In Off The Bench

We are joined by Miss St Softball outfielder Brylie St Clair. We talk growing up in a small town in Alabama and with her accent she leaves zero doubt. She talks growing up playing numerous sports and then when softball became the focus. We discuss travel ball and high school, both of which she was very dominant and lead to an early commitment to Miss St. We talk about Brylie’s career so far at Sta...

We are joined by Mississippi State Baseball 2B RJ Yeager. We get the backstory of growing up in Florida and what it was like being coached and mentored by his Dad who was a player who got drafted into the MLB. We talk about high school and travel ball in Florida and why he ultimately chose to play baseball at Mercer. We discuss his time at Mercer and then ultimately how he ended up with the defend...

We are joined by University of Alabama star 3B Zane Denton. We discuss how he got his nickname as well as his walk off against Florida on Sunday. We talk about growing up in Tennessee in a family full of boys who loved to play baseball. We ask how that influenced him in his development and what he learned. We discuss playing travel ball and high school and competing against some of the best before...

We are joined by former Tennessee Volunteer and now Dallas Baptist pitcher Elijah Pleasants. We talk to Elijah about growing up in a military family and constantly being on the move. What it was like once he finally got settled in and transitioned to a full time baseball player. We discuss why he chose Tennessee and talk about his experience there. Then we get into why he chose to transfer to DBU...

We are joined by ace pitcher from the South Carolina Gamecocks baseball team Will Sanders. We get the backstory on Will on where he is from and playing baseball growing up. Talk about the Atlanta Braves influence on him and how enjoyed them winning the World Series this year. We discuss why he chose South Carolina and reflect back on last season. We get into what it was like playing for Team USA a...

We are joined by Tennessee baseball pitching aces Blade and Seth. We get a backstory on both guys finding out where they are from and how they ended up at Tennessee. We talk to Blade about last years run to Omaha and his success, as well as discuss with Seth his time at Missouri and what it’s like joining this star studded Vols squad. We talk expectations for the rest of the season and as always l...

We get an update from Kiya after big meets against Florida, Auburn and Alabama and we discuss just how great of competition those teams were. We talk about what the month of February means to her as a black female athlete. We talk about what’s her achilles injury status as well as fellow teammate Alyona. We ask her who have been the biggest surprises amongst her own teammates as well as what compe...

We are joined by former LSU star, MLB pitcher, host of the Up and In Show and entrepreneur Anthony Ranaudo. We get the back story on Anthony on where is from and life growing up. We talk about his journey from Jersey to Baton Rouge. Discuss his time at LSU and winning a National Championship to getting drafted by the Boston Red Sox. We then jump into life after baseball and get into how he started...

We are joined by superstar outfielder from McNeese State Payton Harden. We talk to Payton about growing up and being a multi-sport athlete and coming from a family of athletes. We discuss inspirations growing up as well then dive into Friday Night Lights in Texas. But he explains ultimately how the game of baseball was what he ultimately pursued. We discuss why McNeese State and the success he and...

We are joined by defending national champion pitcher and grinder out of the bullpen Preston Johnson. We get Preston’s roots from small town Mississippi and how he put in the work growing up academically and athletically. We talk about the juco grind at Hinds college and how he landed at Miss St. We discuss his personal success last year along with the teams magical run. We get the insight and expe...

Jim is joined by Jay Nes of the ASAP network to interview LSU soccer star Rammie Noel. We find out about Rammie growing up in Louisiana and having a large tight knit family. We discuss athletics in high school and playing club ball as well as being great in academics. We talk why she chose LSU and what it’s been like playing for a high caliber SEC school. We spotlight Rammie being an advocate for...

We are joined by opening day starter for the Ole Miss Baseball team Derek Diamond. We talk to him about the Super Bowl and Omaha challenge to break the ice. We dive into where he’s from, his family and how he grew up. We discuss baseball on the West Coast and how he was originally committed to Stanford but ended up at Ole Miss. We talk with Derek about the Covid cut short season, last years season...

We are joined by 3 Dad’s of LSU baseball players Alex Brady, Cade Beloso, and Dylan Crews. We find out where they are from and what they do for a living. From there we talk about the life of a Dad of a baseball player in high level SEC ball. We discuss the culture at LSU, the expectations of their sons, and the expectations of the LSU baseball team this year especially under new coach Jay Johnson....

We are joined by Cal Poly baseball star and a top 5 projected MLB draft prospect Brooks Lee. We talk to Brooks about growing up in a lineage of athletes out on the West Coast. Surprisingly Brooks is a swimmer and surfer but grew up on a ranch while playing baseball so a very diverse individual. We talked about expectations for Brooks and why it was Cal Poly with his Dad over the MLB draft. We disc...

We end season 4 and are joined by the Captain of the Ole Miss baseball team Tim Elko. We learn from Tim he is every bit of what you read about and see. This young man is an amazing leader, baseball player, student, and man of faith. We find out where Tim is from and learn about life growing up. We discuss why he chose Ole Miss and just how great of a decision it was. We journey through his time th...

We are joined by Pac-12 Freshman gymnast of the year Chae Campbell. We dive into a lot between growing up in Texas with just her and her mom, competing in the Junior Olympics and the numerous accolades she has earned early in her career. We talk about why she chose UCLA and about her freshman season which included a brilliant Black Excellence meet with her teammates and a performance against Utah...

We are joined by the middle of the 5 Gronk brothers, former Dallas Cowboy and owner/operator of IceShaker Chris Gronkowski. We talk about what it was like growing up with all his brothers in Buffalo, NY, why he chose his college and how he ended up in the NFL. We discuss how he transitioned from the game to working for his wife to becoming an entrepreneur who landed a deal on Shark Tank. We then o...

We are joined by Owner/Operator of StudMuffins, BASE performance trainer and former Miss St bulldog pitcher Trey Jolly. We get the back story on Trey growing up as the oldest sibling in small town Mississippi and be interested a multi sport athlete. We discuss the juco route and how he ultimately landed at Miss St. We talk about his passion for nutrition and health along with teaching these young...

We talk with professional bodybuilder and pre-med student Tanner “Leonardo” Jenkins. We find out what life was like growing up and how he got into health and wellness. We discuss with Tanner preparing and competing in fitness and bodybuilding competitions, the nutrition game and how everyone can better their life to start this new year. We ask Tanner what the future plans are and then of course pl...

What a refreshing episode for the boys as we dive into the world of Lacrosse. Nolan teaches us about the game whether on the field or in the box. We talk about growing up in Canada and about his family. Nolan talks about him playing numerous sports and how those sports tie into being a successful lacrosse player. We discuss how he got on the National team as well as playing for Landers and what hi...

We talk to the boys about growing up in a large baseball family in North Mississippi. We talk EBC, Desoto Central and for Hayden college playing experience. Hayden flips a this or that on me and Daniel….Austin vs Cade, Keegan vs Kamren, Dallas vs Gabe. We talk to them both about their upcoming seasons coaching and playing and what the expectations are for Jackson State and Desoto Central. Lastly w...

We are joined by LSU outfielder and absolute stud Dylan Crews. We get the backstory on Dylan and his family and sports growing up. Find out why he chose LSU and reflect on his freshman season. We discuss expectations for this upcoming year and then as we always do with our guests we play a game of this or that.

We are joined by Seth Slocum a student from Mississippi State University who has been asked to compete in the Special Olympic Championships in Orlando Florida. We talk to Seth about where he is from and about his family. Guest host Greg James talks about his playing and coaching career at Desoto Central High School. The we talk about the training and preparation he is doing for the competition, as...

We are not only joined by World Series champion Austin Riley and National Champion Kamren James, but we make it a family affair and their fathers Mike Riley and Greg James join us. We start by talking hunting, family, Omaha Challenge and of course finally put an end to this 2015 vs 2019 Desoto Central debate. We ask Greg and Mike just how proud they are and if you didn't know already know, Austin...

We are joined by Miss St athletics expert, host of the Boneyard, and best selling author Steve Robertson. We discuss music, books, the recruitment of Dak Prescott and Fletcher Cox, Miss St Football and Will Rogers, and of course the Road to Omaha and a National Championship. Steve brought a lot of insight in so many areas. We then play this or that with him and of course hit all major sports headl...