The Download with DP

The voice of the Glenwood Titans football team, Danny Frey (4:14) joins me this week to discuss his career path from high school sports media to now and to preview the SHG Glenwood game. DP discusses the final week of the regular season and what the big games are next week Channel1450 will be covering.

Ken Leonard (3:16) joins me to talk all things SHG vs Rochester football and discuss how to 'fix' the football program with many programs losing numbers and interest. DP breaks down the games he saw in the past week and the big games you should be paying attention to in the next 7 days. 

Kyle Franke (3:18) talks all things Glenwood soccer. The trip to Iowa, staying undefeated and he even shares why he thinks this team is special.

Kurt Pegler (4:30) Sports Director at WMBD in Peoria joins me this week to talk about the tv business, covering sports in central Illinois for over three decades and the future of the business. I break down the past week in CS8 & Sangamo action for all sports and preview what's coming up on Channel1450 in the next 7 days.  Still looking for an exclusive sponsor - I would love to partner with a local business to promote local sports and all the great things happening in central Illinois sports.

Central Illinois sports performance coach Dayton Burnett (3:53) joins me this week to talk about all the important things when it comes to training, high school and college sports and he answers all the tough questions about what the right training should like look for teenagers.

Bill Sturm (4:40) is talking all things Springfield High volleyball on this week's podcast on Channel1450.com If you're interested in sponsoring this weekly podcast, please reach out - unfortunately we'll have to shut it down if we don't get a sponsor soon. DP breaks down what's coming up on Channel1450 and what he saw in central Illinois sports in the past week to start the pod. 

Derrick Nelson (4:04) joins for a very fun conversation talking Rochester football, offensive line myths, facts and all time greats and being a college recruit's dad on visits. DP breaks down what he saw in the past week and what's ahead on Channel1450.com Currently looking for a sponsor for this podcast- please reach out if interested!

Kaylen Reed (3:17) discusses her college basketball career so far, rehabbing the worst injury she's ever had, becoming a starter for the Leathernecks and helping Western Illinois get to the NCAA tournament.  DP's breaks down the first week of high school football and what's ahead on Channel1450. If you're interested in sponsoring this podcast - please reach out!

Welcome back for the sixth season of The Download with DP podcast on Channel1450. Over 250 episodes in the books and we start another school year and sports season with episode one while looking for a sponsor for this weekly podcast. Zach Brewer (2:25) joins me this week after being appointed the new head coach of the New Berlin Pretzels baseball program. 

Pleasant Plains' athletic director Brent Grisham (2:23) discusses the good & bad of the job, the tough parts, the things people don't see or understand and of course the rewarding parts of the long hours and scheduling nightmares. The weekly podcast on Channel1450 is currently looking for a sponsor - if you're interested reach out to DP now!

Charlie Shempf (2:26) is talking baseball and his first season as skipper of the U-High Pioneers on this week's episode. DP talks Pigskin Previews and the start of football season practices to open up the episode all thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

National champion and one of the best shooters in the nation - Ben Warwick (1:44) joins this week to talk about all things shooting sports after his national title run at Lindenwood after starting out in Auburn as a sort of hobby. DP talks media day coming up and fall sports preview stuff thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Baseball guy, hitting coach and all great guy Kyle Welch (1:52) discusses all things baseball this week on the Download with DP podcast on Channel1450.com Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official and exclusive sponsor. DP also discusses the Channel1450 Media Day Tailgate coming up for all fall sports athletes in the area. 

Eli Curtis (2:10) talks all things baseball. His transfer from Memphis to Murray State, battling through multiple injuries in college and even some Major League Baseball talk about this brother Jake with the White Sox and his future goals and aspirations.  Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast. 

Joe Freitag (1:25) joins me this week to talk all things football. From being coached by Ken Leonard at Sacred Heart Griffin to playing college football and working his way through the coaching ranks to get the head coaching job now at Sewanee, Freitag breaks it all down and discusses plenty more pigskin in this great episode. Full podcast is all thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn IL.

Back after her freshman season with Illini track and 15 months out from knee surgery, Katelyn Lehnen (1:39) sits down for a follow up episode to talk about the struggles, the hard times, her faith during the process and getting back to doing what she loves - running very fast. Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast.

Steve Dennis (1:52) discusses the Williamsville softball magical season and the bright future ahead.  Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the exclusive sponsor of this podcast. 

Routt baseball head coach Ryan Turner (2:54) sat down with me this week to talk about the state run, coaching his sons, the Rockets baseball program and baseball as a whole in this day and age of travel ball and so much more. Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast on Channel1450 that drops every Thursday

Kloe Froebe (3:34) is back in central Illinois and talking all things college basketball. The former Lincoln standout, state champion and Ms Basketball discusses her first two seasons at Colorado State that include a conference championship and an appearance in the NCAA tournament. Froebe talks finding her role, the transfer portal and the current state of college athletics and even answers the important questions like who the best basketball player currently is in the Froebe household.  Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast.

Back to back state champion and multi-sport athlete Jacob Barth (4:45) joins me this week to talk all things track & field, relays, cross country and plenty of basketball talk from his time at Auburn High School This podcast is brought to you by Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL.  DP breaks down the busy weekend ahead - full of state semifinal action in softball and soccer and sectional championship baseball.

Rochester graduate Tatum Outlaw (4:32) is talking all things college volleyball, recruiting, NIL, dealing with injuries and looking ahead to her future after earning a pair of degrees including her masters at Ferris State.  Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast. 

Hunter Price (5:05) is talking about his brand new book for coaches and parents. Price talks about his coaching past, his podcast career now and what he wants people to know about his book "Care to Compete".  This podcast is brought to you by Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL.  You can order the book here: https://a.co/d/049tr1bp

Newly published author Kyle Amettis (3:37) sits down for an honest conversation about coaching and becoming an author on this week's podcast. Breaking down the motivation behind writing the book and what he hopes the readers will take away in this video thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL.  You can find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/SigmaCoach-playbook-leveling-youth-sports-ebook/dp/B0GQ6MRLN6

Millikin wrestling's Ryan Birt (5:03) joins to talk about his recent tournament win qualifying him for nationals, adding a women's wrestling program, recruiting to Decatur and all things wrestling. DP talks conference races & what's coming up on Channel1450 thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Glenwood's John Hummel (3:44) joins this week to talk all things baseball - from growing the game, developing athletes and baseball players, the culture in Chatham and state championships.  DP breaks down the past week in central Illinois sports and what's ahead - conference titles on the line - all thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Central Illinois soccer legend Pat Phillips (5:33) joins this week to talk high school soccer, SASA, Springfield High, Lanphier and District 186, chasing that state title after winning nationals in college, coaching his son and this year's Senators' girls team. An amazing soccer conversation thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL.

All things baseball this week with KJ Kinsella - from playing in the dirt in 4 year old tee ball to training college guys, we run through it all with Illinois Patriots founder KJ. If you're a baseball fan or just looking for some advice on travel sports - this is your podcast. Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn IL I the official sponsor of this podcast on Channel1450.

Marques Warfield (4:27) is talking Springfield area hoops, including his history from Lanphier and learned experiences playing college basketball and getting into coaching including Frontline AAU basketball. Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast.

Andrew McGhghy (3:52) is talking all things strength and conditioning - from joining Rochester to hosting a podcast talking with coaches all across the country, there's a lot to get to. DP talks last week of what he saw and the big games coming up on Channel1450 thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Back for part two with Roy, Adam and Brad talking all things Glenwood softball, recruiting, college camps and plenty more. DP is back from vacation and breaks down what's coming up on Channel1450 thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

A new (at least) two part series gets started for Episode 29 of Season 5. DP sits down with three Glenwood softball dads to talk all things Titan softball, plenty of recruiting, camps insight and a completely different perspective/conversation then what we're used to. Roy Gilmore, Chris Feld and Brad Bobb join me thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Alyssa Riley (4:56) fresh off her second state championship game appearance in three seasons as head coach of the Glenwood girls basketball sits down to discuss all things Titans - from basketball, to program, to culture, to athletes and even addressing some doubters.  DP talks the end of basketball season and looks ahead to spring sports all thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Pleasant Plains three sport standout Grady Grisham (3:59) talks about his ACL injury to end his high school sports career and what the mindset is moving forward. Grisham discusses his basketball, football and baseball careers and looks ahead to a long road of rehab and what motivates him moving forward.  DP discusses all things state basketball for boys & girls all thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Now the city of Springfield's all time leading scorer, Calvary Academy senior and UIS commit Luke Blackford (4:36) sits down for an amazing conversation about all things basketball.  DP talks postseason basketball and wrestling and what's coming up on Channel1450 thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Blake Turner (3:28) joins me this week to talk all things Lanphier and Central State Eight basketball. From the dominance of MacArthur this year, to talking about the coaches in the league and the state runs from a variety of teams along with some girl dad talk.  Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast on Channel1450. 

John Levin (4:18) discusses his hall of fame broadcasting career and shares some special sports stories from his time covering central Illinois sports.  DP talks playoffs and big games ahead - what Channel1450 will be covering and what to watch for.  All thanks to the exclusive sponsor - Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Brian Cuffle (5:04) joins this week to talk about his quarter of a century service as a referee and official in the Springfield area for basketball and football and his retirement from working hoops. Cuffle discusses how he got into the profession, why he's getting out and talks about his three trips to state. Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of the podcast- DP discusses the week ahead and a little postseason wrestling and conference standings in the CS8.

Tony Gavin (4:48) joins this week to talk all things Rochester basketball and a little Rocket football. Gavin discusses the different start to the season and getting his guys healthy. He looks at the CS8 schedule and the 2A postseason ahead. DP recaps some City action, previews the big games ahead in the next week including postseason wrestling already.  The podcast is sponsored by Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Nick Beard (4:10) joins this week to talk about the County tournament, the Bullets basketball program and plenty more hoops talk. DP discusses County, City this weekend and plenty more thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Brad Scheffler (5:50) joins this week to talk all things Springfield High girls basketball, his path into coaching, this year's Senators. squad and some baseball and dad talk. DP breaks down the County tourney so far and looks ahead to some huge games in the next week.  This podcast is exclusively brought to you by Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Seth Kunz (4:48) talks about his experiences so far as a journalism student at Mizzou, getting to call the Border War and the Braggin Rights games and talks about his future plans and goals. DP and Seth wrap it up with some County Tournament preview talk ahead of the 100th edition next week. DP discusses the busy week after New Years and what's ahead on Channel1450 thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Konner Beer (3:30) fresh off a Waverly championship talks about the experience, the game plan against Routt and this young team and building a culture in his first season at North Mac. DP talks holiday tournaments and what's coming up on Channel1450.

Steve Dilley (2:47) joins this week to talk all things Tornadoes basketball - Taylorville history and Tri-City for the past two decades plus. A little Waverly Holiday Tournament talk and plenty more about coaching and some great stories as expected.  Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast

Springfield High baseball head coach Jim Steinwart and Texas Rangers prospect Ben Hartl sat down for a great conversation about the past, present and future of both in the game and so much more. This is part of a new segment on Channel1450 - feel free to catch the video in a four part series on the PREMIUM tab. 

Reese Edwards (4:28) talks all things Illinois State Redbirds football this week as they prepare for the Final Four in the FCS against Villanova on Saturday.  DP breaks down games and matches he saw last week and discusses what's ahead in the next week on #Channel1450 thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL.

Jasmin Woolfolk a.k.a. 'Coach Jazz' (4:13) joins this week to talk about her basketball background coming from Chicago to Springfield and taking over as head coach of the Southeast girls basketball program after winning state at the middle school level.  DP discusses last week's Showcase and breaks down the schedule ahead for Channel1450 thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL.

Derek Leonard (5:45) joins this week to talk about this year's football season at Rochester and plenty of other interesting topics thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL.  DP discusses the past week on Channel1450, previews the Showcase and lets you know where the Channel1450 cameras will be in the coming week. 

Rochester football broadcaster and dad to Rocket senior Xander Bridge - Steve Bridge joins me this week on the Channel1450 podcast to talk about his job, his journey and the emotions of this season. DP breaks down the start of the winter sports season and what the big games are ahead thanks to Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL. 

Josh Jostes (3:57) joins this week to talk about the Trojans' fourth straight semifinal appearance - this year's team and what makes them special and the program as a whole.  Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast.

Glenwood cross country head coach Mike Garber (4:44) joins this week to talk about the Titans' second state title in three years, breaking down this year's team and what made them special and talking about his coaching journey and mentors. Jamie Jones - Country Financial agent in Auburn, IL is the official sponsor of this podcast