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. S3E10 - USA Recap w/ Ben Tanton and Jackson Okonkwo - Hudson Homers

    4D AGO ·  BONUS

    S3E10 - USA Recap w/ Ben Tanton and Jackson Okonkwo - Hudson Homers

    CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap the series at South Alabama. Freshmen pitchers Ben Tanton and Jackson Okonkwo hop on to chat all things pitching, hidden talents and getting the win on Saturday.

    1h 26m
  2. S4E8 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    5D AGO ·  BONUS

    S4E8 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    The Monarchists are back with another edition of The Monarchists Basketball Show, joined by Mike Jones to break down the season, what went wrong, and what comes next for Old Dominion Monarchs Men's Basketball. Coach Jones gets brutally honest about expectations vs. reality, roster construction challenges, and the evolving landscape of the Sun Belt Conference. From recruiting JUCO talent and navigating the transfer portal to building a defensive identity that can win in March - nothing is off limits. 🔥 Topics include: - Season recap and tough lessons learned - Fixing the defense without sacrificing offense - Transfer portal strategy (April 7–21 window) - JUCO recruiting insights from Kansas - How to build a roster to survive the Sun Belt gauntlet - Rule changes that NEED to happen in college basketball Coach Jones also delivers a powerful message to Monarch Nation about the future and why ODU basketball is far from finished. 💙 Subscribe now and stay locked in with the BEST and ONLY ODU podcast on the planet. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro (ODAF Support) 01:00 – Season recap: expectations vs reality 02:30 – Tough non-conference schedule lessons 04:00 – Fixing scheduling strategy moving forward 05:00 – Sun Belt expectations & roster evaluation 06:00 – Year 1 vs Year 2 roster construction 07:30 – Offensive improvement vs defensive struggles 08:45 – The challenge of finding two-way players 09:30 – Recruiting breakdown: JUCO scouting in Kansas 11:00 – Evaluating players beyond film 12:00 – The importance of coaching networks 13:30 – Truth vs bias in recruiting intel 15:00 – JUCO vs Division I mindset differences 17:00 – What players value about ODU facilities 18:30 – Building culture through recruiting 20:00 – Transfer portal strategy explained 21:30 – Selling opportunity at ODU 22:30 – Coach Jones’ growth as a head coach 24:00 – Sun Belt style diversity & challenges 26:00 – How close the Sun Belt really is 27:30 – Rule change #1: Goaltending review issue 30:00 – Rule change #2: Unlimited correct challenges 32:00 – Officiating consistency debate 35:00 – Building a roster to beat multiple styles 38:00 – Vision for ODU basketball’s future 39:00 – Message to Monarch Nation

    41 min
  3. S3E9 - App State Recap w/ Patrick Johnson - Hudson Homers

    MAR 24 ·  BONUS

    S3E9 - App State Recap w/ Patrick Johnson - Hudson Homers

    CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a 2-2 week and a series loss to App State. The guys dive into the pitching staff and how they can get back on the right track. Patrick Johnson joins to talk about earning the win on Friday out of the pen and much more!

    1h 13m
  4. S3E8 - Troy Recap with Tyler Zedalis - Hudson Homers

    MAR 17 ·  BONUS

    S3E8 - Troy Recap with Tyler Zedalis - Hudson Homers

    We recap a 1-3 week against ECU and Troy then look ahead to Norfolk State and App State. Outfielder Tyler Zedalis joins to talk about his hot start to the season and growing up in a baseball family.

    1h 22m
  5. S3E7 - UConn and VCU Recap with Jack Slater - Hudson Homers

    MAR 10 ·  BONUS

    S3E7 - UConn and VCU Recap with Jack Slater - Hudson Homers

    CB, Gary and Coach Finny recaps ODU's 2-2 week against UConn and VCU. Catcher Jack Slater joins the pod to talk about baseball and what is lined up for him after his final season.

    1h 18m
  6. S3E6 - Charlotte Recap - Hudson Homers

    MAR 3 ·  BONUS

    S3E6 - Charlotte Recap - Hudson Homers

    The guys recap a 1-2 week against Norfolk State and Charlotte and look ahead to VCU midweek before UConn comes to town. Plus, Coach Finny becomes a grandfather!

    58 min

  7. MAR 2

    The Monarchists Podcast - Jason Redman

    Monarch Nation — this one is different. In this powerful episode of The Monarchists Podcast, we sit down with ODU alum, retired Navy SEAL, New York Times bestselling author, and leadership expert Jason Redman — and if you didn’t know he was an Old Dominion graduate before today… you’re not alone. Jason enlisted in 1992, became a Navy SEAL, later earned selection into the ultra-competitive Seaman-to-Admiral commissioning program, and chose Old Dominion University as his path forward. His journey includes: Elite SEAL leadershipBattlefield injury in IraqThe legendary “Sign on the Door”Founding Wounded WearLaunching TurboVets (AI + automation for veterans)Becoming a nationally recognized leadership speakerAnd helping bring Patriot Hard Seltzer to Virginia But more importantly — this is about mindset. If you: Love ODU and the Hampton Roads communityRespect the military and Navy SEALsAre fighting through adversityWant to become the elite version of yourselfBelieve leadership starts within …this episode is for you. Jason breaks down: How to build an Overcome MindsetWhy leadership is about leading yourself firstThe difference between rank and real leadershipWhat he learned from failureWhy comfort is the enemy of growthHow to write your own “Sign on the Door” This isn’t just an interview. It’s a masterclass in resilience. 📚 Connect with Jason Redman🌐 Website: https://jasonredman.com 📖 Books: Trident & Overcome TurboVets (Veteran tech platform): https://turbovets.com 🥃 Patriot Hard Seltzer (Whiskey-based / supporting first responders & veterans): https://patriothardseltzer.com 🎧 Subscribe to The Monarchists — the BEST and ONLY ODU podcast. #GoMonarchs #Overcome #Leadership #Veterans #ODU ⏱️ Chapters0:00 – ODAF Introduction 1:00 – How ODU Fans Discovered Jason Was a Monarch 2:00 – “Who Is Jason Redman?” in 60 Seconds 3:00 – Growing Up in a Family of Service 5:00 – Becoming a Navy SEAL & BUD/S Reality 8:00 – Starting ODU’s Special Operations Club 10:00 – 9/11 & Commitment to Serve 13:00 – SEAL Team Leadership & Elite Performance 18:00 – Enlisted to Officer (Seaman-to-Admiral Program) 22:00 – Failing as a Leader & The Ranger School Redemption 27:00 – Leadership Lessons That Changed His Life 33:00 – The Gunfight in Iraq 38:00 – The “Sign on the Door” That Went Viral 41:00 – Building an Overcome Mindset 47:00 – Trident vs. Overcome — Which Should You Read? 49:00 – TurboVets: Fixing the Veteran Transition System 53:00 – Patriot Hard Seltzer & Supporting Heroes 56:00 – Write Your Own “Sign on the Door”

    59 min
  8. S3E5 - Niagara Recap with Cole Lanford - Hudson Homers

    FEB 24 ·  BONUS

    S3E5 - Niagara Recap with Cole Lanford - Hudson Homers

    CB, Gary and Coach Finny recap a weekend sweep of Niagara. Cole Lanford joins after a key outing to complete the sweep. He also tells his comeback story from brain surgery a year ago.

    1h 21m
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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
    245
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 The Monarchists
  • Show Website
    The Monarchists

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