The Nate Lull Podcast

Nate catches up with the athlete and trainer combo of Joleen Lusk and Graham Wooden. Joleen is a Cherry Valley-Springfield alumna who had an outstanding freshman basketball season at St. John Fisher College. She discusses the big decision to transfer to SUNY Cortland this year. Graham is a former standout high school and college basketball player, who now runs Wooden Health and Performance LLC. Graham has been training Joleen this summer and they talk about the bond they have formed. Joleen also finally shares her story about being attacked by a bear!

Nate welcomes back Sidney grad, Nick Gravel, to the show. Nick just finished up a busy summer playing in the Cape Cod Baseball League and the Valley Summer Baseball League in Virginia. He had a strong return to the mound after successful Tommy John surgery, and talks about what his future might hold after he graduates from Keystone College in Pennsylvania. 

Nate sits down with local professional canoe racer, Ryan Zaveral. They discuss his 2nd place finish this July in the prestigious AuSable River Canoe Marathon in Michigan. Ryan also talks about his time in the sport of motocross and what it's like working with his Dad (Bob Zaveral) at ZRE. 

Nate visits Maine-Endwell High School to talk with Spartans alumna, Kaety L'Amoreaux. She is currently a sophomore for the Division 1 Fairfield University Women's Basketball team. Kaety enjoyed a breakout freshman campaign with multiple awards and accolades for the Stags. She was a three-sport standout in high school with such highlights as scoring 1,853 career points in basketball and winning a state championship in softball.

Nate gets the opportunity to sit down with Morris Central School Basketball legend, Bryan Gorsira. Bryan is second on the all-time boys scoring list at MCS with 1,174 points. He is well known for his smooth shot while playing under coach Tom Moriarty. The Mustangs won two TVL titles and one Section IV championship during Gorsira's time in the blue and white. One additional note: The New Berlin establishment mentioned at the end of the episode was the Eagle Hotel.

Nate travels to Worcester Central School to sit down with 2024 grad, Hailey Shalor. She is second on the WCS Girls Basketball scoring list, and nailed 249 three-pointers while wearing the green and white. Hailey talks about heading off to play at the University of Mount Saint Vincent next year and looks back on her time as a three-sport athlete for the Wolverines.

Nate welcomes back Bill Bryant and Mike Velardi to the show. Bill is the executive director for Section IV Athletics. Mike has been a local referee for 30 years and is also heavily involved on the Oneonta Board of Officials. Bill and Mike discuss an upcoming recruitment day for referees on August 17th at the DICK'S House of Sport in Johnson City.

Nate travels to Buffalo to interview sports journalist, Sal Capaccio. Sal is the Buffalo Bills beat and sideline reporter for WGR SportsRadio 550 and the Buffalo Bills Radio Network. Sal tells us about his journey in the radio world, shares advice for aspiring media professionals, and of course gives us some Bills talk.

Nate finishes up his trip to Hunter-Tannersville by sitting down with the father/son duo of Chris and Grady Glennon. Chris is a longtime teacher and coach at HTC and is a staple of the Delaware League. His son, Grady, just graduated and is one of the best high school golfers in Section IV and New York State in recent years.

The Nate Lull Podcast presents: Remembering Mike Packard.

This special episode pays tribute to local marathon canoe paddler, Mike Packard. Mike passed away unexpectedly in April of 2024. Nate shares his memories of "Packman" and plays four interviews with Mike from the WCDO Radio Canoe Regatta archives.