
No Playbook
I interview outstanding athletes, coaches, and experts from East TN.
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Episodes
145 episodes
JP Peace (Tennessee Football Commit)
JP Peace is an outstanding football player at Knoxville West High School, and he recently committed to the University of Tennessee. To call JP a Tennessee legacy would be a bit of an understatement. His father is Vols legend, Robert Peace, and ...
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Lucas Nordin (UAB Soccer)
Guest: Lucas Nordin (UAB Soccer)Lucas Nordin joins the show to talk about soccer recruiting, training, and the transfer portal. He grew up playing for FC Alliance and Bearden High School before committing to ETSU's soccer program. After ...
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Tyler Myatt (Tennessee Baseball)
Tyler Myatt has an historically great season with Walter's State this past season, and he's now proudly committed to the Tennessee Vols. He joins the podcast to talk about his recruiting experience, his appreciation for JUCO baseball, and he sh...
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Hit 'em Hard (Thomas Manu)
Guest: Thomas Manu (Alcoa Football)Thomas Manu joins the show to talk about the responsibilities that come along with being Alcoa High School's new starting QB. He talks about his training, his teammates, and the fierce rivalry with Mary...
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There is Only One...Knox (Ben Bannister and Erick Baker)
One Knox SC is the USL1 club in Knoxville, TN. Before this season, the team didn't have an official song, or anthem. Ben Bannister set out to write a perfect song for the team, its fans, and the whole community...and he did just that! ...
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Score on Everyone (Jayla Blue)
Guest: Jayla Blue (Tennessee Soccer)Jayla Blue joins the podcast to talk about her recruiting experience, her training routine, and she shares something that very few people know about her. I also recently interviewed her sister Nyla, so...
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15:45

Speed of Play (Allison Hansford)
Guest: Allison Hansford (Liberty Soccer)Allison Hansford is an outstanding soccer play from Athens, TN. She joins the podcast to talk about her recruiting experience, the benefits of playing for FC Alliance, and she shares something that...
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Community Like Maryville (Will Jones)
Guest: Will Jones (Maryville High School Football)Will Jones joins the podcast to talk share his incredible experience as Maryville High School's QB. He got significant playing time as a 9th grader, which in Maryville, means he was playi...
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Same Club, Same Family (Cameron Schneider)
Guest: Cameron Schneider (865 Alliance)It's another KNOXVILLE SOCCER SPOTLIGHT!! Cameron Scheider joins the show to talk about his experience as a professional soccer player, and how he got there. He's now back in Knoxville coaching for ...
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The Pushup Game (Brennon Seigler)
Guest: Brennon Seigler (Tennessee Baseball)Brennon Seigler joins the podcast to talk about what it's like being a local Knoxville guy playing for the Vols. He talks about the team's training schedule, his recruiting experience, and of co...
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The Portal Changed My Life (Luciana Latino)
Guest: Luciana Latino (Tennessee Soccer)It's another KNOXVILLE SOCCER SPOTLIGHT episode, this time featuring Lady Vols standout player, Luch Latino. She joins the show to talk about her recruiting experience, her soccer training, and wha...
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Tough Between the Ears (Clay Fultz)
Guest: Clay Fultz (Webb Football)Clay Fultz is an outstanding Kicker for the Webb High School Football team. He joins the show to talk about his recruiting experience so far, as he's already gotten offers from several division 1 programs...
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Knoxville Soccer Spotlight (Josh Gray-FC Alliance)
Guest: Josh Gray (FC Alliance)Coach Josh Gray joins the show to kickoff the monthly soccer spotlight this show will feature for East Tennessee. We talk about the club options for kids and he helps explain the difference between the diffe...
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Smokey Doesn't Talk (Gabriel Jones - Vols Mascot)
Guest: Gabriel Jones (Tennessee Vols Mascot, SMOKEY)As a lifelong Tennessee fan, I can honestly say this is one of the most fascinating interviews I've had on the show. Gabriel Jones, who once wore the iconic Smokey costume, joins...
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Be a Goldfish (Taylor Wilson)
Guest: Taylor Wilson (South Doyle Soccer)South Doyle's soccer team earned the school its first ever state championship in 2024. Today's guest is one of the integral players from that team, Taylor Wilson. Taylor joins me to talk about tha...
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Mostly on Starboard (Ruby Hill)
Guest: Ruby Hill (Atomic Rowing/Hardin Valley Academy)Ruby joins me as my second rower on the podcast to talk about her recent commitment to the University of Oklahoma. She explains a bit about the sport of rowing, and tells the story of...
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An Absolute Blessing (Bryson Daugherty)
Guest: Bryson Daugherty (Lenoir City Football)Byson Daugherty joins the show to share his inspiring recruiting story. An ill-timed bout with pneumonia affected Bryson's football recruiting plans. Still, he remained focused and put in the...
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38 Stitches (Andie Marie Jones)
Guest: Andie Marie Jones (Tennessee Cross-Country)On every episode, I ask the guests to share an unforgettable sports memory. Andie Marie Jones' story in this episode might be the best I've heard.Listen as she talks about her recr...
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Passionate About Football (Coach Ben Fox)
Guest: Ben Fox (Maryville College Head Football Coach)Coach Fox joins me on the show to talk about his recent success at Maryville College, and how he approaches recruiting. He shares some great insights for anyone interested in playing ...
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23:47

Play Your Game (Jayson Gainey)
Guest: Jayson Gainey (Knoxville Catholic Basketball)Jayson Gainey joins me on the show to talk about his professional goal of being a college coach one day, Knox Catholic's current season, and he shares some of his fashion tips. Jayson i...
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See My Speed (Ajabeon Stinson)
Guest: Ajabeon Stinson (Grace Christian Academy Football)I almost NEVER feature 8th grade athletes on the podcast, but today's guest is just too talented to ignore Ajabeon Stinson is an 8th grader who was invited to play up for his high...
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Definitely Sandlot (Fisher Green)
Guest: Fisher Green (Halls High School Baseball)Fisher Green is a freshman at Halls High School and already listed as the top baseball prospect for his graduating class. He joins the show to talk about his experience with the Atlanta Br...
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10:26

Not the Same Player (Nyla Blue)
Guest: Nyla Blue (Tennessee Soccer)Nyla Blue is an outstanding soccer player with the Tennessee Vols. She joins the show to talk about her amazing high school career at Bearden High School, her recruiting experience, and she shares which...
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