Lee W. Mowen, who is the host of The Cincinnati and Dayton Sports Podcast, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Nation Podcast. 

Mowen and Noonan discussed sports being on the sidelines due to COVID-19, what the sports world could look like this summer and fall. Additionally, the two traded stories of starting their respective brand. 

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Hayden Bird of Boston.com joined this week’s podcast to discuss a slew of topics from the recent (and virtual) NFL Draft to recent stories he has produced and the burning topic of when (and if) sports return. 

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Dan Dutcher, who is the vice president of NCAA D-III, joined Matt Noonan for a brand new Noontime Nation Podcast to discuss a few topics, including the NCAA outlining a plan for student-athletes to make endorsement deals, how he and his team are adapting to a remote workplace, and what we know currently know about having college games played in the future.

Matt Noonan recorded a brand new Noontime’s Take Podcast to share his thoughts on if he (and some of his Twitter followers/friends, who chimed in on a poll) will be attending sporting events in the post-coronavirus (COVID-19) world. 

Additionally, Noonan highlights a few stories (and information) he has read to let his listeners know he may not be ready to attend or cover games, beginning this fall if contests are played.

Nichole Davis joined Noontime Nation last week to talk about covering the coronavirus (COVID-19) as both an anchor and reporter for WBZ NewsRadio 1030 in Boston, Massachusetts. Additionally, Davis and host, Matt Noonan, discus her weekly Saturday evening show, which covers public affairs in Massachusetts.

John Rollins, who is currently the Director of Operations and Finance with Beat The Streets in New York City, joined our podcast to discuss a few sports media and business topics, including the virtual NFL Draft to if (and when) college sports can return. Both John and Matt Noonan (host) share their thoughts and insight about college sports in the fall, as well as high schools, either being delayed or not happening until early 2021.

Mike Loveday of LaxRecords.com joined our podcast to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted the sport of lacrosse from coast to coast, including here in New England. 

Both Matt Noonan (host) and Mike discuss the possibility of high school lacrosse being canceled in New England – Maine announced on Thursday, April 9th that there would be no spring season – and how it would affect on recruiting.

In a brand new ‘Noontime’s Take,’ Matt Noonan highlights his recent ‘Noontime Commentary’ piece about canceling remaining all spring sports, including high school athletics. Fans of our podcast can read the commentary/op-ed by visiting NoontimeSports.com. 

Noonan believes it is best for everyone to remain on the sidelines during this time as the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, both locally in Massachusetts and throughout the country.

James Baker of In The D3FB Huddle with Frank Rossi joined the show on Friday, April 10th, 2020 to discuss the topic (and question being asked by many) if college football will start on time or be delayed due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Gavin Viano, who was appointed the Director of Athletic and Recreation of Wheaton College earlier this year, joined Noontime Nation to discuss how he and his staff are staying connected virtually during this time with COVID-19.

Viano shares what the transition was like from working in an office (and the school’s athletic center) to working remotely. He and host Matt Noonan also discuss what the future looks like for the college athletic world, but also how the entire school will come back stronger than ever when things subside.