Best Jake Bolden Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2, Episode 33 feat. Jimmy Borendame and Brett Vondohlen 33:39

1d ago33:39

33:39

It's our Season 2 finale! Our exclusive interviews including six-time defending CUSA champion, Mens Tennis Head Coach, Jimmy Borendame! Followed by the Blue Raiders, power-hitting third baseman Brett Vondohlen! Don't miss the highlights of the CUSA Outdoor Track and Field Championships! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)…

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Season 2, Episode 32 - Spring Sports Updates 39:11

15d ago39:11

39:11

Spring Sports season is winding down with CUSA Championships on the horizon and some champions are crowned (for the sixth straight time)! Today's episode includes a rundown of all spring sports and some updated looks at basketball and football's portal seasons! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their we…

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Season 2, Episode 31 feat. Conner Smith and Shayne Pickering 43:34

22d ago43:34

43:34

In today's episode we cover the newest signee by the Lady Raiders basketball program! Conner Smith, baseball analyst/beat writer for GoMiddle.com stops by to talk about the closing regular season series with CUSA tournament quickly approaching! Spring football season just concluding and Shayne Pickering, football analyst for GoMiddle.com gives us t…

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Season 2, Episode 30 feat. Noah Freeman 32:22

29d ago32:22

32:22

In this week's episode we give you the latest on hoops transfer portal news as both programs get a commitment last week! Then, Noah Freeman, Play-by-Play of the MTSU Softball team stops by as their regular season is coming to a close. Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at consecogroup.com T…

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Season 2, Episode 29 feat. Sam Doughton and Leila Ammon 1:12:58

1M ago1:12:58

1:12:58

A special episode today as we bid a farewell to beloved staff writer, Sam Doughton in his final week! We talk everything portal news, spring sports, and the future of the athletic department! Don't miss our player exclusive interview with Freshman, Leila Ammon after softball's 100 Miles of Hate series win! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! C…

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Season 2, Episode 28 feat. Jeff Murphy 46:33

1M ago46:33

46:33

In today's episode we are joined by Raiders Rising Board Member Jeff Murphy! We discuss the NIL Collective's work with student-athletes and the their upcoming mission in the growing NIL space! Stick around to the conclusion of the episode on the latest hoops transfer portal, and softball's second Top 25 win of the season! Thanks to our sponsor The …

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Season 2, Episode 27 - Transfer Portal Updates 43:01

2M ago43:01

43:01

Basketball season is over and that only means one thing - Transfer Portal! I catch you up to speed with the transfer portal for mens and womens basketball. Who is in the portal? What should we expect out of the portal? Stick around to the end of the episode to hear about the start of Conference USA season for our baseball and softball programs! Tha…

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Season 2, Episode 26 feat. Sam Doughton and Oliver Baltz 1:05:49

2M ago1:05:49

1:05:49

Conference USA Basketball Tournament in Rocket City begins this evening! The Blue Raiders are in action this week with a bid to the NCAA Tournament on the line! Friends of the show, Sam Doughton and Oliver Baltz, join this week's special episode to analyze the field and what to expect in Huntsville! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact …

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Season 2, Episode 25 feat. Joe Fisher, Tre Green, and Linden Palmer 47:24

3M ago47:24

47:24

The Lady Raiders play for a regular season title on Thursday in Lynchburg! The Voice of the Lady Raiders Joe Young joins the show to discuss the big week ahead and reflect on a big senior day weekend! One of the key pieces of the Blue Raiders recent success, winning 5 of their last 6, Junior Shooting Guard Tre Green explains what it will take for t…

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Season 2, Episode 24 feat. Chip Walters and Ta'Mia Scott 1:15:11

3M ago1:15:11

1:15:11

Hoops have 2 weeks remaining in the regular season! Voice of the Blue Raiders, Chip Walters joins the episode to talk about the weeks ahead on the hardwood as the men play a pivotal series out west! Joining the podcast once again is Junior, Shooting Guard Ta'Mia Scott to talk about her success as the Lady Raiders leading scorer and the programs que…

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Season 2, Episode 23 feat. Brett Walker and Derek Mason 1:19:13

3M ago1:19:13

1:19:13

It's never too early to talk football with the head coach! We bring on Blue Raiders' HC Derek Mason to talk about his off season acquisitions via high school and transfer portal signing classes! 100 Miles of Hate Weekend Sweep for both hoops teams! Brett Walker, Sports Editor for MTSU Sidelines, joins the episode to recap the big weekend and look a…

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Season 2, Episode 22 feat. Jacob Burgess and Austin Lewis 1:08:49

3M ago1:08:49

1:08:49

We recap basketball past weekend with Jacob Burgess! Lady Raiders regain sole possession of first place and the men split a tough road weekend! Let's catch up on the gridiron after National Signing Day last week! Austin Lewis of GoMiddle.com rejoins the show to talk comprehensive roster breakdown ahead of spring practice. Thanks to our sponsor The …

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Season 2, Episode 21 feat. Bryce Brentz and Sam Doughton 1:07:20

4M ago1:07:20

1:07:20

Time to preview the softball season ahead of their opening day this weekend in Leesburg, FL with Assistant Coach Bryce Brentz! We recap the latest in hoops news after a busy weekend with the Athletic Department's Staff Writer Sam Doughton! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at consecogroup.…

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Season 2, Episode 20 feat. Jerry Meyers and Conner Smith 55:26

4M ago55:26

55:26

Baseball's Opening Day is just 2 short week away from starting at Reese Smith Jr. Field and we will preview this season's squad with the head coach, Jerry Meyers! We will breakdown the roster including 23 new transfers with GoMiddle.com baseball analyst, Conner Smith! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit t…

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Season 2, Episode 19 feat. Lee De Leon 1:01:09

4M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

We are joined by Deputy AD of External Affairs Lee De Leon in today's exclusive interview! What does the future of the Blue Raiders' Athletic Department look like with the construction of SAPC wrapping up this summer? Lots of NIL questions and how does the gameday experience continue to transform. Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact th…

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Season 2, Episode 18 feat. Jimmy Borendame and Topper Talk 53:32

4M ago53:32

53:32

Mens Tennis season kicks off with a big time home matchup against Top-25 ranked Tennessee! Head Coach Jimmy Borendame will preview the season ahead as the Blue Raiders look to win 6 straight CUSA titles! 100 Miles of Hate hoops addition is upon us and we will preview the season ahead with Steven Moffett of Topper Talk Podcast! Thanks to our sponsor…

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Season 2, Episode 17 feat. Oliver Baltz and Connor Nute 1:02:21

4M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

The opening CUSA weekend has passed and it's time to breakdown everything we learned with our favorite basketball analyst at GoMiddle.com! Previewing the men's season ahead with Oliver Baltz, and, the newest addition to GoMiddle's family, Connor Nute to discuss women's CUSA! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or …

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BRP Live from Thompson-Boling Arena feat. Sam Doughton 21:06

5M ago21:06

21:06

Live post game from the conclusion of MTSU Men's basketball game against #1-ranked Tennessee from Thompson-Boling Arena! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at consecogroup.com Thanks to our sponsor Mighty Dog Roofing! Contact them at (615) MD ROOFS Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussi…

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Early Signing Day Special feat. Austin Lewis, Shayne Pickering, and Conner Smith 53:20

5M ago53:20

53:20

Early Signing Period came and went on 12/4 and MTSU had 16 signees on Wednesday! We breakdown every single one in today's episode featuring our panelist of GoMiddle.com contributors! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at consecogroup.com Thanks to our sponsor Mighty Dog Roofing! Contact the…

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Season 2, Episode 16 feat. Chip Walters and Jlynn Counter 1:03:23

6M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

In today's episode we are joined by Voice of the Blue Raiders, Chip Walters to discuss football's regular season finale and breakdown some hoops action from over the weekend! Our Player Exclusive Interview is Senior Point Guard Jlynn Counter! Hear from the Oklahoma City native about his commitment to MTSU and his outlook for his final college seaso…

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Season 2, Episode 15 feat. Oliver Baltz and Paws Up Podcast 1:11:16

6M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

In today's episode we recap the results of last weekend's Myrtle Beach Invitational for GoMiddle.com's basketball analyst Oliver Blatz! Don't miss our Behind Enemy Lines segment for the last time this season with Jake Gibson, Co-Host of the Paws Up Podcast! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their websit…

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Season 2, Episode 14 feat. Jacob Burgess, Courtney Blakely, and Nick Coppola 54:16

6M ago54:16

54:16

Jacob Burgess of MTSU Sidelines joins to talk hoops and football’s home game this weekend! Exclusive Player Interview with Lady Raiders' Senior PG Courtney Blakely! Go Behind Enemy Lines with Las Cruces Sun News Sports Reporter Nick Coppola to preview NMSU! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their websit…

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Season 2, Episode 13 feat. Jonathan House and Sam Doughton 1:10:49

6M ago1:10:49

1:10:49

It’s getting cooler outside! It’s time to turn our attention to winter sports! Joining us for the first time is Jonathan House of Sideline Sports Network, Middle Tennessee to discuss football’s lose to Liberty! Then, Sam Doughton stops by to talk hoops and breakdown the conclusion of our fall season! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact…

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Season 2, Episode 12 feat. Jake Rose, De'Arre McDonald, and Fan The Flames Football Podcast 1:06:18

7M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

We're joined by ESPN+ Blue Raider Play-by-Play, Jake Rose to talk football’s win in El Paso and the hoops season opening week! Exclusive player interview with Senior, CB De'Arre McDonald Lastly, we go Behind Enemy Lines with Ben Reynolds of Fan The Flames Football Podcast to preview this Saturday's game! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Con…

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Season 2, Episode 11 feat. Joe Fisher, Andi Spies, and Adrian Broaddus 46:28

7M ago46:28

46:28

In today's episode I interview the new voice of the Lady Raiders Basketball on the Blue Raider Radio Network, Joe Fisher! I sit down with freshman phenom, Andi Spies fresh off a CUSA setter of the week honor to go along with her record setting season. We discuss the Volleyball's current win streak! Lastly, I go Behind Enemy Lines with Adrian Broadd…

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Season 2, Episode 10 feat. Connor Nute, Oliver Baltz, and 700 Pelham Road 1:39:23

7M ago1:39:23

1:39:23

Basketball Season kicks off this week with a MTSU Women's exhibition this Friday! Let's check in with our GoMiddle.com analyst, Connor Nute and Oliver Baltz to preview this upcoming season! We'll preview Wednesday's game against Jacksonville State with our friends from the 700 Pelham Road Podcast! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact th…

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Season 2, Episode 9 feat. Isaiah Davis, Idun Kvaale, and Kai Millette 56:20

7M ago56:20

56:20

It's a quick turnaround this week for football after just 4 days of rest! Middle Tennessee hosts Kennesaw State this evening as they try to get back into the win column against a struggling Owls team. I am joined by Host of The Champ Podcast, Isaiah Davis to breakdown the LA Tech result and look ahead to this evening's matchup in Murfreesboro! Kai …

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Season 2, Episode 8 feat. Rick Insell, Nick McDevitt, and Nathan Ruppel (GTPDD) 1:20:06

8M ago1:20:06

1:20:06

We are just 2.5 weeks away from our first exhibitions, so let's capitalize on the bye week to preview hoops action! This week we have BOTH basketball head coaches, Rick Insell and Nick McDevitt joining the episode! As always we'll go Behind Enemy Lines with friends of the show, Go Tech Pls Dnt Die to get the inside scoop on LA Tech for our midweek …

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Season 2, Episode 7 feat. Sam Doughton and Tayo Bailey-Duvall 1:09:02

8M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

As we hit a break in the football action this week we catch up on all things fall sports with Staff Writer Sam Doughton! MT Womens Tennis hosts the ITA Regional in 2 weeks. Let's hear from Head Coach Tayo Bailey-Duvall about the tournament and her program's upcoming season! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or v…

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Season 2, Episode 6 feat. Brett Walker, Jacinto Gaspar, Eleanor Towe, and Frank Bonner II 1:20:25

8M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

We've got another great episode for you this week covering a lot of bases for MT Athletics! I sit down with MTSU Sidelines' Sports Editor Brett walker to recap Football Homecoming and breakdown the latest Women's Basketball Recruiting news! We have an exclusive interview with MT Cross Country's Jacinto Gaspar and Eleanor Towe! As always, we go Behi…

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Season 2, Episode 5 feat. Chip Walters, Holden Willis, and Bull City Coordinators 1:09:05

8M ago1:09:05

1:09:05

It's an all football episode as we recap the 100 Miles of Hate with the Voice of the Blue Raiders, Chip Walters! I talk with All-CUSA tight end selection Holden Willis about his growth to stardom! We wrap things up as always going Behind Enemy Lines with another College Huddle collaboration effort with Ben Byrd of the Bull City Coordinators (@DukeF…

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Season 2, Episode 4 feat. Sam Doughton, Kiera Booth, and Topper Talk 1:06:11

8M ago1:06:11

1:06:11

Another information filled episode as we breakdown this past week in Oxford with goblueraiders.com and Athletic Department staff writer Sam Doughton. We look ahead to the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry contest with our partners from The College Huddle and the CUSA Roundtable, Steven Moffett of Topper Talk! Don't miss our interview with Villanova-transfe…

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Season 2, Episode 3 feat. Shayne Pickering, Manon Lebargy, and Michael Katz 1:01:33

9M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

The first week is down of the Derek Mason era and the Blue Raider narrowly escape the hands of defeat against Tennessee Tech. Myself and GoMiddle.com partner, Shayne Pickering are here to breakdown what happen in Saturday's matchup. Our player interview of the episode is with Soccer's All-CUSA preseason selection Manon Lebargy who is off to a great…

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Season 2, Episode 2 feat. Lauren Wamsley, Keith Vroman, and Dylan Vazzano 56:41

9M ago56:41

56:41

We continue to preview our fall season in tomorrow’s episode! Join us in meeting our new Womens Golf Head Coach Lauren Wamsley! Then preview our reigning CUSA Cross Country Champions with MT Cross Country Head Coach Keith Vroman! Lastly, it’s game week once again! We go behind enemy lines with Dylan Vazzano, play-by-play for the Golden Eagles! Than…

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Season 2, Episode 1 feat. Austin Lewis, Jenna Orner, and Aston Rhoden 1:17:10

9M ago1:17:10

1:17:10

We kickoff the 2024-25 athletic calendar with a preview of our fall sports! Austin Lewis, football analyst for GoMiddle.com, breaks down the season outlook after a productive fall camp! Associate Head Coach, Jenna Orner gives her insight into a Volleyball program fresh off a berth to the NIVC! Wrapping the show up is an interview with long-time ten…

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Live from MTSU Fall Camp! 2:22:18

10M ago2:22:18

2:22:18

The Blue Raider Podcast was happy to be apart of the Media Day festivities and MTSU Fall Camp practice ahead of football season! Tune into a plethora of interviews from the 3 hours practice (in this condensed form). Jake Bolden and co-host Shayne Pickering, fellow partner at GoMiddle.com, talk about the upcoming season, position breakdowns, and the…

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Summer Series: Episode 5 feat. Laure Jansen, Lauren Spaanstra, and Adri Rhoda 44:48

10M ago44:48

44:48

Fall season is just around the corner and it's time to talk with some of our returning fall sport athletes from our womens' volleyball and soccer teams. Our featured guests are: Senior, OH Laure Jansen Graduate, Def Lauren Spaanstra Junior, H Adri Rhoda Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at…

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Summer Series: Episode 4 feat. Nick McDevitt, Alec Oglesby, and Jestin Porter 1:00:56

11M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

In our fourth installment of the BRP Summer Series, we feature our men's basketball program. After a successful transfer portal season, we talk with head men's basketball coach Nick McDevitt, graduate transfer Alec Oglesby, and All-CUSA Second Team selection Jestin Porter. Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or vi…

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Summer Series: Episode 3 feat. Briggs Rutter, Ansley Blevins, and Chandler Alderman 1:01:26

11M ago1:01:26

1:01:26

We recognize our top performers from the diamond in today's episode. We are joined by three athletes honored by Conference USA this past spring! Graduate, C Briggs Rutter Sophomore, C/1B Ansley Blevins Freshman, LHP Chandler Alderman Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at consecogroup.com Th…

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Summer Series: Episode 2 feat. Matt Insell, Ta'Mia Scott, and Jalynn Gregory 1:09:10

11M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

Our second installment of the BRP Summer Series features our Lady Raiders basketball program! We've got the information on the latest recruiting news, schedule updates, and what it takes in the off months for a successful winter. Fresh off a big NCAA tournament win, I happy to be joined by some of our favorite Blue Raiders Matt Insell, Associate He…

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Summer Series: Episode 1 feat. Owen Stamper and Stephen Eloji 44:26

12M ago44:26

44:26

Introducing the Summer Series! In our initial installment of the series, we proudly present an interview with some of our spring sports national championship competitors! Mens' Golf, Senior Owen Stamper Mens Track, Junior Stephen Eloji Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at consecogroup.com …

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Episode 23 23:41

1y ago23:41

23:41

Finishing up our Spring season! Baseball"s season stays alive with a big road series win. Basketball gets some returning faces to both mens and womens side. Track and Field Conference Championships completed and some spring sports individual compete in national championships. We'll keep you posted with upcoming interview dates with your favorite MT…

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Episode 22 feat. Sam Doughton 1:03:15

1y ago1:03:15

1:03:15

Softball and Tennis season came to a close this weekend and Baseball aims to return to the Conference USA tournament with a big road series against Jacksonville State. I breakdown the upcoming series with MTSU's own Sam Doughton and turn our attention to the pickups for both basketball programs and where the football program continue to build its r…

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Episode 21 feat. Jimmy Borendame 49:12

1y ago49:12

49:12

Men's Tennis wins their 5th straight Conference USA Title and is headed to Starkville for the NCAA Tournament! Hear from head mens tennis coach Jimmy Borendame to breakdown their upcoming week in prep for their first trip to the Round of 16. Stay tuned to the end to breakdown the latest additions to both the mens and womens basketball teams! Thanks…

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Episode 20 30:56

1y ago30:56

30:56

Time to breakdown the men's basketball off season pick ups! A trio of ball players that should make an impact their first season in Murfreesboro! Quick breakdown of Mens Tennis' 5th consecutive CUSA Championship! Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at consecogroup.com Thanks to our sponsor M…

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Episode 19 feat. Austin Lewis 52:13

1y ago52:13

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Fresh off the Saturday Showcase, I sit down with GoMiddle.com's Austin Lewis to break down the Blue and White game! We give insight to what Mason and staff showed us on Saturday as well as what to look forward to this upcoming transfer portal season. Stick around to listen about the Lady Raiders latest grab from the transfer portal and the expectat…

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Episode 18 feat. Conner Smith 44:19

1y ago44:19

44:19

Winter Sports are finally wrapped up with the conclusion of March Madness this last weekend. We turn our attention to the diamond and breakdown MTSU's baseball season thus far and what needs to happen as they aim to right the ship halfway through Conference USA play. Conner Smith give his insight into the Blue Raiders woes as well as touches on the…

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Episode 17 feat. Chris Massaro 1:02:48

1y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

The second edition of an interview with the AD! I'm thankful MTSU Athletic Director Chris Massaro sat down to talk about the recent news on head coach Nick McDevitt, the success of the women's basketball program, and the growth of the university through it's new NIL partnership. Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907…

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Episode 16 25:14

1y ago25:14

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What could've been our Sweet 16th episode was spoiled in Baton Rouge on Sunday! In a different profile of the podcast this week I break down what happened in the Round of 32 solo. What happened and what should the Lady Raider faithful expect in 2025? Thanks to our sponsor The Conseco Group! Contact them at (615)298-9907 or visit their website at co…

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Episode 15 feat. Calvin White 54:12

1y ago54:12

54:12

It is officially March Madness in Murfreesboro, Tennessee! The Lady Raiders hit the road to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a First Round rematch with Louisville. I talk with MTSU Sideline's Calvin White before his trip to LSU to discuss the upcoming matchup. We breakdown the anti-climatic finish to mens' hoops and what's to come in the offseason for Mc…

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