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Pop ScreenThe Four Tops & Little Shop of Horrors - Pop Screen Episode 135It's suppertime! Yes, after our review of 2024 Pop Screen is back to its old tricks with a look back at 1986's Little Shop of Horrors, the horror-comedy-musical powered by an unforgettable voice performance from none other than The Four Tops's Levi Stubbs. As the "mean green. mother from outer space" Audrey II, Stubbs made Academy Awards history - but you'll have to listen to find out how...
Join Graham and Mike in their weird world as they discuss the songs and set-pieces both added to and taken from the stage musical, as well as the film's...
2025-01-231h 03
Dangerous Conversations w/Doug Gilbert and Tommy RichDangerous Conversations Episode #10: Featured Guest - Dr. Tom PrichardThis week Doug welcomes another great friend of his to the show, Dr. Tom Prichard! The guys have fun reflecting on their great times as neighbors in the Continental territory where Doug learned from guys like Tom, Jerry Stubbs, "Nightmare" Danny Davis, and others. Tom tells about working with Brian Christopher in the USWA early in Brian's career and shares a fun story from the Mid-South Coliseum where Brian's car was on the line and Brian's girlfriend learned to keep the window's rolled up! Plus, way too many great stories to mention here, check out the interview and let us...
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2024-09-1944 min
When It Was Cool Wrestling and Retro Pop Culture (DragonKingKarl)Sting vs Kurt Angle, MSG, End of 1984 SECWI have a great show for you this week starting off with a fun entry into the Greatest Kayfabe Tournament - The GKT, where you the listener voted between Sting and Kurt Angle. Next up we go back to 1931 Madison Square Garden where Dick Shikat upset the order of things by shooting on people. The show rounds out with a look at December 1984 in Southeastern wrestling where a small crew are doing memorable things, Lord Humongous is in town, Arn Anderson is on his way out, Jerry Stubbs is Mr. Olympia again, and Pat and Randy Rose are the...
2024-07-0948 min
The Press Box with Marty BannisterMarch 19, 2024: Dave Skoczen and Kurt StubbsThe Press Box opens up with Marty Bannister and producer Khellie B as they dive into Dayton area local sports! Interviews with voice of the Akron Zips, Dave Skoczen checks in about the whirlwind ending of the game that got the Zips into the NCAA tournament as well as the MAC being a one-bid league. Marty also talks with Kurt Stubbs about the upcoming OHSAA Boys HS Basketball Championship and the last final four format. Also our March Madness Final Four picks and we check in with "For The Ladies" by Khellie B.TUNE IN NOW!
2024-03-191h 40
John Tapp RacingEpisode 466: Ron StubbsAlways a pleasure to catch up with the bush trainers. Our podcast guest this week is Albury’s Ron Stubbs whose reputation precedes him. Ron is rarely without a handy horse, and he currently prepares Bianco Vilano who’s already safely locked away for the Country Championship Final on April 6th. Ron’s affinity with horses goes back to childhood days in the western Riverina. His training career has been spread over two successful stints. He talks about his first win on returning to training in 2016 with the curiously named Squidensqizz.
Ron looks back on his memorable day at...
2024-03-1939 min
Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep13)Inside this Episode:
00:00 (Intro)
02:00 (Intro Question)
08:53 (Weekly Review)
17:01 (Milestones)
19:55 (Games of the Week)
26:21 (Players & Teams of the Week)
30:19 (District Picks Intro)
30:45 (D2:Region 5)
38:09 (D2:Region 6)
46:00 (D2:Region 7)
54:06 (D2:Region 8)
01:02:24 (D2 Regional Picks)
01:04:38 (D1:Region 1)
01:14:27 (D1:Region 2)
01:20:40 (D1:Region 3)
01:31:20 (D1:Region 4)
01:35:37 (D1 Regional Picks)
2024-02-271h 37Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep12)Inside this Episode:
00:00 (Intro)
00:40 (Intro Question)
20:11 (Weekly Review)
31:12 (Milestones)
37:20 (Players & Teams of the Week)
42:00 (District Picks)
43:24 (Region 13 Picks)
48:46 (Region 14 Picks)
59:10 (Region 15 Picks)
01:05:20 (Region 9 Picks)
01:10:52 (Region 10 Picks)
01:16:33 (Region 11 Picks)
01:24:58 (Region 12 Picks)
01:29:00 (Closing)
2024-02-201h 29Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep11)Inside this Episode:
00:00 (Intro)
01:34 (Weekly Review- Stubbs)
09:33 (Milestones)
11:15 (Player of the Week- Stubbs)
11:49 (Team of the Week- Stubbs)
14:00 (Games of the Week)
15:45 (OG Winter Classic Review)
17:06 (Player of the Week- Roth)
17:38 (Team of the Week- Roth)
18:10 (Alumni Spotlight)
19:06 (Closing)
2024-02-1919 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep10)Inside this Episode:
00:00 (Intro)
02:09 (Milestones)
06:28 (Stubbs is Cooking)
11:21 (Intro Question)
18:04 (Weekly Review)
37:50 (Players & Teams of the Week)
41:23 (What to Watch)
46:58 (Games of the Week)
50:34 (Sonny Johnson Interview)
01:13:12 (Buy or Sell)
01:18:27 (Alumni Spotlight)
01:23:12 (Closing)
2024-02-081h 23Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep9)Inside this episode:
00:00 (Intro)
01:45 (Intro Question)
15:06 (Weekly Review)
24:55 (AP Poll)
30:09 (Milestones)
32:01 (Players of the Week)
34:43 (Teams of the Week)
39:14 (Games of the Week)
45:45 (Buy or Sell)
51:10 (Alumni Spotlight)
55:25 (Anthony Calo Interview)
01:14:30 (Closing)
2024-01-301h 14Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep8)Inside this Episode:
00:00 (Intro)
01:55 (Intro Question)
14:09 (Weekly Review)
32:04 (Shoutout to Tim Casey)
32:35 (Players of the Week)
36:05 (Teams of the Week)
39:27 (Games of the Week)
44:32 (Buy or Sell)
55:08 (Alumni Spotlight)
01:04:34 (Closing)
2024-01-241h 05Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2: Ep7)Inside this episode:
00:00 (Intro)
03:08 (Intro Question)
10:54 (Weekly Review)
23:40 (Battle of 614 Recap)
30:58 (MLK Classic Recap)
34:00 (Milestones)
40:54 (What to Watch)
53:55 (Buy or Sell)
01:07:26 (Mailbag)
01:13:35 (Alumni Spotlight)
01:17:47 (Closing)
2024-01-191h 18Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep6)Inside this episode:
00:00 (Intro)
02:50 (Intro Question)
11:45 (Weekly Rewind)
13:36 (Cleveland Play-by-Play)
14:33 (Rhodes vs. Maple Hts)
15:50 (Ignatius vs. Brunswick)
17:20 (Lutheran W vs. SVSM)
18:52 (Ed's vs. Centerville)
21:42 (Garfield Hts vs. WRA)
25:30 (Lutheran E vs. Richmond Hts)
30:45 (Harvest Prep Holiday Events)
33:47 (Streak Ball Classic)
35:25 (Hoop Herald Classic)
38:43 (Players of the Week)
42:25 (Teams of the Week)
48:20 (What to Watch)
51:34 (Holiday Hardwood Classic)
53:08 (Battle of the 614)
55:15 (Flyin' to the Hoop)
59:00 (Games of the Week)
01:06:45 (Buy or Sell)
01:15:07 (AP Poll)
01:22:25 (Alumni Spotlight)
2024-01-111h 29The Press Box with Marty BannisterJanuary 4, 2023: Anthony Cosenza and Kurt StubbsThe Press Box opens up with Marty Bannister and producer Khellie B as they dive into Dayton area local sports! Interview with Anthony Cosenza of O&B Illustrated and Kurt Stubbs of the "Around the State" Podcast.
2024-01-042h 00Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep5)Inside this episode:
00:00 (Intro)
02:20 (Starting 5 to win one game)
18:00 (Last Week's Recap)
27:30 (Players of the Week)
31:40 (Teams of the Week)
38:20 (What to Watch)
42:55 (Games of the Week)
48:58 (Buy or Sell)
59:42 (Alumni Spotlight)
01:09:17 (Closing)
2023-12-271h 10Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton (S2; Ep3)Inside this episode:
00:00 (Intro)
01:21 (VIP Lounge)
07:25 (Battle in the 740 Recap)
12:30 (Holy Grounds Classic Recap)
18:40 (Players of the Week)
22:40 (Teams of the Week)
29:38 (What to Watch)
37:51 (Games of the Week)
45:23 (Best Gyms)
50:06 (Buy or Sell)
01:02:40 (Andy Moore Interview)
01:24:35 (Alumni Spotlight)
01:30:05 (Closing Thoughts)
2023-12-131h 31Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep2)Inside this episode:
00:00 (Intro)
02:27 (Ohio Valley Hoops Classic Recap)
12:04 (All-Ohio Showcase Recap)
20:37 (Great Lakes Classic Recap)
27:03 (Cleveland Basketball Classic Recap)
31:55 (Teams of the Week)
34:32 (Players of the Week)
39:41 (What to Watch...including "games of the week")
53:13 (Buy or Sell)
57:23 (Alumni Spotlight)
01:06:10 (State Championship Pick/Predictions)
01:19:30 (Closing thoughts)
2023-12-071h 19Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: (S2; Ep1)Season 2 of the Drive to Dayton kicks off with a jam-packed episode
Inside the episode:
00:00 (Intro)
05:24 (Changes)
06:55 (New Alumni Page)
11:49 (Players & Teams of the Week)
14:00 (What to Watch in D1 & D2)
24:35 (Upcoming Events)
32:27 (What to watch in D3 & D4)
43:40 (Games of the Week)
1:00:00 (Fan Interaction)
1:01:56 (Buy or Sell)
2023-12-011h 20Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Summer Edition 2Inside this episode:
Mike Roth (@mikerothou) of Prep Hoops Ohio and TJ Peatross (NEO_Spotlight) of NEO Spotlight breakdown all things Midwest Live, which took place June 23, 24, & 25 at the Cedar Point Sports Center in Sandusky, Ohio.
➼Teams that stood out
➼Teams that surprised
➼Top Individual performers
➼Much more
In the second half of the show, Mike, TJ, and Kurt Stubbs (@Ohiohshoops) dive into the latest Ohio boy's basketball enrollment figures.
➼35 teams changing divisions.
➼Who are the key movers?
2023-06-291h 09Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Summer Edition 1Inside this episode:
🏀How important is it for players to leave the Midwest during live period events?
🏀Notable transfers
🏀Top June Performers
🏀Incoming Freshmen
🏀Midwest Live Preview
2023-06-211h 03Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 9Inside the Season Finale:
🎯State Tournament Recap
🎯Moving the tournament back to Columbus
🎯State Tournament Attendance
🎯Quick 2023-2024 Preview
🎯A Big Thank You
2023-03-271h 26
Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 8Inside this episode:
🎯Teams of the Week:
🎯Players of the Week
🎯Regional Review
🎯State Tournament Week Preview & Picks
🎯Buy or Sell: The State Tournament should be re-seeded.
2023-03-1452 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 7Inside this episode:
🎯Teams of the Week:
🎯Players of the Week
🎯District Review
🎯Regional Week Week Preview & Picks
2023-03-071h 18Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 6Inside this Episode:
🎯Teams of the Week: Benedictine, Riverside, Anderson, and Caldwell
🎯Players of the Week
🎯Sectional Review
🎯District Week Preview
🎯Upset Alerts
🎯Buy or Sell
🎯On the Spot
Music:
War/Fanfare from Rocky IV
Artist: Vince DiCola
2023-02-281h 17Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateLet's Talk: Episode 2Inside the episode:
Our top 5 games in each division for Friday, February 24, 2023.
2023-02-2404 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 5Inside this episode:
🎯Teams and Players of the Week
🎯TJ previews the games to watch in NEO this week,
🎯Mike previews the games to watch in Central and SW Ohio this week.
🎯Kurt previews the games to watch in East, SE, and NW Ohio this week.
🎯Buy or Sell (Richmond Heights would win the D1 Tournament).
🎯On the Spot (Who are your 4 state champions)?
Want to see our picks?
https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQIU2DI1PLS1lPTWP7O0tCutCZVMAo3dxkgGn83nwqEzjGsXsviSryQSz...
2023-02-2157 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 4Inside this episode:
🎯Teams and Players of the Week
🎯We pick all 64 district winners
🎯Still undefeated?
🎯Buy or Sell
🎯On the Spot
🎯Mailbag Questions
2023-02-141h 17Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 3Inside this episode:
🎯Teams and Players of the Week
🎯Anticipated potential district final encounters
🎯Still undefeated?
🎯Buy or Sell
🎯On the Spot
2023-02-0852 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 2Inside this episode:
🎯Teams and Players of the Week
🎯Coaches that do the most with the least.
🎯Still undefeated?
🎯Buy or Sell
🎯On the Spot
🎯Mailbag Questions (you don't want to miss this part)
2023-02-081h 11Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateLet's Talk: Episode 1In this episode:
We compare the University of Dayton to Ohio State as the host for the boy's basketball state tournament in Ohio.
2023-02-0207 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateThe Drive to Dayton: Episode 1NEO Spotlight's TJ Peatross and Prep Hoops Ohio's Mike Roth join host Kurt Stubbs on the very first episode of "The Drive to Dayton," a weekly show that covers the final stretch of the OHSAA Boy's Basketball season.
In today's episode:
🎯We talk about our teams and players of the week.
🎯We discuss some teams with the potential to make a tournament run that isn't quite living up to expectations at this point.
🎯We will dive into the remaining unbeaten.
🎯"Buy or Sell"
🎯"On the Spot"
2023-01-2756 min
Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State2022 OHSAA Boy's Regional Tournament Preview with Mike RothIn this episode, Prep Hoops Ohio's Michael Roth and I discuss this week's regional tournament. We go region-by-region and pick our winners along with you giving you our state picks. There is a lot of good content in our conversation to take into this week's action.
Follow Mike Roth on Twitter: @mikerothou
2022-03-091h 18Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio HS Hoops Around the State with Brayton Martin (Martin RPI)In today's episode, we have a conversation with Brayton Martin, the founder and creator of Martin RPI. One of the hottest sites in the state which is gaining steam by the day. Martin RPI is a "ratings performance index" much like Joe Eitel uses for football in the state of Ohio.
Martin RPI website: https://martinrpi.com/
Follow Martin RPI on Twitter: @MartinRPI
2022-03-0640 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State2022 OHSAA Division 2-3-4 Tournament PreviewIn today's episode, Prep Hoops Ohio's Mike Roth (@mikerothou) and I (@Ohiohshoops) breakdown 48 districts across Division 2, 3, & 4. We pick our district winners and I hit Mike with some tough questions at the end of the episode. You don't want to miss this episode.
2022-02-221h 38Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateSkyvue: The Golden Years (1983-1985)The story of the Skyvue Golden Hawks can't be summed up in a 60-minute podcast and you likely had to have lived it to truly understand the magnitude, but we do our best to bring this story back to life with guest and star guard Mitch Hannahs.
Skyvue, which was located in Graysville, Ohio (less than 100 people), eventually consolidated with Woodsfield HS in 1994 to form Monroe Central. However, a decade earlier, the Golden Hawks were rockstars in Monroe County. The team led by star guard Mitch Hannahs and running mates Todd Hilverding, Brian Leasure, Aaron Kilburn, and Vin...
2021-07-161h 01Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateCoaches Clinic: Centerville's Brook CuppsBrook Cupps has took over at Centerville High School (Ohio) in the spring of 2012 following an ultra-successful stint at St. Paris Graham (OH). In year 9, Cupps led the Elks to the 2021 Division I State Championship outlasting Westerville Central in a classic at UD Arena in Dayton, Ohio.
Cupps drops all kinds of wisdom in this episode for young coaches, aspiring coaches, and veterans coaches. We go into his four core values and how those values helped his team through an unusual 365 days.
Follow Coach Cupps on Twitter: @brookcupps
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2021-07-151h 06Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateCincinnati Woodward: A Season of RedemptionThe story of the 1987-1988 Cincinnati Woodward Bulldogs can't be told without revisiting the prior season. Coach Larry Miller's Bulldogs saw their season abruptly end in the winter of 1987, but that wouldn't stop the next version of Woodward High School basketball. The Bulldogs finished the campaign with a (26-2) mark capturing the first Division 1 state championship in OHSAA history. The team was led by the sensational Chip Jones and junior D.J. Boston. When discussing the greatest Cincinnati high school basketball team of all time, '88 Woodward has to be on the shortlist. As far as individuals go, if you...
2021-07-021h 15Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateMiddletown Magic: Starring Jerry LucasThe Middletown Middies dominated high school basketball from 1944-1959 winning 7 state championships. However, nothing compared to the years between 1955 and 1958 where the Middies won 76 consecutive games and 2 state titles before losing to Columbus North (63-62) in the 1958 state semifinals. The 76-game streak was spearheaded by legendary head coach Paul Walker and Parade All-American Jerry Lucas.
Lucas takes us back in time with a special blast from the past. The man knowns as "Dr. Memory" shares some unbelievable stories and memories from his days at Middletown, Ohio State, the Olympics, and his time in the National Basketball Association (N...
2021-06-261h 21
Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateLincolnview Lancers: A Season of RedemptionIn the mid-1990s a talented bunch of boy's basketball players from Middle Point, Ohio took the state by storm. A village of less than 600 produced three 1,000-point scorers in the same class, saw five players average near double figures, and amass a sparkling (53-1) record during the 1995-1996 & 1996-1997 seasons which resulted in a state runner-up and state championship.
Twitter: @Ohiohshoops
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2021-05-111h 07
Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateSt.Henry Redskins: A Year of DominanceThe winter of 1989-1990 through the winter of 1990-1991 saw the St. Henry Redskins capture the attention of the Buckeye State. Thirty years later, people still want to talk about and marvel over the boys from Mercer County. What if I told you a town of just over 1,300 people with two stoplights produced a senior class that went (51-2) in basketball earning state championships as juniors and senior and (14-0) on the gridiron as seniors. What if I also told you that senior class produced two Ohio State football commitments, 1 Penn State commit, 1 Toledo commit, two NFL players, a...
2021-04-291h 24
Talkin' Tigers PodcastEpisode 8: Talkin' Tigers with Cincinnati St. Xavier head football coach Steve SpechtInside this episode:
🏈 We take a look back at Coach Specht's career at St. Xavier
🏈. We review the Bombers season and look ahead to this Friday's Division 1 State Title Game.
Follow us on Twitter @Talkin_Tigers
2020-11-1140 minTalkin' Tigers PodcastEpisode 7: Talkin' Tigers with Matt Goul of Cleveland.comInside this episode:
🏈 Matt Goul of @Clevelanddotcom joins the @Talkin_Tigers Podcast to breakdown the Mentor Cardinals.
🏈 Follow Matt on Twitter @mgoul
🏈 Follow Talkin' Tigers on Twitter @Talkin_Tigers
2020-11-0527 minTalkin' Tigers PodcastEpisode 6: Talkin' TigersInside this episode:
⚽ OCC Buckeye Releases Girl's Soccer Awards
👟 Regional Cross Country Talk
🏈 Recap Regional Final
Follow us on Twitter @Talkin_Tigers
2020-11-0211 minTalkin' Tigers PodcastEpisode 5: Talkin' TigersInside this episode:
-Review District Cross Country
-Preview Regional Cross Country
-Review Tournament Soccer
-Preview Lady Tigers Volleyball game vs. Worthington Kilbourne
-Review Pickerington Central football
-Preview Pickerington Central football Regional Final
-Much more
Follow us on Twitter @Talkin_Tigers
2020-11-0218 minTalkin' Tigers PodcastEpisode 4: Talkin' Tigers with Jay SharrettInside this episode:
We talking with record-setting Pickerington Central head football coach Jay Sharrett. You won't want to miss this conversation!
Follow us on Twitter @Talkin_Tigers
2020-11-0254 minTalkin' Tigers PodcastEpisode 3: Talkin' TigersInside this episode:
🔥 This week's Tiger Athletic Schedule
🔥 Soccer and Volleyball results
🔥 Full results from 25th Annual Tigers Invitational (CC)
🔥 Recap of the New Albany Invitational (Golf)
🔥 Review Lancaster/Preview Reynoldsburg (Football)
🔥 Shoutouts
Follow us on Twitter @Talkin_Tigers
2020-11-0214 minTalkin' Tigers PodcastEpisode 2: Talkin' TigersIn this episode:
🔥 Varsity Soccer
🔥 Varsity Volleyball
🔥 Varsity Cross Country
🔥 Varsity Boy's Basketball
🔥 We recap the Groveport-Madison win.
🔥 We preview the Lancaster game.
Follow Talkin' Tigers @Talkin_Tigers on Twitter
2020-11-0215 minTalkin' Tigers PodcastEpisode 1: Talkin' TigersInside this episode:
We look at the varsity schedule for the week.
Breakdown the showdown with Groveport-Madison.
Take an in-depth look at some of the key contributors to the 2020 version of the Tigers football team.
Who is Pickerington Central's top competition around the state of Ohio?
2020-09-1827 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with NEO Spotlight's T.J. PeatrossIn today's episode:
We talk about T.J.'s start into the basketball business, things he has learned, and the best advice he would give to young people breaking into the business.
We dive into the Miami Hoop Vault/Triple Double Prospects Open Run where we discuss Jacob Conner, Anthony McComb, Justin O'Neal, Ben Knostman, AJ Braun, Malcolm Curry, Alex Williams, Mehki Elmore, Adam Duvall, and others.
Next, we move into the "Brawl for the Ball," which took place in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Teams we discuss include Indy Heat EYBL 17U, C2K Elite, Nova Village Alleyne, Mid-Ohio P...
2020-07-271h 32Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Zach Fleer & Corey AlbertsonInside today's episode:
We discuss the recent news of Jerry Snodgrass being removed from his Executive Director position with the OHSAA
We talk to Zach Fleer about his recent 2021 "The Challenge" and breakdown some of the top underclassmen in Central Ohio.
Zach tells us about some future events he has in the works.
Corey Albertson breaks down his recent event (teamed with 275 Hoops) at Dohn Prep, which featured some of the top 2021, 2022, and 2023 prospects in Cincinnati.
Corey gives us a preview of his event coming up in Dayton where he will join up with Miami Valley Hoop Vault.
...
2020-07-131h 26Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State"The Chase" Part 4: with Jon Diebler"The Chase" is a four-part series chronicling Jon Diebler's pursuit of history. Diebler gives us an inside look at his four-year high school career, which is one of the most revered in Ohio roundball history. The beloved star gives us his thoughts on the journey but remains steadfast throughout the series that it was always team and winning first. He has never wavered as we revisit the mid-2000s, he was saying the same things.
Inside the episode:
Jon talks about Cincinnati St. Xavier coming to Upper Sandusky just a year after being throttled by the...
2020-06-1633 min
Talkin' Hoops: With Coach Jon CookEpisode 11 - Kurt Stubbs - Host of Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State PodcastKurt Stubbs is a true basketball junkie who has managed to overcome the coaching bug. He has fed his basketball habit as a blogger, turned influencer, turned podcaster. He is also a junior high math teacher, a husband and an oh so proud father of a 14-month old son. He is a man of true integrity and sincere faith, with a fascinating journey into and around this game that we both love. I hope you enjoy my visit with Kurt Stubbs.
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2020-06-071h 02Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State"The Chase" Part 3: with Jon Diebler"The Chase" is a four-part series chronicling Jon Diebler's pursuit of history. Diebler gives us an inside look at his four-year high school career, which is one of the most revered in Ohio roundball history. The beloved star gives us his thoughts on the journey but remains steadfast throughout the series that it was always team and winning first. He has never wavered as we revisit the mid-2000s, he was saying the same things.
Inside the episode:
Jon tells us about his commitment to Ohio State, and how he handled telling Valparaiso what he planned...
2020-05-2530 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State"The Chase" Part 2: with Jon Diebler"The Chase" is a four-part series chronicling Jon Diebler's pursuit of history. Diebler gives us an inside look at his four-year high school career, which is one of the most revered in Ohio roundball history. The beloved star gives us his thoughts on the journey but remains steadfast throughout the series that it was always team and winning first. He has never wavered as we revisit the mid-2000s, he was saying the same things.
Inside the episode:
Jon discusses the move and transition to Upper Sandusky.
We talk about what it's like to prepare and...
2020-05-1546 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State"The Chase" Part 1: with Jon Diebler"The Chase" is a four-part series chronicling Jon Diebler's pursuit of history. Diebler gives us an inside look at his four-year high school career, which is one of the most revered in Ohio roundball history. The beloved star gives us his thoughts on the journey but remains steadfast throughout the series that it was always team and winning first. He has never wavered as we revisit the mid-2000s, he was saying the same things.
Inside this episode:
We discuss Jon's career at Ohio State.
Jon tells us about his oldest brother Jeremiah and the career h...
2020-05-0938 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State25th Anniversary: Revisiting the 1995 Cleveland VASJ Vikings with Jerome DavisToday's episode is the last of our 2nd Annual 25th Anniversary Series. We bring on two-time 1st Team All-Ohioan Jerome Davis to discuss Joe's fourth title in five years.
Inside the episode:
What has Jerome been up?
Expectations with only two returning varsity players and losing two of its top players to Euclid and Oak Hill Academy (VA).
Jerome tells a great story about earning an award that already had someone else's name on it.
We take a look at regular-season games with Cleveland Heights, Cleveland St. Ignatius, Lakewood St. Edward, and more.
We go through t...
2020-04-221h 36Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State25th Anniversary: Revisiting the 1995 Findlay Liberty-Benton Eagles with A.J. GrangerIn today's episode, we have a conversation with former L-B standout A.J. Granger about one of the most dominant teams in Ohio High School basketball history. A.J. has experiences many can only dream of and shares some of those with us. Trust us, you won't want to miss this episode.
Inside the episode:
We talk about A.J.'s experience at Michigan State and performing on the biggest of stages.
Discuss the career of former L-B head coach Steve Williman
Review the 1993-1994 regional semifinal loss to Upper Scioto Valley
Deep-dive into the record-setting 1994...
2020-04-031h 34Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State25th Anniversary: Revisiting the 1995 Orrville Red Riders with Marcell DensonIn this episode, we take a look back at the 1995 Division III State Champions Orrville Red Riders.
In the Episode:
OHSAA cancels winter tournaments
1992 State Championship
1993-1994 season ends in District Final
1994 State Runner-Up in Football
1994-1995 Regular Season
Tournament games with Smithville, Manchester, Norwayne, Newton Falls, Youngstown Mooney, Ontario, and Wheelersburg
All of this and much more
2020-03-271h 05Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State25 Anniversary: Revisiting the 1995 Zanesville Blue Devils with Seth MartinIn today's episode, we start our second year of the 25th Anniversary Series. We tip the series off deep-diving into the 1995 Zanesville Blue Devils with one of the best to ever put on the jersey at the Muskingum County school in Seth Martin.
Before we get started, I share some thoughts on the recent events happening around the country and where I find my hope and assurance in times of uncertainty.
Inside the Episode:
My hope and prayer in times of trouble.
We revisit the end of the 1993-1994 season.
Review the 1994-1995 regular se...
2020-03-211h 31Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast Previewing the DI & DIII RegionalsIn today’s episode, we address the latest with the OHSAA Tournament and preview two more divisions for regional play.
2020-03-1123 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast Previewing the Division IV RegionalIn today's episode, we preview the Division IV Regional Tournament and make our regional picks.
2020-03-1015 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast Previewing the Division III TournamentIn this episode, we preview the Division III tournament and give our Final Four picks.
2020-02-2919 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast Previewing the DIV TournamentWe deep-dive into the Division IV tournament taking a look at some of the top teams, players, and sleepers to keep an eye on.
2020-02-1330 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio HS Hoops: Around the State Podcast Season 2 PremiereIn our Season 2 premiere, we discuss what we've been up to the last four-plus months and answer a great list of Twitter questions.
2019-12-2744 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Cincinnati Moeller's Carl KremerYou won't want to miss our latest conversation with Cincinnati Moeller head coach Carl Kremer. The 1978 Miami East grad has won 575 games in his 29 seasons with the Crusaders at a 79% winning percentage.
Inside the episode:
We talk about his summer adventure to Brooklyn for the 2019 NBA Draft to watch former Crusader Jaxson Hayes become a Lottery Pick.
The early years where a kid named Bobby Brannen really set the tone for what Moeller basketball would eventually become making it cool to play hoops for the Crusaders.
The state championships seasons of 1999, 2003, 2007, 2018, and 2019.
Moeller became the first D...
2019-08-101h 44Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with 2-Time State Champion Coach Gregg CollinsOur latest conversation is with former Lexington and Mansfield Senior head coach Gregg Collins. We cover his career at both historic schools.
Inside the episode:
The 1986-1987 regional qualifier featuring three sophomores, who would become the centerpieces of what was to come.
The 1988-1989 state championship season featuring Tom Scholl, Jeff Hoeppner, and Donn Restille.
The 1990-1991 state championship season led by the great Jamie Feick, who would go on to play at Michigan State and for the Charlotte Hornets, San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks, and New Jersey Nets. He would later become head coach at his alma mater (Lexington).
We...
2019-08-051h 18Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Hall of Famer Dan HegemierMy latest conversation with 2017 Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Class of 2017 Hall of Famer, Dan Hegemier. This is a great show filled with history, stories, triumphs, defeats, and what it takes to be great. Coach Hegemier said Coach Bob Arnzen (Delphos St. John's) told him at the start of his career, "you have to surround yourself with great people" and the man with 524-career wins certainly did that.
I mentioned Coach Hegemier's (74-2) run over a three-year span at Knoxville, and his response was what you would expect from a coach with three state championships.
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2019-07-291h 03Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Pete PullenToday, we turn back the clock, and talk with former Dayton Dunbar head coach Pete Pullen. We talk about his incredible 13-year run with the Wolverines, which saw Pullen guide his squads to four state titles in eight seasons and six trips to Columbus in 11 campaigns. Dunbar's run from 2005-to-2015 can rival any in Ohio history.
State Champs (2006, 2007, 2010, & 2012)- 4
Regional Titles (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, & 2015)- 6
District Titles (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2017)- 10
Sectional Titles (all 13 seasons)
2019-07-1707 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast Previewing the Peach Jam with Coach TuckToday's episode we preview the Nike Peach Jam with All-Ohio Red 17U Head Coach Corey Tucker, better known as "Coach Tuck." We talk about the team's (1-4) start before finishing the EYBL regular season at (6-2) to qualify for the prestigious Peach Jam in North Augusta, Georgia.
Coach Tuck also gives us his analysis on NEO Tru Game, who qualified for the E16 event after finishing (8-1) in the regular season. The Ohio-based team's only setback came to the Georgia Stars (66-62). Coach Tuck talks about one of the hottest prospects in the Buckeye State in Akron...
2019-07-1036 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast Remembering the 2004 Bellaire Big RedsOn today's show, I welcome back Martins Ferry Times Leader Sports Editor Seth Staskey to talk about the 2004 Bellaire Big Reds. Seth covered every game of the magical run, which Gene Ammirante's team took the All-American town on. The season ended in heart-breaking fashion, much like its 1995 Division IV State Football Final, but not before the Big Reds gave its town something to remember.
Bellaire finished the year (22-5) and made the school's first and only state tournament.
Aaron Agnew would graduate and move on to Iowa State.
Sophomore Nate Davis, who eventually was drafted in the 5th R...
2019-07-1047 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Bob SeggersonToday, we have a conversation with former Lima Central Catholic head coach Bob Seggerson. Coach Seggerson was inducted into the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame just one year removed from the bench.
In today's episode we discuss:
The early years at LCC.
27 years without a home court?
32 years as head coach with 500-plus wins.
How do you respond to losing 5 state tournament games by a total of 8 points?
Coaching Mr. Basketball (1994) Aaron Hutchins.
Nearly meeting up with LeBron James.
Coach Seggerson's final game couldn't have been written better in Hollywood.
The declining s...
2019-06-271h 30Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Lakewood St. Edward's Eric FlanneryIn today's episode, we talk with Lakewood St. Edward head coach Eric Flannery. We discuss his career from working in a factory while being an assistant coach and attending college to winning state championships and three Gold Medals. It's been a storybook career to this point, and one that started with becoming head coach at just 23-years-old. Flannery has led the Eagles to two state titles including his first in just his second year on the job. Oh, by the way, the Eagles beat their bitter rival to do it.
Some other topics we discuss:
St. E...
2019-06-2001 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast Talking Enrollment FiguresIn this special episode, we deep-dive into the recently released enrollment figures/competitive balance numbers for the 2019-2020 season. We look at teams that could impact their new division along with answering some Twitter questions.
2019-06-1905 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Mentor’s Bob Krizancic.In today’s episode, we talk with Mentor head coach Bob Krizancic. We highlight his nearly 40 years in the business of molding young men. If you are a coach at any level of any sport, you won’t want to miss out on Coach K’s wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and stories. His career has been filled with things happening for a reason. Trust us, this is a can’t miss conversation!
2019-06-1100 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Centerville Head Coach Brook CuppsIn today's episode, we welcome our very first head coach to the podcast in Centerville's Brook Cupps. We discuss how he got into coaching, his first job and some of the early struggles which led to eventual success, the four characteristics that describe his program, advice he would give to young coaches trying to start their own program, and his current job with the Elks.
We also dive into his relationship and interaction with LeBron James as their two sons play together with the Blue Chips travel team.
In our weekly news and notes around th...
2019-06-0500 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with CrossRoads Elite's Adam ShouldersThe show starts with news and notes around the state as we discuss the latest coaching hires, Zeb Jackson, Paul McMillan Jr., Josiah Fulcher, Jaxson Hayes, Darius Bazley, and much more.
In today's episode, we talk with first-time guest, CrossRoads Elite Camp Founder/President, and NCAA Certified Scout Adam Shoulders. We discuss the state of grassroots basketball, Bronny James, whether RJ Hampton's recent decision to play overseas will be a trend, and of course we deep-dive into his upcoming camp at Plainfield High School in Indianapolis. Adam will reveal some of the Ohio names that will be i...
2019-05-2900 min
Royal Blue: The Everton FC PodcastThe Alan Myers Everton Podcast: Keane, Stubbs, Bramley-Moore Dock and Silva's first seasonWe have teamed up with broadcaster and big Evertonian Alan Myers for a brand new podcast on the Royal Blue channel - and what a first episode to begin with! It kicks off with Alan in the studio with two fellow Blues, the ECHO's sports editor Dave Prentice and writer Sam Carroll. They look back on the first season under Marco Silva and Marcel Brands before we get the opinion of former Everton defender Alan Stubbs. Stubbs and ex-Blues striker Yakubu, along with Prenno and Sam, also give their take on the future of the club's forward line, including the...
2019-05-1958 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with Kalen EtzlerIn today's show, we are joined by the latest Ohio State commitment, Kalen Etzler of Convoy Crestview. Etzler's uncle, Doug, played for the Buckeyes from 1991-1995, and recently was named the head coach at his alma mater replacing the now retired Jeremy Best. We talk with Kalen about his high school career thus far, this year's Division IV State Championship, and we deep-dive into his recent commitment to the Buckeyes. You won't want to miss this episode!
2019-05-1827 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast Talking Travel BallIn today's episode, we chat with Triple Double Prospects' Corey Albertson about the last weekend's on the travel circuit. Corey traveled to Atlanta for the 1st session of the EYBL before heading to Fort Wayne, Indiana last weekend for the Spiece Run-n-Slam, one of the biggest non-shoe brand tournaments of the spring. We breakdown some of the top teams, players, and stockrisers all in this week's edition.
2019-05-1025 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateOhio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast with first-time guest Chas WolfeWe kick Season 2 off in style as we welcome Prep Scouting's Chas Wolfe onto the OHSH: Around the State Podcast. Chas is a wealth of knowledge and has done pretty much everything in the basketball industry. Today, we talk Atlanta (EYBL), coaching changes in Ohio, Competitive Balance, and restaurants along with plenty of random and humorous comments.
2019-05-0300 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State2019 State Tournament Preview and PredictionsOn this morning's episode, I discuss the eight semifinal games along with some potential state final matchups. This is an episode specifically made for your drive to Columbus this morning. I also briefly give you my NCAA Tourney picks, which you should probably do exactly the opposite. Happy State Tournament Weekend, everyone!
2019-03-2136 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State25th Anniversary: A Trip Down Memory Lane with the Cleveland VASJ VikingsThis is an absolute can't miss episode, and quite possibly our favorite show to date. Coach Babe Kwasiak and his Father (Tedd Kwasniak) give us a detailed history lesson of Viking Village. We deep-dive into the 1994 season, which ends with the Vikings third state championship and also spend some time in the late 1970's and 1980's. Coach Kwasniak has an uncanny ability to make you believe you are back at St. John Arena in March of 1994. We talk about the humbling loss to Bob Krizancic's Girard Indians in 1993 and how that loss fueled the VASJ into the 1993-1994 season...
2019-03-2101 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State25th Anniversary: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Youngstown UrsulineIn our third installment of our four-part series remember the 1994 State Champions, we feature Youngstown Ursuline and former head coach Mitch Cerny. Coach Cerny is one of the great story tellers in the business, and his detailed account of that season is quite impressive. Coach Cerny talks us through the improbable tournament run after a (10-10) regular season. After listening to this episode, you may see Ursuline's run a bit differently. Coach Cerny notes some key facts from the regular season that make it seem a little less of an upset, but an unbelievable feat nonetheless.
2019-03-1901 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State25th Anniversary: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Westerville NorthIn the second episode, of our four-part 25th Anniversary series, we reminisce with current Westerville Central head coach and Westerville North graduate Kevin Martin. We remember the incredible run by the Warriors, which eventually ended in a 50-48 overtime triumph of Cincinnati Withrow in the Division I State Championship contest. Coach Martin and I discuss a laundry list of things from that 1993-1994 season. We touch on the two losses to Mount Vernon and Upper Arlington in the regular season, a district final escape of Pickerington, regional battles with Zanesville and Columbus Eastmoor, and state games against Cleveland Heights...
2019-03-1340 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the State25th Anniversary: A Trip Down Memory Lane with Upper Scioto ValleyThis is a must listen to episode of the Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast. Without question, this is the most fun we've had yet. In this episode, we start our four-part series where we relive the 1994 State Tournament and take a trip down memory lane with former Upper Scioto Valley assistant coach Nick Cook. If you are a fan of high school basketball, want St. John Arena back, and appreciate the history of the game, you absolutely won't want to miss this episode.
2019-03-1147 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StatePreviewing the Northeast District with Cleveland.com's Matt GoulIn our latest episode, we go around the Northeast District with Cleveland.com's Matt Goul. We cover all the major districts involving Cleveland-area teams along with much more. We ask Matt about the Cleveland.com Top 25 and where he went right and where he may have been a bit off. We discuss Mentor, Solon, St. Edward, Ignatius, Garfield Heights, Shaker Heights, Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Cleveland VASJ, Benedictine, Fairview, Holy Name, Bay, Cleveland Central Catholic, Lutheran East, Warrensville Heights, Kirtland, Elyria Catholic, Richmond Heights, Open Door Christian, Columbia Station, Andrews Osborne, and may more. Matt is one of the hardest...
2019-03-0400 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StatePreviewing the Southeast District Tournament with SVC Sports Talk's John BruceIn his first appearance, on the Ohio High School Hoops: Around the State Podcast, John Bruce of Scioto Valley Conference Sports Talk delivers an all-star performance breaking down Division II, Division III, and Division IV in Southeast Ohio. We talk Zane Trace, Sheridan, Waverly, Wheelersburg, North Adams, Chesapeake, Ironton, Alexander, New Boston, South Webster, Coal Grove, Furnance Green, and much, much more! We even pay tribute to the great Lou Horvath, who knows it's always "Basketball 30" inside the Convo.
2019-02-2600 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StatePreviewing the OHSAA Central Ohio Boy's Tournament with Zach FleerToday, 270 Hoops' Zach Fleer and I deep-dive into all 9 districts in Central Ohio covering Division I, II, III, and IV. Zach gives the most comprehensive preview you will hear anywhere in the country. If it's tournament related, in Central Ohio, we cover it. If you are a fan of the OHSAA Tournament, you won't want to miss this episode!
2019-02-2300 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateAround the East District with Seth StaskeyToday, the Times Leader's Seth Staskey and I discuss this week's OVAC Tournament and breakdown the recently released OHSAA Tournament Brackets. Seth is back by popular demand, and he doesn't disappoint. If you are a fan of the East District or a basketball fan in general, you won't want to miss this episode.
2019-02-1201 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateAround Central Ohio with Zach FleerIn our latest episode, I got in-depth with 270hoops.com's Zach Fleer. He tells us the motivation behind his tournament seeding guides and the scoring system he uses to rank the teams. In addition, we break down every conference in Central Ohio as we look forward to the quickly approaching OHSAA Boy's Basketball Tournament.
2019-02-0900 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateAround Southwest Ohio with TDP's Corey AlbertsonIn today's episode, Triple Double Podcast's Corey Albertson and I breakdown Southwest Ohio getting you ready for the stretch run into March. We talk GCL, GMC, ECC, GWOC, CMAC, DCL, CHL, MVC, CCC, and the SWBL. In addition, Corey tell us about a very special kid from Batavia. You won't want to miss this episode if you want to be ready for the tournament.
2019-02-0700 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateAround Northwest Ohio with Michael HirnOn today's episode, we deep-dive into Northwest Ohio with aficionado Michael Hirn. We discuss the Blanchard Valley Conference, Midwest Athletic Conference, Putnam County League, Shelby County Athletic League, and the Western Buckeye League. In addition, Michael gives us some teams floating under the radar, and we discuss sectional and district favorites. We breakdown this down and more, so you won't want to miss this episode.
2019-02-0619 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateAround the Eastern District with the Times Leader's Seth StaskeyIn today's episode, we talk with Seth Staskey of the Martins Ferry Times Leader in regards to Eastern Ohio basketball. Seth is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to that area and has been in the business for over 20 years. We talk Buckeye 8 Tournament, OVAC Tournament, and the OHSAA Tournament in this episode along with taking a trip down memory lane. You won't want to miss the small school sports segment or us describing Beallsville, Ohio. This was a fun episode to record and we hope you enjoy it as well.
2019-01-311h 34Ohio High School Hoops: Around the StateAround Southwest Ohio with TDP's Corey AlbertsonToday, we break down this weekend's top matchups in Southwest Ohio with Triple Double Prospects' Corey Albertson. I do my best to rank the Top 5 teams in all four divisions of Southwest Ohio, and Corey tells me where I'm wrong. Get yourself ready for tonight's games with this episode.
2019-01-2641 minOhio High School Hoops: Around the StateAround Central Ohio with Zach Fleer of 270 Hoops.In today’s episode, we talk discuss Central Ohio basketball with 270 Hoops’ Zach Fleer. We review last week’s games and preview this weekend’s top matchups. Zach gives us a couple upset specials and lets us know whether Ohio State will eventually win a game in January. All this and more on a can’t miss episode.
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