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Send us Fan Mail Get up close and personal with two-time Division One Coach of the Year, Terry Shea, as we tackle the field of football coaching. From being an all-American quarterback in high school to a third-string quarterback in college, Terry candidly shares his journey. Hear how his mentors, George Seifert and John Robinson, played pivotal roles in his transition to college coaching, and bra...

Send us Fan Mail When faced with the world of sports, one name that stands out is Coach Jovon Johnson. From the bustling streets of Erie, PA, to the limelight of professional football, Johnson's story is a tale of discipline, resilience, and unyielding determination. Brace yourself for a journey that escalates from a childhood marked by struggle, to the thrill of high school football, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Ready to be regaled with tales from the sidelines and beyond? Join me, Mike Bono, as I chat with the charismatic James Hall, Senior Athletic Director and Chief Officer for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at New Mexico State. We journey back to his high school days in Iowa, where he was a fast-rising star on the track, only to hit a hurdle in the form of academic challenges. It’s a...

Send us Fan Mail Could you imagine leading a football team to victory in the playoffs with only 19-20 players? That's exactly what the Matthews Mustangs achieved in their remarkable 2017 season. In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the Mustangs' winning strategies, the coaches' unique backgrounds and their collective philosophy that has turned this team into a formidable for...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to strap on your helmets and cleats as we huddle up with the legendary Coach Bill Conley for an exhilarating journey through his impressive football career. Coach Conley brings his passion for the game right onto your headphones as he reminisces about his days under the tutelage of Coach Woody Hayes at Ohio State, shares his most memorable games, and details how his play...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how the best high school football teams are built? This episode promises to deliver just that, as we chat with the seasoned coach, Jim Kiernan. Currently an offensive coordinator at Shaker High School, Jim takes us through his journey from playing football at St. Francis Prep and St. Lawrence University, to a vibrant coaching career that spans over three decades. He...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant and fascinating world of Italian culture, as we take you on a journey to the Mount Carmel Club in Lowellville, Ohio. Back on the show for the third year running, Zach Harklerode and his crew will be your guides, sharing the rich traditions of the Lowellville Italian Festival and the meticulous planning behind the Italian Heritage Festiv...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for an exhilarating conversation with our special guest, Jose Jefferson, the director of team operations for the XFL San Antonio Brahmas. Jose will share his inspiring journey from growing up as a three-sport athlete in Omaha, Nebraska to becoming an All-American track star at the University of South Dakota. His incredible story doesn't stop there, as he navigates t...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the secrets of the air raid offense with our guest Hal Mumme, the man responsible for revolutionizing the game of football. Join us as we take a thrilling journey through Hal's coaching career, from his early days at Moody High School to becoming an offensive coordinator at UTEP. Learn how his time at BYU studying under LaVelle Edwards influenced the development of t...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with Bradley University Video Coordinator and Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Patrick Althoff. Take a listen to how he got to where he is today and his journey to knowing former guests and big fans of the show Drew and Ryan Barth. Download and subscribe for more! Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support All music brought to you by former guest of...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with this amazing man, who's a podcast host for I Survived, and a survivor of some major trauma, David Keck joins the show. This one is very informative, and eye opening. David goes into his journey to how he got to where he is today. Trigger warning, this talks about very serious and eye opening material, but his story needs to be heard! Take a listen, download an...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with fellow Italian, sports and fitness buff, and all around great guy Jordan DeMarco. Take a listen to his great story and his journey to where he is now, Download and subscribe for more! Subscribe here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support All music brought to you by former guest of the show Speedo Subscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with a panel of guests and a very special co-host for the show as we breakdown the NBA Finals. My Guest include: Drew McLaughlin, Drew Barth, Ryan Barth, Mister Askew, Tony Bogan, Mike Worrell, and Bob Gavalier. Take a listen to our takes on what we think will happen in the NBA Finals, download and subscribe for more! Subscribe Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/s...

Send us Fan Mail I talk with  Eureka College graduate and current Executive Director and Chief Development Officer at Purdue University Dan Bolsen! We go through his journey and how he got to where he is today! Take a listen to his great story, download and subscribe for more! Subscribe Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support All music brought to you by former guest of the show Speedo Sub...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with a former guest who was on previously with his brother Drew and now is a current Eureka College football coach, Ryan Barth joins the show. It was great to sit down one on one with him and get his take on playing with his older brother, what it was like playing for his uncle, and coaching at Bethany College. Take a listen to his journey, download and subscribe for mo...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with former Norte Dame College student-athlete, current teacher, and former player for Cleveland Guardians great Len Barker, TJ Lett joins the show! We go through everything from what his recruiting process was like, to what is was like playing for the last player in Guardians history to pitch a perfect game, to what he is doing now. Take a listen to his great journey,...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with a panel of guests as we break down this years NFL Draft. My Panel includes: Tony Bogan, Mister Askew, Jermery McElroy, Bob Gavalier, and Bill Stoy. We give our take on these questions: 1.) Which team won the draft? 2.) Which team was the drafts biggest loser? 3.) How do you feel about the draft being moved from city to city each year? Do you like it or not? 4.) Who...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down and talk with current D-Line Coach at Prairie View A&M University Jonas Jackson! In 2018 and ’19, Jackson was an assistant at Your Call Football, an interactive competition in which participants call plays in real time for a series of live exhibition American football games with players, some of whom have played in the NFL or CFL. The participants watch the game via...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with Former Eureka College Standout Running Back, and current Finnish Professional Football play Le'Anthony Reasnover! We talk about everything from his journey to the pros, how he got to play ball overseas, and everything in between. Be sure to listen to his great story on how he became a pro football player, download and subscribe for more!  All music brought to...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with Eureka College Head Football coach, and nephew to former guests of the show Drew and Ryan Barth. We talk about his journey to the becoming the head coach, some great stories about the  Barth Brothers, and everything in between! Take a listen to his journey and some great stories, download and subscribe for more! Also be sure to check out all of our sponsors for som...

Send us Fan Mail Take a listen to your special guest host Johnny "Fiddy" Falconi host the show with as we bring back some of the small business owners to talk more about their businesses. That includes: Nicole Faeth, Brandon Wiley, Jason Bickel, Dr. Roger Huang, Austin Malutic, and yours truly Mike Bono! We dive deep into their businesses and everything that it entails! Take a listen to...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with a very special co-host in Johnny "Fiddy" Falconi and we talk with a panel of guest which Include: Nick Canterino Mike Worrell Drew Barth Tony Bogan Duncan Williams Paolo DePasquale Brian Sansom Ryan Barth We break down the Final 4, what we think is going to happen and our predictions on who goes to the National Championship Game. We break this up into 2 g...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with my panel of guest which include Johnny "Fiddy" Falconi, Austin Malutic, and Tony Bogan as we break down the up and coming MLB Season! Here are some of the questions that we cover in this episode:  1.) Do you think the Cleveland Guardians will improve on their 2022 record of 90-72?  2.) Which New York team is under more pressure to win this season? The Met...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down with former guest, small business owner, and non-profit owner Adam Bickel. Adam has been on the show before with his brother Jason and we talk about a lot during this show. Take a listen, Download and Subscribe for more!  All music brought to you by former guest of the show Speedo Subscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Tactical Broth...

Send us Fan Mail I sit down and talk with 11X Published Author, and owner of KeeOn Sports Vince McKee! We talk about everything and hear some great stories as to how he got to where he is today! Take a listen, download and subscribe for more!  All music brought to you by former guest of the show Speedo Subscribe for exclusive content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1530455/support Tactical Brotherhood...