It's Brewin at McEwen: A USF Baseball Podcast

In this episode, Matt and Adam: Break down the weekend series win over Memphis Look at the AAC standings Discuss the Mid Major Top 25 Preview midweek game against Stetson. Hosts (Twitter/X): Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) Adam Cartwright (@adam12james) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Als...

In this episode, Matt and Adam: Break down the weekend sweep of Tulane Look at the AAC standings Discuss the Mid Major Top 25 Project USFs future outlook Chat about the early implications of NIL and the Transfer Portal Preview midweek game against BCU. Hosts (Twitter/X): Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) Adam Cartwright (@adam12james) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow whereve...

*this episode is also available with video on YouTube, link at the bottom of these notes In this episode, Mark and Matt sit down with USF Baseball senior outfielders, Marcus Brodil and Jackson Mayo: 0:00 - Welcoming Marcus and Jackson to the show 6:00 - Why they stayed at USF after the coaching change 10:23 - Working with the new coaching staff 13:00 - Jackson’s growth - defense, MLB Draft league,...

In this episode, Mark and John break down the mid week sweep of FGCU and preview the first conference series of the season, a road trip to UAB. -Breaking down the 2 mid week games vs FGCU -Matt Brown puts on for Canada, Cartagena arrives, Corban Little returns -Reflecting on the season thus far ahead of AAC play -in depth scouting and preview of the UAB series -what to watch for across the AAC thi...

In this episode, Matt breaks down the Bulls' series win over Maryland and dives into several other topics: -Weekend recap - USF vs Maryland -Around the AAC - Conference Performances -Bryce Archie's weekly AAC Honor Roll recognition -USF Softball team sweeps Charlotte -Rice baseball hires David Pierce -Midweek matchups vs. FGCU Hosts (Twitter/X): Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) If you enjoy our sh...

In this episode, the guys are joined by the Head Coach of USF Baseball, Mitch Hannahs. Topics discussed include: -his thoughts on the first month of the season -player shout outs, with Coach's take on each -how persistence paid for Sebastian Greico -inside perspective on Friday night ace Corey Braun -a new approach to the pitching rotation And much more! This is one of our best episodes ever so do...

In this episode, Adam and Matt recap the Villanova series which saw the Bulls win 1 out of the 3 games. With no midweek game to preview, the guys talk a bit more about what's going on across the AAC and the Mid Major baseball scene. Hosts (Twitter/X): Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) Adam Cartwright (@adam12james) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and giv...

In this episode, Mark reacts to the midweek postponed game with FGCU, scouts out the Villanova Wildcats, and dives into what he's looking for from the Bulls this weekend. 0:00 - midweek game postponed, what's the impact? 4:49 - Villanova overview 8:37 - Villanova's impact players to watch out for 17:24 - the Bulls' starting pitching this weekend 23:33 - the Bulls' bullpen, what I'm looking for 28:...

In this episode, Adam and Matt react to an eventful home series vs. UCF which saw the Bulls take the Friday night game but drop both the Saturday and Sunday games. The guys also look ahead to a midweek matchup vs. in state foe, FGCU. Topics discussed include: -Breakdown the War on I4 -Preview FGCU midweek -Take a look at the AAC -Discuss the 11.7 mid major top 25 -Make some bold season predictions...

In this episode, Mark and John react to the 6-5 midweek victory over FIU that improved the Bulls season record to 5-3. The guys also break down some observations that they’ve seen 2.5 weeks into the season and preview the upcoming home series with UCF: 0:00 - Introduction 2:37 - analysis of the midweek win over FIU 21:18 - the batting order’s secret weapon 24:11 - starting pitching rotation discus...

Adam and Matt give their reactions to and analysis of the big road series win at Georgia Southern that saw the Bulls improve their record to 4-3 on the young season. They also preview the mid week matchup with FIU.

In this episode, Mark, Matt and Adam react to the Opening Weekend series win over Iowa and look ahead to the matchup with FSU. Topics discussed include: First impressions of the Bulls under Coach Hannahs Standouts in the infield and outfield, position battles still up for grabs Recapping the pitching, top performers and things to watch FSU at home on Tuesday night Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino...

In this episode, Mark and John sit down with USF Baseball Head Coach, Mitch Hannahs, just a couple of nights before Opening Day. The guys talk to Coach about how the team has been preparing for opening weekend and the season as a whole: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - catching up with Coach Hannahs 5:34 - the team’s mindset heading into Opening Day 9:46 - thoughts on facing off vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes this week...

In this episode, the full Brewin’ Crew gets together to talk about the upcoming season. Mark, Matt, John, and Adam break down the new 40 man roster which was unveiled last week and dive into key returners and key newcomers. They also talk about their general thoughts and expectations heading into the first season of the Coach Hannahs era. 0:00 – Intro 1:10 – less than 2 weeks until Opening Day! 3:...

In this episode, Adam and Matt catch up with USF Baseball’s Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach, Blake Kangas. Coach Kangas played college baseball at UW-Milwaukee and has 17 years of college coaching experience. He also served 5 years as an MLB scout for the Minnesota Twins. Here’s what the guys talked about with Coach: 0:00 – Intro 1:09 – welcoming Coach Kangas and learning about his back...

In this episode, the full Brewin Crew gets together for the first episode in nearly a month. The guys spend some time in the beginning of the show talking about USF Football and the upcoming matchup with Tulane. The majority of the show is dedicated to an update on the USF Baseball Alumni currently playing professional baseball. The guys go player by player in alphabetical order through all of the...

In this episode, Mark and Matt catch up with USF Baseball’s Director of Player Development, Chris Cates. Coach Cates played in Omaha as a college player for Louisville, played 5 years in professional baseball, and after retiring from playing he’s been a coach at the college level for 12 years. Here’s what the guys talked about with Coach: 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - Welcome Coach Cates 5:01 - his Tampa ro...

In this episode, Matt and Adam catch up with USF legend Jim Louk. Since 1983, he’s been the voice of USF Athletics calling basketball, baseball, football games, and more on radio and TV. The guys ask Jim about his observations and memories from calling over 40 years of USF Baseball and other Bulls sports: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Welcoming Jim to the show 4:49 - MLB Bulls that Jim called college games...

In this episode, Matt and John catch up with Daniel Cantu. Daniel played at USF from 2019-2023 as a 1B/OF. During the 2021 season, Daniel helped the Bulls win their first conference tournament championship since 1995 and he was named the Most Outstanding Player of that tournament. He also helped the Bulls make it to the school’s first ever Super-Regional that year. He had 1 year of baseball eligib...

In today's episode, John and Matt catch up with Brad Lord, a 2022 USF Baseball Alum and current pitcher in the Washington Nationals organization. Brad (age 24) is having a breakout season and has one of the lowest ERAs in all of minor league baseball (2.11 ERA in 111 IP). He recently was moved into the Nationals "Top 30 prospects" list and is currenty at Triple-A in Rochester. Topics discussed inc...

In today’s episode, Mark sits down with Jeff Davis who played at USF Baseball from 1971-1973 and then spent almost two decades working for USF as an Assistant Coach, Interim Head Coach, Assistant Athletic Director and Interim Head Athletic Director until he moved on in 1989. Topics discussed include: · Playing for USF Baseball in the program’s very early years · Coaching under Robin Roberts, USF’s...

In today’s episode, the guys sit down with new USF Baseball Head Coach, Mitch Hannahs. Topics discussed include: · Why he wanted to come to USF · Building out his assistant coaching staff · His approach to building a successful baseball team and program · Goals for the upcoming season · What he looks for in recruits And much more! If you’re interested in volunteering to help A League of Their Own,...

On this weeks episode, Adam and John sit down with special guest Andrew Perez (2016-2018 USF Baseball LHP). Andrew gives an update on his pro ball season in Mexico and the trio discuss topics such as the new USF Baseball coaching staff, USF athletics facilities (past, present, and future), and Andrew’s fun stories from his time as a Bull! Follow the guys on Twitter (X): Andrew Perez - @EL_PlatanoP...

In this episode, Matt and Adam sit down and discuss new Head Coach, Mitch Hannahs’ assistant coaches and their first recruits. They also share their thoughts on this year’s CWS!

In today’s episode Mark sits down with USF Baseball alum, Jarrett Eaton (2021-2022). Jarrett helped the Bulls make it to their first ever NCAA Super-Regional in 2021. During the 11 postseason games that season, Jarrett batted .368 with a .968 OPS and 9 RBIs. In the Regional Championship game vs. South Alabama which the Bulls won 6-4, he went 3 for 3 with 3 RBIs. Topics discussed in today’s show in...