The Double Tech Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-double-tech Longtime friends Ethan and Trent bring a unique spin to the sports media world by using creative segments as the vehicle to discuss the hottest topics in sports. 2024 Rycenga-Balley Productions 2c5996c5-4d0f-5b45-b8c0-9bb98bde3b82 no en Tue, 25 Jun 2024 12:12:01 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:25:14 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/pYEiR6QuMzC0mPmARh1rpb4C6hGrbQ-3pImDW7tf-IM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ4ODcwLzE3MDU3/MDk0NTctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg The Double Tech episodic Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Longtime friends Ethan and Trent bring a unique spin to the sports media world by using creative segments as the vehicle to discuss the hottest topics in sports. Longtime friends Ethan and Trent bring a unique spin to the sports media world by using creative segments as the vehicle to discuss the hottest topics in sports. Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley No No Episode 14: Road to 100 (with special guest Phil Cude) 14 14 Episode 14: Road to 100 (with special guest Phil Cude) full 5c215b18-2aaa-4baa-bf98-ed8bfaa8b994 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7786575a It's summertime, and Ethan's back with another episode packed with electricity! First up, he dives into the heat of the NBA Finals, giving his rundown of how the series ended (unsolicited, of course). Then, he chats about the joys (and slight anxieties) of his travels during the past couple of days. This episode also features an interview with a great friend and fellow sports fan, Phil Cude. Together, they discuss collegiate baseball and unravel the mysteries of pitch sequence. They confess their mutual struggles on the golf course (there will be tears, laughter, maybe both), and delve into the ever-important question: what truly motivates us? So grab a cold drink, fire up the grill, and get ready for an episode that's as fun as a summer yard game. Let's go!

]]> It's summertime, and Ethan's back with another episode packed with electricity! First up, he dives into the heat of the NBA Finals, giving his rundown of how the series ended (unsolicited, of course). Then, he chats about the joys (and slight anxieties) of his travels during the past couple of days. This episode also features an interview with a great friend and fellow sports fan, Phil Cude. Together, they discuss collegiate baseball and unravel the mysteries of pitch sequence. They confess their mutual struggles on the golf course (there will be tears, laughter, maybe both), and delve into the ever-important question: what truly motivates us? So grab a cold drink, fire up the grill, and get ready for an episode that's as fun as a summer yard game. Let's go!

]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:30:33 -0700 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 3995 It's summertime, and Ethan's back with another episode packed with electricity! First up, he dives into the heat of the NBA Finals, giving his rundown of how the series ended (unsolicited, of course). Then, he chats about the joys (and slight anxieties) of his travels during the past couple of days. This episode also features an interview with a great friend and fellow sports fan, Phil Cude. Together, they discuss collegiate baseball and unravel the mysteries of pitch sequence. They confess their mutual struggles on the golf course (there will be tears, laughter, maybe both), and delve into the ever-important question: what truly motivates us? So grab a cold drink, fire up the grill, and get ready for an episode that's as fun as a summer yard game. Let's go!

]]> No Episode 13: Opportunity & Perspective (with special guest Jack Gumieny) 13 13 Episode 13: Opportunity & Perspective (with special guest Jack Gumieny) full 92cb2f95-20c8-4f94-bc79-06f7a65efec2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf43e895 Ethan discusses the hot topics in sports as he goes through his "Stoplight" of what he's seen this past week. He's joined by Jack Gumieny as they talk about his journey and what it is like to put your best foot forward. The two dive into what it means to put goodness out into the world, and what it means to spread positivity.

]]> Ethan discusses the hot topics in sports as he goes through his "Stoplight" of what he's seen this past week. He's joined by Jack Gumieny as they talk about his journey and what it is like to put your best foot forward. The two dive into what it means to put goodness out into the world, and what it means to spread positivity.

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:03:23 -0700 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4342 Ethan discusses the hot topics in sports as he goes through his "Stoplight" of what he's seen this past week. He's joined by Jack Gumieny as they talk about his journey and what it is like to put your best foot forward. The two dive into what it means to put goodness out into the world, and what it means to spread positivity.

]]> No Episode 12: More Than Basketball (with special guest Ted Burchard) 12 12 Episode 12: More Than Basketball (with special guest Ted Burchard) full a7fda084-5e8c-4073-b28d-0213fc1928eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/9492079b On the latest episode of the Double Tech, Ethan dives into some new developments for the podcast. He talks about some changes, including a new "Stoplight" segment. Ethan is joined in the show's latter half by a close friend and commissioner of Nebraska's largest men's recreational basketball league. They discuss the league, the NBA Finals, and what it means to invest in your community.

]]> On the latest episode of the Double Tech, Ethan dives into some new developments for the podcast. He talks about some changes, including a new "Stoplight" segment. Ethan is joined in the show's latter half by a close friend and commissioner of Nebraska's largest men's recreational basketball league. They discuss the league, the NBA Finals, and what it means to invest in your community.

]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 19:46:19 -0700 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 3628 On the latest episode of the Double Tech, Ethan dives into some new developments for the podcast. He talks about some changes, including a new "Stoplight" segment. Ethan is joined in the show's latter half by a close friend and commissioner of Nebraska's largest men's recreational basketball league. They discuss the league, the NBA Finals, and what it means to invest in your community.

]]> No Episode 11: The New Guard 11 11 Episode 11: The New Guard full 113ff9d3-533c-45cf-9ce2-ee6b294a4a78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b53e0f38 On this episode of The Double Tech, Ethan and Trent give their thoughts on an eventful NBA playoffs thus far, give their traditional Throne Room and Dog House picks, and Ethan names as many players as possible from the 2018-19 Los Angeles Clippers for the "Reflection and Projection."

]]> On this episode of The Double Tech, Ethan and Trent give their thoughts on an eventful NBA playoffs thus far, give their traditional Throne Room and Dog House picks, and Ethan names as many players as possible from the 2018-19 Los Angeles Clippers for the "Reflection and Projection."

]]> Sat, 04 May 2024 12:38:26 -0700 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4013 On this episode of The Double Tech, Ethan and Trent give their thoughts on an eventful NBA playoffs thus far, give their traditional Throne Room and Dog House picks, and Ethan names as many players as possible from the 2018-19 Los Angeles Clippers for the "Reflection and Projection."

]]> No Episode 10: Some Love For The Little Guy 10 10 Episode 10: Some Love For The Little Guy full 9ef0c3f0-46cc-481b-81bf-b191f5bfe2f9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bd22f2db On this episode of the Double Tech Podcast, Ethan and Trent discuss some of the sports that don't get as much limelight, including golf, boxing, and more. Per usual, they open the Throne Room and Dog House to four new members, and Ethan takes over "Reflect and Project" by naming as many players as he can from the 2013-2014 Indiana Pacers.

]]> On this episode of the Double Tech Podcast, Ethan and Trent discuss some of the sports that don't get as much limelight, including golf, boxing, and more. Per usual, they open the Throne Room and Dog House to four new members, and Ethan takes over "Reflect and Project" by naming as many players as he can from the 2013-2014 Indiana Pacers.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:44:05 -0700 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 3547 On this episode of the Double Tech Podcast, Ethan and Trent discuss some of the sports that don't get as much limelight, including golf, boxing, and more. Per usual, they open the Throne Room and Dog House to four new members, and Ethan takes over "Reflect and Project" by naming as many players as he can from the 2013-2014 Indiana Pacers.

]]> No Episode 9: And Then There Were Four 9 9 Episode 9: And Then There Were Four full 92a319e0-f53d-4772-a1fb-2e3acb99a342 https://share.transistor.fm/s/53464d14 On this episode of the Double Tech Podcast

- What are the five most embarrassing in-game things that can happen to an athlete?
- Where we were RIGHT and WRONG about our men's tournament brackets
- Would you consider Purdue's season a success already?
- Final Four preview: Alabama takes on UConn, NC State takes on Purdue, who wins?
- Throne Room and Dog House
- An EMBARRASSING performance in Reflect and Project: the 2011 Philadelphia Phillies

]]> On this episode of the Double Tech Podcast

- What are the five most embarrassing in-game things that can happen to an athlete?
- Where we were RIGHT and WRONG about our men's tournament brackets
- Would you consider Purdue's season a success already?
- Final Four preview: Alabama takes on UConn, NC State takes on Purdue, who wins?
- Throne Room and Dog House
- An EMBARRASSING performance in Reflect and Project: the 2011 Philadelphia Phillies

]]> Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:40:52 -0700 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 3914 On this episode of the Double Tech Podcast

- What are the five most embarrassing in-game things that can happen to an athlete?
- Where we were RIGHT and WRONG about our men's tournament brackets
- Would you consider Purdue's season a success already?
- Final Four preview: Alabama takes on UConn, NC State takes on Purdue, who wins?
- Throne Room and Dog House
- An EMBARRASSING performance in Reflect and Project: the 2011 Philadelphia Phillies

]]> No Episode 8: BRACKET BREAKDOWN! 8 8 Episode 8: BRACKET BREAKDOWN! full 46b12f50-54a7-4311-a756-a50b0ffd0b37 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ccc9109f On this episode of the Double Tech, it's exclusively men's March Madness talk, including a region-by-region breakdown of the bracket, which teams you should/should NOT trust, and so much more!

- Reactions to a BIG conference tournament championship weekend
- East Region preview
- West Region preview
- An inside look at HOW we fill out our brackets
- South Region preview
- Midwest Region preview
- Which 1 seed is the first to lose?
- Throne Room
- Dog House
- Reflect and Project: March Madness special!

]]> On this episode of the Double Tech, it's exclusively men's March Madness talk, including a region-by-region breakdown of the bracket, which teams you should/should NOT trust, and so much more!

- Reactions to a BIG conference tournament championship weekend
- East Region preview
- West Region preview
- An inside look at HOW we fill out our brackets
- South Region preview
- Midwest Region preview
- Which 1 seed is the first to lose?
- Throne Room
- Dog House
- Reflect and Project: March Madness special!

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:25:01 -0700 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4813 On this episode of the Double Tech, it's exclusively men's March Madness talk, including a region-by-region breakdown of the bracket, which teams you should/should NOT trust, and so much more!

- Reactions to a BIG conference tournament championship weekend
- East Region preview
- West Region preview
- An inside look at HOW we fill out our brackets
- South Region preview
- Midwest Region preview
- Which 1 seed is the first to lose?
- Throne Room
- Dog House
- Reflect and Project: March Madness special!

]]> No Episode 7: Marching On 7 7 Episode 7: Marching On full 3fecffde-4a8f-47c8-a75d-6dbb3ab01b66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e98ed31c On this episode of the Double Tech:

(4:50) Some big news for the future of the show!
(15:38) Ethan poses an electric sportscaster-themed question
(20:30) Ballers and Fallers in men's college hoops
(46:07) Latest storylines in the NBA
(54:52) Throne Room
(1:01:21) Dog House
(1:09:55) Relfect & Project: the 1999-2000 Michigan State Spartans

]]> On this episode of the Double Tech:

(4:50) Some big news for the future of the show!
(15:38) Ethan poses an electric sportscaster-themed question
(20:30) Ballers and Fallers in men's college hoops
(46:07) Latest storylines in the NBA
(54:52) Throne Room
(1:01:21) Dog House
(1:09:55) Relfect & Project: the 1999-2000 Michigan State Spartans

]]> Sat, 09 Mar 2024 10:09:33 -0800 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4714 On this episode of the Double Tech:

(4:50) Some big news for the future of the show!
(15:38) Ethan poses an electric sportscaster-themed question
(20:30) Ballers and Fallers in men's college hoops
(46:07) Latest storylines in the NBA
(54:52) Throne Room
(1:01:21) Dog House
(1:09:55) Relfect & Project: the 1999-2000 Michigan State Spartans

]]> No Episode 6: The Not-So-Great Commission (with special guest David Breazeale) 6 6 Episode 6: The Not-So-Great Commission (with special guest David Breazeale) full 51bfaab4-cb7a-48a5-bd40-c3b09ad262eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/14286ac6 On this episode of the Double Tech, Ethan and Trent are joined by longtime friend and captain of the nationally-renowned Maine Black Bears men's hockey team! They talk to David about life as a college athlete, including the ins and outs of NIL deals, and also his journey to reach his current status. David sticks around to help Trent with "Reflect and Project" this week as they reminisce on the 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings.

- Remembering our favorite intramural sports in our glory days (3:03)
- NBA All-Star Weekend has lost its fastball (7:39)
- "Ballers and Fallers" in men's college hoops as Selection Sunday approaches (10:48)
- QB Carousel: will the Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams or stick with Justin Fields? (17:17)
- MLB Spring Training is underway (19:48)
- "Throne Room and Dog House" (21:40)
- Interview with David Breazeale (29:31)
- "Reflect and Project" (55:10)

]]> On this episode of the Double Tech, Ethan and Trent are joined by longtime friend and captain of the nationally-renowned Maine Black Bears men's hockey team! They talk to David about life as a college athlete, including the ins and outs of NIL deals, and also his journey to reach his current status. David sticks around to help Trent with "Reflect and Project" this week as they reminisce on the 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings.

- Remembering our favorite intramural sports in our glory days (3:03)
- NBA All-Star Weekend has lost its fastball (7:39)
- "Ballers and Fallers" in men's college hoops as Selection Sunday approaches (10:48)
- QB Carousel: will the Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams or stick with Justin Fields? (17:17)
- MLB Spring Training is underway (19:48)
- "Throne Room and Dog House" (21:40)
- Interview with David Breazeale (29:31)
- "Reflect and Project" (55:10)

]]> Sun, 03 Mar 2024 19:40:05 -0800 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 3849 On this episode of the Double Tech, Ethan and Trent are joined by longtime friend and captain of the nationally-renowned Maine Black Bears men's hockey team! They talk to David about life as a college athlete, including the ins and outs of NIL deals, and also his journey to reach his current status. David sticks around to help Trent with "Reflect and Project" this week as they reminisce on the 2007-08 Detroit Red Wings.

- Remembering our favorite intramural sports in our glory days (3:03)
- NBA All-Star Weekend has lost its fastball (7:39)
- "Ballers and Fallers" in men's college hoops as Selection Sunday approaches (10:48)
- QB Carousel: will the Chicago Bears select Caleb Williams or stick with Justin Fields? (17:17)
- MLB Spring Training is underway (19:48)
- "Throne Room and Dog House" (21:40)
- Interview with David Breazeale (29:31)
- "Reflect and Project" (55:10)

]]> No Episode 5: Pair of Queens 5 5 Episode 5: Pair of Queens full 0db09be9-e286-4419-adad-868df487d964 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4ad8d9b On this episode of the Double Tech podcast:

- Ethan and Trent quickly fire-off their favorite sports movies
- Ethan has a STORY for Trent and the listeners
- Reactions to Super Bowl LVIII
- The Chiefs are a dynasty, but could Patrick Mahomes be the GOAT?
- Our beef with the train wreck that is NBA All-Star Weekend
- Turning the page to college basketball season
- Throne Room and Dawg House
- Double Tech Takes: two hot takes from the week
- Reflect and Project: 2016-17 Oklahoma City Thunder

]]> On this episode of the Double Tech podcast:

- Ethan and Trent quickly fire-off their favorite sports movies
- Ethan has a STORY for Trent and the listeners
- Reactions to Super Bowl LVIII
- The Chiefs are a dynasty, but could Patrick Mahomes be the GOAT?
- Our beef with the train wreck that is NBA All-Star Weekend
- Turning the page to college basketball season
- Throne Room and Dawg House
- Double Tech Takes: two hot takes from the week
- Reflect and Project: 2016-17 Oklahoma City Thunder

]]> Sat, 17 Feb 2024 12:49:58 -0800 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4173 On this episode of the Double Tech podcast:

- Ethan and Trent quickly fire-off their favorite sports movies
- Ethan has a STORY for Trent and the listeners
- Reactions to Super Bowl LVIII
- The Chiefs are a dynasty, but could Patrick Mahomes be the GOAT?
- Our beef with the train wreck that is NBA All-Star Weekend
- Turning the page to college basketball season
- Throne Room and Dawg House
- Double Tech Takes: two hot takes from the week
- Reflect and Project: 2016-17 Oklahoma City Thunder

]]> No Episode 4: Get Ready 4 4 Episode 4: Get Ready full 136d95db-abf3-409a-bfe1-77f9e3dc890d https://share.transistor.fm/s/28b42174 On this SUPER BOWL SPECIAL episode of the Double Tech:

- Ethan and Trent make their Super Bowl LVIII picks (13:06)
- A lecture on appreciating greatness (22:33)
- Keys to victory for both the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers (28:32)
- Reactions to the NBA trade deadline (36:58)
- Throne Room and Dawg House (43:46)
- Lock Box and Snake Eyes gambling picks (57:16)
- Reflect and Project: 2016 Kansas City Chiefs (1:04:11)

]]> On this SUPER BOWL SPECIAL episode of the Double Tech:

- Ethan and Trent make their Super Bowl LVIII picks (13:06)
- A lecture on appreciating greatness (22:33)
- Keys to victory for both the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers (28:32)
- Reactions to the NBA trade deadline (36:58)
- Throne Room and Dawg House (43:46)
- Lock Box and Snake Eyes gambling picks (57:16)
- Reflect and Project: 2016 Kansas City Chiefs (1:04:11)

]]> Sat, 10 Feb 2024 08:44:51 -0800 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4421 On this SUPER BOWL SPECIAL episode of the Double Tech:

- Ethan and Trent make their Super Bowl LVIII picks (13:06)
- A lecture on appreciating greatness (22:33)
- Keys to victory for both the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers (28:32)
- Reactions to the NBA trade deadline (36:58)
- Throne Room and Dawg House (43:46)
- Lock Box and Snake Eyes gambling picks (57:16)
- Reflect and Project: 2016 Kansas City Chiefs (1:04:11)

]]> Yes Episode 3: February Fate 3 3 Episode 3: February Fate full aa0ae918-d483-4fbf-9a33-2a7530f2f09d https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e3d2857 On this episode of the Double Tech:

- Is it okay for fans to cry after a loss?
- Chiefs beat Ravens: how much blame should Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers get?
- 49ers beat Lions: is Dan Campbell at fault and can the Lions call this season a success?
- LeBron James is *APPARENTLY* on the trade block
- Throne Room & Dawg House
- Double Tech: two hot takes for the week
- Reflect and Project: 2014-15 Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball

]]> On this episode of the Double Tech:

- Is it okay for fans to cry after a loss?
- Chiefs beat Ravens: how much blame should Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers get?
- 49ers beat Lions: is Dan Campbell at fault and can the Lions call this season a success?
- LeBron James is *APPARENTLY* on the trade block
- Throne Room & Dawg House
- Double Tech: two hot takes for the week
- Reflect and Project: 2014-15 Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball

]]> Sat, 03 Feb 2024 08:03:37 -0800 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4649 On this episode of the Double Tech:

- Is it okay for fans to cry after a loss?
- Chiefs beat Ravens: how much blame should Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers get?
- 49ers beat Lions: is Dan Campbell at fault and can the Lions call this season a success?
- LeBron James is *APPARENTLY* on the trade block
- Throne Room & Dawg House
- Double Tech: two hot takes for the week
- Reflect and Project: 2014-15 Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball

]]> No Episode 2: It's In The Script! 2 2 Episode 2: It's In The Script! full 1739a030-6455-4f72-97a8-01725a03b800 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1e537323 On THIS episode of The Double Tech, Ethan Rycenga and guest host Bradley Daszkiewicz get into business:

  • Setting The Tone (0:00)
  • NFL Divisional Round Recap (1:45)
  • Championship Weekend Preview (31:55)
  • Throne Room and Dog House (43:20)
  • Gambling Corner: Lock Box and Snake Eyes (55:04)
  • Weekly Hot Takes (1:00:42)
  • Reflect and Project (1:10:38)
]]> On THIS episode of The Double Tech, Ethan Rycenga and guest host Bradley Daszkiewicz get into business:

  • Setting The Tone (0:00)
  • NFL Divisional Round Recap (1:45)
  • Championship Weekend Preview (31:55)
  • Throne Room and Dog House (43:20)
  • Gambling Corner: Lock Box and Snake Eyes (55:04)
  • Weekly Hot Takes (1:00:42)
  • Reflect and Project (1:10:38)
]]> Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:45:34 -0800 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4988 On THIS episode of The Double Tech, Ethan Rycenga and guest host Bradley Daszkiewicz get into business:

  • Setting The Tone (0:00)
  • NFL Divisional Round Recap (1:45)
  • Championship Weekend Preview (31:55)
  • Throne Room and Dog House (43:20)
  • Gambling Corner: Lock Box and Snake Eyes (55:04)
  • Weekly Hot Takes (1:00:42)
  • Reflect and Project (1:10:38)
]]> No Episode 1: It's Gonna Be Interesting... 1 1 Episode 1: It's Gonna Be Interesting... full 681ac921-1e43-461d-9456-a0ffb56d1a03 https://share.transistor.fm/s/292d77ff In the DEBUT episode of The Double Tech, Ethan and Trent get after it:

- NFL playoff preview and predictions (5:20)
- NBA overachievers and underachievers this season (37:14)
- Throne Room and Dawg House (44:46)
- Weekly Hot Takes (52:09)
- Gambling Corner: Lock Box and Snake Eyes (56:13)
- Reflect and Project (1:00:22)

]]> In the DEBUT episode of The Double Tech, Ethan and Trent get after it:

- NFL playoff preview and predictions (5:20)
- NBA overachievers and underachievers this season (37:14)
- Throne Room and Dawg House (44:46)
- Weekly Hot Takes (52:09)
- Gambling Corner: Lock Box and Snake Eyes (56:13)
- Reflect and Project (1:00:22)

]]> Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:25:53 -0800 Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley Ethan Rycenga, Trent Balley 4155 In the DEBUT episode of The Double Tech, Ethan and Trent get after it:

- NFL playoff preview and predictions (5:20)
- NBA overachievers and underachievers this season (37:14)
- Throne Room and Dawg House (44:46)
- Weekly Hot Takes (52:09)
- Gambling Corner: Lock Box and Snake Eyes (56:13)
- Reflect and Project (1:00:22)

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