Hoist the Colours: An East Carolina Athletics Podcast

East Carolina completed its first 4-0 week of the season, defeating UNC Wilmington midweek, before sweeping Charlotte over the weekend. The Pirates improved to 20-12-1 overall, and 6-3 in The American. They put themselves back in the at-large picture as well with the performances, getting the RPI back into the Top 30. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returned on Monday night to break down the week that was, and look ahead to what's next. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's baseball team had a tough week on the diamond, going 1-3 with a couple of gut-wrenching losses to Duke and UTSA, resulting in a series loss to the Roadrunners on Sunday. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns to discuss the latest on ECU baseball, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina had a 3-1 week on the diamond, improving to 15-9-1 overall, with a series win at UAB. But the Pirates suffered another big injury, as Saturday starter Gavin Van Kempen went down unexpectedly, following Sunday starter Colby Weber from a week prior. The Bucs on the Pond podcast recapped the week that was, discussed the injury situation, and looked ahead to a pivotal week against Duke and UTSA. The podcast is hosted every Monday night at 9 pm by Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner, and Scott Lorbacher. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina posted a 4-1 week, run-ruling midweek wins over ODU and William & Mary, before taking two of three from Penn. The crew returns to break down the week ahead, and look to conference play, which begins this week. The Hoist The Colours podcast returned on Monday night with Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher, and Jonathan Wagner co-hosting to talk the latest with ECU baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina had a 2-2 week, with a midweek win over UNCW, before losing two of three at No. 16 Coastal Carolina. The Pirates blew chances to win on Friday and Saturday, before routing Coastal in Game 3. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returned to break it all down, answer your questions, and more. The podcast is hosted every Monday night during the ECU baseball season by the trio of Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner, and Scott Lorbacher. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina posted a winning week on the diamond, going 3-1, with a midweek victory over Charleston, followed by weekend triumphs over Rutgers and Troy, before completing the week with a loss to Western Carolina. The Hoist The Colours podcast goes live every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season to talk ECU baseball. The Bucs on the Pond podcast is hosted by Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher and Jonathan Wagner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina bounced back from a Friday trouncing at home, at the hands of North Carolina, before bouncing back to win Saturday to even the series. And the series stayed tied from there, as Sunday ended in awkward fashion, a 3-3 deadlock after five innings, due to rain. The Hoist The Colours 'Bucs on The Ponds' podcast returned on Monday night to recap ECU's 2-2-1 week, and looked ahead to the coming action. The podcast can be heard every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET, live streamed on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter, with Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner, and Scott Lorbacher serving as hosts of the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't an ideal start to the season for East Carolina's baseball team, as the Pirates dropped two of three to Xavier out of the gate. The 'Bucs on the Pond' returns to break down what went wrong, answer listener questions, and forecast the week ahead. Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher and Jonathan Wagner host the 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET, live on YouTube, Facebook and X. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Opening week for East Carolina baseball is here. The guys return with 'Bucs on the Pond,' sharing their expectations for Week 1, answer listener questions, and more. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast - hosted by Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher, and Jonathan Wagner - will be held every Monday at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season, with live streaming on YouTube, and the show archived on Apple Podcast and Spotify. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's almost college baseball season. And the 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast is back to look ahead to the upcoming ECU 2026 season. The Pirates are heading into the 12th year of the Cliff Godwin era, with high expectations for the coming campaign. The crew of Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner and Scott Lorbacher preview the upcoming season with all sorts of predictions, picks and more. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast will be held every Monday at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season, with live streaming on YouTube, and the show archived on Apple Podcast and Spotify. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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East Carolina's baseball season is over, and the offseason has started in full force. The transfer portal is open from the start of June, through July 1, and with it, there have been several ups and downs already. The Pirates have the majority of their core back from last season's runner-up finish in the Conway Regional, but there have still been some significant losses to deal with, too. In the season finale of the Bucs on The Pond podcast, the trio of Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher and Jonathan Wagner break down the roster changes as it stands now, the expectations going into 2026, and more. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast airs every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET during the baseball season. It will enter an offseason hiatus for the time being, but will likely have a pop up episode or two during the course of the offseason, before the 2026 campaign. Stephen Igoe will still host his daily radio show on 94.3 The Game throughout the remainder of the year, and that show can be found on the 94.3 The Game/Hoist The Colours combo podcast channel (separate from the 247Sports Hoist The Colours channel). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Although it marked the end of their season, the East Carolina Pirates had a weekend to remember at the Conway Regional. ECU defeated Florida twice, eliminating the Gators with some drama along the way, and pushed host Coastal Carolina in two games, before ultimately falling 1-0 in the championship final on Sunday night. The Pirates conclude their campaign 35-27 overall, finishing a couple wins shy of a Super Regional berth. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returned on Monday night to discuss various topics. The guys got into the best individual performances and top moments of the Conway Regional, broke down the Kevin O’Sullivan situation, discussed the legacy of outgoing seniors Ryley Johnson and Jake Hunter, plus a whole lot more. The season finale of the Bucs on the Pond podcast will air Monday, June 9, in an early lookahead to the offseason and what moves the Pirates need to make heading into the 12th year of the Cliff Godwin era to take the next step as a program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's baseball team is heading back to the postseason for the 35th time in program history. The Pirates, by virtue of their American Athletic Conference tournament championship, received an autobid to the field of 64. They landed in the Conway Regional, with host Coastal Carolina, as well as second-seeded Florida, and fourth-seeded Fairfield. The Pirates will open play against Florida at 12 noon ET on Friday, before Coastal takes on Fairfield in the 1-4 game to close the first day of action. It's a double-elimination format, with the winner advancing to face the victor of the Auburn Regional. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast - with hosts Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher and Jonathan Wagner - returned on Monday night to preview the regional draw, and dive into more of the storylines heading into the week ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina pulled off exactly what it needed to in Clearwater, Fla., at the AAC baseball tournament, sweeping the week to win the championship and extend its season. The Pirates defeated USF on Tuesday, beat Charlotte in the winner's bracket, then eliminated South Florida to advance to the winner-take-all championship against Tulane. Led by some early offense and a stellar outing from freshman pitcher Sean Jenkins, the Pirates rolled to an 8-2 win in the AAC title game, earning an automatic bid back to the NCAA postseason. ECU will appear in its 35th overall regional, and its seventh straight under head coach Cliff Godwin. The Bucs on the Pond returned for a special edition Sunday night showing of the podcast to recap the week that was and react to the Pirates' punching their ticket to the tournament. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina concluded the regular season 29-25 overall and 13-14 in The American to cap a disappointing campaign with its final series loss to USF. But the season can begin anew on Tuesday in Clearwater, with the opening of the American Athletic Conference tournament. The Pirates need a run in Florida to extend their season with an AAC tournament title. Otherwise, they will miss postseason play for the first time since 2017. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns on Monday night to recap the USF series and looking ahead to the conference tournament. The podcast can be streamed on YouTube and Facebook live on Monday nights throughout the baseball season, and the show is archived on Apple Podcast and Spotify. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina is heading into the final week of the regular season, as the conference tournament picture becomes more clear following a series against league-leading UTSA. The Pirates took just one game in the series, but were a few plays away from winning it against one of the best reams in college baseball this season. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns to break the series down, react to some of the biggest storylines of the weekend, and look into the final week of the regular season. ECU is now 28-23 overall, and 12-12 in conference play. The Pirates head to USF this week for a final regular season series, before going to Clearwater for next week's AAC tournament. Hosts Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner and Scott Lorbacher answer your questions, give their bold predictions, and more during the weekly episode of Hoist The Colours. The show can be heard every Monday night live at 9 p.m. ET throughout the ECU baseball season, and is archived on Apple Podcast, and Spotify, as well as live-streamed on YouTube, Facebook and X. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's conference struggles continued, as the Pirates dropped two of three to last-place Wichita State over the weekend, falling to 27-21 on the season, and 11-10 in American Athletic Conference play. The Pirates have now lost four of their last five conference series overall, and 10-of-15 in AAC play since a 6-0 start. With two weeks left in the regular season, ECU will welcome first-place UTSA to town this coming weekend. The Pirates have the week off for exams academically, before recognizing their seniors this weekend inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast returned on Monday night, with Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher and Jonathan Wagner breaking things down, and looking ahead to the week to come. The podcast can be heard live every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET, streamed on YouTube, Facebook and X. It's also archived on Apple Podcast and Spotify. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina continued its rollercoaster season, losing two of three against Tulane inside Clark-LeClair Stadium over the weekend. The Pirates dropped to 25-19 and down to sixth place in AAC play at 10-8 overall. There are three weeks left in the regular season, with ECU set to go to Elon, and then Wichita State, as part of a four-game road week. The Bucs on The Pond podcast returns on Monday night to break down the week that was, and look ahead to what's next, as well as discussing some big-picture items about the program at large. You can hear the ECU baseball Hoist The Colours podcast every Monday night at 9 p.m. throughout the entirety of the season, where it's streamed live on YouTube, Facebook and X. The show is archived on all podcast channels shortly afterwards. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina had a successful week overall, going 3-1 with a midweek win over UNC Wilmington, before taking two of three at UAB. But the Pirates had an 8-1 lead in the series finale in what could have been a crucial sweep to keep pace in the AAC standings. Instead, the game ended in a 16-9 Blazers win as East Carolina missed a chance, and fell three games behind first place with four conference series remaining. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast returns with host Stephen Igoe, and co-hosts Jonathan Wagner and Scott Lorbacher. The guys break down their key takeaways from the winning week, what they learned overall, and more. The podcast can be heard every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET live on YouTube and Facebook, as well as X. It's archived always on Apple Podcast and Spotify. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys recap a tough 1-3 week that included a midweek loss to NC State and a weekend series loss to Charlotte. The Pirates did snap their six-game losing skid on Sunday in the finale, but ended the week 21-16 overall, and 7-5 in league play. The Bucs on The Pond podcast returns Monday night to recap what's gone wrong during this downspin and how the Pirates can salvage their season with five weeks left in the regular season, before what should be a crucial conference tournament in May. Check out the weekly podcast featuring Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, and special guest co-hosts Jonathan Wagner and Scott Lorbacher every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the college baseball season. The show is streamed live on YouTube, Facebook, and X, and can be heard on Apple Podcast or Spotify as well. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After winning five consecutive baseball games, East Carolina shockingly suffered a home sweep at the hands of Florida Atlantic over the weekend. The Pirates went from 6-0 in conference to 6-3 in league play, falling to third place. ECU is now 20-13 overall, with its at-large chances taking a major hit with six weeks left in the regular season, as the RPI dropped into the 90s. The Pirates will try and bounce back this coming week against NC State on Tuesday, and a weekend road trip to Charlotte. The Hoist The Colours 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast returned on Monday night to break it all down, recapping what went wrong in the FAU series, and looking at ECU's updated postseason picture. HOST: Stephen Igoe CO-HOST: Jonathan Wagner CO-HOST Scott Lorbacher 'Bucs on the Pond' can be heard every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the ECU baseball season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina improved to 18-10 overall and 6-0 in the American Athletic Conference with a 3-1 week that included a loss at Duke midweek, followed by a sweep over the Rice Owls in Houston. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns to take a look back at the week that was, and ahead to a five-game week consisting of games against UNCW, Elon, and FAU. The podcast can be heard each Monday at 9 p.m. ET, featuring commentary from Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher and Jonathan Wagner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina opened American Athletic Conference play with a perfect 3-0 week, sweeping Memphis to run its record to 15-9 overall. The Pirates fell to UNCW midweek before beating the Tigers in two close games, and run-ruling them on Sunday, 11-1. The 'Bucs on the Ponds' podcast returns to break down the 3-1 week, and look ahead to a road week away at Duke and at Rice. Check out the podcast every Monday at 9 p.m. ET, where Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner and Scott Lorbacher live stream on YouTube and Facebook, recapping the week that was in ECU baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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East Carolina recorded a 5-0 week on the diamond, sweeping VCU midweek and then getting the brooms out for a three-game set against William & Mary over the weekend. The Pirates improved to 12-8 with the five-game winning streak, and head into conference play this coming weekend with Memphis coming to town, after a midweek trip to Fayetteville to take on UNC Wilmington. The Hoist The Colours ECU baseball podcast returns to break down the action and look at the week ahead. The Bucs on The Pond podcast will air every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season, and be streamed live on YouTube, as well as Facebook, and X. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's baseball team had a 2-2 week on the diamond, losing the series to Coastal Carolina. Ethan Norby struck out 19 in the Friday win, a 7-0 triumph, before Coastal responded with a 9-1 victory on Saturday, and a 4-3 win on Sunday in 10 innings. The Pirates are now 7-8 on the season heading into a five-game week over spring break (two at VCU, three versus William & Mary). The crew returns to break down the week ahead and answer questions from the fans. The Bucs on The Pond podcast will air every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season, and be streamed live on YouTube, as well as Facebook, and X. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recapping ECU's successful week, which included a midweek win over ODU, and two wins in the Keith LeClair Classic over Virginia Tech and Indiana State. The Bucs on The Pond podcast will air every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season, and be streamed live on YouTube, as well as Facebook, and X. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina was swept in a series by fifth-ranked North Carolina over the weekend in a traveling series, completing a disappointing 0-4 week as the team fell to 2-5. The podcast returns to break down what went wrong and where the Pirates go from here as another tough week awaits. The Bucs on The Pond podcast will air every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season, and be streamed live on YouTube, as well as Facebook, and X. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina lost the season opener to George Mason, before bouncing back to win the series with two one-run, 4-3 victories over the following two contests. The Pirates conclude opening weekend at 2-1 overall and will now face a challenging four-game week against Campbell, and North Carolina, in the days ahead. The Hoist The Colours crew - featuring Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher, and Jonathan Wagner returned to the airways on Monday night to breakdown opening weekend. The Bucs on The Pond podcast will air every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season, and be streamed live on YouTube, as well as Facebook, and X. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina will open up its 2025 season on Friday against George Mason in a three-game series. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast returns to preview a new-look Pirates' squad and make several predictions for the upcoming campaign. The Bucs on The Pond podcast will air every Monday night at 9 p.m. ET throughout the season, and be streamed live on YouTube, as well as Facebook, and X. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a long offseason full of changes for sixth-year head coach Mike Houston, the ECU football season is set to open a new campaign this Saturday, Aug. 31, against Norfolk State inside Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. The Pirates are coming off a 2-10 season after consecutive bowl appearances, but are optimistic they can turn things around with much of last year's defense back, and a new-look offense. Hoist The Colours host Stephen Igoe is joined by co-host Sean (AKA NoVaPirate on the Hoist The Colours boards). The two take a deep dive on Jake Garcia being named QB1, what to expect from John David Baker's offense, questions going into the season, the defense as a whole, and what to expect in the opener against Norfolk State. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Sean (NoVaPirate) This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, interviews, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's defensive front is expected to be a key piece of the team in 2024, and it begins with a stalwart senior class that's been around and played quite a bit. Amongst that group is fifth-year nose tackle D'Anta Johnson, a physical and imposing presence in the middle of the Pirates' defensive front. Johnson joins the Hoist The Colours podcast to go down memory lane, discuss his time at ECU and the adversity he's faced along the way, and looks ahead to the 2024 season. Johnson's appearance on the podcast is presented by Team Boneyard, ECU's NIL collective, through our Hoist The Colours NIL initiative, where members raised money for select Pirate players earlier this offseason. Hoist The Colours has also welcomed Elijah Morris, JD Lampley, Chad Stephens and Shavon Revel to either the HTC radio show or podcast through the initiative. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, interviews, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hoist The Colours sat down with East Carolina head baseball coach Cliff Godwin following the Pirates' 2024 season, which included a 46-17 overall record and a fifth straight American Athletic Conference regular season title, and a fifth regional hosting bid in the last six seasons. Godwin and HTC host Stephen Igoe took a brief look back at the 2024 season, before discussing the ongoing changing landscape of college athletics, including how NIL and the transfer portal has impacted ECU baseball, and college baseball in general. Godwin also addressed South Carolina's interest in him for its recent head coach opening, in addition to looking ahead to 2025, and giving injury updates on ECU players Ryley Johnson, Walker Barron and Jake Hunter. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, interviews, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's 2024 season has come to an end, and it's time to set sights on the 2025 season. The Pirates wrapped up a 46-17 season under 10th-year head coach Cliff Godwin this past Monday with a loss in the Greenville Regional championship, but after losing several key pieces to graduation and the transfer portal, there are major questions looking ahead to next year's roster. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast return for an early look ahead to next season, discussing the latest portal news, incoming recruiting class, and a whole lot more. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's 2024 baseball season came to an end on Monday in the Greenville Regional with a 6-5 loss to Evansville. The Pirates fell to the Purple Aces on Friday before battling back out of the loser's bracket, eliminating Wake Forest and topping VCU before beating Evansville on Sunday night to force a winner-take-all finale. But on Monday, Evansville found a way to outlast East Carolina, to win the Greenville Regional and advance to the Supers. The Pirates end the season 46-17, and shy of their ultimate goal, the College World Series, once again. The Hoist The Colours 'Bucs on the Bond' podcast returns to break down the season-ending loss and sum up the 2024 season as a whole. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina has learned its postseason fate. Selected as the No. 16 overall national seed and Greenville Regional host, the Pirates will welcome in No. 2 seed Wake Forest, 3 seed VCU, and fourth-seeded Evansville. The action gets underway on Friday at 1 p.m. when ECU takes on Evansville inside Clark-LeClair Stadium. VCU and Wake Forest will play the nightcap. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast returns to break down the Greenville Regional, as well as look at the entire field of 64, and answer any and all questions. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina - in somewhat surprising fashion - was announced as a regional host site on Sunday night leading into Monday's announcement of the field of 64 for the NCAA baseball tournament. The Pirates have been ranked in the Top 15 in both major polls all season, but were considered by some media outlets as a non-host due to their RPI, which has dropped into the 20s over the last few weeks. But ECU made the host cut on Sunday night, and will await their regional pairings on Monday. The 'Bucs on the Pond' podcast returns with Stephen Igoe, Scott Lorbacher, and Jonathan Wagner, as the trio react to the news, and take questions from the fans going into selection Monday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's baseball team responded from its worst week of the year with a clean sweep of Rice, wrapping up a fifth consecutive regular season American Athletic Conference championship. The Pirates closed the regular season with 40 wins against 13 losses, and went 19-8 in The American. They now head to the conference tournament in Clearwater, Fla., with plenty to play for, including the chance to host, and maybe be a national seed. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns with hosts Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner, and Scott Lorbacher, as the trio answers questions, give their reactions to the week that was, and more. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's baseball team had a miserable week, going 0-4 to see its losing streak hit five consecutive games. The Pirates dropped to 37-13 on the season and 16-8 in American Athletic Conference play with a 5-2 midweek loss to Duke, and a three-game sweep at the hands of Tulane. Two of the losses to the Green Wave came in walk-off fashion, as the Pirates dropped their fifth consecutive game for the first time in seven years. ECU will try and respond this week with a four-game home slate, with games scheduled against Campbell (Tuesday) and Rice (Thursday through Saturday) as the season wraps up. East Carolina holds a one-game lead in the conference standings ahead of UTSA with three league games left. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns with hosts Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner, and Scott Lorbacher, as the trio answers questions, give their reactions to the week that was, and more. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina completed another successful weekend with a series victory inside Clark-LeClair Stadium over visiting USF over the weekend. The Pirates won 11-1 behind another stellar Trey Yesavage start on Friday, before splitting a doubleheader on Sunday. The first game Sunday went to ECU by the final of 8-5, as the Pirates hit four home runs. The series finale, East Carolina lost 5-4 in seven innings, as the team’s 10-game winning streak came to a halt. The Pirates, ranked sixth, are now 37-9 overall this season, including a 16-5 record in The American. There are now eight regular season games remaining, starting with Tuesday’s home contest against Duke, followed by a trip to Tulane. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns with hosts Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner, and Scott Lorbacher, as the trio answers questions, give their reactions to the week that was, and more. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina took a big step towards putting itself in position to win another American Athletic Conference, sweeping Memphis on the road in impressive fashion to take a two-game lead in the conference race with three regular season weekends left. ECU now sits atop the league standings at 14-4, ahead of UTSA - which dropped a series at Rice and is now 12-6. The Pirates also defeated NC State in the midweek to sweep the season series. ECU has won eight in a row overall and is 35-8 on the campaign. The Pirates operated the 4-0 week without the availability of two of their top arms in Zach Root and Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman. Trey Yesavage threw 6.2 no-hit innings on Friday night in the win at Memphis to continue his stellar season. Carter Cunningham homered three times over the weekend as the Pirates scored 36 runs in Memphis. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns with hosts Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner, and Scott Lorbacher, as the trio answers questions, give their reactions to the week that was, and more. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

East Carolina's baseball team completed a 4-0 week, grinding out a 14-13 win over William & Mary in the midweek, before sweeping Wichita State over three games Friday and Saturday to surge to 31-8 on the season, and 11-4 in The American. The Pirates are currently scheduled to play 16 more games this season, starting on Tuesday against NC State, before traveling to Memphis this coming weekend. The Bucs on the Pond podcast returns with hosts Stephen Igoe, Jonathan Wagner, and Scott Lorbacher, as the trio answers questions, give their reactions to the week that was, and more. For users who are unfamiliar, our Hoist The Colours radio show is now live under a different channel (search 'Hoist The Colours 943 The Game' to find it). It airs every weekday August-June. Rate and subscribe to Hoist the Colours on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google podcasts. Host: Stephen Igoe Co-Host: Jonathan Wagner Co-Host: Scott Lorbacher This is a podcast centered around East Carolina athletics and recruiting, hosted by Hoist The Colours publisher Stephen Igoe, bringing you game reactions, in-depth analysis, and breaking recruiting news. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a big weekend for East Carolina's football program, as the Pirates hosted their latest Purple-Gold Spring Game to cap off the spring season. Team Purple won the game 23-14, but more importantly, several members of the team at key positions looked the part. New offensive coordinator John David Baker put his offense on display, and so did quarterbacks Katin Houser and Jake Garcia, with each dazzling with big-time throws early. The defense settled in from the second quarter onwards, eventually getting some key stops and not allowing an offensive touchdown the rest of the way. The Pirates recorded three interceptions, with redshirt freshman safety Kamaurri McKinley tallying a pick-six. On Monday afternoon's edition of the Hoist The Colours podcast, host Stephen Igoe was joined by co-host Sean (NoVaPirate on the HTC message boards), as the two diagnosed what they saw in the spring game, answered questions, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices