Nate welcomes back Jeff Mlinar from Empire State Takeover to discuss local girls basketball for the 2024-2025 season. This is Jeff's seventh appearance on the show. Hear about what players you need to be watching this winter. The guys also finish the episode by playing a fun trivia style game.توسط Nate Lull

Nate catches up with local aspiring sports broadcaster, Colby Smith. Colby graduated from Edmeston Central School in 2023 and now attends Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida. He talks about his time announcing for the Oneonta Outlaws this past summer and his journey to finding the right fit for his college experience.…

Nate sits down in the studio with New York State Senator, Peter Oberacker. He is a Republican who represents the 51st Senate District, which includes portions of Nate's coverage area in Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties. Senator Oberacker is a Schenevus graduate and discusses his road to politics and how athletics helped to shape his p…

Nate welcomes Kaitlyn Jackson to the studio to talk about her career in professional theater. She has traveled the country to practice her craft as an actor, singer, dancer, choreographer and more. Kaitlyn just finished a stint in Utah at Tuacahn Amphitheater where she played the lead role of Elsa in Disney's Frozen, the Broadway Musical. She also …

Nate talks all things soccer in this episode with Chad Angellotti. Chad wears many hats on the local soccer scene including being an Assistant Coach for the SUNY Oneonta Women's team. He is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and runs his own company, Flow State Sports. Chad is on the Board for the Oneonta Soccer Club and coordinates the Player …

Nate sits down with the Executive Director of the Oneonta Family Service Association, Patricia Leonard. She has organized a local 5K Mud Run in Oneonta to benefit the FSA. This fun event challenges runners to complete a course with unique obstacles like water, fire and much more! Keep this run in mind each October as you make your weekend plans!…

Nate catches up with Oneonta High School grad and current Division-1 pitcher, Ryan Packard. Ryan was a standout three-sport athlete during his time at OHS. He went on to lead Herkimer College to the 2022 NJCAA National Baseball Championship. Ryan then pitched for the University of Dayton before returning home to finish his eligibility at Binghamton…

Nate welcomes two guests from Section II with the father/daughter duo of Patrick and Allison O'Hanlon. Allison just finished her high school basketball career at Duanesburg where she pumped in 2,535 career points and hit 380 career three-pointers. She is now starting her freshman year at Siena College. Her Dad, Patrick, has coached Allison since sh…

Nate takes the show on the road to Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. He is joined by special co-host, Rich Turnbull, as they sit down with Coop native, Henry Horvath. Henry is 19 years old and recently completed his quest to climb Mount Everest. Hear about this incredible journey and learn about Henry's passion for adventure. He also tells us abo…

Nate catches up with the athlete and trainer combo of Joleen Lusk and Graham Wooden. Joleen is a Cherry Valley-Springfield alumna who had an outstanding freshman basketball season at St. John Fisher College. She discusses the big decision to transfer to SUNY Cortland this year. Graham is a former standout high school and college basketball player, …

Nate welcomes back Sidney grad, Nick Gravel, to the show. Nick just finished up a busy summer playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League and the Valley Summer Baseball League in Virginia. He had a strong return to the mound after successful Tommy John surgery, and talks about what his future might hold after he graduates from Keystone College in Penns…

Nate sits down with local professional canoe racer, Ryan Zaveral. They discuss his 2nd place finish this July in the prestigious AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan. Ryan also talks about his time in the sport of motocross and what it's like working with his Dad (Bob Zaveral) at ZRE.توسط Nate Lull

Nate visits Maine-Endwell High School to talk with Spartans alumna, Kaety L'Amoreaux. She is currently a sophomore for the Division 1 Fairfield University Women's Basketball team. Kaety enjoyed a breakout freshman campaign with multiple awards and accolades for the Stags. She was a three-sport standout in high school with such highlights as scoring…

Nate gets the opportunity to sit down with Morris Central School Basketball legend, Bryan Gorsira. Bryan is second on the all-time boys scoring list at MCS with 1,174 points. He is well known for his smooth shot while playing under coach Tom Moriarty. The Mustangs won two TVL titles and one Section IV championship during Gorsira's time in the blue …

Nate travels to Worcester Central School to sit down with 2024 grad, Hailey Shalor. She is second on the WCS Girls Basketball scoring list, and nailed 249 three-pointers while wearing the green and white. Hailey talks about heading off to play at the University of Mount Saint Vincent next year and looks back on her time as a three-sport athlete for…

Nate welcomes back Bill Bryant and Mike Velardi to the show. Bill is the executive director for Section IV Athletics. Mike has been a local referee for 30 years and is also heavily involved on the Oneonta Board of Officials. Bill and Mike discuss an upcoming recruitment day for referees on August 17th at the DICK'S House of Sport in Johnson City.…

Nate travels to Buffalo to interview sports journalist, Sal Capaccio. Sal is the Buffalo Bills beat and sideline reporter for WGR SportsRadio 550 and the Buffalo Bills Radio Network. Sal tells us about his journey in the radio world, shares advice for aspiring media professionals, and of course gives us some Bills talk.…

Nate finishes up his trip to Hunter-Tannersville by sitting down with the father/son duo of Chris and Grady Glennon. Chris is a longtime teacher and coach at HTC and is a staple of the Delaware League. His son, Grady, just graduated and is one of the best high school golfers in Section IV and New York State in recent years.…

The Nate Lull Podcast presents: Remembering Mike Packard. This special episode pays tribute to local marathon canoe paddler, Mike Packard. Mike passed away unexpectedly in April of 2024. Nate shares his memories of "Packman" and plays four interviews with Mike from the WCDO Radio Canoe Regatta archives.…

Nate hits the road to Hunter-Tannersville for the first of two interviews recorded at HTC. In this first session, Nate visits with Hannah Esslie. She is the owner of the Hudson Valley Crusaders. Members of United Women's Soccer, HVC is a professional team with talent from all over the northeast. Hannah is only 20 years old and also plays in college…

Nate welcomes back Bob Mackey to the show. He is the former Superintendent at Unadilla Valley CSD and is now a consultant for various districts throughout the state. Bob has detailed knowledge of school budgets and state funding. He is a passionate high school sports fan and discusses how we can provide the best opportunities for local athletes. He…

Nate sits down with local wrestling coach, Nate Leonard, from the Gorilla Grapplers. This club team helps dozens of athletes train in the offseason close to home. Nate is also an assistant coach for the SUNY Oneonta Wrestling team. He talks about several locals that workout with GG and about his experience as a member of the NYS University Police F…

Nate welcomes three-time Delaware County Amateur Golf Tournament Champion, Matt Moyse, to the show. Local golf is just one part of this episode. The guys touch on topics from Matt’s coaching at Charlotte Valley, to what the future of small school sports looks like in our local leagues. A great conversation for any S4 sports fan!…

Nate is honored to sit down with longtime local wrestling icon, Carl Koenig. He is currently the President of the Upstate New York Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Carl spent his career as a teacher, coach and administrator in the Oxford district. He is a mainstay in high school and college officiating circles at the highest levels. …

Nate connects with SUNY Cortland Men's Soccer Coach, Steve Axtell. He has built a powerhouse program that is in contention to make the NCAA Division-III Tournament on a yearly basis. Steve is a native of Franklin and a graduate of Sidney High School. He offers advice on recruiting and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the Red Dragons program.…

Nate welcomes WICZ-TV Sports Director, Ian Mills, to the show. His hard work and dedication to local sports has propelled Fox 40 into the spotlight. Ian has invested many hours traveling to the small towns on the fringe of his coverage area, and it hasn't gone unnoticed. This talented young journalist has a bright future ahead.…

Nate sits down with SUNY Delhi Men's Soccer Coach, E.J. Reutemann. They discuss the success of the Broncos program since he took over in 2021. His commitment to recruiting locally has provided a great opportunity to players in Nate's coverage area. E.J. also provides recruiting advice and tells us how he first got into coaching.…

Nate welcomes back two-time Otsego County Atchinson Cup champion, Todd Carrington, to the show. Todd is the self-proclaimed John Daly of the local golf scene, and his unique approach to the game makes him one of a kind. Todd talks about a variety of golf topics and tells us about a big event he is playing in this May.…

Nate connects with Unatego junior, Lizzie Craft. She is a two-sport standout for the Spartans playing basketball and soccer. Lizzie averaged 17.7 PPG this winter and helped UCS to an appearance in the MAC championship game. They discuss her love for basketball and the time she puts in playing on the AAU circuit.…

Nate travels back to Norwich High School for the second episode in a three-part series about the NHS Wrestling program. These interviews are focused on the championship teams of the early 1990's. In this edition, Nate chats with grapplers Keith Evans and Tom Stoddard as well as local wrestling expert, Carl Koenig. Look for part three of this series…

Nate welcomes back Jeff Mlinar from Empire State Takeover. Jeff has become a mainstay on the show with his expert knowledge of girls basketball across the northeast. The guys discuss the end of the high school season and recap how several local teams and players finished out 2024.توسط Nate Lull

Nate sits down with Bob Zaveral from Zaveral Racing Equipment in Wells Bridge. Bob is a legend in the world of marathon canoe racing. His development of the carbon fiber paddle has helped to revolutionize the sport. Hear about how Bob got his start in both business and paddling.توسط Nate Lull

Nate welcomes back Jon Philby to the show. Jon is an adapted physical education teacher at Springbrook. He is joined by Rachael Scoones, who is a recreational therapist and helps Jon run several sports programs at Springbrook. Learn more about the opportunities that are available for athletes with developmental disabilities.…

Nate chats with 2023 Oneonta grad and current D1 soccer player, Finlay Oliver. He is a member of the Stony Brook Seawolves program and completed his freshman season this past fall. Finlay is one of the most decorated players in OHS history. He tied the school record for goals in a season (46) and set the school record for total career points (234).…

Nate travels to Norwich High School to sit down with 2024 NYS Wrestling Champion, Maverick Beckwith. He won the D2 crown at 108 pounds in his freshman season. Maverick is joined by his coach, Garett Sylstra for this interview. Special thanks to the NHS staff for welcoming the show back again!توسط Nate Lull

Nate connects with Terrance Florence on this special travel basketball episode of the podcast. Terrance is the founder of the New York Havoc Basketball Club based in Albany. T-Flo talks about what his program offers and gives advice to athletes that are looking to play at the next level. Several locals are Havoc members and Terrance tells us about …

Nate sits down with Unadilla Valley Girls Basketball Coach, Brandi (Backus) Whitbeck. She has been at the helm for the Storm for 19 years. They discuss her UV memories, her playing days in college at Alfred University, and her time in high school at G-MU.توسط Nate Lull

On this special edition episode, Nate sits down with Anielle McEwan-Lomnicki, better known as AK. February 15th marks one year since AK's accident and she wanted to give everyone an update on her progress and recovery.توسط Nate Lull

Nate welcomes Hartwick College Men's Soccer Coach, John Scott, to the show. John finished his 14th season at the helm for the Hawks last fall. He is just the seventh head coach in the 64-year history of the program. John is a native of Banff, Scotland and found his way to Hartwick as a player in 1996. Hear about his soccer journey and what it is li…

Nate welcomes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, Matt Martindale, to the show. Matt is a co-owner of the Oneonta Jiu Jitsu Academy and teaches a variety of classes there. He is also a Physical Education teacher in Oneonta and is a Worcester CSD graduate. Hear about how popular this sport has become in our local area.…

Nate chats with former Unatego Boys Basketball Coach, Jim Knight. He tells us about the unexpected twists and turns in his coaching journey that led him to become a very successful MAC coach. Jim also talks about what he learned from his experiences coaching in Delhi and across the country in Arizona.…

Nate welcomes back longtime B-G Girls Basketball Coach, Bob Conway. He just earned his 500th career victory at Bainbridge-Guilford last week. He is also approaching 600 total career wins between B-G and Mount Upton. Bob tells us some great stories and discusses what the MAC could look like this season.…

Nate catches up with Ryan and Kyle Jaquay in this episode. They are both Cherry Valley-Springfield grads who returned to the area for the opportunity to coach. Ryan is an assistant for the SUNY Delhi Men's Soccer program and Kyle coaches and teaches at Franklin Central School. The guys bring up a variety of names to discuss on some of the best boys…

Nate sits down with CBS News Producer, T. Sean Herbert. He tells us about his 30+ year career working for a variety of news programs and gives advice to young journalists looking to enter the field. Sean talks about the most impactful moments he has had on the job including where he was on September 11, 2001 and much more.…

Nate welcomes back local dirt track racer, Payton Talbot, to the show. He has big news to share as he was recently named the 2023 NASCAR Division-II National Champion. This is a weekly points system where drivers are rewarded for top finishes throughout the year. Payton talks about his continued success in the racing world and what the future might…

Nate brings WCDO color commentator, Skylar Thompson, back to the show. They discuss the hectic fall sports schedule and Sky quizzes Nate on his late night work habits. The guys jokingly call this episode "Nate's vent session" as he explains his frustrations with not having enough hours in the day.توسط Nate Lull

Nate heads to Oneonta High School for a special interview with members of the undefeated 1998 OHS Girls Basketball team. Nate is joined by Coach Tom Moriarty along with three players, Krissy Zeh, Tiffany (Hurley) Carr & Stacy Knapp. This squad went 53-1 over a two year span winning back-to-back NYS titles as well as a NYS Federation championship. T…

Nate welcomes Josh Greenman of the New York State Police to the studio. He is a Lieutenant with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Troop C. Josh talks about the upcoming Trooper Entrance Exam and what a career with the State Police entails. He also discusses his personal journey within law enforcement and offers advice on how to get started.…

Nate sits down with former WBNG-TV reporter, Scott Sasina. He is an award winning anchor that was a jack of all trades at the station. Scott did everything from work behind the camera, to live reporting, to leading the morning and evening newscasts. He recently started a new role as Communications Manager at Binghamton University. Outside of the ne…

On this special edition, Nate becomes the interviewee as WCDO General Manager, Craig Stevens, asks him about running a 100 mile trail race. Nate's running coach, Robb Munro, also joins the show. He is the Associate Athletic Director at SUNY Delhi and has coached cross country and track at the high school and collegiate levels for many years. Hear a…