The Bill Chaves Podcast

UND Insider
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Presented by Midco Sports Network. University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves and MidcoSN's Alex Heinert sit down every week and discuss the latest with UND Athletics, intercollegiate issues, as well as some good ol’ fashioned sports talk.

  1. May 15

    Bill Chaves Pod_EP 196

    On the Season 8 finale of the #ChavesPod, Bill and Alex are joined by Heather Weems of the NCHC for a big-picture conversation on all things college hockey, from age-based eligibility to changes coming to the new-look NCHC (2:49). After an update from the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships and a look at the summer plans around UND Athletics (38:46), it’s a prediction-heavy B-Side (44:17), as the fate of Spurs, Arsenal, and the FIFA World Cup are debated.

    1h 7m

  2. May 5

    Bill Chaves Pod_EP 195

    This week, Bill and Alex begin the show by addressing the difficult decision to discontinue men’s and women’s tennis at UND (1:29). The two then touch on the UND Champions Ball before checking in with golf, softball, and track and field, as well as dissecting a slew of NCAA news (17:17). To close, it’s a slightly-less melancholy B-Side this week (26:58), as Spurs pull themselves out the relegation zone with only three matches left.

    43 min

  3. Apr 21

    Bill Chaves Pod_EP 194

    This week, Bill and Alex are joined by the always inspiring Val Sussex of the UND Champions Club to help build the excitement around this Saturday’s Champions Ball and other upcoming alumni and fan events (1:43). The guys then look back over the Frozen Four, football’s spring wrap-up scrimmage, and the drama on the final day of the regular season for men’s tennis (28:45). To close, it’s a sad B-Side this week (42:31), as Spurs and the Red Sox continue to discover new ways to avoid victory.

    52 min

  4. Apr 3

    Bill Chaves Pod_EP 193

    This week, Bill and Alex welcome Tim Keener, the president of Las Vegas Events, to discuss how the 2026 Frozen Four landed in Vegas as well as what traveling fans can expect in and around the big event at T-Mobile Arena (1:33). The guys then discuss NoDak’s standout weekend at the Sioux Falls Regional before talking weather postponements for softball, a push to the finish for tennis, and Fighting Hawks Sports Partnerships’ first step toward potential commercial branding on uniforms and apparel (17:56). On the B-Side (39:17), Spurs put their faith in De Zerbi, while the Red Sox stumble out of the gates.

    58 min

  5. Mar 23

    Bill Chaves Pod_EP 192

    This week, Bill and Alex spend time with old friend Jayson Hajdu of College Hockey Inc. to break down the state of college hockey and the upcoming NCAA Tournament (1:10). The guys then chat more hockey before discussing softball’s upcoming home opener, Jadyn Keeler’s latest All-American effort, and football’s start to spring practice (18:38). On the B-Side (43:42), Spurs might be going down, the Red Sox are poised to begin, and March Madness remains undefeated.

    56 min

  6. Mar 11

    Bill Chaves Pod_EP 191

    This week, Bill and Alex spend time with REA GM Jody Hodgson to discuss what to expect on site ahead of Saturday’s NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinal in Grand Forks (1:13). The hockey talk continues with a recap of UND’s quarterfinal victory over Omaha, followed by reaction after the Hawks’ thrilling run to the Summit League Tournament men’s final and softball’s impeccable start to March (22:39). On the B-Side (45:06), the World Baseball Classic has captured Bill’s attention – and has him thinking about October already.

    50 min

  7. Feb 25

    Bill Chaves Pod_EP 190

    This week, Bill and Alex are joined by UND Track and Field’s Jim Vahrenkamp to preview this weekend’s Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships and to discuss what goes into hosting the competition (1:18). That’s followed by a look around UND Athletics, where hockey and the basketballs move ever closer to conference tournament time (19:25). On the B-Side (31:00), Bill grades the Red Sox offseason as Spring Training gets underway in Fort Myers, plus the Winter Olympics conclude, and Spurs begin the already-troubled Igor Tudor Era.

    50 min

  8. Feb 10

    Bill Chaves Pod_EP 189

    This week, Bill and Alex are joined by new Pride of the North director Josh Gillen to discuss his approach to leading the program, the story behind the infamous skating tuba player at the REA, and the impact a student band can have on events campus-wide (3:10). That’s followed by a look around UND Athletics, where the winter sports teams make the turn for home and softball begins in Hawaii (22:22). On the B-Side (37:28), Spurs and Liverpool play the hits – and not in a good way – and video review continues to keep Bill awake at night.

    52 min
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Presented by Midco Sports Network. University of North Dakota Director of Athletics Bill Chaves and MidcoSN's Alex Heinert sit down every week and discuss the latest with UND Athletics, intercollegiate issues, as well as some good ol’ fashioned sports talk.

Information

  • Creator
    UND Insider
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    The Bill Chaves Podcast