The Journal Star Sportswriters
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Once upon a time (for the better part of two decades, actually) we had a weekly show on terrestrial radio, but it succumbed to pressures from a powerful force that couldn’t take honest criticism. That won’t happen again. We’re baaaack! Every week, members of our staff will serve up free-wheeling discussion about the events and issues near and dear to sports fans from the Peoria, Illinois area. Sometimes, the talk will be hyper-local, sometimes hyper-galactic, because everyone who’s from here knows: Peoria is The Center Of The Universe!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Description:
Once upon a time (for the better part of two decades, actually) we had a weekly show on terrestrial radio, but it succumbed to pressures from a powerful force that couldn’t take honest criticism. That won’t happen again. We’re baaaack! Every week, members of our staff will serve up free-wheeling discussion about the events and issues near and dear to sports fans from the Peoria, Illinois area. Sometimes, the talk will be hyper-local, sometimes hyper-galactic, because everyone who’s from here knows: Peoria is The Center Of The Universe!
Twitter:
@pjstarsports
Language:
English
Contact:
309-686-3172
Website:
http://www.pjstar.com/sports
Email:
web@pjstar.com
Episodes
High School Hoops #9
3/11/2020
The girls basketball state tournaments in Normal have come and gone. Now, the spotlight shines on Peoria as thousands of fans from all over the state descend on the Peoria Civic Center over the next two weekends for the boys state basketball tournaments. The Journal Star Sportswriters gather to discuss the big matchups, possible coronvirus issues, and make their picks for the Class 1A-2A weekend.
Duration:00:21:37
High School Hoops #8
3/4/2020
We're in the throes of the IHSA state tournament, heading into the 3A/4A girls state finals and quickly whittling down the contenders for the boys state finals. The Journal Star Sportswriters gather once again to discuss a very busy week of state tournament action.
Duration:00:33:54
High School Hoops #7
2/26/2020
With state finals for girls basketball and boys supersectionals just days away, the Journal Star Sportswriters gather once again to discuss a very busy week in prep sports.
Duration:00:26:37
High School Hoops #6
2/19/2020
As the 2019-20 high school basketball season nears its end, the Journal Star Sportswriters gather to discuss the big teams and players and what to expect in the upcoming playoffs.
Duration:00:22:12
High School Hoops #5
2/5/2020
The Journal Star Sportswriters – Adam Duvall, John Komosa and Wes Huett – discuss the top teams and players, power rankings and big games in central Illinois hoops in this week's Sportswriters podcast.
Duration:00:22:22
High School Hoops #4
1/29/2020
The Journal Star Sportswriters – Adam Duvall, John Komosa and Wes Huett – discuss the latest and greatest from the world of high school hoops.
Duration:00:22:15
High School Hoops #3
1/22/2020
The Journal Star Sportswriters — Adam Duvall, John Komosa and sports editor Wes Huett — talk high school hoops and make their picks for the big games this week in another episode of our weekly basketball podcast.
Duration:00:19:14
High School Hoops #2
1/15/2020
Basketball beat writers Adam Duvall and John Komosa join Journal Star sports editor Wes Huett to chat about all things high school hoops – from great games to state rankings – in this week's Hoops podcast.
Duration:00:18:58
With the Rivermen: Rivermen captain Alec Hagaman
1/14/2020
Rivermen captain and Dunlap grad Alec Hagaman joins head coach Jean-Guy Trudel and beat writer Dave Eminian for our latest episode of The Journal Star Sportswriters podcast. Currently in his sixth year as a pro, the veteran forward is the first-ever Peoria-born player to be named captain.
Duration:00:22:39
Hoops: High school basketball is in full swing
1/9/2020
Local high school basketball has kicked into high gear for the season. Teams are starting to find their identity and leaders are starting to emerge. Basketball beat writers Adam Duvall and John Komosa join Journal Star sports editor Wes Huett to chat about the current state of girls and boys prep basketball in central Illinois on our latest Sportswriters podcast.
Duration:00:19:22
With the Rivermen: Winger Jordan Ernst
12/16/2019
Fresh off his first pro hat-trick, Peoria Rivermen winger Jordan Ernst joins head coach and co-host Jean-Guy Trudel and beat writer Dave Eminian for our latest episode of The Journal Star Sportswriters podcast.
Duration:00:29:39
With the Rivermen: Winger Cody Dion
12/9/2019
Big winger Cody Dion joins Journal Star beat writer Dave Eminian, co-host and head coach Jean-Guy Trudel, and the voice of the Rivermen Andrew Mossbrooks in the latest episode of our weekly hockey podcast.
Duration:00:41:03
With the Rivermen: Welcome to December
12/5/2019
Peoria Rivermen head coach Jean-Guy Trudel, trainer Max Finley and winger Jakob Reichert join Journal Star beat writer Dave Eminian for the weekly Rivermen edition of our Journal Star Sportswriters podcast.
Duration:00:26:01
With the Rivermen: Talkin' turkey
11/27/2019
With origins as far away as Sweden and the northern reaches of Canada, the Peoria Rivermen are often away from home and family for Thanksgiving. Seven players with the team join head coach Jean-Guy Trudel and Journal Star beat writer Dave Eminian to chat about their Thanksgiving traditions and share their memories of past holidays in our weekly Rivermen podcast.
Duration:00:21:02
Friday Night Lights season wrapup
11/26/2019
The Journal Star Sportswriters — Dave Reynolds, Adam Duvall and Stan Morris — gather one final time to recap the 2019 high school football season, highlight outstanding players, and chat about the state playoffs.
Duration:00:21:24
With the Rivermen: Center Zach Nieminen
11/21/2019
Peoria Rivermen center Zach Nieminen joins head coach Jean-Guy Trudel, the voice of the Rivermen Andrew Mossbrooks, and Journal Star beat writer Dave Eminian in our weekly Sportswriters Rivermen podcast.
Duration:00:27:07
With the Rivermen: SPHL goal-scoring leader Darren McCormick
11/14/2019
Left winger and current SPHL goal-scoring leader Darren McCormick joins head coach Jean-Guy Trudel and beat writer Dave Eminian in another episode of our weekly Rivermen hockey podcast.
Duration:00:43:41
Friday Night Lights: Week 11
11/5/2019
The Journal Star Sportswriters look at area teams still alive in high school football playoffs.
Duration:00:27:46
With the Rivermen: Peoria goaltender Jeremy Brodeur and head coach Jean-Guy Trudel
10/31/2019
Rivermen goaltender Jeremy Brodeur and head coach Jean-Guy Trudel join beat writer Dave Eminian for the hockey version of our Sportswriters podcast.
Duration:00:31:30
Friday Night Lights: Week Ten
10/29/2019
The Journal Star Sportswriters bid adieu to the 2019 high school football season and take a look forward to this weekend's opening round of the IHSA playoffs.
Duration:00:28:13