Syracuse Sports

On Episode 15 of 'Stick to Syracuse,' Brent Axe talks to Tim Butler of Empire Brewery and Kevin Williams and Rockney Roberts of Willow Rock Beer Co. on the craft beer boom in Central New York. Is there such a thing as too many breweries and what's next in the craft beer world? On the 'Sound Scene' with Kathleen Mason, Charley Orlando discusses the hectic world of booking local music acts at venues like Funk 'N Waffles and managing his own music career. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 14 of 'Stick to Syracuse,' Brent Axe talks to John Tumino of 'In my Father's Kitchen' and Al-Amin Muhammad of 'We Rise Above the Streets,' two people doing something about the hunger and poverty issues in Syracuse. Brent talks to John and Al-Amin about how their organizations help those in need in Syracuse and what we can do to assist those in need. On the 'Sound Scene,' Kathleen Mason of KMase Productions talks with Todd Hobin, who has been rocking for over 50 years. He has played with The Kinks, Beach Boys and Hall and Oates and recently overcame a major health scare to keep the music alive. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 13 of Stick to Syracuse, Brent Axe chats with Michael Tricarico of the Syracuse Mets on Tim Tebow's progress and if local baseball fans have made the transition from the Chiefs to the Mets. Bob Searing of OHA tells the story of how Teddy Roosevelt is connected to the building of Archbold Stadium and Kathleen Mason chats with and we hear the music of Tanksley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On episode 12 of 'Stick to Syracuse,' Brent Axe talks to Dana Balter, who wants a rematch with Congressman John Katko. How does Balter plan to win in 2020 and what has she been up to since losing a 2018 bid for the 24h district in 2018. Brent also tells you why NFL commissioner Roger Goodell saying Syracuse's name is the next step for SU Football and Corey Paige sits down with Kathleen Mason on the 'Sound Scene' from Cafe Kubal studios in downtown Syracuse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 11 of "Stick to Syracuse," Brent Axe chats with Josh Grosvent and Cody Lisi from "The Show" on K-ROCK about life in morning radio, producing entertaining content and why their audience is so loyal. Brent also chats with Bert Aufsesser from Syracuse's new hot vintage hot spot, Scholars and Champs on Salina Street. On the 'Sound Scene," Kathleen Mason from KMase Productions chats with and we hear music from one of the most popular acoustic groups in the Northeast, The Cadleys. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 10 of "Stick To Syracuse," Brent Axe talks with Matt Godard of Cafe Kubal about coffee and life in Syracuse. Matt tells Brent how he built his business into one of the most recognized brands in Central New York and what makes Cafe Kubal "coffee for the soul." Glenn Coin of Syracuse.com joins Brent to discuss what to and what not to put in our blue recycling bins. On the 'Sound Scene," Kathleen Mason of KMase Productions chats with local photographer Jack O Bocchino, the recent winner of the Jack O Bocchino Spirit of Syracuse Award. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 9 of Stick to Syracuse with Brent Axe features a conversation with Councilman Joe Driscoll. Joe tells Brent how he went from a musician and activist to someone in the political arena and what makes Syracuse the city and community it is. Brent also profiles the Syracuse Stallions of the ABA, who go to St.Louis in search of a title this week. How did the expansion team have so much success in Year 1?On the 'Sound Scene,' you'll hear Kathleen Mason of KMase Productions chat with and the soulful music of 'The Lovetones.' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 8 of Stick to Syracuse, Brent Axe chats with Syracuse Mets GM Jason Smorol about the arrival of a new season on the North Side. What's new at the ballpark in 2019, including some dude named Tim Tebow who is on the roster. Kathleen Mason chats with and we hear the music of The Old Main on the "Sound Scene." Nash and Seth from The Old Main discuss the roots of the popular local folk/rock band, their latest tunes and an upcoming live album. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 7 of the "Stick to Syracuse" podcast, Brent Axe chats with actor Daniel Baldwin. Baldwin tells Axe why his back in Central New York working at ESPN Radio Syracuse, what kind of relationship he has with his famous brothers, why he counsels addicts and more.You'll also hear a conversation on the 'Sound Scene' with Kathleen Mason, Curtis "Tall Bucks" McDowell and Ian LaRochelle. Curtis has passed away since the interview was recorded in early-March. You'll hear 'Tall Bucks' discuss his love for hip-hop music and work as a mentor in CNY. RIP, Curtis. We hope you are resting in peace and are missed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 6 of Stick to Syracuse, Brent Axe chats with Syracuse.com's Mike Waters about the 2019 NCAA Tournament. How far can the Syracuse University men's basketball team go and how do the Orange matchup with Baylor? Also joining Brent on Episode 6 are Bob Searing of the Onondaga Historical Association and the Americana/Blues sound of local musician Chris Merkley on the "Sound Scene." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 5 of "Stick to Syracuse," Brent Axe chats with Peter Coleman of Coleman's Authentic Irish Pub and David Hoyne of Kitty Hoyne's about Syracuse Irish traditions and the make up of a true Irish pub in Syracuse. Jess Brown of Root Shock joins Kathleen Mason on "The Sound Scene" to discuss inspirations and what her great reggae band is up to next. Syracuse.com's Katrina Tulloch also joins Brent to opine on Golden Corral's triumphant return to CNY, what to do (and what not to) at the St. Patrick's Day Parade and when we can officially be sick of snow in Syracuse. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 4 of "Stick to Syracuse," Brent Axe chats with Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon about the state of the county, Route 81 and Syracuse basketball. The multi-talented Mike Powell joins Kathleen Mason from KMase Productions for conversation and to play a few of Mike's tunes including "Sad Day in Champion," "Moonlight, Sunshine and Rain" and "Backseat Bingo." With Lent starting this week, syracuse.com's Jacob Pucci and Charlie Miller join Brent to discuss CNY's best fish fry. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 3 of "Stick to Syracuse," Brent Axe chats with Congressman John Katko about the options to fix Route 81, how the border wall debate affects Central New York and other issues. Brent also offers some thoughts about Jim Boeheim returning to work as Syracuse basketball head coach following a tragic accident. On the "Sound Scene," Kathleen Mason of KMase Productions chats with Sydney Irving, a 15-year old making waves on the Syracuse music scene. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 2 of "Stick to Syracuse," Brent Axe chats with Dinosaur Bar-B-Que owner John Stage. How did his resaturant become one of the identifying landmarks of Syracuse? Brent also chats with Paul Valenti of Glazed and Confused Donuts on how his donut shop took the local foodie scene by storm and his plans for a new downtown restaurant outside of the donut world. On the "Sound Scene" Kathleen Mason from KMase Productions chats with Melissa Gardiner about women in music, education and her recent SAMMY Award nomination. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 1 of "Stick to Syracuse," Syracuse.com's Brent Axe chats one-on-one with Mayor Ben Walsh. They cover a number of subjects including the debate surrounding the future of I-81, what he wants to accomplish in 2019, his relationship with Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon and more. You'll also hear Bob Searing from the Onondaga Historical Association with a cool history lesson on an African-American baseball player in Syracuse that pre-dates Jackie Robinson. Plus, Kathleen Mason from KMase Productions chats with Just Joe on the "Sound Scene." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new podcast is coming February 11 from Brent Axe of syracuse.com. "Stick to Syracuse" will explore the life, culture, music, food, politics and sports scene of Syracuse and Central New York. This sneak preview of "Stick to Syracuse" includes clips from guests Mayor Ben Walsh, John Stage of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que and Bob Searing of the Onondaga Historical Association. "Stick to Syracuse" theme performed and produced by Just Joe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 49 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Syracuse.com's Brent Axe makes the case that the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry needs to continue. Axe also examines some current issues with the Orange as they take a break for finals week and get ready for the home stretch of non-conference games.Brent is also joined by syracuse.com sports manager Jason Murray. Jason describes what it is like to manage syracuse.com's local sports coverage, discusses some of the bigger stories he has covered and what reporters do root for. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 48 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe is joined in studio by ESPN Radio Syracuse host Seth Goldberg. Seth and Brent discuss the bad weekend in New York City for the Syracuse football team and men's basketball team. Seth and Brent discuss the few good things they spotted from the basketball team and what they feel will be the short term and long term problems from the Orange's two losses to UConn and Oregon. They also discuss how Eric Dungey's injury affected the Orange against Notre Dame, what bowl game the football team is going to and why they believe Dino Babers isn't going anywhere despite his name popping up as a possibility at other schools. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 47 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Syracuse.com's Brent Axe chats with Mike Waters and Donna Ditota to preview the 2018-19 Syracuse University men's basketball season. Mike, Donna and Brent discuss all the players, what they expect from the Orange this season and go over the latest recruiting news with the four players committed to the Class of 2019. Brent Axe also describes how Syracuse football is playing with house money for the rest of the 2018 and why SU football fans need to stop worrying about Dino Babers leaving. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 46 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe discusses the great debate surrounding Syracuse football quarterbacks Eric Dungey and Tommy DeVito. Brent also checks in with Syracuse native Beth Mowins, who will call Syracuse vs. NC State on ESPN2. Beth discusses the matchup, being a mentor for young female broadcasters and her go-to dinner order when she comes home to Central New York. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 45 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe discusses the Syracuse University football team at the midway point of the 2018 season. Where is the glass half full and where is it halfway empty for the 4-2 Orange? Brent also chats with Alex Bono, a former Syracuse University soccer goaltender who now plays for Toronto FC of Major League Soccer. Brent and Alex discuss Bobo's bobblehead, life in Toronto, how he has worked through a tough 2018 season and what he likes to do when gets a chance to come home to Baldwinsville. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 44 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats with Syracuse Lacrosse legend Mike Powell. Brent and Mike talk a little lacrosse, but also do a deep dive on Mike's life as a recording artist. They go through Mike's new album 'Shelter Without Walls' in depth with Powell playing 'Backseat Bingo' and the small town anthem 'Sad Day in Champion.' Mike is touring throughout the month of October. Check out where you can find him on mikepowell.co. 'Shelter Without Walls' is out October 5. Find it on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever you find your music digitally. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 43 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe is joined by syracuse.com football beat reporters Nate Mink and Stephen Bailey to discuss the Syracuse University football team's 4-1 start, close loss to Clemson and more. Brent begins the podcast by discussing why he ranked Syracuse in his AP Top 25 poll and why SU fans should be "happy to be disappointed" about the Orange's los to Clemson. Brent, Nate and Stephen discuss the big takeaways from the Clemson game, including if Dino Babers should have called timeout on Clemson's final drive. They also discuss the Orange on the brink of breaking into the Top 25 rankings, the upside the rest of the season provides, the standout players so far, assess Eric Dungey's play and what some potential potholes could be the rest of the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 42 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe discusses the Syracuse University football team's big win over Florida State. When we will know that SU football is 'back?' Brent also catches up with Dave Ryan of CBS Sports Network. Ryan, a Syracuse University graduate and former sports broadcaster in Central New York, looks back on his days in Syracuse, goes over how he prepares for football telecasts and tells Brent the finer points of broadcasting bowling. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 41 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats with Scott Hanson of the NFL Network. Scott reflects on his time at Syracuse University with some great stories about Coach Dick MacPherson (Coach Mac)and describes the origins of the NFL Red Zone Channel. Brent also discusses the start of the 2018 Syracuse University football season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 40 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Syracuse.com's Brent Axe discusses the recruitment of Joe Girard III, a sharpshooting prospect from Glens Falls who is considering committing to Syracuse. Brent is also joined by Stephen Bailey and Nate Mink for a roundtable discussion on Syracuse Football training camp and the expectations for the upcoming 2018 season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 39 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Syracuse Football offensive lineman Sam Heckel talks to Brent Axe about how he manages to play college football despite having a rare blood disease. Sam describes how grueling the treatments can be for congenital thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), how rare the disease is and why he has taken on a role with Uplifting Athletes to bring awareness to the disease. Brent and Sam also discuss the upcoming 2018 Syracuse Football season. Also on this week's episode, Boeheim's Army returns for another run at the $2 million prize of The Basketball Tournament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 38 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats with Jason Benetti. Brent and Jason talk about living his dream as the voice of the Chicago White Sox. They also reflect on Jason's time as the play-by-play voice of the Syracuse Chiefs, his best memories at Syracuse University and his role as a spokesman for people with cerebral palsy.Brent also tells the New York Mets what NOT to re-name the Syracuse Chiefs and highlights the Syracuse Strong football team, who truly play for the love of the game. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 37 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats one-on-one with legendary sportscaster Bob Costas. Costas tells Brent what it means to be a Hall of Famer, reflects on his days at Syracuse University, and tells one heck of a story from his time as the play-by-play broadcaster for the Syracuse Blazers. Fans of the movie 'Slapshot' will really enjoy this one. Brent also offers a commentary on WNBA star and Syracuse native Breanna Stewart baring it all for ESPN's body issue and tells you about a hidden summer sports gem in Central New York. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 36 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats with Syracuse QB Rex Culpepper who was recently declared cancer-free after going through treatment during spring football. Brent also examines the culture of high school sports following controversial comments from West Genesee High School coach Mike Messere. Brent also shares memories of sports and dads with Father's Day approaching. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 35 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats with Syracuse.com's Chris Carlson about an article he wrote on former SU AD Daryl Gross' big money exit from Syracuse University. Brent also previews West Genesee Lacrosse's chance at a storybook ending and lists some early candidates for the Syracuse Crunch Hall of Fame. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 34 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe says Tyus Battle made the right decision to return to Syracuse University for his junior year and what is ahead for the Orange next season. Brent also talks to Syracuse Chiefs manager Randy Knorr. Randy tells Brent how he tells a player he has been called up to the big leagues, goes over the Chiefs season after 50 games and describes how he has to bargain with his players over the course of a long season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 33 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe examines Tyus Battle's upcoming NBA Draft decision. Should he stay in the 2018 NBA Draft or return to Syracuse for another season? Brent also brings in bonus material from recent syracuse.com videos on the "Air Gait" and Mike Messere. He closes with how the upcoming Stanley Cup Final will have a heavy Central New York theme. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 32 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe says it is not time to fire SU lacrosse head coach John Desko despite another early flameout from the NCAA Tournament. Plus, Chris Carlson breaks down the Carrier Dome renovation plan and Mike Waters on Robert Braswell and a Syracuse basketball recruiting update See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 31 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe ponders what the new standard for Syracuse Lacrosse is and if John Desko will be on the hot seat if Syracuse misses the NCAA tournament. Brent also chats with Le Moyne head coach Dan Sheehan about the Dolphins' undefeated season and reflecting on his 21 years as head coach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 30 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats with syracuse.com/nyup.com Buffalo Bills beat reporter Matthew Fairburn about the 2018 NFL Draft. Did the Bills take the right Josh at QB? Plus, Syracuse Lacrosse sits on the bubble and Brent thinks Syracuse Crunch fans should root for the Utica Comets do they will meet in the Calder Cup Playoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 29 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats with Syracuse Crunch head coach Ben Groulx to preview the 2018 Calder Cup Playoffs. Axe also wonders if the Rice Commission will bring real change to college sports and if the Syracuse Chiefs would benefit more if they started the baseball season later. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 28 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe chats 1-on-1 with SU football head coach Dino Babers ahead of the annual spring football game. Find out why Babers compares winning at Syracuse to scrambled eggs, how he averts addressing the progress of QB Tommy DeVito directly and hear an interesting story of how the New England Patriots drafted Jimmy Garoppolo.Axe also describes why Oshae Brissett coming back to Syracuse is more important than Tyus Battle (if he chooses to leave) and how the Syracuse Crunch and Utica Comets are honoring Humboldt. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In episode 27 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, Brent Axe tells you about how Syracuse University football QB Rex Culpepper is battling cancer. Brent also chats with Syracuse Chiefs GM Jason Smorol about the start of the 2018 Triple-A baseball season in Syracuse and Lukas Favale, the play-by-play voice of the Syracuse Crunch, about the approaching Calder Cup Playoffs. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WNBA star Breanna Stewart joins syracuse.com's Brent Axe for Episode 26 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast. Breanna, a former basketball star at Cicero-North Syracuse and UConn, covers a wide variety of topics with Brent. Axe and Stewart discuss what she does when she is back in Syracuse, what it is like playing pro ball in China, goals for her upcoming third season in the WNBA, athletes speaking on social issues, the reaction to her #MeToo article on the Player's Tribune and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 25 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast," Brent Axe catches up with ESPN's Jay Bilas to preview the Syracuse-Duke Sweet 16 matchup. Brent also chats with former Orangeman Ryan Blackwell who recently won a New York state championship with the Liverpool Boy's Basketball team as head coach. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 24 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast," Doug Gottlieb of Fox Sports joins Brent Axe to discuss his tweet that it is 'laughable' that the Syracuse University men's basketball team is included in the 2018 NCAA Tournament field. Gottlieb and Axe also discuss his rocky relationship with the Syracuse fan base and preview the Syracuse-Arizona State 'First Four.'Syracuse.com beat reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota also join Brent to discuss Syracuse's close call in getting into the NCAA Tournament field and what the Orange have to do to advance out of Dayton. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 23 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast," Syracuse.com's Brent Axe lays out the case that the Syracuse University men's basketball team is the perfect fit for the 'First Four' play-in round for the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Bracketologist Patrick Stevens returns to the podcast to tell Brent what Syracuse's chances are to hear their named on Selection Sunday. Also, Brent discusses a Yahoo Sports article featuring Jim Boeheim that covers a variety of topics. Axe says it is time to pay college athletes and explains how it can be done. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 22 of the Syracuse Sports Podcast, syracuse.com's Brent Axe tells SU basketball fans why they need to 'keep it real' on the Orange's postseason fate. Julian Whigham stops by for a fun discussion on SU spring football beginning while Axe throws pop culture references at him he doesn't get. Also, Lindsay Kramer talks SU lacrosse, Orange women's basketball, who will make the NCAA Tournament and how the Syracuse Crunch got off easy from the NHL Trade deadline and if they have the goods to make another run to the Calder Cup Final. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Syracuse University basketball team came so close to an upset of No. 10 North Carolina. So what does the loss mean for the Orange's 2018 NCAA Tournament chances? Patrick Stevens, a college basketball writer and bracketologist, joins Syracuse.com's Brent Axe to discuss the Orange's NCAA Tournament resume on Episode 21 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Syracuse University men's basketball team is starting to lag behind in the NCAA Tournament bubble discussion. What's the big thing they need to fix to stay on course for March Madness? Ric Beardsley, a 4-time All-American defenseman at Syracuse, coach at CBA and outspoken analyst also joins Brent Axe to preview Syracuse-Albany men's lacrosse and discuss the expectations for the 2018 season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 19 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast" with Brent Axe examines why college football now has two signing days and if it will stay that way. Syracuse.com's Nate Mink stops by to explain how Syracuse University did on both days. Also, Syracuse Crunch goalie Connor Ingram tells Brent how he used to hate playing goalie. Axe also highlights some Syracuse connections to watch go for the gold and in the television studio at the 2018 Winter Olympics. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 18 of the "Syracuse Sports Podcast" begins with syracuse.com's Brent Axe discussing the choice of "next month or next year" for Syracuse University basketball fans. Do they have a shot at the 2018 NCAA Tournament with no offensive game and just seven scholarship players? Brent also talks to Syracuse native Kathleen Pulito, who is off to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea as the media liasion (and so much more) for the famous Jamaica Bobsled Team. Brent also pays tribute to Syracuse's longest-running sports talk show, "Bud and the Manchild." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse.com reporter Chris Carlson joins Brent Axe on the Syracuse Sports Podcast this week. Chris and Brent discuss the Syracuse men's basketball's team immediate future and what they have to do to stay on the NCAA Tournament track when February comes and the schedule gets tougher for the Orange. Chris and Brent also discuss how Jim Boeheim has coached the Orange this year and the latest on the Carrier Dome renovations. What will the new roof look like on the Dome and when can we expect construction to begin on it? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did Tiana Mangakahia arrive in snowy Syracuse, N.Y. from Australia to play basketball for Quentin Hillsman and the Syracuse University women's basketball team? Tiana joins Brent Axe on the "Syracuse Sports Podcast" to discuss her unique basketball story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices