Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Russell

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.

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.

JAARS CEO Steve Russell describes the jungle-specific instruction aviators need to rescue, relocate, and transport indigenous people to medical facilities worldwide. Plus, Alicia and Jay catch you up to the latest aviation news including landing fees in Phoenix, the fight for Burke Lakefront, a seized Stinson returned to its owner, and more. Join the world's largest aviation community at aopa.org/join

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.

SS Rewind: On Monday's show, Steve Russell talked about Florida baseball sweeping LSU, Gator softball moving on to the super regionals against Texas Tech, and even discussed the Morgan Wallen concert in the Swamp.

SS Rewind: On Thursday's show, Steve Russell previewed the 151st Preakness Stakes with Dick Jerardi. AUSL senior reporter Savanna Collins discussed Florida opening play against FAMU Friday in the Gainesville Regional. LSU play-by-play broadcaster Chris Blair also joined to discuss the Gators' final regular season series against LSU.

SS Rewind: On Tuesday's show, Steve Russell was joined by D1Baseball writer Joe Healy to talk about what's going on around the SEC as the season comes to a close, heavy.com writer Sean Deveney discussed the NBA Playoffs and Lebron's future, and FAMU Softball Head Coach Brittany Beall joined to talk about the upcoming Gainesville regional.

SS Rewind: On Monday's show, Steve Russell talked to Chris Burke about Gators baseball and what to expect as it heads to Baton Rouge to face LSU, a team ranked last in the conference in pitching.

SS Rewind: On Friday's show, Steve Russell brought in SEC CFB Analyst Chris Doering to talk about the potential expansion of the CFB Playoff, ESPN CBB Analyst Seth Greenberg joined to talk about the expansion of the NCAA Tournament, and Santa Fe College Softball Head Coach Savanah Webster joined to talk about the run the Saints are on this season.

SS Rewind: On Thursday's show, Steve Russell recapped Florida's SEC Tournament win vs. Auburn and talked to Kentucky baseball play-by-play commentator, Darren Headrick. Plus, in the last half hour of the show, AJ Sheridan and Charlie Jones discussed what Gators softball has to do to keep the good momentum going and also talked NBA playoffs.

SS Rewind: On Wednesday's show, Steve Russell talked Gators Football's hot recruiting streak with Gators Online recruiting analyst Blake Alderman, as well as Florida Baseball with broadcaster Nick Belmonte. He also talked NBA Playoffs and the solution to tanking with Associated Press NBA Writer Brian Mahoney.

SS Rewind: On Tuesday's show, Steve Russell was joined by Yankees beat writer for The Athletic Chris Kirschner to discuss their hot start, and North Florida's baseball Head Coach Joe Mercadonte joins to preview their game against Florida. Steve goes on to talk about the NBA Playoffs and gives his thoughts on the NCAA allowing the SEC to implement an ABS challenge system in it's conference tournament.

SS Rewind: On Monday's show, Steve Russell talked about where Florida Baseball and Softball stand as each's regular season winds down. He also spoke about the fall of LIV Golf with Si.com golf writer Bob Harig and about the crazy end to round one of the NBA Playoffs

SS Rewind: On Friday's show, Steve Russell joins from Oklahoma with Graham Hall in studio. Steve talks NBA playoffs and a great performance from the Knicks and speaks with Oklahoma play-by-play broadcaster Toby Rowland on the series starting today against the Sooners. Graham talks on student attendance at baseball and softball games, and talks a solution for the team.

SS Rewind: On Thursday's show, Graham Hall fills in for Steve Russell as he makes the trip to Norman, Oklahoma with Gators Baseball. Graham talks all things surrounding the NCAA's proposed expansion of March Madness to 76 teams. He also spoke on Florida Football's outlook at offensive line and the prospects of Denzel Aberdeen being granted a fifth year to play for Todd Golden's Gators.

SS Rewind: On Wednesday's show, Steve Russell is joined by Gators softball head coach Tim Walton discussing the big win against FSU. Steve speaks Kentucky Derby with Dick Jerardi, NCAA basketball with Mark Wise and college softball with Madison Shipman.

Gator Nation are you ready for a LIVE Tuesday edition of PodUp with Matthews in the Morning with Florida Gators Hall of Fame QB ~ Shane Matthews! Today we have Buddy Martin from GatorBaitMedia.com! Second half we'll be joined by Steve Russell from WRUF!

"God, where are You working in aviation that I can participate?" Throughout his life, Steve Russell, CEO and President of Jungle Aviation and Relay Service (better known as JAARS) has asked the Lord what He had in store next. That pattern continued when he earned his pilot's license; he wondered how the Lord would use that new skill to open doors for Kingdom impact. Little did he know God would use it to move him toward leadership in a global missions effort! Long before Russell arrived at JAARS, God was giving him experiences to prepare him for this season of service. Steve will share how the Lord led him from ministry as a youth pastor to the military, including leading a U.S. Army unit involved in the capture of Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Later, God moved him into government service, including in the State of Oklahoma and the U.S. House of Representatives. Now, at JAARS, he leads a worldwide mission working to facilitate delivery of God's Word into the hardest-to-reach places in the world.  Steve will also explain JAARS' history and its historic connection to Wycliffe Bible Translators. Hear how you can pray for JAARS' pilots, mechanics, and technicians, and other aspects of the ministry of JAARS. Also check out their podcast, Uncharted.  The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, Iran, and Bangladesh, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.