In Layman's Terms

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CBS Nashville sports anchor and Belmont play-by-play voice Steve Layman chats with guests from across the sporting landscape. Inspired by long-form interview styles of legendary broadcasters Roy Firestone, Bob Costas and Tom Snyder, the In Layman's Terms podcast will be fun and disarming, showing a different side of public figures and newsmakers.

  1. vor 5 Tagen

    Episode 40 | Brenna Blume | Former Belmont Softball Catcher

    Steve Layman visits with former Belmont All-MVC catcher Brenna Brume for a wide-ranging conversation on her playing career and overall Belmont experience. The pair discuss Blume's experiences on the Betty Wiseman Sports Evangelism mission trips, including the most recent trip to Poland. Blume shares about her heart for service and how playing the catcher position lends itself to thinking about and caring about others. Blume reflects on playing for Belmont head coach Laura Matthews, Matthews' leadership style and running a "players-first program" where total athlete wellness is central to the mission. The catcher also shares about being behind the plate for two of the top pitchers in college softball - Belmont legend Maya Johnson and Texas Tech All-American NiJaree Canady, who Blume caught during their club softball careers. Blume retells funny stories from her softball career, including moments on the team bus and her memorable final out in Belmont's 2026 NCAA Tournament victory over Southeastern Louisiana. She concludes by opening up about her genuine love for Belmont University and all it offers student-athletes.

    46 Min.

  2. 21. Mai

    Episode 39 | Jake Burger | Texas Rangers First Baseman

    Steve Layman visits with Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger for a wide-ranging panel discussion in front of a live audience on the Belmont University campus. The pair discuss Burger's life journey from a decorated prep athlete and All-American at Missouri State to becoming the 11th overall selection in the 2017 MLB Entry Draft. Burger shares how his faith and his family have helped shape him, and helped him navigate seasons of adversity. Burger opens up about the blessings of being a husband and father, and balancing life as a professional athlete. Burger also provides insight to Belmont athletes on personal wellness and mental health, showing vulnerability and optimism through his own journey. Layman concludes by asking Burger about his hopes for the season, a breakdown of the state of Major League Baseball, and things he enjoys in his free time.

    1 Std.

  3. 13. Apr.

    Episode 38 | Evan Bradds | Belmont Men's Basketball Head Coach

    Steve Layman visits with the 11th men's basketball head coach in Belmont history, Evan Bradds. The pair discuss a circuitous and providential route to the sidelines, from the love and support of his family in rural Ohio to a record-setting playing career at Belmont. Bradds shares how a pre-draft workout with the Indiana Pacers changed the trajectory of his career and life, and how is passion for basketball manifests itself in coaching. Bradds open up about influences from Rick Byrd, Brad Stevens, Joe Mazzulla, WIll Hardy, and Jon Scheyer, to his appreciations for Casey Alexander's program stewardship. Bradds details his commitment to the Belmont program, and how his experience developing top NBA players like Gordon Hayward, Keyonte George, Walker Kessler, and presumptive lottery pick Cameron Boozer will benefit present and future Belmont players. Layman concludes by asking Bradds about his short-term plan for roster construction, offseason program, and culture building, with discussion of his similarities and differences to Byrd and Alexander.

    11 Min.

  4. 2. März

    Episode 37 | Missouri Valley Conference Roundtable & Arch Madness Preview

    Steve Layman visits with Boston Globe sports editor emeritus and Main Street Nashville reporter Joe Sullivan and Belmont associate athletic director and basketball color analyst Greg Sage to discuss the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball season and preview the conference tournament. The trio discuss Belmont's regular season conference championship, NCAA-leading effective field goal percentage, balance, depth, teamwork, and coaching, and recap the conference regular season standings. Layman, Sullivan, and Sage also discuss all-conference awards, the voting process, and Belmont players under consideration. They conclude by sharing thoughts on overall conference depth as the No. 9 conference nationally.

    48 Min.

  5. 22.12.2025

    Episode 36 | Luke Smith | Belmont Men's Basketball Assistant Coach

    Steve Layman visits with Belmont men's basketball assistant coach Luke Smith. The pair discuss Belmont's strong start to the season, including impressive undefeated pre-Christmas record away from home by a combined margin of 150 points, team chemistry and connectedness on defense, and placement in national college basketball metrics. Smith shares his unique and circuitous route from Knoxville Catholic, to Sewanee, then emerging as an Academic All-American at Belmont, and eventually coaching. Layman sparks conversation on some of the great players in Belmont history, and how players like Grayson Murphy and Nick Muszynski would stack up past, present, and future. Smith also shares about finding purpose and life calling at Belmont, his friendships with teammates, and what it is like to be on head coach Casey Alexander's staff. Smith opens up about being the son of a coach, ways to unwind outside of basketball, and favorite vacation destinations.

    47 Min.

  6. 23.10.2025

    Episode 35 | Nic McClain | Belmont Men's Basketball

    Steve Layman visits with Belmont men's basketball guard Nic McClain. The pair discuss McClain's circuitous route to Belmont, from rural north Florida to junior college to Eastern Washington and ultimately the Belmont campus. McClain shares stories of growing up, lessons learned, patience through adversity, and his excitement level for the 2025-26 season. Layman sparks conversation on how McClain stays connected with his older brother and Belmont legend Kevin McClain - including tales of Kevin's game-winning shot at UCLA and his heroic performance in victory in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. McClain also shares insight on Belmont head coach Casey Alexander and the Bruin coaching staff, how he's building relationships with his teammates, and enjoying the Belmont sport administration program. McClain also opens up about his favorite places to visit in Nashville and his love for the outdoors and music.

    51 Min.

  7. 26.09.2025

    Episode 34 | Erin Ryder | Playmakers Nashville Founder | Amazon Prime Video Sport Lead Creative Producer | Belmont Sport Administration Professor of Practice

    Steve Layman visits with Belmont sport administration professor of practice Erin Ryder. The pair discuss Ryder's life journey, from her story as a championship field hockey student-athlete to a career in television and film. Ryder shares personal stories about being opportunistic and grateful for her career trajectory, which includes credits for NBC Olympics, ESPN, and her role in helping launch Thursday Night Football on Amazon. Layman sparks conversation on the rise of women's sports domestically and internationally, how Nashville has become a sports and entertainment it-city, and how dynamic personalities like Caitlin Clark and Livvy Dunne can elevate all female sports. Events such as the NCAA Volleyball showcase in Nashville and the NCAA Women's Final Four are also discussed. Ryder also opens up about her motivation behind launching Playmakers Nashville to benefit women in sport and how she got connected at Belmont as a new professor of practice within the sport administration program.

    54 Min.

  8. 27.08.2025

    Episode 33 | Renee Schultz | Belmont Senior Associate Athletic Director/SWA

    Steve Layman visits with Belmont senior associate athletic director/SWA Renee Schultz. The pair discuss Schultz's journey from the pacific northwest to Belmont as a women's soccer student-athlete and how Belmont has become her professional life calling. Schultz shares about personal connection to student-athletes and community members, her excitement level for the coming academic year, and reflects upon Bruin achievements in 2024-25 - including the MVC Academic Trophy. Layman sparks conversation on the opportunities and challenges of the current college athletics landscape, and how well-positioned Belmont is as a university and athletic department. Belmont Softball's historic season and a forecast of the fall and winter sports is also discussed.

    51 Min.
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CBS Nashville sports anchor and Belmont play-by-play voice Steve Layman chats with guests from across the sporting landscape. Inspired by long-form interview styles of legendary broadcasters Roy Firestone, Bob Costas and Tom Snyder, the In Layman's Terms podcast will be fun and disarming, showing a different side of public figures and newsmakers.

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    2022 - 2026
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