A conversation with St. X STEAM Director, Greg CambronBy Saint Xavier High School

An interview with Director of Activities, Mike GlaserBy Saint Xavier High School

A conversation with St. X National Championship Swimming & Diving Coach, Todd Larkin ’86.By Saint Xavier High School

An interview with St. X President, Paul Colistra.By Saint Xavier High School

Outright GCL champion/varsity head basketball coach and local legend Ryan Fleming joins the coach's corner to talk about what the GCL league means to him, his philosophy on high school basketball, the joy of coaching with his dad, and what being all in at St. X.

Defensive captains Gordy Sulfsted '25 and Kobe Clapper '26 join the podcast to talk about their season, what they learned, their favorite moments, and Gordy tries to convince Kobe to commit to Notre Dame live on the pod.

The 2024 offensive captains Chase Herbstreit '25, Tucker Kattus '25, and Daniel Vollmer '26 discuss a great season, the next step in their careers, and the door is open for them to finally tell Coach Specht what they really think.

Coach Specht, Tim Banker, and Will Reilly discuss an instant classic against Lakota West and a legacy defining game against Moeller in the regional finals.

Coach Specht talks about a tough win over Winton Woods and his impending revenge tour. Co-Host Will Reilly and Specht discuss the price that gets paid as things get harder and harder and you get closer and closer to success.

Coach Specht '86, Tim Banker '95, and Will Reilly '09 talk about the All GCL selection process, an upcoming matchup against 10-1 Winton Woods, and vote to put new rules on the ballet for the game of football.

If you want to catch up on an entire season of action prior to the Bombers run to a 5th state championship, something guaranteed by Coach Specht '86, this is the episode you're looking for.

Tim Banker '95, Steve Specht '86, and Will Reilly '09 talk about a win over St. Ignatius, senior day, and how to prepare for a long playoff run.

Steve Specht, Tim Banker, and Will Reilly discuss a King of the Road victory, who from the St. X community they would want as a road trip buddy, and an upcoming Friday night (!) game against Cleveland St. Ignatius.

Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 discuss a tough loss against a talented Louisville Trinity team, how close games and a hard schedule help prepare a team for a deep playoff run, and their favorite road trip novels prior to the King of the Road matchup against Lasalle.

Coach Specht, Will Reilly and Gordy Solfsted host defensive coordinator Jake Brodbeck to discuss another classic game between Elder and St.X, how to keep motivated in the dog days of a season, and preview an upcoming game against a talented Louisville Trinity team.

Coach Specht '86, Will Reilly '09, and Tim Banker '95 talk about a classic heartbreaker against Moeller (3:02), preview a huge showdown against Elder (27:30) and look back through the years at some of their favorite St.X - Elder games (39:00)

Athletic Director and special teams savant Tim Banker '95 joins Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 to talk about Tim's observations through various roles at St. X (2:00-21:00), review a 31-7 win over Withrow (21:00-31:00) and preview a huge game against Moeller 31:00+

Coach Specht '86, Will Reilly '09, and Gordy Sulfsted '25 recap a last minute win over Indy Cathedral, introduce a new jingle for an old segment, teach coach Specht some new lingo, and preview a game against Withrow.

Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about the recent victory over Centreville, the moments in high school football you live for, and learn some new keyboard shortcuts. They preview a rivalry renewed with Indianapolis Cathedral.

Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 welcome a third co-host, senior captain Gordy Sulfsted '25. The gang goes over last weeks loss to Lakota West, previews a Centerville team with several notable alumni, and Gordy tries to keep Coach Specht young with a Lingo-Bee.

Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 kick off the podcast and football season previewing the 2024 Bombers before their away game this week at Lakota West.

John Robinson '00 talks about going from a life on the athletic field to founding one of the most respected egaming brands in the world. He covers winning a national championship with Yale Lacrosse in 2001, his thoughts on modern screen time, and offers Coach Specht a new gig in coaching.

Chris Maggio '09 founder of Team Class (www.teamclass.com) talks about his entrepreneurial career, love of travel, and how lessons from St. X have helped him throughout his life both personally and professionally. A talented founder, an intrepid traveler, and a true man for others who embodies what it means to be open to growth.…

Tim McDonald talks about the genesis, rise, and current state of the Leo H Gerbus '53 Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Mike Schroeder '02 talks about his new company Future Fans (www.futurefans.com) and how he's building the solution to a problem he and many parents of young children face - how do I get them interested in watching sports.

Now that Coach Specht can spend less time on his sidehustle as the St. Xavier football coach he can get back to his real job of hosting the podcast. Before moving on to guests, we wrap up the season and talk to Luke Veech '24 about his mentality, lessons, and memories of St. Xavier football. If you have a guest recommendation - send it to Coach Spe…

Edmond Dantes. Hamlet. Steve Specht. Three main characters seeking revenge. This week Coach Specht and Will Reilly talk about a huge upcoming rematch against rival Moeller in week 2 of the playoffs.

Coach Specht and Will Reilly produce one of their most aligned and clearly thought out podcast episodes. They talk about the round 1 playoff game against Springboro, whether coach Specht would rather get a Steelers or an OSHA tattoo, and the famed children's author Dr. Zeus

Coach Specht talks about gaining momentum at the right time, how he begged Coach Zach Taylor to mention him in the Bengals press conference, and how proud he is on senior day about his hard work and how he's solely responsible for getting seniors to where they are today. Will Reilly is just humbled and blessed to be here.…

Steve Bradley joins to discuss the naming of the annual St. Ignatius v. St. Xavier football game, the Paul Lammermeier Cup, and discuss the legend of Paul. Coach Specht touts his coaching brilliance for breaking a losing streak and Will Reilly offers some ideas up for the trophy.

Coach Specht and Will Reilly discuss ways to get momentum back on the Bombers side - Coach Specht by teaching resilience, grit, and balance to his players, Will by burning sage and leveraging ASMR to send intentions to the universe. Ed Franchi, legendary fundraiser for St. Xavier joins the pod to discuss his career and impact on St. Xavier.…

Former Colerain and University of Cincinnati standout and current St. Xavier defensive backs coach Ja'Von Hicks joins the podcast to talk about playing against St. X, his college career, and how his hopes for the future. Coach Specht and Will Reilly try unsuccessfully to get him to admit he would of prefered playing for the Bombers.…

Coach Specht and Will Reilly talk about a tough loss to GCL rival Moeller, the upcoming game against Elder, and share their opinions on Hollywood despite having no real context or network to stand on.

Defensive line extraordinaires and actual high school football players Ted Hammond '24 (#97) and Gordy Sufsted '25 (#11) join Coach Specht and Will Reilly to talk about the season so far, how important their upcoming game against moeller is, and air their grievances live to coach specht. Coach Specht recaps a fantastic atmosphere against Withrow an…

Coach Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 talk about a tough loss to a great McCallie (TN) team and an exciting upcoming game against Withrow at a legendary Cincinnati stadium. A brief interlude where ChatGPT debates who is the better Stephen (King or Specht) and Coach learns about TSA precheck.

Defensive Coordinator and friend of the pod Jake Brodbeck joins the coach's corner to talk this years defense, fatherhood, and how he's settling into year 3.

Coach Terrell Williams, 2023 Ohio Strength Coach of the Year, joins Steve Specht and Will Reilly to recap a week 1 win over Lakota West, discuss his journey at St. X and how it's inspired him to improve himself while serving others, and to preview week two up in Detroit.

After 13 minutes and 30 seconds of catching up and rejoicing in best friendship and very little about the subject of the podcast, Head football coach Steve Specht '86 and Will Reilly '09 get around to the start of the 5th season of the St. Xavier Coach's corner. They discuss the upcoming St. Xavier football season, players to watch, the landscape o…

Bret Betz '03 was the emergency physician on the field when Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin collapsed and was resuscitated during a Monday night football game on January 2nd. Bret goes through his incredible career path, embodies courage under pressure, and talks about his experience in story that will make you proud to be an alumi, a Cincinnatia…

Cameron Specht '18 gets a chance to air his grievances about father/coach/cohost Steve Specht '86 while Jake Berkel '17 talks about an unfortunate miscommunication in the State Championship. Both reflect back on the chaos of the 2016 State championship run and St. Xavier football.

Bomber legends and friends of the program Patrick Berning '08 and Tim Bayer '08 talk about being a part of arguably the greatest football team in St. X history, playing on ESPN, and having a young Coach Specht at the helm.

Brad Brookbank '06 and Joe Ries '06 talk about the first State Championship and perfect season in St. X history, a moment of disregard for instruction turned into iconic punt return moment, and how they've grew from their experience with Steve Specht as head coach.

Matt Vogele '02 and Mike Hurley '02 talk about Coach Specht as a defensive coordinator, the 2001 team that went undefended until the State Championship, and what it was like to help lay the foundation for the success of the St. X football program

Jason Arling and Rocky Boiman talk about the early part of coach Specht's career when he was the defense coordinator for St. X. They go through the impact it had on their lives while in high school and the lessons and memories they carry with them today.

Kirk Herbstreit joined us live at Sorrentos to answer questions from the crowd, the differences between calling games at different levels, being a parent at St. X, and the College football playoffs (before the Michigan/Ohio State game).

Coach Specht talks about lessons he's learned from the 2022 football season and the process for the end of season. They invite their 12 listeners to Sorrentos on November 22nd for the annual live show and solicit guests for the second half of Season 4 of the St. Xavier Coach's Corner

Coach Specht guarantees a victory, talks about how he thinks the game should be at RDI Stadium on Ballaban field, and discusses how coaching alone is responsible for advancing through week 1 of the playoffs.

Coach Specht goes out of his way to essentially guarantee not only a win this week against Fairfield, but a State Championship as well. They recap the season in five minutes to help the bandwagon fans feel welcome, and discus their favorite Halloween candy.

Coach Specht and Will Reilly discuss senior day, the rarity of freshman playing varsity snaps, and how to gear up for the playoffs.