Initial reaction to the news of Tara VanDerveer's retirement as the Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women's Basketball. Then, spring football & softball take center stage on this week's episode! Willie Shaw Director of Defense Bobby April gives the latest on the Stanford Football defense as it goes through spring drills. Also, Paul A. Violich Director of Softball Jessica Allister goes in-depth on the Card's terrific season so far. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm, including an in...
Apr 10, 2024•48 min•Ep. 184
The TreeCast goes one-on-one with new Anne & Tony Joseph Director of Men's Basketball Kyle Smith in an in-depth interview! Plus, ESPN & CBS basketball analyst Debbie Antonelli breaks down the aftermath from Stanford women's basketball's season-ending loss in the Sweet 16, and Neel Rajesh of Stanford men's tennis tells us about the red-hot Card...and the day Roger Federer showed up to practice! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Apr 03, 2024•51 min•Ep. 183
Initial reaction to a new head coach for Stanford men's basketball, then three special guests: Stanford women's basketball junior forward Brooke Demetre on her role in the Card's NCAA Tournament win over Iowa State, Goldman Family Director of Men's Swimming Dan Schemmel previews this week's NCAAs, and Knowles Family Director of Men's Golf Conrad Ray on his squad's season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-inf...
Mar 27, 2024•51 min•Ep. 182
Plenty on this week's episode: Stanford women's basketball is hosting the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, Stanford men's basketball is looking for a new head coach, and special guest Stanford kicker Joshua Karty is getting ready for his pro career! Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 181
Covering plenty of ground on this week's episode! Two special guests: graduate student guard Hannah Jump looks back at Stanford's last trip through the Pac-12 Women's Basketball Tournament and her record-breaking career; and Paul A. Violich Women's Lacrosse Head Coach Danielle Spencer takes us inside the Card as conference play begins. Plus, what Troy will be watching from Stanford men's hoops at this week's Pac-12 Tournament in Las Vegas, and 3 Things celebrates Stanford's latest national champ...
Mar 13, 2024•50 min•Ep. 180
Hitting the floor and the mat with three special guests on this episode! Pac-12 Network analyst Tammy Blackburn sizes up the field in this week's women's hoops tournament in Las Vegas. Stanford men's basketball fifth-year forward Spencer Jones tells us what owing the Cardinal record for made three-pointers in a career means to him. And Matt Gentry Head Wrestling Coach Chris Ayres takes his through his first season running the program, and what he'll be watching at this weekend's Pac-12 Champions...
Mar 06, 2024•53 min•Ep. 179
Two special guests on this week's TreeCast, as Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football Troy Taylor joins the show to update Stanford's preparations for the 2024 season, and fifth-year Stanford women's gymnast Chloe Widner takes us inside her stellar showing at Utah last week & tells why she came back for her fifth and final year. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm, and a couple of well-earned shout-outs! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...
Feb 28, 2024•47 min•Ep. 178
Can Stanford Women's Water Polo win a third straight NCAA title this season? Dunlevie Family Director of Women's Water Polo John Tanner tells us what it might take. Plus, commemorating Black History Month with three Stanford Football trailblazers, and 3 Things you need to know around The Farm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 21, 2024•41 min•Ep. 177
Time to play ball with Stanford baseball & softball! Two special guests: sensational sophomore pitcher NiJaree Canady looks at the road ahead and the big stages coming up for Stanford Softball as it strives for back-to-back trips to Oklahoma City, while Clarke & Elizabeth Nelson Director of Baseball David Esquer tells what it might take for the Cardinal to make it four straight trips to Omaha. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...
Feb 14, 2024•55 min•Ep. 176
The TreeCast celebrates National Girls & Women In Sports Day with two special guests: LPGA Tour golfer Rose Zhang and Stanford women's basketball junior forward Kiki Iriafen. And we also celebrate the 20th anniversary of "The Shot" with the man who made it: former Cardinal men's basketball forward Nick Robinson. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 175
With Stanford Football's 2024 schedule revealed, we take a closer look from all angles! Stanford Senior Associate Athletic Director Matt Doyle takes us inside the Card's preparations for the new season, and ACC Network host Kelsey Riggs tells what Stanford can expect in its new football conference. Also, Birkhofer Family Head Men's Volleyball Head Coach John Kosty breaks down his team's hot start, and 3 Things you need to know around The Farm! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and ...
Jan 31, 2024•56 min•Ep. 174
This TreeCast is all about records (1,203 wins for Tara VanDerveer; two historic nights for Stanford men's hoops) and rings (as in Olympic rings!). Special guests are Stanford men's basketball F Maxime Raynaud, Cardinal men's gymnastics head coach Thom Glielmi, and Paul A. Violich Director of Women's Swimming Greg Meehan. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 24, 2024•59 min•Ep. 173
The TreeCast is back! And the show has two GOATs as special guests. On the verge of becoming college basketball's all-time winningest coach, Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women's Basketball Tara VanDerveer shares her latest thoughts on the Card. And all-time Stanford men's basketball great Brevin Knight tells what he sees in this year's team, how good guard play can jumpstart a squad, and his thoughts on Mark Madsen coaching at Cal. Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm! See Privacy Pol...
Jan 17, 2024•44 min•Ep. 172
Live from Pac-12 Football Media Day in Las Vegas, The TreeCast covers all things Cardinal with plenty of special guests! Stanford HC Troy Taylor previews fall camp, ILB Tristan Sinclair tells why he returned for his fifth year, WR John Humphreys shares his perspective on Stanford's new-look offense, and athletic director Bernard Muir tells what he's expecting from the Cardinal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 171
Stanford Baseball is off to Omaha for its third straight Men's College World Series! Special guest Stanford pitching coach Thomas Eager tells how the Card advanced in dramatic fashion, reacts to Quinn Mathews throwing 156 pitches (and the national discussion it sparked), and looks at Stanford's incredible three-year run. Plus, 3 Things you need to know about the Cardinal, and a couple of shout-outs elsewhere around Stanford Athletics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...
Jun 14, 2023•47 min•Ep. 170
New Stanford Football head coach Troy Taylor joins The TreeCast for his first one-on-one chat. He shares what he's learned about the program after two months on the job, looks at how Stanford's evolution with the ever-changing world of college sports, and takes us back to his days as Cal's QB1. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 169
Troy Taylor is introduced as the new head coach of Stanford Football. We hear the highlights and deeper thoughts from Taylor's presser, catch up with Stanford AD Bernard Muir, and get knee-jerk reaction from Stewart Mandel of The Athletic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 168
On this bonus episode, Jon Wilner of the Pac-12 Hotline gives his reaction to David Shaw's decision to step down, his thoughts on the state of Stanford Football, and the names that could be serious candidates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 29, 2022•21 min•Ep. 167
David Shaw steps down as Stanford Football's head coach after 12 years, three Pac-12 titles, two Rose Bowl wins, and 96 wins. We hear Shaw's thoughts during his farewell presser, hear Stanford athletic director Bernard Muir's criterion for the next head coach, and dive into the future of the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 166
Stanford Football wraps its season by hosting BYU on Saturday night. It's the end of the road for 28 seniors, including WR Michael Wilson, who joins the show to tell what's ahead as he gets ready for the next level. Plus, an announcement from David Shaw that could bode well for Stanford Football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 23, 2022•40 min•Ep. 165
Stanford loses its grip on the 125th Big Game and loses a chance to regain The Axe. 3 Things you need to know from the game, an inside look at the Stanford offense's continued disappearing act in the fourth quarter of games, and a historic kick by Joshua Karty that was met with celebration...by Cal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 21, 2022•36 min•Ep. 164
Stanford meets Cal in the 125th Big Game. How can the Cardinal beat Cal and regain the Stanford Axe? Cardinal safety Jonathan McGill looks at the matchups and takes us through the season from his perspective as a team leader. Also, Big Game legend Casey Moore tells how he became one of the greatest Bear killers of them all! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 17, 2022•59 min•Ep. 163
Catching up with two Stanford coaches on this episode! Cardinal linebackers coach Eric Sanders looks ahead to Stanford's trip to Utah and tells how he's preparing for the week with all of his starters questionable for the game. And Stanford women's soccer head coach Paul Ratcliffe is getting ready for another NCAA Tournament...he tells how this team got there. Plus, 3 Things you need to know about Stanford vs. Utah. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Nov 10, 2022•55 min•Ep. 162
Stanford loses four fumbles, four defensive starters on the opening drive, and a must-win game against Washington State. 3 Things you need to know about the 52-14 result that drops the Card to 3-6, some positive flashpoints for the Cardinal, and a look inside David Shaw's psyche. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 07, 2022•36 min•Ep. 161
Stanford Football hosts Washington State in a high-stakes contest for both teams; we preview that game with Cardinal LT Walter Rouse. Plus, as Stanford men's basketball opens its season next week, we check in with assistant coach Jesse Pruitt. Also, 3 Things you need to know, and what to make of QB Tanner McKee's season so far. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 03, 2022•59 min•Ep. 160
Stanford's 38-13 loss to #12 UCLA at the Rose Bowl snaps a two-game win trend and drops the Card to 3-5. The show goes one-on-one with freshman edge rusher David Bailey, plus postgame audio from HC David Shand & TE Ben Yurosek. Also, how 4th down sealed Stanford's fate, and inside a tough night for QB Tanner McKee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 31, 2022•34 min•Ep. 159
Stanford heads to Pasadena for a Saturday night matchup with #12 UCLA. Two special guests: Cardinal edge rusher Stephen Herron takes us inside the Stanford defense's marked improvement, and Pac-12 Network analyst Yogi Roth spins us around the conference. Meanwhile, the Cardinal are almost literally running out of running backs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 158
Joshua Karty kicks 5 field goals, the defense survives a late scare, and Stanford beats Arizona State, 15-14. Postgame thoughts from Karty, HC David Shaw, QB Tanner McKee, and edge rusher Lance Keneley. Plus 3 Things you need to know from the game, why Karty's success is a mixed bag for the Cardinal, concerns about the offense, and a star is born on defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 157
Coming off a win at Notre Dame, Stanford tries to stay in the win column as it hosts Arizona State. Two special guests: Stanford CB Kyu Blu Kelly breaks down the defense's recent improvement and details the happy flight home from South Bend, and all-time Stanford great RB Glyn Milburn looks at Cardinal football then and now. Plus, 3 Things you need to know for the game! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ...
Oct 20, 2022•59 min•Ep. 156
Stanford is back in the win column with a win at Notre Dame. A look at how the Cardinal were able to finish the Irish, with postgame thoughts from HC David Shaw, QB Tanner McKee, safety Jonathan McGill, and K Joshua Karty. Plus, 3 Things you need to know, and big nights from a makeshift offensive line and a much-maligned defense. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 16, 2022•38 min•Ep. 155
