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Front Row Noles

Cameron Madsenshows.acast.com


Broadcast from the Prime Meridian Bank Studios, hosts Tom Block and Keith Jones bring a behind-the-scenes perspective to Florida State athletics while weighing in on the larger storylines surrounding college sports. Front Row Noles airs every Wednesday from 12-1 p.m. on Real Talk 93.3 FM in Tallahassee, and is presented by Hobson Chevrolet of Cairo, GA and the Earl Bacon Agency. Have questions or comments? Email frontrownoles@gmail.com.

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Episodes

Alabama-FSU with Paul Kennedy

The Voice of "Primetime Noles" former Sunshine Network and current Tampa Bay Lightning anchor Paul Kennedy joins Tom, KJ and Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante as we discuss Doak upgrades, Alabama-FSU, and more just 10 days out from game 1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 202541 min

FSU football is halfway through fall camp

Tom and Keith are joined by the Osceola's Bob Ferrante to check in on how the Noles are looking just 2 1/2 weeks out from the opener against Alabama. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 202542 min

Fall Practice with Bob Ferrante

Tom and KJ discuss Fall Practice standouts, position groups, Gus Malzahn's offense, and more with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 06, 202541 min

Fall Football Returns with Bob Ferrante

Fall Practice begins! Hear from Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante as we break down the practice schedule, closed practice, offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn's comments from last week's ACC Kickoff, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 202542 min

ACC Kickoff with Bob Ferrante

We are joined by Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante this week from ACC Kickoff to discuss Jimbo Fisher's new gig as an ACC commentator, noteworthy talk from Commissioner Jim Phillips, new "Safety and Well-Being" policies requiring ACC schools to provide injury probability reports, news from around ACC football, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 202541 min

Front Row Noles with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante joins the show to discuss Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby victory/MVP case, FSU baseball talent evaluation and development, next week's ACC kickoff meetings, and more. We also discuss the passings of former FSU linebacker Lamont Green and former basketball player Ryan Reid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 202541 min

Front Row Noles with Nick Carlisle and Nolan Block

Osceola Insider Nick Carlisle joins Tom and KJ to discuss the football team's recent recruiting surge, NIL contracts, how to subscribe to the once again independent Osceola newsletter, and more. Plus, NCAA26 guru Nolan Block gives his early evaluation of the video game, the Noles roster, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10, 202540 min

Front Row Noles: The Great Osceola Merger with Jerry Kutz

Osceola Founder Jerry Kutz joins the show this week to discuss The Osceola Rivals/Warchant sites merger into the On3 network. https://www.on3.com/teams/florida-state-seminoles/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 02, 202542 min

Front Row Noles With Jeff Culhane

Voice of Seminole Football Jeff Culhane joins Tom and KJ to preview the 2025 FSU Football Season as we enter the Summer months. *repeat of 6/18/25 show* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 202542 min

Summer Football Preview with Guest Jeff Culhane

Voice of Seminole Football Jeff Culhane joins Tom and KJ to preview the 2025 FSU Football Season as we enter the Summer months. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 202542 min

Front Row Noles with Osceola Insider Curt Weiler

Discussing the Corvallis Super Regional, the baseball team's overall season, and the future with Osceola Insider Curt Weiler. We also talk about the NCAA-House settlement regarding NIL legislation, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 202541 min

Super Regional Preview with Chris Chavez and Curt Weiler

Former Seminole pitcher Chris Chavez joins Tom and KJ to discuss the pitching rotation, offensive production, and the Oregon State program ahead of Friday's Super Regional matchup in Corvallis. Osceola Insider Curt Weiler also talks parity in college baseball, FSU roster construction, ejections, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 04, 202541 min

Regionals Preview with Chip Baker and Bob Ferrante

Former FSU baseball staffer Chip Baker joins Front Row Noles to discuss this FSU team ahead of Friday's first pitch vs Bethune Cookman (3pm). Plus, Bob Ferrante talks the softball's super regional loss to Texas Tech, the baseball team's regional opponents, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 202541 min

Around FSU Athletics with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Tom and KJ are joined by Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante to discuss the Women's Golf team's loss to Stanford in the NCAA championship semifinals, Micahi Danzy's record-breaking track performance, softball super regionals against Texas Tech, the baseball team's chances at a National seed, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 202541 min

Front Row Noles with Adam Faurot and Bob Ferrante

Former Seminole infielder Adam Faurot joins Tom and KJ to talk about 2b Drew Faurot and the Noles' stellar season. Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante also joins the show from Amelia Island to discuss ACC Spring meeting topics, including the House NCAA settlement and the transfer portal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 202540 min

Front Row Noles with Charles Davis and Bob Ferrante

CBS analyst Charles Davis joins Front Row Noles to discuss the 2025 NFL draft, transfer portal, and more. Plus, Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante talks Jordan Travis's retirement, the baseball team's chances at a top 8 overall seed, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 07, 202541 min

Front Row Noles- Eric Luallen and Bob Ferrante

Tom and KJ talk Doak Campbell construction update, Mike Norvell's recent Spring press conference highlights, and more. Eric Luallen also joins the show to preview the baseball team's series against #3 Clemson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 30, 202540 min

Front Row Noles with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante joins Tom and KJ to discuss Tuesday's emotional ceremony at the baseball game, Spring football practice wrap-up, the men's and women's golf teams, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 202541 min

Front Row Noles with Osceola Insider Curt Weiler

Osceola Insider Curt Weiler joins Tom and KJ this week to discuss the baseball team's sweep of Virginia Tech (and 19-0 win over USF on Tuesday), Year 1 of new Men's Basketball head coach Luke Loucks, and notes from Football Spring practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 202542 min

Spring Scrimmage with Patrick Burnham

Tom and KJ talk takeaways and standouts from FSU football's recent scrimmage on this week's show with Osceola Insider Patrick Burnham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 09, 202541 min

Front Row Noles- Ron Vitrano and Bob Ferrante

We discuss standouts from Spring football practice, Coach Alameda, and more with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante. Ron Vitrano also joins the show to discuss the Giovanni Vitrano Foundation, 2025 scholarship winners, Final Four matchups, and more. https://gvscholarship.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 03, 202541 min

Rivalry Wins with Bob Ferrante

Talking Alex Lodise's cycle and walk-off grand slam over Florida, the series win over Miami, football Spring practice, and more with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202541 min

Jack Kavovit and Curt Weiler

The voice of Florida State Women's Basketball Jack Kavovit joins the show to discuss March Madness and break down this Noles team ahead of Saturday's first-round game vs George Mason. Tom and KJ also talk Coach Norvell's decision to close Spring practices to the media, the theme of embracing change this Spring, with Osceola Insider Curt Weiler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 202540 min

Front Row Noles- Coach Hamilton's Retirement with Bob Ferrante

Tom and KJ discuss the retirement of Leonard Hamilton, the introduction of Luke Loucks as head men's basketball coach, the baseball team's first loss of the season, and more with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 202541 min

ACC Settlement with Bob Ferrante

We break down this week's huge ACC/FSU/Clemson lawsuit settlement news and what it means with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 06, 202541 min

Baseball Talk with Curt Weiler

What we've learned so far about this baseball team, men's basketball coaching search, NFL Combine talk, and more with Osceola Insider Curt Weiler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 202542 min

Diamond Excitement with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

We discuss hot starts from the baseball and softball teams, potential auto-bids for the SEC/Big 10 in an expanded College Football Playoff, potential Coach Hamilton replacements, and more with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 202541 min

Baseball Preview and More with Osceola Insider Curt Weiler

Tom and KJ talk updates from around FSU athletics, including FSU Baseball's season opener Friday (James Madison, 5PM at Dick Howser) with Osceola Insider Curt Weiler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 202541 min

Softball Preview with Coach Alameda

Head Softball Coach Lonni Alameda joins Tom and KJ for a Team 42 season preview ahead of Thursday's season opener vs #4 Oklahoma State (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, 11am on ESPN). We also discuss Coach Leonard Hamilton's resignation, the impact he had on both FSU and NCAA basketball, the ESPN-ACC contract renewal/lawsuit news, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 06, 202541 min

2025 Schedule Discussion with Bob Ferrante

We break down the 2025 Football schedule, QB1 Thomas Castellanos at media day, and more with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 202541 min
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