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The Monarchists

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The Monarchists, Mike and Aaron, sit down with Old Dominion University (ODU) alums, athletes and coaches (current and former) to discuss the school, their experiences and how their lives have been impacted by the school and their athletic programs.
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Episodes

S1E17 - Montgomery Run - Hudson Homers

Special Bonus Episode! ODU Baseball is 2-0 in the SBC Tournament. We recap the two wins, preview Ga Southern and lay out the road ahead. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, w...

May 23, 202431 min

S1E16 - Win or Go Home - Hudson Homers

Gary and CB recap the series win at Georgia State and preview the Sun Belt Tournament. Plus Maverick's big week and a major record ahead for Kenny Levari. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunitie...

May 21, 202438 min

S1E15 - Goodbye Bud With Vincent Bashara and Trent Buchanan - Hudson Homers

The guys recap an ODU win over VCU and a wild walk-off win to close The Bud. Plus interviews with pitchers Vincent Bashara and Trent Buchanan. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right ...

May 14, 20241 hr 36 min

Episode 83 - Ricky Rahne (Spring Football Recap)

With the conclusion of the spring football season, we chat with Head Ball Coach Ricky Rahne about how the spring went, position battles, position needs, his thoughts around the transfer portal and student-athlete movement, NIL, what the summer looks like for the coaching staff and players, and so much more. Note: At the time of recording, Coach mentioned needing to add a quarterback due to the transfer of one (Jack Shields). The same day, Emmett Morehead, announced his commitment to ODU Football...

May 09, 202451 minSeason 3Ep. 83

S1E14 - Texas Rattlesnake - Hudson Homers

CB and Gary recap the weekend series at Texas State then take a look at the Sun Belt standings. Plus a preview of VCU and App State. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, witho...

May 07, 202445 min

S3 | Episode 2 - Odell Hodge - The Monarchists Basketball Show

Mike and Aaron sit down with The Big "O", Odell Hodge, ODU Basketball legend and hall of famer and now, Special Assistant to the Head Coach. The fellas discuss Odell's return to Norfolk, college memories (yeah, Friar Tuck's, we're talking about you), his role in the program, NIL, his love for Belgium and European influence. We also ask some fan questions and of course, some fun ones to round out the show. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball s...

May 02, 202443 min

S1E13 - Warhawked with TJ Aiken - Hudson Homers

Recapping a win over VCU and another SBC series victory. TJ Aiken joins to talk about the weekend and his experience at ODU. Plus a preview of Texas State Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunitie...

Apr 30, 20241 hr 14 min

S1E12 - Thunderstruck with Kyle Edwards - Hudson Homers

The guys recap a win over UVA and series victory at Marshall. Kyle Edwards joins along with ODU Baseball Alum Mike McHugh. Plus a preview of VCU and ULM. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities...

Apr 23, 20241 hr 22 min

S1E11 - Royal Decree With John Holobetz - Hudson Homers

Gary and CB recap a series win over JMU and look ahead to UVA and Marshall this week. ODU Pitcher John Holobetz joins to tell his story and talk ball. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities th...

Apr 16, 20241 hr 4 min

S1E10 - 11 Miles to the Beach - Hudson Homers

The guys recap games at UVA and Coastal then look at the full Sun Belt standings. Plus a preview of ECU and the upcoming home series with JMU. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right ...

Apr 08, 202441 min

S3 | Episode 1 - Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Mike Jones for the first time and what a way to open Season Three of the show. The fellas discuss program evaluation, the new coaching/support staff, roster construction, play style, fan engagement, NIL, and so much more! For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective,...

Apr 03, 202447 min

S1E9 - Double Dippin With Luke Waters - Hudson Homers

The guys recap a series win over South Alabama and preview games with UVA and Coastal. Luke Waters joins to talk about his NIL deal and big weekend. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the ...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 7 min

S2 | Episode 17 - Kieran Donohue - The Monarchists Basketball Show

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Donohue to close the book on the turbulent 2024 season. We talk about the lessons learned, future schedules, logistical nightmares, jam bands and a lot more. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Mentio...

Mar 28, 20241 hr 1 min

S1E8 - Cajun Soirée - Hudson Homers

The guys recap a 1-3 week for the Monarchs and preview South Alabama. CB has ODU Baseball cards, Gary has koozies and the team needs to flush the Cajuns. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities...

Mar 26, 202443 min

Episode 82 - Joe Rafanelli

Mike and Aaron sit down with Joe Rafanelli, ODU's Senior Associate AD for Revenue Generation & External Operations. Joe walks us through the renewal process, the data driven decisions they make and gives us his insight in to some changes we could see next year for ODU gamedays. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion Un...

Mar 25, 202435 minSeason 3Ep. 82

S1E7 - Run Rulers With Kenny Levari - Hudson Homers

The guys recap a weekend series win over Georgia Southern, chat with Kenny Levari and look ahead to U of R and a road trip to Cajun country. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right wa...

Mar 19, 20241 hr 5 min

S1E6 - Boston Rain Party - Hudson Homers

The guys recap a 2-2 week for ODU Baseball and preview a pair of games with Princeton. We cover the start of Sun Belt play with Georgia Southern Friday. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities ...

Mar 12, 202449 min

Episode 81 - Mitch Brindley (ODU Sailing)

Mike and Aaron sit down and chat all things ODU Sailing with Head Coach Mitch Brindley. Mitch schools us on the changing collegiate sailing landscape, talks recruiting, sailing strategy, and answers all the fun questions. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For football specific giving please visit https://give.communityfunded.com/o/old-dominion-university/i/athletics-crowdfunding/s/sailing Mentioned in this episode: The Pri...

Mar 07, 20241 hrSeason 3Ep. 81

S1E5 - American's Best With Jay Cassady - Hudson Homers

The guys recap a 3-1 week for ODU Baseball including a walk-off upset of #11 ECU. Jay Cassady joins and then we take a look at the five game week ahead. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities ...

Mar 05, 202459 min

S1E4 - Scarlett Rally - Hudson Homers

We recap a tough 1-3 week for ODU Baseball against UVA and Rutgers. Then look ahead to a midweek matchup with ECU and weekend series against Charlotte. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities t...

Feb 27, 202443 min

Episode 80 - Ricky Rahne

Following ODU football's second bowl appearance in 3 years, we talk with Head Ball Coach Ricky Rahne about recruiting, spring football, offseason workouts and so much more. Note: This episode was recorded a couple days before JJ Laster took the WR Coach position at Pitt. He has since been replaced by Kody Cook, previously an offensive analyst at the University of Tennessee. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For football sp...

Feb 26, 202458 minSeason 3Ep. 80

S1E3 – Sweeping Revolution - Hudson Homers

CB and Gary recap Old Dominion's sweep of the George Washington Revolutionaries along with a preview of games against UVA and Rutgers. Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective he Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, wit...

Feb 20, 202447 min

S2 | E16 – Kieran Donohue & Leeroy Odiahi - The Monarchists Basketball Show

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Donohue and the 6' 11 big man from Tralee, Ireland, Leeroy Odiahi. We ask Coach about Leeroy and his recent emergence, what needs to happen for the squad to make a run in Pensacola, and discuss Thursday's matchup against Louisiana when the Ragin' Cajuns come to Chartway. After the break, we talk to Leeroy about playing soccer as a kid, his first in game dunk, what the scariest animal to be eaten by, and so much more. For more Old Dominion athletics content, vis...

Feb 14, 202448 min

S2 | Episode 15 – Devin Ceaser and Imo Essien - The Monarchists Basketball Show

The fellas sit down with guards Devin Ceaser and Imo Essien. We talk about their games, their goals, music, movies and a whole lot more. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/

Feb 08, 202450 min

S2 | Episode 14 – Tyrone Williams and Dani Pounds - The Monarchists Basketball Show

The fellas sit down with senior guard Tyrone Williams and discuss his path from Juco to Oregon to Norfolk, his future driving big rigs, his killer first step before welcoming in freshman forward Dani Pounds to talk about his freshman season, fashion, his work ethic and a whole lot more. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more abo...

Feb 01, 202437 min

Episode 79 - Miranda Maverick (UFC)

Mike and Aaron sit down with Miranda Maverick and discuss how she got started in MMA, her upcoming fight at UFC298, drawing, her new pickle business (Prowler Pickles), and so much more. Miranda also answers some fan questions. For more awesome content, visit our website at https://odumonarchists.com Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/ To Learn more about the ...

Jan 29, 202444 minSeason 3Ep. 79

S2 | Episode 13 - Kieran Donohue - The Monarchists Basketball Show

Following a jeckyll and hyde kind of week where the Monarchs crushed Marshall and then followed it up with a lackluster performance against ULM, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue to talk hoops. We discuss the games, preview Wednesday's home game versus JMU, and then talk about the rest of the staff. For more awesome content, visit our website at https://odumonarchists.com/ and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@odumonarchists/featured...

Jan 24, 202455 min

Episode 78 - Dom Mueller (ODU Men's Tennis)

Mike and Aaron wake up early with Dom Mueller, Head Coach of the ODU Men's Tennis team. We talk to Dom about how he got started, why he picked ODU, what he looks for in building a team, the makeup of this year's squad, and so much more! For tennis specific giving please visit https://give.communityfunded.com/o/old-dominion-university/i/athletics-crowdfunding/s/mens-tennis To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Follow us on Social...

Jan 15, 202441 minSeason 3Ep. 78
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