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On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Paul Ralston joins Bill and Alex to discuss the inner workings of UND Athletics’ radio broadcasts before looking ahead to next week’s season opener for Fighting Hawks Men’s Basketball (1:27). The guys then preview a massive week around UND Athletics, highlighted by Saturday’s US Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Austin and the Summit League Cross Country Championships in St. Paul (29:27). On the B-Side (39:25), Spurs are suddenly rolling, Liverpool are finding their feet, and the 2026 Ballon d’Or goes to…

On this episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, UND’s Ryan Powell joins Bill and Alex to discuss his return to Grand Forks after 8 years with the Summit League (1:27). The guys then run through all the happenings around Fighting Hawks Athletics, including a preview of football’s road trip to Northern Iowa, the start of college hockey season, and the return of Summit League Basketball Media Day (26:29). On the B-Side (47:50), Man City are guilty of all the cheating, while the Red Sox limp out of the postseason.

On the 200th episode of the Bill Chaves Podcast, REA GM Jody Hodgson joins Bill and Alex to talk through what’s new at the Ralph for ’26-27 and preview next month’s US Hockey Hall of Fame Game in Texas (1:17). The guys then recap UND Football’s experience at Nebraska and dig into strong finishes to non-conference play for soccer and volleyball (24:10). On the B-Side (35:32), the Red Sox are officially in the postseason, while Spurs are officially in last place ahead of the EPL’s international break.

On this edition of the Bill Chaves Podcast, pod favorite Erik Martinson joins Bill and Alex to discuss the inner workings of UND Athletics for 2026-27 and beyond (1:37). The guys then recap strong starts to the year for Fighting Hawks football, volleyball, soccer and cross country before hitting on the latest NCAA news (24:59). On the B-Side (39:52), replay takes center stage in Ann Arbor and Nottingham, while the Red Sox appear ready for October.

On this edition of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by the NCAA’s Ty Halpin to discuss the recent successes of championship events in the FCS and NCAA Men’s Hockey (1:42). Then, the conversation moves to the ever-shifting sands of NCAA eligibility before talking UND Football and Volleyball ahead of each program’s respective season openers (22:06). On the B-Side, Tottenham Hotspur fall flat in their season opener – but so do most of the Premier League’s “big” clubs. (42:53).

On the Season 9 premiere of the Bill Chaves Podcast, Bill and Alex are joined by Kyle Grooms of the MVFC to discuss what’s new around the Valley and the FCS ahead of the 2026 college football season (1:53). Then, there’s conversation about UND’s fall sports beginning, as well as an update on the NCAA and where things currently stand regarding eligibility (15:09). Last but not least, the B-Side returns with receipts from all the predictions made on the Season 8 finale in May before the guys reminisce about another glorious FIFA World Cup and the summer of the greatest turnaround in Red Sox history (39:14).

On the Season 8 finale of the #ChavesPod, Bill and Alex are joined by Heather Weems of the NCHC for a big-picture conversation on all things college hockey, from age-based eligibility to changes coming to the new-look NCHC (2:49). After an update from the Summit League Outdoor Track and Field Championships and a look at the summer plans around UND Athletics (38:46), it’s a prediction-heavy B-Side (44:17), as the fate of Spurs, Arsenal, and the FIFA World Cup are debated.

This week, Bill and Alex begin the show by addressing the difficult decision to discontinue men’s and women’s tennis at UND (1:29). The two then touch on the UND Champions Ball before checking in with golf, softball, and track and field, as well as dissecting a slew of NCAA news (17:17). To close, it’s a slightly-less melancholy B-Side this week (26:58), as Spurs pull themselves out the relegation zone with only three matches left.

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by the always inspiring Val Sussex of the UND Champions Club to help build the excitement around this Saturday’s Champions Ball and other upcoming alumni and fan events (1:43). The guys then look back over the Frozen Four, football’s spring wrap-up scrimmage, and the drama on the final day of the regular season for men’s tennis (28:45). To close, it’s a sad B-Side this week (42:31), as Spurs and the Red Sox continue to discover new ways to avoid victory.

This week, Bill and Alex welcome Tim Keener, the president of Las Vegas Events, to discuss how the 2026 Frozen Four landed in Vegas as well as what traveling fans can expect in and around the big event at T-Mobile Arena (1:33). The guys then discuss NoDak’s standout weekend at the Sioux Falls Regional before talking weather postponements for softball, a push to the finish for tennis, and Fighting Hawks Sports Partnerships’ first step toward potential commercial branding on uniforms and apparel (17:56). On the B-Side (39:17), Spurs put their faith in De Zerbi, while the Red Sox stumble out of the gates.

This week, Bill and Alex spend time with old friend Jayson Hajdu of College Hockey Inc. to break down the state of college hockey and the upcoming NCAA Tournament (1:10). The guys then chat more hockey before discussing softball’s upcoming home opener, Jadyn Keeler’s latest All-American effort, and football’s start to spring practice (18:38). On the B-Side (43:42), Spurs might be going down, the Red Sox are poised to begin, and March Madness remains undefeated.

This week, Bill and Alex spend time with REA GM Jody Hodgson to discuss what to expect on site ahead of Saturday’s NCHC Frozen Faceoff semifinal in Grand Forks (1:13). The hockey talk continues with a recap of UND’s quarterfinal victory over Omaha, followed by reaction after the Hawks’ thrilling run to the Summit League Tournament men’s final and softball’s impeccable start to March (22:39). On the B-Side (45:06), the World Baseball Classic has captured Bill’s attention – and has him thinking about October already.

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by UND Track and Field’s Jim Vahrenkamp to preview this weekend’s Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships and to discuss what goes into hosting the competition (1:18). That’s followed by a look around UND Athletics, where hockey and the basketballs move ever closer to conference tournament time (19:25). On the B-Side (31:00), Bill grades the Red Sox offseason as Spring Training gets underway in Fort Myers, plus the Winter Olympics conclude, and Spurs begin the already-troubled Igor Tudor Era.

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by new Pride of the North director Josh Gillen to discuss his approach to leading the program, the story behind the infamous skating tuba player at the REA, and the impact a student band can have on events campus-wide (3:10). That’s followed by a look around UND Athletics, where the winter sports teams make the turn for home and softball begins in Hawaii (22:22). On the B-Side (37:28), Spurs and Liverpool play the hits – and not in a good way – and video review continues to keep Bill awake at night.

This week, Bill and Alex are joined by Jordan Stevens of UND Softball to discuss the art/science of pitching and non-conference schedule-making before touching on the impact Albrecht Field has already made on the Fighting Hawks’ program and the Grand Forks community (0:56). That’s followed by a look around UND Athletics, highlighted by road successes for hockey and men’s basketball and an overview of next month’s Summit League Indoor Track and Field Championships hosted by UND (21:53). On the B-Side (44:56), in light of the AFC Championship game, is it special when weather impacts a sporting event – or just disappointing? Plus, Liverpool and Spurs remain in shambles domestically while soaring in Europe ahead of the final matchday of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.