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 decid...
Nov 16, 2021•36 min
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 ...
Nov 12, 2021•50 min
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...
Nov 09, 2021•39 min
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...
Nov 05, 2021•54 min
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: 2:37-2...
Nov 02, 2021•47 min
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 ...
Oct 28, 2021•36 min
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 w...
Oct 26, 2021•31 min
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 ...
Oct 22, 2021•51 min
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...
Oct 19, 2021•38 min
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 El...
Oct 15, 2021•48 min
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 ...
Oct 12, 2021•36 min
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 a...
Oct 07, 2021•27 min
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 coachi...
Oct 05, 2021•58 min
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 ...
Oct 01, 2021•49 min
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 adj...
Sep 28, 2021•41 min
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 shar...
Sep 23, 2021•40 min
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 u...
Sep 21, 2021•58 min
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 ...
Sep 16, 2021•53 min
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 (22:0...
Sep 13, 2021•52 min
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 numer...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr
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...
Sep 06, 2021•38 min
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 Colle...
Sep 02, 2021•44 min
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:...
Aug 31, 2021•40 min
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 in...
Aug 26, 2021•44 min
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...
Aug 23, 2021•43 min
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 c...
Aug 19, 2021•28 min
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...
Aug 17, 2021•58 min
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 ...
Aug 12, 2021•37 min
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 schoo...
Aug 09, 2021•39 min
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 ma...
Aug 05, 2021•53 min
