Blue Raider Podcast

It's baseball time in Murfreesboro, Tennessee! Coming off a near-cinderella run in last year's Conference USA Tournament, the Blue Raiders are poised for their true, first season with Coach Jerry Meyers at the helm. Listen as I speak with MTSU Sidelines writer and Murfreesboro Post contributor Conner Smith to discuss the new-look Raider pitching rotation, added mid-state talent, and more!

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

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Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

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In this week's episode we preview the upcoming softball season with Head Coach Jeff Breeden. The Lady Raiders had a Cinderella run to the Tuscaloosa Regional Championship a season ago and will aim to move further with a more experienced squad in '24.

Stick around for the Raider Wrap-Up as we review the 100 Miles of Hate and Men's Tennis Top-25 win!

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
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Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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It's 100 Mile of Hate Week! I sit down with the host of Topper Talk, Steven Moffett and discuss the upcoming matchups. The Blue Raider men are on a two-game winning streak, is that enough momentum to win on the road in a tough environment? Can the Lady Raiders remain perfect with arguably their biggest threat in CUSA?

Stick around for the Raider Wrap-Up segment as we discuss the Power-5 wins by both tennis programs as well at the Indoor Track and Field teams recent success at the Lenny Lyles Invitational.

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
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• YouTube: Blue Raider Podcast  

Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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In this week's episode, I have MTSU Athletic Communications Staff Writer Sam Doughton joining the show. We discuss last week's interview with AD Chris Massaro and the recent football hires. Stick around to the end where we discuss the woes on men's hoops and the record-breaking success the Lady Raiders had over the last weekend.

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
• Instagram: @BlueRaiderPod  
• TikTok: @BlueRaiderPod  
• YouTube: Blue Raider Podcast  

Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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I was fortunate to sit down with MTSU Athletic Director Chris Massaro and dive into the recent hire of football coach Derek Mason, his effort to reconnect with Murfreesboro, and updates on the construction of the Student Athlete Performance Center.

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
• Instagram: @BlueRaiderPod  
• TikTok: @BlueRaiderPod  
• YouTube: Blue Raider Podcast  

Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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Catch-up with Head Mens Tennis Coach Jimmy Borendame to discuss his upcoming 2024 campaign. The Raiders aim to complete five-straight CUSA titles and return to the Top 25 rank. In the Raider Wrap-Up we discuss a win for the mens program and their opening weekend in Conference USA. 

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
• Instagram: @BlueRaiderPod  
• TikTok: @BlueRaiderPod  
• YouTube: Blue Raider Podcast  

Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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This week's episode is an introduction in the upcoming Conference USA season. I discuss men's hoops with GoMiddle.com's Oliver Baltz to gather expectations for the second half of the season. I also analyze the Lady Raider's conference slate, and the previous week's match-up at Grand Canyon.

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
• Instagram: @BlueRaiderPod  
• TikTok: @BlueRaiderPod  
• YouTube: Blue Raider Podcast  

Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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This weeks episode we discuss the latest winter signing class with Rival Network affiliate GoMiddle.com's Austin Lewis! Later in the episode we touch base with the latest on hoops non-conference finales.

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
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Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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This week's episode features 10-year, play-by-play broadcaster for Blue Raider Athletics Jake Rose!

With a light week of athletics, we discuss the past decade of MTSU sports programs. We dive into what has made programs successful, unsuccessful, what expectations should fans anticipate the next decade. Stick around for our last segment where we discuss our top 5 Blue Raider all-sport athletes of the last decade.

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
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• YouTube: Blue Raider Podcast  

Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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12/12/23

This week's episode features MTSU Sideline's writer/editor Calvin White!

We discuss the recent hiring of new head football coach Derek Mason, The Lady Raiders win over in-state rival Tennessee, and more Blue Raider athletics.

Welcome to The Blue Raider Podcast with Jake Bolden, the premier destination for comprehensive coverage of Middle Tennessee State University athletics. Each episode brings you the latest Blue Raider sports news, including game recaps, player spotlights, exclusive interviews with coaches, and conversations with respected local media personalities.  

Whether you're following MTSU football, basketball, baseball, or any Blue Raider program, this podcast delivers the insight, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes access every true fan wants.  

Catch the show every Friday at 5 p.m. on WGNS Radio — FM 101.9 & AM 1450 in Murfreesboro, FM 100.5 in Smyrna, and streaming worldwide at WGNSRadio.com.  

Stay connected with us:  
• Twitter/X:  @BlueRaiderPod  
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• YouTube: Blue Raider Podcast  

Join fellow fans and continue the conversation on the GoMiddle.com forum after each episode.

#BlueRaiderPodcast #MTSU #BlueRaiders #MTSUSports #MiddleTennesseeState #MTSUFootball #MTSUBasketball #ConferenceUSA #CUSA #WGNSRadio #MurfreesboroTN #CollegeSports #NCAASports #GoBlueRaiders #TrueBlue

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