The Monarchists

The Monarchists Podcast - Dr. Ron Moses

Old Dominion fans have had a lot of questions lately about the future of ODU Athletics, NIL, revenue sharing, the AD search, and what Monarchs+ is really supposed to be.In this episode of The Monarchists Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Ron Moses, ODU’s Deputy Athletic Director for Student Athlete Advancement, Revenue Growth, and Competitive Strategy, for one of the most informative conversations we’ve had in a long time.Dr. Moses breaks down the current Athletic Director search, why search firms matter, how FOIA can impact executive hires, and what kind of timeline fans should realistically expect. Then we dive deep into the new college athletics landscape, including the difference between traditional NIL and revenue sharing, how ODU is approaching both, and why accountability, infrastructure, and fan experience now matter more than ever.We also get into Complete Champions, ODU’s NIL arm, and the launch of Monarchs+, a new membership model built to give fans more access, more content, exclusive gear, and a more direct connection to Old Dominion Athletics.This is a must-listen if you care about where ODU Athletics is headed and how Monarch Nation can help shape it.Become a member of Monarchs+ and the Old Dominion Athletic Foundation today and support the future of ODU Athletics.https://odusports.com/monarchs-plus#subscribeSubscribe now and stay locked in with The Monarchists, the best and ONLY ODU podcast on the planet.#ODU #ODUAthletics #OldDominion #MonarchsPlus #NIL #RevenueSharing #TheMonarchistsChapters0:00 Intro0:28 Meet Dr. Ron Moses1:00 What Dr. Moses actually does at ODU2:10 AD search timeline and what fans should know5:05 Why schools use search firms8:15 FOIA, airport interviews, and how searches stay private10:18 NIL vs. revenue share explained14:12 ODU’s commitment to revenue sharing18:07 Accountability and building winning systems22:18 Can ODU win across all sports in this era?27:18 What Complete Champions actually does32:20 How local businesses can partner with ODU athletes33:28 What Monarchs+ is and why it matters38:22 Building the infrastructure behind Monarchs+42:42 Behind the Shield, the new paywall, and fan experience44:18 Events, access, and what fans can expect from Monarchs+47:24 How current supporters can convert to Monarchs+51:50 Exclusive gear and sideline apparel possibilities54:18 Final message to ODU fans57:18 Closing thoughts

S3E10 - USA Recap w/ Ben Tanton and Jackson Okonkwo - Hudson Homers

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap the series at South Alabama. Freshmen pitchers Ben Tanton and Jackson Okonkwo hop on to chat all things pitching, hidden talents and getting the win on Saturday.

S4E8 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

The Monarchists are back with another edition of The Monarchists Basketball Show, joined by Mike Jones to break down the season, what went wrong, and what comes next for Old Dominion Monarchs Men's Basketball.Coach Jones gets brutally honest about expectations vs. reality, roster construction challenges, and the evolving landscape of the Sun Belt Conference. From recruiting JUCO talent and navigating the transfer portal to building a defensive identity that can win in March - nothing is off limits.🔥 Topics include:- Season recap and tough lessons learned- Fixing the defense without sacrificing offense- Transfer portal strategy (April 7–21 window)- JUCO recruiting insights from Kansas- How to build a roster to survive the Sun Belt gauntlet- Rule changes that NEED to happen in college basketballCoach Jones also delivers a powerful message to Monarch Nation about the future and why ODU basketball is far from finished.💙 Subscribe now and stay locked in with the BEST and ONLY ODU podcast on the planet.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro (ODAF Support)01:00 – Season recap: expectations vs reality02:30 – Tough non-conference schedule lessons04:00 – Fixing scheduling strategy moving forward05:00 – Sun Belt expectations & roster evaluation06:00 – Year 1 vs Year 2 roster construction07:30 – Offensive improvement vs defensive struggles08:45 – The challenge of finding two-way players09:30 – Recruiting breakdown: JUCO scouting in Kansas11:00 – Evaluating players beyond film12:00 – The importance of coaching networks13:30 – Truth vs bias in recruiting intel15:00 – JUCO vs Division I mindset differences17:00 – What players value about ODU facilities18:30 – Building culture through recruiting20:00 – Transfer portal strategy explained21:30 – Selling opportunity at ODU22:30 – Coach Jones’ growth as a head coach24:00 – Sun Belt style diversity & challenges26:00 – How close the Sun Belt really is27:30 – Rule change #1: Goaltending review issue30:00 – Rule change #2: Unlimited correct challenges32:00 – Officiating consistency debate35:00 – Building a roster to beat multiple styles38:00 – Vision for ODU basketball’s future39:00 – Message to Monarch Nation

S3E9 - App State Recap w/ Patrick Johnson - Hudson Homers

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a 2-2 week and a series loss to App State. The guys dive into the pitching staff and how they can get back on the right track. Patrick Johnson joins to talk about earning the win on Friday out of the pen and much more!

S3E8 - Troy Recap with Tyler Zedalis - Hudson Homers

We recap a 1-3 week against ECU and Troy then look ahead to Norfolk State and App State. Outfielder Tyler Zedalis joins to talk about his hot start to the season and growing up in a baseball family.