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If You Ain't a Kat

89 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratings

Working title for new Jason Barfield podcast

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Episodes

Season 3, Episode 4: Cory Crawford, Burns BBQ

September 18, 2020 19:53 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Former Sam Houston wide receiver Cory Crawford talks about taking over his family's BBQ business and turning it into a brand.

Season 3, Episode 3: Fall Postponement

August 17, 2020 19:15 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MB

Audio excerpts from press conference held on Thursday, Aug. 13, following the announcement the 2020 Fall season has been postponed by the Southland Conference. Bobby Williams, K.C. Keeler, junior linebacker Trevor Williams and volleyball coach Brenda Gray spoke to the media.

Season 3, Episode 2: K.C. Keeler

August 10, 2020 14:48 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

K.C. Keeler talks about the delay to the start of the season and how the players and staff have handled not being able to meet in person during the spring and summer. (This interview is edited following the announcement by Tarleton State to postpone football to the Spring semester.)

Season 3, Episode 1: Will Holcomb

July 07, 2020 20:47 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Senior golfer Will Holcomb joins us for the Season 3 opener to talk about coming back to Sam Houston for a second senior season, his love for Pinehurst and what to expect this season.

Season 2, Episode 16: Ryan O'Hearn

April 10, 2020 18:43 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Former Bearkat and current Kansas City Royal Ryan O'Hearn joins the show to talk about his time as a Bearkat and what's he's doing right now with no baseball being played.

Season 2, Episode 15: Brent Bubela

April 03, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

Brent Bubela, who was a catcher and DH for the 1996 baseball team talks about what led to the upset over Miami in the first game of the NCAA Regionals in Austin.

Season 2, Episode 14B: Justin Hill, McNeese head baseball coach

April 02, 2020 18:20 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

McNeese head baseball coach Justin Hill joins the show to talk about his time as a pitching coach for the Bearkats in 2007 and coaching Luke Prihoda.

Season 2, Episode 14: Luke Prihoda

April 01, 2020 18:27 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Luke Prihoda joins the show to talk about his two years as a Bearkat including his 2007 season where he was named a first-team All-American and the NCBWA Stopper of the Year.

Season 2, Episode 13: Brian Bell

March 31, 2020 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Brian Bell joins the show to talk about the 2011 Football team the became the first in school history to be ranked No. 1 in the FCS rankings. He will also tell his side of the Timothy Flanders robot story.

Season 2, Episode 12: Robie Rojas

March 26, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Robie Rojas joins the show to talk about his time with the Bearkats in 2016 and 2017 and why that 2017 team was able to make a run to the Super Regionals

Season 2, Episode 11: Timothy Flanders

March 25, 2020 20:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Timothy Flanders joins to talk about a host of memorable Bearkat Football moments including the 2011 and 2012 semifinal games as well as his "Flanders Flip" moment in the Battle of the Piney Woods.

Season 2, Episode 10: Keith Stein

March 25, 2020 15:28 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Keith Stein joins Chasing the Cup to talk about the 2007 and 2008 baseball seasons as well as his walk off home run in the 2008 Southland Tournament at Don Sanders Stadium.

Season 2, Episode 9: Luke Plucheck

March 24, 2020 21:38 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

We talk with Luke Plucheck about the 22-inning game against TCU and his memories from that game as well as his four-year career as a Bearkat and playing in three NCAA Regionals.

Season 2, Episode 8: The Bracket Release

March 19, 2020 01:50 - 2 hours - 148 MB

With sports at SHSU shut down for the spring, we set up a bracket with the top moments, games, player achievements and championships since moving up to Division I. We release the brackets and talk to Kooter Roberson, Brian Lacy and Cody Stark about the selections and seeding.

Season 2, Episode 7: Southland Tournament Preview

March 11, 2020 16:49 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Host Jason Barfield talks with basketball coaches Jason Hooten and Ravon Justice as a preview of this week's Southland Conference Basketball Tournament in Katy.

Season 2, Episode 6: Jaylonn Walker and Garrett Valis

February 28, 2020 20:16 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Jaylonn Walker sits down to talk about her school-record 41 points against ACU and then softball head coach Garrett Valis talks about beating Texas A&M and what to expect in his second year as a head coach.

Season 2, Episode 5: Brad Hagen, Bowling

October 18, 2019 18:40 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

Brad Hagen visits with Jason Barfield to talk about the upcoming bowling season

Season 2, Episode 4: Bri Woodall, Soccer

October 04, 2019 15:31 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB

Bri Woodall from the soccer team sits down to talk about the start to the season for the Bearkats and what makes this team different.

Season 2, Episode 3: Nathan Stewart, Football

September 27, 2019 19:59 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Senior Nathan Stewart sits down with Jason Barfield to talk about breaking the Southland Conference receiving yardage record as well as what's to come for this season.

Season 2, Episode 2: Noah Steele, Men's Golf

September 20, 2019 21:27 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Jason Barfield sits down with men's golfer Noah Steele who won the opening tournament of the year at Southern Miss

Season 2, Episode 1: Bobby Williams

September 12, 2019 17:07 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Host Jason Barfield sits down with Director of Athletics Bobby Williams as they talk about last season's historic spring when the Bearkats won nine total Southland championships.

Episode 18: Hanna Alberto and Dave Self

April 04, 2019 16:02 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

Gabe Myers sits down with junior golfer Hanna Alberto to talk about the historic season she is having. He also talks with track coach Dave Self about winning the indoor championship and expectations for the outdoor season.

Chasing the Cup Episode 17: with Matt Deggs

February 26, 2019 16:55 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB

Gabe Myers sits down with head baseball coach Matt Deggs to talk about the 2019 season. They will take a look at the impact this pitching staff can have on the year and what to expect from some of the newcomers.

Chasing the Cup Episode 16: with Chris Jefferson

February 15, 2019 21:50 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Episode 16 of Chasing the Cup, Gabe Myers sits down with Chris Jefferson of the men's track and field team.

Chasing the Cup Episode 15: with Lindsey McLeod

February 08, 2019 20:47 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

In Episode 15 of Chasing the Cup, Gabe Myers sits down with senior pitcher Lindsey McLeod of the softball team ahead of the opening of the start of the season.

Chasing the Cup Episode 14: with Jason Hooten

February 01, 2019 21:20 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

New Chasing the Cup host Gabe Myers sits down with men's basketball coach Jason Hooten to talk about the hot start to Southland play for the Kats. Also, Meyers provides an update on the rest of the things happening around Sam Houston athletics.

Chasing the Cup Episode 13: Fall Season Finale with Jenniffer Oramas

December 03, 2018 16:41 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MB

In this fall season finale, host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) is joined by junior guard Jenniffer Oramas as the two discuss all things Bearkat women's basketball. After, Ryan announces what to expect from Chasing the Cup in the coming weeks. Spoiler alert - things are about to get a whole lot better.

Chasing the Cup Episode 12: SLC Tournament Preview with Brenda Gray

November 15, 2018 16:36 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Head coach Brenda Gray from the Sam Houston State volleyball team joins host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) on the show this week to preview the upcoming Southland Conference tournament. The Bearkats are the No. 3 seed in the eight-team tournament after losing two of its last three matches.

Chasing the Cup Episode 11: Cameron DeLaney

November 10, 2018 16:32 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MB

Senior guard Cameron DeLaney joins Chasing the Cup this week to talk everything Sam Houston State men's basketball, his journey through the sport, and what it's like playing with his twin brother Josh DeLaney. Host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) also recaps the past week in SHSU Athletics.

Chasing the Cup Episode 10: Madison Wallace

November 01, 2018 15:28 - 23 minutes - 22.2 MB

Chasing the Cup host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) talks with senior libero Madison Wallace about the team's hot streak and what the Kats need to do to move into first place in the Southland Conference. The Sam Houston State volleyball team is currently on a 10-game winning streak, but they sit in second place in the conference only behind the Stephen F. Austin Ladyjacks. Oh yeah... the Bearkats play the Ladyjacks this week.

Chasing the Cup Episode 9: Hardwood Special with Ravon Justice and Jason Hooten

October 26, 2018 15:22 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Sam Houston State women's basketball coach Ravon Justice and men's basketball coach Jason Hooten join the show this week for a special hardwood edition of Chasing the Cup. Host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) sits down with the head coaches to talk about the upcoming basketball season.

Chasing the Cup Episode 8: Lindsey Bienski

October 20, 2018 04:12 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) talks all things Bearkat soccer with senior forward Lindsey Bienski in this week's installment of Chasing the Cup. The Sam Houston State soccer team is fighting for crucial positioning in the Southland Conference and will need to turn things around if they want to clinch a spot in the SLC tournament. Ryan talks with Lindsey about the team's recent success and the two travel down memory lane as Lindsey opens up about her time as a member of the Sam Houston State...

Chasing the Cup Episode 7: Adrian Contreras

October 14, 2018 04:04 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Senior safety Adrian Contreras joins Chasing the Cup this week to talk about the Sam Houston State football season, his personal journey through football, and the true meaning of being a student-athlete. Host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) also sits down with Houstonian Editor-in-Chief Tyler Josefsen to preview the upcoming football game against Northwestern State.

Chasing the Cup Episode 6: Piney Woods Special with Ty Brock

October 06, 2018 03:19 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Chasing the Cup presents a special Battle of the Piney Woods episode with guest appearances from SHSU Assistant Athletic Director of Media Relations Jason Barfield and redshirt freshman quarterback Ty Brock. Host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) talks to Jason about his favorite Piney Woods moments, how the rivalry game ended up at NRG Stadium, and what to expect from Saturday's contest. After, Ryan sits down with Ty Brock to discuss his breakout performance against UCA, how he recovered from two b...

Chasing the Cup Episode 5: Taylor Cunningham

September 30, 2018 03:09 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Chasing the Cup host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) sits down with senior middle blocker Taylor Cunningham from the Sam Houston State volleyball team to discuss her volleyball story, the Bearkats' season so far, and being named both Southland Conference Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week.

Chasing the Cup Episode 4: Christina Hendershot

September 22, 2018 02:58 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Senior goalkeeper Christina Hendershot joins the show this week to talk about her final season as a Bearkat, the struggles of recovering from injuries, and what the team needs to do to turn its season around.

Chasing the Cup Episode 3: Hanna Alberto

September 15, 2018 02:49 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Chasing the Cup host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) talks with Hanna Alberto of the Sam Houston State women's golf team about her road to SHSU, her relationship with her dad, and the mental toughness of golf.

Chasing the Cup Episode 2: Davion Davis and Nathan Stewart

September 08, 2018 02:45 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MB

Chasing the Cup host Ryan Reynolds (@RPRTalks) sits down with Sam Houston State University wide receivers Davion Davis and Nathan Stewart to talk all things Bearkat football, why they play the sport, and their personal journeys through SHSU Athletics.

Chasing the Cup Episode 1: Bobby Williams

August 31, 2018 19:38 - 25 minutes - 24 MB

Chasing the Cup host Ryan Reynolds (@Ryan_Reynolds9) sits down with Sam Houston State University Athletic Director Bobby Williams to talk about the importance of the Southland Conference Commissioner's Cup and the rise of Bearkat Athletics.