Blue Raider Podcast

We are just 2.5 weeks away from our first exhibitions, so let's capitalize on the bye week to preview hoops action! This week we have BOTH basketball head coaches, Rick Insell and Nick McDevitt joining the episode! As always we'll go Behind Enemy Lines with friends of the show, Go Tech Pls Dnt Die to get the inside scoop on LA Tech for our midweek game this Thursday! blueraiderpodcast.co...

As we hit a break in the football action this week we catch up on all things fall sports with Staff Writer Sam Doughton! MT Womens Tennis hosts the ITA Regional in 2 weeks. Let's hear from Head Coach Tayo Bailey-Duvall about the tournament and her program's upcoming season! Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.com/collections/blue-raider-podcast Follow us on socials: Twitter/...

We've got another great episode for you this week covering a lot of bases for MT Athletics! I sit down with MTSU Sidelines' Sports Editor Brett walker to recap Football Homecoming and breakdown the latest Women's Basketball Recruiting news! We have an exclusive interview with MT Cross Country's Jacinto Gaspar and Eleanor Towe! As always, we go Behind Enemy Lines for our upcomin...

It's an all football episode as we recap the 100 Miles of Hate with the Voice of the Blue Raiders, Chip Walters! I talk with All-CUSA tight end selection Holden Willis about his growth to stardom! We wrap things up as always going Behind Enemy Lines with another College Huddle collaboration effort with Ben Byrd of the Bull City Coordinators (@DukeFBCoverage on Twitter/X)! Podcast Merchandise...

Another information filled episode as we breakdown this past week in Oxford with goblueraiders.com and Athletic Department staff writer Sam Doughton. We look ahead to the 100 Miles of Hate rivalry contest with our partners from The College Huddle and the CUSA Roundtable, Steven Moffett of Topper Talk! Don't miss our interview with Villanova-transfer middle blocker Kiera Booth as we talk about...

The first week is down of the Derek Mason era and the Blue Raider narrowly escape the hands of defeat against Tennessee Tech. Myself and GoMiddle.com partner, Shayne Pickering are here to breakdown what happen in Saturday's matchup.  Our player interview of the episode is with Soccer's All-CUSA preseason selection Manon Lebargy who is off to a great start to her junior campaign. Lastly,...

We continue to preview our fall season in tomorrow’s episode! Join us in meeting our new Womens Golf Head Coach Lauren Wamsley! Then preview our reigning CUSA Cross Country Champions with  MT Cross Country Head Coach Keith Vroman!   Lastly, it’s game week once again! We go behind enemy lines with Dylan Vazzano, play-by-play for the Golden Eagles! Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.co...

We kickoff the 2024-25 athletic calendar with a preview of our fall sports! Austin Lewis, football analyst for GoMiddle.com, breaks down the season outlook after a productive fall camp! Associate Head Coach, Jenna Orner gives her insight into a Volleyball program fresh off a berth to the NIVC! Wrapping the show up is an interview with long-time tenured Head Soccer Coach Aston Rhoden to preview his...

The Blue Raider Podcast was happy to be apart of the Media Day festivities and MTSU Fall Camp practice ahead of football season! Tune into a plethora of interviews from the 3 hours practice (in this condensed form). Jake Bolden and co-host Shayne Pickering, fellow partner at GoMiddle.com, talk about the upcoming season, position breakdowns, and the 2024 schedule! On top, we've got interviews...

Fall season is just around the corner and it's time to talk with some of our returning fall sport athletes from our womens' volleyball and soccer teams. Our featured guests are: Senior, OH Laure Jansen Graduate, Def Lauren Spaanstra Junior, H Adri Rhoda Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.com/collections/blue-raider-podcast Follow us on socials: Twitter/X: @BlueRaiderPod Ins...

In our fourth installment of the BRP Summer Series, we feature our men's basketball program. After a successful transfer portal season, we talk with head men's basketball coach Nick McDevitt, graduate transfer Alec Oglesby, and All-CUSA Second Team selection Jestin Porter. Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.com/collections/blue-raider-podcast Follow us on socials: Twitter/X...

We recognize our top performers from the diamond in today's episode. We are joined by three athletes honored by Conference USA this past spring! Graduate, C Briggs Rutter Sophomore, C/1B Ansley Blevins Freshman, LHP Chandler Alderman Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.com/collections/blue-raider-podcast Follow us on socials: Twitter/X: @BlueRaiderPod Instagram: @BlueRaiderPod Ti...

Our second installment of the BRP Summer Series features our Lady Raiders basketball program! We've got the information on the latest recruiting news, schedule updates, and what it takes in the off months for a successful winter. Fresh off a big NCAA tournament win, I happy to be joined by some of our favorite Blue Raiders Matt Insell, Associate Head Coach Ta'Mia Scott, Junior Wing Jalyn...

Introducing the Summer Series! In our initial installment of the series, we proudly present an interview with some of our spring sports national championship competitors! Mens' Golf, Senior Owen Stamper Mens Track, Junior Stephen Eloji Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.com/collections/blue-raider-podcast Follow us on socials: Twitter/X: @BlueRaiderPod Instagram: @BlueRaiderPod...

Finishing up our Spring season! Baseball"s season stays alive with a big road series win. Basketball gets some returning faces to both mens and womens side. Track and Field Conference Championships completed and some spring sports individual compete in national championships. We'll keep you posted with upcoming interview dates with your favorite MT athletes in our new summer schedule! Po...

Softball and Tennis season came to a close this weekend and Baseball aims to return to the Conference USA tournament with a big road series against Jacksonville State. I breakdown the upcoming series with MTSU's own Sam Doughton and turn our attention to the pickups for both basketball programs and where the football program continue to build its roster now that the transfer portal is closed....

Men's Tennis wins their 5th straight Conference USA Title and is headed to Starkville for the NCAA Tournament! Hear from head mens tennis coach Jimmy Borendame to breakdown their upcoming week in prep for their first trip to the Round of 16. Stay tuned to the end to breakdown the latest additions to both the mens and womens basketball teams! Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.co...

Time to breakdown the men's basketball off season pick ups! A trio of ball players that should make an impact their first season in Murfreesboro! Quick breakdown of Mens Tennis' 5th consecutive CUSA Championship! Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.com/collections/blue-raider-podcast Follow us on socials: Twitter/X: @BlueRaiderPod Instagram: @BlueRaiderPod Tik Tok: @BlueRaid...

Fresh off the Saturday Showcase, I sit down with GoMiddle.com's Austin Lewis to break down the Blue and White game! We give insight to what Mason and staff showed us on Saturday as well as what to look forward to this upcoming transfer portal season. Stick around to listen about the Lady Raiders latest grab from the transfer portal and the expectations mounting for next winter! As always stay...

Winter Sports are finally wrapped up with the conclusion of March Madness this last weekend. We turn our attention to the diamond and breakdown MTSU's baseball season thus far and what needs to happen as they aim to right the ship halfway through Conference USA play. Conner Smith give his insight into the Blue Raiders woes as well as touches on the Lady Raiders' softball season.  Stick a...

The second edition of an interview with the AD! I'm thankful MTSU Athletic Director Chris Massaro sat down to talk about the recent news on head coach Nick McDevitt, the success of the women's basketball program, and the growth of the university through it's new NIL partnership. Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.com/collections/blue-raider-podcast Follow us on socials...

What could've been our Sweet 16th episode was spoiled in Baton Rouge on Sunday! In a different profile of the podcast this week I break down what happened in the Round of 32 solo. What happened and what should the Lady Raider faithful expect in 2025? Podcast Merchandise Link: https://campussideline.com/collections/blue-raider-podcast Follow us on socials: Twitter/X: @BlueRaiderPod Instagram:...

It is officially March Madness in Murfreesboro, Tennessee! The Lady Raiders hit the road to Baton Rouge, Louisiana for a First Round rematch with Louisville. I talk with MTSU Sideline's Calvin White before his trip to LSU to discuss the upcoming matchup. We breakdown the anti-climatic finish to mens' hoops and what's to come in the offseason for McDevitt and company. Don't miss...

It's March Madness season! Who else to talk shop with than GoMiddle.com's Oliver Baltz?! The original MT basketball podcaster stops by to discuss the probability (or improbabilities) of the Blue Raiders' Cinderella potential this week in Huntsville. Stick around for a preview of the Lady Raiders' upcoming week in Huntsville also and hear my take on the latest Award snub in CUSA...

The Blue Raiders' have had quiet the turn around in February moving from last place in CUSA to tied for 4th place with a week remaining! I sit down with head coach Nick McDevitt to talk about the improvements made and what's needed to see success in the Conference USA Tournament in Huntsville, AL. We also discuss Lady Raiders 14-game win streak, Mens Tennis' 6th Power-5 win of the s...