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JMU Sports BlogDec 01, 2023
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01:32:44
Emergency Pod #1 - Dukes Are Gonna Be Fine
Great day to be a Duke! Always.
Dec 01, 202301:32:44
Bowl Bound, Volleyball, Drama, and Diggin’ Dukes
And we all thought Thanksgiving week couldn’t get crazier than Gameday?! But what another whirlwind week ends the way they always do, with it being a great time to be a Duke! We both had a LOT to say this week.
Nov 28, 202301:24:49
Proud to Be a Duke! Always!
The boys make a mostly futile attempt to process a week filled with every human emotion imaginable. There’s so much here from the heartbreaking loss to the highest highs, even during this game. Plus Gameday and hoops (we’re not talking enough about hoops) and volleyball and soccer (we’re realllly not talking enough about this!) and love for fellow Dukes!
Nov 21, 202301:18:20
Dukes Down UConn, App. St. Up Next! Hoops RANKED! And that’s just the beginning.
Wow, there’s a few good things going on for the Dukes (they are the best). The fellas revel in a week that has us bouncing between seventeen items that would normally anchor our content for weeks. Football, futbol, hoops, Gameday, etc., et al!
Nov 14, 202301:16:54
Dukes Destroy Georgia St. and Hoops Season Tips Off
JMU crushed Georgia St.’s soul with a dominant performance and are now ranked 21st! Lots of postseason discussion/venting on this one but it’s also opening night for both basketball teams.
Nov 06, 202353:15
Dukes Down ODU, head to Atlanta Next
The fellas try to calm down after an exhausting Homecoming Week both in the stadium and online 🤣. The Dukes beat a game ODU team and will face a similar challenge scheme-wise at Georgia St. this week. But with JMU rolling, what an unbelievable time to be a Dukes fan! Oh yeah, Todd also has a bit of a meltdown about shenanigans from the Monarchs and the SBC officiating crew.
Oct 31, 202301:03:53
Dukes Win at Marshall, ODU Hallowcoming next!
The Dukes are rolling! We put the noise aside and enjoy the hell out of this incredibly fun team.
Oct 24, 202356:03
Dominant Dukes Headed for a Huge Opportunity!
Hoo boy was that dominant performance against Georgia Southern fun to review. And now the Dukes have a true program first ahead with THE Thursday national game at Marshall and we can’t wait! In OT, we prove how old and out of touch we are (very) discussing pregame hype ideas poorly.
Oct 17, 202301:23:13
The JMU Hoops Preview Show feat. Coach O’Regan (plus Georgia Southern talk of course)
We’re thrilled to be back with what’s become an annual tradition - an in-depth preview of women’s hoops with Head Coach Sean O’Regan talking us through all it will take to defend the Dukes’ Sun Belt title (1:00)! Plus of course we talk some football with a huge game coming Saturday (45:00)
Oct 10, 202356:28
5-0! Again!
Score didn’t necessarily reflect it but the Dukes played there best yet in breaking South Al at Bridgeforth this week! As we head into a well-earned and much-needed bye, we start to think about whether JMU can make it 6 (or more) this season.
Oct 03, 202359:16
4-0 is 4-0. An optimists’ take on the young season.
Let’s talk this out and never speak of this one again. Dukes dominated, collapsed, escaped! But did we find the offense?! Enormous challenge up next with South Al in town for Family Weekend!
Sep 28, 202301:04:02
Dukes Clear a Tough Hurdle
Dukes ground out a big-boy dub over Troy down in southeastern Alabama and hit the road again to Utah St. this week. We talk defensive heroes and young pups. Plus we begin (more to come for sure) to discuss the retirement of legendary AD Jeff Bourne and why his replacement will be so important. And finally a fun OT confessing our pop-culture blind spots. Much love to one of the best rooters among us, our friend Zac, for saving this week’s production!
Sep 20, 202301:06:57
36-35. Troy next.
Dukes 36, Hoos 35 in an absolute classic. We had a great time discussing a fan experience that was more emotional than we expected. This one meant a lot and we let our most loquacious sides ramble down the glorious road to victory four decades in the making. Oh yeah, there’s another tough one coming this weekend as the Dukes head way down south to face the Trojans.
Sep 12, 202301:25:41
It’s UVA week!! (But yes that was arguably the worst blowout ever)
JMU downs Bucknell 38-3 but heads to Virginia with all kinds of questions at QB after a frustrating night.
Sep 05, 202301:01:31
Bucknell Preview
It’s finally time, GAMEWEEK baby! We’re back and worse than ever for what could be a vintage Dukes season (but we’re pretty sure the audio is at least synced this week so we got that going for us). So so good to be back in the saddle and hope some of y’all will enjoy the ride with us all season long.
Aug 29, 202351:09
The Official JMUSB Season Preview and Prediction Show
It’s that time!! We’re likely off next week and then it’ll be Bucknell week so we’re coming out strong with our delusional and sure-to-look-dumb predictions for this year. We will have an awesome SBC gambling show up for you next week too when we’re on vacation!
Aug 16, 202359:06
Best JMU Running Backs
Running Backs used to get all the love. These days not so much. But we’ve been fortunate to have some great Dukes toting the rock and it’s time to chat about our favorites. Plus some preseason love at Sun Belt Media Days and which Dukes are in which NFL camps.
Aug 02, 202353:52
2023 Football Schedule Preview
Getting ready for Sun Belt Media Days with a trip through an outstanding 2023 Dukes Football schedule. This year is scarier than last but it’s hard to imagine a much more exciting schedule!
Jul 25, 202341:45
Dukes Everywhere Vol. 2: Montana Coach Ashley Herndon
This was a fantastic conversation with former Dukes soccer star Ashley Herndon. She’s now an Assistant Coach for the Griz, but she’s also had an incredible journey since finishing JMU in 2016. From NWSL to a Champions League quarterfinal, she’s done a ton in a short time and is now settled and doing great in Missoula. Plus she has a great story about being outed as a Duke to the football coach right after the last playoff game😂. Plus the boys catch up after some time off.
Jul 19, 202351:05
Dukes Everywhere Vol. 1 - Mississippi State Women’s Soccer Coach Nick Zimmermann
We kick off our summer series catching up with former Dukes now doing cool things elsewhere in sports by having a great conversation with former Dukes soccer star, MLS player, and now coach at Mississippi St. Nick Zimmermann. Coach clearly has nothing but love for JMU and it was a pleasure hearing about his journey to JMU and how he ended up in Starkvegas.
Jun 23, 202333:41
Year 1 Sun Belt Review
Looking back on the best games, outstanding performances, top moments, and even a couple disappointments from JMU’s first year in the Sun Belt.
Jun 06, 202339:48
Lacrosse to the Quarters! And Diamond Dukes! Plus some fun football items.
Lax beat the Terps again in dramatic fashion and heads to the spiritual home of college lax to face the mighty Orange this week! Plus, what a delightful surprise this JMU baseball season has turned out to be. And Nooch signs, season ticket records, and dropping field goal 💣!
May 17, 202340:12
Lacrosse, Softball, Baseball postseason hype
Lacrosse is the seven seed in the NCAA tourney and hosting at least two rounds starting Friday. Softball is a dangerous underdog in the SBC tourney where they’ll face the conference’s best pitcher from South Alabama. Baseball has been shockingly competitive in the SBC but can they hang in there the last two series and make the postseason? Plus a few lingering questions that have to mentioned around JMU athletics.
May 11, 202353:52
Waiver Denied (so what), Spring Game, Dominant Lax, and Best Dukes’ performances in a loss
Lots of good stuff and TWO voice tracks this week (🤞 )
Apr 27, 202301:10:10
The Celebrity Hot Tub episode feat. Ryan Nanni from the Shutdown Fullcast
One of our favorite shows and interviews we’ve ever done. An extended, funny and ridiculous conversation with Ryan Nanni from the Shutdown Fullcast (the Internet’s only college football podcast) about perceptions from the outside of JMU and the Sun Belt, off-season podcasting (including disaster episodes thanks to @CraigMac), expanded playoffs, inventing a career, the Mets, and much more. Much love and gratitude to @celebrityhottub for the time and willingness to engage with a couple of fans from a more remote part of the college football world.
Mar 28, 202345:27
Winter to Spring!
Great season wraps for women’s hoops and spring sports are rolling. BIG guest coming next week!
Mar 23, 202340:57
Big Dance Preview w/ Coach O’Regan
We can’t believe it either - somehow we tricked Coach O into coming back on to talk all things hoops. The Sun Belt title, that shooting night from Peyton and Kiki, and how they prep for the NCAA tourney and scout Ohio St. Plus we all dream about a Sweet 16! Go Dukes!
Mar 14, 202301:00:09
Dancing Dukes are Back!
The women’s team gave fans one of the best and most fun big-game performances we’ve ever seen at JMU. And they’re back in the NCAA tourney for the first time in the oft-snake bitten Coach O era! We are so happy and proud and here to celebrate!
Mar 07, 202350:08
March Madness Preview featuring Coach O’Regan
We’re fortunate to have WBB Head Coach Sean O’Regan with us to preview the Dukes first Sun Belt Conference tourney and trip to Pensacola.
Feb 28, 202347:24
Winning Weekend for Dukes everywhere!
Four wins from hoops, two from Lax, and a great bounce back from Softball made this a W-filled week in the ‘burg!
Feb 21, 202301:08:49
Hoops, Lax, and Dukettes Talk
Lots of hoops talk, including Todd’s first trip to the AUBC and an incredible day! Plus some fun Super Bowl chat.
Feb 15, 202343:18
Hoops Home Stretch Begins and it’s GAMEWEEK for Softball and Lax
OGL Roundup and worst products ever OT
Feb 07, 202352:14
JMU Baseball Preview with Coach Ikenberry
Finally talking Diamond Dukes as the squad gets ready for a massive step up to one of college baseball’s premiere conferences with its inaugural season in the Belt! A great conversation with Head Coach Marlin Ikenberry where he educates us on an under-the-radar Dukes roster, scheduling, coaching a top prospect, what the Sun Belt means for recruiting, and some fascinating stuff about how JMU uses analytics. Big thanks to Coach! Presented by Mossy Creek Fly Fishing
Jan 31, 202347:54
We’re back (at last) for 2023!
Catching up on all things Dukes and digressing on cover songs for OT.
Jan 19, 202358:09
2022 Holiday Special and Year in Review
We're joined by our great friends and full season ticket crew to talk 2022 in JMU sports - best athlete, best moment, etc. Plus a metric ton of "old guys leave" Holiday content. We love you all but this one is a highlight for us personally as it's so rare four friends in middle age get a couple hours alone to have a few cocktails and just enjoy being together. Happy Holidays to all of you in our little warm corner of the JMU world!
Dec 20, 202201:37:10
Kings of the East Celebration
The guys celebrate an unforgettable, unexpected joy of a season that finished with a wood-shedding of the Beach Chickens.
Nov 29, 202201:03:14
Dukes Complete Another Comeback and Volleyball Wins the First SBC Title!
Volleyball is ranked 22nd in the nation and just took the Sun Belt title in Year 1! Plus both hoops teams starting out hot.
Then we move onto football's second massive comeback this season and Bridgeforth welcomes its first ranked opponent for a hell of a season finale this week!
And a Thanksgiving OT.
Thanks to all of you for listening all this time! We love ya.
Then we move onto football's second massive comeback this season and Bridgeforth welcomes its first ranked opponent for a hell of a season finale this week!
And a Thanksgiving OT.
Thanks to all of you for listening all this time! We love ya.
Nov 22, 202251:19
Dukes (Finally) Destroy Monarchs and Coach O'Regan talks about exciting times at the AUBC!
(0:06) First, we talk all things hoops with featured guest Basketball Head Coach Sean O'Regan. Spoiler - both teams have high hopes for March! This was a fascinating conversation covering the disappointment last year, some inside-baseball talk about scheduling, and early impressions of the Sun Belt from a non-football perspective.
(52:00) Then we spend some time reveling in football's win in Norfolk that delivered something we didn't even know we needed so bad. And of course look ahead to an exciting last two games at home.
Oh yeah, we'll be at Howard for Men's Hoops today so come by and say hi to the dork in the visor and the tall guy!
Nov 15, 202201:25:52
ODU Week!!!
A banged up Dukes team disappointed again in Kentucky last weekend, but there were still some solid performances and best of all, it's friggin' ODU week!
Plus soccer thrills and heartbreak and hoops tips off.
See you next week for some happier podcasting!
Nov 08, 202252:17
Growing Pains
Whole lot of learning going on from the team to the fanbase to the entire JMU extended universe.
Oct 25, 202201:11:09
Dukes Fall in Excruciating Fashion. But it’s Homecoming Week!
That one hurt. Like, it really sucked. But we’ve got all kinds of goodness in the future and we’re surprisingly calm about it after a couple days of losing it along with a lot of other fans 😉
Oct 18, 202201:05:30
Anything New Happen This Week?
Looking back at the win in Jonesboro and looking ahead to Statesboro. Plus maybe a little talk about the Associated Press Top 25 college football poll having a line that reads "James Madison" and what the next seven weeks could be! Thanks to Mossy Creek Fly Fishing as always!
Oct 11, 202252:12
Dukes Handle Business Versus Texas St.
The fellas talk about JMU destroying the Bobcats in the Withers Bowl and surviving a really rough weather day. Then they look ahead to JMU's first trip to Arkansas St. in primetime on NFL Network. Plus some fun questions from y'all let us get really ridiculous on the speculation front (Gameday, undefeated, Top 25, etc.). Plus it's time to really start paying attention to Dukes Field Hockey and Women's Soccer.
Oct 04, 202253:56
Another Signature Dukes Comeback Against App. St. feat. Steve Buckhantz
Well that was one way to renew hostilities with an old rival, huh? 14 years since the last matchup and these two teams just picked up right where they left off. App loves to talk about how everyone else considers them their rival but they're above it. Wonder how their fans will feel about the trip to Rocktown now? We'd been excited for the Dukes to start playing the Mountaineers again but even we had forgotten that playing a real rival meant you could end up with epic outcomes like this. The boys are bringing in JMU super-alum Steve Buckhantz to break down a brilliant first weekend of Sun Belt play and add some very special old-guy color commentary from the Madison College days to our usual mix. It feels pretty special for the OGs that saw the humble origins of this program to celebrate a season like this.
Sep 27, 202201:06:53
App. St. Preview feat. The Black & Gold Podcast
We've had enough with all the "we love everybody" vibes from the early season Sun Belt. But we sort-of put that aside to have a great conversation with AJ and Big C from The Black & Gold Podcast (@BlackAndGoldPod). Is it Saturday yet!?
Sep 20, 202201:05:35
Sun Belt Rules!
The fellas talk about the Sun Belt's ascension to the mountaintop of the college football world. Plus some thoughts on the FCS cupcake week victory and what this App game means going forward. Finally, a really fun OT we're trying to record for the second time!
Sep 13, 202201:18:56
Dukes Dominant FBS Debut (Take 2!)
Wow. That performance was incredible and our production is the opposite. Hope this works better and love anyone that's hanging with us!
Sep 08, 202248:03
Big Season Preview (second try with all three tracks?) feat. Madison Hricik
Let’s try this again!
Aug 31, 202201:38:49
Camp Chatter and The Return of Dukes Mafia
The boys gossip about media day and early parts of fall camp before mercifully doing some crazy OT stuff for the last time in 2022.
Aug 04, 202242:54
Over/Under 6.5 Wins for the Dukes
Surprise Friday pod. The boys talk O/U's in the Belt, JMU Baseball's two draftees, and Founding Fathers Hoops
Jul 22, 202255:14