Inside Mizzou Athletics

The Dean of Students at Mizzou, Michelle Froese, covers all the Family Weekend activities happening around the football game on the latest edition of Brad's Bites.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mizzou Volleyball head coach Dawn Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about he team's early season, some standout performances from impact transfers, and the outlook for SEC play. Then Matt and Brad review Mizzou Football's Week 2 win, and look ahead to a big matchup against nationally-ranked Boston College.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode, Keenan Hagerty, Beau Baehman and Head Coach Brian Smith chat about the 2024-25 Mizzou Wrestling season with new Tiger Style freshman (and 2024 U20 Pan-American Freestyle Champion at 86kg) Aeoden Sinclair.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tiger Talk 09-10-24See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Dave Matter and Loretta Jones are joined by Mizzou track and field head coach Brett Halter, who shares some fascinating stories about his childhood and journey to Mizzou. The son of an FBI agent, Brett dreamed of following his father’s footsteps in fighting crime until his feet found another purpose — on the track. Brett talks about his path from college distance runner to volunteer track coach at Mizzou and how he took charge of the nation’s premiere throws program — and all the superstars the Tigers developed under his watch. Brett also discusses the newly constructed indoor track inside the Hearnes Center and the NCAA Cross Country Championships coming to Columbia in 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear our interviews with Marvin Burks, Theo Wease, and Brady Cook after the 38-0 win over Buffalo on The Wrap Up Show brought to you by The Laborers Union of Missouri.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Laura Hesemann, Chair of Pediatrics at the MU School of Medicine, tells us about the brand new Children's Hospital on campus during the latest edition of Brad's Bites.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mizzou Soccer junior forward Kylee Simmons talks about growing up outside Cincinnati (including so many trips to the amusement park), why she chose to help build a program in Columbia, and how she approaches her craft. Later, Brad and Matt go over Mizzou Football's season-opening win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tiger Talk 09-03-24See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear from Nate Noel, Chris McClellan, and Corey Flagg as Brad and Matt recap Mizzou's 51-0 win over Murray State on The Wrap Up Show brought to you by The Laborers Union of Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad's Bites is back for another Mizzou football season! In this episode, Brad Tregnago speaks with university president and Mizzou chancellor Mun Choi about a big spike in enrollment this school year, and the latest on Mizzou Forward and the new research reactor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He’s baaaaack! And so is the podcast! In the first episode of Season 2 of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Dave Matter and new co-host Loretta Jones visit with Mizzou Senior Associate AD of Development Brad Loos, who just started his third tour of duty with Mizzou Athletics. Loos details his upbringing as the son of Hall of Fame college basketball coach Dave Loos, share stories of his 21 career starts for Austin Peay basketball and his destiny to follow his dad’s path in college coaching, first at Central Missouri then at Mizzou. Brad also reflects on his daughter Rhyan’s fight against cancer and how the Rally for Rhyan campaign impacted the Loos family in the 10 years since its inception. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tiger Talk 08-27-24See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Matt sit down with Associate AD for Strategic Communications (and Mizzou Storytellers host) Dave Matter to talk about what to expect at Mizzou Football's season opener, a review of this year's team, and more. Later, Matt and Brad make some bold predictions for the season ahead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear about the finish of Mizzou Football's fall camp from head coach Eli Drinkwitz, and some team captains - Brady Cook, Johnny Walker Jr., Kristian Williams, and Chuck Hicks (with a full exclusive one-on-one). Then Matt and Brad give a rundown of everything going on around Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt and Brad sit down with several Mizzou Football players this week! Enjoy 1-on-1 chats with Connor Tollison, Cam'Ron Johnson, Daniel Blood, Marcus Bryant, Corey Flagg, and Nic Deloach, plus get caught up on all the latest happening in Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Matt have some one-on-one chats with four more Mizzou Football players - Armand Membou, Triston Newson, Chris McClellan and Orion Phillips - about their backgrounds, how they play, what excites them for the season to come... and in one case, about their hairstyle. Later, the guys catch up on everything new with Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Dave Matter and Stever Sowers visit with Mizzou soccer coach Stefanie Golan, who’s entering her fourth season with the Tigers. Golan shares the story of her brief career as a goalkeeper and details her journey from the St. Louis select soccer scene, to a high school championship to her playing career in the ACC. Golan explains how she fell in love with coaching — sorry, FBI — and found her way to West Point, the Big Ten and, finally, Mizzou in 2021.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

College Football expert Phil Steele joins the podcast to offer his preview of Mizzou's upcoming season, along with a look across the SEC and the country. Later, Matt and Brad chat one-on-one with four Tiger Football newcomers - Marcus Carroll, Nate Noel, Toriano Pride Jr. and Zion Young - as they begin fall camp.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Matt offer a preview of Mizzou Football's Tuesday appearance at SEC Media Days in Dallas. Later, the guys have some fun with the best Olympic sports fits for all 16 SEC schools... with a special status for Truman the Tiger!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the newest episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Mizzou swimming and diving coach Andrew Grevers joins host Dave Matter and guest co-host Loretta Jones to share the story of his journey from the Chicago suburbs to the Mizzou Aquatic Center. Coming from a family of swimmers, Grevers tells tales of losing his college program shortly before his senior year, his younger brother’s quest of Olympic gold, his own unique ascension from Mizzou assistant to head coach and the story behind ZOU-STYLE. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week’s episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Dave Matter and guest co-host Brock Webb visit with another Brock, Mizzou football special teams analyst and Tigers legend Brock Olivo in an entertaining, emotional, story-filled interview. The record-setting former running back details his childhood in Missouri, his late-blooming development into a college prospect and his (brief) recruitment by his home-state school. Brock reflects on his four-year Mizzou career and the program’s gradual resurgence under the late Larry Smith in the late 1990s. Brock touches on his underdog NFL story and how he found his calling in coaching – and opens up about his short-lived political campaign in 2008 and the lessons he learned from the experience.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Matt take a look back at the ten best dates for Mizzou Athletics in the 2023-2024 season across all sports, and then a look at the top ten changes coming to college football in the much-anticipated 2024 campaign. (Spoiler alert: not all of the changes may need to be taken literally)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Nikki Barry and Dave Matter welcome newly hired Mizzou Director of Athletics Laird Veatch into the studio to tell his story – from speedy youth track star in Manhattan, Kansas, to Big Eight linebacker at Kansas State, to an athletics administrator on college sport’s biggest stage. Laird shares stories about his decision to play football for Kansas State over Mizzou; his start in college athletics administration at Texas; and working alongside several future leaders across the industry as part of “Alden’s Army” at Mizzou. He talks about the career choices he’s made along the way – Missouri, Iowa State, Learfield, Kansas State, Florida, Memphis – seizing second-chance opportunities and the unexpected CoMo homecoming that’s brought him and his family back to Mizzou, back where he took some of his first major steps along the journey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Nikki Barry and Dave Matter invited gymnastics coach Shannon Welker into the studio to talk about his roots in suburban St. Louis, his Hall of Fame collegiate career and how his love for the sport pulled him into coaching. Shannon reflects on the Missouri gymnastics program’s growth under his watch in the last 12 years and his heightened expectations for 2024-25 and beyond.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s “Mizzou Storytellers,” Nikki Barry and Dave Matter are joined by a master storyteller, the dean of Mizzou head coaches and the man behind “Tiger Style,” wrestling’s Brian Smith. Coach Smith details his journey from Long Island to South Florida to the Ivy League to Mizzou and all the stops in between that defined his climb as one of the greatest Mizzou coaches of all time. The son of a high school football coach who knew his destiny at a young age, Smith shares his memories on the earliest days of MU’s championship program, the birth of “Tiger Style” and the breakthroughs that charted the program’s path toward his upcoming 27th season at Mizzou.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head coach Larissa Anderson previews this week's NCAA Tournament Regional hosted by No. 7 Mizzou softball. Plus hear from pitchers Cierra Harrison and Marissa McCann on this special edition of Tiger Talk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest “Mizzou Storytellers” episode, Nikki Barry and Dave Matter visit with the ideas man of Mizzou Athletics, Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Chief Revenue Officer Greg Hulen. Greg shares stories about his childhood in Florida – with a pitstop in Missouri at Fort Leonard Wood – and his college days at Florida State, where he was first drawn to the world of college athletics. Greg details his industry stops at Texas Tech, Ohio, Bowling Green, Tennessee and UNLV – where, naturally, he lived in a casino during his short time there – and all the mentors he met along the way who helped shape his career. Greg is a family man — and we learn how he’s discovered the secret to thriving in the world of college athletics while still devoting time to his wife and three children. In the episode’s final segment, Nikki is fascinated by Dave’s summer job back in college and has many questions for her co-host. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We visit with new Mizzou Men's Basketball assistant coach Rob Summers and chat about his wide-ranging career in basketball, including why he has a shirt missing somewhere in North Africa. Later, Brad and Matt get you caught up on everything about Mizzou Athletics (while enjoying a delicious plate lunch)!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Matt and Brad chat with Eric Edholm of NFL Media about the Mizzou Football players who could hear their name called in this weekend's NFL Draft in Detroit. Later, the guys catch up on everything going on around Mizzou Athletics (including good-looking plans for the North end at Memorial Stadium).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the second year in a row, Mizzou Cheer has brought a national championship to Columbia... and even Truman is in on the action! We chat with head coach Cynthia Metz about her team's repeat success in this episode, then Brad and Matt get you caught up on everything going on around Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of “Mizzou Storytellers”, Nikki Barry and Dave Matter visit with Rachel Blunt, Mizzou’s Senior Associate Director of Athletics for Student-Athlete Development & Championship Performance/Senior Woman Administrator. Besides having the longest job title at Mizzou Athletics, Rachel has a fascinating story to tell, from Southeast Missouri to Michigan and back to the Show-Me State. A small-town high school basketball star from Dexter, Missouri, Rachel shares her journey from Division I basketball player to Division I sports administrator and how everything comes back to family. Later, Nikki and Dave answer fan questions and compile their wish list for Mizzou’s next guest picker for ESPN’s “College GameDay.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a special edition of Tiger Talk with head softball coach Larissa Anderson recapping the series win against Florida, and senior middle infielders Jenna Laird and Maddie Gallagher talking about their childhood days on Long Island turning double plays and making up handshakes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a special edition of Tiger Talk with head softball coach Larissa Anderson updating us on the season so far, third baseman Kara Daly talking about her pet kitty, and first baseman Abby Hay showing off her freaky fingers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some golf and guffaws in this episode - a guffaw is a hearty laugh, by the way - as Matt and Brad chat with Mizzou Men's Golf standout Jack Lundin, then visit with former Mizzou Football player turned stand-up comedian, Michael Oldroyd! Later, the guys catch you up on everything going on around Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s “Mizzou Storytellers” episode, Nikki Barry and Dave Matter get to know first-year Mizzou men’s golf coach Glen Millican, a Texas native who spent three decades as a player and coach at University of New Mexico before taking over Mizzou’s program in 2023. Glen shares how his father taught him the game of golf in Texas and how a recruiting visit to Albuquerque led to nearly 30 years on the school’s campus as part of its storied golf tradition. Glen, who’s still chasing his dad’s five career hole-in-ones, tells stories about the favorite courses he’s played around the world, teaching the game’s mental approach, coaching Mizzou star Jack Lundin and family road trips with Taylor Swift. Dave and Nikki later answer fan questions and decide on which Hollywood stars would be cast in a movie about Mizzou Athletics.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Nikki Barry and Dave Matter are joined by Associate Athletics Director of Marketing and Fan Experience Tony Daniel, who shares the story of his journey from Georgia to Buffalo to Mizzou. The former Division I quarterback recalls his college playing career and what shaped his decision to launch a career in college athletics – and his side hustle as an extra in more than 30 movies and TV shows. With another special guest in the studio, Dave and Nikki share more stories from their childhoods – one of them was a child model – and ponder who would be their dream podcast guest and dream concert act at Mizzou Arena. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brad and Matt run down a Softball win over the Jayhawks, takeaways from Football's Spring Game, and championship dreams for Mizzou Wrestling, Gymnastics, and women's Swim and Dive. Later, Brad wonders which SEC mascots would be best suited for Pro Day activities, as Football holds its Pro Day on March 22nd (it makes more sense than you think!).See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mizzou head coach Brian Smith joins Beau Baehman and Keenan Hagerty at Bud's as the Tigers prepare for this week's NCAA Wrestling Championships in Kansas City.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dave and Nikki take the pod inside Memorial Stadium for a Spring Game edition of Mizzou Storytellers! Mizzou football alums Barrett Banister and Corby Jones are among the guests. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt and Brad catch up on everything going on around Mizzou Athletics now that Spring season is in full swing... including Football's annual Spring Game, an update on diamond sports, Wrestling's impending trip to the NCAA Tournament in KC, and much more. Later, Brad finds a fun way to get us all in the mood for the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On the latest episode of Mizzou Storytellers, Nikki Barry and Dave Matter visit with volleyball coach Dawn Sullivan, fresh off her debut season guiding the Tigers back to the NCAA Tournament. The 2023 SEC Coach of the Year shares the story of her journey from her family’s farm in rural Minnesota to her decorated playing career at Kansas State, a lengthy and successful coaching run at Iowa State and her decision to move her family to Las Vegas to chase her dream to become a head coach. Sullivan describes the factors that played into her return to the Midwest to take over Mizzou’s program and the latest in her long line of first-year turnarounds. Also in this episode, Dave explains the show’s one-week hiatus, Nikki breaks her code of silence at the gym and Dave recalls meeting his new best friend, Peyton Manning.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the second straight year, Mizzou Club Hockey won their conference and are headed to ACHA Nationals... with a lot shorter trip to St. Louis for the competition! Hear from Nick Spolec, Drew Driscoll and Eli Baumstark about their team's success this year, then hear Matt and Brad catch you up on everything that's new with Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tiger Talk 03-04-24See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mizzou Tennis Head Coach Bianca Turati talks about growing up in Italy - including the other sport she chose to let go for her tennis career - playing as a collegian and pro in the United States, what she likes about her team, and much more. Later, Brad and Matt get you caught up on all things happening in Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this week’s “Mizzou Storytellers” episode, Nikki Barry and Dave Matter visit with the ultimate insider of Mizzou Athletics, Associate Athletics Director for Administration Morgan Domenick to discuss her journey from the Florida tennis courts to Mizzou’s senior leadership team. A world traveler on the youth tennis circuit and former student-athlete at Boise State, Domenick shares how she discovered her passion for college athletics and parlayed her law degree into an indispensable role on Mizzou’s staff.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keenan Hagerty chats with Mizzou Wrestling Head Coach Brian Smith about the team's successful trip to the Dakotas - which ended with a dramatic win by fall! - and the upcoming trip to Northern Iowa and Iowa State to conclude the regular season schedule.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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