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 d...
Apr 20, 2021•29 min
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...
Apr 16, 2021•48 min
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 ...
Apr 12, 2021•54 min
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...
Apr 09, 2021•51 min
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 a...
Apr 05, 2021•43 min
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 Bul...
Apr 01, 2021•34 min
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 earl...
Mar 29, 2021•59 min
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 Jol...
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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 ...
Mar 22, 2021•43 min
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, T...
Mar 19, 2021•47 min
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 posi...
Mar 15, 2021•35 min
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 t...
Mar 12, 2021•43 min
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, ...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min
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 s...
Mar 05, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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 debu...
Mar 01, 2021•50 min
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 ...
Feb 26, 2021•56 min
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!
Feb 22, 2021•30 min
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 leve...
Feb 18, 2021•37 min
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 discusse...
Feb 15, 2021•39 min
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...
Feb 11, 2021•54 min
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!
Feb 09, 2021•19 min
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 Iris...
Feb 05, 2021•46 min
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...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min
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 wi...
Jan 28, 2021•42 min
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 traini...
Jan 25, 2021•37 min
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 le...
Jan 22, 2021•43 min
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 intervi...
Jan 19, 2021•52 min
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,...
Jan 15, 2021•46 min
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!
Jan 11, 2021•26 min
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, Aa...
Jan 08, 2021•50 min
