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Blue Raider Podcast
Welcome to the #1 sports podcast dedicated to Middle Tennessee Blue Raider athletics! It's my mission to bring you the inside scoop on all things related to our beloved Blue Raiders. From game recaps, player spotlights to in-depth discussions with coaches and local media personalities, this podcast is a must-listen for any true Blue Raider supporter.
Episodes
102 episodes
Blue Raider Podcast | 01/30/26
Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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34:27
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Blue Raider Podcast | 01/23/2026
Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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26:24
Blue Raider Podcast | 1/16/2026
Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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27:35
Blue Raider Podcast | 01.09.2026
Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player sp...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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30:51
S3: Player Exclusive - Blair Baugus
Our player exclusive interview is with Freshman phenom, Blair Baugus! Hear from the three-time CUSA Freshman of the Week about her recruitment to MTSU, the relationships she's built with her teammates, and how they're preparing for CUSA play be...
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Season 3
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15:36
S3: Player Exclusive - Alayna Contreras
We are joined by Senior Guard Alayna Contreras in another installment of the Player Exclusive Interviews! Hear about her recruitment out of the transfer portal, her transition to living in Tennessee, and her newfound role as a lead...
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17:59
S3, E22: Week 14 Preview vs. New Mexico State
It's the regular season finale in Las Cruces! We breakdown the upcoming road contest and what to look forward to this offseason as the news breaks of Derek Mason's return for 2026! Hoops are one a tropical vacation this week for feast week so w...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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39:16
S3, E21: Behind Enemy Lines - Week 13 vs. Sam Houston (feat. March 2 The Pod)
The Bearkats carry a winning streak in Murfreesboro s the Blue Raiders aim to stop their 7-game skid! With kickoff looming, lets hear from Ben Sorrells of March 2 The Pod to preview Sam Houston!
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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27:15
S3, E20: Week 13 Preview vs. Sam Houston (feat. Conner Smith)
The Blue Raiders take the field at Floyd Stadium for the final time of 2025 this Saturday! Who will be the starting QB? Can the Blue Raiders end the 7-game skid against a hot Sam Houston team?
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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25:30
S3, E19: Behind Enemy Lines - Week 12 vs. WKU (feat. Topper Talk Podcast)
The Blue Raiders head North for the 100 Miles of Hate in Bowling Green this Saturday! We are joined by Tyler Bailey of the Topper Talk Podcast to breakdown the Hilltoppers approach to Saturday's rivalry contest!
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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25:51
S3, E18: Week 12 Preview vs. WKU (feat. Willie Phaler)
It is officially 100 Miles of Hate Week as the Blue Raiders travel north to Bowling Green! Both basketball programs go undefeated in Week 1 of the season! We break it all down in today's episode with MTSU Sidelines Lead Sports Reporter Willie P...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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30:01
S3, E17: Behind Enemy Lines - Week 11 vs. FIU (feat. Paws Up Podcast)
The Blue Raiders return to Saturday football with a home contest against FIU. How will the Panthers' new HC Willie Simmons prepare his team for a homecoming of his own? Hear from Jake Gibson of the Paws Up Podcast in today's Behind Enemy Lines ...
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30:48
S3, E16: Week 11 Preview vs. FIU (feat. Brett Walker)
The Blue Raiders dropped their 5th straight and officially out of bowl contention. We preview their Saturday home matchup with FIU this Saturday with Brett Walker, Sports Editor of MTSU Sidelines.
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29:44
S3: Coach Exclusive - Matt Insell and Nick McDevitt
Hoops season tips off next week and it's time to preview both basketball programs! We are joined by women's associate head coach Matt Insell and men's head coach Nick McDevitt in our exclusive one-on-one interviews!
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Season 3
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1:09:43
S3, E15: Behind Enemy Lines - Week 10 vs. Jax State (feat. 700 Pelham Road Podcast)
The Blue Raiders return home for their CUSA Midweek finale against an undefeated (in CUSA) Jax State! Caleb Williams of 700 Pelham Road Podcast joins the episode to preview the Gamecocks ahead of the Wednesday night battle!
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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26:43
S3, E14: Week 10 Preview vs. Jacksonville State (feat. Shayne Pickering)
The Blue Raiders drop their fourth straight game and fall to 1-6. We breakdown the midweek loss and look ahead to the next one, hosting Jacksonville State. Shayne Pickering of GoMiddle.com joins the episode to give us a preview of the Gamecocks...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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32:49
S3, E13: Behind Enemy Lines - Week 9 vs. Delaware (feat. Daniel Steenkamer)
The Blue Raiders return to the gridiron after a much anticipated bye week! Middle Tennessee heads to Newark to face another CUSA newcomer! In a mashup of preview-meets-Behind Enemy Line special, we are joined by Daniel Steenkamer of the Feather...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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42:52
S3: Player Exclusive - Taijah Fraser
We invite another senior for our Season 3 of Player Exclusive interviews! This week it is Soccer’s Taijah Fraser! We dive deep into her international playing career, leadership, and much more!
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Season 3
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25:39
S3, E12: Behind Enemy Lines - Week 7 vs. Missouri State (feat. Maddux Radosevic)
The Blue Raiders first midweek game is tonight! We are joined by Maddux Radosevic of The Growl podcast to dissect the Bears ahead of a pivotal matchup for both of these programs!
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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20:34
S3, E11: Week 7 Preview vs. Missouri St (feat. Brett Walker)
The Blue Raiders return home to kickoff the CUSA mid-week scheduling against a newcomer! MTSU Sidelines Sports Editor Brett Walker joins the show to preview the Missouri State matchup!
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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26:02
S3: Player Exclusive - Caroline Macander
Our first player exclusive interview of Season 3 is Senior Caroline Macander! Learn what makes the veteran setter Bleed Blue! We touch base with her Chicago roots, and her love for Talladega Nights!
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Season 3
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22:20
S3: Coach Exclusive - Hannah Hoefs
We take a break in the football season to interview the Associate Head Coach of the Women's Soccer program, Hannah Hoefs! We discuss the Lady Raiders' roster, exceeding early season expectations, and her secret Manchester City fandom!
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Season 3
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24:14
S3, E10: Behind Enemy Lines - Week 5 vs. Kennesaw State (feat. Kai Millette)
The Blue Raiders begin Conference USA on the road at Kennesaw this Saturday! Owl Chat Podcast's Kai Millette joins the show to go Behind Enemy Lines and learn the challenges the Owls present!
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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25:30
S3, E9: Week 5 Preview vs. Kennesaw St (feat. Emmy Fazenbaker)
The Blue Raiders open Conference USA play this weekend at Kennesaw State! We breakdown the tough Week 4 loss to Marshall and look ahead to the Owls with MTSU Athletic Communication's Multimedia Journalist, Emmy Fazenbaker!
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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28:46