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In episode 6 of Fandomonium, Matt sits down with two of his best friends who don't know anything about sports. This perspective episode answers how people who aren't sports fans view sports fans. There will be conversations on positive and negative sports fan encounters and how sports fans can create a more inclusive environment for those just getting into sports. So whether you're a swiftie or a cheesehead, listen in on another great episode to join in on the Fandomonium.

This week's episode is guaranteed to make you laugh and features a good friend and wonderful soccer player, Chloe Spradlin. She will be heard sharing her thoughts on the fields she's played on, describing the strangest cooling method for cleats I've ever heard, having a short dance break, and more great stories! Listen in for a giggle and Chloe's personal insight on artificial turf and natural grass that you can only find right here.

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode you will hear from Chase Goddard and I who will give our thoughts and stories on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and covid has affected mental health nowadays.

In the fourth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Marion Sloyan. Sloyan is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina, and a women's tennis team member at Piedmont University. Sloyan grew up in an athletic family, and she faced a lot of pressure due to her parents playing at a Division 1 school.

Episode 2 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Chloe Spradlin, a senior mass communications and sports communications double major at Piedmont University. Chloe is currently a member of the Piedmont women's soccer team, however Piedmont is not where her college career started. In this episode, they'll discuss the struggles of entering the transfer portal as a student-athlete.You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Episode 1 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Marissa Taghon, a senior nursing major at Piedmont University. Marissa played all four years of her time at Piedmont on the women's soccer team. In this episode, they'll discuss the issues between student-athletes and professors with missing class for sporting events. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In the third episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Bryn White. White is a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and a member of the women's volleyball team at Piedmont University, majoring in Political Science and Psychology. White has experienced different cultural shocks, from attending a private school, with the majority of the class population being white, to then moving to a public school with more diversity.

On episode three of this 12-week journey, Leandro Forero joins host Chris Donsereaux to expand on his journey Piedmont University. Forero also talks about his dream school and how Piedmont has impactedhis life.

In episode 5 of Fandomonium, Matt breaks down the numbers on the ties sports fans have to the business side of the sports industry. His guest, Guido D'ELia, is a current consultant at gconsults (a collegiate sports marketing and communications consultancy), as well as a former instructor and Director of Branding and Communications at Penn State University and the Co-founder and senior strategist of Mind Over Media. D'Elia is known for being one of the key pieces to starting the White Out Game tradition at Penn State. In this episode, they'll be answering why sports teams and leagues market and advertise to fans, as well as how fans act as a cohesive unit and develop fan culture. So grab a calculator and make an Xcel spreadsheet because it is time to join in on the Fandomonium!

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode you will hear from Mac Barton and I who will give our thoughts and stories on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and covid has affected mental health nowadays.

This weeks episode features a former Division I football player from Georgia Tech, Jim Stradley! From the highest level of collegiate football, to turf burn, to a little mishap after the Yellow Jackets took on the amazing Georgia Bulldogs and won... you're not going to want to miss this! Hear Jim's stories and opinions, right here.

Victoria Martin joined me in the second episode of Breaking Barriers. Martin is a former women's golf team member at Piedmont University. She is a native of Perry, Georgia, and Martin started taking golf a little more seriously in her junior year of high school. Although a few other black girls were on Martin's high school team, Martin came into Piedmont being the only one in her first year.

In the first episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Jia Weathersby. Weathersby is a Junior volleyball player majoring in Marketing. She is a native of Athens, Tennessee, and started playing volleyball a little later than others. In the first episode, Weathersby discusses her process of coming onto the Piedmont women's volleyball team, being one of the two black girls on the team. Weathersby also talks about a few struggles she's had in high school playing club volleyball, including being judged due to her skin color.

On episode two of this 12-week journey Kai Doyle joins host Chris Donsereaux to talk about her journey to Piedmont University. Tune in to find out what her dream school was before she came to Piedmont, as well as what some of her plans are after leaving the University.

In this 2nd episode, I got the chance to sit down with sophomore Will Isley and talk about how sports help us physically and emotionally. Will said he was able to cope with Covid with one sport we may not have thought of. Make sure to give it a listen as you don't want to miss this weeks episode.

In Episode 4 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on Gel Lux to talk about fan bases, their embodiment, fan violence, and sports rivalries. Gel is a Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Braves superfan. In this episode, they'll discuss Lux's beloved Bills Mafia, as well as why sports rivalries matter and what it does for fan intensity. They'll also identify the fine line between intense fan passion and fan violence. You won't want to miss any of it, so go ahead and join in on the Fandomonium.

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode you will hear from Adam Metivier and I who will give our thoughts and stories on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and covid has affected mental health nowadays.

Welcome to episode one of this 12-week journey into the minds of Divison III athletes. Joining host Chris Donsereaux in this first episode is Nicholas Griffin a fifth-year track and field athlete.

In this 12 week, weekly podcast. I got the chance to sit down with a teammate of mine Colin Hackshaw. As we discussed how sports helps emotionally and physically. One big thing he mentioned was how Covid had a big impact on this.

In episode 3 of Fandemonium, Matt sits down with Dr. Joe Dennis, Chair of the Mass Communications department at Piedmont University as well as a native Chicagoan. They will be discussing what it was like to grow up in a city of sports lore, known for the '85 Bears, Jordan's Bulls, and Frank Thomas's White Sox. They'll answer the question of why "super teams" are really being pushed by team owners and why we love major moments and storylines in sports. So get ready to join in on the Fandemonium here with 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 you will hear from Kasey White and I who will give our thoughts and stories on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and covid has affected mental health nowadays.

Matt Kodrowski, a senior at Piedmont University, played football growing up in middle school and throughout high school. Turf burn is compared to an injury caused by a cheese grater, a mudslide of events go down, and cutting to the chase isn't the only thing that is cut (or improperly mowed) in Matt's football experiences! This episode compares natural and synthetic fields from Matt's point of view and provides information about the implementation and dollar amounts of turf and grass fields that you should hear. Tune in for a discussion that hopefully grows on you as it progresses, and enjoy the tales from myself, Abbey Grace Venham, and the one and only Matt Kodrowski!

In this episode of Fandomonium, Matt investigates how family influences sports fandom by bringing on a member of his own family: his father, Paul Kodrowski. Matt will ask questions about why families seemingly have this ritual of passing down fandom to their heirs, as well as why his father made him the sports fan he is today. So go ahead and join in on the Fandomonium!

Welcome to Fandomonium! This is the podcast that puts sports fans in the spotlight! In this inaugural episode of Fandomonium, our host Matt Kodrowski interviews Dr. Dale Van Cantfort, professor of mass communications at Piedmont University. Today, they will be answering the questions: what truly makes someone a sports fan, and how does someone's personal journey of sports fandom begin? Grab some snacks and put on some face paint, because it's time to join in on the Fandomonium!

In this twelfth and final episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Jarrett Ray and Chris Donsereaux are joined by two of Piedmont University's most well-known and well-established professors, Dale Van Cantfort and Joe Dennis. The four gentlemen sit down and talk all things Chicago Bulls, along with finding out who is the G.O.A.T that never won an NBA Championship?

11/24/23, the last week of the Melting Pot recurring guest Jarrett Ray joins J.D. Kuchta in the pot to talk all about the rest of the NBA season and a little preview and look ahead to which teams can make a push and which teams are looking the hottest and if they are the same ones from before the season started.

A podcast series detailing the growing trends around the world of social media in professional sports and performance anxiety in athletes as well. Social media has become a key part of every professional sports team's strategy to increase interest in their organizations, and this can impact the mental health of its athletes. This week, I was joined by close friend and Piedmont University Lacrosse player Connor Rogers! Connor and I addressed the strategies being used in sports social media and how athletes have been affected. We talked about athletes that have talked about their mental struggles publicly and the abuse that can materialize on social media targeting these athletes. Enjoy this final episode of Invading Headspaces w/ Michael Thomason! Sports! Social Media! Does it get any better?

In this episode of Kill the Lights - More Than Just an Athlete, host Chad Hall spoke with his second graduate student on the show. Kaitlin, a graduate softball player at Piedmont University, spoke about her family ties at Piedmont University and some potential landing spots after she finishes her master's degree. Listen now to hear all that Kaitlin had to say. This is the finale of Kill the Lights - More Than Just an Athlete. Thank you all for listening to this series!

11/17/23, Matt Kodrowski hops back in the pot to talk about the NHL regular season, how each conference looks, and who will take home the coveted Stanley Cup. Next week for the last episode of The Melting Pot, Jarret Ray joins me again to talk about the NBA regular season and close off this exciting twelve-week journey.

In this episode of Kill the Lights host Chad Hall spoke with junior men's lacrosse player Dylan Previ. Dylan provides listeners with some great insight into what his plans are with his degree. Dylan has chosen to take the engineering pathway offered at Piedmont University. Dylan also gives some insight into his decision to come to Piedmont University, especially because it is far from home. Listen now to hear all that Dylan Previ said in this episode. New episodes are released every Friday at 6 p.m!

In this eleventh episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Chris Donsereaux and Jarrett Ray are joined by two Piedmont University athletes. Goff, who is a Sophomore basketball player, and Mattis, who is a Sophomore soccer player. The four students bring some hot takes to the table, and we all know what that means for Jarrett and Chris!!! Tune in for a great show!

A podcast series detailing the growing trends around the world of social media in professional sports and performance anxiety in athletes as well. Social media has become a key part of every professional sports team's strategy to increase interest in their organizations, and this can impact mental health in its athletes. This week, I was joined by close friend and Berry College football player Garrett Kinsey! Garrett and I speak about his experiences in football as well as his brother Mason with the Tennessee Titans. We spoke about why a football player is less susceptible to talking about their mental health struggles publicly and the different players that have motivated Garrett to strap on the pads. Enjoy this week's episode of Invading Headspaces w/ Michael Thomason! Sports! Social Media! Does it get any better?

11/10/23, Conner Rogers and Chad Hall joins me in the pot for a special double cohost episode, to talk about college basketball and some of the teams that are looking like powerhouses. Will it be teams from before or are new challengers approaching? Make sure you tune into the melting pot next week to hear from another recurring guest Matt Kodrowski and how the NHL regular season is beginning to take shape and which teams in the east and the west will meet in the legendary Stanley cup.

In this episode of Kill the Lights - More Than Just an Athlete, host Chad Hall talks with senior baseball relief pitcher Nathan Boyce about his aspirations following his final season as a lion. Nathan has recently finished his degree in mathematics and just discovered a new interest that seems more practical for his career path. Listen now to hear all of the things Nathan had to say! New episodes of Kill the Lights - More Than Just an Athlete are released on Fridays at 6 p.m!

A podcast series detailing the growing trends around the world of social media in professional sports and performance anxiety in athletes as well. Social media has become a key part of every professional sports team's strategy to increase interest in their organizations, and this can impact mental health in its athletes. Each week, I will be joined by a surprise guest. This week, I was joined by close friend and Piedmont University baseball player Cole Ellis! Cole and I spoke about the growing frequency of fighters developing mental illness and what separates the most successful fighters and boxers from their competition. We spoke about the mentality of athletes such as Conor McGregor and Muhammad Ali and other athletes that have struggled with their mentality. Enjoy this week's episode of Invading Headspaces w/ Michael Thomason! Sports! Social Media! Does it get any better?

11/03/23, Dale Van Cantfort joins me in the pot to talk about the rest of the college football season and a preview ahead of the National Championship and some of the conference title games within the Power 5. Make sure you tune in next week when Conner Rogers will be joining me on the show to get a preview of college basketball, how that season will shape up, and who the powerhouses look like they will be.

In this episode of Kill the Lights, host Chad Hall spoke with senior women's tennis player Abbey-Grace Venham about some of her experiences within the communications program at Piedmont University. Abbey-Grace has had some unique experiences and recently realized what she wants to do after graduation. Abbey-Grace has a few different opportunities that have presented themselves. Listen now to hear all that Abbey-Grace said on the episode. New episodes of Kill the Lights are released every Friday at 6 p.m!

In this ninth episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Jarrett Ray and Chris Donsereaux are joined by Piedmont University Alumni Brett Loftis and a good friend of Donsereaux's Rahman Hudson. During the episode, the four men break down the latest James Harden trade because who really won that trade? They also looked forward to discussing who will be at the top of the Western Conference by the end of the season.

A podcast series detailing the growing trends around the world of social media in professional sports and performance anxiety in athletes as well. Social media has become a key part of every professional sports team's strategy to increase interest in their organizations, and this can impact mental health in its athletes. Each week, I will be joined by a surprise guest. This week, I was joined once again by Piedmont Sports Information Director Danielle Percival. Danielle and I talked about the importance of administrators in college and professional sports and what the everyday job of a Sports Information Director entails. We also speak about the growing power of social media in pro sports. Enjoy! Thanks for joining me on Invading Headspaces w/ Michael Thomason

10/27/23, Recurring guest Chloe Spradlin Joins me once again in the pot to talk about how the NFL season is shaping up and who some of the teams are that have separated themselves from the pack as well as some of the teams that are getting ever so closer to winning their divisions. Make sure you tune in next week when we will have a very special episode. Dale Van Cantfort and Micheal Thomason will be joining me on the show to see how the end of the college football season is beginning to shape up and which team looks like they are going to win the national championship.