The Roundhouse

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  Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Oct. 6) 06.10.2026 3min

  Get set for the weekend with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Basketball season takes another step forward with Wednesday’s men’s charity game vs. Murray State at Koch Arena. Tickets are $20. Proceeds will be split between the Wichita Children’s Home and Cheese Johnson’s UJUMP mentoring program. Baseball’s three-game fall series starts at 5 p.m., Wednesday at Eck Stadium. Shocker softball continues its fall scrimmages vs. Rose State at 5 p.m., Friday and Emporia State at 1 p.m., Sunday.
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  Roundhouse podcast with Sasha Radunovich on Shocker basketball and life after basketball 05.10.2026 39min

  Sasha Radunovich played for the Shockers from 1985-89. While his basketball career at WSU is noteworthy, his success in the business world is what he prefers you learn from. We discuss how he chafed at coach Eddie Fogler’s rules as a Shocker and then saw the wisdom in that structure later in life. Radunovich reveals the lightning-fast recruiting visit with coach Gene Smithson that led him to WSU. We also discuss how he co-founded Black Sheep Homes in Europe and why athletes need to be prepared for the real world – personally and professionally – after the ball stops bouncing. Of […]
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  Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Sept. 30) 30.09.2026 4min

  Get set for the weekend with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. It is Shocktoberfest on campus and fans can check out volleyball, basketball, softball and baseball all weekend. WSU volleyball plays Tulsa at Koch Arena at 6 p.m., Friday. Shocker Madness is at 6:30 p.m., Saturday. Admission is free and the evening features scrimmages by the men’s and women’s basketball teams, introductions and skills contests. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and both teams will sign autographs until 6 p.m.
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  Roundhouse podcast with Aleesha Oden, Olivia Lizzi on Shocker bowling 30.09.2026 26min

  Wichita State bowlers Aleesha Oden and Olivia Lizzi get fans ready for the start of the season in October. We discuss how coach Holly Harris uses last season’s NCAA runner-up finish as a coaching tool and Oden’s favorite moment from that run. Lizzi talks about growing up in a prominent bowling family, choosing a rival school and how her mom pointed out bad body language. We also talk about road-trip snacks, advice for young athletes and favorite TV shows.
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  Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Sept. 24) 24.09.2026 4min

  Get set for the weekend with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Wichita State volleyball opens American Conference play this weekend at Koch Arena. At 6 p.m., Friday, the Shockers play Memphis. On Sunday, WSU faces USF at noon. On Saturday, Nebraska baseball visits Eck Stadium for a 1 p.m., scrimmage. Next week, Shocktoberfest takes over the campus. Shocker Madness is at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3. Admission is free and the evening features scrimmages by the men’s and women’s basketball teams, introductions and skills contests.
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  Roundhouse podcast with Caleb Reed, Ethan Gonzalez on Shocker baseball 22.09.2026 28min

  Wichita State pitcher Caleb Reed and catcher Ethan Gonzalez join the podcast to talk about which teammates are making a good impression in fall workouts, the influence of their baseball-loving fathers and theories of mound visits. We also discuss uniform numbers, intro songs and favorite barbecue spots. The Shockers scrimmage Nebraska at 1 p.m., Saturday at Eck Stadium.
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  Roundhouse podcast with Paul Mills and Denning Gerig on Shocker basketball 14.09.2026 36min

  Wichita State basketball coach Paul Mills and Voice of the Shockers Denning Gerig join the podcast to discuss the non-conference schedule. We discuss how Wichita State’s high number of returners informed scheduling plans and why a move from Nashville to Lexington didn’t change Mills’ desire to play Kentucky. Home games vs. Boise State and New Mexico are highlights and we dive into their importance to building an NCAA Tournament resume. We also talk about learning from NBA coaches and Mills’ choice for a road arena he would love to visit. Shocker Madness is Oct. 3 and the 19-game home schedule starts […]
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  Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Sept. 14) 14.09.2026 3min

  Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball faces Kansas at 6 p.m., Tuesday at Koch Arena. It is a Yellow-Out with free shirts for the first 300 fans. The Shockers travel to Northern Iowa for matches on Friday at 6 and Saturday at 1, both available on ESPN+. Shocker Madness, complete with men’s and women’s basketball scrimmages, is at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 3 with more information to come.
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  Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Sept. 10) 10.09.2026 2min

  Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. Shocker volleyball is on the road again this weekend with three matches in Columbia, Mo. WSU plays Florida Gulf Coast at 4 p.m., Friday. On Saturday, the Shockers face Arkansas State at 10 a.m. and Missouri at 4 p.m. The next home match for the Shockers is at 6 p.m., Sept. 15 vs. Kansas for a Yellow-out with T-shirts for the first 300 fans. WSU baseball scrimmages Cowley County at 1 p.m., Saturday at Eck Stadium. Shocker Madness is set for Oct. 3 (6:30 […]
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  Roundhouse podcast with Max Buettenback, Maddox Meyer on Shocker baseball 08.09.2026 30min

  Max Buettenback and Maddox Meyer of Wichita State baseball visit the podcast to discuss how they chose Wichita State and how they are aiming to improve their skills. We talk about teammates making a good impression this fall, Runza sandwiches and The Barton School of Business. The Shockers play their first scrimmage of the fall at 1 p.m., Saturday vs. Cowley College at Eck Stadium. Buettenback is a senior outfielder from Lincoln, Nebraska and a transfer from the University of Nebraska. Meyer is a junior right-handed pitcher from Malcolm, Neb., and a transfer from the University of Nebraska Omaha.
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  Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Sept. 1) 01.09.2026 2min

  Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The JK Gold Classic opens cross country season on Saturday at Clapp Cross Country Course. The men’s 6-kilometer race starts at 8 a.m., followed by the women’s 5K. Shocker volleyball, 2-1 after their opening weekend, plays two matches in Boulder this weekend. They face No. 23 Colorado at 7 p.m., Friday and Northern Colorado at 2 p.m., Saturday. Both matches are on ESPN+. The next home match for the Shockers is at 6 p.m., Sept. 15 vs. Kansas for a Yellow-Out with T-shirts for […]
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  Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (August 27) 27.08.2026 2min

  Get set for the week with the Roundhouse Rundown podcast, the fastest five minutes in collegiate promotions. The Shocker Volleyball Classic opens the season with Idaho State, Stephen F. Austin and Missouri State visiting Koch Arena this weekend. The Shockers play Southland Conference preseason favorite Stephen F. Austin at 6 p.m., Friday, Idaho State at 6 p.m., Saturday and Missouri State at noon on Sunday. Each match comes with a promotion – Friday is Jam the Gym night with T-shirts for the first 300 fans. WSU faculty and staff get in free with their ID. Saturday is Lambo Night with a […]
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  Roundhouse podcast with Ashleigh Houlton, Katie Zimmerman on Shocker volleyball 25.08.2026 30min

  Wichita State volleyball assistant coaches Ashleigh Houlton and Katie Zimmerman visit to get fans prepared for the season, which starts this weekend with the Shocker Volleyball Classic. We discuss exhibition matches vs. Omaha and Kansas City, how running the 6-2 might fit and the benefits of Jordan Heatherly’s second season. We talk about Chris Lamb’s texting buddies, the importance of digging coal together, and lessons learned from polite disagreement. Houlton breaks down the liberos and Zimmerman dives into the middle blockers, both returners and newcomers. We wrap up by talking about Lamb’s fanny pack promotion and a sampling of items found […]
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  Roundhouse podcast: Shocker draft with Denning Gerig 21.08.2026 16min

  Denning Gerig, Voice of the Shockers, is back for the second day of previewing 2026-27 around Wichita State athletics. We draft compelling Shockers for fans to think about as the school year gets started. We offer Maddie Wilson in the middle for WSU volleyball, Dillon Battie’s rise on the basketball court and pitcher Caleb Reed, among others, for your consideration.
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  Roundhouse podcast: Shocker storyline draft with Denning Gerig 20.08.2026 19min

  Welcome to the 2026-27 school year from the Roundhouse podcast. We open the athletic season with Voice of the Shockers Denning Gerig and a five-round draft of top storylines across Wichita State athletics. We dive into Will Berg’s potential and the enticing non-conference schedule for men’s basketball. We also discuss shortstop “rats” at Eck Stadium, bowling’s run at an NCAA title and returning softball stars. Come back Friday for a five-round draft of Shocker athletes.
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  Roundhouse podcast with Terry Nooner on Shocker women's basketball 19.08.2026 23min

  Wichita State women’s basketball coach Terry Nooner details the book project that started his team’s summer workouts. We discuss how 12 newcomers are adjusting to Wichita State and how two new assistant coaches are fitting in. We also talk about strong summers for transfer Ma’Riya Vincent and freshman Mari Milton. Wichita State, 8-23 last season, scrimmages Newman on Oct. 28 and opens the season at Kansas State on Nov. 2. The Shockers open their home schedule against Missouri State on Nov. 10.
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  Roundhouse podcast with Kevin Saal on Shocker athletics 06.08.2026 33min

  Wichita State director of athletics Kevin Saal gets us started on the 2026-27 school year with a look at basketball scheduling, retention of athletes and a discussion of coach Paul Mills’ contract extension. We discuss American Conference basketball coaching upgrades, the NCAA Tournament in Wichita, basketball season tickets and more. We also review successes of the past year, including bowling, women’s tennis and more.
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  Roundhouse podcast with Paul Mills on Shocker basketball 31.07.2026 35min

  Wichita State basketball coach Paul Mills, who recently signed a three-year contract extension, wraps up summer workouts with a look at the Shocker newcomers and how the offense is expected to look different this season with more creation on the menu. We discuss the importance of graduate assistants, Dillon Battie’s journal skills and how the arrival of new guards changes the role of Michael Gray Jr.
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  Roundhouse podcast with Melanie Balcomb on Shocker basketball 28.07.2026 25min

  Melanie Balcomb joined the Wichita State women’s basketball coaching staff this spring as associate head coach. We discuss her desire to work for coach Terry Nooner and her role installing a new offense for the Shockers. We also talk about her coaching success at Xavier and Vanderbilt, how she identifies hidden gems while recruiting and her love for the music of Bruce Springsteen. Balcomb brings 26 seasons of experience as a head coach, including 14 at Vanderbilt and seven at Xavier, to WSU. She coached teams to 19 NCAA Tournaments, highlighted by a 2001 trip to the Elite Eight with Xavier […]
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  Roundhouse podcast with Rachel Swartz on Shocker women's basketball 21.07.2026 36min

  Wichita State women’s basketball assistant coach Rachel Swartz joined the staff earlier this summer. We discuss her journey into coaching, which was influenced by her playing career at Missouri State from 2013-17. She talks about how she learned to embrace her role as a post player who rebounded, set screens and tried to make the team work. She talks about her favorite NBA and WNBA players and the current Shockers who are making a good impression in summer workouts.