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Keep up with podcast episodes with coaches and players from St. Bonaventure sports! Exclusively available from the Bonnies Online Network!

Chris Russell sits down with new Bonnies Softball Head Coach Camden Decker for a discussion about his career, the path to St. Bonaventure, and a season preview!

Gary Nease talks with Women's Lacrosse Head Coach LeighAnn Stauffer for a 2026 season preview!

Gary Nease talks with Bonnies Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Brendan Storrier for a 2026 season preview!

In this premiere episode, Ryan Lombardi of the Bonnies Online Network sits down with St. Bonaventure Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta for a discussion of how Bob made his way back to Bonas after establishing himself at other colleges. It's a "100 Day" recap - including Bob's belief in Franciscan values, and the different types of services now implemented for nearly 400 student-athletes and staff. Ryan also dives deep with Bob about his return to campus, and the process of how Bob took LeMoyne Athletics into Division 1 after a brief period at West Point. A standout moment (so far) for Bob is outlined, as well as a rundown of campus capital projects. Listen as Bob describes some Reilly Center updates, too! The guys talk about early success for the men's basketball program, swim & dive teams, and how Bob navigates NIL.

Gary Nease sits down with Bonnies Men's Basketball Head Coach Mark Schmidt for recaps of the ESPN NIT Season Tip Off, a dominating road win at Bucknell, and coming back home for a Big 4 win over Buffalo. Coach Schmidt also breaks down the difficulties of players coming off the bench, and the strategy behind the substitution rotation. Gary prompts Coach Schmidt about the team's 9-1 start, how the team handles a break in the schedule during finals, and we also get previews of games coming up against Providence on a neutral court, a fight for the Franciscan Cup with Siena, and another Big 4 matchup with Niagara, before kicking off A10 conference play with VCU.

Chris Russell hosts Bonnies Women's Basketball Head Coach Jim Crowley for recaps of Buffalo & Cornell, how team consistency is still in progress, player and coaches plans over a week-long break in the schedule, how the staff assists and checks on players during finals, the overall health of the team at this point, and previews of Albany, Niagara, and Robert Morris.

Ryan Lombardi sits down with Bonnies Head Baseball Coach Jason Rathbun for the final fall ball discussion. First up, Coach Razz talks about the recent recruits - Ty Corey, Chris Florentino, Eamon Giblin, Jack Kelly and Kenny Mapes. Transfers & redshirting are some topics brought up, as well as the "uniqueness" of St. Bonaventure when it comes to finding the best fit for student-athletes. Also, Coach Razz gives his thoughts on the upcoming season!

Associate Head Coach Sean Neal sits in for Coach Schmidt and talks with Gary Nease about recruiting and the transfer portal, practices, and workouts. Recap of the win at FGCU, the teaching methods of Coach Schmidt, contributions from individual players, and improvements from game to game. Recaps of recent wins including a more in-depth discussion of the Bryant win at home. Preview of the ESPN NIT Season Tip-Off as the Bonnies will face Utah State Thanksgiving Night, then the winner between North Texas and/or Northern Iowa Friday Night.

Bonnies Women's Basketball Head Coach Jim Crowley sits down with Chris Russell for a discussion on the newest Bonnie recruits, recap of the win against Canisius - including the play of Dani Haskell - and the home loss against Colgate. Previews of Thanksgiving week games with Loyola MD, and Little 3 rival Buffalo. How to get players motivated over holidays and breaks, and preparing for A10 Conference play. Bonus discussion about holiday MTEs and a no contest game between Niagara and Cleveland State.

Ciaran Coneely, Jefrey Canova and Isaac Howson sit down with Bonnies Men's Soccer Head Coach Kwame Oduro for some recaps of recent A10 matches with George Mason and UMass as the season comes to a close. The hosts engage Coach Oduro in a discussion of "squad management" and how the players respond to substitutions for play, cards, etc. Coach Oduro also talks about his seniors, and the emotions of ending a collegiate playing career. An overall review of the season is included, as well as the importance of recruiting players that play multiple sports - and the recruiting process in general.