Shockers assistant Chester Nichols – a former pass-rushing defensive lineman – updates us on the 2020-21 season. He discusses Wichita State’s newcomers and leadership progress by returners such as Carla Bremaud and Seraphine Bastian. We wrap up with Nichols recommending some of his favorite books.

Wichita State volleyball assistant Chelsea Scott breaks down fall practices, starting with libero and setter. She details several Shockers who made a good impression this fall and reveals her favorite San Francisco Giants and 49ers.

Fall baseball is finished and Wichita State baseball pitching coach Mike Pelfrey takes us through the developments. We talk about his starting rotation, newcomers such as Seth Stroh and Andrew Stewart and the development of pitchers Connery Peters and Aaron Haase. Pelfrey dives into "spin rates" and how technology figures into coaching and why the Shockers teach that command is more important than velocity.

Junior pitcher Liam Eddy discusses the Shocker World Series, how adding a cutter expanded his repertoire and helped him rebound from a disappointing 2019 season. He reveals his father's game-day superstitions and talks about hunting in Colorado.

Wichita State women's basketball newcomers Emani Jenkins, Asia Strong, Rachel Johnson, Ene Adams and Shamaryah Duncan join the podcast to discuss their choice in uniform numbers, WNBA favorites, Halloween candies and teammates helping them adjust to college.

Mark Grogan played baseball at Wichita State from 1982-85. His book "I Owe It all to Baseball," details his life growing up in a family of nine, his struggle to overcome his temper, his journey to Wichita State and starting in the 1982 College World Series. He describes teasing from Charlie O'Brien at his first practice, the infamous Texas doubleheader in 1982, the rivalry with Oklahoma State and the talents of Shockers Russ Morman and Kevin Penner.

Wichita State freshmen Jaden Seymour, Chaunce Jenkins and Ricky Council IV and junior Trevin Wade discuss movie and TV recommendations, which Shocker veterans are guiding them, favorite NBA players and passing time during the pandemic.

Wichita State basketball newcomers Clarence Jackson, Craig Porter Jr., and Alterique Gilbert talk about their adjustment to the new program, flipping tractor tires to keep in shape, Gilbert's experience as a make-you-miss running back, best shooters on the team and favorite TV shows.

Shocker volleyball scrimmaged Saturday and Carter joins the podcast with his impressions of the action. Brylee Kelly continued her strong fall and several freshmen played well. Carter details about how the program is handling the pandemic, the candidates to take over at libero and his best and worst birthday presents.

Shocker softball is in the midst of fall practices and assistant coach Elizabeth Economon joins the podcast to discuss Wichita State's senior returners, Wylie Glover's improvement during the abbreviated 2020 spring, how the team is compensating for pandemic restrictions and newcomers off to a good start.