Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Russell

SS Rewind: In this Labor Day edition of Sportscene, Steve Russell and Shane Matthews recapped Florida's performance against FAU. In hour two, Steve interviewed Gators guard Urban Klavzar, talked power in college basketball and continue Florida football conversation.

SS Rewind: It's finally the first Prognostication Friday! Steve Russell heard your picks for the weekend and took a trip down memory lane, talking with former Gator Bait Magazine Editor Marty Cohen and former Sports Scene Host Larry Vettel. He also heard from UF Meteorologist Megan Borowski about what tomorrow's forecast looks like for kickoff.

SS Rewind: On Wednesday's show, Steve Russell discussed the most memorable opening games for Gators Football. Steve also welcomed legendary former Gators Volleyball Head Coach Mary Wise and spoke on the college volleyball landscape.

SS Rewind: On Tuesday's show, Steve Russell spoke on the disputes between the SEC and LSU. Steve also aired one-on-one interviews he had with former Gators basketball player Will Richard, and current player Boogie Fland.

Steve Spurrier and Shane Matthews join Steve Russell as they discuss Jon Sumrall's Monday press conference, week 0 of college football, and preview Florida vs FAU.

SS Rewind: Following Inside the Huddle, Steve Russell and Shane Matthews dove deeper into this Florida football team ahead of the season opener against FAU. In hour two, Steve was joined by Jay Paterno to put on his coaching hat with college football in full effect.

On today's episode of Sportscene, Graham Hall fills in for Steve Russell and gives his season predictions for Florida Gators football and thoughts on 5 for 5 eligibility controversy.

On Thursday's show, Steve talked to FAU Football Head Coach Zach Kittley to preview his team before it faces the Gators. He also talks to CBS Reporter Richard Johnson about the expectations for the Gators this season.

SS Rewind: On Wednesday, Steve Russell spoke with the head coaches of Buchholz, P.K. Yonge and Williston as the high school football season is in full swing. He also asked Gator Nation who they think the best current pro athlete to come out of Florida is.

On Tuesday's show, Steve Russell broke down NFL players coming back to college, as well as gave one-on-one interviews with former Steve Spurrier quarterbacks at his 60th anniversary party last night.

SS Rewind: On Monday, Steve Russell was joined by coach Nick Zimmerman after Florida soccer's upset win over the defending champ FSU and Freddie Wehbe to recap the Florida Legends Experience. He also talked Jon Sumrall's announcement of a starting quarterback and college eligibility rules.

On Friday, Steve Russell spoke with NFL veteran and former head coach Herm Edwards about the state of NFL QB battles and recent draftees trying to return to college. He also prepared for week one of the high school football season by speaking with Columbia County's coach Brian Allen and Hawthorne coach Cornelius Ingram before their games tonight.

On Thursday's show, Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin joins Steve Russell in studio to discuss all things Gators sports. Steve is also joined by NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion Tony Dungy to discuss his personal life and the NFL.

On Wednesday's show, Steve Russell continues his deep dive into high school football with Buchholz High School Head Coach Mark Whittemore and Newberry High School Head Coach Edward Johnson. With Gator football right around the corner, he also takes a look at this year's schedule and which game is the most important.

On Tuesday's show, Steve Russell broke down the Florida Gators football rankings, brought on high school football head coaches to preview their seasons, and brought on Graham Hall to review Florida Football.

On Monday's show, Steve talked to former Gators Basketball Head Coach Billy Donovan about his departure from the Bulls and why he went to the Spurs. He also talks to Gators Volleyball Head Coach Ryan Theis to preview the upcoming season.

On Friday's edition of Sportscene, Steve Russell dives into MLB logistics with former Gator, Kyle Jones. Eastside football's head coach, Gator Hoskins also talks some high school football. Today's show was highlighted by Laura Rutledge, one of the co-hosts of this year's Gator Growl. Steve and Laura talked UF traditions and NFL. Scott Rabalais, columnist for the Baton Rouge Advocate, also joins the conversation.

SS Rewind: On Thursday, Steve Russell spoke with Gators Softball Head Coach Tim Walton and former Gators Baseball pitcher Russell Sandefer about their jam-packed offseasons. He also spoke with Cornelius Ingram of Hawthorne and Andrew Thomas of Dixie County HS about preparing for the 2026 high school football season.

SS Rewind: On Wednesday, Steve Russell hosted a high school football edition of Sports Scene, talking with the head coaches of Buchholz, Columbia County, Oak Hall, and Newberry. Kevin Winter filled in for Steve on the final half-hour, discussing the Tampa Bay Rays pursuit of a perfect nine game road trip and the Jacksonville Jaguars first preseason game this Saturday.

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Tuesday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning?! Stay Tuned for a full show hosted by WRUF's Kevin Winter! We'll also be joined by local legend: Steve Russell

SS Rewind: On Tuesday, Steve Russell was joined by former Gators QB John Brantley Sr. to discus high school football and his time under coach Steve Spurrier. He also asked what band has the best signature song and if the UF Ring of Honor is too limited.

On Friday's edition of Sportscene, Steve Russell speaks with Jay Paterno about some shifting dynamics in college football. He also has a conversation with former Gator golfer Marc Calcavecchia. Keiwan Ratliff also joins the conversation as a former Gator and a current assistant coach for Buchholz football.

Sportscene Rewind: On Thursday, Steve Russell was joined by Bob Nightengale to recap MLB trades, Herm Edwards to talk NFL and Peter Burns ahead of the CFB season. He also debriefed Ryan McGee's top 10 villains in CFB history.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Welcome to a special Wednesday show. Our host Kerby Anderson brings us a Live remote broadcast from Word Radio in New Durham, NH. After opening the show, he will speak with Steve Russell, President of JAARS, about pilots helping spread the Gospel. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on […]

Sportscene Rewind: Ahead of Jon Sumrall taking the mic at media availability and the start of fall camp tomorrow, Steve Russell discussed the Gators' potential record in the first year of this new era. He was joined by Max Chadwick and Adam Rittenberg to preview the season and Brad Powell, new head coach of Santa Fe baseball.

Sportscene Rewind: In his first day back, Steve Russell recapped the MLB trade deadline. He was joined by Heavy.com Sean Deveney to debrief the NBA and Preferred Walk-On CFB Show co-host Dalton Wasserman to talk NFL.

Sportscene Rewind: In the final show of summer, Graham Hall filled in for Steve Russell, breaking down the Jaylen Brown blockbuster trade, what to make of USMNT's Folarin Balogun red card, and the 26 most important Gator football players heading into next season.

Sportscene Rewind: In his final show of summer, Steve Russell was joined by new Florida soccer coach Nick Zimmerman, Steph Curry's Underrated Golf Tour's Will Lowery and SEC football media personalities from around the conference.

Sportscene Rewind: Steve Russell is joined by former gator legend Crawford Ker about his time with 84' Gators football team and his career in the NFL with the Cowboys and Broncos. Steve also was joined by Andrew Allegretta, Vanderbilt's play-by-play voice of football and baseball discussing the upcoming season.

Sportscene rewind: Steve Russell previews Gators football for their 2026 season. He speaks with former Florida Football Coach, Urban Meyer. He also spoke with former Gators tennis coach Roland Thornquist, the voice of the Dallas Mavericks play-by-play, Chuck Cooperstein, and Colton Sulley, a beat reporter for The Oklahoman.

Sportscene rewind: Steve Russell had ESPN CFB reporter Adam Rittenberg explain potential changes coming to CFB's practice schedule and transfer portal window. Former Gator TE Ben Troupe talked life after the NFL and SEC Network's Ron Slay broke down what's driving coaches out of college basketball.

Sportscene rewind: Steve Russell talked Round One of the NBA Draft with Heavy.com content editor Sean Deveney, worst sports movies of all time, and why some college basketball coaches make the jump to the NBA.

Sportscene rewind: Steve Russell breaks down University of Michigan head coach Dusty May agreeing to become the new head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, per ESPN. Russell also speaks with Gators Softball head coach Tim Walton about his baseball experience with Oklahoma.

Steve Russell spoke with Herm Edwards to talk about a few things on the gridiron. He also had a chat with Dr. Oluseun Olufade, a member of the FIFA World Cup Tournament Medical Team, to talk about the sports medicine side of the contest.

On Thursday's edition, Steve welcomed FHSAA Executive Director Craig Damon to explain the new Open Division format. Plus, On3's Blake Alderman gave Florida football recruiting updates and AUSL Senior Reporter Savanna Collins discussed the opening stretch of the AUSL season.

On Tuesday's edition of Sportscene, Steve Russell spoke about NBA free agency including the Knicks Championship team and Giannis' future, the College World Series upset of Georgia, and the conclusion of the Brendan Sorsby situation.

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On Friday, Steve Russell had a full lineup of guests on the show, including Florida AD Scott Stricklin, who discussed the upcoming $1.5 billion stadium renovations at the Swamp, and Mike DiRocco on expectations for the Jaguars this upcoming season.

Sportscene rewind: On Thursday's show, Steve Russell welcomed an all-star lineup of guests: Sean Deveney of Heavy.com discussed the New York Knicks' Game 4 win, Chris Low of On3 broke down the college football preseason rankings, Michael Katz of the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal talked Ole Miss baseball's trip to the Men's College World Series, Dewayne Staats shared insights on the Tampa Bay Rays, and Colton Sulley of The Oklahoman discussed Oklahoma's run to the Men's College World Series.

Sportscene rewind: On Wednesday's show, Steve Russell talked to Buchholz football head coach, Mark Whittmore, about the new changes to the high school football playoffs. Now the top 8 schools, based on Max Preps rankings, regardless of classification will face off, this will be in effect next year.

On Tuesday's edition of Sportscene, Steve Russell breaks down the Brendan Sorsby situation. He also brings on Roger Hoover to talk about Alabama Baseball and Dalton Wasserman to talk NFL. Gator Great Kevin Carter and Gator Men's Golf Head Coach J.C. Deacon also joined the conversation.

SS Rewind: On Thursday's show, Steve breaks down the Knicks game 1 win against the Spurs in San Antonio. He interviewed former Gator football player Alex Brown, and after discussed the greatest NBA organizations and the greatest athletes you've watched in person.

SS rewind: On Wednesday's show, Steve Russell talked with Johnny Wiggs, coach of the Santa Fe College baseball team, who is retiring after more than 20 years of coaching. He also talked with Dick Jerardi about the Preakness and what to expect in upcoming horse races. Plus, what are your expectations for a head coach when he gets hired?

SS Rewind: On Monday's show, Steve Russell recapped the weekend that Gator baseball had and discussed how each of the Gators pitches performed. He defended Head Coach Kevin O'Sullivan with the teams season on the line tonight in a game against Troy.

SS Rewind: On Thursday's show, Steve Russell previewed the Gators baseball matchup against Rider in the NCAA Tournament regionals with Joe Healy from D1 Baseball and talked to Rider baseball head coach, Dr. Barry Davis. Plus, he spoke to Santa Fe College Athletic Director, Chanda Stebbins, about Santa Fe softball competing in the NJCAA DI Softball World Series

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Wednesday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning?! Stay Tuned for a full show hosted by Shane Matthews! Our good friend JC is with us today! at 8:30 We will be joined by WRUF's Steve Russell!

SS Rewind: On Wednesday's show, Steve Russell spoke to Troy's Baseball Head Coach Skylar Meade about his team as they prepare for the Gainesville Regional, Hawthorne High School Football Head Coach Cornelious Ingram joins to talk about the Teddy Bridgewater Rule, and ACC Network Baseball Analyst Wicho Hernandez joins to break down Miami baseball.

SS Rewind: On Monday's show, Steve Russell spoke with Mark Whittemore about the new “Teddy Bridgewater rule” and how it could affect high school sports. Steve also discussed Texas Tech defeating the Florida softball in the Super Regionals, as well as Gators baseball making its 18th consecutive postseason appearance.

SS Rewind: On Thursday's show Steve broadcast live from Hoover and was joined by UF Track & Field coach Mike Holloway after the women's' team took the SEC Triple Crown. Sean Deveney joined to discuss NBA playoffs, UF mens golf head coach J.C Deacon talked his team's regional win, and Santa Fe head coach Savanah Webster discussed her team earning a national bid.

SS Rewind: On Wednesday's show, Steve Russell broadcast live from Hoover, Alabama, as Gators baseball opened SEC Tournament play against Vanderbilt. He talked to Michelle Smith ahead of Gators softball super regional showdown against Texas Tech Red Raiders. Plus, Kevin Brockway breaking down all things baseball, Chris Johnson talking college sports headlines and former Gators football linebacker Lorenzo Edwards shared stories and insight from his time in Orange and Blue.