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Home Turf is a weekly sports podcast discussing all things Texas A&M sports, produced by The Battalion, A&M's independent student newspaper. The Battalion sports desk will give weekly insider information covering the latest news regarding Aggieland athletics and their athletes.

Episode 73: The Bracketology special 03/19/2024

Episode 73: The Bracketology special March Madness is here, and in this special episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore and Justin Chen, along with guest host Ian Curtis, break down the entire men's NCAA Tournament, looking at who's vying for an upset, their favorite matchups to watch and who they think will be cutting down the nets. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/30446593

Episode 72: Too late for the tourney? (Men's/Women's basketball) 03/05/2024

Episode 72: Too late for the tourney? (Men's/Women's basketball) March is right around the corner, but both Texas A&M basketball squads may be at home during the Big Dance. In this episode, hosts Justin Chen and Braxton Dore look at the last stretch of games for both teams and what it would take to make it to the tournament. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/30245028

Episode 71: Dream of Cali-Globe-ication (Baseball/Softball) 02/29/2024

Episode 71: Dream of Cali-Globe-ication (Baseball/Softball) It's a big non-conference tournament weekend for Texas A&M baseball and softball, and in this episode, hosts Hunter Mitchell and Braxton Dore preview both team's opponents in Fullerton and Arlington. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/30173768

Episode 70: A picture is worth a thousand words (Sports Photography) 02/27/2024

Episode 70: A picture is worth a thousand words (Sports Photography) For every good article there's an equally great photo. In this episode, hosts Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen and Braxton Dore sit down with Associate Photo Chief Ishika Samant to discuss what life behind the camera is like. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/30139748

Episode 69: nice starts to the season (Baseball/Softball) 02/22/2024

Episode 69: nice starts to the season (Baseball/Softball) Texas A&M baseball and softball are clicking early to start their seasons, and in this episode, hosts Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen and Braxton Dore look at what the Aggies have done to garner their early success and what it means for their seasons going forward. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/30071948

Episode 68: Rebound and regroup (Men's/Women's Basketball) 02/20/2024

Episode 68: Rebound and regroup (Men's/Women's Basketball) After a rough week in Aggie basketball, hosts Hunter Mitchell, Justin Chen and Braxton Dore look at what both teams need to do to get back on track and steady the course with March approaching. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/30039233

Episode 67: locked and reloaded (Baseball Preview) 02/15/2024

Episode 67: locked and reloaded (Baseball Preview) Baseball season is back in Aggieland, and in this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Justin Chen break down who to look out for this season and what expectations the Aggies will have to live up to this season. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/29977133

Episode 66: A mad dash to March (Men's/Women's Basketball) 02/13/2024

Episode 66: A mad dash to March (Men's/Women's Basketball) We're midway through February, and both Texas A&M men's and women's basketball is hitting its stride. In this episode, hosts Hunter Mitchell, Braxton Dore and Justin Chen look at what both teams are doing right, where the Aggies are slated to be seeded in March and what challenges lie on their schedule. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/29942128

Episode 65: New hosts, experienced team (Softball preview) 02/08/2024

Episode 65: New hosts, experienced team (Softball preview) It's the spring semester, and host Hunter Mitchell is back with not one, but two new co-hosts. Braxton Dore and Justin Chen join the team as they break down Texas A&M softball before their season opener. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/29865593

Episode 64: No more Win-bo with Jimbo (Football) 11/16/2023

Episode 64: No more Win-bo with Jimbo (Football) After six years at the helm for Texas A&M football, Jimbo Fisher is out as head coach. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at potential replacements and how the Aggies can close the season strong. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28679523

Episode 63: SEC power rankings (Week 12) 11/16/2023

Episode 63: SEC power rankings (Week 12) The bakery is open on cupcake week for the SEC, but co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down some potential matchups that could shake up the SEC. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28679428

Episode 62: A change of scenery (Football) 11/09/2023

Episode 62: A change of scenery (Football) The Aggies continue to slide, falling to 5-4 as the season nears the end. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris discuss who a possible coaching change could entail and what A&M has to do for this season to be successful. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28573698

Episode 61: SEC power rankings (Week 11) 11/09/2023

Episode 61: SEC power rankings (Week 11) The top spot in the SEC East and West are all but locked up, but the rest of the conference is yet to be decided. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at how the conference will shake out. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28573538

Episode 60: the battle for the Bonham (Football) 10/26/2023

Episode 60: the battle for the Bonham (Football) Coming off of a bye week, Texas A&M football is in need of a bounce-back win. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at what the Aggies need to do against the South Carolina Gamecocks to get back into the win column. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28432205

Episode 59: SEC power rankings (Week 9) 10/26/2023

Episode 59: SEC power rankings (Week 9) Many SEC powers were on a break last week, but co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris aren't as they break down another week of SEC football. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28432082

Episode 58: Bye week blues(Football) 10/19/2023

Episode 58: Bye week blues(Football) On a two-game losing streak, Texas A&M football — and its fans — get a well-deserved break. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at where the team is at so far this season and what the future of the program is. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28369628

Episode 57: SEC Power Rankings (Week 8) 10/19/2023

Episode 57: SEC Power Rankings (Week 8) The cream is rising to the top in the SEC, and in this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at the race to the top of the conference. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28369544

Episode 56: Fight to the finish (Volleyball) 10/18/2023

Episode 56: Fight to the finish (Volleyball) Texas A&M volleyball is having unprecedented success, and in this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris take a look at what this team has done to get to where they are, and what they need to do to make the NCAA tournament. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28356542

Episode 55: Staying afloat (Soccer) 10/18/2023

Episode 55: Staying afloat (Soccer) A&M soccer's season is winding to a close, but the Aggies are still in contention to make the postseason. In this episode, Co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at what the Maroon and White need to do to make the NCAA tournament. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28356449

Episode 54: A rumble in Rocky Top (Football) 10/12/2023

Episode 54: A rumble in Rocky Top (Football) After a disappointing loss for the Aggies last week, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down how A&M matches up with Tennessee and what the Aggies need to do to get their first true-road victory since 2021. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28303610

Episode 53: SEC power rankings (Week 7) 10/12/2023

Episode 53: SEC power rankings (Week 7) After battles for both No. 1 and No. 2 in both divisions last week, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at how the conference is slowly shaping into who will compete for the SEC title. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28303556

Episode 52: Poaching the elephant (Football) 10/05/2023

Episode 52: Poaching the elephant (Football) it's that time of year. Alabama is rolling into Kyle Field, and co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris look at how the Aggies match up against the Tide and what are A&M's keys to victory. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28238783

Episode 51: SEC power rankings (Week 6) 10/05/2023

Episode 51: SEC power rankings (Week 6) This week is filled with pivotal SEC matchups, and co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down who rose, who feel and who's up for the challenge in Week 6. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28238579

Episode 50: Ifs and buts, candies and nuts (soccer) 09/26/2023

Episode 50: Ifs and buts, candies and nuts (soccer) Texas A&M soccer continues to struggle offensively, and will need to pull out some major victories to reach the postseason. Co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris take a look at what the Aggies need to do to find success for the rest of the season. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28151072

Episode 49: Feeling Swampy (Volleyball) 09/26/2023

Episode 49: Feeling Swampy (Volleyball) Fresh off a tough road loss to Arkansas, Texas A&M volleyball is out of the frying pan and into the fire at No. 3 Florida. Co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down what the Aggies need to do to survive in the swamp. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28150928

Episode 48: G-Money and War Eagle (Football) 09/21/2023

Episode 48: G-Money and War Eagle (Football) The Aggies took care of the Warhawks in Week 3, but now they're set to start conference play in Week 4 against the Auburn Tigers. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell, Cade Harris and special guest host Grant Gaspard break down A&M's matchup against War Eagle. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28108283

Episode 47: SEC power rankings (Week 4) 09/21/2023

Episode 47: SEC power rankings (Week 4) Week 3 was filled with upsets and blowout victories that shook up the SEC. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell, Cade Harris and guest host Grant Gaspard break down who's on the rise and who's falling down going into Week 4. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28108127

Episode 46: Fight for revival (Football) 09/14/2023

Episode 46: Fight for revival (Football) With another Week 2 loss under its belt, Texas A&M football is once again searching for answers. In this episode, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris break down the Miami game and what the Aggies need to do to get back on track against ULM. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28035351

Episode 45: SEC power rankings (Week 3) 09/14/2023

Episode 45: SEC power rankings (Week 3) After a turbulent Week 2 for the SEC West, co-hosts Hunter Mitchell and Cade Harris make some major changes in their SEC power rankings going into Week 3. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28035141

Episode 44: What team? Wildcats! (Soccer) 09/12/2023

Episode 44: What team? Wildcats! (Soccer) Since starting 1-3-1, Aggie soccer has now rattled off two blowout victories before conference play starts. In this episode, host Hunter Mitchell and guest host Kylie Stoner break down Kentucky, keys to the game and what the Aggies need to do to return back to the postseason. /episode/index/show/f3c8a33f-fd15-4e46-8821-b777794ddbfc/id/28015308

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