Forester Athletics Podcasts: Recent Episodes
Ryan Walker
Andy Vaught sits down with me to reflect on my four years at Huntington as a player and covering the team. We talk about my transition from player to where I'm at today, the post-game interviews, and the future.
The sophomore lefty is coming off of his first complete game shutout over the #1 team in the conference. We talk about the upcoming Bethel series, a new training and nutrition program, and a bang/reign tower?
The power-hitting, courtesy running, relief pitcher joins the show to talk about his first career home run, a grand slam, lifting career, and becoming a cop.
The Forester's first baseman joins the show, one of the most energetic players in the NAIA. He talks about the team and the fun they've had this year, including some talk about his father and Uncle, Dmitri and Delmon Young, who were both Major League Baseball players.
Niko Davit debuts on the show after being the walk-off hero in game 4 at Indiana Wesleyan. The Foresters won the series off of the solo-shot pulling HU closer in the Crossroads League standings.
The Sophomore catcher hit a go-ahead two run blast to dead center in extra innings to complete the conference doubleheader sweep over Marian. He shares what he remembers about the at bat and the reaction in the dugout, along with preparing for conference foe Indiana Wesleyan.
The Foresters left-fielder didn't earn that title overnight. After two years of hard work and motivation, Comstock broke the lineup in a game vs. conference foe Taylor and has ran with the role ever since. He talks more about that experience, his major and what he wants to do with it, and a calf program? Thanks for that Langston.
Freshman lefty phenom joins the show to talk a little about coming into college and dominating on the mound. The starting pitcher threw his first career complete game shutout last week with six strikeouts and picking up the conference victory over Grace. Carson Watkins debuts his baseball podcast co-hosting!
The Foresters pick up a HUGE first round victory over the 5-seed Georgetown Tigers. Carson Watkins and Ryan Walker talk about the game, the emotional of the win, and preparing for Faulkner!
Foresters point guard Zach Goodline re-joins the podcast to talk more about the road to the NAIA National Tournament!
In the first episode in a mini-series, Ben Humrichous joins the show to give a behind the scenes look at the road to Montgomery, Alabama.
Noah Arbuckle joins the show to talk about his first career college start and throwing 7 solid innings. The Jay County High School grad talks about the moment he found out and taking the role in the starting rotation.
The Foresters have punched their ticket into the NAIA National Tournament for the first time since 2014! Ryan Walker and Carson Watkins give you everything you need on the bracket!
Caleb Middlesworth reflects on his HU career, the end of season success, physical and mental toughness, and more.
Division I Navy Midshipmen product Matt Wolff joins the show and talks about his unique experience playing for a service academy. The new Foresters starting outfielder shares about his progression so far from a hitting standpoint, and his constant change in college.
Carson Watkins talks assistant coach Ryan Strohm about his journey coming to HU, coaching responsibilities, the upcoming recruiting class, and more.
Ryan Walker joins the second half of the sow to discuss Forester Basketball as we near the Crossroads League Tournament.
Choppin’ Wood Episode 13 with Joel Dyer out now! Carson Watkins chats with the Australian product on his journey coming to Huntington, his elite shooting game, and a favorite NBA star.
Ryan Walker join later to talk about the HUGE win over #3 Indiana Wesleyan and our weekly NAIA Tournament talk.
Season II of THE Forester Baseball Podcast has taken off with a new name: Behind The Dish, a behind the scenes look at Forester Baseball. This first episode features Coach Thad Frame where we discuss a recap of the Arizona trip, why HU Baseball schedules tough opponents early, new players, big impact, and a preview against RV Ottawa University.
Carson Watkins debuts the interview portion of the show to talk about recent games, the mental side of basketball, March as it slowly but surely approaches, and the big game against #16 St. Francis with point guard Zach Goodline.
Head coach Kory Alford joins the talk about the tough 7-day stretch of games and getting his team locked in late in the season. We chat about bubble talk and NAIA national tournament and more!
Carson joins me to talk more about the NAIA tournament and the future stretch of games, and destroying cookies and clocks.
Choppin’ Wood Episode 10 with Spencer Ballinger in what was the craziest interview I've ever had. Ballinger shares about his body transformation through his career, and how he’s gotten through his injuries through brain sensory and a YouTube video.
Carson Watkins joins the show to talk bubble watch in the 2022 NAIA national tournament.
Episode 9 of Choppin’ Wood features the freshman phenom Landen “Air” Jordan. We talk adjusting to college with former high school teammates, an underrated part of his game, changing majors, and a conversation about his Dad’s college career.
Episode 8 of Choppin’ Wood features Hank Pulver, a Huntington North High School graduate that talks about a tough stretch of ranked opponents in 4 games, his major in occupational therapy, and his bold New Year’s resolution.
Ben Humrichous joins the show to talk about his math major and how he enjoys it, basketball analytics, how to get out of a shooting slump, funny mispronunciations, and what's on his Christmas list this year!
Columbia City's all-time leading scorer Mitchell Wilson joins this episode to talk about what it means to have that tied to his name, an emotional conference win at Spring Arbor, how they’ve dealt with 7 players out with covid issues, and a funny story with coach Alford’s brother Bryce.
DISCLAIMER: The audio is fuzzy and annoying in the background, and it cannot be fixed unfortunately. We are working on it and should be gone by the time the next podcast comes out. Thank you for bearing with me.
Episode 5 of Choppin’ Wood features senior forward Caleb Middlesworth. Middlesworth talks about Taylor vs. HU, being a lethal shooter from beyond the arc while being a big man, his 2-time 2nd team All Crossroads League honors, and a little about Thanksgiving food!
Senior point guard Peyto West joins the show to talk about his body transformation after switching to a plant-based diet. We talk the highlight of the year alley-oop dunk West had to Landen Jordan, and little on why he is a Miami Hurricanes fan! Carson Watkins joins the show later to talk HU Hoops.
Our first freshman joins Choppin’ Wood in Lane Sparks who electrified the Forester offense, leading the way with 15 points in his college debut. Ryan and Carson talk Governors State and the Ness Bros Classic held Friday and Saturday (5th-6th).
Head coach of the Foresters Kory Alford joins Choppin’ Wood and talks about his father Steve Alford, regular season play, and some of the famous names around the basketball world he has met! The Foresters host Governor's State Tuesday November 2nd for their home-opener and regular season tip-off. I’m also joined by my broadcast partner Carson Watkins for the first time on Choppin’ Wood
This is the debut of my new podcast "Choppin Wood" with Forester Basketball, a podcast where we chop it up with HU hoops players and coaches. This episode we talk with HU's 2020-2021 first-team all conference point guard Zach Goodline. Learn more about the six new freshman, a connection with NBA Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson, playing with his brother Drew Goodline, and his experience at NCAA Division I Oakland University.
On this weeks episode of THE Forester Baseball Podcast I chat with 2nd baseman Ball State transfer Langston Ginder. Ginder had a great week against Spring Arbor, while also sharing a crazy health story that he has been dealing with this year.
On this week's episode of THE Forester Baseball Podcast I chat with Max Moser, the Foresters utility man. Max has a unique story about how he has been patient as he develops as a player and how that paid off with 2 home runs this weekend in the biggest series of the year.
On this episode of THE Forester Baseball Podcast, I sit down with senior catcher Eli Knust. Eli talks about what is the most important series of the year against conference #1 Indiana Wesleyan and their plan of attack.
On episode 7 of THE Forester Baseball Podcast, I talk with Brent Turner, the #1 guy out of the bullpen. We talk about his role on the team, his busy fall semester with student teaching, and his high schools interesting fact.
In this episode of THE Forster Baseball Podcast, Satchell Wilson talks about the 3-1 series win over conference rival, Taylor, and a heart-warming story about why he choose his walk up song.
On this episode of THE Forester Baseball Podcast, I sit down with Foresters outfielder Jarret Gray. We get to know Jarret more with his role as a young leader on the team, as a player, and even getting into his huge transition into becoming one of the Foresters best hitters.
For this episode of THE Forester Baseball Podcast, I sit down with Joey Butz, a starting pitcher for the Foresters. Joey picked up his second win of the season against Grace last Saturday, moving him to 2-0 on the season. We talk about how he gets ready for games, how to recover, and how to work hard during the off-season and not get injured.
For today's episode of THE Forester Baseball Podcast, I sit down with two-way player, Camden Dice. Dice is a pitcher and outfielder for the foresters, and also plays soccer here at HU. Dice threw well in the series split against Marian, while also tacking on his first career home run. Find out more in the podcast with Camden!
In this episode of THE Forester Baseball Podcast, I sit down and talk with Daniel Lichty about the series sweep over #11 Indiana Southeast. We talk about funny stories, the game plan this week for Marian, and more.
In the first episode of a new podcast, The Forester Baseball Podcast, I will be talking to the players of the NAIA Crossroads League school, Huntington University. Today, I sat down with 2019 Crossroads League pitcher of the year and first baseman Alex McCutcheon and talked about the trip to Tuscaloosa and the series against Kentucky Christain.