Best Trine University Podcasts (2025)

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CSS Podcast Ep. 77 - Josh Ayen, Sports Reporter and Weekend Sports Anchor, WANE 15 News of Fort Wayne, IN 33:11

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Josh Ayen, Sports Reporter and Weekend Sports Anchor for WANE 15 News of Fort Wayne, IN. Josh has specialized in sports journalism throughout his young career, and has established a name for himself with WANE 15 over the past few years with excellent coverage of al…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 76 - Ben Turner, Associate Strategic Communications Director, Purdue Athletics 38:49

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Ben Turner, the Associate Strategic Communications Director at Purdue University Athletics. Ben has served in a communications role at Purdue Athletics for almost fifteen years, providing excellent coverage of multiple programs and events, including his current pos…

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CSS Podcast Ep. 75 – Ryan Kearney, Director of Operations and Video Analytics, Minnesota Women’s Hockey 36:36

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Ryan Kearney, Director of Operations and Video Analytics for the University of Minnesota Women’s Hockey Program in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Ryan is a blossoming young professional in the sports industry who’s talent and passion for sports have served him well in num…

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Making a Difference: Higher Education’s Community Impact 15:38

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Trine students don’t just learn—they lead. Mack Otter highlights impactful community service initiatives that are changing lives locally and globally. Discover how students are creating a legacy of service and personal growth.By Trine University

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Trine University: Innovating for the Future 18:16

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From cutting-edge facilities to groundbreaking programs, Trine University is shaping the industries of tomorrow. Jason Blume of Innovation 1 unveils how Trine is redefining education to prepare students for the careers of the future.By Trine University

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Internships That Launch Careers 14:35

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Want to stand out in today’s job market? Internships and co-ops are the key! Melissa Lafferty highlights Trine’s exceptional placement stats, inspiring success stories, and insider tips on finding the perfect opportunity. Don't miss this chance to set your career in motion.By Trine University

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What I Wish I Knew Before Applying to College 15:11

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Applying to college can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! Admissions expert Lacie Piekarski shares insider tips on finding scholarships, timing your visits, and navigating apps like Common App. Learn how to simplify the process and make informed decisions for your future.By Trine University

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CSS Podcast Ep. 74 - Tanner Natzke, Account Executve, Premium Sales, Phoenix Suns 42:12

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with Tanner Natzke, Account Executive of Premium Sales with the Phoenix Suns NBA team. Tanner, a recent graduate from the University of Iowa, has become an emergent leader in premium sales and service over the course of his young career, having worked for the Miami Dolp…

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The Shifting Landscape of Higher Education 15:28

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The world of higher education is facing unprecedented challenges, but why? Join Cisco Ortiz as we explore the root causes of this crisis, who’s feeling the impact, and why it matters to students, families, and society. Tune in to understand what’s at stake and how we can work toward solutions.By Trine University

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Episode 73 - Chris Peludat, Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Experience at Purdue University Athletics 29:47

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with the Associate Athletic Director of Marketing & Fan Experience for Purdue University Athletics, Chris Peludat. Chris has served as an athletic director of the Boilermakers for over 13 years, but has worked in intercollegiate athletics in a ticketing and marketing ca…

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Ep. 72 – Paul Bee, Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service, Milwaukee Bucks 35:23

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In this episode, new Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Zander Atwood, talks with the Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales and Service at the Milwaukee Bucks, Paul Bee. Paul has served in a ticket sales and service role over the past 18 years for multiple organizations, including the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA team, the Detroit Red Wings NHL t…

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Guest: Kurt Humphrey, Former Chief Financial Officer of the Indianapolis Colts 51:18

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with former Chief Financial Officer of the Indianapolis Colts, Kurt Humphrey. Kurt was one of the first full-time hires for the Colts, after they moved in Indianapolis in 1984, and served as the CFO for 37 years. In this episode, he discusses the CFO’s role in profe…

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Guest: Morgan Petriko, Operations Manager at the Chicago Blackhawks 35:58

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Operations Manager at the Chicago Blackhawks, Morgan Petriko. After a career of working in college athletic administration, Morgan was able to apply these skills into the daily management of the Fifth Third Arena in Chicago. In this episode, Morgan reflects on …

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Equity and Innovation at Dynamic Minds Academy 26:53

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In this episode, we learn about Dynamic Minds Academy, an Education One charter school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Listen in as the Education One team sits down with Samantha Bandy, Education Director at Dynamic Minds Academy, to learn about this school, and how their innovative approach to therapeutic education is benefiting students with au…

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Equity and Innovation at Inspire Academy 26:29

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In this episode, we learn about Inspire Academy located in Muncie, Indiana. Listen in as the Education One team is joined by Leslie Draper, founder, and Executive Director of Inspire Academy, where she talks about the unique approach Inspire is taking to provide equitable opportunities for Muncie students.…

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Equity and Innovation in Career Academy Network of Public Schools 50:44

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In this episode, we learn about Career Academy Network of Public Schools located in South Bend, Indiana. Listen in as the Education One team is joined by Dr. Andrew Hoyt, Head of School at The Portage School of Leaders, Dr. Aaron Esper, Director of CTE and Special Projects, and Dr. Marilyn Nash, K-5 Maker Manager at Success Academy Primary School w…

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Equity and Innovation at Lawrence County Independent Schools 32:48

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In this episode, we learn about Lawrence County Independent Schools (LCIS), an Education One charter school located in Bedford, Indiana. Listen in as the Education One team is joined by Joanne Symcox, Director of Schools, and Sarah Daughtry, Principal from LCIS, where they discuss their approach to supporting students in equitable and innovative wa…

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Guests: Carlos Ames and Sam Bocken, Chicago Fire Inside Sales Academy Managers 30:42

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the managers of the Chicago Fire Inside Sales Academy, Carlos Ames and Sam Bocken. Carlos and Sam both came to the Fire after beginning their careers in the New York Mets Sales Academy. In this episode, Carlos and Sam break down the inner workings of inside sal…

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Equity and Innovation through Education One 33:38

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Welcome back to the Education One Podcast! Listen in as the Education One team discusses our focus on equity and innovation in education and the positive impact that is having on students across the state.By James Tew, Josh Hornbacher

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Introduction to Education One 21:34

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Welcome to the Education One Podcast! For our first episode, we will be learning about Trine University’s charter school authorizer Education One. Lindsay Omlor, Executive Director of Charter Schools for Education One, and James Tew, Assistant Vice President for Content and Communications at Trine University, discuss all things charter schools, inc…

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Guest: Garrett Martz, Potter Sports Group 49:16

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This is a special episode of the Trine Center for Sports Studies Podcast as we air the talk from this year’s Featured Speaker, Garrett Martz. A 2004 Trine Marketing graduate, Garrett got his start in sports as an account representative for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Within five years, he had worked his way up to the Vice President of Sales before par…

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Guest: Jackson Billings, Group Sales Account Executive for the Detroit Tigers 28:46

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Trine alumnus and Group Sales Account Executive for the Detroit Tigers, Jackson Billings. A 2021 Sport Management graduate, Jackson was able to take his experiences as a ticket sales intern for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and member of Trine’s first National …

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Guest: Brian Pauga, Utah Jazz Scout 33:34

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with a scout from the Utah Jazz, Brian Pauga. Brian was a student manager for Michigan State University and turned his passion for basketball into a career as an NBA scout and G-League General Manager. In this episode, he discusses the day-to-day responsibilities of…

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Guest: Jim Shovlin, Public Address Announcer & Host of Talkin’ Sports on 1380am The Fan 35:26

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with veteran public address announcer and host of the Talkin’ Sports show on 1380am The Fan, Jim Shovlin. A Fort Wayne native, Jim has announced high school, college, and professional sports in the Summit City and hosted his own radio sports talk show for the past 1…

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Guest: Jeff Parry, Associate Director of Compliance with Notre Dame Athletics 29:48

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Associate Director of Compliance with Notre Dame Athletics, Jeff Parry. Jeff is one of seven compliance staff members at Notre Dame responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. In this episode, he explains his path to Notre Dame, how …

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Guest: Rachel Lopez, Coordinator of Game Activations & Marketing for the Indy Eleven 29:14

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Coordinator of Game Activations and Marketing for the Indy Eleven, Rachel Lopez. Rachel has recently transitioned from ticket sales into marketing and sponsorship activation for Indianapolis’ professional soccer team, the Indy Eleven. In this episode, she e…

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Guest: Dr. Chris Brown, Commissioner of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) 34:37

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Commissioner of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), Dr. Chris Brown. Although this is Dr. Browns first tenure as a commissioner, he has a strong background in college athletics working for the University of Kansas, the NCAA national of…

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Guest: Aaron Magnuson, Facilities Operations Coordinator of the Indiana Pacers 26:11

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Facilities Operations Coordinator of the Indiana Pacers, Aaron Magnuson. Aaron graduated from IUPUI only two years ago but has already had experience working in the NFL and NBA in events and facilities management. In this episode, Aaron discusses how his ex…

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Guest: Ethan Hill, Head Coach Adrian College Esports 29:39

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with coach of the Adrian College esports team, and recent Trine alumnus, Ethan Hill. After a three-year career as a collegiate Call of Duty player, Ethan is now responsible for growing the esports team at Adrian. In this episode, Ethan discusses the role of a colleg…

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Guest: Chris Berg, Vice President of Content Development at Nexstar Media Group 32:48

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Vice President of Content Development at Nexstar Media Group, Chris Berg. With over three decades in journalism and news television, Chris shares his outlook on rights deals with professional sports leagues, the future of regional sports networks and how local …

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March Madness 32:15

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A special episode of the Center for Sports Studies Podcast where Associate Professor of Sport Management and Director of the Center for Sports Studies, Brandon Podgorski, breaks down the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket using historical data and other statistical analyses.By Zander Atwood, Josh Hornbacher

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Guest: Justin Bock, Fremont High School Baseball Coach and Assistant Professor of Education at Trine 35:48

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with long-time Fremont High School baseball coach, and Assistant Professor of Education at Trine, Justin Bock. In 2022, Professor Bock was honored by the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly for his contributions to education and coaching by his peers and students. In…

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Guest: Patrick Foust, Performance Center Operations Manager of the South Bend Cubs 29:26

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Performance Center Operations Manager of the South Bend Cubs, Patrick Foust. A Trine Sport Management alumnus, Patrick is in his second season as the full-time operations manager with the Cubs. In his role, Patrick is responsible for the day-to-day operatio…

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Guest: Mike Medici, Major League Baseball Scout 29:14

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Major League Baseball scout, Mike Medici. Mike has been an MLB scout for over a dozen years and is currently in his ninth year with the Texas Rangers. As an amateur scout, Mike is responsible for evaluating high school and college baseball players in the Midwes…

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Guest: Jazmin Zavala, Visit Fort Wayne Sports Sales Manager 42:20

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Visit Fort Wayne Sports Sales Manager, Jazmin Zavala. After a career in sales and customer service, Jazmin uses her skills to help attract large sporting events to Fort Wayne. In this episode, Jazmin discusses her role with Visit Fort Wayne, the bidding process…

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Sports Trends with Generation Z 31:37

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, speaks with his Principles of Sport and Recreation Management class about sports trends with Generation Z. Professor Podgorski asks a number of questions to get a Gen Z view of the current sports landscape. Topics include how Gen Z consumes sports, their favorite sports m…

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Center for Sports Studies Symposium – Sales & Sports 1:00:15

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Today’s episode is a replay of the November 1st Center for Sports Studies symposium – Sales & Sports. In this episode, Center for Sports Studies director, Professor Brandon Podgorski, moderates a sports sales panel with Zander Atwood, Athletics Ticket Sales and Annual Fund Director with Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics and Brent Harring, Director of Gro…

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Guest: Kevin Bryant, Author of Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage 34:10

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with author of Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage, Kevin Bryant. Kevin is an Army veteran with over twenty years of experience safeguarding and gathering information for the Department of Defense, including thirteen years as a Special Age…

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Guest: Jess Friederick, Lone Star Brahmas 19:33

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Pro Shop Manager, Adult League Coordinator, and Co-Social Media Manager of the Lone Star Brahmas, Jess Friederick. Jess is a 2022 Trine alumna who graduated with an MBA and an undergraduate degree in management. In this episode, Jess discusses her dual role…

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Guest: Dr. Anthony Vasaturo, Assistant Professor of Mathematics 39:27

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Dr. Anthony Vasaturo, assistant professor of mathematics, talks about Fermat’s Last Theorem, which took more than 300 years to prove. Find out what it is, why a solution took so long, and some other problems that still challenge the world of mathematics.By James Tew, Josh Hornacher

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Guest: Greyson Allen, Sales and Hiring Coordinator at Peak Sports Management 33:51

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Sales and Hiring Coordinator at Peak Sports Management, Greyson Allen. Peak Sports Management works with mid-major and NCAA Division II colleges all over the country to provide sales and marketing support for their athletic departments. As the Sales and Hir…

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Guest: Jake Crain, host of Crain & Co. Podcast 34:05

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the host of Crain & Co., Jake Crain. During 2020, Jake was coaching football at a college in Montana when he moved back to his home state of Alabama during the pandemic. Shortly after returning home, he created The JBoy Show podcast which mainly focused on SEC …

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Guest: Dr. Nicholas Zoroya, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Madonna University 49:37

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Dr. Nicholas Zoroya, an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Madonna University. Before becoming a full-time professor, Dr. Zoroya created and produced a popular lacrosse podcast, Going Offsides, and also broadcasted lacrosse games for the University of M…

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Guest: Athletic Trainer Andrew Delagrange 32:25

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks athletic trainer, Andrew Delagrange. After serving in the Army, Andrew earned a degree in Athletic Training and has worked as an ATC for multiple colleges and is now an athletic trainer in the Army. In this episode, Andrew talks about his role as an ATC, the challen…

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50th Anniversary of Title IX 27:29

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Title IX and its impact on women’s sports. He also explains how Title IX is applied in athletic departments and the outlook of women’s sports in the future.By Zander Atwood, Josh Hornbacher

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Guest Danny Kambel, Sports Information Director at the College of Idaho 39:05

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Sports Information Director at the College of Idaho, Danny Kambel. Danny has over 25 years working in the sports information industry with experience at all three NCAA divisions, the NAIA, and junior college. In this episode, Danny talks about how the role …

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Guest: James O’Connor, Licensed NBA, FIBA, and WNBA Agent 33:49

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Fort Wayne attorney, James O’Connor, about all things Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). James is a licensed NBA, FIBA, and WNBA agent and works with colleges around the nation to guide their NIL efforts.By Zander Atwood, Josh Hornbacher

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Guest Daniella Bruce, Digital Reporter of the Detroit Red Wings 36:52

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In this episode, Trine Assistant Professor of Communications, Andy Brown, talks with the Digital Reporter of the Detroit Red Wings, Daniella Bruce. Daniella joined Professor Brown’s Media and Society class on March 25th to discuss her career in sports media and how she became the first woman to work in the Red Wings’ radio booth.…

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Guest: Steve Jbara, Grand Rapids Gold Owner 46:51

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Today’s episode is a replay of this year’s Center for Sports Studies Featured Speaker on March 24th – Grand Rapids Gold owner, Steve Jbara. In this episode, Steve recounts how a chance meeting with Detroit Pistons great Joe Dumars afforded him the opportunity to build his own NBA G-League team from the ground up.…

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Guests: Caleb Gonya, Hayden Jones, and Nicole Maroney, the Trine National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship team 38:46

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In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Trine University National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship team of seniors Caleb Gonya, Hayden Jones, and Nicole Maroney. The team discusses their stellar performance in the NCSSC and Nicole walks us through her journey to finishing second out of 180 st…