Bill Booth (32) and Jeff Erdman (12), Produced by Davide Mbaye

The 12 & 32 Podcast - Serving Portland's Youth Sports Community

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The podcast is co-hosted by two Portland, Oregon Hall of Famers, Jeff Erdman and Bill Booth, former teammates at James Madison High School in the late 1970s. The podcast’s name reflects the jersey numbers worn by the co-hosts during their playing days. Jeff Erdman is a lifelong and highly respected PIL athlete, coach, athletic director, and supporter. Bill Booth is a longtime advocate for inner-city youth sports and a well-known fundraiser for nonprofit organizations. Both are long-serving board members of the PIL Hall of Fame. We are very excited to help tell the stories of today’s standout P...

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Bill Booth (32) and Jeff Erdman (12), Produced by Davide Mbaye

Episodes

Meet Lucy Kapranos - 3 Sport Standout at Grant High and her soccer Coach Manolis Tjuanakis 02.06.2026 32:58

The 12&32 Show welcomes one of the most accomplished multi-sport athletes in recent Portland history, Grant High School standout Lucy Kapranos. While many fans know Lucy for her remarkable soccer career, her athletic resume extends far beyond the pitch. A three-sport star for the Generals, Lucy excelled in soccer, basketball, and lacrosse, earning First Team All-State honors in lacrosse while...

Let's Meet Geo Burks from Roosevelt. Portland Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year 14.05.2026 11:05

“Some athletes put up numbers. Some dominate games. And some become the heartbeat of an entire program. Today, we sit down with one of the most explosive and respected football players to come through the Portland Interscholastic League in recent years—Geovonney ‘Geo’ Burks from Roosevelt High School in Portland, Oregon. A two-way star. The PIL Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year. The t...

Player of the Year Mindset, introducing Miles Novy-Hildesley from Lincoln H.S. 22.04.2026 29:25

This week on the show, we sit down with Portland Interscholastic League Player of the Year Miles Novy-Hildesley of Lincoln High School, alongside his first-year head coach Kalin Walling —a Lincoln alum who returned home after playing and coaching at the collegiate level in California. Miles shares his full basketball journey, from his early days in the game to the adversity that nearly derailed it...

Meet Zorina Johnson, Undefeated 3x State Champion headed to Lehigh 31.03.2026 38:09

In today’s episode, Jeff and Bill sit down with standout wrestler Zorina Johnson and her father and coach, Lance Johnson, who has been guiding her on the mat since she was just four years old. Zorina capped off a remarkable high school career at Ida B. Wells High School by going undefeated and capturing three state championships in girls wrestling. Beyond the titles, this is a story about family,...

Introduction to Jeff and Bill and their mission at the 12 & 32 show. 16.02.2026 5:49

Get to know Bill (#32) and Jeff (#12) — just two kids from Northeast Portland who shared unforgettable experiences through youth and high school sports. Now, their legacy of giving back continues as they tell the stories that matter. Through conversations and interviews, they highlight today’s standout athletes, dedicated coaches, and thriving programs across Portland schools — celebrating the pas...

Meet Lily Mae Buerkle, McDaniel Volleyball player headed to University of Washington. 16.02.2026 19:41

We are thrilled to introduce our first guests: Lily Mae Buerkle, McDaniel High School’s All-State volleyball standout, now headed to the University of Washington on scholarship — and her high school coach, Kyla Henry. Lily Mae’s journey from McDaniel to the Huskies is a testament to her relentless work ethic, competitive spirit, and love for the game. After hearing her story, we guarantee you’ll...