Bruce Haertl played baseball for the Shockers, hosted a Shocker football coaches show, did play by play for the Wichita Wings, Wichita State basketball and baseball and much more. He is our guest after he recently retired from a lengthy career in sports broadcasting. We discuss the changing world of media and how a current student might approach careers. We dive into the similarities between Shocker baseball coach Gene Stephenson and Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder building programs from the bottom. Haertl, both at KWCH and as a radio host, chronicled the revival of WSU basketball under Mark Turgeon and Gregg Marshall and we get his thoughts on how those two coaches worked. We also discuss playing baseball in 1979 for Stephenson, favorite Shocker interviews and, of course, Bruce Springsteen.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State men’s basketball is in the American Conference title race. The Shockers play at Memphis on Thursday (8 p.m., ESPN2) and UTSA on Sunday (7 p.m., ESPN+). They are back in Koch Arena to celebrate Senior Day vs. FAU on March 7 (3 p.m., ESPNU). Shocker baseball starts a series vs. Omaha on Thursday (3:05 p.m.). Wichita State softball is at Missouri this weekend for a tournament before opening up at Wilkins Stadium vs. Kansas on March 4 (6 p.m.). All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Join President Rick Muma as he visits with Carl Bowden about how his MBA from Wichita State helped him pivot from a career in wildlife conservation for a career focused on strategy, leadership and influence.
The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.
Wichita State President Rick Muma sits down with softball coach Kristi Bredbenner and baseball coach Brian Green for a candid conversation about their seasons, their student‑athletes and what it truly means to compete as part of Shocker Athletics.
The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with guests from throughout Shocker Nation to highlight the people and priorities that guide WSU on its road to becoming an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater good.
Wichita State is recognizing three MVC champions during Saturday’s basketball game vs. Temple (5 p.m.). We chatted with two members from each team – Ed Southern and Steve Kalocinski from the 1976 Shockers, Ryan Martin and Kyle Wilson from 2006 and J.R. Simon and Evan Wessel from the 2016 team. Southern reveals that a chance meeting at a pickup game at old Kapaun High School started him on a path to WSU. Kalocinski talks about his relationship with assistant coach Ron Heller, who became a father figure to him. Wilson describes how he landed at Wichita State after transferring from Illinois, aided by a neighborhood conversation involving coach Mark Turgeon. Simon and Wessel discuss why that Shocker team played such great defense on its way to the MVC title and NCAA wins over Vanderbilt and Arizona.
Dave Dahl, Mike Kennedy’s partner on the radio for Shocker basketball since 1980, joins the podcast to discuss Mike’s career, the current state of Wichita State basketball and more. He tells us how he connected with Mike in 1980, why the chemistry clicked immediately and how that duo prepares for games. We also discuss Mike’s relationship with officials, the magic of the MTXE era and why Kennedy’s skills calling volleyball explain so much. We dive into the three MVC championship teams that will be recognized this weekend and former Shocker star Warren Jabali, who is in the spotlight thanks to an ABA documentary “Soul Power.” On Saturday, WSU plays Temple at 5 p.m. It is Mike Kennedy Night and he will be honored at halftime.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State men’s basketball is in the American Conference title race. The Shockers play at ECU on Wednesday (6 p.m., ESPN+). Then it’s a big Saturday honoring Voice of the Shockers Mike Kennedy and the 1976, 2006 and 2016 MVC championship teams. Temple visits Koch Arena at 5 p.m. (ESPN2). Shocker baseball starts a series at Hawaii at 10:35 p.m., Thursday. All games are on KFH, 97.5 FM. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State sophomore forward Dillon Battie is on a roll in American Conference play and coming off a 19-point, 9-rebound effort in a win over Tulane. The Shockers play conference co-leaders USF and Tulsa at home this week and Dillon joins us to talk about the team’s winning ways and how a crowd can influence a game. We talk about coach Paul Mills’ devotion to defense and how he challenged the Shockers after a loss in January. Dillon reveals his newest hobby – day trading – and why he wants to share what he is learning about making money. Wichita State is 15-9, 7-4 in the American Conference. It plays USF at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday and Tulsa at 6 p.m., Saturday as part of Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame Weekend.
Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State men’s basketball has won five of six games to put itself in contention in the American Conference. The Shockers can take a big step toward that goal with games against USF (6:30 p.m. Wednesday) and Tulsa (6 p.m., Saturday), the teams tied atop the standings. Shocker baseball opens its schedule with a four-game series at Eck Stadium vs. Northern Colorado. The opener is at 3 p.m., Friday. The Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame weekend starts Friday and continues during Saturday’s men’s basketball game. Tickets are available at goshockers.com. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.
Wichita State softball starts the season this weekend in Texas. Associate head coach Elizabeth Economon joins the podcast to set the scene. We discuss how the schedule balances tough competition with confidence-building games and how using the team’s new indoor practice facility helps build routines. Newcomers such as Johnna Schroeder and Mackenzie Rooney adapted during the fall and Economon muses about where they might fit in the spring lineup. We discuss how first base and designated player could shake out and how that is a key to the batting order. Returners such as Jodie Epperson and Brookelyn Livanec contributed last season and Economon talks where they fit in 2026.
