PODCAST · sports
Highway To Hoover
by Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge | D1Baseball
Highway to Hoover is the premier SEC baseball podcast from D1Baseball — breaking down the storylines, standings, matchups, and personalities that define the nation’s most competitive conference. Hosted by Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge, the show brings you weekly SEC recaps, weekend previews, power rankings, and deep-dive conversations with coaches, players, and insiders across the league. Each episode of Highway To Hoover covers the biggest developments around LSU, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn, Missouri, and Kentucky, including midweek results, injury updates, rotation changes, breakout players, and postseason implications. From early-season tournaments to Hoover and the Road to Omaha, this is your all-access pass to the heartbeat of SEC baseball
Episodes
-
Fall Ball Insights: Mississippi State & Auburn
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Mark's trip last week to see Mississippi State and Auburn. They talk about MSU's insane pitching depth, the standouts for the Bulldogs at the plate, Auburn's high-end pitching talent, how we feel about the Tigers as a...
-
Fall Ball Insights: Oklahoma & Arkansas
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Joe's fall trip to see Oklahoma and Arkansas. They talk about Oklahoma's crowded outfield and starting rotation competition, Arkansas' competition to replace 12 drafted players, and much more. 00:00 Fall Observations From...
-
2027 SEC Transfer Draft: Who Built the Best Roster?
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge and Aaron Fitt compete in their annual SEC transfer draft in which they select teams of players exclusively made up of players transferring into the SEC ahead of next season. 00:00 Transfer Draft Returns 00:43 Recapping Last Year…
more -
2027 SEC Baseball Schedule Preview: The 10 Series You Can’t Miss
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the recently released SEC schedule by counting down their 10 most anticipated conference series. 00:00 2027 Schedules Preview 01:15 Fall Ball Is Coming 03:15 How We Picked Top 10 05:54 Format And Ground Rules 06:39…
more -
Around the Horn: Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina, Missouri Roster Breakdown
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to talk about the rosters at Kentucky, LSU, South Carolina and Missouri. They discuss the catching competition at Kentucky, the depth of pitching options available at LSU, South Carolina’s sizable incoming...
-
Around the Horn: Ole Miss, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Vanderbilt Roster Breakdown
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to talk about the roster situations at Ole Miss, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt. They discuss the affect of eligibility lawsuits on the Rebels' roster, the Volunteers' rotation competition, the Sooners'...
-
Around the Horn: Florida, Auburn, Arkansas, Mississippi State Roster Breakdown
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn to get you caught up on where rosters currently stand for Florida, Auburn, Arkansas and Mississippi State. They discuss who will follow Aidan King in the UF rotation, Auburn's usage plan for Jackson Sanders, the...
-
Around the Horn: Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M, Alabama Roster Breakdown
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge go around the horn with Georgia, Texas, Texas A&M and Alabama and give you a snapshot of where each of those rosters stands coming out of the summer. In particular, they discuss who will replace Daniel Jackson at Georgia, whether...
-
2026 SEC Offseason Update: Draft Deadline, New NCAA Rules, More
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss some recent news items from the world of SEC baseball. They talk about the happenings at the draft signing deadline, banter about some of the recent coaching news in the SEC, take a closer look at the ramifications of the...
-
MLB Draft Recap: Who Got Picked & Who's Back in the SEC
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap the MLB Draft and its impact across the SEC, going team by team in reverse alphabetical order. They break down notable draftees, key players who went later than expected, and—most importantly—who wasn’t drafted or is…
more -
2026 SEC MLB Draft Preview: Who's Gone, Who Could Return & Biggest Draft Questions
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge preview the MLB Draft from an SEC perspective by going team-by-team and breaking down the players to watch during the draft on Saturday and Sunday. 00:00 Welcome and Draft Preview 00:56 Fourth of July Banter 02:19 Draft Format and...
-
Oklahoma's Stunning National Title Run & Portal Buzz
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge put a bow on the Oklahoma story by talking about what they'll remember from this charmed postseason run for the Sooners and by looking ahead at the 2027 roster. Then, they take a peek at the transfer portal activity that has…
more -
D1 Daily Takeover: Recapping Oklahoma's Historic Title Run
With Joe & Mark off this week, on this episode of Highway To Hoover, you'll hear D1 Daily's Chris Burke and Mike Rooney! Burkie and Roons recap a memorable NCAA baseball postseason and Oklahoma’s historic national championship run. They discuss how Oklahoma won on the road against Big 12 champ...
-
2026 Pre-CWS Finals Catch-up: Oklahoma vs. North Carolina for the Title
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap what's happened over the last week at the College World Series. They discuss Oklahoma's impressive run to the CWS Finals, Georgia's bats going quiet at the wrong time, the quick exits for Texas, Ole Miss and Alabama and much...
-
2026 SEC Super Regional Recap: 5 SEC Teams Reach Omaha
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap the super regional round. They discuss the dramatic two-game sweep of Georgia over Mississippi State, Mark's trip to Tuscaloosa to see history made at Sewell-Thomas Stadium and much more. 00:00 Welcome and Omaha Ahead 00:31...
-
2026 SEC Regionals Recap, Supers Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap regional weekend for all 12 SEC teams and peek ahead at what's on deck for supers. They discuss Tennessee's disappointing 0-2 exit in Chapel Hill, Oklahoma's gutsy walk-off regional win over Georgia Tech, Auburn taking the...
-
2026 SEC Regionals Preview: The Best Matchups, Toughest Draws, Dark Horses
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge preview all 12 regionals involving SEC teams. They discuss which matchups are favorable for the SEC teams involved, which four seeds will be tricky for hosting SEC clubs, which potential pitching matchups to keep an eye out for...
-
SEC Tournament Preview: Sleepers, Favorites & Bubble Drama
On this special episode of Highway to Hoover, recorded live Sunday morning, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge preview the SEC Tournament, including which teams that play on day one are most dangerous and which of the top four seeds is best set up to win the whole thing, and take live questions from...
-
SEC Weekend 13 Recap: Georgia Clinches SEC Title, Tennessee Upsets Texas
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss Georgia winning the SEC title, Tennessee upsetting Texas, Auburn continuing to impress and much more. 00:00 Surprise Live Show 01:34 Knoxville Trip Recap 04:01 Kuhns Shines Friday 06:07 Texas Health and Lineup 10:55 Landon...
-
SEC Weekend 12 Recap: Arkansas Finds a Way, Auburn Leaves No Doubt
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 12 around the SEC. They discuss Arkansas' dramatic series win over Ole Miss, Auburn's road series victory over Texas A&M, how Alabama helped its hosting chances with a sweep of Vanderbilt, how much work the…
more -
SEC Weekend 11 Recap: Georgia Takes Control, LSU Hits Rock Bottom
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 11 around the SEC. They discuss Georgia surviving a tough weekend at Ole Miss, Mississippi State sweeping LSU in front of huge crowds at Dudy Noble, Texas A&M keeping pace at the top of the league with a series win...
-
SEC Weekend 10 Recap: Texas A&M Rolls, LSU Reels, Georgia Stays on Top
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 10 around the SEC. They discuss Texas A&M looking impressive in sweeping LSU and where LSU goes from here, Georgia remaining atop the league standings, Ole Miss continuing to look like an Omaha team, and much more....
-
SEC Weekend 9 Recap: Texas A&M Rejoices, Ole Miss Sweeps, MSU Gets Swept
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 9 around the SEC. They discuss Texas A&M's cathartic two-game sweep over Texas, Ole Miss sweeping LSU, Arkansas and Tennessee getting back on track, and much more. 00:00 Week 9 Intro 00:59 SEC Chaos Explained 07:02...
-
SEC Weekend 8 Recap: Georgia’s Statement, Alabama’s Rise, Tennessee’s Pain
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Weekend 8 around the SEC. They discuss Georgia's emphatic sweep of Mississippi State, Alabama staying hot with a series win, LSU staying on the right track with a series win over Tennessee and much more. 00:00 Intro 00:43...
-
SEC Weekend 7 Recap: Mississippi State Stifles Ole Miss, Florida Stuns Arkansas
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap Week 7 around the SEC. They discuss Mississippi State sweeping rival Ole Miss on the road, Alabama stunning Auburn at home, whether LSU is on the precipice of a comeback after a series win over Kentucky and much more. 00:00...
-
SEC Weekend 6 Recap: Texas Survives, Alabama Rolls, South Carolina Makes Change
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap week six around the SEC, highlighted by Texas' series win at Auburn and Alabama's sweep of Florida. 00:00 Week 6 Kickoff 02:39 South Carolina Change 07:29 Arkansas Survives Series 11:24 Texas vs Auburn Classics 15:02 Auburn...
-
SEC Weekend 5 Recap: LSU Confounds, Arkansas Wins Blockbuster Series
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap a wild first weekend of SEC play, highlighted by Arkansas' marquee series win over Mississippi State. 00:00 SEC Play Chaos Returns 01:27 LSU Stunned by Vanderbilt 12:11 Weekend Injury Roundup 16:52 Athens Weekend and…
more -
SEC Week 4 Shockers: Florida, LSU Stumble While Texas Stays Perfect
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap week four around the SEC. They discuss the shocking series losses for Florida and LSU, dive into Texas' hot start and much more. 00:00 Wild Week Four Recap 01:12 SEC Record Reality Check 02:32 Why Upsets Happen 04:19 Florida...
-
SEC Weekend 3 Recap: Mississippi State, Texas, Florida Affirm Contender Status
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap week three around the SEC. They discuss Mississippi State's thriller against UCLA, plus its two wins at Globe Life Field, talk about Texas' quiet brilliance, diagnose the issues Vanderbilt faced in going 0-3 in Las Vegas and...
-
SEC Weekend 2 Recap: Tennessee Stunned, LSU Rolls, Auburn Breaks Out
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap week two around the SEC. They discuss Tennessee's upset series loss to Kent State, Auburn's 3-0 weekend at Globe Life Field, LSU's dominance of the field at the Jax Classic and much more. 00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover +...
-
SEC Opening Weekend Recap: Oklahoma Dominates, Arkansas Holds Serve & Early Surges Across the League
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap week one around the SEC. They discuss Oklahoma's dominance of the tournament at Globe Life Field, talk about what each of them saw in their in-person looks over the weekend and round up the rest of the results in the...
-
Alabama 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Alabama. 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgment 00:42 Alabama Crimson Tide: Program Overview 02:53 Key Players to Watch 04:53 Impact of Sam Christiansen's...
-
Arkansas 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Arkansas. 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview 00:42 Arkansas Razorbacks: Team Overview 03:38 Key Players to Watch 11:09 Pitching Staff Analysis 16:58…
more -
Auburn 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Auburn. 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview 00:52 Sponsorship Acknowledgment 01:06 Auburn Tigers: A Decade of Change 02:48 Auburn's Lineup Depth and Key…
more -
Florida 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Florida. 00:00 Introduction and Season Preview Series 00:46 Florida Gators' Eventful Offseason 02:11 Impact on Team Dynamics 06:29 Pitching Staff Analysis 12:32...
-
Georgia 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Georgia. 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview 00:49 Georgia Roster Building Philosophy 06:08 Key Players and Transfer Success Stories 11:22 Pitching Development...
-
Kentucky 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Kentucky. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 00:58 Kentucky Wildcats Preseason Ranking 02:45 Kentucky's Offensive Strategy 03:44 Pitching Staff Analysis…
more -
LSU 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on defending national champion LSU. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:14 LSU Tigers: A Dynasty in the Making? 01:37 Key Players and Lineup Changes 03:29 Newcomers…
more -
Mississippi State 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Mississippi State. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:06 Mississippi State Bulldogs: Season Excitement 01:24 Coaching Changes and Impact 02:08 Team Roster and Key...
-
Missouri 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Missouri. 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview 00:15 Recap of Previous Episodes 00:31 Missouri Tigers: Last Season's Performance 01:53 Defensive Strengths and…
more -
Oklahoma 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Oklahoma. 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview 00:29 Oklahoma Sooners: Team and Schedule Analysis 03:26 Stadium Upgrades and Their Impact 05:39 Pitching Staff...
-
Ole Miss 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Ole Miss. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Episodes Recap 00:46 Ole Miss Rebels: Last Season's Recap 03:10 Expectations for the Upcoming Season 05:17 Key Players…
more -
South Carolina 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on South Carolina. 00:00 Introduction and Series Overview 00:44 Recap of South Carolina's Tough Season 01:23 Challenges and Questions for the Upcoming Season 02:54…
more -
Tennessee 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Tennessee. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Episodes Recap 00:44 Coaching Changes and Staff Overhaul 02:50 Player Departures and Roster Rebuild 04:20 Pitching…
more -
Texas 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Texas. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Episodes Recap 00:20 Texas Longhorns Season Overview 01:18 Jim Schlossnagle's Tenure and Team Talent 02:34 Pitching Staff...
-
Texas A&M 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge continue to preview the 2026 SEC season with our preview episode on Texas A&M. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap 00:20 Reflecting on Texas A&M's 2025 Season 01:27 Key Players and Injuries 02:45 Highs and Lows of Last...
-
Vanderbilt 2026 Season Preview
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge begin to preview the 2026 SEC baseball season with our preview episode on Vanderbilt. 00:00 Welcome to Highway to Hoover 01:27 Vanderbilt's 2025 Season Recap 06:51 Analyzing Vanderbilt's 2026 Lineup 12:02 Vanderbilt's Pitching...
-
Talking SEC Baseball With Lance Cormier
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge are joined by Alabama legend, eight-year big leaguer and ESPN color analyst Lance Cormier to get his takes on the current climate of SEC baseball, what he's looking forward to in the coming season, what it's like to be the father…
more -
Tennessee and Oklahoma Fall Deep Dives + O'Sullivan Returns To Florida
On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge discuss the news of Kevin O'Sullivan returning to the Florida dugout before going into deep dives on fall practice for Oklahoma and Tennessee. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Christmas Season and Programming Note 02:51 Florida Gators...
-
Talking Texas, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, and Kentucky
On this episode of Highway To Hoover, Joe Healy is joined by Kendall Rogers to talk Texas & Texas A&M baseball, Mike Rooney to talk Vanderbilt baseball, and Aaron Fitt to talk Kentucky baseball. 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Kentucky Baseball with Aaron Fitt 33:09 Vanderbilt Baseball with Mike Rooney...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Highway to Hoover is the premier SEC baseball podcast from D1Baseball — breaking down the storylines, standings, matchups, and personalities that define the nation’s most competitive conference. Hosted by Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge, the show brings you weekly SEC recaps, weekend previews, power rankings, and deep-dive conversations with coaches, players, and insiders across the league.
Each episode of Highway To Hoover covers the biggest developments around LSU, Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Georgia, Auburn, Missouri, and Kentucky, including midweek results, injury updates, rotation changes, breakout players, and postseason implications.
From early-season tournaments to Hoover and the Road to Omaha, this is your all-access pass to the heartbeat of SEC baseball
HOSTED BY
Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge | D1Baseball
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Highway To Hoover have?
Highway To Hoover currently has 260 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Highway To Hoover about?
Highway to Hoover is the premier SEC baseball podcast from D1Baseball — breaking down the storylines, standings, matchups, and personalities that define the nation’s most competitive conference. Hosted by Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge, the show brings you weekly SEC recaps, weekend previews, power...
How often does Highway To Hoover release new episodes?
Highway To Hoover publishes regularly with 260 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Highway To Hoover?
You can listen to Highway To Hoover on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Highway To Hoover?
Highway To Hoover is created and hosted by Joe Healy, Mark Etheridge | D1Baseball.
URL copied to clipboard!