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The CapePod SportsCastMIAA Hockey Bracket Breakdown w/Rich MacloneIn this week's episode, Falmouth Enterprise sports editor Rich Maclone breaks down the South Sectional brackets for Divisions 1, 2, & 3 on the boys' side of things while touching on the D1 North boys' outlook as well. He opens covering the Division 2 South girls' bracket with Cape & Islands League rivals Falmouth, Sandwich and Dennis-Yarmouth all potentially meeting at some point in the tournament.
Be sure to follow Rich as he covers the hockey playoffs in eastern Mass. on Twitter at @TheRichMaclone. 2020-02-2534 minThe CapePod SportsCastMIAA Basketball Brackets w/Bob CataliniIn this week’s episode, Wesley Sykes sits down with Cape Cod’s very own shot doctor, Bob Catalini, back in the studio to break down all the MIAA South Sectional boys’ and girls’ brackets. Who are the favorites, the dark horses and what will be the best first round matchups?2020-02-221h 13The CapePod SportsCastBeyond The Boxscore: Falmouth Hockey vs BarnstableIn this week's episode, Falmouth Enterprise sports editor Rich Maclone goes beyond the boxscore for the epic overtime clash between Cape & Islands League rivals Falmouth and Barnstable at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center over the weekend. 2020-01-2226 minThe CapePod SportsCastBeyond The Boxscore: Sandwich-DY Boys BasketballIn this week’s episode, Wesley Sykes does a deep dive into the Blue Knights’ regular-season thriller against Dennis-Yarmouth and former captain Connor Campbell. He goes beyond the boxscore to share why this was such an exciting game for early January. Be sure to get all your Cape Cod HS sports updates on Twitter by following @WesleySykes_ & @TheRichMaclone!2020-01-101h 13The CapePod SportsCastHS Hockey Preview with Rich MacloneIn this week's episode, Rich Maclone returns to the mic to talk about the high school hockey landscape across the Cape with Wesley Sykes. Be sure to follow us on Twitter: @WesleySykes_ and @TheRichMaclone.2019-12-2057 minThe CapePod SportsCastCape Cod’s Shot Dr. Bob CataliniIn this week’s episode, Wesley Sykes sits down longtime hoop head Bob Catalini to preview the high school basketball landscape in the area. Who are the teams to beat and who are some players to keep an eye on this season?2019-12-1456 minThe CapePod SportsCastWeekly Sports Wrap — 11/01In this week’s episode, Wesley Sykes runs down the playoff slate for all local teams in their respective division sectional tournaments. Who will survive and rise to the top?2019-11-0113 minThe CapePod SportsCastSandwich Football Head Coach Matt MacLeanIn this week’s episode, Wesley Sykes sits down with second-year Sandwich football coach Matt MacLean. The two talk about the Blue Knights season to this point, his playing days at Abington and Plymouth State University and 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports.2019-10-1854 minThe CapePod SportsCastWeekly Sports Wrap — Oct 12In this week’s episode, Wesley wraps up the highlights from another Friday Night Lights on the Cape with winners and losers from Week 5 of the MIAA. He also hits on updates from field hockey, girls’ soccer and golf2019-10-1215 minThe CapePod SportsCastSandwich Administrator of Athletics Neil MurphyIn this week’s episode, Wesley Sykes sits down with Sandwich Administrator of Athletics Neil Murphy. The two discuss his decision to leave Harvard Athletics for the high school ranks, re-establishing a strength & conditioning program, and joining the Cape & Islands League.2019-09-1252 minThe CapePod SportsCastBourne Athletic Director Scott AshworthIn this week’s episode, Wesley sits down with Bourne athletic director Scott Ashworth. The two talk being an AD at a small school, staying in the SCC, new NFHS rules in football as he also is a referee and the best wrestling match he’s been a part of.2019-09-0639 minThe CapePod SportsCastFormer CCT Sports Reporter Matt GoismanThis week Wesley sat down with former Cape Cod Times sports reporter Matt Goisman to discuss the state of journalism, covering HS athletics on the Cape and a little inside baseball talk when it comes to the industry. Later on, as Wesley and Matt were likely to do during games, the two talk movies and comics books to close out the show.2019-08-231h 26The CapePod SportsCast2018 Falmouth RR Champ Ben FlanaganIn Episode 71, Wesley sits down with Ben Flanagan, last year’s surprise winner of the Falmouth Road Race. They talk about his professional career, rehabbing, tips for the road race and much more in the segment, 5 Questions That Have Nothing To Do With Sports.2019-08-162h 14
The CapePod SportsCastFalmouth Commodores GM Chris FitzgeraldIn Episode 70, Wesley sits down to chat with first-year Falmouth Commodores GM Chris Fitzgerald. The two talk about all things baseball ranging from the 40-year championship drought, selecting players, lowering the qualifying innings number and the Cape League as a whole. Then, the two close the show by answering five questions that nothing to do with sports.2019-08-0959 minThe CapePod SportsCastA Conversation w/CCBL Commissioner Eric ZmudaIn Episode 69, Wesley Sykes talks with first-year Cape Cod Baseball League commissioner Eric Zmuda on a variety of topics ranging from week-long rainouts, hosting players, the charm of the league & maybe his picks for who wins the playoffs. Then, Wesley spent some time at New England Patriots camp and talked with second-year players Braxton Berrios & Ja’Whaun Bentley about this upcoming season.2019-08-0235 minThe CapePod SportsCastEp 68 — Sports Specialization Crisis w/Sandwich High’s Jillian DeCuffaIn Episode 68, Wesley sits down with Sandwich High School athletic trainer Jillian DeCuffa to dissect ESPN’s recent two-part series on student-athletes specializing in sports & the toll it takes on their bodies. Are the risks worth the rewards (12:27)? Before that Wesley quickly highlights the Post 188 senior & junior teams regular seasons & goes Around the Horn for a stat-based look at the Cape League.2019-07-1958 minThe CapePod SportsCastEp 67 — Falmouth Commodores MLB Scout Liaison Ben GavoniIn Episode 67, Wesley sits down with Falmouth Commodores Liaison & recurring guest Ben Gavoni to talk about his internship with the CCBL. What’s his day-to-day like? How will this help in landing his dream job? And Wesley asks Ben 5 questions that have nothing to do with sports.2019-07-121h 05The CapePod SportsCastEp 66 — 2nd Annual Cape League All-Name TeamsIn Episode 66, Wesley & Rich are back in the booth to put together their best Cape League All-Name teams (33:03). But first we talk about some local HS athletes performing well in the offseason (2:00); Rich updates everyone on his novel ‘Season On The Brink’ (10:00); And what is going on with the weather on Cape Cod (18:27)?2019-06-2859 minThe CapePod SportsCastEp 65 — MIAA Playoffs, MaxPreps Snubs & Cape League mixed bagIn Episode 65, Wesley and Rich open the show talking Bruins Game 7 (:26) before breaking down the heart-breaking losses of the Sandwich & Mashpee baseball teams (10:05) before talking about the Falcons’ football team getting snubbed by Max Preps (24:36). Then we cover the end of the run for Falmouth softball (29:04) before closing with some thoughts on Cape League (31:00).2019-06-1438 minThe CapePod SportsCastEp 64 — MIAA Playoff Bonanza Extravaganza: Spring EditionIn Episode 64, Wesley and Rich are back in the saddle to discuss a myriad of playoff action across upper Cape Cod. They begin with baseball (9:18) and softball (19:57) before covering boys’ (25:10) and girls’ (38:40) lacrosse. The two close the show with a few minutes on the Boston Bruins vying for the Stanley Cup (45:15).2019-06-101h 00The CapePod SportsCastEp 63 — Speculating On Playoff PositioningIn Episode 63, Wesley and Rich recap a wild regular season and who’s primed to make a deep postseason run, starting with boys (5:14) and girls (18:37) lacrosse and then moving on to baseball (29:09) and softball (44:07). They end the show with highlighting some local individual efforts on the track and golf course.2019-05-3156 minThe CapePod SportsCastEp 62 — Playoff PushIn Episode 62, Wesley and Rich take a look across the local high school playoff picture and who needs to do what to punch their postseason ticket whether it be on the diamond, lacrosse field or the softball field.
Be sure to follow the two of them on Twitter for updates on all upper Cape Cod high school athletics at @TheRichMaclone & @WesleySykes_.2019-05-171h 00The CapePod SportsCastEp 61 — Spring Season Enters The EndgameIn Episode 61, after a two-week layoff, Rich and Wesley return to highlight the week that was in the world of high school athletics on Cape Cod. They start on the baseball diamond (5:15), before turning to the girls’ (27:51) and boys’ lacrosse (37:20). The duo closes the show with some thoughts on Avengers:Endgame (50:00).2019-05-0359 minThe CapePod SportsCastEp 60 — Baseball-Heavy Cape CodIn Episode 60, Rich and Wesley devote a good portion of the show discussing just how much talent is on the Cape for baseball, particularly the ACL (7:15).
They then jump in the circle to talk local softball (28:37) before breaking down the start of the lacrosse season with the boys (34:42) and girls (48:00).2019-04-1259 minThe CapePod SportsCastEp 59 — Spring Sports PreviewIn Episode 59, Wesley and Rich breakdown 20 MIAA teams in lacrosse, baseball and softball across upper Cape Cod. They start with boys’ lacrosse (4:55) before transitioning to girls’ lax (18:59). Then they move over to the softball field (31:17) and baseball diamonds (43:52).2019-04-051h 00
SouthCoastVarsity: The PodcastSouthCoastVarsity The Podcast: High school basketball All-Stars with Wesley SykesBrendan Kurie and Wesley Sykes, in a crossover podcast between SouthCoastVarsity and the CapePod, name their top five boys and girls basketball players they've seen play this season2018-01-3146 min