Sideline Chatter
Sideline Chatter, a high school football podcast brought to you by the Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator, two of the longest published newspapers in Ohio's Mahoning Valley. We’ll be your go-to podcast for high school football information, discussing everything from upcoming matchups to top performances from the week before and we’ll even have conversations and interviews with some of your favorite coaches and players from around the Valley. Tune in every Thursday throughout the season to get up to date info for that week’s games. Find us on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. See you on the sidelines.
Episodes
23 episodes
S2 E9: Rivalries, Conference title implications and a Week 9 review
Are you ready for some Mahoning Valley football action? We're unpacking all the dynamite from Week 9, leading with Ursuline's stunning victory over Chaney, which has set the stage for an electrifying Week 10. We're peeling back the layers on wh...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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43:25
S2 E8: Poland, Harding pull off thrilling wins and Niles/Struthers prepare for NE-8 tilt
Wondering how the whole Mahoning Valley football scene unfolded last week? We've got all the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between for your football fix. From the edge-of-your-seat clash between Poland and Gerard to the nail-biting f...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:40
S2 E7: Springfield, South Range still atop conferences, Ursuline remains undefeated
Get ready to explore the electrifying world of Mahoning Valley high school football, as we dissect the impressive performances, game-changing plays and high-stakes matchups that continue to shape the season. Brace yourself for a th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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43:00
S2 E6: Springfield stirs up the MVAC, Niles and Poland prepare to square off
Ready to get swept up in the thrilling world of Mahoning Valley football? We're your sideline companions, bringing you an in-depth analysis of some of the valley's top teams. We kick things off by dissecting Ursuline's staggering d...
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43:30
S2 E5: Top-tier matchups continue to deliver exciting football in the Mahoning Valley
Ever wondered how high school football matchups can get your adrenaline pumping? This week, get ready to join us on a thrilling journey as we navigate through the high stakes, electrifying matchups of High School Football in the Mahoning Valley...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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40:40
S2 E4: Undefeated Teams, Remarkable Recoveries, and a Week Four Lookahead
Ready to tackle the high school football scene in Mahoney Valley? Strap in as we take you through the teams that have launched this season with a bang. From Ursuline’s undefeated high to Poland Bulldogs' stunning recovery after a challenging in...
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41:40
S2 E3: McDonald hits its stride behind two sophomore QBs
Hold onto your helmets, football fans! This week we're taking you on a thrilling journey through the highs and lows of high school football in the Mahoning Valley. We're dissecting the end to South Range's 31-game regular season winning streak,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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46:42
Season 2, Episode 2: High Stakes Games and Rising Stars Kickstart the Mahoning Valley Football Season
Can you feel the electricity? High school football season in the Mahoning Valley has kicked off with a bang! This week, we’re taking you through the heart-stopping matches and thrilling victories that have started the season off on an adr...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:40
Season 2, Episode 1: The Players, Coaches, and Teams Shaping the Mahoning Valley’s 2023 Football Season
Ready to get the lowdown on the Mahoning Valley’s high school football scene? We promise this episode of Sideline Chatter is brimming with insights and analysis you won't want to miss! We start off with a nostalgic look back at the past season'...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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45:01
Week 14: The Regional Finals
The guys breakdown the upcoming regional final matchups between Canfield/Chardon, South Range/Perry, West Branch./Jefferson and Warren JFK Danville. They also recap this past week's matchups and breakdown whats ahead for this weeke...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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33:54
Week 13: Onto the Regional Semifinals
After missing a week due to playoff soccer in the area, the boys are back for another episode. They break down the results from the second round of the football playoffs and with only six teams remaining, the preview this week's matchups. ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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38:29
Week 11: The Playoff Preview
The postseason is here and the boys breakdown where all of our local teams landed heading into the first round of the playoffs.
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:30
Week 10: 8-man football, the playoff picture, and a matchup of two surprising teams
The boys talk about Sebring's impending move to 8-man football and what the playoff picture looks like heading into Week 10 of the regular season. They also discuss the matchups between Poland/Struthers and Liberty/Garfield as this week's Game ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:34
Week 9: Lowellville vs. Mineral Ridge, Brookfield vs. Garfield and an updated look at the playoff picture
The boys break down crucial this week's Game of the Weeks in Lowellville vs. Mineral Ridge and Brookfield vs. Garfield. They also discuss the newest updates to the playoff picture and recap a few electrifying wins from Week 8.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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40:50
Week 8: Coming down to the wire
The playoffs are quickly approaching for High School football in the Valley and several teams made big moves in Week 7 to position themselves for a postseason run. The boys break down all of the key games and close wins before previewing Week 8...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:25
Week 7: An interview with South Range coach Dan Yeagley, a look at the playoff picture and another MVAC Game of the Week
Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator sports editor Greg Macafee discusses South Range's 2022 season with head coach Dan Yeagley following their crucial win over the Girard Indians this past week to stay undefeated. The guys also discus...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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57:35
Week 6: Austintown Fitch takes on Massillon, South Range gets set to square off with Girard
The boys are back with another episode of the Sideline Chatter podcast. They discuss Austintown Fitch heading to Massillon to take on another Division II powerhouse and South Range gets set to square off with Girard. Nate Hawthorne...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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46:00
Week 5: Climbing the Rankings
The Tribune Chronicles and Vindicator sports staff discuss the most recent rankings as one of their local teams climbed to the top of the AP Rankings after a standout victory this past weekend. Joel Whetzel describes Kennedy's win ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:14
Week 4: Heading to Stambaugh Stadium
It's time for another battle between Austintown Fitch and Ursuline. Sports Editor Greg Macafee and reporters Joel Whetzel and Neel Madhavan discuss the upcoming matchup between the Falcons and Fighting Irish. The guys also take a t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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45:20
Week 3: The Year of the Quarterback
The sports staff of the Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator discuss Week 2 of the High School football season in the Mahoning Valley. Austintown Fitch earned the program's 500th win, Seth Antram earned a win in his return to Boardman, the Harding ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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42:01
Week 2: The Battle of Belmont Ave.
Tribune Chronicle/Vindicator Sports Editor Greg Macafee and sports reporters Joel Whetzel, Neel Madhavan, Nate Hawthorne recap the first week of high school football in the Mahoning Valley and preview what is to come in Week 2, which includes t...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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44:00
Week 1: Welcome to Sideline Chatter
The Tribune Chronicle and Vindicator sports department dive into a preview for the 2022 high school football season. Greg Macafee, Joel Whetzel, Neel Madhavan and Nate Hawthorne break down storylines, teams and players to watch thr...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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42:26