The Juco Pod 2.0

This week on the juco pod we take a turn… Its the holidays we have family in town and what was supose to be a Quick short intro and outro turns into an hour of me and my brother in law Bobby Keffury on a mic in my garage. So the Paul Nixon Episode gets pushed till next week. BUT. WE talk OSU in 2016, being a studen asst. Growin growing up with a Baseball Icon on speed dial and about half way thoug...

In the second half of our wide-ranging conversation, ASU Mid-South Head Coach Jason Middleton steps away from the chalk lines to dive into the passions that fuel him. We explore the surprising parallels between heavy metal and coaching, debate the greatest sports movies of all time, and break down the humbling lessons learned on the jiu-jitsu mats. From the logistical nightmares of housing players...

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Middleton, the Head Coach and Associate Athletic Director tasked with launching the baseball program at ASU Mid-South from absolute zero. With 19 years of coaching experience across every level—from NJCAA to Division I—Middleton pulls back the curtain on the wild, non-baseball challenges of starting a program, the evolving landscape of Arkansas junior colleg...

In the final part of our epic conversation, Rob Dressler of Pro Baseball Radar opens up about his journey from a pre-med student to a leading voice in baseball analytics. We dive deep into the nuts and bolts of his platform, exploring the custom stats he built from scratch and the very human element behind the numbers. From mentoring student managers who now work in professional baseball to the su...

In the second part of our conversation with Rob Dressler of Pro Baseball Radar, we dive deep into the art of finding talent in the most unexpected places. We break down how data cuts through regional biases, which parts of the country are becoming the next hotbeds for JUCO talent, and the massive ripple effects that new D1 roster limits will have on the entire college baseball landscape. From cele...

In this episode, we sit down with Rob Dressler, the mastermind behind the indispensable scouting tool Pro Baseball Radar . What started as a quest for a fantasy baseball edge has exploded into a must-have platform for over 100 colleges, major league organizations, and agencies. We dive into how a self-taught coder from Long Island created a system that levels the playing field for evaluating talen...

In the second part of our wide-ranging conversation, Dodge City Head Coach JM Kelly dives deep into the philosophy behind building a truly national recruiting base. We explore the future of junior college baseball, the massive impact of media coverage, and share some unforgettable stories from the COVID season and beyond. From the practicalities of using a local airport to bring in talent from coa...

In this episode, we’re catching up with one of our favorite return guests, JM Kelly, Head Coach of the Dodge City Community College baseball team. Fresh off a whirlwind summer of recruiting and a new addition to his own family, Coach Kelly pulls back the curtain on building a program in one of JUCO baseball’s most competitive conferences. We dive into the unique challenges and advantages of coachi...

In this episode, we step away from our usual baseball focus for an unforgettable conversation with Ryan Sickler, stand-up comedian and host of the wildly popular “Honeydew” podcast. Ryan opens up about his incredible journey from a challenging childhood to touring the world, all connected by the lessons he learned on the soccer field. We dive into how being a junior college athlete forged his life...

In the final part of our epic conversation, Jack Delongchamps pulls back the curtain on the forces fueling college baseball's explosive growth. We dive deep into the "Alfreds of college baseball"—the team at Chinook Seeds—and how their humble, behind-the-scenes support has become jet fuel for the entire sport. Jack also takes us on the road for his 12-week spring marathon, ranking the wildest envi...

What is Jack Delongchamps's actual job? In this episode, we continue our hilarious and insightful conversation with the man behind "Pencil Talk" to unpack his unique career path in college baseball media. Jack pulls back the curtain on his relentless hustle and how he's turned his passion into a profession. We dive into his favorite memories from covering the College World Series in Omaha, from cl...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Jack DeLongchamps, the creator of "Pencil Talk" and one of the most passionate voices in college baseball media today. In this episode, we cover: * 🎙️ The Origin of Pencil Talk: How a "terrible intern" without a microphone started a media movement with just a pencil for authentic, stats-free interviews. * 👟 The Flip-Flop Philosophy: Why Rainbows sand...

This week, we sit down with Head Coach of the Georgia Highlands Chargers, Dash O’neil We Talk: * How he ended up at Georgia Highlands * His path to coaching * His love for the New York sports dispite living in Georgia * How he has seen the landscape of Junior College ball transform over the last 2 decades * and more! Make sure you give our sponsors some love * Chinook Seeds —> BANDITS at Checkout...

This week, we sit down with Head Coach of the Georgia Highlands Chargers, Dash O’neil We Talk: * How he ended up at Georgia Highlands * His path to coaching * His love for the New York sports dispite living in Georgia * How he has seen the landscape of Junior College ball transform over the last 2 decades * and more! Make sure you give our sponsors some love * Chinook Seeds —> BANDITS at Checkout...

On this week's Episode, we sit down with current Arizona Wildcat and former Southern Nevada Unianaous NJCAA 1st Team All-American Chaz McNelis We Talk: * His Crazy story that has brought him to where he is * Why did he choose Arizona * What it is like being a dad and playing college baseball * and much more! Make sure you give our sponsors some love * Chinook Seeds —> BANDITS at Checkout for 10% o...

This week we sit down with our friend the NJCAA CEO Chris Parker. We Talk: * His path in coaching * What makes going the 2-year route so beneficial in the long run * The Boston Red Sox * Virginia Tech * and so much More! Make sure you give our sponsors some love * Chinook Seeds —> BANDITS at Checkout for 10% off your Order * 44Pro —> BANDITS10 at Checkout for 10% off your Order * Flatground Sports...

YouTube Link → Roads to Auburn, NY, Enid, OK, and Grand Junction, CO have been PAVED, and Zach McKinstry and Noah Sharp breakdown EVERY opening round matchup across all 3 World Series, as well as give predictions and players to look for👀 SUBSCRIBE: https://shorturl.at/sgzSd Connect with the NJCAA Network- Visit the NJCAA Website: http://njcaa.org Follow the NJCAA Network on X: / https://x.com/NJC...

Teams are starting to punch their tickets through Regions and into Districts! Zach and Noah discuss the latest on all 10 DI Districts, and breakdown the top storylines in DII and DIII! SUBSCRIBE: https://shorturl.at/sgzSd Connect with the NJCAA Network- Visit the NJCAA Website: http://njcaa.org Follow the NJCAA Network on X: / https://x.com/NJCAANetwork Youtube Link Get full access to The JBB at t...

We Touch Everything Post Season. We may have missed a few regions but go from Florida to California! Make sure you give our sponsors some love * Chinook Seeds —> BANDITS at Checkout for 10% off your Order * 44Pro —> BANDITS10 at Checkout for 10% off your Order * Flatground Sports —> Make sure you tag @Flatgroundapp or @Flatgroundbats on X so your videos get Seen * JBB Substack Juco Pod Special - t...

Final few series of the Regular season and some regions begin their tournaments, so Noah and Zach discuss the WILD WEST in Region 5 as well as some other big late season performances! SUBSCRIBE: https://shorturl.at/sgzSd Connect with the NJCAA Network- Visit the NJCAA Website: http://njcaa.org Follow the NJCAA Network on X: / https://x.com/NJCAANetwork Youtube Link - Get full access to The JBB at...

Weekly Honors Teams of the Week Make sure you give our sponsors some love * Chinook Seeds —> BANDITS at Checkout for 10% off your Order * 44Pro —> BANDITS10 at Checkout for 10% off your Order * Flatground Sports —> Make sure you tag @Flatgroundapp or @Flatgroundbats on X so your videos get Seen * JBB Substack Juco Pod Special - thejbb.substack.com/JucoPod Conner Darnell Designs —> @CD_DZNs or CONN...

Runs ALL OVER the NJCAA the last few weeks, and Zach McKinstry and Noah Sharp recap the wild scores and conference races! SUBSCRIBE: https://shorturl.at/sgzSd Connect with the NJCAA Network- Visit the NJCAA Website: http://njcaa.org Follow the NJCAA Network on X: / https://x.com/NJCAANet... Get full access to The JBB at thejbb.substack.com/subscribe

Players of the Week Teams of the Week Make sure you give our sponsors some love * Chinook Seeds —> BANDITS at Checkout for 10% off your Order * 44Pro —> BANDITS10 at Checkout for 10% off your Order * Flatground Sports —> Make sure you tag @Flatgroundapp or @Flatgroundbats on X so your videos get Seen * JBB Substack Juco Pod Special - thejbb.substack.com/JucoPod Conner Darnell Designs —> @CD_DZNs o...

Noah Sharp and Zach McKinstry chat about some of the crazy upsets from last week, some big Win Streaks, and the tight races in Conference play! SUBSCRIBE: https://shorturl.at/sgzSd Connect with the NJCAA Network- Visit the NJCAA Website: http://njcaa.org Follow the NJCAA Network on X: / https://x.com/NJCAANet... Youtube Link → Get full access to The JBB at thejbb.substack.com/subscribe

Players of the Week Teams of the Week Make sure you give our sponsors some love Chinook Seeds —> BANDITS at Checkout for 10% off your Order 44Pro —> BANDITS10 at Checkout for 10% off your Order Flatground Sports —> Make sure you tag @Flatgroundapp or @Flatgroundbats on X so your videos get Seen JBB Substack Juco Pod Special - thejbb.substack.com/JucoPod Get full access to The JBB at thejbb.substac...