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Edge of Your Seat Podcast
Episode 329: On the mats, on the pitch, and everywhere else
Episode 329 took two weeks put together as host Brandon LaChance cut his eye and ran into podcast technical difficulties, and work and non-work situations. The show will always go on!! Fantastic guests in Sidney Bakabella, a manager in DreamWave Wrestling and five Mendota representatives. Out of the Valley (5:44): Aaron Rodgers, NHL Stanley Cup and NBA Finals (after Game 4 and Game 2), Courtney Vandersloot, Cubs, White Sox, Ice Cube's Big 3 came to Chicago, Tom Thibodeau fired by Knicks, Detroit Lions, WWE releases, Antonio Brown, "No Kings".Sidney Bakabella (32:03): Former WWF Hall of Fame manager, who currently represents...
2025-06-22
2h 24
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Episode 301: Hall-PC takes on Newman
We're getting ready for a Week 7 Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division game between the Hall-Putnam County and Newman football teams. Newman is the first of three ranked teams the Red Devils end their regular season with. Coach Randy Tieman talks about the Week 6 win over IVC and today's battle against Newman. Tune into The Wolf 96.5 FM as the pregame starts at 12:45 p.m. and kickoff is at 1 p.m. Listen to Brandon LaChance and Jeremy Aitken with the call.
2023-10-07
15 min
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Episode 283: Singing Athletes
The chat vault finally let this one escape! Princeton athletes and choir singers, then-seniors Drew Harp (15:03) and Katie Bates (42:32), as well as Princeton band director Brandon Crawford (27:58), spoke to us last June about being athletes and singers. Crawford is always recruiting more athletes to join the PHS choir and band.
2023-08-01
53 min
Pucks To Properties
Brandon Dubinsky | From 15 years in the NHL to starting a successful real estate development company
Brandon was drafted to the NY Rangers 60th overall in the 2nd round of the NHL Draft in 2004. He played for the NY Rangers from 2006 to 2012 before being traded to the Columbus Blue Jackets where he finished his playing career in 2021. During his successful 15-year NHL career Brandon took an affinity to Real Estate investments. He began learning and investing in Real Estate deals in 2009. In the latter years of his career Brandon realized the immense opportunity that Central Ohio had in the Real Estate space. He decided that it was going to be his home after a journey...
2023-05-16
46 min
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Episode 248: Collecting Hats
Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp recorded a 38-21 season and a playoff appearance this summer. Our guests Brandon Schroeder and Lucas Burris, both La Salle-Peru graduates, were there for the ride as Schroeder was an intern and Burris has been the voice of the Pistol Shrimp for two years. We talk about the team and so much more!Intro: NFL Wild Card Weekend, Bulls beat Warriors, high school sports rundown
2023-01-17
1h 33
EDGE with Brandon White
A Story of Hard Work, Becoming Rich, Going Broke, a Little "Luck" and Back on Top with Mark Lachance of Maxy Media
Marks shares his story of going from nothing to riches, back to nothing, and then with a little hard work and "luck" he's back on top. He shares tons of lessons learned along the way in his entrepreneur career building companies, talks about blitzscaling, how to keep the money you make from your business and...Tips on the best approaches to paid ads on Tik Tok and other social media platforms that will help you increase your sales and ROI on marketing spend.Mark Lachance is a serial entrepreneur, strategic thinker, and investor. He possesses...
2022-02-24
1h 13
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Episode 156: Crystal ball
Were Skee Hartman and EOYS host Brandon LaChance right with their NFL postseason and CFP National Championship predictions? Hartman also talks about his high school wrestling career at Princeton and much more.Intro: High school sports are back, NBA All-Star rosters, Chicago Bears, NFL Hall of Fame, Tiger Woods, way more
2021-02-25
1h 39
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Episode 114: How it's supposed to be
Princeton has had one of the best boys golf teams around this season. Seniors Adam Vigars and Nolan Scott as well as coach Brandon Crawford have played their part in the Tigers' success and are excited to see what they can do during this weird Covid-19 era.Intro: High School action, White Sox win, Lighting hoist Stanley Cup, more
2020-09-30
44 min
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Episode 106: Adversity on another level
First-year St. Bede athletic director and assistant principal, Nick McLaughlin, takes the reigns of his new positions in a difficult, Covid-19 era. Adversity hasn't scared him away or students and athletes as the Bruins are plugging along.Intro: Introducing new sponsor L-P Crossfit, Brock Lesnar, Big Brother, Breaking Bad, Cobra Kai, NBA Playoffs, Chicago MLB
2020-09-11
58 min
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Episode 105: Labor Day Weekend derbying
Demolition derbies on Labor Day have been a Mendota, Illinois tradition for over 50 years. This year's demo was held on Sunday, but the action was still intense, muddy, and hard-hitting. Legendary driver, promoter Matt Ramer, and Mystery Machine driver Steve Schwemlein join EOYS to talk some smashing!
2020-09-08
59 min
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Episode 104: Giannis shouldn't be MVP
Jimmy DeAngelo returns to EOYS to speak about his decision to leave Parkland College for South Western Illinois College. He also has some hot takes on NBA playoffs, Chris Paul and Giannis Antetokounmpo.Intro: Chase Sexton, High School tennis and cross country, Mitch Trubisky
2020-09-05
44 min
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Episode 103: Mom, it was the derecho
Trystin Raikes, an Ottawa Marquette graduate, had an interesting August as he was named to the Parkland College All-Decade (2010-2019) baseball team and wrecked his mom's car because of a wind-placed log.Intro: White Sox, Cubs, Albert Pujols, Leonard Fournette, James Robinson, Steve Nash, High School cross country, tennis and golf, Dellmus Colvin
2020-09-04
50 min
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Episode 102: 2020 gets one star
New St. Bede volleyball coach Abbi Bosnich joins EOYS to chat about taking over a program and teaching during Covid-19. Plus she plays a game of Hot Potato.Into: Introducing new sponsor Jamison Media Services, local high school swimming and cross country scores, R.I.P. Lute Olsen and John Thompson Jr., NBA Playoff update.
2020-09-01
36 min
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Episode 101: The real Chedda Bob
His birth certificate says Bob Barrows, but his real name is Chedda Bob. Chedda is a Pennsylvania native, who has been smashing cars in demolition derbies for over 20 years and makes a delicious steak. So he says...Intro: Protests, Logic, DMX/Snoop Dog, Lucas Giolitto, Earl Thomas, Mike Trout, San Diego Padres, Brett Brown, Los Angeles Lakers, Giannis Antekempo, Nick Nurse
2020-08-28
55 min
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Episode 100: Celebrating with Zingbot
WOW! Episode 100! Thank you for everyone who has helped Edge of Your Seat Podcast get to this point. Thank you for listening and being part of the show!The special guest for the special show is Kevin Chlum, NewsTribune sports editor, who may apply to be the next Zingbot in the Big Brother house.
2020-08-21
32 min
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Episode 99: High school sports are back!
For the first time since March, there are live high school sports! Excitement exists everywhere including from Hall golf coach Mason Kimberley. He talks about the beginning of the season and the Illinois Valley Men's Golf Championship, which he is a co-director.Intro: White Sox, Cubs, Blackhawks, NBA Playoffs
2020-08-18
34 min
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Episode 98: It just wasn't baseball
Dave Garcia has coached at the high school level (Putnam County), the junior college level and at the Division I level. After a brief vacation, he is back in the dugout with Southwestern Illinois College.Intro: NBA regular season ends, Kobe Bryant Day, R.I.P. Shannon
2020-08-14
53 min
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Episode 97: Turning into a handyman
Justin Jacobson has many titles such as Mendota boys basketball coach, MHS assistant soccer coach, and teacher. Now he's adding more including professional-amateur fisherman and handyman.Intro: Blackhawks, Undertaker, Kamala
2020-08-13
41 min
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Episode 96: Three-time, three-time, three-time champ
Ottawa native Baley Lehr won his third-straight Illinois Valley Men's Golf Championship to stay undefeated. He discusses Tiger Woods, golfing his fiance, banking, and more!Intro: MLB, NBA, College Football, Blackhawks, R.I.P. Mrs. Beals
2020-08-12
47 min
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Episode 95: Defying Father Time
In 1972 Tom Pomatto graduated Putnam County after his senior season on the baseball team. Fast forward to 2020 and Pomatto is still picking up victories on the mound.Intro: Blackhawks advance, Cubs/Cards cancel, NFL opt-out woes, congrats to Brian Covelli
2020-08-08
38 min
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Episode 94: Keep learning, keep improving
AJ Bollis practiced with La Salle-Peru and now he is preaching what he practiced to the University of Michigan-Dearborn men's basketball team. Bolis joins EOYS to share his hoops journey.Intro: In the Dark, Breaking Bad
2020-08-06
42 min
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Episode 93: Calling Chef Kyle to the kitchen
Kyle Bulfer went from throwing people around the football field at Mendota High School and Benedictine University to throwing together some mean cuisines in the kitchen. Chef Kyle talks food, sports, and family.Intro: R.I.P. Seth Unruh and Jared Seggerman, lasagna
2020-08-05
55 min
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Episode 92: Making the initials WRW great
William Ronde Worrels has laid out a path of success on the football field at Princeton and has plans to go further as he committed to Northern Illinois University. The third generation WRW wants to make his initials great when others before him were not able to do so.Intro: IHSA plans for sports
2020-07-31
44 min
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Episode 91: Full circle
Nick Guerrini talks with host Brandon LaChance about growing up a Red Devil and now returning to coach the Hall football team. Plus a ton more!Intro: R.I.P. Steve Self, Miami Marlins, Masks, Planet Fitness
2020-07-28
45 min
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Episode 90: 'Jordan played against milkmen, garbage men'
Trent DeVenney, Bureau Valley graduate, is ready to hit the junior college golf courses with IVCC. He is also ready to call LeBron James a better basketball player than Michael Jordan.Intro: Schools, MLB
2020-07-21
40 min
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Episode 89: Staying busy with Bureau Valley
Local basketball legend Brad Bickett talks about his time coaching with Bureau Valley and Rock Falls, his children, and his new roles with the Storm.Intro: NASCAR, Kayne West for President
2020-07-15
36 min
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Episode 88: Texas style soccer
Kyle Salazar joins us from Texas to talk soccer, Call of Duty, and being invited to a tryout for an academy in the UK. The recent high school graduate is going to Mid-America Christian University in OKC, which won the 2019 NCCAA championship in December. Intro: R.I.P. Jimmy Cleary, Quavo
2020-07-09
34 min
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Episode 87: Riding with Chase Sexton
Supercross/Motocross rider Chase Sexton recently won his second AMA SuperCross 250SX East Championship. Before the season was over, Sexton joined EOYS to talk about all things racing and much more!Intro: Handmaid's Tale, Verzuz Battles, and Patrick Mahomes.
2020-07-07
45 min
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Episode 86: Back to the Tigers
After three years as the Stockton football coach, Jesse Snyder returns to Princeton as an assistant coach where he once was the main man on the sideline. Snyder talks about his excitement to return to the Tigers and his outlook on his new role.Intro, shout out to Doug Wagner aka Heavy D. Always with us, never forgotten.
2020-06-06
46 min
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Episode 85: Finding the fun in baseball...again
After helping Hall win the IHSA 2018 baseball Class 2A championship, Brant Vanaman took a stop at Kent State University and is now playing with Parkland College. The slugger shares why he left Kent after his redshirt year and his excitement to be at Parkland. Plus more!
2020-05-28
55 min
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Episode 84: Compete, compete, compete
Jimmy DeAngelo, Hall graduate and Parkland College freshman, joins EOYS to talk about his short baseball season with the Cobras, E-Learning, LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan, and his top MLB players.In the intro, R.I.P. to three legendary coaches.
2020-05-27
1h 06
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Episode 83: Around the world of sports
From softball to baseball to basketball and a few stops between, St. Bede softball coach Rob Ruppert talks about it all. Host Brandon LaChance goes into detail about Episodes 7 and 8 of the Last Dance.
2020-05-12
1h 36
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Episode 82: Happy Mother's Day... in speedos
Jennifer Castle Escatel returns to share more stories about New York and fighting COVID-19. JCE is a nurse from Illinois, who is in Manhattan, NY seeing all she wants in terms of the sick, homeless, fantastic food, and speedos. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!!
2020-05-10
41 min
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Episode 81: Who plans a trip to Utah?
St. Bede senior Charleigh Holmes reminisces her softball career and memories she made with the Lady Bruins. She also discusses her future, what she's watching on Netflix, fishing, and places she wants to hike.
2020-05-10
45 min
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Episode 80: Not once, not twice, but three times
Hall senior Marshall Walk joins Edge of Your Seat Podcast for the third time to speak about not being able to take the track during his last prep season, learning about Michael Jordan and more.
2020-05-09
37 min
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Episode 79: Take the best player available
Mendota baseball coach Aaron Sester predicts the future before the NFL Draft, talks about The Last Dance, and mourns for his seniors who will not get to play their final high school season.In the intro, the insane amount of ads on Facebook and the evolution of graphics.
2020-05-01
58 min
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Episode 79: Take the best player available
Mendota baseball coach Aaron Sester predicted the future before the NFL draft, talks The Last Dance, and mourns for his seniors who will be able to play their final season.Intro includes the number of ads on Facebook and the evolution of graphics.
2020-05-01
58 min
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Episode 78: On the front lines of COVID-19
Jennifer Castle Escatel, a licensed nurse, left Illinois to help battle the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. Castle Escatel shares events, scenes, tragedies, and comradery she never thought she would witness (34:16).In the intro, Episodes 3 and 4 of The Last Dance, Chicago Bears' version of the NFL Draft, a new segment called the Crazy Story of the Day and more.
2020-04-28
1h 06
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Episode 77: Big Tuna to Big Peanut
Tyler Towne has been everywhere from La Salle-Peru High School to IVCC to the University of Illinois. There are plenty of stories and laughter shared as Towne talks about athletics, his new job, and the emotions behind the court case of his father Brian Towne, who was the former State's Attorney.Intro discusses the first day of the NFL Draft.
2020-04-25
59 min
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Episode 76: No teaching, coaching after three decades in the business
St. Bede baseball coach and La Salle-Peru teacher Bill Booker shares his thoughts on many topics including schools not returning for the rest of the school year, IHSA canceling spring sports state tournaments, fantastic baseball memories, and The Last Dance.
2020-04-24
56 min
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Episode 75: The specialness of Special Olympics
Volleyball coach Dawn Williams and Diane Vanderkooy, a former teacher and current officer, join EOYS to talk about Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run.In the intro, it's all about The Last Dance, the docu-series about the 1997-98 Chicago Bulls!
2020-04-20
58 min
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Episode 74: The coolest over-priced-practice shirt ever
Illinois State University sophomore Rachel Hickey shares stories, laughs, triumphs and disappointments through her La Salle-Peru and Redbird cross country and track career, coffee addiction and a cool way to waste $40.The intro takes us all over the place from the ESPN Horse competition to the passing of WWE legend Howard Finkel with many stops between.
2020-04-18
1h 18
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Episode 73: Who turned out the lights?
Host Brandon LaChance recorded the episode in the dark! Thankfully, he spoke with former Hall football coach Randy Tieman for a light-hearted trip down memory lane as he walks away from the game.
2020-04-16
34 min
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Episode 72: Adios Gar/Pax Era
This episode is action-packed with host Brandon LaChance talking about the Chicago Bulls moving Gar Foreman and John Paxson out of power roles and the NBA Horse Challenge.Special guest is avid reader Lisa Lingelbach-LaChance (Aka, the host's mom), who breaks down some books including Jack Reacher and Harry Potter.
2020-04-13
48 min
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Episode 71: How are we friends?
Jared Bell, former sports writer and current advertising representative, joins host Brandon LaChance to talk about everything professional wrestling from Wrestle Mania 36, who should be on the Mt. Rushmore and much more.There is plenty of debate as the former colleagues don't agree often.
2020-04-12
1h 09
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Episode 70: Through Scott Anderson's lens
EOYS host Brandon LaChance is joined by former colleague Scott Anderson, who has been a photographer since 2004. The two talk fond memories, photos, and people.In the into, LaChance talks about music he has been listening to lately.
2020-04-09
29 min
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Episode 69: Hanging around greatness
Nick Deranek had an exciting first year as the Notre Dame men's basketball team's public announcer. We talk Fighting Irish, Fighting Illini and a ton more.In the into, ranking Wrestle Mania 36 matches, an ad for a local fundraiser and R.I.P to Bill Withers and Tom Dempsey.
2020-04-07
1h 12
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Episode 68: What's in the locked car?
Austin Ploch joins the pod to talk about his La Salle-Peru bowling afterlife, which includes painting for MLB players and unintentionally almost burning down a bowling center?!?!?!?!
2020-04-04
35 min
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Epiosde 67: Roles reversed
Instead of having EOYS host Brandon LaChance ask all of the questions, he is the one replying with answers. La Salle-Peru boys basketball coach Jim Cherveny steps in as a special guest host to find out who LaChance is.
2020-04-02
36 min
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Episode 66: Oh the memories
Fieldcrest boys basketball coach Matt Winkler discusses this year's Elite Eight squad and teams, players of the past. Then FHS junior Jaxon Cusac-McKay joins EOYS to chat hoops, gridiron, food, video games, and favorite professional athletes.Intro is an NFL free agency rundown. Enjoy!
2020-03-31
1h 25
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Episode 65: First year in the books
IVCC women's basketball coach Josh Nauman shares his thoughts on his first year leading the Eagles and the differences between coaching men and women.Also, how a nerd selects what to watch on Disney Plus, Shameless and much more.
2020-03-27
39 min
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Episode 64: Back to sports with Princeton basketball
Let's move away from the Coronavirus and get back to what we love...sports!Princeton senior Brandon Haring and first-year coach Jason Smith join EOYS to talk about the season and the Tigers' upset victory over Kewanee in a regional semifinal.
2020-03-24
27 min
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Episode 63: N to the Izzo
Nick Izzo, a main cog to a company called F2, chats about what F2 offers to high school, college, and professional basketball players. We talk about his name, his background, coaching against Zion Williamson and the Super Bowl.In the intro, a tribute to Kenny Rogers with the help of Twitter and Facebook. Thank you!
2020-03-22
49 min
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Episode 62: Will small business survive the Corona?
Laura Wilsman, co-owner of East End - a small-town tavern in Illinois - talks about the state of small business as the Coronavirus has quarantined our society into homes. She also discusses what the future could hold for our society in general, watching Frozen II with her grandchildren and relives a few fond bar moments. In the intro, host Brandon LaChance breaks down Wednesday's speech by Governor J.B. Pritzker.
2020-03-21
1h 02
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Episode 61: Coronavirus affecting college students lives Part 2
The second part of the EOYS series documenting the effects of the Coronavirus features Hall alumna and Lewis University sophomore Erin Biccochi.Biccochi shares the sudden change from attending classes and hitting the bowling lanes to sitting at home figuring out what happened so quickly. She shares a lot of opinions on how the country has went about this national emergency.
2020-03-18
43 min
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Episode 60: Coronavirus affecting college students lives Part 1
Host Brandon LaChance has caught up with a few former local high school athletes, who are now in college and have had to drastically change their lives as the coronavirus has shut down schools and athletics.In Part 1, Putnam County alumnus and Loyola University (Chicago) sophomore Olivia Lawley breaks down her thoughts on the virus, her plan during the shutdown and what she'll be snacking on and watching during any downtime.Warning: Lots of laughs!!
2020-03-16
50 min
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Episode 59: The wake of the state tournament
Host Brandon LaChance is joined by Roanoke-Benson athletic director and boys basketball coach Abe Zeller to discuss the Coronavirus and it forcing the IHSA to cancel the boys basketball state tournament, which R-B was in.In the intro, boys 1A and 2A IBCA all-state teams and the Illinois Valley All-Star Game selections.
2020-03-15
42 min
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Episode 58: Making an impact
Who would have thought a virus named Corona, or COVID-19, would have the world on lockdown? After all sports leagues on all levels are suspended or canceled, host Brandon LaChance discusses the Corona Virus. Also making an impact are guests Mitch Neally, Fieldcrest girls basketball coach, and FHS senior Hannah Baker. Neally shares a special moment with the memories of his grandparents and Baker gives us the perfect example of staying involved.Shoutouts to Paul Hart, Jaxon Cusac-Mckay, Hanah Hart, Rhiannon Skoog, Brooklyn Ficek, Lauren Klein, Kassidy Brady, Trez Rybarczyk, the Fieldcrest, and Indian Creek...
2020-03-13
1h 10
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Episode 57: Trying to still smile with Chuck
Rest in Peace Charles Rowe. This is for you, in your memory. I love you man!
2020-03-11
21 min
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Episode 56: Shawn Michaels, That '70s Show still fan favorites
Ottawa senior wrestler Luke Fleming joins EOYS to talk about finishing fifth at state, his career at OHS and some favorites such as his all-time WWE go to and what he's selecting on Netflix.Also, host Brandon LaChance shares his experience at an NIU women's basketball game on Wednesday and what he's been watching lately. He also breaks down girls and boys postseason basketball.
2020-03-05
30 min
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Episode 55: Cavaliers for all
La Salle-Peru swim coach Rob McNally talks about his team and four of them making it to the IHSA State Final. L-P girls basketball coach Hollis Vickery and senior hooper Rhiannon Skoog join EYOS to chat about the hardwood and the future for the Lady Cavs.Also have some playoff basketball updates!
2020-03-04
59 min
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Episode 54: The path to remaining undefeated
The Indian Creek boys basketball team is creating program history as it was undefeated during the regualar season and is attempting to finish the season unblemished.Before Friday's regional championship victory, IC coach Joe Piekarz and senior Cooper Larsen joined EOYS to talk about the winning streak and much, much more. Including Piekarz pitching in the Minor League before becoming a coach.
2020-02-29
46 min
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Episode 53: Would you eat guinea pig or alpaca?
What a loaded show!!! Mendota girls basketball coach John Hansen, MHS junior Amellia Bromenschenkel, St. Bede girls hoops coach Tom McGunnigal and SBA senior Kassidy Brady join the pod.There is plenty of basketball and weird food talk to go around!
2020-02-28
1h 13
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Episode 52: Fighting Illini let us know baseball is here
University of Illinois baseball coach Dan Hartleb and sophomore pitcher Ty Rybarczyk give us a look at the Fighting Illini three games into the season.Hartleb talks about an honor he was given in the offseason and the two Hall players on his team in Rybarczyk and Cam McDonald. Rybarczyk talks about his journey through baseball at Hall, Parkland College and now Illinois.
2020-02-22
29 min
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Episode 51: Drop the spotlight for state wrestling
Putnam County/Hall sophomore Connor Brooker and La Salle-Peru seniors Ashton Kellett and Payton Piriano join host Brandon LaChance to talk everything wrestling and more.Plus, St. Bede fish fry fundraiser and girls basketball playoffs!
2020-02-21
46 min
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Episode 50: Milestone Milus
Former EOYS cohost Tony Milus comes back to the studio for the milestone 50th episode to discuss NBA and MLB trades, Kobe Bryant's passing, NFL and March Madness!Girls basketball playoff action, shout out to Mike Kilmartin and more in the intro!
2020-02-20
56 min
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Episode 49: Super Sized Wrestling Sectional Show
Wrestling sectionals came and went, but not before EOYS spoke with five wrestlers and a coach about grappling and many other topics!St. Bede senior Pete Sampson (13:03)La Salle-Peru senior Parker Swiskoski (26:59)La Salle-Peru senior Ayden Sines (38:51)St. Bede junior Noah Setser (46:28)Putnam County/Hall sophomore Connor Brooker (1:00.23)Ottawa coach Pete Marx (1:09)
2020-02-18
1h 17
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Episode 48: Here to have fun
Mendota seniors Luke Ross and Dria Kuntz join EOYS to talk about the bowling regular season and the playoffs. Ross' career ended at boys sectionals two weeks ago, while Dria is playing in a sectional on Saturday.Also, updates on Thursday and Friday girls basketball Class 1A and 2A regionals.
2020-02-15
28 min
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Episode 47: Tigers prowl on the wrestling mat
Princeton coach Steve Amy, junior Carli Wright, senior Cole Reynolds, and freshman Augie Christiansen join EOYS to talk about prep wrestling.Wright chats about girls venturing into wrestling more than ever before, while Reynolds and Christiansen discuss last week's regional and the upcoming sectional.Plus updates on Wednesday's Class 1A and 2A girls basketball playoffs.
2020-02-14
1h 01
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Episode 46: Taking over the world
Amboy junior Gabby Jones talks about the Lady Clippers (28-1) as they begin the Class 1A girls basketball postseason on Wednesday and La Salle-Peru senior bowler Cassidy Antle shares her excitement to bowl in Saturday's United Township Sectional.Also, host Brandon LaChance updates Tuesday's girls basketball playoff action after sharing a life lesson or two.
2020-02-12
49 min
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Episode 45: Rock, paper, scissors for a cookie
Host Brandon LaChance goes through some girls basketball Class 1A and 2A quarterfinals from Monday before sharing conversations with St. Bede sophomore bowlers Trenton Acuncius and Veronica Martin, who just wrapped up their seasons.
2020-02-11
37 min
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Episode 44: Winter sports postseason is in fifth gear
Host Brandon LaChance breaks down Saturday's girls bowling and boys wrestling regionals and who advanced to sectional. La Salle-Peru girls bowling coach Jim McCabe and sophomore Isabella Weber chatted about the regular season and the postseason before the regional. Tons of bowling and team-building knowledge shared by both!
2020-02-10
35 min
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Episode 41: Trading Bears and Packers
EOYS host Brandon LaChance and guest Evan Carroll, a 2013 Mendota graduate, talk all sports including the Super Bowl, the Chicago Bulls, the College Football Playoff Championship, top college football QBs who stink in the NFL and much more.
2020-02-04
1h 01
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Episode 38: Sharing a tear for a guy you never met
Edge of Your Seat Podcast host Brandon LaChance discusses the life lessons he learned from Kobe Bryant and social media reactions to his tragic death.We then go to the mat with La Salle-Peru wrestling coach Ed Wrobleski as he talks about his senior-laden team and the promise they have heading into the final month of the season.
2020-01-28
00 min
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Episode 37: No over the back calls at the United Center
St. Bede football coach, baseball coach, and teacher tells us about his experience of refereeing a high school basketball game at the United Center in Chicago.Host Brandon LaChance begins the show by talking about Zion Williamson's debut in the NBA.ENJOY!
2020-01-24
00 min
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Episode 36: Attacking the bowling lanes with Nate Stubler
Nate Stubler - a junior with the St. Ambrose University men's bowling team, La Salle-Peru graduate and the 2017 IHSA State bowling champion - talks about recently coming back from injury, his time with Junior Team USA, competing at the Adult Team USA trials and shaking off the burnt-out feeling after decades of bowling. Intro includes host Brandon LaChance paying respects to Martin Luther King Jr., the NFL playoffs, The Mind of Aaron Hernandez and A Fall From Grace.
2020-01-22
00 min
Edge of Your Seat Podcast
Episode 35: A student, an athlete, an artist
Hall senior Tea Cattani had to make a very tough decision about the college she will attend in the fall. She explains what she did to help with the decision and gives advice to others in the same boat.In the intro, host Brandon LaChance talks a little local sports - including EYOS's first promotion segment - and a lot of national sports!ENJOY!
2020-01-18
00 min
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Episode 34: The Rise of Doerle
Host Brandon LaChance is joined by his friend Joshua Doerle to talk about Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Also, LaChance pays tribute to Rocky Johnson and Notorious BIG, and discusses Master Chef Jr, Good Girls, and Aladdin. #spoilersENJOY!!!
2020-01-17
00 min
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Episode 33: Drafting NBA Legends
St. Bede sophomore steps away from the basketball court to talk about his and the Bruins play so far this season. Also, Hart and EOYS host Brandon LaChance draft All-NBA Teams. LaChance talks LSU and Clemson during the game and NFL playoffs in the intro. ENJOY!
2020-01-14
40 min
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Episode 31: Imperial marching at the Stagg Bowl
Mia Artman, a 2019 Mendota graduate, shares her experience of playing in the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater band at the NCAA Division III football championship. Plus more. Host Brandon LaChance talks about the LSU and Clemson collision for the DI title. ENJOY!
2020-01-10
29 min
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Episode 30: Hip Hop heads unite
Everything Hip Hop with Hall senior and future Division I softball player, Hanah Hart. Hart and host Brandon LaChance try to name their Top 5 MCs and talk about Hart's career and accomplishments as a Lady Red Devil. Also, can you create a classic mixtape of songs nominated by you?
2020-01-07
36 min
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Episode 29: Mendota boys talking hoops
Ottawa boys basketball coach Mark Cooper talks about his Mendota heritage, his late father Robert Cooper and everything Ottawa basketball. Intro: Host Brandon LaChance sends a shout out to Pat Beals, talks about Amellia Bromenschenkel dropping 41 points on Saturday and the NFL playoffs. ENJOY!!!
2020-01-05
51 min
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Episode 28: Brees, P Manning or Brady
Host Brandon LaChance puts St. Bede boys basketball coach Brian Hanson on the spot by asking which Hall of Fame quarterback does he take first? Also discussed, St. Bede hoops, Jason Garrett, New Years, R.I.P David Stern. And more!
2020-01-04
47 min
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Episode 26: Who is on your Illinois Valley girls basketball Mt. Rushmore?
Mr. St. Bede Everything, Tom McGunnigal, and host Brandon LaChance discuss who they think are the best girls basketball players to ever play in the Illinois Valley. Plus, LaChance also puts the IBCA Hall of Fame Coach on the spot by deciding a starting lineup consisting of girls he's coached in his 22 years with the Lady Bruins. And more! ENJOY!!
2019-12-27
48 min
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Episode 23: Longtime Red Devil, first time head coach
TJ Orlandi has been a long-time Red Devil as he cheered for them as a kid before becoming one himself and graduating from Hall in 1996. Now, he's the girls basketball coach and ready to leave a lasting first impression. Orlandi talks about everything Hall including his player Hanah Hart scoring her 1000th career point. Host Brandon LaChance discusses the newest soon-to-be New England Patriots scandal, Le'Veon Bell bowling instead of playing football and the Colmone Classic. ENJOY!!!
2019-12-13
43 min
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Episode 22: Is COD a fish fry?
La Salle-Peru boys basketball coach Jim Cherveny joins host Brandon LaChance to talk Cavaliers hoops, technology in 2019 such as phones, Snap Chat and Call of Duty, and the sports community in the Illinois Valley. Also, corrections and R.I.P Juice Wrld. ENJOY!!!!
2019-12-10
43 min
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Episode 21: Mendota, Princeton girls meet on the hardwood
Mendota picked up a 44-32 win over Princeton in a non-conference game Saturday in Mendota. Host Brandon LaChance talks with Mendota junior Amellia Bromenschenkel, PHS coach Tiffany Gonfigam and MHS coach John Hansen. Bromo talks about scoring over 1,000 points and passing her sisters on the MHS all-time scoring list. Gonigam and Hansen both talk about their teams and what they've seen so far this season. ENJOY!!!
2019-12-08
25 min
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Episode 20: Justin Jacobson is a new Trojan
Justin Jacobson began his first high school head coaching gig with the Mendota boys basketball team at the Seneca Thanksgiving Tournament. We talk Trojans, Thanksgiving and plenty of hoops with Jacobson! Host Brandon LaChance laughs at the LeBron James and James Harden no call/call, is thrilled with the Chicago Bears win against the Dallas Cowboys and talks some college hoops with Ohio State/North Carolina. ENJOY!!!
2019-12-06
37 min
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Episode 19: Princeton football coach Ryan Pearson joins EOYS
Princeton football coach Ryan Pearson had plenty of praise for his Tigers after an 11-2 season and a trip to the IHSA Class 3A semifinals. He also spoke about Thanksgiving and the recovery of his father, Tom Pearson, who fell 20-plus feet off of a later and was in ICU. Before the conversation with Pearson, Brandon LaChance shares his thoughts of the Carolina Panthers firing coach Ron Rivera not being ESPN notification worthy and asks you to pick your three favorite and three least favorite characters on TV sitcom Superstore. ENJOY!
2019-12-04
40 min
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Episode 18: Derek Schneeman talks Fieldcrest football tradition
Fieldcrest football coach Derek Schneeman chats about the Knights reaching the Class 2A semifinal and the football tradition the squad has built at the co-op high school and its communities. Before Schneeman shares his coaching staff, players and their 12-1 season including snapping Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley's 31-game winning streak, co-host Brandon LaChance breaks down his trip to Rosemont to watch NXT Takeover and WWE Survivor Series, Thanksgiving and a few albums - Fabolous' Summertime Shootout 3 and Jim Jones' El Capo. ENJOY!!!
2019-12-03
59 min
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Episode 15: Mason Faulk talks Knights' IHSA semifinal
Fieldcrest senior offensive lineman and defensive lineman Mason Faulk talked about Saturday's IHSA semifinal on the gridiron, strawberries, and concrete. Co-host Brandon LaChance sends a shout out to Peyton Heagy and her performance at state swimming, the Fieldcrest and Princeton football teams -- which both play in semifinals Saturday -- and he talks about Chester Weger. If you don't know who he is, look up Starved Rock killer or murderer. Also, LaChance talks IVCC women's basketball! ENJOY!
2019-11-23
35 min
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Episode 14: Peyton Heagy swims to state
La Salle-Peru sophomore Peyton Heagy qualified for Saturday's girls swimming IHSA State Meet in two events. She joins Edge of Your Seat Podcast to talk about the experience and her life in swimming. Also, co-host Brandon LaChance talks about a few iconic NBA players in Carmelo Anthony's return and Vince Carter's legacy. ENJOY!!!!!!
2019-11-22
28 min
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Episode 11: Nick Deranek calls the Irish to the pod
Notre Dame men's basketball public announcer Nick Deranek joins co-hosts Brandon LaChance and Tony Milus to talk about the Fighting Irish, the World Series, and the Chicago Bears. In a conversation taking place before the Bears and Lions game, Tony Milus breaks down a situation that actually took place during the game. Is it a lose/lose situation? We will see this week when the Bears play the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday!!!
2019-11-16
43 min
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Episode 8: Round 2 of high school football playoffs with three special guests
Princeton's Ronde Worrels, Hall's Grant Resetich, and Fieldcrest's Kenton Castrejon talk playoff football with co-hosts Brandon LaChance and Tony Milus. Worrels and Resetich discuss the huge rivalry between Hall and Princeton as it continues in the second round of the Class 3A playoffs, while Castrejon chats about Fieldcrest and their battle with Elgin St. Edward in Class 2A. Lots of awesome moments in each interview! ENJOY!!
2019-11-09
1h 11
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Episode 7: A small school played big for Earlville boys soccer coach Larry Heiden
Earlville boys soccer coach Larry Heiden answers all kinds of questions about his Red Raiders after they made a sectional final for the second straight season. Heiden is super stoked about his team and shared his enthusiasm with Edge of Your Seat co-hosts Brandon LaChance and Tony Milus. LaChance breaks down the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Bulls and has a few Illinois Valley updates. ENJOY!!!!
2019-11-05
36 min
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Episode 5: Lady Cavaliers tennis sent three to state!
La Salle-Peru seniors Ame Ernat and Olivia Ernat and junior Lauren Klein competed at the IHSA State Tournament last weekend. In three separate interviews, co-hosts Brandon LaChance and Tony Milus chatted with them about their state experience. Also, LaChance shares a life-changing memory and respect is paid to John Witherspoon.
2019-11-01
38 min
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Episode 4: Jose Medina and the La Salle-Peru football team are in the playoffs
Football is on the brain! First, co-hosts Brandon LaChance and Tony Milus discuss the Chicago Bears - the one-point loss to the Los Angeles Chargers and what's next for Mitchell Trubisky, Eddy Pineiro and Matt Nagy. Then, the guys chat with La Salle-Peru football coach Jose Medina about the Cavaliers making the playoffs for the first time since 2009, Saturday's first-round game against better-seeded Rochester, being from Mendota and coaching a team 15-minutes away and much more.
2019-10-30
45 min
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Episode 3: A buddy brought the topics
Co-hosts Brandon LaChance and Tony Milus talk Illinois Valley sports as the fall season winds down. S-Dub makes his grand debut and brings some topics for the guys to discuss. Who will be the World Series MVP, which living athlete would the guys like to meet and much more!
2019-10-26
40 min
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Episode 2: Talking through the fairways and greens with Ian Roach
From golfing with a potato masher and a Wiffle ball to countless hours swinging clubs to becoming a four-time IHSA State Meet qualifier, Ian Roach shares some of his golf legacy with co-hosts Brandon LaChance and Tony Milus. Yes, we used the word legacy for a senior in high school. Check out the episode for a great chat with a great young man!
2019-10-23
30 min
Edge of Your Seat Podcast
Finally! Edge of Your Seat Podcast has arrived!
Co-hosts Brandon LaChance and Tony Milus talk about Mendota boys soccer defeating DePue-Hall for its third regional title in four years with interviews from MHS goalkeeper Yanni Karahalios and coach Nick Myers, and D-H coach Martin Moreno. Milus and LaChance also talk World Series, White Sox improving, Cubs falling apart and the disappointing Bears. As in every show, they speak about a few brief non-sports topics at the end.
2019-10-21
44 min