General sports enthusiast Colin Northrup sits down with the figures from the world of athletics, from the high school level to the highest professional levels and everywhere in between. Join Colin, as we take a deep dive into the world of sports.
Host interviews Lomas Brown, former NFL player and radio analyst, who recounts his football journey, shares NFL stories with Barry Sanders, and reflects on his media career, offering insights into his experiences.
28 May 2025
3x Time Super Bowl champion John Banazak
Three-time Super Bowl champion John Banaszak recounts his football journey, from college to the Pittsburgh Steelers and his service in the United States Marines, in an interview with CNR Sports.
21 Mar 2025
CNR Sports Coaches series episode 8 Lauren Thompson.
The Interview was recorded on February 28.
In this episode of the armchair interviews, Colin sits down with Dexter High School girl's basketball coach Lauren Thompson. Lauren discusses growing up in a basketball family and her own journey as a player. She details her own experiences at Wittenberg University and how she ended up becoming a teacher after graduation. Plus how she ended up back at Dexter as both a teacher and coach, the use of positive psychology, the importance of family, and so much more.
10 Mar 2025
CNR Sports Armchair Interviews: Fast Eddie
In this episode of the Armchair Interviews. I sit down with former Eastern Michigan football letter winner and E club legend Ed Mizinski, a.k.a. Fast Eddie. During the interview we discuss. How the fast Eddie nickname came about. His decision to attend Eastern Michigan University. As well as his general college experience ,stories from his career as a coach and teacher. We also talk about his involvement with the EMU student managers as well as other experiences Eddie has been able to be a part of as a result of his association with Easter.
23 Nov 2024
CNR Sports Armchair Interviews Rob Leadley
* interview recorded on November 2.*
After a long wait, the armchair interviews have returned.
I interview South Lyon East High School girls' basketball coach Rob Leadley in this episode. During this episode, Rob and I cover various topics, including his time at Michigan State. His first steps into the coaching profession, how he got the job at South Lyon East. The crossover between his scientific work and coaching and how he ended up working for Schoolcraft College. Plus, he gives his thoughts on this year's South Lyon East team.
24 Nov 2023
SFL commissioner and founder Cameron Irvine
In this episode, I sat down with Cameron Irvine, the commissioner and founder of the Simulation Football League. The commissioner and I discussed what he came up with, what precisely the SFL is, and who Cam considers his broadcasting heroes. We also discussed the type of base video game used by the league currently and in the past, what the future holds for the league in general, and the special significance of the numbers 12, 86, and 68. Find out more information about the Simulation Football League by visiting their website at: https://www.simulationfl.net/home (https://www.simulationfl.net/home)
22 Sept 2023
2x super bowl champ ex NFL QB and EMU legend Charlie Batch
I sit with former NFL quarterback and two-time Super Bowl champion Charlie Batch in this episode. Topics discussed include how Charlie found out about eastern Michigan University when he realized playing in the pros could be a possibility. Charlie's memorable draft experience and what it was like being teammates with future Hall of Famer Barry Sanders. Charlie also tells about how he signed with Pittsburgh in 2002, what it's like being teammates with Jerome Bettis, and we talk about the two Super Bowls he won as a backup quarterback. Charlie also talks about his charitable organization, Best of the Batch Foundation and its associated programs, as well as the origin story in his broadcasting journey
13 Sept 2023
Broadcaster Michael Truilo
In this special edition of the CNR Sports armchair interviews podcast. I sit down with Simulation Football League Hall of Fame announcer Michael Truilo. In this episode, you're not only going to learn what is the simulation football league and the origins behind Michael's player, Davidson Joseph. Micheal and I also explored his broadcasting journey, which began in the virtual world and eventually led him to become the lead announcer for Bethune Cookman University athletics. Other topics discussed include hobbies outside of broadcasting, Michael's favorite sports, besides baseball and football as well as his emotions about being inducted into the SFL Hall of Fame. Interview conducted on August 12.
18 Jul 2023
Armchair Interviews, Coaches Series episode six Ryan Tang
In this newest episode I sit down with the head coach of the girls water polo team at Mission San Jose High School in Fremont, California , Ryan Tang. In this wide ranging episode, Ryan explains his involvement with the sport in general, how water polo works and explaining how he's been able to be successful at his high school, alma mater and what his goals are for the program going forward among many other topics.
Interview recorded on July 7
23 Jun 2023
CNR Sports Coaches series episode 5 Murphy Hansen
In this episode, I sit down with current Dexter High school, girls, swim and dive head coach Murphy Hansen. Murphy is also a former high school classmate of mine and we discuss wide variety of topics such as her first impressions upon moving to Dexter, how she got interested in teaching, plus the origins of her Green Bay Packers fandom, and what it was like taking over the program at our alma mater. Enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the next one!
10 May 2023
CNR Armchair Interviews: Coaches Series episode 4: Chris Whittaker
In this latest episode of the coaches series. I sit down with Chris Whitaker, the strength and conditioning coach for Dexter High School, as well as head coach for the Iron Dread powerlifting team. Chris and I discuss a wide variety of topics including, how he ended up moving to Michigan, his experience working at Dexter, origin of the name Iron Dread, what did general public should know about running a strength and conditioning program and Dexter's recent performance at the state powerlifting meet. Chris, also details meeting his father-in-law, former equipment manager for Michigan, John Falk for the first time and the importance of the family support system for a coach. He also talks about his own podcast, Iron Dread and invites me to join him on the future episode of his podcast.
12 Apr 2023
CNR Sports Coaches Series episode three: Hank Dreffs
In this episode, recorded back on March 10. I sit down with a former high school classmate of mine, who serves as head coach of the Whitmore Lake baseball team, Hank Dreffs. Hank talked about some of his earliest memories around sports, the differences between club baseball and regular NCAA competition, how he ended up getting the job at Whitmore Lake at 26, plus, he talks about working with the Detroit trailblazers baseball club.
8 Mar 2023
CNR Sports Armchair, Interviews Coaches series episode two: Mike Penn
In this episode of the coaches series, Dexter High School baseball coach,Mike Penn sits down for a wide ranging interview. Among the interview topics discussed, Mike talks about his college career, including is unique journey to becoming a Michigan Wolverine, his experience on getting drafted by the Kansas City Royals, along with some stories from his minor-league days. He also talks about his journey into the coaching world, along with the season preview of this year's Dexter baseball team, and so much more.
2 Mar 2023
CNR Sports armchair interviews Jay Hook Part Two
In part two of this special interview with former major-league pitcher, Jay Hook. Jay talks about one of the lesser known parts of the New York Mets victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates in that inaugural season. Jay tells us how he got coached on hitting by legendary Rogers Hornsby in the resulting success he had at the plate that year. Jay also talks about insights into the legendary manager of those early Mets teams, Casey Stengel, as well as the most important lessons Hook learned from the legendary manager. We also talk about the importance of the pitcher catcher relationship, whether the designated hitter has a place in baseball, and Jay's memories of the Mets 60th anniversary celebration
23 Feb 2023
CNR Sports Armchair Interviews: Jay Hook Part One
In part one of this special interview with former major-league pitcher, Jay Hook. We discussed his earliest baseball memories. what it was like being at two sport athlete at Northwestern along with a story about the time he played against the legendary Wilt Chamberlain. Receive an explanation of the term bonus, baby. How Jay ended up signing with the Cincinnati Reds, telling stories about some of his former teammates there. As well as finding out how he became a member of the Mets. Jay also tells about experience he had playing in Yankee Stadium in 1962 exhibition game. Jay also touched on the Mets first ever victory over Pittsburgh in that same year. Keep an eye out for part two, which will be published next week.
20 Oct 2022
CNR Sports Armchair interviews Coaches series episode one: Nick Schumann
In this inaugural episode of the armchair interviews. I sit down with Nick Schumann, the OL coach at Chelsea High School to discuss a wide variety of topics including the start of his coaching journey, whether the run to winning the state championship in 2021 was the best year of his coaching career, whether that designated hitter has a place in baseball or not, the benefits of being a multi sport athlete. Plus, the upcoming football game between Dexter and Chelsea which takes place on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 7 PM eastern time (interview recorded on October 16, 2022.). There are more episodes to come please consider subscribing and leaving your feedback on this episode.
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