Sunday Golds: A Florida State Baseball Podcast

Solo podcast edition as Brett breaks down FSU's transfer portal activity so far and previews the upcoming MLB Draft.

Brett and Ariya discuss the ending of the 2026 season and start to turn the page to 2027. The guys dive into transfer portal departures and possible areas for additions, as well as potential MLB Noles. They also touch on the crazy world of College Baseball where upsets are now the norm and parity has changed the sport.

Eric Luallen joins Brett and Ariya to recap the Seminoles’ two elimination game wins. The guys talk outstanding pitching, clutch hitting, the overall grit of the Noles and Club Howser being in full effect to will FSU to a couple victories. They also give their thoughts on what the Noles have left to throw on the mound in the Tallahassee Regional Final against St. John's.

Brett and Ariya give their thoughts on the Seminoles’ regional loss to the Red Storm.

Brett and Ariya are joined by Chris Nee of Noles247.com to give their thoughts on who the Noles should start on the mound in the Regional Opener. They also preview the weekend with a team-by-team breakdown, including keys to victory for the Noles. They finish with some insight as to why FSU is playing the early game on Friday and other Regionals that have caught their eye around the country. Also...

Brett and Ariya discuss the loss to Pittsburgh in the ACC Tournament Quarterfinals and how it affects the Noles chances of a Top 8 National Seed. They also give some thoughts on the team as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament next weekend.

Florida State wrapped up the regular season with a series win over Miami. The Seminoles are entering the ACC Tournament as the No. 3 seed with a 19-11 conference record (38-16 in total). Brett and Ariya recap the series against the Hurricanes and FSU's comeback win in game one. They also discuss FSU's current resume and how it stacks up for a top-eight national seed. G1 comeback: 5:00-22:0...

Brett and Ariya return for a mega show with over 100 minutes of content to recap the impressive weekend at Clemson, preview the rivalry against Miami, and what it means for FSU's postseason hosting hopes with a resume comparison of other Top 8 hopefuls. They also talk injury news, ACC Pitcher of the Year race (Wes Mendes vs. Jason DeCaro), and more. Breakdown: 6:00-12:47: Appreciating a rare s...

FSU Baseball royalty, Chip Baker joins the show to give his thoughts on the 2026 Seminoles, their big weekend against Pitt, win over JU, and favorite memories of Mike Martin Sr. and Clemson. The Big Shooter and Ariya preview the series against the Tigers, give their keys to victory, and add a few thoughts on the Noles postseason resume. Brett makes a cameo before his phone glitches out on the golf...

The guys are back, breaking down the massive sweep of Pitt in Tallahassee and why it boosts the postseason picture for FSU. Brett and Ariya chat Wes Mendes's historic complete game outing, the shutdown stuff of the Noles' pen, and impressive performances from the lineup. They also dive into the metrics of FSU's resume and preview the last midweek game of 2026 against Jacksonville.

Brett and Ariya return to discuss the impact of FSU getting swept on the road in Palo Alto by Stanford. The guys dissect how this changes the Noles' chances of a Top 8 Seed and potential Regional Host opportunity. They also break down concerning trends, while highlighting optimistic performances in the series. They also take listener questions and preview the midweek tilt against USF at Howser...

The guys are joined by the voice of FSU Baseball, Eric Luallen, to recap the win at UNF and preview Stanford. They touch on the strong pitching performance, bullpen options emerging, developments at the plate, and the long trek out to Palo Alto to face Stanford. They finish with a trip down memory lane of the 2012 Super Regionals and 2008 CWS against the Cardinal.

Brett and Ariya return to give their thoughts on the impressive 4-0 week, including the sweep of Notre Dame. The guys chat about Wes Mendes, the success of the lineup, and response to being swept by GT the week prior. They finish by previewing the matchup against UNF in Jacksonville on Tuesday.

Brett and Ariya are joined by Kyler Peterson of Perfect Game to talk FSU's win over Stetson, the return of Gabe Fraser, preview Notre Dame and some Noles MLB Draft projections.

Florida State baseball had its toughest week of the 2026 season with a midweek loss to Florida before being swept at Georgia Tech. Brett and Ariya recap their week and give thoughts on where the team can go from here. D1Baseball's Bradley Smart joins the pod after catching the series in Atlanta to give his thoughts on the 'Noles and the rest of the ACC.

Brett and Ariya return to give you their thoughts on FSU's impressive series victory at Virginia. The guys touch on the superb pitching by the Noles in Charlottesville, the timely hits, and the emergence of Hunter Carns and Cal Fisher. They also discuss Bryson Moore's masterpiece against his former team, why the pitching can get the Noles to Omaha, and life after Myles Bailey. They finish talking...

Brett and Ariya discuss the major injury news to Myles Bailey being lost for the season for FSU Baseball. The guys react to the weekend vs. Duke, detail how the Noles might attempt to navigate the season without their best player, and reasons for optimism. They also give some potential silver linings, talk about the pitching staff, and overall impressions of the weekend against the Blue Devils. Th...

They guys dive into another loss to the Gators, what it means going forward, and why the Noles are still in good shape on the season. They're later joined by D1Baseball.com and ESPN's Daron Vaught to preview the series against Duke, as well as break down the ACC and where FSU fits into the league picture so far this season.

The guys break down the exciting series win against No. 10 NC State and preview the second matchup against the Gators in Jacksonville.

Brett and Ariya return to break down the no-no thrown by the staff on Tuesday night and preview the big series vs. No. 10 NC State this weekend in Tallahassee.

Florida State went on the road and took all three games from Wake Forest for a top-25 sweep. In this episode, Brett and Ariya recap FSU's emphatic sweep of the Demon Deacons. The guys talk about the weekend rotation's dominance and the offense's 10-homer weekend.

Florida State Baseball star Noah Sheffield caught up with Ariya to have a conversation diving in on a number of topics. Included are why FSU was his dream school growing, learning to be patient while being a good teammate, and hitting the first homer of his Seminoles career. He also chats about stealing home plate, the talent on this FSU team, and growing as a leader. Noah digs in on his relations...

Florida State's nine-game win-streak was snapped with a 6-3 loss to No. 23 Florida. The Seminoles struck out 18 times and were 3-14 with runners on base. FSU travels to Winston-Salem to open conference play this weekend. We recap the loss to the Gators and preview the series with No. 12 Wake Forest. Noah Sheffield also joins the podcast for a near 30-minute conversation in the back-half of the...

Florida State went 5-0 in its lone five-game week of the season. Brett and Ariya break down the Seminoles' an explosive week at the plate and what FSU's lineup could look like entering ACC play. We also preview Florida State's first matchup with Florida.

Brett and Ariya return to recap the weekend against The Citadel. FSU swept the Bulldogs with dominant pitching. The guys discuss the first time the weekend rotation was fully intact, the optimism of the advantage they provide, and why they could be the key to the season. They also touch on the bats going cold, concerning offensive trends, and how the Noles can turn it around at the plate. They fin...