The Nate Lull Podcast

Episode 200 is here! This is Part 1 of a behind the scenes interview with Nate. Hear about his life growing up, his high school sports career and his experiences in college. Several local sports personalities check in as well. Don't miss this one as Nate sits down with guest host, Ed Curley for this special occasion.

Nate sits down with Bainbridge-Guilford track and cross country standout, Ethne Degan. She is currently a junior who runs year-round for the Bobcats, both indoor and outdoor. Ethne talks about joining the varsity team in 7th grade and how she has handled the pressure of her very successful career so far. She also discusses her interests outside of running and what her future plans might include.

Nate hits the road to IAC country to sit down with Moravia Boys Basketball Coach, Todd Mulvaney. He has built a powerhouse program that continually competes at the highest level in the Section IV and NYS playoffs. In recent history, the Blue Devils have had numerous battles with teams from the MAC and two epic showdowns at the state tournament with Cooperstown. The guys discuss the Moravia state title in 2017 and how that group came together in a difficult time when one of their teammates was in a serious car accident. 

Nate travels to Massachusetts for this special episode with Bainbridge-Guilford alumna, Courtney Mattingly. Widely considered one of the best female basketball players in local history, Courtney finished her high school career with 1,918 points and 942 rebounds. She led the Bobcats to the state finals during her senior year and she pumped in an amazing 650 points in one season. B-G went 83-15 during her playing days. She went on to a stellar Division-I career at St. Bonaventure University where she ended with 1,256 points and 585 rebounds. Courtney takes a trip down memory lane and tells us what she is up to today.

Nate welcomes longtime local sports reporter, Dean Russin to the show. He currently works in public relations for DCMO BOCES. Before that, Dean spent 24 years in the world of sports journalism. He was Sports Editor at The Daily Star in Oneonta for 17-plus years, and also worked for The Ithaca Journal and the Press and Sun-Bulletin in Binghamton. The guys discuss the evolution of reporting on local sports and dive into some of Dean's favorite memories. 

Nate chats with 2022 Whitney Point alumna, Jane Austenfeld. She was a standout lacrosse player as well as valedictorian for WP. She now plays lax at the Division-II level at LeMoyne College in Syracuse. Jane scored an incredible 93 goals during her senior high school season. She also earned Academic All-American status which is reserved for only a select group of players in NYS.

Nate connects with 2018 Bainbridge-Guilford grad, Megan Palmatier. Meg was a 3-sport standout for the Bobcats and currently plays basketball and softball at SUNY Oneonta. She talks about balancing academics and athletics at the college level. Meg is a member of the 1,000 point club at B-G and helped her basketball team win four straight MAC league titles.

Nate talks with longtime and now retired Edmeston baseball coach, Ron Tasior. He led the Panthers program to a state title in 2005 and had a career record of 318-83. His Tri-Valley mark was 161-33 including nine league titles. His team went an incredible 50-1 during a two season span in 2004 and 2005. A remarkable person who has a true love for the game.

Nate sits down with longtime Oneonta coach, Jerry Mackey, and his son, Yellowjackets standout, Carter Mackey. Jerry makes his second appearance on the show to discuss all things OHS. Carter just graduated and is heading to Castleton University in Vermont to play basketball and join the track team.

Nate welcomes Sidney grad, Tyler McKee to the show. He was a fantastic baseball catcher for the Warriors and enlisted in the US Army after his high school graduation. Tyler quickly earned his dream position as a Sentinel at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Hear about his journey and the meticulous detail it takes to do the job.