It's Brewin at McEwen: A USF Baseball Podcast

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The It's Brewin at McEwen Podcast is your #1 fan-sourced hub for everything about the University of South Florida (USF) Baseball team that competes in the NCAA's Division 1 American Athletic Conference. Including interviews with players, former players, and other members of the USF Baseball community. GO BULLS!

  1. Apr 17

    Ep. 94: the Bulls beat Miami ahead of a home series vs UAB

    The Bulls are 26–10 (6–6) after a busy stretch that included a series win over Memphis, a tough road series at UTSA, and a strong midweek win over Miami. With the team now tied for 6th in the American Athletic Conference, we break down what we’ve learned, who’s trending up, and what needs to improve as USF enters a pivotal stretch against UAB and ECU. In this episode: • Kaden Smith’s emergence in the Sunday starter role • Dominic Pontbriant’s impact and pitching staff developments • Key offensive contributors heating up (Trippel, Brenczewski, Pruitt) • What to expect vs UAB and how the Bulls match up • What a successful finish to this stretch looks like (RPI + conference positioning) Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) John Kaplan (@johnnykii) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

    46 min

  2. Apr 16

    Ep. 93: USF Baseball Seniors Jacob Green and Jevin Relaford join the show

    USF seniors Jacob Green and Jevin Relaford join the show to break down their journeys to Tampa, what’s fueled their breakout seasons, and how they’ve developed into key pieces for the Bulls. The guys dive into defense, base running, and hitting approaches, share stories from their careers, and close it out with a fun rapid-fire segment that gives fans a look inside the clubhouse. Recorded on 4/8/26 Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) John Kaplan (@johnnykii) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

    41 min

  3. Apr 5

    Ep. 92: USF Baseball Senior CF Ryan Pruitt joins the show!

    In this episode of It’s Brewin at McEwen, we’re joined by USF senior outfielder Ryan Pruitt, one of the catalysts at the top of the Bulls lineup. Pruitt dives into his unique journey through multiple JUCO programs to ultimately landing at USF, how that path helped shape his game, and the athletic background that fuels his speed and impact on both sides of the ball. We also get into his approach as a leadoff hitter, his elite contact ability, and the mindset that’s helped him become one of the team’s most consistent offensive contributors. Plus, Pruitt shares insight on team culture, his support system, and wraps things up with some fun rapid-fire questions Bulls fans will enjoy. Hosts (Twitter/X): John Kaplan (@johnnykii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

    31 min

  4. Apr 1

    Ep. 91: Bulls drop the Charlotte series & BCU mid-week; look for bounce back vs Memphis

    In this episode, we record live during the Bethune-Cookman midweek matchup and break down the latest developments around USF Baseball, including the Bulls dropping the Charlotte series 2 games to 1. We also dive into questions from fans on X, share our reactions to recent performances, and discuss what it all means moving forward as the team looks to respond and build momentum in the weeks ahead. Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans John Kaplan (@johnnykii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

    31 min

  5. Mar 25

    Ep. 90: A convo with Michael Senay; Freshman RHP & back-to-back American Pitcher of the Week

    Freshman RHP Michael Senay joins the show after a dominant start to his USF career, highlighted by a .68 ERA through 39.2 innings and back-to-back American Conference Pitcher of the Week honors. Michael shares his journey from playing with the Czech national team to making an immediate impact in college, breaks down his pitch mix and development, and gives insight into the culture inside the Bulls’ clubhouse. We wrap with some fun locker room questions and what fans can expect from USF the rest of the season. Hosts (Twitter/X): John Kaplan (@johnnykii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

    39 min

  6. Mar 24

    Ep. 89: Bulls start 2-1 in American play; FGCU preview: Power rankings

    The Brewin Crew recaps the opening weekend of American Conference play which saw the Bulls take 2 out of 3 at home vs Rice and improve their overall record to 20-4. The guys also discuss the upcoming midweek matchup vs FGCU and the American power rankings. Hosts (Twitter/X): Adam Cartwright (@ajc_brewincrew) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

    36 min

  7. Mar 20

    Ep. 88: your 18-3 USF Baseball team begins American Conference play

    The Brewin Crew recaps a dominant week for USF Baseball, as the Bulls go 4–0 with a series sweep of Columbia and a midweek run-rule win over Jacksonville to improve to 18–3 on the season. With conference play set to begin, the guys preview a tough matchup against a surging Rice team that’s won 10 of its last 13 against strong competition, breaking down what to expect from their pitching staff and lineup. Hosts (Twitter/X): Adam Cartwright (@ajc_brewincrew) Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

    53 min

  8. Mar 13

    Ep. 87: Bulls Move to 14–3: Week Recap, Conference Power Rankings & Columbia Series

    The Brewin Crew recaps another strong week for USF Baseball as the Bulls go 4–0 to improve to 14–3. The guys discuss key takeaways from the week, including standout players and team trends they’re seeing early in the season. They also break down Adam’s latest American Conference power rankings and where USF fits within the conference. To close the show, the crew previews the Bulls’ upcoming four-game series against Columbia and looks ahead at notable matchups around the AC this weekend. Hosts (Twitter/X): Adam Cartwright (@ajc_brewincrew) Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

    53 min
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The It's Brewin at McEwen Podcast is your #1 fan-sourced hub for everything about the University of South Florida (USF) Baseball team that competes in the NCAA's Division 1 American Athletic Conference. Including interviews with players, former players, and other members of the USF Baseball community. GO BULLS!

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