Best Highschoolsports Podcasts (2025)

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CFP National Championship Preview (ep. 161) 32:31

7h ago32:31

32:31

Ralph Miranda explains what the 12-team CFB Playoff got right and what needs to be fixed (1:50), previews the National Championship Game between Ohio State and Notre Dame (9:49), analyzes the success of head coach Marcus Freeman (23:49), and looks ahead to the bright future for the Fighting Irish program (25:29).…

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A Full Episode of Mostly Just Fandom: Episode 196 1:52:49

1d ago1:52:49

1:52:49

The Off Duty ADs talk about a whole bunch of random fandom stuff. They also discuss Ryan powering through part of this episode, our continued celebrity status, how to fix football, and the Mt. Rushmore of sports we like watching. Oh, and this is easily our longest episode ever. SUPPORT THE SHOW The Off Duty ADs are supported by - and supporters of!…

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Episode 301 - Indoor Lacrosse Week 5 31:43

15d ago31:43

31:43

On this week's episode, Joe Marchilena looks back on another top 15 moment before being joined by Hadley Bethke, of Kimball Union Academy, and Ozzy Rosenholm, of Hopkinton.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 300 - Indoor Lacrosse Week 4 46:05

22d ago46:05

46:05

It's the 300th episode of the podcast! For this week, Joe Marchilena was joined by Chris Hettler to reminisce about the history of the show. They also discuss some of the coaching changes in boys lacrosse and other offseason news around New Hampshire.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 299 - Indoor Lacrosse Week 3 26:27

27d ago26:27

26:27

On this week’s episode, Joe Marchilena sits down for an interview with Ava Martin, a senior from Merrimack High School, and Reilly Collins, a senior from Portsmouth High School.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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NIL Stuff and Christmas Movies: Episode 195 1:19:30

1M ago1:19:30

1:19:30

The Off Duty ADs talk about their NIL perceptions. They also discuss a random assortment of things they care about like the McRib and family car trips, and they cover the Mt. Rushmore of Christmas movies.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 298 - Indoor Lacrosse Week 2 34:29

1M ago34:29

34:29

On this week's episode, Joe Marchilena sits down for an interview with Talula Gregg, a junior at St. Thomas who recently committed to play lacrosse at Vanderbilt, and Cam Hayden, a junior at Bishop Guertin who recently committed to play lacrosse at Penn State.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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A Place at the Table, the Field is Set (ep. 160) 1:02:38

1M ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the final College Football Playoff rankings and bracket, starting with their overall impressions of the selection process (1:19), Boise State getting a bye (7:56), Notre Dame dropping in the rankings (10:44), top seeds facing tougher roads (18:34), and much more.By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 297 - Football Season Recap 57:53

1M ago57:53

57:53

On the final football show of 2024, Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman take a look back at what was an exciting year of high school football in the Granite State.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Penultimate Chaos (ep. 159) 1:15:14

1M ago1:15:14

1:15:14

Ralph and Nathan Miranda recap college football week 14 (1:28) before delving into the CFB Playoff (14:53) to break down the upcoming conference championship games, discuss the latest ranking, decipher and predict bracket seeding, and rant about the how to improve upon the current 12-team structure.By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 296 - Indoor Lacrosse Week 1 24:43

2M ago24:43

24:43

On the first Indoor Lacrosse episode of the season, Joe Marchilena is joined by a pair of seniors, Maddie Kiely from Bedford and RJ Proulx from Derryfield.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 295 - Football Championship Recap 58:25

2M ago58:25

58:25

Pinkerton captured the 2024 Division I football championship with a 42-7 win over Londonderry, and on this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman breakdown the title game from start to finish.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 294 - Football Playoff Recap 3 1:08:42

2M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

Two more football champions were crowned and two more teams earned the right to play for the final title in 2024, and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman recap what happened during an exciting weekend of high school playoff action.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 293 - Football Playoff Recap 2 1:12:15

2M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

Another round of playoffs is in the books, and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman discuss the results for all the games, whether it was the quarterfinals, semifinals, or the first championship game of the postseason. They also take a look ahead to this weekend, when two more champions will be crowned.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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AD Comments to the Media and French Fries: Episode 194 1:16:36

2M ago1:16:36

1:16:36

The Off Duty ADs talk about making comments to the media immediately after games. They also discuss the nature of protecting your coaches and athletes, protecting against field or court storming, and the Mt. Rushmore of french fries.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 292 - Football Playoff Recap 1 1:14:06

2M ago1:14:06

1:14:06

It was an exciting opening to the football postseason and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman discuss what happened and take an early look at the matchups for this weekend's games.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 291 - Field Hockey Season Wrapup 54:50

2M ago54:50

54:50

In the final field hockey podcast of the 2024 season, Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley wrap up the season, going over some of the highlights, some things to look out for down the road, and what to expect in 2025.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 290 - Football Playoff Preview 1:07:24

3M ago1:07:24

1:07:24

The playoffs are here and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman run down all the matchups for all four divisions as they get ready for an exciting weekend of football.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Observing Coaches' Conduct and Bad Parenting Gigs: Episode 193 1:15:15

3M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

The Off Duty ADs talk about supervising coaches' conduct. They also discuss their usual fandom - mostly Browns and Guardians, Ryan's adventures with antenna-based television, chaperoning school trips, and the Mt. Rushmore of bad parenting jobs.By Off Duty ADs

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Episode 289 - Field Hockey Championship Recap 55:06

3M ago55:06

55:06

The field hockey finals are done and Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley breakdown all three games from Championship Saturday.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 288 - Field Hockey Championship Preview 51:08

3M ago51:08

51:08

The matchups are set for a Championship Saturday in New Hampshire high school field hockey and Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley run down how the teams got there and what to expect from all three matchups.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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College and Pro Football plus a little World Series talk (ep. 158) 55:21

3M ago55:21

55:21

Ralph and Nathan Miranda discuss Notre Dame’s win over undefeated Navy (2:56), Texas A&M’s path to the SEC Championship following their win over LSU (9:32), the Colts’ Anthony Richardson taking himself out of the game (27:28), and the Giants on Monday Night Football (31:16) before finishing with some Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series talk ahead of G…

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Episode 287 - Football Week 8 Recap 1:05:40

3M ago1:05:40

1:05:40

The regular season is down to its final week and there are still some huge results and upcoming games for Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman to discuss.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 286 - Field Hockey Playoff Recap 52:30

3M ago52:30

52:30

The first two rounds of the field hockey playoffs are almost done and Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley go over the results. They also take a look at the matchups for the semifinals coming up later this week.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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College Football Review Wk 8 – Low Tide, Rabid Dogs and an Irish Jig (ep. 157) 58:22

3M ago58:22

58:22

Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the controversial pass interference call from Georgia vs. Texas (7:45), Alabama’s loss at Tennessee (23:05), the CFB Playoff selection process (30:48), and Notre Dame’s win over Georgia Tech (50:07) before previewing week 9 (55:16).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 285 Football Week 7 Recap 1:15:24

3M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

There were big games last week and even more this week, and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman discuss them all on the latest football show.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Post-Season Play and Commercials: Episode 192 1:20:44

3M ago1:20:44

1:20:44

The Off Duty ADs talk about post-season play in high school sports. They also discuss Guardians and Cubs fandom, top of the line parenting, and the Mt. Rushmore of commercial jingles. SUPPORT THE SHOW The Off Duty ADs are supported by - and supporters of! - Vital Signs Wall of Fame. When you're ready to bring your school's legacy to life, check the…

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Episode 284 - Field Hockey Playoffs 1 54:36

3M ago54:36

54:36

The playoffs are almost here, and on this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley run down what the field hockey pairings should look like when the brackets are released by the NHIAA on Monday.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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New York We Have A Problem (ep. 156) 46:42

3M ago46:42

46:42

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Jets (4:09), the Davante Adams (8:12) and Amari Cooper trades (11:12), the biggest games from week 6 (14:03), and who the Steelers should start at QB (21:25) before previewing week 7 (26:19) and ranting about Daniel Jones and the Giants (29:35).…

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College Football Review Wk 7 – Separation Begins (ep. 155) 52:02

3M ago52:02

52:02

Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest games from week 7 of college football (1:51), question whether or not Alabama fans should be concerned (6:21), and discuss undefeated Army and Navy’s playoff chances (35:40) before previewing week 8 (43:48) and ranting about Notre Dame (46:12).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 283 - Football Week 6 Recap 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

It was a big weekend of high school football, and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman discuss the top performances by players and teams, while also looking at the bigger picture as just a third of the regular season remains.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 282 - Field Hockey Week 7 46:10

3M ago46:10

46:10

The final week of the regular season is upon us, and there are still big games and meanginful outcomes to be determined. Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley take a shot at what this week will look like and what field hockey fans should be keeping an eye on, while looking back on some results from last week.…

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Jets Shake-up the Cockpit (ep. 154) 52:40

3M ago52:40

52:40

Ralph and Nathan Miranda discuss the Jets firing head coach Robert Saleh (2:17), the Chiefs rolling at 5-0 (12:46), excitement around the Giants following their week 5 win at Seattle (32:32), and why the Eagles must make the playoffs (47:22).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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College Football Review Wk 6 – Black Saturday (ep. 153) 46:57

3M ago46:57

46:57

Ralph and Nathan Miranda recap the biggest upsets from week 6 of college football, including Vanderbilt’s historical win over Alabama (1:50), break down Army and Navy’s 5-0 starts (17:44), and preview week 7 (32:24) before discussing power rankings (38:05) and taking a look back at the biggest games from week 5 (43:02).…

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Episode 281 - Football Week 5 Recap 1:08:56

4M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

It was an action-packed weekend of high school football, and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman discuss it, including one of the craziest games of the season so far.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Homecoming (and other WooHoos) and Fast Food: Episode 191 1:18:43

4M ago1:18:43

1:18:43

The Off Duty ADs talk about managing homecoming and other festivities. They also discuss their miserable fandom, the NCAA with NIL and transfer implications, and the Mt. Rushmore of fast food places. SUPPORT THE SHOW The Off Duty ADs are supported by - and supporters of! - Vital Signs Wall of Fame. When you're ready to bring your school's legacy to…

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Episode 280 - Field Hockey Week 6 43:16

4M ago43:16

43:16

A week that was expected to be a big one for a lot of field hockey teams around the state did not disappoint, and on this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley discuss just what happened and what the implications are for the playoffs.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Performers, Pretenders and Posers (ep. 152) 1:00:44

3M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda discuss the biggest surprises from the NFC (2:03) and AFC (6:57) division standings, preview week 5 (35:44), and declare which teams are “for real” (40:21) before commemorating Pete Rose’s remarkable career in baseball (48:16).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 279 - Football Week 4 Recap 1:00:52

4M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

It was a big rivalry week in Division I football and Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman breakdown the key matchups, highlight the top players from the week and take a quick look at what is to come this weekend.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 278 - Field Hockey Week 5 32:00

4M ago32:00

32:00

Crunch time is here, and on this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley run down some teams that have an important week coming up as the calendar changes to October.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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NFL Wk 3 – A Quarterback Resurgence (ep. 151) 49:35

4M ago49:35

49:35

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda review the NFL’s remaining undefeated teams (1:29), break down rookie QB performances (21:23), preview week 4 (31:28), and discuss how to build a team and develop young QBs (33:50).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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College Football Review Wk 4 – QB Musical Chairs (ep. 150) 57:04

4M ago57:04

57:04

Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from week 4 of college football (1:56), analyze potential QB controversies at Oklahoma (8:59), Texas (21:52), and Notre Dame (25:10), preview the biggest week 5 matchups (41:43), and touch on an interesting Reggie Bush NIL story (50:44).…

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Episode 277 - Football Week 3 Recap 1:02:45

4M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

On this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman talk about some teams got big-time performances from their top players. They also a couple of firsts and firsts in a while for a couple of teams.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Being an AD Today and James Earl Jones: Episode 190 56:51

4M ago56:51

56:51

The Off Duty ADs talk about some of the nature of being an AD today. They also discuss some fandom, the difference between being an AD and a principal, Ryan speeding me up, and the Mt. Rushmore of James Earl Jones. SUPPORT THE SHOW The Off Duty ADs are supported by - and supporters of! - Vital Signs Wall of Fame. When you're ready to bring your sch…

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Episode 276 - Field Hockey Week 4 39:01

4M ago39:01

39:01

The halfway point of the regular season is here and the playoffs are just a month away. Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley talk about who has been playing well and how small the margin for error will be for some teams.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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The NFL has Returned, Kickoffs Have not Been (ep. 149) 59:16

4M ago59:16

59:16

Ralph, Joseph, and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from the first two weeks of the NFL (1:45), give their hot takes on Aaron Rodgers and more (13:24), discuss the new dynamic kickoff (32:43), and debate how to draft a QB (42:38) before previewing the best week 3 matchups (54:26).…

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College Football Review Wk 3 – The Portal is out of control (ep. 148) 52:03

4M ago52:03

52:03

Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest surprises and takeaways from week 3 of college football (1:17), Texas jumping Georgia as the new #1 (21:55), and why the portal is bad for the game (26:12) before previewing week 4’s biggest matchups, including Tennessee at Oklahoma (46:18).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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Episode 275 - Football Week 2 Recap 1:00:08

4M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

On this week's show, Joe Marchilena and Mike Lochman discuss the results and highlight the top players from the second week of the football season. They also look ahead to some of the more intriguing matchups of Week 3.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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Episode 274 - Field Hockey Week 3 45:33

4M ago45:33

45:33

The week begins with some huge field hockey matchups, especially in Division I, and Joe Marchilena and Kelli Braley let you know what to keep an eye on and who has been playing well over the last week.By NH-HighSchoolSports.com

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College Football Review Wk 2 – Upset Stomach (ep. 147) 44:53

4M ago44:53

44:53

Ralph and Nathan Miranda break down the biggest scores and surprises from week 2 of college football (1:39), discuss why pre-season rankings should not exist (5:34), and diagnose Notre Dame’s problems after a disappointing loss to Northern Illinois (13:32) before previewing week 3 (41:12).By Ralph and Joseph Miranda

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