It's Brewin at McEwen: A USF Baseball Podcast

Ep. 94: the Bulls beat Miami ahead of a home series vs UAB

The Bulls are 26–10 (6–6) after a busy stretch that included a series win over Memphis, a tough road series at UTSA, and a strong midweek win over Miami. With the team now tied for 6th in the American Athletic Conference, we break down what we’ve learned, who’s trending up, and what needs to improve as USF enters a pivotal stretch against UAB and ECU. In this episode: • Kaden Smith’s emergence in the Sunday starter role • Dominic Pontbriant’s impact and pitching staff developments • Key offensive contributors heating up (Trippel, Brenczewski, Pruitt) • What to expect vs UAB and how the Bulls match up • What a successful finish to this stretch looks like (RPI + conference positioning) Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) John Kaplan (@johnnykii) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

Ep. 93: USF Baseball Seniors Jacob Green and Jevin Relaford join the show

USF seniors Jacob Green and Jevin Relaford join the show to break down their journeys to Tampa, what’s fueled their breakout seasons, and how they’ve developed into key pieces for the Bulls. The guys dive into defense, base running, and hitting approaches, share stories from their careers, and close it out with a fun rapid-fire segment that gives fans a look inside the clubhouse. Recorded on 4/8/26 Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans) John Kaplan (@johnnykii) Matthew Giardino (@basesonbulls) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

Ep. 92: USF Baseball Senior CF Ryan Pruitt joins the show!

In this episode of It’s Brewin at McEwen, we’re joined by USF senior outfielder Ryan Pruitt, one of the catalysts at the top of the Bulls lineup. Pruitt dives into his unique journey through multiple JUCO programs to ultimately landing at USF, how that path helped shape his game, and the athletic background that fuels his speed and impact on both sides of the ball. We also get into his approach as a leadoff hitter, his elite contact ability, and the mindset that’s helped him become one of the team’s most consistent offensive contributors. Plus, Pruitt shares insight on team culture, his support system, and wraps things up with some fun rapid-fire questions Bulls fans will enjoy. Hosts (Twitter/X): John Kaplan (@johnnykii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

Ep. 91: Bulls drop the Charlotte series & BCU mid-week; look for bounce back vs Memphis

In this episode, we record live during the Bethune-Cookman midweek matchup and break down the latest developments around USF Baseball, including the Bulls dropping the Charlotte series 2 games to 1. We also dive into questions from fans on X, share our reactions to recent performances, and discuss what it all means moving forward as the team looks to respond and build momentum in the weeks ahead. Hosts (Twitter/X): Mark Giardino (@usfbaseballfans John Kaplan (@johnnykii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).

Ep. 90: A convo with Michael Senay; Freshman RHP & back-to-back American Pitcher of the Week

Freshman RHP Michael Senay joins the show after a dominant start to his USF career, highlighted by a .68 ERA through 39.2 innings and back-to-back American Conference Pitcher of the Week honors. Michael shares his journey from playing with the Czech national team to making an immediate impact in college, breaks down his pitch mix and development, and gives insight into the culture inside the Bulls’ clubhouse. We wrap with some fun locker room questions and what fans can expect from USF the rest of the season. Hosts (Twitter/X): John Kaplan (@johnnykii) If you enjoy our show please be sure to subscribe/follow wherever you listen and give the show a 5 star rating to help us grow this platform! Also, follow us on Instagram and Twitter (@usfbaseballfans).