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The spring is in fulls swing! Self proclaimed softball expert Ben and Taylor open by breaking down softball's sensational weekend in Mexico (3:26). Baseball head coach Rob Vaughn then joins the program to chat about his program's rise, the 2023 squad and his program's identity, plus he gives Ben tips on how to deal with umpires (14:44). The fellas return to go around the horn on the basketball teams, the lacrosse teams and a huge win for wrestling (48:45). Hosts: Taylor Smyth and Ben Kessler Guest: Rob Vaughn
The fellas are back with a big show! Maryland softball head coach Mark Montgomery joins the program to discuss the rise of his program and its potential NCAA Tournament contention this season (7:08). Ben and Taylor then deep dive into a great week of Maryland Basketball with the men's and women's programs picking up big wins (39:28). They finish the show with some odds and ends in the week that was in Maryland Athletics (51:18). Hosts: Taylor Smyth and Ben Kessler Guest: Mark Montgomery
Taylor and Ben are joined by Director of Athletics Damon Evans (3:50) for a wide ranging discussion on the first day of Black History Month. Damon reflects on Black History Month in the context of Maryland Athletics before giving his thoughts on a variety of topics including the Maryland football, men's basketball and women's basketball programs along with the current state of play in college athletics. The conversations concludes with a facilities update and Damon's thoughts on the spring sports season. Hosts: Taylor Smyth and Ben Kessler Guest: Damon Evanas
Talking Terps with Kevin Willard is back! Coach Willard and the Voice of the Terrapins Johnny Holliday were discuss the Terps' home hot streak and a big matchup with Indiana. They are joined by freshman Noah Batchelor and Terps legend Albert King. Hosts: Kevin Willard and Johnny Holliday Guests: Noah Batchelor and Albert King
Taylor and Ben welcome two of the voices of lacrosse on TV, Mark Dixon and Sheehan Stanwick Burch to preview the 2023 lacrosse season, with both providing Tewaaraton short lists. Mark joins the guys to reflect on Maryland Men's Lacrosse's historic 2022 before previewing the Terps and much more around the country for 2023. (7:00) Sheehan talks with the guys about a memorable women's lacrosse championship weekend in 2022 before also previewing the Terps and the rest of the national landscape (31:38). Hosts: Ben Kessler and Taylor Smyth Guests: Sheehan Stanwick Burch and Mark Dixon
Taylor and Ben are joined by Maryland WBB star Abby Meyers who chats with the fellas about her return to her home state, the state of the women's basketball team, her love of the outdoors and more. Ben and Abby also power rank their best Hanukkah gifts! The fellas also preview a big week for Maryland men's basketball. Hosts: Taylor Smyth and Ben Kessler Guest: Abby Meyers
Maryland head coach Kevin Willard and The Voice of the Terrapins Johnny Holliday were back on the air as they chatted about Maryland's trip to Iowa and the upcoming showdowns with Michigan and Purdue. 2002 National Champions Drew Nicholas joins the show to discuss his Terp career and his life in basketball, which currently has him with the Denver Nuggets as their Director of Scouting.
Taylor and Ben sit down with Taulia Tagovailoa for his first interview about his return to Maryland for his senior season. Maryland's QB1 talks about his decision making process, his excitement for next season and much more. Guest: Taulia Tagovailoa
Director of Athletics Damon Evans spoke on Sirius XM Big Ten Radio about the impact Martin Luther King Jr., along with an update on Maryland Athletics from Eric Rhett and Jason Horowitz of Sirius XM Radio on MLK Day.
A guest years in the making. Maryland Basketball radio analyst and co-host of The DC Coaches Basketball Podcast Chris Knoche joins Taylor and Ben (3:55) to talk the Terps season so far, his beginnings in broadcasting, his partnership with Johnny Holliday, the legendary Walt Williams, the Utah State Aggies and so much more. Taylor and Ben come back to preview big games for both basketball teams as they head into the meat of Big Ten play. Hosts: Ben Kessler and Taylor Smyth Guest: Chris Knoche
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