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Former College of Charleston guard Brevin Galloway talks to us about his decision to transfer to Boston College, and play under Coach Grant!
We talk about what's like being in the transfer portal, and how it is very similar to being recruited out of high school.
Galloway shares why he is a special player, and even comps himself to the great Damian Lilliard.
Hearing from Galloway is extremely valuable as he shares his story, and we wish him nothing but the best as he attacks his next adventure in Boston!
Enjoy!
In this week's episode, we talk to media superstar, Adam Lefkoe!
Lefkoe is the host of The Lefkoe Show, and hosts NBA TNT with Shaq, Candance Parker, and D-Wade.
We talk about how he got into sports media, his first podcast EVER, and important tips to remember when starting a new job.
This is a can't miss episode! You're not going to want to miss his insight on podcasting, sports media, and hear his 2022 Super Bowl pick!
Yep, we make picks THAT early!
In this week's episode, we talk to a friend of the show, Charles Hagen!
Charles is a former football player at Gettysburg College and talks to us about his transition to AT&T, and what has worked for him so far!
We talk about the importance of being a leader and how important it is to lead even when things aren't going your way.
A former wide receiver himself, Charles gives us his top 5 wide receivers to watch in league history, and a sneak peek into the Eagles record next season.
Tune in and learn more about our friend Charles Hagen!
Episode 35 we go live on Instagram!
In today's show, we talk about some podcasting tips, advice, and what makes a podcast great! We had a wonderful time talking with you guys and hearing what your show would be called if you were to start a podcast.
Stay tuned for fun questions asked by YOU GUYS, including how did we come up with our logo, and what was that process like!
Special shoutout to Alyssa, Jordan, and Rod for asking great questions throughout! Let us know what you think!
Episode 34! Rex Castillo joins us to talk to us about his role as the Sports Director for WRBL in Columbus, GA, and gives great insight into his role!
Rex's hard work has truly paid off, and he is here to help the next generation of sports broadcasters!
The two talk about what makes a person successful in the industry and also give their opinion on the top 5 sports movies of all time.
Did your favorite sports movie make the list? Check us out and let us know!
In this week's episode, Nick takes the stage and drops his hottest takes, along with industry tips, and a fun fact about himself!
He talks about why he likes the Browns vs the Chiefs, whether the Nets will make the NBA Finals, and how Urban Meyer will fit in Jacksonville.
Nick also gives great insight into The Nick Rodriguez Podcast - giving a live look at what it takes to produce a podcast.
Let us know what you think!
Happy New Year and welcome to 2021 everybody!
Our first guest of the year is legendary volleyball star and former professional athlete, Ashley Askin!
We talk to Ashley about her diagnosis of type 1 diabetes and how that impacted her decision to become a Yellow Jacket, despite countless offers from top-level programs throughout the country.
Ashley truly has transitioned into a spokesperson not only for fellow athletes but for diabetics everywhere.
Tune in to and learn even more about Ashley. It's the perfect way to kick off the New Year!
Welcome to Season 2 of The Nick Rodriguez Podcast! We wanted to start this season off with a bang, so we brought back Rich Casanova to help answer your questions!
We talk about why we started the podcast, which superpower we would want, and we even discuss time travel!
Not to mention we debate whether we would rather be a werewolf, were person, or wolf. Let us know which one you would choose!
In this week's episode, we bring on one of the most interesting people in sports, Matthew Kaminski!
Matthew has been the organist for the Atlanta Braves since 2009 and shares many great stories including what it was like to play without any fans.
He also gives us a deeper look at how he chooses walk-up songs for the opposing team and advice for getting started in the business.
Tune in and make sure to follow all of Matthew's upcoming work!
In episode 29 of the pod, we are thrilled to have Georgia Tech men's basketball coach, Josh Pastner join us and give us a season outlook for the Jackets!
Coach Pastner talks to us about the impact COVID-19 has had on his team and the new protocols that are now in place at Georgia Tech and across the country.
We also talk about some of his key players entering the season, including guards Jose Alvarado, Michael Devoe, and Bubba Parham.
Tune in and be sure to hear which NBA player and former Yellow Jacket garnishes praise from Coach Pastner!
NBA podcast legend J.E. Skeets joins us on the pod to discuss everything basketball and podcasting!
The two dive deep into the NBA's handling of the bubble, Skeet's passion for podcasts, and what it was like meeting Shaq.
Skeets and Nick also compete in a 3 on 3 NBA Draft with players like LeBron and Kevin Durant getting selected in the first round.
Tune in and make sure to vote on social to determine the winner!
Joining us today on the podcast is legendary high school football coach Alan Chadwick!
Alan is the all-time winningest high school football coach in the state of Georgia, accumulating nearly 400 career wins.
In today's conversation, we learn about Alan's relationship with current NFL head coach Sean McVay, and his thoughts on what makes a great coach.
Enjoy!
Michael Newman, the host of the College Football Bros Podcast, joins us today and shares some of his best bets for the college football season, and breaks down his top three must-haves at a tailgate.
Michael a graduate from USC also shares his take on Nick's beloved Longhorns, and even likens Sam Ehlinger as a dark horse for this year's Heisman.
Make sure to tune in for the rest of Michael's top 5 Heisman contenders, and to hear their picks for Auburn/UGA, TCU/Texas, and Texas A&M/Alabama!
Enjoy!
We are so excited to drop our very first AMA (Ask Me Anything) and bring along a friend of the show, Rich Casanova!
You guys really stepped it up and asked really fun questions! Rich and Nick talk about how they each got into podcasting, their picks for the upcoming Super Bowl, and even their favorite smells.
Yes, we even talk smells on this episode! Tune in and let us know if this is something you'd like us to do again!
Episode two of the Roundtable! In this month's episode, we talk about the importance of voting, finding a job during COVID_19, and the impact COVID_19 has on current student-athletes.
We are joined by an exciting group today - Jacqueline Askin, TaQuon Marshall, and Jade Davis.
Each were or are current student-athletes an offer a lot to the conversation. Enjoy!
We have a brand neeeeeeeew episode today featuring Darryll Stinson, a former Central Michigan football player, and now the Chief Executive Officer for Second Chance Athletes!
As CEO Darryll coaches and encourages athletes - helping each one do more good in the world, while also preparing them for life after sports.
Take a listen to learn more and make sure you give us a follow if you like what you hear!
In today's episode, we talk to Jamaal Walton, the Associate AD at the College of Charleston!
Tune in and hear Jamaal's tips for becoming an Associate AD, life in the athletics office, and much more, including how his time as a collegiate athlete helped him in his current role.
Bonus: Jamaal gives great insight on how to make yourself valuable in the workspace!
Enjoy!!
Guys, it is HERE! In our very first Roundtable discussion, Maya McClendon, Haley Clark, and Rod Symba join Nick Rodriguez to discuss essential issues happening in each of their lives.
Join us today as we focus on minorities being priced out of sports, mental health, and tips for transitioning away from your sport!
The Roundtable is a monthly discussion where people of all ages get together to talk about what's really important in life. Today's episode will also be available on our YouTube channel - The Nick Rodriguez Podcast.
In today's episode, we talk to former collegiate volleyball star Maya McClendon! Maya played at both Louisville and Arizona State and even earned Freshmen of the Year honors while with the Cardinals.
Today she shares her experience as a student-athlete, and the importance of mental health, along with her mission to redefine mental toughness.
Through our conversation, we learn about Maya's latest project The Timeout App, and why she was so inspired to create this new tool!
Enjoy!
Legendary Georgia Tech Running Back Jonathan Dwyer joins us on today's episode, and we relive Dwyer's glory days - including how he ended up at Tech in the first place!
Dwyer also gives his thoughts on head coach Geoff Collins and why he thinks he is the right man for the job!
You're not going to want to miss out on today's episode! Tune in to learn more about Dwyer and all the fantastic work he is doing!
The Orlando Magic's Communication Manager, Brooke Brumbelow, stops by and joins us on today's pod! Brooke talks about her role with the Magic, and how that has been affected by COVID-19.
We also learn about Brooke's time at the University of Georgia and how that differs from working with a professional basketball team, and her thoughts on this year's Sports PodCon event!
Tune in to this week's episode! You're not going to want to miss out!
Fun Fact: Nick interviewed Brooke at the first-ever Sports PodCon event, and you can watch the interview on our website at nickrodriguezpodcast.com!
Follow us on Twitter @NrodPod, Instagram @nickrodriguezpodcast, and subscribe to our YouTube channel, The Nick Rodriguez Podcast!
Bridget Case joins us today to talk about her awesome podcast - After Orange Slices!
She speaks on her decision to start her podcast and where she came up with the name of her show.
Bridget is a former cheerleader with the San Diego Chargers and is a mental health advocate.
Tune in to hear her incredible story!
In today's episode, Rich Casanova turns the tables and interviews our host, Nick Rodriguez.
We learn how Nick started his career in broadcasting, his goals for the podcast, and the story on how he met Rich, the Founder of the Pro Business Channel.
We even find out why Nick roots for both the Texas Longhorns and the Green Bay Packers.
Enjoy!
Today's episode is with Rod Symba! Rod is a talented music producer with the Regulators Regime and created our new intro music!
We discuss the impact that music has on sports, his relationship with Bleacher Report's Adam Lefkoe, and so much more!
Tune in to listen to Rod and our new intro!
Ladies and Gents, do we have a fun one for you this week!
John Largent, the Founder of Sports PodCon, stops by to tell us how he came up with the idea of Sports PodCon and his assessment of year one.
We also learn about how John got into podcasting, and most importantly, he gives us his top 5 tailgating spots.
Tune in to learn more about John and the fantastic work he is doing!
Today we will have Sam Dowd, point guard for the UP Fighting Maroons, join us on the podcast!
Tune in as we discuss his game, the top point guards in the NBA, and we even have an NBA draft. Take a listen to let us know what you think - you're not going to want to miss out!
Our first Bulldog!
Haley Clark joins today's show to discuss her time in Athens as a college basketball player along with her journey to earning her Master's degree in Financial Planning.
With her playing days now behind her, Haley shares her experience on what it was like to transition from college to the 'real world' and advises future graduates.
Dr. Jen Welter stops by to discuss her incredible journey and connection to the NFL as well as her impact on young women today.
Jen's mission is to create equal opportunities for young women in sports and believes girls belong to every field.
With Jen being the first female to coach in the NFL and the first female featured in Madden, she is someone young people are looking too.
Enjoy!
In this week's episode, we sit down with Cordaro Howard and Tony Clark - former football players at Georgia Tech.
Cordaro and Tony give their perspective on what it's like to be a collegiate athlete, how to capitalize on the opportunities that you have while in school, along with much more!
Stay tuned and be safe!
We will also learn about the effects of COVID-19 on a collegiate referee and more!
In the eight-episode of the podcast, we sit down with Khalil Bell, founder of K5 Performance. We learn how Khalil got started in the industry, his time as a college athlete, and why he enjoys helping athletes.
Enjoy!
The second drop of the day!
In this episode, we talk with former wide receiver with the Kansas City Chiefs, and current center in the league AQ Shipley.
Both interviews take place at this year's Taste of the NFL event, and both guys were both great!
During the Taste of the NFL event, we had the chance to speak with future Hall of Famer, Charles Woodson and Dexter Jackson, winner of the Super Bowl MVP with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Listen to hear their thoughts on this year's Taste of the NFL event, and much more!
Stay tuned for a second episode dropping later today!
Kevin Boothe, a two-time Super Bowl Champion with the New York Giants and current Director of Football Strategy and Development at the NFL, stops by for an interview.
Today, we spoke with coach Sav Papa - personal trainer and first-time competitor at the NPC Bikini Competition. In our conversation, we learn about her transition from a desk-job to the gym, and her journey as she prepares for her next competition.
In today's episode, we learn about TaQuon's days as a signal-caller at Georgia Tech, his new podcast, wheter he believes LeBron James is the greatest player of all time, and much more.
In the second episode of The Nick Rodriguez Podcast, we hear about Ken Sugiura's journey to the AJC, his time covering Georgia Tech sports, and advice he would give to up and coming writers.
In the first episode of The Nick Rodriguez Podcast, we learn about Connor's 3 H's (House, Hero, and Home), his journey to Bleacher Report, and his advice he would give to anyone who wants to work in sports!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone and stay tuned!
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