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In this episode, the guys are joined by the Head Coach of USF Baseball, Mitch Hannahs. Topics discussed include: -his thoughts on the first month of the season -player shout outs, with Coach's take on each -how persistence paid for Sebastian Greico -inside perspective on Friday night ace Corey Braun -a new approach to the pitching rotation And much more! This is one of our best episodes ever so don't miss it. Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) John Kaplan (@johnnykii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).
In this episode, Adam and Matt recap the Villanova series which saw the Bulls win 1 out of the 3 games. With no midweek game to preview, the guys talk a bit more about what's going on across the AAC and the Mid Major baseball scene. Hosts (Twitter/X): Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) Adam Cartwright (@adam12james) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).
In this episode, Mark reacts to the midweek postponed game with FGCU, scouts out the Villanova Wildcats, and dives into what he's looking for from the Bulls this weekend. 0:00 - midweek game postponed, what's the impact? 4:49 - Villanova overview 8:37 - Villanova's impact players to watch out for 17:24 - the Bulls' starting pitching this weekend 23:33 - the Bulls' bullpen, what I'm looking for 28:54 - the Bulls' offense, players to look out for Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).
In this episode, Adam and Matt react to an eventful home series vs. UCF which saw the Bulls take the Friday night game but drop both the Saturday and Sunday games. The guys also look ahead to a midweek matchup vs. in state foe, FGCU. Topics discussed include: -Breakdown the War on I4 -Preview FGCU midweek -Take a look at the AAC -Discuss the 11.7 mid major top 25 -Make some bold season predictions. Hosts (Twitter/X): Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) Adam Cartwright (@adam12james) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).
In this episode, Mark and John react to the 6-5 midweek victory over FIU that improved the Bulls season record to 5-3. The guys also break down some observations that they’ve seen 2.5 weeks into the season and preview the upcoming home series with UCF: 0:00 - Introduction 2:37 - analysis of the midweek win over FIU 21:18 - the batting order’s secret weapon 24:11 - starting pitching rotation discussion 34:11 - UCF at home, Brewin’s series preview Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) John Kaplan (@JohnnyKii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).
Adam and Matt give their reactions to and analysis of the big road series win at Georgia Southern that saw the Bulls improve their record to 4-3 on the young season. They also preview the mid week matchup with FIU.
In this episode, Mark, Matt and Adam react to the Opening Weekend series win over Iowa and look ahead to the matchup with FSU. Topics discussed include: First impressions of the Bulls under Coach Hannahs Standouts in the infield and outfield, position battles still up for grabs Recapping the pitching, top performers and things to watch FSU at home on Tuesday night Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls Adam Cartwright (@adam12james) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).
In this episode, Mark and John sit down with USF Baseball Head Coach, Mitch Hannahs, just a couple of nights before Opening Day. The guys talk to Coach about how the team has been preparing for opening weekend and the season as a whole: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - catching up with Coach Hannahs 5:34 - the team’s mindset heading into Opening Day 9:46 - thoughts on facing off vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes this weekend 11:50 - Corey Braun and James Hill, Friday and Saturday starting pitchers 16:24 - Bryce Archie, midweek starting pitcher 21:43 - Austin Newton’s emergence 24:56 - workload to expect from starting pitchers week 1 26:43 - Coach Hannahs’ message to Bulls’ fans Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) John Kaplan (@johnnykii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).
In this episode, the full Brewin’ Crew gets together to talk about the upcoming season. Mark, Matt, John, and Adam break down the new 40 man roster which was unveiled last week and dive into key returners and key newcomers. They also talk about their general thoughts and expectations heading into the first season of the Coach Hannahs era. 0:00 – Intro 1:10 – less than 2 weeks until Opening Day! 3:00 – initial reactions to seeing the 2025 roster 5:50 – infielders and catchers 11:33 – outfielders 15:53 – pitchers, possible starters 26:53 – pitchers, possible relievers 31:39 – general thoughts and expectations for 2025 Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) John Kaplan (@johnnykii) Adam Cartwright (@adam12james) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).
In this episode, Adam and Matt catch up with USF Baseball’s Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Coach, Blake Kangas. Coach Kangas played college baseball at UW-Milwaukee and has 17 years of college coaching experience. He also served 5 years as an MLB scout for the Minnesota Twins. Here’s what the guys talked about with Coach: 0:00 – Intro 1:09 – welcoming Coach Kangas and learning about his background 9:56 – highlights of 17 years of coaching experience 14:08 – how he got the role as USF Baseball Recruiting Coordinator 21:12 – traits that he looks for when recruiting future Bulls 27:20 – building his first recruiting classes at USF 35:24 – what makes USF a great choice for recruits 40:31 – how did the fall ball season go for the Bulls? 51:23 – coaching philosophy: building resilient players 1:01:19 – looking ahead to the 2025 season Guest (Twitter/X handle): Blake Kangas (@BlakeKangas) Hosts: Adam Cartwright (@Adam12James) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).