Talkin' G-MAC

 The Talkin' G-MAC Podcast continues the  2025 Tailgate Tour  with Kentucky Wesleyan College head football coach  Tyrone Young , who joins host Katie Gilhooly to reflect on building the Panthers’ program and previewing the season ahead. Coach Young shares his journey over the past three years, highlighting the importance of team culture, spiritual growth, and community engagement as cornerston...

The newest episode of the Talkin' G-MAC features Thomas More University head football coach  Chris Norwell  joining host Katie Gilhooly to discuss the Saints’ transition into NCAA Division II and their upcoming  2025 season  in the G-MAC. This episode marks the  second stop on the Talkin’ G-MAC: Tailgate Tour , highlighting programs across the conference as they prepare for the 2025 football s...

The first stop on the Talkin' G-MAC: Tailgate Tour features Walsh University head football coach  John Fankhauser , who joins host Katie Gilhooly to preview the upcoming season. The conversation highlights the excitement of fall camp, the importance of building on last year’s successes, and the leadership roles shaping team dynamics. Fankhauser also discusses replacing key players, the intensi...

On this week’s episode of  Talkin’ G-MAC , host Katie Gilhooly celebrates a big week on the greens with championship coverage of G-MAC golf. Katie is joined by the  men’s and women’s golf coaches from the University of Findlay and Ohio Dominican University , fresh off their teams' victories at the 2025  G-MAC Championship . Findlay Women’s Golf  continued their dominance with another strong postse...

In Episode 215 of Talkin' G-MAC , we’re joined by Celia Kiogima, the head coach of Davenport STUNT, to discuss an incredible achievement—the Panthers' first-ever G-MAC conference title in STUNT. Celia takes us through the exciting journey as Davenport captured both the regular season and tournament championships, marking a historic moment for the program. We’ll also dive into what’s next for the N...

On this exciting episode of the  Talkin' G-MAC Podcast , host Katie Gilhooly sits down with members of both the G-MAC men's and women's basketball tournament championship teams ahead of their NCAA postseason berths. First, Simon Blair from Malone men's basketball joins to discuss their unexpected Cinderella run through the G-MAC tournament and how they’re preparing to embrace their...

In Episode 213 of Talkin' G-MAC , host Katie Gilhooly sits down with Katie Susi to discuss the exciting highlights of the G-MAC/MEC Swimming Championships. They dive into Findlay's impressive three-peat win, Katie’s third trip to nationals, and the journey leading up to her final meet. As they reflect on their experiences, they also discuss the expectations for both Katie and her team as t...

This week on Talkin' G-MAC , we’re joined by Colt Sponseller, the head coach of the Ashland Eagles wrestling team. Under his leadership, the Eagles have dominated the mat, securing four championships in the last five years. Ranked 21st in the country, Ashland’s wrestling program is firing on all cylinders, with six wrestlers nationally ranked in their weight classes. Coach Sponseller takes us...

In this episode of Talkin' G-MAC , host Katie Gilhooly sits down with John Tharp, the Director of Athletics at Hillsdale College, to discuss his remarkable 29-year coaching career and his transition into athletic administration. Tharp shares the challenges and rewards of stepping away from coaching, how his extensive experience shaped his leadership style, and the important relationships he&#3...

In this episode of Talkin' G-MAC, we’re joined by Izzy Rammel, a senior at Walsh University and president of their Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). Izzy kicks things off by discussing Walsh’s recognition as a finalist for the prestigious Award of Excellence, marking the 7th consecutive year the Cavaliers have been nominated. She dives into the university’s commitment to giving back to sp...

In Episode 209 of  Talkin' G-MAC , host Katie Gilhooly dives into championship season as she sits down with the 2024 Great Midwest Soccer Champions: University of Findlay men’s soccer head coach Andy Smyth and Ashland University women’s soccer head coach Cayleb Paulino. The episode celebrates a monumental weekend for both programs, reflecting on their journeys to the title. Coach Smyth shared his...

In this episode of Talkin' G-MAC , we sit down with Drew Cooper, head men's basketball coach at Kentucky Wesleyan. Coach Cooper dives into the high expectations for his squad after being picked to finish first in the preseason coaches' poll, a testament to the program's rich tradition and talent. He shares insights into the challenges of navigating a tough start to the season and how the team is r...

The Talkin' G-MAC Podcast is excited to announce the release of its latest episode, number 207, featuring special guests from the 2024 G-MAC Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships. This week, host Katie Gilhooly dives into exclusive interviews with Hillsdale College Head Coach R.P. White and standout Walsh University sophomore Alyssa Stoner. Together, they offer unique perspectives on their...

In Episode 206 of Talkin' G-MAC, host Katie Gilhooly sits down with Hillsdale junior volleyball standout Adi Sysum. They dive into the excitement of the upcoming Midwest Region Volleyball Crossover, the legacy of success for Hillsdale volleyball, and what makes this year's Chargers team so special. Don't miss this inside look at one of the G-MAC's top programs!

In Episode 205, Katie sits down with Brenda Hilton, Founder and CEO of Officially Human whose mission is to restore respect to game officials and recognize them as authorities on the fields and courts. The conversations comes at a perfect time as the Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) celebrates Fall Officials Appreciation Week (Oct. 7-11). Hilton speaks to the missions and g...

Episode 204 features Ashland football's Dru Johnson. Johnson was recently named to the 2024 Allstate Good Works Team. Katie chats with Johnson about his love for service as well as what drives and motivates him to be involved in the Ashland community. The two also talk about how his faith has been a driving force in his mission to serve others. 

In this episode 203, Katie sits down with Te'Jamere Nash, standout offensive lineman from the University of Findlay. Tay talks about the Oilers' impressive 3-0 start to the season and what it means to anchor the o-line at Findlay. Beyond football, he shares his passion for art and dreams of becoming a cartoonist. Tune in for a unique conversation that dives into both the grit of football a...

On Episode 202 of Talkin' G-MAC, newly elected Great Midwest SAAC President Camryn Pickerill joins the pod. Pickerill will lead the Conference SAAC group during the 2024-25 year. During this episode, Camryn and Katie talk about Pickerill's goal for the Great SAAC under her purview as well as her involvement in SAAC at Ohio Dominican. 

In Episode 201, Katie kicks off Season 2 with special guest Mary Kelly Mulcahy. Mulcahy, a senior golfer a the University of Findlay, capped off a stellar junior season with an incredible summer in 2024. Mary Kelly shares about her time playing in the Palmer Cup, the U.S. and British Amateur, as well as qualifying and playing in her first LPGA event!

On Episode 124 of Talkin' G-MAC, Katie recaps the 2024 Great Midwest STUNT Championship. Karie Lee Chard from USA Cheer joins the show to talk all things STUNT the Sport; how the sport came to be and what it has been like to watch it grow especially in the last few years. Karie Lee and Katie also discuss the move to NCAA emerging sport status and what that means for the sport moving forward. K...

On Episode 123 of Talkin' G-MAC, Katie recaps the 2023-2024 Great Midwest Men's and Women's Basketball Championships. Walsh men's basketball standout and tournament MVP Garrison Kesslar joins the show to talk about capturing the the program's fourth G-MAC tournament title. Kesslar also discusses a turning point for the Cavaliers this season and what's to come as the team pr...

On Episode 122 of Talkin' G-MAC, Katie recaps the 2024 G-MAC/MEC Swimming & Diving Championships with Findlay head coach Diego Santos and Findlay grad student Tim Stollings. The Findlay men and women swept the 2024 championships. This is the Oiler men's seventh straight and the women's second straight after reclaiming the title in 2023. Graduate student Tim Stollings has been a par...

On Episode 121 of Talkin' G-MAC, A.G. Kruger of Ashland Track and Field joins the podcast ahead of the 2024 Great Midwest Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships. Kruger was a member of Team USA in three Summer Olympic Games (2004, 2008 and 2012). He also won 14 total United States national championships, indoor and outdoor combined. Prior to becoming head coach of the Ashla...

On Episode 120 of Talkin' G-MAC, Walsh's Interim Vice President for Athletics/Athletic Director Chrstina Paone joins the show in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day. An alumna of Walsh, she has served the University for more than 12 years in various capacities, including Senior Woman Administrator, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Advisor, Sports Information Director,...

Katie recaps the 2024 Great Midwest Wrestling Championship. Katie and Colt Sponseller, head coach of the 2024 G-MAC Champs, breakdown the all the action and preview what's next for the wrestlers.