The Sports Mecca Podcast: Recent Episodes
Steven Abramo
A podcast all about sports; from analysis, player interviews, and more. Hosted by Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli.
Pittsburgh University Panthers quarterback Nick Patti played from 2018-2022. He shares his story of playing college football, retiring from the sport, life in Pittsburgh, and more.
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Kansas Jayhawks women's basketball star S'mya Nichols joins the podcast. S'mya talks about her impressive freshman season, playing high school and college basketball in state of Kansas, growth of Jayhawks program, and more.
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Molly Miller enters her 5th season as the Grand Canyon Lopes Women's Basketball Coach. She talks about coaching the 2023-24 team, summer schedule, path to coaching college athletes, and more.
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Gianna Kneepkens joins the podcast for a 2nd time. In this episode, she talks about recovering from her recent season-ending foot injury, working with WNBA star Kelsey Plum last summer, and growth as a college athlete.
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Mikey Matthews joins the show to briefly talk about his sophomore season at Cal Berkley, transferring from Utah to the west coast, roles within a new offense, plus excitement for the spring.
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Bracketologist and blogger Graham Doeren joins the podcast for a 3rd consecutive March. With Selection Sunday being two weeks away, we discuss the potential #1 seeds, bubble teams, risers/fallers, and more for this year's projected NCAA Tournament field.
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Former UTSA Roadrunners quarterback Frank Harris joins the podcast.
Details:
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Retiring from football after 2023 season
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His time playing at UTSA for 7 years
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Growing up in Texas
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Transition into working for UTSA's NIL fundraising nonprofit organization, City Fans 210
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ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Mark Neely joins the podcast to analyze the midway point of the 2024 Big 12 men's college basketball season.
Details:
- Most impressive first-year transfers
- Oklahoma State's historic down year
- Grant McCasland providing sustainability at Texas Tech
- Houston Cougars Big 12 favorites?
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Sporting News college basketball columnist & Fox Sports bracketologist Mike DeCourcy joins the show. We ask him about his thoughts on the first half of the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season.
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Steve Physioc makes his second appearance on the podcast. He updates us on his retired life in Colorado, his thoughts of the current state of MLB and college sports, top moments during his 40 years of sports broadcasting, baseball trivia, and more.
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Washington Spirit NWSL player Lena Silano joins the podcast for a second time. Lena shares her NWSL draft story, moving from California to Washington D.C., favorite professional cities, and more.
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Tucker DeVries joins the show to talk about his upcoming junior season with the Drake Bulldogs. Tucker also details his off-season trip to Spain, playing college basketball with his father, reaching 2023 NCAA Tournament, and more.
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Vermont Catamounts women's basketball player Emma Utterback joins the show. Emma recaps her off-season, previews her 5th & final collegiate season, reveals secrets to her game, and more.
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Fairleigh Dickinson University's Director of Athletic Media Relations, Jordan Sarnoff, comes on the podcast. Jordan talks about carving out a career in sports at a very young age, balancing being a full-time student and athletic department employee, watching FDU's historic upset over Purdue live, and more.
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Furman Paladins Cross Country Runner Bethany Graham joins the show. In our interview with her, Bethany talks about the start of her 2023 season, her historic 2022 campaign, battling prior injuries, and why she's decided to use a 5th year of eligibility next year.
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Chris Spatola makes his second appearance on the podcast. He shares his entire life story; from playing college basketball at Army, serving his country, and becoming Mike Krzyzewski's son-in-law. In addition, we discuss current state of college athletics and what makes a good leader.
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Masai Russell joins the show. Masai updates us on her upcoming trip to Budapest to compete for Team USA in the 2023 World Athletics Championship. In addition, she recaps her Kentucky Wildcats career, favorite college moments, shoes, and track venues.
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Professional basketball player Toddrick Gotcher joins the show. He updates us on competing for the Texas Tech University alumni squad "Air Raiders" in The Basketball Tournament. In addition, he shares his current overseas basketball journey and his favorite moments playing collegiately at Texas Tech.
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Oklahoma State Cowgirls track athlete Ansley Scott joins the show. Ansley talks about her first season in Stillwater, why she transferred from Central Oklahoma, winning Big 12 indoors, and more.
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Sam Houston Bearkats running back Jordan Yates joins the show. Jordan details his story of transferring in from Georgia Tech, switching positions from QB to RB, leaving his home in Georgia, Sam Houston's new start in Conference USA, and more.
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University of New Hampshire Wildcats quarterback Max Brosmer joins the show. Max updates us on his summer schedule, recaps UNH's historic 2022 season, his path to the east coast from Georgia, his favorite college quarterbacks, and more.
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Pembroke Hill Boys Basketball Coach Jeff Hawkins joins the show. Hawkins recaps his 3rd season coaching high school basketball in Kansas City and tells stories of playing for the Jayhawks from 2002-2006.
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Eastern Kentucky University quarterback Parker McKinney joins the show. Parker details his final collegiate offseason, his historic 2022 campaign, playing in FCS, and more.
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University of San Francisco Dons point guard Khalil Shabazz joins the show. Khalil talks about his final collegiate season for the Dons, his unique path to San Francisco, what he brings to the table at the professional level, and his blossoming rap career.
University of Maryland women's basketball player Faith Masonius joins the show. Faith provides an update on her off-season, being invited to the USA Basketball 3x3 Nationals, making it to this year's Elite 8, and overcoming an ACL injury.
Andy Bagwell makes his second appearance on the podcast. Andy is a North Carolina Tar Heels fan, notorious Duke hater and co-author of two books: "Duke Sucks" and "Duke Still Sucks". We talk about his recently published book and do a 21 questions style forum with him about his Duke hatred and college basketball and Tar Heel fandom.
Sporting News college basketball columnist Mike DeCourcy joins the podcast to recap the 2022-23 college basketball season. We discuss this year's Final Four, the shifting parity in the sport, Kentucky and North Carolina's future, plus names to know in the transfer portal.
David Birch, Shawnee Mission Northwest High School boys basketball coach, joins the show. David talks recaps the Cougars 2022-23 season, his passion for coaching, his illustrious college playing career, and more.
David Rebibo, Harvard-Westlake Boy's Basketball coach, joins the show. David talks about his recent season winning a California state championship, coaching on the west coast, handling expectations and mentoring high school players.
Eugene Campbell III joins the show. Eugene is an overseas basketball player who is currently playing in Portugal. Eugene updates us on overseas life, growing up in New Jersey, playing in the lowest level of college basketball and more.
Bracketology blogger Graham Doeren makes his second podcast appearance. He joins us to discuss all things bracketology such as bubble teams, potential #1 seeds, and more.
Air Force Falcons running back and 2023 NFL Draft prospect Brad Roberts joins the show. Brad talks about breaking Air Force's single-season rushing record, the uniqueness of playing for a service academy, and his aspirations in the NFL.
Anna Jaworowski joins the show. Anna opens up about her first two seasons competing for San Diego as well as her path to college. In addition, Anna shares her experience growing up in Chicago and the joys of living on the west coast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
University of Nebraska Kearney women's soccer player Lily Engeman joins the show. She updates us on her current off-season, her fall season, and mindset as a 5th-year senior.
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ESPN college basketball play-by-play broadcaster Mark Neely joins the show to discuss the crazy 2023 Big 12 men's college basketball season so far. Mark, Steven, and Sam talk about the key midseason storylines, players that have impressed and the outlook for rest of the year.
Austin Peay Governors defensive back Demetries Ford joins the show. He talks about his historic 2022 season, path to Austin Peay, playing in FCS, and advice to younger defensive backs.
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University of Kansas student and Jayhawks super fan Noah Ginsberg joins the show. Noah talks about his love for the university, the reason behind his "Plunger Boy" nickname, building his brand, favorite fan moments, and more.
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Campbell Camels pitcher Cade Kuehler joins the show. Cade provides insight to what he's doing now, his recent 2022 season, and what he looks forward to accomplishing in 2023. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
Colorado School of Mines cross country and track & field runner Dillon Powell joins the show. Dillon talks about winning the individual national championship at the 2022 NCAA DII Cross Country Championships in December, overcoming heat exhaustion, his favorite courses, and advice to younger runners.
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Mark LaSota, Clinical Assistant Professor in Sport Management at Texas A&M University, joins the show. Mark talks about his sports management class, his previous stint at Emporia State University, as well as other sports topics.
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Western Kentucky University women's soccer player Kenlee Newcom joins the show. Kenlee talks about completing her redshirt sophomore season one month ago, coming back from 4 ankle surgeries, playing in Kentucky, and more.
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Long Beach State University women's soccer player Lena Silano joins the show. Lena talks about graduating from LBSU, her favorite moments this season, and what it now means to be an alumni.
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Arizona State Sun Devils gymnast Hannah Scharf joins the show. She talks about starting her gymnastics career at 4 years old, competing as a youth in Canada, moving to Tempe, plus misconceptions about the sport.
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Marquette University track & field athlete Jared Humphrey joins the show. Jared talks about how he's felt mentally and physically during a 2-year break of competing. In addition, he speaks on his decision to transfer plus his excitement to finally compete again in 2023.
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Basketball development coach Ryan Deppen joins the show. Ryan talks about his work developing youth basketball players, from middle school level to the NBA, within the Kansas City area. He also provides insights into the game, past players he's trained, and more.
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Texas Tech University cross country and track & field runner Matthew Maki joins the show. Matthew talks about his long college career which includes four seasons competing at the Division-II level for the Emporia State University Hornets. In addition, he details his favorite venues where he's competed and what the sport of cross country has meant to him.
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Former podcast guest Kaden Carbajo joins the show to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs coming off the bye week. We discuss topics such as: the team's ceiling, strengths and weakness, and potential pitfalls in the AFC and rest of NFL.
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Kansas native and former MLS player Michael Thomas joins the show. Michael talks about his time playing professionally with Sporting KC, Oklahoma City Energy and overseas in Sweden.
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University of Georgia track and field athlete Kyle Garland joins the show. Kyle talks about his growth in the decathalon and heptathalon, what's it been like breaking college records, and also insights of his "Freight Train" nickname.
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Oklahoma State University track & field sprinter Tori Ortiz joins the show. Tori talks about competing in the Big 12, transferring from Illinois State to Stillwater, teaming with Tyreek Hill in the NIL space, and more.
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Long-time voice of the Independent Community College Pirates Jeff Carpenter joins the show. Jeff talks about covering the program for many years as well as details stories of being featured on Netflix's hit series Last Chance U.
University of Tulsa women's basketball player Jessika Evans joins the show. Jessika talks about her upcoming junior season, growing up 2 hours from the Tulsa campus, and the lessons she's learned as a college athlete so far.
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University of Detroit Mercy men's basketball player Antoine Davis joins the show. Antoine talks about why stayed for a 5th season in college, what it's like playing for his dad, and his pursuit to becoming college basketball's all-time points leader.
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Syracuse University women's hockey player Tatum White joins the show. Tatum talks about her upcoming 2022-23 season, spending this past summer in her hometown of Ontario, growing up on the ice, and more.
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Former Kansas Jayhawk and current color commentator for the Jayhawks men's basketball team Greg Gurley joins the show. Greg updates us on his summer, what it was like covering the 2022 National Champions and other topics regarding KU basketball.
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Northern Arizona University cross country and track runner Nico Young joins the show. Nico talks about his first two seasons competing in Flagstaff, his excitement for the upcoming fall season, and his favorite surfaces to run on.
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Former University of Kansas football equipment manager Andrew Edrington joins the show again to preview the upcoming Kansas Jayhawks football season.
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Former Colorado Buffaloes basketball great and all-time leading scorer Richard Roby joins the show. He talks to us about playing in Boulder, his time playing overseas, and his new career as a broker and financial advisor in Las Vegas.
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We speak with University of Oregon women's soccer player Jordan Snyder. Jordan is embarking on her senior season with the Ducks. She talks about her excitement for the upcoming season, playing in Israel over the summer, college recruitment and future endeavors after soccer.
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Jerry Quickel, the owner of nearly 450 football helmets; spanning from high school, college and NFL, joins the show. Jerry stores every one of his helmets in his Olathe, KS basement. He talks to us about how he started his collection, his favorite ones plus his rise to social media fame.
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Sam and Steven discuss the recent passings of sports icons Bill Russell and Vin Scully and the impact they both made on them and in the sports community.
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The Master's University pitcher Nelson Schutte joins the show. Nelson recaps his junior season, what it's like playing college baseball at a California NAIA program, plus his connection with faith and Jesus Christ.
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Former men's college basketball video coordinator and now owner of Hoop Vision, Jordan Sperber, joins the show. Jordan talks about his passion for basketball analytics, his rise to developing his own basketball branded content, plus the hot topics regarding the NBA and college hoops.
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We welcome Kennesaw State University quarterback Xavier Shepherd to the show. Xavier talks about his summer offseason schedule, playing football at the FCS level, recruitment to Kennesaw State, and what it's like running a triple option offense.
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University of Tennessee women's basketball player Tamari Key joins the show. Tamari recaps her junior season for the Lady Volunteers, what's made her into an all-league defender and her plans for next season.
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ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Mark Neely joins the show. Mark details his path to broadcasting, what it was like calling last month's Women's College World Series and recent Big 12 Men's Basketball season, plus the state of college sports.
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Duke University Track & Field and Cross Country athlete Emily Cole joins the show. Emily is amidst her junior season, having recently competed in the 3,000-meter steeplechase in the ACC Outdoor Track & Field Championship. She details that event, as well as her booming social media influence, NIL endorsement deals, her new book "The Players' Plate" and more.
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James Madison University Women's Basketball player Kiki Jefferson joins the show. Kiki recaps her junior season with the Dukes, what it was like growing up in Pennsylvania and what she'd like to improve on during her final collegiate offseason.
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DePaul University Women's Basketball player Aneesah Morrow joins the show. Aneesah recaps her monumental freshman season which included winning Big East Freshman of the Year. She also details her love for basketball, college atmosphere, and growing up in Chicago.
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University of Utah women's basketball player Gianna Kneepkens joins the show. Gianna reflects on her recent freshman season, playing high school basketball in Minnesota, and what she's looking forward to in the future.
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Former Loyola University Chicago guard and member of the Ramblers 2018 Final Four team, Ben Richardson, joins the show. Ben updates us on his current overseas basketball career, as well as relives stories of growing up in Kansas, playing with his father, and playing in college.
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University of Minnesota volleyball player Jenna Wenaas joins the show. She details her current offseason schedule, what it's like playing outside hitter for the Golden Gophers, and what she's learned during her time in college so far.
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North Carolina Tar Heels fan, notorious Duke hater and author, Andy Bagwell, joins the show. Andy talks about his love for Tar Heels Basketball, disdain for Duke, the story behind co-authoring the "Duke Sucks" book and what it was like appearing in the "I Hate Christian Laettner" 30 for 30 film.
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University of Wisconsin women's volleyball player Jade Demps joins the show. Jade is a sophomore for the Badgers. She details her current offseason regiment, playing outside hitter, winning the program's first national championship, importance of self-care, and more.
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Bemidji State women's hockey player Lindsey Featherstone joins the show. She talks about her final college hockey season, growing up in Minnesota and future plans after hockey.
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Retired MLB pitcher and current wealth advisor Jacob Turner joins the show. Jacob shares stories of getting drafted in the 2009 MLB Draft by the Detroit Tigers, pitching in the big leagues, and how he helps athletes and their families build wealth.
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Bryna and KC Jones III, children of the late, great NBA player & coach KC Jones, joins the show. They each share stories of growing up with a father dedicated to basketball, the challenges their father faced at the professional level, and his legacy he left on the game.
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With March Madness a week away, Bracketology blogger Graham Doeren comes onto the show to discuss his thoughts on this year's NCAA Tournament seed lines, bubble teams, and more.
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Former University of Kansas Football equipment manager Andrew Edrington joins the show. He shares his experience working within the Jayhawks football program for 4 years plus stories you'd never thought you'd knew as an equipment manager.
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Sam and Steven welcome Coastal Carolina quarterback Grayson McCall to the show. Grayson talks about his off-season schedule, recruitment to Coastal Carolina, and what he's enjoyed most about playing for the Chanticleers.
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We welcome San Diego Padres Assistant Athletic Trainer, Ben Fraser, to the show. Ben shares his story of how he got into athletic training as well as the relationships he's built along the way.
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Curt Nelson, Director of the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame, joins the show. Curt talks to Sam and Steven about his early Royals fandom, interesting facts about the franchise, plus his path to working for the Royals.
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ESPN College Basketball analyst & broadcaster Chris Spatola stops by the show to talk about what's gone on so far in the 2021-22 college basketball season. He answers questions regarding Remy Martin's fit at Kansas, Chris Beard's first year at Texas, his National Player of the Year frontrunners and more. Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSportsMecca Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsmecca/
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Former 11-year NBA veteran Scot Pollard joins the show. Scot talks about his new career in real estate and his days playing basketball on the west coast and the University of Kansas. In addition, he details his time on CBS reality show "Survivor" and sitting on the bench during Malice at the Palace.
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Nate Bukaty, co-host of The Border Patrol on Sports Radio 810 WHB and lead commentator for Sporting Kansas City, joins the show. Nate talks about his sports fandom growing up, strong relationship with his father, and career shift into sports radio & broadcasting.
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Sports historian Victoria Jackson joins the show. She talks about her role as a Clinical Assistant Professor of History at Arizona State University, her time as a college track & field athlete as well as her opinion on NIL and the well-being of today's college athletes.
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Sam Hengeli and Steven Abramo are joined by KC Kingdom Chiefs writer Kaden Carbajo to discuss the 2021 Kansas City Chiefs season so far. The crew talk about the ebbs and flows of the team entering the bye week and what to expect in the season's second half.
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Jeff Dolan, Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Boston Red Sox, joins the show. He talks about his role within the organization, his previous strength & conditioning jobs and some tips for athletes to better themselves.
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Longtime sports broadcaster and current Kansas Royals play-by-play television and radio broadcaster Steve Physioc joins the show. He talks about his 40 years of broadcasting experience, what led him to the profession, and his newfound interest in fiction writing.
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Kansas Jayhawks beat writer from KUSports.com Matt Tait stops by to preview the upcoming 2021-22 Kansas Basketball season with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli.
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IMG Academy's Mental Conditioning Coach, Michael Urban, joins the show. He talks about his role working with high school student athletes and teaching good mental habits.
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2019 National Champion, 2-time All-ACC selection and current Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Guy joins the show. Kyle reflects on his time growing up in Indiana, playing college basketball at the University of Virginia and adjusting to life in the NBA.
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Three-time Olympic medalist Kami Craig joins the show. Kami won a silver and two gold medals on USA's Women's Water Polo team in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympics. She shares her story of growing up in the water and what it takes to be an Olympic athlete.
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Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli talk to videographer and former track and field athlete and coach, Evan Pierson.
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Steven talks with Kansas City Royals TV Broadcaster Joel Goldberg. Joel has been in the sports broadcasting business for 25 years; covering teams from the high school to professional level. The two talk in detail about the importance of building relationships, adapting to the times and much more.
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In this latest episode, Sam and Steven talk with Kansas City Monarchs head groundskeeper, Tyler Stelter. He details how he got into the profession, his experience working at the major league level, and keys to growing a healthy bed of grass.
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Lincoln Prep Academy basketball coach and Athletic Director, Ryan Glasgow, hops on the show. He talks about building a winning culture in downtown Kansas City and educating young athletes the right way.
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Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli speak with Kansas City Royals Public Address Announcer Mike McCartney. They discuss the ins-and-outs of the job, interesting stories with the Royals, and more.
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New York sportswriter for The Athletic and former Kansas City sportswriter, Rustin Dodd, joins the show to discuss his time covering the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Royals, and other sports topics.
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Liam Blutman from the popular No Context College Football Twitter page joins the show. He talks about the account's rapid growth and what goes down on a typical College Football Saturday.
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Sports Performance Dietitian Courtney Klema talks about her critical role in educating college athletes to eat right and maintain peak performance.
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Former Oregon Ducks WR Keenan Howry joins the show to detail his college playing days in Eugene.
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Former Blue Valley Northwest men's basketball coach and longtime high school coach, Ed Fritz, joins the show to talk about his experience coaching basketball and leading young athletes.
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Cowley College men's basketball coach and longtime junior college coach, Donnie Jackson, joins the show with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli.
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Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli are back with a new episode. This time, they draft landing spots for the Oakland A's to potentially move to.
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Aspiring sports videographer Jaden Dancil joins the show to talk about his experience shooting highlight packages for college and professional athletes.
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Former Texas Longhorns point guard AJ Abrams joins the show to talk about his college basketball playing days and his current career in real estate.
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Steven Abramo and Adam Diess speak with former Oregon Ducks WR and current Nike Graphic Apparel Designer, Daryle Hawkins.
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Longtime Kansas Jayhawks beat reporter Tom Keegan joins the show to share his experience covering the school for nearly two decades with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli.
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First-time guest Caitlyn Snelling joins the show to talk about her career as an NFL artist.
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Former 10-year MLB outfielder Scott Hairston joins the show to talk with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli about his baseball career; from college to the minors, all the way to the big leagues.
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Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli talk to former Kansas Basketball walk-on Matt Kleinmann.
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Logan Mantz makes his first appearance on the show to preview Super Bowl 55 with Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli.
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The Kansas City Star's Kansas Jayhawks' beat reporter Jesse Newell joins the show to discuss the up-and-down Jayhawks season.
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Host Steven Abramo is joined by Marco Marquez and Sam Hengeli to recap the first half of the 2020 Kansas City Chiefs season as well as look ahead to the future.
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Boston's very own Sean Turner makes his first appearance on the podcast to recap the 2019-20 Boston Celtics season and more with Steven Abramo and Adam Rosenbloom.
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Steven Abramo, Sam Hengeli, and first-time guest Ryan Patti speak with former Kansas Jayhawks Basketball player Mario Little about his college playing career.
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Former Oregon Ducks linebacker Rodney Hardrick makes his first-ever podcast appearance to discuss his college playing days with host Steven Abramo, Adam Diess, and Brennon Dethlefs.
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Steven Abramo and Sam Hengeli assess the 2020 Kansas Jayhawks basketball season so far with Kansas City Star and Kansas beat reporter Jesse Newell.
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Steven Abramo, Connor Longen, and Sam Hengeli recap the 2020 NBA Trade Deadline.
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Steven Abramo, Liam Quigley and Worth Blackman preview the Kansas City Chiefs chances in Super Bowl 54.
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Steven Abramo, Nathanael Julien, and Adam Rosenbloom talk about the Boston Celtics at the midway point of the 2019-20 season.
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Steven Abramo, Liam Quigley, and Chase Snyder preview the Divisional Round of the 2020 NFL Playoffs, including the Kansas City Chiefs matchup with the Houston Texans.
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Host Steven Abramo and colleagues Adam Diess and Brennon Dethlefs spoke with former Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dwayne Stanford about his college playing career.
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Steven Abramo, Worth Blackman, and Liam Quigley preview the upcoming Kansas City Chiefs season. The three of them run through a variety of topics, such as roster cuts, player breakdowns, team expectations, and much more.
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Steven Abramo, Adam Diess and Brennon Dethlefs preview the upcoming college football season. They each give their thoughts on the major conferences, impact players, and much more.
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In this latest episode, Steven Abramo, John Fitzgerald, and Sam Hengeli preview the upcoming Kansas Jayhawks football season.
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Steven Abramo and Brett Carrey discuss the teams and players that could be involved in next week's MLB Trade Deadline.
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Steven Abramo, Connor Longen, and Sam Hengeli recap the craziness of this summer's NBA Free Agency.
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Host Steven Abramo talks about the Kansas City Chiefs Draft night success with Worth Blackman and Liam Quigley.
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Steven Abramo, Sam Hengeli, and John Fitzgerald each talk about the end of Kansas' basketball season, as well as look into the future.
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Host Steven Abramo and his colleagues Jerome Williams and Noah Berketo share their thoughts on a variety of NBA topics; from the Boston Celtics' tumultuous season, Los Angeles Lakers' disappointment, to projecting the playoff race in both conferences.
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Host Steven Abramo and his colleagues Sam Hengeli and John Fitzgerald AKA "The Fitz" discuss the state of the Kansas Jayhawks basketball program, as well as several of the nation's top players this season.
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Host Steven Abramo and his colleagues Connor Longen, Jeff Fawver, and Robert Ellion each recap the Chiefs/Patriots AFC Championship Game as well dip into the Anthony Davis to Lakers rumor.
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Steven Abramo, Noah Berketo, Worth Blackman, Sam Hengeli, and Connor Longen all give their thoughts on Les Miles, Kareem Hunt, and Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic.
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In the very first episode, Steven Abramo and Noah Berketo breakdown the latest news and notes surrounding the NBA.
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