A sit down with Tony P and Matty B
by Tony Pompilio
Your hosts Tony Pompilio and Matt Buford will have conversations with guest that range from family members, coaches, athletes, business owners, childhood friends, teachers, first responders and many more. Our goal is to be open on topics and to our guest. Everyone has a story.
Episodes
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64. Highlands Softball-Milt Horner, Kaitlyn Dixon, Morgan Pompilio
We sat down with Highlands Softball Coach Milt Horner and discussed the Final Four State Championship journey and went back through the years and recapped their remarkable run since Covid. Enjoy! Sorry for the mic situation. What I learned is you can't have 4 mics within 6 feet and have it run to...
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63. Steve and Cindy-Strongs Pizza
Don't mind the outside noise and industrial fans....we sat down with Steve Glacken and Cindy Penno Hahn, owners of Strongs Pizza in Newport. We traveled through how they into the restaurant business and their move from the old building to the new. This is just a sample of a future show down the...
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62. Mike Polly (and DJ)
We are excited to return after our longest break to date. In this episode, we sat down with University of Florida Assistant Offensive Line Coach Mike Polly and his brother DJ. We explored Mike’s playing days; beginning with the Dixie Youth Raiders, continuing through his time at Dixie Heights and...
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61. Chip
Chip wanted to talk fastpitch softball, so we talked fastpitch softball. Enjoy!
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60. Scuba Steve
This might be one of the best Matt and Pomp solo episodes ever! We get deep with sports, politics, family and death. Enjoy!
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59. Colonel Mark Padgett
We sat down with Colonel Mark Padgett, a Dixie Heights alum, United States Military Academy at West Point alum, current United stats diplomat and full Colonel in the United States Army. We discuss Marks journey of achieving his goals and also what is left to achieve. Enjoy!
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58. Tom Spritzky and Andy Buford
We sat down with former Dixie Heights football coach Tom Spritzky along with Matt’s brother Andy Buford, former Dixie Heights football player and assistant coach to Tom. We discussed Tom’s playing days in the Fort Thomas Football League, onto Highlands and then to Hanover College. We dive into...
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57. Tim Odom
Inaugural head coach Tim Odom for the St. Henry Crusaders football team joins us on a sit down. We discuss Tim’s resume as a football player and coach. Along with his vision to get the program off the ground. Some great stories over the years as a player and coach. Enjoy!
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56. Terry Niehaus
We discuss Terry's family, Holy Cross, media background and more. Enjoy!
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55. Tom and AJ Dilts
We sat down with father (Tom) and son (A. J) Dilts. Discussed their experiences of playing sports and growing up. Toms road to becoming a dentist and A.J’s experience of getting accepted to Harvard University and his path to going on to Oxford University. We also get into the Dixie Youth Colonels...
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54. 3 Year Anniversary
We wrap up year number 3 and we discuss the Buford family trip to New York.
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53. Deezy D aka Devin Winstel
We welcome Deezy to the show and discuss how his rapping before a Bengals game catapulted him into a social media icon.
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52. Randy Borchers
We welcome Cooper Football Coach Randy Borchers to the show. We discuss the Jaguars season and their run to the State Finals. Enjoy!
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51. Allen Ramsey, Greg Spencer and Tony Fields join the show.
Allen, Greg and Tony discuss the NKY High School Sports social media platforms. We reflect on the history of NKY High School sports legends and some officiating stories. Enjoy!
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50. Happy 50th!
After a 3 month hiatus for me and an 11 month absence for Matt...we're back! We reflect on the adventures and memories of the past few months; a wedding, Matt and Owen win a superbowl, the Bengals, high school football, softball and more.
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49. Milt Horner
We welcome Highlands High School Softball Coach Milt Horner to A Sit Down. We discuss the Highlands Softball Program along with some background info about Coach Horner. Enjoy.
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48. Chip Gregg
We discuss the 9th Region Semis and Finals, dabble in recruiting, talk about softball tryouts and the drama that comes with it...and there's always a few Dad stories. Enjoy!
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47. Ken Hansel
Update on Ken's battle with cancer. We dabble into a little bit of everything from upbringing, softball, music and much more. Enjoy!
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46. Pangallo's
Welcome Chris, Jimmy (call in), Nick and Steve Pangallo to the show. We dive into their upbringing, growing up on "The Hill," sports, NCC and the impact the Pangallo name means to NKY. Enjoy!
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45. Haley Barth
Welcome singer/songwriter Haley Barth to the show. We discuss Haley's journey and experiences as she continues her path to create music.
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44. Matt & Pomp 2 Year Anniversary
We discuss generational differences, Matt's new job, NFL, baseball cards and get deep on Christmas. Enjoy!
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43. Jen Easterly
It's the most wonderful time of the year yet the most stressful. Jen joins the show to discuss mental health support and life coaching. Let's support her affordable, non-profit company, Concierge Wellness Collective. If you or someone you know is in need of support please reach out. Enjoy.
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42. NKY High School Basketball Preview
Campbell Co Girls-Davey Johnson Cooper Boys-Tim Sullivan Dayton Boys-Mike Walls Ryle Girls-Katie Haitz
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41. NKY High School Basketball Preview
Ryle Boys-Nick Dorning Dayton Girls-Dave Hinton Simon Kenton Girls-Brenden Stowers Bellevue Girls-Tommy Sorrell Beechwood Girls-Isaac Speicher
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40. Ken Eckert
Welcome Ken Eckert to the show. We discuss Ecks Newport upbringing, teaching, coaching and wonder off into a few stories. Oh, and talk some Newport Football. Enjoy.
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39. NKY High School Basketball Preview
Lloyd Girls-Paul Sturgeon Ludlow Boys-Aaron Stamm Holmes Boys-Tony Perkins Scott Girls- Eric Pouncy Jr Walton Girls-Rianna Gayheart
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38. NKY High School Basketball Preview
Highlands Boys-Kevin Listerman Villa Madonna Boys-Trevor Gould Lloyd Boys-Michael Walker Bishop Brossart Girls-Steve Brown Cooper Girls-Justin Holthaus
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37. NKY High School Basketball Preview
Conner Girls-Michelle Gambrel Dixie Girls-Joel Steczynski Notre Dame-Kes Murphy Highlands Girls-Jamie Richey Holy Cross Girls-Ted Arlinghaus
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36. Peter Wigginton, Pete The Lice Guy, PJ
We discuss what others don't want to talk about.....LICE! Simplicety, an all natural lice removing company owner PJ Wigginton joins us on the show. We talk about PJ's journey in this industry, horses, work ethic and much more.
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35. Beverly Hills Supper Club
As we embark on the 45th anniversary of the tragic Beverly Hills Supper Club fire we welcome David and Lisa Brock to A Sit Down. With call-in guests in Wayne Dammert and Matt Young we discuss their stories about the horrific day on May 28th, 1977. Enjoy.
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33. NKY High School Fast Pitch Preview
Highlands Cooper Ludlow Boone Campbell
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32. NKY High School Fastpitch Preview
Bishop Brossart Holmes Dixie Newport Ryle
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31. NKY High School Fastpitch Preview
Scott Williamstown Simon Kenton Pendleton Co Conner
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30. Cy Egger
We discuss Cy's upbringing, struggles, tell a few softball stories and get deep on mental health.
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Season 2. 29. Who Dey!
We open Season 2 with the Bengals Super Bowl run, Matt and Rachel making a 36 hour Colorado trip, Pomp officiating the All A and we discuss future guests.
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28. A Ride Home
Do you ever wonder what the late night "ride home" conversations with Matt an I sound like? Well here ya go.
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27. Brad Carr
A Sit Down welcomes friend, basketball player, softball player, teacher, coach and now Assistant Principal Brad Carr. We discuss Brad growing up in Covington, his High School years, his long run in College (lol), his coaching journey and talk a little softball as well. Enjoy!
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26. Chip Gregg
Sunday we had a Sit Down with Chip Gregg. We spoke about the passing of Bobby Bowden, Matt and I gave an end of the year recap about Emma and Morgans softball season. Then we go into a few softball discussions about too many teams, parents, coaching/philosophy, the growth and decline of the game...
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25. Dad/Kelly
A short episode where I discuss the voicemail from Dad, our Birthdays, softball and a few memories. Enjoy!
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24. Brian Weinrich
A Sit Down welcomes current Head Newport Football Coach Brian Weinrich. We discuss Brian’s upbringing, coaching, playing days and a few stories in between. Enjoy!
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23. Aaron and Hayden Stamm
A Sit Down welcomes Ludlow/Conner Basketball Coach Aaron Stamm and his son Hayden Stamm. We discuss Aaron’s Ludlow roots and his coaching career. We also get a few words from Hayden about his journey as a Coaches son and his involvement in baseball at Ludlow and the Florence Y’all’s/Freedom. Enjoy!
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22. Highlands Basketball 2021 KHSAA State Champions
A Sit Down welcomes the 2021 KHSAA Basketball State Champions, the Highlands Bluebirds. Head Coach Kevin Listerman brings two coaches in Scott Blasingame and Kevin Orme along with two players in Zack Barth and Luke Muller. With a special call in guest, Steve Fromeyer. Enjoy!
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21. Christian Hauser
Tonight we Sit Down with local multimedia journalist Christian Hauser. We discuss Chris's journey from Dixie Heights High School to how he worked his way up the ladder in the broadcasting world. We touch on Covid, insulin, the struggles that people have in life and Chris flipped the script and...
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20. Matt and Pomp Sit Sown
Tonight we sat down with no agenda and shared OUR OPINIONS on multiple subjects including the follow up to the fastpitch preview, officiating, Covid rant, softball, addiction, politics (sarcasm) and life choices/upbringing. Enjoy!
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19. NKY High School Fastpitch Preview
Conner Bishop Brossart Pendleton Calvary
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18. NKY High School Fastpitch Preview
St Henry Holmes Highlands Dixie Ryle
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17. NKY High School Fastpitch Preview
Simon Kenton Campbell County Scott Cooper Williamstown
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16. Chris Burkart (Lawnboy)
We discuss Men's Slowpitch, NKY Fastpitch, Coaching, a few childhood memories and more.
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15. Nasty Boys-Joe Barnes
!!!!!WARNING EXPLICIT!!!!! (F-Bombs) We edited as much as we could without losing the authenticity. Lol Tonight we sit down with the Nasty Boys: Adam Barnes Joe Barnes Keith Hightchew We discuss and celebrate 30 years of continued success that Joe Barnes has had running this slow pitch team. Many...
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14. Kelly, Matt and Pomp
The host sit down with Kelly. We discuss our upbringing, our point of view on life and why we are who we are. We go DEEEEEP to my Newport roots and scratch the surface on Matt's. Enjoy!
About this show
Your hosts Tony Pompilio and Matt Buford will have conversations with guest that range from family members, coaches, athletes, business owners, childhood friends, teachers, first responders and many more. Our goal is to be open on topics and to our guest. Everyone has a story.
Hosted by
Tony Pompilio