Berkshire Eagle Podcasts

Mike Walsh and Jake Mendel of The Berkshire Eagle's sports department host a podcast about sports throughout Berkshire County. Sports columnist Howard Herman joins Jake to discuss the return to baseball at Wahconah Park and Joe Wolfe Field. The Pittsfield Suns began their season on May 26 and played their first home game on May 27. Not only did the game include local athletes, but some late-inning drama in the form of a Home Run Derby. Jake and Howard highlight the return of the North Adams SteepleCats, which is scheduled for May 3. Howard points out players to watch and expectations for the 2021 season. Stay up to date with all summer baseball news by following him on Twitter at @HowardHerman. All of his summer baseball features and stories can be found under the "Summer Baseball" tab on the Berkshire Eagle's sports page. Be sure to subscribe to the show to know exactly when a new episode of the Mendel and the Mike show drops. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com.

Mike Walsh and Jake Mendel of The Berkshire Eagle's sports department host a podcast about sports in Berkshire County. The Fall II sports season was a large step towards a return to normal, at least in the world of sports. The two-month season is in the books and local schools are turning their attention towards a two-month spring season. Jake and Mike empty the think tank with 10 things we learned from the Fall II sports season. Some topics discussed include the 2021 senior class dealing with the pandemic, Berkshire County volleyball parity, the winning ways of Wahconah girls soccer and Berkshire County football hitting its stride ahead of next season. The episode also includes a clip of "On the tee: Sully, a podcast," which is dedicated to Tom Sullivan, who passed away unexpectedly last fall. Be sure to subscribe to the show to know exactly when a new episode of the Mendel and the Mike show drops. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com.

Mike Walsh and Jake Mendel of The Berkshire Eagle's sports department host a podcast about sports in Berkshire County. The Mike is muted this week and Jake is joined by Howard Herman to discussing the wide-range of possibilities for local sports to close out this year. Howard offers all the answers regarding Berkshire County sports, which starts with why only some schools were playing basketball in early February (1:12) before discussing what it has felt like covering games (3:22). Being at these games, the idea of getting rid of the tip-off in high school basketball wouldn't be too out of this world (6:15). Lee and Drury are joining the basketball season next week (8:50) and people are wondering when the Fall II, and a football season, potentially begin (13:30). The show's final topics include the idea of basketball returning to The Boys and Girls Club of the Berkshires (15:20), what could happen this spring (17:54) and some NFL chatter following the trade of Carson Wentz (21:55). Be sure to subscribe to the show to know exactly when a new episode of the Mendel and the Mike show drops. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com.

Mike Walsh and Jake Mendel of The Berkshire Eagle's sports department reunite for another episode of the Mendel and the Mike podcast. High School sports are underway and the guys have already been to a handful of games, but Tom Brady is the first topic after the Tampa Bay Bucs won the Super Bowl. From there, the guys share notes from a busy week of sports throughout Berkshire County. Super Bowl 0:35 Maria Gamberoni scores 1,000 8:00 Dustin Belcher reaches 100 career wins 10:35 Hoosac Valley boys 13:30 Hoosac Valley girls 16:04 Monument Mountain boys 18:37 Monument Mountain girls 21:37 Mount Greylock girls 22:55 Mount Greylock boys 22:40 Winter sports schedule and overlap with Fall II 27:35 Alpine skiing 28:50 Be sure to subscribe to the show to know exactly when a new episode of the Mendel and the Mike show drops. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com.

The first sporting event of the year in Berkshire County officially took place and Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh of The Berkshire Eagle are back to preview the Nordic Ski meet between Mount Greylock and Wahconah. After previewing what the safe and socially-distant meet could look like, the guys dive into what we will hopefully see in Berkshire County sports this season. They dive into a hopeful return of baseball at Wahconah Park and Joe Wolfe Field, as well as what the high school landscape of sports is going to look like. Be sure to subscribe to the show to know exactly when a new episode of the Mendel and the Mike show drops. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com.

Sports aren't necessarily back, but plans are coming together as Berkshire County high schools are hopeful sports may be played in both the Winter and Fall II seasons. Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh of The Berkshire Eagle are back after some time to express thoughts and share some news surrounding local sports. The guys highlight Walsh's call up to the big leagues as the new sports editor and ask if sports can really be played as the clock inches closer to midnight on both the Winter and Fall II sports seasons. Be sure to subscribe to the show know exactly when a new episode of the Mendel and the Mike show drops. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com.

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh, of The Berkshire Eagle sports department, return to a sports scene that is much different than it was five months ago. The guys discuss the possibility of professional sports pushing through the COVID-19 pandemic, different sports currently happening in Berkshire County and share some thoughts on what a fall sports season may look like in Western Massachusetts. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @WalshWrites89 and @EagleSportsZone

Our troubled times came close to home for me this week, but I found a bit of solace in an unexpected place. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Here's a little podcast on what comes after our epidemic. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh of The Berkshire Eagle sports department host a show about local sports, with no local sports. The guys discuss another possible delay to the return of sports and if spring sports should just "begin." Despite no action, they share some of the stories they have in the works and end the show by talking about Tom Brady's exit from New England. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @CLNS_WALSH @EagleSportsZone

Here's something about a plague three centuries ago that offers some lessons, and hope, for our current epidemic. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh of The Berkshire Eagle sports department host a show about local sports, with no local sports. The guys discuss Taconic's Isaac Percy winning Western Mass. player of the year, what should've been an epic state championship weekend and life without sports. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @CLNS_WALSH @EagleSportsZone

Here's a little podcast on our government's current epidemic of denial. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh of The Berkshire Eagle sports department dive into the podcast studio to preview an epic weekend of basketball that could feature five Berkshire County teams hoisting Western Mass. Trophies. Beneath you will find a schedule for Saturday and timestamps of the time we chat about each team. D-IV Girls: Monson vs. Lenox - 4:38 D-IV Boys: Drury vs. Bay State Charter - 9:09 D-III Girls: Wahconah vs. Hoosac - 15:40 D-II Girls: Taconic vs. East Longmeadow - 20:05 D-II Boys: Taconic vs. Chicopee - 25:42 Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @CLNS_WALSH @EagleSportsZone

Don ruminates on the latest attack on the rule of law (be very afraid). Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Sports editor Geoff Smith joins Jake Mendel in the podcast studio and not a moment too soon. The weather isn't warming up just yet, but the playoff race for Western Massachusetts teams certainly has. Jake rants about the Super Bowl and breakfast foods before Geoff gives us the lowdown on Berkshire County hockey (5:08) and what makes this Wahconah hockey team special. Jake and Geoff then look at the landscape for girls basketball (13:15) as local teams are establishing themselves as the top teams in the county as others hang on for a playoff spot. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @GSMITH_Eagle & @EagleSportsZone

From temporary exile in the unseasonably chilly south, here's a mouth-watering metaphor. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Don reminds us: Don't ever send off one of those cheek swabs for diagnosis. It can cause severe political heartburn. Here's his story, sad but (not quite) true. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Here's something from Don to start the new year on an uptick. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Here's something from Don to start the new year on an uptick. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

'Tis the season for winter sports in Berkshire County, which means Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh of The Berkshire Eagle sports department have you covered with some thoughts on recent teams and events they've covered. After a brief intro, the guys jump into Wahconah Hockey and its hot start (3:00) followed by Pittsfield swimming upping the ante this year (6:50). Mike jumps into some boys basketball thoughts (8:56) before Jake fills us in on Taconic, Hoosac Valley and Wahconah girls basketball (17:30). The guys get into the holiday spirit by ending the show with some holiday shenanigans. You will never guess the highest-grossing Christmas movie of all time (27:00). Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @GSMITH_Eagle & @EagleSportsZone

Don delivers an audio souvenir from his recent rail trip through Japan, with some regional relevance. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Winter is here and basketball is back with it. Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh of The Berkshire Eagle Sports department have spent the last week talking with different coaches and covering jamborees as we prepare for the 2019-20 Berkshire County basketball season. The guys tackle some noteworthy storylines and end the show with a fun exercise of projecting Berkshire County's preseason starting five for both girls and boys basketball. Warning: You will probably disagree with their choices. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @GSMITH_Eagle & @EagleSportsZone

Lee football punched its ticket to the state tournament and the Berkshire Eagle is here to prepare you for Saturday's semifinal showdown. Sports reporter Jake Mendel is joined by sports editor Geoff Smith to discuss Lee's chances against St. Bernard's, the defending Division VIII state champions. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @GSMITH_Eagle & @EagleSportsZone

Don Morrison delivers a little something about a patriotic masterpiece he recently discovered, after carrying it around for years. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Jake Mendel is joined by sports editor Geoff Smith to discuss a weekend full of championships. The guys get the show rolling with three local soccer teams shooting for a Western Massachusetts title (1:25). They transition to Lee football looking for its first Western Mass. title since 2015 (6:48)and close the show with the cross-country state tournament (12:49). Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @GSMITH_Eagle & @EagleSportsZone

Jake Mendel is joined by sports editor Geoff Smith for a quick rundown of an busy weekend in Berkshire County Sports. The guys get you prepared for the football, volleyball and cross-country playoffs in less than 15 minutes. Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @GSMITH_Eagle & @EagleSportsZone

Don sends greetings from Paris, where he just encountered an interesting historical parallel to current events. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Don Morrison sends greetings from Sicily, where he stumbled across a little lesson for America. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh are back with Western Mass. Tournament time quickly approaching. The guys start the show with the best thing they saw this week (3:02) before diving into some football notes (7:29). With the All-Berkshire cross-country teams named, Mike gives us some names to watch in the postseason(14:26). The Berkshire Eagle sports editor Geoff Smith makes his debut on the show to give us some insight on boys soccer (17:41). Mike and Jake, as always, end the show with the dude of the week (26:32). Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @CLNS_Walsh & @EagleSportsZone

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh celebrate the one-month anniversary of the Mendel and the Mike podcast. The duo from The Berkshire Eagle sports department, continue to intensify the spookiness with more Halloween talk to kick-start the show. The best things they saw this week come from Drury and a cross-country meet and the week in review features Berkshire County golf, football and girls soccer. The guys end the week with their biggest and most-deserving "Dudes." Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @CLNS_Walsh & @EagleSportsZone

This week, Don talks up dictators after reading how to be one. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh, of The Berkshire Eagle sports department, hop into the podcast studio for the third edition of the Mendel and the Mike Podcast. The guys get spooky with some Halloween talk before jumping into Berkshire County's latest sporting news. Jake gives an updated look at the football playoff picture. Mike follows with an update regarding girls soccer and the volleyball standings. They end the week with their favorite segment, "Dude of the Week." Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @CLNS_Walsh & @EagleSportsZone

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh, of The Berkshire Eagle sports department, hop into the podcast studio for the second edition of the Mendel and the Mike Podcast. The guys dive into the best games they covered this week and break down the outlook of girl's soccer after the season's first month before recapping the week of Berkshire county sports. Mike and Jake end the week with their favorite segment, "Dude of the Week." Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @CLNS_Walsh & @EagleSportsZone

A podcast to tickle the hearts of conspiracy theorists everywhere. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Jake Mendel and Mike Walsh, of The Berkshire Eagle sports department, hop into the podcast studio for the first edition of the Mendel and the Mike Podcast. The guys look at each Berkshire County football team and discuss what we have learned thus far. Walsh discovers the shocking reality of the show "Storage Wars." Mike and Jake and the week with their favorite segment, "Dude of the Week." Music for the show comes from Bensound.com. Follow the guys on Twitter: @Jmendel94, @CLNS_Walsh & @EagleSportsZone

Here's something for the guys, about one we recently lost. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

When Don was 8 years old, his parents were zipping down a country road in their shiny new Buick when the right front tire blew. The car veered off the pavement and landed upside down at the bottom of an embankment. They were hospitalized for weeks. He was traumatized for life. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Finally, a conspiracy theory you can believe in. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

Something seasonal from Master Don Morrison. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

An old-fashioned detective thriller. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

This week on The Beat, Eagle reporter and community engagement editor Jenn Smith will give us the latest update on education in the Berkshires. We'll cover new initiatives to combat the rise of hate and extreme ideologies in America as well as school funding. Catch The Beat every week for the latest news in the Berkshires.

This week, we explore the new business in town: weed.

Don Morrison offers us a brief meditation on art — and race. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

This week, a mother buys a billboard on Route 7 to raise awareness of child sexual abuse, prompting a Colorado Marine veteran to go public after finding a picture on Facebook of his convicted childhood rapist coaching youth basketball. We also talk about the partnership between the Pittsfield Police Department and the Brien Center to bring crisis clinicians to call scenes. Catch The Beat wherever you listen to podcasts.

This week, commentator Don Morrison gives us a timely take on the news. Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

We hear from Eagle correspondent Clarence Fanto on Stockbridge's local government troubles and Eagle reporter Amanda Drane on the Facebook spat between the Pittsfield mayor and a councilor.

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An Independence Day offering from Don Morrison. Morrison produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.

A little something from Don Morrison his recent trip to Iran — and our coming war there. Don Morrison, who produces his eponymous Don Morrison Commentary, is an author, lecturer, member of The Berkshire Eagle's Advisory Board, a commentator for NPR's Robin Hood Radio, European editor of the British magazine Port, ex-Time Magazine editor, and a longtime part-time resident of the Berkshires.