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

Jim Cross


    • Jul 10, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    IOTB with LSU Volleyball Star Aly Kirkhoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 67:14


    Tonight on the show we talk with LSU Volleyball Star Aly Kirkhoff. Aly talks about small town living in South Indiana, she recaps her 2024 season at LSU, and we end the episode talking about Wicked, Formula 1, and of course a special edition of Blind Rankings.

    GNG Show with Atlanta Wild Strength Specialist Tom Sroka

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 43:04


    Today on the show we catch up with Atlanta Wild Strength Specialist Tom Sroka. Tom talks in detail about his injury in week one, he explains the difficulty of rehabbing and having to watch his team compete without him from home, and we end the episode talking about if he will be in the lineup this weekend against the Breakers in Dallas.

    IOTB with Cooper Williams of LSU Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 29:35


    Tonight we talk to LSU Baseball star pitcher Cooper Williams. We talk growing up in Alvin, Texas, bullet Spin sliders, and recap an amazing season that culminated in a National Championship.

    Kamila Pawlak of Oklahoma Gymnastics 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 36:48


    Tonight on the show we talk to Kamila Pawlak of Oklahoma Gymnastics. She talks about growing up in the uber competitive gymnastics state of Texas, why she chose Oklahoma, and we end the episode with Blind Rankings.

    GNG Show United Grid League Mid-Season Power Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 21:39


    GNG Show United Grid League Mid-Season Power Rankings

    GNG Show with Lexie Wohlfort the Head Coach of the United Grid Leagues New York Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 54:04


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Networks "Grid and Grind Show," I talk with Lexie Wohlfort the Head Coach of the United Grid Leagues newest team the New York Wolves. Lexie takes us through her fitness journey, we talk CrossFit, we talk about her playing career with the Atlanta Wild, the days leading up to her becoming the head coach of the Wolves, and we end the episode talking about how she plans to build and develop a championship team.

    Axton Westmoreland with IOTB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 35:16


    Tonight we talk to prep star Axton Westmoreland. He tells us about being a three sport athlete, his travel baseball success with EBC, and what his college list looks like right now.

    GNG Show with Dakota Shackleton of the United Grid Leagues Las Vegas Venom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 57:42


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show "I talk with Dakota Shackleton of the United Grid Leagues Las Vegas Venom. We talk about his college football career, how he got became on of the most wanted 2025 Free Agents after helping the Breakers in Vegas in the 2024 season, he explains why it made sense for him to sign with the Las Vegas Venom, and we end the episode talking about what to expect from the Venom during the regular season finale matches in Dallas, TX on July 12 and July 13.

    GNG Show with Roderick Holloway of the United Grid League's SWFL Shark

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 48:55


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk to Roderick Holloway of the United Grid Leagues SWFL Sharks. We talk about the ups and downs of compettive sports and how influential good and bad coaches can be, we talk about his illustrious CrossFit career, we go on a journey as Roderick talks about how he was a player in the NPGL and now is a player on the 2-0 SWFL Sharks. We end the episode talking about the regular season finale in Dallas against the Bandits and Brigade.

    IOTB GNG SHOW WITH FICO GOMEZ OF THE UNTIED GRID LEAGUES SWFL SHARKS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 39:00


    Today on the In off Bench Podcast Network's "Grid and Grind Show" I talk to Fico Gomez of the United Grid Leagues SWFL Sharks. We talk about the dominating 2-0 start that the Sharks have obtained, we discuss the difficulties of constructing and managing a roster that is so talented and deep, and we finally talk about the regular season finale in Dallas against the Brigade.

    GNG Show with Josh and Shay Newell of the United Grid Leagues Palm Beach Breakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 73:36


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Network "Grid and Grind Show" I sit down with Josh and Shay Newell of the United Grid Leagues Palm Beach Breakers and we talk about this past weekends victory 19-8 victory against the Palms, we talk about the next match against the Wild, and we end discussing conspiracy theories, and power rankings, and potential playoff matchups.

    GNG Show with Nicole Hunt of the United Grid Leagues South Beach Palms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 39:07


    Today on the In off The Bench Podcast Networks "Grid and Grind Show" I talk to Nicole Hunt of the United Grid League's South Beach Palms. Nicole talks to us about how she was approached to play Grid, why she chose the South Beach Palms, Recaps her rookie debut against the Brigade, and talks us through what to expect this weekend at Valor Fitness when The Palms take on the Breakers.

    IOTB GNG Show with Matt Rattay and John Young of the United Grid Leagues Houston Bandits

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 63:41


    Today on the In off The Bench Podcast Networks "Grind and Grind Show" I talk to Matt Rattay and John Young of the Houston Bandits, we discuss their fitness journeys, The positives and areas for growth frow the Bandits week one match, and we discuss what to look for from John and Matt in Week #2.

    IOTB with Jack Parks of LSU Shreveport

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 48:06


    Tonight on the show we talk to LSU Shreveport NAIA national Champion Jack Parks. Jack takes us through the incredible journey of going 59-0, talks about his future, and going to the White House!

    IOTB GNG Show with Matt Phelan of the United Grid League's Atlanta Wild

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 33:19


    Today on the In Off The Bench Podcast Networks, "Grid and Grind Show" I talk to Matt Phelan of the United Grid League's Atlanta Wild. Matt takes us through his fitness journey, talks about his takeaways from week one, and how the Wild look to bounce back against the Lions in week 2.

    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.

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