Roar Podcast Productions

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.

This episode features Paige Kluba, a women's soccer player at Piedmont University who literally has the sport running through her veins. After sticking with the sport for so long and so competitively, her insight and attention to detail need to be heard! You can only hear it right here.

Trauma dumping on the first episode? Get settled in for a heated discussion with your host, Erin Donovan, around "sports dads" with guest Sarah Fox, college golfer. We will dive into parent-player horror stories, recruiting drama, and performance anxiety on the inaugural episode of The Playbook Within.

Episode 6 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on MG Gallarelli, a senior double major in psychology and neuroscience as well as a member of the women's soccer team at Piedmont University. In this episode, they'll discuss MG's personal journey and struggles they have encountered during their experience playing collegiate soccer. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Spend too much time online? If so, this podcast is for you! Chronically Online explores the concept of being constantly connected. You will learn that too much time spent online may lead to social isolation, anxiety, and depression. But don't fret! You will also learn how to use technology to your advantage while maintaining a healthy relationship with the real world. New episodes are released every Tuesday at 3 PM. In this week's episode of Chronically Online, Caylin Anderson dives into the concept of what it means to be chronically online, snark subreddits, and the downfall of Generation Alpha. Make sure to tune in every Tuesday at 3 PM to hear more about what it truly means to be constantly connected.

Episode 5 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Paige Kluba, a junior sports communications major and women's soccer player at Piedmont University.In this episode, they'll discuss the challenges of physical injuries and how they effect student-athletes. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

This plot episode consisted of interaction between the host and co-host. What the podcast will be about and some things that will be covered in this episode. This podcast aims to cover things from misconceptions about some things to even some superstitions. In this episode, host Kayla Lathon and co-host Tanshia Johnsoons discuess misconceptions and superstitions regarding black girls, college life, fortune cookies and so much more. Kayla and Tanshia aim for this podcast to be both entertaining and informative. Growing up, you hear many misconceptions and superstitions from parents, friends, etc.But no one ever tells you how to decipher the differences between real and fake. Kayla and Tanisha hope to make their audience aware of what is true and false, where certin misconceptions and ideas come from. They wish to tell it like it is if possible.

On the fifth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, host Chris Donsereaux was joined by Senior sports communication and mass communication double major Chloe Spradlin. Spradlin's story differs from most as she transferred to Piedmont University from a Division II institution. During the episode, Spradlin reflected on her time at the other institution before coming to Piedmont and also thanked many of her professors at Piedmont for her success.

In Episode 7 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on Mike Conti, Brand Manager, Broadcast Journalist, Voice-Over Talent, and play-by-play announcer for 92.9 The Game, located in Atlanta, GA. Conti has called sports in Atlanta since the early 2000s and has called games for the Atlanta Hawks, Atlanta Falcons, and Atlanta United. His broadcasting career carried into and through the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode breaks down how calling sports events without fans differed from games with fans in attendance. What was the effect on the game? How did it change the way games were broadcasted on air? We'll answer all of these questions and more when you 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 Tyler Goddard 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 sixth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Kai Doyle. Doyle is a native of Buford, Georgia, and a member of the women's track and field team at Piedmont University. In this episode, we talk about stereotypes and being labeled. Doyle is multiracial, mixed with Dominican and Australian, and people already label her due to the color of her skin.

Episode 4 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Leo Galarza, a senior sports communications major and men's tennis player at Piedmont University.In this episode, they'll discuss the struggles student-athletes face with time management. You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In this episode, you'll hear a never before heard perspective from the women's soccer goalkeeper here at Piedmont University. Hayley Dornan shares her insight and all of her best moments throughout her career. Have a listen for some laughs, and for Hayley to sway you in the right direction on the turf and grass debate.

Episode 3 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Tanner Floyd, a retired student-athlete. Tanner had a D1 offer from Clemson University to play baseball but lost the chance to play. In this episode, they'll discuss the uncontrollable obstacles that get in the way of student-athlete success.You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In the fifth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Keyuna Peebles. Peebles is a native of Columbus, Georgia, and a member of the women's track and field team at Piedmont University. She came to Piedmont to play softball, being the only black girl on the team. Peebles decided to quit not because of a bad experience but because she was unhappy.

On the fourth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, host Chris Donsereaux is joined by junior athletic training major Ileyna Brooks. The two track and field athletes sit down while Brooks gives her thoughts on Piedmont University. Listen in to discover Ileyna Brooks' dream school and why she chose Piedmont. New episodes are uploaded every Friday @6pm Eastern time!

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!