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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

Front Row Noles- Osceola Founder Jerry Kutz

Osceola founder Jerry Kutz joins the show to discuss the passing and legacy of former Strength and Conditioning coach Dave Van Halanger. We also talk rebuilding under coach Norvell, Spring practice offensive and defensive standouts, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 05, 202342 min

Front Row Noles with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante joins Front Row Noles to discuss highlights from the first football Spring scrimmage and standout players so far, including how Mike Norvell has been able to build depth. Plus baseball talk, NIL conversation and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 202341 min

Front Row Noles- Osceola Insider Curt Weiler

Osceola Insider Curt Weiler joins the show to talk FSU Football's recently announced 2024 Ireland matchup with Georgia Tech. We also discuss Spring practice standouts, the baseball team's recent struggles, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 202341 min

Front Row Noles- Ariya Massoudi and Patrick Burnham

FSU sportscaster and announcer Ariya Massoudi joins Tom and KJ to discuss the first game of the Women's NCAA tournament (Friday at 1:30 PM vs Georgia) and an injury update on star freshman Ta'Niya Latson . Plus Buster Posey's retirement ceremony and thoughts on the Noles' baseball season to this point. Osceola Insider Patrick Burnham also talks who's standing out so far at Spring football practice (hint: offensive line), and buzz around the Noles coming out of last week's big recruiting weekend....

Mar 15, 202341 min

Front Row Noles with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante is this week's guest as we talk the beginning of Spring football practice, early season baseball updates, and the end of the men's basketball season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 08, 202341 min

Front Row Noles- Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante joins Tom and Keith to discuss ACC media revenue, conference affiliation going forward, Grant of Rights, and much more. Plus news from around FSU athletics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 01, 202342 min

Front Row Noles- David Hale and Bob Ferrante

ESPN's David Hale joins the show this week to discuss the hype around the 2023 Noles football team, transfer portal sustainability, and conference realignment. Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante also talks early season baseball and softball success (softball 9-3/ ranked #6, baseball 4-0), plus potential college football rule changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 22, 202342 min

Front Row Noles- Link Jarrett and Bob Ferrante

FSU Baseball Head Coach Link Jarrett joins Tom and KJ to preview the 2023 baseball team-don't miss the season opener this Friday (2/17) at 5pm against James Madison! Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante also brings insight into the baseball, softball, and men's/women's basketball teams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 15, 202342 min

Front Row Noles- Lonni Alameda and Curt Weiler

Osceola Insider Curt Wieler joins Front Row Noles to talk incoming football players, budget surplus, and the 2023 baseball/softball teams. Speaking of softball, we sit down to discuss the 2023 team with Head Softball Coach Lonni Alameda as she enters her 15th year with the Noles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Feb 08, 202342 min

Front Row Noles- Bob Ferrante and Jim Curry

Tom and KJ break down the Football schedule release with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante and Senior Associate Athletics Director Jim Curry . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 01, 202342 min

Front Row Noles- Chuck Ristano and Bob Ferrante

FSU pitching coach Chuck Ristano joins the show to talk leaving Notre Dame with Link Jarrett, his coaching style and pitching philosophy, the importance of Spring practices, and more. Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante also discusses FSU's portal acquisitions, NIL contracts, and FSU Basketball. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 25, 202342 min

Front Row Noles- Ariya Massoudi

Play-by-Play and Sideline Reporter Ariya Massoudi joins Tom and KJ to discuss the Women's Basketball team's excellent season, the upcoming baseball season, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 202342 min

Front Row Noles- Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

National Championship (blowout) discussion, returning players and transfers (we appreciate you, South Carolina), new DB coach Pat Surtain, and more with Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 202345 min

Front Row Noles- Osceola Insider Curt Weiler

Osceola Insider Curt Weiler joins the show to discuss covering the Cheez-It bowl, media access to practice under Coach Norvell, the progression of Jordan Travis, Treshaun Ward transferring, and much more. Plus potential names to replace DB coach Marcus Woodson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 04, 202341 min

Front Row Noles- Season Wrap

Tom and KJ discuss the Cheez-It bowl victory and wrap up the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 31, 202231 min

Front Row Noles- Cheez-It Bowl Talk with Bob Ferrante

Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante joins Front Row Noles ahead of Thursday's Cheez-It Bowl matchup with Oklahoma to discuss keys to the game and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 28, 202245 min

Front Row Noles- Tatum Bethune

FSU Linebacker Tatum Bethune joins Front Row Noles to discuss transferring to Florida State, LB/ Co-DC Randy Shannon, and building a culture under Coach Norvell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 22, 202242 min

Front Row Noles- Charles Fishbein, Brooke Wyckoff, Ta'Niya Latson

Osceola Insider Charles Fishbein joins the show for some Early Signing Day recruiting talk, high school vs portal recruiting, building relationships and more. We also interview FSU Women's Basketball head coach Brooke Wyckoff and star Freshman guard Ta'Niya Latson , who has won ACC rookie of the week for 5 consecutive weeks! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 14, 202245 min

Front Row Noles- Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Bob Ferrante joins Tom and KJ to talk Jordan Travis returning, bowl prep for Oklahoma, Deion Sanders stories, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 14, 202245 min

Front Row Noles- Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante joins the show to discuss the UF win, Noles All-ACC selections, going bowling, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 202245 min

Front Row Noles- UF Recap

Tom and KJ react to the big rivalry win over Florida! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 26, 202253 min

Front Row Noles- Osceola Insider Curt Weiler

Osceola Insider Curt Weiler joins Tom and KJ to discuss the football team's growth this season, offensive and defensive efficiency, culture under coach Norvell, draft prospects, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 16, 202245 min

Front Row Noles- Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante

Osceola Insider Bob Ferrante joins Tom and KJ to discuss the Miami victory, bowl eligibility, men's basketball's loss to Stetson and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 09, 202245 min

Front Row Noles- Miami Postgame

Tom and KJ bring you their initial reactions to the win over Miami (spoiler: we liked it) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 06, 202244 min

Front Row Noles- Joe Zagacki and Bob Ferrante

Voice of the Miami Hurricanes Joe Zagacki and Osceola insider Bob Ferrante are our guests this week as we break down Saturday's primetime rivalry matchup with Miami. Plus FSU Basketball Freshman forward Baba Miller suspension discussion and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 02, 202245 min

Front Row Noles- Georgia Tech Recap

Tom and KJ recap the football team's 41-16 win over Georgia Tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 202239 min

Front Row Noles- Curt Weiler and Ron Vitrano

Osceola Insider Curt Weiler joins Tom and KJ to discuss the BYE week, this Saturday's matchup with Georgia Tech, running the ball and more. Graphics Interface Coordinator and Associate Producer Ron Vitrano also comes on to discuss the Giovanni Vitrano Memorial Scholarship and the Gio Cup soccer tournament (November 5th at Leon High School.) Visit www.gvscholarship.org for more information and to purchase tickets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Oct 26, 202245 min
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