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Bonus Episode: Revolutionizing the Health & Wellness Movement with "Mama Shelly" Mullenix Aug 30, 2019

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Before she was Mama Shelly, Shelly Mullenix was TiTi. Mullenix’s titles, nicknames, and job responsibilities seem to be in eternal competition to outnumber the other, each reflecting the need she serves to the population that wields it. Mullenix, LSU's Senior Associate Athletic Director for Health and Wellness, is a pioneer in an area of athletics that is growing in importance and recognition, in college sports and beyond. For more than two decades, she's been ahead of the curve with mental health and performance, nutrition, counseling, drug testing, and athletic training. Today, she sits down for an extended interview to talk about her new role, paving a path for women in athletic training, yoga, suicide, social work, her dreams to build a Health and Wellness Center at LSU, and so much more. To read the full article on Shelly at LSUSports.net, click here.

It's Here! + Chris Blair Previews Georgia Southern Aug 29, 2019

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It's that second when you wake up,

And, sometime between the moment your eyes open

And your feet hit the floor, realizing

It's here.

It's that feeling in your gut,

It's Christmas morning and the first day of summer,

And just a hint of a fall breeze.

It's being a kid again.

It's packing up the ice chest

And firing up the grill.

It's spirit and sunshine

And Victory Hill.

It's stopping by Mike's cage

Just to say hello.

It's four familiar notes

And zero chance of rain.

It's screaming for the Tigers

And coming home with a sore throat.

It's the glory of the Purple Gold

And victory for LSU.

After that, Chris Blair joins to preview LSU vs. Georgia Southern and talk about his new podcast, "Hearing Voices."

Camp Standouts with Jacob Hester + Beer and Wine in Tiger Stadium with Robert Munson Aug 26, 2019

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Camp is over. Football season is here.

The Tigers are less than a week from opening the season against Georgia Southern at home, and today's focus is on LSU. Camp is over, so which players stood out in the practices and closed scrimmages? We discuss that and more with former LSU running back Jacob Hester.

After that, LSU senior associate athletic director Robert Munson hops on to talk beer, wine, and spiked seltzer in Tiger Stadium. After passage of a new SEC policy allowing universities to sell alcohol to the public inside stadiums during games, LSU has worked endlessly to get ready for game day. We talk with Robert about the questions, logistics, and preparations for a new era inside Tiger Stadium.

We also talk about my dad. So, there's that.

JaCoby Stevens on Changing Positions, John D. Rockefeller, Perfectionism, Opening Up, and Breaking Out in a New Defense Aug 22, 2019

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JaCoby Stevens bounced around between positions for the better part of two seasons at LSU, before breaking out late in 2018 as a star safety.

His transformation at LSU, however, extends well beyond defensive schemes.

The junior safety sat down for a wide-ranging, eye-opening 30 minute conversation on everything from Rockefeller to the LSU Barbershop (where he has recently ascended to first chair) to considering transferring and finally finding a home where he started all along.

JaCoby also talks growing up an LSU fan in Tennessee, inventing the College Football Playoff, his top five cereals, and he constructs an offense made entirely of Tiger defensive players.

Trust me: you don't want to miss this conversation with one of the smartest football players – one of the smartest people, period – you'd ever be lucky enough to sit down with.

Back next week with a camp wrap-up and, believe it or not, the first game week of the season.

Preseason Game #2 Recap + ESPN's Rece Davis Aug 19, 2019

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LSU completed its second preseason game of the fall on Saturday, and we were there to take in all the action and hear from Coach O afterward. We talk about the depth at receiver on a day where the offense shined and take a look at the battle at left guard.

Later in the show, ESPN College Gameday host Rece Davis joins us to give an outsider's perspective on the Tigers, as well as a look at the College Football Playoff race. Rece also talks about growing up in the South as a college football fan and what it's like to work in his dream job.

Come back later this week, when we'll have more conversations with players and plenty of news to break down from the last week of fall camp.

Thaddeus Moss + Dave Aranda's Aggressive Changes on Defense Aug 15, 2019

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On today's show, we sit down with LSU junior tight end Thaddeus Moss (16:33), who is healthy and producing this fall for the Tigers. Thad talks about growing up in the limelight of his father, Randy Moss — the greatest receiver of all time. He also dives deep into the frustrations of an injury-riddled 2018 campaign that kept him off the field, his offseason focus on getting healthy for the 2019 season, and his success so far this fall in LSU's new-look offense.

Before that, we take look at Dave Aranda's new-look defense, which features a more aggressive approach. After three seasons on the job, Aranda realized he needed to alter his tactics to get the most out of a 2019 unit full of versatile athletes.

Here's a link to the article referenced in the podcast: https://lsul.su/2YPXvHV

While you're here: rate, review, subscribe, and share with a friend. Back next week with a recap of Saturday's second preseason game.

Recapping Preseason Game #1, Plus Clyde Edwards-Helaire on LSU's New Offense, Growing up a Tiger Fan, and Military Discipline Aug 12, 2019

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The Tigers completed their first preseason game of the fall on Saturday, and we recap all the action from the closed-door scrimmage with audio from Coach O's post-scrimmage press conference.

Later, junior running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire sits down to discuss his role in the new offense, his breakout game against Georgia in 2018, growing up with military discipline, and running routes all summer.

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Back later this week with more camp talk and conversations.

Show Outline:

3:13 - Preseason Game #1 Stats

4:05 - The Defense's Dominance

6:30 - Defensive Standouts

8:00 - Damone Clark's Rising Stock

11:20 - Myles Brennan's Outing

12:55 - Ja'Marr Chase's Outstanding Performance

15:30 - Cade York's Potential

17:40 - Clyde Edwards-Helaire

Stephen Sullivan: From Sleeping Under a Bridge to Walking Across a Graduation Stage Aug 08, 2019

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Stephen Sullivan never imagined he'd graduate from college. But that's what LSU's senior tight end did last week. He sits down on this week's episode of HFP (18:39) to talk about his life. From sleeping under a bridge and in hotel rooms to becoming the first in his family to graduate high school and college, Sullivan enters his final season more motivated than ever and ready to break out in a new position.

Before that conversation, we break down some early storylines in camp, including the improvement of the offensive line, the impressive wide receivers, and the impatient freshman.

Also, we hear about one LSU player who has been carrying bricks in his back pack all summer.

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Back next week after Saturday's scrimmage in Tiger Stadium.

Fall Camp Preview with Jacob Hester + Interviews with Lloyd Cushenberry and K'Lavon Chaisson Aug 02, 2019

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On the first episode of Hey Fightin' Podcast, digital media reporter Cody Worsham and former LSU running back Jacob Hester preview fall camp. We talk LSU's new offense, the chess pieces on defense, and improving at the line of scrimmage. We then break down a few position battles to keep an eye on for the next few weeks.

After that, Cody sits down with the two newest members of the No. 18 fraternity: center Lloyd Cushenberry and edge rusher K'Lavon Chaission. Cushenberry talks growing up a Tiger fan, flipping on Signing Day, and being an LSU football historian, while Chaisson talks overcoming last season's knee injury and his grandmother's unfortunately timed preseason purchases.

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Back next week with plenty more content from fall camp.

Hey Fightin' Podcast: Trailer Jul 26, 2019

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The official podcast of LSU Football...coming soon