The Monarchists

The Monarchists
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The Monarchists, Mike and Aaron, sit down with Old Dominion University (ODU) alums, athletes and coaches (current and former) to discuss the school, their experiences and how their lives have been impacted by the school and their athletic programs.

  1. S4E7 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    14H AGO · BONUS

    S4E7 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Monarch Nation, this was a must-listen episode of The Monarchists Basketball Show. Head Coach Mike Jones joins Aaron and Mike for a deep, honest breakdown of the week that was—what went wrong against ULM, how the team responded against Ohio, and why the next three games inside Chartway Arena will define the stretch run. Coach Jones takes you inside: - The emotional hangover from the road trip - A powerful 6:00 AM practice that reset the culture - Zacch Wiggins’ growth as a true freshman - Cal’s impact when he stays out of foul trouble - LJ’s clutch, ice-cold finish - The goaltending no-call everyone’s still talking about - Scouting Marshall and Georgia State - Game-day preparation during doubleheaders - What he learned from this season so far - Ronnie Valentine’s jersey retirement on Valentine’s Day - Why these final home games matter more than ever Plus: 🎙️ A special message about The Mane Event w/ Coach Mike Jones at Afterglow Brewing on Thursday, 2/19 at 6PM and a plug for our upcoming episode with ODU Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Clarisse Machanguana, Mozambique flood relief, and a rallying call for Monarch Nation. Go Fund Me: Rebuilding Clarisse's Home After Mozambique Floods https://gofund.me/00e5a6e74 The Mane Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C6K2q3pGu/ Buckle up. This one has everything. Go Monarchs! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Intro & ODAF Message 00:45 – ULM Recap: “We Didn’t Answer the Call” 01:55 – Mental Hangover from Texas State 02:35 – Ohio Win & Late Rebounding Surge 03:55 – Chartway Crowd Energy Impact 05:00 – The Goaltending No-Call Breakdown 😬 07:45 – The 6:00 AM Reset Practice 10:05 – Zacch Wiggins’ First Home Start 11:25 – Freshman Development & Work Ethic 12:35 – Finishing Through Contact & Physical Growth 13:45 – Cal’s Impact When Out of Foul Trouble 16:05 – The “Pass of the Year” Moment 17:30 – LJ’s Crunch-Time Takeover 19:50 – 16-of-18 From the Line & Only 6 Turnovers 20:55 – ODAF Mid-Roll 22:30 – Marshall Preview & Doubleheader Setup 24:10 – Game-Day Prep Changes Explained 25:20 – The Mitch Advantage (24/7 Access) 26:55 – Spurs Practice Facility Experience 28:15 – Ronnie Valentine Jersey Retirement ❤️ 29:45 – Georgia State Preview 31:10 – Louisiana Game Reminder (President’s Day) 31:55 – Senior Day Discussion 33:40 – Conference Scheduling Frustrations 35:05 – The Mane Event at Afterglow Announcement 36:45 – Baseball Season & Clarisse Machanguana Tease 🌍 38:20 – Coach Jones’ Message to Monarch Nation 39:55 – Go Monarchs

    40 min
  2. S3E3 Quinnipiac With Bailey Matela and Kellen Davis - Hudson Homers

    1D AGO · BONUS

    S3E3 Quinnipiac With Bailey Matela and Kellen Davis - Hudson Homers

    CB, Gary and Coach Finny preview the season opening series with Quinnipiac this weekend. We've got an update, and photos, of the outfield seats, plus the weekend rotation. Bailey Matela and Kellen Davis hop on to talk dugout chatter and how they are getting ready for this weekend.

    1h 4m

  3. FEB 4

    The Monarchists Podcast - Dom Manilla _Tues 2_3 _ 5_30PM_

    Five straight conference championships. Six straight NCAA Tournaments. And somehow… that still isn’t enough for Dom Manilla 😤🎾 Dom is BACK on The Monarchists Podcast, and as always, it’s equal parts laughs, wisdom, brag-worthy success, and a masterclass in what Old Dominion Women’s Tennis has become. We wrap up another dominant season, dive into recruiting at an elite level, talk pro Monarchs competing on the world stage, break down the new Folkes-Stevens upgrades (including the brand-new scoreboard 👀), and preview a LOADED spring slate featuring Penn State, Wake Forest, Ole Miss, Florida State, and more. Plus: - How ODU keeps replacing All-Americans with… more All-Americans - Why losing sometimes fuels championship runs - What revenue sharing actually looks like in women’s tennis - Why the new student-athlete dining facility is a total game changer - And why the bar now is Sweet 16 or bust If you love winning, development, and hearing how elite programs are truly built — this one’s for you. 🔔 Subscribe for more ODU-only content 👑 Join The Pride of ODU to support Monarch student-athletes 🎟️ Don’t miss the Beavers Family Foundation Scoreboard Dedication - RSVP at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-beavers-family-foundation-scoreboard-dedication-party-tickets-1962623858794 Go Monarchs. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome back + Dom Manilla returns 01:00 – Five straight conference titles, six NCAA appearances (and the hunger for more) 04:00 – Recruiting at an elite national level 07:00 – Inbox recruiting, blue-chip talent, and raising the standard 10:00 – Monarchs on the pro tennis tour 14:00 – Facilities upgrades & Folkes-Stevens transformation 18:00 – Student-athlete dining: a total game changer 21:00 – Beavers Family Foundation scoreboard dedication details 24:00 – Spring season kickoff & early results 26:00 – Replacing stars with… new stars 29:00 – Coaching six courts at once: how it really works 33:00 – Lineup rules, protests, and NCAA tennis drama 38:00 – Revenue sharing & NIL in women’s tennis 43:00 – Wake Forest preview + must-see home matches 46:00 – How fans can support ODU Women’s Tennis 48:30 – Final thoughts, gratitude & Go Monarchs

    49 min
  4. S3E2 - Hitting Preview With Scotty Young and Zach Leite - Hudson Homers

    FEB 3 · BONUS

    S3E2 - Hitting Preview With Scotty Young and Zach Leite - Hudson Homers

    This week we preview the hitters and get a glimpse of the opening day batting order with Coach Finny. Scotty Young and Zach Leite join us to talk all things ODU Baseball

    1h 8m
  5. S3E1 - Pitching Preview With John Holobetz - Hudson Homers

    JAN 27 · BONUS

    S3E1 - Pitching Preview With John Holobetz - Hudson Homers

    The 2026 season premier of Hudson Homers! Coach Finwood gives us a preview of the rotation and bullpen, including two of the three weekend starters. ODU all-time saves leader John Holobetz joins us from Red Sox camp in Fort Myers to talk about his impressive first season of Minor league ball.

    1h 10m
  6. 2026 Step Up to the Plate Special - Hudson Homers

    JAN 22 · BONUS

    2026 Step Up to the Plate Special - Hudson Homers

    A special edition of Hudson Homers from Step Up to the Plate. The guys catch up with a few returners and some new faces who will play big roles in 2026. Stay tuned as Hudson Homers ramps up with preview episodes starting next week!

    1h 7m
  7. S4E6 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    JAN 21 · BONUS

    S4E6 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    The Monarchists Basketball Show is back with Head Coach Mike Jones as Old Dominion wraps up a critical road trip and turns the page toward two huge home games at Chartway Arena. We break down the heartbreaker at Georgia Southern, the gritty win at App State, and what Coach Jones learned about his team’s growth, toughness, and maturity along the way. The conversation highlights Jordan Battle’s electric performance, Jared Turner’s confidence and development, and what it truly means to learn how to win in Sun Belt play. Looking ahead, Coach Jones previews: - A massive Wednesday night matchup vs. Troy - A Saturday showdown vs. Louisiana - The jersey retirement of ODU legend Ronnie Valentine - Why alumni weekends, tradition, and fan support matter more than ever This episode is all about growth, belief, and momentum as the Monarchs fight for positioning and prepare for the stretch run toward Pensacola. 🎧 Presented by The Pride of ODU 👉 Be a Monarchist. Join The Pride. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU 00:30 – Road trip recap & growth since last episode 01:20 – Georgia Southern heartbreak breakdown 02:50 – Free throws, officiating & attacking the rim 04:45 – Practice focus & late-game pressure 06:05 – Boone, App State & rivalry mentality 07:10 – Jordan Battle’s big night & infectious energy 09:00 – A “maturity win” and learning how to close games 10:30 – Jared Turner’s development & confidence 12:30 – What the team learned from the road trip 14:00 – Troy preview: shooting, defense & adjustments 16:10 – Handling multiple defensive looks 18:10 – Louisiana preview & defensive challenges 20:30 – Ronnie Valentine jersey retirement meaning 22:10 – Alumni weekend & Monarch tradition 24:15 – What fans should see now vs early season 26:15 – February urgency & Sun Belt positioning 27:30 – Final thoughts & Here Come The Monarchs

    29 min
  8. S4E5 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    JAN 14 · BONUS

    S4E5 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones - The Monarchists Basketball Show

    Old Dominion Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones joins The Monarchists Basketball Show to break down a pivotal Sun Belt road trip, highlight standout performances, and dive deep into what it will take for the Monarchs to stay in the thick of the conference race. Coach Jones walks us through: -The defensive tone-setting win at Coastal Carolina -Robert Davis Jr.’s bounce-back performance and leadership -The heartbreaking finish at James Madison and late-game execution -What discipline really means in tight Sun Belt games -How injuries impact the frontcourt and rebounding -Preparing for major road tests at Georgia Southern and App State -Why every single possession matters in this league This episode is a must-listen for Monarch Nation as ODU battles through one of the toughest stretches of conference play. 🦁 Join the Pride of ODU 👉 https://theprideofodu.com/pages/memberships 🎧 Subscribe for weekly ODU Athletics coverage 👍 Like, comment, and share with Monarch Nation ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU 01:00 – Defensive mindset & fast start vs Coastal 02:10 – Why road trips shape Sun Belt standings 03:00 – Robert Davis Jr.’s impact beyond scoring 05:00 – Creating energy in tough road environments 06:40 – Quick turnarounds & second-time matchups 08:30 – Dominant first half vs JMU 10:00 – Life in the paint without key bigs 12:00 – Robert Davis Jr. injury update 13:00 – Film sessions, ball movement & rebounding 15:00 – Discipline becoming a team identity 17:20 – Coach Jones on Mark Cline’s influence 19:00 – Late-game execution & timeout strategy 23:00 – Breaking down Georgia Southern matchup 26:00 – What to expect at App State 28:00 – Coach Jones’ message to Monarch Nation

    29 min
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The Monarchists, Mike and Aaron, sit down with Old Dominion University (ODU) alums, athletes and coaches (current and former) to discuss the school, their experiences and how their lives have been impacted by the school and their athletic programs.

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  • Creator
    The Monarchists
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    234
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 The Monarchists
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