The Doghouse

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The Doghouse is a community-first sports and storytelling podcast rooted in Sikeston, Missouri. What starts with Bulldogs basketball often turns into something bigger: the people, the programs, and the moments that shape a town. Each episode blends real game breakdowns, behind-the-scenes perspective, and conversations with coaches, athletes, alumni, local leaders, and difference-makers across Southeast Missouri. If you care about Bulldog Nation and the stories that make Sikeston feel like home, you’re in the right place.

  1. 12H AGO

    Ep 64 - Will Holifield - Final Four and Fatherhood

    Send us Fan Mail A Final Four run is already rare. Add a newborn arriving in the middle of it, and you get a story our town will tell for a long time. We’re joined by Sikeston Bulldogs basketball assistant coach Will Holifield, a key voice behind the toughness, discipline, and pace that define this program, and he takes us inside the season that ends on the state’s biggest stage in Missouri high school basketball. From hospital logistics to film prep, it’s a real look at how championships collide with real life.  We dig into what fans don’t always see: replacing five senior starters, building new leaders, and getting buy-in from players who step into bigger roles than they expected. Coach Holifield explains how an undersized group solves rebounding and physicality, why certain December tournaments exposed weaknesses that later became strengths, and which gritty road games helped the Bulldogs believe they could make noise in March.  We also get nerdy in the best way. We talk skill development, the Villanova-inspired “Nova” jump stop that helps players finish in traffic without forcing charges, and how modern scouting tools like Hudl Assist and Synergy analytics can sharpen preparation without slowing players down. Then we relive the emotional quarterfinal breakthrough against Vianney and what it means when former Bulldogs flood the stands and the floor to celebrate together. If you love Sikeston, SEMO hoops, or building a winning culture the right way, this one’s for you. Subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with one Bulldog fan who needs to hear it. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston. 🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio 🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com 📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  ✉️ Contact: doghouse.sikeston@gmail.com

    1h 42m

  2. APR 4

    Ep 63 - Dr. Ken Holloway: The Barker Of Bulldog Nation

    Send us Fan Mail You’ve heard a loud gym before, but you haven’t heard Sikeston until you’ve heard The Barker. Ken Holloway is one of the most familiar faces in Bulldog Nation, and his bark has become a rallying point that players and fans recognize instantly as support. We sit down with Ken to learn how a pastor from St Louis ends up in southeast Missouri, finds his place in the community, and turns a simple idea into a tradition that helps define the game-day atmosphere.  Ken walks us through the real story, from being invited to preach at West End Baptist Church to meeting Maxine and building a life that makes Sikeston home. He also shares why small town community feels different than big city life, how neighborly accountability shapes kids, and why having one high school can create a rare kind of school pride and togetherness. If you love high school basketball, small town culture, and the way sports can bring people together across every difference, this conversation hits deep.  We also talk faith and purpose, including the moments that shaped Ken’s calling, plus his years working at Ford and the unexpected way that job became ministry too. The big takeaway is simple and challenging: community doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built by committed people who keep showing up. Subscribe, share with a Bulldog fan, and leave a review so more people can find The Doghouse. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston. 🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio 🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com 📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  ✉️ Contact: doghouse.sikeston@gmail.com

    1h 27m

  3. MAR 28

    Ep 62 - Erwin Porter - How A Local Author Captured Southeast Missouri High School Hoops

    Send us Fan Mail Bootheel basketball has a reputation across Missouri for a reason, and we wanted to get the story behind that reputation from someone who’s been determined to preserve it. We’re joined by Erwin Porter, local author and basketball historian, to talk about his book Bootheel Basketball: A Half Century of Hoops Supremacy and what it takes to document the programs, coaches, players, and seasons that built southeast Missouri high school basketball into a lasting tradition. We get into the choices every historian has to make: where the Bootheel “line in the sand” really belongs, which schools and conferences fit the culture, and why trying to cover all of southeast Missouri would turn one readable book into an encyclopedia. Erwin walks us through the research process, the people who helped, and what he learned by sitting down with legendary 500-win coaches who can still recall specific nights, matchups, and heartbreak losses like they happened yesterday. From there, we talk style of play and why “Bootheel basketball” is recognized statewide: conditioning, tempo, tenacious defense, and a physical edge that can change how games are officiated once you get deeper into state play. We also chase a few fun rabbits on playoff formats, travel, and the shot clock, then come back to the bigger point: high school basketball is still one of the best ways to unify a town. Erwin also previews his next book, focused on notable players and what happens after the final buzzer, because the real win is using the lessons of the game to build a life. If you care about Sikeston Bulldogs pride, southeast Missouri sports history, and the stories that made these gyms special, hit play, subscribe, leave a review, and share the show with someone who grew up on Bootheel basketball. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston. 🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio 🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com 📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  ✉️ Contact: doghouse.sikeston@gmail.com

    1h 41m

  4. MAR 24

    Ep 61 - Sikeston Bulldogs Postseason Wrap Up - A Season Worth Remembering, A Standard Worth Chasing

    Send us Fan Mail 29 wins doesn’t happen by accident, and neither does a Final Four run. We sit down for a full postseason wrap-up of Sikeston Bulldogs basketball, from the late-night ride home and that first wave of “it’s over” melancholy to the pride that hits when you realize how rare a season like 29-3 really is in Missouri high school basketball. The record matters, but what stays with us is the way this team and this town showed up for each other all year.  We unpack the defining stretches of the season and the moments that shaped the run: the defensive toughness that showed up against Scott City, the statement win at Jackson, and the hard-earned Final Four victory over Raytown South. Then we get honest about the championship matchup with MICDS, where size, length, and athleticism made every clean look feel expensive. Instead of living in excuses, we talk about what the loss teaches, what it takes to get back, and why the best programs treat setbacks as fuel.  We also give the seniors their flowers and tell the stories behind the stat lines: Kobe’s rise into a complete leader, Ben James’ comeback through injury and surgery, Jaharis’ gritty work against bigger posts, and the unselfish team basketball that produced the biggest shot of the year. Along the way, we shout out the coaches, student section, boosters, staff, and behind-the-scenes helpers who make the machine run and keep Sikeston basketball a point of community pride.  If you care about winning culture, player development, and what small-town basketball can look like at its best, this conversation is for you. Subscribe to The Dog House, share this with a Bulldog fan, and leave us a review with your favorite moment from the season. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston. 🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio 🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com 📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  ✉️ Contact: doghouse.sikeston@gmail.com

    1h 35m

  5. MAR 15

    Ep 60 - Jim McMillen, Chief Department of Public Safety

    Send us Fan Mail Four teams left. One town still standing. We are still buzzing from the Vianney game and the way our Bulldogs found a way when everything tightened up late. We break down the biggest moments, the stat lines that tell the real story, and the seniors who keep making winning plays even when the spotlight is blazing. If you’re following Missouri high school basketball, MSHSAA Class 5, or searching for the Sikeston Bulldogs Final Four run, this one captures the feeling of a whole community leaning into the same dream. Then we bring you a conversation that matters just as much off the court. Chief Jim McMillen of the Sikeston Department of Public Safety sits down with us to talk about what “public safety” really means in our town, why the move to 12-hour shifts helps retention, and how their in-house academy speeds up training when staffing gets tight. We get into community policing, leadership, and the reality of building a culture where service is the point and accountability is non-negotiable. We also go deep on mental health crisis calls, crisis intervention training, and the hard truth that we can’t arrest our way out of every social problem while still protecting victims and enforcing the law. Chief McMillen shares how trust is rebuilt, how technology like ShotSpotter fits into modern policing, and what residents can do that actually helps, from showing up to reporting what they see and hear. If you care about small-town life, public safety, and a team making noise on the biggest stage, hit play, subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone who loves Sikeston stories. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston. 🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio 🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com 📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  ✉️ Contact: doghouse.sikeston@gmail.com

    2h 42m

  6. MAR 8

    Ep 59 - Lane Below, Men's Head Basketball Coach Gulf Coast State College

    Send us Fan Mail Four-peat secured. Now the real test begins. We open with the Bulldogs’ path through districts—how Sikeston handled a bruising Festus team, survived a cold stretch, and turned fourth-quarter pressure into a double-digit win. From missed “dagger” threes to a surge of late turnovers, we unpack what actually swung the game and why our pace matters more in March than it did in December. Then we set the table for a high-stakes quarterfinal: Vianney’s three-point volume, a seven-footer patrolling the glass, and a neutral court that could blunt their comfort from deep. We talk matchups, the logic behind our stretched matchup zone, and the two or three moments that usually decide a possession game. Midway through, we welcome Gulf Coast State head coach Lane Below for a masterclass in modern preparation. Lane traces his route from Advance to Three Rivers with Gene Bess to Ole Miss, and into JUCO head coaching where he’s built a fast, unselfish offense and a ruthless matchup zone that traps posts, corners, and ball screens. He opens the hood on real scouting with Synergy—every possession tagged by morning—so game plans target what teams actually do. We dig into practice design, conditioning without overloading bodies, recruiting for character and fit, and the real NIL landscape that’s changing lives for sophomores who buy into roles and win. We keep it local and practical: what Sikeston must do to limit second-chance threes, how to turn long rebounds into instant offense, and why neutral rims can help if we contest on the catch. We also call out streaming headaches and how fans can request refunds when official feeds fail. For players and parents, Lane’s advice is blunt and gold—get a credible advocate, show up in person, compete the right way, and remember that someone is always watching. Tap play for strategy, stories, and a clear-eyed look at what it takes to keep marching. If this breakdown helps you see the game better, follow the show, share it with a Bulldog, and drop your quarterfinal prediction in a review. Go Dogs. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston. 🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio 🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com 📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  ✉️ Contact: doghouse.sikeston@gmail.com

    1h 57m

  7. FEB 28

    Ep 58 - From Seeding To Strategy: Sikeston’s Path Through Class 5 District 1

    Send us Fan Mail March turns a good team into a focused one. We break down Sikeston’s Class 5 District 1 bracket, from seeding to the on-court habits that will actually decide tight games: rebounding discipline, rotation depth, shot quality, and how our defense has leveled up at the right time. The opener against DeSoto demands urgency, and we call out the trap doors—why even five-win teams are dangerous in a single-elimination setting—and the specific adjustments that keep us in control when nerves surge. We zero in on matchups that matter. West Plains brings size and strength that can bully the glass; we outline the counters that travel—team rebounding, early tags, and pace with purpose to tire out bigs. Hillsboro and Farmington present different looks we’ve seen before, and Festus owns wins that translate. We give dates, times, and streaming options for MSHSAA TV and Aycorp Sports, plus tips on how to follow along if you can’t make an early weekday tip. Then we zoom out to the northern gauntlet, with Webster Groves, Vianney, and Westminster Christian loading District 2 with shooting and tempo. It’s a future problem, but we sketch how spacing, closeout technique, and ball movement give us answers if we earn the right to play them. What makes us bullish? Health across the roster, a balanced rotation that keeps shooters in rhythm, and tangible growth on the defensive glass. We talk through who spaces the floor, who punishes switches, and how bench minutes protect legs for fourth quarters. The theme stays simple: win and advance. Bring the same sharpness to DeSoto that you’d bring to a title game, stack stops without fouling, and let our pace tilt possessions in our favor. Listen now, share with a Bulldog who lives for March, and if you’re feeling it, drop your district champion pick and final score. And if you haven’t yet, hit follow, subscribe, and leave a quick review—it helps more fans find the show. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston. 🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio 🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com 📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  ✉️ Contact: doghouse.sikeston@gmail.com

    50 min

  8. FEB 21

    Ep 57 - Jeannie Lingle - Executive Director, Sikeston Public Schools Foundation - A Championship Win Sets The Stage For A Community To Invest In Classrooms And Kids

    Send us Fan Mail A buzzer-beating kind of night sets the tone for something bigger. We open with a SEMO Conference three-peat—full of late-game grit, smart ball movement, and a clutch defensive stand—and then pivot into the deeper win: how our town turns pride into progress for every classroom. Meet Jeannie Lingle, the new executive director of the Sikeston Public Schools Foundation, who brings a powerful personal story and a clear plan to elevate teacher grants, student opportunities, and campus safety. We share exactly how the Foundation works—funding Pre-K through 12 teacher projects, covering ACT and WorkKeys fees for juniors, backing SRO technology that keeps officers present in buildings, and supporting meaningful programs like Job Olympics and Shop With A Cop. Jeannie’s approach blends data and heart: identify under-served schools, visit them, and help teachers translate creative ideas into funded wins. Expect practical examples—from visible-thinking math whiteboards to historical primary-source subscriptions—that show how small grants make outsized impact. This is also a conversation about community power. We dive into annual sponsorships, the homecoming tailgate that feels like an instant town hall, and new ways for alumni and businesses to plug in. Jeannie outlines a five-to-ten-year vision where Sikeston becomes a standout model for rural school excellence—where teacher innovation is resourced, safety is modern, scholarships grow, and the Foundation itself becomes a reason families and employers choose our town. If you love Bulldogs basketball or believe great schools build great futures, this one’s for you. Hit play, then help us spread the word—subscribe, share with a Bulldog, and leave a review with the one classroom need you’d fund first. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share The Doghouse — your home for Sikeston Bulldogs and everything Sikeston. 🎧 Listen: Apple | Spotify | Amazon Music | Buzzsprout | iHeartRadio 🌐 Visit: thedoghouse.buzzsprout.com 📱 Follow: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  ✉️ Contact: doghouse.sikeston@gmail.com

    2h 7m
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About

The Doghouse is a community-first sports and storytelling podcast rooted in Sikeston, Missouri. What starts with Bulldogs basketball often turns into something bigger: the people, the programs, and the moments that shape a town. Each episode blends real game breakdowns, behind-the-scenes perspective, and conversations with coaches, athletes, alumni, local leaders, and difference-makers across Southeast Missouri. If you care about Bulldog Nation and the stories that make Sikeston feel like home, you’re in the right place.

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  • Creator
    6tanner89
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Doghouse
  • Show Website
    The Doghouse

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