I'm joined this week by former colleague & Head Coach at Mount Saint Mary's Maria Marchesano. We discuss her journey in the profession, being a green light coach, utilizing your rotation, adjustments for freshmen at the college level and the b

LAST DANCE 9 & 10 with Dan Bere

May 18th, 2020 1h 1m

'The Last Dance' officially comes to an end this week and I am joined by my good friend Dan Bere to discuss it all. We chat about the Pacers game 7 battle, the now food poisoning game, 98 finals performance, and a look back at our favorite mom

LD 7 & 8 Final

May 11th, 2020 53m 56s

Dan Bere joins the pod again discussing episodes 7 & 8 of the ESPN documentary 'The Last Dance'. This week we chat about MJ's never ending slights, the close relationship with his father, the raw intense leadership style in practice and his 'I

Episodes 5 and 6 Breakdown

May 4th, 2020 48m 46s

Dan is back to help me breakdown episodes 5 & 6 of 'The Last Dance'. We discuss the Drexler 92 Finals, Dream Team, MJ's shoe influence, turmoil in 93' & the parallels in both Jordan's 93' & 98' retirements.

'The Last Dance' Episodes 3 and 4

Apr 27th, 2020 46m 54s

Episodes 3 & 4 of 'The Last Dance' were electric. Dan Bere and myself give our thoughts on Dennis Rodman, the Bad Boys physical play, Phil's transition to head coach and Jordan overcoming the Pistons leading to their first championship. A lot

'The Last Dance' Week 1 with Dan Bere

Apr 20th, 2020 36m 51s

The long wait is over for the much anticipated 'The Last Dance' documentary. Myself and good friend Dan Bere the assistant coach at Jacksonville University get together to give our reactions and breakdown of this historic documentary.

Karl Smesko Interview

Mar 30th, 2020 1h 12m

Joining the pod this week is FGCU head basketball coach Karl Smesko as he shares thoughts on his team's high powered offense, how he uses analytics & film breakdown, his game day routine & some outside the box ideas. Also, a special guest appea

Tony Bozzella Interview

Mar 23rd, 2020 59m 35s

The Pod is BACK! Seton Hall head women's basketball coach Tony Bozzella joins me to talk about his coaching journey, turning around multiple programs, taking Seton Hall to the NCAA tournament, advice for young coaches and rapid fire questions t

Cuonzo Martin Interview

Aug 21st, 2018 1h 2m

Missouri head basketball coach Cuonzo Martin joins the cast to share his inspirational journey from his roots as a player growing up in East St. Louis, to his days rocking the #22 jersey for the Purdue Boilermakers, and his return to his home s

Dane Fife Interview

Aug 13th, 2018 1h 6m

Former IU star and current Michigan State assistant coach Dane Fife stops by the Pod this week to discuss his IU days, becoming a head coach at age 25 & his current role as assistant coach to one of the legends in college basketball Tom Izzo.

Cam Newbauer Interview

Aug 3rd, 2018 1h 10m

Possibly my favorite podcast yet. Had the opportunity to interview the University of Florida Head Women's Basketball Coach Cameron Newbauer. Sit back and enjoy some great stories from his days as an assistant coach, a wild recruiting adventure

Joe Thatcher Interview Mixdown 1

Jul 25th, 2018 1h 21m

Joining the pod this week is former Major League Baseball pitcher Joe Thatcher as she shares thoughts on his career, perspective from a Major League dug out, insight on today's game and his newest venture Pro X Development.2:15 (Pro X Develop

Dan Bere Interview

Jul 18th, 2018 58m 26s

This week I had a chance to sit down with Jacksonville assistant coach Dan Bere. Dan shares his journey in the profession with several intriguing stops along the way as well as some specific insight to the coaching profession. We also talk PGA

Kenneth Lowe Interview

May 16th, 2018 48m 21s

I'm joined this week by Purdue great and current Miami Ohio assistant coach Kenneth Lowe as journey back through his career as a player to now as a coach.Highlights: making it out of Gary (1:30), East Chicago/West Side rivalry (4:00), Legend

Marvel & Infinity War

May 10th, 2018 34m 26s

**Marvel & Infinity War**(Spoiler Alert) This week I sit down with Marvel Universe fanatic DeAirra Goss as we breakdown our favorite characters, dissect all the biggest moments of the recent Infinity War & compare NBA players with the Marvel

Amy Williams Interview

May 3rd, 2018 57m 5s

**Amy Williams Interview**In this week's episode, I discuss the Pacers success as well as breakdown the entire second round of the NBA Playoffs. Our guest this week is the reigning Big Ten Coach of the Year Amy Williams of the Nebraska Cornhu

Weekend Review & NFL Draft Thoughts

Apr 25th, 2018 21m 2s

Just getting off the road recruiting I share my observations on a number of different topics related to this past weekend in AAU. I also preview the NFL draft discussing the QB landscape, what the Colt's should do and why I would never make a

Bruce Parkinson Interview

Apr 16th, 2018 1h 20m

**Bruce Parkinson Interview**This week I start by giving my thoughts on a few NBA Playoff opening round games followed by an intriguing interview with my father Purdue legend Bruce Parkinson. Interview Highlights: (:20) NBA Playoff Game 1 tho

Jason Gardner Pod Mixdown 1

Apr 9th, 2018 1h 1m

**Jason Gardner Interview**This week I open by sharing two articles I read this past season on the Law of Inversion & the secret behind the Warriors offense. I am then joined by the Head Men's Basketball Coach of the IUPUI Jaguars Jason Gard

JD Gravina Interview

Apr 2nd, 2018 1h

**JD Gravina Interview**I open with with a brief Women's Final Four review and discuss why rule changes in the women's game need to be adopted by the men. Then I am joined by the Head Coach of the Western Illinois Leathernecks JD Gravina. H