The Hodge Pack "Sports Life and Everything in Between"

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast, Hodge Josh, and Misti, take a look at the SEC and just how famous is Arch Manning. Who is the most famous Longhorn?

Misti opens her Mulligan's bag of questions. She rapid fires questions about co workers and which ones are the hardest to deal with. 

Abilene Flying Bison general manager John Stark, joins us in studio. The Flying Bison have clinched a playoff spot and are on a five game winning streak. The Flying Bison, and McMurry's Walt Driggers Field will be the host of the Mid American League playoffs.

We look at incumbent football coaches and the pressure they find themselves in. Coaches like Sean McDermott, Brian Daboll, Mike McDaniel, Zach Taylor, and more.

Josh shares some constructive criticism that was provide from his daughter. 

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast, Hodge, Josh and Misti are back together after some vacations. 

Dallas Maverick's #1 draft pick Cooper Flagg makes, his rookie league debut. 

College football is right around the corner as media days have become, with the Big 12 kicking everything off. The Pack, talk about the money being poured into Texas Tech. 

THSCA, Texas High School Coaches Association executive director Coach Joe Martin, joins the show. Coach Martin, shares his thoughts about the state of the coaching profession,  on NIL, and more. 

Misti ask what happens if lying went away.

Josh still has hope in the Rangers and his possibility of having to cheer for the Astros. 

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast Hodge and Josh are joined by Andy Penney in studio.

Josh gives  a vacation report from his family baseball stadium tour. He shares what it was like getting to watch Jacob deGrom pitch.

Senior Hamlin athlete Ian Gruben joins the guys in studio to share his own family baseball stadium vacation. Gruben also shares about his athletic journey as a Pied Piper and the hard work has paid over to success in the program.

After Tommy Fleetwood's inability to finish off yet another PGA tournament with a win, brought on the debate on what is the most pressure moment in sports. 

Cooper Flagg is drafted #1 in he 2025 NBA draft. How much pressure comes to Dallas with Flagg?

The legacy of Aaron Rodgers, is it fading or cemented in history?

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack Podcast, Hodge and Josh take a look at the 125th US Open, the Texas Rangers, and how Texas Tech is becoming a destination to play and get paid.

The 125th US Open at Oakmont labeled as the "toughest challenge in golf." Hodge looks at first round scores. The length of the course is wild.

Texas Tech comes up short in the Women's College World Series, but continues to acquire new talent to Lubbock. Hodge and Josh talk about how "more money" is coming with more pressure for coaches.

Texas Rangers bats are coming around and helping the pitching staff out.

Cat Duguay, Vice President and Director of Marketing of the Abilene Flying Bison join Hodge and Josh in studio.  Cat's got to be a part of the Mist's Bag, presented by Mulligan's. The question is what store would or could you live in?

Cat also shares about her role with the Flying Bison and how making the priority of "producing a great product," is done through their marketing efforts. 

Dallas Cowboys news: How and what will Dak's legacy be when he retires?

Are there any other "elite retired quarterbacks," besides Dan Marino that have not won a Super Bowl?

Who is the GOAT of baseball?

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast, Hodge and Josh are joined by guest host Andy Penney as Misti celebrates turning 40.

Aaron Rodgers finally signs with the Steelers. What does this mean for Mike Tomlin and the pressure that comes with Rodgers?

Texas and Texas Tech battling it out for the NCAA Women's Softball national championship. The obstruction rule has gotten out of control. 

What is the coolest NFL football helmet of all time. The Oilers, Buccaneers, Broncos and others make the list. 

Flying Bison infielder Riley Hood joins the show, to talk about when he will join the team and what it means to play for his hometown.

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast Hodge Josh and Misti look back at the Stanley Cup playoffs, NBA Conference Finals, and the impact the WNBA will have without Caitlin Clark for two weeks.

The Texas Rangers continue to struggle at the plate while the pitching staff keeps them afloat.

Misti was shocked and proud that Hodge and Josh were making it a point to watch the Women's College World Series. Texas and Texas Tech win their first games.

Cody Cox from Camp Able and the Buffalo Run Adventure Challenge joins the show and shares the success story the event has become. Cody also shares how the race runs, and how much money it has raised for Camp Able has raised. 

Abilene Flying Bison general manager John Stark shares in studio how the beginning of the season is going and how the roster continues to evolve. 

Quarterback Bust Mount Rushmore, two chisels are easy, the discussion of the other two faces pose some debate. Josh sticks to his guns, that quarterbacks should not be drafted in the first round.... ever.

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast, Hodge, Josh and Misti, talk sports life and everything in between. 

They look back at the dominating performance of Scottie Scheffler in the 107th PGA Championship and discuss just how great Scottie can be. 

McMurry Warhawk head baseball coach Josh Lee , players Riley Hood and Michael Smosna discuss their journey to the NCAA Super Regionals. 

Abilene Flying Bison Ryan Beaty joins the Pest Patrol Phoneline after the Bison Flying season opening 16-15 win.

In Misti's bag of questions, she has graduation theme. One of the questions involves "what would you wear under the gown?"

NFL adds flag football to the Olympics plus much more.

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In this episode of the Hodge Podcast, Hodge Josh and Misti, have a hammed packed show. Hodge opens up the "rigged conspiracy" box, about the NBA lottery and the Dallas Mavericks winning the 1st pick. Luka for Cooper? Misti's answer is the NBA is a business, Josh isn't sure Hodge is staying positive. 

Abilene Wylie Destination Imagination Detective Ducks, join the show, to talk about their upcoming trip the Global competition. Cooper Penney and Gentry Connor share what DI is all about and educates Hodge on STEM.

Misti asks what one big sacrifice would you give for your favorite team to win a championship. 

Abilene Flying Bison manager Kyle Dison is in studio to promote and share exciting news about season two of the Flying Bison. 

NFL releases the 2025 schedule and Hodge, Josh and Misti share their thoughts and give their very early Dallas Cowboy record predictions.  Plus much more! 

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast, Hodge Josh and Misti, have a lot of fun. Spring time in sports is loaded with so much going on, NBA Playoffs, NHL Playoffs, Texas High School playoffs and more

Hamlin head baseball coach Lynn Turner on the show to discuss the success the Pied Pipers have had throughout the athletic year. The Pied Pipers are getting ready to keep their playoff run alive in the area round verses Westbrook.

The Texas Rangers change hitting coaches and hope this will be a kick start to their offense.

Misti poses the question, which fast food mascot would win in a fight. Wendy, Ronald McDonald, Burger King "King", and many others are thrown in the ring.

NBA winningest coach of all time Greg Popovich steps down as the Spurs head coach. 

George Pickens is added to the Dallas Cowboys roster. What grade is given to the Cowboys' offseason?

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In this episode of the Hodge Pack podcast, Hodge Josh and Misti have fun as always. Hodge has a hard time with J.J. Redick calling out Luka, the way he did in the post season press conference. 

Katie Alford from the Abilene Community Foundation of Abilene promotes the upcoming Abilene Gives event. Katie and Misti share how the money people donate impact so many lives. 

Misti opens her bag of questions with a fun one, "if you could come back as any animal what would it be?" Josh sees himself as a bear or coyote, Hodge comes back as an annoying fly or mountain lion. Misti is a roaming panda. 

We give our grade, of the Dallas Cowboys 2025 draft, plus the prank call of the year. 

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