Morgan Weber and Gabi Maas get us set up for the AAC title chase by discussing why the back row is so effective, the importance of splitting at SMU and the personality required to play libero. Weber reveals who she inherited her love of shoes from and her favorites. Maas tells us why she is excited for the mail to arrive. We wrap up with advice for high school athletes and how they can lock in on what’s important in a college experience.
Outfielder Jaden Gustafson and catcher Mauricio Millan join us to talk about their first impressions of new coach Brian Green, what makes a dugout a “championship dugout” and favorite big-league players. We also discuss newcomers to watch in Saturday’s scrimmage and advice for high school athletes.
Wichita State seniors DJ McCarty and Tre’Zure Jobe update us on Shocker Madness, what it’s like playing for coach Terry Nooner and why McCarty welcomed a competitor at guard to the team. We discuss the “Easy Run,” which – spoiler alert – isn’t easy, why McCarty stayed at Wichita State and we try to convince her to remain in Wichita after graduation.
Wichita State assistant coach Clay Overcash talks about why Oklahoma is such a strong baseball state and how the Shockers recruit Texas with increasing importance. We discuss his early impressions of the Shockers in fall workouts, his favorite catchers and why he decided to return to college coaching after talking with Brian Green.
Wichita State assistant baseball coach Anthony Miller talks about the retreat that put Shocker coaches on the same page with their teaching and strategies. We dive into the Kansas City baseball scene and why it’s a hotbed for colleges. Miller also discusses why he reunited with coach Brian Green, impressions of fall practices and why first baseman Ryan Callahan is a savvy hitter.
Wichita State pitching coach Anthony Claggett prepares fans for baseball practices with a look at the pitching staff, how returner Caden Favors is progressing and favorite big league pitchers. We talk about why he moved from an infielder to a pitcher during his college career and how his experiences in college, the minors and the majors shape his coaching.
Wichita State baseball coach Brian Green starts our series previewing fall baseball. He talks about coaching mentors, Shocker newcomers and which veterans are helping with the transition. We discuss his favorite Gene Stephenson-Brent Kemnitz story, getting to know alums and fans and his favorite book. The Shockers start full workouts on Saturday at Eck Stadium with a scrimmage scheduled for 3 p.m., and fans are invited.
Wichita State assistant coach Easton Herring debuts on the podcast to talk about his journey from Pratt High School to Shocker baseball and into college softball. He talks about playing catch the right way, building relationships and the progress of fall softball. We also dive into his place in the Kansas high school baseball record book and what Sami Hood is working on as she moves to shortstop.
Wichita State women’s bowling will move to NCAA status for the 2024-2025 season, official as of Friday’s announcement. Coach Holly Harris explains why this is the right time for this change and how NCAA bowling operates. She talks recruiting as an NCAA school, why the Shockers expect to remain one of the nation’s top programs and how NCAA post-season play works. And what does this mean for the WSU men’s team, which will remain an independent varsity sport (as the NCAA does not sponsor men’s bowling)?
Wichita State’s Morgan Stout and Sophia Rohling stop by to chat about a big weekend in Illinois, the stellar play of the back row and how setter Izzi Strand is boosting the offense. We discuss “Smoothie Queen,” and “Mama Bear” and how those nicknames relate to Shocker volleyball. Also, what’s a protagonist? The Shockers play Kansas and Colorado this week at Koch Arena.
