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Interview well known high school, college and professional athletes. Sports include baseball, football, soccer, mma, hockey and more.

Jim Cross


    • Jun 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    IOTB with Ava Garza of LSU

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 63:14


    Tonight we talk LSU sports and the reporter side of sports from the best in the game Ava Garza.

    IOTB with Connor Fennell of the Vandy Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 37:52


    Tonight on the show we talk with Connor Fennell of Vanderbilt Baseball. Connor talks to us about the underrated level of talent from New Hampshire, what he learned from Dayton, why he transferred to Vanderbilt, and how he was able to become one of the top pitchers in the SEC.

    Regional Preview and Predictions with Bobby Moranda

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 60:17


    Regional Preview and Predictions with Bobby Moranda

    GNG Show United Grid League Week #1 Recap and Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 31:07


    Today on the show I breakdown the opening weekend of the 2025 United Grid League Season, and give the Week #1 Power Rankings.

    IOTB GNG Show with Jenn Powers owner of the Newest United Grid League team the New York Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 42:14


    Today on the GNG Show I talk with Jenn Powers the owner of the Newest United Grid League team the New York Wolves. Jenn takes us through her inspirational fitness journey, how that journey led her to Grid, and eventually how she became the owner of the New York Wolves.

    2025 NCAA Gymnastics Champions from Oklahoma Danae Fletcher and Kelsey Slad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 36:39


    Tonight we celebrate with 2025 NCAA Gymnastics Champions from Oklahoma Danae Fletcher and Kelsey Slade. They break down the season, talk to us about the dominance in the finals, and what the plan for next season is.

    IOTB with Kendall Torrens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 39:39


    Tonight we talk with Oklahoma Gymnastics Commit Kendall Torrens. Kendall talks to us about the gymnastics talent in the Dallas area, why she chose Oklahoma, and we end the episode with a crazy game of Blind Rankings.

    PROS & JOES With World Series MVP Ben Zobrist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 38:52


    Today Jim and Mike talk to World Series MVP Ben Zobrist!

    IOTB with Sawyer Hawks of Vandy Bros

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 43:49


    Tonight we talk to Vanderbilt Pitcher Sawyer Hawks. Sawyer talks to us about his time at Air Force, why he ended up at Vanderbilt, we recap this past weekend series win against Tennessee, we talk about what's next, and we end the episode with Blind Rankings.

    GNG Show with Tampa Bay Brigade's Rebecca Rouse

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 43:58


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Networks @gridngrindshow (brought to you by @thementalgamecoaching )I talk to @rebecca.rouse of the @tampabaybrigade Rebecca shares her fitness journey, how a certain coach @itsthegym_notarunway slid into her DM's and introduced her to Grid, and we end the episode talking about the upcoming 2025 @unitedgridleague season. Catch the full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NfECf2TfLP4?si=8SZOVi4AZBkJEfnd

    IOTB with Mason Neville of Oregon Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 54:35


    Tonight we talk with Mason Neville of Oregon Baseball. He gives us his back story about growing up in Las Vegas, his journey from Arkansas to Oregon, and we ended the episode with a double dose of Blind Rankings.

    IOTB with Alberto Osuna

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 55:28


    Tonight we talk to University of Tennessee Baseball Star Alberto Osuna. He talks to us about his college baseball journey from breaking and setting every record at Walter's State Community College, his time at UNC, and how he ended up at Tennessee. We end the episode with a double dose of Blind Rankings.

    IOTB GNG Show with Chelsea Raineri of the SWFL Sharks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 56:01


    Today on the In off The Bench Podcast Networks "Grid and Grind Show" we catch up with Chelsea Raineri, who is fresh off her CrossFit Games Semifinal appearance at Wodlandfest in Spain. She reflects back on the preparation and the opportunity to compete in such a prestigious event, with such elite athletes, and we talk about why she believes the SWFL Sharks are going to be the 2025 United Grid League Champions.

    IOTB with Stone Simmons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 38:29


    Tonight we talk with Stone Simmons. Stone talks to us about his faith, battling the adversity that injuries bring, and all things Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball.

    IOTB with Pico Kohn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 11:16


    Tonight we catch up with Pico Kohn. See see how the arm is doing, what he has been up to, and end the episode with some blind rankings.

    IOTB with Harrison Bodendorf of Oklahoma Stat

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 50:10


    Welcome back to In Off The Bench, everyone! We are kicking off Season 13 with Harrison Bodendorf, the left-handed pitcher for Oklahoma State. We'll be covering his career from Hawaii to Oklahoma State, we get nerdy on the science of recovery for starting pitchers, we talk about infrared sauna's, Star Wars, and end the episode with a game of blind ranking left handed MLB pitchers.

    IOTB GNG Show with Tampa Bay Brigades Marissa Oxenford

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 42:23


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Networks "Grid and Grind Show" we will be getting to know Marissa Oxenford of the Tampa Bay Brigade. Marissa will share her fitness journey. She will discuss how she got involved in the United Grid League as a player for the Brigade. We will end the episode recapping the 2024 season, and getting the 2025 expectations for the Brigade.

    IOTB with Mitchell Sanford

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 61:30


    Tonight we talk with Mitchell Sanford of Ole Miss Baseball. Mitch tells us about his incredible journey from LSU to UT Arlington to New Orleans to Ole Miss. He recaps the season so far, and tells us what the Ole Miss needs to do to have a chance to earn a top 4 seed in the SEC Tournament, earn a Regional Host, and potentially win a National Championship!

    IOTB GNG Show with Jocelyn Williams of the United Grid Leagues Tampa Bay Brigade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 38:24


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with Jocelyn Williams of the United Grid Leagues Tampa Bay Brigade. Jocelyn walks us through her fitness journey, how she found Grid, and what the Tampa Bay Brigade need to do to win the 2025 United Grid League Championship.

    IOTB with Letrey McCollum of UCSB Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 40:44


    Tonight on the show we talk with Letrey McCollum of UCSB Baseball. He talks about growing up in Southern California, explains why he chose UCSB to continue his baseball career, and sets the table for how the Gaucho's can finish strong in Big West Conference play, and ultimately earn a Regional birth.

    IOTB GNG Show with Jessi Kuhlman of the SWFL Shark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2025 58:19


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with Jessi Kuhlman of the the United Grid League's SWFL Sharks. We open the episode talking about her college hockey career at Merrimack. She then discusses how she found Crossfit, her passion for coaching, and when she found the sport of Grid. We end the episode talking about overcoming the emotion of last years loss in the championship, and what the Sharks have to do this year to finish the story and win it all.

    IOTB with Michael Obrien of Miss St

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 48:04


    Tonight we talk all things Mississippi State baseball with Michael Obrien. Michael takes us though his choice to decommit from Tulane and choose Mississippi State. Michael recaps the 1st half of the season explaining what the Bulldogs have to do to solidify there spot in the SEC Tournament. Michael ends the episode talking about his upcoming rivalry game against Ole Miss and the conference series matchup against #11 Auburn this weekend.

    IOTB GNG Show with Carrie Billington of the Atlanta Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 43:28


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Networks "Grid and Grind Show" we talk to Carrie Billington of the United Grid Leagues, Atlanta Wild. Carrie talks to us about how she balances work, family, and being a professional Grid athlete. Carrie takes us through her Grid journey from the Gainesville Wild to the Atlanta Wild. She discusses her excitement for the 2025 season, as well as, what she has been working on to prepare for the new season. We end the episode with one question: Does Tyler Billington have the best mustache in the United Grid League???

    IOTB with Arizona Wildcat Basketball Star Jackson Francois

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 47:47


    Tonight we are talking Elite college basketball with Jackson Francois of the Arizona Wildcats. Jackson talks about growing up in Vegas and his time at Bishop Goreman. He discuss why he chose Missouri and how he inevitably ended up at Arizona. We end talking about this years sweet sixteen tournament run and what he will be working on in the offseason.

    IOTB GNG Show with Brielle Macchiarelli of the United Grid League's South Beach Palms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 41:12


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with Brielle Macchiarelli of the United Grid League's South Beach Palms. Brielle talks to us about her background as a Cheerleader at West Virginia. She takes us through her journey from the Ft. Lauderdale Lions to the South Beach Palms. Finally Brielle breaks down the Palms training camp, and the team goals for the 2025 United Grid League season.

    IOTB Gymnastics Championship Part 3 with Jordan Bowers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 13:11


    Tonight we talk Gymnastics Championship with Jordan Bowers

    IOTB Gymnastics Championship Part 2 with Danielle Sievers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 10:25


    Tonight we talk Gymnastics Championship with Danielle Sievers

    IOTB Gymnastics Championship Special Part 1 with Chae Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 13:41


    Tonight we talk Gymnastics Championship with Chae Campbell

    IOTB with Anthony Eyanson of LSU Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 22:34


    Tonight we talk all things LSU baseball with Anthony Eyanson

    IOTB GNG Show with Dan Jackson of the United Grid League_s Atlanta Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 72:10


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk to Dan Jackson the Head Coach of the 2024 United Grid League Champion Atlanta Wild. Dan talks about his extensive coaching background, how his journey led him to the Atlanta Wild, we talk about what being the 2024 United Grid League Coach of the year means, we dissect the 2024 championship season, and end the episode talking about the 2025 roster and expectations.

    IOTB GNG Show with Vilma Gray of the United Grid Leagues Atlanta Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 54:33


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Networks "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with Vilma Gray of the United Grid Leagues Atlanta Wild. Vilma talks to us about how CrossFit and Grid saved her life. She discuss how crazy last year was even with the culmination of winning the 2024 United Grid League Championship. She ends the episode with explaining what she, and the team need to focus on to repeat as United Grid League Champions in 2025.

    IOTB with Georgia State Baseball Star Kaleb Freeman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 34:49


    Tonight on the show we talk with Georgia State Baseball Star Kaleb Freeman. Kaleb talks to us about his decision to leave Auburn for his new home at Georgia State. We discuss how important the next two Sun Belt Conference matchups are for him. Finally, we end the episode talking about how sick his social media account is.

    IOTB with Tanner Allen and Jesus Won

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 35:44


    IOTB with Tanner Allen and Jesus Won

    IOTB GNG Show with Kyle Massey of the United Grid League_s Tampa Bay Brigade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 38:05


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with Kyle Massey of the Tampa Bay Brigade. Kyle opens up to us about his journey in the United Grid League from the Orlando Aces to the Tampa Bay Brigade. He discusses the emotional ride of the 2024 season and how coming up short in the Playoffs has fueled him going into the 2025 season. We end the episode talking about what his personal goal for the season is, and what the Brigade need to do to compete for a championship in 2025.

    IOTB with Oklahoma State Baseball Star Brayden Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 47:29


    We talk with Oklahoma State Baseball Star Brayden Smith. Brayden talks to us about what its like growing up in Omaha around the Greatest Show on Dirt, he explains his journey from Iowa Western to Oklahoma State, and he ends the episode talking about what they need to do to this weekend at Arizona to keep the momentum going.

    IOTB GNG Show with United Grid League's Sam Secord of the South Beach Palms

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 38:53


    Today on the In Off the Bench Podcast Networks "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with United Grid League's Sam Secord of the South Beach Palms. She talks to us about how she wants to make her training reign supreme so that when she is at work as a Firefighter she knows she prepared for what may come her way. Sam explains her journey through from the Sharks to the Freaks to the Palms. She ends the episode talking about coming up short in 2024 and what the Palms are doing now to be contenders for a United Grid League Championship in 2025.

    IOTB College Baseball Tonight April 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 92:23


    Tonight we break down all the midweek matchups in the world of college baseball. To close the show we have celebrity guest pickers Adam Cecere and Griffin Merrit pick the top conference matchups for the upcoming weekend.

    IOTB GNG Show with Dalton Hererro of the United Grid League's Tampa Bay Brigade

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 48:28


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with Dalton Hererro of the United Grid League's Tampa Bay Brigade. We congratulate Dalton on becoming a new dad, and she how life has changed since the little one has arrived. We dive deep into his fitness path that led him to the Tampa Bay Brigade. Lastly he discusses his personal goals for the 2025 season, and what the Brigade need to do to content for a championship this season.

    IOTB with Hayden Federico of Ole Miss Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 47:56


    Tonight we talk to Hayden Federico of Ole Miss Baseball. He talks about what its like during holidays with his dad being the head coach at ULM. Hayden discusses what Ole Miss has been doing to get off to such a hot start. We end the episode with our classic game of This or That!

    IOTB GNG Show with United Gird Leagues Amber Bost of The South Beach Palms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 28:05


    Today on the "In Off The Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with the United Gird Leagues Amber Bost of The South Beach Palms. Amber talks about her love for camping, how she has been able to recover and excel through 8 years of Grid, and what her expectations for her 9th year are?

    IOTB With Team USA Track Long Jumper Cameron Crump

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 51:24


    Its been 5 years since we last spoke to Cameron. He fills us in on what we missed: Earned a Degree, Qualified and Won World Championships, had to battle through some injury setbacks, and finally how he persevered to earn a spot with Team USA.

    IOTB with Top Gymnastic Recruit Piper Gow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 29:13


    Tonight we talk with Piper Gow one of the best gymnasts in the country. She talks everything from Baptism, to the recruiting process, to what makes her different from every other gymnast in the country.

    IOTB with Texas A&M Pitcher Troy Wansing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 56:12


    Tonight we talk to Texas A&M Pitcher Troy Wansing. Troy talks to us on is decision to transfer from Purdue to Texas A&M. He discusses his injury, and the impact it has had on this season. We end the episode talking about how Texas A&M is not to be counted out.

    IOTB GNG Show with Palm Beach Breakers Vida Vetterkind and Dylan Fulwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 53:29


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network "Grind and Grind Show" I talk to Vida Vetterkind and Dylan Fulwood of the United Grid Leagues Palm Beach Breakers. We discuss everything from Vida's Military career to Dylan's Birthday Shenanigan's to Vida Being the potential 2025 United Grid League Specialist of the Year.

    IOTB With Southern Miss Pitcher Colby Allen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 75:37


    Tonight we get to talk to Southern Miss Pitcher Colby Allen. Colby talks to us about growing up in Louisville, Mississippi, he explains how and why he converted to a Catcher and then back to a pitcher, he explains how he landed on Southern Mississippi's radar, why he chose Southern Miss, and insight to what to expect from the Golden Eagles this season.

    IOTB With Ole Miss Baseball Star Connor Spencer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 28:01


    Ole Miss Baseball Star Connor Spencer comes on the show and talks about the season so far, and the conference opener this weekend against Arkansas.

    IOTB GNG Show with Blake Kidder of the United Grid Leagues SWFL Sharks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 37:11


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network "Grid and Grind Show" we talk with Blake Kidder of the United Grid Leagues SWFL Sharks. We talk all things Archery, Fitness, and finally address the elephant in the room of why Blake chose to Sign with the SWFL Sharks.

    IOTB GNG Show with Cody Rice of the United Grid Leagues South Beach Palms

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 38:31


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network "Grind and Grind Show" I talk with Cody Rice of the United Grid Leagues South Beach Palms. Cody explains how he is the KING of Side Quests, How the CrossFit Open is going so far, we talk about last season with the Palms, and what the Palms are doing to compete for a Championship in 2025.

    IOTB With University of Tennessee Pitcher Marcus Phillips

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 29:58


    Tonight we talk with University of Tennessee Pitcher Marcus Phillips. He talks to us about why he chose Tennessee over LSU, how he simplified his mechanics last year which helped lead the Vols to A National Championship, and finally he sets the stage for a big home conference matchup this weekend against Florida.

    IOTB With Oklahoma Gymnastics Commit Kenzie Estep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 39:08


    Tonight we talk with Oklahoma Gymnastics Commit Kenzie Estep. She talks about her 2025 All-Around Championship at the Nastia Lukin Cup. She takes us on the journey of how she decided to commit to Oklahoma and not LSU. We end the episode talking about what she will bring to a loaded 2025 Freshman class at Oklahoma.

    IOTB GNG Show with Megan Medeiros of the United Grid Leagues Ft. Lauderdale Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2025 45:50


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast "Grid and Grind Show" I talk with Megan Medeiros of the United Grid Leagues Ft. Lauderdale Lions. Megan takes us through her fitness journey, discusses how she has become such a well respected 8 year veteran on the United Grid League, and she reveals what her personal goals and expectations for the 2025 season with her new team the Ft. Lauderdale Lions are.

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