Nate connects with Unatego junior, Lizzie Craft. She is a 2-sport standout for the Spartans playing basketball and soccer. Lizzie averaged 17.7 PPG this winter and helped UCS to an appearance in the MAC championship game. They discuss her love for basketball and the time she puts in playing on the AAU circuit.…

Nate travels back to Norwich High School for the second episode in a three-part series about the NHS Wrestling program. These interviews are focused on the championship teams of the early 1990's. In this edition, Nate chats with grapplers Keith Evans and Tom Stoddard as well as local wrestling expert, Carl Koenig. Look for part three of this series…

Nate welcomes back Jeff Mlinar from Empire State Takeover. Jeff has become a mainstay on the show with his expert knowledge of girls basketball across the northeast. The guys discuss the end of the high school season and recap how several local teams and players finished out 2024.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate sits down with Bob Zaveral from Zaveral Racing Equipment in Wells Bridge. Bob is a legend in the world of marathon canoe racing. His development of the carbon fiber paddle has helped to revolutionize the sport. Hear about how Bob got his start in both business and paddling.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate welcomes back Jon Philby to the show. Jon is an adapted physical education teacher at Springbrook. He is joined by Rachael Scoones, who is a recreational therapist and helps Jon run several sports programs at Springbrook. Learn more about the opportunities that are available for athletes with developmental disabilities.…

Nate chats with 2023 Oneonta grad and current D1 soccer player, Finlay Oliver. He is a member of the Stony Brook Seawolves program and completed his freshman season this past fall. Finlay is one of the most decorated players in OHS history. He tied the school record for goals in a season (46) and set the school record for total career points (234).…

Nate travels to Norwich High School to sit down with 2024 NYS Wrestling Champion, Maverick Beckwith. He won the D2 crown at 108 pounds in his freshman season. Maverick is joined by his coach, Garett Sylstra for this interview. Special thanks to the NHS staff for welcoming the show back again!Bởi Nate Lull

Nate connects with Terrance Florence on this special travel basketball episode of the podcast. Terrance is the founder of the New York Havoc Basketball Club based in Albany. T-Flo talks about what his program offers and gives advice to athletes that are looking to play at the next level. Several locals are Havoc members and Terrance tells us about …

Nate sits down with Unadilla Valley Girls Basketball Coach, Brandi (Backus) Whitbeck. She has been at the helm for the Storm for 19 years. They discuss her UV memories, her playing days in college at Alfred University, and her time in high school at G-MU.Bởi Nate Lull

On this special edition episode, Nate sits down with Anielle McEwan-Lomnicki, better known as AK. February 15th marks one year since AK's accident and she wanted to give everyone an update on her progress and recovery.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate welcomes Hartwick College Men's Soccer Coach, John Scott, to the show. John finished his 14th season at the helm for the Hawks last fall. He is just the seventh head coach in the 64-year history of the program. John is a native of Banff, Scotland and found his way to Hartwick as a player in 1996. Hear about his soccer journey and what it is li…

Nate welcomes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Matt Martindale, to the show. Matt is a co-owner of the Oneonta Jiu Jitsu Academy and teaches a variety of classes there. He is also a Physical Education teacher in Oneonta and is a Worcester CSD graduate. Hear about how popular this sport has become in our local area.…

Nate chats with former Unatego Boys Basketball Coach, Jim Knight. He tells us about the unexpected twists and turns in his coaching journey that led him to become a very successful MAC coach. Jim also talks about what he learned from his experiences coaching in Delhi and across the country in Arizona.…

Nate welcomes back longtime B-G Girls Basketball Coach, Bob Conway. He just earned his 500th career victory at Bainbridge-Guilford last week. He is also approaching 600 total career wins between B-G and Mount Upton. Bob tells us some great stories and discusses what the MAC could look like this season.…

Nate catches up with Ryan and Kyle Jaquay in this episode. They are both Cherry Valley-Springfield grads who returned to the area for the opportunity to coach. Ryan is an assistant for the SUNY Delhi Men's Soccer program and Kyle coaches and teaches at Franklin Central School. The guys bring up a variety of names to discuss on some of the best boys…

Nate sits down with CBS News Producer, T. Sean Herbert. He tells us about his 30+ year career working for a variety of news programs and gives advice to young journalists looking to enter the field. Sean talks about the most impactful moments he has had on the job including where he was on September 11, 2001 and much more.…

Nate welcomes back local dirt track racer, Payton Talbot, to the show. He has big news to share as he was recently named the 2023 NASCAR Division-II National Champion. This is a weekly points system where drivers are rewarded for top finishes throughout the year. Payton talks about his continued success in the racing world and what the future might…

Nate brings WCDO color commentator, Skylar Thompson, back to the show. They discuss the hectic fall sports schedule and Sky quizzes Nate on his late night work habits. The guys jokingly call this episode "Nate's vent session" as he explains his frustrations with not having enough hours in the day.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate heads to Oneonta High School for a special interview with members of the undefeated 1998 OHS Girls Basketball team. Nate is joined by Coach Tom Moriarty along with three players, Krissy Zeh, Tiffany (Hurley) Carr & Stacy Knapp. This squad went 53-1 over a two year span winning back-to-back NYS titles as well as a NYS Federation championship. T…

Nate welcomes Josh Greenman of the New York State Police to the studio. He is a Lieutenant with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Troop C. Josh talks about the upcoming Trooper Entrance Exam and what a career with the State Police entails. He also discusses his personal journey within law enforcement and offers advice on how to get started.…

Nate sits down with former WBNG-TV reporter, Scott Sasina. He is an award winning anchor that was a jack of all trades at the station. Scott did everything from work behind the camera, to live reporting, to leading the morning and evening newscasts. He recently started a new role as Communications Manager at Binghamton University. Outside of the ne…

On this special edition, Nate becomes the interviewee as WCDO General Manager, Craig Stevens, asks him about running a 100 mile trail race. Nate's running coach, Robb Munro, also joins the show. He is the Associate Athletic Director at SUNY Delhi and has coached cross country and track at the high school and collegiate levels for many years. Hear a…

Nate travels to Norwich High School for the first episode in a three-part series focusing on the NHS Wrestling program. He sits down with retired coach Don Kovalchik, along with Neil Peraza and Joe Telesky, who were captains on the famous 1991 team. Look for part two of this series in the spring of 2024.…

Nate brings back Oneonta grad, Evan Sitts to the show. He is now on the D1 Binghamton University Golf team and hopes to play professionally after college. Evan tells us about the top tournaments he played in this summer, how he continues to work on his game and what the future might hold for him after BU.…

Nate sits down with 2022 Norwich alumna, Emily Evans. She now plays college basketball for Division-III powerhouse, DeSales University in Pennsylvania. They discuss her very successful time at NHS which included three Section IV basketball titles. Emily also tells us about the recruiting process and how she decided on DeSales.…

Nate welcomes two members of the B-G Baseball program to the show. Head Coach Phil Bianchi and 2023 graduate, Ethan Beames, discuss the Bobcats improbable run to the Section IV Class-C championship game this past spring as a 9-seed.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate welcomes longtime Roxbury Softball Coach, Jane Ware, to the studio. She has been the head of the Rockets program since 1982 and has a career record of 499-136. Jane will be going for win number 500 this upcoming spring. Hear about her passion and commitment on staying in the Roxbury community for her entire career.…

Nate catches up with Sidney Softball Coach, Susanna Johnson. They discuss how she got into teaching and coaching and how she found her way to SCS. Susanna is an Edmeston alumna and was an all-state goalie on the 2008 NYS Class-D Girls Soccer championship team. Hear about the Panthers historic run to a title where every game they played in the state…

Nate travels to the 2023 Norwich Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for a live podcast recording. He sits down courtside with a variety of local athletes, college coaches, photographers, referees and organizers to learn about why this event is always on every players' summer calendar. Guests appearing on the Macker Mash-Up include: Ryan Mahann…

Nate sits down with Franklin standout, Shannon Kingsbury. She is entering 9th grade at FCS and has already stamped her name in the school record books as a three-sport star. She has nearly 70 varsity soccer goals, and has been a force on the basketball court and on the track as a sprinter. Shannon tells us about her soccer training and how travel b…

Nate welcomes the father/daughter combo of Donnie and Carolee Pierce. Donnie is the Sidney Girls Varsity Basketball Coach and has spent a majority of his career working with different sports teams at SCS. Carolee is a Sidney alumna who went on to play college basketball. She is now working on becoming an assistant coach on the hardwood.…

Nate connects with Oneonta grad, Teddy McGraw for this special Major League Baseball Draft episode. Earlier this week, Teddy was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 3rd round (92nd pick). He tells us what his feelings were leading up to the big day and what the future might hold for him in his baseball career.…

Nate brings on the founder of the Blendos Health and Longevity Movement, Cam Hayes. He tells us about the 2nd Annual Blend-A-Rama 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on July 29th and 30th in Oneonta. Cam also discusses his long journey from childhood to where he is today and the major obstacles he had to overcome.…

Nate catches up with Sidney grad, Hunter Sowersby. He was a 3-sport standout for the Warriors and finished 2nd in all-time soccer goals at SCS with 98. Following high school, he went on to a very successful career at Wells College. He is now an assistant coach for the men's program at Marywood University in Pennsylvania.…

Nate connects with two longtime local referees on this episode. John Cook and Mike Velardi stop by to discuss what it's like being an official and the extreme need to get younger people involved. John and Mike have over 70 years combined experience and talk about what they enjoy most about the job and why sportsmanship is such an important topic fo…

Nate welcomes Austin Wilde (Unatego) and Justyn Lang (Sidney) to the show. These high school rivals will now be teammates for Mohawk Valley Community College's baseball team. They discuss their playing careers so far and what it was like finishing up their time in Section IV.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate catches up with his high school basketball coach, Rich Laytham. He was a longtime coach and math teacher at Mt. Upton and G-MU. Rich talks about his favorite basketball memories and how he found his way into teaching. Coach Laytham positively impacted many students and athletes during his career. He also has some funny stories from Nate's play…

Nate sits down with two members of the Cobleskill Women's Basketball program. Recent Cobleskill grad and South Kortright alumna, Jordan Finch, and Fighting Tigers Assistant Coach, Shelby Preston. Jordan tells us about discovering blood clots in her lungs due to birth control during her playing career and how she was able to bounce back. Coach Prest…

Nate welcomes Afton senior, Elijah Baciuska, to the show. He is a standout soccer player at ACS and will be playing at Houghton University next year. Elijah suffered a very serious health scare this spring as a collapsed lung forced him into an extended hospital stay. Hear how he battled back to overcome this painful condition.…

Nate travels to Hartwick College in Oneonta to sit down with Roxbury alumna, Myah Johnston. She is just finishing her first season playing for the Hawks Women's Soccer team. Myah was a standout during her time at RCS and was named all-state during her senior year. Her unique recruiting journey offers some excellent insight for current players going…

On this special edition episode, Nate welcomes Anielle McEwan-Lomnicki, better known as AK, to the show. Anielle wanted to use her voice to thank all her supporters out there as she continues her recovery. AK tells us what her future looks like and how her passion for basketball motivates her to work hard every day.…

Nate visits Oxford Academy to catch up with OA Girls Basketball Coach, Chris Palmer. They discuss the Blackhawks magical run to the NYS Class-D championship game and what it was like to capture the Section IV title. Hear about the behind-the-scenes details of Oxford’s incredible season.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate heads to Cherry Valley to talk with CV-S Basketball standout, Joleen Lusk. Jo just announced her college commitment to play for St. John Fisher next year and tells us why she decided to join the Cardinals powerhouse program. She helped her high school team win the TVL championship this season and she joined the 1,000 career point club.…

Nate sits down with Norwich City Police Officer, Brandon Clarke. He is also the school resource officer at Norwich High School and is a United States Marine Corps Veteran. Brandon tells us how athletics, specifically his experience with Jiu Jitsu training, has helped him grow in his career and in his personal life.…

Nate releases another wrestling episode with Sidney 7th grade phenom, Bella Phelps, and SCS Head Coach, Tony Ferrara. Bella placed 3rd in the inaugural NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament this season and is widely considered to be one of the most talented female grapplers in S4. Tony was a two-time state champion for Sidney and is now enjoying his time …

Nate brings Jon Philby to the studio for this episode. Jon is the adaptive physical education teacher at The School at Springbrook. He is also the co-coordinator for their Special Olympics program. Jon has been with Springbrook for over 10 years and shares some of his favorite memories of working with his students and athletes.…

On this special episode, Nate is joined by Josh Rawitch. He is the President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This interview was recorded in front of a live audience at the Cooperstown Student-Athlete Leadership Conference at The Clark Sports Center.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate welcomes longtime local sports broadcaster, Greg Davie, to the show. Greg was the original Sports Director at WCDO and has worked for the station for over 35 years. They discuss how Greg found his love for radio and what it was like being at WCDO on the very first day it went on the air.Bởi Nate Lull

Nate hits the road to Jefferson to sit down with J-Hawks legend, Bobbi Schmitt. She was the 1997 NYS Class-D Girls Soccer Player of the Year, and was named the Class-D Tournament MVP after Jefferson won the state title over Harrisville. JCS went a perfect 24-0 that season to help secure their spot in local high school sports history.…

Nate travels to Ithaca College to sit down with longtime IC Women’s Basketball Coach, Dan Raymond. He has local connections as a graduate of Deposit Central School. Dan is in his 23rd season at Ithaca and has over 450 career wins. His road to coaching is a very unique story that will inspire listeners to chase their dreams.…