Episode 10 Re-Uploaded: Wheeling Nailers Neil Tennant

Episode 16 Re-Uploaded: College Football's Finest and NFL Picks

In episode 33, the guys welcome recurring guests Devin Braddock and Spencer Jennings on the podcast. The beginning of the episode features Shoutouts and Announcements and Shark Tank Product Reviews. 

The rest of the show features NFL Draft Analysis with expert Devin Braddock, NBA Playoffs with 3 on 3 professional Spencer Jennings, and Fantasy BS (Middle School Lunch Snacks). 

0:00-6:19 Shoutouts and Announcements (Special thanks K-Weezy, 2,000 listens overall, and Japan fun facts)
6:20-13:35 Shark Tank Product Reviews (Three Jerks Beef Jerky)
13:36-27:10 NFL Draft Analysis with Expert Devin Braddock (Winners and losers, QB analysis, Steelers, and Shaquem Griffin)

NBA Playoffs Analysis with Spencer Jennings 
27:11-30:03 Update on Spencer's 3 on 3 career in Japan
30:04-35:36 Thunder Early Exit (Westbrook's legacy and Donavon Mitchell ROY)
35:37-40:04 LeBron's Dominance (Clutch play, high minutes, and Toronto collapse)
40:05-43:48 Celtics-76ers (Brad Stevens, Terry Rozier, and Ben Simmons)
43:49-46:50 Playoff and Finals Predictions
46:51-51:01 Western Conference (Utah's chances against the Warriors, Steph Curry's comeback, and Rockets-Warriors preview)
51:02-54:26 Questions for Spencer (What team he'd join and how he'd match up against NBA players in a three-point contest)
54:27-59:02 Hypothetical 3 on 3 Matchups 
59:03-1:09:04 Fantasy BS (Middle School Lunch Snacks)

Episode 33: Spencer Jennings and NFL Draft Analysis with Devin Braddock

In episode 37, the guys honor former Bethany Baseball Head Coach Rick Carver by hosting various guests on the podcast to share their favorite Rick Carver stories. PSA: Andrew Gilliland was away on business (vacation in Denver) during this episode :/

0:00-0:44 Intro 
0:45-3:31 Shoutouts and Announcements (Schubert is back, Gill's vacation and podcast statistics)

Interviews
3:32-9:30 Nick Calhoun (Miscommunication and Carv coming through)
9:31-14:30 Matt Neverett (Driving on the field and Tabacco withdrawals)
14:31-18:07 Neil Woods (Carv temper tantrum)
18:08-21:33 Seth Gordon (Barnesville clinic and back elbow)
21:34-27:28 Derrick Donatelli (Florida experience)

Episode 37: Carver Stories Part II

In episode 46, the guys are back at it again with the fastest NFL Week 5 Recap you'll hear all week in the podcasting world. The rest of the episode features NFL Week 5 Storylines, Week 6 Hot Ones Picks, and Fantasy BS with Hyte Eurich (Things That Suck About Adulting).

0:00-5:30 NFL Recap Week 5

NFL Week 5 Storylines (MNF Analysis, Best team in the NFC, and the Steelers still stink)
5:31-8:17 Gill's back and the future of the D3 podcast
8:18-14:09 MNF 49ers-Browns Analysis (Browns are dead, 49ers are legit, and debating #HandshakeGate)
14:10-21:13 Debating the best team in the NFC?
21:14-28:02 The Steelers Stink | Ravens-Steelers Analysis (Tomlin's explanation, Hodges hype, and weak AFC North division)
28:03-33:04 Is beating Patrick Mahomes on the road better than sex? (Colts-Chiefs Analysis)

With Hyte Eurich 33:05-1:00:18
33:05-42:08 Week 6 Hot Ones Picks (Saints-Jags, Falcons-Cardinals, and Panthers-Buccaneers)
42:09-1:00:18 Fantasy BS | Things That Suck About Adulting (Paying Rent, Student Loans, and Finding Jobs)

E46 | NFL Week 5 Recap + Hot Ones Picks and Fantasy BS with Hyte Eurich

Mariah White's Instagram (@mariahangelina17) | https://www.instagram.com/mariahangelina17/

Gabby Goudy's' Twitter (@gabbgoudy) | https://twitter.com/gabbgoudy

In episode 48, the squad welcomes new future recurring guests Mariah White (@mariahangelina17 on Instagram) and Gabby Goudy (@gabbgoudy on Twitter) on the podcast. Our interview with Mariah White features discussions about her progression on social media, good/bad DMs, the negative side of social media, and some tips on growing your audience on various platforms. The rest of the interview also includes some rapid fire questions and Fantasy BS (Best Halloween Candies). 

The first part of our episode also features the fastest NFL Week 7 Recap you'll listen to all week and Hot Ones Picks with Cleveland Twitter Famous Sports Expert Gabby Goudy. After the picks we also ask her about some Cleveland sports and get into an intimate DM discussion. 

0:00-7:58 NFL Week 7 Fastest Recap

With Gabby Goudy @gabbgoudy 7:59-23:48
7:59-17:57 Week 8 Hot Ones Picks (Eagles vs. Bills, Bucs vs. Titans, and Chargers vs. Bears)
17:58-23:48 Quick Questions for Gabby (World Series Pick, Cavaliers predictions, Browns outlook, and the most famous athlete in her DMs)

With Mariah White 23:49-1:08:23
23:49-25:42 Mariah White Intro @mariahangelina17
25:43-30:25 Getting into blogging and her breakout moment
30:26-38:08 Favorite places to travel and the negative sides of social media
38:09-47:06 Reaching out for business opportunities and Mariah's out-of-this-world metabolism (shoutout Jesus)
47:07-57:03 Best/Worst DMs Mariah receives and some social media makeover suggestions for us
57:03-59:41 Rapid Fire Questions (Dream job, dream place to live, and best quality she looks for in a guy)
59:42-1:08:23 Fantasy BS | Best Halloween Candies

Podcast Links
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e48-mariah-white-blogger-ig-mariahangelica17-nfl-week/id1294953439?i=1000454558584
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-319084375
Twitter: https://twitter.com/D3sFinestPod

E48 | Mariah White - Blogger/IG @mariahangelina17 + NFL Week 7 Recap and Picks with Gabby Goudy

In episode 49, the guys welcome back recurring guest Alan Betourne on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Betourne features his passion for baseball, winning his first conference tournament in 2018, best stories from his professional playing career, and an intimate conversation about JuiceGate and robot umpires. 

The rest of the episode also features the fastest NFL Week 8 Recap you'll hear all week and Week 9 Hot Ones Picks with our long lost friend and Andrew Gilliland's former roommate, Justin Corsi. 

Part 1 | Fastest NFL Recap + Picks (0:00-20:10)

0:00-8:39 NFL Week 8 Fastest Recap
8:40-20:10 Week 9 Hot Ones Picks with Justin Corsi

Part 2 | Interview with Coach Betourne (20:11-1:34:16)

Coaching Discussion (20:11-47:56)

20:11-23:20 Intro + World Series Talk
23:21-30:44 Passion for Baseball + Mentality of Improving Everyday(Possibly recruiting Coach Schub(?) + Being honest with yourself and working on your weaknesses)
30:45-47:56 2018 Breakout Season + Recruiting Process + Future Goals (Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament Berth + Recruiting Secrets)

Playing Career + Bethany Stories (47:57-1:12:00)

47:57-59:36 Playing Career + Pitching in the Continental Baseball League (Getting used to hearing no, persistence + work ethic, and hitting 92 on the radar)
59:37-1:12:00 Best Stories from Playing Career/Bethany (Baseball brawls and Joey Giles stories)

Rapid Fire + JuiceGate Debate (1:12:01-1:34:16)

1:12:01-1:20:55 Rapid Fire Questions (Hyte Eurich vs. Kevin Youkilis, least favorite part about baseball, best Rick Carver coaching quality, and current MLB manager vacancies)
1:20:56-1:34:16 JuiceGate + Robot Umpires

E49 | Alan Betourne - Monmouth Head Baseball Coach + NFL Week 8 Recap and Picks with Justin Corsi

In episode 50, the guys welcome back recurring guest and Bethany Baseball Head Coach Justin Thomas on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Thomas features his passion for baseball, the turning point of last season, an overview of the conference tournament, and Fantasy BS (Worst Things About Baseball).

The rest of the episode features the fastest Week 9 Recap you'll hear all week and Week 10 Hot Ones Picks with our best friend and popular recurring guest Gabby Goudy. She also gives an informative presentation on some of the hottest quarterbacks in the National Football League.

Part 1 | Fastest NFL Recap + Week 10 Hots Ones Picks with Gabby Goudy 0:00-32:04

0:00-7:27 NFL Week 9 Fastest Recap
7:28-20:38 Week 10 Hot Ones Picks (Chargers-Raiders, Bills-Browns, and Giants-Jets)
20:39-32:04 Brief Discussion on Hot NFL Quarterbacks (Jimmy G is hot, Drew Brees is okay, and Jacob Schubert still loves Andrew Luck)

Part 2 | Interview with Coach Thomas + Fantasy BS (Worst Things About Baseball) 32:05-1:17:30

32:06-38:51 Passion for Baseball + Early Success
38:52-46:56 Turning Point against W&J + Conference Tournament
46:57-55:31 Getting Thrown Out vs. Grove City + Future Goals and Expectations
55:32-58:03 Funny Moments + Recruiting Pitch
58:04-1:02:00 Rapid Fire Questions
1:02:01-1:17:30 Fantasy BS | Worst Things About Baseball

E50 | Justin Thomas - Bethany Baseball Head Coach + NFL Week 9 Recap and Picks with Gabby Goudy

In episode 51, the guys welcome PAC Defensive Player of the Week and future recurring guest Daniel Gibson on the podcast. Our interview with the star defensive linemen features his passion for football, what separates him from other players, trash talk, and some rapid fire questions. 

The rest of the episode features the fastest Week 10 Recap you'll hear all week and Week 11 Hot Ones Picks and Fantasy BS (Best Dipping Sauces) with Christian Kampas. 

Part 1 | Fastest NFL Recap + Week 11 Hot Ones Picks and Fantasy BS (Best Dipping Sauces) with Christian Kampas 0:00-25:20

0:00-7:10 NFL Week 10 Fastest Recap
7:11-17:00 Week 11 Hot Ones Picks (Steelers-Browns, Jets-Redskins, and Patriots-Eagles)
17:01-25:20 Fantasy BS | Best Dipping Sauces

Part 2 | Interview with Daniel Gibson 25:21-41:56

25:21-26:50 Intro + Passion for Football
26:51-30:33 Receiving Player of the Week + Importance of Watching Film
30:34-34:56 Trash Talk + Defensive Rule Changes
34:57-38:02 Studying NFL Players + Season Finale Prediction
38:03-41:56 Rapid Fire Questions (Go-to gas station snack, favorite meal at Bethany cafeteria, and Super Bowl prediction)

E51 | Daniel Gibson - PAC Defensive Player of the Week + NFL Recap and Picks with Christian Kampas

In episode 52, the guys welcome on Jacob Schubert's best friend and former MLB pitcher Kevin Ritz on the podcast. Our interview with Kevin features his passion for baseball, his rise to the MLB, battling control issues, and some rapid fire questions at the end of the pod. 

The rest of the episode features a special new intro including some our best moments in our short podcast history + NFL Week 12 Hot Ones Picks. 

0:00-9:14 Intro + NFL Week 12 Hot Ones Picks (Seahawks-Eagles, Jags-Titans, and Packers-49ers)

Interview with Kevin Ritz 9:15-34:29

9:15-11:27 | Intro + Passion for Baseball
11:28-15:46 | Testing Velocity with Police Car + Transition to College/Pro Ball
15:47-20:00 Getting Called Up to the Bigs + Battling Control Issues
20:01-23:04 Teammates Reaction to Wild Pitches + Mental Approach in Colorado
23:05-27:47 1996 Season (Best Season Going 17-11) + Only Career Home-Run
27:48-34:29 Rapid Fire Questions (Pre-game superstitions, dominating Barry Bonds, and debunking JuiceGate)

E52 | Kevin Ritz - Former MLB Pitcher + NFL Week 12 Hot Ones Picks

In episode 53, the guys welcome back recurring guest and Bethany Baseball all-time great Josh Lonero on the podcast for a special Thanksgiving edition of the show. Our episode with Josh features Week 13 Hot Ones Picks and two Fantasy BS segments where we debate the best Thanksgiving Side Dishes and Desserts. Happy Thanksgiving!

0:00-11:50 Intro + Thanksgiving Games Hot Ones Picks (Bears-Lions, Bills-Cowboys, and Saints-Falcons)

Fantasy BS | Thanksgiving Edition 11:51-30:38

11:51-18:08 Fantasy BS | Thanksgiving Side Dishes (Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, and Cheesy Potatoes)
18:09-30:38 Fantasy BS | Thanksgiving Desserts (Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, and Cheesecake)

E53 | Fantasy BS Thanksgiving Edition with Josh Lonero + Thanksgiving NFL Picks

In episode 54, the guys re-release an old episode deemed inappropriate in the Bethany Baseball glory days with Zach Schlotter for a special edition of this week's Division 3's Finest podcast. Our episode with Zach features various baseball stories and some of their favorite times at Bethany. We end the episode talking about the future of the podcast + Fantasy BS (Dream Podcast Guests).

0:00-25:50 Part 1 | Intro + Bethany Baseball Stories with Zach Schlotter 
25:50-36:13 Part 2 | Fantasy BS (Dream Podcast Guests)

E54 | Bethany Baseball Stories with Zach Schlotter + Fantasy BS (Dream Podcast Guests)

In episode 55, the guys return from their three-week Christmas break with a big-time show featuring professional ABL basketball player Scotty Ewing. Our interview with Scotty covers his passion for basketball, his rise to the ASEAN Basketball League, facing OJ Mayo and Jeremy Lin's brother in his debut, and some rapid fire questions at the end of the interview.

The rest of the episode includes Hot Ones Picks for the NFL Divisional Round and Fantasy BS (Worst Pickup Basketball Players)

0:00-15:14 Part 1 | Intro + Hot Ones NFL Picks (Divisional Round | Titans-Ravens (-10.0), Texans-Chiefs (-9.5), Vikings-49ers (-6.5), and Seahawks-Packers (-4.0)

15:15-52:28 Part 2 | Scotty Ewing Interview + Fantasy BS

15:16-17:29 Scotty Ewing Intro + Passion for Basketball
17:30-21:50 Basketball Career Overview 
21:51-32:42 Transition to ABL + Debut against Taipei Fubon Braves (OJ Mayo and Jeremy Lin's brother team)
32:43-38:38 Scotty's New Years Resolutions + The "It" Factor
38:39-43:13 Rapid Fire Questions (Best player he's played with, career high, and building his ultimate pickup team)
43:14-52:28 Fantasy BS | Worst Pickup Basketball Players (Cherry picker, ball-hog, and the old guy that tells everyone what to do)

E55 | Scotty Ewing - Professional ABL Player, NFL Wildcard Recap + Picks, and Fantasy BS

In episode 56, the guys welcome back legendary recurring guests Coach Austin Sleek and Devin Braddock to talk some football. Our first part of the episode with Coach Sleek features an NFL Recap of the Divisional Round and Hot Ones Picks for the Conference Championship. We follow up Hot Ones Picks with a National Championship recap with Devin Braddock and Fantasy BS (Best Fast Food Places).

0:00-3:17 Intro with Coach Sleek

Part 1 | Division Round Recap and Hot Ones Picks with Coach Sleek 3:18-47:19

3:18-8:27 Texans-Chiefs Recap (Idiotic Fake Punt, O'Brien Stinks, and Chiefs Comeback)
8:28-19:35 Titans-Ravens Recap (Lamar Blames, Vrabel's Dick, and Derrick Fucking Henry)
19:36-26:44 Vikings-49ers Recap (Cousins Ehhh, 49ers Dominate, and a serious 'You Like That' discussion)
26:45-33:27 Seahawks-Packs Recap (Vintage Rodgers, Wilson Almost Comeback, and Endgame Controversy)
33:28-47:19 Hot Ones Picks + Saints Discussion (Titans-Chiefs -7.5 and Packers-49ers -7.5)

Part 2 | LSU-Clemson Recap and Fantasy BS with Devin Braddock 47:20-1:21:32

47:20-54:32 Targeting Discussion
54:33-1:03:53 Trevor Lawrence vs. Joe Burrow Debate
1:03:54-1:09:51 Other Takeaways + Burrow Bengals Conversation
1:09:52-1:21:32 Fantasy BS | Best Fast Food Places (Sheetz, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, and Chipotle)

E56 | Divisional Round Recap with Coach Sleek + LSU-Clemson and Fantasy BS with Devin Braddock

In episode 61, the guys start off the show with the debut of their 'Coaches Corner' segment with Coach Jacob Schubert telling his best baseball story from the past week. After their opening segment and a short All-Star Weekend recap the squad welcomes Mount Rushmore Recurring Guest Josh Lonero on the podcast to talk Astros cheating PR 101 and Fantasy BS (Sit Down Restaurants).

0:00-8:20 | Intro + Coaches Corner with Coach Schubert
8:20-19:50 | All-Star Weekend Recap (Aaron Gordon robbed again, Anti D-Wade podcast, and new All-Star Game format works)

With Josh Lonero 19:51-58:56
19:51-39:50 | Astros Cheating PR 101 (Astros poor apologies, Manfred stinks, and BuzzerGate discussion)
39:51-50:44 | Fantasy BS - Sit Down Restaurants (Texas Roadhouse, Bob Evans, Outback Steakhouse, and Olive Garden)
50:45-58:56 | Josh Lonero's Division 3 Story (His name is Steve!)

E61 | All-Star Weekend Recap, Astros PR Stinks, and Fantasy BS with Josh Lonero

In episode 63 the guys welcome former MLB pitcher Brian Tollberg on the podcast. Our interview with Brian features his passion for baseball, his progression through the Frontier League, his rise to the MLB, and  some rapid fire questions at the end of the pod. 

0:00-6:43 | Intro + Announcements (Possible Upcoming Guest, March Madness, and 10,000 Listens Within Reach)

6:44-1:03:33 | Brian Tollberg Interview

6:44-16:19 | How Ben Met Brian in Hong Kong + Baseball Intro
16:20-22:48 | Frontier League Playing Days + The Brian Tollberg Award (Frontier League's Cy Young Award)
22:49-32:37 | Low Career Moments + Battling Through The Minors
32:38-49:16 | Getting Called Up + Major League Debut
49:17-54:03 | Houston Astros Cheating Scandal Analysis
54:04-1:03:03 | Rapid Fire Questions (Best Superstitions, Gameday Meal, and Free-Agency Status)

E63 | Brian Tollberg - Former MLB Pitcher

In episode 68, the guys welcome Pitt Baseball Head Coach Mike Bell on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Bell features some additional insight into Connor Perry's story from last week's episode, his vision for Pitt Baseball long-term, and how he and the team are dealing with COVID-19 interrupting their season. 

The rest of the podcast includes his best baseball stories, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Baseball Movie Edition).

0:00-4:54 | Intro + Announcements (New interview with Tyler Smith drops tomorrow!)

4:55-58:50 | Coach Mike Bell Interview + Fantasy BS

4:55-9:15 | Coach Bell Intro + Passion For Baseball
9:16-17:18 | Additional Insight Into Connor Perry's Story
17:19-19:45 | COVID-19 Impact + Unknown Future
19:46-29:31 | Ultimate Vision for Pitt Baseball + Coach Bell's Recruiting Pitch (Why Not Pitt?)
29:32-33:49 | Coach Bell's Best Pro Career Baseball Stories 
33:50-45:49 | Rapid Fire Questions (Yinzer Questions, Jameis Winston Baseball Stories, and Schub Asks For a Pitt Jersey)
45:50-58:50 | Fantasy BS - Baseball Movie Edition (For Love of The Game, The Sandlot, and Major League)

E68 | Mike Bell - Pitt Baseball Head Coach #H2P

In episode 73, the guys welcome Chapman Baseball Head Coach and 2019 D3 Baseball Coach of the Year Scott Laverty on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Laverty features his passion for baseball, Chapman's journey to winning the 2019 National Championship, and dealing with COVID-19 cancelling their season. 

The rest of the podcast includes his best Division 3 baseball stories, analyzing the Astros cheating scandal, and rapid fire questions.

0:00-5:29 | Coach Laverty Intro + Passion For Baseball
5:30-15:14 | COVID-19 Situation + Seniors Impact
15:15-29:09 | 2019 Championship Run + Best Stories From Their Season
29:10-36:57 | Future of Chapman Baseball + Coach Laverty's Recruiting Pitch (Why Chapman?)
36:58-47:16 | Astros Cheating Scandal + Best Division 3 Baseball Stories
47:17-1:07:24 | Rapid Fire Questions (Go-To Gas Station Snack, Craziest Baseball Superstition, and In-N-Out vs. Five Guys)

E73 | Scott Laverty - Chapman Baseball Head Coach

In episode 74, the guys welcome Houston Astros Minor Leaguer and former D3 All-American Danny Cody on the podcast. Our interview with Danny features his passion for baseball, flipping the switch after his sophomore year at Baldwin Wallace, and his journey to professional baseball.

The rest of the podcast includes his draft process, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Activities We Could Beat MJ In).

0:00-5:12 | Intro + Announcements (New interview with Robert Klinchock drops tomorrow!)

5:13-54:49 | Danny Cody Interview + Fantasy BS

5:13-8:26| Danny Intro + Passion For Baseball
8:27-16:05 | Taking "The Leap" After His Sophomore Year + Pro Level Interest
16:06-25:07 | Draft Process + Transition From D3 to Pros
25:08-28:53 | D3 vs. Minor League Umpires + Best D3 Stories
28:54-39:29 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Tacos, Quesadillas, and Burritos)
39:30-54:49 | Fantasy BS - Activities We Could Beat MJ In (Being An NBA Owner, Playing 2K, Gambling, and Fortnite)

E74 | Danny Cody - Minor League Pitcher (Astros Organization)

In episode 75, the guys welcome Tigers Minor Leaguer Robert Klinchock on the podcast. Our interview with Robert features his passion for baseball, playing D3 ball at Shenandoah University, and getting drafted by Tigers despite not being invited to any pre-draft workouts.

The rest of the podcast includes his transition process from D3 to the pros, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Songs We Could Sing Word For Word If Our Life's Depended On It, it's a working title).

0:00-4:44 | Robert Intro + Passion For Baseball
4:45-10:03 | College Career at Shenandoah + Draft Process
10:04-21:53 | Transitioning From D3 to Pro Ball + Best D3 Stories
21:54-31:46 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Ultimate Baseball Goal, and K/F/M Pancake, Waffles, and French Toast)
31:47-39:52 | Fantasy BS - Songs We Could Sing Word For Word If Our Life's Depended On)
39:53-43:56 | Funny Story From Last Year's Season

E75 | Robert Klinchock - Minor League Pitcher (Tigers Organization)

In episode 76, the guys welcome Braves Minor Leaguer Michael Mateja on the podcast. Our interview with Michael features his incredible D3 career at North Central College, his unique draft process, and transitioning from D3 baseball to the pros.

The rest of the podcast includes his daily quarantine routine, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Best Michael's of All-Time).

0:00-6:56 | Intro + Podcast Preview
6:57-9:08 | Michael Intro + Baseball Background
9:09-16:02 | Rapid Fire Questions (Hard 90's, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Wings, Fries, and Burgers)
16:03-19:51 | College Career at North Central + Hitting Mentality
19:52-25:18 | Unique Draft Process + Welcome to the League Moment
25:19-31:44 | Quarantine Daily Routine + D3 vs. Minors Umpires
31:45-40:44 | Fantasy BS - Best Michael's of All-Time (Michael Jordan, Michael Scott (?), Michael Jackson, and Michael Phelps)

E76 | Michael Mateja - Minor League Infielder (Braves Organization)

In episode 77, the guys welcome Babson Baseball Head Coach Matt Noone on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Noone features his passion for baseball, Babson's journey to the College World Series last year, and an overview of how his program dealing with COVID-19 cancelling their season.

The rest of the podcast includes his thoughts on coaching his son at Babson, some of his funniest baseball superstitions, and rapid fire questions.

0:00-5:11 | Intro + Podcast Preview
5:12-9:09 | Coach Noone Intro + Baseball Background
9:10-14:39 | Rapid Fire Questions (Most Important Part of Coaching, Baseball Superstitions, and Breakfast Foods)
14:40-21:32 | COVID-19 Impact + Staying Positive Throughout Quarantine
21:33-30:51 | 2019 College World Series Run + Future of Babson Baseball 
30:52-35:34 | Coach Noone's Recruiting Pitch (Why Babson?)
35:35-42:21 | Coaching His Son at Babson + Favorite Aspects of Division 3 Baseball
42:22-49:26 | Final Rapid Fire Questions (Biggest Change in D3 Baseball Since 2003, Best Princeton Playing Days Moment, and Favorite Baseball Movies)

E77 | Matt Noone - Babson Baseball Head Coach

In episode 78, the guys welcome Reds Minor Leaguer Danny Serreino on the podcast. Our interview with Danny features his unique baseball background, dominating D3 baseball at Rowan University, and transitioning from D3 to the pros.

The rest of the podcast includes his daily quarantine routine, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (3 Things We'd Bring to a Stranded Island).

0:00-6:16 | Intro + Podcast Preview
6:17-12:15 | Danny Intro + Baseball Background
12:16-18:42 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and Confirming Hydration Tests)
18:43-24:54 | College Career at Rowan + Unique Draft Process
24:55-32:15 | Welcome to the League Moment + Quarantine Daily Routine
32:16-45:24 | Fantasy BS - 3 Things We'd Bring to a Stranded Island (Bottle of Jack Daniels, Machete, Tent, and Life Straw)
45:25-48:11 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E78 | Danny Serreino - Minor League Pitcher (Reds Organization)

In episode 79, the guys welcome former Pirates Minor Leaguer Drew Fischer on the podcast. Our interview with Drew features his incredible rise from throwing mid-80's in high school to mid-90's at Amherst College, his stressful draft process, and some of his best baseball stories.

The rest of the podcast includes his plan for life after baseball, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Best Fastball Nicknames, it didn't go so well for Gill and Schub 😂).

0:00-6:35 | Intro + Podcast Preview
6:36-10:07 | Drew Intro + Baseball Background
10:08-20:01 | Rapid Fire Questions (Minor League Food Options, Weird Pre-Draft Stories, and K/F/M Coffee, Tea, and Hot Chocolate)
20:02-26:20 | College Career at Amherst + Explaining His Velocity Jump (Went From Mid-80's in High School to Mid-90's at Amherst)
26:21-35:51 | MLB Draft Process + Welcome to the League Moment
35:52-42:07 | Baseball Retirement Decision + Future Plans
42:08-49:45 | Fantasy BS - Best Fastball Nicknames (Firm, Diesel, Terminator, and Heat)
49:46-53:48 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E79 | Drew Fischer - Former Pirates Minor Leaguer

In episode 80, the guys welcome Marlins Minor Leaguer Casey Combs on the podcast. Our interview with Casey features his unique baseball background, dominating D3 ball at East Texas Baptist University, and his unexpected path to professional baseball.

The rest of the podcast includes how he's coping with quarantine life, hilarious rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Baseball Slang).

0:00-8:28 | Intro + Podcast Preview
8:29-16:48 | Casey Intro + Baseball Background
16:49-25:39 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Baseball Superstitions, and MJ vs. LeBron)
25:40-31:16 | College Career at ETBU + Hitting Mentality
31:17-39:40 | Unique Draft Process + Quarantine Daily Routine
39:41-46:16 | Fantasy BS - Baseball Slang (Good Morning, Good Evening, and Good Night, The Show, and Going Ya-Ya)
46:17-53:32 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E80 | Casey Combs - Minor League Catcher (Marlins Organization)

In episode 81, the guys welcome Reds Minor Leaguer John Ghyzel on the podcast. Our interview with John features his passion for baseball, dominating D3 ball at Rochester College, and his unexpected path to professional baseball.

The rest of the podcast includes his thoughts on robot umpires, awesome D3 baseball stories, and Fantasy BS (Best John’s of All-Time).

0:00-6:36 | Intro + Podcast Preview
6:37-14:51 | John Intro + Baseball Background
14:52-24:24 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Rating Skyline Chili, and K/F/M Pancakes, Waffles, and French Toast)
24:25-30:11 | College Career at Rochester + Draft Process
30:12-35:44 | Welcome to the League Moment + Transitioning From D3 Baseball to the Minors
35:45-42:08 | Quarantine Daily Routine + Robot Umpires
42:09-48:46 | Fantasy BS - Best John's of All-Time (Jon Snow, John Cena, and JFK)
48:47-53:08 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E81 | John Ghyzel - Minor League Pitcher (Reds Organization)

In episode 82, the guys welcome Dallas Cowboys cornerback and former Bethany Alumni C.J. Goodwin on the podcast. Our interview with C.J. features an overview on his time playing basketball at Bethany, how dunking over a football coach in intramurals ultimately jump-started his football career, and how Steelers legend Mel Blount helped him get started in the NFL.

The rest of the podcast includes some of his best NFL stories featuring Julio Jones, AB, and Big Ben, awesome rapid fire questions, and playing in Super Bowl LI against the Patriots.

0:00-8:56 | Intro + Podcast Preview
8:57-16:06 | C.J. Intro + Bethany to NFL Background 
16:07-23:18 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Podcaster He'd Want to Punch the Most, NBA Player Comp, and MJ vs. LeBron)
23:19-32:06 | College Football Career, Post-Graduation Process, and Landing with the Steelers
32:07-37:07 | Breakout Year with the Falcons + Super Bowl Overview
37:08-45:09 | Switching to Defense, Impressing While Guarding Julio Jones, and 2018 Uncertainty Stretch
45:10-49:37 | Big Ben and AB Stories + Mentality Entering the 2020 Season
49:38-55:59 | Final Rapid Fire Questions + Closing Music (Funniest Players in the NFL, Favorite Football Movie, and Analyzing his Wikipedia Page)

Social Media Links
C.J. Goodwin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.j_goodwin/
Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/division3pod/
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E82 | C.J. Goodwin - Dallas Cowboys Cornerback

In episode 83, the guys welcome Astros Minor Leaguer Michael Wielansky on the podcast. Our interview with Michael features his passion for baseball, dominating D3 ball at Wooster, and his unexpected path to professional baseball.

The rest of the podcast includes his quarantine daily routine, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Memorial Day Cookout Foods).

0:00-6:49 | Intro + Podcast Preview
6:50-10:03 | Michael Intro + Baseball Background
10:04-16:28 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Captain Crunch, and Fruity Pebbles)
16:29-23:05 | College Career at Wooster + Draft Process
23:06-27:37 | Welcome to the League Moment + Transitioning From D3 Baseball to the Minors
27:38-29:50 | Quarantine Daily Routine + Thoughts On New Proposals
29:51-35:54 | Fantasy BS - Memorial Day Cookout Foods (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Wings, and Buffalo Chicken Dip)
35:55-39:41 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E83 | Michael Wielansky - Minor League Infielder (Astros Organization)

In episode 84, the guys welcome Duke Baseball Head Coach Chris Pollard on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Pollard features his journey from playing at Davidson to coaching, how he's developed as a coach, and how Duke Baseball is dealing with COVID-19 derailing their season.

The rest of the podcast includes awesome baseball stories, when we can get Coach K on the podcast, and why Bull Durham is the best baseball movie of all-time. 

At the 52:51 mark, the guys also talk about this past week in America regarding the murder of George Floyd and the following protests. In the conversation we acknowledge we need to educate ourselves more and continue to take action, and we'll be talking more about racism in America with informed guests in the following weeks. 

0:00-11:50 | Mini-Intro, Opening Music, and Podcast Preview
11:51-19:28 | Coach Pollard Intro + Baseball Background
19:29-26:17 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and His Relationship With Zion Williamson)
26:18-34:11 | Dealing with COVID-19 + Staying Positive and Motivated During Quarantine
34:12-40:58 | How He's Built Duke's Program + Recruiting Challenges
40:59-45:41 | His Secret to Building Programs + Playing Days at Davidson
45:42-52:50 | Final Rapid Fire Questions (Which Podcaster Would Make the Best Coach, Why Bull Durham is Awesome, and Analyzing His Wikipedia Page)

52:51-1:19:47 | George Floyd, Protests, and Racism in America

E84 | Chris Pollard - Duke Baseball Head Coach

In episode 85, the guys welcome Salisbury OF and Monocle Legend Justin Meekins on the podcast. Our interview with Justin features a special announcement that he's coming back for a 5th year, viral monocle talk, and how he's coped with COVID-19 cancelling Salisbury's season.

The rest of the podcast includes awesome D3 baseball stories, hilarious rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Best Things About D3 Baseball). 

0:00-8:00 | Intro + Podcast Preview
8:01-12:19 | Justin Intro, 5th Year Return Announcement, and Baseball Background
12:20-20:29 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Five Guys)
20:30-27:16 | Monocle Talk (Origin and Evolution, Monocle Going Viral, and 5th Year Picture Ideas)
27:17-31:07 | COVID-19 Cancelling Salisbury's Season + Coming Back For a 5th Year
31:08-34:00 | Salisbury Best Stories, Awesome Jeff Kent Story via. Coach Brohawn, and Justin's Future After Baseball
34:01-52:09 | Fantasy BS - Best Things About D3 Baseball (Fall Ball, Florida, Bus Rides After W's, and The Boys)
52:10-55:24 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E85 | Justin Meekins - Salisbury OF and Monocle Legend

In episode 86, the guys welcome D3 MLB Draft Prospects Nick Garcia (Chapman University) and Austin Smith (Southwestern University) on the podcast. 

Our interview with Nick (13:24-45:31) includes how he transitioned from being an average 3rd basemen to the best D3 pitcher in the country within a year, how playing in the Cape Cod league boosted his draft stock, and what his expectations are like entering the MLB Draft. 

The rest of Nick's interview includes some funny rapid fire questions, awesome D3 stories, and Fantasy BS (Best Nick's of All-Time). 

0:00-13:23 | Intro + Podcast Preview
13:24-16:14 | Nick Intro and Baseball Background
16:15-25:50 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Coach Laverty Barstool Moment, and Go-To Gas Station Snack)
25:51-32:14 | Transition To Pitching + Improving His Draft Stock with the Cape Cod League 
32:15-38:08 | Quarantine Draft Process + Draft Expectations
38:09-42:56 | Fantasy BS - Best Nick's of All-Time (Nick Saban, Nicholas Cage, Nick Jonas, and Nick Offerman)
42:57-45:31 | Nick's Best D3 Story

In our interview with Austin (45:32-1:23:01) we talk about how his pitching career randomly started his senior year of high school, how awesome it is to throw in the high 90's, and what his draft process has looked like despite the impact of COVID-19. 

The rest of Austin's interview includes a story about one of his teammate's crazy superstitions, how he's touched triple digits in several bullpens, and Fantasy BS (Best Smith's of All-Time).

45:32-50:10 | Austin Intro and Baseball Background
50:11-1:03:43 | Rapid Fire Questions (Teammate's Crazy Baseball Superstition, Touching 100 in Bullpens, and K/F/M Brisket, Ribs, and Pulled Pork)
1:03:44-1:06:39 | Taking 'The Leap' Sophomore Year + How He's Improved His Velocity
1:06:39-1:12:52 | Draft Process + Draft Expectations
1:12:53-1:19:23 | Fantasy BS - Best Smith's of All-Time (Stephen A. Smith, Will Smith, Emmitt Smith, and Kurtwood Smith)
1:19:24-1:23:01 | Austin's Best D3 Stories

E86 | Nick Garcia (Pirates) and Austin Smith - The Top-2 D3 MLB Prospects

In episode 87, the guys welcome Padres Minor Leaguer and recurring guest Lee Solomon back on the podcast to talk about current events, police reform, and what we can do better to keep the momentum going. 

Our interview with Lee also features his thoughts on the protests, how genuine conversations mean more to him than people briefly reaching out, and some recommendations on how we can all educate ourselves more. #BLM

0:00-2:17 | Intro + Lee's Thoughts On The Past Two Weeks
2:18-10:33 | Police Reform + Reducing Fear
10:34-18:03 | Protests + Finding Where You Fit In The Movement
18:04-21:16 | Ways We Can Educate Ourselves - Full List Below
21:17-25:45 | Thoughts on Drew Brees
25:46-29:18 | Closing Thoughts

Lee's Recommendations
- The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander (Available on Amazon)
- 13th (Netflix Documentary)
- When They See Us (Netflix Series)

E87 | Lee Solomon - A Conversation About Racism

In episode 88, the guys welcome future professional basketball player Jibri Blount on the podcast. Our interview with Jibri features awesome stories about his dad Mel Blount, playing high school ball at LeBron's alma mater St. Vincent-St. Mary, and everything that led up to his breakout senior year at North Carolina Central.

The rest of the interview includes how he's preparing for upcoming team workouts and the NBA Draft, awesome rapid fire questions, and when we're getting LeBron James on the podcast. 😂

In the last 30 minutes of the podcast we also talk about everything going on in the MLB and NBA world plus Fantasy BS (Minor Inconveniences).

Jibri's Interview | 1:15-1:01:49

0:00-6:25 | Jibri Intro + Basketball Background
6:26-22:21 | Rapid Fire Questions (Bringing His Dad's Super Bowl Rings to Class Behind His Back, NBA Player Comp, and an All-Time Story About Competing Against His Dad at the Super Bowl)
22:22-31:58 | Playing at St. Vincent-St.Mary + Transferring to North Carolina Central
31:59-41:50 | Behind The Scenes Junior Year + Breakout Senior Year
41:51-48:46 | Dealing With COVID-19 Cancelling March Madness + Basketball Future
48:47-53:53 | Dealing With Expectations Being Mel Blount's Son + Super Bowl Stories
53:54-1:01:49 | Final Rapid Fire Questions (Most Famous Person in His Phone, Ranking Primanti Brothers, and Go-To Gas Station Snack)

Jibri's Social Media

Jibri's IG: https://www.instagram.com/jibri_blount/?hl=en
Jibri's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jibri_blount?lang=en
CJ's Foundation: https://www.pegafoundation.org/

MLB + NBA Talk, and Fantasy BS | 1:01:50-1:39:14

1:01:50-1:16:35 | MLB Talk, Manfred Sucks, Thoughts on Shorter Season
1:16:36-1:24:21 | NBA Talk + All Things Kyrie Irving
1:24:22-1:39:14 | Fantasy BS - Minor Inconveniences (Netflix 25% Buffering, Waking Up Before Your Alarm, and Bitting Your Lip)

E88 | Jibri Blount - MEAC Player of the Year (NCC Basketball)

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