The Cardinal Podcast

Nicholas Osterloo joins Sam Corbett to discuss everything that goes into a Sports Information department. Everything involving athletics that isn't the play itself, he's got you covered. A Swiss Army Knife who can stat, write stories, broadcast, design templates, and anything else asked of him, learn what goes on in the day-to-day life of an Asst. SID at a highly successful athletic department like the Cardinals'.

Senior utility-man Trey Roach joins his teammate, Sam Corbett along with Andy Jachim on The Cardinal Podcast in a casual yet insightful conversation about North Central Baseball, Coach Mathey, and the change in the program over the years that has consistently produced success.

Coming off of an electric start of her senior season down in Florida, softball's Talia Torosian joined Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim to talk about her growth as an individual and how the team plans to get back to the NCAA Regionals!

From the class of 2006, Grant Sabo was a linebacker and broadcaster during his time on campus. Now, he broadcasts Cardinal Football for NCTV-17. He sat down with Sam Corbett reminisicng on his time on campus to the growth of the football program, guided by his old college buddy... Head Coach Brad Spencer

WONC Sports' very own, Tyler Donovan, joins the podcast along with the return of Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim. It's been a long few months, so get ready for an hour-long interview talking all things North Central MVB!

Senior Guard/Forward Megan McClure joins The Cardinal Podcast with Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim, discussing the program's turnaround, her playstyle, and much more ahead of the season-opener!

The new head coach of NCCMBB, Vince Kmiec, sat down with Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim to discuss his growth from player to GA to coach, his playstyle compared to his coaching style, and the overall outlook of the program this year.

Sid Marquardt joins Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim on The Cardinal Podcast, covering topics ranging from his road to recovery from his torn meniscus, to his outlook on the program under Head Coach Enzo Fuschino, his relationship with his backup, and more!

NCCWVB's Kendall Krueger joins Sam and Andy for an in-depth look at the program's hot start under first-year head coach Sydney Cheatham-Carlone as well as their culture, highlighted by love.

Coach Spencer joined Sam and Andy for an hour-long discussion ranging from how he handles a Week 2 bye, non-conference scheduling, maintaining the winning culture of NCCFB, and addresses his roster's significant turnover after the loss of several key contributors from the 2022 team.

Coach Gamarra joins Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim for the first interview of the 2023-24 school year! The head coach of NCC WSOC discussed his program's rise to the top of the CCIW, how to successfully recruit for and maintain a winning culture, and his summer in Brazil with USA D-3!

Sam Corbett sat down with Jeremy Cardenas of NCCMVB and talked about the program's recent rise to national recognition as well as the senior MB's individual success. Cardenas, one of the most decorated individuals in program history, was named a Preseason All-American entering the 2023 season. Cardenas talked about his ability to remain confident and the biggest lessons he's learned from Coach Exline.

Sam Corbett spoke with NCCMBB's sophomore guard, John Blumeyer, a few days before the team's 2023 CCIW tournament. An unselfish player who will always give 110%, John's the type of guy that you want on your team and who you'd hate to play against. He talked about his playstyle and how the program has fared under first-year head coach, Anthony Figueroa.

Just in time for Opening Day, Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim sat down with the highly-decorated senior of NCC Baseball, Dom Listi. A preseason All-American, Dom talked about how important it is for NCC Baseball to take the jump to the next level, going from dominating the region to dominating the nation. He gave some valuable insight into what makes a championship-caliber team click and what he's learned from the coaching staff in Naperville.

Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim talked with Head Football Coach Brad Spencer, recapping a historic first season at the helm. Spencer oversaw the top overall offensive and defensive units in all of Division III, a Gagliardi winner, a perfect record, and a 28-21 Stagg Bowl championship victory over Mount Union - NCC's second championship since 2019. Spencer also gave insight into the future of the Cardinal football program for 2023 and beyond.

Sam Corbett sat down with senior wrestler Cole Cervantes, discussing Cole's personal growth and the process of "buying in" to the Cardinal wrestling program as they prepare for another run at nationals. Cervantes knows the program has become a premier midwest destination but knows there are higher goals for the Cardinals and first-year head coach Zach Cook to accomplish as the 2022-23 season comes to a close.

Sam Corbett sat down with BJ Adamchik, a junior linebacker for NCC Football, as the program prepares for its third-straight Stagg Bowl after defeating UMHB 49-14. Adamchik gave insight into his growth as a player this year, his relationship with fifth-year senior linebacker Sam Taviani and junior linebacker Angelo Cusumano, and exemplified what it means to be 1/11th of the best defense in DIII football.

Sam Corbett got to sit down with John-Michael Scumaci, aka "Scooch", ahead of the start of the 2022 DIII playoff football bracket. The sophomore wide receiver/punt returner has seen an increased role in the offense after injuries have sidelined several offensive starters. Scooch's physical and mental awareness have adjusted seamlessly, and he looks to help NCC Football reclaim victory in the Stagg Bowl.

Sam Corbett and Andy Jachim sat down with the new coach of NCCMBB, Anthony Figueroa. After an incredibly successful tenure as the head coach at NJCAA DII Parkland College, Coach Fig gave us insight into his coaching style, outlook on the season, and his pregame superstitions. Most importantly, he's looking to carry this program to a higher standard. 

This week on The Cardinal Podcast, Lucas Burris and Ryan Sartori recap the past week of North Central College Athletics action, including the conclusion of the men's and women's basketball regular seasons. The two also look ahead to this week's upcoming NCC Sports action and preview the CCIW Men's and Women's Basketball tournaments and the women's wrestling national tournament.

This week on The Cardinal Podcast, Lucas Burris and Ryan Sartori recap the week of March 22nd through March 28th for North Central College Athletics action, then Ryan sits down with North Central Baseball Starting Pitcher Ryan Behling to talk about his no-hitter earlier this season, and lastly, Ryan and Lucas look ahead to the week of March 29th through April 4th for NCC Sports action.

00:40 - Introduction and Recaps 

31:00 - Ryan Behling Interview 

55:00 - NCC Sports Previews

This week on The Cardinal Podcast, Lucas Burris and Ryan Sartori recap the week of March 15th through March 21st for North Central College Athletics action. Specifically, NCC Softball and NCC Baseball are both were action, and this week the pair dives deep into the NCC Softball record books to preview their season. Ryan and Lucas also look ahead to the week of March 22nd through March 28th for NCC Sports action.

This week on The Cardinal Podcast, Lucas Burris and Ryan Sartori recap the week of March 8th through March 14th for North Central College Athletics action. Specifically, the second National Champion for NCC Wrestling in two weeks, this time on the men's side, Cody Baldridge. Then the pair dives deep into the NCC Baseball record books after Ryan Behling's no-hitter this weekend. Finally, Ryan and Lucas look ahead to the week of March 15th through March 21st for NCC Sports action.

This week on The Cardinal Podcast, Lucas Burris and Ryan Sartori recap the week of March 1st through March 7th for North Central College Athletics action, then the pair sit down with North Central Men's and Women's Tennis Head Coach Ryan Jump to talk about the highly successful program he has begun to build, and lastly, Ryan and Lucas look ahead to the week of March 8th through March 14th for NCC Sports action, specifically previewing the Men's Wrestling Nationals this coming weekend. 

00:40 - Introduction and Recaps

24:00 - Ryan Jump Interview

48:00 - This Week's NCC Sports Preview

This week on The Cardinal Podcast, Lucas Burris and Ryan Sartori recap the past week of North Central College Athletics action, Lucas sits down with North Central Men's and Women's Wrestling Head Coach Joe Norton to recap their seasons and preview the postseason, and Ryan and Lucas look ahead to this week's upcoming NCC Sports action. 

00:40 - Introduction

02:55 - Basketball Recap

12:50 - Wrestling Recap

16:55 - Volleyball Recap

19:50 - Track & Field Recap

23:00 - Swimming Recap

24:29 - Tennis Recap

25:45 - Bowling Recap

27:00 - Joe Norton Interview

55:30 - Interview Debrief 

1:00:00 - This Week's NCC Sports Schedule

1:02:30 - Postseason Championships Update 

A preview of what you can expect from The Cardinal Podcast:

North Central College Men's Basketball kicks off their season this Saturday against North Park @ 2 PM, and MBB Coach Todd Raridon joined 'From The Upper Deck' to preview the upcoming season. 

In this Friday special episode catch the interview with Coach Raridon before the team plays on Saturday. 

On today's show, NCC Women's Basketball Head Coach Maggie McCloskey-Bax joins the show to preview the upcoming women's basketball season.

We also talk about the upcoming NCC Basketball schedules, the heating up MLB offseason, the NHL season kickoff,  the crazy NBA trade season, this week's College Basketball upsets and big games, the CFP National Championship game review, the Chicago Bears season in review, NFL Divisional Round scores, and NFL Head Coaching searches updates. 

Catch the live version of 'From The Upper Deck' every Sunday from 3 to 6 PM on FM 89.1

On today's show, NCC Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach Joe Norton joins the show to preview the men's and women's wrestling seasons + we talk  the release of CCIW winter sports schedules, the MLB Offseason and the need for a salary cap floor, an NBA season update, College Basketball scores, CFP National Championship preview, Chicago Bears playoff coverage, and NFL "Super Wild Card Weekend" scores.

Catch the live version of 'From The Upper Deck' every Sunday from 3 to 6 PM on FM 89.1