Blue Oval Podcast

Dec 10 2024 268 ep. 51 mins 5
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Welcome to the Blue Oval Podcast, presented by The Stride Report. Join Ben Weisel and Garrett Zatlin every Wednesday as they take a deep dive into all of the key distance running action and headlines throughout the NCAA. With in-depth analysis, inside knowledge of major news stories and light-hearted banter, the Blue Oval Podcast is a "must have" in your podcast rotation. Be sure to rate, review, and most importantly, subscribe!

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The Greatest 3k Race in NCAA History

Dec 10 2024 50 mins  
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett break down what was likely the greatest NCAA 3k race ever with Ethan Strand and Parker Wolfe smashing records the collegiate records (along with Yaseen Abdalla and Gary Martin). The guys also discuss Graham Blanks’ sub-13:00 (5k) win, Doris Lemngole and Hilda Olemomoi’s historic 5k performances, and standout 3k

XC End of Season Awards! Best Freshmen, Most Improved, Best Coach & More!

Dec 03 2024 50 mins  
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett hand out their “End-of-Season Awards” for the NCAA cross country season! From standout freshmen and most improved athletes to the best performances and top coaches, the guys spotlight the season’s biggest achievers. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the ultimate honors: Most Valuable Runner for both

Blanks Goes Back-to-Back, Lemngole’s Statement Win & BYU Sweeps

Nov 26 2024 65 mins  
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett recap an unforgettable NCAA XC Championship! They break down BYU’s historic team sweep of the men’s and women’s titles, Graham Blanks’ back-to-back individual wins and Doris Lemngole’s commanding individual victory. The guys dive into standout performances, surprising results, and teams who fell short. Tun

BYU XC Coach Ed Eyestone Chats Before the 2024 NCAA XC Championships!

Nov 22 2024 21 mins  
🗣️ BYU men's cross country coach Ed Eyestone was able to chat with The Stride Report before the NCAA XC Championships! Eyestone discussed the state of his team, his thoughts on the Oklahoma state men, the encouraging build up that his team has had and more! SUBSCRIBE! 👇 youtube.com/@thestridereport ➤ Presented by The Stride Report 🔵 https://www.thestridereport.com/

Making Our OFFICIAL Picks for the NCAA XC Championships! Plus, Kolas Reactions

Nov 19 2024 76 mins  
On this episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben and Garrett react to some of the stunning Kolas outcomes before previewing the NCAA XC Championships by making their title picks! The guys break down standout moments from the regional meets, including Virginia Tech’s clutch performance, Tulsa’s narrow qualifier and Michigan State’s heartbreak. Later, the duo dives into individual

Blue Oval Podcast: The Road to Glory or Go Home Early

Nov 12 2024 48 mins  
On this week’s episode of the Blue Oval Podcast, Ben returns to share his highs and lows from conference championship weekend before diving into Kolas madness! The guys break down how the Kolas qualifying works and explores key scenarios across the West, Mountain, Great Lakes, South Central, and Mid-Atlantic regions. The episode wraps up with a few bold predictions as well. 👀

Blue Oval Podcast: BYU Stuns Oklahoma State, Martin’s Upset Win & the Oregon Women Are For Real

Nov 05 2024 83 mins  
Garrett goes solo this week to break down an intense weekend of conference championships. He covers BYU’s upset over Oklahoma State, Gary Martin’s surprising victory and Oregon's standout BIG 10 performance in the women’s race. Garrett went on to provide in-depth analysis across the ACC, BIG 12, BIG 10, SEC, BIG East and more, diving into the top team and individual races. Do

Blue Oval Podcast: BIG 12s=NCAA XC Preview? Plus, a Potential BIG East Thriller

Oct 29 2024 64 mins  
This week, Ben and Garrett are diving into one of the most anticipated weekends of the season — NCAA Conference Championships! Get their expert insights and predictions for the ACC, BIG 10, BIG 12, BIG East and Mountain West Championships as they break down the top contenders for both individual and team titles. Who will rise to the challenge? And which teams are set to dominate?

Blue Oval Podcast: What Does BYU’s Victory Mean for the NCAA Title Race?

Oct 22 2024 65 mins  
Ben and Garrett are back with an action-packed episode full of in-depth analysis! This week, the guys break down an exciting weekend in Wisconsin, diving into both the men’s and women’s races from Pre-Nationals. Hear which teams stood out, who fell short and how certain programs have set themselves up for the postseason! To wrap things up, the guys also highlight standout momen

Blue Oval Podcast: Pre-Nationals Favorites, Sleepers, Wild Cards & Bold Predictions

Oct 15 2024 58 mins  
Ben and Garrett are back in action after a D2-heavy weekend for TSR! This week, the guys break down results from the Dellinger Invite before diving deep into a preview of Saturday’s Pre-Nationals meet as they discuss favorites, sleepers, wild cards, potential Kolas scenarios and more! Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! (3:49) BYU Men Sweep at Dellinger Invite (5:39) Oreg