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The Head First Podcast

J.P. Sponseller
College Baseball
Cincinnati Bearcats
Baseball
Cincinnati
Bearcats Baseball
Nate Taylor
Big 12 Conference
Texas A&M
Omaha
TCU
SEC
Tommy O'connor
Kansas State
NCAA Baseball
NCAA Tournament
Mississippi State Bulldogs
Oklahoma State
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Carrington Cross
NCAA

Former player J.P. Sponseller talks everything college baseball! From baseball insight to player interviews to ballpark food reviews, hop on board for The Road to Omaha!

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Latest Episodes

Get to hear from 2026 ACC Pitcher of the Year Wes Mendes before the Seminoles host a regional in Tallahassee and get ready to make another Omaha run!

Get to hear from Cincinnati Bearcats Head Coach Jordan Bischel before the Bearcats head down to the Starkville, Mississippi Regional. This Regional includes the host Mississippi State, Cincinnati, Louisiana, and Libscomb. The Head First Podcast will ... more

Get to hear from Louisiana Veteran Lee Amedee as the Ragin Cajuns are hot and getting ready for the Starkville Regional

Get to hear from Ryan Wynn & Rylan Lujo as they cap off a DOMINANT regular season from the Georgia Bulldogs, and look ahead to hosting a regional this weekend

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Recent Guests

Jordan Bischel
Head coach of the Cincinnati Bearcats
University of Cincinnati Bearcats
Episode: Bischel Ball: Starkville Regional Preview Ft. Coach Jordan Bischel
Lee Amedee
Baseball player for Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Louisiana Ragin Cajuns
Episode: Lee Amedee (Louisiana Ragin Cajuns)
Rylan Lujo
Georgia Bulldogs baseball player
University of Georgia / Georgia Bulldogs
Episode: Ryan Wynn & Rylan Lujo (Georgia Bulldogs)
Ryan Wynn
Georgia Bulldogs baseball player
University of Georgia / Georgia Bulldogs
Episode: Ryan Wynn & Rylan Lujo (Georgia Bulldogs)
Noah Sullivan
Mississippi State Bulldog baseball player
Mississippi State University
Episode: Noah Sullivan (Mississippi State Bulldogs)
Chase Horst
Pitcher for Jacksonville State Gamecocks, former Cincinnati Bearcats teammate
Jacksonville State University
Episode: Chase Horst (Jacksonville State Gamecocks)
Ryan Nicholson
Guest picker invited to discuss bubble teams; on-air guest
Episode: College Baseball Saturday 5/23/26 Ft Ryan Nicholson
Enzo Infelise
Cincinnati Bearcats baseball player, Big 12 Freshman of the Year
University of Cincinnati
Episode: Bischel Ball: Bearcats Postseason Preview Ft. Nate Taylor & Enzo Infelise
Griffin Hugus
Miami Hurricanes alum, former UC teammate
Miami Hurricanes / University of Cincinnati
Episode: College Baseball Saturday 5/16/26 Ft Griffin Hugus

Host

J.P. Sponseller
Host of The Head First Podcast; focuses on college baseball insights, coaching, and entertaining ballpark discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Serenity 👊🏼👊🏼

    Really like the guests and hosts of this podcast. genuine, knowledgeable, well spoken. Great content fellas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kenny Hammer
    United States2 years ago

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The show's energy and host chemistry are frequently praised by listeners.
Listeners appreciate the mix of tactical coaching tips and personal anecdotes from the baseball world.
Guests consistently bring practical insights into player development and recruiting.
Production quality and guest selection are highlighted as strengths.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#202
United States/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#237
Australia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#51
Finland/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Noah Sullivan (Mississippi State Bulldogs)
Q: What went into your decision to land at Mississippi State after the portal and coming from USC Upstate?
The recruiter reach-out from Chris Lamonis started it; the visit to Starkville and the facilities made it feel special, and the environment convinced him to stay and compete.
Noah Sullivan (Mississippi State Bulldogs)
Q: What did your team do for the selection show watch party; where were you watching it and what was the vibe?
They were in the Triple Crown Club, watching the announcement, and felt a mix of nerves and excitement as they anticipated their name being called.
Noah Sullivan (Mississippi State Bulldogs)
Q: Walk us through what your guys' initial reaction was last night to being in the host spot.
The team was ecstatic, celebrating in the Triple Crown Club and in their homes, clearly thrilled to be hosting and confident about their chances.
Chase Horst (Jacksonville State Gamecocks)
Q: How does the transfer experience shape your approach to pitching and the team dynamic?
Horst explains the emphasis on trust within the bullpen, passing the rope to the next pitcher, and maintaining competitiveness regardless of role.
Chase Horst (Jacksonville State Gamecocks)
Q: Talk about this past weekend. What stood out for you from the conference tournament and regional implications?
Horst discusses the conference tournament run, weather delays, a walk-off moment, and the team's overall depth and resilience, emphasizing how a strong regular season translated into postseason readiness.

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A sports-focused show centered on college baseball, blending coaching insights, analytics, NIL discussions, and behind-the-scenes stories from the dugout and ballpark. Episodes frequently explore player development, transfer dynamics, and team strategies, often featuring coaches, coordinators, and up-and-coming players from major programs. A notable strength is balancing data-driven analysis with real-world coaching experiences, plus light-hearted ballpark culture moments that give listeners practical takeaways for recruitment, training, and game prep. This mix makes it appealing for athletics professionals, recruiters, and serious fans who want actionable coaching perspectives alongside inside-the-game anecdotes.

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Recent guests on The Head First Podcast include:

1. Jordan Bischel
2. Lee Amedee
3. Rylan Lujo
4. Ryan Wynn
5. Noah Sullivan
6. Chase Horst
7. Ryan Nicholson
8. Enzo Infelise

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