Episodes

Apr 22, 2023

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown all six matches on Conference Championship Saturday.

Apr 6, 2023

The Off the Block crew discusses the big matches this weekend, bracketology implications and what type of auxiliary fan events Off the Block should try to organize at the NCAA Tournament.

Mar 30, 2023

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown what the recent upsets mean for the bracketology and if Grand Canyon can beat UCLA this weekend.

Mar 16, 2023

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates go in-depth on all the latest bracketology data and discuss all the teams that still have a chance to get an NCAA Tournament at-large bid.

Mar 9, 2023

The Outrigger Invitational starts Thursday, and Off the Block has extensive prematch coverage featuring interviews with UCLA outside attacker Ethan Champlain, Purdue Fort Wayne coach Rock Perrotte, Penn State coach Mark Pavlik and legendary volleyball reporter Cindy Luis. The Off the Block crew also provides their insight into the non-conference tournament.

Feb 28, 2023

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates discuss how they voted this week in the National Media Poll and then get into a lengthy debate about Hawai’i’s schedule.

Feb 24, 2023

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Brandon Johnson breakdown the remaining three undefeated teams and if they will run the team. They also preview the top matches this weekend and discuss some upcoming recruits to know in California.

Feb 16, 2023

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates discuss every nationally ranked team and whether they will reach the NCAA Tournament.

Feb 14, 2023

Princeton coach Sam Shweisky provides his insight into some of latest topics discussed on the And for Off the Block podcast.

Feb 9, 2023

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson discuss the latest developments with UCLA, the big matches this weekend and how well they know the Charleston roster.

Feb 2, 2023

The show starts with the question who has the most to prove this weekend and someone answer is George Santos. It only gets better from there.

Jan 26, 2023

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson discuss Long Beach State beating Penn State, issues with the national rankings and brilliance of how certain teams schedule.

Jan 18, 2023

The Off the Block crew breaks down the opening two weeks of the college men’s volleyball and previews the big matches this week.

Aug 25, 2022

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates interview the NCAA men’s volleyball committee chair Tim O’Brien and provide the chair their ideas for how to fix college men’s volleyball.

Jul 26, 2022

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown all the college men’s volleyball news from the first three months of the offseason.

May 2, 2022

The Off the Block crew breaks down North Greenville beating Princeton in the NCAA Tournament.

Apr 24, 2022

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the at-large bid selection and the NCAA Tournament field that was announced on Sunday.

Apr 11, 2022

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates breakdown all the match results from the weekend, the bracketology implications and preview the opening round of the ConfCarolinas Tournament.

Apr 3, 2022

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the big college men’s volleyball match results from the weekend and the bracketology implications.

Mar 18, 2022

In this podcast episode, Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson answer questions submitted by fans.

Feb 17, 2022

Off the Block breaks down the recent success of Big West teams, whether some MPSF teams should be concerned and why fans should not pump the brakes on a Ball State title run.

Feb 4, 2022

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson discus a wide array of topics including Ball State’s big wins, why Lincoln Memorial should be ranked, the top matches this weekend and best SIAC mascot.

Jan 20, 2022

Off the Block breaks down the upcoming college men’s volleyball matches this weekend, including the Pac-12/Big Ten Challenge.

Jan 5, 2022

The Off the Block crew breaks down and previews every conference with the NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball season starting this week.

Apr 11, 2021

Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Anne Marie Anderson, Cindy Luis and B.J. Evans about their careers as female sports media members.

Apr 8, 2021

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes and Jonathan Bates breakdown the opening round of MIVA Tournament and ConfCarolinas Tournament. Plus, they discuss their favorite crowd noises.

Feb 21, 2021

In this episode, Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes is joined by Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates to preview the 2021 Big West season

Feb 3, 2021

Vinnie Lopes, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates breakdown the upcoming matches this week and whether Lewis should be ranked ahead of Hawai’i.

Jan 20, 2021

Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes is joined by Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson to discuss the Preseason All-American, preseason favorites most likely to not win a conference championship and the top matches to watch this weekend.

Dec 3, 2020

Off the Block interviews former Hawai’i men’s volleyball player Kai Kahele about his time with the Rainbow Warriors and winning an election to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Nov 27, 2020

Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson discuss the UCLA setter situation, the latest 2021 schedules and what to be thankful for in college men’s volleyball.

Nov 15, 2020

Off the Block interviews coach Don Gleason about growing the Daemen program that enters its third season and the team’s fall training during a pandemic.

Nov 11, 2020

Off the Block interviews Charleston coach Mike Iandolo about the start of the team’s fall training, having international players on the roster during a global pandemic and what the Golden Eagles need to do to move up in the EIVA standings.

Nov 2, 2020

Off the Block interviews Penn State coach Mark Pavlik about the effects the coronavirus had on his team, the start of the fall training and what the 2021 EIVA season could look like.

Oct 9, 2020

Off the Block interviews Belmont Abbey coach Nolan Albrecht the team playing a broadcasted intrasquad preseason match and what to expect from the Crusaders in 2021.

Oct 6, 2020

Off the Block interviews Lewis coach Dan Friend about starting preseason training in a pandemic, seniors opting to return for another season in 2021 and start the financial process of getting the Flyers endowed.

Sep 29, 2020

Off the Block interviews George Mason coach Jay Hosack about the chaotic 2020 offseason and starting to train for the upcoming season.

Sep 28, 2020

Off the Block interviews former Ball State setter Jake Romano about racist incidents that occurred during his time at Ball State.

Sep 25, 2020

Off the Block interviews former Ball State players Lem Turner and Julian Welsh-White about racism they experienced while on the team.

Aug 28, 2020

In this podcast episode, Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Ohio State men’s volleyball coach Kevin Burch about the Buckeyes’ offseason.

Aug 14, 2020

In this episode, Off the Block interviews Larry Wrather about the former Ball State player becoming the inaugural head coach for the Fort Valley State men’s volleyball team.

Aug 8, 2020

Off the Block digs deep into selection process for the sites of the 2023-26 NCAA Tournament, including an interview with EIVA commissioner and NCAA consultant Russ Yurk.

May 17, 2020

Check out Off the Block’s interview with new Lees-McRae men’s volleyball head coach Caitlin Bullock

May 14, 2020

Off the Block debates which college men’s volleyball coaches should get consideration for the AVCA Hall of Fame.

Apr 29, 2020

Off the Block editor interviews Liam Maxwell, the ConfCarolinas Co-Offensive Player of the Year, about his college career.

Apr 22, 2020

Off the Block discusses the finalists for all the college men’s volleyball national awards that will be presented on Wednesday night.

Apr 16, 2020

Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson debate the best mascots in the MPSF and among independent teams

Apr 11, 2020

Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Concordia-Irvine outside attacker Raymond Barsemian about his college career that started with him playing at a junior college.

Apr 8, 2020

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson react and breakdown the college men’s volleyball conference award honors. They also discuss the best mascot in the MIVA.

Apr 4, 2020

Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interview Lincoln Memorial opposite Evan Cory about his start to volleyball and his college career. Cory in his senior season repeated as the Independent Teams Player of the Year.

Mar 31, 2020

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the championship round of the Top of the Class Tournament and discuss the NCAA’s decision to grant an additional year of eligibility because of the coronavirus.

Mar 26, 2020

Off the Block’s Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the regional semifinal matches in the Top of the Class Tournament. Voting is now underway on the Off the Block website and your votes decide the winner.

Mar 24, 2020

Off the Block launched the Top of the Class Tournament— a interactive event with fans deciding which senior had the best college career. Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the opening round matches in the TJ DeFalco Region and Tom Bonynge Region.

Mar 23, 2020

Off the Block launched the Top of the Class Tournament— a interactive event with fans deciding which senior had the best college career. Vinnie Lopes, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the opening round matches in the Carlos Moreno Region and Yuval Katz Region.

Mar 12, 2020

Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews volleyball data guru Nate Ngo about analyzing stats and finding trends in volleyball. Plus, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates preview the upcoming matches this weekend.

Mar 5, 2020

In this week’s podcast episode, Off the Block editor interviews Hawai’i coach Charlie Wade. Plus, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates breakdown the big matches this week along with proposing hypothetical trades in college men’s volleyball.

Feb 26, 2020

In this week’s episode, Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes is joined by Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson to breakdown the upcoming matches this weekend.

Feb 19, 2020

Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Tusculum coach Eddie Pennington about what it’s like running a first-year program. Plus, Jonathan Bates joins the podcast to breakdown the big matches this week and project what players are likely going to get snubbed from national awards this season.

Feb 12, 2020

In this week’s episode, Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Stephanie Hosack about being married to a NCAA Division I-II men’s volleyball head coach. Stephanie is the wife of George Mason coach Jay Hosack. Plus, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates join the podcast to breakdown the big matches this weekend and the best mascot in the Big West.

Feb 5, 2020

In this week’s episode, Nickie Sanlin discusses her coaching journey and how see was able turn McKendree into a program that’s on the cusp of being nationally ranked. Plus, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson breakdown the big upcoming matches this weekend.

Jan 29, 2020

In this week’s episode, Riley Salmon discusses starting a college men’s volleyball program in North Dakota and overcoming addiction. Plus, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson help breakdown the top matches this weekend and who’s in the running for National Player of the Year.

Jan 22, 2020

In this week’s episode of And Off the Block, Penn State coach Mark Pavlik joins the podcast to discuss his coaching journey. Plus, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates breakdown the big college men’s volleyball matches to follow this week.

Jan 15, 2020

Off the Block editor Vinnie Lopes interviews Lloy Ball about what makes a great setter. Plus, Brandon Johnson and Jonathan Bates join the podcast to breakdown the upcoming matches this weekend

Jan 8, 2020

George Mason coach Jay Hosack joins the show to discuss the school hosting the NCAA Tournament. Plus, the Jonathan Bates, Brandon Johnson and Tiff Wells preview this weekends matches and debate the best ConfCarolinas mascots.

Jan 2, 2020

Stanford coach John Kosty joins the show to preview the season. Plus, Jonathan Bates and Brandon Johnson join Vinnie Lopes to preview each college men’s volleyball conference.

Jan 2, 2020