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Views from the Kicks

Views from the Kicks

By Alexander Burks

The athletic podcast of the Hendrix Warriors, led by retired specialist Sandy Burks and Coach Buck Buchanan.
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Ep. 1 Views from the Kicks

Views from the KicksOct 19, 2019

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01:05:09
Esports feat. Logan Horton

Esports feat. Logan Horton

Coach Logan Horton joins the show to share his background and how he got into coaching Esports, and details the formation and evolution of the Esports program at Hendrix College.

Sep 13, 202355:52
The Denison Duo feat. Jaydan Hunt

The Denison Duo feat. Jaydan Hunt

Warrior Softball Head Coach Jayden Hunt joins us to talk about her time at Hendrix as a student-athlete and her ascent to the head coaching position. Buck and Jayden spend some time recounting their experiences as proud Denison Yellowjackets.

Jan 22, 202359:53
Throwing Gas w/ Tyler Wilson

Throwing Gas w/ Tyler Wilson

Hendrix graduate and Assistant Baseball Coach Tyler Wilson joins the show to discuss his time at Hendrix as a student-athlete.

Sep 14, 202201:06:16
1-0

1-0

We are heading into the second week of September and the Warriors are rolling! Women's Soccer is undefeated, Volleyball is 3-1, and Footbal is 1-0 after their season-opening shutout of the Austin 'Roos.

Sandy and Coach Buck wind back the clock and revisit some of the classic uniforms from Buck's adolescence. 

Sep 08, 202244:45
2022 Football Preview feat. J.B. Brazeal

2022 Football Preview feat. J.B. Brazeal

September is here, and that means it is time for fall sports to return. Sandy sits down with Coach Buck and the voice of the Hendrix Warriors, J.B. Brazeal, to preview the 2022 football season.

Sep 03, 202259:33
Sean Coman

Sean Coman

Hendrix basketball star Sean Coman joins the show to reflect on his collegiate basketball career at Hendrix and what made his four years in Conway so special.

May 13, 202245:28
SAA Tournament Preview

SAA Tournament Preview

Hendrix football coach and Warrior Sports Network analyst Thomas Eddlemon hops on the podcast with Sandy to preview the SAA baseball tournamanent and recap Hendrix's regular season.  The two also discuss their experiences in the press box this season before Teddie projects how the tournament might unfold.

Apr 28, 202201:00:51
J.B. Brazeal

J.B. Brazeal

Sandy sits down the voice of Hendrix Warrior athletics, J.B. Brazeal, to discuss his experiences calling Hendrix athletics before previewing Hendrix baseball's upcoming series with the Millsaps Majors.

Apr 14, 202253:50
'Tis the Offseason

'Tis the Offseason

Sandy and Coach Buck provide an update on men's and women's basketball and welcome a new addition to the Warrior family.  

Coach Buck explains the importance of the offseason period for all involved, and closes the show with his ever-anticipated Top 10 Christmas Movies list.

Dec 22, 202101:05:03
Thanksgiving 101 w/ Jack Bryant

Thanksgiving 101 w/ Jack Bryant

The regular season has ended, so it is time for podcast season to heat back up.  Jack ushers in the holiday season with his 1st ever "Do's and Don'ts of Thanksgiving".

Coach Buck provides a brief recap of the season that was, and how the program plans to move forward as we approach the offseason.

Nov 24, 202145:35
Effective Communication w/ Shared Goals

Effective Communication w/ Shared Goals

Coach Buck talks us through the development of a team's philosophy, the importance of consistent messaging, and the importance of shared goals.

Jack returns just in time to share his favorite memories from playing at Quigley-Cox Stadium, and Sandy digs up a memorable story from the podcast's debut episode.

Jul 26, 202101:19:47
Entropy and the Art of Ressurecting a Program

Entropy and the Art of Ressurecting a Program

Coach Buck walks Sandy through the ressurection of the Hendrix football program, as well as the lessons he learned through the process and the contributions of those who worked with and played under him.

Sandy recounts his and Jack's experience with foul balls at Dickey-Stephens Park, and why it is unacceptable to NOT give a foul ball to young children.

Buck rounds off the podcast with his much-anticipated Top 5 Video Games list.



Jul 16, 202101:31:58
Kickers and Koloches (feat. Steve Crenshaw)

Kickers and Koloches (feat. Steve Crenshaw)

Steve Crenshaw '17 returns to the show to reminisce on his time at Hendrix as both a player and a coach, as well as the lessons he learned along the way.  Buck explains kolochis to the younger hosts, advises Steve on life in Austin, and illustrates the value of working with younger athletes.

Jul 02, 202101:05:11
Return of the Jack

Return of the Jack

Jack is back to give Buck a rundown of his top 10 baseball movies.  Buck gives a couple lessons in leadership before reflecting on his experiences coaching in Europe, including a recap of his encounter with Surströmming.

Jun 11, 202155:38
Weddings and Chicken (feat. Thomas "The Producer" Eddlemon)

Weddings and Chicken (feat. Thomas "The Producer" Eddlemon)

Hendrix DC Thomas Eddlemon joins the show and provides a comprehensive breakdown of the fried chicken scene in Conway.  Buck enlightens the Arkansas audience with his list of the best places to eat in DFW for the Warriors' road games this season, and Sandy recaps Hendrix WRs coach Mason Doerr's wedding.



Jun 04, 202101:07:00
BUCK BUCHANAN: FILM CRITIC

BUCK BUCHANAN: FILM CRITIC

With the school year coming to a close, Coach Buck and Sandy reminisce on a season like no other.

The boys contemplate the future of movie theaters, and Coach Buck reacts to imdb.com's "1001 Movies to See Before You Die" list. Buck then revisits his favorite SNL skits of all time in this edition of Buck's Top 5!

May 14, 202151:09
FINALLY BACK TO FOOTBALL!

FINALLY BACK TO FOOTBALL!

Coach Buck is back!

Fresh off a cold and icy 3 week break, the Hendrix Warriors are finally back in action versus Coach Buck's alma mater, Austin College.  Coach and Sandy sit down to recap all that happened over the prolonged bye week, preview this week's matchup, talk COVID protocols, and look ahead to Jack's debut in the broadcast booth.  Coach also reveals his new secret weapon for snowball fights.

This episode is dedicated to the memory of the late Rev. William "Bill" Smith.

Feb 26, 202147:04
1-0

1-0

Views from the Kicks returns to recap Hendrix's 37-27 win to open up the 2021 spring football season!  The boys then look ahead to next week's game, give their thoughts on Super Bowl LV, and provide updates on other happenings in Hendrix athletics. 

Feb 11, 202144:47
WALKING IN A WINTER (CAMP) WONDERLAND

WALKING IN A WINTER (CAMP) WONDERLAND

It's the second annual pre-Christmas Views from the Kicks special.  Coach Buck and Jack present their own Top 5 Christmas Movies lists, and the boys discuss what game shows they believe they would be best at hosting.  Before that, Coach Buck welcomes Sandy to the staff and gives us a little more insight on what Winter Camp and the 2021 spring season will entail.  As always, it is a GREAT day to be a Warrior!

Dec 18, 202059:07
SAA Return to Play

SAA Return to Play

SAA sports are back, and so is Coach Buck!  Coach talks us through the SAA's plans for the 2021 spring football season and fills us in on what he's been up to over this extended offseason. 

Also mentioned in this episode:

- Fish (duh)

- Jack's extraordinary career as an interior decorator (w/ Buck's Top 3 Christmas tree adornments)

- Sandy's brief high school coaching career

Dec 11, 202045:49
A Stone's Throw

A Stone's Throw

Jack and Sandy are back, albeit without Coach Buck, and Hendrix alum and GA Stone Paul makes his podcast debut.  The boys reminisce on their playing days and talk a little bit about the college football season so far.  Jack wraps up the show with his breakdown of some of the essentials of Thanksgiving food and Christmas decorating.

Nov 19, 202036:29
Resurrection

Resurrection

Football season has been postponed but the show goes on as Jack, Coach, and Sandy reunite for another edition of the podcast.

Is it acceptable to break up a double play at second in church league softball? Jack is welcomed into the graduates' club, and the boys discuss the many unwritten rules in sports.

Aug 21, 202038:13
Coach Thomas Eddlemon

Coach Thomas Eddlemon

Former Hendrix linebacker, OG KSquader, and current Hendrix DC Thomas Eddlemon joined the show to explain how coaches have had to adjust in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  He also laid out what it means to be a #BlackShirt as well as how we should expect defenses to look under his command.  Most importantly, he reminded the rest of the Hendrix staff that he is still top dog when it comes to knocking them through the uprights.

Jun 12, 202023:51
Coach Drew Gaeng

Coach Drew Gaeng

Coach Gaeng hopped on the pod this week to talk basketball, Baltimore, barbecue, and so much more! It was great to have him on and we’re excited to share this conversation with y’all.
Mar 06, 202001:28:40
Coach Matt Kern

Coach Matt Kern

The boys sit down to talk with longtime friend of the show and HDX Men’s Soccer Head Coach Matt Kern.
Feb 29, 202001:32:36
Coach Thad McCracken

Coach Thad McCracken

Long time listener, first time guest, BIG TIME DEBUT! Coach McCracken absolutely crushed his first appearance on Views from the Kicks in what might have been our favorite episode to record in a long time. We recap last weekend’s win over Rhodes, look ahead to the conference tournament opener against BSC, and then go off the board so that everyone can become a little more familiar with one of the great personalities, on and off the court, at Hendrix!
Feb 22, 202001:29:23
los estudiantes atléticos

los estudiantes atléticos

Basketball is white hot and spring sports will soon be underway and we’re all over it! Also included: the SAA announced its annual Academic All-Conference honor roll, and Views from the Kicks wants to make sure everyone is aware of how well Hendrix placed.
Feb 08, 202001:04:56
Season 2

Season 2

Jack makes his long-awaited return from the offseason to help kick off Season 2 of Views from the Kicks. There’s basketball, there’s lists, there’s BBQ and onside kicks, and, of course, there’s a whole lot of Buck!
Jan 25, 202001:13:15
2020 Kickoff

2020 Kickoff

Down a man but the show must go on. Sandy and Buck recap the Winter break, talk movies (again), and look ahead to the College Football Playoff National Championship!
Jan 11, 202001:11:04
Closing Up Shop

Closing Up Shop

For one last time this semester, the boys come together to talk Warrior sports, recruiting, stories, and look ahead to what could be an exciting and groundbreaking next semester.
Dec 10, 201954:58
Hunting, Fishing, Loving

Hunting, Fishing, Loving

After an extended holiday, the boys are back to recap Thanksgiving and discuss the first big recruiting weekend of the offseason.
Dec 06, 201901:01:42
Alumni SZN

Alumni SZN

It’s Jack and Sandy’s first episode as alumni! Also, Coach Buck premiers his debut version of Buck’s Top 5 (or 55).
Nov 22, 201901:04:57
Senior Week

Senior Week

Tune in as the boys recap the win against Millsaps, talk Senior Day and buyouts, and lament the lack of Muppets movies on Disney+.
Nov 14, 201901:07:10
Buckisms

Buckisms

On this week’s episode, the boys recap the week that was, look ahead to Milsaps, and learn that hotel coffee may be the ultimate factor in determining how successful a road trip is.
Nov 08, 201901:12:07
Seeing Double - Little Buck

Seeing Double - Little Buck

Co-host Sandy sits down 1-on-1 with senior DT Seth Wagoner.
Nov 01, 201944:01
Spooky SZN

Spooky SZN

Come along as the boys recap last week’s win over Austin College, talk recruiting, discuss the phenomenon that is Halloween at Hendrix College, and debate the 5 best places to study during Jack’s weekly Top 5 segment!
Oct 31, 201901:02:16
Every Man Get a Roo, Every Good Man Get Two

Every Man Get a Roo, Every Good Man Get Two

Join us this week as the boys follow up last week’s stellar debut performance with another engaging discussion on all things everything. We talk Warrior sports, Austin College, and a very special homecoming for one of our own. Most importantly, don’t miss out as Jack provides insight on the best places to eat in Conway!
Oct 24, 201901:03:31
Ep. 1 Views from the Kicks

Ep. 1 Views from the Kicks

Listen along as Jack, Sandy, and Coach Buck make their podcast debuts in the inaugural episode of Views from the Kicks! The boys recap Berry week, talk hair, food, and fish, and relive Jack’s unfortunate experiences with his girlfriend’s family.
Oct 19, 201901:05:09