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The Opinionated Facts Podcast is a great weekly blend of your daily highlights throughout your sports week. This conversation may start sports and venture off to politics, women, TV shows and random topics for the week. These 3 lifelong friends came together to share their weekly conversation with y…

Brandon Way


    • May 8, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
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    • 196 EPISODES


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    Around the 717 Baseball Talk Podcast Playoff Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 27:20


    In this episode of Baseball Talk, Collin breaks down the LL League Baseball picture. Who's in and who's out and who are expecting a deep playoff run into late May and June. Stay informed by pressing play. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Baseball Talk Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 37:22


    In this edition of Around the 717 Baseball Talk, we are closing in on the playoff season. Collin breaks down where everyone stands and who can clinch a playoff spot this week. Take a listen, and you will not miss out on anything with Lancaster Lebanon League Baseball. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Baseball Talk Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 31:18


    In the 4th episode of Baseball Talk Collin Richardson breaks down the updated standings from around the LL League. Collin also previews the upcoming games that he will be attending this week. You know Collin also keeps you updated on former LL League players competing at the collegiate level. This is another great episode that you do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Podcast Baseball Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 24:11


    In this episode, Collin breaks down all the games from around the LL League from this past week. Collin also previews the key games from around the LL League this coming week. You know you will also hear about how your local alumni at the college level are performing as well. You can hear all this and more on this edition of Around the 717 Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717.... Baseball Talk Week 2 of LL League Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 22:47


    In this episode of Around the 717 Baseball Talk, Collin breaks down some of the early winners from last week's opening day action. Collin also previews some big early games from this coming week. You also know Collin keeps you updated on the current alumni who are currently playing at the collegiate level. This one you do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Podcast... LL League Baseball Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 36:43


    Collin Richardson hosted this edition of Around the 717 Podcast. Collin breaks down the LL League baseball teams section by section and lets us know who to look out for and who the up and coming players are. Collin also let's us know how some former LL League standouts are performing on the collegiate level. You can hear all this and more on this edition of Around the 717 Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Championship Week Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 69:31


    Clark and Weider are back on the podcast to discuss Nick Saban's retirement and Michigan's national championship win. Plus, Ric Butler joined to discuss Saban's retirement and much more on week 16 of the College Football Index --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2024 66:40


    Clark and Weider are back to break down both playoff games and other bowl games. Plus preview national championship game --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2024 66:40


    Clark and Weider are back to break down both playoff games and other bowl games. Plus, the guys preview the National Championship game. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 57:58


    Clark and Weider are back to discuss the transfer portal and early signing period. Plus picks for CFB Championship games --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 70:09


    On the latest edition of the CFB Index, Clark and Weider break down the CFB Playoff with guests Ric Butler and Brandon Way --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 67:34


    Weider and Clark are back discussing Rivalry week. They especially cover OSU vs. Michigan. They were joined by Carl Frederick of 717 to discuss games and happenings around CFB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around The 717 Podcast with Special Guest Quintin Pfautz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2023 14:25


    In this edition of Around the 717, listen to Quintin break down this monumental season Ephrata High School Football. He also breaks down his summer preparing for this season as well the commitment him and teammates made this off-season. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    "Rivalry Week" The College Football Index Week 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 68:38


    Clark and Weider are back on the CFB Index. They are joined by Jonah Booker of Bucknuts to break down OSU at Michigan. Plus, Steve Navaroli joined the podcast to discuss OSU at Michigan. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 65:33


    Clark and Weider are back on the CFB Index. Ric Butler from Rocky Top Insider joins them to discuss SEC and other CFB story lines. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Hoop House Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 24:08


    In this episode, Carl sits down with the owners of the Hoop House. The Hoop House is a new workout facility in Lancaster, Pa. They specialize in basketball training but train and workout all athletes. Listen to hear how they got their start and their passion for working with athletes of all ages. This is one episode you definitely do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 59:40


    Chad and Patrick are back to break down all of CFB. They are joined by DylanCallaghanCroley from Rivals who breaks down PSU vs. Michigan. Plus much more --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 63:04


    In this episode, the guys break down the key games from last weekend. They also break down the top recruiting classes and they also break down their picks for this coming week. You can hear all this and more on week 8 of the College Football Index. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 66:03


    In the latest episode of the CFI Patrick and Clarke are joined by special guest Andrew Kalista to break down the results of the Penn State vs. Ohio State game. The guys also give their weekly picks for this coming week and Patrick gives you his latest top 10. You'll hear all this and more on the latest episode of The College Football Index. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Podcast Special Hall of Fame Edition with Special Guest Tom Getz

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 16:18


    Two days before the Lancaster County Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, we have Hempfield's legendary Head Coach Tom Getz. He joins the show to talk about his great career, great moments, and what this induction means to him. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Podcast A Special Tribute to Coach Steve Powell with Special Guest Tyson McFadden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 28:30


    In this episode of Around the 717 Carl sits down with one of Coach Powell's former standout basketball players at J.P. McCaskey High School Tyson "Happy" McFadden. The two sit down and discuss the great memories of playing for Coach Powell and some of the great accomplishments that were achieved in that special era of J.P. McCaskey basketball. Tune in and listen to some great stories about the great Coach Powell. Coach Steve Powell will be inducted into The Lancaster County Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 25th, 2023. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 58:17


    The Coach and Clark talk about the top 10 teams and the chances of them making the playoffs. Then they are joined by DylanCallaghanCroley from Rivals.com to discuss Penn State Football --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 52:41


    Patrick and Clark break down all the games from CFB. Plus, they discuss the National Championship odds, Heisman odds there picks and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Podcast with Special Hall of Fame Guest & Former Pittsburgh Steeler Dan Kreider

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 32:34


    On this edition of Around the 717 Podcast Carl sits down with Super Bowl Champ Dan Kreider. Dan is getting inducted into the Lancaster County Sports Hall of Fame on Oct. 25th. During this sit down the guys discuss Dan's career and his current coaching career. Dan also breaks down what this induction means to him in his hometown. This is one you definitely do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    College Football Index Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 55:54


    On this edition of the CFI, the guys discuss the big wins from Notre Dame and Penn State. Patrick gives you his top 10 this week. The guys are also joined by Ric Butler of Rocky Top Insider to discuss some Tennessees and SEC football. This is an episode you definitely do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 58:53


    Big Weekend of CFB. Patrick Weider was live in South Bend for Ohio State's big win against Notre Dame. Jonah Booker joins the podcast to discuss OSU and CFB --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 with Special Guest Conestoga Valley Star Linemen Soren Stoltzfus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 18:32


    Conestoga Valley star lineman Soren Stoltzfus stops by to discuss the Buckskins early season success and his future plans for next year --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 60:07


    In the CFB, Index Chad Clark and Patrick Weider discuss all the big topics from CFB this past weekend. Guest Andrew Kalista breaks down all the action this weekend --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Podcast with Special Guest Prep Redzone Patrick Weider

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 28:42


    In this edition of Around the 717 Carl Frederick sits down with Patrick Weider to discuss some LL/Berks football. They break down who got off to a hot start so far this season. They break down who they think will win each section. They also break down some players who got off to a hot start this season. You can hear all this and more on this edition of Around the 717 Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index is Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 57:16


    The guys are finally back to discuss CFB. Patrick and Chad break down all the big stories in CFB. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around The 717 Podcast w/ Special Guest York High Wide Receiver David Warde

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 19:56


    On this episode of Around the 717 Carl Frederick sits down with David Warde. The York High star receiver discusses his big week 2 game against Hempfield. He also talks about his college scholarship offers and game day visits that he has coming up. David also discusses the great mentorship that he received from his past teammates. You can hear all this and more on this edition of Around the 717 Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Sit Down with R.J. Gonzalez & York Catholic vs. Lancaster Catholic Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2023 13:51


    In this interview R.J. discusses his big week one performance vs. York Catholic. He also discusses how he spent his summer and what camps he attended this off season. R.J. also discuss how good he thinks Lancaster Catholic can be this season. You can also catch highlights from the Lancaster Catholic vs. York Catholic game. We hope you enjoy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Podcast w/ Special Guest Dhamir Wesley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 20:06


    In this edition of Around the 717 Carl sits down with Dhamir Wesley from Penn Manor High School. They discuss Dhamir's camp circuit this summer and his recent scholarship offer from the University of Delaware. Dhamir also discusses his expectations for his senior season and how Penn Manor should finish the season. You can hear all this and more on this episode of Around the 717. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Special Interview with All State Wide Receiver & Monmouth Univ. Commit Landon Kennel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 21:39


    The Manheim Township football standout takes time out of his busy off season schedule to sit down with Carl Frederick. They discuss what Landon has been up to this off-season. They also discuss the expectations for Manheim Township football this coming season. Landon discusses all this and more. This is one you definitely do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 with Special Guest Adam Battersby from ProBatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 30:33


    We sitdown with Adam Battersby to discuss his company ProBatter and how he got started in the baseball business. Adam's company has top of the art pitching machines at schools and malls across the country. He stopped by to discuss his upbringing and the message he and his team are trying to get across for the sport of baseball. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

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    Football is Back... Around the 717 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 51:13


    In this special edition of Around the 717 Podcast Carl breaks down this week's LL League vs. Berks County All Star football game. He is also joined by Head Coach of the LL Team Coach Eager to see how his team has been preparing for the gang. Sports Writer Patrick Weider joined the show also to discuss the game this week. You can hear all this and more on this special edition of Around the 717 Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Draft Day... The College Football Index Draft Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 48:26


    Patrick and Jeff both are on a special edition of the CFB Index to break down the 2023 NFL Draft. Both Jeff and Patrick share their Mock Drafts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    Who's the Top Rated Players in the 717.... Around the 717 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 37:31


    In this week's edition of Around the 717 Carl sits down with Dylan Callaghan Crowley from Rivals.com and Prepredzone.com. They discuss who are some top football prospects in the area as well as who are some up and comers on the rise in this area. This is one you definitely do not want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brandon-way/support

    It's Spring Sports Time.... Around the 717 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 32:03


    In this episode CJ sits down with 717 Sports writer Collin Richardson. They preview this coming baseball season in the L.L. League. They also discuss this special year Hempfield's sports teams are having. You can hear all this and more on this week's edition of Around the 717 Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Let's Talk Some Post Season Basketball... Around the 717 Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 20:28


    Around the 717 welcomes Millersville student Stephin McCloskey who shares his thoughts on LL HOOPS. Stephen followed and LL Hoops all season and gives a deep dive on his thoughts from this past season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Podcast returns with Special Guest Derek Jennings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 34:01


    Around the 717 returns as we welcome McCaskey Track and Field Head Coach Derek Jennings. We sit down and discuss this upcoming spring season. The guys also discussed the top 5 4x4 relay team in the country that currently broke the school record. They also discussed the plans for the Indoor State Track and Field Championship Meet. You can hear all this and more on this edition of Around the 717 Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Georgia repeats as Champs & a not too early top 10.... The College Football Index Week 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 40:04


    Chad and Patrick discuss Georgia's win over TCU and a Way Too Early Top 10 for next season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    The College Football Index Week 16.... The Breakdown of the College Football Playoff Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 57:02


    Chad and Patrick are back discussing the CFB playoffs and the 2 crazy finishes. Brandon Rudolph joins the podcast to discuss the games and a National Title Preview. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Recruiting Update & College Football Playoff Preview.... The College Football Index Week 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2022 56:18


    CFB Index is back with Patrick Weider and CJ Frederick filling in for Chad Clark to discuss recruiting, transfer portal and CFB Playoff. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 State Championship Week with Special Guest Todd Mealy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 29:55


    Around the 717 with Carl Frederick, Todd Mealy stops by to discuss Bishop McDevitt his Alma Maters championship season and what it what mean for the community. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Ohio State Goes Down!!!!! The College Football Index Week 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 58:33


    The guys are back to discuss Ohio State's loss to Michigan, The CFB Playoff. The guys also discuss who should win the Heisman Trophy as well as the latest coaching hires. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Around The 717 Playoff Edition Week 5 with Special Guests Troy Godinet & George Eager

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 68:00


    Around The 717 with Carl Frederick. Coach Troy Godinet stops by to discuss his first season as Reading's Head Football Coach. We are also joined by Section 1 Coach of the year Hempfield's George Eager to discuss their historic season. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Playoff Week 4 with Special Guest Zac Hahn

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2022 42:09


    Around the 717 with Carl Frederick and Coach Way, Manheim Central Quarterback Zac Hahn joins the show to discuss his season and their championship matchup against Bishop Mcdevitt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    It is Rivalry week OSU vs. Michigan. The College Football Index Week 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 90:29


    On this episode the guys discuss all the games coming up for rivalry week. The guys have special guest Steve Navaroli on to discuss the Michigan side of the rivalry. Then the guys have another special guest on in Jonah Booker on from Bucknuts to discuss Ohio State's side of the rivalry. This is one you don't want to miss. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Around the 717 Playoff week 3 w/ Special Guest Hayden Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 26:29


    Around the 717 with Carl Frederick, Manheim Township star quarterback Hayden Johnson joins the show to discuss their playoff matchup with Arch Rival Hempfield --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

    Pac 12 Playoff hopes in trouble???? The College Football Index Week 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 68:05


    The guys break down the CFB biggest games from this past weekend. The guys also have 717 Sports writer CJ Frederick on to discuss Penn State and the CFB Playoffs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/brandon-way/support

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