The Monarchists

S4E4 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

Old Dominion Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones joins The Monarchists Basketball Show for an honest, in-depth conversation about where the Monarchs stand as Sun Belt play heats up. Coach Jones breaks down the challenges of a tough non-conference schedule, early-game struggles, offensive flow, defensive execution, rebounding analytics, lineup decisions, and the leadership emerging inside the locker room. He also previews a massive matchup with Georgia Southern and addresses fan questions head-on — from slow starts to young player development to Sun Belt scheduling frustrations. Despite the bumps, one thing is clear: everything the Monarchs want to accomplish is still right in front of them. 🎙️ Real talk. Real insight. Real Monarch basketball. 👇 Get involved, drop your thoughts in the comments, and Go Monarchs. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – The Pride of ODU & Show Intro 01:00 – Season reflection since Villanova 02:15 – Non-conference scheduling & roster health 03:40 – JMU win, Coastal & App State lessons 05:10 – Slow starts & early-game focus issues 07:40 – Defensive execution & rebounding fundamentals 10:00 – Offensive flow & ball movement concerns 13:00 – Injuries, rotations & continuity challenges 15:10 – Analytics: box-outs, crashing & idle possessions 18:45 – “I’m gonna get mine” offense discussed 20:40 – Leadership emerging on the roster 24:00 – Young players, rotations & Zacch Wiggins 30:00 – Special teams in basketball & execution lapses 33:10 – What Coach wants to see in the next 3 games 36:00 – Georgia Southern scouting report 40:10 – Sun Belt scheduling frustrations 42:40 – Message to Monarch Nation & closing thoughts

Episode 127: Cure Bowl Recap - Old Dominion Football gets win #10

The fellas recap Old Dominion Football's 24 to 10 victory over South Florida Bulls in the Cure Bowl, discuss the trip to Orlando and all the bowl game festivities.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Co-Host Welcome00:26 Recap of Orlando Trip and Bowl Game00:58 Special Guest: Justice's Take on the Game02:16 Interview with Cure Bowl MVP Quinn Henicle04:43 Travel Woes and Comfort Plus Experience07:34 Pre-Game Events and Tailgate Highlights09:10 Game Day Walkthrough and Strategy16:33 Press Box and Field Experiences24:20 First Half Game Analysis26:07 Analyzing South Florida's Performance26:41 Key Moments and Plays27:11 Challenges Faced by the Offense30:17 Offensive Line Adjustments33:42 Behind the Shield and Membership Benefits35:10 Coaching Changes and Future Prospects40:16 Reflecting on the Season and Bowl Game46:17 Fan Engagement and Future Plans53:08 Senior Leadership and Team Culture59:21 Final Thoughts and Thank You

Episode 126: Cure Bowl Preview vs USF - Featuring Coach Ricky Rahne

The fellas are joined by Justice of the G5 Hive to preview the Cure Bowl against the USF Bulls and after the break Mike talks with Head Coach Ricky Rahne about the season, his contract extension, the game and more. Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Bowl Week Excitement01:03 Game Preview: Old Dominion vs. South Florida04:11 Coaching Changes and Their Impact05:52 Quarterback Spotlight: Gaston Moore08:16 Offensive and Defensive Strategies19:43 Fan Events and Social Gatherings22:16 Coaching Market and Contract Extensions26:34 Recruiting Success and Future Prospects30:06 Predictions for the Bowl Game32:46 Interview with Head Coach Ricky Rahne34:31 Reflecting on the Season's Achievements41:19 Bowl Game Preparations and Challenges51:18 Future of College Football and Personal Reflections

Episode 125: Let's go bowling! - Georgia State, Season Recap & More

The fellas are joined by Justice of the G5 Hive to discuss their favorite moments of the season, the bowl game in Orlando, signing day, Sun Belt Football coaching changes and more.Chapters:00:00 Introduction 01:57 Recap of the Georgia State Game05:21 Season Overview and Reflections11:31 Favorite Moments of the Season20:07 Bowl Season35:23 Coaching Changes Across the League39:30 Old Dominion's Recruiting Success49:13 Bowl Game Preparations and Travel Tips58:14 Concluding Thoughts

S2E24 - Signing Day With Bryce Jones and Casey Gibbs - Hudson Homers

CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap Signing Day for ODU Baseball. We have stadium updates, including the configuration to start the season, along with a potential future home and home with an ACC opponent. Bryce Jones and Casey Gibbs join to give insight on their transition from player to coach.