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The Gaucho9 PodcastEp125: LeCycleWhen I consider some of the best moments in the history of Gaucho Baseball there are instantly a few that come to mind; Sam Cohen's walk off grand slam to send UCSB to the CWS in 2016, Joey Epperson's walk off homer against UC Irvine in 2013 & Chris Malec's homer off of Jered Weaver returning from cancer in 2005. Now insert LeTrey McCollum's walk off 2-run home run to complete the cycle on Sunday v CSUN into that list, the first cycle for UCSB since Michael Young's in 1997.
McCollum joins us this week on the podcast to talk about he t...2025-03-1351 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp123: Campbell Weekend, Week 1 DraftUCSB Analytics joins us this week for the first players of the week draft of 2025! The Gauchos completed the sweep vs Campbell on opening weekend, outscoring the Camels 27-7, posting a 36/2 k/bb ratio, and slugging 6 home runs. Tuesday saw the Gauchos' 29 game home regular season winning streak snapped by St. Mary's 5-1. UCSB enters the week 2 road trip to the Tony Gwynn Legacy with a 3-1 record and will kick things off on Friday against Seattle University.
All games will carry the audio only feed on ucsbgauchos.com, Saturday v SDSU will be the only...2025-02-2139 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp122: 2025 Season Preview feat. Bob BrontsemaAnother season of UCSB Baseball begins this weekend as the Gauchos play host to the Campbell Fighting Camels, the return leg of last years opening series with the foes from Buies Creek. Bob Brontsema joins us to preview the upcoming season as we recap the thrilling Alumni Game, discuss the Gauchos 53 game schedule, the new BigWest Conference Tournament, the vaunted UCSB pitching staff led by aces Tyler Bremner, Jackson Flora & Cole Tryba, as well as the collection of talented position players who will take the field this weekend.
Gaucho9 is sponsored by Kyle's Kitchen & Yardi, who will i...2025-02-141h 11The Gaucho9 PodcastEp116: 2024 Season Recap with Jason WillowThe 2024 UCSB Baseball season has come to a close and what a year it was. Our guest for today's recap is former Gaucho utility man Jason Willow (OppoTaco Podcast) as we break down everything from regional games, individual performances, leadership, and other regional/super regional games. UCSB hosted an NCAA Regional at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium for the 1st time in school history, won the Big West Championship for the 3rd time in the last 5 seasons & went undefeated at home during the regular season (25-0) for the first time in school history. WHAT A YEAR!
2024-06-141h 15The Gaucho9 PodcastEp114: Bill Mahoney Gaucho EncyclopediaA long overdue guest for this particular media format, Bill Mahoney spent 38 years working in the UCSB Athletic Department, many of them as the Director of Communications, and joins us today to simply talk sports. Bill got his start working for the showtime Lakers and California Angels before moving to UCSB where he witnessed many of the glory years of Gaucho Hoops and Baseball (even Football). We talk about the '24 Gauchos as well as memorable moments at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium and finish with sharing our All-Time Gaucho lineups.
2024-05-101h 36The Gaucho9 PodcastEp108: Campbell Series, Aaron Parker & Week 1 DraftUCSB returns to California following a Week 1 dual with a quality opponent in Campbell having lost 2 of 3. The Gauchos did make a big splash on Opening Day however, posting a 20-8 win and belting 3 home runs. The weekend games were entertaining back and forth affairs that fell in favor of the home side. This week we start out with game highlights, followed by our pregame interview from Saturday with Jr C Aaron Parker and we finish the pod with our Week 1 roundup with UCSB Analytics.
2024-02-2139 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp99: Barry Zito & 2023 Season RecapIt's your Gaucho9 Podcast Summer Special featuring MLB All-Star, World Series Champ & Cy Young award winner, Barry Zito! Barry recalls his time at UCSB playing with Coach Brontsema and breaks down some marquis moments in his MLB career and even gives a shoutout to fellow Gaucho Jim Rome. Plus we finally conclude the players of the week draft season with UCSB Analytics, it was a close race to the finish!
2023-08-081h 35The Gaucho9 PodcastEp97 Mother’s Day, Dylan Jones, Animated Movies & BaseballIt was a busy week for the Gauchos who went 3-2 vs LMU, Long Beach St and Cal Baptist, Corey Nunez capped off the week with walk off single in the 10th inning on Monday night against the Lancers. On this week's episode we ask a number of players about their favorite animated movies, we sit down with Pitching Coach Dylan Jones and the players say hi to their Mom's on Mother's Day. We finish the pod with our player of the week draft with UCSB Analytics and Gianni Bloom. Through 49 games UCSB is 33-16 (16-8 BigWest) 42 RPI.
2023-05-1757 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp91: Corey Nunez, Josh Williams, Week 7 DraftUCSB has an off week going 1-3 on the weekend v Fresno St and Santa Clara but still sit in great position at 18-7 (5-1) as we approach the half way mark of the season. This week we have interviews with Freshman SS Corey Nunez and Soph OF Josh Williams plus our week 7 players of the week draft with Gianni Bloom and Gaucho Analytics. UCSB travels to Fullerton to resume BigWest play this weekend Thursday/Friday 6p and Saturday at 1p before returning home for 2 midweeks Monday/Tuesday v San Jose St. Follow UCSB Analytics on Twitter @SBBaseballData
2023-04-0551 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp89: Gerry Fall, Gauchos Sweep CSUB in 1st BigWest SeriesGerry Fall makes his annual appearance on the pod to talk about the Gaucho's sweep of Bakersfield. We also cover the impressive start by the UCSB pitching staff, Light Tower Power, and Fall Productions. Then we draft our week 5 players of the week with Gaucho Analytics; current standings: Isaiah 9, Kevin 8, Devon 7. Go vote on the analytics Twitter page @SBBaseballData.
2023-03-211h 06The Gaucho9 PodcastEp88: Coach Jones, Ivan Brethowr, Broc Mortensen, Week 4 DraftGauchos sweep the week against Pepperdine, Seton Hall, Cal Poly, and LMU going 5-0 to improve to 12-3 on the season. Today we talk about the strong start to the season for the pitching staff with Coach Dylan Jones; then draft our players of the week with UCSB Analytics, plus a bit with Isaiah Ochoa who went to the World Baseball Classic in Phoenix over the weekend.
2023-03-151h 31The Gaucho9 PodcastEp86: UCSB sweeps Oregon; Bloom, Darby, Sundstrom, Schrier, UCSB AnalyticsGauchos go to Oregon and sweep the Ducks in convincing fashion to move to 5-2 and pick up 3 valuable road wins. We have game highlights plus pre/between game interviews with Gianni Bloom, Zander Darby, Jared Sundstrom, and Alex Schrier. Then our host and UCSB Analytics draft their players and moments of the week, be sure to go on twitter to SBBaseballData and vote for the draft winner!
2023-02-281h 16The Gaucho9 PodcastEp85: Oregon Games Moved to Eugene, Emergency PodEmergency Pod! Updating info relayed in Ep84, UCSB is not traveling back to Arizona this weekend. It has been a challenging 24 hours for Gaucho Ops and DBO Justin Jacome, but this weekends games vs Oregon have been moved to Eugene. 4p first pitch Friday and double header starting at 11a on Saturday from PK Park.
2023-02-2204 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp81: Return of the PodWe're one month away from Opening Day and the Gaucho9 Podcast has returned from a 6 month hiatus! Our host Kevin Cannon shares his thoughts on the adventure that brought him back to Santa Barbara and Head Coach Andrew Checketts joins us to recap the Fall season for UCSB Baseball and check in on the status of the players (and Caesar Uyesaka Stadium) as they return from break.
2023-01-191h 04The Gaucho9 PodcastEp80: 2022 Recap Part 2 with Coach CheckettsWe are joined by Head Coach Andrew Checketts to recap another historical season for UCSB Baseball. We discuss how the Gauchos arrived at their 2nd BigWest Championship in the last 3 seasons. UCSB won 40+ games for the 3rd season in a row, broke the single season team home run and saves records, and set a program record with 14 All-Conference selections. Another outstanding season of Gaucho baseball is in the books, thank you for all of your support!
2022-06-2154 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp79: 2022 Recap Part1: Stanford Regional w/Coach CheckettsIn part 1 of our 2022 season recap we talk to Coach Checketts about the Stanford Regional, top Gaucho performances, and the emotional finish to the season. UCSB went 1-2 in the regional, losing to Texas St. in the opener, eliminating Binghamton, then being eliminated by Stanford on Sunday. Nick Vogt was named to the All-Regional Team after batting .308 and belting 2 homers while making outstanding plays in CF. Part 2 will be released next week!
2022-06-0935 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp78: Gauchos are Stanford Regional Bound! Bob Brontsema & Donegal FergusUCSB is heading to Palo Alto and the Stanford Regional and will face Texas St. on Friday night. We have playoff fever so we have a LOADED podcast this week starting with Bakersfield highlights and weekend interviews with Mason Eng, the 'closers', and Gaucho Analytics. We talk to former Gaucho player and head coach Bob Brontsema (35:01) about the UCSB regionals in the 80's, 90's, and 00's plus some 2022 bracket predictions. Then we wrap up with Associate Head Coach Donegal Fergus (1:14:04) discussing the mold of the 2022 team and a Stanford Regional preview.
2022-05-312h 06The Gaucho9 PodcastEp77: BigWest Champs! Andrew Checketts & Gerry FallThe Gauchos clinch the 2022 BigWest title on Saturday and earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. We are joined by Head Coach Andrew Checketts and the voice of the Gauchos Gerry Fall who both reflect on the exciting weekend and season as a whole. UCSB walks-off on Friday, clinches the title Saturday, and enjoyed a fun Senior Day on Sunday. One more week to go in the regular season before the selection show on Monday at 9a on ESPNU.
2022-05-241h 06The Gaucho9 PodcastEp76: Coach Spencer Erdman, Aaron Parker, Gauchos defeat UC IrvineUCSB comes away with another series win on the road as they take 2 of 3 from UC Irvine and their magic number to win the BigWest sits at 2. This week's podcast features a pregame interview with Friday's hero, Fr. Aaron Parker as well as a visit from Volunteer Asst. Coach Spencer Erdman who breaks down so big moments from the weekend and dives into the many elements of coaching college infielders.
2022-05-1052 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp75: Gauchos Sweep CP, Coach Checketts, Gianni Bloom, Matt Ager, Nick OakleyHuge weekend in San Luis Obispo as UCSB sweeps Cal Poly for the first time since 1998 to take a commanding 6-game lead in the BigWest Conference. This week we have game highlights plus player interviews with Gianni Bloom, Matt Ager, and Nick Oakley (15:30) and a breakdown of the weekend with Head Coach Andrew Checketts (37:01) - Blake Klassen wins BigWest Field Player of the Week.
2022-05-031h 00The Gaucho9 PodcastEp73: Asst. Coach Dylan JonesThis week we are joined by Assistant Coach Dylan Jones to talk about the success of the Gaucho pitching staff this year who lead the BigWest with a 3.76 team ERA. We break down the importance of roles and how to stay level headed throughout the course of the season. UCSB has won 6 games in a row after sweeping UC San Diego and remains in 1st place in the BigWest at 13-2 with a big week coming up with home games vs UCLA and Long Beach St.
2022-04-1934 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp72: UCSB Sweeps CSUN, Bryce Willits, Coach Ferg & Social Media TeamThe Gauchos completed the sweep of CSUN on the road over the weekend and go 3-1 in week 8 improving to 21-8 (10-2 BigWest). Fr RHP Ryan Gallagher was named BigWest Pitcher of the Week and 3b Bryce Willits had a career game on Friday belting 2 homers and driving in 7 runs. This week we had a chat with 2 of the students behind all of the great social media content, Brandi Shin & Patrick Molin; plus Coach Ferg and Bryce Willits.
2022-04-1248 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp69 Gerry Fall & Fullerton SeriesThis week we have game highlights plus a chat with the great Gerry Fall about the start of the season and his impressions on thie2022 squad. Gauchos take 2 of 3 games from Cal State Fullerton to kick off BigWest Conference play. Cory Lewis and Mikey Gutierrez provided another strong showing on the mound and they were led by Jordan Sprinkle and Jason Willow who had breakout weekends with the bats. UCSB starts a 5 game road trip at St. Mary's Tuesday before heading to Davis for 3 conference games then down to UCLA on March 29th, catch all the games on ucsbgauchos.com...2022-03-2239 min
The Undergraduate Journal of History: The PodcastS1. E5. The Ellwood AttackIn 1942, an Imperial Japanese submarine surfaced off the coast of Santa Barbara, California, and attacked Ellwood oil field. What followed proved to be one of the most interesting and forgotten attacks in American history.John Young graduated from UCSB with a BA in History in March, 2022. He will attend UCLA Law school beginning in Fall of 2022. When not engaging in his studies, John enjoys fitness, cooking, and animals.2022-03-1825 min
The Undergraduate Journal of History: The PodcastS1. E1. Thomas Storke, a Millionaire From Michigan, and LawsuitsThomas Storke, the most influential figure in Santa Barbara journalism, runs into an issue at the start of his career. He gets an offer from a businessman from Michigan that he cannot refuse. Find out more, in this week's episode of the UCSB Undergraduate History Journal Podcast. Today's host, Humberto Rico, is a senior at UCSB majoring in political science and history. He specializes in American Constitutional history and Latin American History. In his free time, Humberto enjoys soccer, video games, and board games.2022-03-1813 min
The Undergraduate Journal of History: The PodcastS1. E9. The Overlooked Chinese American and Japanese American Communities in Santa BarbaraDespite Santa Barbara's Spanish Colonial Revival style omnipresent throughout the entire city, Santa Barbara has an ethnically diverse history that has been erased from the architecture. Tune in for the history of the beginnings of the Chinese American and Japanese American communities that flourished in Santa Barbara in the nineteenth century. Marisol Cruz is a third year History of Public Policy and Law Major at UCSB. She is interested in 20th and 21st century U.S public policy, U.S cultural and social history, and historical memory. 2022-03-1813 min
The Undergraduate Journal of History: The PodcastS1. E6. Inseparable Bonds: Tongs in Santa Barbara Chinatown 1882-1926Tong, a name from Cantonese, means "hall or "gathering place". Though usually perceived as dangerous or demoralizing to the American society, Tongs played a critical role in Chinatowns during the Chinese Exclusion Era(1882-1943). This podcast will investigate an unresolved "Tong War" case that happened in 1925 Santa Barbara Chinatown. Then it will bring us back to the 19th century and early 20th century Santa Barbara to glance at contemporary people's perceptions about Chinese immigrants. In particular, we would look at the stories of three Tongs that existed in Santa Barbara and analyze their bonded relationship with the Chinese community.2022-03-1819 min
The Undergraduate Journal of History: The PodcastS1. E8. The History of Santa Barbara's Railroads and the Great Goleta Train RobberyThis episode discusses the long and fascinating history of the railroads in Santa Barbara and their connection to Gilded Age and industrialization in the United States. We will also go into detail about a rumored train robbery in Goleta as part of this history so get ready to hear some exciting stories!Today's host, Madeline Josa, is a pursuing a BA in History and a BFA in Dance at UCSB. She specializes in fashion history and its connection to gender roles throughout the early modern period. Madeline enjoys reading in her spare time and...2022-03-1818 minThe Undergraduate Journal of History: The PodcastS1. E4. Nazis in the American RivieraThis podcast will be about the German prisoner of war camp, Camp Cooke, that the U.S. government ran during WWII. Located just 50 miles from Santa Barbara, this episode will dive into the history of the camp and the prisoners who were detained there. Furthermore, the camp system will be compared to Japanese American internment camps which coexisted during the same time. Join us as we accompany the prisoners arriving in the United States for the first time, while we follow them during their day-to-day lives, and as we analyze the lasting legacy that the camps have had in...2022-03-1816 minThe Undergraduate Journal of History: The PodcastS1. E2. The Arlington Hotel: The Hotel that Couldn't Stay StandingThis episode is about the Arlington Hotel that was once expected to be the jewel of Santa Barbara. However, after being destroyed twice, it was rebuilt as a theater for the last time, which is how it stands today. Learn about why it could not stay standing and what that meant to the architecture in Santa Barbara.Today’s host, Sujitha Polimera, is a 2nd year student at UCSB majoring in Economics and History. She is interested in public policy and South Asian history. In her free time, Sujitha enjoys reading, looking after her plants, or taking wa...2022-03-1815 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp67 Zander Darby & Matt Ager, Gauchos split with OregonUCSB bounces back to split the series with the Oregon Ducks after 2 huge wins in the final 2 games. In a tightly contested series where the games were decided by a grand total of 5 runs the Gauchos came through with clutch hitting and outstanding bullpen efforts. We have game highlights plus interviews with Assistant Coach Dylan Jones and 2 Freshman heroes, Zander Darby and Matt Ager, plus a weekend recap. Gauchos sit at 7-4 overall after week 3.
2022-03-0854 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp66: Gauchos win series vs Nevada, Cory Lewis BWPW, Kyle Johnson & Spencer StewartUCSB takes 2 of 3 from Nevada on opening weekend at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium and after an outstanding performance on the mound Cory Lewis wins BigWest Pitcher of the Week! 6ip 0h 0r 11k. We are also joined by Kyle Johnson for the second week in a row after KJ went 5-15 with 2 doubles a homer and 4rbi. Finally Spencer Stewart stops by to drop some numbers from the week and say his farewell before heading off to join the Boston Red Sox Organization, congrats Stew!
2022-03-0148 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp65: Opening Weekend @ San FranciscoUCSB wins 2 of 3 in San Francisco this weekend with Nick Vogt and Mikey Gutierrez earning players of the week honors. In this weeks recap we get our first highlights of the season followed by the pregame interviews with Coach Ferg, Gutierrez, and Kyle Johnson, then an in depth breakdown of the weekend from the host and a preview of the next 2 opponents, LMU & Nevada.
2022-02-2244 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp64: 2022 Season Preview, Gianni Bloom & Coach CheckettsIt's that time of year again, football is over and UCSB Baseball is ready to take center stage! On this action packed season preview pod we breakdown the Gaucho's 2022 schedule (2:28) which features 4 Regional teams from 2021, then we talk to 5th year C Gianni Bloom (17:37) about the depth of the pitching staff and swing adjustments, finally we finish off with Head Coach Andrew Checketts (30:03) by making our best effort at comparing the potential of this 2022 team with that of the 2016 CWS team before they took the field for that magical season.
2022-02-151h 00The Gaucho9 PodcastEp63: The Freshman Trio: Zander Darby, LeTrey McCollum & Justin TrimbleOpening day is less than 2 weeks away so we decided to bring on 3 first year Gauchos the gauge their excitement. INF Zander Darby, OF LeTrey McCollum, and INF Justin Trimble are talented Freshman who will play important roles during the 2022 season. In this hour long interview we get to know these young Gauchos and get a glimpse of how much they have already learned while at UCSB.
2022-02-081h 08The Gaucho9 PodcastEp62: Alumni Weekend 2022 w/Tommy Jew & Jack DashwoodGaucho Alumni Weekend is back! Former Gauchos Tommy Jew and Jack Dashwood stop by to talk about their UCSB experiences and update us on their first full summers in professional baseball. We look forward to seeing all the Gauchos young and old at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium AND the golf course this weekend. Visit ucsbgauchos.com and head to the baseball page for details and tickets.
2022-01-2546 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp60: Fall Recap with UCSB AnalyticsBefore the Gauchos step aside for the Holiday's we had to visit with UCSB Baseball Analytics to check in on the player development progress from the Fall season. We introduce Maxine Wang who interned for the Toronto Blue Jays over the summer and has been assisting on the pitching side with Sean Isaac. If you were curious about negative induced break on a curveball, this is the podcast for you! Happy Holidays from the Gauchos.
2021-12-1455 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp59: Michael McGreevy & Chris TroyeMichael McGreevy and Chris Troye were essential to UCSB Baseball's success over the past 3 seasons. The 2 combined to throw over 200 innings and were leaders on a strong pitching staff that complimented the opportunistic and powerful Gaucho offense to the tune of a 99-33 record between 2019 and 2021. They won a BigWest Championship in 2019 and competed in 2 NCAA Regionals at Stanford and Arizona and sit down today to talk about their UCSB experience.
2021-12-0755 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp57: Introducing Sean Isaac, Analytics is Back with Spencer StewartFall scrimmages are under way which means we have to sit down with UCSB Analytics. Spencer Stewart is back as the Director of Analytics focusing on the hitting side of the cause, plus we introduce our new Director of Player Development, Sean Isaac who played 3 years in the Los Angeles Angels organization and comes to UCSB from Beimel Elite Athletics. We cover some new technology as well as first impressions of the 2022 Gauchos.
2021-10-1936 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp55: The Reintroduction of Donegal FergusThe Gauchos are back in action for the Fall of 2021 and we want to kick things off with Associate Head Coach Donegal Fergus who returns to the UCSB dugout after spending time with the Minnesota Twins. We talk baseball family, coaching trees, ballpark vibes, and the thrill of competition as we get ready for another great fall season.
2021-09-211h 03The Gaucho9 PodcastEp53: 2021 Season Finale, Coach Checketts, Regional HighlightsThe 2021 Gaucho Baseball season has come to a close, UCSB finishes off their tremendous campaign going 41-20 (29-11 BigWest) and plays in their 5th Regional in the past 8 seasons. We catch up with Head Coach Andrew Checketts about the adjustments made down the stretch leading to the Regional as well as the return of summer recruiting. Then we conclude the podcast with a solo recap from the host reviewing the season's top performances and overall accomplishments. Go Gauchos.
2021-06-251h 02The Gaucho9 PodcastEp52: Gauchos heading to Tucson Regional, Assoc. HC Matt Fonteno, Bakersfield recapThe Gauchos are heading to their 5th regional in the last 8 seasons after finishing the 2021 regular season with a 39-18 record (29-11 BigWest) and being selected as the 3-seed in the Tucson Regional. Associate Head Coach Matt Fonteno joins us to discuss regional preparation and welcoming back Marcos Castanon and McClain O'Connor to the lineup, then UCSB Analytics passes out weekend awards and preview Friday's opponent Oklahoma St.
2021-06-0147 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp51: Gauchos Sweep UCR, Kyle Johnson, Jason Willow, Vol. Asst. Spencer ErdmanUCSB sweeps 4 games from UCR over the weekend improving to 35-18 overall, 25-11 in BigWest play. Highlight package includes mutiple extra base hits, stellar infield play, and strong pitching. Our interviews this week are with 1b Kyle Johnson (6:30), Volunteer Assistant Coach Spencer Erdman (14:10), and UTIL Jason Willow (22:35). Then UCSB Analytics sits down for weekly awards (29:42).
2021-05-2552 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp50: UCLA Recap + McGreevy, Eng, Callahan, Lewis chatterGauchos get some valuable RPI points over the weekend in the series vs UCLA but lose 2 of 3 games; with 8 games remaining in the regular season UCSB sits at 31-18 overall. We begin with highlights and interviews with JD Callahan, Cory Lewis, Mason Eng, & Michael McGreevy. Then David Tillotson and Spencer Stewart pass out awards, plus the UCSB pitching staff sets a new school record with 510 strikeouts, surpassing the 2019 staff mark of 507.
2021-05-1840 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp49 Coach Checketts & UC Irvine RecapUCSB wins a thriller on Friday day vs UC Irvine but falls in the series, Gauchos sit in second place in the BigWest 30-16 (21-11) - Today we sit down with Coach Checketts to review the weekend, discuss the upcoming UCLA series and having family and friends back in the stands. The UCSB Analytics come on to pass out awards and we review the 19 former Gauchos playing in Minor League Baseball.
2021-05-1158 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp48: John Newman, JD Callahan, Gauchos take 3 of 4 from rival Cal PolyGauchos win the series vs their rivals from San Luis Obispo and improve to 29-13 (20-8 BigWest) heading into the big weekend against UC Irvine. On this weeks pod we have weekend highlights and we had a chance to talk to John Newman about his walk-off single vs CP and his big plays against Long Beach. Then JD Callahan talks about his great start on Sunday helping to lead the Gauchos to the series win. Plus UCSB Analytics stops by to pass out weekend awards and preview the series with the Anteaters.
2021-05-0459 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp47: Christian Kirtley & Clayton Hall, wild finish on ESPNU, Weekend AwardsOn this week's pod we recap the Long Beach series with Christian Kirtley & Clayton Hall, 2 heroes from the dramatic 12 inning, 8-5 win on Sunday. Then UCSB Analytics joins to break down the key moments of the weekend including the Sprinkle Slam, Boone's 10 K's, and the crazy 9th inning. UCSB sits at 26-12 (17-7 BigWest) with 5 weeks remaining in the regular season.
2021-04-271h 05The Gaucho9 PodcastEp46: Zach Rodriguez, Cole Cummings & Jordan Sprinkle, UCSD Week 9 RecapGauchos take 3 of 4 from UC San Diego and improve to 24-10 (15-5 BigWest). For this week's pod we decided to revisit the pregame interviews from the weekend series with RF Zach Rodriguez (32:01), 3b Cole Cummings (40:02) & SS Jordan Sprinkle (45:07) who were some of the offensive heroes vs the Tritons, plus we pass out Week 9 awards with UCSB Analytics.
2021-04-2056 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp45: Mid-Season Report with Gerry Fall & UCSB AnalyticsWe're halfway through the 2021 season and the Gauchos sit 1 game back of first place in the BigWest Conference at 12-4, 21-9 overall. Gerry Fall joins us once again to review the first half and discuss the weekend series win vs CSUN. The UCSB Baseball Analytics jumps on to offer their weekend awards.
2021-04-1354 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp44: Week 7 recap vs HawaiiUCSB (18-8, 9-3 in BigWest) gains ground on UC Irvine after winning 3 of 4 games in Honolulu vs the Rainbow Warriors. Michael McGreevy earns Big West Pitcher of the Week honors after throwing a CG SHO on Friday. Gauchos get key contributions offensively from Zach Rodriguez, Bryce Willits, Christian Kirtley, and Jordan Sprinkle plus fine starts by Rodney Boone and JD Callahan. Shane Bieber and Dillon Tate make their MLB season debuts.
2021-04-0632 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp43: Gauchos Sweep UC DavisGauchos improve to 15-7 (6-2 BigWest) after sweeping UC Davis in four games over the weekend. Rodney Boone earns BigWest Pitcher of the Week (for the second time in 2021) after throwing a CG SHO in Game 3. Zach Rodriguez stays hot with 2 opposite field home runs on Sunday to help the Gauchos complete the sweep. UCSB Analytics is here to review the weekend and look forward to this weeks series in Hawaii.
2021-03-3037 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEP42 Chex Wins #300 & Week 5 recap vs FullertonWith their 11-4 win on Saturday, the Gauchos secured the 300th career win for Head Coach Andrew Checketts who is our first guest on this week's pod as we discuss the weekend series split with Cal State Fullerton and talk about some of the best wins of the last 10 years. Then UCSB Analytics reviews what was an impressive weekend at the plate for the Gauchos.
2021-03-231h 03The Gaucho9 PodcastEp41: Gauchos Sweep USFUCSB Analytics joins the pod to recap the Gauchos' Week 4 series with San Francisco; 3 big wins including a 14-inning epic that included a lightning delay, next day restart, and 4 Gaucho comebacks in the 9th inning or later. Weekend performance awards are given out plus we look ahead to the first BigWest Conference series vs Cal State Fullerton.
2021-03-1639 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp40: Dillon Tate & Week 3 RecapFormer Gaucho RHP Dillon Tate of the Baltimore Orioles jumps on to discuss Spring Training in Florida, his primary focus this off-season, and pitch adjustments. Then UCSB Analytics pick out the bright spots from a tough weekend at the ballpark and we look ahead to the Week 4 matchup with the University of San Francisco.
2021-03-0941 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp39: Week 2 Recap with Dylan Jones & UCSB AnalyticsGauchos are off to a hot start after sweeping 4 games from Pepperdine, improving to 6-1 and moving up to #7 in the rankings. Marcos Castanon and Rodney Boone earn BigWest Player's of the Week honors. Assistant Coach Dylan Jones helps to recap the weekend and discuss the impact of a strong catching core, then we check in on metrics and our players of the week with UCSB Analytics.
2021-03-0244 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp38: Gerry Fall, UCSB Analytics, 2021 is under way!The Gauchos kick off their 2021 season by taking 2 of 3 games from Santa Clara. Gerry Fall, the Voice of the Gauchos, joins the pod to recap the series and the standout performances by BigWest Field Player of the Week McClain O'Connor and LHP Rodney Boone. Then UCSB Analytics jumps on to review some of the metrics from the weekend and pick out their top performers.
2021-02-2347 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp37: 2021 Season PreviewThe 2021 season is upon us at last! We have a loaded podcast this week starting with Head Coach Andrew Checketts who discusses the 58 game schedule, the BigWest Conference season, and a loaded roster. Then we look ahead to this week's opening series against Santa Clara with UCSB Analytics (39:50); followed by a meet and greet with the Gauchos new Volunteer Assistant, Spencer Erdman (1:12:01).
2021-02-161h 30The Gaucho9 PodcastEp34: Milwaukee Brewers GM Matt Arnold & Welcome BackHappy 2021! The pod returns with a high profile guest, Milwaukee Brewers Sr. Vice President and General Manager Matt Arnold, a 2001 UCSB Graduate & advocate for Gaucho Athletics - plus we review the rankings and pre-season accolades for this talented Gaucho roster.
2021-01-261h 00The Gaucho9 PodcastEp31: Fall Scrimmage ReportUCSB Analytics is here to share their impressions on the first 5 scrimmages of the Fall season where veterans and new comers alike are already showing quality performances on the diamond, and oh yeah, Happy Thanksgiving from the Gauchos!
2020-11-2424 min
Up, Up, & Olé52- It's His Thunderdome, You're Just Living in It (Featuring Joe Pasternack)Joining us back on the pod, UCSB Men's Basketball Head Coach Joe Pasternack dives into his deep roster heading into this season, promising additions to the squad, and what it will take to once again take home the Big West Crown.2020-11-1955 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp28: Jason Willow & McClain O'Connor Day in the Life of a Gaucho, plus WS wrap up & Bieber CY FinalistIt's a Day in the Life of a Gaucho (part 1) featuring 4th-year players Jason Willow & McClain O'Connor who sit down to talk about COVID adjustments this Fall, the typical schedule for a collegiate baseball player at UCSB & the importance of clubhouse chemistry, then UCSB Analytics jumps on to wrap up the World Series, the wild analytics behind the Snell pitching change, and Shane Bieber becoming a Cy Young finalist.
2020-11-0355 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp27: Ryan Bobb Student Manager Awareness Pod & World Series ImpressionsThis week we open with World Series impressions with UCSB Analytics for the first 5 games of Dodgers v Rays, then are joined (11:15) by former Gaucho Student Manager Ryan Bobb who was a member of the 2016 CWS Team and current Player Development Analyst with the San Francisco Giants, to talk 2020 Arizona Instructs, Ops, managerhood, and his unique perspective of the Omaha run.
2020-10-271h 15The Gaucho9 PodcastEp26: Head Coach Andrew Checketts on Gauchos returning & WS Preview with UCSB AnalyticsTHE CHOS ARE BACK! Head Coach Andrew Checketts jumps on the pod to discuss the first weekend back at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium for UCSB Baseball after a 7-month COVID layoff as well as the summer of compensating and adjusting, plus (20:02) David & Spencer preview what should a thrilling Rays v Dodgers Fall Classic (Pick Scoreboard: David 9, Spencer & Kevin tied with 8)
2020-10-2040 minThe Gaucho9 PodcastEp25: Virgil Vasquez pitching guru plus LCS picksFormer Santa Barbara Don and UCSB Gaucho RHP Virgil Vasquez is here this week to talk about his 10+ year baseball career in MLB, Indy, & Australia, pitching mentality, Revolution Throwing, investing in others, and coaching plus UCSB Analytics and I make our picks for the upcoming League Championship Series
2020-10-131h 19The Gaucho9 PodcastEp22: Noah Davis & Eric Yang talk quarantine, CWS, and pro ball, plus Bieber marches towards historyUCSB Baseball Analytics is here to talk about Bieber's historic season in Cleveland and his start this week vs Detroit, then we are joined by Noah Davis & Eric Yang (15:20) who were battery mates as Gauchos, as well as in the Pioneer League and during the 2020 Quarantine; We discuss Tommy John recovery, the CWS, catching mentality, hitting adjustments, and pro ball life in Montana.
2020-09-221h 10The Gaucho9 PodcastEp18: 2016 Heroes - Clay Fisher & JJ MunoUndoubtedly one of the best SS/2B duos in UCSB Baseball history, Clay Fisher and JJ Muno were first year players for the 2015 Regional Hosts and then helped lead the Gauchos to the College World Series in 2016. Both are doing their best to stay fit without Minor League Baseball in 2020. On this pod we open up the yearbook to 2016 and revisit some of its best moments.
2020-08-251h 16Up, Up, & Olé50- Michael Young, Wild, and Free (Featuring Michael Young)Former Gaucho great Michael Young joins us on our 50th episode to talk about UCSB Baseball's Hammerheads, his relationship with the Latinx community, and playing during the steroid era.2020-05-2600 minUp, Up, & Olé49- DBO Mania (Featuring Justin Jacome, Ashlee Klingenberg, and Nikola Knezevic)UCSB's DBOs Justin Jacome (BB), Ashlee Klingenberg (WBB), and Nikola Knezevic (MBB) join us on the pod to give us some unique insight into managing their respective teams during this time of quarantine.2020-05-2100 minUp, Up, & Olé47- Dripping with Caesar (Featuring Kevin Cannon)This week’s pod features Kevin Cannon, UCSB’s Assistant Director of Baseball Operations, as we dig into the 2016 College World Series, upkeep at Caesar Uyesaka, and his journey to Santa Barbara.2020-05-0400 minUp, Up, & Olé45- Quarantine Chronicles (Eric Yang and Noah Davis)Former UCSB Baseball stars Eric Yang and Noah Davis join us on the pod over zoom as we dig into how the quarantine has affected young minor league ball players, training while social distancing, and all things Tiger King.2020-04-1700 minUp, Up, & Olé42- KB in the Hizzy (Featuring Kelly Barsky)Joining us on the pod from ICA, Deputy Athletic Director of Internal Relations Kelly Barsky talks about building a community within UCSB Athletics, coaching with Lindsay Gottlieb, and takeaways from each of her mentors along the journey to UCSB.2020-03-1100 minUp, Up, & Olé41- Cup of Joe (Featuring Joe Pasternack)Head Coach of UCSB Men's Basketball Joe Pasternack joins us on the pod to detail his defensive coaching philosophy, each stop on his way to UCSB, and his time with Bob Knight at Indiana.2020-03-0500 minUp, Up, & Olé39- From Court One (Featuring Amit Lev Ari and Lise Sentenac)Joining us on the pod heading into their conference opener against UC Davis, Amit Lev Ari and Lise Sentenac of UCSB women's tennis talk about playing the highest level competition in the country along with how they knew that UCSB was the right fit. 2020-02-2000 minUp, Up, & Olé38- It's Getting Hot in Here (featuring Gabe Vincent)Former UCSB great and current Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent joins us on the pod to talk about his journey to the Heat, how's he's integrated into the league, and what the LucStrong Foundation means to him. 2020-02-1400 minUp, Up, & Olé37- Fleming Hot Cheetos (featuring Cody Fleming)As he takes over UCSB Track and Field and Cross Country, Cody Fleming hops on the pod to detail his recent transition into the head coaching role and his unique coaching philosophy when dealing with these two large teams.2020-02-0600 minUp, Up, & Olé35- Snyder Squared (Featuring Serela Kay, Caitlin and Sarah Snyder)Hopping on the pod as our first repeat guest, UCSB women's water polo Head Coach Serela Kay joins us alongside Sarah and Caitlyn Snyder from Campus Pool as they prepare for the upcoming 2020 season.2020-01-2300 minUp, Up, & Olé34- Rick and the Boys (Featuring Rick McLaughlin, Blaine Nielsen, and Jonah Seif)UCSB Men's Volleyball Head Coach Rick McLaughlin and Assistants Blaine Nielsen and Jonah Seif joined us on the pod to talk biggest threats this season, the best thing to happen to collegiate Men's Volleyball in recent years, and the dynamics of their award-winning trivia team.2020-01-1600 minUp, Up, & Olé32- A Swim Story (Featuring Douglas Nogueira and Heaven Quintana)From Campus Pool, seniors Douglas Nogueira and Heaven Quintana of UCSB Swim join us on the pod to talk mid-season vibes, their journey to UC Santa Barbara, and creating the perfect race.2019-12-1900 minUp, Up, & Olé29- At the Helm (Featuring Bonnie Henrickson)Joining us on gameday from the Founder's Room, UCSB Women's Basketball Head Coach Bonnie Henrickson came on the pod to discuss her fantastic freshmen, time at Kansas, and shifting the basketball culture in Santa Barbara.2019-11-2000 minUp, Up, & Olé27- A Tal Glass of Hot Coco (Featuring Tal Sahar and Coco Miller)Tal Sahar and Coco Miller, seniors on the UC Santa Barbara women's basketball team, hop on the pod to talk UCSB's elite development, their best friend origin story, and the importance of athletes being able to speak out on contemporary issues.2019-11-0600 minUp, Up, & Olé25- You've Got a Friend in SB (Featuring Mario Felix and Goffin Boyoko)Goffin Boyoko joined the UCSB women's soccer coaching staff just prior to the 2017 season while Mario Felix joined the UCSB women’s soccer coaching staff in July as assistant coach for the 2018 season.2019-10-1700 minUp, Up, & Olé23- JD's Kingdom (Featuring JD Slajchert)Gaucho legend JD Slajchert joins us on the pod from the top of the infamous Storke Tower where he discusses his best selling novel Moonflower, a shift in sports culture at UCSB, and the importance of giving back to the community.2019-10-0300 minUp, Up, & Olé22- Poppin' Polos (Featuring Tommy Fellner and Jacob Halle)Captains of No. 1 UCSB Men's Water Polo, Tommy Fellner and Jacob Halle stop by the studio to describe the emotions around water, taking over the top spot in the nation, and how to maintain success during the second half of the season.2019-09-2500 minUp, Up, & Olé21- Kill and Fill (Featuring Lindsey Ruddins and Chloe Allen)UCSB Women's Volleyball's Lindsey Ruddins and Chloe Allen joined us on the pod to talk Blue-Green Rivalry and who to keep an eye on during the season!2019-09-1100 minUp, Up, & Olé20- Squad Goals (Featuring Hanna Deweese & Lauren Moss)UCSB Women's Soccer senior goalkeeper Hanna DeWeese and junior midfielder Lauren Moss join us on the pod to dig into their tough non-conference schedule, the effect of the US Women's National Team on the sport of soccer in America, and what it's like to compete at Harder Stadium.2019-09-0500 minUp, Up, & Olé19- Big Sauce (Featuring Alan Williams)UCSB Basketball legend Alan Williams joins us on the pod after signing a new deal to play with the Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia!2019-08-3000 minUp, Up, & Olé18- Back Line Grind (Featuring Noah Billingsley and Hunter Ashworth)Captains of the UCSB Men's Soccer team, Noah Billingsley and Hunter Ashworth join us on the pod from Harder Stadium to create their own Fifa cards, unveil the truth about the Blue-Green Rivalry, and detail representing their native New Zealand National Team. 2019-08-1500 minUp, Up, & Olé16- Gaucho Flex (Featuring Eric Schmitt)Eric Schmitt details his athletic development strategies at UCSB and gives weight room superlatives to some of the most dedicated Gaucho athletes.2019-07-3000 minUp, Up, & Olé13- The Scorers' Table (Featuring Orlando Johnson)The reigning Player of the Year in Taiwan's Super Basketball League, Gaucho legend Orlando Johnson comes by the studio to reflect on his playing days at UCSB.2019-07-1000 minUp, Up, & Olé12- Transition and Defense (Featuring Brandon Cyrus)Brandon Cyrus joins us on the pod from the San Diego Swish Pro-Am League to detail his transition to UCSB and preview look forward to his first season in the Gaucho gold and blue.2019-07-0400 minUp, Up, & Olé10- Funding 'Chos (Featuring Christina Baglas)Associate Director of Development Christina Baglas joins us on the pod to discuss upcoming projects and facilities to look forward to in the world of UCSB Athletics.2019-06-2100 minUp, Up, & Olé9- Bill's Bus (Featuring Bill Mahoney)To recap this past year in UCSB Athletics, Bill Mahoney stops by the pod to talk about UCSB winning the Commissioner's Cup, what to expect for next year's basketball team, and covers each UCSB team's season from the 2018-2019 year.2019-06-0500 minUp, Up, & Olé8- Cashin' Chex (Featuring Andrew Checketts)UCSB Baseball Head Coach joins us on the pod form Stanford heading into the NCAA Regional to preview what the road needs to look like to get back to ChOmaha.2019-05-3100 minUp, Up, & Olé7- Flippin' Wedges (Featuring Steve Lass and Zach Smith)UCSB Golf Head Coach Steve Lass and senior Zach Smith join us on the pod to preview the NCAA Tournament and dig into Zach's second place finish at the NCAA Pullman Regional.2019-05-2200 minUp, Up, & Olé1- Are We Rillie Doing This? (Featuring John Rillie)John Rillie stops by to talk incoming Gauchos, Gonzaga, and balling up at the UCSB Rec. Center.2019-04-1100 min
Cylinder Audio Archive Thematic PlaylistsMexican Cylinders: Of National Identity and Sound RecordingsA playlist of early cylinder recordings from Mexico from the UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive2015-11-2631 minCylinder Audio Archive Thematic PlaylistsEarly Hillbilly and Old Time MusicCountry music on Edison cylinders from the 1920s from the UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive2015-10-1458 minCylinder Audio Archive Thematic PlaylistsCentral European Mix TapeMusic from Central Europe before the World Wars from the UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive2015-10-1454 minCylinder Audio Archive Thematic PlaylistsTahitian Field RecordingsA group of unusual custom Blue Amberol cylinders recorded in Tahiti from the UCSB Cylinder Audio Archive2015-10-1415 minCylinder Audio Archive Thematic PlaylistsSqueezebox Cylinder RecordingsPart one of a series of accordion recordings on cylinder from the UCSB Library.2011-03-0934 min