Join me for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine! In today's new episode, I'm joined by a guest from the broadcasting and business world who also happens to be my boss, owner and founder of the Westmoreland Sports Network Dan Flickinger (1:33-31:41)! Dan and I get into his career behind the microphone and what got him interested in starting a career in broadcasting and business, how the network has grown over the years and where he's seen it grow the most, what the day-to-day is like runni...
Jul 29, 2022•33 min
Join me for another fantastic edition of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I welcome everyone back after taking a week off from episodes with a recap from my adventures to the Pacific Northwest (1:22-16:00)! I share my journey's in both Seattle, Washington and Alaska and discuss what all I did, the different sights I saw and more! I also share an update into Friday's new episode with a brand new guest and make sure you are checking out all other episodes and content that is out now! Intro: 0:...
Jul 25, 2022•16 min
Join me for another sensational episode of Riding The Pine! In today's episode, I'm joined by an awesome guest from the overseas professional basketball world who has quickly become a fan favorite on RTP, Loren Brill (1:41-34:08)! Loren and I get into how his second season playing professionally has been in the Philippines, what it was like making a run to the championship series with his team in their previous season, how he's been able to balance both basketball and going back to school to obt...
Jul 12, 2022•35 min
Join me for another wonderful episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a fellow broadcaster who shares his journey in broadcasting and his method of preparation for games, current South Bend Cubs play-by-play broadcaster Brendan King (1:50-28:16)! Brendan and I go back and forth about the broadcasting world and he shares why he got into broadcasting originally, who his biggest influences have been in his career, how he manages his prep work with games being every day and so ...
Jul 08, 2022•29 min
Join me for another spectacular episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest who has one of the most unique experiences in all of sports with the team he currently plays for, Seton Hill University and Savannah Bananas baseball player Vinny Rauso (1:51-34:23)! Vinny and I discuss his collegiate season this past year with the SHU Griffins and how they were able to turn their season around after a slow start, his time as a childhood actor and how that prepared him for his curr...
Jul 05, 2022•36 min
Join me for another awesome episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I'm joined by a guest from the front office rankings of the minor league world, current Public Relations Director for the San Antonio Missions Jeremy Sneed (1:46-35:00)! Jeremy and I discuss his career in minor league baseball and how he adjusted to being the Director of PR after initially serving as the assistant director, his time as a broadcaster and how he made the switch from broadcasting to PR and so much more! Intro:...
Jun 30, 2022•36 min
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! In today's episode, I'm joined by a minor leaguer who has had a steady ascent through the minor league farm system for the Minnesota Twins, current St. Paul Saints minor leaguer Caleb Hamilton (1:51-26:30)! Caleb and I discuss his college days playing at Oregon State and the transition he had going from the college level to the minor league level, where during his journey to triple AAA has he noticed the most improvement in his game, his ...
Jun 28, 2022•28 min
Join me for another awesome new sports show on Riding The Pine, MLB Monday! On the first edition of MLB Monday, I'm joined by former pro baseball player and recurring RTP guest Tyler Smith as he and I discuss the Mariners/Angels brawl (1:53-9:05), the state of the Pittsburgh Pirates with the young talent they have (9:05-18:24), our most surprising teams so far (18:25-22:22) and so much more! Mariners/Angels brawl: 1:53-9:05 Pirates Young Talent: 9:05-18:24 Surprising Teams: 18:25-22:22...
Jun 28, 2022•23 min
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I'm joined by a great guest who shared a very unique story as to how he landed the job he currently holds today, current Director of Broadcasting and Media Relations for the Hartford YardGoats, Jeff Dooley (1:59-35:36)! Jeff and I discuss his career in broadcasting and what made him want to get into broadcasting for a career, how he managed to create his own position with the YardGoats when they were formerly the New B...
Jun 23, 2022•37 min
Join me for another edition of NBA Wednesday here on Riding The Pine! On this week's edition, it's the final episode of the season before the NBA season kicks back up next year, so I give a recap of both the NBA Finals (0:31-4:30) as well as the NBA season as a whole (4:31-6:49). I then wrap the show up with a preview into the 2022 NBA Draft (6:50-12:19)! Make sure you check out all NBA Wednesday's and get ready for next year's NBA Wednesday editions! MLB Monday's will be starting up soon, so ge...
Jun 22, 2022•13 min
Join me for another fantastic edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I jump right into discussing a recap from the NBA Finals and the Warriors capturing the title as well as a recap of the NBA season as a whole (4:02-17:37). I'm then joined by another tremendous guest coming from the golfing world, current Seattle University men's golfer Nathan Cogswell (17:48-41:29)! Nathan and I discuss his career at Seattle and what it was like competing at regionals this past season, how practicing in ...
Jun 21, 2022•43 min
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! On today's new episode, I'm joined by a sensational guest from the minor league baseball world for another interview only conversation, currently Colorado Rockies minor leaguer playing for the Fresno Grizzlies Jarrod Cande (2:00-29:46)! Jarrod and I discuss his career in baseball and how much of an impact playing Juco baseball has had on his career, how this season has been with the Grizzlies and what the transition has been like from colle...
Jun 17, 2022•31 min
Join me for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this week's edition, I'm joined by a recurring RTP guest and friend of the show, Darren Williams (6:37-25:15)! Darren and I discuss a recap from game five of the NBA Finals, a preview into game six and who we think is going to be key for both the Celtics and Warriors and so much more! Intro: 0:00-6:36 Darren Joins the show: 6:37-25:15 Outro: 25:16-25:46
Jun 16, 2022•26 min
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On this episode, I get right into a preview of game five of the NBA Finals and I discuss an update into the series and my thoughts from the first four games of the championship (3:16-12:21). I'm then joined by an awesome guest coming from the minor league world as well as the broadcasting world, current Brooklyn Cyclones play-by-play broadcaster Keith Raad (12:32-37:41)! Keith and I discuss his career in sports and why he wanted to get in...
Jun 14, 2022•39 min
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! In today's episode, I'm joined by a great guest who has been off to a tremendous start this season in the minor leagues, current Oakland Athletics minor leaguer playing for the Lansing Lugnuts, Kumar Nambiar! Kumar shares the journey he's had in baseball, starting out playing collegiately at Yale and how he was able to balance both school work and baseball, the jump he had in his pitching his senior year that allowed him to get drafted into...
Jun 10, 2022•29 min
Join me for another awesome edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On today's show, I dive into the future of Donovan Mitchell in Utah and what the summer will hold for the Jazz with their head coach resigning (1:00-7:00). I then get into a recap from games one and two of the NBA finals (7:02-10:46) and then I wrap the show up with a preview and prediction into game three of the finals (10:47-12:59)! Make sure you download all NBA Wednesday shows that are out and now a part of Riding The P...
Jun 08, 2022•13 min
Join me for another brand new show of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I jump right into discussing a recap of both games one and two of the NBA Finals and I share my outlook heading into game three (2:42-17:43). I'm then joined by an awesome guest from the collegiate golfing world, current men's golfer at the University of Colorado, Justin Biwer (17:54-48:21)! Justin and I dive into his career in golf and how much his game on the course grew when he took a gap year after graduating high sch...
Jun 07, 2022•49 min
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! On today's episode, I jump right into another interview only with a tremendous guest from the minor league baseball world, current San Antonio Missions baseball player in the San Diego Padres organization Connor Hollis (2:04-55:43)! Connor and I discuss the early days of his career, playing at the University of Houston where he began his career as a walk on for the Cougars, to being an undrafted minor leaguer for the Tampa Bay Rays initiall...
Jun 03, 2022•57 min
Join me for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On today's NBA Wednesday, I jump right into a preview into the NBA Finals between the Celtics and the Warriors and share my thoughts about the upcoming series (0:38-6:24). I then dive into the recent coaching hire by the LA Lakers and whether or not I think Darvin Ham will be a good fit in LA (6:30-10:23). I wrap the show up discussing the possible coaching shakeup in Utah and whether or not Quin Snyder will still be the head coach...
Jun 01, 2022•15 min
Join me for another brand new episode of Riding The Pine! On today's show, I jump right into a preview into the upcoming finals showdown between the Celtics and the Warriors and I share who I think is going to eventually be crowned champions (3:12-13:20). I'm then joined by another great guest from the college golf world, current University of Kentucky men's golfer Garrett Wood (13:31-33:04)! Garrett and I discuss his career initially starting at Xavier University and what it was like capturing ...
May 31, 2022•34 min
Join me for another awesome edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I'm back with another interview only show with a guest who has made a tremendous impact on the Pepperdine men's golf program, Derek Hitchner (2:07-31:25)! Derek and I discuss his decision to go to Pepperdine to further his golf career and what it was like for him getting adjusted to playing in a new weather climate with him being from Minnesota originally, how he handles pressure in golf and some tricks he's learned over th...
May 27, 2022•33 min
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I get right into a discussion on what Patrick Beverley's issue is with Chris Paul and why he's been attacking the future hall of famer on TV during his appearances on ESPN (3:17-18:55). I'm then joined by a show first and a guest with a very unique story as to how she went from D1 softball player to pro softball player, Samantha Show (19:05-1:01:17)! Samantha discussed her journey in softball, from committing early in her high scho...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I open the show discussing the top players in college basketball that are currently in the transfer portal and where I could see them landing after this summer (3:22-15:45). I'm then joined by a guest who has made the improbable journey from D3 basketball to becoming an overseas pro, Xavier Colbert (15:55-45:56)! Xavier and I discuss his transition from D3 basketball to the pro style of play and what it was like getting adjusted to...
May 20, 2022•47 min
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this episode, I'm riding solo without Tom as I get right into a recap and reaction from the NBA Draft Lottery, a recap of the Celtics and Heat game one showdown and a preview into the Warriors and Mavericks game one matchup as well, check it out and make sure you download all RTP episodes and NBA Wednesday's!
May 19, 2022•14 min
Join me for this edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I get into a big recap of all of the different game seven matchups we had in the NBA and NHL Playoffs over the weekend, and I breakdown the game seven showdowns from Sunday in particular (4:06-24:36). I'm then joined by an awesome guest who has made an impact on the basketball court in both the US and abroad, current overseas pro basketball player Geoff Gray (24:46-56:23)! Geoff discusses his career at Emerson College and how he was a...
May 17, 2022•57 min
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I get back into an interview only episode with a guest who has had a unique journey to becoming a minor league baseball player, current New York Mets minor leaguer for the Brooklyn Cyclones Colby Morris (1:56-28:15)! Colby and I get into his career playing NCAA Division III baseball for Middlebury College and how he was able to transition from D3 to the pros, what he learned the most during his time playing for a variety of indepen...
May 13, 2022•29 min
Join us for another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! We decided to push the show to Thursday but we still came out swinging with a recap of both the Celtics/Bucks and Warriors/Grizzlies game 5 showdowns, our thoughts on Nikola Jokic winning the MVP for a second straight year, a preview into game 5 of the Sixers/Heat and Suns/Mavericks and so much more!
May 13, 2022•15 min
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! In this episode, I jump into a NBA and NHL Playoffs update and share where all of the different series currently stand (2:51-5:01). I then share my thoughts on the recent hiring of Mike Brown as the new Sacramento Kings head coach and Nikola Jokic being named the NBA MVP for the second straight year (5:02-19:25) before being joined by a sensational guest, current Florida Gulf Coast men's basketball player Chase Johnston (19:36-35:25)! Chase and I d...
May 10, 2022•36 min
Join me for another edition of Riding The Pine! On this episode, I am not joined by a special guest but I do dive into an awesome conversation on what the transfer portal is and the ins and outs to the new method of changing schools (2:42-20:20). I also share the impact of the transfer portal on college athletics and also college and high school student athletes. Stay tuned for more guest interviews coming in next week's episodes! Intro: 0:00-1:56 Transfer Portal Conversation: 2:42-20:20 Outro: ...
May 06, 2022•21 min
Tune in to another edition of NBA Wednesday on Riding The Pine! On this week's episode, Tom and I get into an update into the NBA Playoffs, which NBA playoff team's fan bases we would start, bench, cut and our favorite NBA Playoff moments from childhood and so much more!
May 05, 2022•22 min
