The Roundhouse

Wichita State senior Morgan Stout, an All-American Athletic Conference middle blocker, joins the pod to discuss her career. We talk about her improvement from a raw, powerful athlete into a skilled volleyball player who leads the Shockers in categories such as kills, blocks and aces. We talk about growing up in Fowler and how parents, … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Morgan Stout on Shocker volleyball"

Director of athletics Kevin Saal joins the podcast to discuss the changing landscape and where Wichita State fits as the pending House v. NCAA settlement nears. We discuss the three areas of the settlement and how they likely add a $7 million need to WSU’s annual athletic budget of around $27 million. How does not … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with athletic director Kevin Saal"

Get set for the week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The Shocker women face No. 9 Oklahoma on Tuesday at Koch Arena. On Friday, the AAC Volleyball Championship hits Koch Arena. Wichita State opens play against Tulsa at 7:30 p.m. The Shocker men’s … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Nov. 19)"

Shocker men's basketball is home on Thursday to face former MVC rival Northern Iowa. It's a fitting night to recognize former Shocker coach Mark Turgeon for his induction into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame. The Shocker women meet Missouri State (6 p.m. Wednesday) and St. Thomas (2 p.m. Saturday) at Koch Arena. On Sunday, Shocker volleyball is home for a 1 p.m. match against UTSA, the final regular-season appearance for four seniors. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

Wichita State basketball needed a big boost in 2000 when 35-year-old Mark Turgeon arrived at Levitt Arena. His seven seasons rebuilt the program, highlighted by a Sweet 16 trip in 2006, and helped athletic director Jim Schaus rejuvenate the fan-base and an entire athletic department.

We wrap up fall practices for Wichita State softball and baseball. Associate head coach Elizabeth Economon discusses how the potential middle infield of Taylor Sedlacek and Sami Hood are improving as they enter their junior seasons. We also talk newcomers in the outfield, freshman pitcher Ava Sliger and the return of Lauren Lucas. Baseball coach Brian Green gets into Jay Bilas' theories on playing a role on a team, how the weekend rotation might look and the skills of newcomer Owen Washburn.

Get set for the week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker basketball is home on Saturday after winning their openers and volleyball is on the road for a crucial AAC match on Friday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker … Continue reading "Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics"

Wichita State guard Bijan Cortes joins the podcast to talk about Sunday’s exhibition win and how the Shockers are changing their defensive approach. We discuss building a connection with center Quincy Ballard on lobs and why that play is exciting. We also talk about why he wears No. 55, why college athletes are paying more … Continue reading "Roundhouse podcast with Bijan Cortes on Shocker basketball"

Get set for the next week at your favorite Shocker venue with the Shocker Calendar podcast, the fastest five minutes in daily planning. Basketball gets started, volleyball is home on Sunday and the AAC will decide its cross country champion in Wichita on Friday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

Wichita State junior pitcher Caleb Anderson talks about fall scrimmages and teammates to watch in the five-game fall series. We also talk about his journey from football punter who planned to play for Vanderbilt to college pitcher and how he kept a positive attitude during tough times.