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Then and Now with Coach Z
Then & Now with Coach Z is a podcast hosted by Ron “Coach Z” Zetcher, bringing together athletes, coaches, officials, broadcasters, business leaders, and influential voices for candid conversations about their lives, careers, and experiences. Drawing on decades in sports, education, and leadership, Coach Z explores the defining moments, challenges, triumphs, and relationships that shaped each guest’s journey. From untold stories and memorable moments to lessons learned along the way, each…
Episodes
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 022 | Jackie Smith & Will Franklin | Then & Now
In Episode 22 of Then & Now with Coach Z, Coach Z welcomes two generations of St. Louis football excellence: Pro Football Hall of Famer Jackie Smith and former…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 021 | Charmin Smith | Then & Now
In Episode 21 of Then & Now with Coach Z, former WNBA player and California Golden Bears women's basketball head coach Charmin Smith joins Coach Z to reflect…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 020 | Gus Otto & Johnny Roland | Then & Now
In Episode 20 of Then & Now with Coach Z, Coach Z welcomes two University of Missouri football legends, Gus Otto and Johnny Roland, for a conversation about…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 019 | Jay Blossom | Then & Now
Coach Z sits down with Jay Blossom, a Hall of Fame St. Louis high school basketball coach whose career helped shape generations of players and leave a lasting…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 018 | Bob Bunton Sr. & Bob Bunton Jr. | Then & Now
Coach Z welcomes Bob Bunton Sr. and Bob Bunton Jr. for a father-son conversation rooted in decades of St. Louis sports. Bob Sr., founding president of the St…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 017 | Kelvin Lee | Then & Now
Coach Z sits down with Kelvin Lee, a storied St. Louis high school basketball coach whose career has put him on the sidelines for some of the city’s greatest…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 016 | Ron Zetcher | Then & Now
This week on Then & Now with Coach Z, Coach Ron Zetcher takes the microphone solo to share personal stories, reflect on memorable moments from his years in…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 015 | Danny Nee | Then & Now
In Episode 15 of Then & Now with Coach Z, Coach Z sits down with former NCAA Division I men’s basketball coach Danny Nee. Danny reflects on a coaching career…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 014 | Emilie Brockman & Alex Rich | Then & Now
Coach Z welcomes his daughter, Emilie Brockman, and her colleague Alex Rich to Then & Now for a special conversation about the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games. Emilie…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 013 | Art Shamsky | Then & Now
Coach Z sits down with his childhood friend Art Shamsky, the greatest University City Lion power hitter of all time and a member of the legendary 1969 “Miracle…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 012 | Pete Woods | Then & Now
Coach Z sits down with Missouri Sports Hall of Famer Pete Woods to look back on a remarkable athletic career that began at University City High School and…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 011 | Steve Stipanovich | Then & Now
Coach Z sits down with Steve Stipanovich, the No. 2 overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft and a 2001 inductee into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. Stipanovich…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 010 | Rich Hantak & Bob Hantak | Then & Now
This week on Then & Now with Coach Z, Coach Ron Zetcher welcomes two brothers whose impact on sports has been felt from the local diamonds of St. Louis to the…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 009 | Dr. Ed Hightower | Then & Now
In Episode 9 of Then & Now with Coach Z, Coach Z sits down with longtime friend and former officiating colleague Dr. Ed Hightower — one of the most…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 008 | Tamar Sher | Then & Now
In Episode 8 of Then & Now with Coach Z, 2025 Missouri Sportscaster of the Year Tamar Sher of KMOV Sports on 4 joins Coach Z to talk about her career in sports…
Then and Now with Coach ZEp. 007 | Vahe Gregorian | Then & Now
In Episode 7 of Then & Now with Coach Z, award-winning sports columnist Vahe Gregorian joins Coach Z for a conversation spanning decades of sports…
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Ep. 006 | Greg Vitello | Then & Now
In Episode 6 of Then & Now with Coach Z, Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee and longtime De Smet Jesuit baseball coach Greg Vitello joins Coach Z for a…
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Ep. 005 | Gene Gieselmann | Then & Now
In Episode 5 of Then & Now with Coach Z, legendary St. Louis Cardinals Head Athletic Trainer Gene Gieselmann joins Coach Z in the studio for an unforgettable…
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Ep. 004 | Bob Hardcastle, Rich Rogers, Sandy Pomerantz | Then & Now
In Episode 4 of Then & Now with Coach Z, Coach Z is joined by three lifelong pillars of the St. Louis sports community—Bob Hardcastle, Rich Rogers, and Sandy…
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Ep. 003 | Tom Dore | Then & Now
On the third episode of Then and Now with Coach Z, Ron sits down with Tom Dore, the longtime television voice of the Chicago Bulls during one of the most…
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Ep. 002 | Bill Westbrooks & Todd Burchyett | Then & Now
In Episode 2 of Then & Now with Coach Z, Coach Z is joined by Bill Westbrooks and Todd Burchyett for a conversation shaped by decades of experience in college…
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Ep. 001 | Ron Zetcher | Then & Now
In the debut episode of Then & Now with Coach Z, Ron Zetcher shares the remarkable journey that shaped his life in sports, leadership, and service. From his…