The NoleSports Podcast

The NoleSports Podcast episodes:

• 03.07.2024

  NoleSports Podcast | FSU football Tour of Duty, Ehsan Kassim announces departure

  Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics. Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics. Kassim opens the episode with a big announcement about his future. See...

  
• 02.29.2024

  NoleSports Podcast | FSU football football the NFL Draft Combine, Tour of Duty preview

  Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss all things Florida State athletics. Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the 12 players for the Seminoles at the NFL Scouting Combine this weekend, as a look ahead to the...

  
• 02.22.2024

  NoleSports Podcast | Spring football, EA Sports CFB game, FSU baseball, softball

  Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the 10 players whom they are looking forward to watching during spring practices which start March 19, as well as...

  
• 02.15.2024

  NoleSports Podcast | Newcomers conclude, previewing opening day for baseball

  Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. Kassim and Williams talk all things FSU football, including the final newcomer availabilities, the spring practice schedule and stadium renovations at Doak Campbell. The FSU beat reporters also...

  
• 02.02.2024

  NoleSports Podcast | Honoring legendary FSU baseball coach Mike Martin

  Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. This episode is a little different than usual episodes, as Kassim and Williams open the segment talking about legendary FSU baseball coach Mike Martin's death on Wednesday. Martin died after...

  
• 01.25.2024

  NoleSports Podcast - FSU football 2024 schedule released; Men's basketball stays hot

  Welcome to another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State athletics. FSU football now knows its full schedule for the upcoming 2024 season. Coming off a 13-1 season last year, is the schedule favorable for the Seminoles...

  
• 01.17.2024

  NoleSports Podcast - Mike Norvell is staying, portal/recruiting updates, FSU MBB & WBB

  Welcome back to the NoleSports Podcast! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, men's and women's basketball, as well as FSU softball and baseball, which are poised to kick off their seasons in less than a month. Kassim and Williams...

  
• 01.11.2024

  NoleSports Podcast - FSU transfer portal, Nick Saban retiring, FSU MBB & WBB

  Welcome back to the NoleSports Podcast and Orange Bowl week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, as well as men's and women's basketball. Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 5 Seminoles matchup against No. 6 Georgia in...

  
• 12.29.2023

  NoleSports Podcast - Previewing the Orange Bowl against Georgia

  Welcome back to the NoleSports Podcast and Orange Bowl week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, as well as men's and women's basketball. Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 5 Seminoles matchup against No. 6 Georgia in...

  
• 11.30.2023

  FSU-Louisville ACC Champ pre

  Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast and ACC Championship week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, volleyball and men's and women's basketball. Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 4 Seminoles matchup against No. 14 Louisville in the ACC...

  
• 11.16.2023

  NoleSports Podcast - FSU football vs. North Alabama, soccer & basketball vs. UF

  Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast and Miami week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, and men's and women's basketball. Kassim and Williams discuss the No. 4 Seminoles matchup against North Alabama. In soccer, the women take on Texas...

  
• 11.09.2023

  NoleSports Podcast - Can FSU football extend streak to 3 straight vs. rival Miami?

  Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast and Miami week! Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, and men's and women's basketball. Sun Sentinel Hurricane beat reporter Adam Lichtenstein joins the show to discuss the matchup between the No. 4...

  
• 11.01.2023

  NoleSports Podcast - Can FSU clinch spot in ACC Championship with win over Pittsburgh?

  Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, and men's and women's basketball. The No. 4 Seminoles (8-0, 6-0 ACC) and Pittsburgh (2-6, 1-3) will face off in Pittsburgh. FSU clinches a spot in...

  
• 10.26.2023

  NoleSports Podcast Wake Forest pre

  Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, women's soccer, as well as men's and women's basketball. The No. 4 Seminoles (7-0, 5-0 ACC) and Wake Forest (4-3, 1-3) will face off at Allegacy Federal Credit...

  
• 10.19.2023

  NoleSports Podcast previewing Duke

  Welcome to the NoleSports Podcast. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football and women's soccer. The No. 4 Seminoles (6-0, 4-0 ACC) take on Duke (5-1, 2-0) are scheduled to face off at Doak Campbell Stadium at 7:30 p.m. Saturday....

  
• 10.12.2023

  Seminole Script: Episode 5 - FSU football vs. Syracuse

  Welcome to Seminole Script. Seminole Script is recorded each Wednesday following the second practice of the week and will be accompanied by a Seminole Script Roundtable. Democrat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams talk about all things Florida State football, including final thoughts on last week's win against Virginia...

  
• 04.27.2023

  A look at Jammie Robinson and the NFL draft; Softball and baseball talk

  The 2023 NFL Draft is here. While it's likely to be a slow one for Florida State Seminoles' fans, FSU beat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams discuss Jammie Robinson's draft stock.  They also look at FAMU's Isaiah Land. Kassim and Williams...

  
• 04.18.2023

  Analyzing FSU's Garnet & Gold Spring Showcase, introducing Jack Williams | Podcast

  Florida State football wrapped up its spring practice scheduled on Monday. The Seminoles played their Garnet & Gold Spring Showcase on Saturday inside Doak Campbell Stadium. FSU beat writers Ehsan Kassim and Jack Williams rejuvenated the NoleSports Podcast to introduce...

  
• 12.31.2022

  Analyzing Florida State's Cheez-It Bowl win, 2022 season and what 2023 could look like

  The Florida State football season has come to an end. FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim recorded another edition of the NoleSports Podcast to discuss the Seminoles' 35-32 win over Oklahoma in the Cheez-It Bowl on Thursday. Karels and Kassim...

  
• 12.22.2022

  Florida State football early signing period recap, observations

  It's time to recap the Florida State 2023 recruiting class and the early signing period. FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim talked about the Seminoles officially adding 22 players (15 high school, six transfers and one JUCO) at the...

  
• 11.23.2022

  247Sports recruiting analyst Andrew Ivins on Florida State vs. Florida, Big 3 recruiting and more

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game against Florida. Andrew Ivins, a national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, joined FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim to discuss Friday's game and a variety of topics. Our discussion with Ivins covered...

  
• 11.16.2022

  Interview with Florida State soccer coach Brian Pensky, three FSU vs. Florida games and more

  The Florida State soccer team is looking to claim a national championship under first-year head coach Brian Pensky. Pensky joined FSU beat writer Ehsan Kassim to talk about the NCAA Tournament, his current team, the process that led him to joining...

  
• 11.11.2022

  Syracuse beat writer Emily Leiker on the Seminoles vs. the Orange, QB Garrett Shrader's injury and more

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game against Syracuse. Emily Leiker, who covers the Orange for Syracuse.com, joined FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim to discuss Saturday's game and a variety of other topics. Our discussion with Leiker...

  
• 11.03.2022

  Mark Richt on the Florida State/Miami rivalry and his time with both programs

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game against Miami. Mark Richt joined FSU beat writer Carter Karels to discuss Saturday's game and a variety of other topics. Richt, a former quarterback and head coach for the Hurricanes and offensive...

  
• 10.27.2022

  Ken Sugiura on Florida State vs. Georgia Tech, Geoff Collins' firing and the Yellow Jackets' future

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game against Georgia Tech. Ken Sugiura, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Georgia Tech beat writer, joined FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim to discuss Saturday's game and a variety of other topics. Our discussion...

  
• 10.12.2022

  Eric Mac Lain on Florida State vs. Clemson, what went wrong against NC State

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game against Clemson. Former Clemson captain and current ACC Network analyst Eric Mac Lain joined FSU beat writer Carter Karels to discuss Saturday's game and a variety of other topics. Mac Lain talked about...

  
• 10.06.2022

  Former NC State QB Mike Glennon on beating Florida State 10 years ago and what to expect in Saturday's game

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game at NC State. Former Wolfpack quarterback Mike Glennon joined FSU beat writer Carter Karels to discuss Saturday's game and a variety of other topics. Glennon talked about his upset win over the Seminoles...

  
• 09.30.2022

  Conor O'Neil on Florida State vs. Wake Forest, Dave Clawson's comments and the "slow mesh" offense

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game against Wake Forest. Conor O'Neil of Deacon Illustrated joined FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim to discuss Saturday's game and a variety of other topics. O'Neil discussed Dave Clawson's comments from...

  
• 09.22.2022

  Jordan Travis or Tate Rodemaker? That, plus a closer look at Boston College with Dan Rubin

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game against Boston College. Dan Rubin of BCEagles.com joined FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim to discuss that Saturday game and a variety of other topics. Rubin explored why the Eagles have...

  
• 09.14.2022

  Former Florida State QB EJ Manuel on Jordan Travis, the LSU win, Louisville and more

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming football game at Louisville. EJ Manuel, the former Seminole quarterback and current ACC Network analyst, joined FSU beat writers Carter Karels and Ehsan Kassim to discuss that Friday game and a variety of other...

  
• 09.03.2022

  Florida State vs. LSU preview, 12-team playoff and introducing Ehsan Kassim

  It's time to preview Florida State's upcoming Sunday game against LSU. Carter Karels introduced his new coworker and fellow FSU beat writer Ehsan Kassim before they gave their thoughts on the Seminoles and the Tigers. They assessed the storylines surrounding LSU's team,...

  
• 08.26.2022

  Jared Verse on transferring to Florida State, his rise as a former FCS player and the upcoming season

  Florida State is expecting a lot from defensive end Jared Verse this season. The first-year transfer from the University at Albany joined the podcast this week to talk about those expectations and more before the Seminoles begin their 2022 football season...

  
• 08.20.2022

  Jeff Culhane on being the new voice for the Florida State Seminoles, recapping preseason camp

  Preseason camp for Florida State football is finally coming to an end. So in this edition of the NoleSports podcast, FSU beat reporter Carter Karels is joined by Jeff Culhane, the new radio voice for the Florida State Seminoles, to discuss...

  
• 08.04.2022

  Six reasons for optimism after six Florida State football practices

  It's time to take a break and assess the Florida State football team through six preseason practices. In this Wednesday edition of the NoleSports podcast, FSU beat reporter Carter Karels broke down what he's observed from preseason camp so far. He...

  
• 07.08.2022

  Link Jarrett on becoming Florida State's baseball coach, learning from Mike Martin Sr. and more

  Curt Weiler and Carter Karels returned for another edition of the NoleSports Podcast. Link Jarrett joined the show Friday and discussed the process of becoming Florida State's new baseball coach, what his first couple weeks on the job have been like,...

  
• 07.03.2022

  The Athletic's Chris Vannini on how the latest conference expansion news impacts Florida State and the ACC

  The latest conference expansion news warranted another episode of the NoleSports Podcast. Chris Vannini, a senior college football writer for The Athletic, joined Carter Karels on Sunday to discuss the current state of college football, USC and UCLA joining the Big...

  
• 06.25.2022

  Link Jarrett is FSU baseball's new coach plus an interview with ESPN writer David Hale

  Florida State has a new head baseball coach and that is as good a time as any for a new episode of the NoleSports Podcast. FSU writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels are back to talk all things Link Jarrett after...

  
• 06.11.2022

  Reacting to Mike Martin Jr.'s dismissal from the Florida State baseball program

  Some breaking Florida State baseball news warrants a new episode of the NoleSports Podcast. FSU baseball coach Mike Martin Jr. was dismissed as the Seminoles' head coach Friday afternoon after just three seasons atop the program. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and...

  
• 05.23.2022

  Reacting to Florida State softball's shocking early NCAA Tournament exit

  The way that the Tallahassee Regional played out left no other choice than a quick reaction episode of the NoleSports Podcast. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels discuss all aspects of the Florida State softball team's shocking NCAA Tournament...

  
• 05.19.2022

  Kathryn Sandercock on Florida State softball's postseason

  The games that really matter are about to begin for the Florida State softball team. Beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels talked about the Seminoles as they begin postseason play this weekend. Then, pitcher Kathryn Sandercock joined the podcast and...

  
• 04.29.2022

  Jermaine Johnson is a Jet, FSU soccer has its new coach

  The first round of the 2022 NFL Draft is in the books and for the first time since 2019, Florida State had a player taken in the first round. Curt  Weiler and Carter Karels are back with another episode of...

  
• 04.19.2022

  FSU loses Amarius Mims to Georgia, interview with recruiting analyst Tom Lemming

  The NoleSports Podcast returned to cover a variety of topics Tuesday. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels discussed Amarius Mims' strange recruitment and the Garnet & Gold Spring Game before drafting the position groups that make them the most...

  
• 04.08.2022

  FSU spring game preview, interview with Rising Spear NIL collective

  A day ahead of the Florida State Garnet & Gold Spring Game, the NoleSports Podcast is back to preview the game. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels discuss the position groups they're excited to see, who they think could...

  
• 03.28.2022

  Recapping FSU's first spring scrimmage, top-five FSU baseball and softball

  Florida State football's first spring scrimmage is in the books. FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels are back with another episode of the NoleSports Podcast to break down what they heard from the first scrimmage as well as the...

  
• 03.16.2022

  Assessing the Florida State football team through four spring practices

  Four Florida State spring football practices down, 11 to go. The Seminoles held their first four practices of spring before separating for the school's spring break. This gave FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Carter Karels plenty to break down about...

  
• 03.02.2022

  Spring football hype, catching up with the other Florida State sports

  The NoleSports Podcast is back! Florida State beat writer Curt Weiler and new FSU beat writer Carter Karels are back to talk an incredibly busy time in Seminole sports. After a brief introduction of Carter, the guys talk about Tuesday's Tour of...

  
• 11.24.2021

  Can Florida State football secure a bowl bid at rival Florida's expense?

  Florida State's football team enters Saturday's matchup with longtime rival Florida with both teams sitting at 5-6 and their bowl eligibility at stake. Our Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez examine the matchup. They also talk...

  
• 11.17.2021

  After a big rivalry win over Miami, can Florida State carry that momentum forward?

  The Florida State football team is coming off its biggest win of the Mike Norvell era. The Seminoles jumped ahead early and rallied late to beat rival Miami, snapping a four-game losing streak to the Hurricanes. Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez,...

  
• 11.11.2021

  After back-to-back losses, can FSU football rebound vs. rival Miami?

  Tallahassee Democrat FSU beat writers Curt Weiler and Andre Fernandez look at the state of the Seminoles football team as it prepares to play its home finale against arch rival Miami. They also discuss the FSU soccer team's triumph at...

  
• 11.08.2021

  Basketball season is here and Florida State has two Top 25 teams

  Florida State basketball season is here. Both the FSU men's and women's teams start their seasons this week (the women Tuesday and the men Wednesday) and both will do so in the Top 25 of the Coaches Poll. To celebrate the occasion,...