The Nate Lull Podcast

Nate welcomes Marc Cerbone to the show, a 1992 Sidney graduate whose baseball career took him around the world and even to the Olympics. Marc was a standout pitcher at SCS, and in his senior year he threw the only perfect game in school history against Walton. He played NAIA baseball at Dominican University before beginning an 11-year professional career that included several seasons in Italy. Mar...

The Nate Lull Podcast presents: The Story of Lady Upton. Nate and co-host Rich Turnbull share the remarkable story of Lady Upton, a nationally known harness racing horse from the small community of Mount Upton, New York. Born in 1864, she became one of the most successful “athletes” to ever come out of Chenango County, dominating regional racetracks in the 1870s and 1880s. Despite her success, Lad...

Nate catches up with Mallory Frazier, a 2020 graduate of Unatego and a multi-sport athlete who competed in basketball and softball for the Spartans. Mallory reflects on her college experience and how she discovered her passion for working in sports, with a focus on game day operations. She talks about her recent internship with the Oneonta Outlaws and how she has embraced the grind and hard work i...

Nate sits down with 1997 Charlotte Valley alumna, Rena Goble, who is among the most accomplished athletes in Wildcats history. A standout on the basketball court, she finished with 2,121 points, which at the time was the most in Section IV history. Rena went on to play at the Division-II level for Southern Connecticut State University before building a life and career in Orlando, Florida. In this...

This special episode of The Nate Lull Podcast revisits Nate’s 2021 conversation with legendary coach, Nick Lambros (1937–2025), who passed away on September 30th. Coach Lambros made a lasting impact on generations of athletes and coaches across upstate New York through his decades of work at Hartwick College and beyond. His passion for the game, dedication to his players and love for the community...

Nate heads to Western New York for a special edition interview at St. Bonaventure University. He sits down with Jim Crowley, head coach of the Bonnies Women’s Basketball program. A Windsor native with deep roots in Section IV, Crowley shares memories of recruiting standout players from small schools near his hometown, including Laycee Drake, Courtney Mattingly, Mariah Ruff, Miranda Drummond and mo...

Nate is joined by Unatego alum and local marathon canoe paddler, Austin Henchey, for a special recap of the 2025 AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan. Also, be sure to check out the ARCM preview episode featuring his race partner, Jake Crotser. This was Austin’s first time at the AuSable, and he takes us through the journey from start to finish. Hear about his training, what it was like to pad...

Nate presents another local wrestling feature with Gorilla Grapplers Coach, Nate Leonard, and Deposit-Hancock standout, Landyn Shaffer. It has been a remarkable summer on the mat for Landyn, highlighted by a second place finish at the Fargo National Tournament in North Dakota. Wrestlers must qualify to compete at Fargo, which attracts top talent from across the country. Landyn and Coach Leonard sh...

Nate connects with a true coaching legend, former Hartwick Men’s Soccer Coach, Jim Lennox. Jim spent 27 years at Hartwick, closing his career with 318 wins and leading his squad to the 1977 NCAA Division-I title. His teams made 13 NCAA Tournament appearances, including five trips to the Final Four. Jim also played a key role with the U.S. Soccer program and, in 2013, received the Walt Chyzowych Aw...

Nate celebrates a major milestone with Episode 300 of the podcast. He welcomes the only two coaches in the 52-year history of the Oneonta Girls Soccer program: Helen Sandford and Jerry Mackey. Helen started the program in 1973 and led it for 30 years, while Jerry has continued to build on her legacy, guiding the Jackets to sustained success, including a state title in 2013. Helen looks back on the...

Nate sits down with Oneonta native, Jake Crotser, ahead of the 2025 AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan. Now living in South Carolina, Jake makes frequent trips north to New York and Michigan to train and race. This year, he’ll be paddling with Austin Henchey of Otego, who is making his ARCM debut. Jake shares how he and Austin are preparing for the race and why he’s come to love competing in...

Nate travels back to Franklin Central School to catch up with FCS Boys Soccer standout, Jake Kingsbury. A rising junior, Jake has been playing varsity since 7th grade and is now a three-sport athlete across several combined Unatego/Franklin teams. The conversation covers how he balances school athletics with his travel commitments for the Binghamton Rush program. 

Nate welcomes back Cam Hayes, coordinator of the Blend-A-Rama 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The 2025 event will take place on August 2nd and 3rd in downtown Oneonta on Main Street. Cam discusses his efforts to increase team participation this year and how past experiences have shaped his approach. Be sure to come out and support this exciting community weekend!

Nate hits the road to the eastern edge of Section IV for a special edition episode at Windham-Ashland-Jewett CSD. WAJ was recently honored as the 2025 NYSPHSAA Girls Alpine Skiing State Champions, and the school held a celebration to mark the occasion. Tune in to find out why the team received their state championship plaque months after the race had ended. Spoiler alert: it’s a great reason! This...

Nate travels to SUNY Morrisville to sit down with Celeste Baldwin and Anyssia Ingersoll. Celeste is a Bainbridge-Guilford alumna, and Anyssia hails from Mexico, NY. Both are members of the Mustangs Women's Basketball team and were key former players on Nate's Armadillos squad. Celeste also plays softball, while Anyssia competes on the lacrosse team. Anyssia is one of the top female motoc...

Nate hosts three local basketball officials in the WCDO conference room for a behind-the-scenes look at the state of officiating in our part of Section IV. Nate's three guests include Kevin Wilbur (Boys President for Board 46, DA grad, current D3 college official), Kyle Buel (Franklin grad, played at SUNY Morrisville), and Mariah Ruff (Oneonta alumna, played at D1 St. Bonaventure). Hear about...

Nate welcomes back Greene alumna, Olivia Kennedy, to the show. Olivia just finished her junior season with the Binghamton University Softball team. BU compiled a 36-14 record this year and won the America East Conference title, which gave the Bearcats an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. Liv talks about the team's trip to Oregon for the NCAA Regionals and much more. 

Nate talks all about the 70 miler in this episode with longtime local paddler, Dale Persons. Dale is a 2025 inductee into the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame. He has 31 finishes in the 70 including a career best 5th place in the Pro Class. Dale reminisces on his favorite race memories and mentions how he first got involved with the sport. He has also been a high school wrestling officia...

Nate travels to Franklin Central School to chat with FCS sophomore standout, Shannon Kingsbury. Listen in for the latest update on her soccer career and much more. Since the last time she was on the show, Shannon has reached the 100 career goal mark in soccer and hit 1,000 career points in basketball. She discusses the pressures that come with achieving such impressive statistics at a young age.

Nate sits down with Corbin Curley and Bill Roche from the Cullman Summer Series Committee. They are helping to organize the first ever Cullman Derby Days event, which is a Soapbox Derby race in Unadilla this July. They explain how they got this idea and the impact it could have locally. Listen in to learn more about how you can get involved or sign up to race. 

Nate catches up with good friend of the show, Ed Curley. With the 63rd Annual General Clinton Canoe Regatta around the corner, the guys dive into paddling talk. Ed discusses his recent experiences with dragon boat paddling too. They also look back on some of Nate's recent ultra running races.

Nate welcomes back his friends from Springbrook for a 2025 recap of their Special Olympics Basketball event at SUNY Oneonta. Nate chats with Jon Philby (adapted PE teacher and co-athletic coordinator) and Rachael Scoones (recreational therapist). They are also joined by Springbrook athlete, JC Sanchez. JC talks about his experiences playing for various Springbrook teams. This episode will give you...

Nate takes a trip to Binghamton High School to catch up with basketball standout, Zubayr Griffin, and BHS Coach, Duncan Paddick. The Patriots are fresh off winning the 2025 NYS Class-AA title in front of a sellout crowd at the Binghamton Arena. Zubayr scored over 2,000 points in his varsity career and is headed to D1 Monmouth University to play for King Rice. Duncan and his staff organized a team...

Nate sits down with Hartwick College Women's Flag Football Coach, Aaron Zurn. This new program will begin play in 2026 and Coach Zurn discusses his vision for the Hawks Flag squad. Aaron is a Sidney grad and was the NYS Class-C Football Player of the Year when SCS won the state title in 2005. He was also the offensive coordinator in 2016 when Sidney made a run to the state final four. The guy...

The Nate Lull Podcast presents: Remembering Coach Peter Feltham. This special episode pays tribute to longtime Bainbridge-Guilford Soccer Coach, Peter Feltham. Peter passed away in August of 2023, following a 15-month battle with brain cancer. Nate sits down with several members of the B-G sports community to find out about Pete's lasting impact on them. Special thanks to Adam Bauerle, Israel...