Into The Stands

Today I am joined by Senior Vice President of Public Affairs for the Cleveland Guardians! Bob DiBiasio has been with the Guardians for several decades and you get to hear all about his years of service to the team and the fans!

I am joined today by the new head coach of the Youngstown State Penguins Women's Basketball program! She has had a successful most recently as head coach at The University of Akron and as an assistant coach at Cleveland State. Listen to what she has to say about her career and what she sees day in and day out as a college basketball coach!

Today we have the final episode of the student broadcasters series, Marco Fragale. Marco is uncharge of overseeing the productions that come out of The Covelli Center at Ohio State and ensuring that the students learn and develop the skills that they will need to be successful!

The final episode featuring the Student Broadcasters of Ohio State University and Big Ten +! Connor Canfield is a buckeye who started broadcasting with the infamous Tyler Danburg and the rest is history!

On this special episode of Into The Stands, we have Katie Bondy and Laquinta Haynes, aka, Q your favorite Amp, on the show with us! They are members of the American Amputee Soccer Association and will be competing for The United States in this years Amputee World Cup in Columbia. Listen to the inspirational and motivational ways that these women think along with their great friendship and sense of humor about life! If you would like to donate to their travel and other expenses associated with their trip to Columbia, you can do so here: https://usampsoccer.networkforgood.com/

Another student broadcaster episode this time with Austin Crume. I first met Austin when calling Ohio State Baseball in 2024 and it has been a ton of fun watching him grow in this industry and I am excited to see where he ends up!

Episode 3 of the student broadcaster series is centered around Matt Goldman. Matt is a freshly graduated Buckeye who was the President of Scarlet and Gray Sports Radio among many other things that you will here on todays episode of Into The Stands.

Episode 2 of our student broadcasters series brings us Connor Schuh! He is a member of the Class of 2025 at The Ohio State University where he is a broadcaster for Scarlet and Grey Sports Radio and Big Ten Plus on top of being a broadcaster for the inventors of Cosmic Baseball the Tri-City Chili Peppers!

In episode 1 of our series highlighting student broadcasters, we talk to Tyler Danburg! Tyler is going into his senior year at The Ohio State University and is already a true professional in the world of broadcasting. Calling games for SGSR, Big Ten+, and the Lake County Captains, Tyler has a very bright future ahead of him!

Native of Columbus, OH turned Wolverine, Jake Butt was a tight end for the Michigan Wolverines before being drafted to the Denver Broncos. He is now a commentator for the Big Ten Network as well as a co-host for Red Corner Blue Corner on the stadium network!

I had the absolute honor and privilege to sit down with legendary sports broadcaster Jeff Rimer prior to his retirement in April of 2024 and it was amazing getting to hear his stories and just listen to some of the things that he has seen and been a part of!

Blue Jackets and Reds fans may be some of the only people who are able to spell or even say his name but I can promise you, the boy from small town Texas knows his Ohio Sports. Hear him talk about his journey to Central Ohio from down south and hear what he has to say about his partner's... "obsession" with his accent!

The Hyphenator himself joins me in the stands today to talk about his career in the National Hockey League as well as his current position at Bally Sports Ohio!

Odds are, you are one of his 500,000 followers on twitter. If you aren't, you have probably seen his memes or posts somewhere on the internet. Chris McNeil has turned his love for Cleveland sports into a following that rivals some athletes. He has also helped create a podcast network with some pretty impressive names. Check out @reflog_18 on twitter as well as at bigplay.com!

Have you ever met someone and you ask yourself, "when does this guy have time to eat, sleep and even breathe?" Well Nick Wiget is one of those guys. He does work for FC Cincinnati, Cincinnati Bengals, University of Cincinnati Bearcats, University of Dayton, Ohio State University, Columbus Clippers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets! As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/ The 614 And Beyond Pod https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm

Today we sit down with Kayla Gabor. A professional basketball player who's career took a very interesting turn that she wouldn't change for the world. Be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line.

Whether you have been to a Columbus Blue Jackets game or listened to one of his many broadcasts, Dylan Tyrer is living the dream getting to work around all of his favorite sports. Find out how he got to be where he is and what his plans are for the future. The Pipeline Podcast Presented by Ruoff Mortgage: https://www.nhl.com/bluejackets/multimedia/audio Franklin County Dog Shelter: https://dogs.franklincountyohio.gov/ As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. ⁠https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/⁠ The 614 And Beyond Pod ⁠https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm⁠

In episode number 3 of our PA announcer series, we sit down with the booming voice that you hear behind the cannon at Nationwide Arena. Greg Murray is the PA announcer for the Columbus Blue Jackets and he talks to me about how it is okay to fail and it may even bring you some good things if you do! As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. Alzheimer's Association of Central Ohio https://www.alz.org/centralohio Voices https://act.alz.org/site/TR?team_id=794346&fr_id=16764&pg=team Alzheimer's https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=walk_homepage&_gl=1*s32ywu*_ga*MzcyOTk2NDc4LjE2OTU5MTYxNDY.*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY5NTkxNjE0NS4xLjAuMTY5NTkxNjE5MC4xNS4wLjA.*_ga_QSFTKCEH7C*MTY5NTkxNjE0NS4xLjAuMTY5NTkxNjE5MC4xNS4wLjA. rivALZ to end ALZ (flag football) https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=rivalz_homepage&_gl=1*1fgr45q*_ga*MzcyOTk2NDc4LjE2OTU5MTYxNDY.*_ga_9JTEWVX24V*MTY5NTkxNjE0NS4xLjEuMTY5NTkxNjIyMy42MC4wLjA.*_ga_QSFTKCEH7C*MTY5NTkxNjE0NS4xLjAuMTY5NTkxNjE5Mi4xMy4wLjA. The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/ The 614 And Beyond Pod https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm

Today I sit down with Carl Grapentine. Public Address announcer for the largest capacity stadium in the nation and third in the world Michigan Stadium! You have been able to hear his voice since 1970 and now you can hear him right here on Into The Stands! As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/ The 614 And Beyond Pod https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm

Today we sit down with Menace 2 Sports host Kris Drew to talk about everything from his experience in radio and media, how to get into a career in media, the challenges that he has faced all the way to how he formed his own opinion about his partner when everyone else had written him off as a criminal. That along with some good laughs and some deep thoughts, we step out of the recording booth and into the stands with Kris Drew. As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/ https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm

I was able to sit down with Nolan Nye and Michael DeLuccia to talk about their incredible project, Nye Arena. As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/ The 614 And Beyond Pod https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm Nye Arena: https://nyearena.com NHL.com Article on Nye Arena: https://t.co/4U2xu8AB8B

Buckeye fans! We have a special early release to get you ready for Ohio State Football! The new public address announcer for Ohio Stadium joins me today to talk about his past experiences and the level of excitement that he feels going into game 1! You can listen to Tom's DeSales broadcasts on Friday evenings here: https://pouringpurple.com/ As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/ The 614 And Beyond Pod https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm

The "Voice of the Buckeyes" since 1998, Paul Keels has been a part of Ohio State Athletics among other things throughout his career! Listen to what he has to say about his experiences and what advice he has for the younger generation getting into the trade! Additional information on the Sons of the American Legion: https://www.legion.org/sons As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. The Hockey News: ⁠⁠https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/⁠⁠ The 614 And Beyond Pod: ⁠⁠https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm⁠⁠

This week we sit down with the stadium voice of the Cleveland Browns, Mr. 'ITS THIRD DOWN' Jeff Shreve. Jeff also does arena/stadium PA work for the Akron Zips as well as the Mid American Conference! As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line. The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/ The 614 And Beyond Pod https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm

Chuck Thuss is a former collegiate and professional goaltender turned life coach. Listen to what he has to say about mental health not only in sports but also in every day life. If you or someone you know is struggling, please use any of the resources listed here: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/ As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Liner! The Hockey News: ⁠⁠https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/⁠⁠ The 614 And Beyond Pod ⁠⁠https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm⁠⁠

Today we talk with Multi-sport PA Announcer from the University of Akron, the Mid American Conference, and more PLUS a national Champion Dave Hawley!

Anyone who has ever attended a Blue Jackets game has seen this incredibly entertaining man giving away prizes and bossing around a certain bug that we all love! (Shout out to stinger) Hear what he has to say about himself and his job! Along with this episode comes a short PSA. Aaron Portzline, a reporter from the Athletic that covers the Blue Jackets announced this week that he has been diagnosed with kidney disease (https://x.com/Aportzline/status/1708814090708172972?s=20). If you have not already, be sure to sign up to be an organ donor to help those who need it most! Click on the link below for more information on how to be a donor! https://www.kidney.org/transplantation/how-to-donate Ohio: https://lifelineofohio.com US: https://donatelife.net Direct Donation to Wexler Medical Center where Aaron is getting treatment: https://osuwexmedlivingdonor.org As always, be sure to check out Jason Newland and his writing at The Hockey News as well as his work on the 614 and Beyond Podcast and Around The 5th Line.The Hockey News: https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/columbus-blue-jackets/ The 614 And Beyond Pod https://614-and-beyond.captivate.fm