Warriors Weekly with Brady Beedon

Season Finale: Wrapping Up the 2025-2026 School Year

In the season finale of Warriors Weekly, host, Brady Beedon, and broadcaster, Kevin Brechmacher, recap the entire year of Warrior Athletics; from fall sports to winter, what went well and what didn't, and all there is to look forward to next school year. They wrap up by previewing what’s next for Warrior Sports Network podcasts after a small summer break.
Thank you all for tuning into our first ever podcast series and we can’t wait for everyone to see what’s in store on Warriors Weekly and beyond!
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Tony Hatzigeorgiou: 2025-2026 WSU Male Student-Athlete of the Year

In the 20th episode of Warriors Weekly, host, Brady Beedon, and broadcaster, Kevin Brechmacher, express their thoughts on the baseball regional tournament coming up this weekend. Brady then welcomes on our 2025-2026 Male Student-Athlete of the Year Award recipient, Tony Hatzigeorgiou. Tony is a senior on the baseball team who is set to graduate with rare and rewarding degree. He tells us what that specific degree is and the path he plans to follow in the future. Tony also explains the emotions he felt when receiving the Golden W award and what it means to him. Brady and Kevin wrap up the show hoping for a strong turnout for both Men’s Tennis and Baseball in their tournaments!
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Doug Steinard: Women’s Soccer Coming Fall 2026

In the 19th episode of Warriors Weekly, host Brady Beedon recaps the softball and track and field seasons with our WSN broadcaster, Kevin Brechmacher, all the way from Florida. Brady then welcomes on a very special guest, Doug Steinard, the Head Coach of our first ever Women’s Soccer team. Set to compete in the fall, Coach Steinard talks us through the process of building an entire program from scratch. He talks about his expectations for Team 1 and how excited he is to get the ball rolling. Brady and Kevin wrap up the show looking towards the baseball postseason play and more!
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Avery Wilson: Becoming a Leader on the Track

In the 18th episode of Warriors Weekly, host Brady Beedon recaps the games and matches that happened last week with our WSN broadcaster, Kevin Brechmacher, along with a wild event that occurred in the press box. Brady then welcomes on Avery Wilson, a runner on Women’s Track and Field. Avery tells us about when she realized she was pretty fast and could continue her career through college and explains how much she has grown throughout her time here. She and Brady preview the upcoming GLIAC Outdoor Championships and chat about her plans after graduation. Brady and Kevin wrap up the show highlighting the softball and baseball games that will be played this week.
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Sonia Bayahya: From Morocco to Michigan

In the 17th episode of Warriors Weekly, host Brady Beedon recaps the athletic events that happened last week with our WSN broadcaster, Kevin Brechmacher. Brady then welcomes on freshman Women’s Golfer, Sonia Bayahya, as she and the Warriors return from a fourth-place finish at GLIAC championships. She tells us all her favorite parts of the US culture and what it’s like competing for her home country. We hear the story of how she got into golf and traveled all over the world at a young age. Brady and Kevin wrap up the show keeping us updated with what’s on the line as spring tournaments quickly approach.
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Mike Horn: Starting From Stroke One

In the 16th episode of Warriors Weekly, host Brady Beedon recaps the athletics action that happened last week with our WSN broadcaster, Kevin Brechmacher. Brady then welcomes on Men’s Golf Head Coach, Mike Horn, just before they head to GLIAC championships. He tells us the crazy story of how he landed the job after working full time at Blockbuster. We hear the ups and downs Coach Horn went through while rebuilding a competitive golf team in the city of Detroit. They talk about the success he’s had as head coach and look forward to what the current team is capable of. Brady and Kevin wrap up the show with lots of updates on what’s happening around campus this weekend.
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Gavin Nash: Culture is Contagious

In the 15th episode of Warriors Weekly, host Brady Beedon recaps more spring sports action from last week with Kevin Brechmacher, one of our WSN broadcasters. Brady then welcomes on Gavin Nash, a starting pitcher for Wayne State’s Baseball program. He talks about his competitive nature and his mentality every time he steps on the mound. They talk about the culture Coach Kelley continues to build and how it’s reflected in the players on the field and off. Brady and Kevin wrap up the show, shocked at how fast the spring season is flying by, excited about all the events happening on campus this weekend.
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Max Wasiniak: National Champion

In the 14th episode of Warriors Weekly, host Brady Beedon recaps the spring sports action that happened throughout the week with our WSN broadcaster Kevin Brechmacher. Brady then welcomes on a very special guest, Wayne State's newest National Champion, Men's Diver, Max Wasiniak, who brought home gold in the one-meter event at the 2026 DII national championships. Max walks us through the emotions that were felt that day and how surreal it still feels for him. He talks about how he plans to top this season going into next, and he thanks those who have helped him get to where he is now. Brady and Kevin wrap up the show eager to see how softball continues to rise and how a big conference series plays out for baseball this weekend.
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Warriors Weekly: Spring in Full Swing

In the 13th episode of Warriors Weekly, host Brady Beedon recaps the games and matches that were played down south over spring break with our WSN broadcaster Kevin Brechmacher. They continue the conversation with a deep dive into conference play coming up for all spring sports, and they express their excitement as a big moment approaches for a Wayne State Baseball Alum. Brady and Kevin wrap up the show focusing on the potential Coach Kelley and his baseball team have this season and softball being back at home.
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Anabella Acurero Gonzalez: Competing for a National Championship

In the 12th episode of Warriors Weekly, host Brady Beedon recaps the success of Men's Swimming and Diving at the National Championship and puts a bow on a historic season of Women's Basketball with our WSN broadcaster Kevin Brechmacher. He then sits down with Anabella Acurero Gonzalez, sophomore fencer for the Warriors, who is preparing to compete on the national stage. She tells her story of how she started fencing and what brought her to Wayne State. She explains how she adjusted to a completely new culture, and leaves us with her favorite part of Detroit culture that she'll take back home when she graduates. Brady wraps up the show with Kevin Brechmacher once again, focusing on all things spring sports.
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