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Off The Walz

61 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratings

The State of Louisville presents Off The Walz, the first-ever Louisville women's basketball podcast hosted by Brian Trent, covering one of the best women's basketball programs this century.

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Summer Series - Alyx White, Prep Girl Hoops & Know Her Name Podcast

June 15, 2023 18:17 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Former co-host Alyx White joins Brian Trent for another episode of the 2023 Summer Series. Don't miss an informative deep-dive into the local AAU scene, including who and what you need to know. Plus, Alyx breaks down the high school team camps, as well as the 2024 class + others.

Summer Series - Sara Nord, Louisville WBB Hall of Famer

May 15, 2023 11:02 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Brian is joined by Louisville women's basketball legend Sara Nord to discuss her career as a Cardinal and life after college.

Summer Series: Wyatt Foust, Murray State (Director of Basketball Operations)

May 07, 2023 20:02 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

With the women's college basketball season entering the dog days of summer, it's time for offseason content. In the first episode of the 2023 Summer Series, Brian Trent is joined by Murray State Women's Director of Basketball Operations, Wyatt Foust. The guys talk through Wyatt's come up into coaching, including a start at the high school level, how he earned his way to coach at Buffalo, how life came full circle and a variety of recruiting and coaching topics.

S2, E24: Season Recap, Transfer Portal Madness, and Roster Preview w/ Dalton Pence

April 19, 2023 20:54 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

Off the Walz is brought to you by the Granville Pub! Brian is joined by Dalton Pence of Locked on Louisville, and they discuss all things Louisville basketball roster - Looking back on the season that was - Addressing the HVL transfer - Who is gone? - Who is coming back? - Who are Louisville's new signees? - What else do the Cards need in the portal? - Addressing the Jeff Walz criticisms - Who are the Cards targeting? + Much more Subscribe for more OTW content!

S2, E23: Okay, Go Off | Texas Recap & Ole Miss Preview with Alexis Cubit of The Courier-Journal

March 23, 2023 19:40 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Off The Walz is brought to you by Granville Pub at 1601 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY! Brian Trent is joined by Alexis Cubit of The Courier-Journal live from Austin, Texas once again after the Cards massive blow out win over Texas in the round of 32. Dive into the action with Alexis and Brian, including what stood out, why a few plays made the difference early on, why Jeff Walz was so hype, and of course what Louisville will have to do to knock off Ole Miss and likely Iowa in their quest for anot...

S2, E22: Hold On, We're Not Going Home | Drake Recap + Texas Preview with Alexis Cubit of The Courier-Journal

March 20, 2023 13:53 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Off The Walz is brought to you by Granville Pub at 1601 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY! Brian Trent is joined by Alexis Cubit of The Courier-Journal live from Austin, Texas following the victory over Drake in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Get Alexis' take on the season and conference tournament before getting a debrief of the action against Drake, including what swayed the game in Louisville's favor. Then, Brian & Alexis break down a rubber match with Texas and what will be different thi...

S2, E21: The Brand is Causing Chaos | ACC Wrap Up with Tyler Greever of WHAS11

March 11, 2023 04:12 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Off The Walz is brought to you by Granville Pub at 1601 S 3rd St, Louisville, KY! Brian Trent is joined by WHAS11 Sports Anchor/Reporter Tyler Greever to recap the ACC Tournament as well as the entire regular season for the Louisville women's basketball program. The guys take a look at things from start to finish, highlighting key moments/games, storylines that impacted the season, and the adjustments made along the way before previewing the NCAA Tournament and predicting what lies ahead.

S2, E20: Previewing the Postseason LIVE with Kianna Smith

March 02, 2023 17:03 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Brian is joined by WNBA star and former Cardinal Kianna Smith - On the environment on senior day - Breaking down the current roster and their chances at a run - What HVL and Mykasa Robinson bring to the table - Explaining some hiccups this season - Looking ahead to the postseason and beyond - Recapping Kianna's year overseas and looking ahead to the WNBA season as she rehabs

S2, E19: Hardest Worker on the Floor with Claire Marshall

February 23, 2023 16:08 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MB

Brian Trent is joined by 2027 star Claire Marshall on Off The Walz to talk about her season, growing her game, dealing with injury, preparing for AAU season, attending a Louisville game, and what schools she is hoping to hear from soon.

S2, E18: Whatever It Takes with Mykasa Robinson

February 08, 2023 16:16 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Off The Walz is brought to you by The Granville Pub. Join us at the Granville for Louisville WBB watch parties and live shows after the games! Brian is joined by beloved graduate senior Mykasa Robinson - Looking back at last year's Final Four run - Acclimating transfers to this team - Taking on a leadership role - On the growth of Hailey Van Lith - Why the team still has national title expectations - On an emotional senior day + Much, much more

S2, E17: Making Her Own Luck with Candace Cooper

January 15, 2023 00:27 - 28 minutes - 25.6 MB

Off The Walz is brought to you by Kern's Korner in the Highlands. Try the cities best burger today! Candace Cooper of the Locked On ACC Podcast joins Brian Trent for a deep dive into Louisville women's basketball. Expectations entering the season vs. now On HVL taking over games What’s missing for the Cards? Josie Williams adjusting to the ACC Can HVL cement her legacy in 2023? Favorites to win the ACC? Getting Morgan Jones into a rhythm Is Duke the next team up? Can Jeff Walz rel...

S2, E16: Just Believe with Antonita Slaughter

January 08, 2023 16:10 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Brian is joined by Cardinal great Antonita Slaughter Entering college with Shoni Schimmel On the magical run and "just believing" against Baylor What Nita's kids think about her career On the current state of the program On filling up water cups with Becky Burke The excitement of being honored 10 years after the miracle run Where to get her new merch

S2, E16: The Best of Both Worlds with Cortnee Walton

December 26, 2022 18:13 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Off The Walz is brought to you by Kern's Korner in the Highlands. Visit Today! Brian Trent is joined by former Cardinal and current Louisville WBB Director of Player Development and radio Color Analyst, Cortnee Walton. They dive into Courtnee's recruitment and early journey to Louisville -including a unique perspective on "the play" against Britney Griner and Baylor - as well as discuss her transition into boadcasting and coaching. Then take a closer look at the up's and downs of of the 202...

S2, E15: The Best of Both Worlds with Cortnee Walton

December 26, 2022 18:13 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MB

Off The Walz is brought to you by Kern's Korner in the Highlands. Visit Today! Brian Trent is joined by former Cardinal and current Louisville WBB Director of Player Development and radio Color Analyst, Cortnee Walton. They dive into Courtnee's recruitment and early journey to Louisville -including a unique perspective on "the play" against Britney Griner and Baylor - as well as discuss her transition into boadcasting and coaching. Then take a closer look at the up's and downs of of the 202...

S2, E14: What Had Happened Was.... with Kelly Gramlich; Bahamas and Longwood Recap

November 30, 2022 18:24 - 1 hour - 73.3 MB

** Off The Walz Podcast is brought to you by Kern's Korner in the Highlands. Visit Today! ** Friend of the show Kelly Gramlich of the ACC Network joins the show to talk all things Louisville women's basketball, including a look back at 2022-23, a closer recap of the beginning of the season, and how she sees the season going long-term. Then, Brian and Alyx recap the disappointing Bahamas trip as well as the Longwood blowout before previewing the big matchup with Ohio State.

S2, E13: 3-0 is 3-0; Cincinnati, IUPUI, and Belmont Recap/Bahama's Preview

November 19, 2022 18:25 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

The Louisville women's basketball program is 3-0 so Alyx & Brian are back to break it all down. Dive into each of the Cards first three wins as Brian and Alyx give you the highlights and lowlights from each matchup, look at players who stood out, and preview the team's upcoming trip to the Bahama's.

S2, E12: I Make My Minutes Count with Louisville's Nyla Harris

November 12, 2022 13:13 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

** Off The Walz Podcast is brought to you by Kern's Korner in the Highlands. Try the famous Chili Today! ** Brian Trent & Alyx White are joined by Louisville freshman guard Nyla Harris, fresh off of a career high performance against IUPUI. Nyla gets into her high school career, what the transition to college has been like, how she's already understanding the assignment, playing in two college basketball games and what lies ahead.

S2, E11: New Year, New Adventure with Alexis Cubit

November 12, 2022 01:41 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB

** Off The Walz Podcast is brought to you by Kern's Korner. Visit Today! ** Brian Trent and Alyx White are joined by the new Louisville Women's Basketball beat writer for the Courier Journal to chat about the start of the season. They dive into adjusting to life in Louisville, transitioning from covering football to basketball, what stood out in Louisville's season opener, looking ahead at the trip to the Bahamas and rehashing memories of the 2013 Baylor game.

S2, E10: 2022-2023 Season Preview with Chrissy Banta

November 03, 2022 13:05 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Fresh off of media day and the Tip Off Luncheon, Brian Trent and Alyx White are joined by Chrissy Banta of The Crunch Zone/93.9 The Ville for an in-depth preview of the 2022-2023. Join the gang as they break down the roster from new signees to returning stars, preview the non-con and conference schedules, and give their predictions on superlatives and where Louisville ultimately finishes in the ACC race.

S2, E9: Everything Manifested with Louisville G.O.A.T. Angel McCoughtry

October 26, 2022 10:59 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

The greatest in Louisville women's basketball history, Angel McCoughtry, joins Brian Trent from Louisville Live for an exclusive conversation. They dive into the history of the program and how Angel's recruitment and connection went deeper to basketball, what it was like playing for Jeff Walz, how one class turned things around, why the connection with teammates is still strong, and what it means to be considered the Greatest of All Time plus so much!

S2, E8: Reminiscing with former Louisville superstar AD

October 21, 2022 21:34 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Louisville legend AD joins Brian and Alyx to discuss everything from their recruitment to getting a second chance in the WNBA - What its like to be a top-rated recruit - Why AD chose Louisville - What the first practice was like - Ups and downs of their career and life-changing Jeff Walz advice - Finding oneself during COVID long haul effects - The future of Louisville Women's basketball

S2, E8: Reminiscing with Former Louisville Superstar AD

October 21, 2022 21:34 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Louisville legend AD joins Brian and Alyx to discuss everything from their recruitment to getting a second chance in the WNBA - What its like to be a top-rated recruit - Why AD chose Louisville - What the first practice was like - Ups and downs of their career and life-changing Jeff Walz advice - Finding oneself during COVID long haul effects - The future of Louisville Women's basketball

S2, E7: A Controlled Trainwreck with Athena Tomlinson

October 20, 2022 11:10 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Athena Tomlinson, a top recruit in the 2024 class, joined Brian Trent and Alyx White for a sit down to talk all things basketball. Athena shares why speed and being a "controlled trainwreck" is a major part of her game, how she handles going up against larger/taller players, why "meaningful work" plays a major role in her journey, takeaways from playing against the best of the best, the recruiting process, plus updates on her recruiting decision.

S2, E6: I Believed with Jared Stillman

October 10, 2022 14:09 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Former Louisville women's basketball manager & current national radio host Jared Stillman joined Brian & Alyx for a special episode. Jared provides a unique perspective of the early days of the Jeff Walz tenure at Louisville, including some great stories featuring well-known names. Jared also talks about being around such talented individuals, including Angel McCoughtry, and gives his best limited Jeff Walz impression.

S2, E5: One Last Go Round with Morgan Jones

October 03, 2022 10:17 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Louisville women's basketball graduate transfer Morgan Jones stops by for a new episode of OTW with Brian Trent & Alyx White. She discusses her recruitment out of high school, coming to a decision to attend Louisville, entering the portal, assimilating into Louisville culture, and a bold declaration about the 2022-23 season.

S2 E4: Understanding what it takes w/ Stephanie Norman

September 22, 2022 12:19 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Brian and Alyx are joined by long-time Louisville assistant coach Stephanie Norman - Reliving Final Four Runs - Recruiting stories you won't believe - Why Jeff Walz is certifiably crazy (in the best way) - How Shoni Schimmel announced her commitment - Is this year's team better than last year? + Much, much more!

S2, E4: Understanding What it Takes with Stephanie Norman

September 22, 2022 12:19 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Brian and Alyx are joined by long-time Louisville assistant coach Stephanie Norman - Reliving Final Four Runs - Recruiting stories you won't believe - Why Jeff Walz is certifiably crazy (in the best way) - How Shoni Schimmel announced her commitment - Is this year's team better than last year? + Much, much more!

S2, E3: "I expect to go number 1" with Kianna Smith

September 18, 2022 22:45 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

Brian is joined by former Card and WNBA star Kianna Smith and her parents from South Korea as she prepares for the WKBL Draft. Reliving great moments from Kianna’s time as a Card. Senior Day Memories NBA draft prep, working through being cut, and then signing a contract. South Korea likes and dislikes Preparing for the WKBL draft Why Kianna expected to go No. 1 in the WKBL Draft (and why she did!)

S2, E2: A No Brainer for Me with Louisville Assistant Coach Shay Robinson

August 19, 2022 16:07 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

Newest Louisville Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Shay Robinson joins Brian & Alyx for a deep dive into his Air Force upbringing, basketball background, recruiting mentality, coaching journey, and newest adventure - Louisville, including his thoughts of being around Jeff Walz and the team.

S2, E1: Pick Your Poison with Coach Jonneshia Pineda

August 12, 2022 14:21 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

Season two kicks off with Louisville women's basketball assistant coach Jonneshia Pineda, as she joins Brian Trent and Alyx White to look back on the 2021-22 season and how Emily Engstler & Chelsea Hall's impact set the tone for recruiting the portal, discuss each incoming transfer & freshman (plus what they'll bring to the roster), plus take a look at what 2022-23 will look like on and off the floor.

Summer Series Vol. 7- Energy is Everything with Jazz Covington

July 07, 2022 13:37 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

Brian Trent is joined by Louisville basketball legend Jazz Covington for a special episode of Off The Walz. Jazz talks about her recruitment to Louisville and playing for Coach Collins, what it was like playing alongside of Angel McCoughtry, starting every collegiate game, transitioning to the Big East, traveling all over the world playing basketball and getting into coaching.

Summer Series Vol. 6- Angelina Pelayo

June 27, 2022 19:28 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Brian is joined by Sacred Heart Academy star Angelina Pelayo - Inside the mind of a state champion - What it's been like playing with other young stars - Where Angelina wants to play at the next level - Who is recruiting her the hardest + Much more

Summer Series Vol. 6 - Angelina Pelayo

June 27, 2022 19:28 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Brian is joined by Sacred Heart Academy star Angelina Pelayo - Inside the mind of a state champion - What it's been like playing with other young stars - Where Angelina wants to play at the next level - Who is recruiting her the hardest + Much more

Summer Series Vol. 5- Silent Killer with Taliyah Parker | Revisiting Final Four Run for Louisville

June 21, 2022 03:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Brian and Alyx are joined by 2024 recruit Taliyah Parker to talk about her summer & upcoming school season before taking one final look back at the 2021-22 Final Four Season.

Summer Series Vol. 4 - A Major Announcement & Leah Macy (Class of 2025)

June 09, 2022 10:10 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

** Off The Walz is Presented by "What's Next With Eric Wood" Podcast. ** Brian Trent is joined by Alyx White for a major announcement about the Off The Walz Podcast before getting into more local AAU talk. Then, Brian and Alyx are joined by 2025 Mercy Academy star, Leah Macy to talk about her rise in the recruiting rankings, an update on AAU, her recruitment, and much more.

Summer Series Vol. 3 - Audrey Biggs (Class of 2024)

May 28, 2022 21:42 - 7 minutes - 6.77 MB

** Off the Walz Podcast is sponsored by "What's Next With Eric Wood" Podcast** Brian is joined by Boyd County and 2024 top recruit Audrey Biggs for a quick interview. Audrey and Brian discuss her squad's run to the sweet 16, AAU basketball, college visits & enjoying the recruiting process, improving her game and much more.

Summer Series Vol. 2 - Alyx White of Prep Girls Hoops KY

May 28, 2022 20:30 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

** Off The Walz Podcast is Sponsored by "What's Next with Eric Wood" Podcast ** Brian Trent sits down with Prep Girls Hoops KY Scout Alyx White for an in-depth look at the recruiting landscape around the state of Kentucky. Alyx dives into several upcoming classes, players to watch, who the AAU and high school teams are, and so much more on the college basketball stars of tomorrow.

Summer Series Vol. 1 - Candyce Wheeler

April 20, 2022 22:40 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Brian Trent is joined by former Louisville women's basketball alumni Candyce Wheeler (Bingham). They discuss Candace's recruitment and why she chose to come home to Louisville, what it was like playing for Jeff Walz, teaming up with Angel McCoughtry, her perspective of the trip to the National Championship, getting into coaching, the difference in high school & college coaching, getting on staff with former teammate Becky Burke, and much more!

Episode 21- Busting Brackets with Dave "Biggest Biscuit" Scull & Chrissy Banta

March 16, 2022 02:19 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

A trio of Louisville basketball savants join forces to preview the NCAA Tournament - What the gang thinks about Louisville's draw - NC State got the region of death - Is this Jeff Walz's best chance to cut down the nets? - On battling 4th quarter woes - Predictions for each region - Thoughts on the departure of Sam Purcell

Episode 21 - Busting Brackets with Dave "Biggest Biscuit" Scull & Chrissy Banta

March 16, 2022 02:19 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

A trio of Louisville basketball savants join forces to preview the NCAA Tournament - What the gang thinks about Louisville's draw - NC State got the region of death - Is this Jeff Walz's best chance to cut down the nets? - On battling 4th quarter woes - Predictions for each region - Thoughts on the departure of Sam Purcell

Episode 20 - Being Where Your Feet Are with Becky Burke

March 10, 2022 15:43 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Former Louisville women's basketball legend and current USC Upstate head coach Becky Burke joins Brian Trent for a 1on1 interview. Take a trip down memory lane as Becky explores her college career and the impact coach Jeff Walz had on her (including one of the best Walz stories you'll ever hear), why she got into coaching and how climbing the ranks is playing out, plus why the original OG's could knock off the 2018 and 2020 teams, COMBINED.

Episode 19 - High Hopes featuring Candace Cooper & Kenton Gibbs (Locked On Network)

March 02, 2022 13:47 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

Following the conclusion of the 2021-22 regular season, Brian Trent is joined by Candace Cooper of the Locked On ACC Podcast and Kenton Gibbs of Locked On Wolfpack (NC State) to break down the season and look ahead to the ACC Tournament.

Episode 18 - Hokie Pokie with Rachel Brand of Card Chronicle

February 24, 2022 16:06 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Brian is joined by Louisville women's basketball writer Rachel Brand to talk about the Cards split against UNC and Virginia Tech. Plus, what Rachel expects down the stretch.

Episode 17 - At Least You Got Jeff Ruby's with Kelly Gramlich + Kianna Smith

February 16, 2022 21:30 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

In a jampacked episode, Brian Trent is joined by ACC Network Analyst Kelly Gramlich to talk about Lousiville's season so far and what lies ahead. Kelly makes her **unofficial** picks and gives key insight into the coaching of Jeff Walz. Then, senior Kianna Smith drops in to give her thoughts on how the year has gone, plus provide insight into her recruitment at Louisville and what it's been like playing for Jeff Walz. You don't want to miss this!

Episode 16: Working Out the Kinks ft. Cameron Teague

February 11, 2022 01:46 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

We are making the turn toward the back half of conference play, which means it's time to check in with Louisville WBB beat writer Cam Teague - On the emergence of Olivia Cochran - How do you defend this Louisville team? - Why the NC State loss was important - The bench is stepping up in a major way + Much more!

Episode 16 - Working Out the Kinks with Cameron Teague

February 11, 2022 01:46 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

We are making the turn toward the back half of conference play, which means it's time to check in with Louisville WBB beat writer Cam Teague - On the emergence of Olivia Cochran - How do you defend this Louisville team? - Why the NC State loss was important - The bench is stepping up in a major way + Much more!

Episode 15 - Welcome to Egypt with Monique Reid + Tyler Greever

February 03, 2022 14:53 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Brian Trent is joined by Louisville basketball legend Monique Reid as well as WHAS11 Sports Reporter Tyler Greever to talk about the Cards. Tyler breaks down the team's performance thus far and gives his opinion on what could be coming. While Monique talks about her days as a Card, shares an all-time Jeff Walz story, and takes us inside what it's like living in Egypt.

Episode 14 - The Big Bad Wolves featuring Jessica Laemmle

January 27, 2022 17:29 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

ACCN Color Commentator and Louisville alumni Jessica Laemmle joins Brian in Episode 14 to talk about her days a player, her new life in broadcasting, Jeff Walz, and a complete breakdown of the NC State debacle.

Episode 13 - A Well Oiled Machine with Jeff Greer

January 19, 2022 14:49 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Brian Trent is joined by Floyd Street's Finest Podcast host & Color Commentator, Jeff Greer. The guys talk about Louisville's success up until this point, what Jeff Walz has shown so far, why HVL is making the right step into stardom, and a deep preview of the massive matchup with NC State.

Episode 12 - B.T.E (Bring The Energy) with Sam Purcell

January 05, 2022 16:33 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Brian Trent is joined by Louisville women's basketball assistant coach Sam Purcell. They talk about Coach Purcell's journey through the basketball ranks, what its been like coaching so many stars, why Jeff Walz is the best in the business, and a game-by-game look at the season thus far.

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