Hosts:
Aaron, Mike, & Gary
Podcast Inauguration:
Need Date
Bio:
We’re a group of ODU alums and supporters who have one goal: to get everyone as excited about ODU athletics as we are. We put on a variety of events for all ODU sports teams throughout the year. Our biggest events to date are our football tailgates in Blue Lot, including our annual Toys for Tots drive for the last home game of the season. That’s right – we’re about charity, too. In addition to raising funds for our student-athletes, we also give back to the community around our beloved school. And don’t forget about our podcast. The Monarchists Podcast covers all things ODU athletics: general coverage of all sports, in-depth football analysis, interviews with coaches and players, and gives details on our events and fundraising efforts.
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New Videos from YouTube
- May 7, 2026
by ODU Monarchists on May 7, 2026 at 10:55 pmTaylor Heinicke relives one of the most iconic plays in ODU Football history. 4th down. Rival JMU. Chaos everywhere. Taylor scrambles… launches it… and Larry Pinkard becomes a Monarch legend. 👑🔥 Now Taylor finally tells the FULL story behind the play on The Monarchists Podcast. 🎧 Watch the full episode now #ODU #ODUFootball #TaylorHeinicke #MonarchNation #JMU #CollegeFootball
- The Monarchists Podcast – Taylor Heinicke
by ODU Monarchists on May 7, 2026 at 10:22 pmMonarch Nation… this one belongs in the ODU Hall of Fame. Taylor Heinicke finally joins The Monarchists Podcast and delivers an all-time conversation that every Old Dominion fan needs to hear. From the real recruiting story that brought him to Norfolk, to getting thrown into the fire against ranked UMass, to 730 yards in one afternoon, to JMU heartbreakers (for them), to NFL playoff chaos, Busch Light fines, and the moment he knew it was time to walk away from football — nothing is off limits. This episode is raw, hilarious, emotional, and deeply Monarch-proud. Taylor reflects on: – The improbable moments that built ODU Football – His relationship with Thomas DeMarco, Larry Pinkard, and teammates – Life-changing NFL moments (including that Tampa Bay playoff game) – Why he’s retiring — and why Virginia Beach is home next – And yes… the full Busch Light plane story 🍺😅 If you love Old Dominion. If you lived those early ODU Football seasons. If you still get chills thinking about JMU, New Hampshire, or Washington vs Tampa… 👉 This episode is for you. 🎙️ The Best — and ONLY — ODU Podcast 👑 Be a Monarchist. Join The Pride. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU 1:00 – Taylor Heinicke finally joins The Monarchists 3:05 – The real story of how Taylor ended up at ODU 6:45 – Late recruiting chaos & betting on himself 9:35 – Arriving as a freshman & the Oregon-style offense 12:40 – Thomas DeMarco injury & getting thrown into the fire vs UMass 16:30 – Campus fame, Heineke shirts & pre-NIL madness 19:05 – 730 yards vs New Hampshire (and surviving the heat) 23:00 – Punting, fake punts & Kevin Byard ending it 26:40 – That JMU scramble + Larry Pinkard catch 31:20 – Transitioning ODU from FCS → FBS 35:30 – Favorite ODU moment (it’s not his play 👀) 38:30 – Wild off-field team stories 41:00 – Golf talk (yes, a lot of golf talk ⛳) 43:45 – Lowest moment → NFL comeback mindset 46:10 – Washington playoff game vs Tom Brady 48:55 – Taylor announces his retirement 🏈❤️ 51:40 – Taylor’s message to Monarch Nation 52:55 – Go Monarchs 👑
- Injury Made Me a BETTER Baseball Player & Person!
by ODU Monarchists on May 5, 2026 at 2:26 pmODU Pitcher Maddox Jack talks about coming back from a major injury.
- Hudson Homers S3E15 – ASU Recap with Brody Connors and Maddox Jack
by ODU Monarchists on May 5, 2026 at 10:00 amCB and Gary recap a Sun Belt series win and a week with two walk off wins. Brody Connors and Maddox Jack hop to share their ODU story.
- Walk Off Winner! #odu #collegebaseball
by ODU Monarchists on May 3, 2026 at 8:42 pmScotty Young hits his second walk off of the year as ODU beats Arkansas State 5-4 and clinches the series.