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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.

In this episode of Kill the Lights, host Chad Hall spoke with senior women's basketball player at Piedmont, Colby Reed, and her plans following graduation. Colby is a student-athlete in the athletic training program at Piedmont. Colby spoke about her unique opportunity over the summer that led her to consider her job opportunities following graduation. Listen now to hear everything that Colby said! New episodes of Kill the Lights - More Than Just an Athlete are released every Friday at 6 p.m!

In this eighth episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Chris Donsereaux and Jarrett Ray are joined by Piedmont University Men's Basketball Head Coach Greg Neeley and Assistant Coach JC Cavin. THE NBA SEASON IS FINALLY HERE, AND WE DISSECTED IT ALL... This is an episode you don't want to miss!!!!

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 Piedmont University 3rd Baseman and former teammate Kyle Carlson. Kyle and I talked about the mentality that comes with playing football and the small number of players in the NFL experiencing mental illness. What is it about football that helps these players develop a stronger mentality? Enjoy!

10/20/23, Chad Hall, fellow Sports Communications major, joins J.D. Kuchta to talk about the MLB postseason and who we both have winning championship series and the world series. Make sure you tune in next week for an update on how the NFL is shaping up with Chloe Spradlin as we approach the second half of the season and really start to see which teams have separated themselves from the pack.

In this episode of Kill the Lights, host Chad Hall speaks with senior men's lacrosse player Connor Rogers. Rogers recently decided to use his last year of eligibility to play his final season—Connor plans to end up with 680 The Fan or the University of Virginia sports radio team. Connor provides a lot of insight into Division III athletics and reflects on his time at Piedmont. Listen now to hear more about Connor and how he is more than an athlete. New episodes are released every Friday at 6 p.m!

In this seventh episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Jarrett Ray and Chris Donsereaux are joined once again by Chad Hall and Connor Rogers. Hall and Rogers were previously on the show that came out on September 29, 2023. In this episode, the four of them discuss the recent Oklahoma City Thunder trade, while also asking about who could win the end of the year awards.

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 Piedmont University Sports Information Director Danielle Percival to discuss the discrepancies in media coverage in women's sports in comparison to men's sports. Could this lack of media coverage and equity among the two categories of sport result in more female athletes experiencing mental illness? Enjoy!

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10/13/23 Jarret Ray joins J.D. Kuchta to talk all about the NBA Preseason and teams that are looking hot going into the season and some of the most notable moves throughout the league. Make sure to tune in next week when Chad hall will join me on the show to talk about the long-awaited MLB postseason and which of these teams we think will come out on top as world series champs.

In the 6th episode of Kill the Lights, host Chad Hall talks with senior men's basketball player Noah Reardon. Noah talks about following in his father's footsteps and the different things he was able to experience this past summer. Noah shares about his recent internship and hopes it lands him a job at the same place following graduation. Listen now to hear more about what Noah had to say! Tune in every Friday at 6 p.m. for new episodes!

In this sixth episode of Basketball and BS, Piedmont University Alumni and former track and field members, Kalyn Hall and Connor Creedon, join the show. The two hosts ask their guests a slew of questions about the recent NBA Preseason and the upcoming 2024 Olympic games.

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 and this week I was joined by former classmate and close friend Brett Loftis to discuss the growing competitiveness in travel sports and how it stacks up with the professional ranks. Enjoy!

On 10/06/23 on The Melting Pot, a very special guest joined me to co-host the show, my father, john Kuchta this episode we talked all about the NHL retirees, some notable free agents, Recent preseason games as well as some strong points that we have seen with the Rangers early in the season. Make sure you tune in next week when Jarret Ray will join me to talk about the NBA Preseason and which team is coming into the season that looks hot.

In the 5th episode of Kill the Lights, host Chad Hall talks with senior women's lacrosse player Lindley Ward. Lindley shines a light on her goal to become a coach following graduation. Lindley explores the possibilities of pursuing a graduate assistant position so she can begin coaching sooner rather than later. Listen now to find out more about Lindley! Tune in every Friday at 6 p.m. for new episodes!

In this fifth episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Jarrett Ray and Chris Donsereaux change things up as each of the previous four episodes seemed a bit stagnant. The two hosts are joined by Piedmont University's Men's basketball star, Joe Helenbrook and Piedmont University's Assistant Track & Field coach, Remel Williams. Williams and Donsereaux discussed the breaking news of the Jrue Holiday trade, while Ray and Helenbrook talked dark horse teams and top five centers in the NBA today.

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. Each week, I will be joined by a surprise guest. This week, I was joined by Piedmont University Soccer Player Aria Solano! We talked about players that have struggled with their mental health such as Christian Pulisic and Abby Wambach, and analyzed the physical strain compared to the mental strain of being a top soccer player in the world. Enjoy!

A one-minute mashup highlighting the biggest points from the first four installments of the Invading Headspaces podcast. Stream on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts!

Chris Donseraux joins J.D. Kuchta to talk about college football and some of the outlooks on the hottest teams in the country and some teams that have been pretty disappointing.Make sure you tune in next week when John Kuchta, my father, joins me on the show to talk about the NHL preseason and some talk about the Rangers as well as our top four teams in the two divisions with in each conference.

In the 4th episode of Kill the Lights, host Chad Hall talks with senior women's soccer player Gabbie Hayes and her aspirations after graduation. Gabbie provided insight into her clinical and internship at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta over the summer. Gabbie talks about what it's like to be a nursing student-athlete. She talks about how this experience is worth it and has begun setting her up to succeed in the real world. Listen now to hear all about what Gabbie says in this episode. Tune in next Friday at 6 p.m. for the next episode!

In this fourth episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Chris Donsereaux and Jarrett Ray are joined by Chad Hall and Connor Rogers. Hall is a former Men's Lacrosse team member here at Piedmont and a Senior Sports Communications major planning on graduating in December 2023. Rogers is the current Men's Lacrosse team captain and a Senior Sports Communications major at Piedmont; unlike Hall, Rogers will graduate in May 2024. The two hosts and their guests break down the NBA's latest blockbuster trade surrounding Superstar Damian Lillard.

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. Each week, I will be joined by a surprise guest. This week I was joined by former teammate and Piedmont University Shortstop Nathan Mix. Nathan and I analyze the latest trends in NCAA social media and examples of college athletes struggling with mental illness.

This week on The Melting Pot, Chloe Spradlin, a junior soccer player, joins J.D. Kuchta to talk about the MLS, EPL, and Champions League and, in the end, a debate on who is going to win the Heisman trophy of the soccer world. Next week's episode will be all about college football with Chris donseraux.

In the 3rd episode of Kill the Lights, host Chad Hall spoke with senior Jaycie Ponce and her involvement with the speech-language pathology program at Piedmont and what it was like being the first cohort for the program. Jaycie speaks of all of the different records she holds and her championship success. Listen now to hear all the things Jaycie said in this episode. Tune in next Friday at 6 p.m. for the next episode!

In this third episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Jarrett Ray and Chris Donsereaux are joined by Devin Dean and Matthew Kodrowski. Dean is a Senior Psychology Major and star basketball athlete here at Piedmont University, while Kodrowski is a Senior Mass Communications major and well know voice around the school. The two hosts each asked their fellow guests questions about their favorite NBA teams before getting into a spicy debate among themselves!