The Monarchists

The Monarchists
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The Monarchists, Mike and Aaron, sit down with Old Dominion University (ODU) alums, athletes and coaches (current and former) to discuss the school, their experiences and how their lives have been impacted by the school and their athletic programs.

  1. S3E19 - Recruiting, Portal and CWS - Hudson Homers

    6d ago ·  Bonus

    S3E19 - Recruiting, Portal and CWS - Hudson Homers

    Coach Finny is back with CB and Gary to cover the transfer portal and recruiting. We have updates on the stadium construction and a big scheduling scheduling announcement. Plus we talk about the College World Series and Troy's run to Omaha

    1h 9m

  2. Jun 15

    The Monarchists Podcast - Charles Walls, Philadelphia Eagles VP of Player Personnel

    How do NFL teams really build championship rosters? This week, The Monarchists sit down with ODU football pioneer and Philadelphia Eagles Vice President of Player Personnel Charles Walls for an incredible conversation about football, leadership, scouting, roster construction, and the journey from the very first ODU football team to helping build Super Bowl champions. Charles shares stories from ODU's early days under Bobby Wilder, working alongside Taylor Heinicke, Thomas DeMarco, Nick Mayers, Ronnie Cameron, and Deron Mayo, breaking into the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, learning from some of the league's top executives, and eventually helping the Eagles build one of the NFL's premier rosters. We also dive into: 🏈 How NFL scouting actually works 🏈 What teams are really looking for in prospects 🏈 Transfer Portal & NIL impacts on NFL evaluations 🏈 Eagles Super Bowl championship culture 🏈 Lessons from Green Bay, Cleveland, and Philadelphia 🏈 ODU's rise from startup program to national brand 🏈 The future of roster building in college football This is one of the most fascinating football conversations we've ever had on The Monarchists. If you love football, scouting, leadership, team building, the NFL Draft, or ODU Football, this episode is for you. 🔵 Subscribe for more ODU Football, ODU Basketball, and Monarch Athletics coverage. #ODU #OldDominion #PhiladelphiaEagles #NFLDraft #NFLScouting #CharlesWalls #ODUFootball #TheMonarchists Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Why Charles Chose ODU Over Kent State 02:45 Life on ODU's First Football Team 07:00 Building a CAA Powerhouse 08:00 ODU Players Who Don't Get Enough Credit 10:00 Transitioning from Player to Coach 12:00 The Conversation That Changed Everything 13:30 Breaking Into the NFL with Green Bay 18:30 Career Growth & Lessons for Young Professionals 21:30 Why Relationships Matter in Football 24:30 What NFL Scouts Really Do 25:15 Inside an NFL Draft Cycle 28:15 How Teams Handle Scout Disagreements 30:00 Evaluating Character in the Transfer Portal Era 32:30 Why the Transfer Portal Isn't All Bad 36:00 The Hidden Work of NFL Scouting 38:30 Scouting ODU Legend Rick Lovato 40:30 Life on the Road as an NFL Scout 42:00 Charles' Favorite Concert & Jay-Z Story 44:00 Winning a Super Bowl with Philadelphia 45:30 Could NFL Roster Building Work in College Football? 47:00 Why Charles Always Gives Back to ODU 49:00 Seeing SB Ballard Stadium for the First Time 50:30 Rapid Fire Questions 56:45 Final Thoughts & Go Monarchs

    58 min

  3. Jun 8

    The Monarchists Podcast - ODU Football Coach Ricky Rahne on Spring/Summer, Recruiting Camps, & More

    ODU Football head coach Ricky Rahne joins The Monarchists to talk spring ball, the importance of summer development, recruiting camps, roster retention, NIL/revenue sharing, offensive line progress, and why Monarch fans should embrace the team in front of them right now. Coach also explains why summer workouts shape the heart and soul of a football team, what ODU looks for during camps, how player leadership develops in June and July, and why the best days of college football can still be ahead. Plus: golf tournament stories, Coach Snodgrass praise, honest recruiting insight, and a surprise wrestling detour at the end. Subscribe, like, comment, and share with Monarch Nation. Go Monarchs! Chapters 00:00 Intro & ODAF shoutout 01:00 Spring ball recap: 15 practices, not 16 02:35 Offensive line progress 04:00 Coach Snodgrass and the importance of summer development 06:45 ODU Football golf tournament 09:50 Football camps and players coaching campers 12:45 What makes a successful summer? 16:20 NCAA recruiting calendar and rule complexity 19:15 What ODU evaluates at camps 23:05 What can be taught vs. what traits are harder to change 25:25 Recruiting measurables and why height exaggerations hurt players 29:25 NIL, revenue sharing, recruiting, and roster retention 34:00 Post-camp evaluations and offer decisions 35:45 Evaluating camp data and long-distance campers 37:00 How ODU treats every camper 38:25 New offensive line coaches 40:45 What ODU fans should do before the season 41:45 “The good old days are never coming back” 44:00 Bonus wrestling talk with Coach Rahne 47:00 Coach Rahne thanks The Monarchists 48:00 Go Monarchs

    48 min

  4. Jun 7

    The Monarchists Podcast - Taylor Heinicke

    Monarch Nation… this one belongs in the ODU Hall of Fame. Taylor Heinicke finally joins The Monarchists Podcast and delivers an all-time conversation that every Old Dominion fan needs to hear. From the real recruiting story that brought him to Norfolk, to getting thrown into the fire against ranked UMass, to 730 yards in one afternoon, to JMU heartbreakers (for them), to NFL playoff chaos, Busch Light fines, and the moment he knew it was time to walk away from football — nothing is off limits. This episode is raw, hilarious, emotional, and deeply Monarch-proud. Taylor reflects on: - The improbable moments that built ODU Football - His relationship with Thomas DeMarco, Larry Pinkard, and teammates - Life-changing NFL moments (including that Tampa Bay playoff game) - Why he’s retiring — and why Virginia Beach is home next - And yes… the full Busch Light plane story 🍺😅 If you love Old Dominion. If you lived those early ODU Football seasons. If you still get chills thinking about JMU, New Hampshire, or Washington vs Tampa… 👉 This episode is for you. 🎙️ The Best — and ONLY — ODU Podcast 👑 Be a Monarchist. Join The Pride. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU 1:00 – Taylor Heinicke finally joins The Monarchists 3:05 – The real story of how Taylor ended up at ODU 6:45 – Late recruiting chaos & betting on himself 9:35 – Arriving as a freshman & the Oregon-style offense 12:40 – Thomas DeMarco injury & getting thrown into the fire vs UMass 16:30 – Campus fame, Heineke shirts & pre-NIL madness 19:05 – 730 yards vs New Hampshire (and surviving the heat) 23:00 – Punting, fake punts & Kevin Byard ending it 26:40 – That JMU scramble + Larry Pinkard catch 31:20 – Transitioning ODU from FCS → FBS 35:30 – Favorite ODU moment (it’s not his play 👀) 38:30 – Wild off-field team stories 41:00 – Golf talk (yes, a lot of golf talk ⛳) 43:45 – Lowest moment → NFL comeback mindset 46:10 – Washington playoff game vs Tom Brady 48:55 – Taylor announces his retirement 🏈❤️ 51:40 – Taylor’s message to Monarch Nation 52:55 – Go Monarchs 👑

    54 min
  5. S3E18 - Season Recap and Year End Awards - Hudson Homers

    May 26 ·  Bonus

    S3E18 - Season Recap and Year End Awards - Hudson Homers

    CB and Gary recap the 2026 season with Coach Finwood. Finny gives us a behind the scenes view of the exit interview process and a stadium update. The guys will be back in June for a recruiting update.

    1h 21m
  6. S3E17 - JMU Recap and SBC Tourney Preview - Hudson Homers

    May 18 ·  Bonus

    S3E17 - JMU Recap and SBC Tourney Preview - Hudson Homers

    CB and Gary recap a series win over JMU and reveal Players of the Week. Then a quick preview of the Sun Belt Baseball Tournament before the fellas head off to Montgomery.

    46 min
  7. S3E16 - Coastal Recap w/ Darin Kuskie and Nick Sulpizio - Hudson Homers

    May 12 ·  Bonus

    S3E16 - Coastal Recap w/ Darin Kuskie and Nick Sulpizio - Hudson Homers

    Darin Kuskie and Nick Sulpizio join to recap a series win over #8 Coastal Carolina. CB, Gary and Coach Finwood look ahead to the final series against JMU and who you should root for this weekend.

    1h 21m
  8. S3E15 - ASU Recap with Brody Connors and Maddox Jack - Hudson Homers

    May 5 ·  Bonus

    S3E15 - ASU Recap with Brody Connors and Maddox Jack - Hudson Homers

    CB and Gary recap and SBC series win and a week with two walk off victories. Brody Connors and Maddox Jack hop on to tell their ODU story.

    1h 13m
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The Monarchists, Mike and Aaron, sit down with Old Dominion University (ODU) alums, athletes and coaches (current and former) to discuss the school, their experiences and how their lives have been impacted by the school and their athletic programs.

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  • Creator
    The Monarchists
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    258
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 The Monarchists
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