Next Year with Jacob Norling

On an episode 32 years in the making, Jacob describes what it was like to see the Dodgers finally win it all. Later on the guys discuss their 4 top moments of the 2020 postseason. 

Before the climax and conclusion of the 2020 season the guys talk about the first 5 games of the World Series, focusing on the iconic Game 4 finish, and Clayton Kershaw's ability to rise above the narrative. This week's top 4 is "Top 4 Takeaways Regarding the State of Baseball." 

On this week's episode, the guys talk about the Dodgers resilient comeback to win the National League Pennant, and Jacob's upcoming trip to Arlington, as he and his Dad will go to the World Series for the first time in their lives. This week's top 4 is "Top 4 Distractions from Baseball". 

This week Jimmy and Jacob discuss the Dodgers sweep of the Padres, the Yankees falling to the Rays, and then countdown their top 4 most career defining moments for a player in the postseason.

On episode 2 the guys discuss the Wild Card round while looking forward to the Division Series', and also countdown their 4 most painful postseason memories.

"Next Year: The Detour" kicks off with new co-host Jimmy Friery joining Jacob Norling for the first time, as the two discuss MLB's 60 game season and look forward to the strangest postseason in baseball history. This week, the top 4 countdown is "Favorite moments from the 60 game season".

On the season finale of Next Year I reflect on the greatest experience of my life so far, getting to be a sports broadcaster at Westmont College. I touch upon my journey to Westmont, count down my five favorite broadcast memories, and talk about what comes next for me and my journey. 

On Next Year's penultimate episode we sit down with Westmont Pastor Scott Lisea. Together we discuss the impact that sports can have on our relationship with God, and also with one another. 

On Episode 18 we sit down with Coach Johnny Whallon to talk about his upcoming podcast, and his love for conversation, while also touching upon his relationship with soccer and Westmont College. 

On Episode 17 we are pleased to give the floor to Westmont Basketball's Jordan Spaschak as he details his journey through life and basketball.