Metro East Sports Podcast

Alton HS Athletic Trainer, Andy Renner, explains why he “hates tape and ice” and what he’s doing about it to kick off the show. Next, Cahokia Head Football Coach, Doc Gooden, brings his son Omarion Gooden to the show to talk about their conference … [Read more...]

Ryan Luitjohan of Edwardsville HS Track and Field earned the Athlete of the Meet Award at the Madison County Large School event. He begins our show with his candid thoughts regarding his current season.  Next, Senior Olympian and nationally-ranked … [Read more...]

Jenn Schaller, founder of RunWell, begins show 12. Schaller talks about her journey to founding her successful running and walking shoe store and what the sport of running has done for her personally. Next, MESPY winner for 4A Basketball Player of … [Read more...]

This show features basketball basketball MESPY winners only! Starting with 3A Player of the Year, Kelbie Zupan, the Civic Memorial softball and basketball standout shares her thoughts on last year’s historic season. Next, Gibault Coach Dennis Rueter … [Read more...]

Sports photographer Dan Cruz begins show 10. Cruz talks about what he looks for in a “great sports photo” and finding his niche in the Bethalto community. Next, Julie Fleck of Front Office Fiduciary Network presents the Charitable Champion of the … [Read more...]

Great Rivers and Routes Sports Tourism Director Jason Troop begins the show; Troop talks about the various sporting events in the region, and what his organization does to entice them to the region. Next, Edwardsville HS ultimate players Jacob Geisen … [Read more...]

Mike Suhre is back to talk about the great things going on at Oak Brook Golf Club including Junior PGA League, Adult Leagues, and his philosophy on “enjoying the game.” Next, Highland Softball Coach Glenn Nicholls shares his vivid recollections of … [Read more...]

Coach Sam Smith of the SIUe Cougars Women’s Basketball team kicks off the show to accept her Integrity Spine and Joint Center Team of the Month recognition. Coach Sam discusses her team’s terrific season, which included a second round finish in the … [Read more...]

After coaching the Civic Memorial Eagles Girls Basketball Team to their first-ever final four appearance, Coach Mike Arbuthnot joins the show to discuss his team’s success and to accept the MESPY for 3A Team of the Year. Next, Coach Granite City HS … [Read more...]

Chad Opel of Front Office Fiduciary Network begins the show with the Charitable Champion of the month, Libby Telthorst of Father McGivney. Telthorst talks about donating her award to end hunger and maintaining a busy schedule. Next, Steve Porter and … [Read more...]