Foul Check https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ en Produced by WSLS in cooperation with Graham Media Group. Calling sports fanatics far and wide — what sports questions do you have for Brooke and EJ? You'll get them answered right here by local and national experts in the sports world. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0bef88c8-2b2f-11ee-bb54-ebb313e5e7ed/image/0c6e3d5165deda8da9e1c7e68fbdcdd9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Foul Check https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ no episodic From Roanoke's WSLS 10 WSLS and Graham Media Group Calling sports fanatics far and wide — what sports questions do you have for Brooke and EJ? You'll get them answered right here by local and national experts in the sports world. Calling sports fanatics far and wide — what sports questions do you have for Brooke and EJ? You'll get them answered right here by local and national experts in the sports world.

]]> WSLS and Graham Media Group podcasts@grahamdigital.com Football with former college football referee Dan Foutz https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ Former college football referee Dan Foutz joins Brooke and Eric on the first day of football to talk his 35 year career, how to get scouted as a ref, and what makes a holding call. Then, Brooke and Eric say farewell to Kelly as she is off to her next adventure. They also chat about the heat and humidity at practice, Brooke's grievances with football season, and diagnosing her twitchy eye. Music by: Mark Rizzo 0:01 Intro 12:32 Interview with Dan Foutz 1:03:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0000 Football with former college football referee Dan Foutz full WSLS and Graham Media Group Former college football referee Dan Foutz joins Brooke and Eric on the first day of football to talk his 35 year career, how to get scouted as a ref, and what makes a holding call. Then, Brooke and Eric say farewell to Kelly as she is off to her next adventure. They also chat about the heat and humidity at practice, Brooke's grievances with football season, and diagnosing her twitchy eye. Music by: Mark Rizzo 0:01 Intro 12:32 Interview with Dan Foutz 1:03:20 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Former college football referee Dan Foutz joins Brooke and Eric on the first day of football to talk his 35 year career, how to get scouted as a ref, and what makes a holding call.


Then, Brooke and Eric say farewell to Kelly as she is off to her next adventure. They also chat about the heat and humidity at practice, Brooke's grievances with football season, and diagnosing her twitchy eye.


Music by: Mark Rizzo


0:01 Intro

12:32 Interview with Dan Foutz

1:03:20 Outro




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]]> 4614 no Richmond Racing with Richmond Raceway President Lori Waran https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ Brooke is joined by Richmond Raceway President Lori Waran to chat about the Cookout 400 and the beauty of NASCAR just a month before the race. Eric is on vacation, so super producer Allison joins Brooke to chat about the best sandwich combo, NASCAR movies, and what's next for July. TIMECODES: Intro- :01-6:20 Lori- 6:20-32:24 Outro- 32:24-END Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:42:00 -0000 full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke is joined by Richmond Raceway President Lori Waran to chat about the Cookout 400 and the beauty of NASCAR just a month before the race. Brooke is joined by Richmond Raceway President Lori Waran to chat about the Cookout 400 and the beauty of NASCAR just a month before the race. Eric is on vacation, so super producer Allison joins Brooke to chat about the best sandwich combo, NASCAR movies, and what's next for July. TIMECODES: Intro- :01-6:20 Lori- 6:20-32:24 Outro- 32:24-END Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke is joined by Richmond Raceway President Lori Waran to chat about the Cookout 400 and the beauty of NASCAR just a month before the race.


Eric is on vacation, so super producer Allison joins Brooke to chat about the best sandwich combo, NASCAR movies, and what's next for July.


TIMECODES:

Intro- :01-6:20

Lori- 6:20-32:24

Outro- 32:24-END


Music by: Mark Rizzo

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]]> 2703 Best of 2025! It's the 4th of July holiday and Brooke and Eric recap some of their favorite moments from 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 04 Jul 2025 14:30:00 -0000 full WSLS and Graham Media Group It's the 4th of July holiday and Brooke and Eric recap some of their favorite moments from 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's the 4th of July holiday and Brooke and Eric recap some of their favorite moments from 2025.

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]]> 3922 High School boys soccer with 3x State Champs Glenvar The Spring Jubilee has come and gone, winners are crowned, and Brooke and Eric are joined by now 3x Class 2 State Champions: Glenvar boys soccer! Head Coach Josh Jones and Kees Van Gerven come on Foul Check to recap the championship weekend, how to score on a corner, and why always doing your best is the key to success. Brooke and Eric then recap the Spring Jubilee, their favorite summer snacks, and the quiet time for the next few weeks. TIMECODES: INTRO- :00- 11:50 INTERVIEW- 11:50-47:45 OUTRO- 47:45-END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:30:00 -0000 full WSLS and Graham Media Group The Spring Jubilee has come and gone, winners are crowned, and Brooke and Eric are joined by now 3x Class 2 State Champions: Glenvar boys soccer! Head Coach Josh Jones and Kees Van Gerven come on Foul Check to recap the championship weekend, how to score on a corner, and why always doing your best is the key to success. Brooke and Eric then recap the Spring Jubilee, their favorite summer snacks, and the quiet time for the next few weeks. TIMECODES: INTRO- :00- 11:50 INTERVIEW- 11:50-47:45 OUTRO- 47:45-END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Spring Jubilee has come and gone, winners are crowned, and Brooke and Eric are joined by now 3x Class 2 State Champions: Glenvar boys soccer!


Head Coach Josh Jones and Kees Van Gerven come on Foul Check to recap the championship weekend, how to score on a corner, and why always doing your best is the key to success.


Brooke and Eric then recap the Spring Jubilee, their favorite summer snacks, and the quiet time for the next few weeks.


TIMECODES:

INTRO- :00- 11:50

INTERVIEW- 11:50-47:45

OUTRO- 47:45-END

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]]> 3743 no High School girls soccer with Cave Spring's Erin Smith and Scottie Leonard It's Spring Jubilee season and Brooke and Eric are absolutely thrilled. Cave Spring girls soccer head coach Erin Smith and Sophomore star Scottie Leonard join the duo to talk highs and lows of an undefeated season, being the Director of Morale, and the various penalty kicks you can score off of. Then, Eric discusses his weekend at the Salem Red Sox, why carb loading before shooting a tournament is important, and Brooke's latest gripe about softball stadiums. Timecodes: INTRO- :01-12:37 Erin & Scottie- 12:37-56:54 OUTRO- 56:54-end Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 30 May 2025 14:30:00 -0000 full WSLS and Graham Media Group It's Spring Jubilee season and Brooke and Eric are absolutely thrilled. Cave Spring girls soccer head coach Erin Smith and Sophomore star Scottie Leonard join the duo to talk highs and lows of an undefeated season, being the Director of Morale, and the various penalty kicks you can score off of. Then, Eric discusses his weekend at the Salem Red Sox, why carb loading before shooting a tournament is important, and Brooke's latest gripe about softball stadiums. Timecodes: INTRO- :01-12:37 Erin & Scottie- 12:37-56:54 OUTRO- 56:54-end Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices It's Spring Jubilee season and Brooke and Eric are absolutely thrilled. Cave Spring girls soccer head coach Erin Smith and Sophomore star Scottie Leonard join the duo to talk highs and lows of an undefeated season, being the Director of Morale, and the various penalty kicks you can score off of.


Then, Eric discusses his weekend at the Salem Red Sox, why carb loading before shooting a tournament is important, and Brooke's latest gripe about softball stadiums.


Timecodes:

INTRO- :01-12:37

Erin & Scottie- 12:37-56:54

OUTRO- 56:54-end


Music by: Mark Rizzo

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]]> 4514 no BONUS: More College Softball with Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley and Cori McMillan Ahead of the 2025 ACC Softball Tournament, Brooke and Eric have a Bonus Episode featuring Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley and Cori McMillan. They talk about the preparation for pitches, never being out of a game, and whether they put on the right or left shoe first. Brooke and Eric recap the other softball teams in the area and whether Metallica will open or close with Enter Sandman in Lane Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 14:30:00 -0000 full WSLS and Graham Media Group Ahead of the 2025 ACC Softball Tournament, Brooke and Eric have a Bonus Episode featuring Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley and Cori McMillan. They talk about the preparation for pitches, never being out of a game, and whether they put on the right or left shoe first. Brooke and Eric recap the other softball teams in the area and whether Metallica will open or close with Enter Sandman in Lane Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ahead of the 2025 ACC Softball Tournament, Brooke and Eric have a Bonus Episode featuring Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley and Cori McMillan. They talk about the preparation for pitches, never being out of a game, and whether they put on the right or left shoe first.


Brooke and Eric recap the other softball teams in the area and whether Metallica will open or close with Enter Sandman in Lane Stadium.

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]]> 3963 College Softball with UVA's Jade Hylton and Kelsey Hackett https://www.wsls.com/sports/2025/04/11/foul-check-episode-27-college-football-with-roanoke-college-head-coach-bryan-stinespring/ Brooke and Eric are having a full circle moment this episode - sitting down with two softball stars they covered in high school. Bassett alum Jade Hylton and Appomattox alum Kelsey Hackett chat with Brooke about Virginia's historic season, the growth over the last few years, and the risk of robbing a homerun. Then, Brooke and Eric chat about crying at championship games, wardrobe malfunction on the mound, and the Unsung Hero trophy we awarded to our fave, Steve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:05:00 -0000 College Softball with UVA's Jade Hylton and Kelsey Hackett full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by local stars who rocked the diamond in high school and are now helping Virginia achieve a historic season. Brooke and Eric are having a full circle moment this episode - sitting down with two softball stars they covered in high school. Bassett alum Jade Hylton and Appomattox alum Kelsey Hackett chat with Brooke about Virginia's historic season, the growth over the last few years, and the risk of robbing a homerun. Then, Brooke and Eric chat about crying at championship games, wardrobe malfunction on the mound, and the Unsung Hero trophy we awarded to our fave, Steve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric are having a full circle moment this episode - sitting down with two softball stars they covered in high school. Bassett alum Jade Hylton and Appomattox alum Kelsey Hackett chat with Brooke about Virginia's historic season, the growth over the last few years, and the risk of robbing a homerun.


Then, Brooke and Eric chat about crying at championship games, wardrobe malfunction on the mound, and the Unsung Hero trophy we awarded to our fave, Steve.

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]]> 3813 College football with Roanoke College head coach Bryan Stinespring https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ Brooke and Eric are joined by Roanoke College head football coach Bryan Stinespring to talk about building a program from the ground up (literally), what makes Roanoke College special, and why people should be addicted to the run game. Then, Brooke and Eric chat about their AP award ceremony, upcoming spring games, and Eric's birthday. Timecodes: Intro- :01-15:35 Stinespring interview- 15:35-57:12 Outro- 57:12- END Music by Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0000 College football with Roanoke College head coach Bryan Stinespring full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Roanoke College football head coach Bryan Stinespring on navigating a new team, the run game, and why failure means you're on the right path. Brooke and Eric are joined by Roanoke College head football coach Bryan Stinespring to talk about building a program from the ground up (literally), what makes Roanoke College special, and why people should be addicted to the run game. Then, Brooke and Eric chat about their AP award ceremony, upcoming spring games, and Eric's birthday. Timecodes: Intro- :01-15:35 Stinespring interview- 15:35-57:12 Outro- 57:12- END Music by Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric are joined by Roanoke College head football coach Bryan Stinespring to talk about building a program from the ground up (literally), what makes Roanoke College special, and why people should be addicted to the run game.


Then, Brooke and Eric chat about their AP award ceremony, upcoming spring games, and Eric's birthday.


Timecodes:


Intro- :01-15:35

Stinespring interview- 15:35-57:12

Outro- 57:12- END


Music by Mark Rizzo

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]]> 4201 NASCAR and Martinsville Speedway with Christopher Bell and Clay Campbell https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ Brooke and Eric are joined by Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Toyota in the Cup Series, and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell to preview the Martinsville Spring Race, Chris' threepeat, and why only the best drivers keep their car in control on a bump and run. Brooke and Eric also catch up after a month-hiatus away from the podcast together, recap our local tournament teams, and why NIL could be changing the Big Dance. Time Codes: :01-17:15 - Intro 17:15- 40:16- Christopher Bell & Clay Campbell interview 40:16- END - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:30:00 -0000 NASCAR and Martinsville Speedway with Christopher Bell and Clay Campbell full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell ahead of the Cookout 400. Brooke and Eric are joined by Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Toyota in the Cup Series, and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell to preview the Martinsville Spring Race, Chris' threepeat, and why only the best drivers keep their car in control on a bump and run. Brooke and Eric also catch up after a month-hiatus away from the podcast together, recap our local tournament teams, and why NIL could be changing the Big Dance. Time Codes: :01-17:15 - Intro 17:15- 40:16- Christopher Bell & Clay Campbell interview 40:16- END - Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric are joined by Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Toyota in the Cup Series, and Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell to preview the Martinsville Spring Race, Chris' threepeat, and why only the best drivers keep their car in control on a bump and run.


Brooke and Eric also catch up after a month-hiatus away from the podcast together, recap our local tournament teams, and why NIL could be changing the Big Dance.


Time Codes:


:01-17:15 - Intro

17:15- 40:16- Christopher Bell & Clay Campbell interview

40:16- END - Outro



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]]> 3264 A-10 hoops and the Big Dance with Richmond's Nolan Knight https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ March continues as Eric is on the road in Charlotte for the ACC Tournament, allowing 10 News' Kelly Marsh to cohost with Brooke. They are joined by Richmond Sports Director Nolan Knight to discuss college basketball happenings on the other side of the state, high school hoops coming to a close at VCU, and potential Big Dance contenders. Brooke and Kelly chat about Fred Again, crying at basketball games, and Kelly's sleeper team in the tournament. Timecodes: Intro- :00-:12:00 Nolan interview- 12:00-50:30 Outro- 50:30-END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Mar 2025 14:30:00 -0000 A-10 hoops and the Big Dance with Richmond's Nolan Knight full WSLS and Graham Media Group Eric is on the road so Brooke sits down with Richmond Sports Director Nolan Knight to get caught up on A-10 hoops. March continues as Eric is on the road in Charlotte for the ACC Tournament, allowing 10 News' Kelly Marsh to cohost with Brooke. They are joined by Richmond Sports Director Nolan Knight to discuss college basketball happenings on the other side of the state, high school hoops coming to a close at VCU, and potential Big Dance contenders. Brooke and Kelly chat about Fred Again, crying at basketball games, and Kelly's sleeper team in the tournament. Timecodes: Intro- :00-:12:00 Nolan interview- 12:00-50:30 Outro- 50:30-END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices March continues as Eric is on the road in Charlotte for the ACC Tournament, allowing 10 News' Kelly Marsh to cohost with Brooke. They are joined by Richmond Sports Director Nolan Knight to discuss college basketball happenings on the other side of the state, high school hoops coming to a close at VCU, and potential Big Dance contenders.


Brooke and Kelly chat about Fred Again, crying at basketball games, and Kelly's sleeper team in the tournament.


Timecodes:

Intro- :00-:12:00

Nolan interview- 12:00-50:30

Outro- 50:30-END

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]]> 3750 Men's College Basketball with Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ March is here which means Brooke and Eric are in the thick of basketball season. Liberty men's head basketball coach Ritchie McKay joins the podcast to talk about NIL, the culture he's built at Liberty, and how mid-major teams are the moment in college hoops. Brooke and Eric also chat about local high schools making noise in their respective tournaments, other colleges around the area, and space. Timecodes: Intro- :01 - 25:32 Ritchie Mckay - 25:32 - 40:33 Outro - 40:33 - END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:30:00 -0000 Men's College Basketball with Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Liberty men's head basketball coach Ritchie McKay to talk NIL, culture, character, and the upcoming Conference USA tournament. March is here which means Brooke and Eric are in the thick of basketball season. Liberty men's head basketball coach Ritchie McKay joins the podcast to talk about NIL, the culture he's built at Liberty, and how mid-major teams are the moment in college hoops. Brooke and Eric also chat about local high schools making noise in their respective tournaments, other colleges around the area, and space. Timecodes: Intro- :01 - 25:32 Ritchie Mckay - 25:32 - 40:33 Outro - 40:33 - END Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices March is here which means Brooke and Eric are in the thick of basketball season. Liberty men's head basketball coach Ritchie McKay joins the podcast to talk about NIL, the culture he's built at Liberty, and how mid-major teams are the moment in college hoops.


Brooke and Eric also chat about local high schools making noise in their respective tournaments, other colleges around the area, and space.


Timecodes:

Intro- :01 - 25:32

Ritchie Mckay - 25:32 - 40:33

Outro - 40:33 - END

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]]> 3433 Women's wrestling with Lord Botetourt's Serenity Shearer https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ Happy Valentine's Day! Brooke and Eric sit down with Lord Botetourt wrestler Serenity Shearer to learn more about women's wrestling and its rise in the Commonwealth and beyond. They discuss acceptance in the sport, difficulty in competing against boys, and being a fearless trailblazer for high school wrestlers. Brooke also has opinions on Valentine's Day and being single during the holidays, the nasty weather we've been having, and wrapping up the winter sports season. Time codes :01-13:20 Intro 13:20 -41:47 Interview with Serenity 41:47-54:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0000 Women's wrestling with Lord Botetourt's Serenity Shearer full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric sit down with Serenity Shearer to learn more about women's wrestling and why it's on the rise. Happy Valentine's Day! Brooke and Eric sit down with Lord Botetourt wrestler Serenity Shearer to learn more about women's wrestling and its rise in the Commonwealth and beyond. They discuss acceptance in the sport, difficulty in competing against boys, and being a fearless trailblazer for high school wrestlers. Brooke also has opinions on Valentine's Day and being single during the holidays, the nasty weather we've been having, and wrapping up the winter sports season. Time codes :01-13:20 Intro 13:20 -41:47 Interview with Serenity 41:47-54:40 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Happy Valentine's Day! Brooke and Eric sit down with Lord Botetourt wrestler Serenity Shearer to learn more about women's wrestling and its rise in the Commonwealth and beyond. They discuss acceptance in the sport, difficulty in competing against boys, and being a fearless trailblazer for high school wrestlers.


Brooke also has opinions on Valentine's Day and being single during the holidays, the nasty weather we've been having, and wrapping up the winter sports season.


Time codes

:01-13:20 Intro

13:20 -41:47 Interview with Serenity

41:47-54:40 Outro

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]]> 3280 High School girls basketball with Salem legend Ataijah "Tay" Taylor https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ Tay Taylor joins the podcast to talk about her jersey retirement at Salem, her coaching philosophy, and why high school hoops needs a shot clock. Brooke and Eric then get into some college hoops around the area and the elite way to eat scrambled eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:30:00 -0000 High School girls basketball with Salem legend Ataijah "Tay" Taylor full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Salem girls basketball legend Tay Taylor to talk girls high school hoops. Tay Taylor joins the podcast to talk about her jersey retirement at Salem, her coaching philosophy, and why high school hoops needs a shot clock. Brooke and Eric then get into some college hoops around the area and the elite way to eat scrambled eggs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tay Taylor joins the podcast to talk about her jersey retirement at Salem, her coaching philosophy, and why high school hoops needs a shot clock. Brooke and Eric then get into some college hoops around the area and the elite way to eat scrambled eggs.

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]]> 3282 Football is behind us and WE'RE BACK! Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the fall sports season after football. They discuss 1st and 10, Hokies' 2024 expectations, NIL, transfer portal, and how to do math. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:30:00 -0000 Football is behind us and WE'RE BACK! full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are back from their football hiatus to recap the 1st and 10, Hokies, and Liberty football seasons. Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the fall sports season after football. They discuss 1st and 10, Hokies' 2024 expectations, NIL, transfer portal, and how to do math. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the fall sports season after football. They discuss 1st and 10, Hokies' 2024 expectations, NIL, transfer portal, and how to do math.

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]]> 2374 Cornerbacks with Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek "Cheetah" Jones WELCOME BACK! After a quick Olympic break, Brooke and Eric are ready to go with another Foul Check episode. This week, the duo are joined by Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek "Cheetah" Jones. They talk about what it means to be a strong leader of men, the origin of the name Cheetah, and the ins and outs of the secondary and cornerbacks. Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Cornerbacks with Hokies cornerbacks coach Derek "Cheetah" Jones full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Virginia Tech's cornerbacks coach Derek Jones to learn the ins and outs of the cornerbacks position. WELCOME BACK! After a quick Olympic break, Brooke and Eric are ready to go with another Foul Check episode. This week, the duo are joined by Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek "Cheetah" Jones. They talk about what it means to be a strong leader of men, the origin of the name Cheetah, and the ins and outs of the secondary and cornerbacks. Music by: Mark Rizzo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices WELCOME BACK! After a quick Olympic break, Brooke and Eric are ready to go with another Foul Check episode. This week, the duo are joined by Virginia Tech cornerbacks coach Derek "Cheetah" Jones. They talk about what it means to be a strong leader of men, the origin of the name Cheetah, and the ins and outs of the secondary and cornerbacks.


Music by: Mark Rizzo

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]]> 3895 Pole Vaulting with Olympian Bridget Williams The 2024 Paris Olympics are right around the corner! Brooke and Eric are joined by Olympian Bridget Williams, a UVA alum and pole vaulter who will compete for Team USA. They talk the mechanics of the sport, Bridget's journey to Paris, and the importance of believing in yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:00:00 -0000 Pole Vaulting with Olympian Bridget Williams full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Olympian Bridget Williams, who is heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics for pole vault. The 2024 Paris Olympics are right around the corner! Brooke and Eric are joined by Olympian Bridget Williams, a UVA alum and pole vaulter who will compete for Team USA. They talk the mechanics of the sport, Bridget's journey to Paris, and the importance of believing in yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The 2024 Paris Olympics are right around the corner! Brooke and Eric are joined by Olympian Bridget Williams, a UVA alum and pole vaulter who will compete for Team USA. They talk the mechanics of the sport, Bridget's journey to Paris, and the importance of believing in yourself.

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]]> 3698 Best of 2024! We learned about technical fouls in high school basketball, fighting in hockey, and the most thrown penalty in lacrosse. A lot of great conversations in the first half of 2024- all recapped for our Best Of episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:00:00 -0000 Best of 2024! full WSLS and Graham Media Group We check in on some of our best of conversations in 2024! We learned about technical fouls in high school basketball, fighting in hockey, and the most thrown penalty in lacrosse. A lot of great conversations in the first half of 2024- all recapped for our Best Of episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices We learned about technical fouls in high school basketball, fighting in hockey, and the most thrown penalty in lacrosse. A lot of great conversations in the first half of 2024- all recapped for our Best Of episode!

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]]> 3000 WNBA and professional women's hoops with WNBA Champion and Hokies' Aisha Sheppard Eric and Brooke catch up after a long two weeks and touch on everything from cavities to winning a VAB award for Outstanding Sports operation. Then, WNBA Champion and Virginia Tech Hokie Aisha Sheppard joins the podcast to talk about her time in the league, the physicality of professional ball, discourse around women's hoops, and the challenges of playing internationally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:44:17 -0000 WNBA and professional women's hoops with WNBA Champion and Hokies' Aisha Sheppard full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by WNBA Champion and Virginia Tech Hokie Aisha Sheppard to talk all things professional women's hoops. Eric and Brooke catch up after a long two weeks and touch on everything from cavities to winning a VAB award for Outstanding Sports operation. Then, WNBA Champion and Virginia Tech Hokie Aisha Sheppard joins the podcast to talk about her time in the league, the physicality of professional ball, discourse around women's hoops, and the challenges of playing internationally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Eric and Brooke catch up after a long two weeks and touch on everything from cavities to winning a VAB award for Outstanding Sports operation. Then, WNBA Champion and Virginia Tech Hokie Aisha Sheppard joins the podcast to talk about her time in the league, the physicality of professional ball, discourse around women's hoops, and the challenges of playing internationally.

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]]> 3273 Spring Sports recap with Sydney Jaxtheimer Sydney Jaxtheimer is BACK to chat with Brooke and Eric about the spring sports season. With the state tournament in the rear view, Eric and Brooke answer Sydney's questions about their highs and lows of the season. Then, the trio tries Taco Bell's new Cheez It tostada and crunch wrap supreme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0000 Spring Sports recap with Sydney Jaxtheimer full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Sydney Jaxtheimer as they recap the spring sports season after a hectic three months. Sydney Jaxtheimer is BACK to chat with Brooke and Eric about the spring sports season. With the state tournament in the rear view, Eric and Brooke answer Sydney's questions about their highs and lows of the season. Then, the trio tries Taco Bell's new Cheez It tostada and crunch wrap supreme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Sydney Jaxtheimer is BACK to chat with Brooke and Eric about the spring sports season. With the state tournament in the rear view, Eric and Brooke answer Sydney's questions about their highs and lows of the season. Then, the trio tries Taco Bell's new Cheez It tostada and crunch wrap supreme.

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]]> 1949 Lacrosse with Salem high school's Andrew Crumpacker and Kaiden Garst Brooke and Eric are joined by Salem high school's Andrew Crumpacker and Kaiden Garst to learn the lacrosse lingo, the physicality of the game, and the way art can be woven into the sport. Want us to cover the ins and outs of a sport? Email foulcheckpod@wsls.com or follow us at @foulcheckpod on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 30 May 2024 14:30:00 -0000 Lacrosse with Salem high school's Andrew Crumpacker and Kaiden Garst full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by two Salem high school boys lacrosse members to get the lowdown on the rules. Brooke and Eric are joined by Salem high school's Andrew Crumpacker and Kaiden Garst to learn the lacrosse lingo, the physicality of the game, and the way art can be woven into the sport. Want us to cover the ins and outs of a sport? Email foulcheckpod@wsls.com or follow us at @foulcheckpod on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric are joined by Salem high school's Andrew Crumpacker and Kaiden Garst to learn the lacrosse lingo, the physicality of the game, and the way art can be woven into the sport.


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]]> 3990 College Softball with Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech softball's Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin to talk about the difference between bunting and slapping, illegal pitches, and the lore of softball braiding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 16 May 2024 14:30:00 -0000 College Softball with Virginia Tech's Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Virginia Tech softball's Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin to get down to the rules of college softball. Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech softball's Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin to talk about the difference between bunting and slapping, illegal pitches, and the lore of softball braiding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech softball's Emma Lemley and Trinity Martin to talk about the difference between bunting and slapping, illegal pitches, and the lore of softball braiding.

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]]> 3819 Minor League Baseball with Salem Red Sox GM Allen Lawrence Brooke and Eric sit down with Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence to talk changes to minor league baseball, the lore of ballpark food, and the ever controversial take on adults taking foul balls from kids. PLUS! Sydney Jaxtheimer fills in while Eric is off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 May 2024 14:00:00 -0000 Minor League Baseball with Salem Red Sox GM Allen Lawrence full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Salem Red Sox GM Allen Lawrence to get all their questions answered before the season begins! Brooke and Eric sit down with Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence to talk changes to minor league baseball, the lore of ballpark food, and the ever controversial take on adults taking foul balls from kids. PLUS! Sydney Jaxtheimer fills in while Eric is off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric sit down with Salem Red Sox General Manager Allen Lawrence to talk changes to minor league baseball, the lore of ballpark food, and the ever controversial take on adults taking foul balls from kids.


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]]> 3839 Soccer with Northside head coach Trey Noell Brooke and Eric sit down with Northside head boys soccer coach Trey Noell to talk the difference in penalties, extra time, and Brooke and Trey's high school homecoming dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:02:05 -0000 Soccer with Northside head coach Trey Noell full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Trey Noell to work through the rules of soccer. Brooke and Eric sit down with Northside head boys soccer coach Trey Noell to talk the difference in penalties, extra time, and Brooke and Trey's high school homecoming dance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric sit down with Northside head boys soccer coach Trey Noell to talk the difference in penalties, extra time, and Brooke and Trey's high school homecoming dance.

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]]> 3566 Hockey with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner Brooke and Eric sit down with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner ahead of the SPHL playoffs. They discuss offsides, fighting before the puck drops, and the honor system of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 05 Apr 2024 20:09:24 -0000 Hockey with Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric sit down with the 2023 President's Cup champion coach Dan Bremner to learn the rules of hockey. Brooke and Eric sit down with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner ahead of the SPHL playoffs. They discuss offsides, fighting before the puck drops, and the honor system of the sport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric sit down with Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs head coach Dan Bremner ahead of the SPHL playoffs. They discuss offsides, fighting before the puck drops, and the honor system of the sport.

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]]> 3264 Wrestling with Staunton River head coach Scott Fike Brooke and Eric are joined by Staunton River head wrestling coach Scott Fike to learn the point system, why it's so fun to watch, and the Golden Eagles' reign in Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 21 Mar 2024 14:30:00 -0000 Wrestling with Staunton River head coach Scott Fike full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric are joined by Staunton River head wrestling coach Scott Fike to get the ins and outs on the sport. Brooke and Eric are joined by Staunton River head wrestling coach Scott Fike to learn the point system, why it's so fun to watch, and the Golden Eagles' reign in Virginia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric are joined by Staunton River head wrestling coach Scott Fike to learn the point system, why it's so fun to watch, and the Golden Eagles' reign in Virginia.

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]]> 2811 Women's College Basketball with Virginia Tech's Cayla King Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech star Cayla King ahead of the women's ACC tournament. They talk all things +/-, shooting from the three, and her famed clutch pull up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:30:00 -0000 Women's College Basketball with Virginia Tech's Cayla King full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech star Cayla King ahead of the women's ACC tournament. Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech star Cayla King ahead of the women's ACC tournament. They talk all things +/-, shooting from the three, and her famed clutch pull up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric sit down with Virginia Tech star Cayla King ahead of the women's ACC tournament. They talk all things +/-, shooting from the three, and her famed clutch pull up.

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]]> 3233 High School Basketball with Northside head coach Bill Pope Brooke and Eric sit down with longtime Northside head boys basketball coach Bill Pope to get the lowdown on changes to the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:30:00 -0000 High School Basketball with Northside head coach Bill Pope full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric sit down with longtime Northside head boys basketball coach Bill Pope to get the lowdown on changes to the game. Brooke and Eric sit down with longtime Northside head boys basketball coach Bill Pope to get the lowdown on changes to the game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric sit down with longtime Northside head boys basketball coach Bill Pope to get the lowdown on changes to the game. 

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]]> 2652 Brooke is back! Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the last four hectic months in 10 Sports including Brooke's knee surgery, recovery, and what's next for the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 09 Feb 2024 18:28:45 -0000 Brooke is back! full 7 WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the last four hectic months in 10 Sports including Brooke's knee surgery, recovery, and what's next for the pod. Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the last four hectic months in 10 Sports including Brooke's knee surgery, recovery, and what's next for the pod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric sit down to recap the last four hectic months in 10 Sports including Brooke's knee surgery, recovery, and what's next for the pod.

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]]> 1926 How to play Fantasy Football with league commissioner Connor Dietrich https://www.wsls.com/topic/Foul_Check/ Have you been thrown into a Fantasy Football league and are going 'now what?' That was Brooke and Eric as they joined a Fantasy Football team for the first time in their lives. They sit down with 'No Punt Intended' league commissioner Connor Dietrich to learn how to play and the ins and outs of this popular pastime. Follow @foulcheckpod on X and foulcheckpod@wsls.com to submit your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 14 Sep 2023 22:19:23 -0000 How to play Fantasy Football with league commissioner Connor Dietrich full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric sit down with 'No Punt Intended' league commissioner Connor Dietrich to learn how to play Fantasy Football. Have you been thrown into a Fantasy Football league and are going 'now what?' That was Brooke and Eric as they joined a Fantasy Football team for the first time in their lives. They sit down with 'No Punt Intended' league commissioner Connor Dietrich to learn how to play and the ins and outs of this popular pastime. Follow @foulcheckpod on X and foulcheckpod@wsls.com to submit your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Have you been thrown into a Fantasy Football league and are going 'now what?' That was Brooke and Eric as they joined a Fantasy Football team for the first time in their lives. They sit down with 'No Punt Intended' league commissioner Connor Dietrich to learn how to play and the ins and outs of this popular pastime.


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]]> 2840 College football with Davidson football assistant Porter Abell College football season is upon us, and Porter Abell sits down with Brooke and Eric to go over rule changes and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0000 College football with Davidson football assistant Porter Abell full 5 WSLS and Graham Media Group College football season is upon us, and Porter Abell sits down with Brooke and Eric to go over rule changes and more. College football season is upon us, and Porter Abell sits down with Brooke and Eric to go over rule changes and more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices College football season is upon us, and Porter Abell sits down with Brooke and Eric to go over rule changes and more. 

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]]> 3287 no High School Football with Bassett head coach Brandon Johnson Brooke and Eric put Bassett head coach Brandon Johnson's knowledge to use answering questions about Friday night lights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:42:00 -0000 High School Football with Bassett head coach Brandon Johnson full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke and Eric put Bassett head coach Brandon Johnson's knowledge to use answering questions about Friday night lights Brooke and Eric put Bassett head coach Brandon Johnson's knowledge to use answering questions about Friday night lights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke and Eric put Bassett head coach Brandon Johnson's knowledge to use answering questions about Friday night lights

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]]> 3518 no PGA star Lanto Griffin talks all things golf https://www.wsls.com/sports/2023/08/03/foul-check-episode-3-pga-star-lanto-griffin-talks-all-things-golf/ PGA star Lanto Griffin joins Eric Johnson and Brooke Leonard to talk all things golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:39:02 -0000 PGA star Lanto Griffin talks all things golf full WSLS and Graham Media Group PGA star Lanto Griffin joins Eric Johnson and Brooke Leonard to talk all things golf PGA star Lanto Griffin joins Eric Johnson and Brooke Leonard to talk all things golf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices PGA star Lanto Griffin joins Eric Johnson and Brooke Leonard to talk all things golf

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]]> 2605 no Pickleball Fever with Trish Hammer Temps are rising and so is the appetite for pickleball. So, Brooke and EJ break down the sport and take your questions to local champ Trish Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 20 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Pickleball Fever with Trish Hammer full WSLS and Graham Media Group Temps are rising and so is the appetite for pickleball. So, Brooke and EJ break down the sport and take your questions to local champ Trish Hammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Temps are rising and so is the appetite for pickleball. So, Brooke and EJ break down the sport and take your questions to local champ Trish Hammer.

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]]> 2908 no Zack Kelly - Boston Red Sox Pitcher Brooke Leonard and Eric Johnson sat down with Boston Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly to get to the bottom of the pitch clock, adults taking baseballs from kids, and why everyone wants to be a pitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0000 Zack Kelly - Boston Red Sox Pitcher full WSLS and Graham Media Group Brooke Leonard and Eric Johnson sat down with Boston Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly to get to the bottom of the pitch clock, adults taking baseballs from kids, and why everyone wants to be a pitcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Brooke Leonard and Eric Johnson sat down with Boston Red Sox pitcher Zack Kelly to get to the bottom of the pitch clock, adults taking baseballs from kids, and why everyone wants to be a pitcher.

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