It's a star studded episode as Mike and Aaron sit down with Chaunce Jenkins and Vasean Allette this week on the podcast. It's great catching back up with Chaunce talking about his community day, what he focused on in the off season, and so much more. Vasean joins in after the break and we learn more about ODU's freshman point guard. Hear from both about their first in-game dunks and they tell Aaron what music he should be listening to! For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ ...
Jan 11, 2024•30 min
Mike and Aaron sit down with Jay Haeseker and Alex Mitchum of the Pride of ODU collective. We talk about the long journey from formation to launch, learn a lot about how the collective operates, how fans can get more involved and so much more. Enjoy! To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/ Facebook: https://w...
Jan 08, 2024•47 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Following a tough second half collapse at home against South Alabama, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue to talk hoops. We discuss the USA game, preview the road trip to Troy and Arkansas State, talk about maximizing the team's connectivity and so much more. For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving pleas...
Jan 04, 2024•42 min
Mike, Gary, and Aaron sit down and put a bow on the 2023 ODU Football season. We then turn the page and discuss NIL, transfers, recruiting, and so much more. Mike and Aaron then turn the mic over to Gary and he breaks major news on something cool coming this Spring on the ODU Monarchists Podcast Network. Enjoy! Roster Churn: https://odumonarchists.com/2023/12/07/2023-24-odu-football-roster-churn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/ Fac...
Jan 02, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Following a long road trip to Hawaii for the Diamond Head Classic, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue and get to business. We discuss the latest with Coach Jeff Jones' health scare, games versus TCU, Temple, and UMASS, last week’s on court strengths and opportunities, what the stats are telling us about the team, and what we need to do to hit the ground running at home this Saturday at 7:00PM versus South Alabama when conference play opens up. For more awesom...
Dec 28, 2023•55 min
Following our losses on the road at William & Mary and at home to rival James Madison, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and break it down. We discuss last week's struggles, where we have to improve, what the coaches are talking about behind closed doors, and changes fans should expect to see. It's a pretty open an honest discussion about where the team is now, where the coaches want it to be, and how they're going to try and make it happen. For more awesome content...
Dec 14, 2023•52 min
Mike, Gary, and Aaron sit down to preview the Famous Toastery Bowl against Western Kentucky in Charlotte, NC. We also touch on the portal, heated jackets and Sun Belt coaching changes. Enjoy! ODU Bowl Central: https://odusports.com/sports/2023/11/27/odu-bowlcentral.aspx Roster Churn: https://odumonarchists.com/2023/11/30/2023-24-odu-football-roster-churn/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarch...
Dec 11, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 75
Following their win over Radford and a tough loss in Boston against Northeastern and the refs, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and Guard RJ Blakney. We discuss last week and then chat about this week's home game against JMU and a road contest against William and Mary. After the break, we catch up with RJ Blakney and talk about his path to ODU, dunking, combat sports and more! For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to do...
Dec 05, 2023•56 min
Mike, Gary, and Aaron sit down after it's officially announced that ODU Football will play in the 2023 Famous Toastery Bowl (Bahamas Bowl) on December 18th in Charlotte, NC. The fellas start with a discussion on ODU Women's Basketball's win over FGCU to go to 7-0, it's best start in nearly 25 years. Then, they chat about the officiating travesty in Boston, a 42 free throw disparity of 51-9 in yesterday's ODU Basketball's loss to Northeastern. The rest of the episode, the guys shoot the bull abou...
Dec 04, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Following a scrap with the Tigers and slaying some Dragons, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and Special Assistant to Men's Basketball Coach Kieran Donohoe. We discuss the loss to Princeton and win over Drexel and then chat about this week's home game against Radford and a road contest against Northeastern. After the break, we catch up with Coach Donohoe and talk about his path to coaching, scheduling, equipment, travel, and so much more! To check out the auction benef...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min
The fellas recap the miraculous comeback 25 to 24 victory over Georgia State to reach bowl eligibility for the second time under Coach Rahne and just the third time since becoming a full-fledged FBS team. We cover the tough first half, the slow offensive start, the stellar defense and so much more. Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of cont...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 73
Heading into feast week for ODU hoops, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and senior guard Jason Wade. We discuss their upcoming games against Princeton and Drexel, the zone defense, visits from some familiar faces and a lot more. To check out the auction benefiting Coaches Versus Cancer, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/zrq/i/_Auction/opwy/ For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics ple...
Nov 22, 2023•56 min
Following the big win for ODU football in Statesboro, the Monarchists catch up with head ball coach Ricky Rahne. We discuss the offensive scheme including QB reads, audibles, choice routes and OL attack angles. We also touch on some ideas for rule changes and a lot more. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/...
Nov 21, 2023•39 min•Season 3Ep. 72
The fellas recap the huge victory over Georgia Southern in Statesboro, discuss the great performance by the defense, an offense that came up with timely plays at just the right time, how Aaron's Ethan Sanchez prediction finally came true, why and how we can pack #TheCastle this week, and then preview the huge game this Saturday versus a very good Georgia State football team. Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps f...
Nov 19, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 71
Fresh off of their road trip to Ball State and Arkansas, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and assistant coach Jordan Brooks. We discuss their top ranked recruiting class, their thoughts on the team, learn more about Jordan's path to coaching and a whole lot more. For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please vis...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min
The fellas recap an extremely tough loss to that team in Lynchburg, briefly discuss appearances in the NCAA tournament for Women's Soccer and Field Hockey, talk about The Pride of ODU (NIL in support of ODU Sports) and its importance, and then preview the must win trip to Statesboro to battle Georgia Southern this Saturday. Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the qu...
Nov 13, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Fresh off of Monday night's opening night win over Virginia Wesleyan, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach, Jeff Jones, and discuss his takeaways from the 71-57 victory. We dive into strengths and opportunities so far; updates on injuries to Dani Pounds, Imo Essien, and Sam Hood; NIL, the status of Dericko Williams, and much more. We also ask Coach about National Signing Day which could bring ODU its highest rated class in history. For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchis...
Nov 08, 2023•30 min
The fellas recap the gut wrenching loss to Coastal Carolina, preview the trip to Lynchburg and talk to Coach Angie Hind (28:20) and Coach Andrew Griffiths (54:05) after their championship victories for Old Dominion. Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app: Twitter: htt...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 69
We sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones to talk about the first exhibition game and what the coaches have learned about this squad so far. We chat about the 4-1, what fans should look for, what the team has gotten better at and what is still a work in progress. We also chat a little bit about upcoming games, the rotation, defensive wrinkles, if there's anyone on this squad who should never shoot a three, and so much more. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion ...
Nov 01, 2023•51 min
The fellas recap the 4th edition of the Royal Rivalry game in Harrisonburg versus the Dukes and preview the upcoming game against Coastal Carolina. Our 4th Annual Toys 4 Tots drive will be at the next home game on November 4th against Coastal Carolina. We'll be in the Blue Lot collecting toys and the Marines will be walking around tailgating lots collecting cash for fans who'd rather donate that way. Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratin...
Oct 30, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 68
Gary's back from London and joins Mike and Aaron to breakdown the 28-21 victory over App State at The Castle. We rap about the run game's consistent excellence, the defense flexing its muscles, the emergence of the short/intermediate passing game, and cover a couple of fan question/comments. We then look ahead to next week's contest against JMU in Harrisonburg. This team took a step forward today, jump on the train before it leaves the station. Our 4th Annual Toys 4 Tots drive is next home game ...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 67
The fellas prep you for Saturday's Oyster Bowl against App State. They are joined by guest Dominic Crosetto, founder of Sun Belt Syndicate and App State fan, to give us an opponent's view of this game. Follow Sun Belt Syndicate on twitter at https://twitter.com/SunbeltSyndicat Check out Dominic's work for College Football Dawgs at https://www.collegefootballdawgs.com/ Please visit our website to enjoy lots of original Monarchists content for everyone at http://www.odumonarchists.com Please subsc...
Oct 18, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Jonathan Plisco and Jarod Brown join the fellas again and breakdown 17-13 road victory over Southern Miss in Hattiesburg. We discuss another quarterback switch, the continued explosive rushing attack, the defense’s awesome performance, our expectations for the rest of the season, and so much more. Moving into the bye wee, there’s a lot to look forward to. Stay on this train, things are starting to click. Please visit our website. We have lots of original Monarchists content for everyone to enjoy...
Oct 09, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 65
The fellas are joined by two of the program's best kickers ever, Jonathan Plisco and Jarod Brown, to breakdown the 41-35 loss to Marshall in Huntington, WV. We discuss the continued quarterback passing and turnover challenges, emergence of an explosive rushing attack with Kadarius Calloway introducing himself to the world, the defense's ability to come up big when they need to, and so much more. We then look ahead to the game in Hattiesburg against Southern Miss and discuss why there's a lot to ...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 64
We sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones to talk about practice officially tipping off, analytics, playing 4 guards and a lot more. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/
Sep 29, 2023•30 min
The fellas breakdown the narrow 10-9 win over Texas A&M-Commerce. We discuss the anemic offense, five turnovers, a quarterback change, and an explosive performance by WR Kelby Williams. Luckily, the defense flexes and saves the day. Once we bury this game forever, we move on and discuss the upcoming game at Marshall and ODU's path to victory against the 3-0 Herd. We shout out a cool visit by College Football Tour also announce two former players who will join us on the next two podcasts. Ple...
Sep 25, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 63
The fellas sit down to dissect what went right and wrong against the Demon Deacons and look ahead to the homecoming game against Texas A&M-Commerce. Please visit our new website. We have lots of original Monarchists content for everyone to enjoy at www.odumonarchists.com Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you've come to know....
Sep 18, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Holy schnikes! After a fireworks filled Saturday night, Mike, Gary, and Aaron sit down and talk about the renaissance of ODU's offense, opportunities on defense, this week's difficult game versus Wake Forest, and so much more. Please visit our new website. We have lots of awesome original Monarchists content for everyone to enjoy at www.odumonarchists.com Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcas...
Sep 11, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Mike, Gary, and Aaron sit down and talk about the trip to Blacksburg to play Virginia Tech, the upcoming game in week 2 against the Cajuns, tailgates and so much more. If you have a moment, please visit our new website. We have lots of original Monarchists content for everyone to enjoy at www.odumonarchists.com Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and qua...
Sep 05, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 60
The Monarchists sit down with academic administrator, researcher, author and the ninth president of Old Dominion University, Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. We chat about the accomplishments of President Hemphill and his team over the last two years, status of the EVMS merger, a behind the scenes peek of the move to the Sun Belt Conference, the extension of Athletic Director, Dr. Wood Selig, and so much more! Bio of President Hemphill, Ph.D.: https://www.odu.edu/president/biography ODU's 2023-2028 Stra...
Aug 30, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 59
