March 2 The Pod

Cory Hogue
  • 5.0 (2)
  • SPORTS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

The voice of Bearkat Nation — podcasts, stories, and analysis you won’t find anywhere else. march2thepod.substack.com

  1. 1D AGO

    Portal News, Softball History, and Baseball Concerns

    In Episode 29 of March 2 The Pod, Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells break down another busy week in Sam Houston athletics. The guys open with bowling’s strong NCAA regional showing, including a win over Maryville and two close losses that ended the season just short of the regional final. They also discuss football adding offensive lineman Jimmy Walls out of Bakersfield College and what his size and experience could mean for the Bearkats moving forward. Men’s basketball takes center stage with major transfer portal developments. Matt Dann is back, while Kashie Natt, Po’Boigh King, and C.J. Beaumont are on the move. The show also dives into what new additions Zion Pipkin and Aidan McDowell could bring to next year’s roster. On the women’s side, the portal also begins to move. Later in the episode, the hosts go Across the Farm to highlight major performances in track and field, plus updates on tennis, beach volleyball, and golf. Softball gets a spotlight after bouncing back from a tough road series at WKU with a win over SFA, where Veronica Harrison set the program’s single-season home run record. The episode closes with a hard look at baseball after a sweep at Missouri State and a midweek loss to Houston. Cory and Ben dig into lineup production and explain why the bottom third of the order has become a growing concern.

    58 min

  2. APR 1

    Softball Sweep, Ryan Peterson’s Gem, and Spring Football Buzz

    Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells break down a packed week in Sam Houston athletics on Episode 28 of March 2 The Pod. The guys discuss early returns from Bearkat spring football, transfer portal movement in men’s basketball, a new soccer commitment, and one huge weekend for Sam Houston softball. They also dive into baseball’s series win over WKU, Ryan Peterson’s complete-game one-hitter, and what the Bearkats still need from the pitching staff moving forward. Plus, updates from tennis, beach volleyball, bowling, volleyball, and more from across Bearkat athletics. Presented by Eternal Roofing.

    53 min

  3. MAR 25

    Sam Houston Basketball Post Mortem and Coach Grades

    In Episode 27 of March 2 The Pod, Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells take a final look back at the Sam Houston men’s and women’s basketball seasons. The episode’s main focus is a full post mortem on both programs, including postseason results, what each team accomplished, what questions remain, and grades for head coaches Chris Mudge and Raven Justice. The show also includes updates on bowling after the Bearkats earned an NCAA regional berth, football’s new offensive line coach, baseball’s recent turnaround, softball’s strong start in Conference USA play, and the latest involving golf, women’s tennis, track and field, beach volleyball, and the Kat Fund.

    59 min

  4. MAR 10

    March 2 The Pod: Tiffany Sanchez Makes History and the CUSA Brackets Are Here

    March 2 The Pod returns with a special Monday episode as Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells react to a huge weekend across Sam Houston athletics and reveal their Conference USA tournament brackets. The show opens with Tiffany Sanchez’s historic no-hitter in softball’s series win over UTEP, then moves into a strong weekend for the bowling team and a much-needed baseball sweep over Prairie View A&M. The guys discuss why each result matters and what comes next for those programs this week. Then it’s all about March. Cory and Ben break down the women’s basketball regular season finish, postseason honors for Fanta Kone and Debra Ogayemi, and Sam Houston’s path through the CUSA tournament bracket. On the men’s side, they discuss Po’Boy King’s injury status, Coach Mudge’s Co-Coach of the Year honor, the Bearkats’ major award haul, and why the No. 2 seed gives Sam Houston a legitimate shot to win the tournament. Plus, they make their full bracket picks for both the women’s and men’s tournaments and invite fans to submit their own entries in the March 2 The Pod bracket challenge.

    53 min

  5. MAR 5

    Baseball concern, bracket challenge buzz, and Bearkats chasing tournament position

    In this special Thursday edition of March 2 The Pod, Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrels break down a busy week across Bearkat athletics. The show opens with discussion of the Louisiana Tech lawsuit and what it could mean for the Conference USA football schedule, then shifts to the big question around Sam Houston baseball: how concerned should fans really be after a 5-7 start? The guys weigh the struggles of the offense against the clear progress on the mound, highlight why the young pitching staff has been a bright spot, and explain why this season still feels more encouraging than last year. They also dive into softball’s 14-9 start heading into conference play, run through updates in track and field, bowling, golf, beach volleyball, and tennis, and preview a huge weekend for both Bearkat basketball teams as the CUSA tournament approaches. Plus, they announce a new bracket reveal show and a listener bracket challenge ahead of tournament week.

    43 min

  6. FEB 18

    Spring is in the air for Bearkat Athletics

    Spring is in the air—and Bearkat Athletics is in overdrive. Cory Hogue and Ben Sorrells open with a tribute to Austin Farmer and share how fans can support his family, then sprint through a packed Sam Houston sports week: track & field highlights, bowling’s runner-up finish, women’s tennis momentum, year-two beach volleyball, golf updates, softball’s weekend results (and a key injury watch), and an encouraging early tone for Bearkat baseball behind improved pitching depth. On the hardwood, the women’s team drops a tight one at FIU after an administrative technical tied to jersey-number discrepancies, while the men continue winning despite a short bench—setting up a huge stretch with CUSA seeding implications on both sides.

    56 min

  7. FEB 4

    Signing Day, Softball Expectations, and a Big Hoops Weekend

    Season 3, Episode 23 of March 2 The Pod (presented by Eternal Roofing) covers National Signing Day and Phil Longo’s press conference, including what Sam Houston’s 2026 class means for the roster—especially the young QB room. Then Cory and Ben dive into a full Bearkat softball preview: an elite pitching staff returning every inning, key defensive pieces, portal additions, and why the expectation is to compete for a championship. The episode wraps with women’s and men’s basketball standings, injury/storyline notes, and game predictions—plus a Kat Fund update after the Champions Dinner and golf auction supporting Bearkat golf.

    58 min

  8. JAN 7

    Bearkat Hoops Picks: Liberty/Delaware + Portal Talk

    March 2 The Pod returns for Season 3, Episode 21, presented by Eternal Roofing. Cory and Ben catch up after the break (including Cory’s hacked Twitter situation), then dive into Sam Houston football portal movement — departures, early additions, and why offensive line + quarterback depth are the biggest flashing concerns. On the hardwood, Bearkat WBB is off to a strong CUSA start and faces a tough road swing at Liberty and Delaware. We run through national/conference stat comparisons, matchup keys (turnovers vs rebounding), and make picks using ChatGPT lines. We also check in with Ben’s Kat Fund update, including details on the Sam Houston Golf Champions Dinner (Jan. 30), then close with Bearkat MBB: what the 0-3 CUSA start really means, why home games matter, and picks for Delaware and Liberty. Follow/subscribe: march2thepod.substack.com and find us everywhere @March2ThePod.

    1h 6m
See All (29)

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

The voice of Bearkat Nation — podcasts, stories, and analysis you won’t find anywhere else. march2thepod.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Cory Hogue
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    March 2 The Pod