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The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast

Gold and Blue Nation
West Virginia University
Big 12 Conference
West Virginia Mountaineers
WVU Baseball
West Virginia University Baseball
NCAA Tournament
Rich Rodriguez
Baseball
Big 12
Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery
West Virginia University Football
Neil Brown
Randy Mazey
Texas Tech
Arizona
TCU
Kansas
Big 12 Tournament
Jedd Gyorko
WVU

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

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West Virginia baseball makes its first-ever trip to Omaha later this week, taking on Troy in the first game of the 2026 College World Series.

On this episode of The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast, presented by Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery, h... more

For the first time ever, West Virginia baseball is heading to Omaha. The Mountaineers clinched their first College World Series berth with a 17-1 win over Cal Poly to win the Morgantown Super Regional on Saturday.

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For the first time since 2019, West Virginia baseball is hosting NCAA Tournament games. The No. 16 national seed, the Mountaineers will host Wake Forest, Kentucky and Binghamton for the 2026 Morgantown Regional beginning on Friday.

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West Virginia baseball landed four players on the All-Big 12 First Team, headlined by Big 12 Pitcher of the Year Maxx Yehl. The Mountaineers begin play in the Big 12 Tournament in the quarterfinal round on Thursday evening.

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Recent Guests

Ben Lumsden
Player, WVU Baseball
West Virginia University
Episode: Country Roads, Take Me to Omaha
Armani Guzman
Player, WVU Baseball
West Virginia University
Episode: Country Roads, Take Me to Omaha
Gavin Kelly
Player, WVU Baseball
West Virginia University
Episode: Country Roads, Take Me to Omaha
Brody Kresser
Player, WVU Baseball
West Virginia University
Episode: Country Roads, Take Me to Omaha
Dawson Montessa
Player, WVU Baseball
West Virginia University
Episode: Country Roads, Take Me to Omaha
Cody Nespor
Golden Blue Nation digital beatwriter
Golden Blue Nation
Episode: GBN Podcast: All-Big 12 Honorees and West Virginia's Path to a Conference Championship
Jon Morosi
MLB Network analyst
MLB Network
Episode: WVU Baseball Comfortably Sweeps Kansas State
Michael Patrick Rooney
Former coach of the Arizona State Sun Devils; college baseball analyst with d1baseball.com and ESPN
d1baseball.com, ESPN
Episode: Mike Rooney returns to talk Big 12 Baseball
Rich Rodriguez
Head football coach, West Virginia University
West Virginia University
Episode: Recapping the 2026 Gold-Blue Spring Festival

Hosts

Nick Farrell
Host with long-running presence in WVU-focused sports coverage; co-hosts discussions and interviews.
Cody Nespor
Co-host providing in-depth WVU baseball analysis and context.
Sydney Cariel
Co-host contributing WVU sports coverage and game context.
Ryan Decker
Host and sports journalist providing game analysis and scouting insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Love this Podcast

    Great Podcast! My only complaint we dont have more! Really good job by all!

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    United States4 years ago

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Short, sponsor-friendly reads blend in well with the content.
Engaging host banter and thorough WVU coverage.
Quality guests and knowledgeable analysis.

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WVU Baseball Comfortably Sweeps Kansas State
Q: What stood out most about WVU's weekend sweep of Kansas State?
The combination of dominant pitching, a streamlined bullpen plan, and a potent, opportunistic offense that finally found its power and consistency, allowing WVU to control all three games from start to finish.
Recapping the 2026 Gold-Blue Spring Festival
Q: What are the main areas coach Rodriguez wants to address during the offseason?
He pointed to reducing mental mistakes, improving execution on two-point conversions, conditioning and fast-start drills, and building a knowledge-based approach so players understand why they do each play.
Recapping the 2026 Gold-Blue Spring Festival
Q: What stood out to you most about the spring scrimmage in terms of quarterback performance?
The hosts highlighted the mix of longer throws and developing arm strength, with Scotty Fox and Mike Hawkins showing flashes, while Max Brown impressed as a freshman, indicating the QB room has depth but still needs experience and development.
WVU falls at UCF, remains winless vs. Big 12 foes
Q: What were the quarterback situations for West Virginia?
Scotty Fox started the game but struggled, while Khalil Wilkins came in later, showing signs of comfort before leaving with an injury.
WVU falls at UCF, remains winless vs. Big 12 foes
Q: What was the turning point in the game for West Virginia?
West Virginia lost momentum when UCF scored quickly in the third quarter, leading to a series of explosive plays that changed the dynamics of the game.

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The show centers on West Virginia University sports with a strong emphasis on baseball, along with frequent takes on basketball and football within the Mountaineers' ecosystem. Episodes analyze WVU's season-long narratives—talent development, recruiting pipelines, depth charts, and conference dynamics—while weaving in broader NCAA context, NIL conversations, and travel or scheduling realities. A notable pattern is guests and outside commentators who bring specialized insights (e.g., national analysts, former coaches) and a mix of tactical game analysis with behind-the-scenes storytelling, often punctuated by sponsor reads. The format blends postgame reaction, scouting perspectives, and season previews, making it attractive to loyal WVU fans... more

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