Sunday Golds: A Florida State Baseball Podcast

The Seminoles are back on the diamond as they get set for the 2025 season. Three weeks from Opening Day, Brett and Ariya give their storylines to watch, newcomers to keep an eye on, and position battles they're intrigued by as FSU takes the field for official pre-season practice. The guys also answer fan questions on a number of topics to kick-off the return of regular episodes.

Brett sat down with head coach Link Jarrett for an extensive conversation covering a variety of FSU baseball topics. Jarrett recapped the Seminoles' run to the final four in Omaha and discussed the adversity which that team overcame. He broke down FSU's fall ball and how many of the newcomers performed. Jarrett also talked about some facility renovations ongoing at Dick Howser Stadium.

Brett and Ariya return to break down the Seminoles taking on the Crimson Tide in front of a packed Howser crowd. Jamie Arnold and Hunter Carns were bright spots, who else shined? Which players are standing out this fall? The guys also break down the recently released 2025 schedule that includes a loaded home ACC slate.

Florida State continued its Fall Ball with a 14 inning affair against Auburn at Blue Wahoos Stadium in Pensacola in front of nearly 6,000 fans. Brett and Ariya give their impressions of the day in addition to observations of the newcomers, veterans and the Fall as a whole.

Brett and Ariya get together after a break to give their thoughts on the 2024 MLB Draft and how it impacted the roster for the 2025 season. They also wrap up the off-season with moves and departures as well as chat about summer league baseball results. They finish with what they're looking forward to learning about the team during Fall Ball including upcoming exhibitions against Auburn and Ala...

Brett and Ariya return home from Omaha with a full-length pod talking final thoughts on 2024 and the incredible season for Link Jarrett and Florida State. Memorable performances, key takeaways from the CWS, MLB Draft and portal conversation are all included in this episode. The guys also give a glimpse into what the 2025 team could like for FSU.

The 2024 campaign concluded in the CWS for the Seminoles who lost to the Volunteers for the second time in Omaha. Brett and Ariya discuss the Noles mistakes and missed opportunities early, while struggling to gain momentum against the Vols all game. The guys also chat about about Brennan Oxford's and Joe Charles' outstanding performances to keep FSU in the game, and Daniel Cantu and Alex L...

Florida State is one of four teams left in the CWS and the last ACC team standing in 2024. Brett and Ariya give rapid reactions to the 9-5 win over UNC. Heroic pitching performances, clutch hitting from Jackson West and overall grit help the Seminoles advance to a rematch with Tennessee. The guys also talk what to expect vs. the Vols and pitching possibilities for the Noles. Plus some bonus covera...

The guys give their thoughts on the Seminoles 7-3 win over the Cavaliers in the CWS, to keep their season alive. Jaime Ferrer blasted two home runs and Carson Dorsey pitched a gem to help save Florida State's arms as they try to fight through the loser's bracket. Brett and Ariya also give a glimpse of what arms are left for FSU to throw against UNC and preview the Tar Heels.

Brett and Ariya are in Omaha and discuss the Seminoles' gut-wrenching loss to the Volunteers. The guys talk missed opportunities, sloppiness, poor officiating and the Noles hot bats in Game 1. They also give their musings on the upcoming rematch vs. the Cavaliers in the elimination game.

No. 8 Florida State is set for No. 1 Tennessee in the CWS (Friday, 7 PM ET, ESPN). The guys break down the Volunteers and how the Seminoles stack up. Brett and Ariya give keys to the game and discuss Jamie Arnold getting the ball against the powerful Vols lineup. They also analyze the Noles attack against the "opener" method Tennessee is opting for.

Brett and Ariya return for a full episode discussing James Tibbs' special performance in Game 2 of Supers as well as where he ranks in FSU Baseball history. The guys also break down what stood out and what concerned them about the series vs. UConn. Additionally, they welcome Jeff Cameron to the show and give an early look at Tennessee and the College World Series field. 0:00-7:44- ACC vs. SEC...

Brett and Ariya give their sun-drained, instant thoughts on the Seminoles' 10-8 thriller over the Huskies, to head back to the College World Series. James Tibbs lll crushed three home runs, Conner Whittaker was outstanding out of the pen, and FSU needed 12 innings to fight off UConn. In the end, Link Jarrett has the Noles headed back the promised land.

The guys break down the thrashing in game one of the Super Regional. The Seminoles hit five home runs, set the record for most runs in NCAA Supers history, and are one win away from the CWS with Jamie Arnold slated to throw in game two.

They guys are back to preview the Super Regional matchup against the Huskies and give their thoughts on how the Seminoles can advance to the CWS. They also welcome ACC Player of the Year James Tibbs lll to the show and predict the Supers around the country this weekend. 0:00-30:40- Previewing UConn 30:41-59:15- James Tibbs lll joins show 59:16-1:26:10- Keys to an FSU victory 1:26:15-1:30:40- FSU a...

FSU clinched the Tallahassee Regional with a 12-4 win over UCF on Sunday night at Dick Howser Stadium. Brett and Ariya react to the win and talk big picture outlook moving into Super Regionals.

Brett and Ariya are joined by Eric Luallen, the radio voice of FSU baseball, for an instant reaction to FSU’s 5-2 win over UCF. The guys talk about Jamie Arnold’s 12-strikeout performance and his immaculate inning. They also discuss Cam Smith’s crucial homer and three-hit day.

Brett and Ariya give immediate thoughts after Florida State defeated Stetson 7-2 in Game 1 of the Tallahassee Regional. The guys breakdown Dorsey’s near complete game, important HRs from Max Williams and Daniel Cantu to set the tone, and how the Seminoles are set up for the of the weekend.

The guys break down the Tallahassee Regional team by team as well give thoughts on Carson Dorsey getting the ball Game 1 vs. Stetson. Former Seminole star, MLB veteran, and now ESPN commentator Devon Travis joins the show as well. 0:00-10:20- Advantages of playing at home for FSU 10:21-15:20- Thoughts on Carson Dorsey starting vs. Stetson instead of Jamie Arnold 15:21-41:00- Devon Travis joins sho...

The guys are back to react to FSU earning the No. 8 overall national seed and the right to host at Howser all the way to the College World Series. 0:00-6:35: Noles do enough in Charlotte and during regular season to clinch a National Seed 6:36-16:00: Thoughts on overall field, representation on selection committee, teams that got snubbed 16:01-22:00: Initial thoughts on Tallahassee Regional (Bama,...

Brett and Ariya break down the win in Charlotte over UVA in an instant reaction episode. Jamie Arnold shut down another potent offense, the Seminoles lineup mashed 16 hits and now FSU has a real case for a Top 8 National Seed. The guys discuss all those topics and more as the Noles advance to Semifinals of the ACC Tournament.

Cam Smith joins Ariya in Charlotte to chat about numerous topics. Among them the ACC Tournament, beating Georgia Tech, enjoying the MLB Draft process, while helping FSU on the path to Omaha, and more. An interview you won't want to miss from the humble and down-to-earth third baseman.

The guys give quick thoughts on FSU’s 12-9 win over GT in Charlotte and how the offense carried the day. They also touch on Jamie Arnold getting the save out of the pen. They finish with a mailbag answering questions and preview and important matchup against Virginia.

Brett and Ariya arrive in Charlotte for the ACC Tournament. They dive right in to the Seminoles series victory over Georgia Tech, give their thoughts on the regular season as a whole, and highlight ACC Postseason Awards (as well as some snubs). They also preview the ACC Tournament in Charlotte and why it's such a big opportunity for FSU to bolster its NCAA and National Seed resumes.

Brett and Ariya discuss the loss at Stetson, capping a week full of adversity away from Tallahassee as the Seminoles are struggling entering the final weekend of the regular season. They guys give their thoughts on why coming home is much needed, the bats cooling off, and the pen looking for some consistency in an injury-riddled year. FSU needs a morale-boosting finish entering the post-season aga...