Tommie Talks - a St. Thomas Athletics Podcast

The Tommies fell in a hard fought Mason Cup final to Minnesota State 4-2 this past Friday night. Sam Ekstrom, the voice of St. Thomas men's hockey returns to the podcast to talk with Ross and Corbu about the final and what's to come for the St. Thomas men's hockey program in the days and years to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is senior Hailey Hindt from the track team. We talk about the growth of the program over the last two years, being a record holder, and why 400 meter hurdles is easier than the 400 meter sprint. We also chat about becoming a city girl, her Sydney McLaughlin fandom, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tommies are one win away from winning the CCHA conference tournament after beating Bowling Green 3-1 this past Saturday. Up next, Minnesota State in the title game. Sam Ekstrom join Ross and Corbu to talk all about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Thomas men's hockey is off to the Mason Cup semi's when they take on Bowling Green after sweeping Ferris State this past weekend. Game time this Saturday is at 4pm. The Tommie men's team had a GREAT weekend in Sioux Falls before coming up just a bit short in the Summit League title game. The voice of St. Thomas Athletics Corbu Stathes joins SKOR North's Ross Brendel to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Thomas men's basketball begins the Summit League Tournament this Thursday night taking on Denver and the Tommies men's hockey team will host Ferris State in the first round of the Mason Cup this upcoming weekend. Sam Ekstrom drops by to preview the Cup and Corbu previews the Summit League Tournament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guests are Jo Langbehn and Jordyn Lamker from the women's basketball team. We talk about playing with and against each other since elementary school, and the 4 year process of going from D3 to D1. We also chat about playing on senior day, cliff diving, sisterhood, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a tough week on the court for the Tommie men's basketball team, they return home to finish the regular season with North Dakota on Thursday and Kansas City on Saturday. Can the boys turn it around and get right before the conference tournament? Ross and Corbu also look around campus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a Saturday night for St. Thomas men's basketball. The Tommies beat Omaha 95-84 at Schoenecker Arena to grab sole possession of first place in the Summitt League. The voice of St. Thomas Athletics Corbu Stathes reviews the game and looks ahead at the Tommies upcoming opponents with SKOR North's Ross Brendel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Libby Fischer from the Swim and Dive team. We talk about the family atmosphere of the swim team, being a leader, and swimming fast. We also chat about “old” Disney movies versus scary movies, plain Cheerios, lake swimming, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week for Tommies athletics! Men's basketball and hockey had hard earned splits since we last talked. Men's hockey at Bowling Green and men's basketball at South Dakota State and Denver. Women's hockey continues to excel and be a prominent foe in the WCHA. Women's basketball picked up a big conference win in Denver! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Caroline Lindahl, a sophomore on the tennis team. We talk about the decision to leave Denmark for St Thomas, the similarities between the two places, and hygge. We also chat about having things lost in translation, exploring on foot, being a part of an international roster, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a day on Sunday for the Tommies as they rolled to a BIG victory over NDSU at home in front of a full house crowd of 2,068 at Schoenecker Arena. Kendall Blue and Nolan Minessale combined for 43 points in the victory. The Tommie men's and women's hockey teams also continue to play well. Ross and Corbu take a look around campus and get you caught up on all things Tommies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Cassidy Carby, a senior 3B from the softball team. We talk about being a power hitter, playing different positions in college, and learning about herself after an injury. We also chat about working at the Hospitality House and how it changed her life, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congratulations to Ruth Sinn who collected her 400th career victory for the Tommie women with a 78-65 win this past Saturday afternoon. The Tommie men rebounded from their first conference loss of the season with a win over Kansas City. How about the Tommie women's hockey team?! What a sweep over UMD last weekend. Join Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes as they look around campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Ella Boerger, sophomore forward on the women's hockey team. We talk about growing up in a hockey family, competing with her brother on the pond, and her teammates in Mario Kart. We also chat about her mentality as a forward, the gauntlet of the WCHA, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tommie men's basketball team continued their amazing 5-0 start with a win over Denver on Saturday night, setting up a battle of undefeated squads this Wednesday night in Omaha for the top spot in the Summit League. Corbu Stathes will be there! He and Ross breakdown the start of the basketball conference season and preview what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Zay Hopf from the men's Track & Field team. We talk about the growth of the program over the past 4 years, not liking running, and being a triple jump champion. We also chat about playing basketball against Ben Nau and Andrew Rohde, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hard to believe we know, but Lee and Penny Anderson Arena will open later this year in November and house both Tommies hockey and basketball. PLUS, so much more. Deputy Athletic Director, Cory Chapman, joined the show to update us the status of the build. Ross and Corbu also take a look around campus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is junior goaltender Aaron Trotter from Men's Hockey. We talk about the differences between collegiate hockey in Canada and the States, billet families, and becoming a goaltender. We also chat about Star Wars characters and where they would play on the ice, LEGO sets, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Thomas men's basketball team is 2-0 in Summit League play after wins on the road at NDSU and North Dakota. The men's hockey team is also coming off their first sweep of the season. What's next for both squads as the season marches on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corbu Stathes and Ross Brendel are back talking Tommies! Today the focus is on men's basketball as they begin Summit League play with regional foes from North Dakota and South Dakota. Corbu helps preview league play and even gives us his first half team MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Thomas men's basketball team is 9-4 and winners of 5 games in a row! Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes take a look at recent action for the Tommies. Corbu offers up his advice for Tommies fans who may want to take in a road game or two. PLUS, the boys discuss what makes Minnesota winters so great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is senior Phoebe Frentzel from the women's basketball team. We talk about the growth of the program over her four years, the team bond, and their cliff diving in Italy. We also chat about finding her faith in college, mechanical engineering, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Thomas men's hockey and basketball are fresh off a few nice wins! Men's hoops will continue to hit the hardwood over the next few weeks with conference play right around the corner. The men's hockey team is on break until December 29th, but don't worry, it will go by fast! Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes take a look around campus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Tommie men's basketball team moved to 5-4 on Monday night after handling their business against Chicago State! A big week continues with the Big Sky-Summit Challenge as St. Thomas travels to Northern Colorado and hosts Montana. Ross and Corbu take a look at the week ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is senior Ben Nau from the men's basketball team. We talk about the strong alumni network at St Thomas, what he has learned from losing, and why he is called the mayor. We also chat about why his uniform number is meaningful, his hiking road trip, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Thomas Tommies football team wrapped up the 2024 season with a 6-6 record this past Saturday by beating Dayton at home by a final score of 32-9. Corbu and Ross are joined by Ayo Idowu and Chris Ohm to discuss the season that was for the Tommies and what's to come in 2025. Ross and Corbu also have a spirited uniform discussion. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Sophomore Charlie Folks from the Swim and Dive team. We talk about the family atmosphere of the swim and dive team, getting mentally prepared for a race, and the keys to being a good distance swimmer. We also chat about his welcome to D1 moment, what makes a good senior picture, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a week that was for St. Thomas Athletics! The Volleyball team finished their season on a 4 game winning streak. The men's hockey team had a nice weekend against Bowling Green. Men's basketball continues to play tough early on and the football team after a loss to Butler now turns their attention to Dayton on Senior Day. Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes are back talking St. Thomas Athletics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a past we've had on campus for St. Thomas. Football, basketball, hockey and so much more. Ross Brendel from SKOR North and the voice of St. Thomas Athletics Corbu Stathes recap that week that was and look ahead to another busy week for the Tommies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is freshman Lily Olson. We talk about competing with her sister and playing on a very international team. We also chat about being in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the best night of her life, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What a busy weekend for St. Thomas athletics with many more busy days ahead. The Tommies suffered their first conference loss in football this past weekend BUT the Tommie men started 1-0 in basketball with a win over North Central. Corbu and Ross review both games. Corbu also caught up with a few members of the Tommie men's basketball team, Rich Byhre and Drake Dobbs. They preview the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Noah Friedt, a senior defensive lineman on the football team. We talk about switching from linebacker to defensive line, being a psychology major, and how that helps him work with teammates. We also chat about table tennis, the NCAA College Football 25 video game, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sam Ekstrom joins to talk Tommies men's hockey. How is the team feeling as they head into conference play and what are the expectations? Tommies football remains undefeated in Pioneer League play as they prepare for Morehead State this weekend in Kentucky. Corbu also catches up with a few student athletes (Amber Scalia and Jade Hill) from the Tommies women's basketball team ahead of their season opener against Milwaukee on Monday, November 4th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Elsie Kmecak, a sophomore on the women's cross-country and track teams. We talk about falling in love with running, ski racing, and mechanical engineering. We also chat about getting people to pronounce her name correctly, thrifting, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Thomas Tommies remained undefeated in conference play in football this past weekend with a win over Valparaiso. How are the boys feeling after another win and can they keep it rolling as St. Thomas prepares for a home matchup with San Diego. St. Thomas Tommies Linebacker Nick Flaskamp joins Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes. Plus, a look around campus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Ethan Gauer, a defenseman on the men's hockey team. We talk about overcoming a slow start at St Thomas, blocking shots, and the growth of the program. We also chat about being the last remaining player from year 1 of the D1 re-classification, trying to do ASL in hockey gloves, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another week of conference play and another win for the St. Thomas Tommies football team. This time St. Thomas was victorious over Marist by a final score of 39-32. Can St. Thomas keep building off their success? Corbu caught up with Summit League Commissioner, Josh Fenton, for a state of the state on the conference. PLUS, a look at the week ahead for St. Thomas athletics with Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Rylee Bartz, a sophomore forward on the women's hockey team. We talk about moving from Fargo to Warroad and into a hockey hotbed. We also chat about being named the national high school girls hockey player of the year, the jump from high school to the WCHA, lake surfing and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Thomas Tommies are now 1-0 in conference play after defeating Stetson 34-24. The voice of St. Thomas Athletics Corbu Stathes weighs in on the Tommies win. Corbu joins us from Summit League Media Day where he has access to coaches and players all across the conference. Who is he most excited to hear from and where do the St. Thomas Tommies rank to start the season for both men and women's basketball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Mia Morton, a freshman from the women's golf team. We talk about winning championships, close calls and bouncing back, and competing against future teammates. We also chat about being in a competitive family, being a middle child, who-ville, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

St. Thomas men's and women's hockey begins play this weekend! The women with Post University on Friday and Saturday and the men begin regular season play on Sunday against St. Cloud State. Rico Blasi and Joel Johnson both joined the show to preview their season and discuss their programs. Ross and Corbu also take a look around campus and have some other fun along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week our guest is Matt Armstrong, a graduate student on the men's golf team. We talk about needing to win conference to know he was good at golf, his fiery side, and being a team guy in an individual sport. We also chat about loving putting, loving hockey, a run in with some native plants, and much more… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The St. Thomas Tommies fell to 1-3 in football after a tough loss to Lindenwood. Where will St. Thomas go from here? St. Thomas Volleyball has won 8 of their last 9 matches. We are joined by Ella Voegele who talks about the team's recent success and how it all started. Plus, a look around campus at the week ahead with Ross Brendel and the voice of St. Thomas athletics, Corbu Stathes.

This week our guest is Sid Kerr, a graduate midfielder on the men's soccer team. We talk about leaving London to play soccer in the States, and the differences in jargon and slang between the two places. We also chat about if Ted Lasso could happen in real life, the mental game of soccer, and much more…

The St. Thomas Tommies are in the win column after beating Black Hills State by a final of 24-14. The Tommies will head to Lindenwood this Saturday looking for win number 2. Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes break down the Tommies first win and preview the matchup with Lindenwood. Tommies Senior Linebacker, Luke Herzog joins the pod to discuss the season so far including balancing life and athletics as a college athlete.

This week our guest is Lexi Huber, a senior forward/middle on the women's soccer team. We talk about winning the team music video competition, playing hockey, and why she may…or may not skydive. We also chat about recovering from an ACL injury in 9 months, scoring back to back game winning goals, and  much more…

The St. Thomas Tommies fell to 0-2 on the football season after falling just short against Northern Iowa this past Saturday. St. Thomas will now host Black Hills State this Saturday. Langston Robinson from the St. Thomas Tommies joined Corbu and Ross to discuss the season so far, this weekend's game, and his life as a student athlete. Ross and Corbu also look around campus at the week ahead.

This week our guest is Tony Weeks, a senior on the men's cross country team. We talk about the Griak Invitational, the mental side of running, and why there is no running playlist for him. We also chat about mechanical engineering, learning the guitar, and  much more…

What a busy upcoming weekend for the St. Thomas Tommies on campus. Tommies volleyball hosts the Tommie Invitational, men's and women's soccer have weekend home matches, and the Tommies host Northern Iowa at 1pm on Saturday in football from O'Shaughnessy Stadium. How will the Tommies rebound after a tough week 1 loss? Ross and Corbu also “volley” it back and forth with Than Pham, head coach for your St. Thomas Tommies volleyball team! 

This week our guest is Libby Mattila, a senior outside hitter on the Volleyball team. We talk about how she is inspired by her little sister and how the team and its mindset have grown in the past four years. We also chat about painting nails and why it takes three hours, coaching volleyball, and  much more…