Views from the Kicks
By Alexander Burks
Views from the KicksJun 04, 2021
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.