Inside the Tornado: Recent Episodes
Kris Mangrum
Welcome to Inside the Tornado, a podcast that highlights what's happening in the whirlwind of King University Athletics. I'm your host Kris Mangrum. Join us as we take a deeper look at the Tornado athletic teams and student-athletes. We will welcome student-athletes, coaches, staff members, faculty members and alumni to the podcast. A new podcast will drop every Monday morning, so be on the lookout for Inside the Tornado.
Welcome once again to Inside the Tornado! Our guest this week is Austin Mann, a freshman on King's eSports team. On this week's episode, we discuss Austin's decision to stay home to attend college, how he ended up on the eSports team, his future plans, and his experience in his first year here on campus. Thanks for listening!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Samantha Helms, a Senior member of King's Softball Team. On this episode, we discuss Samantha's softball journey, her post graduate plans, growing up in an athletic household, and what she loves about King Softball. Thanks for listening!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! After a one-week hiatus, we are back with Junior Jack Sarnowski of King's Men's Volleyball team. On this week's episode, we discuss Jack's volleyball career, his recent conference honors in a bounce back season, as well as his love for the King Volleyball program. Thanks for listening!
Welcome in to Inside the Tornado! This week, guest host Travis Chell catches up with Dallas Boone, a Senior member of King's Men's Wrestling team. Listen in as Dallas discusses his path to King, his favorite accomplishments as a Tornado, and his upcoming trip to the Division II National Championships in St. Louis, MO. Thanks for listening!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! This week, we catch up with Lindsay Bowles, a Senior on King's Acrobatics and Tumbling team. Tune in as we discuss Lindsay's journey to King, her transition from cheer to acro, her future plans after college, the discipline of being a student-athlete, and the outlook for this year's Acro team. Thanks again for listening!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! On this week's episode, we catch up with Daniel Everhart, a Senior on King's Men's Golf team. Listen in as we discuss his decision to attend King, postgraduate plans, his history with the game of golf, his role on this year's team, and his experience as a Tornado. Thanks for listening!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! On Episode F18, we sit down with Clathon Henfield, a Junior on King's Men's Track and Field Team. Listen in as we discuss his journey to the United States from the Grand Bahamas, his future plans in Digital Media and Art Design, attending college and competing alongside his younger brother, and his goals for the rest of this season. Thanks for listening!
Welcome in to Episode F17 of Inside the Tornado! Our guest this week is Ashlynn Ortega, a Senior member of King's women's wrestling team. On this episode, we discuss Ashlynn's wrestling journey, her successful career at King, her experience at the U23 World Championships in Serbia, and her place on the #1 ranked King Women's Wrestling team. We hope you enjoy the podcast!
Welcome to Episode F16 of Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Drew Moore, a Senior Left-Handed Pitcher on King's Baseball Team. On this edition of the podcast, we discuss Drew's childhood, a camp that changed the course of his career, his incredible 2021 season on the mound, becoming the first King player ever to be named to the preseason All-Southeast Region team, and the outlook for the upcoming season. We hope you enjoy the podcast!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! Our guest this week is Connor Jordan, a redshirt Sophomore guard on King's Men's Basketball team. This week, we talk with Connor about his hobbies off the court, the local tournament that changed everything, his interest in Sports Medicine, and his role on this year's team. We hope you enjoy the podcast!
Welcome in to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Michelle Morlock, a Junior member of King's Women's Swimming and Diving Team. On this episode, we learn more about Michelle's favorite hobbies, hear her best Burbank story, discuss her future career, talk about her decision to pursue swimming in college, and much more! Thanks again for listening!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! This week, our guest is Madison Worley, true freshman forward for King's Women's Basketball Team. On this edition of the podcast, we discuss playing college basketball in her hometown, adjusting to the speed of the game, having an immediate impact as a freshman, and the leadership of her teammates and coaches. Thanks for listening!
Happy New Year! Welcome in to Episode F12 of Inside the Tornado! Our guest this week is Ryan Sumarsono, a graduate student-athlete on King's Men's Volleyball team. Tune in as we discuss his transfer to King, graduating with a degree in Nursing, balancing the classroom and the court, his volleyball journey, and his expectations for the upcoming season! Thanks for listening!
After a short break, we are back with Episode 11 of Inside the Tornado. This week's guest is Austin Pantaleo, a Sophomore member of King's Esports team. On this edition of the podcast, we discuss Austin's journey to King, how he developed his love for sports, the life of a competitive gamer, and postseason play. Thanks for tuning in!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! Our guest today is Demetri Teddlie, sophomore member of King's Men's Wrestling team. On this edition of the podcast, we discuss Demetri's journey to King from Louisiana, life back home, his wrestling career (including a state championship in high school), a rocky start to his King tenure, and his expectations for the wrestling program this year. Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the episode!
Welcome back to Inside the Tornado! Today's guest is Ana Luciana, Senior Wrestler for King's Women's Wrestling team. Listen in as we discuss Ana's life off the mat, her journey to King, post-graduate plans, and her quest to become a national champion. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Grayson Howe, Senior member of King's Women's Cross Country team. On this edition of the podcast, we dig into King's recent conference title, Grayson's running background, her decision to major in Music Education, as well as preparations for the Southeast Regional Championship on November 6th. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Ty Trikones, Senior Captain of King's Men's Soccer team. On this edition of the podcast, we discuss Ty's hobbies (including one you might not expect), his post-collegiate plans, his decision to continue playing soccer at King, the impact of COVID-19 on the soccer program, his role as a leader, and more!
Welcome to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Dawson Sanders, member of King's Cycling team. Listen in as we talk about Dawson's hobbies, his future plans, his love for cycling, and more!
Welcome to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Blaine Metcalf, member of King's Cross Country and Track & Field Teams. Tune in as we discuss Blaine's journey to King, his plans after graduation, his weekly training regimen, and his goals for this year's team.
Welcome to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Julie Ward, Senior Outside Hitter for King's Women's Volleyball Team. Listen in as we discuss Julie's journey to King, her accomplishments on the court, a successful yet challenging 2020, and her outlook on this year's Tornado season.
Welcome to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Bella Carr, Senior Midfielder for King's Women's Soccer Team. Listen in as we discuss academics, her journey to King, and her time as a Tornado. Thanks for listening and be sure to give us a rating and review!
Welcome to Inside the Tornado! This week's guest is Sarah Hildebrandt, two-time national champion wrestler at King University and most recently a bronze medal winner at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Thanks for listening and be sure to give us a rating and review!
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Inside the Tornado with Kris Mangrum. On this week's episode, we speak with David Hicks, Director of Athletics at King University. Thanks for tuning in and be sure to give us a rating and review!