the U of M.
The first Bisons team into the postseason in 2019 is the first out, as on this week on TWIBS Jason talks last night’s playoff play-in game between Manitoba and Winnipeg. Also on the docket is men’s hockey’s season finale this weekend.
Today on TWIBS, it’s the finale of the 28th Duckworth Challenge. Heading into tonight’s pair of games between the Bisons and Wesmen volleyball clubs, the U of W is ahead in the series 2 – 1, looking to finish off the herd. Jason breaks down what has happened so far, and what is coming up tonight. Plus, some news surrounding that old barn, Wayne Fleming Arena!
On this week’s episode of TWIBS, Jason sets up a pair of must-win scenarios involving the Bisons and Lethbridge Pronghorns hockey teams. On the men’s side, the Bisons need to win to stay alive, while the Pronghorns can clinch a playoff spot this weekend, and on the women’s side, the Pronghorns are fighting for their playoff lives against the first-place Bisons.
On this week’s episode of TWIBS, Jason breaks down where the remaining Bisons teams are at, and what that means for their playoff chances. Who’ll get in? Who’ll fall out? Only time will tell, but Jason will give you all the details.
On this week’s episode of TWIBS, Jason breaks down what he thinks the New Years resolutions from the Bisons programs will be. Plus, he sets up the 2018 playoff rematch between the Bisons and Cougars in men’s hockey.
Welcome back! In the first episode of TWIBS in 2019, Jason sits down with Alanna Shamrna, national champion and alternate captain of the Bisons women’s hockey team, to discuss the season so far, progress on her return, and what she’s been up to all these months.
In the final episode of TWIBS for 2018, Jason talks about all the highlights (and lowlights, is that a word?) from the last calendar year. To be discussed is the 2018 National Champion Bisons Women’s Hockey Team, Kelsey Wog being Kelsey Wog, and more!
On this week’s episode of TWIBS, Jason breaks down the news surrounding the seemingly imminent return of the WHL to Winnipeg, and how that will impact the hockey landscape in the city. He also wraps up the 2018 schedule with recaps, and OH I almost forgot, the Bisons men’s hockey team won!
[DISCLAIMER] As of Dec.7 Bison Sports and the WHL have no comment to make on the subject and do not have anything to confirm. All information is per anonymous sources and has not been confirmed by any organization involved.
On this episode of TWIBS, Jason wraps up the first half of the 2018 – 19 season by talking about something NOT men’s hockey! He sits down to talk about the nationally ranked Bisons swimming team and the potentially dangerous weakness shown by the Bisons women’s hockey team against the Saskatchewan Huskies.
On this episode of TWIBS we have another episode in the on-going saga of “What’s wrong with the men’s hockey team?” and Jason sets up the final home weekend for women’s hockey as the first half of the Canada West season winds down.
More solo-Pchajek, as Jason tackles the struggles of the men’s hockey team ahead of the evening’s Canada West action. That and more on this week’s episode of TWIBS.
Jason is joined by Lauren Taraschuk, national championship winning goaltender from your Manitoba Bisons.
On this week’s edition of This Week in Bison Sports, Jason welcomes Bison women’s hockey goaltender Lauren Taraschuk to the show. The 2017 – 18 Canada West rookie of the year will join the show to talk about winning a national title AS A ROOKIE, and how she plans to follow up her superstar debut.
Solo Pchajek again this week, as he discusses the potential return of the Western Hockey League to Manitoba’s capital (with a pit stop at everyone’s favourite ice box Wayne Fleming Arena). He also recaps the football team’s unfortunate luck against UBC and sets up their playoff dance with Calgary.
This week on TWIBS, Jason sits down with Brendan Warren, Dylan Sutherland, and Kyle Martens, of the Bisons men’s volleyball team to set up their weekend set against the Macewan Griffins, and the season to come.
Solo-Pchajek this week on TWIBS. He takes to the airwaves to recap the week that was, set up the week that will be, and talks (now legal) marijuana after U Sports rules to uphold the ban. Also on the docket is a discussion of the ongoing Got Game Open Trials as they stop in Winnipeg, as well as the recently announced CPL‑U Sports draft!
In this week’s edition of TWIBS, Jason sits down with Bison men’s hockey captain Brett Stovin, and rookie defender Thomas Lenchyschyn, to talk about the season ahead and set up the evening’s home opener.
On this week’s edition of TWIBS, Jason sits down with newly minted Bison women’s hockey captain Erica Rieder, and alternate captain Karissa Kirkup, ahead of their season opener against the Calgary Dinos.
It’s all track and field this week on TWIBS, as Jason sits down with members of the Bisons track and field team to discuss their sport, as well as hosting the upcoming U Sports national championship. Jason also previews the weekend’s football action, as well as the Bison men’s hockey season opener.
Solo Pchajek today as the scheduled guest has a practice before a big weekend of action. Speaking of which this episode looks at A LOT of different sports whose season is starting up.
Bison Football QB Des Catellier sits down to discuss the rough start (0−2) for the Herd and what he expects from Saturday’s game against Alberta. He also talks about the journey that led him to his spot behind centre on the squad.
A new season and a new era for TWIBS as Jason Pchajek takes over as host and is joined by John Gaudes, Bison Sports Information and Digital Media Coordinator to set up the fall sports season.
Men’s basketball, Women’s hockey and the major award winners from the annual Bison Banquet as we wrap up this season of This Week In Bison Sports. Check out the UMFM Soundcloud page for an extended edition of TWIBS featuring an exclusive, bonus interview with Trevor Alexander of The Hockey Show.
Recorded live at the campus celebration for the USport champion Women’s Hockey team, the Kucheravy and Sharman show is back on the air.
The USport championship winning Bison Women’s Hockey team players and coaches discuss their road to the top.
The Bison women’s hockey team are at Nationals but this episode featuring Coach Remple and eight players from the squad was recorded before they left.
Bison swimmer and multi-medalist Kelsey Wog plus memebers of the Canada West championship winning Women’s hockey team and the team’s coach John Rempel.
Bison Women’s Hockey set to host the Canada West final best-of‑3 this weekend and TWIBS talks to Coach Rempel and has a roundtable with Erin Kucheravy, Venla Hovi, Jordyn Zacharias, Alanna Sharman and Lauren Taraschuk discussing the epic 4OT series winner against Alberta last weekend.
Women’s hockey host a huge playoff series against Alberta this weekend and Zuk talks to Coach Remps and players Reider, Zacharias, Fyten, Sharman and Kucharavy about the matchup and speaks to Claude Berube and members of the Track & Field team.
Mike St. Croix from the Mens Hockey team talks about this weekend’s playoff matchup; volleyball coach Garth Pischke discusses the season and Coach Brian Dobie and four captains look to next year’s football action.
Big weekend for Mens and Womens basketball as the playoffs are here and Coach Mike Sirant talks about the Mens hockey season and looming playoff picture.
Almost entirely track & field this week as the squad get ready for the Bison Classic. Coach Claude Berube as well as athletes talk about the meet and there’s a quick check-in with Bison Womens’ Hockey as they look toward the playoffs.
Men’s and Women’s hockey on the docket as the guys prepare to host the Regina Cougars tonight and tomorrow while the Women hit the Trans Canada Highway to the Queen city to face the Cougars in their den.
It’s the Duckworth Challenge this weekend so we talk both Mens and Women’s basketball, plus Coach Rempel discusses the Women’s hockey match up against the Mount Royal Cougars and former Bison football player David Onyamatta discussed his year with the Saints and the amazing end to their game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Interviews with Bison women’s basketball and both Mens and Womens hockey in advance of “Super Saturday” (January 13th)
Women’s hockey 4th years Sharman and Kucheravy in the studio and Coach Remps by phone.
It’s all about Bison Women’s Soccer this week as the University of Manitoba hosts the U Sports National Championships
Men’s and Women’s basketball plus a special apperance by Bison alum, Desiree Scott.
Men’s hockey and Women’s soccer on the docket as Zuk speaks to both coaches and a handful of players.
Women’s hockey captains talk about the upcoming games this weekend (broadcast on the UMFM second stream) and women’s soccer and men’s football all on the docket.
Men’s Hockey starts the regular season this weekend and we talk to the 5 captains and Coach Sirant.
It’s an historic day! Bison Football hosts a weekday afternoon game this afternoon at 4:30 and we’ve got players and coaches on to set up the game.
Previewing Bison Women’s soccer with players and coaches as they are set to play at Investors Group Field this weekend. Plus checking in with Coach Dobie about the football team’s struggles.
It’s Bison Homecoming weekend and TWIBS talks to Coach Dobie and a handful of players about this must-win game.
Bison Women’s soccer discussed the home opener and Jamal Lyles and Coach Brian Dobie discuss the season-opening loss and the road ahead.
Bison Football as the season kicks off tonight against Saskatchewan and we talk to the captains of both the offense and defense plus Coach Dobie sets up the game.
We’re a week away from the Bison Football home opener (Friday September 1st at IG Field) and we’ve got Coach Dobie on to look at the season ahead.
Feature interviews with Track & Field coach Claude Berube and former Bison athlete Desiree Scott.
An episode long interview with Coach Brian Dobie who discusses recruiting strategies and pays tribute to his mentor, George Tanner.
Three new recruits for next season’s Women’s Basketball team look ahead and Bison Football talks spring training.
Seven year-end award winning athletes in a roundtable and a sit down with the Bison Sports staff including AD “Mean” Gene.
A look back at the 2016⁄17 season with a roundtable discussion featuring a number of Bison athletes.
Looking ahead at Men’s volleyball as their season continues and looking back at Men’s hockey as their season ends.
Coach Kirby Schepp talks Men’s Basketball and Brett Stovin from the Men’s Hockey team checks in.
Women’s & Men’s Volleyball recruits and head coaches Garth Rempel and Ken Bentley.
Bison Men’s Hockey Brett Stovin and Mike Sirant, plus Football players DJ Lalama and Houston Rennie.
Women’s Hockey and Soccer are on the docket as Chris Zuk speaks to players and coaches from both teams.
Lots of football talk as we head into Homecoming Weekend, and we talk to twin Men’s Hockey recruits
New Bison Men’s Football recruits and a check-in with Coach Dobie about the season ahead.
Lots of talk including an interview with Venla Hovi before she heads home to Finland for the Bison Women’s Hockey pre-season roadtrip.
Bison Men’s Hockey Coach Mike Sirant, and Bison Sports Marketing Director Roxanne Scarth talk off-season busy-ness and business.
NFL draft pick David Onyamata and Bison Football head coach Brian Dobie talk about the experience.
Mega show featuring nearly a dozen players and recruits across women’s basketball & volleyball and men’s football, plus three coaches including the always verbose Coach Dobie.
Bison Football Coach Dobie and AD Colleen Dufresne look at the year that was and what lies ahead.
Former Bison football player and NFL vet, Izzy Idonije calls in and the year-end award winners took a moment to recap their seasons at the annual dinner.
Men’s and Women’s basketball, Track & Field and a final chat with Wilfred Samking and David Onyemata
Men’s volleyball, Women’s hockey, Track & Field and a prospective Bison Football recruit
Bison Football recruit Ted Kabongo visits from Calgary with Coach Dobie. Men’s Basketball player Amir Ali reflects on his career.
Bison Football recruit Emerson Smith stops by with Coach Dobie and Zuk talks to members of the Bison Women’s Volleyball squad.
Historic game for Bison Women’s soccer tonight and we talk to the coach and a pair of players.
Bison Homecoming game is live Friday night on UMFM! Before the game, Chris Zuk talks to players and coaches about the big game.
Former Bison Football play-by-play caller and current SportsCentre anchor Derek Taylor calls in for a wide-ranging chat.
Coach Remps on the phone and members of Bison Women’s Hockey in the studio, plus the return of Captain Hollywood.
Bison Football recruit Elijah Walker stops by with Bison Recruiting coordinator Chris Clement & Coach Dobie and Bison Track & Field team members discuss the Bison Classic track & field championship.
Bison recruit Matt Seymour stops by with Coach Dobie and Chris Clement from Bison Football for an interview on the recruiting process. Plus Coach Bentley talks Bison Women’s Volleyball by phone.
Special CFL Draft episode with FIVE Bison football players taken in the 2014 CFL Draft including first-rounders Anthony Coombs and Evan Gill.
The regular season draws to a close for most sports, but football’s just gearing up again.
Track & Field from both the coach and athlete perspective, men’s volleyball, and women’s hockey all on today’s roster.
Coach Dobie live on the phone from Regina where the Bisons play the Rams in pre-season football, and Wilfred Samking talks track and field.
This week we catch up with Bison Football, Women’s Soccer and a special interview with Canadian Olympic hero Desiree Scott.
This Week In Bison Sports returns for the 2012⁄13 season with interviews the 4 team captains for your Bison Football Team, plus head coach Brian Dobie and new women’s soccer coach Hadyn Sloane-Seale.
This Week In Bison Sports aka TWIBS, returns for another hard hitting season of Bison sports coverage. This week we talk football, women’s soccer and basketball!
Bison Hockey — Men claw their way into the playoffs, the Women sweep an Olympian in Calgary. Plus, Claude Berube!
Playoffs? Playoffs! Bison Women’s Hockey gets set to host the Dinos and hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser.
Final show of the 2010 season — back in January 2011 with all your Bison Sports News!