The Monarchists Podcast

The Monarchists Basketball Show is back! Coach Mike Jones joins Mike and Aaron to break down the Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball program as the season tips off. Coach Jones shares insights from the Costa Rica trip, talks about the team’s depth and personality, reveals what he learned from the exhibition vs. Hampton, and previews the upcoming matchup with Miami (OH). He dives into the development of Scottie Hubbard and Zacch Wiggins, the team’s scoring potential, defensive growth, and what makes ODU’s depth their “superpower.” Plus, he discusses leadership in the locker room, the fan experience, the challenging but intentional road schedule, and why this season feels special for Monarch Nation. 🏀 Be a Monarchist. Join The Pride. 📖 Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back to The Monarchists Basketball Show 01:00 – Coach Jones on Goals for Camp and Building Team Chemistry 02:00 – What the Costa Rica Trip Taught the Team 03:00 – The Value of Personality and Team Bonding 04:00 – Scottie Hubbard’s Transformation and Hard Work 05:00 – Freshman Standout Zacch Wiggins Impresses Early 06:00 – Depth is ODU’s “Superpower” 07:00 – Building Trust Through Practice and Game Situations 10:00 – Takeaways from the Exhibition vs. Hampton 12:00 – Learning Moments, Metrics, and Why the Exhibition Was Valuable 15:00 – Offensive Firepower and Style of Play This Season 17:00 – Defensive Identity and Game Plan Versatility 18:00 – Scouting Miami (OH) and the MAC Challenge 20:00 – A Tough Road Environment and What to Expect from Miami 22:00 – Rotations, Injuries, and Building Chemistry 24:00 – The Excitement Around ODU’s Depth and Talent 25:00 – Playing Small Ball and Creating Mismatches 27:00 – Shooting, Rebounding, and Offensive Confidence 28:00 – Players to Watch: KC Shaw, LJ Thomas, Drew McKenna, and More 30:00 – The Road Schedule and Preparing for the Sun Belt 32:00 – Fan Accessibility and Intentional Scheduling 33:00 – How NIL and Revenue Sharing Impact Scheduling 34:00 – Building Momentum from Last Season 35:00 – Leadership in the Locker Room 37:00 – Team Personalities, Energy, and Culture 38:00 – Meet the Monarchs Night and Fan Connection 40:00 – Making ODU Basketball Events More Accessible 42:00 – Will There Be a Basketball Breakfast This Year? 43:00 – Looking Ahead: Selection Sunday Dreams 44:00 – New Dining Hall, Future Plans, and Coach’s Vision 45:00 – Closing Thoughts: Excitement for the Season & Go Monarchs!

Duck and cover … heat seeking goose attacks Hervey Trimyer at the Old Dominion Baseball golf tournament.

CB, Coach Finwood and Gary are joined by Brandon Pond and Ryne Moore to catch you up on all things ODU Baseball. We’ve got stadium construction updates, recruiting information and more! #ODUBaseball #GoMonarchs #TheMonarchists #CollegeBaseballPodcast 🕒 Chapters 00:00 – Welcome Back to Hudson Homers! 01:00 – Coach Finwood on Fall Practice Highlights 03:00 – Standout Players: Scotty Young, Maverick Stallings & New Faces 05:00 – Pitching Progress and Freshman Arms Impress 07:00 – Inside the Competitive Fall System & Quality At-Bat Leaderboards 09:00 – Simulating Game Pressure and Building Situational Baseball 12:00 – Focusing on Process, Not Just Results 13:00 – Veteran Leadership and Returning Players’ Growth 15:00 – Evan Holman’s Breakout and Position Flexibility 17:00 – Team Depth and Lineup Challenges 18:00 – Portal Players and Building the Right Culture 20:00 – Accountability and Team Standards 21:00 – ODU Baseball Golf Tournament Highlights (and Goose Encounter!) 🦆 25:00 – Step Up to the Plate Banquet & New Athlete Dining Hall 28:00 – Nutrition, Strength, and Team Building 29:00 – Team Visit to Frog Dog K9 Veterans Group 31:00 – Lessons in Service, Perspective, and Character 33:00 – Stadium Construction Updates & Future Vision 36:00 – Rick French and Staff Behind-the-Scenes Efforts 38:00 – Recruiting and Coaching Development 40:00 – Introducing Assistant Coaches Ryne Moore & Brandon Decker 42:00 – How ODU Recruits: Process, Priorities, and Player Fit 44:00 – Navigating the Transfer Portal and Evaluating Talent 47:00 – Balancing Recruiting Speed with Character Evaluation 49:00 – Recent Visits and Campus Recruiting Events 50:00 – Upcoming ODU Baseball Camp (Nov. 15) 52:00 – Why Camps Matter for Prospects and Coaches 54:00 – Coaching Lessons from Year One 57:00 – First Base Coaching, Travel Stories, and Tough Crowds 59:00 – Wrapping Up: Fall Ball Takeaways & What’s Next

Welcome back to In the Lion’s Den! 🦁 In this episode, the fellas sit down with Head Coach Tennant McVea to talk about the Monarchs’ late-season push, defensive improvements, key matchups against ranked opponents, and what lies ahead in the fight for the Sun Belt Tournament. Coach McVea opens up about locker room conversations that sparked the team’s turnaround, the tactical adjustments that stabilized their defense, and the leadership of ODU’s senior class. Plus, in a fun twist, the guys dive into soccer lingo for fans learning the game — from “brace” to “parking the bus.” 💙⚽ Don’t miss it — great insights, humor, and energy from Coach McVea as the Monarchs make their postseason push! 📺 Watch on ESPN+ this Friday as ODU faces JMU, and catch Senior Night next Tuesday at the ODU Soccer Complex vs. Kentucky! 👍 Like, Comment, and Subscribe for more ODU sports talk from The Monarchists Podcast. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU 00:25 – Welcome back: Catching up with Coach Tennant McVea 01:00 – Coastal Carolina win sparks momentum 02:00 – Fixing the defense: Honest talks and tactical tweaks 04:00 – On the road at South Carolina: Lessons from a 1–1 draw 05:30 – Competing in the stacked Sun Belt Conference 07:00 – The gap between ODU and Top 25 programs 08:00 – Playing ranked teams: Marshall and West Virginia battles 09:30 – Tactical patience and defensive discipline 11:00 – Creating chances but needing the finishing touch 12:00 – Looking ahead: Huge week with JMU and Kentucky 13:00 – Scouting JMU and preparing for a rivalry matchup 15:00 – Staying composed under pressure and chasing consistency 17:00 – Senior Night spotlight: The leadership core of the team 19:00 – Reflecting on player growth and the ODU soccer culture 20:00 – Soccer vocabulary lesson: Brace, percentages & “parking the bus” 25:00 – Trends in soccer and football tactics 27:00 – Game-day energy and community support 29:00 – Why ODU soccer games are family-friendly fun 30:00 – Coach’s message to Monarch Nation 31:00 – Closing thoughts – “Go Monarchs!”

Monarch Nation — it’s another Victory Sunday! Old Dominion takes down App State 24–21, and Mike, Aaron, and special guest Scott Jackson (ODU alum, radio host, and TV voice of ODU Football & Basketball on ESPN+) break down every moment of the win — the highs, the frustrations, and what it means for the season ahead. Then, the crew looks ahead to ODU’s road trip to Monroe to take on ULM, discuss what needs to improve, and share their score predictions. Plus, Fade Gary returns with his Week 10 Sun Belt picks, and we’ve got updates on Toys for Tots, Afterglow watch parties, and more. 🎙️ Be a Monarchist. Join the Pride: https://www.prideofodu.com 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 – Intro | Presented by The Pride of ODU 01:00 – Victory Sunday: ODU beats App State 24–21 02:00 – First Impressions & Key Takeaways 04:00 – Defense Steps Up Early 06:00 – Offensive Highlights: Gladding, Thomas & Brown 08:00 – The Running Game Struggles 11:00 – Colton’s Heavy Workload & QB Durability 13:00 – Special Teams Woes (and a Fake Punt) 16:00 – Kicking Troubles & Ricky’s Frustrations 18:00 – Return Game Redemption for Devin Roche 20:00 – Big Plays: Hargrove, Thomas & A.R. Shine 23:00 – Defensive Standouts & Red Zone Stops 26:00 – Depth on Display: Young Guys Stepping Up 28:00 – Player Shoutouts: Giles, Gibson, Williams 30:00 – Homecoming Highlights: Saldiveri & Taylor Heinicke 31:00 – Mascot Showdown: Big Blue vs Yosef 32:00 – Fade Gary’s Week 10 Sun Belt Picks 35:00 – Breaking News: Brian Kelly Fired from LSU?! 37:00 – ULM Preview Begins 39:00 – Road Game Challenges: Travel & Tiny Locker Rooms 41:00 – Fixing Red Zone Offense 44:00 – ULM Scouting Report & Key Players 49:00 – Defensive Strategy: Pressure the QB 52:00 – ODU’s Focus: Clean, Disciplined Football 55:00 – Offensive Matchups: ODU WRs vs ULM Secondary 56:00 – Afterglow Watch Party & Fan Giveaways 59:00 – Toys for Tots Drive Announcement 01:01:00 – Final Predictions & Score Picks 01:04:00 – Closing Thoughts | Go Monarchs!