The Ruden Report Podcast

Dave and Shaun break down baseball at midseason. Then Dave talks to New Canaan softball coach Joel Geriak about his team's strong start and taking over as the St. Joseph's basketball coach.

This week, Dave talks baseball with Trumbull coach Phil Pacelli and Darien coach Mike Scott, plus softball with John Nash.

Today, Dave is joined by Fairfield Ludlowe baseball coach Ken Geriak and then a wide-ranging interview with Darien boys lacrosse coach Jeff Brameier.

Today Dave is talking baseball and girls lacrosse with a couple of ACC-bound stars, Fairfield Warde's Carson Dodder and Darien's Cameron Pokorny, and a little softball with John Nash.

Former Danbury baseball coach Shaun Ratchford joins Dave as cohost. They preview the season and talk to Staples coach Jack McFarland and New Canaan goaltender Jack Crowell.

We're between seasons and Dave welcomes FCIAC Commissioner Dave Schulz, coach Megan Wax and Madi Utzinger from the Greenwich girls basketball team, and Jaxon Ermo from the Norwalk baseball team.

It's the final Nothing But Net of the 2026 season, and Dave Ruden puts a bow on the seasons with an instant classic - West Haven's 79-72 triple overtime win over Staples for the Division I title, the first in Connecticut history! Writer Jeff Jacobs and Dave Danko stop by.

We are down to four - one step away from Mohegan Sun. With Staples and New Canaan still alive, Dave breaks it all down, along with Rams coach Danny Melzer and Trumbull's Buddy Bray.

The FCIAC Tournament is over and the state playoffs are under way. Sam Clachko and Mason Tobias join the show about Staples winning its second straight league title.

Dave and Mike look back at the FCIAC quarterfinals and ahead to Monday's semifinals, and are joined by Ludlowe coach John Dailey and Stamford coach Dan Lauture.

The standings were shaken up this week with a number of upsets and unbeaten Trumbull losing twice, including to Ridgefield. Tigers coach Andrew McClellan joins the show.

Dave and Mike break down Staples' 54-36 win last night over Trumbull and are joined by Staples' coach Dave Goldshore.

This week on Nothing But Net, Dave and Mike analyze tomorrow’s showdown between Staples and Trumbull, both 15-0. We also review three big games from last week and Dave addresses an exchange on X about the state playoffs.

Trumbull and Ridgefield had big Friday night wins, New Canaan is surging, and Eagles star Sean Wilson joins the show coming off one of his best performances of the season.

Dave and Mike break down New Canaan's win over Wilton and discuss good weeks for Stamford and Brien McMahon, plus a conversation with Warriors' coach Joel Geriak.

Staples and Trumbull are unbeaten and Ludlowe coach John Dailey join Dave and Mike to discuss a 2-0 week that included last night's overtime win at the buzzer against Westhill.

Dave is joined by Mike Walsh for the season opener. Can anyone stop Staples? Who's #2? Plus, Wreckers coach Dave Goldshore joins the show.

Dave and Sean break down New Canaan's Class L four-peat and Greenwich's Class LL repeat and are joined by several of the team captains in the season finale!

The CIAC semifinals are Monday and Dave and Sean break it all down and tell you all you need to know. They're also joined by Ridgefield's Michael Salimbene and Wilton's Alan Osta.

The postseason has arrived! Dave and Sean review the Thanksgiving games and preview the state playoffs, including the Darien-New Canaan rematch with the Blue Wave's Ryan Gately and the Rams' Henry Stein.

Does Connecticut have too many trophies in the showcase sports of football and basketball? Ludlowe coach Mitch Ross joins the show to discuss solutions to improve the CIAC football playoffs.

Dave and Sean break down Wilton-St. Joseph's - plus, right now, nine FCIAC teams would qualify for the state playoffs. What's it all mean? Greenwich coach Anthony Morello and Ludlowe's Timmy O'Neill will join us as well.

Dave has a packed show with guests Joe Della Vecchia, Dennis Dustin, Jeff Jacobs, and Chris Silvestri.

Dave and Sean break down St. Joseph's decisive win over Staples and talk some Danbury and Darien football with their coaches - Augie Tieri and Andy Grant.

New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli joins Dave and Sean to recap the Rams' 14-7 win over Greenwich, while St. Joseph's defensive standout Kyle Wicker helps break down the Cadets' 24-8 win over Darien.

Dave and Sean hand out midseason awards and preview the big New Canaan-Greenwich game with Mikey Hiraman and Jack Kelly.

Dave and Sean discuss Wilton's 41-7 win over Staples with coach EJ DiNunzio. Ludlowe quarterback Ryan Love helps break down the Falcons' dramatic OT win over Norwalk. And New Canaan/Greenwich is on the clock.

Dave breaking down Saturday's three big games with the people who covered them for the Ruden Report: Jeff Jacobs and John Nash. Plus, Jamie Reed joins to discuss Ridgefield's big win.

The FCIAC was 9-4 in Alliance games Friday. Dave and Sean break down the games and look ahead to a huge slate next Saturday. Today's guests include Staples kicker Mickey Ross and New Canaan manager Anabel James.

Dave and Sean discuss Wilton's impressive win over Trumbull and Greenwich's more difficult than expected victory against Norwalk. Joining them are Wilton's Charlie Calabrese and Warde's Christian Parisi.

It's the opening week of the football season, which saw the FCIAC finish with a 12-4 mark. Joining Dave this week is Greenwich linebacker Justin Carroll and Fairfield Ludlowe coach Mitch Ross.

Summer's over and Dave Ruden is back with Sunday Morning Quarterback with Joe Della Vecchia, Lou Marinelli, Anthony Morello, and Nick Weil.

It's the final show of the season and Dave previews the state girls lacrosse and softball finals and talks Staples sports with an all-star lineup: David Goldshore, Rita Jagodzinski, and Kristin Woods.

It's the semifinals of the state playoffs and Dave talks baseball, softball, and girls lacrosse with Sophie Haas, Ryan MItchell, Brett Conner, Emily Dowd, Griffin Palladino and Caitlin DeBernardis.

Today it's all about the FCIAC baseball and boys lacrosse finals. Plus, the 21 year old interim coach who led her team through adversity to a share of the regular season title. Guests include Chris Colsey, Ken Geriak, and Brie Muro.

Today's show is a full hour on the controversy in Westport after the Board of Education voted in support of the superintendent's decision not to renew the contract of Staples boys soccer coach Russell Oost-Lievense. Dave is joined by Robert Harrington, Russell Oost-Lievense, Steve Shackelford and Dan Woog.

On this Mother's Day edition, Dave recaps a Fairfield Warde softball-baseball doubleheader with guests Annabell Adams, Jimmy Dobbs, Emma Hamilton, and Andrew Oppenheimer.

It's softball and boys and girls lacrosse coverage on today's show, with guests Will Hayes, Lisa Lindley and Griffin Palladino.

This week Dave talks softball with Darien coach Nick DeMaio, New Canaan’s Marissa DelCarmine and Danbury’s Chloe Trimandilis and baseball with Norwalk’s Matthew Rinaldi.

This week, Dave talks baseball, softball, and boys and girls lacrosse with Emily Dowd, Hope Hapgood, Josh Marcus, and Phil Pacelli.

On today’s show, Dave talks boys lacrosse with a little bit of baseball as well with Jake Carney, Bobby Lutz, Ryan Mitchell, and Mike Nazzaro.

Dave transitions into Spring sports, talking baseball and softball with Maddie Collins, Brett Conner, and Jack McFarland.

Dave is back from break and is talking FCIAC vs. private schools and parental overreach - along with girls' lacrosse. Joining today's show is Sam Clachhko, EJ DiNunzio, David Goldshore, Doug Marchetti, Ceci Patterson, and Dan Woog.

It's the final boys basketball episode for the year, and Dave and Mike review the final week of state playoffs and the entire season, plus the reveal of the Ruden Report All-FCIAC team...and a surprise guest!

This week, Dave and Mike review the first week of the state playoffs and offer three possible solutions to the ill-conceived format. We are joined by Trumbull coach Buddy Bray and his star, FCIAC POTY Sean Wilson. 

A special extended show! Dave and Mike analyze Staples' win over Ridgefield and look at the state tournament with Frank Beneski. Then, Wreckers coach Dave Goldshore, game MVP Adam Udell and other players join the show.

Dave and Mike review today's boys basketball quarterfinals with Fairfield Ludlowe's Ryan Torello and Staples' Mason Tobias. Plus, a look ahead to Monday's semifinals.

Dave and Mike preview the FCIAC boys and girls basketball tournaments and predict the overall winners. Dave is joined by Fairfield Warde star Ryanne Gulbin, who sustained a season-ending injury this week.

Wilton coach Joel Geriak joins Dave and Mike to discuss the playoff race and the state of basketball in the league, plus a look ahead to the FCIAC tournament.