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The hottest sports podcast you'll ever see (you can't see us but you can hear us) by three former ELITE Division 3 athletes (now podcasters) Ben Gavlik, Andrew Gilliland, and recurring guest Jacob Schubert. Episodes drop every Wednesday and include a variety of sports talk and interviews with athl…

Ben Gavlik, Andrew Gilliland, and Jacob Schubert. In 'Division 3's Finest', three former elite D3 athletes (now podcasters) get together weekly to discuss the hottest topics in sports while interviewing a variety of athletes/cool people.

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E87 | Lee Solomon - A Conversation About Racism

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 29:18


In episode 87, the guys welcome Padres Minor Leaguer and recurring guest Lee Solomon back on the podcast to talk about current events, police reform, and what we can do better to keep the momentum going. Our interview with Lee also features his thoughts on the protests, how genuine conversations mean more to him than people briefly reaching out, and some recommendations on how we can all educate ourselves more. #BLM 0:00-2:17 | Intro + Lee's Thoughts On The Past Two Weeks 2:18-10:33 | Police Reform + Reducing Fear 10:34-18:03 | Protests + Finding Where You Fit In The Movement 18:04-21:16 | Ways We Can Educate Ourselves - Full List Below 21:17-25:45 | Thoughts on Drew Brees 25:46-29:18 | Closing Thoughts Lee's Recommendations - The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander (Available on Amazon) - 13th (Netflix Documentary) - When They See Us (Netflix Series)

E86 | Nick Garcia (Pirates) and Austin Smith - The Top-2 D3 MLB Prospects

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 83:01


In episode 86, the guys welcome D3 MLB Draft Prospects Nick Garcia (Chapman University) and Austin Smith (Southwestern University) on the podcast. Our interview with Nick (13:24-45:31) includes how he transitioned from being an average 3rd basemen to the best D3 pitcher in the country within a year, how playing in the Cape Cod league boosted his draft stock, and what his expectations are like entering the MLB Draft. The rest of Nick's interview includes some funny rapid fire questions, awesome D3 stories, and Fantasy BS (Best Nick's of All-Time). 0:00-13:23 | Intro + Podcast Preview 13:24-16:14 | Nick Intro and Baseball Background 16:15-25:50 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Coach Laverty Barstool Moment, and Go-To Gas Station Snack) 25:51-32:14 | Transition To Pitching + Improving His Draft Stock with the Cape Cod League 32:15-38:08 | Quarantine Draft Process + Draft Expectations 38:09-42:56 | Fantasy BS - Best Nick's of All-Time (Nick Saban, Nicholas Cage, Nick Jonas, and Nick Offerman) 42:57-45:31 | Nick's Best D3 Story In our interview with Austin (45:32-1:23:01) we talk about how his pitching career randomly started his senior year of high school, how awesome it is to throw in the high 90's, and what his draft process has looked like despite the impact of COVID-19. The rest of Austin's interview includes a story about one of his teammate's crazy superstitions, how he's touched triple digits in several bullpens, and Fantasy BS (Best Smith's of All-Time). 45:32-50:10 | Austin Intro and Baseball Background 50:11-1:03:43 | Rapid Fire Questions (Teammate's Crazy Baseball Superstition, Touching 100 in Bullpens, and K/F/M Brisket, Ribs, and Pulled Pork) 1:03:44-1:06:39 | Taking 'The Leap' Sophomore Year + How He's Improved His Velocity 1:06:39-1:12:52 | Draft Process + Draft Expectations 1:12:53-1:19:23 | Fantasy BS - Best Smith's of All-Time (Stephen A. Smith, Will Smith, Emmitt Smith, and Kurtwood Smith) 1:19:24-1:23:01 | Austin's Best D3 Stories

E85 | Justin Meekins - Salisbury OF and Monocle Legend

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 55:24


In episode 85, the guys welcome Salisbury OF and Monocle Legend Justin Meekins on the podcast. Our interview with Justin features a special announcement that he's coming back for a 5th year, viral monocle talk, and how he's coped with COVID-19 cancelling Salisbury's season. The rest of the podcast includes awesome D3 baseball stories, hilarious rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Best Things About D3 Baseball). 0:00-8:00 | Intro + Podcast Preview 8:01-12:19 | Justin Intro, 5th Year Return Announcement, and Baseball Background 12:20-20:29 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, and Five Guys) 20:30-27:16 | Monocle Talk (Origin and Evolution, Monocle Going Viral, and 5th Year Picture Ideas) 27:17-31:07 | COVID-19 Cancelling Salisbury's Season + Coming Back For a 5th Year 31:08-34:00 | Salisbury Best Stories, Awesome Jeff Kent Story via. Coach Brohawn, and Justin's Future After Baseball 34:01-52:09 | Fantasy BS - Best Things About D3 Baseball (Fall Ball, Florida, Bus Rides After W's, and The Boys) 52:10-55:24 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E84 | Chris Pollard - Duke Baseball Head Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 79:47


In episode 84, the guys welcome Duke Baseball Head Coach Chris Pollard on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Pollard features his journey from playing at Davidson to coaching, how he's developed as a coach, and how Duke Baseball is dealing with COVID-19 derailing their season. The rest of the podcast includes awesome baseball stories, when we can get Coach K on the podcast, and why Bull Durham is the best baseball movie of all-time. At the 52:51 mark, the guys also talk about this past week in America regarding the murder of George Floyd and the following protests. In the conversation we acknowledge we need to educate ourselves more and continue to take action, and we'll be talking more about racism in America with informed guests in the following weeks. 0:00-11:50 | Mini-Intro, Opening Music, and Podcast Preview 11:51-19:28 | Coach Pollard Intro + Baseball Background 19:29-26:17 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and His Relationship With Zion Williamson) 26:18-34:11 | Dealing with COVID-19 + Staying Positive and Motivated During Quarantine 34:12-40:58 | How He's Built Duke's Program + Recruiting Challenges 40:59-45:41 | His Secret to Building Programs + Playing Days at Davidson 45:42-52:50 | Final Rapid Fire Questions (Which Podcaster Would Make the Best Coach, Why Bull Durham is Awesome, and Analyzing His Wikipedia Page) 52:51-1:19:47 | George Floyd, Protests, and Racism in America

E83 | Michael Wielansky - Minor League Infielder (Astros Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 39:40


In episode 83, the guys welcome Astros Minor Leaguer Michael Wielansky on the podcast. Our interview with Michael features his passion for baseball, dominating D3 ball at Wooster, and his unexpected path to professional baseball. The rest of the podcast includes his quarantine daily routine, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Memorial Day Cookout Foods). 0:00-6:49 | Intro + Podcast Preview 6:50-10:03 | Michael Intro + Baseball Background 10:04-16:28 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Captain Crunch, and Fruity Pebbles) 16:29-23:05 | College Career at Wooster + Draft Process 23:06-27:37 | Welcome to the League Moment + Transitioning From D3 Baseball to the Minors 27:38-29:50 | Quarantine Daily Routine + Thoughts On New Proposals 29:51-35:54 | Fantasy BS - Memorial Day Cookout Foods (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Wings, and Buffalo Chicken Dip) 35:55-39:41 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E82 | C.J. Goodwin - Dallas Cowboys Cornerback

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 55:58


In episode 82, the guys welcome Dallas Cowboys cornerback and former Bethany Alumni C.J. Goodwin on the podcast. Our interview with C.J. features an overview on his time playing basketball at Bethany, how dunking over a football coach in intramurals ultimately jump-started his football career, and how Steelers legend Mel Blount helped him get started in the NFL. The rest of the podcast includes some of his best NFL stories featuring Julio Jones, AB, and Big Ben, awesome rapid fire questions, and playing in Super Bowl LI against the Patriots. 0:00-8:56 | Intro + Podcast Preview 8:57-16:06 | C.J. Intro + Bethany to NFL Background 16:07-23:18 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Podcaster He'd Want to Punch the Most, NBA Player Comp, and MJ vs. LeBron) 23:19-32:06 | College Football Career, Post-Graduation Process, and Landing with the Steelers 32:07-37:07 | Breakout Year with the Falcons + Super Bowl Overview 37:08-45:09 | Switching to Defense, Impressing While Guarding Julio Jones, and 2018 Uncertainty Stretch 45:10-49:37 | Big Ben and AB Stories + Mentality Entering the 2020 Season 49:38-55:59 | Final Rapid Fire Questions + Closing Music (Funniest Players in the NFL, Favorite Football Movie, and Analyzing his Wikipedia Page) Social Media Links C.J. Goodwin's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c.j_goodwin/ Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/division3pod/ Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/D3sFinestPod

E81 | John Ghyzel - Minor League Pitcher (Reds Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 53:08


In episode 81, the guys welcome Reds Minor Leaguer John Ghyzel on the podcast. Our interview with John features his passion for baseball, dominating D3 ball at Rochester College, and his unexpected path to professional baseball. The rest of the podcast includes his thoughts on robot umpires, awesome D3 baseball stories, and Fantasy BS (Best John’s of All-Time). 0:00-6:36 | Intro + Podcast Preview 6:37-14:51 | John Intro + Baseball Background 14:52-24:24 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Rating Skyline Chili, and K/F/M Pancakes, Waffles, and French Toast) 24:25-30:11 | College Career at Rochester + Draft Process 30:12-35:44 | Welcome to the League Moment + Transitioning From D3 Baseball to the Minors 35:45-42:08 | Quarantine Daily Routine + Robot Umpires 42:09-48:46 | Fantasy BS - Best John's of All-Time (Jon Snow, John Cena, and JFK) 48:47-53:08 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E80 | Casey Combs - Minor League Catcher (Marlins Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 53:31


In episode 80, the guys welcome Marlins Minor Leaguer Casey Combs on the podcast. Our interview with Casey features his unique baseball background, dominating D3 ball at East Texas Baptist University, and his unexpected path to professional baseball. The rest of the podcast includes how he's coping with quarantine life, hilarious rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Baseball Slang). 0:00-8:28 | Intro + Podcast Preview 8:29-16:48 | Casey Intro + Baseball Background 16:49-25:39 | Rapid Fire Questions (Which Co-Host He'd Want To Punch The Most, Baseball Superstitions, and MJ vs. LeBron) 25:40-31:16 | College Career at ETBU + Hitting Mentality 31:17-39:40 | Unique Draft Process + Quarantine Daily Routine 39:41-46:16 | Fantasy BS - Baseball Slang (Good Morning, Good Evening, and Good Night, The Show, and Going Ya-Ya) 46:17-53:32 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E79 | Drew Fischer - Former Pirates Minor Leaguer

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 53:47


In episode 79, the guys welcome former Pirates Minor Leaguer Drew Fischer on the podcast. Our interview with Drew features his incredible rise from throwing mid-80's in high school to mid-90's at Amherst College, his stressful draft process, and some of his best baseball stories. The rest of the podcast includes his plan for life after baseball, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Best Fastball Nicknames, it didn't go so well for Gill and Schub

E78 | Danny Serreino - Minor League Pitcher (Reds Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 48:11


In episode 78, the guys welcome Reds Minor Leaguer Danny Serreino on the podcast. Our interview with Danny features his unique baseball background, dominating D3 baseball at Rowan University, and transitioning from D3 to the pros. The rest of the podcast includes his daily quarantine routine, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (3 Things We'd Bring to a Stranded Island). 0:00-6:16 | Intro + Podcast Preview 6:17-12:15 | Danny Intro + Baseball Background 12:16-18:42 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and Confirming Hydration Tests) 18:43-24:54 | College Career at Rowan + Unique Draft Process 24:55-32:15 | Welcome to the League Moment + Quarantine Daily Routine 32:16-45:24 | Fantasy BS - 3 Things We'd Bring to a Stranded Island (Bottle of Jack Daniels, Machete, Tent, and Life Straw) 45:25-48:11 | Best Division 3 Story + Closing Music

E77 | Matt Noone - Babson Baseball Head Coach

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 49:27


In episode 77, the guys welcome Babson Baseball Head Coach Matt Noone on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Noone features his passion for baseball, Babson's journey to the College World Series last year, and an overview of how his program dealing with COVID-19 cancelling their season. The rest of the podcast includes his thoughts on coaching his son at Babson, some of his funniest baseball superstitions, and rapid fire questions. 0:00-5:11 | Intro + Podcast Preview 5:12-9:09 | Coach Noone Intro + Baseball Background 9:10-14:39 | Rapid Fire Questions (Most Important Part of Coaching, Baseball Superstitions, and Breakfast Foods) 14:40-21:32 | COVID-19 Impact + Staying Positive Throughout Quarantine 21:33-30:51 | 2019 College World Series Run + Future of Babson Baseball 30:52-35:34 | Coach Noone's Recruiting Pitch (Why Babson?) 35:35-42:21 | Coaching His Son at Babson + Favorite Aspects of Division 3 Baseball 42:22-49:26 | Final Rapid Fire Questions (Biggest Change in D3 Baseball Since 2003, Best Princeton Playing Days Moment, and Favorite Baseball Movies)

E76 | Michael Mateja - Minor League Infielder (Braves Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 40:44


In episode 76, the guys welcome Braves Minor Leaguer Michael Mateja on the podcast. Our interview with Michael features his incredible D3 career at North Central College, his unique draft process, and transitioning from D3 baseball to the pros. The rest of the podcast includes his daily quarantine routine, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Best Michael's of All-Time). 0:00-6:56 | Intro + Podcast Preview 6:57-9:08 | Michael Intro + Baseball Background 9:09-16:02 | Rapid Fire Questions (Hard 90's, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Wings, Fries, and Burgers) 16:03-19:51 | College Career at North Central + Hitting Mentality 19:52-25:18 | Unique Draft Process + Welcome to the League Moment 25:19-31:44 | Quarantine Daily Routine + D3 vs. Minors Umpires 31:45-40:44 | Fantasy BS - Best Michael's of All-Time (Michael Jordan, Michael Scott (?), Michael Jackson, and Michael Phelps)

E75 | Robert Klinchock - Minor League Pitcher (Tigers Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 43:56


In episode 75, the guys welcome Tigers Minor Leaguer Robert Klinchock on the podcast. Our interview with Robert features his passion for baseball, playing D3 ball at Shenandoah University, and getting drafted by Tigers despite not being invited to any pre-draft workouts. The rest of the podcast includes his transition process from D3 to the pros, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Songs We Could Sing Word For Word If Our Life's Depended On It, it's a working title). 0:00-4:44 | Robert Intro + Passion For Baseball 4:45-10:03 | College Career at Shenandoah + Draft Process 10:04-21:53 | Transitioning From D3 to Pro Ball + Best D3 Stories 21:54-31:46 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Ultimate Baseball Goal, and K/F/M Pancake, Waffles, and French Toast) 31:47-39:52 | Fantasy BS - Songs We Could Sing Word For Word If Our Life's Depended On) 39:53-43:56 | Funny Story From Last Year's Season

E74 | Danny Cody - Minor League Pitcher (Astros Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 54:48


In episode 74, the guys welcome Houston Astros Minor Leaguer and former D3 All-American Danny Cody on the podcast. Our interview with Danny features his passion for baseball, flipping the switch after his sophomore year at Baldwin Wallace, and his journey to professional baseball. The rest of the podcast includes his draft process, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Activities We Could Beat MJ In). 0:00-5:12 | Intro + Announcements (New interview with Robert Klinchock drops tomorrow!) 5:13-54:49 | Danny Cody Interview + Fantasy BS 5:13-8:26| Danny Intro + Passion For Baseball 8:27-16:05 | Taking "The Leap" After His Sophomore Year + Pro Level Interest 16:06-25:07 | Draft Process + Transition From D3 to Pros 25:08-28:53 | D3 vs. Minor League Umpires + Best D3 Stories 28:54-39:29 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Tacos, Quesadillas, and Burritos) 39:30-54:49 | Fantasy BS - Activities We Could Beat MJ In (Being An NBA Owner, Playing 2K, Gambling, and Fortnite)

E73 | Scott Laverty - Chapman Baseball Head Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 67:23


In episode 73, the guys welcome Chapman Baseball Head Coach and 2019 D3 Baseball Coach of the Year Scott Laverty on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Laverty features his passion for baseball, Chapman's journey to winning the 2019 National Championship, and dealing with COVID-19 cancelling their season. The rest of the podcast includes his best Division 3 baseball stories, analyzing the Astros cheating scandal, and rapid fire questions. 0:00-5:29 | Coach Laverty Intro + Passion For Baseball 5:30-15:14 | COVID-19 Situation + Seniors Impact 15:15-29:09 | 2019 Championship Run + Best Stories From Their Season 29:10-36:57 | Future of Chapman Baseball + Coach Laverty's Recruiting Pitch (Why Chapman?) 36:58-47:16 | Astros Cheating Scandal + Best Division 3 Baseball Stories 47:17-1:07:24 | Rapid Fire Questions (Go-To Gas Station Snack, Craziest Baseball Superstition, and In-N-Out vs. Five Guys)

E72 | Hobie Harris - Minor League Pitcher (Blue Jays Organization) #H2P

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 73:55


In episode 72, the guys welcome Blue Jays Minor Leaguer and Pitt Baseball Alumni Hobie Harris on the podcast. Our interview with Hobie features his passion for baseball, transferring to Pitt after his JUCO days, and his journey to professional baseball. The rest of the podcast includes his best JUCO baseball stories, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Fast Food Burgers). 0:00-10:06 | Intro + Announcements (The Last Dance, Gronk to the Bucs, and NFL Draft) 10:07-1:13:58 | Hobie Harris Interview + Fantasy BS 10:07-14:29 | Hobie Intro + Passion For Baseball 14:30-18:30 | Aggressive Pitching Mindset + Juiced Balls? 18:31-31:19 | Playing at Pitt + MLB Draft Process 31:20-39:30 | Rule 5 Draft + Blue Jays Acquiring Him 39:31-44:14 | COVID-19 Impact + Staying Ready 44:15-48:55 | Hobie's Best JUCO Baseball Story 48:56-1:00:50 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Go-To Gas Station Snack, and K/F/M Ice Cream, Cookies, and Cake) 1:00:51-1:13:56 | Fantasy BS - Fast Food Burgers (Whataburger, In-N-Out, Five Guys, and Wendy's)

E71 | Joel Condreay - Minor League Pitcher (Rockies Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 52:13


In episode 71, the guys welcome Rockies Minor Leaguer Joel Condreay on the podcast. Our interview with Joel features his passion for baseball, playing D3 baseball at Whitworth College, and getting drafted as a pitcher despite only having four career appearances at the collegiate level. The rest of the podcast includes his draft process, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Breakfast Restaurants). 0:00-5:27 | Joel Intro + Passion For Baseball 5:28-10:40 | Lackluster Collegiate Pitching Career + Learning How to Pitch 10:41-14:40 | Possibility of Going Pro + Draft Process 14:41-18:41 | Recovering from Tommy John + Welcome to the League Moment 18:42-28:46 | Best Division 3 Stories + Astros Cheating Analysis 28:47-39:42 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Ultimate Baseball Goal, and K/F/M Texas Roadhouse, Olive Garden and Outback Steakhouse) 39:43-52:14 | Fantasy BS - Breakfast Restaurants (IHOP, Bob Evans, Cracker Barrel, and First Watch)

E70 | Toby Welk - Minor League Infielder (Orioles Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 42:25


In episode 70, the guys welcome Orioles Minor Leaguer and the 2019 D3 Player of the Year Toby Welk on the podcast. Our interview with Toby features his passion for baseball, dominating at the D3 level, and his journey to the pros. The rest of the podcast includes his draft process, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Quarantine TV Shows). 0:00-6:29 | Intro + Announcements (New interview with Joel Condreay drops tomorrow!) 6:30-42:26 | Toby Welk Interview + Fantasy BS 6:30-9:16 | Toby Intro + Passion For Baseball 9:17-12:09 | D3 Career Overview + Hitting Mentality 12:09-16:24 | Possibility of Going Pro + Draft Process 16:25-19:49 | Welcome to the League Moment + Adjusting to the Pros 19:50-26:20 | COVID-19 Impact, Apparently Minor League Umpires Suck, and Best D3 Stories 26:21-33:03 | Rapid Fire Questions (Baseball Superstitions, Ultimate Baseball Goal, and K/F/M Wendy's, McDonalds, and Taco Bell) 33:04-42:26 | Fantasy BS - Quarantine TV Shows (Ozark, Tiger King, Game of Thrones, and Breaking Bad)

E69 | Tyler Smith - Minor League Pitcher (Angels Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 65:10


In episode 69, the guys welcome Josh Lonero's childhood friend Tyler Smith on the podcast. Our interview with Tyler features his passion for baseball, the mentality of being a closer, and his journey to pro ball. The rest of the podcast includes an MLB COVID-19 update, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Beers). 0:00-3:32 | Tyler Smith Intro + Quarantine Update 3:33-9:33 | Tyler's Baseball Background + Path to Canisius 9:34-19:16 | Closer Mentality + Junior and Senior Year Success 19:17-35:07 | Overlooked Due to Name (?) + MLB Draft Process 35:08-44:15 | MLB COVID-19 Update + Staying Ready 44:16-49:26 | Rapid Fire Questions (Best Moment of His Career, Most Nervous He's Been in a Baseball Game, and K/F/M Fast Food) 49:27-1:05:10 | Fantasy BS - Beers (Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and Corona)

E68 | Mike Bell - Pitt Baseball Head Coach #H2P

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 58:49


In episode 68, the guys welcome Pitt Baseball Head Coach Mike Bell on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Bell features some additional insight into Connor Perry's story from last week's episode, his vision for Pitt Baseball long-term, and how he and the team are dealing with COVID-19 interrupting their season. The rest of the podcast includes his best baseball stories, rapid fire questions, and Fantasy BS (Baseball Movie Edition). 0:00-4:54 | Intro + Announcements (New interview with Tyler Smith drops tomorrow!) 4:55-58:50 | Coach Mike Bell Interview + Fantasy BS 4:55-9:15 | Coach Bell Intro + Passion For Baseball 9:16-17:18 | Additional Insight Into Connor Perry's Story 17:19-19:45 | COVID-19 Impact + Unknown Future 19:46-29:31 | Ultimate Vision for Pitt Baseball + Coach Bell's Recruiting Pitch (Why Not Pitt?) 29:32-33:49 | Coach Bell's Best Pro Career Baseball Stories 33:50-45:49 | Rapid Fire Questions (Yinzer Questions, Jameis Winston Baseball Stories, and Schub Asks For a Pitt Jersey) 45:50-58:50 | Fantasy BS - Baseball Movie Edition (For Love of The Game, The Sandlot, and Major League)

E67 | Connor Perry - Minor League Outfielder (Tigers Organization)

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 43:34


In episode 67, the guys welcome Josh Lonero's childhood friend Connor Perry on the podcast. Our interview with Connor features his unique rise to professional baseball, his passion for the game, and some rapid fire questions. Like always the episode ends with Fantasy BS, where the squad discusses what they miss most about sports. 0:00-5:31 | Intro + Announcements (Future episodes, Tom Brady gets 12 in Tampa, and upcoming 2K tournament) 5:32-43:34 | Connor Perry Interview + Fantasy BS 5:33-7:51 | Connor Intro + Passion for Baseball 7:52-18:09 | Connor's Baseball Story (Progression to the Pros + Breakout Senior Year at Pitt) 18:10-22:23 | Welcome to the League Moment (Locker next to Pedro Martínez's son + Josh Harrison) + Coronavirus Impact 22:24-24:51 | Best Junior College Stories (2AM tarp pulls + player throwing milkshakes) 24:52-31:51 | Rapid Fire Questions (Best Moment of His Career, Crazy Baseball Superstitions, and KFM Pancakes, French Toast, and Waffles) 31:52-43:34 | Fantasy BS - Things We Miss About Sports (Adrenaline Rush, Gambling, and Watching March Madness)

E66 | Wolf of Wall Street Review + Fantasy BS with Gabby Goudy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 73:42


In episode 66, the guys record their first podcast ever without relying on sports for content. The show starts with a movie review of 'The Wolf of Wall Street' featuring hot takes and a special addition of Fantasy BS. After the review, all-time recurring guest Gabby Goudy joins the podcast to discuss what quarantine snacks we all should be eating in Fantasy BS. Part 1 | Intro + Announcements (0:00-9:40) Part 2 | The Wolf of Wall Street Review (9:41-50:51) 9:41-15:57 | First Impressions Re-Watching Movie 15:58-35:34 | Fantasy BS - Best Scenes (Debating the movie's best scenes, McConaughey iconic scene, I'm not f***ing leaving, and Steve Madden) 35:35-48:04 | Re-Casting Ideas + Building the Mount Rushmore of Characters 48:05-50:52 | Official Review + Final Thoughts Part 3 | Fantasy BS with Gabby Goudy - Quarantine Snacks (50:52-1:13:43) Follow Gabby on Social Media! Gabby's Twitter/Instagram/TikTok: @gabbgoudy

E65 | NFL Free Agency Madness, COVID-19 Update with Coach Betourne and Coach Calhoun, and Fantasy BS

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 76:03


In episode 65, the squad records their first podcast in the coronavirus era that has shaken the sports world. The episode starts off with their instant reactions to the biggest NFL Free Agency moves including Tom Brady joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Philip Rivers joining Jacob Schubert's beloved Indianapolis Colts. After discussing the latest news in the NFL, the guys transition into their interviews with legendary recurring guests Coach Betourne and Coach Calhoun to discuss the impact coronavirus has had on college baseball. Like always, the episode ends with Fantasy BS (Quarantine Activities) with Mount Rushmore Recurring Guest Christian Kampas. Part 1 | Intro + NFL Free Agency Analysis (0:00-25:02) 0:00-3:11 | Intro + Announcements 3:12-6:07 | Philip Rivers to the Colts (1 year $25M deal?!?!) 6:08-15:28 | Tom Brady to the Bucs (What's the Patriots plan + LeBron vs. Brady Leaving Comparison) 15:29-19:32 | Stefon Diggs to the Bills (Apparently John Brown Sucks + Diggs Overrated?) 19:33-25:02 | DeAndre Hopkins to the Cards (WTF Houston? + David Johnson Washed) Part 2 | Coach Betourne Interview (25:03-49:50) 25:03-31:56 | Intro + How Betourne is Spending his Free Time 31:57-36:00 | Most Difficult Part About Coronavirus (Seniors Situation) 36:01-38:27 | Seniors Coming Back For 5th Year? 38:28-41:27 | Future Uncertainty + Recruiting Delay 41:28-49:50 | How to Deal with Life Without Sports + Senior Day Possibility Part 3 | Coach Calhoun Interview (49:51-59:58) 49:51-52:40 | Intro + How Calhoun is Spending his Free Time 52:41-55:04 | Differences Between How Coronavirus Impacting JUCO and NCAA Baseball 55:05-59:58 | Future Uncertainty + Coach Jacob Schubert's Future Part 4 | Fantasy BS with Christian Kampas (59:59-1:16:04) - Quarantine Activities #ALLTHEGRIT WE'RE NOT FUCKING LEAVING

E64 | LeBron vs. Giannis, HUGE March Madness Announcement, and Fantasy BS with Josh Lonero

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2020 53:56


In episode 64, Mount Rushmore Recurring Guest Josh Lonero makes his co-host debut filling in for Jacob Schubert due to a coaching conflict. In the episode the squad discusses LeBron's MVP Campaign and how the narrative has shifted towards the 35-year-old legend. After NBA talk the guys make a HUGE announcement regarding their $5 March Madness bracket pool with more details to come via social media. The episode also features Josh Lonero giving his best filling in your bracket tips and Fantasy BS (Best Mascots). 0:00-4:55 | Intro + Announcements 4:56-21:10 | LeBron vs. Giannis (LeBron's late MVP push, MVP narratives, and Anti-LeBron defenders point) 21:11-26:15 | HUGE MARCH MADNESS ANNOUNCEMENT (Official Division 3's Finest Bracket Pool) 26:16-34:25 | Josh Lonero's 5 Best Bracket Tips 34:26-53:57 | Fantasy BS - Best Mascots (Cougars, Buckeyes, Fighting Pickles, and Fighting Artichokes)

E63 | Brian Tollberg - Former MLB Pitcher

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 63:33


In episode 63 the guys welcome former MLB pitcher Brian Tollberg on the podcast. Our interview with Brian features his passion for baseball, his progression through the Frontier League, his rise to the MLB, and some rapid fire questions at the end of the pod. 0:00-6:43 | Intro + Announcements (Possible Upcoming Guest, March Madness, and 10,000 Listens Within Reach) 6:44-1:03:33 | Brian Tollberg Interview 6:44-16:19 | How Ben Met Brian in Hong Kong + Baseball Intro 16:20-22:48 | Frontier League Playing Days + The Brian Tollberg Award (Frontier League's Cy Young Award) 22:49-32:37 | Low Career Moments + Battling Through The Minors 32:38-49:16 | Getting Called Up + Major League Debut 49:17-54:03 | Houston Astros Cheating Scandal Analysis 54:04-1:03:03 | Rapid Fire Questions (Best Superstitions, Gameday Meal, and Free-Agency Status)

E62 | Bethany Baseball Preview with Justin Thomas + Fantasy BS with Dennis Kampas

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 76:14


In episode 62, the guys welcome back recurring guest and Bethany Baseball Head Coach Justin Thomas on the podcast to preview Bethany's upcoming season. The squad discusses JT missing opening day, the team's goals and expectations, and some social media shenanigans with W&J. The episode also features a brief intro on the future of the Division 3's Finest Podcast and a legendary Fantasy BS with Dennis Kampas. 0:00-8:04 Part 1 | Intro + Announcements (Future Interviews, March Madness, and D3 Week) 8:05-51:55 Part 2 | Bethany Baseball Preview with Justin Thomas 8:05-16:05 | Missing Opening Day + Brief Season Recap 16:06-20:00 | Goals and Expectations 20:01-28:13 | Controversy with W&J on Twitter (https://twitter.com/DubJayBaseball/status/1228098668085075968) 28:14-35:04 | New Names to Look Out For + Big Name Shoutouts 35:05-40:27 | 15 Games Before Conference Play + Move to Myrtle Beach For Spring Break 40:28-51:55 | Noah Campalong Story + Rapid Fire Questions 51:56-1:16:14 Part 3 | Fantasy BS | Meats with Dennis Kampas (Flank Steak, Filet Mignon, Bacon, and Kobe Beef)

E61 | All-Star Weekend Recap, Astros PR Stinks, and Fantasy BS with Josh Lonero

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 58:56


In episode 61, the guys start off the show with the debut of their 'Coaches Corner' segment with Coach Jacob Schubert telling his best baseball story from the past week. After their opening segment and a short All-Star Weekend recap the squad welcomes Mount Rushmore Recurring Guest Josh Lonero on the podcast to talk Astros cheating PR 101 and Fantasy BS (Sit Down Restaurants). 0:00-8:20 | Intro + Coaches Corner with Coach Schubert 8:20-19:50 | All-Star Weekend Recap (Aaron Gordon robbed again, Anti D-Wade podcast, and new All-Star Game format works) With Josh Lonero 19:51-58:56 19:51-39:50 | Astros Cheating PR 101 (Astros poor apologies, Manfred stinks, and BuzzerGate discussion) 39:51-50:44 | Fantasy BS - Sit Down Restaurants (Texas Roadhouse, Bob Evans, Outback Steakhouse, and Olive Garden) 50:45-58:56 | Josh Lonero's Division 3 Story (His name is Steve!)

E60 | Division 3 Baseball Stories, XFL Recap, and Fantasy BS with Ryan Meier

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 77:46


In episode 60, the guys start off the show with a brief XFL Recap covering of some their new rules and unique aspects of the league. After their recap the squad is joined by legendary recurring guests Zach Schlotter and Ryan Meier to discuss their best Division 3 baseball stories. The episode ends in typical fashion with Fantasy BS (Worst Gym People). 0:00-22:57 - Part 1 | Intro + XFL Recap (Rule changes, Defenders bandwagon, and different ways to grow the league) 22:58-42:29 - Part 2 | Division 3 Stories with Zach Schlotter (Crazy Westminster game, Hill party slip and slide, and 'Ricky' story) 42:30-56:33 - Part 3 | Division 3 Stories with Ryan Meier (CV Mini-Golf and Carv driving on the field) 56:34-1:17:46 - Part 4 | Fantasy BS with Ryan Meier (Worst Gym People)

E59 | Kobe Bryant's Legacy and 8 Career Defining Moments with Spencer Jennings + Super Bowl Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 92:21


In episode 59, the guys start off the show with a brief Super Bowl recap covering the results of their Hot Ones Picks tiebreaker and the biggest plays of the game. After their recap the squad is joined by recurring guest and professional 3 on 3 basketball player Spencer Jennings to discuss Kobe Bryant's legacy and his impact around the globe. They also discuss Kobe's 8 greatest moments while covering different stages of his career. 0:00-19:55 Part 1 | Super Bowl Recap (49ers choke, Shannahan debate, Jimmy G fades, Mahomes comeback, and Hot Ones Picks Update) 19:56-45:42 Part 2 with Spencer Jennings | Kobe Bryant's Legacy 19:56-26:40 Discussing the 'Mamba Mentality' 26:41-35:23 Kobe's ability to inspire people 35:24-45:42 Best Post-Career Moments 45:43-1:31:21 Part 3 with Spencer Jennings | Kobe Bryant's 8 Best Moments 45:43-49:15 | 1. 2000 West Finals Game 7 - Alley Oop to Shaq 49:16-52:03 | 2. 2002 Finals Game 4- Completing the 3-peat 52:04-1:00:09 | 3. 81 Points Against the Raptors - Career High 1:00:10-1:04:42 | 4. 2006 Suns Game-Winner - Clutch Gene Segment 1:04:43-1:09:11 | 5. 2008 Olympics Gold Medal Game - Impact Around the NBA and Apex Mountain 1:09:12-1:14:30 | 6. 2010 Finals Game 7 - 5th Title 1:14:31-1:22:57 | 7. Free-Throws After Tearing Achilles - Mamba Mentality 1:22:58-1:31:21 | 8. Final Game 60 Points - Mamba Out

E58 | Favorite Kobe Moments, Super Bowl Preview with Coach Sleek, and Fantasy BS with Gabby Goudy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 57:23


In episode 58, the guys share their favorite Kobe memories and discuss his legacy after Sunday's tragic news. The rest of the episode features Hot Ones Picks and a Super Bowl Preview with Coach Sleek + Fantasy BS with Cleveland legend Gabby Goudy. 0:00-16:02 Part 1 | Favorite Kobe Moments (60 points in his last game, 21 straight points Game 5 2010 Finals, and Matt Barnes gif moment) 16:03-44:42 Part 2 | Hot Ones Picks, Super Bowl Preview, and Prop Bets with Coach Sleek 44:43-57:23 Part 3 | Fantasy BS | Super Bowl Party Foods with Gabby Goudy (Hot Wings, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Pizza, and Stromboli?)

E57 | Astros Cheating Chaos with Coach Calhoun and Coach Betourne + Fantasy BS (Death Row Meals)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 102:14


In episode 57, the guys welcome back legendary recurring guests Nick Calhoun (USC Lancaster Head Baseball Coach) and Alan Betourne (Monmouth College Head Baseball Coach) to discuss everything we know about the Houston Astros cheating scandal. The rest of the episode features a Hot Ones Picks playoff update and Fantasy BS (Death Row Meals) 0:00-10:09 Intro + Hot Ones Picks Update (Schub needs a miracle) Part 1 | Interview with Coach Calhoun 10:10-40:17 10:10-13:34 Intro + Initial Reactions 13:35-20:05 AJ Hinch's Involvement + Are Multiple Teams Involved? 20:06-29:42 Stealing Signs Legally + Astros Punished Enough? 29:43-32:32 Analyzing Altuve-Chapman Clip 32:33-40:17 Calhoun Compliments Us, Mount Rushmore Guests, and a Jacob Schubert Coaching Update Part 2 | Interview with Coach Betourne 40:18-1:31:19 40:18-45:47 Intro + Betourne Hates Mike Fiers 45:48-51:00 Analyzing the Report, Whistling, and Betourne Also Hates the Internet 51:01-1:03:49 Multiple Teams Cheating, AJ Hinch's Involvement, and Social Media 1:03:50-1:14:28 HOT Take on Chapman, Astros Home/Away Splits, and Impact on Kershaw and Other Players Legacies 1:14:29-1:21:21 Personal Sign Stealing Stories 1:21:22-1:31:19 Analyzing Altuve-Chapman Clip + Betourne's Astros Fandom (Shortly Considered Blue Jays Bandwagon) Part 3 | Fantasy BS (Death Row Meals) 1:31:20-1:42:15

E56 | Divisional Round Recap with Coach Sleek + LSU-Clemson and Fantasy BS with Devin Braddock

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 81:32


In episode 56, the guys welcome back legendary recurring guests Coach Austin Sleek and Devin Braddock to talk some football. Our first part of the episode with Coach Sleek features an NFL Recap of the Divisional Round and Hot Ones Picks for the Conference Championship. We follow up Hot Ones Picks with a National Championship recap with Devin Braddock and Fantasy BS (Best Fast Food Places). 0:00-3:17 Intro with Coach Sleek Part 1 | Division Round Recap and Hot Ones Picks with Coach Sleek 3:18-47:19 3:18-8:27 Texans-Chiefs Recap (Idiotic Fake Punt, O'Brien Stinks, and Chiefs Comeback) 8:28-19:35 Titans-Ravens Recap (Lamar Blames, Vrabel's Dick, and Derrick Fucking Henry) 19:36-26:44 Vikings-49ers Recap (Cousins Ehhh, 49ers Dominate, and a serious 'You Like That' discussion) 26:45-33:27 Seahawks-Packs Recap (Vintage Rodgers, Wilson Almost Comeback, and Endgame Controversy) 33:28-47:19 Hot Ones Picks + Saints Discussion (Titans-Chiefs -7.5 and Packers-49ers -7.5) Part 2 | LSU-Clemson Recap and Fantasy BS with Devin Braddock 47:20-1:21:32 47:20-54:32 Targeting Discussion 54:33-1:03:53 Trevor Lawrence vs. Joe Burrow Debate 1:03:54-1:09:51 Other Takeaways + Burrow Bengals Conversation 1:09:52-1:21:32 Fantasy BS | Best Fast Food Places (Sheetz, Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, and Chipotle)

E55 | Scotty Ewing - Professional ABL Player, NFL Wildcard Recap + Picks, and Fantasy BS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 52:27


In episode 55, the guys return from their three-week Christmas break with a big-time show featuring professional ABL basketball player Scotty Ewing. Our interview with Scotty covers his passion for basketball, his rise to the ASEAN Basketball League, facing OJ Mayo and Jeremy Lin's brother in his debut, and some rapid fire questions at the end of the interview. The rest of the episode includes Hot Ones Picks for the NFL Divisional Round and Fantasy BS (Worst Pickup Basketball Players) 0:00-15:14 Part 1 | Intro + Hot Ones NFL Picks (Divisional Round | Titans-Ravens (-10.0), Texans-Chiefs (-9.5), Vikings-49ers (-6.5), and Seahawks-Packers (-4.0) 15:15-52:28 Part 2 | Scotty Ewing Interview + Fantasy BS 15:16-17:29 Scotty Ewing Intro + Passion for Basketball 17:30-21:50 Basketball Career Overview 21:51-32:42 Transition to ABL + Debut against Taipei Fubon Braves (OJ Mayo and Jeremy Lin's brother team) 32:43-38:38 Scotty's New Years Resolutions + The "It" Factor 38:39-43:13 Rapid Fire Questions (Best player he's played with, career high, and building his ultimate pickup team) 43:14-52:28 Fantasy BS | Worst Pickup Basketball Players (Cherry picker, ball-hog, and the old guy that tells everyone what to do)

E54 | Bethany Baseball Stories with Zach Schlotter + Fantasy BS (Dream Podcast Guests)

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2019 36:12


In episode 54, the guys re-release an old episode deemed inappropriate in the Bethany Baseball glory days with Zach Schlotter for a special edition of this week's Division 3's Finest podcast. Our episode with Zach features various baseball stories and some of their favorite times at Bethany. We end the episode talking about the future of the podcast + Fantasy BS (Dream Podcast Guests). 0:00-25:50 Part 1 | Intro + Bethany Baseball Stories with Zach Schlotter 25:50-36:13 Part 2 | Fantasy BS (Dream Podcast Guests)

E53 | Fantasy BS Thanksgiving Edition with Josh Lonero + Thanksgiving NFL Picks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 30:38


In episode 53, the guys welcome back recurring guest and Bethany Baseball all-time great Josh Lonero on the podcast for a special Thanksgiving edition of the show. Our episode with Josh features Week 13 Hot Ones Picks and two Fantasy BS segments where we debate the best Thanksgiving Side Dishes and Desserts. Happy Thanksgiving! 0:00-11:50 Intro + Thanksgiving Games Hot Ones Picks (Bears-Lions, Bills-Cowboys, and Saints-Falcons) Fantasy BS | Thanksgiving Edition 11:51-30:38 11:51-18:08 Fantasy BS | Thanksgiving Side Dishes (Mashed Potatoes, Mac and Cheese, and Cheesy Potatoes) 18:09-30:38 Fantasy BS | Thanksgiving Desserts (Pumpkin Pie, Apple Pie, and Cheesecake)

E52 | Kevin Ritz - Former MLB Pitcher + NFL Week 12 Hot Ones Picks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2019 34:28


In episode 52, the guys welcome on Jacob Schubert's best friend and former MLB pitcher Kevin Ritz on the podcast. Our interview with Kevin features his passion for baseball, his rise to the MLB, battling control issues, and some rapid fire questions at the end of the pod. The rest of the episode features a special new intro including some our best moments in our short podcast history + NFL Week 12 Hot Ones Picks. 0:00-9:14 Intro + NFL Week 12 Hot Ones Picks (Seahawks-Eagles, Jags-Titans, and Packers-49ers) Interview with Kevin Ritz 9:15-34:29 9:15-11:27 | Intro + Passion for Baseball 11:28-15:46 | Testing Velocity with Police Car + Transition to College/Pro Ball 15:47-20:00 Getting Called Up to the Bigs + Battling Control Issues 20:01-23:04 Teammates Reaction to Wild Pitches + Mental Approach in Colorado 23:05-27:47 1996 Season (Best Season Going 17-11) + Only Career Home-Run 27:48-34:29 Rapid Fire Questions (Pre-game superstitions, dominating Barry Bonds, and debunking JuiceGate)

E51 | Daniel Gibson - PAC Defensive Player of the Week + NFL Recap and Picks with Christian Kampas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2019 41:56


In episode 51, the guys welcome PAC Defensive Player of the Week and future recurring guest Daniel Gibson on the podcast. Our interview with the star defensive linemen features his passion for football, what separates him from other players, trash talk, and some rapid fire questions. The rest of the episode features the fastest Week 10 Recap you'll hear all week and Week 11 Hot Ones Picks and Fantasy BS (Best Dipping Sauces) with Christian Kampas. Part 1 | Fastest NFL Recap + Week 11 Hot Ones Picks and Fantasy BS (Best Dipping Sauces) with Christian Kampas 0:00-25:20 0:00-7:10 NFL Week 10 Fastest Recap 7:11-17:00 Week 11 Hot Ones Picks (Steelers-Browns, Jets-Redskins, and Patriots-Eagles) 17:01-25:20 Fantasy BS | Best Dipping Sauces Part 2 | Interview with Daniel Gibson 25:21-41:56 25:21-26:50 Intro + Passion for Football 26:51-30:33 Receiving Player of the Week + Importance of Watching Film 30:34-34:56 Trash Talk + Defensive Rule Changes 34:57-38:02 Studying NFL Players + Season Finale Prediction 38:03-41:56 Rapid Fire Questions (Go-to gas station snack, favorite meal at Bethany cafeteria, and Super Bowl prediction)

E50 | Justin Thomas - Bethany Baseball Head Coach + NFL Week 9 Recap and Picks with Gabby Goudy

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2019 77:29


In episode 50, the guys welcome back recurring guest and Bethany Baseball Head Coach Justin Thomas on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Thomas features his passion for baseball, the turning point of last season, an overview of the conference tournament, and Fantasy BS (Worst Things About Baseball). The rest of the episode features the fastest Week 9 Recap you'll hear all week and Week 10 Hot Ones Picks with our best friend and popular recurring guest Gabby Goudy. She also gives an informative presentation on some of the hottest quarterbacks in the National Football League. Part 1 | Fastest NFL Recap + Week 10 Hots Ones Picks with Gabby Goudy 0:00-32:04 0:00-7:27 NFL Week 9 Fastest Recap 7:28-20:38 Week 10 Hot Ones Picks (Chargers-Raiders, Bills-Browns, and Giants-Jets) 20:39-32:04 Brief Discussion on Hot NFL Quarterbacks (Jimmy G is hot, Drew Brees is okay, and Jacob Schubert still loves Andrew Luck) Part 2 | Interview with Coach Thomas + Fantasy BS (Worst Things About Baseball) 32:05-1:17:30 32:06-38:51 Passion for Baseball + Early Success 38:52-46:56 Turning Point against W&J + Conference Tournament 46:57-55:31 Getting Thrown Out vs. Grove City + Future Goals and Expectations 55:32-58:03 Funny Moments + Recruiting Pitch 58:04-1:02:00 Rapid Fire Questions 1:02:01-1:17:30 Fantasy BS | Worst Things About Baseball

E49 | Alan Betourne - Monmouth Head Baseball Coach + NFL Week 8 Recap and Picks with Justin Corsi

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 94:16


In episode 49, the guys welcome back recurring guest Alan Betourne on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Betourne features his passion for baseball, winning his first conference tournament in 2018, best stories from his professional playing career, and an intimate conversation about JuiceGate and robot umpires. The rest of the episode also features the fastest NFL Week 8 Recap you'll hear all week and Week 9 Hot Ones Picks with our long lost friend and Andrew Gilliland's former roommate, Justin Corsi. Part 1 | Fastest NFL Recap + Picks (0:00-20:10) 0:00-8:39 NFL Week 8 Fastest Recap 8:40-20:10 Week 9 Hot Ones Picks with Justin Corsi Part 2 | Interview with Coach Betourne (20:11-1:34:16) Coaching Discussion (20:11-47:56) 20:11-23:20 Intro + World Series Talk 23:21-30:44 Passion for Baseball + Mentality of Improving Everyday(Possibly recruiting Coach Schub(?) + Being honest with yourself and working on your weaknesses) 30:45-47:56 2018 Breakout Season + Recruiting Process + Future Goals (Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament Berth + Recruiting Secrets) Playing Career + Bethany Stories (47:57-1:12:00) 47:57-59:36 Playing Career + Pitching in the Continental Baseball League (Getting used to hearing no, persistence + work ethic, and hitting 92 on the radar) 59:37-1:12:00 Best Stories from Playing Career/Bethany (Baseball brawls and Joey Giles stories) Rapid Fire + JuiceGate Debate (1:12:01-1:34:16) 1:12:01-1:20:55 Rapid Fire Questions (Hyte Eurich vs. Kevin Youkilis, least favorite part about baseball, best Rick Carver coaching quality, and current MLB manager vacancies) 1:20:56-1:34:16 JuiceGate + Robot Umpires

E48 | Mariah White - Blogger/IG @mariahangelina17 + NFL Week 7 Recap and Picks with Gabby Goudy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 68:23


Mariah White's Instagram (@mariahangelina17) | https://www.instagram.com/mariahangelina17/ Gabby Goudy's' Twitter (@gabbgoudy) | https://twitter.com/gabbgoudy In episode 48, the squad welcomes new future recurring guests Mariah White (@mariahangelina17 on Instagram) and Gabby Goudy (@gabbgoudy on Twitter) on the podcast. Our interview with Mariah White features discussions about her progression on social media, good/bad DMs, the negative side of social media, and some tips on growing your audience on various platforms. The rest of the interview also includes some rapid fire questions and Fantasy BS (Best Halloween Candies). The first part of our episode also features the fastest NFL Week 7 Recap you'll listen to all week and Hot Ones Picks with Cleveland Twitter Famous Sports Expert Gabby Goudy. After the picks we also ask her about some Cleveland sports and get into an intimate DM discussion. 0:00-7:58 NFL Week 7 Fastest Recap With Gabby Goudy @gabbgoudy 7:59-23:48 7:59-17:57 Week 8 Hot Ones Picks (Eagles vs. Bills, Bucs vs. Titans, and Chargers vs. Bears) 17:58-23:48 Quick Questions for Gabby (World Series Pick, Cavaliers predictions, Browns outlook, and the most famous athlete in her DMs) With Mariah White 23:49-1:08:23 23:49-25:42 Mariah White Intro @mariahangelina17 25:43-30:25 Getting into blogging and her breakout moment 30:26-38:08 Favorite places to travel and the negative sides of social media 38:09-47:06 Reaching out for business opportunities and Mariah's out-of-this-world metabolism (shoutout Jesus) 47:07-57:03 Best/Worst DMs Mariah receives and some social media makeover suggestions for us 57:03-59:41 Rapid Fire Questions (Dream job, dream place to live, and best quality she looks for in a guy) 59:42-1:08:23 Fantasy BS | Best Halloween Candies Podcast Links Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e48-mariah-white-blogger-ig-mariahangelica17-nfl-week/id1294953439?i=1000454558584 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-319084375 Twitter: https://twitter.com/D3sFinestPod

E47 | Lee Solomon - Minor League Infielder (Padres Organization) + NFL Week 6 Recap

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 50:49


In episode 47, the squad welcomes Minor League Infielder and Andrew Gilliland's former travel ball teammate Lee Solomon on the podcast. Our interview with Lee features his progression to pro baseball, getting drafted by the Padres, and his deep intimate relationship with Manny Machado. The rest of the episode features NFL Week 6 Recap, Week 7 Hot Ones Picks, and Fantasy BS (Baseball Movie Characters). 0:00-6:21 NFL Recap Week 6 6:21-13:37 Week 7 Hot Ones Picks (Vikings-Lions, Texans-Colts, and Chargers-Titans) With Lee Solomon 13:38-50:49 Main Interview 13:39-15:58 | Lee Solomon Intro (Background in baseball and progression to playing professionally) 15:59-21:32 | Senior year mindset, draft day process, and finding out he got drafted via Draft Tracker 21:33-26:53 | Welcome to the Pros moment, Pitching(?) in the Minor Leagues, and differences between college and pro ball 26:54-28:20 | Debunking #JuiceGate 28:21-31:41| Balancing staying patient vs. sense of urgency in the Minors, growing mentally in college, and short-term goals Rapid Fire Questions 31:42-41:00 31:42-37:12 | Manny Machado story, baseball superstitions, and playing in the Cape Cod league) 37:13-41:00 | Least favorite part about baseball, pre-game meals, best moment of his career, and SpongeBob Squarepants Fantasy BS 41:01-50:49 | Baseball Movie Characters Please subscribe and give us a review! Social Media Outlets Twitter: @D3sFinestPod Instagram: @division3pod

E46 | NFL Week 5 Recap + Hot Ones Picks and Fantasy BS with Hyte Eurich

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 60:18


In episode 46, the guys are back at it again with the fastest NFL Week 5 Recap you'll hear all week in the podcasting world. The rest of the episode features NFL Week 5 Storylines, Week 6 Hot Ones Picks, and Fantasy BS with Hyte Eurich (Things That Suck About Adulting). 0:00-5:30 NFL Recap Week 5 NFL Week 5 Storylines (MNF Analysis, Best team in the NFC, and the Steelers still stink) 5:31-8:17 Gill's back and the future of the D3 podcast 8:18-14:09 MNF 49ers-Browns Analysis (Browns are dead, 49ers are legit, and debating #HandshakeGate) 14:10-21:13 Debating the best team in the NFC? 21:14-28:02 The Steelers Stink | Ravens-Steelers Analysis (Tomlin's explanation, Hodges hype, and weak AFC North division) 28:03-33:04 Is beating Patrick Mahomes on the road better than sex? (Colts-Chiefs Analysis) With Hyte Eurich 33:05-1:00:18 33:05-42:08 Week 6 Hot Ones Picks (Saints-Jags, Falcons-Cardinals, and Panthers-Buccaneers) 42:09-1:00:18 Fantasy BS | Things That Suck About Adulting (Paying Rent, Student Loans, and Finding Jobs)

E45 | Spencer Jennings - Professional 3 on 3 Basketball Player

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 65:20


In episode 45, the guys welcome back recurring guest Spencer Jennings on the podcast. Our interview with Spencer features his passion for basketball, battling through injuries, and some insight on 3 on 3 basketball making it's debut in the 2020 Olympics. The rest of the episode features rapid fire questions and Fantasy BS (Basketball Movie Characters). 0:00-3:05 Intro (No Gill + Upcoming Interviews) Interview with Spencer Jennings 3:06-39:58 3:06-12:06 Passion for Basketball + Season Overview 12:07-17:30 Transitioning into 3 on 3 + Patience with Injuries 17:31-24:12 Balancing Basketball with Life + Mental Aspect of Sports + 3 on 3 Routine 24:13-35:53 2020 Olympics Outlook (3 on 3 Basketball Debut) + Selection Process + Global Exposure 35:54-39:58 NBA Overview (Title Contenders + Sleeper Picks) Less Formal - Spencer Jennings Continued 39:59-1:05:20 39:59-53:40 Rapid Questions (Favorite motivational quote, dream 3 on 3 team, and tips for average listeners chasing their dreams) 53:41-1:05:20 Fantasy BS | Basketball Movie Characters

E44 | Week 3 Hot Ones Picks, Steelers Stink + Minkah Fitzpatrick Trade, and Browns Analysis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 38:17


In episode 44, the squad is a bit unprepared when a guest is unexpectedly unable to do the podcast. The guys resort to covering the NFL with a quick recap of week 2 and 'Hot Ones Picks' for week 3. The episode also features a Charlie Batch intervention, becoming Twitter famous, and Minkah Fitzpatrick trade analysis. 0:00-5:05 Division 3's Finest, Twitter Fame (going viral-ish), and Charlie Batch Intervention - He won't come on the podcast :/ https://twitter.com/D3sFinestPod/status/1173628464819298304 5:06-13:40 Hot Ones Picks | Week 3 (TEN -2.0 - JAX, ATL - IND -1.5, and LAR -3.0 - CLE) Week 2 Recap 13:41-30:47 13:41-23:04 Steelers Stink + Minkah Fitzpatrick Trade Analysis 23:05-30:47 The Browns are back? (OBJ's watch is also pretty cool) Week 3 Game of the Week Preview + Closing Thoughts 30:48-33:00 Ravens vs. Chiefs Preview (Lamar vs. Mahomes) 33:01-38:17 Gill is going on vacation :/

E43 | NFL Week 1 Storylines, Hot Ones Picks, and Fantasy BS feat. Christian Kampas

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 38:41


In episode 43, the guys make some picks for some of the toughest matchups in Week 2 in their new segment 'Hot Ones Picks'. The episode also features Christian Kampas and the squad talking about the best week one storylines and embrace debate with Fantasy BS (Benchwarmer Activities). 0:00-7:18 Hot Ones Picks (Week 2 Picks: 49ers-Bengals, Eagles-Falcons, Bears-Broncos) With Kampas 7:19-24:20 Week 1 Storylines (Lamar learned how to throw, Steelers stink, and should the Cowboys pay Dak?) 24:21-38:41 Fantasy BS | Benchwarmer Activities

E42 | AT&T Sucks, Cleveland Stinks, and Saints Analysis feat. Austin Sleek

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 32:16


In episode 42, the guys are back from WiFiGate and Hurricane Dorian to talk shit on AB and the Cleveland Browns. The episode also features a short interview with Thiel Pitching Coach Austin Sleek and his upcoming summer coaching gig with Recurring Guest Jacob Schubert. 0:00-5:25 Intro (WiFiGate, Name Change Update, please contact njp5538@psu.edu or 814-865-1944 to help us get our name change going) 5:26-12:30 AB Convo (HBO protecting AB, AB saga, and AB heading to NE, didn't cover sexual assault news) 12:31-20:10 Browns-Titans Analysis (Browns Pre-Season Hype, the O-Line stinks, and Odell WatchGate) 20:11-32:16 Austin Sleek Interview (Schub working with Sleek this summer, Saints Week 1 Analysis, and Sleek dropping 50 pounds #shoutoutketo)

E41 | Nick Calhoun - USC Lancaster Head Coach + Hard Knocks E2 Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 59:26


In episode 41, the guys welcome back USC Lancaster Baseball Head Coach/Athletic Director/Recurring Guest Nick Calhoun on the podcast. Our interview with Coach Calhoun features a deep dive into his coaching origins, developing as a coach, and some of his ultimate goals. The rest of the podcast features a Hard Knocks Episode 2 Review and Fantasy BS (Worst Roommate Qualities). 0:00-3:49 Intro + Welcome Back Jacob Schubert 3:50-17:13 Hard Knocks E2 Review (Ben's score: 40/50 - Gill's score: 37/50 - Schub's score: 35/50) Coach Calhoun Interview 17:14-48:14 17:14-19:47 Intro with Calhoun 19:48-20:47 Schub's role with USC Lancaster 20:48-27:21 Calhoun's Coaching Origin + Transitioning to Head Coach/D3-Juco 27:22-31:26 Improving as a Coach + Building Player's Confidence 31:27-38:28 Ultimate Coaching Goals + Important Moments in Coaching Career 38:29-41:37 Cape Cod Experience 41:38-48:14 Quick Questions (Worst part about baseball, Cape Cod story, and Don Mattingly story) 48:15-59:27 Fantasy BS (Worst Roommate Qualities)

E40 | Comeback Season 2.0 with Josh Lonero - AFC Predictions and Hard Knocks E1 Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 68:22


In episode 40, the guys make their return from adulting without their dear friend and recurring guest Jacob Schubert (away on vacation with future wife). The episode features recurring guest Josh Lonero and squad talking AFC Predictions, Hard Knocks E1 Review, and Fantasy BS (Worst Fantasy Football Guys). 0:00-6:10 Intro + Comeback Season With Josh Lonero 6:11-27:18 AFC Predictions (Division Predictions and Sleeper Teams) 27:19-52:54 Hard Knocks Review E1 (YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuR1IMJflvc) 52:55-1:08:22 Fantasy BS (Worst Fantasy Football Guys)

Episode 39: Bethany Baseball Head Coach Justin Thomas

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 31:48


In episode 39, the guys welcome new Bethany Baseball Head Coach Justin Thomas on the podcast. Our interview with JT features his baseball background, goals for the upcoming season, being back home coaching, and the challenges of transitioning into a head coaching role mid-season. The rest of the podcast features some funny rapid-fire questions and as always we end the episode with our Fantasy BS segment (Baseball Movies). 0:00-2:08 Starting Lineup and Intro 2:09-6:48 Headlines (Steelers Are Back and Jimmy Butler Trade Analysis) Justin Thomas Interview 6:49-30:00 6:49-10:30 Justin Thomas Intro (Baseball background, coaching background, and getting the job) 10:31-13:40 Mid-Season Transition (Team surprise, being home, and already out recruiting) 13:41-17:45 Goals and Expectations (Winning, PAC Championship Aspirations, and what he's most excited about) Rapid Fire Questions 17:46-18:55 1 horse-sized ducks vs. 1000 duck-sized horses debate 18:56-19:48 Are the balls juiced in the MLB? 19:49-20:34 Go-to Gas Station Snack 20:35-22:47 Morning Lifts Dilemma 22:48-24:00 Bunting Sabermetrics Fantasy BS: Baseball Movies 24:01-30:00 (Major League, The Sandlot, Field of Dreams, and Bull Durham) 30:01-31:48 Closing Music

Episode 38: College Football's Finest Week 8, World Series Preview, and Fantasy BS with Hyte Eurich

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 43:43


In episode 38, the guys bring back 'College Football's Finest' with an electric week 8 college football recap in the intro. The rest of episode features a World Series preview (we missed game one) and Fantasy BS with Hyte Eurich (Restaurant Appetizers). 0:00-2:26 College Football's Finest Week 8 2:27-5:08 Shoutouts and Announcements (Gill's return, podcast statistics, and Australia fun facts) 5:09-11:33 CP3-Rondo Fight (Ingram nonsense, SpitGate, and debating Rondo's intent) 11:34-31:50 World Series Preview (Game 4 Inference Call, Kershaw legacy talk, Chris Sale hurt or injured, Manny Machado is a b****, DH rule, Mookie Betts 2B, predictions) 31:51-43:43 Fantasy BS with Hyte Eurich (Restaurant Appetizers) Closing Music: Ben Franklins - K Weezy

Episode 37: Carver Stories Part II

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2018 27:28


In episode 37, the guys honor former Bethany Baseball Head Coach Rick Carver by hosting various guests on the podcast to share their favorite Rick Carver stories. PSA: Andrew Gilliland was away on business (vacation in Denver) during this episode :/ 0:00-0:44 Intro 0:45-3:31 Shoutouts and Announcements (Schubert is back, Gill's vacation and podcast statistics) Interviews 3:32-9:30 Nick Calhoun (Miscommunication and Carv coming through) 9:31-14:30 Matt Neverett (Driving on the field and Tabacco withdrawals) 14:31-18:07 Neil Woods (Carv temper tantrum) 18:08-21:33 Seth Gordon (Barnesville clinic and back elbow) 21:34-27:28 Derrick Donatelli (Florida experience)

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