Wichita State junior Corey Washington joins the podcast to talk about the team’s 8-1 record entering Saturday’s game at DePaul. We discuss his approach to rebounding and why his outside shooting has improved. He tells us which teammate deserves a bit more credit for the team’s strong start to the season and which teammate dresses almost as well as he does.
Wichita State defensive specialists Reagan Anderson and Grace Hett stop by to relive the AAC Championship and entry into the NCAA Tournament. We talk about how the Shockers revived their season after a tough finish to the regular season, an unsung star from the weekend and all the confetti. We also discuss how scouting reports flipped the script on several of the AAC’s top attackers and the best basketball players on the volleyball roster. The NCAA selection show is Sunday at 5 p.m. (ESPN).
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The Shocker basketball teams are in Florida this week. Shocker volleyball learns its NCAA destination on Dec. 1 after its AAC Championship on Sunday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State senior Morgan Stout, an All-American Athletic Conference middle blocker, joins the pod to discuss her career. We talk about her improvement from a raw, powerful athlete into a skilled volleyball player who leads the Shockers in categories such as kills, blocks and aces. We talk about growing up in Fowler and how parents, neighbors and coaches shaped her life. We discuss her famous on-court celebrations and enthusiasm and why that passion is so important to her. We get into her plans to play professionally and how the Shockers prepare for this weekend’s AAC Championship at Koch Arena.
Director of athletics Kevin Saal joins the podcast to discuss the changing landscape and where Wichita State fits as the pending House v. NCAA settlement nears. We discuss the three areas of the settlement and how they likely add a $7 million need to WSU’s annual athletic budget of around $27 million. How does not sponsoring football help Wichita State compared to peers? How is the athletic department working on revenue? How is Wichita State’s work on student-athlete satisfaction helping retention efforts. We also update fans on University Stadium and Wilkins Stadium construction projects.
Get set for the next week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Shocker Calendar podcast, the fastest five minutes in daily planning. Basketball gets started, volleyball is home on Sunday and the AAC will decide its cross country champion in Wichita on Friday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State junior pitcher Caleb Anderson talks about fall scrimmages and teammates to watch in the five-game fall series. We also talk about his journey from football punter who planned to play for Vanderbilt to college pitcher and how he kept a positive attitude during tough times.
Wichita State outfielder Lauren Lucas and first baseman Cam Compton update us on fall practices and their rebound seasons after injuries sidelined both in 2024. They talk about staying engaged as unofficial hitting coaches last spring and how they leaned on teammates and family while out of uniform. They discuss outfielder Ellee Eck, one of the newcomers making a strong impression this fall, and freshman Ava Sliger. We also dive into growing up in a family of athletes, restaurants in Southeast Kansas and their advice for the younger Shockers.
Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy and Tami Cutler, of strategic communications, join the podcast to reminisce about volleyball coach Chris Lamb as he enters his 25th season at Wichita State. We discuss Lamb’s passion for teaching the sport, educating fans and using baseball analogies. We talk about the first NCAA team in 2004, the 2017 AAC champions and NCAA hosts and why Lamb possessed the ability to turn Shocker volleyball into a force. Mike and Tami go through some of their favorite teams and do their best to pick their All-Lambo lineups. The Shockers open their home schedule vs. Cal Poly on Thursday in the Shocker Volleyball Classic.
Wichita State baseball coach Brian Green walks fans through some of the top newcomers, outfielder Jaden Gustafson’s strong summer and how the team’s style of play will look different in his second season. We talk about the return of Grant Adler and Jace Miner, both all-conference picks in 2023, and how those additions might shape the pitching rotation. We also discuss how the Wheat Shock Collective and NIL money helps build the roster in a sport with partial scholarships.
