The Roundhouse Podcast

Denning Gerig is the new Voice of the Shockers and he joins us to talk about taking over for Mike Kennedy on men’s basketball and baseball in 2026-27. We discuss growing up as a Shocker fan, rushing to a bar to watch the end of the 2006 Wichita State win at Syracuse and why he … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Denning Gerig, new Voice of the Shockers"

Former Shocker Markis McDuffie is a lifelong New York Knicks fan who can’t wait for the NBA Finals that match the Knicks vs. the Spurs. We talk about his favorite Knicks, watching WSU teammate Landry Shamet shine in the playoffs and Madison Square Garden. We also dive into the AfterShocks making their return to TBT … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Markis McDuffie on the Knicks, Landry Shamet and the AfterShocks"

Wichita State basketball assistant coach P.J. Couisnard joins the podcast to update fans on spring additions to the roster, summer plans and returning Shockers. We talk about why WSU’s retention rate was so high, how the incoming guards will change the offense and what’s next for Noah Hill. We also discuss Couisnard’s first year as … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with P.J. Couisnard on Shocker basketball"

Wichita State won the men’s outdoor American Conference track and field title on Saturday in Denton, Texas. Director of track and field Steve Rainbolt talks about his team’s strong finish on Saturday to run away with the crown. We discuss how this title differed from the 2022 and 2023 titles, the Parrish twins and high … Continue reading "Podcast with Steve Rainbolt on Shocker track’s American Championship"

Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy takes us through a retrospective on his career with audio clips of memorable moments from men’s basketball and baseball. We start in the 1980’s, journey through Jim Audley’s throw in 1991, the 2006 and 2013 NCAA Tournaments and wrap up with a Kenyon Giles highlight. Kennedy, retiring after baseball … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Mike Kennedy and highlights of his 46 years"

Wichita State sophomore infielder Ausha Moore joins the podcast to talk about choosing softball over basketball, with help from Dad and a wiffle ball, and her old-school music tastes as influenced by Mom. We also discuss Wichita State’s 14-game win streak in conference play, Kinzey Woody’s swag and the quiet contributions of teammates Trinity Allen … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Ausha Moore on Shocker softball"

Wichita State infielders Kinzey Woody and Kammie Smith are enjoying fabulous freshman seasons and they join us to preview a series vs. Memphis that starts at 6 p.m., Thursday at Wilkins Stadium. We talk about family influence, parental humor, favorite songs and Woody gives us a book recommendation. We also discuss plate discipline, improvement over … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Kinzey Woody and Kammie Smith on Shocker softball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU softball, winners of 12 in a row, plays at Kansas on Tuesday. The Shockers host Memphis in a series starting Thursday. WSU is tied with USF atop the conference entering the week. Shocker baseball plays host to … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (April 27)"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU baseball meets Rice this weekend at Eck Stadium in a series that starts with a football jersey giveaway at 6:05 p.m., Friday. The Shockers and Owls are battling to stay in the upper reaches of the American … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (April 21)"

Wichita State bowling is back in the NCAA Final Four after winning the Arlington Regional. Juniors Ashtyn Woods and Sara Duque Jimenez join us to talk about the regional and the national semifinals on Friday in Parma Heights, Ohio. We discuss Beau Anderson’s contribution off the bench to help the Shockers climb out of the … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Sara Duque Jimenez and Ashtyn Woods on Shocker bowling"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. NIT action continues for the Shockers on Tuesday at Tulsa (6 p.m., ESPN2). It is a big week for tennis on campus with both the men’s and women’s playing at home. WSU baseball is at Memphis. Softball, winners … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (March 23)"

Wichita State basketball assistant coach Josh Eilert visits in between NIT games to update fans after Tuesday’s win over Wyoming. We talk about the importance of rebounding and how the Wichita State coaches make that skill such an emphasis. We also talk about setting screens, another example of the physical basketball Eilert believes is so … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Josh Eilert on Shocker basketball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Tuesday is full of Shocker events, headlined by an NIT game vs. Wyoming at Koch Arena. Baseball and softball play at home all week. Nebraska visits Eck Stadium for a mid-week series before Charlotte comes to town. Softball … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (March 16)"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State is 21-10 and earned the second seed in the American Conference Championship for men's basketball. The Shockers play at 4 p.m., Saturday on ESPN2 in a semifinal game. Wichita State baseball and softball are at home … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (March 11)"

Wichita State basketball associate head coach Kenton Paulino prepares us for the American Championship. We discuss how Dillon Battie stayed locked in when he wasn’t playing and how it paid off for the sophomore forward. He tells us why coach Paul Mills is hard on guard Dre Kindell during practices and why that helps Kindell … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Kenton Paulino on Shocker basketball"

Wichita State junior center Will Berg and assistant coach Iain Layman join the podcast to talk about the Shockers as they wrap up the regular season with a big game on Saturday vs. FAU at Koch Arena before post-season play. We talk about a team meeting in January that helped right the ship after a … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Will Berg, Iain Laymon on Shocker basketball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU men's basketball closes out its regular season at home vs. Florida Atlantic at 3 p.m., Saturday on ESPNU and it is Senior Day. $20 tickets are available. Wichita State can finish second with a win on Saturday … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (March 2)"

Bruce Haertl played baseball for the Shockers, hosted a Shocker football coaches show, did play by play for the Wichita Wings, Wichita State basketball and baseball and much more. He is our guest after he recently retired from a lengthy career in sports broadcasting. We discuss the changing world of media and how a current … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Bruce Haertl on his TV and radio career and covering the Shockers"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State men's basketball is in the American Conference title race. The Shockers play at Memphis on Thursday (8 p.m., ESPN2) and UTSA on Sunday (7 p.m., ESPN+). They are back in Koch Arena to celebrate Senior Day … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Feb. 25)"

Wichita State is recognizing three MVC champions during Saturday’s basketball game vs. Temple (5 p.m.). We chatted with two members from each team – Ed Southern and Steve Kalocinski from the 1976 Shockers, Ryan Martin and Kyle Wilson from 2006 and J.R. Simon and Evan Wessel from the 2016 team. Southern reveals that a chance … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with MVC champions – 1976, 2006, 2016"

Dave Dahl, Mike Kennedy’s partner on the radio for Shocker basketball since 1980, joins the podcast to discuss Mike’s career, the current state of Wichita State basketball and more. He tells us how he connected with Mike in 1980, why the chemistry clicked immediately and how that duo prepares for games. We also discuss Mike’s … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Dave Dahl on Mike Kennedy’s career, Shocker basketball and Warren Jabali"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State men's basketball is in the American Conference title race. The Shockers play at ECU on Wednesday (6 p.m., ESPN+). Then it’s a big Saturday honoring Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy and the 1976, 2006 and … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Feb. 17)"

Wichita State sophomore forward Dillon Battie is on a roll in American Conference play and coming off a 19-point, 9-rebound effort in a win over Tulane. The Shockers play conference co-leaders USF and Tulsa at home this week and Dillon joins us to talk about the team’s winning ways and how a crowd can influence … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Dillon Battie on Shocker basketball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State men's basketball has won five of six games to put itself in contention in the American Conference. The Shockers can take a big step toward that goal with games against USF (6:30 p.m. Wednesday) and Tulsa … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Feb. 9)"

Wichita State softball starts the season this weekend in Texas. Associate head coach Elizabeth Economon joins the podcast to set the scene. We discuss how the schedule balances tough competition with confidence-building games and how using the team’s new indoor practice facility helps build routines. Newcomers such as Johnna Schroeder and Mackenzie Rooney adapted during … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Elizabeth Economon on Shocker softball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State men’s basketball plays Charlotte at Koch Arena on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.). The WSU women face Tulsa at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Koch Arena. The first 250 fans receive a shirt to celebrate National Girls and Women … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Feb. 2)"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Both Shocker basketball teams can have a say at the top of the conference standings over the next week. The Shocker men, on a three-game win streak, travel to Tulsa on Sunday (1 p.m., ESPNU) and get Charlotte … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Jan. 30)"

Wichita State basketball assistant coach Iain Laymon updates fans on the three-game win streak after Saturday’s win over Memphis. We discuss how the Shockers regrouped with some real talk before playing USF, how coaches think about shot selection for Kenyon Giles and why they encourage Brian Amuneke to fire away. We also talk about how … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Iain Laymon on Shocker basketball"

Former Wichita State softball All-Americans CC Wong and Sydney McKinney are still in the game at Wilkins Stadium. They work with hitters and pitchers, catch bullpen sessions, throw batting practice and scrimmage with the Shockers for their duties as graduate assistants. McKinney is playing professionally and leaves soon for Japan. She will play this summer … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with CC Wong, Sydney McKinney on Shocker softball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker men's basketball is back at Koch Arena to play ECU on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.) and Memphis on Saturday (3 p.m.). The Memphis game is a Yellow out with official shirts available at Scheel's. The Shocker women play … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Jan. 19)"

Jason Foster, Wichita State's Pitching Strategist and Director of Analytics, joins the podcast to discuss life as a conduit between technology and a pitcher. We talk about why he chose the analytics path into coaching, why he coaches and where he operates during games. We talk about how he works with athletes to understand how … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Jason Foster on Shocker baseball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker men's basketball is on the road this week, playing at FAU 8 p.m. Thursday on ESPN2 and USF at 1 p.m. Sunday on ESPNU. WSU is back at Koch Arena to play ECU on Jan. 21 and … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Jan. 14)"

Wichita State men's tennis coach Darragh Glavin and women's coach Jacob Eddins join us to talk about the new home for Shocker tennis, coming in 2027. The six-acre tennis complex, built to NCAA national championship specifications, features 12 outdoor and six indoor courts, team accommodations and a spectator capacity of 1,500.  It will be located on … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Darragh Glavin, Jacob Eddins on Shocker tennis"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Koch Arena is busy with basketball this week. WSU men's basketball plays Rice on Wednesday (6:30 p.m.). North Texas visits Wichita on Sunday (2 p.m.).Temple plays the Shocker women on Tuesday (6 p.m.) for Father-Daughter Night with a … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Jan. 5)"

Wichita State opens American Conference play this week with an 8-5 record. Assistant coach P.J. Couisnard joins the podcast to discuss Karon Boyd and his Grinch shoes and how Jaret Valencia and Brian Amuneke can continue their positive trend. We talk about how a redshirt season helped TJ Williams burst into the rotation and why … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with P.J. Couisnard on Shocker basketball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State opens American Conference basketball this week with both the men’s and women’s teams on the road. The Shocker men open conference play at 3 p.m. Wednesday at UAB and continue on the road at Charlotte at … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Dec. 29)"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State plays four home games this week with the men meeting Wofford (6:30 p.m., Wednesday) and Eastern Kentucky (4 p.m., Sunday). The women play Oral Roberts (11 a.m., Tuesday) and Middle Tennessee State (2 p.m., Saturday). All … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Dec. 15)"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker men's basketball is coming off an overtime win at Northern Iowa. They face DePaul at 11 a.m., Saturday at Koch Arena (ESPNU). It is Teddy Bear Toss day, so warm up your arm, bring a new stuffed … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Dec. 11)"

Steve Rainbolt is in his 26th season as director of track and field and cross country at Wichita State. He joins the podcast to preview the indoor track season and explain why the Shocker men’s team sees itself capable of challenging for an American Conference title. We also talk about Sadie Millard’s change in event … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Steve Rainbolt on Shocker track and field"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The Shockers play three games in the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas this week. They play St. Mary's at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday on ESPN2. On Thursday, WSU plays either Colorado State or Virginia Tech at 1:30 p.m. … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Nov. 25)"

Wichita State assistant coach Collin Wilber joins the podcast to talk catchers and how the importance of coaching the position is growing. We talk about the use of video to improve skills and why it can be so important to help pitchers by turning borderline pitches into strikes. There are four catchers on the Shocker … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Collin Wilber on Shocker baseball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. You can see lots of Shocker basketball this week at Koch Arena. The women play Tuesday (Southeast Missouri State, 6 p.m.) and Saturday (Cal State Bakersfield, 2 p.m.). The WSU men are on the road vs. Boise State … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Nov. 17)"

Mike Kennedy, 77, announced today (Nov. 14) he will retire at the end of the 2025-26 season as radio voice of the Shockers. He will continue through basketball and baseball. Kennedy, a graduate of Wichita State and Southeast High, started doing WSU football and basketball on the radio as a student on KMUW and took … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Mike Kennedy on his retirement as voice of the Shockers"

Wichita State women’s golf recorded four top-five team finish this fall, the most for the Shockers since 2017-18. Coach Tom McCurdy and senior Mackenzie Wilson join us to talk about what went right for the Shockers in the fall and a variety of golf topics. We discuss Wilson’s growth as a Shocker and how she … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Tom McCurdy, Mackenzie Wilson on Shocker golf"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker basketball plays Loyola of Chicago at 6:30 p.m., Thursday at Koch Arena. Bucket hats for students! WSU volleyball celebrates seniors Katie Galligan, Emerson Wilford and Brooklyn Leggett before Friday’s match vs. first-place Rice (6:30 p.m.). The first … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Nov. 11)"

Former Shocker volleyball star Morgan Stout is preparing for her second season of professional volleyball after signing as a free agent with the Omaha Supernovas of Major League Volleyball. Stout, an All-American Athletic Conference and All-Region middle in 2024 for the Shockers, talks about fighting loneliness as a rookie with the Vegas Thrill and why … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with former Shocker Morgan Stout, pro volleyball athlete"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Basketball season for the WSU men starts vs. UNC Asheville at 6:30 p.m. tonight (Nov. 4). The Shockers also play Prairie View A&M on Saturday (6 p.m.) and fans are encouraged to donate a non-perishable food item to … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Nov. 4)"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Basketball season is upon us, with the Shocker women celebrating Halloween with Wednesday’s exhibition vs. Newman. Their opener is Nov. 3 vs. Lincoln University. The WSU men open the season vs. UNC Asheville on Nov. 4. Shocker cross … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Oct. 28)"

Wichita State baseball assistant coach Marty Lees previews the Shocker Fall Series, which starts at 4 p.m., Tuesday (Oct. 28). Lees talks about his coaching journey that started as a high school coach and took off as an assistant at Oregon State, where the Beavers won two NCAA titles. We discuss what he has learned … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Marty Lees on Shocker baseball"

Associate head coach Kenton Paulino joins the podcast to update fans on scrimmages and fall practices. We discuss why coaches love the format of scrimmages vs. NCAA Division I opponents. Paulino talks about the challenges of teaching newcomers terminology and how that is heightened during competition. We break down the Shockers by position with the … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Kenton Paulino on Shocker basketball"

Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shockers volleyball returns to Koch Arena to play Tulane at 7 p.m. Friday on Ladies Night. WSU faces North Texas on Sunday (1 p.m.) for a Halloween special. WSU softball scrimmages Wednesday and Saturday at Wilkins Stadium. Basketball season … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Oct. 21)"