DBU Athletics Podcast

It's the selection show edition of the DBU Baseball weekly podcast! We get immediate reaction to traveling to Tucson from Alex Pendergast, Ethan Mann, Michael Dattalo, Chayton Krauss, Nick Wilson, and Conner Mackay!

The head coach gets us ready for playoff baseball as Dan joins the podcast for the Dan Heefner Show! Dan is embarking on his 13th trip to the postseason and he shared what he learned from his previous trips…what he felt sparked the surge over the final month of the season…and the things that matter the most to him as a coach.

Alex Pendergast and Nathan Humphreys join the show! These two discuss their natural maturation as baseball players and how they deal with success/failure. Nathan reflects on growing up with an MLB dad while AP reveals what he had to learn his sophomore year of college. Get ready for the final week of the regular season with us!

We are joined this week by Conner Mackay and Michael Dattalo! Hear how both found their way to DBU and how they both handled a competitive weekend at Horner Ballpark!

The podcast returns with a two guest episode! James Ellwanger talks about his return to the mound, being a part of a no-hitter, and the stress surrounding the MLB draft. Keaton Grady also joins the podcast to reflect on getting to play college baseball with his brother, how he keeps himself ready, and the easy decision to come to DBU.

What is it like to grow up with a dad that is a baseball lifer? Luke Pettitte and Luke Heefner experienced it firsthand. Come for the Andy Pettitte and Dan Heefner talk, but stay as both Luke's break down their process on the field.

It's an international version of the podcast! Tom Poole (Canada) and Chayton Krauss (New Zealand) join the podcast and explain their journey not only to DBU but to the game of baseball! How close was Tom to playing hockey? What was it like when Chayton hit a walk-off at the Little League World Series? We answer these questions and more on another edition of the Baseball Weekly Podcast!

DBU head coach Dan Heefner joins the podcast to reflect on a 23-4 start to the season. Dan takes us inside his decision making process when creating a lineup and how he handles each player when they are struggling at the plate.

This week, the Friday and Saturday starters join the podcast! Ryan Johnson and Jaron DeBerry dive into their relationship with a young pitching staff, the importance of mental preparation, and RJ's between batter routine.

Ethan Mann and Miguel Santos join the podcast! Both share their journeys to DBU and how much they view each other as family. Ethan also claims that nobody celebrates walk-offs better than he does. Get ready for another week of Patriot baseball with Miggy and E-Mann!

The Patriots are 13-2 after a 3-1 week vs. Baylor and San Diego. Today Devlin Granberg and Travis Stone jump on the podcast to look how this team compares to some of the greats of DBU's past.

Cale Johnson and Nick Wilson join the show! After a 3-1 week including a win at the Frisco Classic, we look back at a week that included wins over Oklahoma State, Arizona, and Alabama.

After a 7-0 start to the season, Grant Jay and Cliff Pennington join the podcast! Grant gives insight into his swing at the plate while Cliff gives us an inside look into the recruiting process.

After an opening weekend sweep of SEMO, DBU head coach Dan Heefner joins Brendan Smith and Reagan Ratcliff to discuss key moments from the weekend.

Reagan Ratcliff joins Brendan Smith on the podcasts to discuss their beginnings as a broadcast team and Reagan's beginning in the business. The two dive deep into their time on the DBU Baseball broadcast and the incredible 2021 season.

DBU Men's Basketball coach, Dr. Blake Flickner, and DBU Cheer/STUNT coach, Callie Taylor, dive into the world of coaching. They discuss developing a culture, building a team, and the challenges they face in helping their athletes grow.

After securing their second national championship in the past three years, the DBU Women's Golf team takes us on a journey of what it was like to hoist the trophy. Julia Garcia, Olivia Mitchell, Eryn Garza, Jordan Karrh, and Faith de La Garza take detail the ups and downs of this historical season.

After nearly two decades as a head coach at DBU, Jacob Phillips has developed one of the most consistent programs in the country. Coach Phillips joined the podcast along with assistant coaches Andrew Price and Laurel Myer for a deep dive into the program.

DBU Volleyball is changing the narrative of the program. Last year, third year head coach Jordan Fish helped lead DBU to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in almost a decade. Shaylee Shore, Abby Phillips, and Lauryn Burt all transferred to DBU last year from Division 1 institutions and share their story on helping the Lady Patriots to a historic season.

After returning to DBU prior to the 2021 season, Jess Jobe has taken DBU Men's Soccer to new heights. Jess, along with assistant coach Riley Unger, detail how they were able to lead a team to the postseason for the first time in program history and how they continue to work to build character in their players.

Going into his second season as head coach, Marcus Wood talks about the state of DBU women's soccer and how last year was the most difficult of his professional career. All-Americans Rachel Allen and Marta join the conversation along with LSC Freshman of the Year, Parker Coe. The three discuss their decision to stay at DBU after a coaching change and Marta shares her emotional journey that led her to DBU.