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Film RoomSTATE SILVER: Schechterly captures second place at PIAA Wrestling ChampionshipsWelcome to Season 2 Episode 28 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week West Scranton wrestler Tommy Schechterly joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss capturing a PIAA Class 3A silver medal, what the grind of the PIAA tournament was like, what it's like wrestling at West Scranton, how he got started in the sport, the importance of his family in his wrestling career and more.
We also dive deeper into the PIAA Wrestling Championships, as District 2 claimed 11 state medals, look back at an outstanding weekend by District 2 teams in the first round...
2026-03-091h 03Film RoomCLASSIC WEEKEND: Scranton Prep’s Kaszuba captures district gold in two sportsWelcome to Season 2 Episode 27 of the Film Room Podcast! Scranton Prep basketball player and swimmer Eva Kaszuba joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss capturing District 2 gold in both sports, what it's like balancing basketball and swimming, the importance of her family in her athletic journey, what it took for the basketball team to win a district title with five new starters, being a part of the Scranton Prep swimming community and more.
We also recap the busiest weekend if high school sports with the District 2 basketball and swimming championships and wrestling regionals, share some...
2026-03-031h 02Film RoomOUTSTANDING SPARTAN: Mid Valley’s Almedina leaves mark on district tourneyWelcome to Season 2 Episode 26 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley wrestler Matthew Almedina joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss becoming a four-time District 2 Class 2A champion and a two-time Outstanding Wrestler award winner, his journey in the sport, helping grow a program at Mid Valley, preparing for the Northeast Regional, the importance of his family in his wrestling journey, being an official and more.
We also discuss the District 2 wrestling tournaments over the weekend in boys and girls and look ahead to regionals. We also look back...
2026-02-241h 02Film RoomRECORD DAY: Iannone shines at Les Richards ChampionshipsWelcome to Season 2 Episode 25 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep swimmer Lukas Iannone joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his record-breaking performance at the Les Richards Championships over the weekend, what he worked on in preparation for this season, how he will prepare for districts and states, the influence of his family on his athletic career, the swimming community in the area, what it's like swimming at Scranton Prep and more.
We also discuss the District 2 boys and girls basketball tournaments, which start Tuesday, and the District 2...
2026-02-161h 03Film RoomCLASSIC WEEK: Mamera, Scranton Prep making run at Division I titleWelcome to Season 2 Episode 24 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep basketball player Chloe Mamera joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her team's performance this season, how the Classics have come together defensively, what it's been like transitioning from freshman to sophomore season after losing last year's starting five to graduation, the team's quest for a Lackawanna League Division I title, the influence of her family on her athletic career, playing AAU and more.
We also discuss all things high school basketball as we look back on some...
2026-02-091h 01Film RoomTWO GRAND: Mountain View’s Kilmer reaches milestoneWelcome to Season 2 Episode 23 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mountain View basketball player Addison Kilmer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss surpassing 2,000 career points, the team's performance so far this season, how much her family has meant to her, balancing playing four sports, her plans for after high school and more.
We also revisit a fun week in boys and girls basketball and look ahead to some big matchups with the regular season winding down and the postseason fast approaching. We also talk about the District 2 Class 3A...
2026-02-021h 04Film RoomNATE THE GREAT: Schuman captures Coal Cracker crownWelcome to Season 2 Episode 22 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Honesdale wrestler Nathan Schuman joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his season so far and Coal Cracker Invitational title, the team's performance this season, how he got started in wrestling, a typical day for him balancing wrestling and school, what it's like being part of a wrestling family and more.
We also discuss the District 2 Class 3A and 2A wrestling duals championships, which start Wednesday, and the seedings. We also get caught up on high school basketball and look...
2026-01-261h 03Film RoomAIR JORDAN: Shaffer, Abington Heights have big weekWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Season 2 Episode 21, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights basketball player Jordan Shaffer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his team's performance last week, how the team refocuses quickly after a big win, teammates who have impressed him this season, the importance of the Comets' nonleague schedule at the beginning of the season, his funny routine before a game at the moment and more.
We also further discuss high school basketball, looking back at some big games last week and ahead to some important matchups...
2026-01-201h 03Film RoomDOING IT ALL: Castellani stellar in every aspect of gameWelcome to Season 2 Episode 20 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View basketball player Cora Castellani joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her approach to the game, Valley View's first win over Scranton Prep since 2004, how she got started in the sport, what makes her team so special, what it was like capturing a state softball title and more.
We also discuss some great boys and girls basketball games, including Dunmore-Riverside and Scranton Prep-Valley View, from last week and look ahead to some great matchups this week. We also...
2026-01-121h 02Film RoomALL-AROUND ATHLETE: Rose finds success in every sports seasonWelcome to Season 2 Episode 19 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Riverside basketball player Brayden Rose joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his team's performance so far this season, the 1-2 punch with Nico Antoniacci, how he got started in sports, what his family has meant to him, receiving Division I offers and more.
We also get caught up on the boys and girls basketball seasons and look ahead at what's to come. We also discuss high school wrestling and swimming and touch on some other great performances.
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2026-01-061h 00Film RoomAHEAD OF THE PACK: Wallenpaupack’s Blaut off to fast startWelcome to Season 2 Episode 18 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Wallenpaupack wrestler Ayden Blaut joins hosts Joe Baress and Scott Walsh to discuss what he learned from last year that helped him to a fast start this season, the work he put in during the offseason, how he got started in the sport, taking on a leadership role for the Buckhorns, what teammates have impressed him the most this season, what it was like being apart of the school's first Lackawanna League Division I and District 2 Class 3A duals titles and more.
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2025-12-231h 02Film RoomEM DASH: Coleman races out to fast startWelcome to Season 2 Episode 17 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights basketball player Emma Coleman joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her performance to open the season, how she got started in the sport, her sister Maggie's influence, what drives her, what she worked on in the offseason, her role with the team and more.
We also discuss high school basketball, including some great performances and the top 10 polls, the high school wrestling tournaments over the weekend and the College Football Playoff.
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2025-12-091h 03Film Room53 IN A HALF: Antoniacci starts season off with bangWelcome to Season 2 Episode 16 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Riverside basketball player Nico Antoniacci joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss scoring 53 points in a half to open the season, what it's like balancing college recruitment with high school basketball, how he handles comparisons to Gerry McNamara, how he got started playing basketball, what he worked on in preparation for his sophomore season and more.
We also look back on an incredible fall sports season, and look ahead to the winter sports season, with basketball, swimming and wrestling getting...
2025-12-011h 00Film RoomNEW HEIGHTS: Johnson, Comets capture state soccer crownWelcome to Season 2 Episode 15 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights goalkeeper Billy Johnson joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his team winning the PIAA Class 3A boys soccer title, the impact of each player from the seniors to the freshmen, how he became a goalkeeper, what it takes to master the position, the transition from soccer to the basketball season and more.
We also discuss the high school football state playoffs, look back on the number of state champions already from the Lackawanna League in the fall...
2025-11-171h 04Film RoomGOLDEN GOAL: Bustos sends Abington Heights to state semisWelcome to Season 2 Episode 14 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights soccer player Nico Bustos joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his game-winning goal in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals, his team's stellar season, the Abington Heights community's support, the significance behind his No. 10, how the team is preparing for Tuesday's state semifinal and more.
We also discuss the state football playoffs, the volleyball playoffs and more about the state soccer playoffs.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and, of course, Podbean. Be...
2025-11-111h 01Film RoomTRUE WARRIOR: Jones, Elk Lake end season with silver and goldWelcome to Season 2 Episode 13 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Elk Lake cross country runner Kendel Jones joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his individual state silver at the PIAA Class 1A championships, Elk Lake's team title, what it means to be a part of the Warriors, the influence of his family in the sport, transitioning from sport to sport, as he also plays basketball and runs track and field, and more.
We also discuss Montrose tennis star Cara Evans capturing the state singles title and Scranton Prep's Lily...
2025-11-041h 01Film RoomHEAD OF STATE: Powell, Scranton Prep stellar at PIAA championshipsWelcome to Season 2 Episode 12 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep golfer Cole Powell joins hosts Joe Baress and Scott Walsh to discuss capturing the PIAA Class 2A individual title, his team winning a second-straight state crown with a record score, what it's like to have the teammates he does, how he got started in golf, what he does in the offseason and more.
We also discuss the District 2 cross country championships, the District 2 soccer playoffs and the District 2 football postseason.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon...
2025-10-271h 04Film RoomROAD TO GOLD: Evans captures district crownWelcome to Season 2 Episode 11 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Montrose tennis player Cara Evans joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her District 2 Class 2A singles title, how she got started in tennis, how important the mental aspect of the game is, how important her family is in her tennis career, the great talent in the district and more.
We also discuss the fall sports postseasons, look back at Week 9 in high school football and preview the last week of the regular season, with league championships and playoff seeding...
2025-10-201h 03Film RoomNET GAINS: Jean, Dunmore score big down stretchWelcome to Season 2 Episode 10 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Dunmore soccer player Johnley Jean joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss scoring eight of his team's nine goals in three wins last week, how he got started in soccer, his transition to moving from Brazil to the U.S., what it's like playing at Dunmore, balancing playing soccer and football, what his brother means to him and more.
We also discuss all things Penn State, including James Franklin's firing, Riverside star Tavian Branch reopening his recruitment and the difficulties...
2025-10-141h 03Film RoomBUCK DOESN’T STOP HERE: Dempsey adds to Dunmore legacyWelcome to Season 2 Episode 9 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Dunmore volleyball player Amanda Dempsey joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss what it means to reach the 500 kill milestone, her team's performance so far this season, growing up in a family of athletes, what it was like winning a state title in basketball as a freshman, how she got started in volleyball and more.
We also take a look at some other great performances from last week and Monday's District 2 team championships in golf, look ahead to the District 2...
2025-10-0753 minFilm RoomKEVIN SENT: Vincent runs wild for CrusadersWelcome to Season 2 Episode 8 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Holy Cross football player Kevin Vincent joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for a great discussion on a variety of topics, including his performance against Holy Redeemer, what it's like playing football at Holy Cross, transitioning to running back, how he got started in football, his track and field career and more.
We also discuss high school football games from last weekend and look ahead to Week 7, talk about some key matchups from last week in high school soccer and look...
2025-09-301h 01Film RoomANOTHER MILESTONE: Calvert, Abington Heights keep rollingWelcome to Season 2 Episode 7 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week and Abington Heights soccer player Lilia Calvert joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her latest milestone — surpassing 300 career points — how important the Lady Comets' passing and defense have been this season, how the team has performed against some top-tier opponents, her plans to graduate early and go to Rutgers in January, what she's learned from Abington Heights' leaders of the past and more.
We also discuss high school football, including the No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup between North Pocono and Abin...
2025-09-231h 01Film RoomWILL POWER: Prep’s McPartland clutch in return from ACL tearWelcome to Season 2 Episode 6 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep football player Will McPartland joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss the Cavaliers' come-from-behind victory over Delaware Valley, putting up seven touchdowns in his return from an ACL tear, what it took to come back from the injury, his transition to taking over as the starting quarterback this season after Times-Tribune Offensive Player of the Year Louis Paris graduated, playing alongside his brothers and more.
We also take a look back at Week 4 of the high school football...
2025-09-1657 minFilm RoomGREAT LAKELAND: Naniewicz, Chiefs earn big early-season winWelcome to Film Room Podcast Season 2 Episode 5! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Lakeland football player David Naniewicz joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his team's big win over Riverside, what it's like being a leader for the Chiefs, what it's like working toward returning the program to prominence, the difference in the team early this season and more.
We also discuss a busy Week 3 in the Lackawanna Football Conference, and look ahead to a big weekend for Week 4.
We also touch on high school girls and boys soccer and girls tennis...
2025-09-0957 minFilm RoomKING COLE: West comes up big for North PoconoWelcome to Film Room Podcast Season 2 Episode 4! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono football player Cole West joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his performance in a win over Pittston Area, what makes this North Pocono team so special, how he balances the three sports he plays, who he would choose with the first pick in a fantasy draft and more.
We also preview the Lackawanna League high school boys and girls soccer seasons, which start Tuesday and Wednesday, discuss girls volleyball, girls tennis and high school football and look ahead to...
2025-09-0259 minFilm RoomON THE TRAIL: Ryon, Lions off to good startWelcome to Season 2 Episode 3 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Lackawanna Trail football player Isaac Ryon joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his team's Week 1 game against Tunkhannock, what it's like playing at Lackawanna Trail, how he got started in the sport, growing up in a family full of athletes and more.
We also take a look back at other Week 1 football games and look ahead to Week 2.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and, of course, Podbean. Be sure to subscribe so you...
2025-08-2600 minFilm RoomREPEAT CHAMP: Boyanoski claims second straight Simons titleWelcome to Season 2 Episode 2 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep golfer Ben Boyanoski joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss repeating as Bob Simons Classic champion, how he got started in golf, how he stays focused mentally on the course, a funny story of how he became a Cincinnati Bengals fan and much more.
We also touch on other strong golf performances, including Lyla Jones’ repeat title at the Ann Marie Simons Classic, and the opening of the girls tennis season and preview Week 1 of the high school fo...
2025-08-2059 minFilm RoomSEASON 2 KICKOFF: LFC high school football previewWelcome to Season 2 of the Film Room Podcast! The 2025-26 sports season is underway, and the high school football season starts next Friday. Hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett are here to preview the season, breaking down each Lackawanna Football Conference division. We also look back at The Times-Tribune offensive and defensive LFC Quarter-Century teams, and the analysis of LIAA football rosters over three decades showing stability. You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and, of course, Podbean. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. EDITOR’S NOTE: Apologies about the poor editing of th...
2025-08-161h 04Film RoomAbington Heights grad Mike Dargatis’ journey from sports to HollywoodWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In this episode, Joe Baress sits down with Mike Dargatis, a former Abington Heights standout football and basketball player and now an actor. They discuss his high school sports career, his transition to acting, his acting career and much, much more.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and, of course, Podbean. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
Dargatis was a former Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week as a quarterback and helped lead the Comets to a District 2 Class 4A title in...
2025-08-141h 14Film Room21ST CENTURY IN FILM PART II: Breaking down the best movies of the past 25 yearsWelcome to a special bonus episode (Part II) of the Film Room Podcast! Host Joe Baress is joined by movie aficionados Rebecca Kivak and Tamara Dunn, founders of the Take 2 movie column/blog, to do a deep dive into the New York Times' 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, and share their Top 10 movies of the past 25 years.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and, of course, Podbean. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
2025-07-0959 minFilm Room21ST CENTURY IN FILM PART I: Breaking down the best movies of the past 25 yearsWelcome to a special bonus episode (Part I) of the Film Room Podcast! Host Joe Baress is joined by movie aficionados Rebecca Kivak and Tamara Dunn, founders of the Take 2 movie column/blog, to do a deep dive into the New York Times' 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, and share their Top 10 movies of the past 25 years.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and, of course, Podbean. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode.
2025-07-081h 47Film RoomANSWER THE CALL: Valley View star stellar in Cougars’ run to state titleWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 43, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View star softball player Abbi Call joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her team’s state title victory, playing through injury, her decision to commit to Clemson, what this Valley View team meant to her and more.
We also wrap up the end of the high school sports season, discussing the Abington Heights girls lacrosse team that made it to the state semifinals and the incredible seasons area girls teams and athletes had in the 2024-25 school year. We...
2025-06-1659 minFilm RoomGOING FOR GOLD: Valley View softball state title game previewWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast for a bonus episode! Host Joe Baress is joined by beat writer Scott Walsh to preview Thursday's PIAA Class 4A softball championship game between District 2 champion Valley View and District 3 champion Kennard-Dale. We take a look back at the Cougars' season, talk about the key moments and players who got Valley View this far and break down the championship game. If you need something to listen to before the game or on the drive down to Penn State, we've got you covered.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon...
2025-06-1230 minFilm RoomHISTORIC SEASON: Gilbert, Abington Heights reach state semisWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 42, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights lacrosse standout Sadie Gilbert joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her journey in lacrosse, playing at Abington Heights, the Lady Comets’ first round and quarterfinal victories, their preparation for Tuesday’s semifinal matchup with Strath Haven and much more.
We also discuss Valley View’s thrilling victory Monday in the softball state semifinals to reach Thursday’s state title game, Riverside star football player Tavian Branch’s big decision coming this week and other spring sports state playoff ac...
2025-06-101h 01Film RoomTAYLORMADE: Valley View’s Cawley stellar at statesWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 41, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View star softball player Taylor Cawley joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her performance in the softball postseason, her struggles with injuries and overcoming them, how she got started in the sport, what it’s like playing at Valley View, her decision to continue her career at Binghamton University and more.
We also discuss the softball playoffs and the Lackawanna League’s four remaining teams, including Valley View, North Pocono, Mid Valley and Holy Cross; and the baseball play...
2025-06-0442 minFilm RoomPODIUM FINISH: Prep’s Velaga earns bronze in tennisWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In episode 40, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep tennis star Akhilesh Velaga joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his third-place finish at the PIAA Class 2A championships, his growth from freshman year to senior year, how he got started in the sport, what he’ll cherish most about his tennis career at Scranton Prep and more.
We also discuss the PIAA track and field championships, District 2 baseball and softball playoffs with finals starting Tuesday, the District 2 lacrosse playoffs and the District 2 volleyball playoffs.
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2025-05-271h 01Film RoomCLEARING HURDLES: Davis shines; spring playoffs heat upWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! Episode 39 is jam-packed, including District 2 baseball and softball previews. But first, as always, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Lakeland track and field athlete Kaylyn Davis joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her impressive performance at the District 2 Class 2A track and field championships while battling the flu. She also shares how much it means to her to compete at Lakeland alongside her teammates and what it takes to balance her events and looks ahead to the state championship meet.
Then we are joined by our colleague...
2025-05-201h 15Film RoomGOLDEN RUN: Kravitz secures wins, medals, recordsWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 38, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono track and field athlete Kaitlyn Kravitz joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her record-breaking performance at the Robert Spagna Championships, her performance at the District 2 Class 3A Championships, her future, what it’s like to be part of a family of athletes, what it’s like balancing her events and much, much more.
We also dive deeper into the District 2 track and field championships, and discuss the weather’s impact on spring sports, especially baseball and softball, and ho...
2025-05-151h 00Film RoomCOMET STRIKE: Bradley dealing for Abington HeightsWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 37, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights star baseball player Nick Bradley joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss where he's at as a pitcher, his team's performance so far this season, committing to Auburn as a freshman, what it's like playing football and baseball and how the sports help each other and much more.
We also discuss Lakeland graduate CJ Dippre signing with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.
We also look at some great performances from last week and...
2025-04-281h 01Film RoomCLEARING HURDLES: Talluto storms to massive week on trackWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 36, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley track and field star Natalie Talluto joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her outstanding performance at two invitationals and a dual meet over a span of four days, how she got started in the sport, the importance of the mental aspect of the sport, her process and how she got started in the hurdles, what it's like competing at Mid Valley and her respect for decades of music.
We also break down softball and baseball, highlighting some great performances by p...
2025-04-211h 02Film RoomRIGHT AS RAINNA: Carr sets record, aims for moreWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Delaware Valley’s Rainna Carr joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 35 to discuss setting a school record in the shot put, her goals for the rest of the season, how she got started in the sport, balancing the shot put with the discus and more.
Joe also shares a story from his short-lived throwing career.
We also talk about some other great performances last week in baseball, softball, lacrosse and track and field, and the effect of the weather on...
2025-04-1548 minFilm RoomTURN THE PAIGE: Dymek, North Pocono off to fast startWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono softball player Paige Dymek joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her team’s strong start to the season, the team’s depth bringing in talented freshmen, the talent in the sport in District 2, her future plans, athletes she admires, including Mookie Betts, and her Michigan football fandom.
We also discuss some other great performances in softball, baseball, track and field, including Jhaven Sims breaking his school record, and lacrosse.
Joby also dives into what it takes to be su...
2025-04-071h 00Film RoomREACHING GOALS: Monacelli hits lacrosse milestoneWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 33, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono girls lacrosse star Amaya Monacelli joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for an extensive interview to discuss reaching the 300-goal milestone, her team’s growth, lacrosse’s growth in the area, her college decision, her other interests outside of lacrosse and the importance of her family, whether it’s pushing her in the sport or sitting down at the dinner table for some Italian food.
We also discuss the start of the high school sports spring season, area wrestlers placin...
2025-03-3146 minFilm RoomVALIANT CRUSADE: Hughes leaves mark on Holy CrossWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Holy Cross basketball player Michael Hughes joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 32 to discuss the Crusaders’ PIAA Class 3A semifinal matchup with West Catholic, handling the heartbreaking end to the season, his career and the success of his teammates, his Philadelphia sports fandom and the unfortunate state of his NCAA bracket.
We also discuss Valley View boys and Mountain View girls basketball teams and their semifinal matchups and wrap up the winter sports seasons. We also share some personal stories about ou...
2025-03-241h 00Film RoomADDING ON: Kilmer leading Lady Eagles on another state runWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mountain View basketball star Addison Kilmer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 31 to discuss her team’s run to the state semifinals, playing alongside her sister and her influences in basketball.
We also discuss the rest of the high school basketball state playoffs, as Valley View and Holy Cross boys and Mountain View and Crestwood girls prepare for semifinal games this weekend.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and, of course, Podbean. Be sure to subscribe so...
2025-03-181h 00Film RoomWHAT A KNIGHT: Battaglia leads Scranton to state victoryWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton basketball player Tony Battaglia joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for Episode 30 to discuss the Knights’ first state win since 2022, what it took for the team to overcome a slow start, Scranton’s second-round opponent Parkland, playing basketball with his dad as coach and the GOAT in the NBA.
We also discuss a phenomenal week for District 2 in the basketball state playoffs and the PIAA wrestling championships.
We also look ahead to Tuesday and Wednesday’s next round of the state...
2025-03-1057 minFilm RoomGREAT BEYON: McLean leads charge to district crownWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View basketball player Beyon McLean joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for Episode 29 to discuss his team’s District 2 Class 4A title, how much it means to him to play alongside this senior class, what it’s like playing on the big stage at Mohegan Arena and his future plans.
We also look back on one of the best weekend’s of the high school sports season, which included district basketball championships, regional wrestling championships and swimming championships.
We also look a...
2025-03-0458 minFilm RoomWARRIOR’S WAY: Fitzpatrick, DV have monster weekend on matWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Delaware Valley wrestler Juliet Fitzpatrick joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 28 to discuss her big win in the District 2 title match over a state-ranked opponent, her team’s continued success, her journey in the sport and being a part of girls wrestling’s growth in the area, state and nation.
We also discuss the District 2 wrestling championships, including Brian Heard’s record-tying performance, the District 2 basketball playoffs, as teams ramp up for championship week, and District 2 swimming and diving.
You ca...
2025-02-2457 minFilm RoomGREAT OAKES: Scranton Prep star shines in swimmingWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week and Scranton Prep swimmer Rebecca Oakes joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 27 to discuss her big weekend at the Les Richards Championships, her preparation for the rest of the postseason, how she got started in the sport and her routine before races.
We also discuss more swimming and diving from the Les Richards Championships, including Abington Heights’ Ethan Horutz and Delaware Valley’s Etain Starr, look back at some of the 1,000-point scorers from last weekend, including Abington Heights’ Robby Lucas, Valley...
2025-02-1757 minFilm RoomCLASSIC MOMENT: Hillebrand gives Prep another highlight in stellar seasonWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep star basketball player Jenna Hillebrand joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 26 to discuss reaching the 1,000-point milestone, the Classics’ continued success and how they stay focused as they try to make it back to the state final and how she got started in the sport.
We also dive into other high school basketball, recapping girls and boys games from last week, taking a look at the top 10 polls and previewing what is to come this week.
We al...
2025-02-1059 minFilm RoomJORDAN RULES: Shaffer sparks Abington HeightsWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights basketball player Jordan Shaffer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 25 to discuss his team’s season, the transition from legendary coach Ken Bianchi to basketball legend JC Show and the Comets’ upcoming matchup with Scranton Prep. He also talks about the Super Bowl and his NBA fandom.
We also discuss the top 10s in boys and girls basketball and look at where teams stand at this point of the season. Joby also discusses a team from the past (Bishop Hann...
2025-02-0459 minFilm RoomMONEY MARTIN: Senior has Scranton Prep rolling in right directionWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep basketball player Brycen Martin joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his big week, where he scored 34 and 30 points in back-to-back games, the Cavaliers’ strong stretch of games and Prep’s big game against Scranton on Tuesday.
We also discuss a big week in high school boys and girls basketball and break down The Times-Tribune top-10 polls.
We also look back at some great high school wrestling from last week and look ahead to the District 2 team duals tour...
2025-01-2858 minFilm RoomCONTINUED TRADITION: Talutto, Dunmore in midst of another strong seasonWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week and Dunmore basketball star Sophia Talutto joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 23 to discuss her team’s continued success, her illustrious career, what she took away from playing alongside star Ciera Toomey, her leadership role and future plans.
We also discuss the high school basketball top 10s, recap last week and look ahead to an excited week.
We also discuss high school wrestling and where teams stand in the Lackawanna League division races.
We also recap high sc...
2025-01-2059 minFilm RoomTALENT POOL: Howell helps lead Elk Lake to big winWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Elk Lake swimmer Hannah Howell joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 22 to discuss her team’s big victory over Scranton Prep to snap the Classics’ 73 dual-meet winning streak, how her team will refocus for the rest of the season, how she got started in the sport and her future plans. She also talks briefly about her Eagles’ victory over Joe’s Packers in the wild-card round.
We also discuss a big week in high school basketball, with a shakeup in the Times-Tr...
2025-01-1458 minFilm RoomCROWN JEWLYA: Old Forge’s McCullon reaches milestoneWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! Old Forge star and The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Jewlya McCullon joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for Episode 21 to discuss reaching 1,000 points, her leadership role and how she got started in the sport. She also talks about women’s basketball and some of the athletes she admires, Duke basketball and Penn State football.
We also discuss a great week in high school basketball, including a showdown between Old Forge and Holy Cross, Valley View’s continued success to start the season in boys and girls and look ahea...
2025-01-0756 minFilm RoomTHUNDERING HEARD: Abington Heights star wrestler keeps rollingWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! We have a jam-packed Episode 20, starting with a great interview with The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights wrestler Brian Heard. He joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss how he got his start in wrestling, the success of the Abington Heights program, his commitment to the University of Pennsylvania and his thoughts on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State football.
Then we discuss some other great performances at holiday wrestling tournaments and holiday basketball tournaments.
We also look at the high school football all-state...
2024-12-301h 01Film RoomANOTHER ACCOLADE: Turi adds milestone win to outstanding careerWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week West Scranton star wrestler Michael Turi joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 19 to discuss his recent achievements, including the 100th win of his career, how he got started in wrestling and how his role with the team has evolved over the years.
We then dive into high school wrestling’s big weekend with the Lackawanna League Championships.
We discuss high school basketball, including Holy Cross’ big win over Riverside in boys basketball, and Catie Beechman’s big week, including a buzz...
2024-12-231h 01Film RoomRIVERRUN: Antoniacci, Vikings impress earlyWelcome to Episode 18 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Riverside basketball player Nico Antoniacci joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss the stellar start to his freshman season, Riverside’s first five games and Thursday’s highly-anticipated matchup with Holy Cross.
We also discuss some other great performances in basketball and look ahead to the next few weeks, including the holiday tournaments.
We also dig into our thoughts on public vs. private, talk about some great performances in high school wrestling over the weekend and look ahead to the L...
2024-12-1858 minFilm RoomFRESH TAKE: Mid Valley freshman Almedina stellar in debutWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! Be sure to tune in high school wrestling fans as hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett are joined by The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley wrestler Sam Almedina. He discusses his strong debut last weekend, his journey in the sport, the growth of the Spartans program and much, much more.
We also discuss strong performances by local wrestlers over the weekend at tournaments, break down the top wrestlers and teams and rev up for the league wrestling season.
We also look at early-season girls and boys...
2024-12-1159 minFilm RoomWINTER IS HERE: Smith starts Paupack off strongWelcome to Episode 16 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Wallenpaupack basketball player Ella Smith joins host Joe Baress and guest host and Penn State guru Sam Fremin to discuss her career night, her interest in exercise science and sports medicine and what it’s like playing sports at Wallenpaupack.
Joe and Sam also reflect on Riverside’s football season after the Vikings’ loss in the PIAA Class 2A semifinals.
They also touch on some other great performances, including Scranton’s Drew Leonori, Riverside’s Nico Antoniacci, North Pocono’s Ella Clementoni a...
2024-12-041h 05Film RoomTAKEAWAYS: Pucilowski, defense lift Riverside to state semisWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 15, hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett are joined by The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Riverside football player Quinn Pucilowski to discuss his team’s performance in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals, look ahead to the Vikings’ state semifinal matchup and the rise of the defense.
Joe and Joby also talk about Scranton Prep’s disappointing end to a great season and look ahead to the high school basketball season, which starts Friday.
Joby also discussed his battle with the snowstorm before they talk about college footba...
2024-11-2754 minFilm RoomWHAT A RUN: Paris, Cavs roll to district title, state quartersWelcome to Episode 14 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep quarterback Louis Paris joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss the Cavaliers’ District 2 Class 3A title, his journey at Scranton Prep and the multiple sports he participates in, including wrestling and track and field.
Then Joe and Joby dive into the high school football playoffs, discussing the Scranton Prep and Riverside victories and the incredible efforts in defeat for Abington Heights, Lackawanna Trail and Valley View.
They also delve into what the athletes’ high school careers will mean...
2024-11-2058 minFilm RoomCHASING DREAMS: District champs begin state journeysWelcome to Episode 13 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Riverside quarterback Chase Taddonio joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss the Vikings’ District 2 Class 2A title, his career at Riverside and the Vikings’ PIAA first-round game against Lansdale Catholic.
Joe and Joby also look back on district title wins for Abington Heights, Valley View and Lackawanna Trail and district semifinal victories for Scranton Prep and Wyoming Area and look ahead to what’s next in the state playoffs.
They also touch on state playoff performances from Mountain View volley...
2024-11-1359 minFilm RoomTHRILL OF VICTORY: Canevari, Cougars capture crownWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 12, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View soccer player Eva Canevari joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her team’s thrilling victory over Crestwood in the District 2 Class 3A final, her journey in the sport and the keys to staying calm in high-stress games.
Joe also shares his thoughts on the Valley View-Crestwood title game that was decided on penalty kicks. Then Joe and Joby dive into the postseason action in soccer, volleyball, tennis, cross country, field hockey and football and look ahead to st...
2024-11-041h 02Film RoomPLAYOFF PUSH: Fall sports postseason in full gearWelcome to Episode 11 of the Film Room Podcast. Hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett dive into the postseasons in tennis, volleyball, soccer, cross country and golf and recap some of the best performances from last week.
They also look back at Week 10 of the high school football season and preview the District 2 playoffs in each classification.
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2024-10-291h 02Film RoomGAME. SET. MATCH: Arp captures tennis gold againWelcome to Episode 10 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights tennis player Susan Arp joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for an interview to start the episode as they discuss her outstanding week and career.
Joe and Joby also recap Week 9 in high school football, look ahead to Week 10 and dive into the postseasons of the other fall sports.
They also talk about the legacy of the late Guy Valvano and what he meant to local sports.
You can listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music...
2024-10-2257 minFilm RoomZACH AT IT: Cwalinski sparks Cougars in big winWelcome to Episode 9 of the Film Room Podcast. The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View quarterback Zach Cwalinski joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss Valley View’s big win over Delaware Valley, the team’s mindset as they move toward the postseason and the Cougars’ evolving offense.
Joe and Joby also recap the great games and performances from Week 8 in high school football and look ahead to Week 9. They also discuss Monday’s District 2 Class 2A and 3A individual tennis tournaments, North Pocono volleyball’s big week and great performances in soccer, golf and cross...
2024-10-1458 minFilm RoomTEE IT UP: Kelleher stellar on the golf courseEpisode 8 of the Film Room Podcast is out! Abington Heights golfer and The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Cade Kelleher joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his District 2 Class 3A title, how he became attached to golf, what it’s like golfing alongside his teammates at Abington Heights and gives Joe and Joby some pointers to help their golf games.
Joe and Joby also discuss some other great performances from the week, including from Scranton Prep golfer Cole Powell and Montrose tennis player Cara Evans and a milestone victory for North Pocono soccer coach Gr...
2024-10-081h 00Film RoomNEW HEIGHTS: Calvert sets school recordWelcome back to the Film Room podcast! In Episode 7, Abington Heights star soccer player Lilia Calvert, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week, joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss reaching a school-record 89 goals for her career, her connection to previous record holder Megan Callahan and taking on more of a leadership role.
Joe and Joby also break down thrilling Week 6 high school football matchups, including Valley View's victory over Scranton and Delaware Valley's nail-biting win against Abington Heights. They also spotlight standout performances in golf and look ahead to Week 7 of high school football.
2024-10-0153 minFilm RoomGO BIG: Division I commitments, school records and a new sportWelcome to Episode 6 of the Film Room Podcast! Your host Joe Baress, alongside co-host Joby Fawcett, dive into an eventful week in fall sports.
The episode highlights some incredible accomplishments by local athletes, such as Valley View's Abbi Call committing to Clemson and Kalli Karwowski heading to Penn State. Abington Heights’ Lilia Calvert breaks a school record with her 89th career goal and Dunmore’s Tommy Clark comes up clutch with his game-winning goals and career milestones.
The hosts also delve into high school football. Josh Vinton of Western Wayne takes center stage as The Time...
2024-09-2658 minFilm RoomSetting the standard: Palmer reaches milestoneWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In this fifth episode, hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett dive into the exciting world of high school sports. From celebrating a volleyball milestone to breaking down key football matchups, this episode is packed with highlights and insights.
First up, we have an interview with Western Wayne girls volleyball player Raegan Palmer, who recently surpassed 1,000 career assists. Raegan shares her journey, the influence of former players and what it means to be a leader on and off the court. Her enthusiasm and dedication to her team shine through as she...
2024-09-1758 minFilm RoomWeston’s Field: Big-time players make big-time playsWelcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 4, hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett dive into the heart of the fall sports season. With a week packed with high school football, big events and standout performances, there's plenty to discuss.
This week, we are joined by The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week, Weston Yannone, a sophomore quarterback who led Susquehanna to a historic victory over Dunmore. Weston shares his experience, the team's strategy and what it felt like to call the game-winning play.
We also cover other remarkable performances in high school sports, including...
2024-09-1059 minFilm RoomDevil of a time: An overtime thriller to highlight Week 2Welcome to episode three of the Film Room Podcast with hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett!
The episode kicks off with a recap of the overtime thriller between Old Forge and Dunmore, where Old Forge prevailed with a 46-43 victory. The hosts are joined by The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week, TJ DiMattia, who shares his thoughts on the intense game.
TJ talks about his experiences playing against rivals, maintaining composure during high-pressure moments and the trust he has in his teammates and coaches. He also discusses balancing football with his baseball career and dabbling...
2024-09-0359 minFilm RoomLesh is more: A big Week 1 in high school footballWelcome to the second episode of the Film Room Podcast, hosted by Joe Baress and co-host Joby Fawcett. In this episode, we dive into the thrilling first week of high school football.
We kick off the episode with an exclusive interview with Mid Valley football player Jakob Lesher, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week.
Next, we recap some of the most exciting games of the week, including Old Forge's nail-biting victory over West Scranton and Scranton Prep's dominant win against Valley View. We also highlight standout players and unsung heroes who made significant impacts on their teams.
The episode also...
2024-08-2754 minFilm RoomKicking off the season: High school football and fall sports previewWelcome to the first episode of the Film Room Podcast! Join hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett as they dive into the exciting world of high school sports. In this debut episode, Joe and Joby discuss the upcoming high school football season, providing an in-depth analysis of the Lackawanna Football Conference divisions and highlighting key teams and players to watch. Get insights into the intense Week 1 matchups, including the highly anticipated Scranton Prep vs. Valley View game, and find out which teams are poised for a breakout season. The hosts also touch on the challenges and strengths of powerhouse programs...
2024-08-2057 min
Penn Stated: Talking Penn State Football with Donnie CollinsOne more chance at greatnessComing off its best offensive performance in a month, No. 10 Penn State has a shot at redemption.The problem is, it comes against No. 3 Michigan.On this week's edition of the Penn Stated podcast, hosts Donnie Collins (Scranton Times-Tribune) and Sam Fremin (Citizens Voice) talk about what the dominant performance against Maryland might mean this week against the mighty Wolverines.But...does it mean anything?Donnie and Sam also talk with Scranton Times-Tribune wrestling writer and copy editor Joe Baress -- Northeast Pennsylvania's resident Michigan Man -- who is unashamedly pro sign-stealing (sort of).
2023-11-0858 minPenn Stated: Talking Penn State Football with Donnie CollinsEvery Thorn Has Its RoseThe imperfect team got just about as perfect an ending as it could have wanted.Penn State is off to the Rose Bowl. Even though it got dropped in the rankings by the College Football Playoff committee. Even though it finished third in the Big Ten. Even though it has yet to beat a ranked team this season.Does any of that matter? Penn Stated host Donnie Collins discusses that and a host of other issues surrounding the Nittany Lions on this week's episode, including:The opening of the transfer portal this...
2022-12-081h 00Penn Stated: Talking Penn State Football with Donnie CollinsA first glance at a second chancePenn State is 5-0, ranked in the top-10 and facing a top-5 opponent on the road with a chance at a memorable season resting in the balance.Sound familiar?On this week's Penn Stated podcast, host Donnie Collins talks with veteran Penn State beat writer Rich Scarcella of the Reading Eagle to break down what the Nittany Lions will need to do avoid a collapse similar to the one they couldn't avoid when they were 5-0 in 2021. Plus, who is the most important person on Penn State's sideline this week, when it comes to formulating...
2022-10-1250 min