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In this 8th episode features a recent Piedmont Alumni Julia Gib. Gib was a member of the women's soccer team here at Piedmont winning two conference championships. Julia harped a lot about family being a huge part of a team in this episode.

This 10th episode talks a lot about how much friends can help someone during and injury. Carson Vikos was the featured guest in this episode, and he talks about his lacrosse journey through injuries.

In this 9th episode, we welcome a member of the men's lacrosse team Michael Eisele. He talked a lot about how being in the weight room got him ready for college lacrosse. This is an episode you don't want to miss.

On the eleventh episode of this 12-week podcast journey, host Chris Donsereaux sat down with Abbey Grace-Venham, a dominant Piedmont University women’s tennis player and upcoming grad. Grace-Venham has cemented her legacy as one of the best athletes in Piedmont history. During this episode, Grace-Venham and Donsereaux discussed her time at Piedmont University and her thoughts about not attending her dream school.

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Rylie Erickson joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays.

In this episode, senior men's lacrosse FOGO (face off get off) Noah Glenzenski, teaches me about lacrosse, expresses his hatred for turf burn, shares a story nothing short of interesting, and reflects on his experiences with artificial turf and natural grass. His position was a fun one to dive into and understand better, and part of facing off is getting your face six inches from the ground. Take a closer look at the turf war with Noah and I, and of course, enjoy!

In the very last episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Hailey Johnson. Johnson is from Arizona but currently resides in Newnan, Georgia. She has been part of Piedmont's women's soccer team for three years. In this episode, Johnson talks about the mental battle she went through moving from Arizona to Georgia at the end of her first year of high school. We also talked about which she preferred, a male or female coach, and why.

My older brother, Zach Kimmel, is a football fanatic. He went from pee wee all the way to Division I, until a horrific knee injury drastically changed his route. Having played the sport for most of his life, and being one of the biggest Green Bay Packers fans I've ever seen, he had lots to say about the turf war. He is eight years older and wiser than I am, so his insight shows how much he a) loves the sport of football and b) watches it. Hear his stories to learn a thing or two and get to the root of this debate!

Women's lacrosse midfielder at Piedmont University, Lindley Ward, joined the debate in this episode with some strong feelings and great insight. If you're like me and don't know a ton about lacrosse and how a field impacts the game, let's learn together! Lindley is a good friend and tons of fun to chat with, so enjoy this conversation and stay on the hook to find out... is the grass greener?

In the eleventh episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Silas Sandles. Sandles is a native of Waxahachie, Texas, and a member of Piedmont's men's tennis team. He began playing tennis at a very young age after realizing he did not want to play basketball anymore. In this episode, we talk about what it was like playing tennis as a black student-athlete.

On the tenth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, host Chris Donsereaux was joined by Devin Dean, a Senior psychology major at Piedmont University. Like Spradlin (see episode five), Dean transferred into Piedmont, but Dean came from a division three school, unlike Spradlin, who transferred in from a division two university. During the episode, Donsereaux and Dean embarked on some complications that Dean faced in his college decisions and ultimately came to the conclusion that Piedmont was just the place meant for Dean to attend.

In this 12th and final episode of Fandomonium, Matt sits down with his Italian friend Massimo Bellw to discuss Bellew's experience promoting mixed martial artists in Italy trying to fight (literally) for a UFC contract. How is social media used to promote sports? How do social media managers create interactive content for their audience? Why should sports teams have a social media presence? You'll find out in this grand finale of Fandomonium, the podcast that puts sports fans in the spotlight!

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Riley Ford joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays.

In the tenth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Bri Laidman. Laidman is a native of Cumming, Georgia, and a women's tennis team member at Piedmont University. This episode discusses coming out as an athlete and her struggle from her first year at Piedmont. We also discuss choosing a college and what it's like having a male coach.

In this episode of Is the Grass Greener Podcast, freshman soccer player Tanner Beam walks us through his crazy journey with soccer and shares some intense competitive edge. For a fun conversation and some never before insight to turf and grass from a loud extrovert like myself, enjoy this episode!

In the ninth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Haylee Dornan. Dornan is a native of Cumming, Georgia, and a women's soccer team member at Piedmont University. This episode discusses coming out as an athlete and mental health. We also discuss how it feels to be coached by a male coach.

In this episode of Is The Grass Greener podcast, running fanatic and record breaker Jaycie Ponce tells listeners how surface affects her leisurely jogs, and her most intense cross country races. Growing up playing softball, turf and grass was no new discussion for Jaycie. Running is harder than you think, I can guarantee you. Hear her stories and learn a thing or two with me in this episode!

On the ninth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, Chris Donsereaux sat down with Sophomore business management major Isaac Harrington. In the episode, Harrington mentioned that he was raised in the North and ultimately came clean about why he came from Illinois to Georgia for college. Harrington had an outstanding freshman season for the Piedmont lacrosse team and told listeners that it was because he felt good about the guys he played with every day and that the school felt like one big family.

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Megan Steinmeyer joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays.

In Episode 11 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on a buddy who is a former college football player and a graduate of Fort Valley State University. Justin "PHEW" Harris played college football for Fort Valley State (a historically black college and university) after transferring from Georgia Southern (a PWI, which is a preferred white institution). They'll be discussing the influences of campus culture on its sports fans, as well as the impact a crowd has on how players perform athletically. So pull out your championship ring and get ready to join in on the Fandomonium!

Episode 12 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Whitney Darsey, a sophomore and member of the track team at Piedmont University. In this episode, they'll discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and how it caused issues for student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Episode 11 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Abbey Grace Venham, a senior and women's tennis player at Piedmont University. In this episode, they'll discuss support systems and how they are helpful and sometimes harmful to student-athletes. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In this 7th episode, I get a chance to talk with a special guest from the men's track team. He harped on family a lot, even in sports that require just one person. Listen to the episode so you can see who this guest is!

In this 6th episode with Eric Fewell, I talk about how sports help Fewell physically and emotionally. It is more than just a game to these athletes.

In this 3rd episode, I got a chance to talk with senior goalie on the men's lacrosse team Johnny Matrona. Johnnys stepping stone during covid was the weight room were he lived during quarantine.

In this 4th episode, I got a chance to talk with recently Piedmont graduate, Chad Hall. Hall mentions how sports helped him apply for jobs, and eventually get the job he has today.

In this 5th episode Ike Harrington talks about how the weight room made up for his height. Ike is a member of the men's lacrosse team here at Piedmont University.

On the eighth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, host Chris Donsereaux is joined by Senior sports communications major Silas Sandles. During the episode, the two gentlemen discussed the significant impact that Sandles has on the university community. They also discussed what Piedmont means to Sandles and how the community and the professors have affected his life.

In episode 10 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on a promising freshman Sports Communications student at Piedmont University, Grant Prather. In this episode, they'll discuss the idea of people who are "fans of the game", following multiple teams across multiple sports and how it differs from casual fans and superfans. They'll also break down new modern ways sports fans are engaging in sports fandom through online betting. What are the ethics of online gambling? Is it okay for athletes to receive intense suspensions for sports gambling? We'll go all in on this episode of Fandomonium, the podcast that puts sports fans in the spotlight.

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Logan Hawkins joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays.

In this episode of Is The Grass Greener, twin brothers Ben and Jackson share their opinions (and argue over others) when it comes to the soccer field. Having known Ben and Jackson since I was five years old, and them having played recreational indoor and outdoor soccer since that time, they had lots to say on the topic. Try to keep up with their voices as you listen along, since you can't see them of course. They are identical twins for those wondering. Enjoy!

Episode 10 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Aria Solano, a graduate student as a former member of the women's soccer team at Piedmont University. In this episode, they'll discuss the importance of being physically fit and how it is beneficial both on the field and in the classroom. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In the eighth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Alberto Nunez. Nunez is a native of Lima, Peru, and a former Piedmont men's tennis team member. He is attending Georgia Tech for the Engineering program and is just a regular student there. In this episode, we will talk about parental pressure and what it's like to go from being a student-athlete to just being a student.

Episode 9 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Bri Laidman, a junior and women's tennis player at Piedmont University. In this episode, they'll discuss the ability to adapt and how that is important to student-athletes. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In the seventh episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Abbey Grace Venham. Venham is a native of Covington, Georgia, and a women's tennis team member at Piedmont University. In this episode, we talk about coming out as an athlete and being coached by a male coach.

On the seventh episode of the 12-week podcast Journey, host Chris Donsereaux is joined by Sophomore mass communications major Michelle Cates. Like Goolsby (see previous episode), Cates greatly impacted the Track and Field team during her freshman campaign. In this episode, Cates and Donsereaux discuss her teammates' influence on her and how the teachers at Piedmont keep her going.

In Episode 9 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on his former On The Ball co-host, Piedmont Women's Soccer player Chloe Spradlin. They'll be discussing how fans cope with their favorite players leaving the teams they play for because of a trade, retirement or an unforeseeable circumstance. They'll also break down the human mistakes that cause athletes and executives to falter. This will be a heavy discussion, so buckle up and get ready for another episode of Fandomonium, the podcast that puts sports fans in the spotlight.

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Amanda Price joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays.

Episode 8 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Connor Rogers, a graduate student as a member of the men's lacrosse team at Piedmont University. In this episode, they'll discuss the issues and harms student-athletes face when it comes to substance abuse. What leads student-athletes down this path? You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Episode 7 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Silas Sandles, a senior sports communication major as well as a member of the men's tennis team at Piedmont University. In this episode, they'll discuss student-athletes' mental health and ways to seek help if you're struggling. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Baseball season has just begun with many predictions and news coming up. Join hosts James Whitmer and Nathan Mix as they talk about different topics revolving around Major League Baseball and college baseball. You will hear upcoming predictions for both leagues and even inside scoop on the Piedmont Lions baseball team from Whit and Mix.In this first episode, Whit and Mix are joined by Adam Metivier and Mac Barton. Both are juniors on the baseball team and have different takes on both college baseball and the MLB. The hosts and guests will talk about the college baseball season so far and the front runners for the College World Series, as well as the favorites to win the World Series.

On the sixth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, host Chris Donsereaux was joined by Sophomore sports and fitness administration major Silas Goolsby. As a freshman last year, Goolsby significantly impacted the track and field team during his first year. In this episode, Gooslby discussed some of his awards and his family history at Piedmont, which also led to his decision to attend the university.

Join Pierce Crane and Nate Courtwright as they discuss everything about the Atlanta Braves on the Chop on Channel. As the 2024 MLB season approaches, hear discussions about how the team is shaking up, news and updates, as well as a breakdown of how the Braves got to where they are today.

Host Eric Edmonson sits down with fellow JUCO broadcaster Brice Moore The Voice of the ABAC Stallions. The two go through the most baseball baseball names and the lunacy of some baseball stadiums.

In Episode 8 of Fandomonium, Matt sits down with the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics at Piedmont University, Coach Jim Peeples, on how Piedmont University Athletics navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. Through "Peeps" and his staff, Piedmont Athletics was one of the first programs to let their students return to competition. Peeps will explain all that went into planning and preparing the institution's return to sports and what it takes to manage D-3 sports versus D-1 and even professional competition. It's all right here on Fandomonium, the podcast that puts sports fans in the spotlight!

In this episode, your two co-hosts Simon Johnstone and Silas Sandles break down what to expect in future Si Guy's podcasts, as well as talk about their plans for spring break and Easter!

Welcome to Piedmont Passion, the podcast that gives students at Piedmont University the platform to share who they are and what hobbies they enjoy outside of the classroom. This first episode features senior, Madelyn Parris, also known as Skeeter. Skeeter opens up about everything from her yo-yo skills to her love for the Pittsburg Steelers. Make sure to listen every Friday at 2pm to hear more Piedmont Passion.

Join host Jalyn Green, and her co-hosts, Kiki Howard, Lilly Highfill, and Katie Anne Mckenzie as they give you an insight about college cheer and relationships s they get ready for spring break.

It’s dishwashing time with Chloe Spradlin and Alexis Baumgardner! Our hosts talk about the greatest female athletes that were told to get busy washing dishes, making sandwiches, and staying in the kitchen. They took that advice, and decided to mop the floor, scrub the competition, and start cooking on the fields and courts of every sport. This episode, Chloe and Alexis discuss the PWHL, Women's March Madness, and interview two freshmen Piedmont women's lacrosse players. Stay tuned for new episodes every Friday at noon!

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Nathan Mix joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays.