BC Buckets Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Coach and Bobby break down last week's loss at Concordia and Stilwill's buzzer beater vs. Doane to send the Chargers into the GPAC tournament. Later, they preview Briar Cliff's first round matchup against crosstown rival, Morningside.
Coach and Bobby recap the games from the weekend and look ahead to the last two games of the regular season: road contests against Concordia and Doane.
Coach and Bobby recap the past week of games and preview the upcoming slate at home against Mount Marty and on the road at crosstown rival Morningside. Later, they shoutout Coach Forbes on his Briar Cliff Hall of Fame induction.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' road trip last week and preview Thursday's upcoming matchup at the NFC taking on RV Northwestern.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' last couple games and preview the upcoming road battles against #9 Jamestown and RV Dordt.
Recorded Monday evening, Coach and Bobby discuss the Chargers' trip to St. Louis and Kansas City for a couple of games before previewing the upcoming games vs DWU and Doane. Then, Coach Wilber joins the pod for some recruiting stories and his thoughts on a coaches 3v3 matchup between their staff and BCU's.
Recorded on Monday night, Coach and Bobby recap the Cliff's 1-1 week before previewing the upcoming game at Hastings. Later, Coach and Bobby praise 2022 Hall of Famer Clay Harreld on his career at Briar Cliff.
Coach and Bobby recap last week's loss against Northwestern and look ahead to tonight's crosstown rivalry battle as the Cliff hosts Morningside. After, they preview Saturday's final home game of 2022 as Midland travels to the Newman Flanagan Center.
Coach and Bobby preview the upcoming battle between the Chargers and Northwestern before being joined by junior Matt Stilwill to discuss his solid start to the season and offer perspective into being a tough defender.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' two wins last week before previewing tonight's game vs a tough Dordt team. Bobby also congratulates Coach on reaching 100 wins in his career.
Coach and Bobby recap the last couple games and preview the upcoming slate at Mount Marty and home against Benedictine. Benedictine Head Coach Ryan Moody joins the podcast to talk about his coaching journey and current squad.
Coach and Bobby recap the Charger win against a tough William Penn squad and preview the upcoming games against Mount Mercy and Concordia. Senior sharpshooter Nick Hoyt joins the pod to talk basketball and his experience at the Cliff.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' weekend in Madison, South Dakota and preview the upcoming top-25 matchup at home against William Penn.
Coach and Bobby are joined by former Briar Cliff Graduate Assistant and Head Coach of Presentation, Trevor Flemmer, to talk about his time at Briar Cliff and Dakota State and his experience as a first year head coach.
BC BUCKETS IS BACK!! Season 5 kicks off with Coach going over the Chargers 2022-23 roster and introduces some new players on the squad. Later, Matt Gaul joins Bobby and Coach to talk all aspects of popcorn.
On this season's final podcast, Coach and Bobby reflect on the national tournament and the 2021-22 season before being joined by NAIA All-American Honorable Mention, Jaden Kleinhesselink, with some news on his basketball career.
Coach and Bobby recap the past week and a half for the Chargers since their first round loss against Dakota Wesleyan. Then, Coach discusses the Chargers' NAIA tournament first round matchup against a tough Bethel Thresher program.
Coach and Bobby recap the past week of action dropping two games at Concordia and Doane and reflect on the regular season. Later, Coach previews the first round matchup of the GPAC tournament as Dakota Wesleyan travels to the Newman Flanagan Center on Wednesday.
Coach and Bobby recap this past weekend's wins over Hastings and Jamestown to earn at least a share of the GPAC title. Later, Coach previews the final two regular season games on the road at Concordia on Wednesday and at Doane on Friday.
Coach and Bobby recap last week's wins over Mount Marty and Morningside. Afterwards, Coach previews this week's upcoming slate at Peru State Monday and a doubleheader Friday and Saturday against Hastings and Jamestown, respectively.
Coach and Bobby discuss the past couple of games winning at Midland and dropping one at home to Dakota Wesleyan. Later, Coach previews the upcoming matchups at home against Mount Marty and on the road at Morningside.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' win over Northwestern and discuss the upcoming games at Midland and home against Dakota Wesleyan. Oliver Drake, head coach at Midland, joins the pod to talk about his coaching career and coaching in the GPAC.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' winning streak and being first in the GPAC, recently defeating #11 Jamestown and Dordt on the road. Later, Coach previews the upcoming home game against Northwestern.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' wins last week at Dakota Wesleyan and home vs. Doane. Then, Coach previews the upcoming road battles against #12 Jamestown and Dordt.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' basketball over winter break and preview the week's games at Dakota Wesleyan and home vs. Doane. Afterwards, student coaches Marco Balderas and Thomas Hensley join to talk about what it takes to be a student coach in the program.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' win at Northwestern and preview this week's home games against crosstown rival, Morningside, and Midland. Afterwards, Coach Bryan Forbes hops on to talk about Briar Cliff hoops and his coaching journey.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' Thanksgiving week, falling short vs. Dordt and at NW Missouri State and look ahead to another rivalry game agaisnt Northwestern this week. Later, Quinn Vesey joins the pod to talk hoops.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' week, winning at Mount Marty and falling to #3 William Penn, and preview upcoming games at home vs. Dordt and an exhibition at DII powerhouse Northwest Missouri State this Friday.
Coach and Bobby recap the Chargers' win over a tough Concordia team in their first GPAC game and preview upcoming games at Mount Marty and William Penn. Later, senior Sammy Green joins the pod to talk about his role on the team and his journey with the program.
Coach and Bobby recap the weekend's games in Indiana vs. Indiana Wesleyan and IU-East and look ahead to this week as they take on Mount Mercy and start GPAC play against Concordia. Later, Chadron State Head Coach Shane Paben joins the pod to talk DII hoops and share stories from his time in the NAIA.
Coach and Bobby recap the first loss of the year vs. Benedictine and look ahead to this weekend's doubleheader on the road against Indiana Wesleyan and IU-East. Kyle Boerhave joins the pod to talk about the first couple games and what we should expect from him this season.
Coach and Bobby review the season opening Win vs. Bellevue, look forward to this week at Benedictine College. Sophomore Matt Stilwill joins the podcast to talk about the 1st game and what we need to know about Matt Stilwill going forward.
A new season of BC Buckets Podcast starts off with some big news and changes to the podcast. Also a season preview leading up to first game of the year.
The Chargers have wrapped up the regular season, so it is time to talk about the GPAC tournament. Short episode this week. Enjoy!
Senior Day is this Saturday, so we are joined by seniors Ethan Freidel and Wil Johnson.
Head Football Coach Shane LaDage stops by, and the starting five category is "Athletes You Love to Hate." Enjoy!
Sophomore Andrew Gibb joins us to talk about transferring into the program, his time at Fort Dodge Saint Edmond, golf, and starting five items in the refrigerator. Thanks for listening!
One more game before Christmas break. Thanks to former grad assistant Trevor Flemmer for joining us!
Coach breaks down the Morningside and Midland games, and we look ahead to Jamestown and Doane. This week's starting five category is Christmas movies. Thanks for listening!
Morningside returns to the NFC this week! Coach talks about this weekend's win over Concordia, and we are joined by sophomore Connor Groves. Thanks for listening!
This week we are joined by legendary basketball coach, Jay Wright (...just not THAT Jay Wright). We talk about the upcoming slate of games, Thanksgiving leftovers, and all-time college basketball greats. Don't miss this episode!
We talk about the upcoming matchup with Dordt with the Defenders' Head Coach Brian Van Haaften. Happy Thanksgiving!
Alum Bobby Beach-Pattison (current DWU grad assistant) stops by to talk about basketball, married life, and video games.
We talk about a perfect 2-0 weekend and look ahead to two more non-conference games this week. We are also joined by BCU Women's Head Coach Brita Hand!
Junior Quinten Vasa joins Coach and Matt. We talk last week's game against Bellevue, upcoming games, and underrated bands. Enjoy!
'17 grad, current assistant coach, and all-time career assist leader Shane Graves joins us this week!
Coach, Matt, and Jackson Lamb talk end of season awards and coronavirus. Stay safe and healthy, everyone!
Ethan Freidel joins the podcast to talk about last weeks games. Along with Coach Svagera recapping the week and the weeks ahead.
Coach Svagera recaps the big week with wins over #17 Mount Marty and #1 Morningside, along with the big week ahead for the program. Jackson Lamb joins the podcast again to reflect on the week and his outstanding performances. Dude dropped 54....
A great episode where the newly inducted Briar Cliff Hall of Famer Jake Shipley joins the podcast, along with 2016 basketball alum Clay Harreld.
Former boss of Head Coach Mark Svagera joins the podcast, discuss Nebraska High School basketball, stories from the past, and introduce new segment "The Starting 5"...
Former Head Coach and Athletic Director Nic Nelson makes his return on the podcast. Also Nelson and Svagera share their self proclaimed spin-off podcast idea.
Coach reviews games over Christmas Break, and gives insight to upcoming games in 2020. Plus Coach's hot take on Christmas.
Coach Svagera goes week in review and the upcoming week in the program. Gearing up for Christmas Break, and life rules from Coach and Jackson Lamb.
Coach Svagera recaps Dakota Wesleyan game, Thanksgiving Break, upcoming week of games, and gives more life tips. Also joining the podcast is former Student Manager, Kory Hobbs, to discuss his time at The Cliff!
This week goes back and reviews this past weeks games, including GPAC opening thriller @ Concordia. Freshmen Nick Hoyt joins the podcast to talk about his game winner! Review of the upcoming week vs Mount Marty and Dordt.
Coach Svagera recaps two wins against Dakota State and Presentation over the weekend. Also, hear about the Briar Cliff Women's Soccer team from our guest, Head Coach Paul Cox.
Coach recaps 3-0 first week, preview upcoming Presentation Classic this weekend, and discuss upcoming Briar Cliff Wrestling season with Head Coach Joe Privitere.
Coach Svagera discusses first week of games, Brian Cooley Associate Head Coach @ Wright State joins the podcast to discuss the Horizon League, NCAA Tournaments, and his history with Coach Svagera
Coach Svagera covers the rest of the roster, gives some champs or chumps, along with more life advice, including special guest Assistant Coach and former player Bryan Forbes.
Coach gives insight to potential newcomers and new faces this year, along with special guest Sophomore Jake Carley
Matt & Coach discuss off-season in the basketball program and introduce a couple of new segments!
Congratulations to the Chargers on a fantastic season. For our last episode, we discuss the Elite 8 run, year-end accolades, and plans for the off-season. Thanks to everyone who has listened to the podcast!
It is National Tournament week! Coach Svagera talks about the tournament week routine, preparing for Olivet Nazarene, and we discuss food in Las Vegas! Make sure to catch the Chargers in first round action Thursday, March 7 at 9:00 PM!!!
The NAIA National Tournament bracket has been released and the Chargers will play Olivet Nazarene University on Thursday, March 7 at 9:00 PM at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls!
We talk a lot about student coaches on this show, but this week we make Bobby Beach-Pattison and Ethan Erdman our official guests!
'03 grad Trent Johnson joins us to represent the "Lost Boys" era of BCU hoops. We talk about the Mike Beard era, Jim and Lynn Johnson's tradition of baking cookies and brownies for the team, and much more.
Just Mark and Matt this week as they discuss recent and upcoming BC hoops, Super Bowl food, fantasy football etiquette, and all of the glory that is Valentino's!
Junior Jackson Lamb joins us to talk about joining the 1,000 point club, stepping into a leadership role as an upperclassman, and Coach Shipley's heroics at the Corn Palace!
2018 grads Josh Belling and Dylan Janacek stop by to talk about senior day, Mexican food, and memories from the Cliff. Coach Svagera discusses putting an ugly, yet monumental, win in the review view mirror and finishing the season strong.
This week's episode is short and sweet as the BC Buckets crew gets refreshed for the homestretch of the regular season!
This is a fun one! Michael Collison ('09-'13) joins us and fills us in on life as a teacher, coach and now family man. We also discuss The Cliff's rejuvenated offense the last two games including a thrilling 106-103 overtime victory over Hastings in the CNOS Classic at the Tyson Events Center.
Welcome to 2019! Former Hastings College coach (and Coach Svagera's former boss) Lance Creech calls in and shares several stories of his time with Coach Svagera and in the GPAC. If you are a current, former or aspiring coach, this is a can't miss episode!
Merry Christmas! This was originally supposed to be a short special episode, but time flies when you are having fun! Coach Svagera gives a quick update from Arizona, and AD Nic Nelson reviews a very successful 2018 for Briar Cliff Charger athletics.
The most important figure from the last decade of Briar Cliff basketball stops by...former student coach Jake Buelt (BCU '15)! Jake and Coach Svagera share several memorable stories from past seasons including the infamous Midland 60 meter dash, and we talk about Jake's legendary student coaches' manual. Good stuff this week!
Alumnus and Granite Squad Captain Jared Betz joins us to discuss holiday music, memories from the Cliff, and Shaggy impersonations! Coach Svagera discusses last week's wins over Dordt and Dakota State, and we look ahead to Northwestern and Bellevue.
Senior Jay Wolfe drops by! Also, Coach Svagera shares his personal philosophies on shoveling snow.
The second part of this week's podcast features former NWC Red Raider player and assistant BC coahc Jay Wright! Jay talks about the BC/NW rivalry and treats the "studio" to some Sneaky's Chicken to prove a point. Also, Coach Svagera addresses a challenge from a former player about allowing some wiggle room with the team cell phone policy...
Our first two-parter! In this "Part A", we welcome two guests onto the podcast! Former BCU assistant coach and NWC Red Raider alum Jay Wright stops by (more from him in "Part B"), and Dakota Wesleyan Head Coach Matt Wilber calls in to talk about one of the GPAC's most intense rivalries of the past few years.
Happy Thanksgiving Week! We discuss a 1-1 week in GPAC-play and look ahead to one last game before the long holiday weekend. Ethan "Cheese" Freidel stops by to explain his nickname and discuss his role as one of the conference's most productive sixth men.
Your Chargers are 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the GPAC after beating Jamestown and Concordia last week. Assistant Coach Ron Schultz joins us to talk about the week ahead including a rivalry game against Morningside this Wednesday!
WARNING: Some technical difficulties this episode!
This week we discuss BC's 3-0 start and look ahead to the beginning of GPAC play!
It's game week! We talk about the upcoming schedule, we answer some listener emails, and Head BCU Women's Coach Mike Power joins us to talk about 2018-2019 women's hoops!
We are only a week away from games! Assistant Coach (and former Charger) Austin Lefler stops by to talk about keeping his composure as a coach, and Coach Svagera talks about the importance of finding reliable dry cleaners when on the road (the infamous Fazoli's incident).
Erich Erdman joins us to talk about senior leadership, staying entertained on long road trips, and favorite post-game meals. Also, Coach Svagera talks about the alumni game, the upperclassmen on the roster, and an update on practices. We are only 3 weeks away from tip-off!
Athletic Director Nic Nelson joins us as we talk about Homecoming festivities, the beginning of practice, high school mascots and nicknames, and best gym features.
This week we discuss preseason strength and conditioning, recruiting and returners, buffalo chicken wraps, multi-sport athletes, and the best WWE/WCW entrances of all time.
This week we discuss summer workouts, off-season developments around the league, fashion trends on the court, the "Mark Sfauxgera" parody Twitter account, and BCU football.