After 5 years as assistant director at UGA, newly named Louisville Football Director of Strength & Conditioning Ben Sowders chats all things weight room including his contributions to the 2021 BCS National Champion Bulldogs.

Longtime KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett rejoins Petey, Drew, & Steve-O to discuss the adaptive nature of the KHSAA's operations on the back-end of the COVID Pandemic.

Longtime Harrison County (KY) Baseball Coach Mac Whitaker joins Petey, Drew, & Steve-O to chat about his time at the helm of the Breds spanning 3+ decades. Mac's Daughter, NKU WBB Head Coach Camryn Whitaker, can be heard on episode 8 of Season 1.

Former NFL Tight End, Pro Bowler, and Super Bowl Champion Ken Dilger joins the show to discuss everything football — from his Southern Indiana roots to his time on the gridiron in Champaign, to his time as Payton Manning’s TE in Indy, to his memories of playing alongside so many legends in Tampa Bay. Dilger brings us up to date with what he’s up to…

THE WHISTLE STOP PODCAST ON LOCATION IN BATON ROUGE TO START SEASON 2: Petey & Steve-O connected with then LSU MBB Head Coach Will Wade on 8/10/2021 to chat about a few topics including: Catching up since he was on in Episode 6 of Season 1 How Recruiting has changed with the new Transfer Portal Having a Staffer that specializes in preparing for Vir…

Former longtime NBA Head Coach Bob Hill joins us to chat everything hoops including his start in collegiate coaching, his early exposure to John Calipari, his move to the NBA, and his extensive experience with coaching professionally overseas. Coach Hill also explains what its like to be a mentor to the 3 most important assistant coaches in his lif…

Former Hilltopper Hoopers Chasity Fant & George Fant chat with us about everything FANT Foundation, Dream Big Camp, & George’s emergence into the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks, now to his days as a captain/starter for the New York Jets.

After nearly two decades as a collegiate and NBA assistant and associate head coach, new Penn State Nittany Lions Head Coach Micah Shrewsberry chats with Petey, Drew, Couch & Steve-O about everything from his early days in southeast Indiana to his recent move to Happy Valley.

Longtime Centre College MBB Coach Greg Mason joins Petey, Drew, & Steve-O to chat about D3 college hoops in central Kentucky -- and how his roots around the game of basketball has led to a career at the helm of his alma mater in Danville. Mason starts us out with early childhood memories watching future UK-star hooper Charles Hurt play for his belo…

Longtime radio Voice of the Indiana Pacers Mark Boyle chats with Drew, Petey and Steve-O about everything Indiana Pacers including everything from: His early heroes/mentors in the business Preparing for Big Calls How Special his job is & How great the Ownership/Management is in Indiana His memories of 25+ years working alongside Bobby "Slick" Leona…

After just being chosen to work the 2021 MBB Final Four in Indianapolis, NCAA Referee Gerry Pollard joins the show to discuss his unique viewpoint from an official's standpoint and from a coordinator of officials standpoint as well. For officials looking to further their officiating prowess, you can check out HoopsOfficiating.com, or follow @Pollar…

Bellarmine MBB Head Coach Scotty Davenport chats with Josh, Drew, Steve-O, & Petey discussing all things hoops...from his early days as a student-athlete, to his times as an assistant coach, to getting his own program at Bellarmine, and finally, to winning the DII National Title at the helm of the Knights. He also talks about his program’s DI trans…

After many years as a WKU WBB assistant coach, the head WBB coach at Austin Peay, and the head coach at Clarksville Academy, Coach Carrie Daniels is now the head girl's basketball coach at Scottsburg High School - her alma mater. Coach Daniels talks about many fond memories as player, moving to Las Vegas to become an assistant coach, working Michae…

Former WKU forward & current Richmond Spiders' Assistant Coach David Boyden chats with us about all things involved with developing into an assistant coach, being a conduit between the players & coaching staff, and bringing back the glory days of his time as a captain on multiple Sun Belt Championship teams as a WKU Hilltopper! David can be followe…

Former UK Guard & current Lexington Catholic Assistant Boys Assistant Coach Matt Heissenbuttel chops it up with Josh, SteveO & Petey about all things UK Hoops and Lex Cath Hoops! Matt can be followed on Twitter @MattHeiss15. Also, Thanks to Jason at Campbell Chevrolet for sponsoring this episode - Call/Text him at 270.996.8365 to schedule your test…

After a successful playing career as a 3-point threat & a defensive stopper at Mississippi State, followed by a stint as the Director of Player Development in Starkeville, new Texas Women's Basketball Director of Operations Blair Schaefer chats with Petey, Drew, & Steve-O about her job duties and reminisces about her playing days at MS State during…

After 30+ years as a Division I women's basketball coach, Former Maine, Michigan State, & Duke Head Coach Joanne P. McCallie steps out of the shadows from her Bipolar Disorder Battle to author "Secret Warrior: A Coach and Fighter, On and Off the Court." Her book was released on February 16, 2021 & is available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. **Interv…

In his 2nd year at the helm of the Ryle Raiders, Coach Keaton Belcher chats with Drew, Steve-O, & Petey about his time as a player at Pendleton County High School, to his time as a player at Belmont University under Hall of Fame coach Rick Byrd, to his entrance into coaching as a GA, to coaching former UK/now WKU wing Dontaie Allen at PCHS, & his r…

On the heels of covering another National Championship for Alabama Football, AL.com Reporter Michael Casagrande chats with Drew, Petey & Steve-O about all things Alabama Football, and also a dive into his time as a WKU journalism major covering the Hilltoppers. Michael can be followed on Twitter @ByCasagrande. Also, Thanks to Jason at Campbell Chev…

Providing our listeners with a behind-the-scenes look into college athletics, Wichita State Senior Associate Athletics Director for Facilities & Operations Brad Pittman talks with Petey, SteveO & Josh about: What his job entails on a day-to-day basis Dealing with the COVID19 Shutdown & Start-Up and his "popcorn smell" moment How valuable his time a…

In his 3rd year at the helm of the men's basketball program at Thomas More University, Coach Justin Ray chats with Petey, Josh & Steve-O about: The landscape of small college basketball How his playing days at Christian Brothers segued into getting bit by the coaching bug Getting his shot at being on a D1 staff Moving south 50 miles to go back home…

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Former Maryland Assistant Coach and Interim Head Coach & Former UAB MBB Head Coach Rob Ehsan joins Petey, SteveO, & Josh to chat about all things hoops including: How a playing career on the West Coast turned into a coaching career on the East Coast with a start working camp at Gary Williams' camp in College Park Being a GA, an assistant coach & In…

In this episode, SteveO, Josh & Petey chat with then-Texas State MBB DOBO & Current UL-Monroe Assistant Coach Alex Hausladen. Coach Haus started as a student manager at Arkansas and has also been a Graduate assistant & video coordinator, an assistant coach, as well as DOBO for the Texas State Bobcats. **UPDATE: Coach Haus accepted an assistant coac…

Entering her 8th season at the helm of the Crimson Tide, Alabama Head Women's Basketball Coach Kristy Curry talks with Petey, Josh, & SteveO about her time coaching high school in Weston & Mansfield (LA), then as a college coach in New Orleans, College Station, Ruston, West Lafayette, Lubbuck, & Tuscaloosa. Coach Curry discusses Her team’s hoops se…

After coaching at literally every level of college basketball, UVA MBB Director of Recruiting/Player Development Kyle Getter joins Petey, Coach Couch & Steve-O to talk about the Cavalier hoops team tipping off on November 25th and more including: How his start in coaching evolved after playing 2 years at Centre College Serving as a Student Assistan…

Middle Tennessee Women's Assistant Basketball Coach Matt Insell joins Petey, Steve-O, & Josh on the cusp of the 2020-2021 season to discuss women's college hoops including: Early Coaching Duties in 10U AAU / Getting beat by 105 Memories in Knoxville Being a DOBO at LA Tech which led to becoming an assistant coach at Kentucky Matthew Mitchell's impa…

As the longest tenured head coach at WKU, Head Volleyball Coach Travis Hudson chats with Petey & Drew about everything from volleyball to some other topics including: His 1st exposure to Volleyball Becoming a member of the WKU Volleyball staff Being Interim Head Coach / Being a Cheap Interview Building a Culture at WKU Earning Respect vs. Demanding…

After just completing his 10th season as a full-time NBA Referee, Nick Buchert chats with Petey & Steve-O about all things officiating including: Getting his start at a young age in Orlando His 1st Mentor in Officiating Traveling the Country & Getting noticed at Officiating Camps Being Invited to work Vegas Summer League & Hired in the D-League Ear…

No stranger to championship volleyball, University of Dayton Volleyball Associate Head Coach Alyssa D'Errico chats with Petey, Drew & Steve-O about the following topics: Early playing days of championship pedigree The Recruiting Process & Continued Success in Happy Valley Playing for a Legend in Russ Rose at Penn State Playing Professionally & the …

A 1-On-1 interview with Host Drew Amman, NKU Hoops Voice & Former Cincinnati Reds Broadcaster Jim Kelch sits down to discuss: The importance of having a mentor - regardless of your profession Working alongside Marty Adapting from Radio to TV Broadcasts Calling a No-Hitter by Reds Pitcher Homer Bailey Covering the NKU Norse…

Entering his 2nd season at the helm of the Greenwood Gators, Boys Basketball Coach Will McCoy visits with Petey, Steve-O, Drew, Coach Couch & Josh to talk hoops. Discussion from this episode includes: Recapping his time as high school assistant coach How to run a program / Detailed Practice Preparation Delegation of Staff Duties/Letting Assts Have …

Entering his 4th full season as Morehead State Basketball Coach, Preston Spradlin chats with Josh, Petey, & Stephen to discuss a variety of topics including: How his playing days & work-study program at Alice Lloyd College formed his work ethic Working for Coach Cal / Learning the video side of coaching from the great Tim Asher Coaching Internation…

Hall of Fame Coach & Current Michigan Associate Head Coach Phil Martelli chops it up with the hosts about a wide variety of issues including: How he's always befriended the student managers of the program Memories of being an Assistant with Coach Dennis Felton (Episode 29) Being an Assistant Coach again How Juwan Howard's energy inspired him to acc…

Former Dayton/Texas & Current Illinois WBB Associate Head Coach Calamity McEntire chats with us about a variety of topics - including knowing your role as an assistant coach, having a strategic plan for your next coaching job, and what she enjoys off the floor. Coach McEntire highlights her early days of coaching as a student manager at Tennessee u…

Former Rutgers Captain & NFL Veteran Kevin Malast joins the show to talk about his life after the NFL in his role as VP of Talent at MALKA Sports. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears in 2009, Malast also played with the Tennessee Titans & the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Former WKU, Georgia, & Cleveland State Head Coach. Fordham Assistant Coach, & now current George Mason Associate Head Coach Dennis Felton joins the show to chat about his tenure in collegiate and professional coaching, highlighting his time as head coach of the WKU Hilltoppers.

With September being Suicide Awareness Month, we are joined by LSU Athletics Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Mental Health Bruce Buggs, II. Bruce shares his experiences with the LSU Athletic Department and how he has helped student-athletes cope with loss, especially with LSU Men's Basketball after the tragic death and loss of Wayde Sims in S…

In Part II of our Kentucky Derby Series we are joined by Churchill Downs Track Announcer Travis Stone as he prepares for the Run for the Roses - The 146th Kentucky Derby! Travis reflects on his early days at the track as he grew up just an hour north of Saratoga, New York. He grew up idolizing legendary track announcer Tom Durkin, which fueled his …

In Part I of our 2020 Kentucky Derby Series: Preparing for the 146th Running for the Roses, the Voice of the Triple Crown for NBC Sports joins us to chat about the COVID-delayed Kentucky Derby on September 5th at Churchill Downs. He also highlights about the events leading up to American Pharoah's 2015 Triple Crown victory as well as Justify's Trip…

Fox Sports NHRA Pit Reporter Amanda Busick chats with us about the landscape of reporting in NHRA. Amanda gives us the rundown of her start in broadcasting, as well as what it's like to be in the pits for the NHRA series and how she got behind the wheel from the start so she fully understood motorsports as a whole. Amanda leaves no doubts as to why…

Longtime Voice of the Ball State Cardinals MBB Team and Current FoxSports Announcer/Reporter Vince Welch visits with Drew, Petey & SteveO prior to the running of the delayed 2020 Indianapolis 500. Vince talks about his early days in broadcasting as radio voice of the Richmond (IN) High School Red Devils, to his days at Ball State, to his days at WI…

Former Lady Techster Point Guard & Current Louisiana Tech Head Women's Basketball Coach Brooke Stoehr chats with us to discuss all things LA Tech Women's Basketball including her time as a player under legendary coach Leon Barmore, graduate assistant coach at Florida State, assistant coach/recruiting coordinator at Little Rock [under Joe Foley], LA…

Longtime friend to all of the podcast hosts, Playing for Mason Foundation Co-Founder Jef Goodnight chats with us to tell us all about how him, his wife, daughter, and the entire South Central Kentucky community carry on the legacy of their loving son, brother and friends with events such as The Mason Cup. More details on the Foundation can be found…

Former UK Standout & Current Golden State Warriors TV Analyst Kelenna Azubuike discusses a variety of topics with us from his playing days at UK alongside CoHost Josh Carrier (See Episode 1) to his NBA playing days to his current role with the Warriors. Kelenna also highlights his favorite Coach Tubby Smith story, some of his battles through injury…

Kentucky High School Coaches Andrea Sullivan (Scott High School Volleyball) & Tim Sullivan (Cooper High School Basketball) join us to discuss everything athletics and what it's like having your spouse also having a head coaching role, how they manage being single parents during the other's season, how they support each other emotionally & schematic…

Rice Head Men's Basketball Coach Scott Pera joins us to discuss everything basketball! From his time as a high school coach in Pennsylvania and California to his time as a college assistant at Arizona State, Penn and Rice to getting the nod as the head coach of the Owls, not to mention being able to coach and mentor future NBA MVP James Harden. Coa…

Former UFC Champ Frankie Edgar joins the show to talk about his roots of boxing to his development in the Octagon which led him to the UFC title. The former champ also talks about the mental aspect of preparation, what he says to kids that want to fight in UFC when they grow up, as well as giving back to his fans, what is next for him after his UFC…

Episode 17 of The Whistle Stop Podcast features Old Dominion University Athletic Director Dr. Wood Selig. Dr. Selig discusses all things college athletics -- including ODU's COVID19 restart process, as well as their move to FBS football just a few years ago. The former WKU AD also discusses his experiences with hiring and firing of head coaches, Na…