Up, Up, & Olé

Joining us back on the pod, UCSB Men's Basketball Head Coach Joe Pasternack dives into his deep roster heading into this season, promising additions to the squad, and what it will take to once again take home the Big West Crown.

Joining us on our first episode after the summer hiatus, former Gaucho Jon Pastorek hops on the pod to talk about life in the bubble, the Lebron James effect, and winning a Championship for the late Kobe Bryant.

Former Gaucho great Michael Young joins us on our 50th episode to talk about UCSB Baseball's Hammerheads, his relationship with the Latinx community, and playing during the steroid era.

UCSB's DBOs Justin Jacome (BB), Ashlee Klingenberg (WBB), and Nikola Knezevic (MBB) join us on the pod to give us some unique insight into managing their respective teams during this time of quarantine.

A local Santa Barbara native, SB News Press Senior Writer Mark Patton joins us on the pod as we circle back through how the Thunderdome became the Thunderdome.

This week’s pod features Kevin Cannon, UCSB’s Assistant Director of Baseball Operations, as we dig into the 2016 College World Series, upkeep at Caesar Uyesaka, and his journey to Santa Barbara.

Joining us over zoom, Assistant Athletic Director of Academic Services Jessica Goerke comes on the pod to talk about the terrific academic record during winter quarter, what it's like managing 450 student-athletes while on quarantine, and much more. 

Former UCSB Baseball stars Eric Yang and Noah Davis join us on the pod over zoom as we dig into how the quarantine has affected young minor league ball players, training while social distancing, and all things Tiger King.

Stopping by the pod, Big West Assistant Director of Championships and Communication Chris Hargraves joins us to talk cancelling the Big West Tournament, the upcoming process of adding schools to the conference, and behind the scenes action at the 2019 NCAA West Regional. 

For our first episode back since the COVID-19 outbreak, hosts Max Kelton and Omar Hernandez dig into the effects of the virus on our society and shed some optimism on this particularly gloomy time.

Joining us on the pod from ICA, Deputy Athletic Director of Internal Relations Kelly Barsky talks about building a community within UCSB Athletics, coaching with Lindsay Gottlieb, and takeaways from each of her mentors along the journey to UCSB.

Head Coach of UCSB Men's Basketball Joe Pasternack joins us on the pod to detail his defensive coaching philosophy, each stop on his way to UCSB, and his time with Bob Knight at Indiana.

Joining us on the pod from the Bob Brontsema Player Development Facility at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium, Bob Brontsema talks about how the ballpark has evolved since his playing days, what it's like on the broadcast with Gerry Fall, and some possibilities for his next profession.

Joining us on the pod heading into their conference opener against UC Davis, Amit Lev Ari and Lise Sentenac of UCSB women's tennis talk about playing the highest level competition in the country along with how they knew that UCSB was the right fit. 

Former UCSB great and current Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent joins us on the pod to talk about his journey to the Heat, how's he's integrated into the league, and what the LucStrong Foundation means to him. 

As he takes over UCSB Track and Field and Cross Country, Cody Fleming hops on the pod to detail his recent transition into the head coaching role and his unique coaching philosophy when dealing with these two large teams.

Live from the 2020 Baseball Alumni Game, a collection of Gaucho alums join us on the pod under the new lights at Caesar Uyesaka Stadium!

Hopping on the pod as our first repeat guest, UCSB women's water polo Head Coach Serela Kay joins us alongside Sarah and Caitlyn Snyder from Campus Pool as they prepare for the upcoming 2020 season.

UCSB Men's Volleyball Head Coach Rick McLaughlin and Assistants Blaine Nielsen and Jonah Seif joined us on the pod to talk biggest threats this season, the best thing to happen to collegiate Men's Volleyball in recent years, and the dynamics of their award-winning trivia team.

Sophomores on the UC Santa Barbara Men's Basketball team, Sekou Touré and Amadou Sow join us on the pod after playing an integral part in the teams success through their first two seasons.

From Campus Pool, seniors Douglas Nogueira and Heaven Quintana of UCSB Swim join us on the pod to talk mid-season vibes, their journey to UC Santa Barbara, and creating the perfect race.

Joining us on the pod during Finals Week, Jackson Smidt stops by the digs to talk medical training with Marcus Mariota and Oregon during their championship run, working with the Minnesota Vikings, and a busy upcoming winter season.

Joining us on the pod for Episode 30, Chris Pontius talks the 2006 Championship run, playing alongside Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and the ever-evolving MLS.

Joining us on gameday from the Founder's Room, UCSB Women's Basketball Head Coach Bonnie Henrickson came on the pod to discuss her fantastic freshmen, time at Kansas, and shifting the basketball culture in Santa Barbara.

From the Founders Room, Max Heidegger and Devearl Ramsey join us on the pod to dig into Max's final year, their basketball inspiration, and the teams focus for the upcoming season.

Tal Sahar and Coco Miller, seniors on the UC Santa Barbara women's basketball team, hop on the pod to talk UCSB's elite development, their best friend origin story, and the importance of athletes being able to speak out on contemporary issues.

Director of Intercollegiate Athletics John McCutcheon joins us on the pod to underscore the importance of facility upgrades to athlete morale, having seen the Blue-Green Rivalry from both sides, and the process of searching for a head coach.

Goffin Boyoko joined the UCSB women's soccer coaching staff just prior to the 2017 season while Mario Felix joined the UCSB women’s soccer coaching staff in July as assistant coach for the 2018 season.

The men behind marketing at UC Santa Barbara Athletics, Richard Loza and Colt Busch take us inside the process of marketing the Blue-Green Rivalry, their award winning internship program, and the challenges of marketing to Isla Vista.

Gaucho legend JD Slajchert joins us on the pod from the top of the infamous Storke Tower where he discusses his best selling novel Moonflower, a shift in sports culture at UCSB, and the importance of giving back to the community.

Captains of No. 1 UCSB Men's Water Polo, Tommy Fellner and Jacob Halle stop by the studio to describe the emotions around water, taking over the top spot in the nation, and how to maintain success during the second half of the season.

UCSB Women's Volleyball's Lindsey Ruddins and Chloe Allen joined us on the pod to talk Blue-Green Rivalry and who to keep an eye on during the season!

UCSB Women's Soccer senior goalkeeper Hanna DeWeese and junior midfielder Lauren Moss join us on the pod to dig into their tough non-conference schedule, the effect of the US Women's National Team on the sport of soccer in America, and what it's like to compete at Harder Stadium.

UCSB Basketball legend Alan Williams joins us on the pod after signing a new deal to play with the Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia!

Captains of the UCSB Men's Soccer team, Noah Billingsley and Hunter Ashworth join us on the pod from Harder Stadium to create their own Fifa cards, unveil the truth about the Blue-Green Rivalry, and detail representing their native New Zealand National Team. 

Skip Schumaker, current first base coach for the San Diego Padres, stopped by the pod to talk World Series Rings, 'Chos in the Pros, and his transition to coaching.

Eric Schmitt details his athletic development strategies at UCSB and gives weight room superlatives to some of the most dedicated Gaucho athletes.

UC Santa Barbara Women's Volleyball Head Coach, Nicole Lantagne Welch, stops in this week for a preview of the 2019 season.

Paul Stumpf is in his 20th season as the head coach of the UC Santa Barbara women's soccer program, and is the program leader in wins with 188 career victories.

The reigning Player of the Year in Taiwan's Super Basketball League, Gaucho legend Orlando Johnson comes by the studio to reflect on his playing days at UCSB.

Brandon Cyrus joins us on the pod from the San Diego Swish Pro-Am League to detail his transition to UCSB and preview look forward to his first season in the Gaucho gold and blue.

The recipient of five Big West Coach of the year honors, Tim Vom Steeg joins us on the pod to discuss his championship pedigree, hosting the College Cup, and challenges facing collegiate soccer.

Associate Director of Development Christina Baglas joins us on the pod to discuss upcoming projects and facilities to look forward to in the world of UCSB Athletics.

To recap this past year in UCSB Athletics, Bill Mahoney stops by the pod to talk about UCSB winning the Commissioner's Cup, what to expect for next year's basketball team, and covers each UCSB team's season from the 2018-2019 year.

UCSB Baseball Head Coach joins us on the pod form Stanford heading into the NCAA Regional to preview what the road needs to look like to get back to ChOmaha.

UCSB Golf Head Coach Steve Lass and senior Zach Smith join us on the pod to preview the NCAA Tournament and dig into Zach's second place finish at the NCAA Pullman Regional.

Hope Bender leaps on the pod to paint a picture about setting records, a gritty work ethic, and what it takes to succeed in the NCAA regionals.

Shane Bieber joins us on the pod to talk about the College World Series, his first major league start, and learning from one of the best pitching rotations in baseball.

Marty Davis digs into the Gauchos first round matchup in the NCAA Tournament, a winning legacy, and the foundation of the ATP.

Coach Serela Kay and Kate Coski make an appearance on the pod to talk about their competitive mentality, senior leadership, and giving back to the local community.

Coach Donegal Fergus jumps on the pod to talk ideal recruits, the switch from PAC-12 to Big West competition, and what it's like to live in Isla Vista.