Denning Gerig is the new Voice of the Shockers and he joins us to talk about taking over for Mike Kennedy on men’s basketball and baseball in 2026-27. We discuss growing up as a Shocker fan, rushing to a bar to watch the end of the 2006 Wichita State win at Syracuse and why he wore No. 37 on his baseball uniform. Denning describes how the job has changed over the years, how a class with instructor Eric Wilson changed his life and how he plans to tell stories that matter to fans. To celebrate this transition, there will be a public reception on Friday, June 12, from 5-7 p.m. at Social Tap in Braeburn Square. Fans will have the opportunity to meet Gerig and join the Wichita State community in honoring Kennedy as he concludes his historic broadcasting career.
Former Shocker Markis McDuffie is a lifelong New York Knicks fan who can’t wait for the NBA Finals that match the Knicks vs. the Spurs. We talk about his favorite Knicks, watching WSU teammate Landry Shamet shine in the playoffs and Madison Square Garden. We also dive into the AfterShocks making their return to TBT this summer and why that group feels a bit of disrespect after winning the title in 2025.
Wichita State basketball assistant coach P.J. Couisnard joins the podcast to update fans on spring additions to the roster, summer plans and returning Shockers. We talk about why WSU’s retention rate was so high, how the incoming guards will change the offense and what’s next for Noah Hill. We also discuss Couisnard’s first year as a college coach and what he’s learned from coach Paul Mills.
Wichita State won the men’s outdoor American Conference track and field title on Saturday in Denton, Texas. Director of track and field Steve Rainbolt talks about his team’s strong finish on Saturday to run away with the crown. We discuss how this title differed from the 2022 and 2023 titles, the Parrish twins and high jumper Kaleb Tesmer. We also discuss freshman Jasmine Stiede’s family connections to WSU and how those relationships landed her in Wichita on her way to an 800-meter championship.
Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy takes us through a retrospective on his career with audio clips of memorable moments from men’s basketball and baseball. We start in the 1980’s, journey through Jim Audley’s throw in 1991, the 2006 and 2013 NCAA Tournaments and wrap up with a Kenyon Giles highlight. Kennedy, retiring after baseball season, started on the radio with Shocker basketball and football in 1980. We discuss his memories, his partners, his process and more.
Wichita State sophomore infielder Ausha Moore joins the podcast to talk about choosing softball over basketball, with help from Dad and a wiffle ball, and her old-school music tastes as influenced by Mom. We also discuss Wichita State’s 14-game win streak in conference play, Kinzey Woody’s swag and the quiet contributions of teammates Trinity Allen and Johnna Schroeder. The Shockers play at 2:30 p.m., Friday in the American Conference Championship, needing two wins to earn an automatic spot in an NCAA regional. You can watch that game on ESPN-plus. The semifinal winners play at 11 a.m., Saturday on ESPN2.
Wichita State infielders Kinzey Woody and Kammie Smith are enjoying fabulous freshman seasons and they join us to preview a series vs. Memphis that starts at 6 p.m., Thursday at Wilkins Stadium. We talk about family influence, parental humor, favorite songs and Woody gives us a book recommendation. We also discuss plate discipline, improvement over the course of a rookie season and why the Shockers turned around after a tough series at ECU. The Shockers can win or share the American Conference title this weekend. They enter the series tied with USF in first place.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU softball, winners of 12 in a row, plays at Kansas on Tuesday. The Shockers host Memphis in a series starting Thursday. WSU is tied with USF atop the conference entering the week. Shocker baseball plays host to No. 11 Kansas on Tuesday for Mike Kennedy Night. The Shockers play at UTSA this weekend. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. WSU baseball meets Rice this weekend at Eck Stadium in a series that starts with a football jersey giveaway at 6:05 p.m., Friday. The Shockers and Owls are battling to stay in the upper reaches of the American Conference standings. WSU softball, winners of eight in a row, are at North Texas this weekend. WSU is tied atop the American with USF. On Monday, Shocker women’s tennis expects to hear its name called during the 3:30 p.m., NCAA selection show. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State bowling is back in the NCAA Final Four after winning the Arlington Regional. Juniors Ashtyn Woods and Sara Duque Jimenez join us to talk about the regional and the national semifinals on Friday in Parma Heights, Ohio. We discuss Beau Anderson’s contribution off the bench to help the Shockers climb out of the losers bracket. We also talk about the lessons learned in the second season as an NCAA member, how weather might alter conditions on the lanes and Woods’ favorite character in the TV series “Friends.”.
