Metro East Sports Podcast

Metro East Sports Podcast


Latest Episodes

Season 5; Episode 41. Featuring: Coaches Jon Burnett and Neil James with Zach Thoman and Ellie Bush; Caleb Wright; Coach Skip Birdsong with Tyler Birdsong and Luke Smith; and, "Edgy Tim" O'Halloran
December 02, 2024

This episode begins with the MESPY Winners for 3A XC Runners of the Year, Ellie Bush and Zach Thoman of O'Fallon THS. The pair are joined by their respective coaches, Jon Burnett and Neil James, who discuss coaching them along with a few "secrets to their

Season 5; Episode 40. Featuring: Steve Porter; Coach George Patrylak with Madison Popelar and Gavin Rodgers; and, Coach Devan Faulkenberg and Andie Green.
November 25, 2024

This episode features a prep hoops preview along with MESPY winners for 3A XC Teams of the Year and 1A Girls Tennis Singles and Team of the Year.The show kicks off with Hall of Fame basketball pundit Steve Porter, who brings a half a century of basketbal

Season 5; Episode 39. Featuring: Coach Sam Smith; Coach Mark Heiderscheid, Henry Vivian, Owen Mahler; Coach Adam Blair.
November 18, 2024

Three great coaches from three outstanding teams are featured in this podcast, along with two terrific athletes.This episode kicks off with SIUe Cougar Women's Basketball Coach, Sam Smith, who talks about her squad as they are in the early stages of this

Season 5; Episode 37. Featuring: Joe Nesbit, Mike Baxter, and Charlie Rodman
November 11, 2024

This episode features 3 very unique individuals: Belleville East, Athletic Director Joe Nesbit, XC photographer and enthusiast, Mike Baxter, and legendary Belleville West retired volleyball coach Charlie Rodman. Joe Nesbit kicks off the show to talk abou

Season 5; Episode 36. Featuring: Mason Lewis; Chris Eddy; Ally and Ryan Suhre; Mike Koch, Zach Daly, Andrew Adams, and Abe Oberhauser
October 29, 2024

This episode begins with golf! Mason Lewis of Edwardsville HS is the MESPY winner for 3A Golfer of the Year. The SMU commit discusses growing up in a golf family, his season, and his top-20 finish at state. Next up, O'Fallon Girls Golf Coach Chris Eddy to

Season 5; Episode 35. Featuring: Coach Doug Zerjal and Annyca Wilson; and, Coach Addaya Moore.
October 21, 2024

This episode focuses on two local girls high school programs: Belleville East Flag Football and Mascoutah Basketball.The show begins with Coach Doug Zerjal, who began the girls flag football program at BE. Zerjal, who is currently the Boys Defensive Coor

Season 5; Episode 34. Featuring Coach Jason Walker and Dan Brynildsen; Coach Jake Peal and Max Weber
October 14, 2024

This show focuses on the local hockey and cross country seasons.First, Edwardsville High School Hockey Head Coach Jason Walker is in the studio to preview the upcoming high school season, which kicks off this Friday in the Hockey Fights Cancer Series aga

Season 5; Episode 33. Featuring: Colton Rhodes, Amari Rodgers-Parrott, Kaden Hearn; Calvin Potthast, Isaac Ackerman, Owen Lightner, Aidan Patrick; Dr. Donald, Landon, and Lydia Harris.
October 07, 2024

This show features 10 BIG GUESTS! Beginning with Kahok Head Football Coach Colton Rhodes, who brings with him WR Amari Rodgers-Parrott and C Kaken Hearn. Coach Rhodes talks about the team's 3-3 start, and discusses his team's upcoming game with Marion. R

Season 5; Episode 32. Featuring: Rich Crouthers, Cody Markle, and Zach Klaustermeier.
September 30, 2024

This show features three amazing coaches. Rich Crouthers and his organization, Without Limits, Team Galaxy, provide opportunities for nearly 500 individuals with special needs to play 15 sports! As the founder of the organization, Crouthers details the h

Season 5; Episode 31. Featuring Jesse Macias, Lily Schuler, Lauren Massey; Caty Happe, Haley Huling, Sammie Herbeck; Austin Frazier, Jason Dowell, Dierre Hill, and Charleston Coldon.
September 23, 2024

This episode has WIDE variety of greatness! Beginning with Alton High School Girls Tennis Coach Jesse Macias, who is joined by two of his senior leaders, Lily Schuler and Lauren Massey, the coach talks about the "big win" over Belleville East, t