Four Quarters Podcast

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Dante Dinter, one of the newest members of the NAIT Ooks, in Part One of Episode 11 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Dinter discusses what it was like growing up in Tofield, Alberta, and how he got started in basketball in the first place.  From there, the two discuss how Dinter ended up in Pensacola, Florida for prep basketball, and the highs and lows that came with the experience.  Now, with the NAIT Ooks after two years at Keyano College and taking the 2019-20 season off, Dinter is ready to do whatever it takes to help the Ooks be successful.  (Music: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Sierra Peck, one of the newest members of the Mount Royal Cougars, to close Episode 10 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Peck discusses what ultimately led her to Algonquin College from Prince Edward County, Ontario, and how the Thunder program has progressed over the last three seasons.  Then, Bennett and Peck talk about the controversial name change that the Algonquin Students Association underwent, resulting in the Thunder being re-branded to the Wolves starting in 2021-22.  To cap it off, Peck talks about Mount Royal, what led her to commit to the Cougars, and what she's excited about most about moving to Alberta.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by forward Muktar Mohamed, one of the newest members of the Nipissing Lakers, to kick off Episode 10 of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Mohamed discusses his player development over his two years at Olds College, and everything else that came with it.  Mohamed also shares some of his experiences with racism in the Olds, Alberta community in response to a statement released by the Broncos in the last week of June, in response to the Black Lives Matter movement and equality for all minorities.  Then, to close the show, Mohamed discusses why he chose Nipissing, and gives a look at what's next for him, both in basketball and life after the game.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Chris Schneller, one of the newest members of the Langara Falcons, in Part Three of Episode Nine of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Schneller and Bennett discuss the NBA's return at the end of July, and talk about who could come away with the NBA Championship if all goes according to plan.  Then, Schneller talks about how he got a late start in college, and how his career has played out thus far.  To close it out, Bennett and Schneller discuss Chris' year off in 2019-20, and how that has opened his eyes to what he wants to do when school is done.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by St. Clair Saints guard Noor Bazzi for Part Two of Episode Nine of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media!  Off the top, Bennett and Bazzi discuss the hard-hitting topic of whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza.  Then, Bazzi takes a trip down memory lane and discusses her career, from how she ended up at St. Clair College to what's next after the 2020-21 season.  (MUSIC:bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by St. Clair Saints guard David Gomez, Jr. to kick off a three-part Episode Nine of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media.  One of the most underrated scorers in Canada, Gomez Jr. takes a look at what ultimately led him to St. Clair College after two years at Macomb Community College.  Then, he takes a look back at the 2019-20, one that had its share of personal injuries, but saw the Saints advance to the OCAA Men's Basketball Championship for the first time since 2007.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by Memorial Sea-hawks forwards Boris Ristanovic and Kosta Tiodorovic for Episode Eight of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media.  Off the top, both Ristanovic and Tiodorovic discuss their journeys that ultimately led them to Memorial University after growing up in Serbia.  From playing high school basketball in the United States to collegiate in Canada, they discuss the similarities and differences in the game as they've progressed.  Then, a discussion on the 2019-20 season for the Sea-hawks highlights the second half of the show.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Redeemer Royals Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Pat Iavarone joins the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media, to close out Episode Seven!  Off the top, host Tyler Bennett and Iavarone shine some light on what Redeemer University has to offer from an Academic standpoint, and discuss how that plays into recruiting with no basketball being played for the foreseeable future.  Then, Iavarone takes a look back at his first two seasons with the Royals, and all of the good, bad, and ugly parts that have come with it.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

Host Tyler Bennett is joined by NAIT Ooks fifth-year forward Keilan Dobish to kick off Episode Seven of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media.  Off the top, the pair discuss the ACAC's decision to suspend Fall Sports, much like the rest of the country, and the decision's impact on eligibility heading into 2020-21.  Then, Dobish gives a look inside what ultimately led him to choose Basketball, and how his role has changed over his career.  To close out the show, Dobish talks about the benefits of having a traditional big man on a roster, and how being a traditional 5 himself allowed him to work so well with the likes of Hugo Cluysen.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)

UNBC Timberwolves forward Emma vanBruinessen joins host Tyler Bennett to cap off Episode Six of the Four Quarters Podcast, powered by Four Quarters Media.  Off the top, vanBruinessen discusses what she's been up to since COVID-19 hit and put the World on pause.  Then, a look back at vanBruinessen's time in the ACAC with the Augustana Vikings is on tap, and a discussion on how her time with the Vikings prepared her for the jump to U Sports follows.  To close out the show, vanBruinessen discusses the Canada West's decision to suspend Fall Sports, and then answers some questions from social media.  (MUSIC: bensound.com)