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The podcast for ALL sports fans!! Matson Montilla brings you a podcast about sports and breakdowns of current news around the sports world as well as special guest interviews with episodes once to twice a week!!

Matson Montilla


    • Oct 17, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 45m AVG DURATION
    • 93 EPISODES


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    Chauncey Wiggins: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 37:29


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson men's basketball player Chauncey Wiggins. In this interview, they talk about the historic season Clemson had last season, where they went to the Elite Eight for the first time in 44 years. They talk about turning points throughout the season, such as beating South Carolina to begin the year. They also spoke about each step of the March Madness run, from Selection Sunday to flying to Los Angeles for the Sweet 16. Lastly, they spoke about Wiggins' time in high school, playing against players like Jabari Smith and Scoot Henderson.

    Ally and Dani Lynch: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 48:41


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson women's soccer players Ally and Dani Lynch. In this interview, they talk about going to the College Cup for the first time in school history, the transition to college soccer, and how to excel at their positions (goalkeeper and defender). Later, they discuss what it was like winning their state championship at Harvard-Westlake in Los Angeles and growing up in an athletically competitive family. Furthermore, they talk about their recruitment processes, their dynamic on the field, and Clemson's goal for the season.

    Keith Adams Jr.: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 55:04


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson running back Keith Adams Jr. In this interview, they talk about Clemson's blowout win against App State, the team's quest for a National Championship, and Coach Swinney. Later, they talk about his pursuit of music and quarterback Cade Klubnik. They also discuss why he believes Clemson has the best running back room in the nation.

    Andrew Ciufo: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2024 80:27


    Matson Montilla interviews star Clemson Baseball shortstop Andrew Ciufo. In this interview, they talk about Clemson's tremendous success, why he decided to come back for another season, and his walk-off homerun against South Carolina. Later, they discuss his first four seasons at Georgetown and how he excels at the hardest fielding position in baseball, shortstop. Furthermore, they talk about his path to baseball, his relationship with his brother, Rich, and Clemson Baseball's goals for next season.

    Keith Adams Jr.: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2024 82:27


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson running back Keith Adams Jr. as they talk about a multitude of topics ranging from playing at Clemson to pursuing music and acting. They also talk about his recruitment process, having three straight 1,000-yard seasons, the differences between playing in Georgia and Utah, and the Cherokee Trio. They also talk about his family and how they help him grow on and off the field. Later, they talk about adapting to Clemson, his physical play style, and his goals for next season.

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    Markus Dixon: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 77:02


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson Football tight end Markus Dixon as they talk about a multitude of topics ranging from committing to Clemson to a Clemson Football dunk contest. They also talk about what it means to be from Philadelphia, his relationship with Kyle Pitts, his bond with his recruiting class, and the intensity of Catholic League football and basketball. Later, they talk about the importance of family, adapting to college football, and how Clemson has the best tight end room in the country.

    Kylon Griffin: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 53:32


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson Football defensive back Kylon Griffin as they talk about a multitude of topics ranging from his wild recruitment process to his breakout performance against Notre Dame. They also talk about the success he and his team brought to Montgomery Catholic, the excitement of being offered by Clemson, and Clemson's special secondary. Later, they discuss the importance of family and his goals for the season, including doubling his interception total and winning the opener against Georgia.

    Clemson vs. NC State: Don't Get Off the Clemson Wagon, Learning From Mistakes | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 10:53


    Matson Montilla explains how Clemson will be stronger than ever after losing in heartbreaking fashion to North Carolina State. He believes this loss will teach Clemson the importance of preparing for mismatches, closing out games, and starting the second half out hot.

    Clemson vs. Miami: Tigers Offense Explodes, Takes Big Step Towards March Madness | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2024 13:35


    Matson Montilla breaks down Clemson men's basketball's huge 77-60 victory against Miami on Wednesday night. He explains how Clemson answered the biggest questions about their team and why they are built to last. He also talks about the rise of Jack Clark.

    SB Pick: Will The Chiefs Win? How Does this Define Mahomes' Legacy? | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 28:15


    Matson Montilla explains why he believes the Kansas City Chiefs will beat the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl. He also talks about how this is a must-win game for Mahomes if he wants to continue to rise in the quarterback rankings among the all-time greats. He also breaks down the free agent buyout market moves made by the 76ers and the Lakers.

    NFL HC Hires: Chargers & Falcons "Hit Homeruns," Panthers & Titans Focus on QB Growth | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 40:04


    Matson Montilla breaksdown his thoughts on the four new head coach hirings. He explains how Harbaugh will transform the Chargers' team by forming a balanced offense. He also explains how Raheem Morris is the perfect coach for the Falcons job. Not only will Morris help the team grow, but he will also bring a much-needed culture switch. Like Morris, Callahan brings a new culture to Tennessee that will benefit the Titans. Finally, the Panthers do their best to help second-year quarterback Bryce Young by bringing in Dave Canales. Since entering the league, Canales has helped Russell Wilson, Geno Smith, and Baker Mayfield reach new heights.

    Championship Preview: Mahomes Magic, Niners Dominance | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2024 18:04


    Matson Montilla breaks down why he believes the Chiefs and the 49ers are on the path to facing off against each other in a Super Bowl rematch from 2020. He also explains why offense winning games is the crucial part of the age-old adage, "offense wins games, defense wins championships," in the Chiefs-Ravens game. He also explains why the 49ers elite and balanced team will separate themselves from the Lions, leading to a big win.

    Divisional Preview: The Texans are the 2021 Bengals, 49ers will Roll | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 34:13


    Are the Texans going to continue their magical run? Are the 49ers as good as people say they are? Plus, we will dive into the Pascal Siakam trade that sent him to the Pacers.

    Cade Denhoff: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 65:12


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson Football ACC Champion defensive end Cade Denhoff as they talk about a multitude of topics ranging from football to movies. They discuss his recruitment process and what led him to commit to Clemson. They also talk about his experience playing varsity football as an eighth grader, his family relationship with Brent Venables, Clemson's top-tier coaching staff, and his goals for this season, including winning a National Championship and being an All-American. Later, they talk about his motor to be the best and the incredible technology the football team uses.

    Chauncey Gibson: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 74:18


    Matson Montilla interviews Tulsa basketball commit Chauncey Gibson as they talk about various topics ranging from his excitement to play for Tulsa to his experience at Clemson to eating candy before every game. Furthermore, Gibson talks about how good Texas basketball is and how his friends and family push him to be the best version of himself on and off the court. Later, they talk about why Gibson committed to Tulsa, how his brother pushed him to grow as a player once Gibson decided that he wanted to excel at it, and how his family built a legacy at Kimball. Make sure to tune in for a great show!

    RJ Godfrey and Chauncey Wiggins: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 66:40


    Matson Montilla interviews two Clemson basketball rising stars, RJ Godfrey and Chauncey Wiggins, and they talk about various topics ranging from Clemson basketball to playing each other in high school. They detail their first season at Clemson and what it is like playing college hoops. They also talk about the highlights of Clemson's historic basketball season and their goals for this offseason. Later, they discuss Georgia high school basketball, the recruitment process, and growing up in sports-oriented families. Make sure to tune in for a great show!

    Enrique Montana: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 43:21


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson soccer defender Enrique Montana III. Montana is returning for his fifth season with the team after winning a National Championship, 3 ACC regular season championships, and one ACC tournament championship. In the interview, they talk about Montana's journey to Clemson from the Seattle Sounders, winning the National Championship, and the process of becoming a division one athlete. Later, they talk about the skillset you need as a soccer player and scoring his first goal against UMass. They also talk about the rivalry with South Carolina and Clemson's goals for next season.

    Reed Garris: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 51:25


    Matson Montilla interviews Clemson baseball pitcher Reed Garris. In the interview, they talk about Garris' recruitment process, the transition from catcher to pitcher, and coach Bakich and his staff. Later, they discuss what it's like playing ACC baseball, the South Carolina rivalry, and escaping a bases-loaded jam against UofSC. Furthermore, they talk about catching for childhood friend Geoffrey Gilbert, the goal of winning a National Championship with Clemson, and his bond with his brother, Calder.

    Josh Beadle: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 37:17


    Matson Montilla talks with Clemson men's basketball guard Josh Beadle. They talk about Clemson's historic season, the biggest games this season, and his tremendous progression as a player. Later, they talk about the ACC Tournament and March Madness. Furthermore, they talk about the toughest players to guard in the ACC, the recruitment process, and the South Carolina game.

    Jack and Dan Nauseef: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 55:36


    Matson Montilla talks with the "best brother duo" on Clemson's men's basketball team, Jack and Dan Nauseef. They talk about the process of getting on the Clemson basketball team and what it is like playing together in high school and college. Later, they talk about memorable games like against Notre Dame and the support they give one another. Furthermore, they talk about what goes into planning a pregame fit and getting LeBron's arm sleeve.

    Brevin Galloway: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2023 50:12


    Matson Montilla talks with Clemson University shooting guard Brevin Galloway about Clemson men's basketball season, the Clemson versus Duke game, and his newest NIL deal. Later, they talk about Clemson men's basketball's chemistry and growth, as well as what it takes to win in college basketball. Furthermore, they talk about coach Brad Brownell and how Clemson can win the ACC.

    Jesiah Carlton: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 64:12


    Matson Montilla talks with Clemson University linebacker Jesiah Carlton about his path to Clemson and his college football career. Later, they talk about Carlton's time at Wingate and how he has grown on and off the field through football. Furthermore, they talk about what it means to be a Clemson Tiger and Winston-Salem.

    RJ Godfrey talks about signing with Clemson, what drives him to be the best, and more | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 20:22


    RJ Godfrey is a 3-star 2022 basketball player who signed with Clemson. Matson Montilla and Godfrey talk about Godfrey's commitment, what he hopes to accomplish at Clemson, what drives him to be the best, and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Will Blackston: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 28:42


    Matson Montilla talks with Clemson football tight end Will Blackston about his career at Clemson and his goals for this season. Later, they talk about Blackston's recruitment and playing at Belton-Honea Path high school. Blackston also talks about the special moments at Clemson, like running down the hill.

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    Jack Sorenson: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 42:47


    Matson Montilla talks with Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Jack Sorenson. Before joining the Bengals, Sorenson had an incredible six-year career at Miami (OH), where he helped lead the team to their first MAC Championship in nine years. We talk about the Bengals, playing quarterback most of his high school career, and his biggest games at Miami, including a four-touchdown performance against Akron and a 283-yard game against Ohio. Later, we talk about his family and what it means to play for the Bengals.

    Ian Reed: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 24:33


    Matson Montilla interviews four-star Clemson football commit Ian Reed as they discuss Reed's recruitment process and why he committed to Clemson. Later, Reed talks about Clemson's recruitment class and coach Swinney. They also talk about Texas High School Football and his final season at Vandegrift High School.

    Naz Bohannon: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2022 49:31


    Matson Montilla talks with Jacksonville Jaguar tight end Naz Bohannon as they discuss Bohannon's path to the NFL after playing a five-year college basketball career. Later, he talks about OTAs, why he choose the Jaguars, the process of learning the playbook, and much more. He also talks about his final college basketball season and reflects on his time at Clemson.

    Steph Curry is the Best Player in the Finals + NBA Finals Analysis + The Utah Jazz Situation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 85:17


    In this episode of Gameball, Matson Montilla breaks down Game 2 of the NBA Finals with Drew Byrne. They talk about their biggest takeaways from Game 2, including Jordan Poole being a liability on defense, Jayson Tatum not playing up to his potential, and the Warrior's secret weapon off the bench. They also discuss what each team needs to do to win Game 3 and whether the Celtics can keep up their 3-point shooting. To wrap up the show, they discuss the Jazz situation and who Utah should trade if they break up the team.

    Brevin Galloway: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 54:50


    Matson Montilla sits down with Clemson basketball's newest player, Brevin Galloway, as they talk about his seven-year college basketball journey and what he hopes to achieve at Clemson. Later, we rewatched Galloway's tremendous performance against Clemson this season while he was playing for Boston College. We also discuss his decision to pursue basketball as a kid despite being in a non-rich basketball community and his tight bond with his brother, Braden. He also talks about his short-lived rap career in 2018 and much more.

    Isaiah Reid: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 32:51


    Matson Montilla talks with Clemson star defender/forward Isaiah Reid about the path to the National Championship and details some incredible stories about his time at Clemson. Later, we talk about how Reid got into soccer and a few defining moments in his career, like overcoming a leg injury at 15 years old. He also talks about his brand, Drip or Skip, giving back to the community of Rock Hill, South Carolina, and Clemson's goals for next season.

    Kevin Swint: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 22:32


    Matson Montilla talks with Clemson defensive end Kevin Swint about his journey to Clemson and details the recruitment process and his football influences growing up. Later, Swint talks about his first two seasons at Clemson and explains the big moments he experienced during his second season after COVID-19 restrictions prevented full capacity stadiums, the rushing of the paw, and playing South Carolina during his first season. He also talks about Clemson's defensive line, the Avengers.

    Hunter Helms: Full Interview | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 40:05


    Matson Montilla talks with Clemson quarterback Hunter Helms about his path to Clemson and details many amazing stories about recruitment and his family. Later, Helms dives into his first two seasons at Clemson and explains what it was like playing his first year during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. He also breaks down what it was like playing alongside Trevor Lawrence and being around Coach Swinney.

    Grant Godfrey talks about the recruitment process and much more | Gameball Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 13:48


    Grant Godfrey is a 2023, 4-star linebacker recruit who has offers from over 25 Division 1 football teams. Matson Montilla and Godfrey talk about Godfrey's recruitment process, how he's continued to improve as a player, when he plans on committing and much more.

    Michael Mankaka talks about committing to Clemson, coach Swinney and much more | Gameball Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 31:50


    Michael Mankaka is a 2022 Clemson Football wide receiver commit who looks to make a big impact with the team. Matson Montilla and Mankaka talk about Mankaka's recruitment process, his first interactions with Coach Swinney, his work ethic and much more.

    Stone Blanton explains why he signed with South Carolina, pursuing a championship & more | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2022 13:37


    Stone Blanton is a 4-star all-American linebacker who highlights South Carolina's 2022 football recruiting class. He is playing baseball there too. Matson Montilla and Blanton talk about Blanton signing with South Carolina, pursuing a championship in college, the Clemson rivalry, and much more.

    Top Virginia Football signee Dakota Twitty talks about signing with Virginia, head coach Tony Elliott, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 10:54


    Dakota Twitty is a 2022 four-star, 6'5" wide receiver who signed with Virginia. Matson Montilla and Twitty talk about his recruitment process, what he hopes to accomplish at Virginia, playing with Brennan Armstrong, and much more.

    Naz Bohannon talks about his college basketball career, playing Duke, and much more | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 31:09


    Naz Bohannon is a talented forward for Clemson men's basketball. Matson Montilla and Bohannon talk about Bohannon's career, why he came to Clemson, filling the void for Hunter Tyson, his clothing brand (Majestic Stylez (Instagram:@majesticstylez_)), and much more.

    Jordan McFadden talks about his Clemson career, his goals for next season and much more | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 43:54


    McFadden is an anchor for Clemson's offense and had a great 2021-22 season, winning numerous awards. Matson Montilla and McFadden talk about McFadden's career, coming back to Clemson next season, what it's like playing for Clemson, and much more.

    RJ Godfrey talks about signing with Clemson, what drives him to be the best, and more | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 19:38


    RJ Godfrey is a 3-star 2022 basketball player who signed with Clemson. Matson Montilla and Godfrey talk about Godfrey's commitment, what he hopes to accomplish at Clemson, what drives him to be the best, and much more.

    Clemson Football commit Mason Johnstone talks about his goals for the 2022 class and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 22:11


    Mason Johnstone is a 3-star offensive lineman who committed to Clemson. Matson Montilla and Johnstone talk about Johnstone's commitment, goals for the 2022 class, predictions for the team, and much more.

    Joshua Sapp talks about signing with Clemson football and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 14:24


    Matson Montilla interviews Joshua Sapp as they discuss Sapp's recruitment, his decision to sign with Clemson, how he became a tight end, and much more.

    Twitter Investigators

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 26:22


    Matson, Nick, Hayden, Delray, and Madeline talk about Twitter, their thoughts on it, and what the future holds for it.

    Jaron Blossomgame Talks about his Legendary Clemson Career, Pro Basketball, and Great Stories | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 45:12


    Matson Montilla interviews Jaron Blossomgame as they discuss his Clemson basketball career, the NBA Draft, playing in the NBA, the toughest players he's gone against, photography, playing overseas, the coolest arenas he's been to, and much more.

    Demetrius Taylor talks about his Breakout Game against UNC and Appalachian State Football | Gameball

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 44:10


    Matson Montilla interviews Appalachian State star Defensive Lineman, Demetrius Taylor, as they discuss his career at Appalachian State, the upcoming season with Appalachian State, how they can win the Sun Belt, his goals for next year, the NIL, and more.

    Alex Hemenway talks about Clemson & his breakout performance against Wake Forest

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 20:43


    In this episode, Matson Montilla interviews Clemson Basketball guard, Alex Hemenway, as they discuss his career at Clemson, March Madness, the team's goals for next season, and more.

    Chase Brice on Transferring to Appalachian State and the Game that Saved Clemson | Gameball Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 35:46


    Matson Montilla interviews Chase Brice as they talk about his college career, leading Clemson passed Syracuse, "Chase for Heisman," Appalachian State's upcoming season, a 12 team playoff, and more.

    John Newman III Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 29:58


    In this episode, Matson interviews former Clemson University and current University of Cincinnati basketball player, John Newman III. They discuss the recruitment process, playing for Clemson, dunking on someone, transferring to Cincinnati, and more.

    NFL & NBA Finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2021 61:34


    In this episode, we discuss the NBA Finals, QBs under the most pressure, WRs under the most pressure, and John Collins' contract discussions.

    Finals, NIL, and Top NFL WRs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 77:59


    In this episode, Drew and I discuss the NBA Finals, and we evaluate the past three games of the series. We also discuss the impact of the NIL including saving college basketball. Finally, we each rank our top ten wide receivers in the NFL and explain why. We also have a strong debate about DeAndre Hopkins and Davante Adams.

    Finals, NBA offseason rumors, and NFL offseason grades

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 73:45


    In this episode, I talk with co-hosts, Drew Byrne and Faxon Childress to discuss the NBA Finals and moves the Clippers and Hawks might make this offseason. Drew and I then discuss the drama in Green Bay regarding Rodgers and Adams, Ben Simmons' value, and our favorite and least favorite moves of the NFL Offseason.

    NIL, CFP, and NBA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 53:36


    In this episode, I co-host with Faxon Childress as we discuss the top 5 players under 25 in the NBA, where free agents may go during the NBA offseason, the NIL, and a potential 12 team CFP. We also talk about the Bucks-Hawks series.

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