CNR Sports Armchair Interviews

Colin Northrup
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General sports enthusiast Colin Northrup sits down with the figures from the world of athletics, from the high school level to the highest professional levels and everywhere in between. Join Colin, as we take a deep dive into the world of sports.

  1. 06/12/2025

    Lomas Brown

    I sit down with Detroit Lions legend, 18-year NFL veteran, and radio analyst Lomas Brown. We talk about his unlikely start playing football and his journey to University of Florida. Lomas shares his NFL stories, including his time with his teammate Barry Sanders and his two vastly different Super Bowl experiences. We hear his perspective on the attrition of the Lions coaching staff and recent retirement of Lions center, Frank Ragnow. Lomas also talks about his work off the field through his foundation, as well his memorable moments calling Lions games on the radio and his media career with ESPN.

  2. 05/28/2025

    3x Time Super Bowl champion John Banazak

    In this episode of CNR Sports Armchair Interviews, we sit down with three-time Super Bowl champion John Banaszak for an unforgettable conversation! John takes us through his incredible journey, from his early days playing football to choosing Eastern Michigan University. He shares how he defied the odds as an undrafted free agent to join the Pittsburgh Steelers, the rise of the iconic Banaszak Bunch fan club, and unforgettable stories about legendary coach Chuck Noll. Plus, John opens up about his proud service in the United States Marines, offering insights into the discipline and resilience that shaped his life. This episode is a must-listen for football fans and anyone inspired by tales of perseverance and triumph!

  3. 03/21/2025

    CNR Sports Coaches series episode 8 Lauren Thompson.

    The Interview was recorded on February 28. In this episode of the armchair interviews, Colin sits down with Dexter High School girl's basketball coach Lauren Thompson. Lauren discusses growing up in a basketball family and her own journey as a player. She details her own experiences at Wittenberg University and how she ended up becoming a teacher after graduation. Plus how she ended up back at Dexter as both a teacher and coach, the use of positive psychology, the importance of family, and so much more.

  4. 03/10/2025

    CNR Sports Armchair Interviews: Fast Eddie

    In this episode of the Armchair Interviews. I sit down with former Eastern Michigan football letter winner and E club legend Ed Mizinski, a.k.a. Fast Eddie. During the interview we discuss. How the fast Eddie nickname came about. His decision to attend Eastern Michigan University. As well as his general college experience ,stories from his career as a coach and teacher. We also talk about his involvement with the EMU student managers as well as other experiences Eddie has been able to be a part of as a result of his association with Easter.

  5. 11/23/2024

    CNR Sports Armchair Interviews Rob Leadley

    * interview recorded on November 2.* After a long wait, the armchair interviews have returned. I interview South Lyon East High School girls' basketball coach Rob Leadley in this episode. During this episode, Rob and I cover various topics, including his time at Michigan State. His first steps into the coaching profession, how he got the job at South Lyon East. The crossover between his scientific work and coaching and how he ended up working for Schoolcraft College. Plus, he gives his thoughts on this year's South Lyon East team.

  6. 11/24/2023

    SFL commissioner and founder Cameron Irvine

    In this episode, I sat down with Cameron Irvine, the commissioner and founder of the Simulation Football League. The commissioner and I discussed what he came up with, what precisely the SFL is, and who Cam considers his broadcasting heroes. We also discussed the type of base video game used by the league currently and in the past, what the future holds for the league in general, and the special significance of the numbers 12, 86, and 68. Find out more information about the Simulation Football League by visiting their website at: https://www.simulationfl.net/home

  7. 09/22/2023

    2x super bowl champ ex NFL QB and EMU legend Charlie Batch

    I sit with former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Charlie Batch in this episode. Topics discussed include how Charlie found out about eastern Michigan University when he realized playing in the pros could be a possibility. Charlie's memorable draft experience and what it was like being teammates with future Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. Charlie also tells about how he signed with Pittsburgh in 2002, what it's like being teammates with Jerome Bettis, and we talk about the two Super Bowls he won as a backup quarterback. Charlie also talks about his charitable organization, Best of the Batch Foundation and its associated programs, as well as the origin story in his broadcasting journey

  8. 09/13/2023

    Broadcaster Michael Truilo

    In this special edition of the CNR Sports armchair interviews podcast. I sit down with Simulation Football League Hall of Fame announcer Michael Truilo. In this episode, you're not only going to learn what is the simulation football league and the origins behind Michael's player, Davidson Joseph. Micheal and I also explored his broadcasting journey, which began in the virtual world and eventually led him to become the lead announcer for Bethune Cookman University athletics. Other topics discussed include hobbies outside of broadcasting, Michael's favorite sports, besides baseball and football as well as his emotions about being inducted into the SFL Hall of Fame. Interview conducted on August 12.

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General sports enthusiast Colin Northrup sits down with the figures from the world of athletics, from the high school level to the highest professional levels and everywhere in between. Join Colin, as we take a deep dive into the world of sports.

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