Riding The Pine: Recent Episodes
Jack Ridenour
Welcome to Riding The Pine and thanks for sitting on the bench with me! A podcast involving all of the latest and greatest sports news and topics along with highlighting some aspects of the sports world others may not pay much attention to. Grab your favorite spot on the bench and tune in!
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! On this week's show, I'm joined by another member of the St. Francis men's basketball team, who shared his journey to how he landed in Loretto, Wisler Sanon (0:46-20:50)! Wisler details how he was recruited by the Red Flash, what he feels his team is capable of accomplishing this year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-0:45
Interview w/ Wisler Sanon: 0:46-20:50
Outro: 20:51-21:41
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WE ARE BACK!! Another brand new episode kicks things off in the brand new month of September as we return to Friday RTP episodes with having a current member of the St. Francis men's basketball team join the show, Cam Gregory (1:43-14:12)! Cam and I discuss his career at SFU, the personal connection that his family has to the school, getting ready for this upcoming season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:42
Interview w/ Cam Gregory: 1:43-14:12
Outro: 14:13-15:19
Music Credit:
Positive Hip-Hop by MaxKoMusic | https://maxkomusic.com/
Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com
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Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by a fantastic guest who has worked his way through the coaching world to find himself in his first ever head coaching position, current head coach for the Seton Hill men's basketball team Coach Ben Wilkins (2:09-34:30)! Coach Wilkins and I dive into his career in the coaching world and what got him interested in wanting to be a coach, his time at Army as an assistant and what his experience was like coaching at a military academy, this past season at Seton Hill and what it was like being the head coach of a program for the first time in his college coaching career and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:08
Interview w/ Coach Ben Wilkins: 2:09-34:30
Outro: 34:31-35:35
Join me for another fantastic new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by a guest who made the switch from basketball player to coach and even coached at his alma mater, current assistant men's basketball coach at University of Albany, coach Bobby Jordan (2:00-21:47) ! Coach Jordan and I dive into his career as a player at first and why he wanted to get into coaching, his experience this year as the acting head coach for Albany the first five games of the year and what it was like having the experience of being the head coach of a program, how this past season was and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:59
Interview w/ Coach Bobby Jordan: 2:00-21:47
Outro: 21:48-23:17
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest who has been at the center of the growth his program has experienced over the years, current head women's basketball coach at Seton Hill University, Coach Mark Katarski (2:07-32:19)! Coach Katarski and I dive right into his career in coaching and what led him to becoming a coach, his time at Chatham University prior to Seton Hill and what it was like coaching an all-female college and what was unique about that experience, what's been key to Seton Hill's success that has resulted in nine straight playoff appearances and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:06
Interview w/ Coach Mark Katarski: 2:07-32:19
Outro: 32:20-33:17
Join me for another fantastic new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by a head coach who recently captured a conference championship, current head men's basketball coach at Chatham University coach David Richards (1:50-16:52)! Coach Richards and I dive into this season and what it was like guiding the Cougars to their second ever PAC championship victory, when during this season he felt his team grew the most and overcame the most adversity, the preparation for Friday's NCAA Tournament game and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:49
Interview w/ Coach David Richards: 1:50-16:52
Outro: 16:53-17:51
Join me for another tremendous new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest who made the switch from the playing world to coaching world in basketball after a very successful career on the hardwood, current Franklin Regional boys basketball varsity head coach Jesse Reed (2:08-35:25)! Coach Reed and I dive into his career in hoops starting with being a big time name in the Western PA area and what it was like making the adjustment from high school to college, what it was like playing overseas after a successful college career, getting into coaching and how that transition has been for him and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:07
Interview w/ Coach Jesse Reed: 2:08-35:25
Outro: 35:26-36:22
Join me for another amazing new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I sat down with the head coach of a basketball program that has gone through not only a name change but also a change in NCAA divisions, current Utah Tech head men's basketball coach Jon Judkins (1:56-27:52)! Coach Judkins and I dive into his career as a coach and what got him interested in wanting to become a coach, what it's been like being a part of Utah Tech's transition to NCAA Division I from Division II as well as their change in name from Dixie State to Utah Tech, how this season has been for him and his team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
Interview w/ Coach Jon Judkins: 1:56-27:52
Outro: 27:53-28:52
Join me for another fantastic edition of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by a guest who has guided his program to back-to-back 17-plus win seasons, current head coach of the Chatham University women's basketball team Coach David Saur (1:52-17:16)! Coach Saur and I discuss how this season went for the Cougars and how the group exceeded even his own expectations, how they were able to power through a 7-game road trip where they came out with a winning record, the growth he's seen from this team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:51
Interview w/ Coach David Saur: 1:52-17:16
Outro: 17:17-18:15
Join me for another amazing episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a tremendous guest that has been to not one but two NCAA Tournaments, current Vermont men's basketball player Robin Duncan (1:56-15:31)! Robin and I dive into his career at Vermont and what it was like playing with his older brothers as a freshman at Vermont, his experience going to two NCAA tournaments and which season was more challenging for his team to make it to the big dance, how this season has been going for the Catamounts and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
Interview w/ Robin Duncan: 1:56-15:31
Outro: 15:32-16:30
Join me for another outstanding new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by an amazing new guest who has recently earned his first head coaching job at the division I level, current head coach for the Cleveland State men's basketball team coach Daniyal Robinson (1:51-29:41)! Coach Robinson and I dive into his career as a coach and what got him interested in becoming a coach initially, his time in the BIG12 at Iowa State not just once but twice, what it was like being named the head coach of Cleveland State, the biggest adjustment to becoming a head coach and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Interview w/ Coach Daniyal Robinson: 1:51-29:41
Outro: 29:42-30:40
Join me for another incredible new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by an amazing guest who has quickly made a name for himself as one of the top rebounders in the nation, current Cleveland State men's basketball player Deante Johnson (1:50-14:32)! Deante and I discuss his career in basketball and what it was like to go to the NCAA Tournament during the Covid-19 Pandemic, how he's become one of the best shot blockers in the entire nation, the origin of his nickname "spider," how this season has been and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:49
Interview w/ Deante Johnson: 1:50-14:32
Outro: 14:33-15:39
Join me for another amazing new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by a college coach that has had quite the journey to the school he is now the head coach of today, current Maryland Eastern Shore head men's basketball coach Jason Crafton (1:44-22:24)! Coach Crafton and I discuss his career in coaching and what made him want to become a coach, his time as a video coordinator for Villanova and what kind of impression Coach Jay Wright left on him as a young coach, his first head coaching job that was at his alma mater and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:43
Interview w/ Coach Jason Crafton: 1:44-22:24
Outro: 22:25-23:49
Join me for another amazing new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by a guest who has been making a name for himself as one of the top guards in the Northeast Conference, current Wagner men's basketball player DeLonnie Hunt (1:51-22:28)! DeLonnie and I discuss his career at Wagner and what it was like to be recruited to play in college during the peak of the pandemic, what the adjustment was like to Wagner and how he made such a smooth transition to the college game, how this season has been for him and his team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Interview w/ DeLonnie Hunt: 1:51-22:28
Outro: 22:29-23:36
Join me for another incredible episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I am joined by a guest who has seen many stops along the way during his college career, current Detroit Mercy men's basketball player A.J. Oliver (1:46-17:50)! A.J. and I discuss his career starting out at Clemson and what led him to transfer to Old Dominion and eventually Detroit Mercy, what it's been liking having to adjust to new teams and programs, how this season has been with Detroit Mercy and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:45
Interview w/ A.J. Oliver: 1:46-17:50
Outro: 17:51-18:45
Join me for another incredible episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new show, I'm joined by a guest who was a standout in the Pittsburgh area on the hardwood, who has now taken his career in basketball to the professional level, current overseas pro basketball player Kason Harrell (1:58-33:42)! Kason and I discuss his career at Purdue Fort Wayne and the interesting story as to how he made his decision to go to Fort Wayne, his career overseas and what it was like adjusting to the pro style of play, playing in Ireland and the reception of the sport of basketball in the country and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:57
Interview w/ Kason Harrell: 1:58-33:42
Outro: 33:43-34:39
Join me for another tremendous episode of Riding The Pine! On today's brand new show, I'm joined by a guest who left his mark at his college and continues to be a dominate basketball player at the pro level, current overseas pro basketball player in Belgium Keith Braxton (1:59-19:44)! Keith and I discuss his career at St. Francis and what it was like being named the NEC Player of the Year his junior season, entering into the NBA draft and how that prepared him for the pro level of play, what his adjustment was like to the overseas style of basketball and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:58
Interview w/ Keith Braxton: 1:59-19:44
Outro: 19:45-20:45
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined again by a coach from the basketball world that has already shared his story with us once on RTP and now shares an inside look into the season, head men's basketball coach at St. Francis Coach Rob Krimmel (1:50-29:27)! Coach Krimmel and I dive into how this season has been for the Red Flash and how the team has bounced back from the slow start this season, what's been key for the Red Flash's strong start to conference play, his message that he's shared with the team heading into the later part of the season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:49
Interview w/ Coach Rob Krimmel: 1:50-29:27
Outro: 29:28-30:23
Join me for another wonderful episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by another member for the St. Francis men's basketball team that shares his journey to Loretto, current Red Flash men's basketball player Luke Ruggery (1:43-18:29)! Luke and I discuss his career in basketball and what led him to wanting to continue his career at St. Francis, what it meant to him and his high school team to be the first player to ever receive a division one scholarship from the basketball team, what his thoughts have been on this year so far and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:42
Interview w/ Luke Ruggery: 1:43-18:29
Outro: 18:30-19:26
Join me for another amazing episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode I'm joined by a tremendous guest from the St. Francis men's basketball program, Josh Cohen (1:57-13:39)! Josh and I discuss his season this year and what it's been like scoring 40 points in not just one but two games this year, what it's meant to the team to come out to a strong start in conference play, the Red Flash's out-of-conference schedule this year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:56
Interview w/ Josh Cohen: 1:57-13:39
Outro: 13:40-14:53
Join me for another fantastic episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new episode, I'm joined by a guest who coaches at the school he once was a player for, current assistant men's basketball coach at St. Francis University, Coach Eric Taylor (1:58-36:30)! Coach Taylor and I discuss his career first as a player at SFU and now a coach and what it's been like to be back at his alma mater, his time playing professionally overseas, his unique relationship with head coach Rob Krimmel being former teammates with him at St. Francis and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:57
Interview W/ Coach Eric Taylor: 1:58-36:30
Outro: 36:31-37:28
Join me for another amazing episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a tremendous guest from the professional basketball world that has a very unique story as to how he wound up where he is today, current overseas pro basketball player playing in Israel, Alex Leder (1:55-26:16)! Alex and I discuss his journey in basketball from playing division 3 basketball in college to becoming a pro overseas, what it's been like adjusting to overseas life and playing at the pro level, what his advice would be to other D3 players who have aspirations of playing overseas and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
Interview w/ Alex Leder: 1:55-26:16
Outro: 26:17-27:33
Join me for another incredible episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new episode after the holidays, I'm joined by a guest who is considered one of the greatest scorers of all-time in NBA history, current NBA Hall of Famer Adrian Dantley (2:04-34:35)! Adrian and I discuss his career from the very beginning during his high school days playing for legendary coach Morgan Wooten, his time at Notre Dame and the adjustment to the NBA, what it was like being inducted into the Hall of Fame and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:03
Interview w/ Adrian Dantley: 2:04-34:35
Outro: 34:36-35:34
Join me for another tremendous episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest who recently made the jump with his team from the NCAA Division II level to the NCAA Division I level, current Lindenwood men's basketball player Kevin Caldwell Jr. (1:40-23:30)! Kevin and I discuss his career at Lindenwood and what it's been like adjusting to a Division I schedule after the team was Division II last year, his time playing Juco basketball and how that helped him get prepared for the Division I level of basketball and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:39
Interview w/ Kevin Caldwell Jr: 1:40-23:30
Outro: 23:31-24:27
Join me for another amazing episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a guest who has been one of the top golfers in all of the NCAA over the last few years, current Notre Dame men's golfer Palmer Jackson (1:54-19:43)! Palmer and I discuss his career in golf and what it was like competing in his first ever PGA Tour event this past fall, what led him to wanting to continue his golf career at Notre Dame and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:53
Interview w/ Palmer Jackson: 1:54-19:43
Outro: 19:44-20:42
Join me for another amazing episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a sensational guest who shares his journey in the coaching world and how he's been able to make such a quick jump early on in his career, current graduate assistant coach for the Miami of Ohio men's basketball team Coach Elijah Pennington (1:44-23:46)! Coach Pennington and I discuss his career in coaching and what got him interested in wanting to become a coach, his journey from IUPUI to Miami of Ohio and what he's learned in the two early stops he's made so far in his coaching career, what he thinks this year's team is capable of accomplishing and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:43
Interview w/ Coach Elijah Pennington: 1:44-23:46
Outro: 23:47-24:44
Join me for another amazing episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a current overseas pro that is playing in Iceland who recently made the return to the sport of basketball, current overseas pro basketball player Ty Stewart (1:53-34:51)! Ty and I discuss his return to basketball after a long hiatus from the sport, what it was like getting adjusted to the pro style of play, what life has been like overseas in Iceland and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:52
Interview w/ Ty Stewart: 1:53-34:51
Outro: 34:52-35:55
Join me for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a fantastic guest who recently made the transition from the playing world to the coaching world, current graduate assistant coach for the Auburn men's basketball team Geoff Gray (1:51-35:24)! Geoff and I discuss what it's been like to be apart of the staff with Coach Bruce Pearl, how he's been able to transition from being a player over to being a coach and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Interview w/ Geoff Gray: 1:51-35:24
Outro: 35:25-36:25
Join me for another amazing episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a fantastic recurring guest who goes in depth on how the season has been going for him and his team, current head women's basketball coach at Chatham University Coach David Saur (1:54-22:09)! Coach Saur and I dive into this year and what it's been like having such a young team this season, how he's approached this season having no seniors or juniors on the roster and what it's meant having former players from Chatham now coaching for Coach Saur on his staff, a preview into this weekend's matchup with the Bethany Bison and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:53
Interview w/ Coach David Saur: 1:54-22:09
Outro: 22:10-23:13
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm back from the holiday with a great guest who shared his thoughts about this past high school football season in the WPIAL, owner and founder of the Westmoreland Sports Network Dan Flickinger (2:11-39:25)! Dan and I discuss how this past fall was for the network and what his thoughts were about the various teams that were in new classifications this year, which teams benefited the most from the reclassification this year, what it was like having one of the most watched broadcasts in the network's history this past fall and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:10
Interview w/ Dan Flickinger: 2:11-39:25
Outro: 39:26-40:50
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by another amazing guest who comes from the college basketball world and is in his first season with his new team, current Miami University (Oh.) men's basketball player Morgan Safford (2:04-14:19)! Morgan and I discuss his career at Wofford College and what led him to wanting to continue his career there, his decision to transfer to Miami U and what it was like going through the transfer portal, how it's been getting adjusted to his new team this season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:03
Interview w/ Morgan Safford: 2:04-14:19
Outro: 14:20-15:21
Join me for another tremendous episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by another fantastic member of the St. Francis men's basketball team as current assistant coach for the Red Flash Luke McConnell joins the podcast (1:56-28:37)! Coach McConnell and I discuss his career as a football player at St. Francis and what led him to being a member of the Red Flash football program, what it was like having his dad the head coach of the Red Flash men's basketball program when he was a child and growing up around the basketball program, what it's meant to him to be a part of the same program his dad coached for and coaching with multiple former players of his fathers' and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
Interview w/ Coach Luke McConnell: 1:56-28:37
Outro: 28:38-29:35
Join me for another incredible episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, we continue our coverage of the Red Flash men's basketball program by having current redshirt-junior guard Brad McCabe (1:56-19:19)! Brad and I discuss his career at St. Francis and what it was like starting his career as a walk-on, how he found out he had earned a scholarship and what it meant to him earning that scholarship, his outlook on this upcoming season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
Interview w/ Brad McCabe: 1:56-19:19
Outro: 19:20-20:16
Join me for another incredible episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by another member of the men's basketball team at St. Francis as I sit down with current junior guard for the Red Flash, Ronell Giles Jr. (2:01-15:13)! Ronell and I discuss his career at St. Francis and what led him to wanting to continue his career with the Red Flash, how he was able to overcome an injury from last year and what his rehab process was like, how it's been reuniting with an old high school teammate that is now on the Red Flash team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:00
Interview w/ Ronell Giles Jr.: 2:01-15:13
Outro: 15:14-16:10
Join me for another tremendous episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, we kick off the two-week pre-season college basketball coverage of the St. Francis men's basketball team with a great interview with current Red Flash men's basketball player Marlon Hargis (1:53-18:02)! Marlon and I get into his high school career and being a part of such a successful program and how that helped him get ready for the competitiveness of NCAA Division I basketball, his decision to go to Holy Cross initially and why he decided to transfer to St. Francis, his outlook on this season and what he thinks this team is capable of accomplishing this season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:52
Interview w/ Marlon Hargis: 1:53-18:02
Outro: 18:03-19:03
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest from the college basketball world that made the transition from being a player to eventually being a coach, current Director of Operations for the Seattle University men's basketball team Matt Jones (2:01-27:58)! Matt and I discuss his playing career at Trinity University and how his career as a player has helped him during his career as a coach, how he landed in Seattle and what his duties are as the Director of Operations, his outlook for the team this season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:00
Interview w/ Matt Jones: 2:01-27:58
Outro: 27:59-28:59
Join me for another tremendous episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest from the college basketball world who has gone from playing at two different Juco schools to making a big impact on the NCAA Division I level, current IUPUI men's basketball player Jonah Carrasco (1:43-24:51)! Jonah and I discuss his time playing for two separate juco schools and how much of an impact playing juco basketball has had on his career, his decision to come to IUPUI and what it was like setting a single-game program record last year with the Jaguars, the upcoming season and what type of team IUPUI has and his outlook on the season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:42
Interview w/ Jonah Carrasco: 1:43-24:51
Outro: 24:52-26:01
Join me for another fantastic episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by another great guest from the St. Francis football team, Dawson Snyder (1:53-12:31)! Dawson and I discuss his career in football and what led him to making the decision to continue his career at St. Francis, what it's been like working his way up the depth chart and becoming a starter this year, how this season has been going for the Red Flash and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:52
Interview w/ Dawson Snyder: 1:53-12:31
Outro: 12:32-13:26
Join me for another amazing episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a great guest from the college football world that has been a major impact player for his team since his first few games for the program, current quarterback for the St. Francis football team Justin Sliwoski (1:52-21:33)! Justin and I discuss his decision to go to Pitt initially after a strong high school career and what it was like to play with Kenny Pickett while at Pitt, why he decided to transfer and what led him to St. Francis, what it was like to be a part of St. Francis' historic win last year against Duquesne and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:51
Interview w/ Justin Sliwoski: 1:52-21:33
Outro: 21:34-22:37
Join me for another tremendous episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a fantastic guest coming from the college golfing world, current Seattle University men's golfer Nathan Cogswell (1:54-24:42)! Nathan and I discuss the fall season for him and his team and what it was like to set a team record earlier this year at Fresno State, what his thoughts are on the LIV Tour and the impact the new golf league could have on golf as a whole, his plans to go pro after his college career and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:53
Interview w/ Nathan Cogswell: 1:54-24:42
Outro: 24:43-25:48
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a great guest who comes from the college basketball coach, current assistant men's basketball coach for The Citadel, Coach Chris Hill (1:49-37:26)! Coach Hill and I discuss his career as a player at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and playing for Bruce Pearl, what it was like guiding UWM to a Sweet 16 appearance as a player in the early 2000s, what got him into coaching initially after playing, a preview into The Citadel's upcoming season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
Interview w/ Coach Chris Hill: 1:49-37:26
Outro: 37:27-38:23
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by an outstanding guest who comes from the minor league baseball world, current minor leaguer for the Oakland Athletics, Hogan Harris (1:49-25:10)! Hogan and I discuss his career in baseball and how he was able to overcome injuries in his college career, getting drafted by the A's and working his was through the minor leagues, making his way to the Triple-A level of Oakland's organization this past year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
Interview w/ Hogan Harris: 1:49-25:10
Outro: 25:11-26:05
Join me for another incredible episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by another member of the St. Francis men's basketball team who is also a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) at St. Francis, Max Land (1:36-19:43)! Max and I discuss his career in high school and what it was like playing with and against elite level players, what the adjustment to playing college basketball was like for him, what SAAC is and how he is involved with the committee at St. Francis and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:35
Interview w/ Max Land: 1:36-19:43
Outro: 19:44-20:46
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by another member of the college basketball world that comes from the player side of the game, current St. Francis men's basketball player Josh Cohen (1:50-20:07)! Josh and I discuss his career at St. Francis and what made him want to become a part of the Red Flash program, his improvement as a player during his career and what it was like being named the NEC Most Improved Player of the Year last year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:49
Interview w/ Josh Cohen: 1:50-20:07
Outro: 20:08-21:12
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest who has a very close connection to the school he coaches for, current head men's basketball coach at St. Francis University Coach Rob Krimmel (1:53-30:42)! Coach Krimmel and I dive into his career at St. Francis initially as a player and now as a coach, why he wanted to become a coach at first and what it's meant to coach at his alma mater, where he feels this year's team has grown the most from last year and his thoughts on this upcoming season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:52
Interview w/ Coach Rob Krimmel: 1:53-30:42
Outro: 40:43-31:41
Join me for another brand new episode of RTP! On today's episode, I'm joined by a guest who shared his unique journey to the state of Wisconsin, current University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball player Angelo Stuart (1:47-33:47)! Angelo and I discuss his career with two different juco schools prior to arriving at UWM, his short tenure at Seattle University and transferring in the midst of the pandemic, how this past summer was adjusting to a new team and what he's most looking forward to heading into this season with his new team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:46
Interview w/ Gelo Stuart: 1:47-33:47
Outro: 33:48-34:48
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a guest from the minor league baseball world that decided to enter the MLB draft early in college, current Greenville Drive minor leaguer playing in the Boston Red Sox organization Brendan Cellucci (1:37-22:19)! Brendan and I discuss his career at Tulane and what made him want to continue his baseball career there, why he decided to enter the MLB draft early and not play his final two seasons of college baseball, how this past season was with the Drive in comparison to last year's season he had with the team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:36
Interview w/ Brendan Cellucci: 1:37-22:19
Outro: 22:20-23:16
Join me for another brand new edition of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a member of the college basketball world that's been able to apply aspects of his playing career to his coaching career, current assistant men's basketball coach at Drexel University, Coach Justin Jennings (1:51-26:55)! Coach Jennings and I discuss his career as a coach and what got him interested in being a coach, his time coaching at Army and what he's applied from his time there to his career now at Drexel, a look into the upcoming season for Drexel and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Interview w/ Coach Justin Jennings: 1:51-26:55
Outro: 26:56-28:05
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by the head coach of the men's basketball team at Southern Utah University, Coach Todd Simon (1:49-34:22)! Coach Simon and I discuss his career in coaching and what got him interested in wanting to become a coach, how he adjusted to being a head coach in the middle of the season when he was named the interim head coach at UNLV, where he grew the most as a coach while as an assistant at Findlay Prep, what he expects from this year's team at Southern Utah and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
Interview w/ Coach Todd Simon: 1:49-34:22
Outro: 34:23-35:21
Join me for the latest edition of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a current minor leaguer that was recently a part of one of the most historic seasons in Notre Dame baseball history, current minor leaguer in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization playing for the Bradenton Marauders Jack Brannigan (2:06-30:48)! Jack and I discuss his career at Notre Dame and what it was like to be a part of their third ever appearance in program history of the College World Series this past spring and his clutch performance in the series clinching-win over Tennessee, his transition to the minors and how this first season has been for him, his approach to baseball as a two-way player and how he balances both hitting and pitching and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:05
Interview w/ Jack Brannigan: 2:06-30:48
Outro: 30:49-31:49
Join me for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a very special guest who is a fellow broadcaster in the Pittsburgh area, current sports broadcaster for the Westmoreland Sports Network and sport producer for 93.7 The Fan, Sean Meyers (1:54-38:04)! Sean and I discuss his career in broadcasting and what made him pick up a mic, how he was able to work his way to Westmoreland Sports Network and the various bumps in the road he hit along the way, landing at 93.7 and what his responsibilities are at the Pittsburgh-based radio station, the early part of the WPIAL high school football season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:53
Interview w/ Sean Meyers: 1:54-38:04
Outro: 38:05-39:14
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a tremendous guest who has seen every stop of the minor leagues, current minor leaguer for the Reno Aces playing in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, Blake Workman (1:50-24:33)! Blake and I discuss his career in college and appearing in the College World Series with Cal State Fullerton, his season this year with the Aces and how he made the transition from Double A to Triple A this year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:49
Interview w/ Blake Workman: 1:50-24:33
Outro: 24:34-25:37
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a college football player that is coming off a historic freshman campaign, current Coastal Carolina football player Josaiah Stewart (1:57-16:25)! Josaiah and I discuss his impressive freshman season that saw him break the school's all-time sacks record for a single-season, how he's been able to stay focused on this upcoming season despite the outside attention of being named the Sun Belt preseason Defensive Player of the Year, having his senior year of football canceled due to Covid and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:56
Interview w/ Josaiah Stewart: 1:57-16:25
Outro: 16:26-17:34
Join me for another tremendous episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest from the minor league world who has been filling the airwaves for play-by-play in Oklahoma City for more than a decade, current Director of Media Relations and Broadcasting for the Oklahoma City Dodgers, Alex Freedman (1:43-44:01)! Alex and I discuss his career as a broadcaster and what got him interested in wanting to be a play-by-play announcer, how he landed the Oklahoma City Dodgers job and what it's been like being in charge of the media department with OKC, his method of preparing for broadcasts and how instrumental working on game notes has been for him in helping to prep for games, his favorite sports to call outside of baseball and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:42
Interview w/ Alex Freedman: 1:43-44:01
Outro: 44:02-45:11
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a guest who comes from the minor leagues but is from the coaching side of the minors, current development coach for the Salem Red Sox, Coach Juan Rivera (1:51-33:50)! Coach Rivera and I discuss his career as a coach and what made him want to get into coaching, how he utilizes analytics and statistics in his coaching with the Red Sox, how his first season in the minors has been after spending time at the high school and college levels and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Interview w/ Coach Juan Rivera: 1:51-33:50
Outro: 33:51-34:50
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a guest who just a year ago was playing independent ball in his hometown of Chicago and is now in the minor leagues for the Tampa Bay Rays, current Charleston Riverdogs minor leaguer Jack Snyder (1:55-22:55)! Jack and I discuss his journey to the minor leagues and how he was able to work his way from being an undrafted player to being a predominant starter for the Riverdogs, how his season has been in the minors and what he attributes to his strong season in Charleston, which pitches he's added to his arsenal this year and how his pitch choice has expanded this season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
Interview w/ Jack Snyder: 1:55-22:55
Outro: 22:56-23:58
Join me for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a member of the minor league world but also the broadcasting world, current Broadcasting & Media Relations Manager for the Bowling Green Hot Rods Shawn Murnin (1:55-41:21)! Shawn and I discuss the ins and outs to his career in broadcasting and what it's been like working in the minor leagues over the last few years, his thoughts on prep work and what his method is for gathering information prior to a broadcast and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
Interview w/ Shawn Murnin: 1:55-41:21
Outro: 41:22-42:24
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! In today's episode, I'm joined by a guest who has been a part of an incredible run to the College World Series in college and is also a member of the only minor league team in Canada, current Vancouver Canadians minor leaguer in the Toronto Blue Jays organization Chad Dallas (1:47-33:00)! Chad and I dive right into his career at Tennessee and what it was like making a run to the College World Series with the Volunteers, his impressive debut outing on the mound for the Canadians this year and how much confidence that gave him moving forward and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:46
Interview w/ Chad Dallas: 1:47-33:00
Outro: 33:01-34:01
Join me today for a brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a guest who has overcome quite a bit during his journey to the minor leagues, current Bowling Green Hot Rods minor leaguer in the Tampa Bay Rays organization Patrick Wicklander (1:51-26:37)! Patrick and I discuss his career in baseball starting out in the SEC pitching for the Arkansas Razorbacks and how he was able to overcome a diabetes diagnosis while playing for Arkansas, the day he was drafted by the Rays and what the transition was like to the pros, how he's handled the adjustment from Low-A to High-A in the minors and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Interview w/ Patrick Wicklander: 1:51-26:37
Outro: 26:38-27:38
Join us for another edition of MLB Monday on Riding The Pine! On today's episode, Tyler Smith and I discuss the latest news going around the MLB Trade deadline and which teams we could see making some major moves (2:27-9:23), our thoughts on Juan Soto and where he might land (9:24-15:34), which teams could make a last second move that will have a big impact (15:35-19:36) and much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:26
MLB Trade Deadline: 2:27-9:23
Where will Soto land: 9:24-15:34
Teams to watch: 15:35-19:36
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's new episode, I'm joined by not just one but two fantastic guests who share their transition out of professional sports, former minor league baseball player Tyler Smith (1:58-31:55) and former overseas pro basketball player Case Bruton (31:58-48:21)! Tyler and Case share an update into what life has been without playing professional sports, what the biggest adjustment was for each of them not having to worry about practice or games, takeaways from pro sports that they apply in their current careers and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:57
Interview w/ Tyler Smith: 1:58-31:55
Interview w/ Case Bruton: 31:58-48:21
Outro: 48:22-49:26
Join me for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine! In today's new episode, I'm joined by a guest from the broadcasting and business world who also happens to be my boss, owner and founder of the Westmoreland Sports Network Dan Flickinger (1:33-31:41)! Dan and I get into his career behind the microphone and what got him interested in starting a career in broadcasting and business, how the network has grown over the years and where he's seen it grow the most, what the day-to-day is like running the network and especially on the day of a broadcast and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:32
Interview w/ Dan Flickinger: 1:33-31:41
Outro: 31:42-32:49
Join me for another fantastic edition of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I welcome everyone back after taking a week off from episodes with a recap from my adventures to the Pacific Northwest (1:22-16:00)! I share my journey's in both Seattle, Washington and Alaska and discuss what all I did, the different sights I saw and more! I also share an update into Friday's new episode with a brand new guest and make sure you are checking out all other episodes and content that is out now!
Intro: 0:00-1:21
Recap from Seattle/Alaska: 1:22-16:00
Outro: 16:01-16:30
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! In today's episode, I'm joined by an awesome guest from the overseas professional basketball world who has quickly become a fan favorite on RTP, Loren Brill (1:41-34:08)! Loren and I get into how his second season playing professionally has been in the Philippines, what it was like making a run to the championship series with his team in their previous season, how he's been able to balance both basketball and going back to school to obtain his masters degree and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:40
Interview w/ Loren Brill: 1:41-34:08
Outro: 34:09-35:27
Join me for another wonderful episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a fellow broadcaster who shares his journey in broadcasting and his method of preparation for games, current South Bend Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Brendan King (1:50-28:16)! Brendan and I go back and forth about the broadcasting world and he shares why he got into broadcasting originally, who his biggest influences have been in his career, how he manages his prep work with games being every day and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:49
Interview w/ Brendan King: 1:50-28:16
Outro: 28:17-29:29
Join me for another spectacular episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest who has one of the most unique experiences in all of sports with the team he currently plays for, Seton Hill University and Savannah Bananas baseball player Vinny Rauso (1:51-34:23)! Vinny and I discuss his collegiate season this past year with the SHU Griffins and how they were able to turn their season around after a slow start, his time as a childhood actor and how that prepared him for his current opportunity with the Savannah Bananas, how he landed with the Bananas and what the everyday routine is like being a member of the internet sensation baseball team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Interview w/ Vinny Rauso: 1:51-34:23
Outro: 34:24-35:33
Join me for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest from the front office rankings of the minor league world, current Public Relations Director for the San Antonio Missions Jeremy Sneed (1:46-35:00)! Jeremy and I discuss his career in minor league baseball and how he adjusted to being the Director of PR after initially serving as the assistant director, his time as a broadcaster and how he made the switch from broadcasting to PR and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:45
Interview w/ Jeremy Sneed: 1:46-35:00
Outro: 35:01-35:58
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! In today's episode, I'm joined by a minor leaguer who has had a steady ascent through the minor league farm system for the Minnesota Twins, current St. Paul Saints minor leaguer Caleb Hamilton (1:51-26:30)! Caleb and I discuss his college days playing at Oregon State and the transition he had going from the college level to the minor league level, where during his journey to triple AAA has he noticed the most improvement in his game, his favorite promotional night the Saints do during home games and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Interview w/ Caleb Hamilton: 1:51-26:30
Outro: 26:31-27:44
Join me for another awesome new sports show on Riding The Pine, MLB Monday! On the first edition of MLB Monday, I'm joined by former pro baseball player and recurring RTP guest Tyler Smith as he and I discuss the Mariners/Angels brawl (1:53-9:05), the state of the Pittsburgh Pirates with the young talent they have (9:05-18:24), our most surprising teams so far (18:25-22:22) and so much more!
Mariners/Angels brawl: 1:53-9:05
Pirates Young Talent: 9:05-18:24
Surprising Teams: 18:25-22:22
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a great guest who shared a very unique story as to how he landed the job he currently holds today, current Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Hartford YardGoats, Jeff Dooley (1:59-35:36)! Jeff and I discuss his career in broadcasting and what made him want to get into broadcasting for a career, how he managed to create his own position with the YardGoats when they were formerly the New Britain Rock Cats, how much he's seen the organization grow as a whole and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:58
Interview w/ Jeff Dooley: 1:59-35:36
Outro: 35:37-36:41
Join me for another edition of NBA Wednesday here on Riding The Pine! On this week's edition, it's the final episode of the season before the NBA season kicks back up next year, so I give a recap of both the NBA Finals (0:31-4:30) as well as the NBA season as a whole (4:31-6:49). I then wrap the show up with a preview into the 2022 NBA Draft (6:50-12:19)! Make sure you check out all NBA Wednesday's and get ready for next year's NBA Wednesday editions! MLB Monday's will be starting up soon, so get excited and ready for baseball here on RTP!
NBA Finals Recap: 0:31-4:30
NBA Season Recap: 4:31-6:49
NBA Draft Preview: 6:50-12:19
Join me for another fantastic edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I jump right into discussing a recap from the NBA Finals and the Warriors capturing the title as well as a recap of the NBA season as a whole (4:02-17:37). I'm then joined by another tremendous guest coming from the golfing world, current Seattle University men's golfer Nathan Cogswell (17:48-41:29)! Nathan and I discuss his career at Seattle and what it was like competing at regionals this past season, how practicing in poor weather actually helps his play on the course in various tournaments and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:10
NBA Finals/Season Recap: 4:02-17:37
Interview w/ Nathan Cogswell: 17:48-41:29
Outro: 41:30-42:38
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! On today's new episode, I'm joined by a sensational guest from the minor league baseball world for another interview only conversation, currently Colorado Rockies minor leaguer playing for the Fresno Grizzlies Jarrod Cande (2:00-29:46)! Jarrod and I discuss his career in baseball and how much of an impact playing Juco baseball has had on his career, how this season has been with the Grizzlies and what the transition has been like from college baseball to the pros and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:59
Interview w/ Jarrod Cande: 2:00-29:46
Outro: 29:47-30:49
Join me for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this week's edition, I'm joined by a recurring RTP guest and friend of the show, Darren Williams (6:37-25:15)! Darren and I discuss a recap from game five of the NBA Finals, a preview into game six and who we think is going to be key for both the Celtics and Warriors and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-6:36
Darren Joins the show: 6:37-25:15
Outro: 25:16-25:46
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On this episode, I get right into a preview of game five of the NBA Finals and I discuss an update into the series and my thoughts from the first four games of the championship (3:16-12:21). I'm then joined by an awesome guest coming from the minor league world as well as the broadcasting world, current Brooklyn Cyclones play-by-play broadcaster Keith Raad (12:32-37:41)! Keith and I discuss his career in sports and why he wanted to get into broadcasting, the various teams he has done play-by-play for and where along his journey he feels he has grown the most as a broadcaster and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:58
NBA Finals Game 5 Preview: 3:16-12:21
Interview w/ Keith Raad: 12:32-37:41
Outro: 37:42-38:52
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! In today's episode, I'm joined by a great guest who has been off to a tremendous start this season in the minor leagues, current Oakland Athletics minor leaguer playing for the Lansing Lugnuts, Kumar Nambiar! Kumar shares the journey he's had in baseball, starting out playing collegiately at Yale and how he was able to balance both school work and baseball, the jump he had in his pitching his senior year that allowed him to get drafted into the MLB by the A's, how he's adjusted to minor league life and the transition he went through from college to the pros and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:34
Interview w/ Kumar Nambiar: 1:38-28:15
Outro: 28:16-29:05
Join me for another awesome edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On today's show, I dive into the future of Donovan Mitchell in Utah and what the summer will hold for the Jazz with their head coach resigning (1:00-7:00). I then get into a recap from games one and two of the NBA finals (7:02-10:46) and then I wrap the show up with a preview and prediction into game three of the finals (10:47-12:59)! Make sure you download all NBA Wednesday shows that are out and now a part of Riding The Pine!
Mitchell's Future in Utah: 1:00-7:00
Games 1/2 Recap: 7:02-10:46
Game 3 Preview/Prediction: 10:47-12:59
Join me for another brand new show of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I jump right into discussing a recap of both games one and two of the NBA Finals and I share my outlook heading into game three (2:42-17:43). I'm then joined by an awesome guest from the collegiate golfing world, current men's golfer at the University of Colorado, Justin Biwer (17:54-48:21)! Justin and I dive into his career in golf and how much his game on the course grew when he took a gap year after graduating high school, what it was like competing at the collegiate level this past year and how he was able to adjust so well to the higher level of competition and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
Games 1&2 Recaps: 2:42-17:43
Interview w/ Justin Biwer: 17:54-48:21
Outro: 48:22-49:29
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I jump right into another interview only with a tremendous guest from the minor league baseball world, current San Antonio Missions baseball player in the San Diego Padres organization Connor Hollis (2:04-55:43)! Connor and I discuss the early days of his career, playing at the University of Houston where he began his career as a walk on for the Cougars, to being an undrafted minor leaguer for the Tampa Bay Rays initially, and eventually being picked up by the San Diego Padres where he is now and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:03
Interview w/ Connor Hollis: 2:04-55:43
Outro: 55:44-57:00
Join me for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On today's NBA Wednesday, I jump right into a preview into the NBA Finals between the Celtics and the Warriors and share my thoughts about the upcoming series (0:38-6:24). I then dive into the recent coaching hire by the LA Lakers and whether or not I think Darvin Ham will be a good fit in LA (6:30-10:23). I wrap the show up discussing the possible coaching shakeup in Utah and whether or not Quin Snyder will still be the head coach next season (10:24-15:05). Make sure you download all NBA Wednesday's and RTP episodes that are out now on all platforms!
Finals Preview: 0:38-6:24
Darvin Ham Hiring: 6:30-10:23
Utah Coaching Drama: 10:24-15:05
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I jump right into a preview into the upcoming finals showdown between the Celtics and the Warriors and I share who I think is going to eventually be crowned champions (3:12-13:20). I'm then joined by another great guest from the college golf world, current University of Kentucky men's golfer Garrett Wood (13:31-33:04)! Garrett and I discuss his career initially starting at Xavier University and what it was like capturing the Big East title in his second season with Xavier, his transition to Kentucky and competing in the SEC as well as qualifying for the U.S. Amateur last year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
NBA Finals Preview: 3:12-13:20
Interview w/ Garrett Wood: 13:31-33:04
Outro: 33:05-34:03
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I'm back with another interview only show with a guest who has made a tremendous impact on the Pepperdine men's golf program, Derek Hitchner (2:07-31:25)! Derek and I discuss his decision to go to Pepperdine to further his golf career and what it was like for him getting adjusted to playing in a new weather climate with him being from Minnesota originally, how he handles pressure in golf and some tricks he's learned over the years to calm himself before big rounds, what his mindset was going into his first ever NCAA Regionals last week and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:06
Interview only w/ Derek Hitchner: 2:07-31:25
Outro: 31:26-32:31
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I get right into a discussion on what Patrick Beverley's issue is with Chris Paul and why he's been attacking the future hall of famer on TV during his appearances on ESPN (3:17-18:55). I'm then joined by a show first and a guest with a very unique story as to how she went from D1 softball player to pro softball player, Samantha Show (19:05-1:01:17)! Samantha discussed her journey in softball, from committing early in her high school career to Texas A&M, to transferring to Oklahoma State for final year and propelling her career to the professional stage and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:00
Pat Beverley: 3:17-18:55
Interview w/ Samantha Show: 19:05-1:01:17
Outro: 1:01:18-1:02:25
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I open the show discussing the top players in college basketball that are currently in the transfer portal and where I could see them landing after this summer (3:22-15:45). I'm then joined by a guest who has made the improbable journey from D3 basketball to becoming an overseas pro, Xavier Colbert (15:55-45:56)! Xavier and I discuss his transition from D3 basketball to the pro style of play and what it was like getting adjusted to the new style of play and also living overseas, what the process is like to become a pro player overseas and the various documentation needed to play abroad and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:10
Top Transfer Portal Players: 3:22-15:45
Interview w/ Xavier Colbert: 15:55-45:56
Outro: 45:57-46:54
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this episode, I'm riding solo without Tom as I get right into a recap and reaction from the NBA Draft Lottery, a recap of the Celtics and Heat game one showdown and a preview into the Warriors and Mavericks game one matchup as well, check it out and make sure you download all RTP episodes and NBA Wednesday's!
Join me for this edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I get into a big recap of all of the different game seven matchups we had in the NBA and NHL Playoffs over the weekend, and I breakdown the game seven showdowns from Sunday in particular (4:06-24:36). I'm then joined by an awesome guest who has made an impact on the basketball court in both the US and abroad, current overseas pro basketball player Geoff Gray (24:46-56:23)! Geoff discusses his career at Emerson College and how he was able to get seen by pro scouts despite playing D3 basketball, how he was able to adjust to playing overseas as well as overall life in another country and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:51
Game 7 Recaps: 4:06-24:36
Interview w/ Geoff Gray: 24:46-56:23
Outro: 56:24-57:26
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I get back into an interview only episode with a guest who has had a unique journey to becoming a minor league baseball player, current New York Mets minor leaguer for the Brooklyn Cyclones Colby Morris (1:56-28:15)! Colby and I get into his career playing NCAA Division III baseball for Middlebury College and how he was able to transition from D3 to the pros, what he learned the most during his time playing for a variety of independent ball teams, the unique method he used to get the attention of Major League scouts and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
Interview only w/ Colby Morris: 1:56-28:15
Outro: 28:16-29:17
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! We decided to push the show to Thursday but we still came out swinging with a recap of both the Celtics/Bucks and Warriors/Grizzlies game 5 showdowns, our thoughts on Nikola Jokic winning the MVP for a second straight year, a preview into game 5 of the Sixers/Heat and Suns/Mavericks and so much more!
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I jump into a NBA and NHL Playoffs update and share where all of the different series currently stand (2:51-5:01). I then share my thoughts on the recent hiring of Mike Brown as the new Sacramento Kings head coach and Nikola Jokic being named the NBA MVP for the second straight year (5:02-19:25) before being joined by a sensational guest, current Florida Gulf Coast men's basketball player Chase Johnston (19:36-35:25)! Chase and I discuss his season this past year at Stetson and what went into his decision to transfer to FGCU, his experience in the transfer portal and what it was like to go through the transfer process and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:46
NBA/NHL Playoffs: 2:51-5:01
Mike Brown/Nikola Jokic: 5:02-19:25
Interview w/ Chase Johnston: 19:36-35:25
Outro: 35:26-36:22
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! On this episode, I am not joined by a special guest but I do dive into an awesome conversation on what the transfer portal is and the ins and outs to the new method of changing schools (2:42-20:20). I also share the impact of the transfer portal on college athletics and also college and high school student athletes. Stay tuned for more guest interviews coming in next week's episodes!
Intro: 0:00-1:56
Transfer Portal Conversation: 2:42-20:20
Outro: 20:21-20:40
Tune in to another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this week's episode, Tom and I get into an update into the NBA Playoffs, which NBA playoff team's fan bases we would start, bench, cut and our favorite NBA Playoff moments from childhood and so much more!
Join me for another episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I get right into a recap of the NFL draft and I share my thoughts from the draft and which team's I think were the most impressive over the weekend (2:57-17:31). I then get into an update on the NBA playoffs and discuss where the various series stand (17:38-22:27) before being joined by two great guests, current Fairfield baseball players Matt Zaffino and Mike Caruso (22:38-39:25)! Matt and Mike get into their careers at Fairfield and why they chose to come to Fairfield to further their baseball careers, how this season has been for them individually but also the team as a whole and much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:01
NFL Draft: 2:57-17:31
NBA Playoffs: 17:38-22:27
Interview W/ Matt Zaffino & Mike Caruso: 22:38-39:25
Outro: 39:26-40:24
Join me for another fantastic episode of Riding The Pine! On this episode, I jump right into a mini-mock draft for the NFL draft and share which players I could see going to which teams over the course of the first 10 picks of the first round (*note: this segment was pre-recorded) (3:06-26:15). I'm then joined by a guest who has had a winning impact on every program he's coached, current Fairfield head baseball coach Bill Currier (26:26-49:40)! Coach Currier and I dive right into his career playing and coaching at Vermont and what it was like transition from Vermont to Fairfield after the baseball program at Vermont disbanded, what he feels was special about last year's Fairfield team that started the season winning 28-straight games and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:00
RTP NFL Mini-Mock Draft: 3:06-26:15
Interview w/ Coach Bill Currier: 26:26-49:40
Outro: 49:41-50:40
Join us for another awesome episode of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this week's episode, Tom and I get into an update on the NBA playoffs, our thoughts on the Brooklyn Nets being swept out of the 1st round of the playoffs, the potential collapse of the Sixers and their former 3-0 lead as the Raptors look to comeback in the series and so much more!
Join me for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I get right into an interview only segment with a great guest who has been off to a tear this season from the plate in college baseball, current University at Albany baseball player Brad Malm (1:50-12:18)! Brad and I get right into his career at Albany and how he was able to adjust to the college game right out of high school which allowed him to start 45 of 46 games played his freshman year at Albany, what's been clicking for him at the plate and the drastic increase in his power hitting numbers and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:49
Interview w/ Brad Malm: 1:50-12:18
Outro: 12:19-13:13
Join us for another episode of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this week's edition, Tom and I tackle the NBA Playoffs, the battle between chain girl and glue girl who both protested the Timberwolves' games in interesting fashion, the continuous feud between Kyrie Irving and the Celtics fan base and so much more!
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I jump right into some NBA talk, and give an update into the playoffs and share my thoughts from the game one matchups across the postseason (9:19-22:32). I'm then joined by another guest who has been a fixture in the Rider University baseball program, Johnny Volpe (22:42-43:10)! Johnny and I discuss his season a year ago at Rider and what it was like capturing the MAAC Tournament Championship, how his off-season weight lifting and training programs have helped him this year hitting wise and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:08
NBA Playoffs: 9:19-22:32
Interview w/ Johnny Volpe: 22:42-43:10
Outro: 43:11-44:22
Join me for another episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I open the show discussing a recap from the first two days of the NBA Play-In tournament and I share which teams impressed me the most from the first few games (4:58-25:10). Later in the show, I'm joined by an awesome guest who has been a tremendous asset to his collegiate team since arriving by way of Kalamazoo Valley Junior College, current Ball State baseball player Trenton Quartermaine (25:21-38:25)! Trenton and I discuss his career at Kalamazoo and how Juco baseball helped his career overall in baseball, what he attributes to the impressive increase in his power hitting numbers from last year to this year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:13
NBA Play-In Recap: 4:58-25:10
Interview w/ Trenton Quartermaine: 25:21-38:25
Outro: 38:26-39:26
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I jump into a quick recap from the Masters over the weekend and discuss the incredible performance by Scottie Scheffler and the return of Tiger Woods (3:11-6:10). I then get into a preview of the NBA Playoffs and mention which teams I'll be paying close attention to as we make our way into the postseason (6:11-18:07). Later, I'm joined by two tremendous guests' who have been major contributors to the North Florida baseball program, Brock Edge and Aidan Sweatt (18:18-39:16)! We dive in to their careers at UNF and how this season has been for them so far, how they both were able to adjust to North Florida in their own ways and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:02
Masters: 3:11-6:10
NBA Playoff Preview: 6:11-18:07
Interview w/ Brock Edge & Aidan Sweatt: 18:18-39:16
Outro: 39:17-40:17
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I get right into the baseball talk and and give a preview into the opening day slate of games and I give a preview into the upcoming MLB season (4:09-19:06). I then give a brief prediction into this weekend's Masters tournament (19:07-21:21) and then I'm joined by another awesome guest from the college baseball world, current James Madison baseball player Lliam Grubbs (21:32-33:12)! Lliam and I dive into his career at JMU and how he was able to have such a big year last season on the mound for the Dukes, what it's been like getting adjusted to his new role as a relief pitcher/closer and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:00
MLB Opening day/Season preview: 4:09-19:06
Masters: 19:07-21:21
Interview w/ Lliam Grubbs: 21:32-33:12
Outro: 33:13-34:13
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday! This week, Tom and I discuss the NBA playoff picture and which teams we are most excited to watch in the postseason, our thoughts on the future of the Lakers, some postseason award predictions and so much more!
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I dive into a recap from the Final Four and share my thoughts from both the Kansas/Villanova game and Duke/UNC showdown and I give my preview into the NCAA title game and a prediction for who I think will be crowned champion (2:50-14:26). I'm then joined by an awesome recurring guest from the minor leagues, current St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Chandler Redmond (14:37-33:34)! Chandler will begin this season playing for the Cardinals Double A affiliate the Springfield Cardinals. He and I discuss his mentality heading into this season starting the year in Double A, the impact of the DH now being in the NL on not only himself but many other minor leaguers and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:40
Final Four Recap/Title Preview: 2:50-14:26
Interview w/ Chandler Redmond: 14:37-33:34
Outro: 33:35-34:34
Tune in today to another episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I have a solo show with no guest but I dive right into the final four and give a preview into the matchups, which players will be key on Saturday, my predictions for the games and so much more!
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! Tune in to hear from Tom and I as we dive right into the recent success of the Boston Celtics and how the recent injury to Robert Williams could hinder their playoff hopes then we get into whether or not the Suns are as good as their record shows and if they could hit a road block once the postseason starts and we give our Final Four predictions and so much more!
Tune in to another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! I get right into Ep. 205 discussing the impact of St. Peters' cinderella run in the NCAA Tournament this year and what it means for the university and basketball program moving forward (3:27-17:45). I'm then joined by an incredible recurring guest who always shares great insight into the overseas professional world, current overseas pro basketball player Case Bruton (17:55-34:38)! Case and I get into how his season has been this year playing in Israel, how he's adjusted to a new team and having a new coach and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
St. Peters Cinderella Run: 3:27-17:45
Interview w/ Case Bruton: 17:55-34:38
Outro: 34:39-35:43
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I dive into giving out gradings for the different teams who made recent moves at the QB position and sharing which QBs I feel will have the biggest impact on their new respective team (2:22-19:50). I am then joined by an awesome guest who shared some fantastic insight into women's professional football, current Tri-State Warriors football player Que Dorsey (20:02-46:31)! Que and I dive into her career in professional football and how she started playing women's tackle football, what her preparation has been like for the upcoming season with the Warriors and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:36
New QB Grades: 2:22-19:50
Interview w/ Que Dorsey: 20:02-46:31
Outro: 46:32-47:30
Tune in to another edition of Riding The Pine! On this episode, I jump into a recap from the 1st and 2nd rounds of the NCAA Tournament and I share which upsets shocked me the most from the opening rounds (4:38-26:22). I am then joined by a guest who has been a huge contributor to his college basketball team during his career, current Furman men's basketball player Mike Bothwell (26:32-48:49)! Mike and I jump into his career at Furman and what he worked on to make such a drastic improvement from him freshman to sophomore year, this past season and what was clicking for him during his 30-point performance against Louisville this year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:56
NCAA Tournament opening round recap: 4:38-26:22
Interview w/ Mike Bothwell: 26:32-48:49
Outro: 48:50-49:50
Welcome back to a brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On this edition, I open the show discussing which round 1 matchups of the NCAA Tournament I think could be potential upsets and which games could seriously shake up the bracket (2:24-10:38). I'm then joined by not just one, but two awesome guests who both pitch for the UCF baseball team, Connor Staine and David Litchfield (10:49-37:28)! We discuss their careers starting at different schools and then transferring to UCF, what their outlooks are on this season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:45
Rnd 1 Upset Picks: 2:24-10:38
Interview w/ Connor Staine & David Litchfield: 10:49-37:28
Outro: 37:29-38:26
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday here on Riding The Pine! On this edition of RTP, Tom and I jump into Karl Anthony-Towns and Kyrie Irving's recent 60-point performance, our NCAA tournament brackets and who we think could make a big run in the tournament and so much more!
Grab a seat on the bench for Ep. 201 as I dive right into sharing my picks for the NCAA Tournament and I give a complete breakdown of my bracket and who I have winning the the national title (4:17-24:26). I'm then joined by a great guest who was able to make a smooth transition from the playing world to coaching world, current head baseball coach at Davidson College Coach Rucker Taylor (24:37-44:40)! Coach Taylor and I discuss his career playing at Vanderbilt and how he made the switch from playing at Vandy to initially coaching at Samford, what it was like being a part of Davidson's historic 2017 run to capturing their program's first ever A-10 conference title and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:02
NCAA Selection Show: 4:17-24:26
Interview w/ Coach Rucker Taylor: 24:37-44:40
Outro: 44:41-45:40
Join me for another episode of Riding The Pine as I'm joined in the 200th episode by an incredible guest who always brings the best insight into the broadcasting and baseball worlds, current Pittsburgh Pirates play-by-play announcer Greg Brown (1:42-46:46)! Greg and I discuss his preparation when he worked the Super Bowl during his time with the Buffalo Bills, how he prepares for games during the MLB season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:41
Interview w/ Greg Brown: 1:42-46:46
Outro: 46:47-47:56
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this week's edition, Tom and I dive into which cities we could see the NBA expanding to and we discuss the latest news surrounding Russell Westbrook and his displeasure with fans targeting his family and so much more!
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine as I jump right into a recap from the week before in sports and I share news going around the various leagues in the sports world (2:46-20:52). I'm then joined by an awesome guest who shared some great insight into professional baseball, former MLB pitcher Mike O'Connor (21:02-47:55)! Mike and I discuss his career at George Washington University initially and how it was being drafted by the Montreal Expos, his thoughts on the MLB lockout and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Sports Week/Weekend Recap: 2:46-20:52
Interview w/ Mike O'Connor: 21:02-47:55
Outro: 47:56-48:56
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine, as I dive right into whether or not I think Tom Brady will ever make a return to football and if so, at what point will he make that return to the NFL (3:16-15:44). I'm then joined by an awesome guest who has had an impact for every program he's been a part of, current Towson men's basketball player Cam Holden (15:55-42:34)! Cam and I dive into his career in college and what it's been like being a part of three different collegiate programs, what his mindset is going into a new program and how he's been able to help each program improve their overall record and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:06
Brady Comeback?: 3:16-15:44
Interview w/ Cam Holden: 15:55-42:34
Outro: 42:35-43:46
Join us for another NBA Wednesday edition as Tom and I dive into Ja Morant's insane performance the other night going off for 52 points, and we discuss the impact he's had on a small market NBA team like Memphis. We then share a start, bench, cut segment discussing which players we would start, bench or cut and so much more!
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine as I open the show discussing the latest news in the MLB world and what kind of issues baseball has been having lately with the lockout happening at the moment (4:08-25:56). Later on in the show, I'm joined by a coach who has been responsible for having one of the top defensive infields in all of college baseball, current University of South Alabama Assistant Coach Alan Luckie (26:08-57:07)! Coach Luckie and I dive into his career as a coach and what got him interested in coaching and how he landed the South Alabama job, the different aspects to his coaching that have been responsible for the Jaguars having one of the top infields in all of the country and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:10
MLB in trouble: 4:08-25:56
Interview w/ Coach Alan Luckie: 26:08-57:07
Outro: 57:08-58:18
Come grab a seat on the bench for the latest episode of RTP! I open the show discussing Zion Williamson's continued absence from the New Orleans Pelicans and what other underlying issues could be occurring between the young super star and the team (2:52-20:59). I'm then joined by a tremendous guest from the college baseball world, current associate head coach for East Carolina University baseball Coach Jeff Palumbo (21:09-52:38)! Coach Palumbo and I get into his career as a player initially and how he was able to transition his career from playing to coaching, how he's been able to recruit some of the top talent to ECU and develop players into professionals and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:53
Zion Williamson Absence: 2:52-20:59
Interview w/ Coach Jeff Palumbo: 21:09-52:38
Outro: 52:39-53:42
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this week's episode, Tom and I dive right into a recap from the NBA All-Star weekend and we share what we think could be done to improve the quality of All-Star weekend. We then discuss the recent news surrounding Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans and what this could mean for both the superstar and the Pelicans. We wrap up the show sharing which games we are excited to see when the NBA resumes from the mid-season break and much more!
Grab a seat on the bench for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine as I jump right into the college basketball teams that I will be paying close attention to as we near March Madness and I discuss the under-the-radar teams that could make a lot of noise in the tournament (3:11-17:54). I'm then joined by a tremendous guest who has already eclipsed program records and he's only in his sophomore season, current Stetson men's basketball player Chase Johnston (18:05-29:10)! Chase and I dive into his incredible freshman season last year and what it was like being named the ASUN Freshman of the Year, setting the program record for most made three-pointers in a single-season last year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
CBB Team's to Watch: 3:11-17:54
Interview w/ Chase Johnston: 18:05-29:10
Outro: 29:11-30:21
Join me for another episode of Riding The Pine as I dive right into a preview into the NBA All-Star weekend and I share which players I feel were the biggest snubs from the All-Star Game (3:09-19:28). Later on, I'm joined by an awesome guest who had an even better story to share, current Co-Owner and Head Coach of the women's professional football team, the Tri-State Warriors, Coach Richard Harrigan (19:39-1:22:41)! Coach Richard dives into his roles as both the Co-Owner and head coach and how the roles are similar and different, the Warriors upcoming season and an inside look into the Women's Football Alliance (WFA) and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:57
NBA All-Star Snubs: 3:09-19:28
Interview w/ Coach Richard Harrigan: 19:39-1:22:41
Outro: 1:22:42-1:23:47
Come grab a seat on the bench this week for another edition of NBA Wednesday! This week, Tom and I are back discussing the Ben Simmons/James Harden trade, a preview into the All-Star weekend and sharing out predictions to which teams we think could have the best 2nd halves to the season!
Join me for another episode of RTP as I get right into a Super Bowl special and end of the NFL season recap (2:33-19:05). I share my thoughts about the Super Bowl and the performance by both the Rams and Bengals, the future of both teams and my final thoughts from the football season!
Reminder, no guest interviews today, Guest interviews will resume Friday so get excited!
Intro: 0:00-1:46
Super Bowl/End of Season Recap: 2:33-19:05
Outro: 19:06-19:49
Join me for another episode of RTP as I dive right into discussing the latest trades going on in the NBA before the trade deadline and I share my thoughts on which moves could be the most impactful for certain team (2:46-19:20). I then get into my Sandwich Saturday adventures from the weekend before (19:25-21:40) and later I am joined by an awesome guest, current Morehead State men's basketball player Ta'Lon Cooper (21:51-35:50)! Ta'Lon and I discuss his career at Morehead State and how the season has been so far this year, what it was like playing with New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson in high school and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:59
NBA Trades: 2:46-19:20
Sandwich Saturday: 19:25-21:40
Interview w/ Ta'Lon Cooper: 21:51-35:50
Outro: 35:51-37:07
Check out another edition of NBA Wednesday! Tom and I are back talking Lakers basketball, NBA Trades and sharing our reactions to the All-Star Game reserves! Make sure you check out the visual for NBA Wednesday on RTP's Instagram (@riding_the_pine_).
Join me on the bench for another edition of RTP as I'm joined in this episode by current baseball free agent Corey Howard in an interview-only episode (1:47-42:57)! Corey and I dive into his experience playing in the Atlantic League and what it was like dealing with electronic balls and strikes, his return to baseball after taking some time off after graduating from Gardner-Webb and how he got back into playing and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:46
Interview w/ Corey Howard: 1:47-42:57
Outro: 42:58-44:03
Join me for another episode of RTP as I dive right into discussing which QBs could become the next quarterback in Pittsburgh and who the Steelers should go after to take over the offense with Ben Roethlisberger retiring (2:36-24:53). I'm then joined by another tremendous guest who has been having a very good season in the college basketball world, current Wagner men's basketball player Will Martinez (25:04-34:53)! Will and I get into his career at Monroe College initially before arriving at Wagner College, how this season has been going for his team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:02
Steelers Next QB: 2:36-24:53
Interview w/ Will Martinez: 25:04-34:53
Outro: 34:54-36:01
Check out another edition of NBA Wednesday on RTP! Tom and I are back and better than ever diving into the latest news in the NBA. This week we cover Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook's recent play, our picks for the NBA All-Star game reserves and who we think could win this year's NBA Slam Dunk Contest!
Join me for another edition of RTP as I dive into a recap of the championship rounds of the NFL Playoffs and I share my thoughts from the Chiefs/Bengals game and Rams/49ers matchup (2:40-20:08). Later, I get into a recap from Sandwich Saturday (20:12-22:35) before being joined by a wonderful guest, current University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's basketball player Vin Baker Jr. (22:45-37:31)! Vin and I discuss his career at Boston College initially and why he decided to make the change from BC to UWM, the impact his dad, Vin Baker Sr., has had on his career and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:07
NFL Playoffs Recap: 2:40-20:08
Sandwich Saturday Recap: 20:12-22:35
Interview w/ Vin Baker Jr.: 22:45-37:31
Outro: 37:32-39:02
Grab a seat on the bench for another RTP episode as I dive right into a prediction into the upcoming NFL Playoff Games (2:31-8:38) and then I get into discussing Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens both missing the Hall Of Fame again and whether or not I think they should've made it and if we will ever see them make it to Cooperstown (8:58-33:29). I'm then joined by a tremendous guest, current men's basketball for the Fairfield University men's basketball team Jake Wojcik (33:39-45:42)! Jake and I dive into his career in college and why he transferred from Richmond to Fairfield, what advice his dad and uncle have both shared with him from their experiences as collegiate basketball coaches and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
NFL Playoffs Prediction: 2:31-8:38
Bonds & Clemens: 8:58-33:29
Interview w/ Jake Wojcik: 33:39-45:42
Outro: 45:43-46:51
I'm back with another episode as I dive into a recap from the weekend in football and share my thoughts from the NFL Playoffs (2:48-20:48), then I discuss my Sandwich Saturday adventure (20:49-23:37) before being joined by my roommate and brand new co-host of NBA Wednesday, Thomas Carpenter (23:47-35:06)! Tom and I dive into what NBA Wednesday is all about and where you can hear more of Tom and I, his thoughts from the NFL Playoffs, Steelers QB situation and tons more!
Intro: 0:00-1:43
NFL Playoffs Recap: 2:48-20:48
Sandwich Saturday: 20:49-23:37
Interview w/ Thomas Carpenter: 23:47-35:06
Outro: 35:07-36:16
Grab a comfy spot on the bench and check out Ep. 186 of Riding The Pine as I open the show discussing a preview and prediction into the next round of the NFL playoff games (3:45-22:08) and I share my ranking of the best recently-fired NFL head coaches (22:12-31:35). I'm then joined by a tremendous guest who has seen numerous stops along his journey in the basketball coaching world, current assistant men's basketball coach for College of Charleston Coach Michael Cassidy (31:45-1:03:15)! Coach Cassidy and I dive into his career in coaching and what his experience was like coaching the U19 Australian National team this past summer, his first year coaching at Charleston and how he's been able to adjust to living life in the United States and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:47
NFL Playoff Prediction: 3:45-22:08
Fired Coaches Ranking: 22:12-31:35
Interview w/ Coach Michael Cassidy: 31:45-1:03:15
Outro: 1:03:16-1:04:39
We are back for another edition of NBA Wednesday! This week we introduce Thomas Carpenter as the brand new co-host of NBA Wednesday and he and I discuss the trade rumors that have bubbled around the Sacramento Kings and we share our previews and predictions for the Grizzlies/Bucks and Cavs/Bulls games from Wednesday January 19th!
Tune in to the latest Riding The Pine episode as I dive into a recap of the opening round of the NFL playoffs (3:04-17:46) and Sandwich Saturday (17:51-20:14) before being joined by current goalkeeper for FC Buffalo and co-owner of Mauer Athletics, Bryce Tramuta (20:24-48:18)! Bryce and I dive into his career as a professional soccer player and what it's like balancing work life and his athletic career, his journey to being signed by FC Buffalo and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:43
NFL Wild Card Recap: 3:04-17:46
Sandwich Saturday: 17:51-20:14
Interview w/ Bryce Tramuta: 20:24-48:18
Outro: 48:19-49:30
Join me for another awesome episode of RTP as I open the show with my preview and predictions for the upcoming opening round of the NFL Playoffs (3:18-24:40), before being joined by a tremendous recurring guest current Milwaukee Milkmen pitcher Tyler Smith (24:50-59:45)! Tyler and I discuss his transition over to the MLB's partnered minor league, The American Association, and what the similarities and differences are between playing for an affiliated and a non-affiliated minor league team, his season this year playing for the Winnipeg Goldeneyes and his upcoming season with Milwaukee and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:45
NFL Playoff Predictions and Preview: 3:18-24:40
Interview w/ Tyler Smith: 24:50-59:45
Outro: 59:46-1:01:14
Welcome in to the first mini show presented by Riding The Pine, NBA Wednesday! Every Wednesday night I will record a mini show discussing NBA hoops, news around the league and more! I'll be joined each week by my buddy and roommate, Thomas Carpenter as he and I go back and forth over our opinions and takes from around the league, various topics about basketball and so much more!
I'm back for another episode today as I dive right into some football to start where I share a recap from week 18 of the NFL season (2:31-19:27) before getting into some sandwich talk and recapping sandwich Saturday (19:47-23:30). I'm then joined by a tremendous guest who has put together an illustrious basketball career, current Minnesota Lynx basketball player Jillian Alleyne (23:41-51:21)! Jillian and I discuss the ins and outs to life in the WNBA and what some aspects are that people on the outside aren't aware of, her career in college playing for the Oregon Ducks and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:43
NFL Week 18: 2:31-19:27
Sandwich Saturday: 19:47-23:30
Interview w/ Jillian Alleyne: 23:41-51:21
Outro: 51:22-52:31
Check out today's incredible new episode where I am joined by the current COO of Eraslan Media Agency and the VP of The International FXC Federation, Darren Williams (1:55-40:01)! Darren and I get into an update on Fireball Extreme Challenge (FXC) and how the most recent tournament in December went for the growing sport, how much growth he's noticed in FXC over the past few tournaments and so much more!
To hear more about Darren's story and Fireball Extreme Challenge check out Ep. 114 of Riding The Pine linked below:
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-the-pine/id1508164323?i=1000521641121
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xlneyoFaR1b3ilUe39uFg?si=HWJU8vGcRq-SQQa3a1P5nQ
Intro: 0:00-1:54
Interview w/ Darren Williams: 1:55-40:01
Outro: 40:02-41:01
Take a listen to Ep. 181 and check out what I had to say about week 17 of the NFL season (2:33-13:42), my recap from Sandwich Saturday (13:47-17:17) and an awesome interview with St. Francis men's basketball player and host of the "Jersey Talk" Podcast Ty Stewart (17:27-53:37)! Ty and I discuss his career at Binghamton University initially and why he transferred to St. Francis, why he started his podcast and his work on his first documentary and a ton more!
Intro: 0:0-1:46
NFL Week 17 Recap: 2:33-13:42
Sandwich Saturday: 13:47-17:17
Interview w/ Ty Stewart: 17:27-53:37
Outro: 53:38-54:42
Bring in the new year with a brand new RTP episode as I get into an opening segment where I pose the question of whether or not Russell Westbrook should be traded by the Lakers and if so, where he should land before the trade deadline (2:52-28:30). I am then joined by one of the youngest division 1 assistant basketball coaches in the country, current Western Michigan assistant men's basketball coach Jacob Bullock (28:42-46:44)! Coach Bullock and I discuss his playing career at Aquinas College and what it was like coaching against his alma mater this season, why he wanted to get into coaching and what he's learned the most in his early coaching career and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:44
Should The Lakers Trade Russ: 2:52-28:30
Interview w/ Coach Jacob Bullock: 28:42-46:44
Outro: 46:45-47:54
In this episode of RTP, I open the show with a recap from week 16 of the NFL season (2:40-23:26) and then later I'm joined by current Pitt Panthers defensive end John Morgan (23:36-38:00)! John and I discuss Pitt's historical season this past year and what it was like playing in the ACC Championship game, what his thoughts are on the upcoming Peach Bowl showdown between the Panthers and the Michigan State Spartans and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:47
NFL Week 16 Recap: 2:40-23:26
Interview w/ John Morgan: 23:36-38:00
Outro: 38:01-39:10
*SCHEDULE CHANGE- Because of the Holiday this episode will serve as the Friday episode for this week!
In this basketball filled episode, I start things off with a preview and a prediction into the upcoming Christmas day games in the NBA (2:50-20:56). No Fantasy Football Friends because of the holiday, so instead I get right out of the NBA talk and right over into an awesome interview with current Bowie State men's basketball player Khalil Williams (21:07-45:18)! Khalil and I discuss his decision to come to Bowie State to continue his basketball career and how the early part of the season has been for him and his team, what his role is with the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and what the Committee does to enhance the athletic experience for student athletes and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:42
NBA Christmas Day: 2:50-20:56
Interview w/ Khalil Williams: 21:07-45:18
Outro: 45:19-46:16
I'm back in episode 177 discussing a recap from NFL week 15 and all of the big games from the wild week in football (2:32-17:08) as well as a recap from Sandwich Saturday (17:11-20:06) before being joined by current Toledo men's basketball player JT Shumate (20:16-36:34)! JT and I discuss his transition from playing D2 basketball initially at Walsh University to transferring to Toledo and having to adjust to the D1 style of play, how his season has been so far at Toledo this year and where he's seen the most improvements on his team from last year to this year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:35
NFL Week 15 Recap: 2:32-17:08
Sandwich Saturday: 17:11-20:06
Interview w/ JT Shutmate: 20:16-36:34
Outro: 36:35-37:27
Join me for another sensational show as I open things up discussing a preview into the upcoming NFL playoffs and sharing which teams have some very important games coming up that have huge playoff implications (2:21-19:03). I then get into another edition of Fantasy Football Friends (19:14-33:10) before being joined by an awesome returning guest, current NFL Draft Prospect Leandro DeBrito (33:45-46:09)! Leandro and I get into what his season was like this past year at Duquesne and what it was like playing another season after only having a few months off in between, what the early stages of the NFL draft process has been like for him and so much more!!
Intro: 0:00-1:39
NFL Playoff Picture: 2:21-19:03
Fantasy Football Friends: 19:14-33:10
Interview w/ Leandro DeBrito: 33:45-46:09
Outro: 46:10-47:07
Get comfortable for episode 175 as I dive into a weekly NFL recap as I discuss the games from week 14 and I mention which teams that are not making a good case for the playoffs right now (2:40-16:46). I then get into some sandwich talk and discuss where I went for Sandwich Saturday (16:50-18:41) before being joined by an awesome recurring guest, current St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Chandler Redmond (18:51-1:09:46)! Chandler and I discuss his off-season work and what he's been doing to stay in shape for the season, the MLB lockout and what impact the lockout has had on the minor leagues and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:52
NFL Week 14 Recap: 2:40-16:46
Sandwich Saturday: 16:50-18:41
Interview w/ Chandler Redmond: 18:51-1:09:46
Outro: 1:09:47-1:11:12
In this episode of RTP, I open the show discussing the Indiana Pacers and their reported rebuild phase and I go in depth on the players that have been named as potential trade pieces and share which teams I could see them landing on (2:30-25:26). Later, I get into another edition of Fantasy Football Friends (25:38-31:16) before being joined by a great recurring guest, former USC football player Chris Caulk (31:38-54:45)! Chris and I discuss the recent hire of Lincoln Riley at USC and what his initial reaction was when the hire was announced, his feelings on the Trojans season overall and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:44
Indiana's Rebuild: 2:30-25:26
Fantasy Football Friends: 25:38-31:16
Interview w/ Chris Caulk: 31:38-54:45
Outro: 54:46-55:44
Take a seat on the bench with me today to check out Ep. 173 as I dive into a recap from week 13 of the NFL season (2:12-21:49) and a recap from Sandwich Saturday (21:50-24:05) before I get into an awesome interview with La Salle men's basketball Associate Head Coach Kyle Griffin (24:15-47:34)! Coach Griffin and I jump into his career coaching and where along his journey he's noticed the most growth in his coaching, what he's applied from his playing days into his coaching career now and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:45
NFL Wk. 13 Recap: 2:12-21:49
Sandwich Saturday: 21:50-24:05
Interview w/ Coach Kyle Griffin: 24:15-47:34
Outro: 47:35-48:36
Tune in today to Ep. 172 as I open the show with an update on the MLB Off-season (2:33-21:09) and then I get into a new segment called "Before and After" as I gave a preview before and a reaction after the Michigan State and Louisville basketball game from December 1st (21:20-31:07). Later, I get into another edition of Fantasy Football Friends (31:18-36:19) before being joined by a mental health clinician for Rutgers Athletics, Alex Gamble (36:56-1:20:22)! Alex and I get into his career in mental health and the ins and outs to his job, how he thinks there can be more awareness brought to mental health in sports and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:10
MLB Off-Season: 2:33-21:09
Before/After: 21:20-31:07
Fantasy Football Friends: 31:18-36:19
Interview w/ Alex Gamble: 36:56-1:20:22
Outro: 1:20:23-1:21:16
Make sure you check out today's brand new episode that involves a recap of NFL week 12 (2:31-21:35), a recap from Sandwich Saturday (21:36-24:28) and a preview into some exciting and upcoming guests and show segments that will be on RTP in the coming weeks and foreseeable future (24:29-26:15)! No guests this episode but stay tuned for Friday as we will be back with the special guest interviews!
Intro: 0:00-1:38
NFL Week 12 Recap: 2:31-21:35
Sandwich Saturday: 21:36-24:28
Preview on Guests/Segments: 24:29-26:15
Outro: 26:16-27:10
I'm joined in Ep. 170 by a tremendous guest that has seen a very unique journey to where he is today playing in the D1 basketball world, current UC Irvine men's basketball player Dawson Baker (2:34-18:11)! Dawson shares what it was like for him coming back to play basketball after being away from the game for 2 years, how he was able to adjust to the D1 level of basketball and what he attributes to the massive amount of success he saw in his freshman year, which led to him being named the Big West Freshman of the Year and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:37
Interview w/ Dawson Baker: 2:34-18:11
Outro: 18:12-19:10
I'm back and better than ever in Ep. 169 discussing the latest in the NFL world and sharing a breakdown from week 11 of the season (2:35-13:43), and I also give a recap from my Sandwich Saturday edition and share where I went this past weekend to grab a sub (13:44-16:44). I'm then joined by an awesome guest who has appeared on the show many times and always brings some interesting insight into being an overseas pro, Case Bruton (16:54-39:13)! Case and I discuss his career overseas in Israel right now and how it's been for him readjusting to playing pro basketball, how he found out he had been selected to play on this team and who he is now teammates with and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:44
NFL Week 11: 2:35-13:43
Sandwich Saturday: 13:44-16:44
Interview w/ Case Bruton: 16:54-39:13
Outro: 39:14-40:11
Grab a seat for episode 168 and tune in to hear me discuss the upcoming weekend in college football, and I share which teams that are in jeopardy of not making the CFB playoff and which teams could sneak their way in if things go their way (3:28-19:12). I then get into another edition of Fantasy Football Friends (19:23-23:02) before being joined by head men's basketball coach at Chatham University, Coach David Richards (23:36-35:24)! Coach Richards and I get into an update on the Cougars season, a preview into his showdown this Saturday with Thiel College and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:47
CFB Predictions: 3:28-19:12
Fantasy Football Friends: 19:23-23:02
Interview w/ Coach David Richards: 23:36-35:24
Outro: 35:25-36:33
Grab a seat on the bench for episode 167, as I kick things off with some football talk, discussing the ins and outs to week 10 (2:46-21:33) and then I dive into some sandwiches and share my recap from this past weekend's Sandwich Saturday review (21:41-24:06). I'm then joined by a wonderful guest who has improved each and every single year while playing collegiately, current Vermont men's basketball player Bailey Patella (24:36-35:04)! Bailey and I get into his career at Vermont and why he decided on Vermont after having a lot of success during his post grad year of high school, what it was like playing in the NCAA Tournament and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
NFL Week 10 Recap: 2:46-21:33
Sandwich Saturday: 21:41-24:06
Interview w/ Bailey Patella: 24:36-35:04
Outro: 35:05-36:16
Come hangout on the bench with me in episode 166 as I get into some college hoops talk, discussing which teams that have impressed me the most early on in the season (4:11-23:05) and then I get into another awesome segment of Fantasy Football Friends (23:16-29:24)! I'm then joined by a sensational guest who saw a major jump going from the D3 to D1 world of basketball, current Belmont University men's basketball player Luke Smith (29:55-49:10)! Luke and I discuss his career at Sewanee College of the South and what his adjustment was like going from Sewanee to Belmont, where he's seen the most growth as a player from his Sewanee days to his career now at Belmont and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:05
CBB Is Back: 4:11-23:05
Fantasy Football Friends: 23:16-29:24
Interview w/ Luke Smith: 29:55-49:10
Outro: 49:11-50:24
Check out the latest RTP episode, where I get right into a recap from week 9 of the NFL season (3:37-20:49) and then I get into a recap from my sandwich Saturday adventure over the weekend (20:50-23:39). I'm then joined by a current member of the Wofford men's basketball team, Ryan Larson (23:40-38:20)! Ryan shares his freshman year experience where he witnessed and went through an NCAA Tournament run with Wofford, what his expectations are for himself and his team heading into this season and a ton more!
Intro: 0:00-2:01
NFL Week 9 Recap: 3:37-20:49
Sandwich Saturday: 20:50-23:29
Interview w/ Ryan Larson: 23:40-38:20
Outro: 38:21-39:20
Come check out episode 164 to hear me discuss an early update on the NBA season and I also mention which teams I think are contenders and pretenders in the league (2:20-25:59). I then get into another fantasy football friends segment (26:10-31:07) before diving into an awesome conversation with a guest who is getting geared up for his team's season opener this evening, head coach of the Chatham University women's basketball team Coach David Saur (31:53-52:52)! Coach Saur and I discuss his team's pre-season preparation and how they've been able to mesh together as a group, his expectations for the season opener and the season as a whole and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:05
NBA Contenders/Pretenders: 2:20-25:59
Fantasy Football Friends: 26:10-31:07
Interview w/ Coach David Saur: 31:53-52:52
Outro: 52:53-53:51
Tune in to Ep. 163 where I dive into a recap of Week 8 in the NFL (2:37-22:45) and I also discuss a recap of my Sandwich Saturday segment from over the weekend (22:46-27:39). I am then joined by an overseas pro basketball player, Chin Nwachukwu (27:49-46:12)! Chin shares what its been like for him playing overseas amid the pandemic, what kind of challenges he's faced along the way trying to get teams to notice him without having access to a gym and a ton more!
Intro: 0:00-1:47
NFL Week 8: 2:37-22:45
Sandwich Saturday: 22:46-27:39
Interview w/ Chin Nwachukwu: 27:49-46:12
Outro: 46:13-47:13
Find a comfy seat and kick up your feet for episode 162 as I get right into a recap of games 1 and 2 of the World Series and share my predictions for the remainder of the series (2:36-14:59). I then have another edition of Fantasy Football Friends, where I am back with the leading scorer in my fantasy football league in week 7 and he shares which players he's very happy he decided not to trade away (15:10-19:30). I am then joined by a great guest who has had a very unique journey to where he is today, current men's basketball player for Georgia Southern, Kamari Brown (20:31-35:15)! Kamari shares what it was like transitioning from Panola College to Georgia Southern, his expectations for himself and his team this year and much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:11
World Series: 2:36-14:59
Fantasy Football Friends: 15:10-19:30
Interview w/ Kamari Brown: 20:31-35:15
Outro: 35:16-36:12
Come grab a seat on the bench and check out episode 161 as I get things going with a recap of the 7th week of the NFL season and I mention a couple games that stood out to me the most over the weekend (2:36-20:48). I then get into a preview and prediction into the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and the Houston Astros and share who I think could win the World Series (20:49-26:19). I don't have a guest on today's episode, so instead I give a recap of my sandwich Saturday series over the weekend during my road trip as I share which sandwich spots I checked out from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington D.C. (26:20-30:57)! Guests return on Friday's episode get excited for some great guests to come!!
Intro: 0:00-1:58
NFL Week 7 Recap: 2:36-20:48
World Series Preview: 20:49-26:19
Sandwich Saturday: 26:20-30:57
Outro: 30:58-31:15
Join me for the latest edition of RTP as I dive right into an early season update on the NBA season and discuss what has stuck out to me after the first few days of the season (2:55-28:14). I am then joined by another member of my fantasy football league as he discusses how he's been able to remain as one of the top scorers in the league and he previews the matchup he and I have coming up this week (28:24-34:17). I wrap the show up with an awesome conversation with one of the top punters in the country, current Pitt Panthers punter Kirk Christodoulou (34:52-50:22)! Kirk shares a season update on the Panthers and mentions what has been working well for him on the field, a preview into Saturday's matchup against Clemson and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
NBA Update: 2:55-28:14
Fantasy Football Friends: 28:24-34:17
Interview w/ Kirk Christodoulou: 34:52-50:22
Outro: 50:23-51:22
I get the latest RTP episode going with some football talk, as I dive into a breakdown and recap from week 6 of the NFL season (4:18-24:52) before giving a quick preview to the opening night of the NBA season with the Bucks taking on the Nets and the Lakers facing off against the Warriors (24:53-28:54). I am then joined by a college player who has been off to a historic run shooting wise from the field during his career, current Richmond Spiders men's basketball player Sal Koureissi (29:05-37:05)! Sal and I discuss his success shooting and what has been a big part to his accomplishments on the court, why he decided to continue his career with the Spiders and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:47
NFL Week 6: 4:18-24:52
NBA Preview: 24:53-28:54
Interview w/ Sal Koureissi: 29:05-37:05
Outro: 37:06-38:10
I'm back again for another brand new episode, and I get this one rolling with an update on the MLB Playoffs and share a series update on the series that have finished and the ones that are still going on, and I also mention the players who have been major difference makers in the postseason (3:35-20:28). I am then joined by a college basketball coach that has had a lasting impact on the game of basketball, Head men's basketball coach at Coastal Carolina, Coach Cliff Ellis (20:39-38:13)! Coach Ellis shares the moment he won his 800th career game as a college coach and what aspects of his career he always thinks back on when he achieves a milestone, what his expectations are for the Chanticleers heading into the season and more! To wrap things up, I'm joined by another member of my fantasy football league that shares how he has been able to continue to dominate (38:43-46:36).
Intro: 0:00-1:45
MLB Playoffs: 3:35-20:28
Interview w/ Coach Cliff Ellis: 20:39-38:13
Fantasy Football Friends: 38:43-46:36
Outro: 46:37-47:42
Take a dive into Ep. 157, as I kick things off with some football talk and discuss a recap of the games from week 5 of the NFL season and share the games that stuck out to me the most and my thoughts from those games and which players I was most impressed with from the weekend (3:04-23:19). I was then joined by a guest who notched his first career collegiate start as a freshman a year ago, current Richmond Spiders men's basketball player Isaiah Wilson (23:29-34:26)! Isaiah and I discuss what is was like playing in his first start last season, how he adjusted to not only his freshman year but also having to deal with the pandemic and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:49
NFL Week 5 Recap: 3:04-23:19
Interview w/ Isaiah Wilson: 23:29-34:26
Outro: 34:27-35:37
Sit back and relax for this unique RTP episode, as I have an interview only episode that includes two separate conversations with two guests! I am first joined by a friend of mine from my fantasy football league that was the leading scorer for the league in week 4 and he and I discuss what has been working for his team lately, who has been performing well and players he is keeping an eye on (1:49-7:54). I was then joined by a guest who has been making a ginormous impact for his basketball team and is coming out of a very historic season, current Oakland University men's basketball player, Jalen Moore (8:26-25:31)! Jalen shares what made him such a prolific passer last year to lead all of D1 basketball in assists per game and total assists, why he decided to continue his career at Oakland University and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
Fantasy Football Friends: 1:49-7:54
Interview w/ Jalen Moore: 8:26-25:31
Outro: 25:32-26:30
Get comfortable for the latest RTP episode, as I open the show discussing week 4 of the NFL season and sharing which games and matchups stuck out to me the most(6:10-28:19). I was then joined by a guest who is making his mark in the coaching world early on in his career, current Misericordia University graduate assistant football coach Brandon Williams(28:30-57:18)! Brandon shares how he got started in coaching and what drove him to wanting to have a career as a coach, his transition from coaching at Montclair State to Misericordia and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
NFL Wk. 4 Recap: 6:10-28:19
Interview w/ Coach Brandon Williams: 28:30-57:18
Outro: 57:19-58:20
Take a dive into Ep. 154 where I start the show off with a discussion on Ben Simmons and where the situation stands with him and the Philadelphia 76ers as well as sharing my opinion on the situation and where I could see Ben Simmons potentially landing (3:52-27:40). I am then joined by another friend of mine in my fantasy football league and he shares what made his team so dominant in week 3 that led to him being the leagues leading scorer for the week (27:51-35:35). I'm later joined by a guest who has been a tremendous leader for his football team for countless seasons, current UNLV football player Julio Garcia (36:05-47:38)! Julio shares what made him choose UNLV to continue his football career, why he decided to redshirt during the middle of his career and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:53
Ben Simmons Talk: 3:52-27:40
Fantasy Football Friends: 27:51-35:35
Interview w/ Julio Garcia: 36:05-47:38
Outro: 47:39-48:46
In the latest RTP episode, I get into some football as I give a recap from week 3 of the NFL season and I discuss which games stuck out to me the most from the third week of the season (3:20-28:01). I was then joined by a guest who comes into this college basketball season being a part of a new program, current VCU Rams men's basketball player Jimmy Nichols Jr. (28:12-40:10)! Jimmy and I get into his career initially at Providence and what drew him to wanting to become a Friar, how he's been adjusting to being a part of a new program and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
NFL Wk. 3 Recap: 3:20-28:01
Interview w/ Jimmy Nichols Jr.: 28:12-40:10
Outro: 40:11-41:18
Take a listen to Ep. 152 as I get right into a conversation on who should be the winner of the AL MVP with the race really starting to heat up at the end of the season, Shohei Ohtani or Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (4:22-19:47). I am then joined by a very special guest who was the recent points leader in Week 2 of the fantasy season in my fantasy football league as he discusses which players he's most excited to see play this year on his team (19:58-24:34). I'm then joined by a recurring guest who shared the ins and outs to his minor league season, current Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Brad Case (25:18-39:06)! Brad and I discuss the adjustments he had to make this year pitching wise, what his thoughts are on the Pirates farm system and the talent the minor league teams in the Pittsburgh system have and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:06
AL MVP Winner: 4:22-19:47
Fantasy Winner: 19:58-24:34
Interview w/ Brad Case: 25:18-39:06
Outro: 39:07-40:29
Come join me for episode 151, as I dive right into discussing a recap of the second week in the NFL season and mentioning the teams that stuck out the most to me and which players had some great and not so great performances in week 2 (2:27-25:25). I was then joined by a guest who had a unique experience in basketball being coached by relatives, former University of Washington men's basketball player, Travis Rice (25:36-56:11)! Travis and I discuss what it was like for him to be coached by his uncle in high school and his dad in college, why he decided to attend Northern Arizona initially to continue his basketball career and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
NFL Wk. 2 Recap: 2:27-25:25
Interview w/ Travis Rice: 25:36-56:11
Outro: 56:12-57:45
Join me in the latest RTP episode as I get right into discussing the latest on the MLB playoff race, and I share the standings in both the AL and NL wild card situations and which upcoming series will be crucial for certain teams come October (4:53-24:35). I was then joined by a recurring guest who has been making the adjustment to the pro style of play, current overseas pro basketball player Loren Brill (24:45-51:19)! Loren and I discuss what it's been like playing professionally and what he's enjoyed the most about being a pro, his outlook for the upcoming NBA season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:58
MLB Playoffs: 4:53-24:35
Interview w/ Loren Brill: 24:45-51:19
Outro: 51:20-52:57
Come join me on the bench for Ep. 149, as I get right into a recap of the first week of the NFL season and I share what stood out to me the most from the first weekend of games and also some players and teams that I'll be paying close attention to throughout this season (3:10-21:50). I was then joined by a guest who has had a very unique experience in the sports world and has had an opportunity to work in a lot of different capacities in sports, current sports photographer, Johnny Troncoso (22:00-50:33)! Johnny shares his experience working at the NBA Replay Center and what his responsibilities were like on the production side of things, his work in photography recently and what teams he's had the opportunity to cover and a ton more!
Intro: 0:00-1:47
NFL Week 1 Recap: 3:10-21:50
Interview w/ Johnny Troncoso: 22:00-50:33
Outro: 50:34 -52:24
Join me in episode 148 to hear a big football conversation, as I dive right into sharing my preview and predictions of the upcoming week 1 slate of NFL games and sharing which matchups I'll be paying close attention to in particular (2:46-25:12). I was then joined by a guest who shared his thoughts on the Steelers 2021 season and the Pirates draft this past summer, current host for Trib Lives "Breakfast with Benz" Tim Benz (25:23-59:27)! Tim and I discuss his career in broadcasting and the numerous markets he has worked in, what his feelings are towards the Steelers season and the Robert Morris hockey situation and a ton more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
NFL Week 1 Preview: 2:46-25:12
Interview w/ Tim Benz: 25:23-59:27
Outro: 59:28-1:00:21
Kick up your feet and take a seat for Ep. 147 as I get right into discussing a preview for the college football season and sharing some predictions that I had for over the weekend as well as sharing which teams I'll be paying close attention to this season (3:03-18:35). I was then joined by a recurring guest who shared some awesome insight into this past summers NBA Summer League, current assistant video coordinator for the Charlotte Hornets, Daniel Dixon (18:45-36:39)! Daniel and I get into how the summer league was for him personally but also the Hornets as a team, which players he sees having big years this upcoming season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:58
CFB Preview: 3:03-18:35
Interview w/ Daniel Dixon: 18:45-36:39
Outro: 36:40-37:38
In this edition of RTP, I open the show with some baseball talk, as I dive into what playoff races in the MLB are starting to heat up and also which upcoming series are going to be crucial for certain teams that are on the outside looking in for the playoffs(4:25-23:12). I am then joined by a guest who has had quite the career collegiately in the basketball world, current standout for the UW-Milwaukee men's basketball team, Josh Thomas! Josh and I get into his early career at Wabash Valley College and how that helped prepare him for his time at UW-Milwaukee, what his expectations are for himself and for his team this upcoming season and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
MLB Playoff Races: 4:25-23:12
Interview w/ Josh Thomas: 23:23-42:35
Outro: 42:36-43:46
Take a seat and kick up your feet for Ep. 145, as I sit down to share my thoughts on what the impact of the recently formed alliance between the BIG10, PAC12 and ACC will have on collegiate athletics as a whole, but also in particular to those conferences and what the ins and outs are to this alliance(2:12-18:04). I'm then joined by a guest who's been able to battle back from injuries to become a major starter on his team's defense, current Safety for the Duke Blue Devils, Lummie Young(18:15-38:56)! Lummie and I get into discussing his career at Duke and how he's been able to come back from injuries to being a starter on the defense for Duke, where he's seen the most improvement in his game during pre-season and more!
Intro: 0:00-1:56
Alliance for BIG10, PAC12, ACC: 2:12-18:04
Interview w/ Lummie Young: 18:15-38:56
Outro: 38:57-39:57
To kick things off in Ep. 144 I discuss the impact of the new NIL ruling in the NCAA and share my thoughts on what kind of impact college athletes being able to profit off their name, image and likeness will have on collegiate sports as a whole and also athletes decisions to go pro early (3:07-21:26). I'm then joined by a guest who has had a major impact on the Duquesne football program in his short time being there, current QB for the Duquesne Dukes, Joe Mischler (21:37-43:27)! Joe and I get into what it was like playing the 2020-2021 season during the spring time, what his thoughts are on student-athletes being paid and what Duquesne has been doing to help their athletes with the NIL and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:55
NIL Impact: 3:07-21:26
Interview w/ Joe Mischler: 21:37-43:27
Outro: 43:28-44:24
Kick back and relax for another interview only episode, as I'm joined in Ep. 143 with a guest who had a very unique journey to being on the radio, current ESPN 980 radio show host Kevin Sheehan! Kevin discusses which long time journalist was instrumental in the development of his career in broadcasting, his thoughts on the DC sports landscape and the recent acquisition of Spencer Dinwiddie to the Wizards, what name he thinks the Washington Football Team should adopt and a ton more!
Intro: 0:00-1:37
Interview w/ Kevin Sheehan: 1:50-41:52
Outro: 41:53-42:49
In the latest RTP episode, I get right into an interview only show with a guest who has been instrumental in the development of the Boston College swimming and diving program, as well as someone who recently experienced being a coach at the Olympics as well, current head swimming and diving coach at Boston College, Mike Stephens (1:50-26:56)! Coach Stephens and I discuss what his experience was like coaching for the Barbados swim team at the 2021 Olympics, what it's meant to him being the head coach of his alma mater and continuing to build a strong swimming and diving program and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:36
Interview w/ Coach Mike Stephens: 1:50-26:56
Outro: 26:57-27:51
Sit back and relax for episode 141 as I get right into sharing my division predictions for the upcoming NFL season and discussing where I see the different teams finishing in their respective divisions (4:15-33:08). I am then joined by a former college basketball standout who shared quite a bit about the recent NIL ruling in the NCAA, former Iowa State men's basketball player Prentiss Nixon (33:18-57:21)! Prentiss shares how he was able to adjust to the BIG12 style of play coming from his former school, Colorado State, what his thoughts are on the impact the NIL ruling will have for collegiate athletes and college sports as a whole and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:59
NFL Division Predictions: 4:15-33:08
Interview w/ Prentiss Nixon: 33:18-57:21
Outro: 57:22-58:11
Buckle up for the latest RTP episode, as I jump into some NBA free agency and share a recap and my overall thoughts on the free agency fiasco and mention which moves were the most beneficial for certain teams(2:27-20:48). I was then joined by a sensational guest who has been gearing up for his second season in college hoops on a new team, current George Washington men's basketball player, Joe Bamisile(20:59-35:25)! Joe and I discuss his freshman year at Virginia Tech and how it was adjusting to the college level of basketball, why he decided to transfer to GW and how he's adjusted to his new team and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:57
NBA Free Agency: 2:27-20:48
Interview w/ Joe Bamisile: 20:59-35:25
Outro: 35:26-36:30
Dive into the latest Riding The Pine episode as I jump right into some baseball talk and share my rankings of the divisions in the MLB this year and share which divisions have been the most competitive and the least competitive this season(2:22-20:21). I am then joined by a guest who has seen an extraordinary journey to being drafted into the MLB this year, current Oakland Athletics minor leaguer Mason Miller(20:31-38:22)! Mason and I discuss his unique path to the minors, starting at a D3 school before transferring to a D1 program, how he's adjusted so far to the minor leagues and the professional world of baseball and a ton more!
Intro: 0:00-1:57
MLB Division Rankings: 2:22-20:21
Interview w/ Mason Miller: 20:31-38:22
Outro: 38:23-39:23
Dive into the latest episode of Riding The Pine, as I open things up with a discussion on the NBA draft and share the draft picks I liked and didn't like and which 2nd round selections I could see being big impact players for their new respective teams (3:20-24:10). I was then joined by a wonderful guest with an even better story as to how he achieved his life long goal in football, former USC football walk on, Chris Caulk (24:21-52:02)! Chris shares how he overcame adversity in his career to make it to the USC football team, what kept him motivated to keep going despite the obstacles he ran into and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:00
NBA Draft Recap and Review: 3:20-24:10
Interview w/ Chris Caulk: 24:21-52:02
Outro: 52:03 -52:59
After a wild MLB Trade deadline, I decided to kick off the latest RTP episodes with a reaction to all of the moves, but also sharing my thoughts on the new players on new teams and giving grades to the teams who made this big time acquisitions(3:07-30:57). I was then joined by a tremendous guest who shared his feelings on the MLB season, minor league year and the sticky situation in baseball, current LA Angels minor leaguer Tyler Smith(31:06-52:15)! Tyler gives his insight on the sticky substance problem in baseball and how it's been handled in the minor leagues, what his MVP predictions are for this season in the MLB and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
MLB Trade Deadline: 3:07-30:57
Interview w/ Tyler Smith: 31:06-52:15
Outro: 52:16-53:18
Take a seat and kick up your feet for the latest episode of Riding The Pine, as I get right into an interview only episode with a wonderful returning guest who shared his insight into this MLB season and the Pirates season specifically, current Pittsburgh Pirates play-by-play announcer Greg Brown! Greg and I get right into a 1st half season recap of the Pirates and he shares what stood out to him the most from the first half the year, his feelings on MLB replay and the league trying to change so many rules and a ton more that you won't want to miss!
Intro: 0:00-1:46
Interview w/ Greg Brown: 1:47-35:04
Outro: 35:05-35:59
Kick back and relax for episode 135, as I jump right into discussing the NBA draft and sharing my RTP mock draft of the first 15 picks in the first round, and I share which players I felt could've been late 1st and even 2nd round steals(4:31-34:57). I was then joined by an NBA draft prospect himself, who shared what it's been like the last few months getting ready for the next stage of his career, current NBA Draft Prospect, Anthony Tarke(35:07-41:57)! Anthony shares the ins and outs to the NBA draft process and what it was like to prepare for the combine, how he handled playing in front of NBA teams and executives and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:53
NBA Draft Preview: 4:31-34:57
Interview w/ Anthony Tarke: 35:07-41:57
Outro: 41:58-42:52
I kick things off in Episode 134 with a discussion on the upcoming NFL season, and I share my predictions for some teams in the upcoming year, and I discuss which teams I'm most intrigued by going into the season and which offseason moves could have the biggest impacts for certain teams(4:00-33:29). I'm then joined by another wonderful guest who has seen his share of stops during his football career, current defensive back for the Duquesne Dukes, Leandro Debrito(33:40-52:39)! Leandro and I discuss his early days playing at both Vermilion and Monroe College prior to arriving at Duquesne, how it was playing this year on a shortened schedule and in the spring time and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
NFL Previews and Predictions: 4:00-33:29
Interview w/ Leandro Debrito: 33:40-52:39
Outro: 52:40-53:36
Join me in the latest edition of RTP, as I sit down to discuss the recent NBA finals games, and I share a recap and analysis of games 3, 4 and 5 from the finals and discuss which players have been playing particularly well as of late(2:16-19:07). Later, I'm joined by a current overseas pro basketball player that is coming off an incredible season despite Covid, current overseas pro Emmanuel Omogbo(19:18-34:04)! Emmanuel and I discuss his early days in basketball and how he was able to excel at the division 1 level at Colorado State, how he was able to transition to the pro game and which countries he had to adjust to they playing style the most and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:47
NBA Finals: 2:16-19:07
Interview w/ Emmanuel Omogbo: 19:18-34:04
Outro: 34:05-35:10
In this edition of Riding The Pine, I get going with a conversation on baseball and getting into detail about the impending trade deadline in the MLB and which players I could see being on the move by the end of July(3:46-32:12). I was then joined by a phenomenal guest who has had quite the career in broadcasting, current radio show host and field analyst for ESPN, Ian Fitzsimmons(32:24-1:05:42)! Ian shares the stories behind the mic and how he became interested in broadcasting, what his favorite moments have been in the booth in his career and a whole lot more!
Intro: 0:00-1:45
MLB Trade Deadline: 3:46-32:12
Interview w/ Ian Fitzsimmons: 32:24-1:05:42
Outro: 1:05:43-1:06:42
It's another exciting RTP episode in Ep. 131, as I kick things off getting into a breakdown and analysis from the NBA Finals games 1 and 2 and sharing what I saw during the first two games, what jumped out at me specifically from the two teams and how the two teams need to play moving forward if they want to be crowned champions(3:00-29;56). I am then joined by the current Director of Player Relations at Wake Forest and the head coach for the ETSU TBT basketball team, the Bucketneers, Coach Joe Hugley(30:07-45:55)! Coach Joe and I discuss this past year and how his team managed to maneuver through the season amid the pandemic, what the preparation has been like for the TBT tournament this summer and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
NBA Finals Breakdown: 3:00-29:56
Interview w/ Coach Joe Hugley: 30:07-45:55
Outro: 45:56-46:58
Sit back and relax to episode 130 as I get right into discussing the MLB All-star teams for this year and I share the starters for the game, some players I was shocked made the team and some players I think that were snubbed out of the all-star game altogether(4:43-27:21). I am then joined by a collegiate athlete who is about to be able to profit off his name, image and likeness, current Pitt Panthers defensive end John Morgan(27:31-42:50)! John and I discuss the exciting news about collegiate athletes being able to receive pay, his journey to Pitt and playing in the ACC Championship game and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:56
MLB All-Star: 4:43-27:21
Interview w/ John Morgan: 27:31-42:50
Outro: 42:51-43:47
I've got a fun new topic to kick things off in episode 129, as I open the show discussing the different logos in sports throughout the decades, and I share which decade I think had the best designs for sports logos(2:26-22:03). I'm then joined by a returning guest who has been off to a very strong start this year in the minors, current St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer, Chandler Redmond(22:15-37:54)! Chandler and I discuss the new crackdown on pitchers and foreign substances, what from his off-season workouts has been paying off for him early on this year and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:52
Greatest Decade of Sports Logos: 2:26-22:03
Interview w/ Chandler Redmond: 22:15-37:54
Outro: 37:55-38:57
Grab a comfy seat and check out episode 128, as I dive right into some hockey and discuss a recap from games 1 and 2 of the Stanley Cup finals and share my thoughts from the early matchups between the Lightning and Canadiens(2:42-9:13). I then discuss the recent ejection of Seattle Mariners pitcher, Hector Santiago, over foreign substance use while pitching, and go in depth on what his ejection could mean for other pitchers and baseball as a whole the rest of the season(9:17-19:38). Later, I'm joined by a returning guest who had a lot to mention about his basketball season overseas, current French pro basketball player Dustin Sleva(19:49-33:48)! Dustin and I go back and forth about this past season and what it was like getting adjusted to having fans back in the stands, what he attributes to his very successful season on the court and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:56
Stanley Cup: 2:42- 9:13
Hector Santiago: 9:17- 19:38
Interview w/ Dustin Sleva: 19:49- 33:48
Outro: 33:49-34:48
In the latest episode of Riding The Pine, I get things going with an update and breakdown from the NBA playoffs and share my thoughts from the recent matchups and which players that have been standing out in particular over the last few games(2:35-25:19). I'm then accompanied by a world class guest who has had a tremendous football career, current running back for the Miami Dolphins, Patrick Laird(25:30-52:20)! Patrick and I discuss his early days in football as a high school standout that became a D1 walk on, how he was able to work his way into the starting lineup at University of California, the moment he signed with the Dolphins and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
NBA Playoff Update: 2:35-25:19
Interview w/ Patrick Laird: 25:30-52:50
Outro: 52:51-53:50
I'm back in episode 126 with another interview only episode with a guest who has had quite the journey in baseball both as a player and as a coach, current head baseball coach at George Washington University, Coach Gregg Ritchie(1:54-32:28)! Coach Ritchie shares stories of his early playing days, starting out as a player at GW prior to his coaching career and then discusses his time being a hitting coach at both the minor and major league levels. He discusses his tenure with the Pittsburgh Pirates and what it was like coaching such a talented player like Andrew McCutchen. Coach Ritchie also dives into the importance of building relationships with his players and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:53
Interview w/ Coach Ritchie: 1:54-32:28
Outro: 32:29-33:24
Find somewhere comfortable to sit and check out episode 125, as I get right into the latest situation in the MLB involving pitchers using foreign substances on baseballs when they are pitching, and whether or not the MLB is handling this the right way and what we could see come from the new rules and guidelines involving foreign substances(2:53-28:53). Later on, I'm joined by a former Olympic swimmer from Switzerland who has now become involved in coaching athletes on the mental side of sports, David Karasek(29:05-51:52)! David and I discuss his swimming career and how he was recruited to swim at University of Virginia being from Switzerland, how he's been able to help athletes improve their confidence and overall mentality in their respective sports and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:52
Baseballs Sticky Situation: 2:53-28:53
Interview w/ David Karasek: 29:05-51:52
Outro: 51:53-52:52
Dive into episode 124, as I get the ball rolling with a road tripping segment discussing the history of the Washington Wizards and road tripping through the various stops they've seen over the years(2:37-11:52). I am then joined by a minor leaguer who has also started his own podcast, current minor leaguer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Brad Case(12:04-32:52)! Brad and I discuss his career and the journey he's seen to the minors starting out at a D2 school, what got him interested in starting his podcast "The Minor League Take" and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:52
Road Trippin: 2:37-11:52
Interview w/ Brad Case: 12:04-32:52
Outro: 32:53-33:49
Ep. 123 tips off with some NBA hoops talk, as I get into an update of the NBA Playoffs and share my thoughts from the first round matchups and what I've noticed in the second round series' as well(2:22-21:54). I'm then joined by a returning guest of the show, who has recently taken on a new role in the coaching world, current assistant coach for the College of Charleston men's basketball team, Coach Jermaine Ukaegbu(22:05-50:11)! Coach Jermaine and I discuss the wild run he experienced during his final year on Winthrop's coaching staff, what the transition has been like for him going from Winthrop to College of Charleston and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:35
NBA Playoffs Update: 2:22-21:54
Interview w/ Coach Jermaine Ukaegbu: 22:05-50:11
Outro: 50:12-51:16
In this special episode of Riding The Pine, I am joined by a member of the Fireball Extreme Challenge (FXC) US national team who has also made a huge impact both in blogging and social media, Sany Nguyen (1:49-29:53)! Sany and I discuss the story behind how she started her blog "Sany Delights", how she became involved with FXC and what her experience was like going to Mexico to compete in the most recent tournament, how she sees the sport growing over the next 5-10 years and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
Interview w/ Sany Nguyen: 1:49-29:53
Outro: 29:54-30:48
Take a seat and kick up your feet for episode 121, as I dive right into discussing the dominance of Shohei Ohtani this season, and what his ability as both an elite hitter and pitcher means for the sport of baseball and the pitcher position moving forward(2:20-15:34). I was then joined by a current men's basketball player that has just wrapped up his first season at Duquesne, Toby Okani(15:35-27:02)! Toby and I get into what it was like dealing with the numerous Covid pauses his team faced during the season, how he worked his way from minimal playing time to a starting role for the Dukes and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:51
Ohtani's Dominance: 2:20-15:34
Interview w/ Toby Okani: 15:35-27:02
Outro: 27:03-28:04
We are back on the baseball diamond in Ep. 120, as I get things started with discussing the issue of these numerous no-hitters throughout the early part of the MLB season, and I share whether or not these countless no-hitters are good or bad for baseball, and why these no-hitters are so frequent(3:08-14:51). I am then joined by a current minor leaguer for the Chicago Cubs who shares quite a bit about his career and early start in the minors, Matt Mervis(15:03-32:44)! Matt shares how he's been able to adjust to the new minor league rules, his experience being drafted out of high school by his hometown team, the Washington Nationals, and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
No-Hitters: 3:08-14:51
Interview w/ Matt Mervis: 15:03-32:44
Outro: 32:45-33:38
I've got another jam packed show in store for Ep. 119, as I kick things off with a discussion on where Julio Jones might wind up amid the trade rumors surrounding him, and also the issues with Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay and where he might land if a trade were to happen(2:48-25:46). I'm then joined by a returning guest who always brings valuable insight into the game of baseball, current LA Angels minor leaguer, Tyler Smith(25:56-47:06)! Tyler and I go back and forth about the new rule changes in baseball and how he feels about some of them, the analytically side to baseball and how he factors numbers and stats into his game and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
Jones/Rodgers conversation: 2:48-25:46
Interview w/ Tyler Smith: 25:56-47:06
Outro: 47:07-48:03
Sink in to a good seat for episode 118, as I dive right into giving my predictions for this year's post season award winners in the NBA, and sharing the reasons why I think those players should be the winners of the awards(4:19-39:14). Later, I was joined by a guest who has had a lot of unique experiences early on in his collegiate career, current UCSB men's basketball player, Gage Gomez(39:25-55:28)! Gage shares what the experience was like going to the NCAA Tournament this year as a freshman, where he's seen the most growth in his game and much more!
Intro: 0:00- 1:50
NBA Award Predictions: 4:19-39:14
Interview w/ Gage Gomez 39:25- 55:28
Outro: 55:29-56:32
Ep. 117 starts off with a discussion on where the Oakland Athletic's could wind up eventually if things aren't figured out in Oakland, and I share my personal landing spots as to where the A's might call their next home(2:00-19:54). I'm then joined by a returning guest who has been having an exceptional season on the baseball diamond, current ETSU baseball player Ethan Cady(20:05-30:32)! Ethan shares how it's been adjusting to playing a full schedule this year after last year's season was cut short, what he's been doing differently this year from the plate that has allowed him to have such a strong season and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:50
Where will Oakland go: 2:00-19:54
Interview w/ Ethan Cady: 20:05-30:32
Outro: 30:33-31:32
The latest edition of RTP opens up with an update on the NHL playoffs, and I share the games that have stuck out the most early on in the playoffs and which teams I could see making it out of the opening rounds of the postseason(2:55-16:29). I'm then joined by a guest who has had a unique journey to the collegiate football world, Pitt Panthers punter Kirk Christodoulou(16:36-39:04)! Kirk shares how he was recruited to play football being from Australia, what his first experience was playing in a Pitt/PSU game and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:48
NHL Playoff Update: 2:55-16:29
Interview w/ Kirk Christodoulou: 16:36-39:04
Outro: 39:05-40:09
Another jam packed show hits the air waves in this edition of RTP, as I get rolling with a preview of the NBA play-in series and discuss which teams I think could move out of the play-in rounds and which teams I'm most worried about heading into the postseason showdown (note: episode was recorded prior to finalizing of standings)(3:00-24:42). I'm then joined by a former standout for Columbia University and USC who had a very interesting journey throughout his playing career, Quinton Adlesh(24:53-40:00)! Quinton shares what made him such a prolific shooter at Columbia, what the transition was like for him from Columbia to USC and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:46
NBA Play-in preview: 3:00-24:42
Interview w/ Quinton Adlesh: 24:53-40:00
Outro: 40:01-40:57
The latest episode of Riding The Pine is a special one, as I sit down for an interview only episode with a guest who has impacted countless people with marketing their online presence, and is part of a rapidly growing new sport, Fire Ball Extreme Challenge, Eraslan Media Agency COO Darren Williams(1:44-39:49)! Darren shares how his company has helped numerous clients expand their reach online and grow their social media presence, a breakdown of what Fireball Extreme Challenge is and how he's involved, the upcoming tournament for Fireball Extreme and how the sport will continue to grow and so much more!
Intro: 0:00- 1:43
Interview W/ Darren Williams: 1:44-39:49
Outro: 39:50-40:44
I'm back in Ep. 113 talking hoops, as I jump into discussing a preview of the NBA playoffs and share which potential matchups intrigue me the most and which teams have the most and least amount of momentum heading into the postseason(4:16-22:00). I'm then joined by a guest who has a very interesting story in hoops and shares his journey in the pro world as well as his app, pro basketball player and entrepreneur Gerald Jackson(22:24-43:38)! Gerald shares the various stops he's seen in his professional hoops career, what he has been working on with his app and what he hopes to achieve with his latest creation and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-4:15
NBA Playoff Preview: 4:16- 22:00
Interview w/ Gerald Jackson: 22:24-43:38
Outro: 43:39-44:42
Episode 112 gets rolling with a conversation surrounding the struggles the Cleveland Cavaliers have had this season and over the past few years, and what Kevin Love's impact has been on the situation(1:55-17:47). I'm later joined by a returning guest of the show who is coming out of a very challenging season dealing with the pandemic, current assistant men's basketball coach at USC Upstate, Coach Andrew Garcia(17:53-42:11)! Coach Garcia shares how his team dealt with multiple pauses due to Covid, what the plans are for the offseason and recruiting and so much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
Chaos In Cleveland: 1:55- 17:47
Interview W/ Coach Andrew Garcia: 17:53-42:11
Outro: 42:12-43:07
Sit back and relax for the latest episode of Riding The Pine, as I get things started with a grading of the NFL Draft picks from the 1st round, and discuss which selections I liked and didn't like through the first 15 picks (1:59-30:18). Later, I'm joined by a guest that is on the coaching staff for a team that is coming off an impressive Elite 8 run in the NCAA tournament, current Grad assistant for the Arkansas MBB team, Elijah Roth (30:28-46:29)! Elijah shares what this season was like making that Elite 8 run, how he transitioned from a student manager at Arizona to a GA at Arkansas and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:58
NFL Draft Grades: 1:59-30:18
Interview w/ Elijah Roth: 30:28-46:29
Outro: 46:30-47:30
I'm joined by a returning guest in this interview only episode, who shares the challenges and issues he ran into while playing pro ball in Lithuania, current overseas pro basketball player Case Bruton(1:55-42:26)! Case shares the issues he faced with his coach when he first arrived on the team, what problems he encountered with management on the team and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:54
Interview W/ Case: 1:55-42:26
Outro: 42:27-48:30
In the latest edition of RTP, I open the show with my own mock draft for the NFL, and share which players should go where in the first 15 picks of the 1st round(3:11-26:41). I'm then joined by a returning guest of the show who always shares his first class takes on the NBA, current video coordinator for the Charlotte Hornets, Daniel Dixon(26:42-43:04)! Daniel discusses the ins and outs to this season such as his opinion of the play-in series this year for the NBA playoffs, his reaction after Miles Bridges' viral dunk and much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:00
RTP Mock Draft: 3:11-26:41
Interview w/ Daniel Dixon: 26:42-43:04
Outro: 43:05-44:15
I'm back on the bench opening things up with some Pre-NFL draft talk, discussing which players teams need to go after to fit their respective needs(2:09-30:58). Later, I'm joined by a returning guest of the show, who brings some of the best baseball insight into the minor league world, St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer, Chandler Redmond (30:59-49:25)! Chandler shares what the first few weeks of spring training have been like, his thoughts on the potential new MLB rules and much more!
Intro: 0:00-2:08
Pre-Draft Talk: 2:09-30:58
Interview w/Chandler Redmond: 30:59-49:25
Outro: 49:25-50:28
I get started in episode 107 discussing some MLB talk, chatting about whether or not the Padres and the White Sox can still be World Series contenders despite injures hitting them hard early this season(1:57-13:24). I'm then joined by a special guest who was signed during this pandemic offseason by the Cincinnati Reds and is starting his first minor league season, Carson Rudd(13:35-28:07)! Carson shares the ins and outs to the first few days at spring training, how he was noticed by pro scouts despite the pandemic and more!
Intro (0:00-1:56)
Padres/White Sox (1:57-13:23)
Interview w/ Carson Rudd (13:24-28:06)
Outro (28:07-29:13)
Pull up a chair and take a seat for episode 106, as I jump into some NBA talk discussing which of the top two teams in the East and West Conferences have the best cases for making the Finals this year and contending for a title(2:23-22:41). I'm then joined by a returning guest who shared what it was like dealing with this pandemic filled season, head women's basketball coach at Chatham University, Coach David Saur! Coach Saur shares the ins and outs to this past year, what the next steps are for the program moving forward, an NBA finals prediction and more(22:41-47:00)!
Intro: 0:00- 2:23
NBA Finals Contenders: 2:23-22:41
Interview w/ Coach David Saur: 22:41-47:00
Outro: 47:00-48:11
Join me in the latest episode of Riding The Pine, as I open up the show with a brief rundown from the first day of the Masters (1:58-6:52) before moving into discussing which NFL QBs on new teams will have the biggest impacts for their new franchises(6:53-23:52). I'm then joined by an overseas pro basketball player and former standout from High Point University, Jamal Wright(24:03-53:00)! Jamal shares what it's been like adjusting to the overseas game, how he was able to be scouted by pro teams amid the pandemic and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:57
Masters talk: 1:58-6:52
QB Conversation: 6:53-23:52
Jamal Wright Interview: 24:03-53:00
Outro: 53:01-54:02
Today on Riding The Pine, I open the show with a recap from the NCAA Tournament and share my thoughts from the tournament, the final four and the championship game. I was then joined by a really great guest who is a former Davidson pitcher and is also a co-founder of an incredibly impactful company, Lucid Drone Tech CEO and co-founder Andrew Ashur! Andrew shares stories from the 2017 Super Regional run his Davidson team went on, how Lucid Drone came into existence and much more!
Intro: 0:00-1:56
NCAA Tournament Recap 1:57- 20:01
Interview w/ Andrew Ashur 20:02-50:21
Outro 50:22-51:26
In this edition of Riding The Pine I open the show with a recap of the Opening Day games from the MLB and discuss some things that stuck out to me on the first day of the season. I then get into sharing which NBA draft prospects I think could eventually have the best careers in the NBA in the long run, before being joined by a returning guest of the show and the MEAC POY as well as the DPOY, Anthony Tarke! Anthony shares how the rest of the season went for his Coppin State team, what his plans are to play professionally and a ton more!
Intro: 0:00-2:03
Opening Day Recap: 2:04-17:20
NBA Draft Prospects: 17:21-25:00
Interview w/ Anthony Tarke: 25:01- 41:40
Outro: 41:41-42:46
Join me in the latest episode of Riding The Pine as I get right into a recap from the Elite 8 matchups in the NCAA Tournament and give my prediction for the upcoming Final Four. I'm then joined by a former standout for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who also experienced a lot of success at the professional level, former WCC player of the year Matt Bouldin! Matt discusses what has made Mark Few's Gonzaga program so successful over the years, his experience making a run in 2009 to the sweet 16 with the Bulldogs and much more!
The tournament continues to roar on in March, and the discussion gets going in Ep. 101 with a breakdown and a recap of the first few rounds of the tournament and which teams and players that have stuck out the most in the first few games. The show then wraps up with another wonderful conversation with another broadcasting legend in the Pittsburgh scene but also in the MLB world, current play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Block! Joe has a wonderful story to share, from his early days announcing in the minor leagues and doing fill-in work in the MLB, to eventually becoming an announcer of numerous MLB teams and so much more!
The 100th edition of Riding The Pine is a very special one, not only for reaching the 100 episode mark, but because of who I am joined by in the show. I have a wonderful conversation with one of the most prominent voices in Pittsburgh sports, current play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Greg Brown! Greg has a wonderful story to share, which starts out with his early days as an intern with the Pirates and working with Mike Lange, to how he came up with his famous call "Raise The Jolly Roger" and so much more!
Episode 99 is a basketball filled show, as I open things up with a breakdown and recap of the NCAA Tournament Play-in Games, and share my thoughts on the first few march madness matchups. I then am joined by a good friend of the show, and the only RTP guest to appear on the show 3 times, current overseas pro basketball player and recent draftee of the PBA in the Philippines, Loren Brill! Loren goes in depth on what the last few months have been for him preparing for the draft, how he's adjusted to the pro lifestyle early on and so much more!
Join me for another wonderful episode of Riding The Pine, as I get the ball rolling with some college basketball talk, discussing what upset picks I think could come to fruition over the opening weekend of the Tournament. I then dive right into a baseball conversation, discussing what kind of changes the MLB is making to the baseball's and what it'll do for the sport and players in the future. The episode wraps up with a stellar conversation with current ESPN Senior MLB Insider and TV Analyst, Tim Kurkjian! Tim shares his thoughts on this past off-season, what he thinks the change of baseball's will do for the sport and much more!
Things are off and running in episode 97, as I open things up with a brief news tidbit from the MLB world before getting into a great road tripping segment featuring the Baltimore Orioles. I journey through the different stops and the history of the O's before I wrap things up with another wonderful conversation with my second straight guest from the Pitt Panthers Football team. I'm joined by Pitt long snapper Cal Adomitis as he shares what got him interested in taking up long snapping as a position, what his experience was like playing in the Sun Bowl in 2018 and so much more!
I have a basketball filled episode with a breakdown and a brief recap of the NBA all-star weekend, and I also share my thoughts on the competitions and the game itself. Later, I get into discussing some takeaways and a run down of the first half of the NBA season and sharing players and other aspects that stood out to me. I wrap the show up with a wonderful conversation with current defensive back for the Pitt Panthers, AJ Woods! AJ and I get into his journey to Pitt, what he had to do to make the starting lineup and much more!
Episode 95 kicks off with some NFL free agency talk, as I share which players I am most intrigued by this off-season, and where I could see some of these players landing before next year. Afterwards, I dive into a "Where Will Wilson Land" as I discuss the four teams that his agent has mentioned as potential trade destinations, and which of those teams are the most and least likely for him to play for. I wrap things up with a great conversation with former Penn State All-American and NFL Safety, Mark Robinson! Mark shares his monumental season at PSU where they won the national championship, his transition from college to the pros and much more!
I open the episode with a little puck talk, as I get into sharing some teams from the NHL that I've been most impressed with early on in the season. Later, I get into which college basketball teams are ones to watch heading into the Tournament. I then wrap the episode up with a fantastic conversation with wrestling hall of famer and former secret service agent, Kelly Ward! Kelly shares what got him interested in wrestling initially, what the transition was like for him going from sports to the secret service and much more!
Things are back up and running in episode 93 as I get right into discussing which MLB free agents will be the biggest impact players on their new respective ball clubs. Later, I share my top up and coming NBA duos, and discuss the careers I could see the young stars having as they continue to thrive in their dominating pairs. To close the show, I'm joined by a current Minnesota Twins outfielder who just experienced their MLB debut during the 2020 playoffs, Alex Kirilloff! Alex discusses his debut and his first career major league hit, what made him pursue a professional career right out of high school and much more!
Kick off your weekend with the latest Riding The Pine episode, as I get things started discussing the issues that have been occurring with some teams allowing fans back in the stands. Later, I discuss the NBA all-star game reserve selections and mention which players I feel were majorly snubbed from the game before getting into a great conversation with current Pittsburgh Sports Now writer, Alan Saunders! Alan and I get into his career in writing and how he got interested in journalism, what it was like for him being a beat writer for the Pirates early on in his career and much more!
I'm joined in this episode by one of the most prominent sports figures in the Pittsburgh area who has often been associated with being the voice of Pittsburgh sports, KDKA sports director and anchor Bob Pompeani! Bob shares his story as to what got him interested in sports broadcasting/journalism early on in his life, his insight into the Pittsburgh sports scene and so much more!
Join me for episode 90, as I'm back discussing the NBA and sharing my thoughts on whether or not an All-Star game should happen in the league this year. I then get into a buy it or deny it segment, as I share whether I buy or deny the idea that Donovan Mitchell will win a MVP award before Devin Booker. To close things out, I'm joined by former running back for Duquesne and the Dukes all-time leading rusher, AJ Hines! AJ shares what this off-season has been like trying to prepare for the pro level, his record setting performance while with the Dukes and much more!
Take a seat and kick up your feet for episode 89, as I jump into some college basketball talk, highlighting the poor seasons Duke, UNC, Kentucky and Kansas are having and discussing why they might be struggling this year. Later, I get into ranking my top five greatest mid-major basketball players to ever play in the NBA, as I share where they went to school and the careers they went on to have in the NBA. To close the show, I'm joined by current SD Padres minor leaguer Adam Kerner as he discusses what it's been like training for the season during this pandemic, the story as to how he was signed by the Padres and much more!
Things are back up and running in the latest edition of Riding The Pine, as I get back into discussing some baseball news and touching on the recent moves in the free agency filled off-season. As I make my way out of the MLB discussion, I get back into a Road Trippin segment discussing the journey of the Atlanta Braves and sharing the story as to how they landed in Atlanta. I wind things up with yet again another wonderful guest interview with the current assistant men's basketball coach for Old Dominion, Coach Chris Kovensky. Coach Kovensky and I discuss how his time playing at the D3 level helped prepared him for his work in D1, how he's incorporated aspects of his playing career to his personal skills training and more!
Join me in episode 87 as I get into a Super Bowl Special and share my biggest takeaways from the Mahomes V. Brady showdown. I also discuss my final thoughts on the NFL season, give my opinion on a few of the postseason award winners and much more!
With the big game coming up, I jump into episode 86 by previewing and predicting the impending Super Bowl matchup between the Brady led Bucs and the Mahomes led Chiefs. After my Super Bowl preview, I give my personal NBA All-Star starters for each conference and give reasons as to why I think those particular players are worthy of being starters. To wrap things up I have a sensational interview with the third Gibbs brother to join the show and the former standout for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, TJ Gibbs! TJ and I go back and forth and discuss what it was like for him to prepare for the NBA Draft during the pandemic, the advice his brothers have shared with him during his career and much more!
Get comfortable and kick your feet up for episode 85 as I jump into discussing some possible landing spots for some high profiled NFL QB's that are said to be on the move this offseason. As I move out of the football talk, I get into sharing my favorite pro sports mascots, and highlighting the stories behind how these teams came up with these mascots. I close out the episode with another fantastic interview with a returning guest of the show, current international pro basketball player in France, Joel Awich. Joel shares an update as to how his season has been going so far with Covid still roaring through the world, his Super Bowl prediction and much more!
The ball gets rolling in episode 84 with some NBA talk and focusing on the Brooklyn Nets newfound big three and what kind of issues I could see arising with this super star team. I also mention some players that have caught my eye early on this year in the NBA, and then I get into a really fun segment sharing some of the best and most creative minor league baseball team names. I share a couple team names that are incredibly unique and interesting, before getting into another awesome interview with a returning guest and current lineman for the UCLA Bruins, Paul Grattan. Paul and I discuss what his off-season plans are for getting prepared for next season, his Super Bowl prediction and much more!
I'm kicking things off in episode 83 with a couple comments on the McGregor V. Poirier fight, and then getting into a recap of both the NFC and AFC games from the past weekend. After I get out of the football talk, I then highlight the recent MLB offseason moves and mention which AL East team that just made some major moves. I wrap up the show with a great conversation, with former all-conference performer for the ETSU men's basketball team, Tray Boyd. Tray and I discuss his transition to training amid the pandemic, his career at ETSU and their historic season and so much more!
Things get crackin' in episode 82 with a brief prediction of the upcoming NFL championship games in the playoffs and sharing my picks for the winners of the two marquee matchup games. I then get right into a great interview with a superb guest, current color commentator, founder of the AAU program, 3Ball, and the host of the "Sports Bite" on ESPN 1280, Mike Wozniak. Mike had some incredible stories to share about some of the biggest games he's been on the call for, how he's translated what he learned in his playing days to his AAU program now and so much more!
Find somewhere comfortable to sit and get situated for episode 81, as I dive right into a recap of the NFL playoff games from the divisional round and breakdown various aspects of the matchups that jumped out to me. I then got into discussing the latest blockbuster trade in the NBA featuring James Harden going to the Brooklyn Nets. I dissect the groundbreaking move and mention who I think will come away as the winners and losers of the deal. I then closed the episode with another awesome interview with a former G-league basketball player and former standout from Robert Morris and Georgetown, Rodney Pryor. Rodney and I discuss the career he has had in basketball from playing at local Pittsburgh college RMU, to eventually playing in the G-league for the Sioux Falls Skyforce and much more!
I'm off and running in episode 80, starting with a preview and prediction of the divisional round games in the NFL Playoffs, and sharing my thoughts on the matchups. I then move into some baseball, as I breakdown the recent moves by the Nationals and Mets that have really shaken up the NL East. I wind things down in the episode with a really good interview with a fellow show host, current host of the Nate Buss Hoop Talk YouTube podcast and current men's basketball player for the Winthrop Eagles, Nate Buss. Nate gets into his career, sharing how he made his way to Winthrop, who his favorite guests have been on his YouTube show and much more!
Episode 79 features an interview only episode with an awesome guest who has seen an extensive career in the basketball world. I'm joined by current Charlotte Hornets video coordinator and former G-League standout, Daniel Dixon. Daniel shares an awesome story as to how he was able to make it to the pros despite coming from a smaller school, what his role is like for the Hornets now and so much more!
The show gets started with a breakdown and prediction of the College Football National Championship game, and a recap of the semi-finals games that occurred on New Year's Day. After I discuss college football, I get into a prediction of the upcoming NFL Wild Card playoff games, and I share who I think will be moving on to the next round. As I close out the football talk, I get into a great conversation with another amazing guest, current overseas pro basketball player and former ODU standout, Aaron Carver. Aaron shares his story as to how he worked his way to playing overseas, what aspects of his game helped him succeed in college and so much more!
Come take a seat here on the bench for episode 77 as I get things going with a couple takeaways early on from the NBA season, including some players and teams that I've been impressed with this year. Later on, I get into a new segment I like to call "Buy it or Deny it" where I discuss a belief, claim or idea from the sports world and mention whether I deny or buy the claim I pose. To close out the show I am joined by a really great guest, current sports columnist for the kids post of the Washington Post and author of numerous children's sports books, Fred Bowen. Fred had a wonderful story to share, as he discussed his time as a lawyer before his writing career, what it's been like writing for children and much more!
I get into episode 76 by starting things off with an update on the MLB offseason and some of the biggest trades that have gone on so far this offseason. As I move out of the baseball conversation, I get into a preview and a prediction of the College Football Playoff games on New Year's Day. I give my breakdown of the two games and share who I think will be the winners of each matchup before getting into an awesome conversation with the current GA for the Winthrop men's basketball team, Coach Jermaine Ukaegbu. Coach Jermaine and I go in depth on his playing career prior to his coaching days, how its been coaching amid the pandemic and much more!
Episode 75 starts off with a breakdown from the week 16 games from the NFL season, and I discuss which teams stuck out to me the most over the week. I then get into the issues with Covid-19 that the Houston Rockets have had, and what the aftermath affects were due to numerous positive tests. I also discuss the impact James Harden's behavior during the situation will have on his trade value, before getting into a sensational conversation with current Montreal Alouettes player of the CFL, Chris Favoroso! Chris and I go in depth on his career journey in college leading up to the CFL to playing football at Duquesne University during their 2018 NEC Championship run and much more!
In this holiday edition of Riding The Pine, I switch things up by answering some of the first write in questions for the shows first ever Fan Question Friday! I select some of the best questions that were written and go through answering them. No special guest for the episode, but a sports filled episode with great questions, an awesome conversation and more!
I start things off in episode 74 of Riding The Pine by highlighting the players and teams that I have been most impressed with in the NBA's pre-season games. After sharing my NBA pre-season thoughts, I then give my preview and predictions for the NBA opening night games. As I move out of my predictions for the Nets/Warriors and Lakers/Clippers games, I am joined by an amazing guest, current men's basketball player for the Copping State basketball team, Anthony Tarke. Anthony and I discuss his career journey from starting out at NJIT and being an all-freshman team selection, to flourishing on his new team, Coppin State, and so much more!
In this football filled episode, I kick things off with a week 15 prediction of the NFL games for the upcoming Sunday. Later on in the show, I discuss which NFL teams that are in the playoff picture right now that I am most worried about and which teams I am a little skeptical of heading into the postseason. I close things out in the episode with a really incredible interview with former starting quarterback for the Duquesne Dukes, Daniel Parr. Daniel shares his journey in football, starting out at FAU and playing for Lane Kiffin, to eventually landing at Duquesne and winning a conference championship and whole lot more!
Be sure to grab your favorite spot on the bench for episode 72, as I get right into discussing the latest news in the college basketball world involving the Duke men's basketball team and their non-conference schedule being canceled. I discuss what this could mean for the Duke basketball team moving forward, and if we could see any other power 5 schools also cancel their out of conference schedules. I am then joined by a sensational guest, current Director of Player Relations for the Wake Forest men's basketball team, Coach Joe Hugley. Coach Hugley and I discuss his playing career and the different stops he took along the way, what his new role has been like at Wake Forest and so much more!
Sit back and relax for episode 71, as I am back with another interview only edition with the former Baltimore Orioles pitcher and current Tampa Bay Rays pitcher, David Hess. David shares his journey in baseball from his early days as a chemistry major at Tennessee Tech to his MLB debut with the Orioles. David also discusses his favorite MLB parks he's played in and much more!
The 70th episode of Riding The Pine gets out to a quick start with an update on the college basketball season and some of my concerns for the collegiate year moving forward. Later on, I get into highlighting some of the biggest NBA free agency and trade news that has come out recently in the basketball world. After discussing some of the biggest offseason moves made, I head into another incredible conversation with the show's first guest to be a professional baseball player. I'm joined by former MLB pitcher and current free agent Madison Younginer, who shares some memorable stories from his days with the Atlanta Braves, what it was like playing in Australia and much more!
Episode 69 gets going with a prediction of the upcoming NFL Week 13 games before diving into a conversation about which wide receiver would you rather throw to in a down the wire situation, Devante Adams or Deandre Hopkins. I make a case for both before ultimately deciding which receiver I'd rather have in that situation before jumping into a sensational interview with an awesome guest. I'm joined by former Cal Poly standout and current overseas pro basketball player in France, Joel Awich. Joel shares his stories of Cal Poly and their miraculous run to the NCAA Tournament, what his season has consisted of during this pandemic and much more!
Pull up a chair and join me for episode 68 as I am joined in this interview only episode by another sensational guest, current strength and conditioning coach and co-founder of the well-known training outfit, Healthy Baller, Coach Blair O'Donovan. Coach O'Donovan shared a wonderful story as to how he first got interested in strength and conditioning, his tenure with the Washington Wizards, and much more!
Episode 67 begins with my predictions for the week 12 NFL games, and running through who I think will be the winners of the Sunday matchups. As I move out of the football conversation, I make my way into a new topic, discussing MLB free agency. I go in-depth on which free agent might find their way to the New York Mets, who have been a major contender for numerous big time players. I wrap up the show with another really great interview with the head men's basketball coach from Winthrop University, Coach Pat Kelsey. Coach Kelsey discusses his playing career and how it shaped him into the coach he is now, his days coaching Chris Paul at Wake Forest and much more!
Grab a good spot on the couch and get comfortable for episode 66, as I start the episode off highlighting some of the biggest matchups in college football from November 21st. I mention which teams and players stuck out to me from those games before getting into a recap of the NBA Draft. After handing out some draft gradings and discussing which teams I was most impressed with on draft night, I get into a phenomenal conversation with another returning guest of the show's. I am joined by current international pro basketball player in Lithuania, Case Bruton, as he goes in-depth on what this year has been like playing during the season amid the pandemic, his thoughts on the recent coaching hires in the NBA and much more!
Join me for episode 65, as I begin the show discussing the recent AP pre-season top 25 men's college basketball rankings and share which teams I am intrigued by in the rankings and which teams I am skeptical of for this season. I then get into my NFL week 11 predictions, picking my winner's for the Sunday matchups, before getting into another fantastic conversation, with another returning guest of the show. I am joined by current minor leaguer for the LA Angels, Tyler Smith, as he and I go back and forth about the teams that jumped out to him the most this MLB season, his thoughts on where Trevor Bauer might land and much more!
I open up the episode with a football discussion, getting into the games from week 10 that stuck out to me the most before jumping into some pre-draft NBA talk. I discuss the players in this years class that I'm most intrigued by, and I give my personal mock draft of the first five picks before getting into a sensational interview with a returning guest of the show. I'm joined by current minor leaguer for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chandler Redmond, as we discuss his thoughts on this past MLB season, the recent minor league court ruling and much more!
In the latest edition of Riding The Pine, I kick things off with my week 10 NFL predictions and my week 9 top player performers before heading into an all hoops conversation. I first discuss the new NBA start date for the 2020-2021 season and mention some pros and cons to the new start of the season. I then get into the topic of where will the Toronto Raptors play this NBA season with the strict Canadian laws for Covid-19. I close out the show with a sensational interview with former NBA player and current assistant coach at Duquesne University, Coach Carl Thomas. Coach Thomas discusses his career in coaching, his time playing in the NBA and much more!
Grab a seat on the bench for the 62nd episode of Riding The Pine, as I get things going with a recap of the Week 9 NFL games and discuss my favorite matchups from Sunday, November 8th. Later on, I share my likely destinations as to where Trevor Bauer might land this off season, and mention which teams are more likely to go after the hurler. I close out the episode with an awesome interview with a remarkable guest, current head men's basketball coach from Bucknell University, Coach Nathan Davis. He goes in depth on his ascent through the coaching ranks, how he's been able to bring more notoriety to Bucknell basketball and much more!
I open up episode 61 with a recap of the biggest college football games from Saturday, October 31st and mention some things that I took note of while watching the different matchups. I stick with the football theme, as I get into my predictions for the week 9 NFL games before closing out the show with a tremendous interview with the current head men's basketball coach at Chatham University, Coach David Richards. Coach Richards discusses the adjustments he's had to make in the pandemic, what it was like winning a conference championship during his first year at Chatham and much more!
Episode 60 kicks off with a recap of the games from week 8 of the NFL season, and I give a breakdown of a few of the matchups that stuck out to me the most. As I move out of the football conversation, I get into discussing the different NBA coaches that are on new teams this year, and which coaches will have the biggest impact on their new teams. The show is closed out with a fantastic interview with a remarkable guest, current head men's basketball coach at Eastern Illinois University Coach Jay Spoonhour. Coach Spoonhour shares his journey from D1 assistant all the way to D1 head coach, his time coaching alongside his father, Coach Charlie Spoonhour, and much more!
Episode 59 begins with a discussion of the investigation that the University of Arizona men's basketball team has recently come under, and what this could mean for the program. Later on, I give my NFL week 8 predictions and rank my top player performers from week 7, before getting into a great interview with current New York Yankees minor leaguer Max McDowell. Max and I discuss his journey through the minors, what it was like to be on the Yankees taxi squad and more!
Things kick off in episode 58 of Riding The Pine with a recap of the NFL Week 7 games, and discussing which games stuck out to me the most. Later on, I give a breakdown of the recent games in the World Series and I share my thoughts on the wild finish that occurred in game 4. The episode wraps up with an incredible interview with one of my favorite guests to date, who is the current head men's basketball coach at Portland University, Coach Terry Porter. Coach Porter shares a tremendous story as to how he worked his way from an unknown NAIA school to becoming an NBA All-Star, how he transitioned from coaching at the NBA level to the NCAA level and so much more!
In the latest episode of Riding The Pine, I start things off by previewing the World Series matchup between the Rays and Dodgers and mention a few things I'll be paying attention to in the matchup. Afterwards, I move into predicting the week 7 games of the NFL before finishing the show with a sensational interview with an awesome guest, current UCLA Bruins football player Paul Grattan. Paul shares his story about how he decided to transfer from Villanova to UCLA amid the pandemic, how it's been practicing with Covid-19 regulations and much more!
Kick back and unwind with episode 56 as I open the show with discussing a recap from Week 6 of the NFL games, and selecting which games stuck out to me the most and ranking my top five player performers from the week as well. As I close my conversation on football, I hop in the car and start the road trippin segment for the episode following the history of the Sacramento Kings! I discuss the numerous stops the team has made over the years and the history that follows the franchise. After I conclude the road trip, I hop out of the car and into another incredible interview with former D1 standout and overseas pro, Augie Johnston. Augie and I discuss his journey to playing overseas professionally, his initial fame and success with Youtube and so much more!
Find a comfortable spot on the bench and kick back for episode 55 as I am joined by a sensational guest in this interview only episode, current CFL football player for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats Nehari Crawford. Nehari and I go back and forth about his career at Duquesne and the records he set for the Dukes, how he's adjusted to life as a pro during this pandemic and much more!
Join me for another fantastic episode of Riding The Pine, as I get things started discussing a preview into the ALCS and the NLCS and mentioning some players to keep an eye on for the next round of the MLB playoffs. I then get into a recap and breakdown from game 5 of the NBA Finals and discuss some things I liked and disliked from the Heat and Lakers matchup. Things wrap up with a phenomenal interview with a very special guest, current overseas pro basketball player Jordan Lewis. Jordan and I go back and forth discussing his career at Cal Poly, how he adjusted to the pro lifestyle in Israel and much more!
In episode 53, I open the show discussing the games that stuck out to me the most from Week 4 of the NFL season, and I name my top player performers from the week as well. Later on, I dive into a recap of some college football upsets from Saturday, October 3rd before getting into my topic for the show which involves the recent COVID-19 tests from the NFL. I share my thoughts on what the NFL needs to do moving forward to limit these tests, and how the positive cases have already affected the season. The show is wrapped up with an awesome interview with another tremendous guest, former Miami of Ohio pitcher and current member of the New York Yankees minor league system, Nick Ernst. Nick and I discuss his career in college, the adversity he faced having Tommy John surgery and much more!
We are back for another episode of Riding The Pine, as I get the show started with an update on the MLB Playoffs and giving a preview into the ALDS and the NLDS. I stick with the baseball theme, as I then discuss the recent news of fans being allowed to attend the NLCS and the World Series in Texas, and what this could mean for the postseason and the players that will be involved. The episode closes out with a fantastic interview with current Denver Outlaws midfielder Mikie Schlosser. Mikie divulges into his career in college at Michigan, how he's gone from a late round draft pick to an All-star and much more!
In episode 51 of Riding The Pine I am back discussing the week 3 games from the NFL and selecting which games that stuck out to me the most. As I wrapped up the football talk, I got into a preview of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers. I mention which of the two teams I could see winning it all, and I give a brief breakdown of the championship matchup. I finishing things up in the episode with an awesome interview with another spectacular guest, current attackmen for the Denver Outlaws Chris Aslanian. Chris and I discuss how he transitioned from the college level to the pros, what it's been like being in back to back MLL Championships and more!
Grab your favorite seat on the bench and get comfortable for the 50th episode of Riding The Pine, as I open the show up discussing the latest in the College Football season, and what the latest developments are with the Covid-19 tests in the CFB world. Later on, I give a quick update on the NBA playoffs and the Stanley Cup finals, mentioning who is still alive in the playoff picture and who is ahead in the different series. After the quick update, I get into my topic for the episode breaking down the pre-season top 25 college basketball rankings from Andy Katz on NCAA.com and mentioning which teams I felt were good picks, and which selections I would've picked differently. I finish up the 50th episode with an amazing interview with current NFL assistant scout for the Arizona Cardinals, Andrew Caskin. Andrew shares his journey to becoming a scout, what his job entails and much more!
Grab a seat on the bench and tune in to the latest Riding The Pine episode, as I get things started highlighting some games from week 2 of the NFL season that stuck out the most, and I rank my top five player performances for the week as well. I then move into a discussion focused on the MLB playoffs, and giving my thoughts on the potential matchups that we could see in October, and which teams could make the most noise in the postseason. I finish up episode 49, with an incredible interview with former NBA and overseas pro basketball player, Ennis Whatley. Ennis and I discuss his career in college at the University of Alabama, his time playing in the NBA and the adjustment he had to make going from playing in the NBA to playing in Lithuania. He also shares some interesting stories from his time being teammates with Michael Jordan and much more!
I am joined by another phenomenal guest for episode 48 of Riding The Pine as Tim Kurkjian, current senior baseball writer and TV journalist and analyst from ESPN, joins the show. In this interview only episode, Tim and I discuss the career path he took getting to ESPN and everything he has had to overcome along the way. Tim talks about his time as a beat writer for the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles, his role at Sports Illustrated before arriving at ESPN and how he adjusted from a mostly writing role, to appearing more on television. He also shares some memories from his early days as a journalist and what birthed the love he has for baseball.
I jump into episode 47 discussing the latest news going around the NBA and any and all updates on the playoffs in the bubble. I then give my predictions for the conference finals and who I could see potentially advancing to the Finals. I am then joined by a past guest who has appeared on Riding The Pine many times giving his basketball expertise, current Director of Player Development for the Duquesne men's basketball team Ashton Gibbs. Ashton and I go back and forth and discuss what we've liked so far in the bubble, which players have been putting on a show, and what the future holds for certain NBA stars in this offseason. Ashton also shares what it's been like coaching at the collegiate level during the pandemic.
Pull up a chair and join me for episode 46 as I open things up talking about the opening night of the NFL season and giving my thoughts from the Texans vs. Chiefs game on Thursday, September 10th. Afterwards, I dive into my Wild Card Watchers segment, discussing the teams that are currently outside of the top 8 in the MLB that could potentially make a push for the final two wild card spots. The episode ends with a great interview with a special guest who is a current pitcher for the LSU Tigers baseball team, Trent Vietmeier. Trent and I talk about his career at LSU, how his pitching style has changed since he entered college and a whole lot more!
I'm back on the bench in episode 45 giving the latest updates on the NFL's Covid-19 testing protocols for this year, and whether or not the league will run into the same issues that the MLB has had this season. I then dive into a new topic, ranking the top five greatest cinderella teams in college basketball history and discussing the runs they had in the tournament. The episode finishes out with a fantastic interview with current track and field runner and former men's basketball player at the University of Maryland, Travis Valmon. Travis and I discuss his role as a walk-on for the men's basketball team, how he juggled being a dual sport athlete at the D1 level and much more!
Join me for another interview only episode as I sit down with former NBA All-star and Rookie of the Year Buck Williams. Buck and I discuss his lengthy 17 year career in the NBA that featured numerous all-defensive team selections, two trips to the NBA finals and finishing ranked 15th all-time in career rebounding. Later on, Buck discusses his time as the President of the NBA Player's Association and the impact he's had on the players and the league to this day.
In the latest episode of Riding The Pine, I dive right into an update on the NBA and NHL playoffs as well as a breakdown on some of the biggest trades in the MLB. I then get into my topic for the episode, sharing my top 5 teams to watch this season in the NFL, and who could make a lot of noise this football season. The episode closes out with a phenomenal interview with a great guest, current defensive lineman for the William and Mary Tribe Carl Fowler. Carl shares his story on what made him choose football over baseball, his career at W&M and much more!
Episode 42 opens up with some baseball talk, discussing the possibility of the MLB playoffs being played in hub cities, and where the most likely World Series destination will be in the fall. Afterwards, I dive into yet again another Road Trippin segment, following the lineage of the Chicago White Sox and going stop by stop discussing where they were before they landed in Chicago, and some interesting facts about the team. To close things out, I am joined by current St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Ben Baird, as we talk about his career in college, how he stayed in shape during the quarantine and the advice he's been given by other professional athletes in his family.
Episode 41 opens up with a discussion on the idea of realigning college football for this year amid the pandemic and the benefits it would have if it were to happen. I also give my realigned conferences, and which teams regionally could have been paired together. I stick with the college sports theme, as I move into my new topic for the episode which is Best College Mascots. I rank my top five best mascots in college and close out the episode with another fantastic interview with current Attackmen for the Denver Outlaws and the 2020 MLL Offensive Player of the Year, Ryan Lee. Ryan shares a lot about his career both professionally and collegiately, and what this MLL season was like with the pandemic occurring simultaneously.
In this episode of Riding The Pine, we are joined by another show first, play-by-play and PA announcer in the Pittsburgh area Brandon Rossi. In this interview only episode, Brandon discusses the life of an announcer and how he first got interested in wanting to work behind the mic. Brandon also shares some interesting sports he's been on the call for, and which sports he enjoys commentating the most.
Dive into episode 39 with me, as I start things off with an update on the issues the Cleveland Indians have had internally with their team and what has transpired because of some players irresponsible actions. I then briefly run through my predictions for the NBA playoffs and share my quick picks for who I think could advance into the second round. The episode finishes off with a very fascinating interview with current baseball Director of Player Development at the University of Charleston, Alec Porterfield. Coach Porterfield discusses his time at University of Charleston, how he utilizes baseball stats in coaching, and a new found hobby he started during the pandemic.
I get started with a brief update on college football and which power five conferences have decided to move football into the spring time. Afterwards, I discuss the NBA's All-bubble team and which players were selected to the first and second teams. I also share my All-bubble team and which players really surprised me during the restart of the NBA season. Things close out with a fantastic interview with yet again another incredible guest, former Boston College football captain Ben Glines. Ben shares his story as to how he was able to bounce back from an injury his freshman year, his thoughts on football moving into the spring and much more!
I'm joined in episode 37 with another tremendous guest who is yet again a show first, head men's baseball coach for St. Peter's University Coach Lou Proietti. Coach Lou talks about the difficulty and adjustment he has had to make recruiting players during this pandemic, his coaching career leading up to being the head coach at St. Peter's and his playing career which included a stop in Italy where he played professionally overseas.
Things open up in episode 36 talking about the status of College Football this fall and which leagues have decided to postpone football and which will have conference only schedules. I then talk about which 30 for 30s people would love to see that have yet to be made and which athletes would be the center of those documentaries. The episode closes out with a great interview with a returning guest on the show, current head women's basketball at Chatham University coach David Saur. Coach Saur and I discuss what adjustments his team has had to make with basketball not starting until January1st and some baseball takes he has for this MLB season.
I get right to it in episode 35 with multiple recaps of games from the NBA, NHL and MLL as well as some news updates on the MLB season and how these recent Covid-19 tests have impacted the baseball season. Following the sports run down, I get into a new topic which highlights my top 5 most random sports and the history that has followed these interesting athletic competitions all the way to today. Later on, I'm joined by current attackman for the Denver Outlaws, Dan Bucaro, as he shares his story as to how he started playing lacrosse, what the draft process for the MLL was like for him and much more.
Episode 34 dives into a recap of the first few days of the NBA resumed season and which teams struggled and which had strong starts. I then get into my second Road Trippin' segment, this time discussing the history and journey of the Atlanta Hawks, and where they originated and how they wound up in Atlanta. The episode wraps up with another special guest interview with our second professional lacrosse player to join Riding The Pine, Denver Outlaws midfielder Pat Aslanian. Pat shares his story about his career at Georgetown, how he's enjoyed playing with his brother in the MLL and so much more!
Back at it again for episode 33 sharing the latest updates and analysis from the opening day MLB games, as well as an update on the Miami Marlins situation and what that could mean for the team and the league. Afterwards, I share my top 5 greatest athletes ever to play into their 40s and discuss the amazing accomplishments they achieved while in that age range. I finish out the episode with a tremendous interview with special guest Matty McConnell. The former Robert Morris men's basketball standout shares his thoughts on this college basketball season, his recent start in coaching and more.
In our second straight interview only episode, I'm joined by a guest who has not only a fascinating story about how he became a coach, but is also a part of a cause greater than sports. IMG Academy basketball coach Billy Clapper sits down to join the show sharing his early days as a student manager at Youngstown State, to how he became involved with Sideline Cancer, a foundation dedicated to the fight against Pancreatic Cancer. Coach Clapper talks about the run Sideline Cancer had in the TBT tournament this summer, and what kind of lasting impact Sideline Cancer will have off the court.
Join me for Episode 31 as I have another interview only episode with another fantastic guest to join the show, current small forward for the Phoenix Suns Cam Johnson. Cam shares his story early on in his career, talking about his days at Pitt and his transition to playing at UNC. He also discusses what his life has been like in the NBA and what his everyday routine has been while being in the bubble down in Orlando.
Pull up a chair and kick your feet up for episode 30 as I run through some updates for the NBA season and share my predictions and analyzation for the first two games of the season resumption. I move into a really good topic discussing greatest playoff series comebacks in sports history and what kind of deficits those teams had to overcome to win. The episode is capped off with an awesome interview with another returning guest of the show, former Duquesne men's football player Brendan Thompson.
I get things going early in the episode talking about the latest news in the baseball world and what some updates have been for the MLB as the season rapidly approaches. I stick with the baseball theme in my topic as I rank the top five best ballparks that don't exist anymore and discuss which teams use to play at those stadiums and the monumental games that were played at those said ballparks. The episode ends with another show first, as I am joined by Riding The Pine's first ever track and field guest; professional track and field runner and former runner at NCA&T State, Michael Dickson.
Episode 28 features another fascinating interview only episode with Riding The Pine's first lacrosse guest, current professional lacrosse player for the Waterdogs Lacrosse Club Tate Boyce. Tate shares his story as to how he initially got started in lacrosse and how he wound up playing goalie. He also discusses his time in both the MLL and PLL and his thoughts on the continued growth and progression of lacrosse.
Things get started in episode 27 with a rundown of the latest news in the NBA and an update on players who have decided to sit out of the season due to the health risk. I then get into my new recurring Road Trippin segment, highlighting the journey of various sports teams from where they originated to where they are located today. The show finishes with an incredible interview with returning guest and former Old Dominion men's basketball player, Loren Brill.
I get things rolling in episode 26 as I talk about Cam Newton's recent signing to the Patriots and how that will impact both New England and the AFC East. I then get into the top five worst draft picks of all time and talk about what players those teams passed up on. I close out the episode with another really good interview with current international pro basketball player Sterling Gibbs as we discuss his college career, his overseas pro life and more.
In the latest installment of Riding The Pine, I jump into an update on the NHL and what exactly the league has been up to and what kind of measures they will be taking after announcing the resumption of the season. I dive right into another topic for this episode, as I rank the greatest athletes to never play for the team that originally drafted them. The episode finishes out with a great interview with former D2 hooper and current international pro player as well as skills coach, Case Bruton.
This Riding The Pine episode is another interview only as I am joined by a very special guest, head women's basketball coach at Chatham University David Saur. Coach Saur discusses how he first got into coaching, the various stops he's made along the way and his time at Chatham. He also shares his thoughts on the NBA's new return to play plan and the health and safety guidelines the league will be implementing.
Things start off in episode 23 with discussing the new health guidelines in the NBA and what kind of equipment the league will be using to make sure the players and other employees are safe. I also share who I believe are the greatest father son duos in sports history and I wrap things up with a great interview with a very special guest, assistant men's basketball coach at UNC Asheville Coach Woody Taylor.
Episode 22 is another interview only edition, as I sit down with Coach Eric Alexander, co-owner and director of Sports Performance at Pinnacle Sports. He shares his time as a player in the minors for the Atlanta Braves and discusses how he got involved in the strength and conditioning field of sports. He also shares a very interesting story as to how he started Sports Performance and how far it has come in the recent years.
In episode 21 of Riding The Pine, I discuss what practices will look like for collegiate sports that have summer workouts with things still uncertain with the Pandemic. I then get into my topic for the day which is what cities I feel could see sports next and what sports exactly would be good fits in those cities. I close out episode 21 with a great interview with former Shippensburg University standout and current international pro in France Dustin Sleva.
Find your favorite spot on the couch and tune in to episode 20 of Riding The Pine as I open things up giving my thoughts on the continued labor negotiations in the MLB and what needs to happen for baseball to occur this summer. I then get into a great interview with a special guest who shares a very interesting story about his senior year, current Eastern Tennessee State University baseball player Ethan Cady.
In the latest edition of Riding The Pine I am joined by a very special guest, current NBA power forward and center for the Portland Trailblazers, Zach Collins. Zach and I discuss his time at Gonzaga, what his transition into the NBA was like, and how he feels on the new NBA season and playoff format.
Ashton and I sit down to share our thoughts about the new NBA season format as well as the playoff format that will follow the resumption of the season. We then discuss ESPN's too early top-25 college basketball rankings and give our takes on which teams should move up in ranking and which should move down the leader board.
In the newest edition of Riding The Pine, I discuss the likelihood of major league baseball starting this summer and what the future holds for both major and minor league baseball. I then shift over into my topic for the episode which is greatest defunct sports teams. I share my top five greatest teams that no longer exist and then I close out the episode with another great interview with my special guest, current minor league pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels Tyler Smith.
I'm joined by Ashton Gibbs as we discuss the new NBA playoff format and what possible matchups we would like to see in the new format. We also go into detail on the potential issues that could arise with the new format and the other potential playoff scenarios we could see being used. The episode concludes with Ashton sharing his experiences and stories from his sophomore year at Pitt and the incredible improvement he saw from his freshman to sophomore year.
I get things started in episode 15 with discussion of which professional leagues will be resuming their season sooner than others. I also talk about the potential of college football teams allowing fans into their stadiums this upcoming season. My topic for the episode includes the subject of dual sport athletes and I rank my top five greatest dual sport athletes of all time. Finally, I finish the episode with an incredible interview with my special guest, Coach Andrew Garcia whose a current assistant men's basketball coach from USC Upstate.
Ashton Gibbs and I sit down for episode 14 to discuss his first year at Pitt and the historic run his team made during his freshman year. We then go in depth on the team’s elite eight run in the NCAA tournament and finish the episode talking about Ashton’s interactions with fans throughout that year and some interesting stories he has about his fan encounters.
In the latest Riding The Pine episode, I start things off talking about the MLB's new proposals for this season and which proposals may or may not work. I then give my final Bulls series recap as the documentary concludes with episodes 9 and 10, and I close out the episode with an awesome interview with my special guest, current St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Todd Lott.
Once again I'm joined by Ashton Gibbs as he and I discuss what could happen to college basketball this year if fall sports were to be canceled or pushed back. We then share our all NBA 2010s starting fives and close out the episode talking about the latter part of Ashton's college career and what his transition and adjustment was like becoming a professional player overseas.
This episode of Riding The Pine opens up with talk about the future of college sports and what the consequences of having no sports in the fall could mean for the NCAA. I get into my special topic for the episode as I discuss the best sports fanbases in all of sports and share who I think should be atop that list. I also get into my Bulls series recap of episodes 7 and 8 and the episode is capped off with a great interview with my special guest, Coach Brian Urso of Central Catholic High School.
Ashton Gibbs and I sit down again to discuss his new found coaching career and how he's been able to adjust from player to coach. We then share our all 2000s NBA starting fives and Ashton details what kind of player he was during the decade. We finish up the episode talking about Ashton's early years at Pitt and how he was able to adjust from the high school level to the college level.
Join me for episode 9 as I start things off discussing the different scenarios the MLB has explored for resuming the regular season and what the MLB might look like once the season does start. I get into my weekly recap of the Bulls 10 part documentary and I finish things off with an interview with my special guest, former Gardner Webb men's baseball player and current minor leaguer for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chandler Redmond!
I'm back with my recurring guest Ashton Gibbs as we dive into the new proposal involving the possibility of college athletes being able to be paid and what that could mean for collegiate sports and professional sports as well. We then share who our all NBA starting 5s would be from the 90s and wrap it up with Ashton sharing who he idolized as a young player in the 90s himself.
On this episode of Riding The Pine, I start things off with a brief recap of the NFL draft and give my thoughts on Alex Cora's suspension. I then give my breakdown of episodes 3 and 4 of the Chicago Bulls 10 part series and cap the episode off with a great interview with my special guest, former Duquesne men's football player Brendan Thompson.
I sit down with former University of Pittsburgh basketball star Ashton Gibbs as we discuss Jalen Green's decision to forgo college and enter the G League. We dive deeper into the conversation as we talk about what it takes to being a pro and the advice Ashton would share with Green and other top prospects wanting to turn pro.
This episode kicks off with talk about the impending NFL Draft. I get into various topics about the Draft and where certain players may land. Later on I recap parts 1 and 2 of the Bulls documentary and then wrap up the show with a great interview with former long snapper for The Navy Michael Pifer.
I open things up talking about whether or not we could see sports return sooner rather than later. I also give my favorite old school players that I would've loved to see play live and preview the highly anticipated Chicago Bulls 10 part series.
I run down some general sports news talking about the XFL folding then get into my top 5 favorite vintage uniforms of all time. The show wraps up with a big interview with Old Dominion men's basketball player Loren Brill as we discuss what his journey has been like in basketball and what his new found role has been at ODU.
Episode 2 involves talk about some of the top college basketball transfers and what kind of impact they'll have on their new teams. Flashback Friday is the segment for the day which features a look back at Cal Ripken Jr.'s historic season in the summer of 1995.
Episode 1 includes NFL draft talk with highlighting a few of the top picks and who they could potentially select. Later on the subject of one and done basketball players comes up and the discussion of which players that have been successful through this process and which ones that haven't been as successful.