Two of New Jersey's finest Stanford grads join The TreeCast for in-depth conversations! U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) tells us his checklist for getting college sports back on the field safely and responsibly, his thoughts on how the student-athlete experience can be improved, and his memories of his days in a Stanford Football uniform. Then, Stanford men's basketball all-time great Brevin Knight explains how he helped lead the Cardinal to new heights, looks at Stanford's current trajectory on...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 64
The TreeCast is joined by two Stanford legends! Current Cardinal baseball head coach David Esquer puts the wraps on Stanford's shortened season and explains why he believes he has the personnel to bring a national title home to The Farm. Stanford football all-time great Troy Walters looks back at some of his greatest Cardinal moments, and looks ahead to his new job coaching with the Cincinnati Bengals. Also, a tribute to the late Zach Hoffpauir. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 63
Stanford Football has made "Intellectual Brutality" its trademark over the past dozen years, but it was in short supply for the Cardinal in 2019. Troy discusses if Stanford is suffering from an identity crisis, and if the Card will need intellectual brutality to win next season. Plus, 3 Things you need to hear from David Shaw's appearance at the Pac-12 Football coaches webinar, and a scheduling contingency that Troy is actually on board with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...
May 14, 2020•30 min•Ep. 62
If Stanford Athletics officially had a Team of the Year award, The TreeCast's vote would go to Cardinal women's soccer. Stanford's super sophomore center back Naomi Girma joins the show and recounts the road to the 2019 national championship, and tells how she and the team have been training and studying since the shutdown. Also, longtime San Jose Mercury News college sports beat writer Jon Wilner looks at the critical weeks ahead for college sports and shines a spotlight on David Shaw as he ent...
May 06, 2020•57 min•Ep. 61
With the NFL Draft in the books and the Pac-12 football spring season over before it could really get going, Pac-12 Network football analyst Yogi Roth helps us break it all down. Yogi tells what the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles can expect from Cardinal draftees Colby Parkinson and Casey Toohill, looks at how the Pac-12 fared overall in the draft, and reveals what he missed most without a spring football season. Plus, 3 Things you need to know about Stanford Athletics! See Privacy...
Apr 29, 2020•44 min•Ep. 60
Big things ahead for Stanford men's basketball, and a big week ahead for Stanford football's NFL Draft prospects! Stanford men's basketball head coach Jerod Haase tells what it took to sign high school phenom Ziaire Williams, looks at the trajectory of the program, and shares his message to Cardinal fans. Also, Stanford TE Colby Parkinson looks ahead to this week's NFL Draft and reveals what he'll give to the team that picks him. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around Stanford Athletics. See Pri...
Apr 20, 2020•48 min•Ep. 59
Special guest Stanford Football head coach David Shaw tells us how life, work, and recruiting have been going over the past month. He also looks at what the Cardinal were able to accomplish during a shortened spring season, what excites him most about the season ahead (whenever it happens), and gives insight into his role as the head of the NCAA's rules committee. Plus, 3 Things you need to know involving Stanford Athletics...including a huge signing for Cardinal men's basketball. See Privacy Po...
Apr 13, 2020•43 min•Ep. 58
Former Stanford men's basketball great Mark Madsen joins the show as our special guest! Now that he's the head coach at Utah Valley, he tells us how he's leading his team through the COVID-19 crisis, and if he's still the same "Mad Dog" now that he was as a player. Madsen also looks back at his Cardinal career, the magical 1998 run to the Final Four, and what he learned from his former Laker teammate Kobe Bryant. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around Stanford Athletics! See Privacy Policy at ht...
Apr 08, 2020•45 min•Ep. 57
How do you train for the NFL Draft during a global public health crisis? Former Stanford LB and current prospect Casey Toohill joins the show and tells us how he's been getting ready for the draft during a surreal moment in time. Casey also reacts to the positive & negative notes that scouts say about him, tells what he takes pride in most about his Stanford career, and predicts what kind of player and person the team that drafts him will get. Plus, 3 Things you need to know about Stanford F...
Apr 02, 2020•42 min•Ep. 56
ESPN college baseball analyst & former Stanford pitcher Kyle Peterson joins the show, reveals what he was looking forward to watching this college baseball season, shares his thoughts on Stanford baseball, and remembers his time as an All-American pitcher for the Cardinal. Plus, 3 Things salutes three members of the Stanford Athletics family who notched big accomplishments this week. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do...
Mar 26, 2020•46 min•Ep. 55
Stanford's 2019-20 sports season is closed, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Jacob Rayburn of Rivals.com helps take a snapshot of where Cardinal football, men's & women's hoops, and baseball all stand heading into uncertain times. Plus, big takeaways and best memories of another championship season for Stanford Athletics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
Mar 18, 2020•35 min•Ep. 54
The TreeCast fires up Stanford spring football coverage! Special guest LT Walter Rouse updates the Cardinal's progress through spring drills, and details his growth after a full winter of strength & conditioning. Plus, 3 Things to know about Stanford Football right now, and what to watch from Davis Mills now that he has the keys to the QB room. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info . See Privacy Policy a...
Mar 09, 2020•30 min•Ep. 53
Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir joins The TreeCast for a wide-ranging chat on a 2019 year filled with challenges and championships. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 18, 2019•34 min•Ep. 52
A 45-24 loss to Notre Dame caps Stanford's 2019 season. David Shaw, Casey Toohill, Cameron Scarlett, and Drew Dalman share their postgame thoughts. Meanwhile, Stanford is facing a critical crossroads of an offseason. Hear what could be in store for 2020! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
Dec 01, 2019•32 min•Ep. 51
Stanford's matchup against Notre Dame will be the 2019 season finale. Cardinal defensive lineman Jovan Swann looks ahead to his Senior Day, and previews the Irish. Also, David Shaw on his pass-happy offense, and the latest injury news. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 27, 2019•40 min•Ep. 50
Stanford drops a 24-20 game to Cal, ending its 9-game win streak over the Bears. David Shaw, QB Davis Mills, LB Curtis Robinson, and TE Colby Parkinson share their thoughts. Also, Troy explains why the result was saddening, but not shocking. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 24, 2019•33 min•Ep. 49
Time to preview Big Game between Stanford and Cal! 3 Things you need to know about the Cardinal coming into Saturday's game, a chat with Stanford C Drew Dalman, and how the Card can turn a perceived strength of the Bears into a potential weakness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...
Nov 22, 2019•42 min•Ep. 48
A record-setting day from Davis Mills, but another disappointing loss for Stanford, this time at Washington State. Hear David Shaw's latest thoughts, Mills' reaction to his 504-yard passing day, and the latest injury news at the Card get ready for Cal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
Nov 20, 2019•31 min•Ep. 47
A look-ahead to the matchup between the Cardinal and the Washington State Cougars, with help from Stanford inside linebackers coach Peter Hansen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 15, 2019•40 min•Ep. 46
Breaking down a tough outcome in Boulder, as Colorado beats Stanford, 16-13. Hear David Shaw's latest assessments of the team, a lengthening injury report, and how Stanford can get back in the win column. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 13, 2019•31 min•Ep. 45
Stanford Football's stretch run begins with a road trip to Colorado. We go 1-on-1 with Cardinal QB K.J. Costello, preview the Buffs, and update the 3 Things you need to know about Stanford right now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 08, 2019•39 min•Ep. 44
Stanford's 41-31 win over Arizona is keyed by the return of QB K.J. Costello. Get instant analysis of the Card's win, and hear KJ's thoughts on his return, David Shaw on how close the offense came to its ideal, and Thomas Booker on containing the Cats. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
Oct 27, 2019•37 min•Ep. 43
The Stanford-Arizona matchup hinges on just one question. We discuss, plus David Shaw explains whether he has to lift the team's spirits, a preview of the Wildcats, and a look back at one of Stanford Football's most memorable teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 25, 2019•36 min•Ep. 42
Stanford's streak of 11 straight wins over UCLA ends with a thud, as the Bruins get the 34-16 win. Hear postgame thoughts from LB Casey Toohill, DE Thomas Booker, and QB Jack West. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 18, 2019•33 min•Ep. 41
As Stanford prepares for a Thursday night matchup with UCLA, we check in with Cardinal defensive backs coach Duane Akina. Plus, the latest on Stanford's QB situation and a preview of the Bruins. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 15, 2019•38 min•Ep. 40
Stanford's 23-13 win over Washington was shocking to most...but not to The TreeCast! We review our keys to the game and see how the Cardinal stacked up. Plus, interviews with RB Cameron Scarlett, LB Curtis Robinson, and WR Simi Fehoko. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 07, 2019•40 min•Ep. 39
How can Stanford beat the Washington Huskies on Saturday night? Cardinal DE Thomas Booker shares his answers. Plus, what's on QB Davis Mills's plate, what you need to know about the Huskies, and They Said It. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 04, 2019•45 min•Ep. 38
A deep dive into what went right and what could have gone better for Stanford during its 31-28 win at Oregon State, with David Shaw's latest thoughts. Plus: injury news, the QB situation, and inside the "Stanford Special". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 02, 2019•34 min•Ep. 37
As the Cardinal head to Corvallis, Jacob Rayburn of Rivals.com sizes up Stanford's season so far. Plus, 3 Things you need to know right now...and is this a crossroads game for QB K.J. Costello? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 26, 2019•44 min•Ep. 36
Stanford's defense plays well, but the offense goes missing in a 21-6 loss to Oregon. The 3 Things you need to know from that game, plus postgame thoughts from David Shaw, QB K.J. Costello, DT Jovan Swann, and safety Malik Antoine. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 22, 2019•42 min•Ep. 35
