It's the game of the year on Saturday night with the Dawgs and Tide tangling in Tuscaloosa. Nobody better to help us preview college football's Ali-Frazier than our buddy George Somerville of The College Chaps Podcast. The fellas are barking on Matthew Sluka's redshirt at UNLV and what it means for the college football landscape, key matchups to wa…

This college football season is the gift that keeps on giving. Saturday night, the stars at night, are big and bright, deeeeeeep in the heart of Texas as the Dawgs and Horns face off in a matchup ripe with intrigue. Seth and James bark on how Steve Sarkisian's use of pre-snap motions could cause big problems for Georgia's shaky secondary, the Georg…

2 vs. 3 in Eugene, Red River Shootout at the Cotton Bowl, and Rebels-Tigers under the lights in Death Valley - what a week!! Seth’s oldest brother, Frank, joins the show to bark about it all, including why it feels like the 1940s in Annapolis and West Point. AIN'T NOTHIN' FINER - GO DAWGS! Give The Saturday In Athens Podcast a follow on social medi…

We're talking a lot about media days for the UNCW men's and women's basketball programs, and a little about the portion of practice we got to watch last Thursday.First, we share our initial impressions on meeting newcomers + returners for a women's basketball team poised to take a leap in the second year under Coach Nicole Woods.Next, we dive into …

Just like that, it's Week 6 of the college football season, don't blink! Nobody better to help us preview the first week of October football than our buddy Jake Crain of Crain & Company. We recapped the Game of Thrones tussle in Tuscaloosa, barked about what Georgia fans should be excited about moving forward, marveled at Xavier's School for the Gi…

GSP In The Mix: Live at Magnitude Folsom 2024 (San Fransisco)

Might be a bye week for the Dawgs, but there was plenty to bark about with one of our favorite return guests, Jon Smith of Speakeasy Sports. The fellas looked back on Georgia's close call against Kentucky, peeked ahead at the showdown in Tuscaloosa, discussed an interesting Urban Meyer story, and marveled at the unicorn that is Shohei Ohtani. Go Da…

GSP In The Mix - Live @ Love Festival (Montreal)

It's Friday and your hosts are in an excellent mood. The Dawgs travel to Lexington to take on a Kentucky team with two very familiar faces. The boys are barking about their Top 5 non-Sanford college football stadiums to visit, why this weekend feels like Thanksgiving in September, and what dinosaurs have to do with West Virginia's football relevanc…

Through their passion for family and food, Howard, Anita and Ron Hsu are stamping their mark all over Atlanta’s food scene. Their story is singular, and their time on campus at UGA helped guide and shape their respective paths. Howard, Anita and Ron bark with Seth about: Their parents entrepreneurial spirit and their influence on each of their path…

The schedule is set and preseason predictions are starting to pop up, so it's time to roll out the mics and shake out the cobwebs!By The Seahawk Perch

It’s almost time for our buddy Brook Whitmire to light up Sanford Stadium with “IT’SSSS SATURDAY IN ATHENS!” and we couldn’t be more fired up. The fellas are barking about the Dawgs home opener, this week’s slate in college football and an exciting announcement for the Kentucky game next weekend. Go Dawgs, Sic 'Em!! UGA @ Kentucky: SATURDAY IN ATHE…

[TAPED AFTER THE GAME SATURDAY] Your favorite co-hosts were so jacked up about watching the Dawgs layeth the smacketh down on Clemson in the season opener, they had to recap things Saturday night. Seth and James celebrated the Dawgs big victory at the Benz and barked about: Nate Frazier's electric debut and an all-time moment when he paid homage to…

The boys are BACK and barking loud as ever. They’re catching up on what’s been going on since last season and foaming at the mouth for a brand new season to kick off. Seth and James bark about: Their hiatus from the podcast and catching up A new college football landscape for the 2024 season Week 0: SMU's quarterback with the most appropriate name …

Before Ashley Wade led the UNCW softball program to its second CAA championship, she took the long road as both a player and assistant coach.In this week's episode, we'll get to know about a journey that included multiple transfers, a $4,000 salary and one long drive to Alva, Oklahoma. We'll touch on:- Arriving at UNCW at a crucial crossroads for t…

Hot Perch Summer is over, and it's time to get back to work. For our first episode of the 2024-25 season, we're talking to Athletic Director Mike Oblinger as he reflects on success and lessons from his first full year in Wilmington, as well as what's on the horizon for the Seahawks.Among the topics we covered:- Five more CAA championships in 2023-2…

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GSP In The Mix: Festival Sounds Vol.2

As the Seahawks prepare to open the Athens Regional on Friday night vs. Georgia Tech, Coach Randy Hood and closer Luke Craig join us to reflect on the season and what it will take for UNCW to break through a challenging weekend.The outro song is Jayson Arendt's new single, "Like a Small Town". Check it out wherever you download music or listen on Y…

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For this week's show, we welcomed new Seahawk Sean Moore!You might remember Sean from scoring a career-high 19 points to lead FDU to one of the all-time stunners in college hoops history vs. Purdue.After hitting the portal as a grad transfer a few weeks back, UNCW instantly made him a priority and brough him in for a visit on the first weekend.Sean…

We're thrilled to have Coach Nicole Woods sit down for a great conversation looking back on her first season leading the UNCW women's basketball program, and the work they're already putting into build for 2024-25.We went all the way back to her childhood in Gastonia, summers on a farm in Reidsville and how her competitive spirit was developed play…

A refreshingly honest conversation with UNCW basketball coach Takayo Siddle looking back on the highs and lows of the 2023-24 season, looking ahead to the portal and where the program stands. Also, a little clarification on his offensive and defensive systems and the excitement of watching his mentor Kevin Keatts and NC State pull off the impossibl…

We’re back, and so is Brian Mull back to wrap up the regular season for UNCW and preview what’s to come in the CAA Tournament in both the big picture and specifically along the Seahawks’ path.We’ll have a postgame podcast for each of UNCW’s games in the tournament, so keep an eye out for our content!…

Turns out, the season will continue on Thursday night after all!No doubt, Saturday night was a rough one, but your resident optimists are here to break down what was a strange week for the Seahawks, including one of the more stunning losses we've dealt with lately.Topics in this episode include:- Where did things get weird vs. Elon?- Zone defenses …

We've got a special Perchcast coming your way!Ladies and gentlemen: The Sophomore Sensations, The Dynamic Duo, The Brothers ... Noah Ross and Nolan Hodge joined us to cover anything and everything UNCW basketball.During the conversation, we touched on:- Their paths to UNCW and committing on the same day.- Making the high school to college hoops adj…

It’s gameday, and we’ve got a new episode of Perchcast to catch up on the wins over Charleston and Campbell, as well as a look ahead to tonight’s first-place showdown with Drexel. Here’s what we touched on for this week:A grown-man win at Charleston! Donovan Newby is making shots, and you know we’re fired up!UNCW’s depth showed up last week, and wh…

After a 10-day hiatus, rivalry week is back!With UNCW set to visit Charleston and the CAA schedule reaching the midpoint, we thought it was high time to bring Friend of the Perch Brian Mull back for another conversation.(Unfortunately, the audio cut out at several points during excellent answers from Brian.)In this week’s episode, we discussed:The …

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After an incredible Saturday night in Trask Coliseum, we asked WWAY Sports Director Jake Eichstaedt to join us to give his perspective on UNCW’s victory over Charleston and the atmosphere and hype surrounding the rivalry.In addition, we covered Thursday night’s visit to Northeastern + Saturday’s trip to Stony Brook.Among the other topics we discuss…

In this super special *air horns* edition of Perchcast, we discussed one of the more bizarre basketball games we’ve seen UNCW play in recent years, then jumped into Saturday’s big rivalry matchup with Charleston.So much to discuss, including:— Trazarien White’s incredible night (31 points, 11 rebounds, 6 assists)— BLACK ALTERNATE UNIFORMS ARE BEAUT…

It’s gameday for the Seahawks, as UNCW heads west to visit in-state rival Elon tonight at Schar Center. This is the first of two Perchcast episodes we’ll have this week, focused on last week’s victories over Monmouth and Delaware, then previewing what to expect tonight vs. the Phoenix.We’ll have an Elon review/Charleston preview ready for your enjo…

A return to Trask Coliseum couldn't have come at a better time for the Seahawks after a surprising 0-2 start in CAA play.This week, Bill and Brant break down what happened on the frustrating two-game run at Drexel and Towson and whether we should be worried about UNCW's long-range prospects. (Hint: probably not so much.)Also, they touch on: - The C…

GSP In The Mix: Winter Party Festival (Miami)

With league play tipping off around the CAA this week, we had to invite Brian Mull on for his first episode of the year.First, we break down UNCW's loss to Arkansas to wrap up the nonconference slate, and what the Seahawks should take from their 9-3 run in November and December.From there, we dive into every level of #CAAHoops, from title contender…

GSP In The Mix - Live @ Mantamar NYF 2024 (Puerto Valarta) Live Recording from Dia De Muertos Party @ Mantamar (Puerto Vallarta)

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Seahawks!We've got a treat for you as Athletic Director Mike Oblinger gave us a full hour to review his first eight months on the job, facilities priorities, his first coaching hire, conference realignment, media rights and so much more!Also, you'll find out about Mike's proudest moment as a dad, which podcasts (…

The Seahawks took care of business against an overmatched Montreat team on Sunday, and now, they'll head down to Statesboro to meet a Georgia Southern team with its back to the wall.Along with quick breakdowns on those games, the guys get into the details on Takayo Siddle's challenge to his bench, a few spots the Seahawks might see improvement in s…

Brett Blizzard knows what it's like to be part of a UNCW team that is the talk of the college hoops world thanks to 2002 NCAA Tournament victory over USC.Listen in for his perspective on what the Seahawks are experiencing after their historic upset of Kentucky, as well as his reflections from the first glory days of UNCW basketball.Also, you'll hea…

UNCW just pulled off its greatest regular-season win in program history, knocking off a ranked opponent on the road for the first time. And it just happened to be the program with the greatest tradition in college hoops.Bill, Hunter and Brant break down the Seahawks' incredible gameplan, a huge night for Trazarien White and what this win means for …

The Athletic’s Seth Emerson returns to the show to bark about the Dawgs SEC title game tussle with the Tide, the Georgia player he didn’t see coming this season, and the intangibles that have catapulted signal-caller Carson Beck into the upper echelon of college quarterbacks. Go Dawgs, Sic 'Em!! PRESENTED BY: Classic City Collective Peach State Lit…

Laura Rutledge, host of SEC Nation and NFL Live, returns to the show to talk about Dawgs-Tide for allll the SEC marbles, similarities and differences between Kirby Smart’s Georgia and Nick Saban’s Alabama, and an electric slate of conference championship matchups: The gravitas of SEC title weekend in Atlanta Alabama's progression throughout the sea…

A little long, but that's because there's a lot to learn about UNCW play-by-play man Mike Vaccaro!We start by reviewing the Fort Myers trip in detail, including Mike's unique courtside perspective and spending time with the team. After a quick preview of ECU, the conversation turns toward Mike's reflections on his career, from his time as a student…

It's Thanksgiving, it's rivalry week, and our good buddy Brook Whitmire - the Voice of Sanford Stadium, fiercely proud Georgia grad, and Damn Good Dawg - returns to the show to talk turkey! The fellas are barking on: The last three years as a Georgia fan feeling like a dream His perspective on the Georgia-Georgia Tech rivalry and what it means to h…

In a matter of 24 hours, the Seahawks got the full Florida experience — a truly magical day in a beautiful place (Murray State) followed by something so incredibly strange (Appalachian State) that the headline seemed like a typo. With the Fort Myers Tip-Off behind us and a matchup with Florida Gulf Coast to come on Saturday, Bill and Brant touch on…

It's "My God A Freshman", it's "Hobnail Boot", it's Georgia-Tennessee. The Dawgs travel to the banks of the Tennessee River for an SEC East brawl with the Vols. Georgia is seeking its third consecutive undefeated SEC campaign with its eyes squarely focused on another SEC title and a trip back to the College Football Playoff. The storylines are thic…

With the Seahawks off to a 3-0 start, Bill and Brant get into UNCW's ridiculous offensive firepower last week, plus a look ahead to what awaits in Fort Myers. They'll also touch on:- Donovan Newby's value beyond the box score.- Microwave scorer Nolan Hodge.- Shykeim Phillips will be your CAA Defensive Player of the Year- Eric Van Der Heijden is bac…

GSP In The Mix: Turn Festival Promo Set (San Diego)