The Longest Road with Josh Williams

Josh Williams sits down with Mike Gallo, author of the book No More Games. Listen to Mike talk about the 30-year journey of starting this book in college and the spark that allowed him to see it through. Over the course of the interview you will get a real feel for who Mike Gallo is. This is Mike Gallo's Longest Road. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sat down with Elkhart Lions Athletic Director, Brian Buckley, aka Buck, to talk about his life as a team builder through athletics and Human Resources. Youll hear tons of great storys like his 1988 throwback to his days of chasing the Big Leagues and how a bunch of nos turned into a big time yes!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh sits down with a member of South Bend's first family of baseball, Joel Reinebold. We take a look back what it was like growing up in the shadows of a Hall of Fame coach and father, Jim Reinebold. You'll hear how deep the Reinebold tradition runs in the bloodlines of Joel and his siblings. Finally you'll get to find out about the international effort to bring baseball to Jamaica.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with Coach Brian Polian to talk about surviving the 2020 college football season and his new book 'Coaching and Teaching Generation Z: Honor The Relationships'. Irish fans can expect to get some pretty exclusive insights from Notre Dames exciting college football playoff run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the first episode back in 2021, I sit down with the President of the South Bend Cubs, Joe Hart. We take a look back as his first 10-years at the helm of the minor league franchise. In addition we take a look at what it was like to be in his position during the pandemic; including what it was like the day baseball came to a screeching-stop.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I talk with a draft diamond that is still chasing after his NFL dreams, but much more than chasing his draft dreams, you will hear how a young boy turned into a young man through life's way of maturation -- that is where the real chase begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I talk with a draft diamond that is still chasing after his NFL dreams, but much more than chasing his draft dreams, you will hear how a young boy turned into a young man through life's way of maturation -- that is where the real chase begins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with 95.3 MNC's Brooklyne Beatty to discuss becoming the first female anchor on the stations morning news show. Celebrating women's history month with introducing one of our own to the Michiana audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with Blue and Gold Illustrated's Vince DeDario to talk about becoming the new head coach of the Riley High School baseball team, his journey to being an educator, sports broadcaster, and coach all at the same time. No doubt Vince's road has made an impact on not just himself, but those around him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with local broadcast legend, Chuck Freeby as we walk back through his 30-plus year career in the broadcast industry. A true pioneer of integrating local prep sports and news media. Inducted into the Indiana Hall of Fame sportscaster in 2019, The man behind many hats is a strong man of faith who relied on that faith to get him through one of the toughest moments of his life. Please sign up and save a life today, go to www.bethematch.org and join the Bone Marrow Registry today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with Concord High School quarterback, Ethan Cain to talk about battling through tearing his ACL as a sophomore to now preparing to compete to start for the starting quarterback at Indiana State University. The small town kid from Walton, Indiana carries a chip on his shoulder that may very well be the reason behind his motivation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with South Bends Coy Brown to talk about the self-discovery process he embarked upon as a division-1 athlete at Bowling Green. We talk about maturation through believing in himself, making a choice to walk away from the game, moving around the country to gain perspective and a mentor. As a college athlete, Coy Browns story is relevant to many; stay true to yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with South Bend Cubs President, Joe Hart to talk about growing up in a small town in upstate Pennsylvania where community and family are one of the same. We talk about his 26 year career as minor league baseball executive that stretched him from California to Florida and now has brought him to South Bend where they've captured not just a league title, but the heart of the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I sit down with University of Notre Dame assistant coach and recruiting coordinator Brian Polian to talk about living a true football life. We talk about growing up in the Buffalo Bills locker room and how his childhood hero Jim Kelly has impacted his life. Brian also talks about becoming his own man at John Carroll University and his relationship with his best friend, his father, NFL Hall of Famer Bill Polian. To recommend a guest, email jwilliams@953mnc.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing The Longest Road with Josh Williams, a sports show from Podcasts by Federated Media and 95.3 Michiana's News Channel. Go beyond the stat lines and highlights to understand the journeys of some of Michiana's sports figures. Every episode, Josh Williams will speak to icons like Notre Dame's Brian Polian or introduce you to the icons of the future like Concord High School Coach Craig Koehler. You may not know everyone's name, but you'll be inspired by their stories of their longest road. Get ready to take a journey this January on The Longest Road with Josh Williams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.