In Episode 23, we welcome members of the Boys Basketball team on the show.  We are joined by seniors Matas Deksnys and Angelo Vassilakis to talk about how the season is going, what it's been like playing during a pandemic, and what the future holds! This episode also marks the return of the Five Things We Like!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Where have we been? - 1:15  What's been happening at LTHS? - 1:55  The Return of Five Things We Like - 3:35  Boys Swim and Dive Season Update - 4:40  Girls Basketball Season Update - 5:30  Coed Cheerleading Season Update - 6:30  Girls Bowling "Official Unofficial State Champions" - 8:55  Boys Basketball Season Update - 8:55  Interview with Matas Deksnys and Angelo Vassilakis - 11:35  Fall Preseason Preparation for Basketball - 13:25  Coaching in a Pandemic - 15:10  Finding out the Season was Starting Suddenly - 17:10  Two Hours - 18:15  First 4 Games Recap - 19:20  Keys to Success as a Team - 21:00  Angelo and Matas Analyze Each Other's Games - 23:50  How long have these two Known Each Other? - 26:50  Homer Mustang Summer Basketball Camp - 27:50  Lockport Basketball Team Strengths - 29:10  Plans for Next Year - 31:00  Notable Season Stats for Deksnys and Angelo - 32:50  LTHS Athletics YouTube Account - 34:35  The Week Ahead Around Lockport - 37:00    Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/ Porter PridecasTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g/videos

In this episode we reveal the brackets for the 2021 LTHS Staff Free Throw Contest!  In addition, we share who our favorites are for each region, some sleeper picks, and some matchups to look out for!  Go Porters!   A Selection Show Extravaganza!!!   In this episode:  9:24 - "Best Work Region" Revealed  14:56 - Interview with Kelly Fetherling  22:09 - "Together We Succeed Region" Revealed  27:57 - Interview with Todd Elkei  31:31 - "Porter Pridecast Region" Revealed  38:10 - Interview with Stephen Schwytzer  42:33 - "Best Self Region" Revealed  48:43 - Interview with Tammy Baranowski   Good luck everyone! Follow the Porter Pridecast: Twitter https://twitter.com/porterpridecast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/ Porter PridecasTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g

In Episode 22, we "take a lap" in our Best of the Decade Series focusing first on Boys Track & Field.  We take a look back at the Player of the Decade, John Meyer (Class of 2018), and Team of the Decade, 2016.   Our interviews include 3-time IHSA State Champion University of Michigan thrower John Meyer, boys throws coach Wally Shields, and Texas Tech sprinter Derrius Rodgers.  We talk a lot about the 2016 season where the Porters finished 6th place in the state of Illinois.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Christmas 2020 Recap - 2:15  Decade Series Intro - 4:20  Track 2010-2020 Decade Review - 6:55  Athlete of the Decade - 9:48  Runner-up Athlete of the Decade - 10:15  Team of the Decade - 10:50  Shoutout to Head Boys Track Coach Tom Razo - 15:35  John Meyer/Wally Shields Interview - 18:30  John Meyer Bio - 19:50  Wally Shields Bio - 21:15  What is it like to be a 3-Time State Champion - 23:10  Meyer on his Expectations Entering LTHS - 24:40  Coach Shields Comparing Meyer to Tony Pashos - 25:30  63' Shot Put Throw at H-F Meet - 26:20  Shields on Meyer's Consistency - 27:40  Challenges as a High School Athlete - 29:10  What It Takes to Breakthrough - 32:00  Shields on what makes Meyer Special - 33:30  The Experience as a Michigan Wolverine - 35:00  Meyer on Porter Pride - 37:38  Shields on what is Special about Porter Track - 38:25  Recap of John Meyer Interview - 41:00  Derrius Rodgers Interview - 43:08  Derrius Rodgers Bio - 43:30  Accomplishments Still Going - 44:10  Graduation from Texas Tech - 45:45  LTHS Boys Track & Field Team of the Decade: 2016 - 46:45  Off the Track Memories - 50:30  Memorable Track Meets - 52:10  Discussing Teammates (4x2 Relay, Meyer, Wade Walder) - 53:20  Sprint Coach Robert Beach - 58:40  Derrius Rodgers LTHS School Records - 1:01:20  Being a Two-Sport Athlete in High School (Football/Track) - 1:02:00  Recruiting Derrius for Track as  High School Freshman - 1:05:00  Being and All-State Athlete - 1:06:30  Being a Collegiate Athlete at Texas Tech - 1:09:05  Lessons Learned from his Time at Lockport - 1:11:45  Porter Pride in One Word - 1:14:05  Recap of Derrius Rodgers Interview - 1:17:30  Final Thoughts on the Decade of LTHS Boys Track - 1:20:00   Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter:  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/ Porter PridecastTV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g

In Episode 21, we are previewing our Winter Sports at LTHS.  We are joined by members of the Boys Swimming and Diving team, Co-ed Cheerleading Team, and Badminton Team (the NEWEST winter sport). From swim and dive we welcome Head Coach Jason Ozbolt and senior Maks Pabian, from cheer we welcome Head Coach Jenny Krumlinde and senior Jaida Bender, and from badminton we are joined by Head Coach Stacy Sparlin and senior Justina Piwoni. We talk about their upcoming seasons and what they are most looking forward to!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Deion "Primetime" Sanders??? - 1:50  New Intro featuring James Earl Jones??? - 3:40  2500 Listeners!!! - 6:35  Thoughts on the end of the First Semester - 7:45  Episode 22 Decade Series Preview - 10:35  Setting the Table for Winter Sports at LTHS - 12:00  Lockport at the Pontiac Holiday Tournament - 14:55  Interview with Boys Swim and Dive - 17:43  Interview with Coed Cheer - 28:25  Interview with Badminton - 37:38  Episode 22 Boys Track and Field Decade Series Announcement - 49:02    Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/   Porter PridecastTV on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g

In Episode 20, we are joined for a REUNION TOUR episode!!   This episode features the leaders of the 2019 L Town crew...Sawyer Hollatz, Donny Wallace, and Marcos Voulgaris.  They were instrumental in launching the first 5 episodes of the Porter Pridecast and we've brought them back to catch up and see how college is going for them.   Sawyer is going to school at Illinois State University, Donny is at the University of Notre Dame, and Marcos is at Butler University.  The discussion touches on their experience in college, memories from LTHS, what Porter Pride means to them, and a whole lot of laughs!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!    Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/   Porter PridecastTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g?reload=9

In Episode 19, we are joined by members of the LTHS National Honor Society including faculty sponsors Nicole Kuhlmann and Sarah Steinke as well as 2020 NHS President Frank Biamonte and Secretary Angie Dominguez. We talk about the purpose of NHS, how things are different for their organization in a pandemic, and how the big NHS Induction Ceremony went in November.  Of course we also get their take on what Porter Pride is!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Coach Decaire's Holiday Decorations on his New House - 1:13  What's Happening at LTHS - 3:30  Future Guest Olympian!! - 4:08  Scholastic Bowl Shoutout - 5:06  Decade Series Review - 5:40  This Old House with the Porter Pridecast - 6:20  Interview with Nicole Kuhlmann and Sarah Steinke - 8:15  Introduction to Nicole - 8:50  Introduction to Sarah - 9:23  What is NHS? - 10:15  NHS Induction Ceremony during a Pandemic - 13:05  How does NHS show Porter Pride? - 15:40  The Strong Connection Between NHS and Boys Basketball at LTHS - 17:10  Interview with Frank Biamonte and Angie Dominguez - 19:23  Introduction of Frank and Angie - 20:00  Becoming an NHS Officer - 21:45  NHS Events and COVID - 24:50  NHS Induction Ceremony - 26:30  Lockport Basketball Presidential Three-Peat??? - 29:10  Reflecting on Porter Pride - 29:40  Wrapping Up with Angie and Frank - 31:00  Porter Pridecast Featured Article - 34:00  Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/ Porter PridecastTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g?reload=9

In Episode 18, we are joined by LTHS East Campus Principal, Dr. John Greenan.  We talk about how we have navigated this school year as a district, what we are thankful for in Porter Nation, and some humorous stories that we have to share from over 50 combined years as Porters.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Richaun Holmes, NBA Superstar in Town - 2:00  Michael Jordan Sponsorship? - 3:15  The Pridecast Effect...an Overview - 4:20  Shoutout Bill Jahnke - 6:45  What's to Come on the Pridecast after Thanksgiving - 7:40  Decaire's First Thanksgiving Story Teaser - 9:06  Interview with Dr. John Greenan - 10:13  Greenan has Secretly Been Waiting for this Moment - 11:15  Dr. Greenan's Background - 12:30  A Classroom Warming Present!!! - 15:58  Advice from Former Principal Dennis Hicks - 18:30  The Greenan Effect??? - 23:35  What Stands Out from the LTHS Students this Year - 26:38  Pleasant Surprises During the Pandemic - 31:20  Things We are Thankful for in Porter Nation - 37:00  The Pridecast is Thankful for the Pandemic? - 42:00  What is Porter Pride? - 43:54  The Greenan Effect vs. The Pridecast Effect - 51:15  Happy Thanksgiving from The Porter Pridecast - 53:00    Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/   Porter PridecastTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g?reload=9

In Episode 17, we are joined by the 2020 LTHS Porter Players Drama Club as they get ready for their fall play this weekend...Shakespeare in the Port.  Our guests include Porter Players Director Dr. Laura Gilbert and senior student directors Aidan Callahan and Morgan Dapkus.  Oh...and, like always, we've got 5 Things We Like!!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  International Listeners to the Porter Pridecast - 1:16 Five Things We Like - 2:34 The 1900 Presidential Election??? - 2:52 Episode 200 Special Guest Announcement - 4:37 Open Invitation to Governor Pritzker - 6:00 LTHS Signing Day - 6:32 The Pridecast Branches Out - 10:50 Veterans Day - 11:45 Decaire Needs an Upgrade - 13:32 Interview with Dr. Laura Gilbert - 14:53 The Boston Marathon - 15:12 Dr. Gilbert's Drama Background - 16:30 Previewing Shakespeare in the Port - 18:20 Decaire Wants to Audition??? - 22:00 Challenges of Directing a Play during COVID - 26:00 How Can People See the Show? - 27:08 Interview with Aidan Callahan and Morgan Dapkus - 31:43 Morgan Starts us off with a Joke - 32:10 Reflections on 4 Years in the Drama Program - 34:45 Aidan's Cat - 37:20 Favorite Moment in the Drama Club - 37:48 Overview of Shakespeare in the Port - 39:05 Modifications Due to COVID - 40:47 What's it Like to Audition - 42:02 How to Become a Student Director - 43:51 How Can People See the Show? - 44:45 Future Appearance by the Shower Cap Kids??? - 46:40 Reach Out to the Porter Pridecast - 49:43   Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/ Porter PridecastTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g?reload=9

In Episode 16, we are joined by the "One and Only" Randy Whalen!!!  Randy is a local sports journalist who has covered the area (and LTHS) since 1984.  He is also an LTHS alum!  He comes on to discuss a new phase of his career that applies specifically to LTHS Athletics as well as some of his favorite Porter memories over the years.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Is the Pridecast Effect Real? - 5:10 Previewing our Guest - 8:00 Interview with Randy Whalen - 8:35 Randy Whalen Bio - 10:20 Writing Stories for the LTHS Website - 13:50 Randy's Thoughts on Getting Back Involved with LTHS - 17:00 Most Rewarding Part of Covering High School Athletics - 22:20 The Whalen Trip Down Memory Lane: Favorite Lockport Stories - 24:45 Lockport Winning State in Boys Basketball (1978) - 25:50 Remembering Joe Lewandowski and Water Polo Winning Sectionals - 26:50 Football Back-to-Back State Championships (2002-2003) - 28:30 The Brian Bradley Shot: Boys Basketball Supersectional (2008) - 33:10 Girls Cross Country Wins Sectionals (2020) - 37:50 Richaun Holmes (Class of 2011) - 39:20 Steve Walker (Class of 2003) - 42:45 Softball (2004) and Baseball (2005) - 46:00 Covering Two Generations of the Voulgaris Family - 47:00 Wrapping up Randy Whalen - 49:45   Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/ Porter PridecastTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g?reload=9

In Episode 15, we are joined by the 2020 LTHS Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams as both teams advance through the IHSA Regional round and into the IHSA Sectional competition.  Our guests include LTHS Girls Cross Country Head Coach Regan Cronholm and senior athlete Elizabeth Bollinger as well as senior boys cross country runner Devan Callahan.  We also have with us Brendan Spratt from L Town what's coming up in the week ahead in Porter Nation.   Oh...and, like always, we've got 5 Things We Like!!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Five Things We Like - 4:30  Coach Tom Razo's 30th IHSA Regional as an LTHS coach! - 5:03  LTHS Girls Cross Country IHSA Regional Performance - 6:45  Update on non-fall IHSA Sports - 7:47  LTHS Girls Swimming Sectional - 9:53  An Announcement about the future direction of the Porter Pridecast - 10:35  Interview with Girls Cross Country Head Coach Regan Cronholm - 13:15  LTHS Girls Cross Country Program History - 14:55  Coaching Cross Country During the COVID Pandemic - 18:20  Thoughts on the IHSA Regional and Upcoming Sectional - 20:00  Building and Promoting Culture in the Program - 23:00  Cronholm Loves the Porter Pridecast - 24:50  Interview with Elizabeth Bollinger and Devan Callahan - 27:56  Reflections on the IHSA Regional - 28:45  Differences this Year due to COVID - 30:45  Favorite Memories from High School Cross Country - 32:00  What they are looking forward to at the Sectional - 33:10  The Week Ahead in Porter Nation with Brendan Spratt - 38:17  Porter PrideFACTS with Brendan Spratt - 41:30    Follow the Porter Pridecast:  Twitter  https://twitter.com/porterpridecast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/ Porter PridecastTV on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g?reload=9