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The show that kickstarted "East of the Bend Productions!" Gregg Shaffer, Will Havanas, Mark Hissom, & Robert P. Thitoff bring you a sports podcast that is fun, entertaining, and doesn't take itself to serious. Covering all things Football from local high school to the NFL, College Basketball, and in…

East of the Bend


    • Dec 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 56m AVG DURATION
    • 128 EPISODES


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    EoB Fiesta Bowl & Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 60:49


    Gregg Shaffer & Shae Mummey are back on the mic for the final EoB podcast of the year! On this episode the guys give their final thoughts on covering high school football this year, discuss the relevance of bowl games, covid cancellations, preview the CFP, and breakdown the Fiesta Bowl matchup between Notre Dame & Oklahoma St!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show Championship Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 51:33


    The Newark Catholic Green Wave are headed to the state title for the first time since 2012! Coach Aiello joins us to talk about his victory over JFK in the snow, coming up with turnovers, passing success, records being set, a preview of the state title game against Maria Stein, and much more!Gregg and Shae also dive into the departure of Brain Kelly from Notre Dame and their thoughts on who the next coach will be!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Regional Title

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 26:40


    Special Thanksgiving and Regional title edition of the postgame show! This week we discuss overcoming a slow start, secondary play, two way players, first drive success, wearing teams down, capturing a 2nd regional title, and a preview of the rematch with Warren JFK!!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: East Knox

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 29:47


    The Newark Catholic Green Wave are moving on to the regional finals for the 3rd straight season! Head Coach Ryan Aiello joins us to discuss weathering the grind 14 games, importance of scoring on the first drive, defensive effort, team depth, key stops, dominant rush defense, and a preview of the 2021 Shadyside Tigers!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Caldwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 39:41


    The Newark Catholic Green Wave are rolling into the region 27 semifinals! Coach Aiello Joins us to discuss preparing for unfamiliar teams, efficiency of the offense, new players stepping up each week, improving secondary, a preview of East Knox, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Danville

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 20:32


    Week one of the OHSAA Division VII playoffs are here! Coach Aiello joins us to discuss the victory over Danville, the return of some key players, Mason Hackett's high level play, what it will take to get to a state title, a short preview of Caldwell, and much more!

    Newark Catholic week 10 victory, OHSAA HS Football playoff preview, Shae's return to Notre Dame, College Football, Mike Leach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 35:15


    Gregg and Shae breakdown the Newark Catholic victory over Northridge, preview all EoB football teams playoff brackets, discuss the Green Wave first round opponent Danville, Shae's trip to Notre Dame, Epic Mike Leach interview, college football discussion, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 50:45


    The Newark Catholic Green Wave have had an incredible season to this point but dropped their first game of the year against Heath 28-21. Coach Aiello joins us to talk about  handling the emotions of the week, key points of improvement, the team never giving up, players returning from injury, a preview of Northridge, and much more!Stick around after our call with Coach Aiello as Gregg and Shae preview the EoB podcast reboot, share thoughts on the passing of Alex Gray, breakdown division 7, and discuss Halloween movies!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Lakewood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2021 28:56


    The Newark Catholic Green Wave have not given up a point in the last 11 quarters and are now sitting at 8-0! Coach Aiello joins us this week to discuss his thoughts on the season to this point, the 42-0 victory over Lakewood, consistency on offense, energy level on defense, momentum plays, preparing for Heath, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Johnstown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 41:24


    The Newark Catholic Green Wave just keep on rolling with a 41-0 shutout victory  over Johnstown in week 7 ! Head Coach Ryan Aiello joins us to discuss the boost a shutout gives a team, special teams making plays, Tristan Gorius 5 touchdown performance, progress of the program since 2018, and much more!Also this week Gregg & Shae take a look at the overall landscape of Division VII high school football here in Ohio and give a preview of the latest podcast from "East of the Bend Productions" with some college football discussion!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Utica

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 22:46


    Another week, another Newark Catholic victory! Head Coach Ryan Aiello joins us to discuss the Green Wave dominant victory over Utica. We also dive into the sustained success of the JV team, evolving pass coverage, explosive offense, what to expect from a struggling Johnstown, and much more!!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show: Fort Loramie & Licking Heights

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 25:37


    The postgame show returns after a week off and coach joins us to discuss a very successful last 2 weeks as his Green Wave hit the midway point of the regular season 5-0! In this weeks show we discuss the grind that was Fort Loramie, rising up to the challenge to win in dramatic fashion, preparing for a multi-talented quarterback, the mentality of this team, what needs improved on to make a championship run, and much more! 

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Columbus Academy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 23:51


    The football season keeps moving right along as Newark Catholic head coach Ryan Aiello joins us for his week 3 postgame show after the win over Columbus Academy! This week we discuss seeing his players thrive at the next level, trust in his players, scheming against physically gifted athletes, toughness of the team after trailing 3 different times, and much more!

    NBC Sunday Night Football sideline reporter Michele Tafoya

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 42:37


    Michele Tafoya joins us to discuss being in sports media during a pandemic, covering games in empty stadiums, Olympics in Tokyo, offseason preparation, an outlook on the 2021 NFL season, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2021: Nelsonville-York

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 24:21


    Newark Catholic has opened the season 2-0 for the first time since 2016! Fresh off a week 2 victory 38-14 over Nelsonville-York Coach Aiello joins us to discuss what his team needs to improve on to sustain this success, expecting to win, injuries, how the team has embraced the next man up mentality, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show: Bishop Ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 20:19


    Thrilled to bring in Coach Aiello this week to breakdown his teams statement victory over Bishop Ready 34-8! Coach discusses how quarterback Cole Canter bounced back after a rough start, the evolution of the offensive line, the impact of RB Mason Hackett, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show: 2021 season preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 32:00


    Football season is here! Year 4 of the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show and covering Newark Catholic football. Gregg Shaffer and new co-host Shae Mummey discuss with Coach offseason preparation, players fighting back from injuries, the impact of an experienced starting QB, meeting the lofty expectations of the season, and much more!

    Miesha Tate return fight companion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 34:57


    Last week Miesha Tate made her long awaited UFC return against Marion Reneau! Host Gregg Shaffer and special guest Jerry Caylor broke it all down as it happened in this latest EoB companion show!!

    Episode 105

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 49:30


    A return to the mic with Gregg Shaffer and  one of the OG co-hosts Jerry Caylor! We discuss 2021 college football preseason rankings, the mma return of Miesha Tate, sports we found interest in during the pandemic, and much more! Check it out!!

    Last show in the original studio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 63:19


    The podcast is back with Gregg Shaffer and Mark Hissom for our last show in the original studio! This weeks show includes...-Covering high school sports during a pandemic-New Lacrosse league model-Transfer portal-First Notre Dame football preview of 2021and much more don't miss it!!

    Sports injuries & playing sports during a pandemic with guests Brandon Buchanan & Milayna Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 59:47


    The podcast is back!!Gregg & Mark bring the show back with 2 special guests! Bishop Hartley senior, Muskingum commit Milayna Williams & Brandon Buchanan drop into the studio to discuss sports injuries, enduring the rehab, the mental side of coming back, playing sports through a pandemic, and much more!

    Bishop Hartley alum and current member of Xavier University Women's Lacrosse Killian Sweeney

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 47:26


    Today Gregg is joined by special guest Killian Sweeney! Killian was a 3 sport athlete in high school at Bishop Hartley and now current member of the Xavier University women's lacrosse team. She gives us some great perspective on multisport athletes, involvement in upstart programs, being a part of elite teams, how to continue to grow women's athletics, club level opportunities for athletes, and much more!!

    Bishop Hartley senior & Ohio State Softball commit Kami Kortokrax

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 35:02


    After wrapping up the final Ryan Aiello Postgame show of the year we return to our original podcast with none other than Bishop Hartley senior and EoB intern Kami Kortokrax! Kami is a multisport athlete that is not only a top 40 softball player and Ohio State commit but also a captain on the Bishop Hartley basketball team. We discuss being a lifetime athlete and the benefits of playing multiple sports. Kami offers some great perspective on the recruiting process, balancing sports & academics, offseason training, what to expect from the Hartley basketball team, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postseason Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 47:06


    It's the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show season finale! An incredible season filled with ups, downs, and much uncertainty for the Newark Catholic Green Wave ended against JFK in the state semifinal. Coach Aiello joins us to discuss the success his team obtained in 2020, the tough loss to JFK, the fight his team displayed, offseason preparation, and a look forward to what is set to be a huge 2021 season!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show: Regional Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2020 31:16


    What could be the biggest postgame show we have ever done! Honored to be joined by Coach Aiello after his teams 10-7 regional title victory over Shadyside. This is the schools first regional title since 2016. In this episode we discuss the challenges of facing Shadyside in 2020, coaching in a defensive slugfest, Kyle Langenbrunner's breakout day, the secondary play, preview the state semifinals against Warren JFK, and much more!!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show: Regional Semifinals

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 33:41


    After possibly the biggest win of his young coaching career, 35-19 over Region 27 #1 seed Glouster Trimble, Coach Aiello joins us to break it all down. We discuss the atmosphere of the evening, battling adversity, winning close games, impact plays, and a preview of what we will see against Shadyside in the regional finals!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2020 Week 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2020 27:22


    The Newark Catholic Green Wave are moving on to the regional semifinals to take on Trimble after a dominant win over Danville 42-7. Head Coach Ryan Aiello joins us to talk about the teams focus and preparation going into the game on Friday. We also discuss the evolution of the offense, special teams points, which position groups are making the biggest strides, and the challenges that Trimble presents this Friday night!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show: Playoff edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 29:08


    After a first round BYE and a dominant 42-6 second round playoff victory over Conotton Valley Green Wave Coach Ryan Aiello joins me to discuss handling the BYE week, the teams fast start, getting key players back, ball distribution, a look ahead to Danville, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2020 Week 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 32:43


    Newark Catholic Head Coach Ryan Aiello joins us for his weekly postgame show fresh off a whistle to whistle dominant 48-6 performance over Utica. This week we discuss changes in personnel, depth of the team, balancing a bye week in a unusual year, the defenses dominance, and much more in this jam packed regular season finale of the show!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2020 Week 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 32:28


    After a tough loss to Licking Heights 23-14 Friday night, Newark Catholic head coach Ryan Aiello joins us to discuss and breakdown the game. We analyze the rushing attack and athleticism of the Hornets offense. We also discuss momentum swings of the game, coaching decisions, area of emphasis this week during practice, and several reasons to be optimistic as the playoffs approach! All that and much more. Check it out!!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2020 Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2020 30:01


    The Newark Catholic Green Wave bounced back in a big way with a 35-0 victory over Northridge. This was their 2nd shutout of the season. Head Coach Ryan Aiello joins us to breakdown all the action from this week. We also discuss the release of the playoff regions, the progression of the offense, continued dominance on the defensive side of the ball, what to expect this week against Licking Heights, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2020 Week 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2020 29:49


    Tough loss on Friday night for the Green Wave in their rivalry game against Heath 20-14. Despite falling to 1-2 on the season there were several bright spots. Coach Aiello joins us to talk about what can be built on after facing a very talented opponent. We also discuss the use of technology on the sideline, execution improvements going into week 4, personnel & scheme changes, the upcoming match up with Northridge, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2020 Week 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 30:29


    Fresh off a 42-0 home opening win over Lakewood, Coach Aiello joins us to discuss getting this first win of the season sparked by a 21 point over 18 second outburst. We breakdown the continued strong play of the defense and what the offense needs to do in order to really take off this year. We also preview the upcoming game on the road at a very talented Heath team that has scored 115 points in 2 weeks and much more. 

    Bishop Hartley Head Coach Brad Burchfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 44:42


    Gregg and Mark welcome in 3 time state champion head coach of the Bishop Hartley Hawks Brad Burchfield. Coach Burchfield gives us some insight into a very unique offseason, how the match-up with Moeller came together, what he learned about his team, a preview of the upcoming game against Bishop Watterson, and much more!

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show 2020 Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 26:36


    As a football Friday night turned into football Saturday night due to weather conditions, the Newark Catholic Green Wave fell to Johnstown in a hard fought defensive battle 13-10 in overtime. Coach Aiello joins us to discuss the challenges of having a team ready on back to back nights, the defensive effort, areas for the team to build on, how they can bounce back this week against Lakewood, and much more! 

    the Ryan Aiello Postgame Show: 2020 Season preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 37:41


    The longest running high school football coaches postgame show in the country is back! East of the Bend founder Gregg Shaffer and Newark Catholic Head Coach Ryan Aiello preview the upcoming year after what has been the craziest off-season the sport has ever seen. In this episode they discuss the confidence level of the team going into this year, how young players are becoming foundations of the program, new coaches, new quarterback, a preview of Johnstown, and much more! 

    Final off-season Green Wave coverage, More canceled local sports, Hartley schedules huge home opener, Big 10 officially done for 2020, OHSAA decision tomorrow, Cormier loses decision to Stipe in career finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 66:50


    As high school football season approaches quickly here in Ohio, Gregg, Mark, Will, and Amelia are all together for another podcast waiting impatiently for the governors decision on fall sports. In this episode the team discusses their final off-season look at the 2020 Newark Catholic Green Wave. A team that EoB has covered in the past, the St. Charles Cardinals Soccer team has canceled their fall season. Bishop Hartley has scheduled a monster opponent for week 1 of the football season.The Big 10 officially canceled. Daniel Cormier finishes his career with a hard fought decision loss to Stipe Miocic. And of course you know there is plenty of food talk!

    Ohio High School Football update, Big 10 set to cancel 2020 season, College football completely over?, Daniel Cormier-Stipe Miocic III, Our favorite athletes of all time

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 69:26


    Gregg, Mark, Will, and Amelia are back for another big show! The OHSAA has reduced the regular season to 6 games. Will that be enough to convince the governor to allow contact sports? The Big 10 started the day ready to cancel the season. Will they go through with it and will we have any college football this fall? A huge fight this weekend as Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier complete their trilogy. Gregg has followed Daniel Cormier's career since his days at Oklahoma St. This leads the crew to discuss their favorite athletes of all time!

    Ohio High School sports update, Current contact sports restrictions, Youth Camps, Notre Dame joins the ACC, PAC-12 players opting out

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 76:23


    This week Will Havanas makes his triumphant return to the show as he joins Gregg Shaffer and Mark Hissom to discuss the latest on high school sports here in Ohio. The OHSAA says the plan is to move forward as planned but the ODH and several counties are saying otherwise. We discuss the restrictions currently placed on contact sports and the difficulties flipping sports seasons. Later this week we will be out at Newark Catholic youth camp. We discuss our memories of youth camp and the benefits in developing a program. Notre Dame has finally joined a conference for the first time ever. What does the new schedule look like and how many games will the Irish be favored? A lot of controversy in the PAC-12 in relation to players opting out. What are their demands and are they realistic?

    Marlins test positive, Ohio HS fall sports update, High expectations for Newark Catholic Football, Working with interns, Will CFB kickoff?, Disney Plus

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2020 66:52


    Gregg Shaffer is joined by his partners in crime Mark Hissom and Amelia Hitchens to discuss the latest in the return to sports. Big news broke this morning as 14 Marlins players test positive for Covid-19. What do those positive tests mean for other sports? Can College Football ever get kicked off? Ohio High School fall sports still in limbo. When will a decision be made? Despite the uncertainty the Newark Catholic Green Wave are primed for their best season yet in the Aiello era. The new interns started last week. How did they do? Finally they wrap up with a Disney movie and food discussion. Would you expect anything else?

    OHSAA update, Notre Dame schedule shake up, Big 10 & Pac-12 conference only, Stanford sports cuts, Fall sports cancelations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 67:05


    Gregg Shaffer, Mark Hissom, & Amelia Hitchens come at you this week with a loaded show to discuss the latest with fall high school sports here in Ohio. Our first impressions of Newark Catholic & Bishop Hartley Football. Where does Notre Dame football go if the other conferences drop non-conference opponents? Why did Stanford drop so many sports so early?  Did the Big 10 & Pac-12 jump the gun on canceling non-conference games? We also run through the latest football conferences to cancel fall seasons. All that and much more! Don't miss it!!

    Inland Sports Show Senior Writer Derryl Trujillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 67:34


    This week we welcome to the show Derryl Trujillo Senior Writer for Inland Sports out of southern California. Derryl and I discuss his path to being involved in the media, the current status of sports, restrictions schools are dealing with in California & Ohio, what it will take to get sports back, the possibility to flipping sports seasons, and much more! 

    Episode 81

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 62:40


    After a couple week hiatus we are back with a jam packed show! Gregg & Mark take you through this one as they discuss starting the LLC, putting together highlight videos, optimism for the 2020 Notre Dame season, covering Newark Catholic & Hartley in 2020, College players testing positive for Covid, leagues finally returning, and much more!

    Interview with Newark Catholic Head Coach Ryan Aiello

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 28:14


    In an exclusive offseason interview with Newark Catholic Head Coach Ryan Aiello we discuss the way COVID-19 has effected the offseason, changes in approach to the classroom, safety measures in place at NC, work they are able to get in on the field, and much more! 

    EoB at the movies: She's The Man

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 59:29


    Gregg Shaffer, Amelia Hitchens, and Mark Hissom complete the deepest dive you will ever hear into the 2006 Amanda Bynes soccer feature "She's the man"!

    Stadiums with no fans, Bundesliga & UFC back, Notre Dame recruiting misses, Half Stadiums, MLB crazy restrictions, and much more!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 69:32


    The whole EoB crew is back for this one!  We discuss Notre Dame football going all in on recruiting Will Shipley and missing. What are the dangers in the recruiting of targeting one guy so intensely? ND AD Jack Swarbrick says ND Stadium will not be at full capacity. The Bundesliga & UFC are back! Dana White is knocking it out of the park. The MLB has their proposal to return but is it even worth it with all the crazy restrictions? Can any of these are leagues hold a candle to what the NFL and UFC are doing? We tackle all of this and much more! Check it out!!

    Alderson Broaddus University DB Ryan Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 51:44


    Very special episode of the podcast today as we welcome in Senior DB at Alderson Broaddus University Ryan Smith! We discuss some of his biggest moments on the field, his offseason training during the pandemic, recruiting, his time at Pickerington North, being a part of the Pick North-Pick Central rivalry, his progression from a freshman to a senior, what we can expect from the Battlers in 2020, and much more!Also on todays show....-Bundesliga is back!-MLB and NBA finally have a "plan" but not everyone on board?-Notre Dame Stadium half capacity-Should we be getting a discount on our TV services?

    Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Robin Gieseler

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 85:44


    For the first time ever we welcome to the show Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt Robin Gieseler! He gives us an incredible perspective of a life in martial arts, how Jiu-Jitsu can benefit other sports, his Gracie Ohio BJJ academy, the return of the UFC, the impact BJJ can have on other peoples life, and the unique challenges he is facing as a small business owner during these uncertain times!

    2020 NFL Draft Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 70:11


    We have LIVE sports!! (Kinda) It's that magical time of year again as we return with our 2020 NFL Draft Special!! The NFL is going full steam ahead with their schedule and we give you our thoughts on the selections, check in on where Notre Dame players were selected, and discuss what we are hearing about the return of sports amidst the Coronavirus crisis!

    EoB at the movies: The Rocky Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 88:57


    Our "Rewatchables Tribute" show is finally here! Bill Simmons and his team have been such an inspiration to us so we had to try our hand at a movie podcast!!Co-Host Robert "RPT" Thitoff makes his return to the show to breakdown and discuss the "Rocky" movies, Notre Dame basketball, the Coronavirus lockdown and much more!!

    University of Findlay RB Jalan January

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 47:16


    We are thrilled to be joined this week by Bishop Hartley Senior and University of Findlay commit Jalan January! Jalan gives us some insight in to his evolution as a running back, his recruiting process, the special moments of his high school career, how he is preparing for football at the next level, and much more!!

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