WCAT: The Den: Recent Episodes
WCAT: The Den
We sat down with WHS Custodian, Danny Sacco. Also known as the 80s fanatic who loves being on the radio!
Alex, Cesar, Luis, and Sean speak on their experiences during their freshmen year in high school.
Alex and Cesar talk about summer plans and bring special guest Gaby in to speak as well.
We gave our predictions on today's champions league match between PSG and Arsenal tune in to find out!
Hot Takes and bold opinions on everything from sports to pineapple on pizza. Whether you agree or scream into the void, we’re here to stir the pot and serve it sizzling. — come for the takes, stay for the chaos.
Welcome to Everything Sports, the podcast where passion meets play! Whether you're into football, basketball, baseball, soccer, or everything in between, we've got hot takes, and in-depth analysis to keep you in the game. Hosted by die-hard fans and seasoned sports analysts, this is your one-stop shop for everything sports.
Im your host Alex and I was accompanied by - Luis, Sean, and not but not least and most importantly Cesar.
Today we are joined by Grant and Yannick as we talk about the Super Bowl and some other football topics. We also go into the college world of things and talk about scholarships at the D1 and D2 level.
Today me Jack and Yannick talk about the winners and losers of the NBA trade deadline. We also talk about how these players will perform on their new teams.
Today Me and Jack are joined by Yannick and we go around the sports word talking about all sorts of things.
Hey my name is Pawel and this is my new Podcast where I'll be joined with Jack and guests. In this Episode me and Jack draft an NBA team with player 25 and younger.
Evie and Monica are the guests for this episode to talk about the Met Gala along with some other relating topics.
Mario, Kevin, and Ashley come on and we talk about an abundance of things, some being parking or where we would want to live when we are older. The static is still there we are working on it.
Hyunyoung and Annelhy are the guests and two more people join later in the episode. We talk about a range of things from movies to the school system. There is a slight static throughout this whole episode [sorry:( ].
Natalie is the guest today and we talk about the some of the problems surrounding social media along with some other topics.
Brianna joins us and we talk about heartstopper and women's rights. This episode was recorded in May of 2022 before Roe v. Wade was officially overturned in the United States and there is more mature language used.
Brianna joins us and we talk about senior celebrations and the Met Gala. Also , as of right now, Lexis final episode.
As graduation nears, we cap off the school year with the final PozCast! We recap the NBA and talk about this year's greatest sports moments. Tune in!
The 2nd round is halfway done, and we discuss how all 4 playoff series have played out to this point. Plus, a new MVP was crowned, and we have our live reaction to the announcement. And stay tuned on Wednesday for the FINAL PozCast!
A crazy NFL Draft has come and gone, with a record 9 first-round trades and a record-low 1 quarterback selected in the first round. Watch this recap on who was picked and where they fit on each team!
The weekend has concluded and the 1st round is reaching its greatest stage! Soon, we'll be going from 16 teams to only 8 teams. Who will survive? Will we see any stunning upsets? And why will BEN SIMMONS not play? Tune in to hear the reactions from a wild few days of NBA basketball.
Special shoutout to Wheeling Park District for sponsoring this PozCast!
It's been a wild 1st round of NBA action! The 36-win Pelicans tied their series with the 64-win Suns, the Celtics asserted their dominance, and the Grizzlies made a statement. Tune in to listen to our reactions!
The 1st round has begun and we've got every series covered! We discuss Celtics-Nets, Timberwolves-Grizzlies, and more from a wild start to the 2022 NBA playoffs. Tune in!
Matthew Posner and Sara Aranda interview senior and varsity baseball player Keith Lundstrom! We discuss the season ahead, favorite moments of baseball, and more. Tune in!
The regular season is over and the playoffs are about to get underway! We discuss the best series, underdog stories, and biggest disappointments (Hint: LAKERS). Plus, stay tuned to the end for a tribute to former Ohio State legend Dwayne Haskins.
The NBA season is heating up! The playoffs are taking shape, and we discuss our championship picks and most surprising NBA storylines. Tune in!
The NBA All-Star weekend has come and gone, and we debrief from the events! Plus, we discuss the rest of the season ahead. Who are our Way-Too-Early NBA Awards Predictions? Watch to find out!
The NBA is coming off of one of the craziest days in its 75-year history. Tune in to see our reactions to Harden, Porzingis, and... BEN SIMMONS.
4 teams remain in this crazy NFL season! Tune in to hear our reactions from the previous rounds and our predictions for the remainder of the playoffs!
The PozCast is back and ready for the playoffs! We pick all 6 opening round games and give our early Super Bowl favorites!!!
Sean and Bruno join us and talk about Marvel, DC, video games, and middle and elementary school memories.
The craziness of a Sunday in football came to life on this podcast, with several hilarious moments and headset breakers. This is definitely the best podcast yet! You don't want to miss this!!!
Cry-baby cast members, Hunter and Joey, join us to talk about their experiences in the musical as seniors.
Matthew, Jared, and Derek discuss the week's games and who the new Super Bowl favorite is!
Another week of football! We break down the week's action, biggest upsets, and predict scores for the upcoming games.
Matthew, Jared, Derek discuss the second week in the NFL and talk about highlights from each game.
Javen Reid, Christian McLaughlin, and Solomon Hudson talk hoops on TheBlueberryMurphin!
Former B-Team superstar, Liam Murphy, Hersey varsity standout, Jack Muglia, and pickup basketball star Niko Vlahos discuss their own basketball careers and give input on what is trending in the NBA. Hope you enjoy!
Liam Murphy, Joe Jordan, and Kenny Yoshino break down the latest news in the MLB, NFL, and NBA in a sports crossover special edition Cinco De Mayo episode. Hope y'all enjoy!
Robert Bucko(The Klay Thompson of Wheeling), Solomon "Flight 23" Hudson, Ryan Gallivan(Benchmob leader) and Liam Murphy discuss what's new around the NBA. They also do a freestyle rap session at the end. Hope you enjoy!
Joe Demma, James Fraley and I discuss our personal experiences with playing the game of Basketball. We also discussed the biggest news in the league right now. We discussed the New York Knicks being on FIRE, Steph Curry's ridiculous performance over thee past 10 games and much more NBA news! Hope you enjoy the episode!
LaMarcus Aldridge Shocking Retirement | Luka Doncic Game Winner The Chicago Bulls' struggles and more all discussed on TheBlueberryMurphin
Steve Marianetti is a 1995 NCAA Champion for the University of Illinois. He was also a 1998 Freestyle Wrestling World Team Member for Team USA. Steve is now the head wrestling coach for Elmhurst University. In his tenure at Elmhurst, he has coached a multitude of All Americans and 5 NCAA champions. In this episode, Steve discusses how he benefited from studying sports psychology in college and how it helped him as a competitor in the later stages of his career. He also discusses how he now uses those lessons to help his athletes with the mental side of athletics. He also has fun making fun of Coach Curran's poor athletic ability.
Jakub "Kuba" Lubas is a current WHS sophomore (2023). Kuba is a wrestler and feels that wrestling has helped develop his motivation and discipline. He exercises daily, and finds joy in helping others build positive exercise habits.
Brenda Torres is a current WHS sophomore (2023). She has already qualified for the IHSA state cross country meet as a freshman. Brenda discusses her approach to developing into the best student-athlete she can be, and her likes and dislikes about her chosen passion of running.
Jennifer Roman is a current WHS junior class of 22. She is an extremely positive person and discusses the importance of sportsmanship and doing her best in everything she does. She also opens up about the challenges of equity and social stigma that women face every day. She has big goals for herself after WHS, and looks to get into the medical field one day.
Martha Szczepanski is a current WHS junior (22). She is a member of the varsity cheer team. Martha discusses the major effects Covid-19 has had on her sport and her life. We discuss what she enjoys about performing and what other passions she has had throughout her life. She also talks about the love she has for WHS and our school culture.
Ashley Mandujano is a current WHS sophomore (23). She has been a part of the varsity cheer team for two years. She has a very energetic and positive attitude. She has the true embodiment of a growth mindset and is always looking to improve herself and her skills.
Lizbeth Gutierrez is a current WHS senior (2021). She has enlisted to be in the Marines after completing high school. She is excited about the opportunities that the military will give her after graduation. She is also involved in several performing arts as well as a member of several different athletic programs. Staff Sergeant Ryan Green also joins in the conversation to give more perspective about the opportunities that the marine corps could provide WHS students after graduation.
Kenny Yoshino is a current WHS senior (21). Kenny plays football and baseball. Kenny is the youngest sibling in his family, and athletics was a major part of his family's culture while he was growing up. Kenny enjoys the different challenges that his chosen sports bring, and he uses the philosophies he has learned in athletics to guide the way he chooses to live his life.
Gio Tamayo is a current WHS senior (2021). Gio has been involved in several different sports at WHS, but quickly fell in love with volleyball in his freshman season. Gio is also an excellent student, and he holds himself to the highest standards in all aspects of life. Check out this conversation with Gio.
Joe Schafer is a current WHS sophomore (23). Joe was a first year wrestler as a freshmen and quickly fell in love with the sport. Joe discusses how much he enjoys being a part of the team, and the hard work that goes with it. Joe has developed a thirst for training, and he focuses on getting better every day rather than results. Joe gets most of his drive from his teammates, and he uses them as examples to learn from.
Rachel Delmar is a current WHS senior (21). She has won many state and national awards playing the clarinet. She is a diligent student, earning excellent grades while taking college level courses. She also loves to give back by tutoring students younger than her. Rachel also dives into some of the adversities she has faced, and her continual work to overcome those adversities.
We are back with your second episode of CatChats! In today's interview, we had the privilege of talking to the man behind MTSS, Mr. Alex Diesbergen. Tune in to discover Alex's "why" and how he keeps himself grounded during this bizarre year! We are grateful we were able to connect with him and pull him out from behind the numbers. We really are a talented and unique group of educators- the best of the best.
This is our first student-lead panel interview featuring Ben Umansky. Ben is a 2018 WHS graduate. Ben wrestled and he discusses his wrestling career. As a junior, Ben's wrestling journey was an arduous one, and he gives insight into some of his ups and downs along the way. In this episode, he is interviewed by current WHS students Leo Arroyo (2023) Jay Rattahanattakul (2022), and Joseph Schafer (2023).
Luis Rivas is a current Junior (2022) at WHS. He has wrestled and played football during his first two years at WHS. Luis discusses how he has changed his life in a variety of ways including his physical health, his academics, and his belief in himself. He also discusses his long term educational and career goals. Luis' story is truly inspirational for anyone who has taught or coached. This episode was a joy to make, and it was a blast hearing all of the positive things Luis has going.
Javi Lopez is a current junior (2022). Javi plays football and wrestles. Javi is an extremely hard worker, and he is always consistent in everything that he does. Javi has not missed a practice in 2 years of high school. He is also a strong academic student that plans to attend a four-year university to study manufacturing.
Jatuthep Rattanahattakul aka Jay is a current WHS junior (2022). Jay was a sectional qualifier for the wrestling team as a sophomore. Jay has a strong love for the sport of wrestling, and spends lots of his free time studying wrestling and wrestlers. Jay was born in Thailand and lived there for the first 12 years of his life. He speaks about his perspective of immigrating to the United States, the challenges he has faced from moving to a new country, and what the benefits of living in America have been.
Leo "Chips" Giron is currently a WHS junior class of 2022. He plays football and wrestles. He has an infectious, fun attitude, and he is also a deep thinker. Leo speaks about mindset for life and athletics. He also tells us why being a Wheeling Wildcat is different, and why he is proud to be a Wildcat. Check out Leo's insights in the 2nd episode of What Does It Take?
Kyle Kong is a WHS 2020-21 senior. He is a 3 sport athlete competing in football, wrestling, and track. Kyle has been a part of the orchestra and choir. Kyle is an excellent student; he takes AP courses while also spending extra time outside of school preparing for his SAT. He is interested in engineering and is taking 3 different engineering courses this year, but also has interests in pursuing finance after high school
In this week's episode of Just Talking About Sports, Ethan and Matthew discuss the news about coronavirus and our personal opinion's about it. On a happier note, we finish up by going over the week 19 men's NCAA basketball AP Poll, which is the last week before Selection Sunday.
In this weeks episode of Just Talking About Sports, Ethan and Matthew break down Zion and his future, NFL Trade news, effects of coronavirus on the sports world and the week 18 NCAA Men's Basketball AP Poll. Also there was a new segment added to the podcast where we see if we can stump each other with sports trivia questions.
Ethan and Matthew talk about the new NFL CBA, the Zion vs LeBron game, the Zamboni Driver miracle and finally the week 17 NCAA Men's Basketball AP Poll. Also we got a new logo!
In this podcast, Jimmy, Ethan and Cameron talk about all the random injuries that we did as kid. From dropping a shovel on a head to face planting on the gym floor, the stories we go through today are something you just can't miss.
Ethan and Matthew go over this year's NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, week 2 of the XFL and the week 16 NCAA Men's Basketball AP Poll in this week's episode of Just Talking About Sports.
Ethan and Matthew discuss the new XFL season, NBA trade deadline, Mookie Betts trade to the Dodgers, and the week 15 NCAA Men's basketball AP poll in this week's episode of Just Talking About Sports
Ethan and Matthew go over the Super Bowl, Tom Brady's trade destinations, NBA Trade Deadline, the week 14 NCAA Men's Basketball AP Poll and more in this week's episode of Just Talking About Sports.
Ethan and Matthew do a quick tribute to the great Kobe Bryant, give our Super Bowl Predictions, go over the week 13 NCAA Men's Basketball AP Poll and more in this week's episode of Just Talking About Sports!
Jeremy interviews the man Dan Sacco! This episode Dan, and Jeremy discuss Rock N' Roll, D214, and the radio show that Dan makes special appearances on; The Decades of Rock!!!
Ethan and Matthew discuss the AFC/NFC Championship rounds, look over the week 12 NCAA Men's Basketball AP Poll and go over the preview of Zion Williamson's return.
Ethan and Matt talk about sports once again. With the midst of playoff season upon us; buckle up and make sure to put your helmets on, and get ready for this week's episode of Just Talking About Sports.
In this week's episode of Just Talking About Sports, Ethan and Matthew discuss sports in their 3rd episode and our first of the 2020 year.
The Den welcomes our very own Principal Cook into the studio to speak with our WCAT President Jeremy. They discuss a variety of topics such as The Wheeling Way, High School motivation in our current time, and how times are changing and society needs to change with it.