Foul Check

Former college football referee Dan Foutz joins Brooke and Eric on the first day of football to talk his 35 year career, how to get scouted as a ref, and what makes a holding call. Then, Brooke and Eric say farewell to Kelly as she is off to her next adventure. They also chat about the heat and humidity at practice, Brooke's grievances with football season, and diagnosing her twitchy eye. Music by: Mark Rizzo 0:01 Intro 12:32 Interview with Dan Foutz 1:03:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke is joined by Richmond Raceway President Lori Waran to chat about the Cookout 400 and the beauty of NASCAR just a month before the race. Eric is on vacation, so super producer Allison joins Brooke to chat about the best sandwich combo, NASCAR movies, and what's next for July. TIMECODES: Intro- :01-6:20 Lori- 6:20-32:24 Outro- 32:24-END Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the 4th of July holiday and Brooke and Eric recap some of their favorite moments from 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Spring Jubilee has come and gone, winners are crowned, and Brooke and Eric are joined by now 3x Class 2 State Champions: Glenvar boys soccer! Head Coach Josh Jones and Kees Van Gerven come on Foul Check to recap the championship weekend, how to score on a corner, and why always doing your best is the key to success. Brooke and Eric then recap the Spring Jubilee, their favorite summer snacks, and the quiet time for the next few weeks. TIMECODES: INTRO- :00- 11:50 INTERVIEW- 11:50-47:45 OUTRO- 47:45-END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Spring Jubilee season and Brooke and Eric are absolutely thrilled. Cave Spring girls soccer head coach Erin Smith and Sophomore star Scottie Leonard join the duo to talk highs and lows of an undefeated season, being the Director of Morale, and the various penalty kicks you can score off of. Then, Eric discusses his weekend at the Salem Red Sox, why carb loading before shooting a tournament is important, and Brooke's latest gripe about softball stadiums. Timecodes: INTRO- :01-12:37 Erin & Scottie- 12:37-56:54 OUTRO- 56:54-end Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ahead of the 2025 ACC Softball Tournament, Brooke and Eric have a Bonus Episode featuring Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley and Cori McMillan. They talk about the preparation for pitches, never being out of a game, and whether they put on the right or left shoe first. Brooke and Eric recap the other softball teams in the area and whether Metallica will open or close with Enter Sandman in Lane Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric are having a full circle moment this episode - sitting down with two softball stars they covered in high school. Bassett alum Jade Hylton and Appomattox alum Kelsey Hackett chat with Brooke about Virginia's historic season, the growth over the last few years, and the risk of robbing a homerun. Then, Brooke and Eric chat about crying at championship games, wardrobe malfunction on the mound, and the Unsung Hero trophy we awarded to our fave, Steve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric are joined by Roanoke College head football coach Bryan Stinespring to talk about building a program from the ground up (literally), what makes Roanoke College special, and why people should be addicted to the run game. Then, Brooke and Eric chat about their AP award ceremony, upcoming spring games, and Eric's birthday. Timecodes: Intro- :01-15:35 Stinespring interview- 15:35-57:12 Outro- 57:12- END Music by Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric are joined by Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Toyota in the Cup Series, and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell to preview the Martinsville Spring Race, Chris' threepeat, and why only the best drivers keep their car in control on a bump and run. Brooke and Eric also catch up after a month-hiatus away from the podcast together, recap our local tournament teams, and why NIL could be changing the Big Dance. Time Codes: :01-17:15 - Intro 17:15- 40:16- Christopher Bell & Clay Campbell interview 40:16- END - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March continues as Eric is on the road in Charlotte for the ACC Tournament, allowing 10 News' Kelly Marsh to cohost with Brooke. They are joined by Richmond Sports Director Nolan Knight to discuss college basketball happenings on the other side of the state, high school hoops coming to a close at VCU, and potential Big Dance contenders. Brooke and Kelly chat about Fred Again, crying at basketball games, and Kelly's sleeper team in the tournament. Timecodes: Intro- :00-:12:00 Nolan interview- 12:00-50:30 Outro- 50:30-END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March is here which means Brooke and Eric are in the thick of basketball season. Liberty men's head basketball coach Ritchie McKay joins the podcast to talk about NIL, the culture he's built at Liberty, and how mid-major teams are the moment in college hoops. Brooke and Eric also chat about local high schools making noise in their respective tournaments, other colleges around the area, and space. Timecodes: Intro- :01 - 25:32 Ritchie Mckay - 25:32 - 40:33 Outro - 40:33 - END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Valentine's Day! Brooke and Eric sit down with Lord Botetourt wrestler Serenity Shearer to learn more about women's wrestling and its rise in the Commonwealth and beyond. They discuss acceptance in the sport, difficulty in competing against boys, and being a fearless trailblazer for high school wrestlers. Brooke also has opinions on Valentine's Day and being single during the holidays, the nasty weather we've been having, and wrapping up the winter sports season. Time codes :01-13:20 Intro 13:20 -41:47 Interview with Serenity 41:47-54:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tay Taylor joins the podcast to talk about her jersey retirement at Salem, her coaching philosophy, and why high school hoops needs a shot clock. Brooke and Eric then get into some college hoops around the area and the elite way to eat scrambled eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the fall sports season after football. They discuss 1st and 10, Hokies' 2024 expectations, NIL, transfer portal, and how to do math. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WELCOME BACK! After a quick Olympic break, Brooke and Eric are ready to go with another Foul Check episode. This week, the duo are joined by Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek "Cheetah" Jones. They talk about what it means to be a strong leader of men, the origin of the name Cheetah, and the ins and outs of the secondary and cornerbacks. Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 Paris Olympics are right around the corner! Brooke and Eric are joined by Olympian Bridget Williams, a UVA alum and pole vaulter who will compete for Team USA. They talk the mechanics of the sport, Bridget's journey to Paris, and the importance of believing in yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We learned about technical fouls in high school basketball, fighting in hockey, and the most thrown penalty in lacrosse. A lot of great conversations in the first half of 2024- all recapped for our Best Of episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric and Brooke catch up after a long two weeks and touch on everything from cavities to winning a VAB award for Outstanding Sports operation. Then, WNBA Champion and Virginia Tech Hokie Aisha Sheppard joins the podcast to talk about her time in the league, the physicality of professional ball, discourse around women's hoops, and the challenges of playing internationally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sydney Jaxtheimer is BACK to chat with Brooke and Eric about the spring sports season. With the state tournament in the rear view, Eric and Brooke answer Sydney's questions about their highs and lows of the season. Then, the trio tries Taco Bell's new Cheez It tostada and crunch wrap supreme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric are joined by Salem high school's Andrew Crumpacker and Kaiden Garst to learn the lacrosse lingo, the physicality of the game, and the way art can be woven into the sport. Want us to cover the ins and outs of a sport? Email [email protected] or follow us at @foulcheckpod on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech softball's Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin to talk about the difference between bunting and slapping, illegal pitches, and the lore of softball braiding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric sit down with Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence to talk changes to minor league baseball, the lore of ballpark food, and the ever controversial take on adults taking foul balls from kids. PLUS! Sydney Jaxtheimer fills in while Eric is off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric sit down with Northside head boys soccer coach Trey Noell to talk the difference in penalties, extra time, and Brooke and Trey's high school homecoming dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric sit down with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner ahead of the SPHL playoffs. They discuss offsides, fighting before the puck drops, and the honor system of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric are joined by Staunton River head wrestling coach Scott Fike to learn the point system, why it's so fun to watch, and the Golden Eagles' reign in Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech star Cayla King ahead of the women's ACC tournament. They talk all things +/-, shooting from the three, and her famed clutch pull up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric sit down with longtime Northside head boys basketball coach Bill Pope to get the lowdown on changes to the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the last four hectic months in 10 Sports including Brooke's knee surgery, recovery, and what's next for the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been thrown into a Fantasy Football league and are going 'now what?' That was Brooke and Eric as they joined a Fantasy Football team for the first time in their lives. They sit down with 'No Punt Intended' league commissioner Connor Dietrich to learn how to play and the ins and outs of this popular pastime. Follow @foulcheckpod on X and [email protected] to submit your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football season is upon us, and Porter Abell sits down with Brooke and Eric to go over rule changes and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke and Eric put Bassett head coach Brandon Johnson's knowledge to use answering questions about Friday night lights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PGA star Lanto Griffin joins Eric Johnson and Brooke Leonard to talk all things golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Temps are rising and so is the appetite for pickleball. So, Brooke and EJ break down the sport and take your questions to local champ Trish Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Leonard and Eric Johnson sat down with Boston Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly to get to the bottom of the pitch clock, adults taking baseballs from kids, and why everyone wants to be a pitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices