A fan-first recap that turns one strong weekend into real big-dance hope.
Pack Homer Pod season 3, episode 11 keeps its footing as a fan-first week-in-review, moving from RPI frustration to a solid two-of-three home series against Miami.
Pack Homer Podcast
Cal, Adam, & Wes
54 episodes listed below
Listen to the show on
Pack9 nerves, numbers, and late-inning belief.
The gist
Pack Homer Podcast tracks NC State baseball with the emotional memory of people who watched recent innings and checked the numbers afterward. It moves from weekend series recaps to freshman arms, lineup decisions, injuries, postseason math, and whatever frustration the latest midweek loss created.
PRESS PLAY
Find your next episode
About Pack Homer Podcast
Pack Homer Podcast is a weekly NC State baseball temperature check from people who sound like they are still carrying the last game around with them. The show is loose, quick, and deeply specific. A typical episode starts with the Pack’s record, the latest series result, and the emotional state of the room, then drifts into everything the weekend exposed. RPI matters here. So do midweek losses, ACC series math, freshman innings, lineup depth, injuries, and the thin line between a season finding itself and a season getting away. The panel can celebrate a 10-3 road win over ECU, then pivot almost immediately to whether the win helps enough in the postseason picture. It can admire five freshmen taking the mound, then worry about how a depleted staff survives without Ryan Marone and Matt Duden. That tension is the show’s engine. The tone is proudly fan-first, but the talk is not empty shouting. Games are remembered in sequences: a big Luke Nixon swing, Sherman Johnson coming up with the bases loaded, Rhett Johnson extending a hit streak, or Truett Manuel closing with velocity. Losses get the same treatment. A shutout against Elon, a rough Lafayette weekend, or a 22-1 Wake Forest loss becomes a discussion about focus, schedule strength, motivation, and whether the roster can still answer. The show is most comfortable when it is arguing through uncertainty. It asks who has earned playing time, how Elliott Avent should manage limited arms, which young players can carry more weight, and what the Pack needs before the next conference weekend. There is banter, some self-deprecation, and the occasional recording-night chaos, but the baseball never gets lost. Pack Homer Podcast suits listeners who already know the rhythm of college baseball and want NC State talk with names, numbers, nerves, and no national-show distance.
Made for: Built for NC State baseball fans who follow series results, player usage, RPI movement, ACC positioning, and the mood around the Pack9 season. It suits listeners who want conversational fan analysis without slowing down for basic baseball vocabulary.
What sets it apart: The show’s edge is its combination of lived-in fan emotion and detailed roster memory. It treats a midweek result, a freshman relief appearance, or a single lineup choice as part of the same postseason argument.
In their own words
A Podcast Dedicated Entirely to NC State Baseball #Pack9
As heard by us
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Pack Homer Podcast turns NC State results, roster choices, and postseason arithmetic into informed conversation with unmistakable fan investment.
Pack Homer Podcast turns each NC State baseball week into a lively roundtable about what changed and what comes next. Game results lead quickly to the decisions beneath them: pitching depth, unsettled positions, lineup construction, injuries, freshmen earning opportunities, and…
Why you'd press play
Princeton wins 1-0, and suddenly your third-base opinion is up for cross-examination.
Press play if you want
- someone who watched the home opener to talk you through the third-base job
- the 22-1 Wake Forest loss met with the same Pack-fan dread you felt
NC State baseball recapsACC series resultsRPI and postseason positioningfreshman pitcherslineup and playing-time debatesinjury and bullpen concernsmidweek game frustrationPack9 roster development
Talks about
Best episodes of Pack Homer Podcast
Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A 16th ranked Coastal win recap that turns to who starts when everyone is healthy.
Pack Homer Pod treats the 6-4 win over 16th ranked Coastal as the game's real pivot after six games that left the run count at 96-16. It also glances at the Richmond, Akron, and Sacred Heart blowouts before settling into what the result says about the roster and the mood around…
A lively Puerto Rico weekend recap with real freshman-arm buzz.
Pack Homer Pod keeps the focus on the Puerto Rico Classic and the first real answers from a 2-0 weekend, moving from the 10-0 win over Washington to the 10-4 win over Indiana State, then the canceled Seton Hall game.
Podcasts like Pack Homer Podcast
Locked On Blue Jays - Daily Podcast On The Toronto Blue JaysDaily Blue Jays therapy after every swing.
The Mets PodMets panic, patience, and prospects.
Grumpy Old GeeksTech news with the patience removed.
Talkin' MetsMets anxiety, translated into roster logic.
Puck SoupNHL chaos, argued quickly.
SoxProspects.com Red Sox PodcastFort Myers to Fenway, one swing at a time.
Episodes
- 1
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 13 - Auburn Regional Preview
NC State's Auburn Regional preview weighs its .307 batting average and 8.16 runs per game against Auburn's 3.45 ERA.
May 26, 2026·1h·2 clips - 2
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep 12 - On the Bubble
May 18, 2026·45m - 3
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 11 - Cardiac Pack Over the Canes - RPI, Freshmen, & More
Pack Homer Pod is back after a short break and drops right into a hectic week for the Pack.
May 3, 2026·41m·2 clips - 4
Pack Homer Pod -Season 3, Ep. 10 - WF, VT, and Lots of Listener Questions
Pack Homer Podcast Season 3, Episode 10 opens with a 50-episode milestone, and the hosts say fewer than 10% of podcasts reach that mark.
Apr 20, 2026·1h 4m·4 clips - 5
Pack Homer Season 3, Ep. 9 - Wes is Back! Pack Goes to Wake
The hosts discuss NC State baseball's 10-3 road win over ECU, highlighting the performance of five freshmen pitchers and welcoming back co-host Wesley after a month-long absence.
Apr 15, 2026·48m - 6
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 8 - The Mid-Season Push
The hosts discuss their podcast hiatus and briefly mention a recent baseball loss to Campbell, touching on RPI rankings.
Apr 8, 2026·40m - 7
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 7 - Seminoles Take Series, Pack9 Heads to GT
The host discusses NC State baseball's recent performance, including a midweek win against UNCW and a series loss to Florida State in Tallahassee.
Mar 24, 2026·34m - 8
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 6 - The Pack Heads to Tallahassee
The hosts discuss NC State Wolfpack baseball's recent performance, including a shutout loss to Elon and winning their first ACC series against Boston College.
Mar 16, 2026·39m - 9
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 5 - The Real Season Starts
The hosts discuss a disappointing baseball loss to Lafayette, analyzing factors like player absences and motivational challenges against weaker opponents.
Mar 9, 2026·59m - 10
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 4 - Pack Beats Chants in First Ranked Matchup and More...
Hidden gemPack Homer Pod comes back after roughly a nine-day gap and spends the first few minutes catching up on six games.
Mar 4, 2026·50m·3 clips - 11
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 3 - Reactions and Overreactions
Hidden gemPack Homer Pod's Season 3, episode 2 recaps NC State's 3-1 week, including a 7-3 Winthrop win, a 6-4 Princeton win, a 16-1 blowout, and a 1-0 shutout loss when the Pack had only three hits.
Feb 23, 2026·55m·4 clips - 12
Pack Homer Pod Season 3, Ep. 2 - Puerto Rico Classic and the Week Ahead
Pack Homer Pod comes back from the Puerto Rico Classic with a 2-0 start and a fair bit to sort through.
Feb 17, 2026·54m·3 clips - 13
Pack Homer Pod Season 3 Episode 1 - Season Preview
Hidden gemThe Pack Homer Podcast's Season 3 opener previews the 2026 NC State baseball season after last year's 35-win team went 17-11 in the ACC and lost to Auburn in the regional final.
Feb 6, 2026·1h 3m·2 clips - 14
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 18 - Auburn Regional Preview
May 28, 2025·1h 8m - 15
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 17 - Postseason Play Is Here
May 18, 2025·44m - 16
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 16 - Pack Splits With Heels & Postseason Math
May 12, 2025·1h 3m - 17
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 15 - 0-3 Week, On To The Heels
May 6, 2025·33m - 18
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 14 - Pack Tames Tigers, On To The Canes
Apr 28, 2025·1h 1m - 19
Season 2, Ep. 13 - Pack Wins Series Over Cards and Bears
Apr 22, 2025·31m - 20
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 12 - Playing the Cards
Apr 10, 2025·40m - 21
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 11 - Series Win @ Pitt and Big Week Ahead
Mar 24, 2025·1h 9m - 22
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 10 - Pack Wins Series Over VT
Mar 17, 2025·39m - 23
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 9 - 5-0 Week and On to ACC Play
Mar 10, 2025·52m - 24
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 8 - Series Sweep vs. Canisius - 5 Game Week Upcoming
Mar 3, 2025·46m - 25
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 7- The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly - w/Alex Gee
Feb 25, 2025·1h 6m - 26
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 6 - Fordham Sweep and Week 2
Feb 17, 2025·1h 1m - 27
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 5 - Fordham and Other Stuff
Feb 13, 2025·39m - 28
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 4 - w/Mayor Sam Highfill
Feb 3, 2025·1h 3m - 29
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 3 - Brandon Butterworth - Tech Difficulties
Jan 27, 2025·52m - 30
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 2 - w/Alec Makarewicz
Jan 13, 2025·1h - 31
Pack Homer Pod Season 2, Ep. 1 - Pack9 Roster Preview
The hosts of the Pack Homer Podcast kick off Season 2 with casual banter about NC State fall and winter sports struggles before previewing the 2025 baseball roster.
Jan 6, 2025·1h 2m - 32
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 22 - Season Finale, Post OMAHA
Jun 20, 2024·1h 16m - 33
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 21 - OMAHA Preview
This episode previews a trip to Omaha for a Kentucky Wildcats baseball game, reflecting on the 2021 visit and discussing the 2024 team's performance.
Jun 14, 2024·43m - 34
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 20 - Apologies - See Ya in OMAHA
Jun 11, 2024·30m - 35
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 19 - Pack vs. Pups
Jun 7, 2024·54m - 36
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 18 - 2 W's from Omaha
Jun 3, 2024·38m - 37
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 17 - Postseason at The Doak
May 28, 2024·1h 7m - 38
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 17 - Postseason at The Doak
May 28, 2024·1h 11m - 39
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 16 - Top 16 and Baseball @ The Doak - Fighting For National Seed
May 20, 2024·1h 1m - 40
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 15 - Control Your Destiny
May 13, 2024·1h 2m - 41
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 14 - A Big Series...TIE
May 6, 2024·45m - 42
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 13 - Technical Difficulties...Where is Wes?....Postseason Hopes...
Apr 29, 2024·34m - 43
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 12 - Pack Takes Down the Heels, Time For the Strech Run...
Apr 22, 2024·1h - 44
Pack Homer Pod Ep.11 - WE BACK!
Apr 15, 2024·1h 11m - 45
Pack Homer Ep. 10 - Backseat Driver Edition
Apr 9, 2024·1h 6m - 46
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 9 - ECU Comes to Doak, Pack Travels to Louisville, & A Pinch of Hoops
Apr 2, 2024·1h 16m - 47
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 8 - Big Series Win Over Duke, the Rotation, Notre Dame, & More
Mar 25, 2024·1h 4m - 48
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 7 - Is it Time to Panic?
Mar 18, 2024·58m - 49
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 6 - with GT alum/Garner Coach Derik Goffena
This episode features an interview with Derek Goffney, head baseball coach at Garner High School and Georgia Tech alum, discussing baseball perspectives and recapping ACC weekend series including a dramatic win over Boston College.
Mar 10, 2024·1h 1m - 50
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 5 - Pack9 Sharpens Up For ACC Play - Special Guest Alex Gee Joins the Pod
Mar 3, 2024·42m - 51
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 4 - Throw Strikes and Keep Hittin'
Feb 26, 2024·57m - 52
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 3 - Coach Avent Wins 1,000, Parker Byrd, to Hawaii
Feb 19, 2024·41m - 53
Pack Homer Pod Ep.1 - Hello, The Pod, NIL World
Feb 17, 2024·28m - 54
Pack Homer Pod Ep. 2 - with guest Andrew Ciencin
This episode features an interview with former Pac-9 baseball standout Andrew Ciencin, discussing his career at NC State, his role with ESPN, and insights into college baseball.
Feb 17, 2024·48m