Riding The Pine

Sink in to a good seat for episode 118, as I dive right into giving my predictions for this year's post season award winners in the NBA, and sharing the reasons why I think those players should be the winners of the awards(4:19-39:14). Later, I was joined by a guest who has had a lot of unique experiences early on in his collegiate career, current UCSB men's basketball player, Gage Gomez...

Ep. 117 starts off with a discussion on where the Oakland Athletic's could wind up eventually if things aren't figured out in Oakland, and I share my personal landing spots as to where the A's might call their next home(2:00-19:54). I'm then joined by a returning guest who has been having an exceptional season on the baseball diamond, current ETSU baseball player Ethan Cady(20:...

The latest edition of RTP opens up with an update on the NHL playoffs, and I share the games that have stuck out the most early on in the playoffs and which teams I could see making it out of the opening rounds of the postseason(2:55-16:29). I'm then joined by a guest who has had a unique journey to the collegiate football world, Pitt Panthers punter Kirk Christodoulou(16:36-39:04)! Kirk shar...

Another jam packed show hits the air waves in this edition of RTP, as I get rolling with a preview of the NBA play-in series and discuss which teams I think could move out of the play-in rounds and which teams I'm most worried about heading into the postseason showdown (note: episode was recorded prior to finalizing of standings)(3:00-24:42). I'm then joined by a former standout for Colu...

The latest episode of Riding The Pine is a special one, as I sit down for an interview only episode with a guest who has impacted countless people with marketing their online presence, and is part of a rapidly growing new sport, Fire Ball Extreme Challenge, Eraslan Media Agency COO Darren Williams(1:44-39:49)! Darren shares how his company has helped numerous clients expand their reach online and...

I'm back in Ep. 113 talking hoops, as I jump into discussing a preview of the NBA playoffs and share which potential matchups intrigue me the most and which teams have the most and least amount of momentum heading into the postseason(4:16-22:00). I'm then joined by a guest who has a very interesting story in hoops and shares his journey in the pro world as well as his app, pro basketball...

Episode 112 gets rolling with a conversation surrounding the struggles the Cleveland Cavaliers have had this season and over the past few years, and what Kevin Love's impact has been on the situation(1:55-17:47). I'm later joined by a returning guest of the show who is coming out of a very challenging season dealing with the pandemic, current assistant men's basketball coach at USC...

Sit back and relax for the latest episode of Riding The Pine, as I get things started with a grading of the NFL Draft picks from the 1st round, and discuss which selections I liked and didn't like through the first 15 picks (1:59-30:18). Later, I'm joined by a guest that is on the coaching staff for a team that is coming off an impressive Elite 8 run in the NCAA tournament, current Grad...

I'm joined by a returning guest in this interview only episode, who shares the challenges and issues he ran into while playing pro ball in Lithuania, current overseas pro basketball player Case Bruton(1:55-42:26)! Case shares the issues he faced with his coach when he first arrived on the team, what problems he encountered with management on the team and much more!  Intro: 0:00-1:54   Intervi...

In the latest edition of RTP, I open the show with my own mock draft for the NFL, and share which players should go where in the first 15 picks of the 1st round(3:11-26:41). I'm then joined by a returning guest of the show who always shares his first class takes on the NBA, current video coordinator for the Charlotte Hornets, Daniel Dixon(26:42-43:04)! Daniel discusses the ins and outs to thi...

I'm back on the bench opening things up with some Pre-NFL draft talk, discussing which players teams need to go after to fit their respective needs(2:09-30:58). Later, I'm joined by a returning guest of the show, who brings some of the best baseball insight into the minor league world, St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer, Chandler Redmond (30:59-49:25)! Chandler shares what the first few w...

I get started in episode 107 discussing some MLB talk, chatting about whether or not the Padres and the White Sox can still be World Series contenders despite injures hitting them hard early this season(1:57-13:24). I'm then joined by a special guest who was signed during this pandemic offseason by the Cincinnati Reds and is starting his first minor league season, Carson Rudd(13:35-28:07)! Ca...

Pull up a chair and take a seat for episode 106, as I jump into some NBA talk discussing which of the top two teams in the East and West Conferences have the best cases for making the Finals this year and contending for a title(2:23-22:41). I'm then joined by a returning guest who shared what it was like dealing with this pandemic filled season, head women's basketball coach at Chatham U...

Join me in the latest episode of Riding The Pine, as I open up the show with a brief rundown from the first day of the Masters (1:58-6:52) before moving into discussing which NFL QBs on new teams will have the biggest impacts for their new franchises(6:53-23:52). I'm then joined by an overseas pro basketball player and former standout from High Point University, Jamal Wright(24:03-53:00)! Jam...

Today on Riding The Pine, I open the show with a recap from the NCAA Tournament and share my thoughts from the tournament, the final four and the championship game. I was then joined by a really great guest who is a former Davidson pitcher and is also a co-founder of an incredibly impactful company, Lucid Drone Tech CEO and co-founder Andrew Ashur! Andrew shares stories from the 2017 Super Regiona...

In this edition of Riding The Pine I open the show with a recap of the Opening Day games from the MLB and discuss some things that stuck out to me on the first day of the season. I then get into sharing which NBA draft prospects I think could eventually have the best careers in the NBA in the long run, before being joined by a returning guest of the show and the MEAC POY as well as the DPOY, Antho...

Join me in the latest  episode of Riding The Pine as I get right into a recap from the Elite 8 matchups in the NCAA Tournament and give my prediction for the upcoming Final Four. I'm then joined by a former standout for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, who also experienced a lot of success at the professional level, former WCC player of the year Matt Bouldin! Matt discusses what has made Mark Few's...

The tournament continues to roar on in March, and the discussion gets going in Ep. 101 with a breakdown and a recap of the first few rounds of the tournament and which teams and players that have stuck out the most in the first few games. The show then wraps up with another wonderful conversation with another broadcasting legend in the Pittsburgh scene but also in the MLB world, current play-by-pl...

The 100th edition of Riding The Pine is a very special one, not only for reaching the 100 episode mark, but because of who I am joined by in the show. I have a wonderful conversation with one of the most prominent voices in Pittsburgh sports, current play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Greg Brown! Greg has a wonderful story to share, which starts out with his early days as an intern...

Episode 99 is a basketball filled show, as I open things up with a breakdown and recap of the NCAA Tournament Play-in Games, and share my thoughts on the first few march madness matchups. I then am joined by a good friend of the show, and the only RTP guest to appear on the show 3 times, current overseas pro basketball player and recent draftee of the PBA in the Philippines, Loren Brill! Loren goe...

Join me for another wonderful episode of Riding The Pine, as I get the ball rolling with some college basketball talk,  discussing what upset picks I think could come to fruition over the opening weekend of the Tournament. I then dive right into a baseball conversation, discussing what kind of changes the MLB is making to the baseball's and what it'll do for the sport and players in the...

Things are off and running in episode 97, as I open things up with a brief news tidbit from the MLB world before getting into a great road tripping segment featuring the Baltimore Orioles. I journey through the different stops and the history of the O's before I wrap things up with another wonderful conversation with my second straight guest from the Pitt Panthers Football team. I'm join...

I have a basketball filled episode with a breakdown and a brief recap of the NBA all-star weekend, and I also share my thoughts on the competitions and the game itself. Later, I get into discussing some takeaways and a run down of the first half of the NBA season and sharing players and other aspects that stood out to me. I wrap the show up with a wonderful conversation with current defensive back...

Episode 95 kicks off with some NFL free agency talk, as I share which players I am most intrigued by this off-season, and where I could see some of these players landing before next year. Afterwards, I dive into a "Where Will Wilson Land" as I discuss the four teams that his agent has mentioned as potential trade destinations, and which of those teams are the most and least likely for hi...

I open the episode with a little puck talk, as I get into sharing some teams from the NHL that I've been most impressed with early on in the season. Later, I get into which college basketball teams are ones to watch heading into the Tournament. I then wrap the episode up with a fantastic conversation with wrestling hall of famer and former secret service agent, Kelly Ward! Kelly shares what g...