Edge of Your Seat Podcast

Host Brandon LaChance recorded the episode in the dark! Thankfully, he spoke with former Hall football coach Randy Tieman for a light-hearted trip down memory lane as he walks away from the game.

This episode is action-packed with host Brandon LaChance talking about the Chicago Bulls moving Gar Foreman and John Paxson out of power roles and the NBA Horse Challenge. Special guest is avid reader Lisa Lingelbach-LaChance (Aka, the host's mom), who breaks down some books including Jack Reacher and Harry Potter.

Jared Bell, former sports writer and current advertising representative, joins host Brandon LaChance to talk about everything professional wrestling from Wrestle Mania 36, who should be on the Mt. Rushmore and much more. There is plenty of debate as the former colleagues don't agree often.

EOYS host Brandon LaChance is joined by former colleague Scott Anderson, who has been a photographer since 2004. The two talk fond memories, photos, and people. In the into, LaChance talks about music he has been listening to lately.

Nick Deranek had an exciting first year as the Notre Dame men's basketball team's public announcer. We talk Fighting Irish, Fighting Illini and a ton more. In the into, ranking Wrestle Mania 36 matches, an ad for a local fundraiser and R.I.P to Bill Withers and Tom Dempsey.

Austin Ploch joins the pod to talk about his La Salle-Peru bowling afterlife, which includes painting for MLB players and unintentionally almost burning down a bowling center?!?!?!?!

Instead of having EOYS host Brandon LaChance ask all of the questions, he is the one replying with answers. La Salle-Peru boys basketball coach Jim Cherveny steps in as a special guest host to find out who LaChance is.

Fieldcrest boys basketball coach Matt Winkler discusses this year's Elite Eight squad and teams, players of the past. Then FHS junior Jaxon Cusac-McKay joins EOYS to chat hoops, gridiron, food, video games, and favorite professional athletes. Intro is an NFL free agency rundown. Enjoy!

IVCC women's basketball coach Josh Nauman shares his thoughts on his first year leading the Eagles and the differences between coaching men and women. Also, how a nerd selects what to watch on Disney Plus, Shameless and much more.

Let's move away from the Coronavirus and get back to what we love...sports! Princeton senior Brandon Haring and first-year coach Jason Smith join EOYS to talk about the season and the Tigers' upset victory over Kewanee in a regional semifinal.

Nick Izzo, a main cog to a company called F2, chats about what F2 offers to high school, college, and professional basketball players. We talk about his name, his background, coaching against Zion Williamson and the Super Bowl. In the intro, a tribute to Kenny Rogers with the help of Twitter and Facebook. Thank you!

Laura Wilsman, co-owner of East End - a small-town tavern in Illinois - talks about the state of small business as the Coronavirus has quarantined our society into homes. She also discusses what the future could hold for our society in general, watching Frozen II with her grandchildren and relives a few fond bar moments. In the intro, host Brandon LaChance breaks down Wednesday's speech by Governo...

The second part of the EOYS series documenting the effects of the Coronavirus features Hall alumna and Lewis University sophomore Erin Biccochi. Biccochi shares the sudden change from attending classes and hitting the bowling lanes to sitting at home figuring out what happened so quickly. She shares a lot of opinions on how the country has went about this national emergency.

Host Brandon LaChance has caught up with a few former local high school athletes, who are now in college and have had to drastically change their lives as the coronavirus has shut down schools and athletics. In Part 1, Putnam County alumnus and Loyola University (Chicago) sophomore Olivia Lawley breaks down her thoughts on the virus, her plan during the shutdown and what she'll be snacking on and...

Host Brandon LaChance is joined by Roanoke-Benson athletic director and boys basketball coach Abe Zeller to discuss the Coronavirus and it forcing the IHSA to cancel the boys basketball state tournament, which R-B was in. In the intro, boys 1A and 2A IBCA all-state teams and the Illinois Valley All-Star Game selections.

Who would have thought a virus named Corona, or COVID-19, would have the world on lockdown? After all sports leagues on all levels are suspended or canceled, host Brandon LaChance discusses the Corona Virus. Also making an impact are guests Mitch Neally, Fieldcrest girls basketball coach, and FHS senior Hannah Baker. Neally shares a special moment with the memories of his grandparents and Baker gi...

Rest in Peace Charles Rowe. This is for you, in your memory. I love you man!

Ottawa senior wrestler Luke Fleming joins EOYS to talk about finishing fifth at state, his career at OHS and some favorites such as his all-time WWE go to and what he's selecting on Netflix. Also, host Brandon LaChance shares his experience at an NIU women's basketball game on Wednesday and what he's been watching lately. He also breaks down girls and boys postseason basketball.

La Salle-Peru swim coach Rob McNally talks about his team and four of them making it to the IHSA State Final. L-P girls basketball coach Hollis Vickery and senior hooper Rhiannon Skoog join EYOS to chat about the hardwood and the future for the Lady Cavs. Also have some playoff basketball updates!

The Indian Creek boys basketball team is creating program history as it was undefeated during the regualar season and is attempting to finish the season unblemished. Before Friday's regional championship victory, IC coach Joe Piekarz and senior Cooper Larsen joined EOYS to talk about the winning streak and much, much more. Including Piekarz pitching in the Minor League before becoming a coach.

What a loaded show!!! Mendota girls basketball coach John Hansen, MHS junior Amellia Bromenschenkel, St. Bede girls hoops coach Tom McGunnigal and SBA senior Kassidy Brady join the pod. There is plenty of basketball and weird food talk to go around!

University of Illinois baseball coach Dan Hartleb and sophomore pitcher Ty Rybarczyk give us a look at the Fighting Illini three games into the season. Hartleb talks about an honor he was given in the offseason and the two Hall players on his team in Rybarczyk and Cam McDonald. Rybarczyk talks about his journey through baseball at Hall, Parkland College and now Illinois.

Putnam County/Hall sophomore Connor Brooker and La Salle-Peru seniors Ashton Kellett and Payton Piriano join host Brandon LaChance to talk everything wrestling and more. Plus, St. Bede fish fry fundraiser and girls basketball playoffs!

Former EOYS cohost Tony Milus comes back to the studio for the milestone 50th episode to discuss NBA and MLB trades, Kobe Bryant's passing, NFL and March Madness! Girls basketball playoff action, shout out to Mike Kilmartin and more in the intro!

Wrestling sectionals came and went, but not before EOYS spoke with five wrestlers and a coach about grappling and many other topics! St. Bede senior Pete Sampson (13:03) La Salle-Peru senior Parker Swiskoski (26:59) La Salle-Peru senior Ayden Sines (38:51) St. Bede junior Noah Setser (46:28) Putnam County/Hall sophomore Connor Brooker (1:00.23) Ottawa coach Pete Marx (1:09)