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by Seth Saunders and James Kehm
The Preferred Walk-On Show is a sports podcast hosted by Seth Saunders and James Kehm, celebrating the stories, rivalries, and traditions that make college sports unforgettable. The self-proclaimed Minsters of Culture for college sports, the show blends expert analysis, cultural commentary, and fan-driven passion into one dynamic weekly experience. Each episode dives deep into the biggest games, legendary programs, and hidden gems across the FBS and FCS landscapes — featuring interviews with coaches, players, and insiders who shape the sport.
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- 4 days ago49 min
Texas Beats Ohio State… But Are We Buying Arch Manning? | Week 3 Picks
Texas somehow found a way.Seth and James open Week 3 by breaking down Texas’ comeback win over Ohio State - and why the final score doesn’t necessarily erase the questions surrounding Arch Manning. Did Ohio State get too conservative? Should Ryan Day have taken the points early? And what happens when Texas faces another elite defense?Then the guys try to figure out what exactly happened to Oregon in Stillwater. After escaping Boise State and falling to Oklahoma State, are the Ducks simply working through early-season growing pains - or did losing both coordinators create a bigger problem than expected?Plus: Michigan and Oklahoma’s offensive struggles, the latest wins for the People’s Division, Malachi Toney’s electric start at Miami, and picks for a loaded Week 3 slate.Games discussed:• Syracuse at Pitt• Miami at Wake Forest• Houston at Texas Tech• SMU at Louisville• North Carolina at Clemson• Mississippi State at South Carolina• LSU at Ole MissIf you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Preferred Walk-On Show for in-depth interviews with the coaches, players, and leaders shaping college football. New episodes every week.The Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"Instagram — @preferredwalk_onTikTok — @preferredwalkonFacebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOnX / Twitter — @PreferredWOInquiries: seth@preferredwalkonshow.comWalk-On grit. All-American film.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
College Football Is Back, Baby | Week 0 Picks & 2026 Sleeper Teams
College football is back — and so is James, back alongside Seth as The Preferred Walk-On Show kicks off its seventh season.Before the first full Saturday of the season, we’re putting some early 2026 takes on tape: the teams nobody is talking about enough, potential conference disruptors, a Group of Six playoff sleeper and our picks for 10 of the most interesting games on the Week 0 slate.Could Syracuse make noise in the ACC with a healthy Steve Angeli? Is Houston a legitimate Big 12 title contender under Willie Fritz? How dangerous could Missouri be with Austin Simmons? And could Navy actually find its way into the College Football Playoff?Then, Week 0 picks, including:🏈 William & Mary vs. Villanova🏈 TCU vs. North Carolina in Dublin🏈 San Jose State vs. USC🏈 NC State vs. Virginia🏈 Jacksonville State vs. North Dakota State🏈 Monmouth vs. Tennessee Tech🏈 Eastern Kentucky vs. Western Carolina🏈 Stephen F. Austin vs. McNeese🏈 Hawaii vs. Stanford🏈 Memphis vs. UNLVPlus: the Fran Brown factor at Syracuse, why Seth came away impressed with SMU at ACC Media Days, Willie Fritz’s rebuild at Houston, the FargoDome advantage, a little William & Mary homerism and why “Week Zero” deserves a much better name.College football Saturdays are back.And as Buck Showalter once said: the good old days are right now.If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Preferred Walk-On Show for in-depth interviews with the coaches, players, and leaders shaping college football. New episodes every week.The Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"Instagram — @preferredwalk_onTikTok — @preferredwalkonFacebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOnX / Twitter — @PreferredWOInquiries: seth@preferredwalkonshow.comWalk-On grit. All-American film.
- Aug 18, 20261h 0m
Chasing the Magic of College Football Saturdays with Josh Sims (@cfbtravelguy)
What makes a great college football trip?For Josh Sims - better known as CFB Travel Guy - the game itself is only part of the answer.It’s arriving in town on Friday. Finding the restaurant that’s been serving fans for 70 years. Walking a campus for the first time. Seeing the traditions you grew up watching on television. Tailgating with people you’ve never met. And feeling the energy build until kickoff.Josh has crisscrossed the country chasing those experiences, and he joins Seth for a wide-ranging conversation about the places, people and traditions that make college football unlike any other sport.They talk about the surprising greatness of Pullman, Lubbock, Starkville and Raleigh; why Bloomington deserves a place among America’s best college towns; the appeal of MACtion and Big Sky Country; the intensity of Brawl of the Wild; and why experiencing Army–Navy in person completely changed Josh’s appreciation for the rivalry.They also get deep into the art of the college football road trip: scheduling, flights, hotels, points, multi-game weekends and the difference between simply attending a game and truly experiencing a college town.And because no proper road trip conversation is complete without food, Josh builds his ultimate college-town menu: from breakfast and barbecue to pizza, ice cream, breweries and 1:30 a.m. donuts.Most importantly, Josh explains why, for all the changes surrounding college football, the feeling that keeps people coming back remains the same.The traditions. The towns. The rivalries. The people. The magic of Saturday.This is college football beyond the box score.If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Preferred Walk-On Show for in-depth interviews with the coaches, players, and leaders shaping college football. New episodes every week.The Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"Instagram — @preferredwalk_onTikTok — @preferredwalkonFacebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOnX / Twitter — @PreferredWOWant to reach The Scout Team? Sponsorship packages available:Walk-OnPartial ScholarshipFull RideInquiries: seth@preferredwalkonshow.comWalk-On grit. All-American film.
- Aug 2, 202634 min
From Calling Games for Free to Calling SEC Football | Matt Schumacker
Matt Schumacker spent years envisioning himself calling college football in front of 80,000 fans.Now he gets to do it for real.The new lead play-by-play voice for SEC Network football joins The Preferred Walk-On Show to tell the story behind an 11-year climb through sports broadcasting, from calling minor league baseball for free and driving hours for $200 assignments to nearly leaving the profession altogether during COVID.Matt discusses the moments he wondered whether the opportunity would ever come, the role his wife and faith played in keeping him going, and why he became a believer in visualizing the life and career he wanted before they became reality.We also go behind the scenes of a major college football broadcast: the preparation fans never see, communicating with producers during live television, developing chemistry with Aaron Murray and Taylor Davis, and the responsibility that comes with telling the story of SEC football every Saturday.Plus, Matt shares what he learned participating in a mock College Football Playoff selection committee, his bucket-list college sports venues, his background as a college track athlete and, because this is college football, the best places to eat barbecue and best college-town fare.⏰ CHAPTERS:00:00 — Matt Schumacker joins the show01:18 — St. Louis food, toasted ravioli & SEC food spots05:28 — Matt's ultimate barbecue destination08:28 — From college track athlete to broadcaster10:33 — How fast is a 3:42 mile?13:57 — The long road through sports broadcasting14:44 — “When are you going to get a real job?”15:39 — Calling games for free & driving eight hours for $20016:00 — COVID, real estate & nearly leaving broadcasting17:21 — Faith, family & believing before anyone else does19:20 — Visualizing himself calling SEC football20:32 — Getting the call from ESPN22:18 — What fans don’t see during a live broadcast24:22 — How broadcasters prepare for a game25:18 — Working with Aaron Murray & Taylor Davis28:08 — Inside the College Football Playoff selection room31:37 — Three must-visit venues in college sports37:07 — Matt’s advice to his younger selfIf you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Preferred Walk-On Show. New episodes every week.The Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"Instagram — @preferredwalk_onTikTok — @preferredwalkonFacebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOnX / Twitter — @PreferredWOWant to reach The Scout Team? Sponsorship packages available:Walk-OnPartial ScholarshipFull RideInquiries: seth@preferredwalkonshow.comWalk-On grit. All-American film.
- Jul 23, 202623 min
Kerwin Bell: From Walk-On to SEC Player of the Year, Building Winners & Betting on Yourself
Western Carolina head football coach Kerwin Bell knows what it means to be overlooked.Bell arrived at the University of Florida as an eighth-string walk-on quarterback before climbing the depth chart, earning the starting job, and becoming the SEC Player of the Year. That journey launched a professional playing career and eventually a coaching career defined by explosive offenses, championships, player development, and a willingness to believe in players others might overlook.In this episode of The Preferred Walk-On Show, Bell joins Seth Saunders to discuss the mindset behind his remarkable journey and the lessons that continue to shape the way he leads Western Carolina.Bell explains why he believes luck is what happens when opportunity meets preparation, how his own walk-on experience changed the way he evaluates and develops players, and why Western Carolina has awarded scholarships to numerous walk-ons who proved they could help the Catamounts win.Bell shares the characteristics he believes are essential to building winning programs—particularly his search for talented, high-character self-starters who are willing to work when nobody is watching.The conversation also explores Western Carolina’s “Live on the Edge” philosophy, the difference between simply making a roster and becoming an indispensable player, and why Bell believes the 2026 Catamounts have the depth and physicality to compete for a Southern Conference championship.⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Coach Bell's Background01:20 Rebuilding Belief at Western Carolina03:08 Overcoming Being Overlooked in High School05:13 Moments of Belonging and Confidence08:39 Influence of Coach Spurrier and Offensive Philosophy10:32 Building Winning Teams Across Levels12:51 The Meaning of 'Load' and Playing Aggressively14:09 From Walk-On to Scholarship Player15:31 Excitement for the 2026 Season17:06 Coach Bell's Impact on Players' Lives19:42 Advice for the Final Game and Life Lessons21:33 Supporting Western Carolina and Future GoalsIf you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Preferred Walk-On Show for in-depth interviews with the coaches, players, and leaders shaping college football. New episodes every week.The Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"Instagram — @preferredwalk_onTikTok — @preferredwalkonFacebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOnX / Twitter — @PreferredWOWant to reach The Scout Team? Sponsorship packages available:Walk-OnPartial ScholarshipFull RideInquiries: seth@preferredwalkonshow.comWalk-On grit. All-American film.
- Jul 10, 202631 min
Coach Marco Regalado on UTRGV Football, the Walk On Mindset, and Betting on Yourself
UTRGV football is being built from the ground up, and Coach Marco Regalado is right in the middle of that foundation.In this episode, Seth Saunders sits down with Coach Regalado to talk about his South Texas roots, his non-traditional climb through the coaching profession, and what it means to help build a new Division I football program in the Valley.Coach Regalado shares how his football journey took him from Zapata, Texas, to Texas State, to creating a football club when his own playing path did not unfold the way he hoped, to grinding through Texas high school football, recruiting, player personnel, Rice, Washington State, and now UTRGV.The conversation also covers Coach Regalado’s life as a Texas country music artist, the lessons he learned from mentors throughout the profession, and the walk-on values that shape the way he coaches: heart, hustle, toughness, humility, relentless effort, and doing the things that take no talent.This is a conversation about betting on yourself, building belief before results, and shifting from proving doubters wrong to proving believers right.Chapters:00:00 Introduction01:47 Coach Regalado joins the show02:11 Football coach by day, Texas country artist by night07:57 Coming home to South Texas and UTRGV09:00 Building a program from scratch11:00 Recruiting belief before results11:48 What UTRGV looks for in players14:11 Coach Regalado’s non-traditional climb15:14 Trying to walk on at Texas State16:00 Creating a football club from scratch17:11 Walk-on values and TNT traits20:10 Coaches who shaped the journey24:19 Washington State, Nick Rolovich, and taking a chance25:58 Lessons from Rice and Mike Bloomgren27:44 Coach Bush and the UTRGV opportunity29:19 What players remember years later31:34 Doc Brown's DeLorean 33:55 How to support UTRGV football“Instead of trying to prove people who doubted you wrong, focus on proving every single person who believed in you right.”“You’ll go very far in life if you work hard and treat people right.”“We have to find tough kids that love football.”If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Preferred Walk-On Show for in-depth interviews with the coaches, players, and leaders shaping college football. New episodes every week.The Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"Instagram — @preferredwalk_onTikTok — @preferredwalkonFacebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOnX / Twitter — @PreferredWOWant to reach The Scout Team? Sponsorship packages available:Walk-OnPartial ScholarshipFull RideInquiries: seth@preferredwalkonshow.comWalk-On grit. All-American film.
- Jun 29, 202622 min
Casey Woods: From Tennessee Walk-On to Missouri State Head Coach
Missouri State head football coach Casey Woods joins The Preferred Walk-On Show to talk about leadership, culture, faith, toughness, family, and what it takes to build a football program that lasts.Coach Woods shares his journey from playing at the University of Tennessee, earning his way as a walk-on, coaching on a national championship staff at Auburn, helping build winning programs at UAB and SMU, and now leading Missouri State football into a new era.This conversation goes beyond wins and losses. Coach Woods opens up about the influence of his father, long-time head coach Sparky Woods, the lessons learned from adversity, the five core values guiding his program, and why the walk-on mindset still matters in college football.If you love conversations about college football culture, leadership, player development, program building, and the people behind the game, this episode is for you.Chapters:00:00 – Intro: The press conference is the result, not the beginning01:39 – The moments that prepared Woods for the head chair04:11 – Sparky Woods: a hero, a mentor, and now a staff member07:23 – The non-negotiables of a Casey Woods program11:12 – What a player should carry beyond football14:43 – The walk-on mindset & the TNT All-American17:37 – What adversity teaches you about yourself21:38 – Advice to young Casey leaving Tennessee for the last time25:15 – Closing thoughts“Love your team. Love your teammates. Always compete. Enjoy the journey.”“You can’t separate the wins and losses from the impact, because the cost of the platform is winning.”“The proudest day of my life is when the University of Tennessee put me on scholarship.”“Two things every single coach can be: organized and enthusiastic.”“Don’t ever, ever, ever settle for average.”If you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Preferred Walk-On Show for in-depth interviews with the coaches, players, and leaders shaping college football. New episodes every week.The Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"Instagram — @preferredwalk_onTikTok — @preferredwalkonFacebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOnX / Twitter — @PreferredWOWant to reach The Scout Team? Sponsorship packages available:Walk-OnPartial ScholarshipFull RideInquiries: seth@preferredwalkonshow.comWalk-On grit. All-American film.
- Jun 25, 202620 min
Shane Beamer: From Walk-On to Head Coach
South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer sits down with The Preferred Walk-On Show to trace his path from walk-on player to leading a Power Four program - and to explain why culture, core values, and resilience matter more than any recruiting ranking.Coach Beamer opens up on the leadership lessons that shaped his coaching philosophy, the outsized role walk-ons play in building winning culture, and how adversity and failure became catalysts for growth. He digs into the core values - love, gratitude, and trust - that anchor his program, why authenticity and hard work earn lasting respect, and how the relationships you build become your real legacy.Whether you're a coach, a player grinding for your role, or a fan who loves the human side of the sport, this conversation is a blueprint for building something that lasts.In this episode:🏈 Shane Beamer's journey from walk-on to South Carolina head coach🏈 Why walk-ons are the heartbeat of championship culture🏈 The core values that define South Carolina Football🏈 Leadership lessons from success, failure, and adversity🏈 How players can earn trust and create opportunity🏈 Why "every day is a résumé builder"🏈 Advice for young coaches and future leadersMemorable Quotes• "Core values are the foundation of a program."• "Every day is a résumé builder."⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Intro to Coach Shane Beamer01:17 The Importance of Walk-Ons02:35 Beamer's Journey as a Walk-On04:31 Finding Your Role09:07 Building a Program: Core Values13:10 The Legacy of Coaching15:09 Lessons on Adversity17:28 Advice to Young Coaches20:55 Walk-Ons in South CarolinaIf you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to The Preferred Walk-On Show for in-depth interviews with the coaches, players, and leaders shaping college football. New episodes every week.The Preferred Walk-On is the people's college football show. Hosted by Seth Saunders, with James Kehm joining as featured co-host, the show covers college football's full Division I landscape: every Power Four conference, every Group of Six matchup, and every corner of the FCS. Walk-On grit. All-American tape.Apple Podcasts & Spotify — search "The Preferred Walk-On Show"Instagram — @preferredwalk_onTikTok — @preferredwalkonFacebook — facebook.com/PreferredWalkOnX / Twitter — @PreferredWOWant to reach The Scout Team? Sponsorship packages available:Walk-OnPartial ScholarshipFull RideInquiries: seth@preferredwalkonshow.comWalk-On grit. All-American film.
About Preferred Walk-On: A College Football Show
The Preferred Walk-On Show is a sports podcast hosted by Seth Saunders and James Kehm, celebrating the stories, rivalries, and traditions that make college sports unforgettable. The self-proclaimed Minsters of Culture for college sports, the show blends expert analysis, cultural commentary, and fan-driven passion into one dynamic weekly experience. Each episode dives deep into the biggest games, legendary programs, and hidden gems across the FBS and FCS landscapes — featuring interviews with coaches, players, and insiders who shape the sport.
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