Liberty Nation Podcast
This podcast is for the fans of the Salina Liberty Arena Football Team, hosted by Kevin and Phil. This podcast will include interviews of coaches, players, and owners, discussion of games played, and break down of future games.
Episodes
You won't want to miss this episode! Lots of good info and stories in this one.
In this episode, we start with talking to Dan Mendecina, President of the Salina Liberty. We discuss how the Liberty got started, what behind the scenes looks like running a Professional Football team, and some of the changes that have been made over the years.
Then we sit down with Coach O to discuss the Quarterfinal win against Colorado, the upcomin...
In this episode we wrap up the regular season discussing the loss to Colorado last Saturday and we preview the home playoff game coming up Sunday against that same Colorado team. We touch on how to prepare for an opponent you have already seen twice in the season and play for a third time with just 7 days in-between games.
We also touch on the future of the NAL with a new Dallas team coming to the league, and possibly more.
After ...
In this episode, we start with the Express Employment Player of the game Dion Kuinlan and talking about his path from Long Island, NY to Salina, KS. This dude is going places!
Then we meet the new QB of the Salina Liberty, Tyrie Adams. This dude has been places! We talk about his path from Florida to Salina, Ks to Ottawa in the CFL, back to Salina, KS.
We finish with Coach O and recap the beat down of the Sioux City Bandits and ...
In this episode, we start with talking to the Express Employment Player of the Game Duke Williams. We discuss his stops in College and Professional Football (including the NFL) and how he ended up in Salina.
Then we sit down with Coach O to discuss the current state of the 4-3 Salina Liberty, what needs to happen and will happen over the next few weeks to complete the regular season, and why Coach O is frustrated with himself and ...
We are back after a two week hiatus. In this episode, we recap the previous two games - Home game vs. Southwest Kansas Storm and Road game against the Lousiana Rouxgaroux. We then talk to Coach about the upcoming game this week traveling to SWKS again.
We also talk to the Express Employment Player of the Game for the Louisiana game, John Williams.
In this episode, we review/wrap up the loss against the Sioux City Bandits, we preview the game coming up Saturday against the Southwest Kansas Storm, and we get to know the MVP of the Sioux City game, Kavon Samuels.
In this episode, we discuss the Huge Win against the Pueblo Punishers 2 weeks ago, we look ahead to the Sioux City Bandits game on Saturday, and we talk about what Coach O did during the bye week. Someone else in his family is winning Championships!
We also sit down with Mr. MVP Tracy Brooks and discuss his path to Salina and playing football, how difficult the mental game is during the football season, and some of his favorite pl...
Due to a mishap, we do not have Coach O on the podcast this week. So enjoy Kevin and Phil sitting down with the Express Employment Player of the Game from last Saturday night, #9 LB Darin Hungerford. This guy has played football from coast to coast, and has learned a lot of great life lessons along the way.
In this episode we review the blowout win vs. the Omaha Beef and break down the offensive and defensive side of the ball during that game. We also look ahead to the game Saturday vs. the Colorado Spartans.
We interview the Express Employment player of the game, Kyle Jarvis. Find out Jarvo's background, what he listens to before a game, and why he thinks he would outlast all of his teammates on Survivor.
In this episode, we start with last Saturday's game vs the Midwest Assailants with Coach O. We discuss what the coaches got out of the exhibition game, and how hard it is to get a shutout like the Liberty did.
Then we move onto looking ahead to the Omaha Beef game this Saturday, their organization, and what it will take to beat them.
Finally, we sit down with newly named QB1 Evan Lewandowski. We discuss his path from HS football ...
In this episode, we talk to Coach O about his offseason, transition from AF1 to NAL, and what is in store for this upcoming season! We also discuss some of the rule differences between AF1 and NAL, and what fans can expect this year.
After Coach O, we meet the 2 new coaches, Coach Jermaine Hampton (DC) and Coach Dom Logan (OL/DL). Wait until you hear what Coach Hampton shared with us about his high school teammates!
Thank you to ...
In this episode, Kevin and Phil discuss retirement and what is next for a fixture with Salina indoor/arena football DeWayne Autrey, and discuss what is next in life for Ballhawk.
We also sit down with Coach to discuss the end of the 2025 season and reflect on the season from the 0-4 start to the 6-1 finish. We also discuss what the next few months look like for Coach, when he starts looking at the 2026 season, and what is next for...
We have tried all season, and in this episode Kevin and Phil finally got The REAL Coach O (Coach's Wife Nisha) on the podcast. Find out all about Coach's wife; from what she does on Gamedays, to how she handles life as a Coaches wife, how negative media about her husband affects her, and her feelings about the game of football!
And she does give us some insiders info on things about Coach that not many people know! Some will surp...
We had so much fun on this podcast...lots of laughs and good information!
We had to wing it again due to some phone calls, so Kevin and Phil started off with Coach Martinez talking about the win against SWKS, the bus ride home, and the stellar special teams play the past few weeks.
Then we have Kerry Starks join us to talk about his journey to Salina and his plans after football, as well as the bus ride home from SWKS. Find out wh...
In this podcast, we are literally and figuratively winging it! Take a listen, you will understand. Not only do we talk to Coach O about the butt kicking they put on Washington and the upcoming game against SW Kansas, but we have a scheduled and a few unscheduled guests.
We start with #16 Desmon Epps and talk about his path to Salina through the Univ. of Idaho and what his future plans are. Then we pivot to #99 Torrence Williams ...
This episode was a blast! In this episode, Kevin and Phil talk to Coach O about the Billings butt whipping, upcoming game against Washington this weekend, and the changes in the team the past few weeks.
We also finally get to interview the Equipment Manager Jimmy Stevens! We have waited a long time for this one. Find out what his responsibilities are, what a game day looks like for him, some of his favorite players and memori...
In this episode, Kevin and Phillip sit down with Coach O to discuss the second week of the back to back bye weeks, and look ahead to the Billings game on Saturday and what is at stake. We talk about the playoff picture, some personnel changes, and what the rest of the season looks like.
And on top of that, we have Amanda on to discuss catering for the football team! She talks about what goes on behind the scenes to shop, prepare,...
In this episode, Kevin is solo while Phillip is out on a cruise. We lead off with a quick interview with QB Rakeem Cato to talk about his 300+ yard 8TD game against Albany. Then Kevin and Coach O review the Billings and Albany games, and what the schedule looks like over the next couple of weeks with back to back byes. We also discuss the end of the Albany game and the changes the league is making to ensure the same situation do...
With Kevin out this week, Phil was planning on talking to Coach O. But Coach was busy finalizing some transactions, so Phil started the podcast interviewing players RJ Jarrett and Toree Boyd. Then Phil talked to Coach Martinez and QB Javin Kilgo.
In this episode, Kevin and Phil talk to Coach O about the win against Oregon; what went well and what is still a work in progress, as well as looking ahead to Coach's trip home to Billings for a short week game. We discuss what its like for Coach O to go home and coach the Liberty in an arena he has fond memories of in front of friends and family.
We also address some questions that we have had submitted from our listeners, such a...
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