Bearcat Rewind

Northwest softball's Jadyn Streigle joins the podcast after the Bearcats wrapped up the 2024 season with a 28-25 record and a trip to the MIAA Tournament for the first time since 2018. Streigle's 2.20 ERA is the best by a Northwest starter since 2016. She discusses the season, the team's leadership, and more on this week's episode. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

The 21st head coach in Northwest Missouri State men's basketball history, Matt Keeley, was officially introduced to fans and media at a news conference Wednesday morning. Northwest president Dr. Lance Tatum, athletic director Andy Peterson, and Keeley all spoke during the event. The podcast features the full broadcast of the news conference, and additional interviews with Keeley and Peterson. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Fresh off the announcment of his hiring over the weekend, Northwest Missouri State head men's basketball coach Matt Keeley joins the podcast to discuss the opportunity, what made Northwest the right fit, and his background as a native of Great Bend, KS. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

After 25 years leading Northwest baseball, head coach Darin Loe announced that he will retire at the end of the season. Loe is the program's all-time wins leader with 586, and earned 742 total victories including previous stops at Missouri Valley College and Baker University. Loe joined us to discuss the decision, what Northwest means to him, and more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Former Northwest Missouri State men's basketball associate head coach Zach Schneider returns to the podcast to discuss his post-coaching career, the current Bearcat team, Ben McCollum, and much more. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

John McCarthy, the founder of Small College Basketball, returns to Bearcat Rewind as the postseason arrives. John gives his view of Northwest Missouri State basketball in 2024, the NCAA Central Region, and the new Trevor Hudgins Award. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Tiffany Hughey joins us on this week's podcast. The Lee's Summit native has won multiple national championships and received numerous awards, and she continues to solidify herself as one of the best Northwest track & field athetes of all-time. Hughey ran at the USATF Indoor Championships and posted a personal best in the 400 in mid February, and followed that up with the eighth fastest time in NCAA Division 2 history in the event during the MIAA Championships last weekend.  Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State men's basketball assistant coach Xavier Kurth joins us to discuss his role with the program, the coaches that helped mold him, and the current Bearcat team. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

New Northwest Missouri State women's basketball assistant coach Chris Guess joins the podcast just before the start of the season. Guess tells us what this opportunity means to him, his connection to Northwest, and what sets this team apart. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Former Northwest tennis standout Lisa (Pendrak) Nolan joins the podcast discussing her family ties to Bearcat tennis, her growth in the sport from high school through college, playing for a legendary head coach, and a career in nursing that has kept her in the area. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Caroline Cunningham completed her Northwest Missouri State career as the most decorated cross country runner in school history. She joins us this week ahead of the MIAA Cross Country Championships, to look back on her conference title a season ago and what kept her pushing and constantly improving. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State basketball coaches Austin Meyer and Ben McCollum spoke with John Coffey at MIAA Media Day in Kansas City about their rosters and the upcoming season. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Former Northwest Missouri State quarterback Jonathan Baker joins the podcast ahead of a matchup featuring his two college head coaches, Rich Wright and Adam Dorrel. Jonathan will be on the radio broadcast for this weekend's matchup. He discusses the game, the anticipation heading into his first Bearcat Radio Network production, and the approach he's taking. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Charles Gadie is on this week's podcast talking Bearcat football, the responsibilities of a safety in the Northwest defense, the origin of his nickname "Chop" and what led him to canceling all of his other recruiting visits after stepping onto the Northwest Missouri State University campus. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

MIAA Defensive Player of the Year and two-time Super Bowl champion Dave Tollefson joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming induction into the M-Club Hall of Fame, what it means to him, and how Northwest Missouri State University was a positive influence on his life. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Tom Funk is one of three Northwest baseball players to make it to the big leagues, and this fall he will be inducted into the M-Club Hall of Fame. He joins the podcast to discuss his decision to come to Northwest, his career in Major League Baseball, and his son Tyler also coming to Northwest and becoming a two-time MIAA champion. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State senior linebacker Isaac Vollstedt, senior quarterback Mike Hohensee and head football coach Rich Wright sit down with John Coffey at MIAA Media Day in Kansas City with the football season fast approaching. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Ryan Lessman came to Northwest Missouri State to earn a degree and win a national championship. Now he's made it his home, started a family, opened a business and is a coach and teacher with the Maryville School District. Lessman joins the podcast discussing his playing days and his work with young athletes today. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

This week's guest is the most interesting man in Northwest Athletics that you may not know. Colin McDonough is a Bearcat grad and the assistant AD for communications. From game stories, running live stats, coordinating with media and more, McDonough is always working and bringing the game to fans around the country. He joins us to discuss his background, what drew him to the position, and what makes him tick. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.

Northwest Missouri State Athletic Director Andy Peterson joins the podcast discussing conference expansion as the MIAA added Arkansas-Fort Smith to the conference as a fulltime member for the 2024-25 season. Peterson also discussed the 2023 M-Club Hall of Fame Class that was announced on June 30. Bearcat Rewind is sponsored by Clarinda Regional Health Center, the Northwest Alumni Association and the Northwest Foundation. Learn more at clarindahealth.com or nwmissouri.edu/foundation.