Arch City Athletics Podcast

Ralph Schudel
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Welcome to the podcast from the person behind the Substack dedicated to all things sports in Central Ohio. From high school to the pros and everywhere in between, we’re here to share the stories, moments, and people that define sports around the Arch City. www.archcityathletics.com

Episodes

  1. Arch City Athletics Ep. 9 - Back and better than ever!

    Jun 4

    Arch City Athletics Ep. 9 - Back and better than ever!

    What’s been going on with me? A busy stretch lately with plenty happening around Central Ohio and beyond. Shoutout to Fleetwood Gold. Thanks to John and the entire management team for having me out—it was a blast. Wishing the best of luck to Dublin Jerome Lacrosse as they continue their postseason run. Ohio State Football Television Schedule Ohio State's television schedule is continuing to take shape. Discuss the latest kickoff times and television assignments that have been announced. Early thoughts on the Buckeyes' slate and which games stand out. Columbus Crew Major changes on the sideline. Henrik Rydström is out, and Laurent Courtois is in. Initial impressions of the move. Do things already appear to be moving in a better direction? The Crew enter the FIFA Club World Cup break. Max Arfsten is headed to the FIFA World Cup with the United States Men's National Team. What this opportunity means for Arfsten and the Crew. Columbus Eagles Update Latest results and developments from around the club. Key performances and players to watch moving forward. Delaware Rising Update The winning continues for Delaware Rising. A big victory over Susserfuss keeps the momentum rolling. Followed that up with another impressive result against Firelands. What has fueled the team's strong run of form? Natalie Dye joins the show for an interview. Discuss her season, the team's success, and what's ahead. Closing Thoughts Final takeaways from the week. Upcoming events and coverage to keep an eye on. Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    37 min
  2. Arch City Athletics Ep. 8 - "How cool is it?"

    May 17

    Arch City Athletics Ep. 8 - "How cool is it?"

    Introduction Quick life update: what’s been going on lately A busy stretch and what’s been keeping me moving Travels Around Ohio Recent trip to Huber Heights Stop at Buc-ee’s — first impressions and overall experience What stood out Thoughts and feelings about the visit A lot of travel lately — another packed week ahead Ohio State Uniform Updates Ohio State reveals a new look The “heritage stripe” is officially here to stay New turf installation coming to Ohio Stadium What these changes mean for the program’s identity and game day feel Columbus Eagles Game recap: tough late loss to FC Dayton Takeaways and thoughts on team performance What the team needs to improve Looking ahead to the next matchup Delaware Rising Coming off a strong win against Ohio City Interview feature: Lindsey Whitmore Preview of upcoming game vs. Panthers Expect photos and additional coverage Closing Another busy week ahead Stay tuned for more updates and coverage This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    28 min
  3. Arch City Athletics Ep. 7 - Columbus Eagles & Delaware Rising begin play this week

    May 4

    Arch City Athletics Ep. 7 - Columbus Eagles & Delaware Rising begin play this week

    Arch City Athletics Podcast – Episode 7 This week, I catch you up on what’s been going on with me as things start to ramp up across the Columbus sports scene. From new opportunities to familiar sidelines, it’s a busy and exciting time. The Columbus Eagles are back for the 2026 WPSL season after a dominant 2025 campaign that saw them go 8-0-0, win the Great River Division, and finish as the top-ranked team in the country while outscoring opponents 26-3. Goalkeeper Celeste Sloma is already earning recognition as Defensive Player of the Week, and the Eagles will once again call Fortress Obetz home. I’ll also be back with Delaware Rising this season, this time as the team photographer on the women’s side. Their schedule drops soon, but they open this Saturday against Ohio City SC at Buckeye Valley High School with a 3 PM kickoff. We’ll also have Lindsey Whitmore joining a future episode to talk more about the club. The Columbus Aviators picked up their second win of the season with a strong performance against Houston, fueled by a fast start and a solid defensive showing. Jim Tressel was in attendance, adding a little extra buzz to the night. Off the field, a bobblehead promotion ran into logistical issues that led to a postponement, which you can read more about here:https://www.archcityathletics.com/p/logistics-problems-lead-to-postponement Game recap:https://www.archcityathletics.com/p/aviators-ride-fast-start-defense I also talk about one of the best traditions in the city Dime-A-Dog Night with the Columbus Clippers. It’s a staple of the Columbus summer experience, and there’s really not a bad seat at Huntington Park. Finally, I wrap up my season with Pickerington North High School and take a moment to thank Colin, KJ, and Kelly for everything this year. It’s been a meaningful run. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    32 min
  4. Arch City Athletic Ep.6 - I hope this works!

    Apr 22

    Arch City Athletic Ep.6 - I hope this works!

    🎙️ Arch City Athletics Podcast — Episode 6 We’re back with Episode 6, and there’s a lot happening around Columbus right now—on and off the field. From community staples to expansion buzz to a little chaos in the sports world… let’s get into it. 🔊 Introduction What’s been going on with me lately A quick reset and what’s on deck for today’s episode 🍔 Thurman Cafe GoFundMe The latest on the situation surrounding The Thurman Cafe Thoughts on the GoFundMe and community response Why this story matters beyond just sports ⚽ NWSL to Columbus Reaction to the latest developments around NWSL expansion Breaking down the official statement from Columbus Eagles What this means for the future of women’s soccer in Columbus 🛩️ Columbus Aviators The week that was: Ted Ginn Jr. arrested for DUI Tough loss to Dallas Bouncing back with a win on Friday Recap and takeaways from the turnaround Gameday experience: what it’s like being there in person Full write-up: “Columbus Aviators Soar to First Franchise Victory” (Arch City Athletics) 🏒 Columbus Blue Jackets Rick Bowness returning as head coach for 2026–27 Key takeaways from the press conference Culture shift—what does that actually look like? Let’s talk roster: Who stays? Who’s on the chopping block? 🏈 Ohio State Spring Game Spring game recap for Ohio State Buckeyes football Biggest takeaways heading into the season Early signals on what this team could be 🎤 Closing Final thoughts from around the city What to watch for this week As always—stay tapped in with Arch City Athletics This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    56 min
  5. Arch City Athletics Ep. 5 - Springing into Action

    Apr 6

    Arch City Athletics Ep. 5 - Springing into Action

    Arch City Athletics Podcast — Episode 5 🎙️ What’s Going On With Me Quick check-in before we get into it—what I’ve been up to, what’s been on my mind, and why this episode took the shape it did. ⚽ NWSL to Columbus We’re back on this again—because things are actually moving. Picking up where we left off last episode New details on the bid, stadium plan, and the whole ticket tax situation I address some of the Twitter criticism of my takes (some fair, some…not so much) There’s a rally at City Hall on Monday—this is starting to feel real ⚽ Columbus Crew The Black & Gold finally get one in the win column—and they did it the right way. 3–1 win on the road over Atlanta United FC Abou Ali bags a brace, Max Arfsten adds another coming off international duty A performance that felt a lot more like the Crew we expect They’re back home Sunday against Orlando City SC—and notably, no Antoine Griezmann in the squad. 🏒 Columbus Blue Jackets This one felt familiar—and not in a good way. 2–1 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Score on the first shot of the game…then just kind of fade out Pattern right now: great starts, no legs late Next up: a road trip to face the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday. 🏈 Columbus Aviators First real look at them on TV. Early impressions Honestly—just cool to have spring football in Columbus Credit to the United Football League for giving this a shot I’ll be in the building for the second home game—looking forward to seeing what it feels like live. 🏐 Columbus Fury A little bit of everything this week. Loss to San Diego Mojo Then turn around and pull off a reverse sweep against Grand Rapids Rise Still figuring out exactly what this team is—but flashes are there. ⚾ Columbus Clippers Quietly putting together a solid start. Take the series 3–2 against a Cubs affiliate Sitting 4th in the International League right now Travis Bazzana is the real deal—walk-off hit last week They hit the road for five against the Worcester Red Sox. 🎧 Appreciate you listening—follow, subscribe, and let’s keep building this thing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    35 min
  6. Arch City Athletics Ep.4 - NWSL 2 Columbus?

    Mar 28

    Arch City Athletics Ep.4 - NWSL 2 Columbus?

    Welcome to Arch City Athletics The Podcast. Can you believe it? We've made it to Episode 4! Let's talk NWSL to Columbus and why the Haslam's make my nose itch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    36 min
  7. Arch City Athletics Ep.3 - I'm back but my voice isn't

    Mar 11

    Arch City Athletics Ep.3 - I'm back but my voice isn't

    Arch City Athletics Podcast – Episode 3 Show Notes In Episode 3 of the Arch City Athletics Podcast, Ralph shares what’s been happening lately — from time spent covering sports, work projects, and travel, to catching up with Columbus sports. He also gives a shoutout to the Pickerington North Panthers boys and girls basketball teams for their recent seasons. The show dives into several major storylines across Columbus and Ohio sports. Ohio State Basketball A look at how Bruce Thornton is emerging as the new leader for the Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball. Remembering the scoring dominance of Kelsey Mitchell, still the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Ohio State Buckeyes women's basketball program. Updates on the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament and where the Buckeyes stand. Recapping the results and key moments from the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament. Ohio Dominican Basketball The Ohio Dominican Panthers men's basketball prepare for a quarterfinal matchup against Findlay Oilers men's basketball in the conference tournament. Derek Goodman and Elijah Hinton earn First Team All-Conference honors in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference. Discussion about the possibility of Goodman entering the transfer portal. On the women’s side, Jenna Shackleford earns Second Team All-Conference recognition. Denison Women’s Basketball A historic moment for the Denison Big Red women's basketball as they reach the Sweet 16 for the first time in program history in the NCAA Division III Women's Basketball Tournament. Columbus Crew News Two players from Columbus Crew — Derrick Jones and Yaw Yeboah — receive lifetime suspensions from Major League Soccer related to sports betting violations. If you enjoy coverage of Columbus-area college sports, pro teams, and local storylines, make sure to subscribe and follow the Arch City Athletics Podcast so you never miss an episode. 🎙️🏀⚽ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    36 min
  8. Arch City Athletics Ep.2 - Girls just wanna have fun

    Feb 20

    Arch City Athletics Ep.2 - Girls just wanna have fun

    🎙️ Arch City Athletics Podcast – Episode 2 On this episode of the Arch City Athletics Podcast, we recap a packed week of Central Ohio hoops, talk postseason outlooks, preview spring sports, and share some exciting updates behind the scenes. 🏀 Pickerington North Girls Basketball Senior Day Celebration – Honoring the seniors who’ve built the standard at Pick North Game Recap & Final Score – Breaking down how the Panthers closed out the regular season Stat Leaders – Full breakdown from the postgame graphic Kamryn Ross Commitment – Congratulations to Kamryn on her commitment to continue her career at Wittenberg University 👏 Tournament Outlook – What to expect as the postseason begins 🏀 Pickerington North Boys Basketball Recap of the matchup vs. Upper Arlington High School Tournament draw coming this weekend — we discuss potential matchups and storylines 🌷 Shifting to Spring Sports With winter seasons wrapping up, we look ahead to spring coverage — what we’re excited about and what Arch City Athletics will be focusing on in the coming weeks. 📸 Platform Update: Flickr ➡️ ShootProof We explain the move from Flickr to ShootProof: Why the shift? How this benefits athletes, families, and teams Improved gallery experience, downloads, and print ordering 🏀 Ohio Dominican Men’s Basketball Weekend recap Postseason aspirations for the Panthers Spotlight on Derek Goodman and his recent performance for Ohio Dominican University 🏀 Ohio Dominican Women’s Basketball Game recap Player of the Week honors for Jazmyn from the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Breaking down their postseason path and what needs to happen ⚽ ODU Women’s Soccer Fundraiser Supporting the future of the program at Ohio Dominican University — details on the current fundraiser and how the community can get involved. 🦅 Eagles Preview A look ahead at the Eagles and what to watch for in their upcoming contest. ⚽ Columbus Crew Preview Season outlook and early storylines Sean Zawadzki named captain — what that means for leadership and culture 🎧 Thanks for listening to Episode 2 of the Arch City Athletics Podcast — your home for Columbus-area sports coverage, from high school to college to the pros. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    48 min
  9. Arch City Athletics Ep.1 - "Crafted for Excellence"

    Feb 14

    Arch City Athletics Ep.1 - "Crafted for Excellence"

    Welcome to the Arch City Athletics Podcast! On this episode, Ralph dives into everything that’s been keeping him busy lately — from streaming shifts to hoops and Valentine’s Day plans. This week’s rundown: 📺 Working in the world of streaming with ESPN and MLB.TV 📉 The evolving landscape of sports media as YouTube gets “skinnier” and changes the game 🏀 A check-in on Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball and what’s standing out this season ❤️ Valentine’s Day plans featuring the Columbus Fury and a night around pro volleyball in Columbus It’s a mix of media insight, Buckeye basketball talk, and a little bit of personal life — just how we like it. 🎙️ Tap in, subscribe, and let’s get into it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    41 min
  10. Arch City Athletics The Podcast - The Prologue

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    Arch City Athletics The Podcast - The Prologue

    What is this? A podcast? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.archcityathletics.com

    8 min

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Welcome to the podcast from the person behind the Substack dedicated to all things sports in Central Ohio. From high school to the pros and everywhere in between, we’re here to share the stories, moments, and people that define sports around the Arch City. www.archcityathletics.com

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