
No Playbook
I interview outstanding athletes, coaches, and experts from East TN.
Follow the show on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Episodes
132 episodes
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...
•
24:26

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...
•
21:57

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...
•
17:50

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...
•
26:51

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...
•
26:39

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 ...
•
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...
•
13:41

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...
•
11:07

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...
•
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...
•
18:35

Standing in Mud (Savannah Rivera)
Guest: Savannah Rivera (Tennessee Cross-Country)Savannah Rivera is a member of Tennessee's Cross-Country team. She's also a native Knoxvillian, so she has a unique perspective on the recruiting process for East Tennessee locals that hop...
•
18:15

Set the Best Example (Mac McCord)
Guest: Mac McCord (Maryville High School Baseball)I always love having Maryville High School athletes on the show, and today's guest is a fantastic one from their baseball team. Mac McCord joins the show to talk about his recent commitm...
•
14:15

Down to the Wire (Daniel Iverson)
Guest: Daniel Iverson (Down to the Wire - Sports Show)Daniel Iverson is a college freshman who recently put together a show called Down to the Wire. On his show, he highlights the best athletes from Knoxville Catholic High School, and t...
•
26:34

All Eyes on Pole Vault (Sarah Schmitt)
Guest: Sarah Schmitt (Tennessee Track)Sarah Schmitt is a fantastic pole vaulter at the University of Tennessee. Listen as she talks about discovering and excelling at the pole vault. She also talks about her recruiting experience, and s...
•
19:03

Sharing the Ball (Avery Jameson)
Guest: Avery Jameson (Basketball Trainer)Few people have the kind of passion and enthusiasm that today's guest brings to the show. Avery Jameson is a young basketball coach/trainer in East TN, and his dedication to helping young players...
•
20:47

My Work Ethic (Madi Bowlin)
Guest: Madi Bowlin (Bearden and FC Alliance Soccer)Madi Bowlin is a standout soccer player for FC Alliance and Bearden High School. She joins the show to talk about her impressive work ethic, her upcoming recruiting process, and she bra...
•
18:16

Went A Little Viral (Ariel Antigua)
Guest: Ariel Antigua (Tennessee Baseball)Ariel Antigua was an integral part of the 2024 National Championship for the Tennessee Volunteers Baseball Team. He joins the show to talk about that experience, how he ended up at UT, and he tal...
•
16:27

Very Niche Community (Maci Brede)
Guest: Maci Brede (UCF Commit - Rowing)Admittedly, I knew almost nothing about the world of rowing before speaking with Maci Brede. She's a student at Webb School in Knoxville, and she rows for a team in Oak Ridge. Maci has recently com...
•
19:14

Pretty Unforgettable (Elsa Morrison)
Guest: Elsa Morrison (Farragut Softball / Lady Vols Commit) Elsa Morrison joins the podcast to talk about her recent commitment to Tennesse. She talks about her experience on the USA National Team, her 18u Bombers team's National C...
•
15:53

On Our Shoulders (Jackson Lampley)
Guest: Jackson Lampley (Tennessee Football)Jackson Lampley joins the show just hours after learning Tennessee's fate for the College Football Playoff. We talk about the team's upcoming matchup with Ohio State, his recruiting experience,...
•
21:09

Reaching That Goal (Mary Mac Emery)
Guest: Mary Mac Emery (Webb Soccer/FC Alliance)Mary Mac Emery was recently named 1st Team All-Conference for the Ohio Valley ECNL Soccer League. She joins me today to talk about her ECNL experience with FC Alliance, and this past season...
•
16:09

Kicking Isn't Easy (Max Gilbert)
Guest: Max Gilbert (Tennessee Football)Max joins the podcast to talk about Tennessee's place in the upcoming College Football Playoff, his recruiting experience, and he shares one thing that very few people know about him. ...
•
21:27

Compare Rings (Jonah Mitchell)
Guest: Jonah Mitchell (South Doyle Soccer)Jonah Mitchell joins the show to talk his recruiting experience, South Doyle's recent State Championship, and he shares something that very few people know about him. This episode i...
•
21:26
