Marshfield Athletics: Inside the Culture with Ronda Hubbard

Marshfield Athletic Director Ronda Hubbard joins the conversation, and her story really sets the tone for what Marshfield athletics has become. From playing under standout coaches to now leading the program, it highlights how that balance of “fun” and “tough” still shows up in how teams compete tod…

Golf, Legends & Bears Baseball Preview

There’s a different kind of energy in this one, less scoreboard talk, more how the game actually gets shaped. Highlighting just how quickly the game keeps moving younger, faster, and more competitive than ever. That conversation naturally opens the door to what really separates players long-term: i…

Anne Cain: From Glendale Star to Golf Hall of Fame

This one starts with a conversation that comes straight from the roots of Ozarks golf. Anne Cain joins the show as an Ozarks Area Golf Hall of Fame inductee, but her story goes way beyond recognition. From a standout at Glendale High School to an All-American at Georgia, and a Missouri Women’s Amat…

Royals Survive + Cardinals Pipeline Watch

Step into the bullpen of baseball's most unpredictable moments as we dissect a wild Royals-Twins matchup, where a 12-1 lead nearly evaporated amidst an eerie fog in Kansas City. From a late-game rally to a dramatic finish requiring a top reliever, this episode explores the fine line between victory…

Coaches vs Pressure: Final Four Gets Real

Gear up for an electrifying Final Four as our expert analysts break down the high-stakes matchups of Illinois vs. UConn and Michigan vs. Arizona. This episode dives deep into the strategic brilliance and sideline antics of the nation's top coaches, from Dan Hurley's controversial outbursts to the c…

Anne Cain’s Golf Journey + Mendoza’s NFL Buzz

This episode of The Starting Lineup brings a little bit of everything, but it starts with a conversation worth your time. Anne Cain joins the show to talk through her path from Glendale standout to All-American at Georgia, and now one of the top instructors in the game. It highlights how her perspe…

Beyond March Madness: NIL Tournaments & Coaching Pull

Once March Madness ends, the basketball world doesn’t actually slow down, it just shifts. There’s a new layer this year with the “Crown” NIL tournament out in Las Vegas, and it raises an interesting question about where postseason opportunities are heading, especially for teams that just miss the N…

Ozarks Sports Pulse: Final Four, Cards Start Strong

There’s a lot happening across the Ozarks right now, and it all feels like it’s picking up speed. The women’s Final Four is set with all top seeds, something we don’t see often, and locally, Reagan Zbilski is right in the middle of a huge moment at the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. It highlight…

NFL Ref Drama, ABS Tech, and March Madness Chaos

We kick things off with a look at the uncertainty around NFL officiating, where ongoing contract disputes could potentially bring replacement refs back into the spotlight. It’s one of those situations where you don’t always notice officials until things get shaky, and suddenly, consistency becomes …

Essick’s Legacy: Grit, Laughs, and a Lasting Impact

Dive into the extraordinary career of Mike Essick, an Ozarks high school baseball legend whose influence extends far beyond the diamond. From his current role loading feed sacks to building a formidable coaching tree, Essick shares candid stories, including the hilarious and painful tale of tearing…