Under The Shell

Under The Shell is presented by Inside the Black and Gold. Dive into Maryland Athletics with hosts Brendan Weissel, Michael Howes, and Sam Jane, as they explore behind-the-scenes stories, meet special guests, crown the "Terrific Terrapin," and get a sneak peek of the upcoming athletic schedule. Stay Tuned for special edition episodes too! Email us: Undertheshellumd@gmail.com

#90 JAKE FUNK on injury recovery and winning the Super Bowl + Wisconsin Football Reaction

This week we sit down with Jake Funk to discuss his recovery from two ACL tears and his journey to winning a Super Bowl .As always we talk this week in Maryland Sports.

09-24
53:12

#89 BARRY GOSSETT On The New Maryland Basketball Performance Center + Wisconsin Football Preview

This week we sit down with Maryland Athletics supporter Barry Gossett. We chat about his donations that have made so many facilities possible at UMD and why he continues to support the terps.As always we talk this week in Maryland sports.

09-17
52:25

#88 ISAIAH WRIGHT on Maryland’s 2-0 start and injury recovery

This week we sit down with Maryland O-lineman Isaiah Wright to discuss how he modeled his recovery after Kobe Bryant and what he learned on the sidelines last year. As always we breakdown this week in UMD sports.

09-11
40:33

#87 MICHAEL MARCHIANO + Malik Washington standout start

This week we’re joined by Maryland women’s soccer head coach Michael Marchiano. He shares his coaching journey, the importance of achieving small wins, and more.As always we talk this week in UMD sports.

09-03
51:00

#86 JIM SMITH on his first month as Maryland Athletic Director and his business approach to athletics

This week we sit down with UMD’s new Athletic Director, Jim Smith. He shares insights on the hiring process, why he’s already re-signed three coaches, and how his experience across the sports and college world prepared him for Maryland.As always, we also break down the latest in Maryland sports.0:35 Start of time at Maryland2:35 Hiring Process6:35 Re-Shaping Budget11:05 Relationships with Coaches and Revenue Share19:05 Who is Jim?23:50 Football49:50 Soccer55:35 Terrific Terp

08-27
01:00:05

#85 OLUCHI OKANANWA + Gracie Merkle Decommitment and End of Year Recap

This week we sit down with Oluchi Okananwa to learn about why she transferred from Duke and why she is hoping to join the starting lineup for Maryland. As always we talk this week in Maryland Sports and for the season finale we recap this year in Maryland Sports.

05-14
53:39

#84 JUSTYN MARTIN + NCAA Lacrosse Preview

This week we sit down with UCLA transfer QB Justyn Martin to discuss his decision to transfer to Maryland and his football journey. As always we talk this week in Maryland sports with a focus the NCAA Lax games.

05-08
41:12

#83 BEAU BRADE on his Journey With the Ravens and Why Maryland Football Can’t Win the Big One

This week, we sit down with Baltimore Ravens safety Beau Brade as he enters his second year in the NFL. We talk about Maryland’s legacy of producing top-tier defensive backs, why Mike Locksley still hasn’t won a signature game, and what Brade learned during his rookie season with the Ravens.

05-01
58:09

#82 BRETT NELLIGAN on his life in gymnastics and how he has seen the sport evolve at Maryland

This week we sit down with head coach of the women's gymnastics team, Brett Nelligan. We discuss his life around the team when his dad was the coach as well as how what it was like for Brett competing at Umass. As always we talk this week in Maryland sports.

04-23
58:33

#81 JACKSON CANFIELD on Maryland Lax Defense and Prepping for The Rivalry

This week we sit down with grad defenseman Jackson Canfield to understand the preparation and mindset of the Maryland men's lax team before the showdown with Johns Hopkins. As always we talk this week in Maryland sports.

04-17
49:25

#80 JAMES GIST on why he want's a future in coaching and the 2025 Maryland Basketball season

This week sit down with James Gist to discuss the end of his playing career and transition into coaching. He also gives his take on the Maryland men's basketball coaching saga. As always we talk this week in Maryland sports.

04-10
56:45

#78 Booster HARRY GELLER on Maryland Coaching Search & Kevin Willard's Exit

This week we sit down with Harry Geller a Maryland booster who started the Turtle NIL collective. We talk about Kevin Willard's exit and how Maryland is searching for the next head basketball coach.We also breakdown the positives and negatives of the next possible head coach at Maryland.

04-01
54:04

#77 TYLER LOCHTE + Derik Queen Game Winner + Head Coach and AD Controversy

This week we sit down with Maryland Senior Journalism major and broadcaster Tyler Lochte to discuss his viral call of the Derik Queen game winner against Colorado State. We talk about the departure of Athletic Director Damon Evans and rumors about Kevin Willard. We also break down the sweet 16 match ups against Florida and South Carolina.

03-27
55:39

#76 ALEX SQUADRON Breaks Down Maryland’s NCAA Tournament Chances

This week we sit down with write from Hoops HQ, Alex Squadron. He helps us breakdown how Maryland could perform in March! As always we talk this week in Maryland Athletics. 0:00 Intro0:18 Maryland's Chances in the B10 Tournament 4:15 Derik Queen 6:10 Roster Construction 7:30 Maryland in NCAA Tournament 14:20 Favorite Article 17:25 Queen and Reese Together20:50 Maryland Men's Basketball recap/preview34:10 Maryland Women's Basketball recap/preview39:10 MLAX and WLAX recap43:40 Baseball recap51:00 Softball and Wrestling54:05 Terrific Terp

03-12
56:00

#74 JAYDEN SHIPPS + Michigan State Buzzer Beater Instant Reaction

This week we sit down with Jayden Shipps to chat about his excitement to join the Terps football team in the summer. We also cover his successful career with Malik Washington at Archbishop Spalding.As always we talk this week in Maryland Athletics. 0:00 Intro0:30 Spaulding Career + Playing with Malik Washington4:05 Leadership skills 5:10 Recruiting 7:10 Delmar White9:40 UCLA Game10:15 Coach Locks House10:45 Celebrations and Plays in HS13:10 MBB Recap27:30 WBB Update 31:07 Dirty Terps41:20 Lacrosse/Softball/Game of the week47:55 Terrific Terp

02-27
50:45

#71 MATT SWOPE + Maryland Baseball Preview

This week we sit down with Maryland baseball head coach Matt Swope. We talk about the upcoming season, the origin of #DityTerps, how Swope found out he got the job and more. As always we talk this week in Maryland Athletics. 0:00 Intro 0:18 Commanders 1:55 Team Leadership 3:20 Hiring Story 5:20 Maryland Athletics Growth 9:00 Lessons From Playing 10:30 Life Away From Baseball 13:15 2025 Season 20:10 Ejections 21:15 Stadium Talk 23:44 Mike's Baseball Preview 34:50 Men's Basketball 38:50 Women's Basketball 41:10 Men's Lax, Wrestling, Softball 47:25 Game of The Week 49:22 Terrific Terp

02-05
53:28

#70 ALEX CLEMSEN + Maryland Basketball Gold Rush Win

This week to kick of season 6 we talk with the head coach of Wrestlign team at Maryland, Alex Clemsen. He tells us about how he prepares the team after big wins and how his job/sport have evolved with the constant changes in the NIL world. As always we talk this week in Maryland Athletics. 0:00 Intro 0:35 Michigan Win/Prep for future 8:00 Importance of ranked win 10:45 Future goals 13:50 NIL era in wrestling 22:17 MBB Wisconsin recap 31:30 WBB recap 37:00 Men's lax/other sports 40: 10 CFB picks and Terrific Terp

01-30
44:08

#69 MALIK WASHINGTON - MEET MARYLAND FOOTBALL'S TOP 2025 COMMIT + RECRUITING BREAKDOWN

The top Maryland Football recruit in the class of 2025 sits down with us to share his approach to college football, his efforts to recruit other players, and why he’s eager to get started. Malik Washington might just be THE player to elevate Maryland Football to unprecedented success during the Locksley era. With that in mind we breakdown the entire 2025 class. 0:00 Intro 0:28 Behind the back passes 2:15 Zion Elee 3:50 Recruiting process 7:25 2024 Championship Season 10:55 Staying with Maryland 16:05 Free Grandma 19:35 2025 Season and Beyond 25:15 2025 Recruiting Breakdown 47:35 CFB Picks Thanks for listening to season 5! See you in the new year.

12-11
53:23

#68 KAYLENE SMIKLE on Maryland Women's Basketball's 9-0 start + Semester Recap

This week, we sit down with Kaylene Smikle, the top scorer for the Maryland Women's Basketball team. We discuss the team's hot start to the season, her impressive three-point shooting, and the critical role the scout team plays in preparing for games. our final terrific terp for season 5. Next week we end the season with a special guest from the 2025 recruiting class. 0:00 Intro 0:57 Role with the Maryland team 3:00 Changes in the Maryland team 4:00 Injury and Family Support 5:30 Playing Basketball against family and boys 7:20 Playing Under Frese 8:00 Scout Team 9:15 Transferring in the B10 10:00 Season notes 11:20 Women's Basketball 17:10 Men's Basketball 23:45 Football 32:40 Semester Recap 39:50 CFB Picks 41:30 Terrific Terp

12-05
44:02

#67 BONUS EPISODE - Thanksgiving special with Eddy Calkins

This week we bring on our social media manager to discuss our favorite thanksgiving foods and who would make the best Maryland football team in back yard football. We hope you enjoy! We will be back next week with your regularly scheduled programming.

11-27
11:58

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