Metro East Sports Podcast

Local legendary sports reporter Steve Porter reflects on over 4 decades in sports media, as he gives words of encouragement for anyone pursuing a dream. Then, Granite City HS track and cross-country coach Rich Skirball is back sharing his enthusiasm … [Read more...]

Bubba Pauli kicks off show 32 talking about his 8-year professional motocross career, which has taken him all over the world from his home near Hamel. Next, Marquette Girls Tennis Coach Mike Walters brings his niece and doubles star Nina to the … [Read more...]

Jeremy Christeson, Head Wrestling Coach at Civic Memorial HS, explains how his program was able to finish second at state including 3 individual champions. Then, Mascoutah HS strength and football coach, Frank Campbell, talks about his role in making … [Read more...]

Edwardsville High School’s top two cross country boys, Ryan Watts and Geo Patrylak, discuss the start to their senior campaign and their goals beyond high school. Next, Brian Mulhall, Race Director of the Edwardsville Criterium, talks about the … [Read more...]

Chad Opel begins the show sharing the big news about the “Charitable Champions” program in which his company, Front Office Fiduciary, will partner with us to recognize a high school student once a month who exemplifies compassion and academic and … [Read more...]

Edwardsville HS Boys Soccer Coach Mark Heiderscheid kicks off the show talking about his long and successful career, which includes two state championships. Then, Lewis and Clark Community College Athletic Director and Men’s Basketball Coach Doug … [Read more...]

Edwardsville HS basketball Coach Dustin Battas details the Tigers 13-3 2021 campaign, and he discusses his terrific 6 seniors, and how he knows his program is “healthy.” Then, Nick Niemerg and Race Director, Alan Kehrer, talk about the upcoming … [Read more...]

North Carolina Tarheel Rinky Hijikata begins the show talking about winning the Edwardsville Futures Pro Circuit tennis tournament. The Australia native discusses his week in detail and the differences between college and professional tennis. Then, … [Read more...]

Integrity Spine and Joint Center Athlete of the Month, Brandon Battle of Edwardsville High School, discusses the lessons his father taught him, which led to three first-place finishes at the state track meet, and his future as a freshman at Arkansas … [Read more...]