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Preds InsidersPreds InsidersPreds Gelling, Trotz's Vision, Extension with Admirals (3-26-25)Nick Kieser is filling in for Adam Vingan this week on the show and has Russell Vannozzi from Main Street Media riding along. The guys react to the Nashville Predators 3-1 win in Carolina and take a take a look at the games ahead. How big is the continuity between Nashville & Milwaukee? What's general manager Barry Trotz going to be up to this summer? 2025-03-2749 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekPearl-Cohn coach Tony Brunetti on state title chances + BlueCross Bowl previewCould 2023 be the year Pearl-Cohn football finally breaks through? Coach Tony Brunetti sure hopes so. His Firebirds (14-0) face Upperman (14-0) in the TSSAA Class 4A BlueCross Bowl state championship game on Saturday morning. Pearl-Cohn hasn't won a state title since earning back-to-back Class 4A crowns in 1996 and 1997. Host Russell Vannozzi interviews Brunetti and previews all nine BlueCross Bowl matchups on this week's show.2023-11-2927 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekCPA coach Ingle Martin on team's path to Chattanooga + DI semifinals previewLike clockwork, Christ Presbyterian Academy football is set to return to the TSSAA Division II-AA BlueCross Bowl. The Lions (12-1) will make their sixth straight state championship game appearance on Thursday, Nov. 30 when they face Boyd Buchanan (13-0). CPA coach Ingle Martin joined today's show to discuss how his team made it back to Chattanooga and what to expect from coach Gary Rankin's Buccaneers. Host Russell Vannozzi also previews the fourth round of the playoffs to close out the episode.2023-11-2228 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekFRA coach Justin Geisinger on program building + Round 3 previewFranklin Road Academy football coach Justin Geisinger likes to talk about the process rather than the results. Geisinger insists that he and his staff don't dwell on the outcomes of games, instead focusing on program-building. That formula seems to be working for the Panthers (11-1), who face CPA (11-1) in Friday's Division II-AA state semifinals. Show host Russell Vannozzi caught up with Geisinger to talk about FRA's quick rise. Vannozzi closes the episode by reviewing storylines and making picks for the third round of the TSSAA playoffs.2023-11-1529 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEast Nashville coach Damien Harris on his first season + Round 1 previewUnder first-year head coach Damien Harris, East Nashville football has picked up right where it left off. The back-to-back Class 3A runner-up Eagles (8-2) enter the TSSAA playoffs as the No. 1 seed from Region 5-3A with plenty of juice for another deep postseason run. Harris joined this week's episode to give an assessment of his team to host Russell Vannozzi, who also talks area storylines and first-round score predictions later in the show.2023-11-0129 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekRiverdale coach Will Kriesky talks Battle of the Boro + Week 11 previewMore than a decade has passed since Riverdale football last beat Oakland in 2012. Could this be the year the Warriors finally take the Battle of the Boro? Riverdale coach Will Kriesky joined this week's show to preview the rivalry matchup and highlight some of his team's top players like quarterback Braden Graham, wide receiver Brock Montgomery and Michigan State commitments Jaylen Thompson and Keshawn Williams. Russell Vannozzi also goes over Week 11 storylines and gives his score predictions for several top games.2023-10-2528 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekOakland's Kevin Creasy on coaching his son, emerging stars, high expectations + Week 9 previewThis season brought a new wrinkle for Oakland football coach Kevin Creasy: his son Kyler at starting quarterback. After suffering a broken collarbone early in the season, Kyler returned to action in late September. Kevin joined this week's show to provide an update on his son's status, talk about running backs Daune Morris and Ashton Jones (along with other emerging stars), and discuss how his program is handling the expectations that come with being the three-time defending Class 6A state champion. Host Russell Vannozzi also reviews area storylines and gives score predictions for top Week 9 games.2023-10-1227 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekNashville Christian coach Jeff Brothers on progress of young team + Week 8 previewNashville Christian football coach Jeff Brothers knew his 2023 team would require some patience. The back-to-back Division II-A runner-up Eagles graduated their leading rusher, top four pass catchers and a number of key contributors on defense. After opening the season with three consecutive losses, Nashville Christian (3-3) has won three straight to enter Friday's game against Columbia Academy (4-3) with a .500 record. Hear from Brothers on this week's show, along with Week 8 storylines and score predictions from host Russell Vannozzi.2023-10-0430 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekHillsboro coach Anthony Brown assesses his team ahead of Nolensville matchup + Week 7 previewHillsboro football will be tested often over the next month of Region 6-5A play. The Burros (5-1) enter the meat of their schedule starting Friday at Nolensville (5-1). Coach Anthony Brown joined the show to discuss how his team has played so far, why two-way senior Kaiki Baker is indispensable and what he thought about former Burros star Matthew Jackson earning a roster spot with the Tennessee Titans. Host Russell Vannozzi also reviews storylines and makes predictions for Week 7 games.2023-09-2725 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekBrentwood coach Clint Finch on why his team is still unbeaten + Week 6 previewBrentwood coach Clint Finch doesn't take the easy route when it comes to scheduling non-region opponents. Despite having already played teams like Brentwood Academy, Henry County and Hendersonville, the Bruins (5-0) remain unbeaten halfway through the regular season. Finch spoke on the impact of transfer QB Baylor Hayes, how Brentwood may enjoy more than a decade of WR production from a single family, what's made the Bruins defense so effective and more on this week's episode. Host Russell Vannozzi also sets the stage for Week 6 with storylines and score predictions.2023-09-2129 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekFather Ryan coach Brian Rector on BA win, MBA matchup + Week 5 previewWhat does Father Ryan football get following its biggest win in recent memory? A showdown with Montgomery Bell Academy, which the Irish have not beaten since the 1997 Clinic Bowl Division II state title game. Father Ryan coach Brian Rector discusses how his team took down Brentwood Academy 56-21 last week, why senior QB JoJo Crump is so valuable and what needed to change after the Irish finished 2-9 a year ago. Show host Russell Vannozzi also goes over Week 5 storylines and gives his score predictions for this week's top Nashville-area games.2023-09-1328 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekDevin Arnold and Takhyian Whitset discuss Antioch football's turnaround + Week 4 previewOverlook Antioch's football team at your own risk. The Bears snapped their 22-game losing streak with an 18-15 win at Cane Ridge last week, and if coach Devin Arnold has his way, the program's turnaround has only just begun. Arnold and junior lineman Takhyian Whitset join this week's show to discuss how Antioch has returned to being competitive. Host Russell Vannozzi also talks other Nashville-area storylines and gives his predictions for top Week 4 games.2023-09-0629 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekGlencliff coach Phillip Stevenson talks program's first win since 2018 + Week 3 previewPhillip Stevenson was out of coaching in 2020. Inspired by the loss of his father that year, Stevenson eventually re-entered the ranks as Glencliff's head coach in 2022. After another 0-10 finish last season, the Colts earned their first victory since 2018 on Aug. 25. Hear the inspiring story of Stevenson and the Colts on this week's episode, along with high school football analysis from host Russell Vannozzi.2023-08-3030 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekDavidson Academy coach Jonathan Quinn, QB Knox Roberts on opening win + Week 2 previewDavidson Academy began its 2023 football season with a feat that's eluded the Bears for the past two years: beating Nashville Christian. Coach Jonathan Quinn and quarterback Knox Roberts join the Main Street Preps High School Football Preview Show to discuss that win and more about the Bears expectations for this year. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also break down Week 1 and look ahead to a few of this week's top games.2023-08-2430 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekLipscomb Academy football coach Kevin Mawae on debut game + Week 1 previewPro Football Hall of Famer Kevin Mawae has coached and played in hundreds of games. Friday will be the first time Mawae takes the field as a high school head coach, and a tough challenge awaits as his Lipscomb Academy team is set to host national power IMG Academy. Mawae joined the Main Street Preps High School Preview Show to discuss his first six months on the job, what to expect from the Mustangs offensive line and where the team's QB situation stands. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also talk Week 1 storylines and give their predictions for the...2023-08-1631 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekWhat's up with all the high school football transfers? Plus, an early look at Mr. Football candidatesFind team rosters if you're headed to a high school football game in Tennessee next week. Numerous players transferred schools during the offseason, leading show hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi to discuss potential reasons behind all the movement. Later, they rattle off way-too-early candidates for the 2023 Tennessee Titans Mr. Football Awards and discuss Metro Nashville football storylines.2023-08-1026 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekFormer Goodpasture standout PJay Smith discusses his college basketball journeyPatrick "PJay" Smith Jr. is right where he always wanted to be. After two standout basketball seasons at Division II Lee University, Smith hit the transfer portal this spring and landed at Furman, fresh off a trip to the NCAA tournament. The former Goodpasture star guard details his journey through the college ranks in this week's episode. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also take a moment to remember Donovan Stewart and talk high school football.2023-08-0229 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekGet to know recently hired Robertson County sports reporter David WilsonDavid Wilson is hitting the ground running in Robertson County. The Trevecca graduate joined Main Street Preps and The Connection this month as a sports reporter, just in time for the 2023 high school football season. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi get to know David in this week's episode and close the show by discussing Nashville's top football storylines.2023-07-2629 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekWhy Brentwood Academy point guard Tyler Tanner committed to Vanderbilt basketballBrentwood Academy point guard Tyler Tanner joins the show to explain why he committed to Vanderbilt basketball over Belmont and Murray State. He discussed how he approached his recruitment, what excites him about playing for coach Jerry Stackhouse, and his relationship with BA alum and current Cleveland Cavaliers star Darius Garland. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi close the episode by reviewing a variety of Nashville-area news and notes.2023-07-1929 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekGoodpasture's Carson Rucker talks MLB Draft; Vanderbilt's Wesley Schelling breaks down the art of long snappingIn a wide-ranging episode, MSP This Week hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi welcome recent Goodpasture baseball graduate Carson Rucker and former Pearl-Cohn long snapper Wesley Schelling for interviews. Hear how Rucker reacted to being selected by the Detroit Tigers in the MLB Draft and what his older brother Jake has meant to his baseball career. Plus, listen to Schelling detail the unlikely touchdown he scored for Vanderbilt last season and why he became a specialist in the first place.2023-07-1329 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekFather Ryan wide receiver Charlie Becker discusses his commitment to IndianaLike many football prospects of his caliber, Charlie Becker wanted to make his college decision before his senior season. The Father Ryan wide receiver committed to Indiana on June 22 over offers from Iowa and Northwestern, among others. He joined this week's episode to talk about why he landed on the Hoosiers and what he hopes to accomplish in his final year with the Irish. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also give a Nashville-area football recruiting update.2023-07-0529 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekFranklin baseball coach Wally Whidby gives insight on AJ Russell's quick rise to All-American at TennesseeBefore AJ Russell was stacking up All-America honors with Tennessee baseball, he was a star pitcher at Franklin High. Coach Wally Whidby joined MSP This Week to give insight on Russell's impressive freshman season, along with his thoughts on Franklin's team outlook for 2024. Host Russell Vannozzi closes the show by reviewing Main Street Preps' All-Midstate Players of the Year for each spring sport.2023-06-1430 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekOMSpirit.com's Zach Berry talks football recruiting, MBA soccer coach Giles Cheevers discusses winning another titleHosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi welcome a pair of guests on this week's show. First up is Zach Berry with On3/OMSpirit.com to talk college football recruiting, the transfer portal and area prospects to watch. MBA soccer coach Giles Cheevers then discusses his team's Division II-AA state title victory and why he's enjoyed his time in Nashville after moving from Ireland nearly 20 years ago.2023-06-0929 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekValor College Prep soccer coach Paul Elkins reflects on title run; plus Spring Fling highlightsValor College Prep earned its first state championship of any kind last week when its soccer team downed Greeneville 1-0 on penalty kicks to capture the Class AA title. Hosts Russell Vannozzi and Blaine Kellar caught up with Wildcats coach Paul Elkins to hear more about the team's memorable tournament run. Later, Russell and Blaine discuss highlights from TSSAA Spring Fling.2023-06-0129 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekPreviewing TSSAA Spring Fling 30 with MSP reporters from around the MidstateIt’s TSSAA Spring Fling week! Get ready for the action with a combined preview show featuring MSP This Week hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi along with special guest hosts and MSP reporters Blaine Kellar, Brady McAtamney and Casey Patrick. Stay tuned to MainStreetPreps.com for full coverage of spring sports state championships across Middle Tennessee.2023-05-2230 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekCentennial baseball coach Rob Baughman talks revamped postseason format, top pitchers and his team's unique outfield bermCentennial baseball is in prime position to work its way to a second-straight Class 4A state tournament berth. Longtime Cougars coach Rob Baughman joined MSP This Week before hosting this weekend's Region 5-4A tournament to talk about the revised postseason format, his team's top performing players and why fans enjoy the unique setup beyond Centennial's right-field wall. Show hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also provide an update on other area playoff developments.2023-05-1128 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekLipscomb Academy baseball coach Brad Coon, Nolensville softball coach Luke Patton join the show ahead of their postseason tournamentsLipscomb Academy baseball and Nolensville softball are among the area teams hoping for lengthy postseason stays. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi caught up with their coaches – Brad Coon and Luke Patton – for conversations about where each team stands entering May. Coon and the Mustangs open the Division II-AA Middle Region tournament on Friday, while Patton and the Lady Knights begin the District 12-4A tournament the same night.2023-05-0429 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekMeet new Hunters Lane boys basketball coach Katrina Carter, East Nashville football coach Damien HarrisA few familiar faces in Metro Nashville Public Schools have found new places to coach. Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi interview the recently hired Katrina Carter (Hunters Lane boys basketball) and Damien Harris (East Nashville football) as they settle into their roles. Carter led Hillsboro girls basketball to a 34-1 record and the Class AAA state title in 2009, while Harris has been an assistant football coach at his alma mater Pearl-Cohn since 2008.2023-04-2629 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekSteve Wade provides latest on throwing sensation Mensi Stiff; Brad Myers talks GCA baseballIt's an all-Williamson County episode as Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi visit with Brentwood Academy throwing coach Steve Wade and Grace Christian Academy baseball coach Brad Myers. Wade provides an update on Mensi Stiff, who continues to re-break her own state records in the discus and shot put. Meanwhile, Myers and the Lions are 17-6 with six games to go before the Division II-A postseason. His interview begins at the 20:00 mark.2023-04-1929 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekCatching up with Goodpasture baseball coach Jim Carter, Green Hill softball coach Savannah SandersGoodpasture baseball and Green Hill softball are two of the Nashville area's top performing teams so far this spring. Defending state champion Goodpasture is 16-2, while upstart Green Hill is 22-2. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi caught up with their head coaches - Jim Carter (Goodpasture) and Savannah Sanders (Green Hill) - to highlight both programs this week.2023-04-1330 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekBrentwood soccer coach Mike Purcell on high expectations, national rankings and his growing collection of tattoosDefending TSSAA Class AAA soccer state champion Brentwood has picked up where it left off. The Bruins are 8-0 and rank as the No. 5 team in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 national poll. Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi caught up with longtime Brentwood coach Mike Purcell to discuss how his players are embracing the high expectations, and why Purcell might be on the hook for another tattoo if the Bruins keep winning. Plus, Tyler and Russell provide a laundry list of spring sports and football recruiting updates to close the show.2023-04-0529 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekCoach Jamaal Stewart talks move from East Nashville to Centennial footballIt wasn't easy for Jamaal Stewart to leave East Nashville. Stewart, who grew up in that area of town, led the Eagles to back-to-back Class 3A state championship games in 2021 and 2022. Hear Stewart explain why taking the head coach position at Centennial was the best move for his career and family. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi spend the second half of the show discussing spring sports.2023-03-2930 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekGetting to know Maplewood football coach Chris Simpson, plus a look back at hoops seasonChris Simpson has spent the better part of the last decade working his way through the high school football coaching ranks. On Tuesday, he was announced as the new head coach at Maplewood, the school he graduated from in 2008. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi spend the episode getting to know the former East Nashville defensive coordinator. Tyler and Russell also wrap up the 2022-23 basketball season.2023-03-2230 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekMLK Magnet coach Caden Anderson details his team's run to the Class 3A state tournamentForget the beach. Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet basketball and head coach Caden Anderson are spending their spring break at the TSSAA Class 3A state tournament in Murfreesboro. Anderson joined hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi to discuss the Royals' best postseason run since 2005. Tyler and Russell also break down several other basketball topics to close the show.2023-03-1629 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekJacob Gill shares why he became a coach and his journey to Brentwood Academy footballJacob Gill's path to coaching started when he was a kid. Hear his backstory and how he ended up becoming Brentwood Academy's next football coach. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi close the show with basketball state tournament talk.2023-03-0830 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekBrentwood girls basketball coach Marcel Williams, Blackman football coach Matt Kriesky join the showIt's another two-guest edition of Main Street Preps This Week, as Brentwood girls basketball coach Marcel Williams and Blackman football coach Matt Kriesky join the show. Williams and his Lady Bruins were set to face Hillsboro for the Region 6-4A title on Wednesday night. Kriesky, previously at Centennial, just accepted the Blackman job last week. Russell Vannozzi and fill-in host Blaine Kellar also briefly discuss postseason hoops.2023-03-0130 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekAndy Blackston on finding success in his first season with Brentwood Academy basketballAndy Blackston's debut season at Brentwood Academy has been a memorable one. The Eagles (25-3) have only lost to one in-state team (Rossview), feature a Mr. Basketball finalist (Tyler Tanner) and can advance to the Division II-AA final four with one more win on Saturday (against MUS). Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also give an update on postseason hoops and state wrestling.2023-02-2329 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekGoodpasture boys coach Adam Sonn, MTCS girls coach Hannah Jones talk postseason hoopsHear interviews with Goodpasture boys basketball coach Adam Sonn and Middle Tennessee Christian girls basketball coach Hannah Jones. Goodpasture (26-1) enters the Division II-A Middle Region tournament in top form, while MTCS (23-9) appears to be on a collision course with back-to-back defending state champion Webb School. The show, as always, is hosted by Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi.2023-02-1530 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekHow coach Matt Shewmake built a girls basketball powerhouse at Webb SchoolMatt Shewmake promised a girls basketball state title in his first season at The Webb School in Bell Buckle. He delivered on that in 2021 and has since taken the Lady Feet, currently the No. 12 team in the country according to MaxPreps, to new heights. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi caught up with Shewmake to talk about how Webb became a powerhouse. Tyler and Russell also recap National Signing Day and delve into a brief shot clock discussion.2023-02-0829 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekCoffee County girls basketball coach Joe Pat Cope, CPA boys coach Kevin Maggard join the showThis week's show includes interviews with Coffee County girls basketball coach Joe Pat Cope and Christ Presbyterian Academy boys basketball coach Kevin Maggard. The Lady Red Raiders (27-1) haven't lost since late November, while the Lions (18-6) have won five of their last six games. Listen in as hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi ask each coach a variety of questions about their respective teams ahead of the postseason.2023-02-0230 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekVeteran coach Randy Coffman on first year with Page girls basketballFirst-year Page girls basketball coach Randy Coffman, who led Riverdale to three straight state titles from 2016-18, joined the show to talk about why he took the job, how the Lady Patriots are faring in a tough district, and the ascension of senior Braley Bushman and sophomore Mary Elizabeth Fox. To close the show, hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi discuss Lipscomb Academy's hiring of Kevin Mawae and give their takes on Nashville-area high school basketball.2023-01-2630 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekFormer Brentwood Academy DC Brian Lilly talks about new James Lawson football programHillwood High School will move to Bellevue and become James Lawson High School this fall. Main Street Preps This Week hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi caught up with Brian Lilly, who was announced last week as James Lawson's first football coach. Tyler and Russell also give a Nashville-area basketball update to close the show.2023-01-1829 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekIndependence boys basketball coach Mark Wilkins, Nashville Christian girls coach Dustin Patton discuss strong starts to 2022-23 seasonJoin Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi for conversations with Independence boys basketball coach Mark Wilkins and Nashville Christian girls basketball coach Dustin Patton. Both teams have enjoyed strong starts to the 2022-23 season, with Independence at 17-3 overall and Nashville Christian at 20-1 as of Jan. 11.2023-01-1226 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekLipscomb Academy boys basketball coach Kevin Starks on Division II-AA Middle Region, Kaleb Beasley as a dual-sport star, the legacy of Hunter YorkLipscomb Academy boys basketball coach Kevin Starks joined the show to discuss a variety of topics surrounding his team, including the outlook for the competitive Division II-AA Middle Region, his thoughts on Kaleb Beasley excelling in football and in hoops, and the legacy of former assistant coach Hunter York, who passed away in early November. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also break down basketball games to watch and go over the 2022 Main Street Preps All-Midstate football superlative winners.2023-01-0426 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekCatching up with Williamson County Schools athletic director Darrin JoinesWilliamson County Schools athletic director Darrin Joines joined the show to talk NIL and a variety of other high school sports topics. Hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi also discuss National Signing Day and give an area hoops update.2022-12-2129 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekBlackman football coach Chandler Tygard talks NIL impact on high school sports in TennesseeLast Thursday the TSSAA amended its amateur rule to allow Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) payments to high school athletes under certain parameters. MSP This Week hosts Tyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi broke down that development with Blackman football coach Chandler Tygard. Later in the show, Tyler and Russell provide an area basketball update.2022-12-1427 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekOakland coach Kevin Creasy reflects on third straight Class 6A title + football season wrap-upRussell Vannozzi and fill-in host Zach Womble caught up with Oakland football coach Kevin Creasy after his team's 42-6 win over Beech in the Class 6A BlueCross Bowl - the third straight state title for the Patriots. Russell and Zach also put a bow on football season by looking by at the top games, best individual performances and biggest surprises.2022-12-0730 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekPage coach Charles Rathbone + BlueCross Bowl previews and score predictionsTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi interview Page football coach Charles Rathbone ahead of his team's second straight appearance in the Class 5A BlueCross Bowl. The Patriots finished as the runner-up to Powell last year. Russell and Tyler also give their score predictions for this week's state championship games.2022-11-2930 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekNashville Christian coach Jeff Brothers, Round 2 takeaways, Round 3 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi catch up with Nashville Christian football coach Jeff Brothers ahead of his team's Division II-A semifinal against Jackson Christian. The Eagles have won nine straight games since opening the year with losses to FRA and Goodpasture. Tyler and Russell also look back at the second round and preview this week's top games.2022-11-1630 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekCane Ridge coach Eddie Woods, Round 1 takeaways, Round 2 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi interview Cane Ridge football coach Eddie Woods after his team's 48-0 win over Gallatin in the first round of the playoffs. Tyler and Russell also give their thoughts on the first round and make picks for the second round.2022-11-0828 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekThe Road to Chattanooga: Previewing the TSSAA football playoffsTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi preview the 2022 TSSAA high school football playoffs. Tyler and Russell also give their takeaways from Week 11 before diving into the best first-round games, their postseason dark horses to watch and potential BlueCross Bowl matchups.2022-11-0129 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekFRA coach Justin Geisinger, Week 8 takeaways, Week 9 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi catch up with Franklin Road Academy coach Justin Geisinger, whose team is 7-1 heading into its open week. Tyler and Russell also give their high school football observations from across the Nashville area and preview Week 9's top games.2022-10-1130 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekNolensville coach Paul Derrick, Week 7 takeaways, Week 8 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi talk to Nolensville coach Paul Derrick ahead of his team's Region 6-5A showdown with Page, which is also unbeaten at 7-0. After the interview, Tyler and Russell break down the Nashville-area high school football scene and give picks for Week 8.2022-10-0426 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEast Nashville coach Jamaal Stewart, Week 6 takeaways, Week 7 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi talk to East Nashville football coach Jamaal Stewart about his team's 6-0 start to the season. They also give their thoughts on Week 6 and look ahead to Week 7.2022-09-2729 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekRockvale coach Brian Guthrie, Week 5 takeaways, Week 6 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi interview Rockvale football coach Brian Guthrie, fresh off a program-building, 20-7 win over Riverdale. They also give their thoughts on Week 5 and look ahead to Week 6.2022-09-2021 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekFather Ryan coach Brian Rector, Week 4 takeaways, Week 5 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi speak with Father Ryan football coach Brian Rector before his team's home date with MBA. They also break down Week 4 high school action and look ahead to Week 5.2022-09-1428 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekRavenwood coach Will Hester, Week 3 takeaways, Week 4 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi catch up with Ravenwood football coach Will Hester before his team's marquee matchup with Oakland. They also look back at Week 3 and preview what's to come in Week 4.2022-09-0829 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekRiverdale coach Will Kriesky, Week 2 takeaways, Week 3 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi chat with Riverdale football coach Will Kriesky ahead of Friday's 'Backyard Brawl' against rival Blackman. They also break down what happened in Week 2 and look ahead to Week 3.2022-08-3131 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekBrentwood coach Clint Finch + Week 2 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi catch up with Brentwood football coach Clint Finch following his team's Week 1 victory over Blackman. They also look back at the opening games and preview what's to come in the Nashville area this Friday.2022-08-2432 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekHS football is back! MBA defensive coordinator Chris Chauvin + Week 1 previewTyler Palmateer and Russell Vannozzi return just in time to preview the opening week of Middle Tennessee high school football. They also speak with Montgomery Bell Academy defensive coordinator Chris Chauvin ahead of his team's Friday night showdown at Ravenwood. Keep up with the rest of our high school sports coverage at MainStreetPreps.com.2022-08-1728 minMain Street Sports Today Special GuestsMain Street Sports Today Special GuestsRussell Vannozzi | Main Street PrepsRussell joins Mo and Chris as they preview the top storylines heading into this week's Spring Fling2022-05-2319 minMain Street Sports Today 2nd HalfMain Street Sports Today 2nd HalfMonday, May 23rd, 2022 | Russell Vannozzi & Spring Fling PreviewRussell joins Mo and Chris as they preview the top storylines heading into this week's Spring Fling2022-05-2335 minMain Street Sports Today Special GuestsMain Street Sports Today Special GuestsRussell Vannozzi | Editor Main Street Preps (1.25.22)Russell joins the show to talk about High School basketball in the Midstate including the MSP Fab 15 Power Rankings available at MainStreetPreps.com2022-01-2514 minMain Street Sports Today 1st HalfMain Street Sports Today 1st HalfTuesday, Jan. 25th, 2022 | 1st Half - Russell Vannozzi, Top Story, MLB HOFRussell Vannozzi with Main Street Preps joins the show to talk about high school basketball in Middle TN, plus the day's top story, The Rundown, MLB Hall of Fame discussion and more...2022-01-2542 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 28: Pearl-Cohn football coach Tony Brunetti reflects on 2-0 start, discusses stadium renovationsTony Brunetti joined this week's podcast to talk about Pearl-Cohn's win at MBA, the return of four-star prospect Barion Brown and where the Firebirds will play their home games while their stadium undergoes renovations. Hosts Russell Vannozzi and Tyler Palmateer also give their thoughts on the Bishop Sycamore situation and preview the top Week 3 games.2021-09-0138 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 27: Oakland football coach Kevin Creasy talks season-opening win, previews ESPN2 matchupKevin Creasy joined this week's podcast to break down Oakland's season-opening 42-7 win at Hendersonville, preview his team's ESPN2 matchup against Madison-Ridgeland Academy and highlight specific players, including Georgia commitment Jordan James. Hosts Russell Vannozzi and Tyler Palmateer also give their Week 1 takeaways and look ahead to the top Week 2 games.2021-08-2633 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 26: Wk 1 2021 HS Football SeasonRussell Vannozzi and Tyler Palmateer go over all of the top games in the Midstate heading into Week 1 of the high school football season.2021-08-2031 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 20: Introducing MSP reporter Tyler Palmateer; plus HS hoops talkRussell Vannozzi chats with Tyler Palmateer, who just started last week as the new Main Street Preps/Main Street Nashville high school sports reporter. The guys talk about Tyler's journalism career (1:24), the launch of Main Street Nashville (4:20), the Midstate high school basketball postseason (14:25), Metro Nashville hoops (20:00) and former Franklin HS and Lipscomb University standout Garrison Mathews having success in the NBA (30:40). 2021-02-1639 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 17: White House Heritage coach Carl Miller on offensive philosophy, team's postseason outlookWhite House Heritage boys basketball coach Carl Miller talks about his offensive philosophy and his team's postseason outlook, among other topics. Host Russell Vannozzi also gives an update on Metro Nashville basketball.2021-01-2818 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 15: Reviewing the 2020 Middle Tennessee high school football seasonMain Street Preps editors Russell Vannozzi and Zach Womble take a look back at the 2020 high school football season. They discuss the MSP All-Midstate team, review top moments of the year and give some way-too-early predictions for 2021.2021-01-0740 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 12: The Road to Cookeville (Part 2): 2020 BlueCross Bowl previewMain Street Preps editors Russell Vannozzi and Zach Womble preview the 2020 BlueCross Bowl state championships, primarily focusing on the games involving at least one Nashville-area team: DII-AA: Lipscomb Academy vs. CPA DII-A: USJ vs. Davidson Academy Class 5A: Oak Ridge vs. Summit Class 6A: Brentwood vs. Oakland Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)2020-12-0130 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 11: Nolensville coach Paul Derrick recaps Tullahoma upset, previews semifinal matchup vs. ElizabethtonNolensville football coach Paul Derrick talks about his team's 15-14 win at Tullahoma and looks ahead to their semifinal matchup vs. Elizabethton. Then MSP editor Russell Vannozzi gives his Midstate playoff predictions. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)2020-11-2518 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 9: JPII coach Justin Geisinger reflects on 2020 season, looks ahead to BA matchupPope John Paul II football coach Justin Geisinger joined this week's show to talk about his team’s 2020 success, highlight a few key players and break down the upcoming Brentwood Academy matchup. Afterwards, MSP editor Russell Vannozzi gives his second-round picks.2020-11-1322 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 8: The Road to Cookeville, previewing the TSSAA playoffs 11-5-20Main Street Preps editors Russell Vannozzi and Zach Womble break down the 2020 TSSAA football playoffs. The discussion includes Cookeville favorites, sleeper teams, players to watch and first-round picks. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)2020-11-0544 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 7: DCA coach Paul Wade and Week 11 Midstate FB picks 10-29-20Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi chats with DCA football coach Paul Wade, who addresses the tornado damage his team’s stadium suffered in March, how the Wildcats have come together since then and what they need to do to get to Cookeville. Russell also gives his Week 11 high school football predictions. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kar…_2018/Wise_Guy)2020-10-2927 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 6: Russell Vannozzi and Zach Womble talk high school football 10-7-20Main Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi and Sumner County sports editor Zach Womble talk all things Middle Tennessee high school football, including the MSP Top 25 and a preview of Week 8. Music: "Wise Guy" by Yung Kartz (Creative Commons, https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Yung_Kartz/August_2018/Wise_Guy)2020-10-0830 minMain Street TodayMain Street TodayMainStreetToday Ep24 MayDay Brewery Mboro And ChappellsGroceryDicksonIn this episode we head first to the local brewhouse MainStreet Award winning Mayday Brewery with Ozzie Nelson. A truly unique dream fulfilled in this place and it's all about the love. www.MayDayBrewery.com Then Emily Blankenship shares her family business at Chappell's Foods and also a Main Street Award winner from the Dickson Post. www.chappellsfoods.com www.MainStreetPreps.com Follow all the high school sports of Middle TN with Russell Vannozzi and the very best from players and coaches. Hope Alteri takes us on Facebook tours in Middle TN with The 411 in the 615. Stay tuned for upcoming...2020-10-0328 minMain Street TodayMain Street TodayMainStreetToday Ep24 MayDay Brewery Mboro And ChappellsGroceryDicksonIn this episode we head first to the local brewhouse MainStreet Award winning Mayday Brewery with Ozzie Nelson. A truly unique dream fulfilled in this place and it's all about the love. www.MayDayBrewery.com Then Emily Blankenship shares her family business at Chappell's Foods and also a Main Street Award winner from the Dickson Post. www.chappellsfoods.com www.MainStreetPreps.com Follow all the high school sports of Middle TN with Russell Vannozzi and the very best from players and coaches. Hope Alteri takes us on Facebook tours in Middle TN with The 411 in the 615. Stay tuned for upcoming...2020-10-0328 minMain Street TodayMain Street TodayMain Street Preps with Coach Trent Dilfer and Host Russell VannozziMain Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi talks with former NFL QB and current Lipscomb Academy football coach Trent Dilfer, whose team has won three straight heading into Friday's game against Briarcrest Christian. Russell also gives his predictions for 10 Week 7 high school football games. www.MainStreetPreps.com2020-10-0322 minMain Street TodayMain Street TodayMain Street Preps with Coach Trent Dilfer and Host Russell VannozziMain Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi talks with former NFL QB and current Lipscomb Academy football coach Trent Dilfer, whose team has won three straight heading into Friday's game against Briarcrest Christian. Russell also gives his predictions for 10 Week 7 high school football games. www.MainStreetPreps.com2020-10-0322 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 5: Lipscomb Academy coach Trent Dilfer and Midstate FB picksMain Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi talks with former NFL QB and current Lipscomb Academy football coach Trent Dilfer, whose team has won three straight heading into Friday's game against Briarcrest Christian. Russell also gives his predictions for 10 Week 7 high school football games.2020-10-0223 minMain Street TodayMain Street TodayMain Street Preps with Springfield Coach Dustin Wilson and Russell VannozziMain Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi chats with Springfield football coach Dustin Wilson following his team's 5-0 start to the 2020 season. Later in the show, Russell runs through his Week 6 high school football predictions. www.MainStreetPreps.com2020-09-2522 minMain Street TodayMain Street TodayMain Street Preps with Springfield Coach Dustin Wilson and Russell VannozziMain Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi chats with Springfield football coach Dustin Wilson following his team's 5-0 start to the 2020 season. Later in the show, Russell runs through his Week 6 high school football predictions. www.MainStreetPreps.com2020-09-2500 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 4: Springfield coach Dustin Wilson and Midstate football picksMain Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi chats with Springfield football coach Dustin Wilson following his team's 5-0 start to the 2020 season. Later in the show, Russell runs through his Week 6 high school football predictions.2020-09-2426 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 3: Ravenwood coach Matt Daniels and Midstate FB picksMain Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi catches up with Ravenwood High School football coach Matt Daniels ahead of the Battle of the Woods matchup with Brentwood. Later in the show, Russell gives his football picks for Week 5.2020-09-1823 minMain Street TodayMain Street TodayMain Street Preps - Russell Vannozzi and Ravenwood coach Matt Daniels and Midstate FB Picks 9/16/20Main Street Preps Editor, Russell Vannozzi catches up wtih Ravenwood High School football coach Matt Daniels ahead of the Battle of the Woods matchup with Brentwood. Later in the show, Russell gives his football picks for Week 5. www.MainStreetPreps.com www.MainStreetMediaTN.com2020-09-1724 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 2: CPA soccer coach Thomas Gerlach and Midstate football picksMain Street Preps editor Russell Vannozzi is joined by CPA soccer coach Thomas Gerlach to discuss the girls season and the state of the sport in Middle Tennessee. Later in the episode, Russell runs through his Week 4 football predictions.2020-09-1027 minMain Street Preps This WeekMain Street Preps This WeekEpisode 1: Cane Ridge coach Eddie Woods and Midstate FB picksIn the first-ever edition of the Main Street Preps Weekly Podcast, Russell Vannozzi introduces the show, discusses the ongoing Metro Nashville sports situation with Cane Ridge coach Eddie Woods and makes his football picks for Week 3.2020-09-0424 minMostly Sober ThoughtsMostly Sober ThoughtsEpisode 4.5: Sports reporter and editor, Russell Vannozzi talks sports reporting with the boys.Russell Vannozzi talks sports with the boys. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mostly-sober-thoughts/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mostly-sober-thoughts/support2020-04-1529 min