Sunday Golds: A Florida State Baseball Podcast

Ariya and Brett return to dissect the weekend in the Bay Area, as the Noles took the series at Cal. The guys chat about Drew Faurot's hot streak, the bullpen, Jamie Arnold, and other notes from FSU's last road ACC series. They then discuss Florida State's Top 8 prospects for a National Seed and why playing well vs. No. 4 UNC this weekend in Tallahassee will be important for a variety of reasons.

The Noles flexed their muscles to beat No. 3 Clemson in the finale to take the series against the Tigers. Brett and Ariya discuss the heroics of the weekend, including Jamie Arnold and Joey Volini's masterful starts, the comeback walkoff win on Friday night in extras, and the the run-rule beatdown on Sunday. The guys give their thoughts on why this was such a big weekend for FSU's Top 8 National S...

Brett and Ariya return to discuss the series loss at No. 17 Louisville. The guys break down Jamie Arnold's masterclass start, the struggles of the offense in games two and three, and the Cardinals running wild on the base paths. They also chat about bullpen woes, the need for starting pitching to work deep into games, and finding more consistency in the lineup. They wrap by detailing where FSU sta...

After a devastating tragedy in Tallahassee on campus, the FSU Baseball team returned to Howser to help heal the community with a 11-6 win over Stetson. In front of a sold out crowd and honoring the victims, first responders, faculty, students, and staff the Noles played inspired with numerous clutch offensive and defensive plays. Brett and Ariya discuss the win over the Hatters and preview the mat...

Brett and Ariya return after a short hiatus to talk the bounce back for the Seminoles in Blacksburg against Virginia Tech. The guys discuss the starting pitchers leading the team to a road sweep, the bullpen's improvement throwing strikes, and bats finding key hits. The pod then shifts to overall thoughts on the season, UF and USF midweek observations, and why it's too early to worry about post-se...

The guys return to break down the series loss to Wake Forest. Why were the Seminoles unsuccessful? What to make of the weekend overall? Brett and Ariya discuss the continued struggles of the pitching staff and where they can improve. They also touch on the offensive struggles against the Demon Deacons as well as the electric environment Friday night that ended in Max Williams' walk off. They f...

Joey Volini headlines the show with an exclusive interview! Sunday Golds goes in depth with FSU's Saturday starter, who has taken the College Baseball world by storm. The guys also chat about the wild 11-10 win over JU to take that series as well as preview the weekend vs. Wake Forest. They finish with a segment answering listener questions about the Noles. 2:20-38:10 (Thoughts on win vs. JU;...

Brett and Ariya return for an in-depth studio show to discuss the Seminoles' series win in South Bend. They talk FSU's impressive punch in the lineup, Alex Lodise's case for Player of the Year, and Joey Volini's continued dominance in the rotation. The guys also touch on Jamie Arnold, Wes Mendes, and the bullpen. They wrap by previewing the midweek tilt against Jacksonville (Tuesda...

The Seminoles are off to another great start in 2025, ranked Top 5 in the nation. FSU's Captain at Shortstop, Alex Lodise, joined Brett Nevitt earlier this year to talk about his rapid rise to stardom, improvements on his mechanics and approach at the plate, what he's learned playing under Link Jarrett, keeping in touch with guys like James Tibbs and Cam Smith, and so much more. A phenomen...

Brett and Ariya provide their instant reaction to a wild ending in Jacksonville. Junior SS Alex Lodise hit a walk-off grand slam to complete the cycle after FSU blew a one-run lead in the top half of the ninth.

Brett and Ariya provide their instant reaction to FSU’s 10-6 game three win over Miami, which claimed the Seminoles’ first road series win.

Brett and Ariya return to break down the Seminoles' convincing sweep over the Eagles to start ACC play. The guys touch on the rotation's pure dominance, timely home runs and the attitude of the team as they bounced back to their first loss of the season in style. They also talk patience paying off on a few players and preview the Tuesday night game against Mercer.

Florida State's unbeaten start to the season came to an end in a 7-2 loss to UF. Brett and Ariya discuss Evan Chrest's early exit due to injury, the Seminoles' bats having to adjust to the Gators' velocity on the mound, and Myles Bailey's important swing. The guys also discuss the bullpen, other key moments in the game, how to interpret the game and why this weekend against Boston College will tel...

Brett breaks down FSU's two wins over Lipscomb and previews the midweek matchup with the Gators in a solo podcast. Our first go at this episode was lost due to a corrupted file so you get a quicker, shorter version of the podcast this week. Ariya will be on the call on ACCNX for the rivalry game.

Brett and Ariya welcome star shortstop Alex Lodise to the show. The guys also touch on Evan Chrest's continued steadiness as a midweek starter, Maison Martinez's dominance out of the pen and Myles Bailey's two majestic home runs. More included in this episode includes batting order thoughts, numerous guys getting opportunities, and Max Williams' emergence in the wins over North Flo...

Brett and Ariya return to break down the Seminoles weekend against Georgetown to move to 11-0 in 2025. The guys touch on the dominant weekend rotation performances, thoughts on the bullpen, and observations of the lineup against they Hoyas. They also highlight Myles Bailey's breakout series, preview the midweek slate of UNF and Bethune Cookman, and announce a new partnership with SouthWood Gol...

Florida State Baseball's radio voice Eric Luallen joins Ariya for a special broadcasters episode as they recap the win over JU in Jacksonville. The guys also hit on the depth for the Seminoles, on both the mound and in the lineup, and why that's a key to the season. They finish by previewing the upcoming series against Georgetown at Howser, a special reunion for the Sheffield family, as we...

Florida State swept Penn, the-back-to-back Ivy League Champs, over the weekend. Brett and Ariya discuss their thoughts on the starting rotation, Hunter Carns' big Game 2, and the teams' outstanding defense so far this season. The guys break down different areas of the weekend and what has impressed them, as well as some concerning trends so far. They finish by previewing Evan Chrest's...

Florida State beat USF 6-2 in front of a sellout crowd of over 3200 fans, mostly in garnet, in Tampa on Tuesday. Brett and Ariya highlight who stood out, key moments, and lessons learned. They touch on Evan Chrest, the bullpen, and key hits in the contest. The guys end the pod previewing the series this weekend against Penn, who has made back-to-back NCAA Regionals. They also shoutout FSU Softball...

The Seminoles were fantastic in a sweep against the Dukes this weekend at a sold out Dick Howser Stadium. Brett and Ariya discuss the pitching for FSU, which gave up only 2 runs all weekend. The guys also touch on the hitting; who stood out and what to expect going forward. They finish with a USF preview (Tuesday 5 PM, ESPN+) and a look around D1 Baseball nationally.

Opening Day is upon us! Brett and Ariya give their impressions of the announced starting rotation, thoughts on the possible first lineup of the season, and which players are primed for a breakout campaign. They also give a glimpse of the James Madison Dukes, what to expect this weekend, and what they're keeping an eye on as they evaluate the pitchers and hitters. They end with a look around th...

Four days out from Opening Day, head coach Link Jarrett sat down with Brett for a one-on-one interview to preview the season. Jarrett talked about the Seminoles' weekend rotation and the decisions that went into that. He also discussed the offense's development and the motto for the program (focus, strength, and unity).

Brett recaps the final weekend of scrimmages and sits down with a couple of Link Jarrett's assistants for one-on-one interviews. Pitching coach Micah Posey details the identity of his staff, what FSU looks for in the arms they recruit, and how some of the arms have developed in the past few months. Recruiting coordinator Ty Megahee discusses the current recruiting landscape with college baseba...

One week from Opening Day! Ariya and Brett chat about how Jamie Arnold is evolving for his second season as the ace, as well as which players are trending towards starting roles in the lineup and rotation. They also talk bullpen roles and new ACC Tournament format. They wrap with thoughts on the TV Schedule for the Noles.

Brett recaps the first week of preseason, which included four scrimmages. He discusses how the pitchers performed, who is trending for the weekend rotation, and which position players stood out.