The Monarchists

With the conclusion of the spring football season, we chat with Head Ball Coach Ricky Rahne about how the spring went, position battles, position needs, his thoughts around the transfer portal and student-athlete movement, NIL, what the summer looks like for the coaching staff and players, and so much more.Note: At the time of recording, Coach mentioned needing to add a quarterback due to the transfer of one (Jack Shields). The same day, Emmett Morehead, announced his commitment to ODU Football, transferring from Boston College.For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/

Mike and Aaron sit down with Joe Rafanelli, ODU's Senior Associate AD for Revenue Generation & External Operations. Joe walks us through the renewal process, the data driven decisions they make and gives us his insight in to some changes we could see next year for ODU gamedays.For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/Mentioned in this episode:The Pride of ODU Collectivehe Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, without ever compromising the values of Old Dominion University and the legacy of all those who have donned the Blue and Silver in the past. To learn more, visit https://theprideofodu.com/

Mike and Aaron sit down and chat all things ODU Sailing with Head Coach Mitch Brindley. Mitch schools us on the changing collegiate sailing landscape, talks recruiting, sailing strategy, and answers all the fun questions. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://give.communityfunded.com/o/old-dominion-university/i/athletics-crowdfunding/s/sailingMentioned in this episode:The Pride of ODU Collectivehe Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, without ever compromising the values of Old Dominion University and the legacy of all those who have donned the Blue and Silver in the past. To learn more, visit https://theprideofodu.com/

Following ODU football's second bowl appearance in 3 years, we talk with Head Ball Coach Ricky Rahne about recruiting, spring football, offseason workouts and so much more.Note: This episode was recorded a couple days before JJ Laster took the WR Coach position at Pitt. He has since been replaced by Kody Cook, previously an offensive analyst at the University of Tennessee. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/Mentioned in this episode:The Pride of ODU Collectivehe Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, without ever compromising the values of Old Dominion University and the legacy of all those who have donned the Blue and Silver in the past. To learn more, visit https://theprideofodu.com/

Mike and Aaron sit down with Miranda Maverick and discuss how she got started in MMA, her upcoming fight at UFC298, drawing, her new pickle business (Prowler Pickles), and so much more. Miranda also answers some fan questions.For more awesome content, visit our website at https://odumonarchists.comFollow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit https://theprideofodu.com/To shop Miranda's clothing, training, and fight memorabilia, visit https://fearthemaverick.net/To check out Prowler Pickles, visit https://www.prowlerpickles.com/Follow Miranda on Social Media:Instagram, X (Twitter), and Facebook: @fearthemaverickAnd if you're in Denver, visit Easton Training Center (https://eastonbjj.com/) and Pound 4 Pound Muay Thai (https://www.p4pkickboxing.com/)

Mike and Aaron wake up early with Dom Mueller, Head Coach of the ODU Men's Tennis team. We talk to Dom about how he got started, why he picked ODU, what he looks for in building a team, the makeup of this year's squad, and so much more! For tennis specific giving please visit https://give.communityfunded.com/o/old-dominion-university/i/athletics-crowdfunding/s/mens-tennisTo Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/

Mike and Aaron sit down with Jay Haeseker and Alex Mitchum of the Pride of ODU collective. We talk about the long journey from formation to launch, learn a lot about how the collective operates, how fans can get more involved and so much more. Enjoy!To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/Follow us on Social Media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/

Mike, Gary, and Aaron sit down and put a bow on the 2023 ODU Football season. We then turn the page and discuss NIL, transfers, recruiting, and so much more. Mike and Aaron then turn the mic over to Gary and he breaks major news on something cool coming this Spring on the ODU Monarchists Podcast Network. Enjoy!Roster Churn: https://odumonarchists.com/2023/12/07/2023-24-odu-football-roster-churn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/

Mike, Gary, and Aaron sit down to preview the Famous Toastery Bowl against Western Kentucky in Charlotte, NC. We also touch on the portal, heated jackets and Sun Belt coaching changes. Enjoy!ODU Bowl Central: https://odusports.com/sports/2023/11/27/odu-bowlcentral.aspxRoster Churn: https://odumonarchists.com/2023/11/30/2023-24-odu-football-roster-churn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/

Mike, Gary, and Aaron sit down after it's officially announced that ODU Football will play in the 2023 Famous Toastery Bowl (Bahamas Bowl) on December 18th in Charlotte, NC. The fellas start with a discussion on ODU Women's Basketball's win over FGCU to go to 7-0, it's best start in nearly 25 years. Then, they chat about the officiating travesty in Boston, a 42 free throw disparity of 51-9 in yesterday's ODU Basketball's loss to Northeastern. The rest of the episode, the guys shoot the bull about the upcoming bowl game and the latest on ODU Football roster churn and the transfer portal. ODU Bowl Central: https://odusports.com/sports/2023/11/27/odu-bowlcentral.aspxRoster Churn: https://odumonarchists.com/2023/11/30/2023-24-odu-football-roster-churn/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/

The fellas recap the miraculous comeback 25 to 24 victory over Georgia State to reach bowl eligibility for the second time under Coach Rahne and just the third time since becoming a full-fledged FBS team. We cover the tough first half, the slow offensive start, the stellar defense and so much more.Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/

Following the big win for ODU football in Statesboro, the Monarchists catch up with head ball coach Ricky Rahne. We discuss the offensive scheme including QB reads, audibles, choice routes and OL attack angles. We also touch on some ideas for rule changes and a lot more. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/For football specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/football/

The fellas recap the huge victory over Georgia Southern in Statesboro, discuss the great performance by the defense, an offense that came up with timely plays at just the right time, how Aaron's Ethan Sanchez prediction finally came true, why and how we can pack #TheCastle this week, and then preview the huge game this Saturday versus a very good Georgia State football team.Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/

The fellas recap an extremely tough loss to that team in Lynchburg, briefly discuss appearances in the NCAA tournament for Women's Soccer and Field Hockey, talk about The Pride of ODU (NIL in support of ODU Sports) and its importance, and then preview the must win trip to Statesboro to battle Georgia Southern this Saturday.Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/For more information on how to become a member of the ODU NIL collective, The Pride of ODU: https://theprideofodu.com/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/

The fellas recap the gut wrenching loss to Coastal Carolina, preview the trip to Lynchburg and talk to Coach Angie Hind (28:20) and Coach Andrew Griffiths (54:05) after their championship victories for Old Dominion.Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/

The fellas recap the 4th edition of the Royal Rivalry game in Harrisonburg versus the Dukes and preview the upcoming game against Coastal Carolina.Our 4th Annual Toys 4 Tots drive will be at the next home game on November 4th against Coastal Carolina. We'll be in the Blue Lot collecting toys and the Marines will be walking around tailgating lots collecting cash for fans who'd rather donate that way.Please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/

Gary's back from London and joins Mike and Aaron to breakdown the 28-21 victory over App State at The Castle. We rap about the run game's consistent excellence, the defense flexing its muscles, the emergence of the short/intermediate passing game, and cover a couple of fan question/comments. We then look ahead to next week's contest against JMU in Harrisonburg. This team took a step forward today, jump on the train before it leaves the station.Our 4th Annual Toys 4 Tots drive is next home game on November 4th against Coastal Carolina. We'll be in the Blue Lot collecting toys and the Marines will be walking around tailgating lots collecting cash for fans who'd rather donate that way.Please visit our website. We have lots of original Monarchists content for everyone to enjoy at http://www.odumonarchists.comPlease subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/

The fellas prep you for Saturday's Oyster Bowl against App State. They are joined by guest Dominic Crosetto, founder of Sun Belt Syndicate and App State fan, to give us an opponent's view of this game. Follow Sun Belt Syndicate on twitter at https://twitter.com/SunbeltSyndicatCheck out Dominic's work for College Football Dawgs at https://www.collegefootballdawgs.com/Please visit our website to enjoy lots of original Monarchists content for everyone at http://www.odumonarchists.comPlease subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/

Jonathan Plisco and Jarod Brown join the fellas again and breakdown 17-13 road victory over Southern Miss in Hattiesburg. We discuss another quarterback switch, the continued explosive rushing attack, the defense’s awesome performance, our expectations for the rest of the season, and so much more. Moving into the bye wee, there’s a lot to look forward to. Stay on this train, things are starting to click.Please visit our website. We have lots of original Monarchists content for everyone to enjoy at http://www.odumonarchists.comPlease subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/

The fellas are joined by two of the program's best kickers ever, Jonathan Plisco and Jarod Brown, to breakdown the 41-35 loss to Marshall in Huntington, WV. We discuss the continued quarterback passing and turnover challenges, emergence of an explosive rushing attack with Kadarius Calloway introducing himself to the world, the defense's ability to come up big when they need to, and so much more. We then look ahead to the game in Hattiesburg against Southern Miss and discuss why there's a lot to look forward to. Don't jump off this train just yet, things may be close to clicking.Please visit our website. We have lots of original Monarchists content for everyone to enjoy at http://www.odumonarchists.comPlease subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast app. We appreciate your five star ratings and reviews. It helps folks find the podcast and helps us to provide the quality and quantity of content you’ve come to know. And find us on your favorite social media app:Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchistsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/