Podcast appearances and mentions of Gene Smith

Gene Smith's message from our second session on Sunday, May 4th 2025

Gene Smith's message from our second session on Sunday, March 30th 2025

There is much debate on how the future of the College Football Playoff will and should look. On today's show, Jonah Booker and Dave Biddle give their opinions on how the CFP should be shaped moving forward, in terms of how many teams make the cut, how the seeding is determined and all the rest. We also look ahead to spring ball which is less than a month away for the Buckeyes. Also, unfortunately it appears as though Steve Helwagen was correct at this time last year when he told then-athletic director Gene Smith that OSU's basketball program was "dead on the vine." Smith didn't like the comment, but the truth hurts sometimes. The Buckeyes just suffered one of the most embarrassing losses we can remember, 70-49 at home against a bad Northwestern team. But don't worry, the vast majority of the show is about Buckeye football. That is coming your way on the Friday 5ish. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gene Smith on polygenic screening; gene editing to give our children the happiest, healthiest, best lives they can live; and if we can do this in adults as well. Plus how this will interface with the AI future.   LINKS … Continue reading →

Gene Smith's message from our second session on Sunday, December 29th 2024

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comThanks to the 12-team playoff, Ryan Day's current situation at Ohio State is unlike any hot-seat drama in college football history. Godfrey, Richard, and Alex talk about the weird dynamics facing the Buckeyes right now, like:* How many playoff games does Day have to win? Is it one? Two? Four?* Does the $30 million-plus buyout matter to Ohio State?* If Day has lost the fanbase—and it sure looks like he has, for now—how much does that bind the OSU brass to get rid of him? And how does the coming revenue-sharing/collective era influence that calculus, if it all?* Who makes the call? Remember that Ohio State has had quite a bit of backroom turmoil over the past few years, and powerful athletic director Gene Smith is no longer in his job.* If you're extremely online (like Alex), you have one impression of the fanbase's temperature on Day. Is that representative?* Should Day get any grace given Ohio State's line injuries?Hosts: Alex Kirshner, Richard Johnson, Steven GodfreyProducer: Anthony Vito

Gene Smith's message from our first session on Sunday, October 13th 2024

Gene Smith's message from our second session on Sunday, September 22nd 2024

With NIL taking over the sport of college football, many programs are getting creative with ways to create more revenue in order to continue to pay their players and field the best rosters in the sport. Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork, and Gene Smith before him, have done a tremendous job so far in helping Ryan Day compose a team with national championship aspirations. What is the programs next step in generating NIL revenue?   Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ove-ohio-vs-everyone-with-torg/id1745531430   Subscribe to our new YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@OhioVsEveryone   Hurt at work or in an Accident? Schuerger Shunnarah Trial Attorneys can help! https://www.warforyou.com/   Buying or Selling your home? Contact NextHome Experience (614) 396-6900 nhcbus.com   GDI Integrated Facility Servies – Contact David for a FREE walkthrough (929) 485-6034 GDI.com   Custom Air - Trusted Columbus, OH HVAC Service, Repair & Installation (614) 552-4822 https://customairco.com/   Denrob Management – Payroll management and all your business needs (614) 297-1158 Denrobmanagement.com   Airduct Cleaning & Radon Co Breathe Cleaner, Safer Air https://airduct-cleaning.com/   Lauren Torgerson – NextHome Real Estate (614) 296-3952 togersonlauren@gmail.com   Ohio has a vibrant sports culture with a strong presence in both college and professional sports. In terms of college sports, Ohio is home to several renowned universities that have successful athletic programs. The Ohio State University Buckeyes, in particular, are widely recognized for their football team, which consistently ranks among the top contenders in the NCAA. Additionally, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier University Musketeers have established themselves as competitive forces in basketball. In terms of professional sports, Ohio boasts teams in all major sports leagues. The Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals represent the state in the NFL, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cincinnati Reds are iconic franchises in the NBA and MLB respectively. Ohio also has a beloved NHL team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have gained a loyal fan base. The state's passion for sports is evident through its dedicated fan bases, enthusiastic crowds, and the many talented athletes who have emerged from Ohio. From notable figures like LeBron James and Urban Meyer to the successful high school sports scene, Ohio truly embraces the spirit of competition and sportsmanship.  

Things Discussed: Story time with Craig: When did Pitbull become a thing. NCAA's four-year show-cause for Harbaugh: It's the same thing they gave Pruitt for personally giving players cash. 0% chance they levy this if he's still the coach at Michigan; it's performative nonsense and you can tell because everyone, including Thamel, are calling it such. Sam confuses Ohio State-hater Paul Finebaum for the similarly looking Michigan-hater Pete Finebaum. Both seem to know when you can make someone mad and you can't make Michigan fans mad right now. If you try to make me mad I just send you this photo. Warde playing the long game: Gene Smith was around forever and appointed numerous Ohio State people into positions. Who investigates NCAA leaks? NCAA. Don't hold your breath. NCAA is not the law; they're an organization that is set up on the premise of presidents will control their football programs. Hockey recruiting: Michigan is Alabama. USA Hockey has done a magnificent job of building up its development program and it has led to better hockey in the NCAA than the OHL, where Michigan and BC and BU and Minnesota are taking the top OHL draft prospects. Different? By degree. It's raising all ships too—the lower teams aren't getting NHL draft picks but they have overagers who are at the peak of their hockey. MSU is another program getting great players. Canadian players will come here now. NIL? It means something because money under the table from OHL wasn't actually a lot; it was like $15k or $20k before. Development track is expensive, and parents get to the end of it needing to refill their bank accounts. We love 5'9" defenders because they're awesome at offense. Football: Are they still the #1 school for development? Yeah. Seth: It's Abigail, it was Herbert, it's Tress, but it's mostly they identify guys who can develop and WANT to develop, and the culture where everybody is doing it.

Gene Smith's message from our second session on Sunday, August 4th 2024

Gene Smith's message from our first session on Sunday, July 14 2024

Sports have always played an important part in Ted Carter's life, but he's come to understand just how much they mean to Ohio State fans in his first six months as OSU's president.Just before the halfway point of his year as the leader of The Ohio State University, Carter sat down with us for a 30-minute conversation last week to talk about his first six months on the job, what sports mean to him as a former Navy hockey player, the athletic director transition from Gene Smith to Ross Bjork, how Ohio State is preparing for a new era of college sports and more.We bring you that conversation in its entirety on this week's episode of Real Pod Wednesdays.The rundown of what we talked about with Carter:0:00 Intro0:27 What Sports Mean to Ted Carter1:49 Carter's First Six Months as President Have Been “Awesome”2:40 How Sports Have Helped Shape Carter's Approach as President4:12 Working with Gene Smith A “Privilege” for Carter6:06 Why Carter Hired Ross Bjork as Athletic Director7:11 OSU Expects Athletics to Remain Self-Sufficient, But Won't Cut Sports9:22 Carter Wants Athletes to Remain Students, Not Employees, in Revenue Sharing Era12:51 How Carter Balances His Many Duties as OSU President16:54 What West Coast Expansion Will Add to Big Ten18:29 How Naval Career Prepared Carter to Embrace Change19:59 Carter Learning Just How Much People Care About OSU21:16 Carter “Very Impressed” with Ryan Day21:58 Miracle on Ice Jersey, Blue Angels Helmet Among Carter's Prized Possessions24:58 Women's Hockey National Title An Early Highlight of Carter's Presidency25:21 Carter Expects Ohio State Football to “Be Really Good This Year”25:46 Carter Already A Columbus Blue Jackets Fan26:46 Carter's Favorite Moment from His Own Hockey Career29:12 Becoming OSU President Beyond Carter's “Wildest Imagination”

Tracy Dill & Gene Smith to exit, Southeast Missouri State AD Brady Barke's new deal, new Memphis AD Ed Scott's intro and more. Be sure to check your inbox to see more of today's news and notes from around the nation. We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker. If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at www.d1ticker.com/.

Happy Friday! It's Man & Tyvis Powell co-hosting today, Man made a song for Tyvis, Tyvis tells us about recruiting's going with the NIL, we give you a Fat Boy Food Tip, we chat about lane etiquette, Man really wants to hang out with Ariana Grande, we chat about the legacy of Gene Smith, Tyvis want to put a dome on the Shoe & we do Tool of the Week.

One hour with Tito & DeVier tonight! Buckeyes continue to add to their '25 recruiting class, EA Sports says the Buckeyes are gonna be good this year, saying goodbye to Gene Smith, and closing the week out with Power Five!

Gene talks through his career journey and remembers some of his fondest memories at OSU

Happy Friday! One more day of Bone & Timmy, Mavs are moving on to the Finals, we recap the Juice's Gene Smith interview, we tell you what games the Bengals & Browns should win(and lose), Jen joins us and we chat about a frozen bone, we have a Fat Boy Food Tip & we do Tool of the Week.

Show Open – Braxton Miller was an electric factory at Ohio State. We got some more Buckeye game times. Unlimited transfers is here to stay. Gene Smith was on Morning Juice. SEC stoking flames for “Our 9-3 is better than your 11-1.” Lincoln Riley tried to get USC out of season opener vs. LSU. Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined the show. What we learned this week. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined us.

Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with the one feeling happy & the other sad about the hockey night; then, Cole & Greg look at a few of the kick times that have been announced and ask if Big Ten vs. SEC will be determined based off one game; later, did Gene Smith & Ohio State take a shot at Michgan regarding possible vacated wins; and finally, we give our top-3 underrated CFB rivalries.    "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Dan Wetzel, Ross Dellenger, and SI's Pad Forde react to the parting shots made by outgoing Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith towards Michigan. The discuss Smith's comments regarding if there should be an asterisk next to the Buckeyes losses to Michigan during the past few seasons.Wetzel poses the question of if the Big Ten can soon overtake the SEC for college football dominance after Michigan has created a blue print for success.After the break, they react to the news of UCLA likely needing to pay $10 million over the next six years to Cal due to their departure from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten. Dellenger points out that this newly added expense limits the return for UCLA leaving the Pac-12.They then discuss top 2025 recruit Julian Lewis taking a recruiting visit to the unlikely destination of Indiana. Forde projects how the Hoosiers could be in the market to sign bigger recruits.They wrap the show with the story of a woman who is suing Cold Stone Creamery for falsely claiming their pistachio ice cream contains real pistachios.0:00 Introduction1:02 Parting shots from Ohio State's AD towards Michigan34:36 UCLA paying "Cal-imony"48:02 Julian Lewis visits Indiana58:11 People's Court: "Pistachi-no" ice creamFollow Dan @DanWetzelFollow Pat @ByPatFordeFollow Ross @RossDellenger

-Smith talked with Ohio's NPR affiliate and said “the rules are in place to protect the integrity of the game and try your best to create an even playing field; when those rules are violated, then it affects those principles”-The drama never ends in this rivalry, especially when Big Brother has lost 3 straight in the series…Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As Gene Smith enters his final days as Ohio State's athletic director, Stephen Means and Nathan Baird decided to sit down with him for an hour-long conversation. On this episode of Buckeye Talk, the two recap the enlightening conversation. They cover everything from Smith's background, his decisions as athletic director and how he's setting up OSU's athletic department for the future. Plus a look at how Smith views Ryan Day's first five years as the Buckeyes' head coach and why they went 'all-in' on the 2024 season. Thanks for listening to Buckeye Talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday! We preview the Crew/KFC game, Gene Smith says Michigan should get an asterisk, Man's upset at Timmy for stealing his pens, Bone tells us about nude pickleball, we give you a Fat Boy Food Tip, Man met Paul O'Neill, we chat about a Granville sex doll & we do Tool of the Week.

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Show Open – Don't eat the dog's peanut butter. Cavs bounce back in game 2 in Boston. NFL Christmas games could stream on Netflix. Gene Smith wants an asterisk on Michigan. Where will the Inside the NBA guys end up? Broadcasting Mt. Rushmore. Doug Lesmerises (The Kings of the North) joined the show. What we learned this week. One of the College Football video game covers is out. Tim May (Lettermen Row) joined us.

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Show Open – Ref leaves in the middle of lacrosse game. Gene Smith's legacy. Chris Fedor (Cleveland.com) joined for some Cavs talk. Felix Okpara in the portal. Reaction to Michigan's spring game. Portal still quiet for OSU football. Austin Ward (THE Podcast) joined the show. Weekend Sports Blitz. Another NFL team misses the mark on new jerseys. NFL Draft week is here.

Happy Friday! Man's concerned for Bone's safety, you can tour the Shoe, we chat about getting perks, we recap Gene Smith's comments, we have a Fat Boy Food Tip that will make you angry, we chat about eating corn on the cob the Blue Jackets have been lying to us & we do Tool of the Week.

Ohio State carved some time out on Thursday at the Fawcett Center for Gene Smith to share his thoughts on how far college sports have come during his career -- and to take a stab at what is still coming down the road. With his retirement roughly two months away, THE Podcast Daily was in attendance to hear from the Buckeyes athletic director and react to a few interesting comments about the state of the game.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.

Ohio State director of athletics Gene Smith sat down with THE Podcast's Doug Lesmerises to break down his tenure in Columbus and where the world of college athletics is heading.Want to talk even more Ohio State football with the guys? Text us! Send a text to 614-662-4509 to get started and receive your first two weeks free.

Happy Thursday! We have another firing today, Jarmo has been fired, we play our favorite Jarmo bits, the CBJ should just do the opposite of what they've been doing, we chat about JD's comments, we recap Gene Smith's comments on firing Holtmann & we do Name That Hole.

Ohio State has announced Basketball Coach Chris Holtmann Fired! Gene Smith gave holtmann an extension and now is stuck with a massive buyout! Who should be next for OSU Basketball? Also, how will paying out this much money effect Ohio State Football, and in a doom's day scenario, effect Ohio State's willingness to Fire Ryan Day if he loses to Michigan Football for a fourth straight year? Hurt at work or in an Accident? Schuerger Shunnarah Trial Attorneys can help! https://www.warforyou.com/ Hazmat Ohio – Safety Training You Need! (740) 507-8802 https://www.hazmatohio.com Event Medical Staffing of Ohio https://www.eventmedstaffing.com/ (740) 403-6739 River Valley Restoration https://www.rivervalleyrestoration.com/ (740) 785-5000 Lauren Torgerson – NextHome Real Estate (614) 296-3952 togersonlauren@gmail.com Ohio has a vibrant sports culture with a strong presence in both college and professional sports. In terms of college sports, Ohio is home to several renowned universities that have successful athletic programs. The Ohio State University Buckeyes, in particular, are widely recognized for their football team, which consistently ranks among the top contenders in the NCAA. Additionally, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier University Musketeers have established themselves as competitive forces in basketball. In terms of professional sports, Ohio boasts teams in all major sports leagues. The Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals represent the state in the NFL, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cincinnati Reds are iconic franchises in the NBA and MLB respectively. Ohio also has a beloved NHL team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have gained a loyal fan base. The state's passion for sports is evident through its dedicated fan bases, enthusiastic crowds, and the many talented athletes who have emerged from Ohio. From notable figures like LeBron James and Urban Meyer to the successful high school sports scene, Ohio truly embraces the spirit of competition and sportsmanship.

Ohio State is moving on from Chris Holtmann as its basketball coach opting to fire him despite having four years still left on a contract extension signed in 2022. Despite the remaining years, the decision doesn't come as a surprise as the Buckeyes are in the midst of yet another disappointing season that looks destined for them to end on the outside of the NCAA Tournament. Ripping off the band-aid now starts the process of current athletic director Gene Smith and incoming athletic director Ross Bjork finding his replacement. On this emergency episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means and Nathan Baird break down this decision and what it means for OSU basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OSU Buckeyes Coach Chris Holtmann just can not win on the road. Ohio State has dropped 5 road games in a row this year, increasing his streak, and it's long overdue to fire him. Gene Smith is resigning and it would be a great last job duty for him to fire Holtmann and get Ohio State Basketball back on track.   Hazmat Ohio – Safety Training You Need! (740) 507-8802   Tom West E-Merge Real Estate (614) 260-3333   Event Medical Staffing of Ohio https://www.eventmedstaffing.com/ (740) 403-6739   River Valley Restoration https://www.rivervalleyrestoration.com/ (740) 785-5000   Lauren Torgerson – NextHome Real Estate (614) 296-3952 togersonlauren@gmail.com   Ohio has a vibrant sports culture with a strong presence in both college and professional sports. In terms of college sports, Ohio is home to several renowned universities that have successful athletic programs. The Ohio State University Buckeyes, in particular, are widely recognized for their football team, which consistently ranks among the top contenders in the NCAA. Additionally, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats and the Xavier University Musketeers have established themselves as competitive forces in basketball.   In terms of professional sports, Ohio boasts teams in all major sports leagues. The Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals represent the state in the NFL, while the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cincinnati Reds are iconic franchises in the NBA and MLB respectively. Ohio also has a beloved NHL team, the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have gained a loyal fan base. The state's passion for sports is evident through its dedicated fan bases, enthusiastic crowds, and the many talented athletes who have emerged from Ohio. From notable figures like LeBron James and Urban Meyer to the successful high school sports scene, Ohio truly embraces the spirit of competition and sportsmanship.