Coach's Corner: Recent Episodes
St. Xavier High School
Sheeesh! Coach Specht '86 recaps one of the wildest games in St. X history at a packed Paycor over a previously undefeated Elder team. They discuss individual performances and the importance of locking back in to complete the mission, and an upcoming state semi final game against Middletown Middies.
St. Xavier Bombers Win! Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 recap the entire season in the first 2 minutes of the episode to open up the door to the Bomber Bandwagon ahead of a regional final against Elder at Paycor stadium (the first Elder-X regional final since 2001) after an all time classic win over Moeller. Will offers some humble pie for the ridiculous, costume worthy landyard Coach Specht has been sporting. Coach Specht discusses some of the moments that stand out against Moeller, and what he's looking forward to against an undefeated Elder team.
Coach Specht has dialed in the offense and Will Reilly has dialed in the volume fluxuation on the pod. Things are cooking at the right time.
They discuss First and second team all GCL, shaking off the rust and a second round victory over a very talented Lakota East team, the importance of remaining present in pursuit of greatness, and how Coach Specht plans on advancing deeper into the playoffs (specifically with their second punt)
After the forfeiture of the scheduled week 10 opponent St. X held a scout bowl for the members of the scout team. Roman Dean '26 + Dimitri Bermudez '26 join the podcast to discuss their experiences with Bomber football, what they love about St. X, and offer Coach specht some advice on playcalling.
Team Captains Grant Hester and Daniel Vollmer join the pod to discuss finishing the season 7-2, what it'll take for a deep playoff run, and some of their favorite memories so far with St. X
Defensive Coordinator and best friend of the pod Jake Brodbeck joins to discuss building momentum, how to build a dominant defense, and if Coach Specht loves defense too much?
Coach Specht and Will Reilly recap a 17-14 victory over one of the toughest opponents they've faced in Louisville Trinity and the upcoming game against Lasalle for King of the Road.
Coach Specht and Will Reilly invite linebackers coach, math teacher, and legend of St. Xavier Matthew Reilly '09 onto the podcast to discuss his return home, head coaching at Charlotte Catholic, how he works with such a talented lineback class, and how to find momentum after a few losses.
Athletic Director Tim Banker joins to discuss the first ever football and soccer double header this Friday against Elder. Coach Specht reviews a tough loss to Moeller, and the game plan for building momentum against an undefeated GCL opponent.
Coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 welcome any and all bandwagon fans as they catch everyone up on the season to start off the episode by recapping quickly every game, they discuss the rivalry with Moeller, and share live which punt is going to be a fake (?!?!) in an effort to play a little mental chess against the opponent and to boost the number of downloads.
Following a great win over Indy Cathedral Offensive Coordinator Robert Klotz joins Steve Specht and Will Reilly to discuss his play calling philosophy, the first play he's going to run against Westerville North, and how large a donation it would take in order to allow someone to call the first play.
Bombers 20 - Centerville 7. Coach Specht and Will Reilly discuss a dominating defense, a growing offense, and the thin line between 50 point victories and close defeat. All of this while only have 2 technical difficulties
Coach Specht and Will Reilly overcome incredible odds, heroic even, to get this weeks podcast out.
Coach Specht discusses a week 1 win over Lakota West (14-7), what they learned week 1, and how he expects the players to respond in against a talented and young Centerville team
The years start coming and they don't stop coming. Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 beging their 8th (!) season of the pod, and start off with Coach Specht's GUARANTEE of his 5th State Championship before diving into two new segments and previewing this weeks game against Lakota West
Outright GCL champion/varsity head basketball coach and local legend Ryan Fleming joins the coach's corner to talk about what the GCL league means to him, his philosophy on high school basketball, the joy of coaching with his dad, and what being all in at St. X.
Defensive captains Gordy Sulfsted '25 and Kobe Clapper '26 join the podcast to talk about their season, what they learned, their favorite moments, and Gordy tries to convince Kobe to commit to Notre Dame live on the pod.
The 2024 offensive captains Chase Herbstreit '25, Tucker Kattus '25, and Daniel Vollmer '26 discuss a great season, the next step in their careers, and the door is open for them to finally tell Coach Specht what they really think.
Coach Specht, Tim Banker, and Will Reilly discuss an instant classic against Lakota West and a legacy defining game against Moeller in the regional finals.
Coach Specht talks about a tough win over Winton Woods and his impending revenge tour. Co-Host Will Reilly and Specht discuss the price that gets paid as things get harder and harder and you get closer and closer to success.
Coach Specht '86, Tim Banker '95, and Will Reilly '09 talk about the All GCL selection process, an upcoming matchup against 10-1 Winton Woods, and vote to put new rules on the ballet for the game of football.
If you want to catch up on an entire season of action prior to the Bombers run to a 5th state championship, something guaranteed by Coach Specht '86, this is the episode you're looking for.
Tim Banker '95, Steve Specht '86, and Will Reilly '09 talk about a win over St. Ignatius, senior day, and how to prepare for a long playoff run.
Steve Specht, Tim Banker, and Will Reilly discuss a King of the Road victory, who from the St. X community they would want as a road trip buddy, and an upcoming Friday night (!) game against Cleveland St. Ignatius.
Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 discuss a tough loss against a talented Louisville Trinity team, how close games and a hard schedule help prepare a team for a deep playoff run, and their favorite road trip novels prior to the King of the Road matchup against Lasalle.
Coach Specht, Will Reilly and Gordy Solfsted host defensive coordinator Jake Brodbeck to discuss another classic game between Elder and St.X, how to keep motivated in the dog days of a season, and preview an upcoming game against a talented Louisville Trinity team.
Coach Specht '86, Will Reilly '09, and Tim Banker '95 talk about a classic heartbreaker against Moeller (3:02), preview a huge showdown against Elder (27:30) and look back through the years at some of their favorite St.X - Elder games (39:00)
Athletic Director and special teams savant Tim Banker '95 joins Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 to talk about Tim's observations through various roles at St. X (2:00-21:00), review a 31-7 win over Withrow (21:00-31:00) and preview a huge game against Moeller 31:00+
Coach Specht '86, Will Reilly '09, and Gordy Sulfsted '25 recap a last minute win over Indy Cathedral, introduce a new jingle for an old segment, teach coach Specht some new lingo, and preview a game against Withrow.
Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about the recent victory over Centreville, the moments in high school football you live for, and learn some new keyboard shortcuts. They preview a rivalry renewed with Indianapolis Cathedral.
Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 welcome a third co-host, senior captain Gordy Sulfsted '25. The gang goes over last weeks loss to Lakota West, previews a Centerville team with several notable alumni, and Gordy tries to keep Coach Specht young with a Lingo-Bee.
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 kick off the podcast and football season previewing the 2024 Bombers before their away game this week at Lakota West.
John Robinson '00 talks about going from a life on the athletic field to founding one of the most respected egaming brands in the world. He covers winning a national championship with Yale Lacrosse in 2001, his thoughts on modern screen time, and offers Coach Specht a new gig in coaching.
Chris Maggio '09 founder of Team Class (www.teamclass.com) talks about his entrepreneurial career, love of travel, and how lessons from St. X have helped him throughout his life both personally and professionally. A talented founder, an intrepid traveler, and a true man for others who embodies what it means to be open to growth.
Tim McDonald talks about the genesis, rise, and current state of the Leo H Gerbus '53 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Mike Schroeder '02 talks about his new company Future Fans (www.futurefans.com) and how he's building the solution to a problem he and many parents of young children face - how do I get them interested in watching sports.
Now that Coach Specht can spend less time on his sidehustle as the St. Xavier football coach he can get back to his real job of hosting the podcast. Before moving on to guests, we wrap up the season and talk to Luke Veech '24 about his mentality, lessons, and memories of St. Xavier football.
If you have a guest recommendation - send it to Coach Specht at sspecht@stxavier.org
Edmond Dantes. Hamlet. Steve Specht. Three main characters seeking revenge. This week Coach Specht and Will Reilly talk about a huge upcoming rematch against rival Moeller in week 2 of the playoffs.
Coach Specht and Will Reilly produce one of their most aligned and clearly thought out podcast episodes. They talk about the round 1 playoff game against Springboro, whether coach Specht would rather get a Steelers or an OSHA tattoo, and the famed children's author Dr. Zeus
Coach Specht talks about gaining momentum at the right time, how he begged Coach Zach Taylor to mention him in the Bengals press conference, and how proud he is on senior day about his hard work and how he's solely responsible for getting seniors to where they are today. Will Reilly is just humbled and blessed to be here.
Steve Bradley joins to discuss the naming of the annual St. Ignatius v. St. Xavier football game, the Paul Lammermeier Cup, and discuss the legend of Paul. Coach Specht touts his coaching brilliance for breaking a losing streak and Will Reilly offers some ideas up for the trophy.
Coach Specht and Will Reilly discuss ways to get momentum back on the Bombers side - Coach Specht by teaching resilience, grit, and balance to his players, Will by burning sage and leveraging ASMR to send intentions to the universe. Ed Franchi, legendary fundraiser for St. Xavier joins the pod to discuss his career and impact on St. Xavier.
Former Colerain and University of Cincinnati standout and current St. Xavier defensive backs coach Ja'Von Hicks joins the podcast to talk about playing against St. X, his college career, and how his hopes for the future. Coach Specht and Will Reilly try unsuccessfully to get him to admit he would of prefered playing for the Bombers.
Coach Specht and Will Reilly talk about a tough loss to GCL rival Moeller, the upcoming game against Elder, and share their opinions on Hollywood despite having no real context or network to stand on.
Defensive line extraordinaires and actual high school football players Ted Hammond '24 (#97) and Gordy Sufsted '25 (#11) join Coach Specht and Will Reilly to talk about the season so far, how important their upcoming game against moeller is, and air their grievances live to coach specht. Coach Specht recaps a fantastic atmosphere against Withrow and tells Moeller several extremely strategic plays that their coaching staff should definitely listen to for a strategic advantage and definitely NOT for extra podcast downloads.
Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about a tough loss to a great McCallie (TN) team and an exciting upcoming game against Withrow at a legendary Cincinnati stadium. A brief interlude where ChatGPT debates who is the better Stephen (King or Specht) and Coach learns about TSA precheck.
Defensive Coordinator and friend of the pod Jake Brodbeck joins the coach's corner to talk this years defense, fatherhood, and how he's settling into year 3.
Coach Terrell Williams, 2023 Ohio Strength Coach of the Year, joins Steve Specht and Will Reilly to recap a week 1 win over Lakota West, discuss his journey at St. X and how it's inspired him to improve himself while serving others, and to preview week two up in Detroit.
After 13 minutes and 30 seconds of catching up and rejoicing in best friendship and very little about the subject of the podcast, Head football coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 get around to the start of the 5th season of the St. Xavier Coach's corner. They discuss the upcoming St. Xavier football season, players to watch, the landscape of football in general, and Friday's matchup against a loaded Lakota West team.
Brett Betz '03 was the emergency physician on the field when Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed and was resuscitated during a Monday night football game on January 2nd. Brett goes through his incredible career path, embodies courage under pressure, and talks about his experience in story that will make you proud to be an alumi, a Cincinnatian, and a human being.
Cameron Specht '18 gets a chance to air his grievances about father/coach/cohost Steve Specht '86 while Jake Berkel '17 talks about an unfortunate miscommunication in the State Championship. Both reflect back on the chaos of the 2016 State championship run and St. Xavier football.
Bomber legends and friends of the program Patrick Berning '08 and Tim Bayer '08 talk about being a part of arguably the greatest football team in St. X history, playing on ESPN, and having a young Coach Specht at the helm.
Brad Brookbank '06 and Joe Ries '06 talk about the first State Championship and perfect season in St. X history, a moment of disregard for instruction turned into iconic punt return moment, and how they've grew from their experience with Steve Specht as head coach.
Matt Vogele '02 and Mike Hurley '02 talk about Coach Specht as a defensive coordinator, the 2001 team that went undefended until the State Championship, and what it was like to help lay the foundation for the success of the St. X football program
Jason Arling and Rocky Boiman talk about the early part of coach Specht's career when he was the defense coordinator for St. X. They go through the impact it had on their lives while in high school and the lessons and memories they carry with them today.
Kirk Herbstreit joined us live at Sorrentos to answer questions from the crowd, the differences between calling games at different levels, being a parent at St. X, and the College football playoffs (before the Michigan/Ohio State game).
Coach Specht talks about lessons he's learned from the 2022 football season and the process for the end of season. They invite their 12 listeners to Sorrentos on November 22nd for the annual live show and solicit guests for the second half of Season 4 of the St. Xavier Coach's Corner
Coach Specht talks about lessons he's learned from the 2022 football season and the process for the end of season. They invite their 12 listeners to Sorrentos on November 22nd for the annual live show and solicit guests for the second half of Season 4 of the St. Xavier Coach's Corner
Coach Specht guarantees a victory, talks about how he thinks the game should be at RDI Stadium on Ballaban field, and discusses how coaching alone is responsible for advancing through week 1 of the playoffs.
Coach Specht guarantees a victory, talks about how he thinks the game should be at RDI Stadium on Ballaban field, and discusses how coaching alone is responsible for advancing through week 1 of the playoffs.
Coach Specht goes out of his way to essentially guarantee not only a win this week against Fairfield, but a State Championship as well. They recap the season in five minutes to help the bandwagon fans feel welcome, and discus their favorite Halloween candy.
Coach Specht and Will Reilly discuss senior day, the rarity of freshman playing varsity snaps, and how to gear up for the playoffs.
Coach Specht talks about his relationship with Chuck Kyle, the legendary St. Ignatius coach who is in his final year, including lessons he's learned from knowing him, watching him, and competing against him. Will continues to push the cosmic agenda for the Bombers to go on a run.
As the king of the road game against Lasalle approach's, Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 think of alternative cosmic ways to turn the season around, the life lessons that come with facing real difficulty, and how the Bombers have a 3 game season to prepare for the greatest run in High School sports
Coach Specht decides not even his world renowned coaching can change the mojo of the season and solicits help from other dimensions. The Bombers prepare for Louisville Trinity and Coach Specht and the boys get ready to go on a run!
Coach Specht decides not even his world renowned coaching can change the mojo of the season and solicits help from other dimensions. The Bombers prepare for Louisville Trinity and Coach Specht and the boys get ready to go on a run!
Coach Specht '86 talks about the greatest high school football stadium in the country, Ballaban field, and how he wishes he was playing there instead of what he calls 'A Pit'. Will Reilly '09 answers some questions as Steve. Zach Rengers '22 hacks the system again to give statistical predictions that may be the spark the Bombers need to go on their championship run.
Coach Specht '86 talks about the greatest high school football stadium in the country, Ballaban field, and how he wishes he was playing there instead of what he calls 'A Pit'. Will Reilly '09 answers some questions as Steve. Zach Rengers '22 hacks the system again to give statistical predictions that may be the spark the Bombers need to go on their championship run.
Coach Specht talks about how much he loves national rankings for high school teams and how it's always one of his primary goals in a season. It's Moeller week and in typical fashion Coach Specht guarantees a victory at all cost regardless if his players learn anything. A hacker breaks into the pod and gives some very specific, numerical football predictions for the game that are strictly predictions.
Coach Specht talks about how much he loves national rankings for high school teams and how it's always one of his primary goals in a season. It's Moeller week and in typical fashion Coach Specht guarantees a victory at all cost regardless if his players learn anything. A hacker breaks into the pod and gives some very specific, numerical football predictions for the game that are strictly predictions.
Steve Specht talks about his brilliant coaching finally led the Bombers to their first win of the season, how he is overlooking next weeks opponent, and decides to come up with his own segments because he is tired of his cohosts lack of imagination.
Steve Specht talks about his brilliant coaching finally led the Bombers to their first win of the season, how he is overlooking next weeks opponent, and decides to come up with his own segments because he is tired of his cohosts lack of imagination.
Coach Specht talks about a great opportunity for he and the team to learn, the plan going forward, and how he doesn't think he got enough facetime during ESPN's broadcast. Will wonders why he wasn't mentioned in the 'notable football alumni' segment and why they talked about 'the kids' so much.
Coach Specht talks about a great opportunity for he and the team to learn, the plan going forward, and how he doesn't think he got enough facetime during ESPN's broadcast. Will wonders why he wasn't mentioned in the 'notable football alumni' segment and why they talked about 'the kids' so much.
Coach Specht decides that if he can't go undefeated what's the point of even coaching, how the only reason he's continuing is so that he can get some facetime on ESPN (12:00PM, Sunday August 27) this week as the Bombers take on Loyola (Chicago), and about how this is the only school he's ever played that has an alumnus ranking #1 in the 'cool guy alumni' power rankings.
The pod is back! Coach Specht '86 guarantees another undefeated state championship, specifically calls out the teams he's circled on his schedule and the teams he's not worried about, blames other people for his failures in the off season, and discusses how he doesn't care if this team grows and gets better, only that they can win football games. Co-Host Will Reilly '09 remains humbled and amazed at the kids dedication to become men for others.
Does winning an Oscar from the academy mean anything if you haven't won an Andy from the Coach's Corner? Would you rather have dinner with Matt Damon and Liam Hemsworth or sit on the hot seat of questions from your old OC/IP teacher? Animate some of histories greatest films or have dozens of listeners on Cincinnati's #1 ranked Wednesday morning, high school alumni podcast? Patrick Osborne '99 answers these and more!
Does winning an Oscar from the academy mean anything if you haven't won an Andy from the Coach's Corner? Would you rather have dinner with Matt Damon and Liam Hemsworth or sit on the hot seat of questions from your old OC/IP teacher? Animate some of histories greatest films or have dozens of listeners on Cincinnati's #1 ranked Wednesday morning, high school alumni podcast? Patrick Osborne '99 answers these and more!
Best friends Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 are joined by Notre Dame Defensive Coordinator Al Golden and talk about choosing teams with ties to his name, his run as the Bengals linebacker coach, and his excitement for the upcoming college football season.
Zac Taylor joins his best friends Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 to talk about the Bengals run to the super bowl, his opinion on The Rock's Super Bowl intro, and his favorite Summer Activities including a sport he invested called 'Chairball'.
Jordan Cornette talks with best friends Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 about his time playing basketball for Mike Brey, winning a state championship and his love of St. Xavier basketball, and the connection he feels to his brother Joel '99 during March Madness every year.
The best friends finally get their third member to join them as Dave 'Yid' Armbruster joins Steve Specht and Will Reilly to talk about his trip to the Super bowl, what it was like to see the Bengals make a run after 30 years, and why he couldn't get them into media row for the game.
A Presidents day special! Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly interview the past four president of St. Xavier High School about their time as president, which president's and leaders in history they admire, and how St. X has changed but stayed the same over the decades
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 give a new intro to an old interview of their close friend Zac Taylor, hoping to provide him the space to focus on the super bowl while still giving him the podcast bump.
WHO-DEY! Wayne Miller talks about his time as the Bengals radio halftime and post game reporter in addition to his duties at St. Xavier High School. He talks a little shop with cohost/former halftime reporter Will Reilly '09 and goes through Bengals Super Bowl keys to victory with Coach Specht.
1 supporter of the podcast Tim Schroeder '75 rejoins the podcast to talk about the Clinical trials segment throughout the season, the future of the pod, and how tech problems stemming from Will's 2008 Macbook are no longer a viable excuse for the pod not publishing.
Jeff Berding '85, president of FC Cincinnati, joins Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 to talk about the creation of FC Cincinnati, hosting the US - Mexico World Cup qualifier, and the difference between Coach Specht's football and the worlds football.
Bronson Trebbi '90 finally joins the podcast! A long time sponsor and supporter of the Coach's Corner, Bronson discusses his entrepreneurial and philanthropic endeavors and listens to a couple of pitch ideas from best friends Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09
Some might say the most incredible part of Kevin Reilly's (class of 1982) illustrious career as an orthopedic would be his time on the sidelines for the St. Xavier Bombers and the Cincinnati Bengals. But according to Dr. Reilly it was being the first guest on the St. Xavier Coach's Corner Podcast, an episode lost to space and time. Join Will Reilly '09, Steve Specht '86 and Kevin Reilly '82 as he talks about his path from St. Xavier to Holy Cross, UC medical school and to the sideline of the NFL.
Best friend of the program Liz Heile joins for a special conversation about who Steve Specht' 86 and Will Reilly '09 would like to spend New Years Eve with, who would make the best resolutions, and other thought experiments to get you going in to 2022!
Rocky Boiman joins to talk about college football, some classic journalism business with Will Reilly '09 and some classic football guy chatter with Coach Specht '86.
Three St. Xavier alumni with very similar IQ's are on the pod as Vivek Ramaswamy '03 joins co-host Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 to talk about his new book Woke, the excitement and process of writing, and how Coach Specht's OCIP class was the most difficult critic he's faced.
A very, very close and personal friend of both Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86, joined the Coach's Corner during a special recording live at Sorrentos. Herbstreit talks about the College football playoff, why he didn't allow the Coach's Corner on College game day, and when they're going to hang out next.
Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about a great season ending in another classic battle against the Lakota West Fighting Bolden's, what's to come for the rest of the podcast season now that they can't rely on football.
Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about a HUGE matchup against Lakota West, recap the season in 2 minutes in "120 seconds by Sorrentos" for those trying to jump on the bandwagon, and give some suggestions for the OHSAA
After a week of technical difficulties almost dismantles the SXCC podcast empire, Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 are back and ready for round two of the playoffs. Coach talks about the process for first or second team GCL and the importance of finding your identity, especially as a team in the playoffs.
Coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about the what is more difficult, figuring out the Harbon ratings or solving light speed and some of the challenges that arise with letting all teams in. TX student Matthew Powers gets the MVP of the week award for his efforts in putting together the post game firework celebration, which Coach Specht reflects upon as one of his all time favorites moment coaching. "Kids got to be kids. It can be easy to forget how important that is"
Coach Specht talks about the challenges his incredibly talented team has, the opportunities they have to get a little bit better, and refutes Will Reilly's CTI clinical trials, including taking his team on a hay ride.
Of all of the podcast episodes we've recorded, this is one of them! Coach Coverdale joins the pod to talk about the long con he pulled, developing a quarterback, and what he would be like as a defensive coordinator.
Coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 discuss how everyone should jump off the bandwagon immediately following a 1 point loss and how there is no reason to be excited to compete for an outright GCL title.
Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 talk with Mason 'Blue Pants/Hollywood/Chaos' Rohmiller current kicker and class of 2022. Mason is both the first kicker to be named captain and to have three nicknames during coach Specht's career
Coach T joins Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 to talk about coaching running backs this year in addition to all the work he does for the strength and conditioning program. Specht guarantees a season full of running clocks (sort of)
Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about a blazing hot start that's included 3 games in a row scoring 41+ in the first half, the upcoming matchup against undefeated Moeller at Nipper Stadium, and his kickers willingness to let the referees throw him out of a game if need be.
Defensive Coordinator Jake Brodbeck '11 joins Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 to talk about the defensive dominance during the Bombers 3-0 start. Coach Specht's microphone stops working halfway through, giving Will and Jake a golden opportunity. CTI clinical trials include changing out the Gatorade for Iced Coffee and allowing players to coach themselves.
Fan favorite guest Tim Banker returns to talk about the piping hot start of special teams, Co Hosts/Best Friends Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about a convincing win over Colerain, what to expect from Olentangy Liberty, and spend time brainstorming some new plays/ways to operate in the CTI sponsored segment 'Clinical Trials'
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 recap a huge week 1 win over Lakota West, the upcoming game against Colerain, and offer a myriad of ways for fans to win the opportunity to call the first offensive play of a game
Season 3 Premiere Steve Specht '86 & Will Reilly '09 talk about getting the gang back together, pirate radio, the new season of Bomber football, and Coach Specht guarantees an another state champion (and undefeated season)
Movies have the Oscars, TV has the Emmy's, Wednesday Morning Podcast Hosted at St. Xavier have the Andy's (name after legendary Major Gift Officer Andy Sweeny). The Three best friends call former guests and hack out their favorite parts from season 2.
Greg Scruggs '08 discusses his incredible journey from drumline to NFL to defensive line coach at the University of Cincinnati.
St. Xavier Basketball seniors Kobe Rodgers '21 and Joe Kirby '21 talk about their rollercoaster four year career and the success of their final season, which included ending a 15 year drought against Moeller.
Dave Eby talks about his storied 30+ year career at St. Xavier including how he become the Voice of the Bombers, his involvement in 7 state championships, and the genesis and application of his legendary #1 rule.
Bob Sherlock joins the podcast to talk about how the season is going for 2021 Bomber baseball, why baseball is superior to football, and who on the team is making strides this year.
Owen Timmerding '21 and Zach Rengers '22 have been bringing you St. X sports all year long broadcasting for ESPX. They talk about the experience of running a dedicated team of students, their favorite moments, catch phrases, and perspectives.
Connor Buczek '11 joins to talk about his legendary career both playing and coaching lacrosse. From St. X to Cornell to team USA and beyond. He elements of being promoted to head coach at Cornell while also being a premier player in the PLL, what it's like to play for team USA, and other amazing aspects of his journey.
Legends of Theatre Xavier (TX) Linda Mace and Michelle Mascari talk about the growth of the TX program, performing in different theatre's, and Coach Specht's cameo in Westside story
Fr. Graham joins Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 to talk about being as Xavier University for over 30 years, 25 as President of the University. The best friends discuss next steps, reflect back on a storied career, and explore lessons in leadership.
Coach Noska joins the coach's corner podcast to talk about an incredible basketball season that ended in a thriller against Moeller. Noska discusses the program, team leaders Kobe Rodgers and Joe Kirby, defeating Moeller for the first time in 15 years and more.
Jack Keating '00 and Coach Tom Keefe '68 talk about the swim program, including the origin story of Keating natatorium, insights to the swimming programs success, and some of their favorite moments from the Long Blue Lane. Coach Specht '86 & Will Reilly '09 discuss not being able to win 13 straight football state championships & failing the lifeguard swim test.
Justin Hilliard '15 talks about preparing for the NFL draft, his potential wrestling career, and his legendary time at Ohio State.
Steve Wolf '78 reflects on his time as the ultimate sports dad, covering college basketball as an analyst, and his time at St. Xavier High School.
National Geographic writing, New York Times Best selling, and class of 1966 alumnus David Quammen joins the podcast to talk about a career in the wild places, life as an epidemic journalist in 2020, and his time at St. X in the 60's.
Tony Schad '81 and Ralph Nardini '77 talk about their escapades doing radio for St. X, including a mispronunciation of Yosemite that had the best friends rolling.
English teacher, best friend of the program, and legend of literacy Liz Heile joins Will Reilly '09 in critiquing and reviewing Steve Specht's '86 book 4th and Redemption, available at www.coachspecht.com
Relieve some of the best moments from the second half of 2020 including Sean and Liam Clifford, Rocky Boiman, Jake Brodbeck, Greg Frey, Tim Banker, the state Championship captains, Kirk Herbstreit, Zac Taylor, and Luke Fickell
A mix up, a mashup, a menagerie of the best episodes of 2020 from the three best friends. Content taken from below episodes
Jan 17 - Tom and Eileen Kuechly - 45:03-49:02 Jan 29 - Nick Graham '00 - 13:39-20:07 Feb. 5 -Darius Ashley & Danny Milligan 19:51-25:13 ('The Catch') feb 19 - In memory of Bill Clark - Jerry Schuermann, Ed Ranz, Mike Fischer 22:22-26:34 March 25, Pat Goodman and John Schratnz Lacrosse 24:22-29:26 April 15 Miller Brothers - 41:33-47:18 May 6, Pete Rumpke & Quinn Early 22:50-31:41 May 13 - Luke Kuechly 51:30-61:45 May 20 - Tim Schroeder 12:15-24:01
Varsity Basketball Coach Mike Noska checks in to give an update on the 2020-2021 St. Xavier Basketball team
University of Cincinnati head football coach Luke Fickell joins Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 to talk about the college football playoff system, UC's upcoming game against Georgia, and strike up a deal for a Coaches Corner for the Bearcats
Tim Banker '95 comes back on to redeem himself after last years Christmas episode meltdown. The best friends talk about who they resemble in Christmas fiction, special teams Christmas wish list, and more
Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 talk with Cincinnati Bengals Head Football Coach Zach Taylor about his playing career at Nebraska, coaching in the NFL, and if he wants to watch Friday Night Lights on Will's Hulu account
Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN analyst, talks with best friends/co-hosts Will Reilly about his time playing for the Centerville Elks, the Kirk Herbstreit Classic, the cliches of storytelling, and how he is most definitely getting dinner with Will and Steve soon.
Coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk to team captains and state champions Liam Clifford and Matt Devine about their experience with St. X football, things they wish they could have said to coach Specht but never had the chance to, and how cool mustaches are.
Four time State Champion head football coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk with senior captains Gabe Dubois and Gio Albanese about their season, the state championship, and give them the chance to finally tell coach Specht about a few of the mistakes he made in practice over their careers.
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 recap another wild 12-10 win over Springfield, a season of a thousand years, recap the season in 5 minutes for all looking to join the bandwagon, and briefly reflect on 2020.
After an all time classic 10-7 win over Lakota West to win the region, Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about the resilience of this St. X team, the excitement that comes with winning the region, several pandamits, and what the final four looks like in the state football playoffs.
After a huge 56-28 win over rival Elder, St. Xavier prepares for Lakota West coached by familiar foe Tom Bolden. Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 talk about what it takes to advance, what it means to be one of 8 teams left in Ohio and more.
Head football coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk to offensive coordinator Andrew Coverdale about a historically good offense, game planning vs different opponents, and what it's like to watch the kids execute their game plan at such a high level.
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about the first round playoff win against Walnut Hills and the upcoming match against GCL Rival Moeller.
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about a record setting and wild 63-37 win over Cleveland St. Ignatius and the upcoming playoffs.
The Bombers are GCL champs in the wildest of times. Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 discuss the wild year, the upcoming playoffs, and what a game against St. Ignatius means when it doesn't effect the seeding. Ivy League athletes Bobby Jefferson '18 (football, Dartmouth) and Griffin Buczek '16 (lacrosse, Cornell) talk about the difficulties and opportunities of postponed seasons and extended college careers.
Special Teams Coach Tim Banker '95 and Will Reilly '09 put Coach Steve Specht '86 on the Law and Order STU (special teams unit) hot seat. Coach Banker reinvents his special teams quiz for covid times. Coach Specht talks about the meaning of winning a GCL title
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '86 interview St. X and Ohio State Quarterback legend Greg Frey, discuss a big win at the Pit, and learn a thing or two about English Military History
Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 talk about the first win of the season in the King of the Road, playing at Elder without fans, and talk to Jake Brodbeck about his first year as Defensive Coordinator
Best friends/Cohost/Colleagues Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 recap the week 1 game against Brownsburg and look forward to facing the #1 team in the state, Lasalle. The return of Tweet thoughts by Steve
Rocky Boiman '98 joins Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 to talk about the Bombers upcoming football game on ESPN 2 (Saturday, August 29,) 6:00PM, his new book Rocky's Rules, and the cancelation of sports.
Penn State Quarterback Sean Clifford ('17) and St. X senior captain Liam Clifford ('21) join the three best friends to talk about training during the pandemic, who would survive longer on a desert island, big ten football, and learn the coaches corner L.E.A.D.E.R.S.H.I.P acronym.
The Best Friends/collegues/coworkers/cohosts are back in action for season 2 of the coaches corner! Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about the upcoming high school football season, Specht's upcoming book, and the new season of coaches corner
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 host St. Xavier legend Steve Sollmann '00 to talk about his athletic career at St. X, Notre Dame, and with the Brewers organization.
Alex Albright joins best friends/co-host/colleagues/coworkers Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 to talk about his football career that took him from St. X to Boston College and the Dallas Cowboys.
Tim Schroeder '75, this years recipient of the Insignis Award winner, talks about his journey to founding CTI, the lessons he learned while at St. X, and participates in the first ever Fueds from the Family segment.
Co-Host/Best Friends Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 talk with Luke Kuechly '09 about his journey to the NFL, getting dinner with Michael Jordan, and offer him a chance to be the intern for the St. Xavier Coaches corner.
Part 2 of the 2016 State Championship team goes over the final game of the season and recaps one of the most wild runs in Ohio high school sports history.
Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09, after debating the 05 and 07 teams, talk with the 2016 team of destiny. Founders of the Electric Factory, running back Quinn Earley '17 and Pete Rumpke '17 join to give their perspectives on the journey from being run ruled on ESPN to State Champions.
Jim '06 and Tom '08 Hobson continue their talk with Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 about the offensive sides of the 2005 v 2007 debate. Part 2 of 2
Part 1 of a 2 part episode, Co-Host and best friends Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 bring Jim and Tom Hobson on to talk about the offensive side of the ball for both the 2007 and 2005 St. X State Champion teams.
Best Friends and co-workers Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht have brothers Lou and Evan Miller on to debate which defense was better the between 2005 or 2007 team.
The only threat to the Coaches Corner continuing is if co-host Will Reilly '09 can't walk Steve Specht '86 through pairing his bluetooth headphones. If you're looking for 30 minutes to turn your brain on cruise control, you've come to the right place!
Best friends and coworkers Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht talk with John Schrantz and Pat Goodman about the inaugural lacrosse team started in 1995.
Best friends and cohosts Will Reilly '09 Steve Specht '86 talk with varsity basketball coach Mike Noszka to recap a wild finish and the end of a fantastic first season. Share the pod!
Best friends and coworkers Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 chat with baseball coach Bob Sherlock about the intricacies of baseball, the Astros scandal, and get a preview of what should be a very talented St. X team this year.
St. Xavier teaching legend Joe Conway '78 celebrates the end of his career by going toe to toe with scientific giants/Co-Host and Best Friends Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86. Congratulations to Dr. Conway on an incredible career and best of luck with his retirement!
Will Muething '11 discusses the devastating process of selecting the freshman basketball team, tries to explain basketball to football coach Steve Specht, and explains the philosophy behind a successful program at the freshman level.
Co Host/Best Friends Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 talk to class of 1962 alumni about Mike Fischer, Ed Franz, and Jerry Schuermann about the Hall of Fame career of Bill Clark. They also dive into what life was like when St. X was downtown and the transition in 1960 to the North Bend Location.
Part 2 of the hall of fame special with 2020 inductees Darius Ashley '08 and Danny Milligan '08. We go through the electric 2007 football season, a 15-0 state championship, and what it means to be inductee into the St. Xavier athletic Hall of Fame.
In this special two part episode, Co-Host/Best Friends Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 take a walk down memory lane with 2020 Hall of Fame inductees Darius Ashley '08 and Danny Milligan '08 about their Sophomore and Jr. football seasons.
Nick Graham '00 discusses his experience at St. X, as a Green Beret, and running a cyber security firm in SouthEast Asia. CoHost Steve Specht '86 finally learns about the internet and wikileaks.
Co Host and Best Friends Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 enjoy the company of Elliot Johnson, the Varsity Hockey Coach at St. Xavier. They learn Hockey through the exciting segments of 'Football but for ya'll' and the Hollywood fraud of Mighty Ducks.
Co-Hosts, best friends, collegues, mentor, mentee, Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 catch up after a quick winter break and talk with Tom '78 and Eileen Kuechly about their family (John '08, Luke '09, Henry '16) including a parents perspective on Luke's incredible NFL career.
Coach Specht '86 and Ralph Nardini '77 talk with St. X Hall of Famer and ACC Network / ESPN personality Jordan Cornette '01.
Thanks for a great year! Recap some of our favorite moments in this episode and looking forward to a 2020 filled with hard hitting questions, tweet thoughts by Steve, and all the best friendship you could ask for!
CoHost Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 put together a quick Christmas episode to discuss Die Hard as a Christmas Movie, their favorite Christmas traditions, and of course to thank the dozens of listeners that continue to keep the pod blasting off to the moon!
Co-host Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 interview St. X legend Rocky Boiman. We learn Rocky has a Heisman vote, hear his story from St. X Safety to NFL linebacker to ESPN analyst, and talk shop about all our our journeys to media prominence.
Co Host Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about the process of high school football recruiting, who our dream guest would be, and solve the rest of the worlds problems.
Co Host/Best Friends/Collegues/coach/scout team qb1 Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 combine forces with friend of the program Liz Heile who brings along the English department's picks for Playbookers. Will Edmund Dantes find a spot at corner? Will Atticus Finch be QB1 or just an old bag of bones on the sidelines? Only one way to find out.
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 turn their best friendship/collegue/coworker/coach adventure to the offseason and sit down with Head Basketball Coach Mike Noszka to discuss the upcoming basketball season, the gig economy, Thanksgiving sides, and the price of fame caused by dozens of listeners.
Head Football Coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 invite a bunch of the defensive players onto the Pod to celebrate a great season, talk about the emotional highs and lows of ending your career with an epic game, and the difficulties of going against an elite scout team QB
Head football coach Steve Specht '86 and Co-Host Will Reilly talk about first round win over Mason, a huge rematch in the secound round against Elder all while going toe to toe with intellect/offensive coordinator Andrew Coverdale
Will Reilly '09 and Head Football Coach Steve Specht '86 discuss the end of an 8-2 season and the start of an 0-0 playoff. Legendary JV football coach and history teacher Dan Zepf comes on as a guest and gives us a motivation pep talk. Iconic.
Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 talk about a windy, wild, win at St. Ignatius Cleveland, icing kickers,'Bomba Weatha', and the difficulty of playing a team with the same name. Submit your Playbooker picks (Kickers) to wreilly@stxavier.org
Co-Host/Co-Workers/Best Friends Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 discuss a tough loss to LaSalle, the upcoming cereal bowl with Cleveland St. Ignatius, and go down some wild rabbit holes of conversation. Guest Luke Massa '10 takes us through his time at St. X and Notre Dame.
Co-Hosts Will Reilly '09 and Steve Specht '86 talk about St. Xavier's football victory over Canada North, the end (or new beginning?) of the special teams conspiracy, and the upcoming game against GCL rival LaSalle. Coach Terrell Williams discusses the difference between 50 pull ups in a wooden barn during winter vs 50 pull ups in a gym. Specht and Reilly choose literary characters to play linebacker.
Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 discuss a tough loss to a great Elder team, the upcoming international football game, the metric system, and their budding best friendship.
After a narrow 27-24 victory over Moeller, Co-Host Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 discuss on field credentials, why special teams is working for the offense, the upcoming slug fest vs Elder, and fictional linemen. Cincinnati Enquirer writer and Elder football record holder Adam Baum makes a guest appearance. What Time is it? Now!
Head Football Coach Steve Specht '86 and Co-Host Will Reilly '09 discuss a wild 41-36 win over Indianapolis Cathedral, how their podcast is outperforming Apple in the percentage game, and which literary characters would make the best free safety. Assistant Coach Jake Brodbeck makes a guest appearance.