Week 2: Cavemen Football Coach Cale Sanders

Heading into Week 2 of the football season (vs Goddard Rockets), Cale Sanders joins us for the first time on the podcast. We discuss his football background, recap on the Eddy County War against Artesia, changes to the Carlsbad offense, and much more!

State Champ & San Jacinto CC Commit Mack Mabrey

Mack Mabrey found some big success in baseball at the high school level and knows what it takes to get things done in the classroom. It was a pleasure to have him on the podcast to discuss the things he's learned, his future, music, movies, and more! We wish him the best of luck in college ball at San Jacinto CC!

2X Gatorade POY & 2X State Champ Faith Aragon

Faith Aragon could very well go down as the best Cavegirl softball player of all time. She was a leader both offensively and defensively while helping to lead her team to back-to-back championships. Faith tells us about her excitement for the next level, her routine when under pressure, which award meant the most to her, and much more!

Knuckleball Pitcher Mickey Jannis Had To Reinvent Himself

Just a couple of years after being drafted, Mickey Jannis was let go by the Tampa Bay Rays and decided to reinvent himself as a baseball player. His story might be as unconventional as his pitching style. Don't miss out on this episode as we dive into the mind of one of the world's best knuckleball pitchers!

U of A Football Commit Tylen Gonzalez Is Ready For The Challenge

Tylen Gonzalez is a dual-sport athlete with tremendous potential. Standing at 6' 6", he will be heading to Tucson in 2023 to compete at the Division 1 level. He tells us all about the work he's put in, the recruitment trip experience, and much more! We're excited to see the hard work he's put in pay off this year on the football field and then on the basketball court.

Tik Tok Star & YouTuber Hallee Smith

Hallee Smith has had great success on multiple social media platforms as an influencer and an exciting content creator. Hallee has branded herself as a multi-passionate influencer so she doesn't have to box herself into one specific category. She jumped on the podcast to talk about what sports have done for her career, how she learned to keep from burning out, and much much more. This interview provided incredible insight on the world of a famous creator!

CHECK OUT HALLEE'S PODCAST "The Passion Project" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

West Texas A&M Commit & 2021 Gatorade Player of the Year | Alexa Dugan

Alexa Dugan put a ton of work into becoming one of the best soccer players in Carlsbad High School history. Her efforts paid off in the form of dozens of awards including multiple 1st Team All-State selections, Gatorade Player of the Year, State Champion, and much more! She has chosen West Texas A&M to continue her athletic career. After a career that helped to put CHS soccer on the map, we look forward to seeing what she does going forward!

OBP Leader & Ottowa University Commit Grant Harvill

Grant Harvill is one of the most determined athletes we've had a chance to have on the show. From a relief pitcher with very little at-bats in 2021 to the on-base percentage leader on the team, starting pitcher, and strong point in the #1 seeded Cavemen lineup, he has come a long way! This week Grant and the Cavemen prepare for the highly anticipated state tournament.

Grant will be playing college baseball in Ottowa, KS for Ottowa University!

Cavegirls’ Home Run Leader & Galveston College Commit Jessica Munro

Jessica Munro worked hard in the offseason to strengthen her body and her game. Now she leads the #1 seeded Cavegirls as they head to Albuquerque to compete for a state title. It's no wonder she is going to be playing softball at the next level!

Munro was also a large part of the first ever Cavegirls Soccer state championship team. She was a skilled midfielder as the Cavegirls made back-to-back championship appearances.

From Caveman to Mammoth for Football | Ramon Loya

As a kid, Ramon Loya used to watch in awe of the Friday night lights in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He looked up to the players that wore blue and marveled at the silver helmets they took the field in. Years later, Ramon finished up his senior season and signed with the Amherst College Mammoths to pursue his football career and trade his threads for purple.

He gives us insight on how he marketed himself as a player to get more looks and opportunities at the college level.

The Excitement of Collecting Cards with Se_One of 777 Breaks!

The card hobby has exploded into popularity over the past two years even more than ever! Se_one of 777 Breaks joined Trey on the podcast to discuss what a card break is and why it is such an easy way to jump into the collecting game. On this episode we get insight on why the Honus Wagner card is so valuable, the origin story of 777 Breaks, building a community, the importance of trust in the industry, and much much more!

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USFL Stars Center Sean Brown

Sean Brown has been working hard to continue pursuing his athletic career. After a successful career at Mississippi Valley State, he has become the first center drafted to the USFL Stars! As this new league kicks off it's first season since 1985, Sean is looking to take advantage of his opportunity and be the best teammate he can be. 

You're going to want to hear this one!

Two-Time State Champion Wrestler: Jake Fuentes

Jake Fuentes signed on as a student-athlete with Western Wyoming Community College and has set his sights on some big goals after a state championship for the second time in a row! Join us for this podcast as we discuss his training, mindset, family, future, and much more!

Texas Tech Baseball Commit: Nolan Perry

Signing to your dream school is something people hope to do their entire young life, Nolan Perry made it happen with the help of his impressive baseball skillset. This smooth righty is looking to put Carlsbad on the map even more as he climbs the ladder to Division 1 competition following his senior year. We want to wish Nolan and the Cavemen the best of luck going into the 2022 season starting on February 19th!

MLB All-Star Trevor Rogers on Scenarios, His MLB The Show Rating, Flying Private, and Much More!

Trevor Rogers was drafted in the 1st round by the Miami Marlins out of high school in 2017. He has since climbed to the big leagues, become an MLB all-star, been nominated for Rookie of the Year, and become a marquee player in Miami. Trey sat down with Trevor to pick his brain about what it was like to be a rookie, some of the non-essentials he takes on every road trip, the most difficult batters to face, and much more. 

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NWA Wiffleball Founder Patrick Baalman

Wiffleball is a great childhood sport, but what happens when you play that backyard game when you're older? Try better fields, more competition, and nasty pitches worth a video replay! Patrick Baalman started NWA and it has continued growing with around 40 players, more YouTube subscribers, and 6 fields! This podcast is a must listen as we explore the world of wiffle!

KC Royals Mentor & Financial Advisor Matt Morizio

Many of us have felt the pain of having to discontinue the sport we love. Some big league clubs treat baseball as a business and others, like the Kansas City Royals, want to make sure that the transition from baseball to a player's post-athletic career is as easy as possible. Matt Morizio is a mentor in the Royals' organization meant to help athletes succeed both on and off of the field in the minor leagues. He dives into the mindset of an athlete and how to take care of the money you make - even if you've never gotten a MiLB or MLB check. 

This is a good one, you won't want to miss in our return to the podcast world!

Food Trailer Kings' Patrick Bolanos On The Grind & A Powerful Mindset

When times get tough, how do you bounce back? Patrick Bolanos took time out of his busy schedule to discuss his mindset toward reaching his goals and getting passed a low point in his life to grow an extremely successful food trailer business. This episode is loaded with great advice, tips on being a better you, book recommendations, and motivation that will get you through the day!

CHS Coaches' Podcast: Bradley, Long, Guevara, & Niemeier

LOCAL SPORTS ARE BACK! Carlsbad is excited to get back into the swing of things. We talk about the diversity players/students faced, adjustments made, and the excitement for the season to come! 

Coach Bradley - 0:00

Coach Long - 15:30

Coach Guevara - 23:00

Coach Niemeier - 36:35

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Fort Lewis Commit RB Luke Padilla

Capital High School football stand out, Luke Padilla, has worked hard to have as much success off the field as he's had on the field. As he heads into a world of uncertainty that is his senior season of high school he has worked harder than ever. He recently committed to play football at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO and has his eyes set on an engineering degree when it's all said and done. 

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