Best CIF Podcasts (2025)

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Road to the CIF-SS Division 1 title: Player awards and playoff preview (Pt 2) 31:08

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas preview the 2025 CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs and hand out their annual Trinity League player awards.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: CIF FOOTBALL PAIRINGS AND A VISIT WITH CARSON PALMER 28:01

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week we find out the CIF football playoff pairings, and we got five Trinity League teams into the postseason! After that, Bob chats with Santa Margarita Catholic head football coach Carson Palmer about his team’s chances to win a CIF championship. On X: CatholicSV…

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Week of November 3, 2025 | RivCo Teams Ready for CIF Playoff Battles 22:00

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The postseason spotlight shines bright in Riverside County this week on Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte as 19 high school football programs gear up for the CIF Southern Section playoffs. This episode delivers a full bracket breakdown—highlighting powerhouse teams like Murrieta Valley, Beaumont, Palm Desert, and Palm Springs—and what to expect from …

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Episode 216: Byron Russell "From CIF Hits to Startup Grit" 2:02:58

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Byron Russell didn’t run from hard things—he ran toward them. Abused childhood. Infantry to Special Forces CIF in 5th Group. Afghanistan’s invasion, Iraq’s hardest nights, and the moral calculus of war. Then the toughest chapter: coming home, grieving, and unlearning the habits of combat to become a better dad, husband, and builder. Today he leads …

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Matadors' Post Game, November 16th, 2025 - Troy 2:20

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Post Game Conversation with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, following win over Troy, at Premier America Credit Union Arena, Northridge, CA.Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldPhoto Courtesy CSUN AthleticsBy Ghizal Hasan

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Week of Nov. 17 | Young Leaders and New Foundations Drive Riverside County Playoffs 25:30

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This week’s episode of Varsity Vibes delivers a full breakdown of the latest Riverside County CIF playoff action, from dominant performances to heartbreaking season-ending losses across Divisions 2 through 13. Host Luke LaMonte recaps which football teams are still alive in the chase for CIF Southern Section titles and which programs saw their play…

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Matators' Pre Game, November 16th, 2025 - Troy University 5:52

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Conversation with Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of match-up with Troy University. Audio Courtesy of CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties and Learfield.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Post Game, November 11th - North Dakota State 7:58

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Chat with Head Coach Andy Newman, following 90-68 loss vs. North Dakota State, from Scheel's Center, Fargo, ND.By Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, November 11th, 2025 - North Dakota State 7:48

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Conversation with Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of CSUN's match-up with North Dakota State, from Scheel's Center, Fargo, North Dakota.Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldBy Ghizal Hasan

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: TRINITY FLAG FOOTBALL FINAL BETWEEN J SERRA AND ORANGE LUTHERAN 19:21

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week we update you to the CIF playoffs in volleyball, water polo and tennis. Then, you’ll hear some exclusive interviews with both teams from the all-Trinity flag football final between J Serra and Orange Lutheran! On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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Week of Nov. 10 | Riverside County Prep Football Playoff Results and Up Close with Coach Patrick Meech 19:00

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This week’s episode of Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte spotlights Riverside County’s prep football playoff action and celebrates a historic milestone for Riverside Poly’s flag football program. Host Luke LaMonte recaps every round-one result across divisions, from Murrieta Valley’s dominant win to Chaparral’s offensive fireworks. Then, he welcomes …

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Matadors' Post Game, November 9th - North Dakota 7:19

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Chat with Head Coach Andy Newman, following 93-85 win over North Dakota, at Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand Forks, ND.Photo Courtesy CSUN AthleticsAudio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldBy Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, November 9th - North Dakota 5:56

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Conversation with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of November 9th match-up with North Dakota, from Betty Engelstad Sioux Center, Grand Forks, ND. Audio courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldBy Ghizal Hasan

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Mater Dei's epic comeback against St. John Bosco creates rare tie for first place (Part 1) 41:27

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas break down Mater Dei's rally against St. John Bosco that helped create a three-way for first place in the Trinity League between the Monarchs, the Braves and Santa Margarita.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Matadors' Post Game, November 6th, 2025 - Northern Iowa 7:24

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Conversation with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, following 86-57 loss to UNI, at McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IA.Audio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldPhoto Courtesy CSUN AthleticsBy Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pregame, November 6th - Northern Iowa 4:39

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Chat with CSUN Head Coach Andy Newman, ahead of November 6th match-up with Northern Iowa, from McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IAAudio Courtesy CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties & LearfieldBy Ghizal Hasan

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Matadors' Pre Game, November 3th - Nobel University 8:38

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Pre Game Chat with Andy Newman, Ahead of Season Opener, against Nobel University. Audio courtesy Learfield/CSUN Matadors' Sports Properties. Photo courtesy CSUN AthleticsBy Ghizal Hasan

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: A VISIT WITH MATER DEI HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, RAUL LARA 26:23

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: Mater Dei head football coach Raul Lara is our guest this week. He talks about his team as they prepare to finish the regular season and then get ready for a run in the CIF playoffs! On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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Week 10 preview: Mater Dei and St. John Bosco to clash and playoff projections 1:09:42

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas review Rd 4 of the Trinity League season, discuss playoff projections and preview the clash between Mater Dei-St. John Bosco on Oct. 31.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Ciaran Fitzpatrick, Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes 50:11

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By Carol Tallon

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RivCo Prep Sports Week of Oct 27 |Coach John Bonaventura on Building Character and Team Culture 27:00

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Temecula Valley High School Head Coach John Bonaventura joins this week’s episode of Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte to discuss leadership, accountability, and character in high school football. A former CFL and NFL scout with championship credentials, Coach Bonaventura brings a wealth of experience to the Temecula Valley Bears program. He shares h…

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An unstoppable force: Can anyone slow down St. John Bosco? 1:11:39

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas breakdown the latest results in the Trinity League, including St. John Bosco beating Santa Margarita to take sole possession of first place. The guys also preview Week 9 and the Santa Margarita-Orange Lutheran game.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Week of October 20, 2025 | Coach DeChon Burns on Building Champions and Character 38:00

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This week spotlights Riverside County’s best and an inspiring sit-down with Linfield Christian head coach DeChon Burns. Join Luke LaMonte as he recaps Corona Centennial’s second-half surge past Murrieta Valley, Linfield Christian’s 38–0 shutout behind poised sophomore QB Charlie Bomber, Palm Springs’ unbeaten roll, and Valley View’s clutch win powe…

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: A VISIT WITH J SERRA’S FLAG FOOTBALL COACH, BRIAN ONG 23:03

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week, we update you on the Trinity League tackle football scene. Then we’ll segue to an interview with the head coach of the nation’s top ranked flag football team, J Serra’s Brian Ong. On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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Breaking down the shock: How did Santa Margarita upset Mater Dei 1:09:37

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas breakdown Santa Margarita's upset of Mater Dei and preview the Eagles'clash with St. John Bosco as potentially the game of the year in the Trinity League.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Varsity Vibes | RivCo Sports | Rams’ McBride on Culture, CIF Drive; Murrieta’s Big Wins 40:00

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This week’s Varsity Vibes with Luke LaMonte spotlights Riverside County football with two statement wins and a culture-first conversation with Murrieta Mesa head coach Oscar McBride. Murrieta Valley outlasted Chaparral 56–42 behind RB Jeremiah Watson’s six-touchdown, 247-yard explosion (8.8 yards per carry). The Nighthawks pounded out 425 rushing y…

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Episode 215: Mike 'Mac' McNamara“The Lie About ‘Getting Over It’ | A Marine’s Truth on Trauma, Faith, and Redemption” 2:08:10

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When combat veteran and Marine officer Mike “Mac” McNamara came home from war, he faced a new battlefield — trauma, family tragedy, and the broken systems meant to help him heal. Through pain, he discovered purpose, creating the Post-Traumatic Winning program and authoring From Trauma to Joy. In this episode, Mac joins DJ to talk about the truth be…

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Mater Dei vs. Santa Margarita: Who has the edge in the showdown? 1:15:54

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas breakdown the opening round of the Trinity League season and preview the second round highlighted by Santa Margarita-Mater Dei on Friday, Oct. 10.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: A VISIT WITH SERVITE’S ICE HOCKEY COACH, MIKE MARSHALL 29:02

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week, an update on a Trinity league volleyball standout and a chance to catch up with Servite High School’s Ice Hockey coach, Mike Marshall. On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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Construction Safety Episode 10: Uisce Eireann 37:01

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Episode 214 Joshua Shores MARSOC "Haunted by Ramadi" 1:59:48

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What happens when the war never ends?Marine combat veteran Josh Shores sits down with us to share one of the rawest and most vulnerable conversations you’ll ever hear about mental health, survivor’s guilt, and the price of war. At 19 years old, Josh was thrown into Iraq’s deadliest battles in Ramadi. He came home alive, but not whole. Haunted by th…

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: THE DR. JIM STAUNTON CHAMPIONS FOR CHARACTER AWARDS 23:35

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: The CIF Southern Section holds an awards ceremony every year honoring those who display the ultimate in sportsmanship. These awards are named for former commissioner; Dr. Jim Staunton. Listen in as we highlight the importance of the awards by talking with current commissioner Mike West. On X: CatholicSV…

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Construction Safety Episode 9: Murphy Group 22:06

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In episode 9 of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Construction Safety Campaign 2025 podcast, Director of Safety, Education & Training, Sean Downey, joins Kerrie O’ Flaherty, Graduate Civil Engineer, Henry O’Sullivan, Non-Destructive Testing Apprentice and Daniel Browne, Graduate Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineer, on site at Murphy HQ! …

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Mid-season awards: Top contenders for offensive and defensive MVP, and first round preview 1:31:01

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas hand out their midseason awards and preview the first round of the Trinity League.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Construction Safety Episode 8: SISK 21:51

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Episode 213: Chad White "Blood On My Hands, A Green Beret Medic's Story" 2:17:54

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Chad White spent over a decade as a Green Beret medic, carrying the impossible dual burden of saving lives while taking them in combat. From failed attempts at BUD/S, to surviving an insider attack that claimed his brother Roberto “Tico” Skel, Chad’s story is one of sacrifice, resilience, and healing. In this raw conversation, he opens up about the…

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW: A VISIT WITH HUSBAND-AND-WIFE TEAM OF KRISTEN AND ROD SHERMAN OF ORANGE LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL 37:47

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week takes us out to Orange Lutheran where the husband-and-wife team of Kristen and Rod Sherman are the flag and tackle football coaches. Bob talks with both as they prepare their student athletes for the onset of Trinity League play. On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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Construction Safety Episode 7: Dornan Engineering 25:20

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🏗️ “People talk about common sense in the industry – I don't think common sense exists until you create it” In episode 7 of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Construction Safety Campaign 2025 podcast, Director of Safety, Education & Training, Sean Downey, joins Brian Foskin, Group EHS Director with Dornan Engineering in Dornan HQ in Co. Co…

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How Mater Dei got back on track against Bishop Gorman 1:00:55

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OCVarsity's Dan Albano and insider Scott Barajas breakdown Week 4 for the Trinity League teams, including Mater Dei's win at Bishop Gorman of Nevada in a national showdown. The guys also preview Santa Margarita's clash against Bishop Gorman this week in Orange County.By Dan Albano @ocvarsityguy on Twitter

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Denise Tuffy, Smart Off-site Association 27:33

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“We can’t have an industry that relies on one framework, we need more pipeline” With offsite construction playing a greater role than ever in housing and infrastructure delivery, Carol Tallon sits down with Denise Tuffy, Specialist Contracting Director at the Construction Industry Federation, to discuss the work of the Smart Off-site Association (S…

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CATHOLIC SPORTS VIEW #248: A VISIT WITH MATER DEI GIRLS VOLLEYBALL COACH, DAN O’DELL 23:25

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On this episode of Catholic Sports View: This week Bob talks with Mater Dei girls’ volleyball coach Dan O’Dell about his teams’ quest for another championship. Also, some updates on all the goings-on with Trinity League football! On X: CatholicSVBy Diocese of Orange Podcast

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Construction Safety Episode 6: Next Generation 28:24

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In episode 6 of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Construction Safety Campaign 2025 podcast, Director of Safety, Education & Training, Sean Downey, joins Kathy O’Leary, Director of Occupational Health & Safety with BAM UK and Ireland on the helipad of the new National Children’s Hospital Produced by Katie Tallon MPRII Further podcast episo…