The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast

Interviews, insight, postgame reaction and more from Gold and Blue Nation, the region’s leader in WVU sports coverage.

Episodes

Apr 28, 2024

30 min

Each of the last four weekends have ended with a sweep involving the WVU baseball team, and for a third time in that four-week stretch, the Mountaineers were the ones doing the sweeping. Randy Mazey's club takes down the visiting Baylor Bears once again, as WVU stays near the top of the Big 12 standings. 
 
On the latest episode of the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, hosts Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern react to West Virginia's last broom-shaking series, bring you sound from the Mountaineer head coach, and give their thoughts on the upcoming Backyard Brawl game at PNC Park.  

Apr 27, 2024

32 min

Defense stole the show at a spring game that brought out the stars. On this episode, Gold and Blue Nation's Nick Farrell and Anjelica Trinone share their takeaways from the 2024 Gold-Blue Game.

Apr 21, 2024

35 min

Brooms were brought out for a third consecutive weekend involving the nationally ranked West Virginia baseball team, but this time Randy Mazey's club was on the receiving end of a sweep. No. 22 West Virginia drops all three games at Texas Tech, and loses its grasp on the top spot in the Big 12 standings.   
 
On episode No. 100 of the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, hosts Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern react to this weekend's series, dive into the Big 12 standings, and give their thoughts on what WVU needs to do to be playing its best baseball when the fast-approaching postseason rolls around. 

Apr 14, 2024

36 min

WVU fans can get out their brooms for a second consecutive weekend. West Virginia takes all three games from No. 17 UCF, as the Mountaineers earn a historic sweep on the diamond. WVU trailed in all three games, but that didn't stop Randy Mazey's crew, who still hold on to the top spot in the Big 12 Conference standings.  
 
Hosts Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern react to this weekend's series, detail the top performances and storylines from each game, bring you post-game reaction from the Mountaineers, and take an early look at the Big 12 postseason picture. 

Apr 9, 2024

38 min

He ended his Mountaineer career as one of the most decorated centers in program history, and as one of the top homegrown performers in recent memory. Now, the next step in Zach Frazier's football journey is quickly approaching. With about two weeks to go until the 2024 NFL Draft, Frazier sits down with hosts Ryan Decker and Anjelica Trinone to reflect on his WVU career, his recovery from a leg injury that prematurely ended his senior season and his preparations for the next level. 

Apr 7, 2024

32 min

Get out your brooms, because the West Virginia University baseball team has swept Kansas on the road. The Mountaineers welcomed back All-American JJ Wetherholt, as well as catcher and lineup staple Logan Sauve. By sweeping the Jayhawks, West Virginia has now taken over the top spot in the Big 12 Conference standings. 
 
Hosts Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern react to this weekend's series, breaking down the top performances and storylines from each game, and also take a look at the Big 12 standings. 

Apr 3, 2024

35 min

The WVU wrestling program enjoyed one of its best seasons in recent history this year, and two All-Americans led the way. West Virginia native Peyton Hall and freshman Ty Watters each secured top-eight finishes at the NCAA Championships last month. 
 
Ryan Decker interviews WVU's latest All-American duo for this episode of the Gold and Blue Nation Podcast. Hall and Watters give insight into the status of the WVU wrestling program, recap their individual seasons, and have some fun talking about their longstanding friendship. 

Mar 31, 2024

32 min

West Virginia survived Sunday's 25-run marathon to salvage its latest Big 12 series against Oklahoma State. The Mountaineers are now 5-4 through their first nine conference games of the year, but Randy Mazey's group continues to get mixed results as they await the return of two of their best hitters. 
 
Hosts Ryan Decker and Kevin Redfern react to this weekend's series -- highlighted by great pitching Friday and Saturday, and a big day at the dish by both sides on Sunday. 

Mar 28, 2024

29 min

The next head coach of WVU men's basketball has arrived in Morgantown. He can see himself staying in the Mountain State for years to come. 
 
Hosts Nick Farrell and Kevin Redfern react to comments made by new WVU hoops coach Darian DeVries and director of athletics Wren Baker during Thursday's press conference. 

Mar 27, 2024

24 min

Michael Admire, the play-by-play announcer for the Drake Bulldogs, knows Darian DeVries' former team inside and out. On the eve of DeVries' introductory press conference in Morgantown, we speak with Admire, who calls the next coach of the Mountaineers the "ultimate competitor." 

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