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Liberty Nation Podcast2025 Season Finale and DeWayne Autrey RetirementIn this episode, Kevin and Phil discuss retirement and what is next for a fixture with Salina indoor/arena football DeWayne Autrey, and discuss what is next in life for Ballhawk.
We also sit down with Coach to discuss the end of the 2025 season and reflect on the season from the 0-4 start to the 6-1 finish. We also discuss what the next few months look like for Coach, when he starts looking at the 2026 season, and what is next for the Salina Liberty.
2025-06-2534 minLiberty Nation PodcastThe REAL Coach O and Bailey HaleWe have tried all season, and in this episode Kevin and Phil finally got The REAL Coach O (Coach's Wife Nisha) on the podcast. Find out all about Coach's wife; from what she does on Gamedays, to how she handles life as a Coaches wife, how negative media about her husband affects her, and her feelings about the game of football!
And she does give us some insiders info on things about Coach that not many people know! Some will surprise you (pew pew)!
We also interview K Bailey Hale in this episode. Bailey resides in...2025-06-171h 02Liberty Nation PodcastBus Trips Are More Fun After A Walk-off Win!We had so much fun on this podcast...lots of laughs and good information!
We had to wing it again due to some phone calls, so Kevin and Phil started off with Coach Martinez talking about the win against SWKS, the bus ride home, and the stellar special teams play the past few weeks.
Then we have Kerry Starks join us to talk about his journey to Salina and his plans after football, as well as the bus ride home from SWKS. Find out who the DJ on the team is, and who brings the s...2025-06-1058 minLiberty Nation PodcastWingin It!In this podcast, we are literally and figuratively winging it! Take a listen, you will understand. Not only do we talk to Coach O about the butt kicking they put on Washington and the upcoming game against SW Kansas, but we have a scheduled and a few unscheduled guests.
We start with #16 Desmon Epps and talk about his path to Salina through the Univ. of Idaho and what his future plans are. Then we pivot to #99 Torrence Williams and what he brings to the table for the Liberty and any other football team he plays for in the...2025-06-0354 minLiberty Nation PodcastBillings Sweep, Washington Up Next, and Jimmy the Equipment Manager!This episode was a blast! In this episode, Kevin and Phil talk to Coach O about the Billings butt whipping, upcoming game against Washington this weekend, and the changes in the team the past few weeks.
We also finally get to interview the Equipment Manager Jimmy Stevens! We have waited a long time for this one. Find out what his responsibilities are, what a game day looks like for him, some of his favorite players and memories with the Salina Liberty, and what happens when he forgets something on a road trip (like coaches headsets). He also gives u...2025-05-2753 minLiberty Nation PodcastBye Week, Billings on Saturday, Playoff Picture, and Catering!In this episode, Kevin and Phillip sit down with Coach O to discuss the second week of the back to back bye weeks, and look ahead to the Billings game on Saturday and what is at stake. We talk about the playoff picture, some personnel changes, and what the rest of the season looks like.
And on top of that, we have Amanda on to discuss catering for the football team! She talks about what goes on behind the scenes to shop, prepare, and feed everyone. If you want to know how many hams she had to mak...2025-05-2135 minLiberty Nation PodcastBillings and Albany Game Review and Double Bye'sIn this episode, Kevin is solo while Phillip is out on a cruise. We lead off with a quick interview with QB Rakeem Cato to talk about his 300+ yard 8TD game against Albany. Then Kevin and Coach O review the Billings and Albany games, and what the schedule looks like over the next couple of weeks with back to back byes. We also discuss the end of the Albany game and the changes the league is making to ensure the same situation doesn't happen again.
AF1 Mid-Season Awards are out, and there are quite a few Liberty pla...2025-05-1341 minLiberty Nation PodcastRJ Jarrett, Toree Boyd, Coach Martinez, and Javin KilgoWith Kevin out this week, Phil was planning on talking to Coach O. But Coach was busy finalizing some transactions, so Phil started the podcast interviewing players RJ Jarrett and Toree Boyd. Then Phil talked to Coach Martinez and QB Javin Kilgo.
2025-05-0339 minLiberty Nation PodcastOregon Win, Upcoming Trip to Billings, and Listener Q&AIn this episode, Kevin and Phil talk to Coach O about the win against Oregon; what went well and what is still a work in progress, as well as looking ahead to Coach's trip home to Billings for a short week game. We discuss what its like for Coach O to go home and coach the Liberty in an arena he has fond memories of in front of friends and family.
We also address some questions that we have had submitted from our listeners, such as player and coach contracts, why certain players were not re-signed, and w...2025-04-2235 minLiberty Nation PodcastSWKS Game Recap, Oregon Look Ahead, and Meet the Trainers!In this episode, Kevin and Phil sit down with Coach O to recap the game against SW Kansas last Saturday night and dive into some of the miscues that didn't go the Liberty's way. We also discuss the upcoming game against Oregon, and we touch on some of the rule differences with Arena football around special teams.
Kevin and Phil also talk to Jordan and Taylor who are physical therapists in Salina and work with the Liberty. We discuss what their day to day looks like with the players, some of the ugly injuries they see, and wh...2025-04-1542 minLiberty Nation PodcastAlbany and SW KS Breakdowns & Coach MartinezThis week, Kevin and Phil break down and discuss last Sunday's game vs. the Albany Firebirds, starting the season 0-3 and where the team is at this time, and looking ahead to the game this Saturday against SW Kansas with Coach O.
Coach Martinez also makes an unscheduled appearance to give us his background, what he is responsible for on the staff, and why he is a NY Yankees fan. Want to know more about Coach Martinez...what he likes to eat and drink while breaking down film? This is the episode for you!
And a...2025-04-0843 minLiberty Nation PodcastGet to Know Owner Roy Lawrence, Superfan Fireball John, and LB Kerry StarksIn this episode, Kevin and Phil chat with Salina Liberty owner Roy Lawrence about how he got involved with the Liberty, what his day to day looks like, what all he does on a game day, and what to expect from the team and the league this year. We also sit down with Liberty superfan Fireball John and find out why he is called "Fireball John", his love for the Salina Liberty football team, and some of his travels and favorite moments. Finally, we spend a few minutes to get to know #1 Kerry Starks.
2025-04-0250 minLiberty Nation PodcastChat with General Manager Sam SellersIn this episode, Kevin and Phil sit down and chat with General Manager Sam Sellers. We discuss the day-to-day duties as the GM, tasks that fall to him that you might not think of when it comes to running an Arena Football team, and the status and state of the union with the AF1 league. Want to know how many footballs a team goes through in a season? We have the answer!
Kevin and Phil also introduce you to #2 Tracy Brooks.
2025-03-2554 minLiberty Nation PodcastCorpus Christi Game Review and Meet Adina and LuisKevin and Phil review the Corpus Christi loss with Coach O; what went wrong, what went right, and whatthe next two weeks will look like before the Salina Liberty travel back to Corpus Christi for game 2 on the season. We also introduce you to two of the Liberty Players, #60 Adina Okeke (OL) and #11 Luis Gonzalez (RB).
2025-03-1851 minLiberty Nation PodcastGetting Ready for 2025 with Coach O’Welcome to the first episode of the Liberty Nation Podcast! In this first episode, Kevin and Phil sit down for a chat with the Head Coach of the Salina Liberty Coach Heron O'Neal. We discuss his offseason, what the Arena Football 1 League looks like this year, we break down some of the players on this year's roster, and talk about the upcoming game this weekend in Corpus Christi, TX against the Tritons.
2025-03-1250 min