Bonnies Online Network Podcasts

Chris Russell sits down with CJ Pierce, Bonnies Athletic Fund Coordinator for a discussion of the BAF - and more specifically, information about Athletics Giving Day coming up on April 16th - and how alumni, friends, family, and fans can help support our Bonnies. Don't forget about Bona Giving Day Feb 24th!

Chris Russell, sits down with St. Bonaventure University Chaplain Father Steve Kuehn for a discussion of the upcoming Faith Night (MBB vs Rhode Island 2/25/26), the duties of being university chaplain, University Ministries, and his background in the Navy and as a D1 lacrosse player!

Ryan Lombardi sits down with Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun for a extensive recap of the recent series with UNC Asheville, and a preview of a weekend series at Middle Tennessee.

Ryan Lombardi sits down with Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun for a 2026 season preview and more!

Gary Nease sits down with St. Bonaventure Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta for a discussion of Hall of Fame Weekend (2/14) and this year's class of inductees, a preview of spring sports - including the upcoming Swimming & Diving A10 Championships February 18th, an overview and update on facilities upgrades, and more!

Chris Russell sits down with Bonnies Head Swimming & Diving Coach Mike Smiechowski for an overall discussion of the programs and a preview of the upcoming Atlantic 10 Championships on February 18th.

Gavin Watson & Ryan Addeo sit down with Bonnies Men's Soccer Head Coach Mick Giordano for a spring discussion of the past season, recruiting (including spring transfers), team activities on & off the pitch, post-season awards, and an overall outlook of Atlantic 10 soccer programs. Bonus: some Champions League breakdowns!

Chris Russell sits down with new Bonnies Softball Head Coach Camden Decker for a discussion about his career, the path to St. Bonaventure, and a season preview!

Gary Nease talks with Women's Lacrosse Head Coach LeighAnn Stauffer for a 2026 season preview!

Gary Nease talks with Bonnies Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Brendan Storrier for a 2026 season preview!

Chris Russell talks with Joe Lavare, Senior Development Manager for the American Cancer Society’ Northeast Region, about the Coaches vs Cancer program, the Suits & Sneakers game between the Bonnies and George Mason, the longtime involvement of Bonnies Head Coach Mark Schmidt in the fundraising effort - including the annual Coaches vs. Cancer 716 Golf Classic in August at Olean's Bartlett Country Club.

Gary Nease talks with Steve Anastasia, Athletic Director of Olean High School, about the passing of longtime color analyst on Bonnies radio broadcasts Don Scholla. Don left quite an impact on athletics in the Olean area, serving as a coach - winning numerous divisional, sectional, and regional titles - director, administrator, mentor and more. Don reestablished Olean’s Sports Booster Club in 1993 and had been serving as chair of the Huskies’ Athletic Wall of Fame committee since 1999. Don is a member of five athletic halls of fame: 2008 Allegany County, 2010 Genesee Valley (Angelica), 2013 Cattaraugus County, 2024 Olean High School and 2024 NYSPHAA Sect...

Gary Nease sits down with Bona alum - and former Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at ESPN - Chris LaPlaca about coming back to St. Bonaventure, the sense of community on campus and with fellow alums, his contributions as a longtime supporter of St. Bonaventure who serves on the Jandoli School of Communication’s Advisory Council, and his time at ESPN.

Chris Russell sits down with Bonnies' Women's Basketball Head Coach Jim Crowley for a mid-season recap, a look ahead at the remaining A10 schedule, player development, coaching staff continuity, and more.

Gary Nease sits down for an in-depth discussion of St. Bonaventure admissions, facility updates, student-athletics and more with University President Dr. Jeff Gingerich

Gary Nease sits down with Bonnies' Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun for a recap of fall ball, a preview of the upcoming season, improvements at Handler Park, and the upcoming Diamond Club dinner on Friday, January 24th.

Gary Nease catches up with St. Bonaventure's Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta for a New Year's update on athletic programs, facilities, events, and more!

Gary Nease sits down with St. Bonaventure Director of Golf Patrick Damore to discuss off season training, looking ahead to a new season, and creating a new women's golf program.

Gary Nease sits down with the Dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, Aaron Chimbel, to learn more about the school's updates, the new facility, and St. Bonaventure's commitment to technology and the future of the communication industry.

Gavin Watson & Ryan Addeo sit down with Bonnies Men's Soccer Head Coach Mick Giordano for a recap about off-season activities during winter break, including some recruiting trips & events.

Coach Girodano gives his thoughts on navigating the transfer portal, and how it applies to building his Bonnies squad next season. He also breaks down the NCAA Men's Soccer Tournament - and a discussion of his staff & post season accolades for his individual players. Bonus - World Cup predictions and EPL talk!

Gary Nease sits down with Kelly Barnes to discuss the St. Bonaventure Student-Athlete Advisory Committee - comprised of student-athletes, teams and campus athletic administrators, utilizing learned Franciscan values and the use of community service, to build a positive student-athlete image on campus and in the greater Olean area.

Gary Nease sits down with Coordinator of Athletics Sponsorships Cameron Myers for an update on athletic sponsorships.

Gary Nease sits down with men's basketball Assistant Coach Nick Schmidt on his return to St. Bonaventure.

Gary Nease sits down with Donovan Moffat, Assistant Athletic Director for Academic Support & Student Development, for an in-depth discussion of Student-Athlete Academic Success.

Gary Nease sits down with Sean McNamee, Associate Athletic Director for Major Gifts, for an in-depth discussion of the Sixth Man Club.

Gary Nease sits down for an in-depth discussion with St. Bonaventure Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta on expanding the Bonnies' media footprint.

Gary Nease sits down with Bonnies Hall of Famer - and legend - Sam Stith for a lengthy discussion of his career as well as the recognition of Sam's brother Tom being inducted into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

Gary Nease sits down with St. Bonaventure's Senior Executive Deputy Director of Athletics Ryan Clingan for an in-depth look at campus athletic facilities improvements and future plans.

Ryan Lombardi catches up with Bonnies' Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun for a discussion of the recent "Bonnies Bowl", renovations at Handler Park, a recap of fall ball, and some talk about the new recruiting class!

Gary Nease sits down with Bonnies Men's Basketball General Manager Adrian Wojnarowski for an in-depth discussion of this year's roster as well as the Bonnies' Basketball Excellence Fund.

Gary Nease sits down with Dean Whitcomb, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, for a discussion of St. Bonaventure student enrollment and student-athlete updates.

Gavin Watson & Ryan Addeo sit down with Bonnies Men's Soccer Head Coach Mick Giordano for a season recap. Coach Girodano gives his thoughts on his first season at the helm, as well as his opinion on the length of the season, relegation, and system changes overall to not only conference play, but the challenge facing mid-major schools. Coach Girodano even goes a little "behind the curtain" to talk about the logistics of scheduling and travel. They also discuss the Fordham match that completed the season. Bonus, a discussion of changes Coach Girodano would be making with practice sessions and...

Ryan Addeo sits down with Bonnies Men's Soccer Head Coach Mick Giordano for a recap of the Senior Night match with La Salle. Coach Girodano also talks about the balance of athletics and academics with this year's squad. A salute to this year's seniors is also discussed...as well as a breakdown of how the team fought back after the late La Salle goal. Als0, a preview of the season ender at Fordham.

Gavin Watson and Ryan Addeo sit down with Bonnies Men's Soccer Head Coach Mick Giordano and get right into a recap of the tie with Dayton on the road October 18th. Coach Girodano explains how important that match was to come away with points in a very tough Atlantic 10 Conference. The return of Avery Dreasky from injury and getting the senior's leadership back on the field was a highlight this past week. Coach also talks about managing and mentoring the team as a whole, on & off the pitch, what's called a "Foot First Focus". A quick recap of George...

Ryan Lombardi talks with Bonnies Head Baseball Coach Jason Rathbun for some more Fall Ball discussion. Updates on field & facility rebuild, roster moves, and evaluation of the team. Coach Razz breaks down how he - and his coaching staff - get the team involved in both academics and athletics as newcomers come in. Coach Razz also talks about Point Grid - and how this system feeds into his study of analytics, as well as how Associate Coach B.J. Salerno and hitting coach Jackson DeJohn study batters' tendencies. Bonus preview of the Bonnie Bowl!

Gavin Watson and Ryan Addeo sit down with Bonnies Men's Soccer Head Coach Mick Giordano and special guests - captains Seth Hammond & Callum Shillington! The discussion focuses on getting a HUGE win at The Marra during Family Weekend, taking down GW 2-1 for the squad's first Atlantic 10 victory of the season. The players break down the past few games, the honor of wearing the captain armbands, practice methods; and most importantly, how they made the decision to come to St. Bonaventure. The captains also talk about the delicate balance (and challenge) of D1 athletics and academics. Coach Giordano also...

Chris Russell sits down with Bonnies Women's Basketball Head Coach Jim Crowley as he prepares for his 3rd season back leading the Brown & White. As a preseason session, Coach Cowley talks about summer workouts, recruiting & farming the Western NY region, incorporating experienced transfers with newcomers, what the Bona fanbase means to this program - including the upcoming Brown & White Night at the Reilly Center on Friday, September 26th, and a trip down memory lane as the teams of the past, the 1986-87 team and Coach Crowley's own record-setting squad of 2015-2016 on November 22nd.

Gavin Watson and Ryan Addeo sit down with new Bonnies Men's Soccer Head Coach Mick Giordano for the 1st edition of the Bonnies Breakaway podcast! Coach Giordano gives us a background on his road to St. Bonaventure, detailing his playing & coaching experience. He also details his coaching style and how he has brought his past success to the Bonnies's squad this first year. A great discussion of his roster, including how Coach Girodano's overseas experience helped smooth the transition for the international players. We also hear how he utilizes some many different motivational methods, like books & podcasts. Coach Girodano...

Ryan Lombardi, of the Bonnies Online Network, sits down with Bonnies Baseball Head Coach Jason Rathbun for the 1st rundown of the 2026-26 year. Coach Razz talks about getting fall ball underway with not only renovations at Fred Handler Park (stands, press box, turf - kudos to Bonnies AD Bob Beretta), but a discussion of just how impactful the entire athletics department is to the program. Coach Razz also talks about the excitement of 18 newcomers to his roster, and incorporating them with the returning roster. The team will not only be adding freshmen, but several All-American transfers! The spotlight...

Let's Get To Know Kylie Buckely / Junior - Livonia, NY

Kylie joins the Bonnies as a transfer and has been enjoying the transition to the Bona campus. She breaks down summer workouts, and getting to meet (and play with) her new teammates. We learn about her basketball journey from AAU through her time at Niagara and Oakland. Aaliyah Parker is a former teammate of Kylie, and the draw of being closer to home was an influence on Kylie coming to St. Bonaventure. She's excited about the WNY roster build and the fact that a lot...