Film Room

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 36, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley track and field star Natalie Talluto joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her outstanding performance at two invitationals and a dual meet over a span of four days, how she got started in the sport, the importance of the mental aspect of the sport, her process and how she got starte...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Delaware Valley’s Rainna Carr joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 35 to discuss setting a school record in the shot put, her goals for the rest of the season, how she got started in the sport, balancing the shot put with the discus and more. Joe also shares a story from his short-lived throwing career...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono softball player Paige Dymek joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her team’s strong start to the season, the team’s depth bringing in talented freshmen, the talent in the sport in District 2, her future plans, athletes she admires, including Mookie Betts, and her Michigan football fan...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 33, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono girls lacrosse star Amaya Monacelli joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for an extensive interview to discuss reaching the 300-goal milestone, her team’s growth, lacrosse’s growth in the area, her college decision, her other interests outside of lacrosse and the importance of he...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Holy Cross basketball player Michael Hughes joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 32 to discuss the Crusaders’ PIAA Class 3A semifinal matchup with West Catholic, handling the heartbreaking end to the season, his career and the success of his teammates, his Philadelphia sports fandom and the unfortunate...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mountain View basketball star Addison Kilmer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 31 to discuss her team’s run to the state semifinals, playing alongside her sister and her influences in basketball. We also discuss the rest of the high school basketball state playoffs, as Valley View and Holy Cross boy...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton basketball player Tony Battaglia joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for Episode 30 to discuss the Knights’ first state win since 2022, what it took for the team to overcome a slow start, Scranton’s second-round opponent Parkland, playing basketball with his dad as coach and the GOAT in the NBA. W...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View basketball player Beyon McLean joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for Episode 29 to discuss his team’s District 2 Class 4A title, how much it means to him to play alongside this senior class, what it’s like playing on the big stage at Mohegan Arena and his future plans. We also look back on on...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Delaware Valley wrestler Juliet Fitzpatrick joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 28 to discuss her big win in the District 2 title match over a state-ranked opponent, her team’s continued success, her journey in the sport and being a part of girls wrestling’s growth in the area, state and nation....

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week and Scranton Prep swimmer Rebecca Oakes joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 27 to discuss her big weekend at the Les Richards Championships, her preparation for the rest of the postseason, how she got started in the sport and her routine before races. We also discuss more swimming and diving from the Les Ri...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep star basketball player Jenna Hillebrand joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 26 to discuss reaching the 1,000-point milestone, the Classics’ continued success and how they stay focused as they try to make it back to the state final and how she got started in the sport. We also dive into o...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights basketball player Jordan Shaffer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 25 to discuss his team’s season, the transition from legendary coach Ken Bianchi to basketball legend JC Show and the Comets’ upcoming matchup with Scranton Prep. He also talks about the Super Bowl and his NBA...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep basketball player Brycen Martin joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his big week, where he scored 34 and 30 points in back-to-back games, the Cavaliers’ strong stretch of games and Prep’s big game against Scranton on Tuesday. We also discuss a big week in high school boys and girls...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week and Dunmore basketball star Sophia Talutto joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 23 to discuss her team’s continued success, her illustrious career, what she took away from playing alongside star Ciera Toomey, her leadership role and future plans. We also discuss the high school basketball top 10s, reca...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Elk Lake swimmer Hannah Howell joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 22 to discuss her team’s big victory over Scranton Prep to snap the Classics’ 73 dual-meet winning streak, how her team will refocus for the rest of the season, how she got started in the sport and her future plans. She also talk...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! Old Forge star and The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Jewlya McCullon joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for Episode 21 to discuss reaching 1,000 points, her leadership role and how she got started in the sport. She also talks about women’s basketball and some of the athletes she admires, Duke basketball and Penn State football. We also discuss...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! We have a jam-packed Episode 20, starting with a great interview with The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights wrestler Brian Heard. He joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss how he got his start in wrestling, the success of the Abington Heights program, his commitment to the University of Pennsylvania and his thoughts on the Pittsbu...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week West Scranton star wrestler Michael Turi joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 19 to discuss his recent achievements, including the 100th win of his career, how he got started in wrestling and how his role with the team has evolved over the years. We then dive into high school wrestling’s big weekend wi...

Welcome to Episode 18 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Riverside basketball player Nico Antoniacci joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss the stellar start to his freshman season, Riverside’s first five games and Thursday’s highly-anticipated matchup with Holy Cross. We also discuss some other great performances in basketball and look ahead to...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! Be sure to tune in high school wrestling fans as hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett are joined by The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley wrestler Sam Almedina. He discusses his strong debut last weekend, his journey in the sport, the growth of the Spartans program and much, much more. We also discuss strong performances by local wrestlers over the we...

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Wallenpaupack basketball player Ella Smith joins host Joe Baress and guest host and Penn State guru Sam Fremin to discuss her career night, her interest in exercise science and sports medicine and what it’s like playing sports at Wallenpaupack. Joe and Sam also reflect on Riverside’s football season a...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 15, hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett are joined by The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Riverside football player Quinn Pucilowski to discuss his team’s performance in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals, look ahead to the Vikings’ state semifinal matchup and the rise of the defense. Joe and Joby also talk about Scranton Prep’s disa...

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep quarterback Louis Paris joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss the Cavaliers’ District 2 Class 3A title, his journey at Scranton Prep and the multiple sports he participates in, including wrestling and track and field. Then Joe and Joby dive into the high school football playoffs,...

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Riverside quarterback Chase Taddonio joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss the Vikings’ District 2 Class 2A title, his career at Riverside and the Vikings’ PIAA first-round game against Lansdale Catholic. Joe and Joby also look back on district title wins for Abington Heights, Valley View...

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 12, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View soccer player Eva Canevari joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her team’s thrilling victory over Crestwood in the District 2 Class 3A final, her journey in the sport and the keys to staying calm in high-stress games. Joe also shares his thoughts on the Valley View-Crestwood...