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BONUS: Eric Musselman & Colby Hale Apr 04, 2020

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In this bonus episode of The Hog Pod, Arkansas basketball coach Eric Musselman sits down with Razorback soccer coach Colby Hale, two standouts in their profession. Musselman has won at least 20 games in every season as a head coach, and Hale has guided Arkansas to four straight SEC Tournament championship games. The two of them converse on a wide range of topics, from leadership strategies to growing as a coach. What were their first jobs, and what did they learn from them? How are they constantly working to evolve and become better coaches? And what goes into being a good leader?

54. Inside the Mind: Sam Pittman Apr 01, 2020

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Being a career assistant coach in major college football gives Razorback head coach Sam Pittman a unique perspective. When you've spent you're career learning from some of the best in the business, you're going to have a great idea of what works and what doesn't. And that extends into recruiting, an area where Pittman has had tremendous success throughout his career. And relationships with current players are just as important. Pittman is going to tell you what's on his mind and how he feels. He's transparent and honest, qualities that resonate in the state. In this conversation, we go inside Pittman's coaching mind to learn what makes him a great recruiter, why honesty is the best policy, and what being a "players' coach" really means.

53. Building the Program: Eric Musselman Mar 25, 2020

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The offseason came quicker for college basketball than anyone expected. But Arkansas and head coach Eric Musselman got right to work. From posting viral videos on social media and marketing, to statistical breakdowns and helping his guys improve, we go behind the scenes of building a program.

52. Earl Boykins Mar 18, 2020

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The first thing you notice about Earl Boykins is that he wasn't your average NBA player. Standing at just 5-foot-5, he still ranks as the second-shortest player in NBA history—and has been fighting perception his entire life. Because of his height, Boykins wasn't on the recruiting radar of major college basketball teams, but still managed to find some NCAA Tournament magic. How'd he do it? And how, despite doubts, did he manage to eventually carve out a role in the NBA? We cover it all in this episode, from getting his shot in the NBA to what he's doing now at Arkansas with Eric Musselman—the coach who gave him his big break in the league.

51. Kendal Briles Mar 11, 2020

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In high school, Kendal Briles was a QB, living the dream that is the Friday Night Lights of Texas HS football. His dad was a Texas coaching legend. You might think that Kendal would follow his dad's footsteps and get into coaching, but that's not what happened...at least not immediately. But he got a chance when his dad moved to the college ranks, and hasn't looked back. We chat with Kendal about his journey to joining Sam Pittman's staff at Arkansas, his offensive philosophy and what he's learned along the way.

50. Mason Jones Mar 04, 2020

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Mason Jones is in the thick of the conversation for SEC Player of the Year. But getting to that point hasn't been easy. In this episode, we talk with him about why he was overshadowed by his brother and sister—who would go on to win a national title at Duke and set assist records at Texas A&M, respectively. Mason tells us about why he struggled with weight as a kid, not getting major college offers and going the JUCO route. Now he's setting records and leading Arkansas in scoring … and he's not living in anyone's shadow.

49. Matt Hobbs Feb 26, 2020

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How do you get a player past the point of being scared to fail? Getting his pitchers to believe they have the stuff to succeed is Matt Hobbs' M.O. We chat with Arkansas' pitching coach and learn how he does just that, becoming known as one of the top coaches in the game when it comes to using analytics and technology. Hobbs takes us through his coaching journey, why he loves to learn and why working at Arkansas is the best baseball job in the country.

48. Get to Know: Alexis Tolefree Feb 19, 2020

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Alexis Tolefree was told she was too small to play in the SEC. Now, she's one of the best shooters in the league. We get to know the senior standout, and talk about her love for collecting sneakers (3:15), as well as how she developed her work ethic and wouldn't let her size define her (7:57). She tells us about her relationship with her mom and the sacrifices that went into having her basketball career (17:00). We hear the story of how she lost a ping-pong game to Mike Neighbors that helped seal her commitment to the Razorbacks (26:10), and the difficulties of transferring from a JUCO and adjusting to major college life (31:25). Finally, we get into what defines her and who she wants to be (35:17).

BONUS: 2020 Baseball Preview (feat. Dave Van Horn) Feb 13, 2020

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It's a special bonus episode of The Hog Pod previewing the 2020 Arkansas baseball season with Dave Van Horn! You heard some of our conversation with DVH earlier this week, but went long and are bringing you the best way to preview the Razorbacks as they look for a third straight trip to Omaha.

47. Inside the Mind: Dave Van Horn Feb 12, 2020

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Dave Van Horn wants to win a national championship for his alma mater. In this episode, we go inside the mind of the Razorbacks head coach. We talk about building a winning culture (5:00), how he runs practice (18:44) and his relationship with umpires (23:38). DVH tells us about the role of analytics in his program (28:59) and how he game plans for an SEC series (30:44). Finally, we get into how he's changed in his time at Arkansas and his desire to bring home a national title (38:43).

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