Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast

Yevet Anderson I refer to a the "Lady of Hockey". She was my guest on Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast, Where Are They Now? Check out Episode 121 and find out about her Hockey journey of over 50 years. She was inducted into the Erie Metro Chapter Sports Hall of Fame in 2018 and hear how she explains how she got up to the podium and what led to the tragedy that she had. Tap in below

Mercyhurst Prep Head Coach Jeff Root and RB Vinnie Feliciano joined me on Etcetera With the Woodards Behind the Face Mask. We talked about the first two games of the year, thy remaining schedule, what they need to accomplish to make a serious playoff run and we went "Behind the Face Mask" and learned more about the person and things that drives their success‼️ If you missed it live, tap in and watch the replay. Make sure you Share, Like and Comment, then go to my YouTube channel @EtceteraWithTheWoodards and SUBSCRIBE

Stacie Elizabeth Carrie Stoczynski TL Eller Courtney Nagle Ann Mimm Evans all joined me tonight on Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast as we paid Tribute to Larry Seneta, the late, great former Head Coach of the Girard Lady Jackets Basketball team. He was a star athlete in his own right and a Erie Metro Chapter Sports Hall of Famer. Please tap in below and hear this exclusive roundtable interview with some of the best to ever do it in Girard, PA

Jody Burrows from Corry, PA joined me on Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast Episode 119 tonight. This phenomenal 2 Sport athlete excelled in softball and basketball and dribbled her way all the way to the Erie Metro Chapter Sports Hall of Fame. ⚾️ She discussed her journey with me tonight. Tap in and hear her story.

Tonight was a Special Edition of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. I will discussed 5 former athletes in Erie, PA who had incredible playing careers in the past and in my opinion, deserve to be inducted into the Erie Metro Chapter Sports Hall of Fame. I went over their athletic résumés and highlighted each athlete. The facts never lie. I showed you, the public how you can get involved in having a say on who is nominated. If you missed it tap in as I highlighted the following: 1. Norman Davis 2. David Purdue 3. Michael Blanks 4. John Gulick 5. Dave Dickerson Check it out‼️

Maria Gartrell was my guest on Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast Episode 117 tonight. She took me back to her days at Villa Maria HS before she made her mark at Edinboro University. Find out what she's doing now on Etcetera With the Woodards. Tap in below

What a special interview I had with Hollywood Actor and Trainer Michael Blanks. He played basketball at Strong Vincent and is known for his monster dunks across the country. He's acted in 17 total movie so far and runs Drenched with his sister Irene Blanks. Tap in below and check this interview out on Episode 116 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast.

Chris Pullium joined me on a Special Edition of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast tonight. He talks about his first love being baseball prior to shooting hoops and shares his journey in High School at East High in Erie, PA.

Kelly Erven Maslar, the female GOAT joined me tonight on Episode 113 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. Hear her journey from a young age, why it's important to play multiple sports and we discuss her decorated Coaching career as well. Hear from the Hall of Famer herself.

BREAKING NEWS ALERT On tonight's Episode 112 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast, I sat down with Cathedral Prep Head Football Coach Michael Mischler. Mike takes us on his life's journey as a player and a Coach and talks about how he contributed saving the life of his former player Charles Rush. He explains on Etcetera.

Kellie L. Valentine, my new hero, joined me tonight on a Special Edition of Etcetera With the Woodards. She shared how she overcame a number of obstacles throughout her life and she's still going strong on the green.

What an incredible interview I had on Episode 111 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. V, Veronica Sansom, joined me for an incredible chat. The first time she's been interviewed in about 20 years. If you missed it, tap in below. She is a trend setter and record breaker. Tap in now!⚾️⚽️

Erin Kerner was my guest tonight on Episode 110 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. This incredible young woman is a proven winner and she has won on the court as a 2-Time State Champ, she in the Erie, PA Hall of Fame and find out what she's doing now.

Damian Bounds joined me on this Back to School Special on Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. He was born and raised in the 814, yes Erie, PA and he grew up in the hood, the Franklin Terrace and is now the DeKalb County Area HS Superintendent. Hear his story and tips for students, parents and teachers as they get ready to go BACK TO SCHOOL!

What an honor it was to have my dawg Ric Giles as my guest tonight on Episode 109 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. Ric talked about his journey in Erie, PA as an athlete, the tragedy of losing his daughter at 8 months old to battling through depression which made him the man he is today.

Timothy Dance was my featured guest tonight on Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. This was a Special Edition of Where Are They Now! Lil bro talks about his journey from the hood in Erie, PA to Hollywood. An amazing journey that included him making history at Cathedral Prep High School.

Tonight's Episode 108 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast, our Where Are They Now guest is none other than my lil bro, Pastor Curtis Jr. Mr. Jones took us back to life when he was younger and spoke about being the eldest of 14 kids. Check out his journey from the 19th street tracks by Spoons Court in Erie, PA to Erie City Council.

Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast had an old Erie favorite on tonight. Former Cathedral Prep big man, Graham Witherspoon joined me in this Special Edition of Etcetera. He took us through his journey from St. John's Grade School all the way to breaking history in Education in Raleigh, NC.

What a great conversation I had with the two time State Track and Field Champ Ray Dickerson tonight on Episode 106 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. Ray talked about how he still holds the city of Erie record in the 400m and 800m dashes. Records that lasted for 47 and 48 years and still holding steady.

What an epic Special Tribute to the late, great Ron Costello tonight on Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast. Joining me tonight was ABC News Michael Allen, former JET/FOX/YourErie Sports Anchor Michael Gallagher and Ron's long time Assistant Coach Jim Marnella. Please check this story out by tapping in.

Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast had a Special Episode tonight with the Founder and President of Father Inc., Jerry Roberts. We discussed the dark cloud looming above Erie, PA, gave a nice tribute to a fallen soldier, Snowie Crosby, we even talked about the Prayer Vigil coming up Saturday July 25th at noon at the Gazebo in Perry Square.

My guest tonight on Episode 105 of Etcetera With the Woodards Podcast is none other than a guy that has been teaching sports for about 40 years. Coach Jon Cacchione joined me tonight and shared with me his journey from coaching the JV boys basketball team at Blessed Sacramento to winning a state championship and beyond. Tap in below to listen to his incredible journey.

Essie B. Hollis is the first basketball player from Erie, PA to play in the NBA. The Strong Vincent grad talks about his time growing up on the lower west side and what fueled his fire to become great. Tap in below to listen to his story.

Steffanie Jasper fka Steffanie Smith, is known as the best athlete to hail from Erie, Pa. She excelled in track and field at Academy High School, earned a college scholarship to run at Georgetown University and competed in the Olympic Trials. You have to hear her incredible story and find out what she's doing now.

Michael Allen grew up in Erie, PA, played football at Tech HS, went to Thiel College then became a media Mogul making it from the local CBS Affiliate, to BET, all the way to winning an Emmy at ABC News. Great all about his fantastic journey

She won a PIAA State Basketball Championship in AAA Girls in High School, she set records at Penn State University then became the first ever player from Erie, PA to play in the WNBA, opening doors for Erie athletes like Kayla McBride. Check out her unique journey.

From the Cauley Memorial at St. Patrick grade school to Slippery Rock University, Shannon was a silent, but vocal individual. He's quiet and introverted in life, but a true vocal leader on the court and now on the sidelines in the huddle coaching.

Rob is from the legendary Barney family in Erie, PA. He found success on the grid iron in high school and then on the college ranks. Listen to his amazing story that made him the man and father that he is today.

Norman Davis was an outstanding athlete in his own right in Erie, PA. However, his true gift came after he was injured. For the last 40+ years, Norman has coached hundreds of athletes who have become extremely successful in their careers. I sat and chatted with Coach about his story. Please listen in.

Khyl Horton has a compelling story to tell. He was once the top basketball player in the state of Pennsylvania in boys AA ball. Listen to his journey as he rose from the streets of the lower Eastside of Erie, PA to the Erie, PA Sports Hall of Fame.

I sat down with Brandon and he explained how one question asked of him, changed his life and started his organization. That question was, "WHAT ARE YOU?." Listen in to see how that question set everything in motion.

From a silent family home to CEO status. Dr. Benjamin Wilson has made a huge life milestone that his Mom, his hero, would be proud of. Find out what GECAC is, how they help the community and the shoes he had to fill in order to become the CEO.

Michael Parker, Sr. has worked in the Erie, PA media market for close to 40 years and is the longest tenured African American in that market. He hails from Cleveland, OH to the Hall of Fame at Allegheny College. Find out how he managed such success by listening in to this episode.

Jovon Johnson became the first ever player in CFL History to win the defensive player of the year award as a defensive back. His journey, from the streets of Erie to the sidelines in the CFL is extraordinary. Find out where he is now in this episode.

In this episode I discuss the journey of Al Thomes from Erie, PA, who went from a single family home to #1 on the podium at the State Track Meet. Listen to his incredible story as I chat with Al Thomes.

I sit down with Laban Marsh who played Football and ran track for McDowell high school as well as the University of Connecticut. He became the first Athlete at UCONN to win the Big East Championship in two different events, one being track the 60m dash and the other being field in the pole vault. Listen to his amazing story.

In this episode I chat with my former high school teammate Eric Hicks who starred at Mercyhurst Prep in Erie, PA He earned a scholarship to the University of Maryland and signed as a free agent in 1998 with the Kansas City Chiefs. Find out what adversity he had to overcome in his personal life while his newborn daughter experienced heart surgeries.

In this episode, I chat with Joe Jordano about his journey from a JV Baseball Coach at Cathedral Prep to his leap to becoming the Head Baseball Coach at Mercyhurst University. He ended his career there as the winningest coach in school history, moved on to the University of Pittsburgh and did the exact same thing. Hear from this PA Hall of Famer and find out where he is now!

This episode features legendary Head Coach and player Larry Seneta from Girard, PA that excelled in Football, Baseball and Basketball. He earned a scholarship to Youngstown State University to play Basketball and he played Baseball as well. He played minor league baseball and earned the batting title in 1964 over MLB Hall of Famer Rod Carew. Then he became the winningest basketball Coach EVER in Erie County.