Welcome to this week's edition of the County Pulse Podcast featuring Ripon RedHawk Player Profiles. This episode spotlights sophomore QB Jack Berens and senior QB/WR/RB/Return-Man Jarrett Zibert. We dive into their exhilarating performance in last Saturday's impressive 52-17 win over Beloit, with Jarret's versatility shining across multiple positio…

Tune in to this week's County Pulse Podcast for an exclusive pre-game interview with Coach Marshall. We'll delve into a thorough review of last Saturday's remarkable 52-17 victory over Beloit and look ahead to the upcoming season finale against Lawrence University. This Saturday's game, which marks the end of our season, promises to be an exciting …

In this episode of the County Pulse podcast, host Jeff Dexter welcomes Ripon College's esteemed Head Football Coach Jake Marshall to the microphone. Fresh off the field from last week's game, we talk about what it means for the Red Hawks as they prepare to face their storied rivals, Beloit College, on the road. With memories of last year's resoundi…

Get ready for an exclusive inside look at Ripon College football! Join us on the County Pulse Podcast as we welcome in the studio, two of our very own Red Hawk Players, Running back Connor Ramage and Tight End Bryce Braunel. We get into it not just about why they chose Ripon College to play their football at, but they also are spilling the details …

Join us as we discuss the Ripon Redhawks' shocking 12-0 shutout victory over previously unbeaten #1 ranked NCAA Division III powerhouse Lake Forest on this week's County Pulse Podcast. Coach Jake Marshall leads his team to a monumental upset win in his first season as head coach, topping a Foresters offense that had scored 275 points coming into Sa…

Dive deep into the heart of college football with this week's episode of the County Pulse Podcast! We're giving you exclusive access to the minds behind the helmets as we sit down with Ripon's very own Defensive Dynamos, Gavin Engh, and Clay Ritschard. Last year, Ripon College made waves with a thrilling 19-16 victory over the University of Chicago…

A Great Episode This Week. Join The County Pulse Podcast this week as we sit down with Coach Marshall and some of our very own Offensive line Guys. We are honored to have Gabe Drake and Tony Damp on the show for an insightful and fun conversation about the Game this weekend against Knox College. Learn how they all prepare for the game, what motivat…

Join us for a pre-game interview with Coach Marshall on the County Pulse Podcast as we discuss Ripon's upcoming football game on Saturday against the Cornell Rams. Last year, Ripon College triumphed over Cornell with a 49-14 win in a Midwest Conference game, leading the all-time series 4-2. This year, the Rams are on the road in our inaugural game …

In this edition of the County Pulse Podcast, we sit down for a pre-game interview with Coach Marshall ahead of the Ripon vs. Illinois College football clash. Tune in as we delve into the much-anticipated game this Saturday against the IC BlueBoys. Throwing it back, Ripon College made waves last year by besting Illinois College 23-21 during a Midwes…

In this episode of the County Pulse Podcast, we dive into a post-game interview with Delving into Ripon's first season win over Grinnell 31-12 with Coach Jake Marshall's insights on the County Pulse Podcast. Join us and Coach Jake Marshall following Ripon's impressive 31-12 victory over Grinnell. This game signifies Ripon's first win of the season …

Welcome to another episode of "The County Pulse" where we bring you our NEW weekly "Pre-Game Insights" directly from the source - Ripon College Football's head coach, Coach Jake Marshall. This week, we're on the road gearing up for the anticipated face-off against Grinnell College. Dive into this discussion as Coach Marshall reflects on last week's…

Dive into an in-depth analysis of the Ripon RedHawks' upcoming 2023 season. Fresh off their victory as the 2022 Midwest Conference Champions, we break down what's in store for the team this year. 📅 2023 Season Schedule: Sep 2 (Sat) | 🛫 St. Norbert, De Pere, Wis. Sep 9 (Sat) | 🛫 Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa Sep 16 (Sat) | 🏟️ Illinois College, Ri…

Join us as we sit down with Illinois high school football legend, Coach Brian Hassett. A member of the 2021 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Brian's contributions to the sport are immense and his journey, truly inspiring. Dive deep into his rich history, from his victories with Bishop McNamara to his transformative st…

Our Host Jeff Dexter spends time with 𝗥𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗿𝗻𝘀𝘁 (Coach Ernst), 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 at 𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 discussing his early years of coaching as well as the RedHawks current season, which at the time was 7-0 heading into their week 8 of their Season. Coach Ernst also talks about his players what his experience has been since he took over the RedHawks …

Eric McElroy of Fly-Ryt Performance joins us at the County Pulse Podcast. Eric who owns Fly-Ryt Performance is one the premier Strength Coach's & integrated Manual Therapist whose methodology is not just unique but helps athletes at all levels of competition to make major gains in their physical, mental and performance level. Eric discusses how he …

In the Premiere of our 2022 show titled Players to Watch Volume #1, Jeff and new Co-host Brandon discuss with PrepRedzone’s Illinois', Jordan Amaskane our first installment of High Schools and Players to watch this year. Look for our next installment as we progress through the season. Those players include: KANKAKEE: Jyaire “Suga” Hill - 2023 - ATH…

Our Hosts Jeff & Brandon spend time with 𝗝𝗶𝗺 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘇𝗮𝗿𝗼, 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵/𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿/𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 discussing his early years from a young football player to his current positions at Lake Forest College. Coach Catanzaro also speaks about the multiple titles and responsibilities he has including …

Our Hosts Jeff & Brandon spend time with 𝗝𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗥𝗶𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 & 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 discussing the Coach his early years from High School to Ripon College today. In addition we discuss last season and what obstacles the Red Hawks faced as well as what is the upcoming 2022 season shaping up like. We also dive …

Jeff and Jordan discuss some of last weeks match ups and some upcoming battles this week. They also discuss some of the Colleges and Universities that are interested and offered to local athletes. Contact The County Pulse TWITTER (X) : thttps://twitter.com/TheCountyPulse FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/TheCountyPulse INSTAGRAM: https://www.insta…

In our latest Episode we discuss getting the basics down as you step into or step up your recruiting process, will go a long way. Players need to know, without these basics you recruitment can be really hampered. In this episode we discuss: - Twitter Profile Basics Name - Grad year - Position(s) - HUDL Link - Measurables (H,W,) - GPA - High School …

Now that the COVID Shorten IHSA Season is over, we focus on who we are related to Football and recruiting and get into what to be doing now that the Spring 2021 gridiron days are over for High School Players. We also discuss at length how players can maximize their recruiting exposure. You will discussion in this episode talk about College Coaches …

Ron Ferrias of PT Elite - One-on-One Training joins us at the County Pulse Podcast to discuss about the PT Elite Personal Training and how his company and him and his certified Trainers help people and athletes keep in shape, lose weight, and for High School athletic prepare for their upcoming seasons and prepare to play at the next level of their …

Jeff Carodine of DatDamSmoke, LLC joins us at the County Pulse Podcast to discuss his full service BBQ/Smoking business that offers people who are having events where great food from ribs, to beef brisket to sides and everything you can think of is served. Whether it's a family get together with 25 people or a large event like family reunions or bu…

On This County Pulse Podcast episode, Jena Dudek Head Varsity Coach for BBCHS Swim and Dive Team. Coach Dudek shares with us her thoughts on where BBCHS Swim and Dive are at during these uncertain times and the Swim and Dive Team's upcoming season. Coach Dudek takes the time to talk about her time as a simmer in both high school and college. Jena a…

Robert Dexter of Dextexting joins us at the County Pulse Podcast to discuss about the unique environment businesses find themselves in and the difficult challenges businesses are facing with the ongoing COVID-19. Robert discusses how a simple solution like Dextexting can not only help business keep their doors open and how to increase customer acti…

Listen to Zach Freeman his career and to Join us in our first Player spotlight to discuss Owen Freeman, the 6' 8" Sophomore at BBCHS. In addition during the episode we discuss Zach's basketball career from High School to All American at Olivet University. Zach discusses his son, Owen Freeman, who is 6’ 8” Sophomore who played on varsity last year a…

Kurt Weigt, Kankakee Girls Varsity Basketball Coach joins the show. Coach Weigt has been named the new Head Coach for the Lady Kays and will help lead the Kays to try and achieve an even better record and go farther this year than last year. Improving on a great record will be hard to do, but Coach Weigt thinks with some adjustments and toughing up…

On This County Pulse Podcast episode, Matt Lemming of Lemming Insider Prep offers FREE recruiting assistance and works with college Coaches to get High School Football players recruited to play at the College level joins the show. Matt shares what he offers to Student Athletes as well as how to go about the recruiting process. How does Matt do this…

On This County Pulse Podcast episode, Jason Thiele Head Varsity Coach for Iroquois West Football joins the show. Coach Thiele shares with us his thoughts on where Iroquois West Football is at and what he expects from his Raiders this year as well as the Raiders upcoming schedule Coach Thiele also talks about his time helping to lead the Raider to a…

This County Pulse Podcast episode Jim Byrne –a Kankakee County Board member, Kankakee County Libertarian Party Chairman and Morning Co-Host on WKAN 1320 joins us. Jim talks about how he ended up here in Kankakee County, his constituents he represents in Board District 23. Jim speaks about what he has done on the Board and how he looks at politics t…

This County Pulse Podcast episode Andy Wheeler – Kankakee County Board Chairman will join us. Andy discusses his history of growing up here in Kankakee, his previous work that brought him to his current position which is County Board member in District 15 and County Board Chairman. Andy also speaks about not just changing the County fiscally which …

This County Pulse Podcast episode is 𝘾𝙤𝙖𝙘𝙝 "𝘽𝙞𝙜 𝙋𝙚𝙩𝙚" 𝙇𝙚𝙞𝙣𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙡𝙡. Coach "Big Pete" is the publisher 6 of Deep Dish Football which highlights, interviews and promotes Illinois High School Student Athletes and creates Watch-lists, coverage of all Illinois Football and talks about various awards given during the High school season…

Listen to Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with Devin Johnson who is the Founder of All Love Basketball and Assistant Basketball coach at Kankakee Community College (KCC). Coach Johnson discusses Travel Basketball and building student athletes to be competitors on the basketball court both during AAU/Travel Basketball and then about those student athle…

Zack Myers is the Varsity Head Coach at Manteno High School. Coach Myers talks about his days of being a 3 sport athlete at Dwight as well as the coaches he worked under while working his way to be a Manteno Panther. Coach Myers speaks about how his team is preparing for the 2020-2021 season without recent graduates and how he expects that to be a …

This is Part 1 of a 2 Part Interview with Brandon Woods who is the Assistant Program Director for All Love Basketball located in Kankakee County and Coaches various Travel basketball Teams for All Love. Coach Woods will be The County Pulse Podcast's Travel and High School go-to person this year. Coach gives his thoughts on the recent ESPN, 10 part …

This County Pulse Podcast episode is Mike Kohl - BBCHS Varsity Football Coach. Coach Kohl discusses the recent decision of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) allowing schools to begin reopening as it relates to BBCHS Football Program. Coach Kohl also talks about where he's from, how the recent pandemic has impacted his life and how is prep…

This County Pulse Podcast episode is Marie P. Anderson who discovered many models who have and are advancing their carriers including Cindy Crawford. Our discussion revolved around the her start in the industry including discussion Cindy and her signing of her we well as her push for and advocacy for models today in the industry as well as how to b…

Jim Rowe is in his second term as Kankakee County County States Attorney and a friend of the host, Jeff Dexter. Jim speaks of his life as a young man and how it was molded into the man he is today. Jim speaks straight forward about how his life as a young person growing up in a diverse community and higher education at DePaul University, made him i…