The NoleSports Podcast

The way that the Tallahassee Regional played out left no other choice than a quick reaction episode of the NoleSports Podcast. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels discuss all aspects of the Florida State softball team's shocking NCAA Tournament exit in its home regional. They discuss all that went wrong Sunday that led to Mississippi State's doubleheader sweep, replay review, umpires an...

The games that really matter are about to begin for the Florida State softball team. Beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels talked about the Seminoles as they begin postseason play this weekend. Then, pitcher Kathryn Sandercock joined the podcast and offered her perspective on the Tallahassee Regional, this season, NIL and more.  Carter and Curt wrapped things up by discussing the FSU bas...

The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft is in the books and for the first time since 2019, Florida State had a player taken in the first round. Curt  Weiler and Carter Karels are back with another episode of the NoleSports Podcast to discuss this and so much more. Jermaine Johnson became FSU's latest first-round pick Thursday, albeit a bit later than expected. He was taken 26th overall by the N...

The NoleSports Podcast returned to cover a variety of topics Tuesday. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels discussed Amarius Mims' strange recruitment and the Garnet & Gold Spring Game before drafting the position groups that make them the most confident heading into the summer. Then, the guys were joined by CBS Sports Network recruiting analyst Tom Lemming to talk about Mims, FSU re...

A day ahead of the Florida State Garnet & Gold Spring Game, the NoleSports Podcast is back to preview the game. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels discuss the position groups they're excited to see, who they think could have a good game and some areas that may be a concern in the short term entering Saturday's game. Then, the guys are joined by Bob Davis and Matthew Quigley with Ri...

Florida State football's first spring scrimmage is in the books. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels are back with another episode of the NoleSports Podcast to break down what they heard from the first scrimmage as well as the position groups and players that have impressed at the midway point of spring camp. Additionally, the guys share their thoughts on the success that the top-five F...

Four Florida State spring football practices down, 11 to go. The Seminoles held their first four practices of spring before separating for the school's spring break. This gave FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels plenty to break down about the state of the team on the latest episode of the NoleSports Podcast. The guys discuss the players that have impressed them, the most surprising posi...

The NoleSports Podcast is back! Florida State beat writer Curt Weiler and new FSU beat writer Carter Karels are back to talk an incredibly busy time in Seminole sports. After a brief introduction of Carter, the guys talk about Tuesday's Tour of Duty they got to watch and what they can take away from that. After that, Carter and Curt spend some time previewing FSU's spring camp, which starts Saturd...

Florida State's football team enters Saturday's matchup with longtime rival Florida with both teams sitting at 5-6 and their bowl eligibility at stake. Our Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez examine the matchup. They also talk about Florida State's soccer team, which is one victory away from a return trip to the College Cup, as well as what's coming up for the Se...

The Florida State football team is coming off its biggest win of the Mike Norvell era. The Seminoles jumped ahead early and rallied late to beat rival Miami, snapping a four-game losing streak to the Hurricanes. Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez, FSU beat writers for the Tallahassee Democrat, are back with another episode of the NoleSports Podcast to break down the win. The guys discuss Jordan Travi...

Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez look at the state of the Seminoles football team as it prepares to play its home finale against arch rival Miami. They also discuss the FSU soccer team's triumph at the ACC tournament and the start of the men's and women's basketball seasons.

Florida State basketball season is here. Both the FSU men's and women's teams start their seasons this week (the women Tuesday and the men Wednesday) and both will do so in the Top 25 of the Coaches Poll. To celebrate the occasion, we're doing an all-basketball episode of the NoleSports Podcast. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez did exclusive interviews with FSU men's associate head...

Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writers Andre Fernandez and Curt Weiler go over the good and the bad from the Seminoles' 30-20 loss last week at Clemson and look ahead to the final stretch of the season starting with Saturday's home game against NC State. The guys also talk some soccer as FSU aims for another ACC tournament crown this week.

Coming into the season, Florida State had a minimal chance to beat Clemson. And yet here we are, a few days out from the game and the Seminoles are a single-digit road underdog for Mike Norvell's first time taking on the Tigers. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez break down the matchup and examine the Seminoles' path to their first win over Clemson since 2014. How can FSU move the ba...

Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writers Andre Fernandez and Curt Weiler discuss the Seminoles' upcoming game against UMass and what lies beyond during the second half of the football season. They also take a look at FSU's unbeaten soccer team and the grueling final portion of its schedule before the postseason.

Saturday was a night of firsts for Florida State football coach Mike Norvell. His first road win with the Seminoles, his first winning streak with the Seminoles and by far the most complete performance since he took over the program ahead of the 2020 season. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez break down the Seminoles' 35-25 win at North Carolina, how it happened and why it was more i...

Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writers Andre Fernandez and Curt Weiler discuss the Seminoles' first victory of the season over Syracuse and look ahead to their upcoming road game against North Carolina.

For the Florida State football team, another week brought another loss last week as the Seminoles dropped to 0-4 with a near-comeback home loss to Louisville. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez are back with another episode of the NoleSports Podcast, breaking down the loss and why there could be cause for some optimism coming off of how that game ended. The guys also look ahead to th...

Florida State beat writers Andre Fernandez and Curt Weiler of the Tallahassee Democrat break down the Seminoles' 0-3 start and look ahead to FSU's matchup this Saturday.

Florida State doesn't have any time to afford dwelling on last week's shocking loss. A week after losing to Jacksonville State on the final play, the Seminoles now must respond this week at Wake Forest. FSU needs a win in its first road game of the season Saturday against the Demon Deacons in order to avoid the program's first 0-3 start in 45 years. Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez break down the m...

It doesn't feel hyperbolic to say that may be the worst loss in Florida State football history. About 12 hours removed from the Seminoles' shocking 20-17 loss to FCS opponent Jacksonville State, FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez break down the extremely surprising result. They discuss how the FSU defense deserves less blame than the offense even though the defensive breakdown on the...

Tallahassee Democrat beat writers Andre Fernandez and Curt Weiler recap Florida State's near upset of Notre Dame and take a look ahead to the Seminoles' matchup in week 2 against Jacksonville State. They also go over the Florida State soccer team's undefeated start to the 2021 season.

Florida State football is (almost) back! The Seminoles open their 2021 season Sunday night against No. 7 Notre Dame. To set the scene for the season opener, FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez break down the matchup, the areas that could pave the way for an FSU upset and how much an unrestricted crowd at Doak Campbell Stadium could make a difference in the result. The guys also look a...

Tallahassee Democrat beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez break down Florida State's roster heading into the 2021 season, which begins Sept. 5th against Notre Dame

The NoleSports Podcast is back with Curt Weiler and new Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writer Andre Fernandez. First, they welcome on Democrat sports editor Jim Henry, who had a decades-long friendship with Bobby Bowden, to discuss the legendary FSU coach's career, legacy and impact in the wake of his death over the weekend. Then, Curt and Andre discuss the first three practices of FSU football's p...