The Seacoast Sports Forum Podcast

The Seacoast Sports Forum Podcast

A comprehensive look at the local and regional sports teams in Seacoast New Hampshire as well as interviews with the coaches and student athletes. Sherm Chester, Sam Bruno and "Coach" Bill Taylor are the hosts of the program.

Episodes

October 21, 2025 27 mins

On this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast MediaGroup.

 

The guys start off discussing the upcoming World Series between the Dodgers and Bluejays.

 

Talk shifts to recent football action for the Winnacunnet Warriors and Exeter Bluehawks.  Jay recaps the Warriors successful road trip to Bangor Maine and their win against Manchester Memorial during the “Battle at the Beach” and Sherm features high...

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A notebook edition of the SSF with host Sherm Chester starting off with a check on the NHIAA standings of the fall sports teams.

 

Football then takes center stage with discussion of the key matchups of last weekend Winnacunnet-Manchester Memorial also Exeter and Dover.

 

Coach Rich Kane gives his observations on the Bluehawks win and the upcoming game against the Spaulding Red Raiders.

 

Also on Sherm’s notes…the UNH Wildcats look...

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October 7, 2025 27 mins

Roger Brown from NH Football Report joins Sherm to review week 5 of the football season.

Roger also features the big matchups for the upcoming weekend of Granite State football.

The guys review the MLB playoffs and the Red Sox early exit.

Roger makes his case for restructuring the D-1 football conferences during the “Two Minute Drill”

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October 1, 2025 16 mins

A notebook edition of the SSF with Sherm Chester reviewing the rivalry week results including an interview with Bluehawk broadcaster Coach Rich Kane.

 

Also on the agenda…checking the NHIAA standings at mid season…talking about the UNH Wildcats victory in Durham and the Pats big win over Carolina..the Red Sox taking on the Yanks in the playoffs…

 

During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm remembers seacoast broadcaster Steve Thomas

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September 26, 2025 36 mins

Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group join Sherm for a special “Rivalry Week” edition of the SSF.

The guys give their take on all the major matchups of the weekend and the players from both teams Exeter-Winnacunnet to watch.

During the “Two Minute Drill” Brandon, Jay and Sherm make their Game of the Week predictions

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Mike Murphy,  UNH Associate Athletic Director Marketing & Communications is special guest on this edition of the SSF.

Sherm and Mike talk about the fall sports season in Durham focusing on the Wildcat football teams promising start…sizing up the schedule ahead including the upcoming halftime tribute to the Wildcat football championship teams of 1975-1976 and discussing two Wildcat grads in the NFL..Max Brosmer and Dylan Laube.

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September 19, 2025 13 mins

Sherm Chester with a notebook edition of the SSF reviewing week two  of the schoolboy football season as well as the UNH Wildcats upcoming contest with Dartmouth…The Granite Bowl.

 

The notes include a review of the standings in the other fall sports….and a Sherm’s take on the upcoming MLB playoffs and the quick start of the Patriots.

 

For the “Two Minute Drill”  Sherm gives a reminder of the upcoming NH Tackles Hunger campaign on...

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September 12, 2025 27 mins

Roger Brown from NHFootballReport.com joins Sherm to recap the highlights of the first week of schoolboy football in the Granite State.

 

The guys discuss the key matchups including Exeter-Timberlaine and Portsmouth-Dover as well as a look at this week’s big games….Exeter-Portsmouth and Bedford-Nashua South and also review the states Top 10 Power Poll.

Roger shares his take on the successful start to the UNH Wildcats football seaso...

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September 3, 2025 41 mins

Jay Pinsonnault from Seacoast Media Group joins Sherm to breakdown the seacoast teams kicking off their fall sport season.

 

The guys also recap the UNH Wildcat victory…Bill Belichicks miserable loss in his debut as head coach of North Carolina…Jay's predictions on the upcoming NFL season…..

 

During “The Two Minute Drill” the guys make their Seacoast Sports Forum picks of the week.

 

 

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September 1, 2025 14 mins

A busy week ahead to unofficially end summer and kick off the fall sports season.

 

Sherm Chester discusses the UNH Wildcat victory in their opener in North Carolina….Exeter’s Cody Morissette has a successful debut with baseballs Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp…the upcoming schoolboy football season and the NFL kickoff as well.

 

Sam Bruno makes a guest appearance during “The Two Minute Drill” with his potential World Series pic...

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August 18, 2025 28 mins

Roger Brown from NH  Football Report is Sherm’s guest on this edition of the SSF.

The tryouts are done and now it’s time to get down to business for New Hampshire fall sports programs.

The guys are reporting from the official first day of practice in Exeter from William Ball stadium.

Roger sizes up the schoolboy football divisions for the upcoming season and three former NH college standouts now playing in the NFL…Dylan Laube, Max ...

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August 4, 2025 30 mins

A very special edition of the SSF…the 150th episode !

The founding fathers of the SSF…Sherm Chester and “Coach” Bill Taylor recap highlights of the past 15 years they have hosted the program including their mutual affection for NASCAR..The Red Sox…Celtics and the Patriots but especially high school football.

The guys wrap up by reviewing the upcoming Bluehawks schedule for the fall.

In a special “Two Minute Drill” Sherm interviews ...

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July 7, 2025 49 mins

Sherm’s special guest on this edition of the SSF is Nick Anastos from FNLNH Media.

Nick is one of the most prolific and versatile broadcasters in the business. If you are an aspiring play by play announcer pay attention to the expertise of one of the best.

 

The guys talk sports in general but focus on FNLNH coverage of high school sports in the Granite State and Nick gives a look ahead to the 2025 N.H. football season.

 

Catch rep...

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July 3, 2025 24 mins

A special notebook edition of the SSF for the 4th of July holiday.

 

Sherm gives his take on the recent NBA and NHL drafts and speculation on the upcoming seasons.  The MLB trade deadline is lurking and will the Red Sox make another move.

He also reveals the NHIAA D-1 Fall football schedule.

 

During the “Two Minute Drill” Sherm gives major kudos to up and coming Bluehawk broadcaster Kyle Vivenzio.

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June 19, 2025 37 mins

Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoastonline.com  joins Sherm Chester for a wrap up of the New Hampshire spring sports season.

The focus is the baseball championship for the Exeter Bluehawks with a recap of their 3-1 win over seacoast rival Winnacunnet Warriors as well as the other divisional championships at the home of the N.H. Fishercats.

Talk shifts to the bombshell trade of Raffi Devers from the Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants.

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Sherm Chester is joined by Jay Pinsonnault from the Seacoast Media Group to discuss the ultimate seacoast matchup for the NHIAA Division One Baseball Championship….the Exeter Bluehawks and the Winnacunnett Warriors.

The guys recap the semifinal action that got the teams to the big game.

They also recognize some of the other successful seacoast teams taking home championship titles.

 

During "The Two Minute Drill"   Sherm highlights...

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June 4, 2025 20 mins

Sherm goes solo during this SSF highlighting all the state tourney matchups in lacrosse…baseball…softball and track.

 

Keep posted on the tournaments with daily coverage by Jay Pinsonnault at Seacoastonline.com and Roger Brown at NHHardball.com

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On this edition of the SSF Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault of the Seacoast Media Group.

 

The final days of the regular spring sports season are here and the teams are getting ready for the upcoming tournament action.

 

The guys discuss the success of the local teams and the tournament schedules….the Red Sox….the NFL ruling on “the tush push”…and the future of the Celtics.

 

Two Minute Drill covers parent behavior at school spor...

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May 17, 2025 26 mins

Sherm’s special guest on this edition of the SSF is Roger Brown from NHHARDBALL.Com

The upcoming week will determine who will be top dog in Division One schoolboy baseball and Roger previews the matchups and players.

 

The guys kick around MLB commissioner Rob Manfred allowing Pete Rose to become eligible for the Hall of Fame.

 

Football talk includes the announcement of the 2025 NFL schedule and the Patriots opener at home against...

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Sherm is joined by Jay Pinsonnault and Brandon Brown from the Seacoast Media Group with a mid-season recap of the baseball and lacrosse seasons.

 

The guys also discuss the NFL draft results…Bill Belichick’s awkward interview on CBS…the MLB season so far….and the NBA playoffs.

 

During the “Two Minute Drill” the topics include Jay’s observation on parent conduct at high school contests and Sherm’s shout out to Exeter native Jackie ...

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