Waldorf Gridiron Club Podcast
The weekly end-zone home of the Waldorf Gridiron Club. Meet the players, coaches, alumni, and fans of the Waldorf University Football program: the best small college football experience in America! Hosted by Andy Buffington and Troy Thompson.
Episodes
99 episodes
End of the Season: Senior Salutes
This week, the bunker is quiet. Andy and Troy get together to discuss the 2024 season and pay homage to our seniors. While the team heads home for the holidays until mid-January, we look forward to more weekly episodes and a much needed rest fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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1:17:53
Postlewait and Pesina
This week the Warriors roll into Sioux Center to play Dordt University for their final game of the 2024 season. Join Andy and Troy in the bunker with #90 D-Lineman Fletcher Postlewait and #29 RB Avian Pesina for a no-holds-barred discussion on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:09:56
Faith and Football with Neeko and Chris
This week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by a couple of Redshirt Junior leaders #91 DE Neeko Page and #7 QB Chris Walter. Listen in to the role each young man plays on the team, how they interact with their teammates, keep them motivat...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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1:13:44
Side Hustlers: Tacos, T-Shirts and Car Washes
This week, as we roll into a game with Dakota Wesleyan, and on the 33rd episode of the 3rd season, Andy and Troy sit down with THREE (count 'em - 3!) Warriors: #19, senior D-Back from Akron, OH - Josh Mitchell; #40, senior Long-Snapper from Tho...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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1:20:49
All in the Family with Ky and Lou
This week - as the Warriors hit the road to meet Briar Cliff, Andy and Troy host #15 RS Junior QB Louis Williams and #99 Senior NT Kyangelo Robinson in the bunker for a great conversation on Warrior Football, the Family, Georgia, Michigan, Loui...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:15:28
Running Backs and Linebackers with Eames and Noke
This week, Andy returns to the bunker for a show with Running Backs Coach, Tristan Eames and Outside Linebacker Coach, CJ Noke. Get to know these two young coaches, find out about the game Saturday with the Red Raiders, and listen in to Andy wa...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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1:12:18
The Haymakers: In The Air Tonight
This week, Andy focuses on his jobbery, meanwhile, Troy hires #44 Keegan Handal, #18 Karson Lindsay and his own kid, #17 Jack Thompson to haul hay and milled lumber around the farm. After a meal of 1/2 pound Thompson beef cheeseburgers and tots...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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1:11:10
Caramel Rice Krispie Treats? Rafe VanDusseldorp & Keagen Streeter
This week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by #43 RS Sophomore, Rafe VanDusseldrop and #35 RS Freshman, Keagen Streeter. Listen in to these two's take on the season so far, homecoming and what's to come from the perspective of a fullback...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:10:51
Grid-ToberFEST: The Deets on WU v. Hastings
This week, Andy was on vacation so you're left with Troy as he runs down the last week's game in Yankton against Mount Marty and covers the 2-Deeps for the Warriors and the Hastings College Broncos. Get all the intel on what the Broncos are bri...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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58:50
Steak & Wings: Luke Beyer and Justice Johnson
This week, Andy and Troy visit with #10 Wide Receiver, Justice Johnson and #48 Linebacker, Luke Beyer.Get to know these two leaders on the team, hear their thoughts on last week's loss and what the next game looks like in Yankton. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:09:54
Tuned in to a New Song: Tae Morgan and Bryce Jones
It's Friday the 13th - but no fear here! This week, Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by #0 Defensive Back, Tae Morgan and #6 Wide Receiver, Bryce Jones. Get to know these two upperclassmen leaders on the offense and defense. Find out what...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:12:36
#76 Is Now A Coach: Kade Kloster-Hodak
This week Andy and Troy meet with GA Offensive Line Coach, Kade Kloster-Hodak. After five years playing for the Warriors and being a solid leader in the trenches, the big man moved into a GA Coaching position and is loving it!Listen in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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1:08:23
Bulldogs, SIT! Jakim Brock & Gavin Johnson
Tomorrow we hit the road for the season opener away in Seward, Nebraska! Andy and Troy are joined in the bunker by senior WUBALL leaders, #3 Jakim Brock and #73 Gavin Johnson. Find out what preparations have been made as we enter the GPAC for o...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:14:37
Jenna for the Win!
This week, join Andy and Troy as they visit with Jenna Quina, Waldorf University Athletic Department Operations Coordinator, Game Day Promotions Manager, and Senior Women's Leader. Jenna is the heart and soul of game day operations at Bolstorff...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:13:49
Never Before Like This....
This week, join Coaches Tyler Chapa and Ethan Aune along with co-hosts Andy Buffington and Troy Thompson discuss the way in which WUBALL is headed. We talk about the team, the contests for first string, the impressive showing by all which is li...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:17:27
Get to Know the GPAC Finale: WALDORF UNIVERSITY!
It's the conclusion of our summer "Get to Know the GPAC" series and we saved THE BEST FOR LAST: our very own beloved Waldorf University! See what Andy, Coach Chapa and Troy have to say about our fine university, the unique little city in which ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:22:25
Get to Know the GPAC: Dordt University
This week - as Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa wrap up the other teams in the GPAC; we learn about Dordt University - the school which appropriately wraps up our opponent series as they sound like the way one would mispronounce the end of our fair a...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:03:34
Get to Know the GPAC: Morningside University
This week, Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa discuss Morningside University in Sioux City, Iowa. Now, just because we've already discussed Sioux City doesn't mean we've learned everything about the town or it's unique refrigeration techniques when it ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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59:41
Get to Know the GPAC: Dakota Wesleyan
This week Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa dive into the history of Dakota Wesleyan University. Whether it's John's rules for singing, the Corn Palace to "the one thing that's beautiful about golf" we're sure there's a Charlie Daniels song for ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:11:15
Get to Know the GPAC: Briar Cliff University
This week, the boys discuss Briar Cliff University and they may cross a line or two... Find out why Meriwether Lewis got shot in the butt...learn about the biggest star from Sioux City and the Love Boat (and if your stick around you may get in ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:18:59
Get To Know The GPAC: Northwestern College
This week, Coach Chapa, Andy and Troy discuss Northwestern College from Orange City, IA. Find out what the deal is with the Dutch story behind Northwestern, learn a little bit about the community of Orange City, some unexpected conspiracy theor...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:02:03
Get to Know the GPAC: Midland University
This week, Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa get to know the Warriors of Midland University - another ELCA affiliated school with the same mascot! It's like cardinals fighting in a mirror! We'll learn about Fremont, Nebraska too and the hits keep on c...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:02:13
Getting to Know the GPAC: Hastings College
This week, Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa get to know Hastings College and the community of Hastings, Nebraska. You won't want to miss this one because a secret identity is revealed and the bureaucratic tailgating procedures of Hastings College are...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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1:04:46
Getting to Know the GPAC: Mount Marty University
This week, Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa discuss Mount Marty University and its hometown, Yankton, South Dakota. Take the trip, learn a little about the school's history, famous folks from Yankton and Mount Marty, why there's a historical marker a...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:06:39
Get to Know the GPAC: Doane University
This week Andy, Troy and Coach Chapa gather together to discuss Doane University - one of the founding institutions of the GPAC, the oldest private college in Nebraska and one of the oldest football programs in Nebraska - oh yeah, and it happen...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:12:59