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The Monarchists, Mike and Aaron, sit down with Old Dominion University (ODU) alums, athletes and coaches (current and former) to discuss the school, their experiences and how their lives have been impacted by the school and their athletic programs.

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    S2E20 - Recruiting with Jonathan Hadra - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 81:23 Transcription Available


    Assistant Coach Jonathan Hadra joins CB, Gary and Coach Finny to talk all things recruiting and the portal. Plus an update on the stadium, rev share, summer leagues and Monarchs in the pro.

    S2E19 - Tournament Recap and Summer Preview - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 96:57 Transcription Available


    CB, Gary and Coach Finwood wrap up the 2025 ODU Baseball season. We get some insight on the offseason process, who is on the schedule in 2026 and what the roster may look like.

    S2E18 - Coastal Recap and Tourney Preview - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 50:07 Transcription Available


    Coach Finwood joins CB and Gary from the road to Montgomery. The guys recap the Coastal series and preview the Sun Belt Tournament.

    S2E17 - LIVE JMU Recap and Coastal Preview - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 86:30 Transcription Available


    CB and Gary go live as the Monarchs wrap up a weekend sweep of the Dukes. ODU hosts a very tough Coastal Carolina team Thursday-Saturday at War Memorial to wrap the regular season.

    S2E16 - Marshall Recap w/ Tahraun Hammond - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 87:54 Transcription Available


    Tahraun Hammond joins the guys talk ball and give his video game rating. CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a series win over Marshall and what lies ahead for SBC tourney positioning.

    S2E15 - ULM Recap w/ Alex Hunt - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 80:01 Transcription Available


    Alex Hunt joins the guys to recap a series win over ULM and his journey to ODU Baseball. Coach Finwood gives us his take on the weekend, umpire stories and a look ahead to Marshall.

    S2E14 - Louisiana Recap w/ Scotty Young - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 75:37 Transcription Available


    Outfielder Scotty Young joins the show to talk about his grand slam, hitting a homerun off Zach Leite and where he's playing this summer. Coach Finwood hops on to chat about the VCU and Louisiana games then a look ahead to ULM.

    Fan Q&A - The Pride of ODU w/ Jay Haeseker

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 61:17 Transcription Available


    In this episode of The Monarchists, Mike and Aaron are joined by Jay from The Pride of ODU, Old Dominion University's official NIL collective. The conversation offers a comprehensive update on the collective's goals, progress, and challenges. Jay answers fan-submitted questions, delving into membership growth strategies, revenue distribution among sports, NIL-related regulations, and the evolving impact of revenue sharing (rev share). He also sheds light on ODU's strategic approach in the competitive NIL landscape, touches on collaboration with university groups like ODAF and the Alumni Association, and previews upcoming events to build community engagement and support. The episode blends transparency, strategic insight, and a call to action for Monarch Nation to get involved and support ODU Athletics.For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://theprideofodu.com/pages/the-monarchist-podcastTo learn more about The Pride of ODU collective, how to support NIL, and how to become a member, please visit our website at: https://theprideofodu.com/ and https://theprideofodu.com/pages/membershipsConversation Timeline:[00:00] – Intro to the episode and welcome to Jay[01:00] – Purpose of the episode: answering fan questions about the collective[02:00] – Current membership numbers and goals for 2024[05:00] – Spring campaign incentives and upcoming membership push[06:00] – Marketing efforts and digital outreach strategy[08:00] – In-game promotion and working with ODU's MMR partners[10:00] – ODU's learning curve and comparisons to other schools' collective setups[11:30] – Coordination with ODAF and Alumni Association[13:00] – How funds are distributed across sports[15:00] – Budget comparisons with rivals (JMU, ECU, VCU, etc.)[17:00] – Challenges with revenue numbers and market inflation[19:00] – Competitive concerns around sharing financial plans[21:00] – Strategic budgeting and the need for more support[23:00] – Who makes the financial decisions: collective or coaches?[24:30] – How revenue sharing may change the collective's role[27:00] – Rev share vs. NIL and potential benefits of regulated incentives[28:00] – Have any sports met their NIL goals?[30:00] – Market value inflation and sustainability challenges[32:00] – Evolution of The Pride's internal structure and strategy[34:00] – Merging the collective with the university – a possibility?[37:00] – Retention rates of top NIL earners[39:00] – Portal vs. internal retention and cost/value comparison[42:00] – Rise of NIL agents and regulatory issues[45:00] – What are Sun Belt competitors paying? Market overview[48:00] – Playing time as the new NIL value driver[50:00] – Strategic, sustainable budget planning in NIL spending[52:00] – Upcoming events: Spring Game, Mane Event, Watch Parties[53:00] – Summer plans: alumni events, VIP events, beer festival[56:00] – Women's Basketball Golf Tournament promotion[59:00] – Final thoughts: supporting ODU through collective membership[01:01:00] – Wrap-up and call to action

    S2E13 GA Southern Recap w/ Evan Holman - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 88:30 Transcription Available


    CB, Gary and Coach Finwood recap a series win at Georgia Southern. Evan Holman joins later in the show to talk about his huge day on Sunday, Pitch Com and more. Plus a look ahead to games with VCU and Louisiana.

    S2E12 - Troy Recap w/ Efrain Morales - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 94:51 Transcription Available


    Efrain Morales is our player guest this week after a four hit game on Sunday. CB, Gary and Coach Finny chat through the Troy series and look ahead to Norfolk State and Georgia Southern. We've also got a new way for you to track Monarchs playing pro ball later in the episode.

    S2E11 - App State Recap w/ Zach Leite - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 66:54 Transcription Available


    CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap the series at App State and look ahead to UVA and a home series with Troy at Harbor Park. Zach Leite stops by to chat about his hot start to the season and his journey to ODU from Southern California.

    S2E10 - Georgia State Recap w/ Kyle Edwards - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 86:23


    CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a series win over Georgia State plus a little sneak peak at the 2026 schedule. Kyle Edwards joins to give us his take on the road heavy schedule.

    S2E9 - Southern Miss Recap W/Bailey Matela - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 65:39 Transcription Available


    CB and Gary recap the ODU Baseball series at Southern Miss and look ahead to Georgia State. Bailey Matela stops by to chat about the long road trip and how he's looking forward to a "home" series.

    S2E8 - Auburn Recap With Kainen Jorge - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 65:14


    Kainen Jorge's three run homerun proved to be the game winner Saturday. He joins CB, Gary and Coach Finny to recap the weekend series at Auburn and look ahead to Mississippi State and Southern Miss.

    S2E7 - Week 3 Recap with Finny and Blake Morgan - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 69:29


    Coach Finny joins CB and Gary to recap the week for ODU Baseball and look ahead to Auburn. Blake Morgan stops by to talk about his performance on the mound Sunday.

    S2E6 - Charlotte Recap W/ Finny and TJ Aiken - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 78:45


    CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a series win over Charlotte then look ahead to ECU and three games in Tennessee. Outfielder TJ Aiken joins the podcast to give us some insight to his big weekend at the plate.

    S3E22 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 26:43 Transcription Available


    Mike talks with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about their recent road trip, this week's trip to the peach state, the adversity they've faced, the lessons learned and a lot more.

    S2E5 - GT Recap w/ Dylan Brown - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 47:00


    Starting Pitcher Dylan Brown joins CB, Gary and Coach Finny as they recap the weekend at Georgia Tech.

    S3E21 - Monarchist Basketball Show ft Vytautas Zygas - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 12:02 Transcription Available


    Aaron sits down with Vytautas Zygas, the 6'6" guard from Kaunas, Lithuania, for Old Dominion Men's Basketball. Vy talks about why he chose ODU, his shared philosophy with Coach Mike Jones, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

    S2E4 - New Coaches and GT Preview - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 52:47


    Opening Day is Friday! CB, Gary and Coach Finny welcome new members of the ODU Baseball Coaching Staff Ryne Moore, Paul Panik and Brandon Pond. Plus a preview of Georgia Tech.

    S3E20 - Monarchist Basketball Show ft Kelsey Thompson - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 11:51 Transcription Available


    The fellas chat with Kelsey Thompson, 5'10" JR Guard from Mobile, Alabama, for Old Dominion Women's Basketball. They talk about her path from Alabama to being a Monarch, her game, why ODU fits her so well, and so much more.

    S2E3 - Pitching Preview W/ Coach Finny - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 50:25


    Gary, CB and Coach Finny break down the 2025 Monarch pitching staff. Plus updates on the construction work underway at The Bud.

    S3E19 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft Asst Coach Roland Jones Jr - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 30:26 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with Roland Jones, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator of Old Dominion Women's Basketball. Snowed into his hotel in New Orleans, Coach Ro joins the pod to talk all things recruiting. We discuss the pros and cons to recruiting high school, junior college, and the transfer portal in addition to much, much more.

    S3E18 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Stephaun Walker - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 11:41 Transcription Available


    Aaron sits down with Steph Walker, wing from Washington D.C., for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

    S2E2 - Hitting Preview W/ Coach Finny - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 50:35


    ODU Baseball Head Coach Chris Finwood joins us again to preview the Monarchs' 2025 lineup. Plus a recap of Step Up to the Plate and the history of the Homerun Chain.

    S3E17 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Simone Cunningham - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 16:23 Transcription Available


    Mike and Aaron sit down with Simone Cunningham, senior forward from Pleasant Grove, Alabama, for Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about her path to ODU, her game, her teammates and a lot more.

    S2E1 - Coach Chris Finwood - Hudson Homers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 32:24 Transcription Available


    Hudson Homers is back for season 2. ODU Baseball Coach Chris Finwood joins us to talk stadium updates, the schedule and share a Coach Guzzo memory.

    S3E16 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 38:24 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about winning five of their last six games and sweeping Louisiana and a first place, South Alabama team on the road. We get updates on a few key injuries, preview the four game homestand, discuss his coaching demeanor, and share some deals on tickets that will save you some $$$.https://theprideofodu.com/blogs/news/pack-the-ted-fill-chartway-support-odu-hoops

    S3E14 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Sean Durugordon - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 11:22 Transcription Available


    Aaron sits down with Sean Durugordon, guard from Harlem, New York, for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

    S3E15 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft_ Coach DeLisha Milton-Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 21:58 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with DeLisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about a 3-0 conference start, what stats Coach looks first to in evaluating her team's defensive and offensive performance, and their next two opponents - Coastal Carolina and Marshall. Coach also answers what her ideal NIL deal would have been when she was playing in college.

    S3E13 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 30:25 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the road win at ULM, the big win over Virginia Wesleyan, the progression they have made as a team, updates on a few of the team's younger players, and a lot more.

    S3E12 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. En'Dya Buford - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 9:09 Transcription Available


    Mike and Aaron sit down with En'Dya Buford., graduate student guard from Memphis, Tennessee for Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about her path to ODU, her game, her teammates and a lot more.

    S3E11 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Delisha Milton-Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 25:36 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about recent games, the progression they have made as a team, defense, hot and cold streaks and more.

    S3E10 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Robert Davis Jr. - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 16:54 Transcription Available


    Aaron sits down with Robert Davis Jr., sophomore guard from Detroit, Michigan for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

    S3E9 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Jaden Johnson - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 9:49 Transcription Available


    Aaron sits down with Jaden Johnson, freshman point guard for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

    S3E8 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024 27:30 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the trip to the Cayman's, recent home games, the progression they have made as a team, the hurdles they've hit and a lot more.

    Episode 99 - Arkansas State and Season Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 107:53


    The guys go live to recap AState and the season. We also take questions live and cover the transfer portal.

    Episode 97: Marshall Recap Arkansas State Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 93:35 Transcription Available


    Jonathan and Jarod join the guys to chat about the loss to Marshall, the transfer portal and the season finale at Arkansas State.

    S3E7 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach DeLisha Milton-Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 33:57 Transcription Available


    Mike and Aaron sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's and discuss the team's last three games. After wins against SMU, Morgan State, and Bowie State, the Monarchs ride a three game winning streak into this Thursday's contest vs. rival VCU at 6:30. See everyone at Chartway Arena.To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/

    Episode 97: JMU Recap/Marshall Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 80:27 Transcription Available


    The fellas get together to pine on the massive missed opportunity against JMU and preview the Oyster Bowl against Marshall.To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/

    S3E6 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 31:46 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the first week of season play, preview upcoming games, evaluation, injuries strategy and a lot more.

    Episode 96: JMU Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 62:53 Transcription Available


    Jarod Brown joins Mike and Aaron to preview this Saturday's ODU game versus JMU in Norfolk. This week is our annual Toys 4 Tots drive. Please bring a new/unwrapped toy for a boy and or girl. We'll be collecting in the Blue Lot and on 49th Street across from the stadium.To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/

    S3 | Episode 5 - Coach Delisha Milton-Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 24:28 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to learn more about her squad before the 2024-25 season kicks off their first home game on Monday, November 11, 2024 against Morgan State at 6:30pm at Chartway Arena.For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/

    Episode 95: App State Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 76:07 Transcription Available


    Jonathan Plisco and Jarod Brown join Mike and Gary to talk about ODU's 28-20 loss to Appalachian State.

    S3 | Episode 4 - Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 31:22 Transcription Available


    The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to learn more about his squad before the 2024-25 season kicks off on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Chartway Arena against Buffalo.For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/

    Episode 94 - Georgia Southern Recap and App State Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 99:48 Transcription Available


    The fellas discuss ODU football's crushing 49 to 17 win over Georgia Southern and preview the trip to Boone to play Appalachian State next week.

    Episode 93 - All Our Ex's Live in Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 60:57 Transcription Available


    Mike and Gary recap ODU's 24-14 win over Texas State and preview Georgia Southern. Plus a special guest to get you excited for the Military Appreciation Game on Thursday night.

    Episode 92 - Party in the backfield

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 43:50 Transcription Available


    Mike and Gary talk through ODU's 21 to 14 win over Georgia State and the re-immergence of the Defense. Plus a preview of ODU's homecoming game against Texas State and what the offense needs to do to win.For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/

    Episode 91 - March to Atlanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 40:39


    Mike and Gary talk about ODU's 45-37 loss to Coastal and look ahead to a must win at Georgia State.

    Episode 90 - Aaron Was Finally Right!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 63:25


    The fellas chat about Saturday's big win at Bowling Green, a raucous watch party at Afterglow Brewing, how Aaron's multi-year prediction finally came true (sort of), and preview next week's game versus Coastal in Conway, SC.For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/To register for the ODU Alumni tailgate in Atlanta for the Georgia State game please visit https://www.odualumni.org/s/1672/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1672&gid=2&pgid=5150&cid=8968&content_id=5230

    Episode 89 - Buy Our Beer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 53:55 Transcription Available


    The fellas discuss what they hope the team worked on during the bye week, preview the upcoming trip to Bowling Green, the release of The Monarch with Afterglow Brewing and make a push for more fans to join the collective.For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/

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