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The ASOR Podcast is an opinionated series mainly covering Flames athletics. ASOR is not affiliated or endorsed by Liberty University in any way. Opinions are our own.
Episodes
- 2026 Conference USA Tournament Preview: Can Liberty Flames Win CUSA Tourney Again?
This episode previews the 2026 Conference USA Basketball Tournament. Hosts discuss the bracket, matchups, and the Liberty Flames' chances of winning the tournament after finishing the regular season as CUSA champs.
- Liberty Starts 10-0 in CUSA!
Nick Kirby and Jon Manson discuss Liberty basketball, noting the Flames
- Liberty Basketball Starts 5-0 in CUSA
Nick Kirby and Jon Manson discuss the Liberty basketball team's current performance, highlighting their 7-game winning streak and sole leadership of the CUSA standings with a 5-0 conference record. The episode is sponsored by Jason Porter…
- Liberty drops 3 straight, will not make bowl game
The ASOR Podcast discusses Liberty's third consecutive loss, analyzing the reasons behind the defeat to Louisiana Tech and looking ahead to their final game of the season against Kennesaw State. The episode covers what went wrong, lessons…
- Liberty Basketball DOMINATING Field of 68 Showcase
Nick Kirby, Jon Manson, and Joel VanderPol discuss the Liberty Flames' strong showing at the Field of 68 showcase, highlighting their wins over Charleston and FAU. They also preview the upcoming ESPN Event Invitational in Orlando.
- Liberty football drops second straight
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we look back at Liberty's loss to FIU. What went wrong? What did we learn? How do we move forward? The Flames hit the road this week to play at Louisiana Tech on Saturd…
- Liberty suffers tough loss to Missouri State
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we look back at Liberty's loss to Missouri State. What went wrong? What did we learn? How do we move forward? The Flames hit the road this week to play at FIU on Saturd…
- Liberty Basketball 2025-26 Season Preview! Can The Flames Repeat In CUSA?
Nick Kirby and Jon Manson are joined by former Liberty player Joel Vander Pol to preview the 2025-26 season for the Liberty Flames. This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty. Be sure to subscribe, give us a 5-star rating, and share…
- Liberty defeats Delaware, prepares for Missouri St
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we look ahead to Liberty's game this Saturday at Williams Stadium against Missouri State. We also take a look back at where the Flames went right in the win over Delawa…
- Previewing Liberty vs Delaware football
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we look ahead to Liberty's game this Saturday at Williams Stadium against Delaware. We also discuss where the team stands at the midway point of the season and followin…
- UTEP recap as Liberty prepares for NMSU
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we break down Liberty's return to the win column by defeating UTEP and also look ahead to this week's midweek game on the Mountain against New Mexico State. Be sure to…
- ODU recap as Liberty falls to 1-4
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we break down Liberty's loss to Old Dominion. What are the main takeaways? Where is improvement needed? Where is there optimism? Where to go from here? We also look ahe…
- Liberty falls to 1-3, prepare to face ODU
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we break down Liberty's loss to James Madison. What are the main takeaways? Where is improvement needed? Where is there optimism? Where to go from here? We also look ah…
- Bowling Green recap, JMU preview
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we break down Liberty's loss at Bowling Green. What are the main takeaways? Where is improvement needed? Where is there optimism? Where to go from here? We also look ah…
- Recapping Liberty's loss at Jax State, previewing Bowling Green
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we break down Liberty's loss at Jax State in the CUSA opener. What are the main takeaways? Where is improvement needed? Where is there optimism? Where to go from here?…
- Liberty at Jax State CUSA Clash Preview
The ASOR Podcast presented by Jason Porter Realty is back this week as we break down Liberty's season opening win over Maine, 28-7, and look ahead to the huge Conference USA opener between Liberty and Jacksonville State. Be sure to subscri…
- Liberty vs Maine Season Opener Preview
The ASOR Podcast is back this week as we discuss all things Liberty football ahead of the season opener this Saturday against Maine. Be sure to subscribe, give us a 5-star rating, and share with your friends no matter where you listen to P…
- Liberty football defense preview & training camp update
The ASOR Podcast is back this week as we discuss all things Liberty football. We are just a few weeks away from kickoff of the 2025 Liberty football season. We do a deep dive on the defense and provide an update on training camp. We also t…
- Football is back! Liberty 2025 offensive preview & conference realignment
We are just about one month away from kickoff of the 2025 Liberty football season. We break down all the movement from the team during the off-season and do a deep dive on the offense. We also talk about the recent conference realignment n…
- Liberty Flames vs Oregon Ducks NCAA Tournament Preview
We're going dancing! Nick Kirby, Will Matthews and Jon Manson talk about the CUSA Tournament title for the Liberty Flames in Huntsville this past week and also look ahead to this week in the NCAA Tournament against No. 5 seed Oregon. This…
- Conference USA Basketball Tournament Preview
Nick Kirby, Will Matthews and Jon Manson discuss the past couple of weeks for Liberty basketball as the Flames win the outright CUSA regular season title and are the #1 seed in this week's CUSA Tournament. We are joined by Liberty play by…
- Liberty Prepares For Rematch with Jax State and 1st Place Battle
Nick Kirby, Will Mathews and Jon Manson discuss the latest around the Liberty University Men's Basketball team. The ASOR Podcast is also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Soundcloud. Be sure to check out aseaofred.com for all the lat…
- Special guest Joel VanderPol joins to discuss Liberty basketball's 2-1 road trip
Nick Kirby, Will Matthews and Jon Manson discuss the past couple of weeks for Liberty basketball as the Flames are currently 17-5 overall and 5-4 in CUSA play. Former Liberty players Joel VanderPol also joins the crew this week to provide…
- Liberty Off To 3-3 Start In Conference USA
Nick Kirby, Will Mathews and Jon Manson discuss the latest around the Liberty University Men's Basketball team. The ASOR Podcast is also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Soundcloud. Be sure to check out aseaofred.com for all the lat…
- Bahamas Bowl Preview with Ian McCaw, Jamey Chadwell
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we are joined by special guests Liberty AD Ian McCaw and head coach Jamey Chadwell. We preview Liberty's trip to the Bahamas Bowl against Buffalo as well as discuss the team's preparation, the bowl selection…
- Liberty Basketball Starts Season 9-1 _ ASOR Basketball Podcast December 8_ 2024
Nick Kirby, Will Matthews and Jon Manson discuss the great start to the season for Liberty Basketball, including the Paradise Jam Tournament. The ASOR Podcast is also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and Soundcloud. Be sure to check out…
- 2024 Liberty football season recap, Chadwell to UCF?, what's next?
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we talk about Liberty's loss to Sam Houston, recap the 2024 season, and also talk about what's next for Liberty football in the transfer portal, the coaching rumors, and for 2025. Is Jamey Chadwell headed to…
- Liberty beats WKU, prepares for Sam Houston with eyes on CUSA Title
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we talk about Liberty's win over Western Kentucky. We also discuss the upcoming game at Sam Houston, a play-in game for the Flames for the CUSA Championship. This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty a…
- Liberty Basketball BLOWS OUT Charleston, Look Ahead to Paradise Jam
ASOR Basketball Podcast hosts Nick Kirby and Will Matthews are joined by Liberty University Men's Basketball color analyst Paul Nazigan to talk about the strong start to the season for the Liberty Flames. They will also preview the upcomin…
- UMass recap_ WKU preview, CUSA Title path
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we talk about Liberty's overtime win against UMass. We also discuss the upcoming game for Senior Day against Western Kentucky as well as the Flames chances and path to a CUSA Title game appearance. This episo…
- Liberty football is bowl eligible, MTSU recap_ UMass preview
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we talk about Liberty becoming bowl eligible for a 6th straight season following the team's win over Middle Tennessee. We also discuss the upcoming trip to UMass as well as the Flames chances and path to a CU…
- Liberty Basketball Starts Season 2-0 After Thrilling Win At Seattle
Nick Kirby and Will Matthews discuss Liberty Basketball's exciting start to the 2024-25 season after a dominating win over Valparaiso and a last second road win at Seattle U. The ASOR Podcast is also available on Apple Podcast, Spotify and…
- Jax State Recap MTSU Preview
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we talk about Liberty's loss to Jax State as well as look ahead to this week against Middle Tennessee. This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty and Ironclad Coffee. Be sure to subscribe, give us a 5-s…
- Kennesaw Reaction, Jax State Preview
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we talk about Liberty's upset loss at Kennesaw State as well as look ahead to this week against Jacksonville State. How will the Flames respond? This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty and Ironclad C…
- Liberty Basketball Season Preview With Head Coach Ritchie McKay ASOR Podcast
We have a special edition of the ASOR Podcast this week as we preview the upcoming men's basketball season. This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty. Be sure to subscribe, give us a 5-star rating, and share with your friends no mat…
- FIU Recap, Kennesaw Preview
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we discuss Liberty's overtime win against FIU as well as look ahead to the upcoming game at Kennesaw State. This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty and Ironclad Coffee. Be sure to subscribe, give us…
- Liberty - App State Cancellation FIU Preview
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we talk about the devastation left behind throughout the Southeast after Hurricane Helene, as well as the cancellation of the Liberty Appalachian State game. We also look ahead to the FIU contest. This episod…
- Liberty Defeats ECU Faces App State, plus realignment talk
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we recap Liberty's Week 4 win over East Carolina and talk about the Flames' upcoming game against Appalachian State this Saturday. This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty and Ironclad Coffee. Be sure…
- Liberty Beats UTEP Hosts ECU
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we recap Liberty's Week 3 win over UTEP and talk about the Flames' upcoming game against East Carolina this Saturday night. This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty and Ironclad Coffee. Liberty TE Aus…
- 4th Quarter Comeback Propels Liberty Over NMSU
This week, we discuss Liberty's fourth quarter comeback over New Mexico State to improve to 2-0 on the season and 1-0 in conference play. We also look ahead to this week's homecoming matchup against UTEP.
- Campbell reaction, Liberty opens CUSA play at NMSU
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we recap Liberty's Week 1 win over Campbell and talk about the Flames' CUSA opener at New Mexico State this Saturday night. Special guests include Liberty safety Quinton Reese. This episode is sponsored by Ja…
- Liberty opens 2024 season against Campbell
This week on the ASOR Podcast, we turn our attention to Liberty's 2024 opener as the Flames take on Campbell Saturday at Williams Stadium in Lynchburg, Virginia. This episode is sponsored by Jason Porter Realty and Ironclad Coffee. Richie…
- Liberty Football Training Camp Update
Liberty football is in the heat of training camp and we provide an update of all the happenings for the Flames ahead of the 2024 season. We also dive into the hot topics surrounding Liberty's non-conference scheduling.
- Football recruiting, 2024 season preview
We recap Liberty's first group of official visitors for the Class of 2025 that resulted in 7 commitments, as well as look ahead to the 2024 football season. We break down Liberty's chances for the expanded 12-team CFP and discuss the top c…
- Baseball & Softball Update, Basketball Portal, Football Preview
On this episode of the ASOR Podcast, we recap Liberty football's 2024 spring practice period and also look ahead to this coming season. We also discuss the Flames' moves in the portal for men's basketball with 5 new transfers joining the f…
- Coach McKay, Larry Blair, Matt Warner Join The Show As We Preview 2024 CUSA Tournament
This A Sea of Red Liberty Basketball show is hosted by Will Matthews and Jon Manson. This week, Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay, Liberty legend Larry Blair, and broadcaster Matt Warner join the show as we preview the 2024 CUSA Conference…
- Kyle Rode Joins The Show As Liberty Looks To Finish Regular Season Strong
A Sea of Red Liberty Basketball show is hosted by Nick Kirby, Will Matthews and Jon Manson. This week, Kyle Rode joins the show to talk about Liberty's regular season coming towards a close and a big national TV matchup on Thursday night.
- Kyle Rode and Kaden Metheny join to discuss the Flames 3-game win streak
A Sea of Red Liberty Basketball show is hosted by Nick Kirby, Will Matthews and Jon Manson. This week, Kyle Rode and Kaden Metheny join the show to talk about Liberty's 3-game win streak, and what is ahead if CUSA conference play.
- Liberty Gets First CUSA Road Win. Zach Cleveland, Paul Nazigan Join Show
A Sea of Red Liberty Basketball show is hosted by Nick Kirby and Jon Manson, and this week special guest co-host Chad Hasson. Liberty sophomore forward Zach Cleveland joins the show right after his CUSA player of the week award honor as we…
- Liberty Basketball Back On Track. Ben Southerland, Derek Johnston Join
A Sea of Red Liberty Basketball show is hosted by Nick Kirby, Will Matthews and Jon Manson. Redshirt-Freshman forward Ben Southerland and Associate Head Coach Derek Johnston join the show this week to talk about back-to-back wins for the F…