Four Quarters Podcast

Episode 34 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media, is a big one, and not just because both guests stand at 6'10" tall.  Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Zach and Matthias Klim, two of the newest members of the Fraser Valley Cascades Men's Basketball program, part of Head Coach Joe Enevoldson's first recruiting class with the Cascades.  Off the top, the Klim Twins discuss their transition from High School to the U Sports level despite the 2020-21 season having been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  Then, Zach and Matthias talk about their love for baseball, and how they first got into the game.  From there, both Zach and Matthias share their perspective on the spectacle that is the Provincial Tournament in British Columbia, from the lights and entrances at the Langley Events Center to the impact that Head Coach Jake Mouritzen has had on their career.  To close, the brothers discuss the light-hearted questions from Instagram, including their go-to McDonald's orders and who would win in a 1v1 contest with Cascades Assistant Coach Grant Campbell as the official.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Foster Brown and Jacobus Vanderpol of the Redeemer Royals join host Tyler Bennett on Episode 33 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  After the 2020-21 OCAA season was cancelled, veterans like Brown and Vanderpol are in a state of flux when it comes to their respective careers, and the pair shared their thoughts on that, plus a wide variety of topics over the 90-plus minutes.  From start (6:27) to finish, the theme of 'family' resonates through each and every topic, story, and question answered.  Off the top, the pair discuss what ultimately led them to Redeemer in the first place (12:29).   Brown discusses his history of technical fouls (22:15) before the pair discuss their roles in putting Redeemer in the National light (26:37).  Then, both Brown and Vanderpol share their thoughts on the culture at Redeemer, which starts with the community support (32:13).  As things wrap up, both Brown and Vanderpol shine some light on what's next for their respective careers, basketball or otherwise (1:01:21).  As the episode winds down, Brown and Vanderpol field some questions from Instagram (1:05:00), before sharing their thoughts on how Head Coach Jamie Girolametto was able to gain the respect of every player on the Redeemer roster.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

McMaster Marauders Men's Basketball Head Coach Patrick Tatham joins host Tyler Bennett on Episode 32 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media.  Off the top, Bennett and Tatham discuss Movember, and the struggles with growing facial hair to showcase their full support of the cause.  Then, Tatham discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected his approach to both recruiting and relationship building as he built his roster for the 2020-21 season.  Tatham also takes a trip down memory lane, reflecting back on his professional playing career, and what was going through his mind when he stepped onto the court for his first game as a pro in Switzerland.  To close, Bennett and Tatham discuss the importance of using social media platforms for good and to push for the change we want to see in the World.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Keyano College Huskies guard Jacob Simmons on Episode 31 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Simmons has been a suggested guest on multiple occasions, so we were thrilled to make this one a reality. Off the top, Simmons gives some insight into how he used the free time of quarantine to his advantage, starting his own business and putting his Business Administration education to proper use.  Then, Simmons shares the source of his work ethic, and how his Mother has been a source of inspiration and determination from a young age.  To close the show, Simmons and Bennett discuss some light-hearted questions, engaging in the MJ-LeBron debate, plus sharing their takes on the iconic socks and sandals combo.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by CUE Thunder Men's Basketball Head Coach Reagan Wood on Episode 30 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media.  Off the top, Wood discusses how he got his start in coaching, and what mentor Paul Sir has meant his career as it's unfolded.  Wood also discusses the transition he made from an Assistant Coach with the Thunder under Coach Sir to taking over as Head Coach in 2012.  Then, Wood discusses the legacies left by some of his star players over the years, including Ryan McLaren, Ronald Bacon Jr., and Ryan Coleman, among others.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by two members of the Lakeland College Rustlers on Episode 29 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media.  Guard Tori Dugan (Perth, AUS) and forward Bilge Topaloglu (Istanbul, Turkey) bring some International flare to the podcast.  The pair discuss how they dealt with quarantine back at the start of the pandemic, and how they turned to a Canadian chore to pass the time.  Then, both Dugan and Topaloglu discuss their respective journeys to Lloydminster and Lakeland College, including the challenges they've had to overcome to get to where they are today.  Serving as inspirations to many, their hard work paid off when the Rustlers were crowned ACAC Champions in 2019-20, a season in which both discuss towards the end of the episode.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Warning - Long-Winded Rant Ahead.  On Episode 28 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarter Media, discusses the news that came out on Thursday, October 15th in regards to the status of leagues across Canada for the 2020-21 season.  Host Tyler Bennett breaks down the news that was delivered by all conferences thus far, and then takes off on a rant on why keeping the conversation going on U Sports and CCAA Basketball is so important over the next 10-plus months.  (Part TWO of this episode will be released October 22 with Mailbag Questions) (MUSIC: bensound.com) 

After a three-week hiatus, the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media, returns with a Thanksgiving Monday episode!  Ambrose Lions forward Brayden Daniel joins host Tyler Bennett on the returning episode as Season Two continues to push along.  Off the top, Daniel shares some thoughts on what he did during quarantine, including how he was able to train and how he adapted to the new situation while trying to continually improve his game.  Then, Bennett and Daniel take a look back on the 2019-20 season for the Lions, and B.D. discusses how Ambrose was able to make a run to the ACAC Championship Game.  To close, Daniel shares his thoughts on the 2020-21 season, what that may look like for the Lions, and what the team has in-store.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

The legendary Paul Eberhardt, Head Coach of the Langara Falcons Men's Basketball program, joins host Tyler Bennett on Episode 26 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  The 2020-21 season marks the 40th year in coaching for Eberhardt, and he brings years of stories and experiences with him to the show.  Off the top, Bennett and Eberhardt discuss what is was that led to Eberhardt getting into coaching in the first place, while discussing some of his mentors along the way.  Then, Eberhardt recalls the 2014 CCAA Men's Basketball National Championship Game and what was going through his mind when Red Deer College's Lloyd Strickland put on one of the best individual shooting performances you will ever see in the final 28 seconds.  That led to a discussion on Brody Greig, how good of a player he was, and what he meant to the Langara program.  Then, to close, Eberhardt gives his take on our food debate here at Four Quarters Media and the Four Quarters Podcast - does pineapple belong on pizza?  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Get ready to be inspired, as this is one story that everyone can draw inspiration from.  Host Tyler Bennett is joined by former St. Thomas Tommies and Mount Allison Mounties guard Michael Otoo for Episode 25 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Michael shares his story on recovery and resilience, after suffering a severe traumatic brain injury in the summer of 2016.  His road to recovery hasn't been easy, and it's not quite over just yet, but Otoo's resilience and mental strength is something to behold.  If you're not inspired by Michael's story, you need to check your pulse.  Bennett and Otoo close the episode by discussing Michael's basketball career as a whole, before ending with a discussion on Otoo's favourite / least favourite NBA players.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)