The Sports Rapport

Going back to school with Elliott Groenewold, Brandon Marshall and Jack Main

Vermont Public — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0000

This week on The Sports Rapport, Mitch Wertlieb is joined by Elliot Groenewold, a Springfield native and sophomore hockey defenseman at Quinnipiac University, to discuss his decision to return to school for another year after being drafted by the NHL's Boston Bruins in 2024.

Plus, Mitch, Nathaniel Wilson, MyNBC5's Jack Main and Vermont Green FC's Brandon Marshall break down the Green's U.S. Open Cup loss to professional club Westchester SC last week.

Hazen's basketball champs, MLB season preview and trivia with Aaron and Travis Hill and Conor Ryan

Vermont Public — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Hazen's basketball champs, MLB season preview and trivia with Aaron and Travis Hill and Conor Ryan

Chasing the Cup with Bill McKibben and Adam Pfeifer

Vermont Public — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

Producer Nathaniel Wilson sits in for Mitch Wertlieb. Nathaniel is joined by environmentalist and author Bill McKibben and Josh Crane, senior producer and managing editor for Brave Little State, to break down this past weekend’s Cross-Country World Cup Finals in Lake Placid, New York.

Plus, Vermont Green FC sporting director Adam Pfeifer sits down in-studio to debrief the club's upset victory versus Portland Hearts of Pine in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup.

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Previewing the madness of March and the U.S. Open Cup

Vermont Public — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

This week on The Sports Rapport, Mitch and the crew try their hands at bracketology with MyNBC5's Jack Main ahead of the NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments.

Plus, the United In Green podcast drops by to talk about all things Vermont Green FC and to preview their upcoming U.S. Open Cup match versus the Portland Hearts of Pine.

The winter sports championship season rages on

Vermont Public — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0000

The winter sports championship season rages on

Kicking off the winter sports playoff season

Vermont Public — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0000

It's playoff season for winter sports teams and athletes across Vermont! This week on The Sports Rapport, we check in Shannon Bollhardt, women's basketball head coach, and Josh Kessler, director of athletic communications for Saint Michael's College. Plus, MyNBC5's Weekday Sports Anchor, Jack Main joins the show to preview UVM and high school postseason play.

Looking back at the Olympics with Ryan Cochran-Siegle and Peggy Shinn

Vermont Public — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

Ryan Cochran-Siegle speaks with Mitch during a short stop in Vermont following the Olympics. Plus, Peggy Shinn is back to recap the Winter Games and look ahead to the Cross-Country World Cup Finals in Lake Placid in March.

Ben Ogden's silver medal and Vermont Green's new ticket lottery

Vermont Public — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0000

This week's show features interviews with Olympians Ben Ogden and Mac Forehand. Plus, Vermont Green FC cofounder Patrick Infurna discusses the club's new ticket lottery.

Olympian interviews and Super Bowl recap

Vermont Public — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:25:20 -0000

This week's show features interviews with Olympians Jack Young and Julia Kern. Plus, Mitch and the crew break down the Super Bowl.

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Winter Olympics preview and Super Bowl plans

Vermont Public — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:45:41 -0000

Vermont-based Olympics reporter Peggy Shinn joins host Mitch Wertlieb to talk about the Vermont athletes competing in the this month's Winter Games in Italy. Plus, we talk about plans for the Super Bowl.

Welcome

Vermont Public — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:33:23 -0000

We explore the teams, athletes, and stories that shape sports across Vermont, from major matchups to niche, local pursuits. Guided by host Mitch Wertlieb and fueled by many voices, we dig into what sports mean to Vermonters in a way that feels accessible, human, and alive.

Whether you’re a diehard fan or just sports-curious, this is a place to pull up a chair and join the conversation! Join us live on YouTube every Monday at 2 p.m. for lively conversation and thoughtful storytelling, all with the depth and curiosity you expect from Vermont Public.