Best After Dark Coast To Coast Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 134 - Diogo Grecco Giglio & Alisha Isaacs // Building and maintaining a healthy loving relationship & business in 2025 1:42:13

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In this episode, we dive into a deeply inspiring and refreshingly honest conversation with power couple Diogo Grecco Giglio and Alisha Isaacs — two individuals who live life with intention, passion, and heart. Alisha, a dancer and business owner, opens up about her journey navigating chronic health struggles while continuing to show up in her craft…

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SZN 9 EP 3 - Jonah & Rene / U.S. Coast Guard Members / Balancing Civilian Life While in The Military Reserves / PSU 308 Member Died By Suicide / Advice for Our FR & MIL Community 1:15:47

3d ago1:15:47

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Tune into a fun and random in person podcast with Jonah and Rene, two fellow U.S. Coast Guard service members. This episode was recorded in a hotel room while on the East Coast on active duty orders so the audio/video may not be the best, but the topic of conversation is all we care about. Jonah and Rene share some great insight on what life is lik…

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“No Plan B” – Inside Minnesota OC Greg Harbaugh’s Grind to the Top 43:49

5d ago43:49

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It’s Monday morning. The sun isn’t up yet. Coffee’s barely hot. But there I am, watching tape of Minnesota and texting my broadcast partners. That became a weekly ritual last season. Why? Because Greg Harbaugh Jr's offense caught my eye. Every red zone call. Every third down plan. Every subtle shift in the run game—it all felt intentional. It felt …

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SZN 9 EP 2 - Max Garcia / U.S.M.C. Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) / Motivational Speaker / CPR in Back of Humvee After Gunshot Wound / Losing Marines to Suicide as Senior Enlisted Personnel / PTS Diagnosis Out of Nowhere ... 54:12

10d ago54:12

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Coming to you from Sydney Australia is Retired Sergeant Major Max Garcia, who served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years. Sgt. Major shares some wild stories from his combat deployments, gives us a different perspective on mental health coming from higher enlisted, and honors a few friends and Marines who unfortunately died by …

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How He Went From Blue Collar Kid to Big Ten Athletic Director | The Process With Northwestern AD Mark Jackson 37:44

11d ago37:44

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It was 2001.I still remember the email: [email protected]. It came from Mark Jackson—someone I knew from working summer camps at USC that summer. “Give me a call,” it read. That call changed my life. It opened a door—not just professionally, but personally. It gave me a glimpse of what a grounded, intentional, meaningful family life could look like. Since…

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SZN 9 EP 1 - Jessica Cowick, LCSW / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist / U.S. Army (Ret.) / What Therapy Looks Like With Jessica 47:38

17d ago47:38

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Tune in to listen to Jessica Cowick, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is a contracted therapist with The Overwatch Collective based out of Florida. Jessica is licensed in Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Listen in as Jessica discusses her service in the U.S. Army, co-parenting with an active duty service member, and what therapy would look l…

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SZN 8 EP 17 - Paul & Dakota / Partners On an Ambulance / Not Realizing Burnout Had Creeped In / How Personal Life Affects Work Life / Starting a Support Team at Department 54:53

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Paul and Dakota have both been in EMS for over 10 years in Southern California and are currently partners on an ambulance. In this episode, they discuss some of the fun parts of working on an ambulance in addition to some of the challenges. Paul disclosed some personal family struggles, which ultimately caused him to realize he was burned out and n…

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Episode 133 - Aimon Kong // How learning street magic transformed my entire life and gave me the confidence I never had 1:03:22

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Aimon Kong is a New Zealand-born street magician and content creator who has built a global following by blending sleight-of-hand magic with charisma, humor, and social confidence. Born on March 11, 2000, he began sharing his magic performances on Instagram in 2015, where he now boasts over 190,000 followers. His TikTok presence is even more substa…

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SZN 8 EP 16 - Chad / U.S.M.C. 0311 / 11 Friends Lost by Suicide / A Glock Misfire? / The Pain of Receiving Notifications of Suicides via Text / Co-Founder of Forge Concepts 1:02:45

1M ago1:02:45

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Thank you to Chad for joining The Overwatch Collective Podcast after getting connected through Veterans_Up! Chad served in the United States Marine Corps as an 0311, infantry rifleman. Chad started his USMC career in active duty and then transitioned to the reserves so he could partake in a deployment to Afghanistan. Chad discusses his deployments …

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SZN 8 EP 15 - Alison Fienning / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist / Neck Up Check Ups for First Responders / Founder of Pinpoint Behavioral Health Solutions / PTSD is a 3rd Wheel 39:22

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Tune into this episode to learn about Alison Fienning, one of The Overwatch Collective's contracted therapists who is licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, & Arizona. Alison has been a therapist for over 12 years and specializes in working with our first responder community. Alison is embedded with several first responder departments after founding …

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Episode 132 - Dr Daniel Kirkbride - Performance Coach & Longevity Expert 1:36:35

1M ago1:36:35

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This week I’m joined by Dr Daniel Kirkbride — performance coach, longevity expert, and one of the sharpest minds when it comes to human potential. In this episode, we dive into why so many people are burning out in a world full of “wellness,” what true longevity actually looks like, and how to optimise your body and mind for long-term performance. …

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A New Era for the Pac-12 Begins — With CBS at the Helm 30:53

1M ago30:53

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This morning, the Pac-12 officially announced a historic partnership with CBS Sports — marking a bold new chapter for a conference on the rise. And today on Y-Option, presented by our founding partner 76, we welcomed back Commissioner Teresa Gould for her first full-length conversation since the deal was made public. Make no mistake — this is a mon…

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SZN 8 EP 14 - Natalie Montenegro / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist in California / Importance of Cultural Competency / Tips for First Responder Spouses 45:09

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Joining today is Natalie Montenegro, a T.O.C. contracted therapist in California. Natalie has been a therapist for over 18 years and specializes in working with our first responder community. Natalie is also married to a Law Enforcement Officer in California and her sister is a Dispatcher. In this episode, Natalie touches on what therapy looks like…

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Episode 131 - Elliott Hegan // Finding Your Identity After Competing In Sport 1:57:06

2M ago1:57:06

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This week I’m joined by Elliott Hegan — ex–rugby league player and the voice behind the Mind Your Head podcast. After stepping away from the game, Elliott’s taken a deep dive into the world of mindset, identity, and the mental health battles that often go unseen in high-performance sport and everyday life. In this episode, we unpack his journey fro…

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SZN 8 EP 13 - Brian Laurence, LMFT / T.O.C. Contracted California Therapist / 30 Years LEO in Northern California / 3 Years U.S. Army Military Police / Benefits of Prior LEO & MIL Experience in the Therapy ... 39:46

2M ago39:46

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Thank you to Brian Laurence for joining the podcast virtually from Northern California! Brian served 3 years in the U.S. Army followed by 30 years in law enforcement, where he retired as a Lieutenant. Once retired, Brian focused on become a licensed marriage and family therapist in order to continue serving the community, specializing in our first …

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Episode 130 - Jack Delosa - How To Align High-Performance & Purpose To Get The Most Out Of Your Life And Business. 1:16:41

2M ago1:16:41

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This week on DNMS.WITH.DEAN, we have the incredible privilege of welcoming Jack Delosa—an esteemed entrepreneur, investor, and founder of The Miele Group and The Entourage. With a proven track record of transforming businesses and inspiring future leaders, Jack has earned recognition as one of Australia’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs. Beyond his impressive…

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SZN 8 EP 12 - Melissa Cavanaugh / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist / Children's Challenges with Deployments & How Therapy Helps / Military Spouse Challenges / Tips & Tricks for Service Members Deploying with ... 52:52

2M ago52:52

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Tune in to listen to Melissa Cavanaugh, one of T.O.C.'s contracted therapists as she discusses life as a military spouse as her husband is a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy. Also, Melissa is a therapist who specializes in working with children whose mother and/or father are in the U.S. Military and are deployed. Melissa is licensed in California, Ma…

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SZN 8 EP 11 - Joshua Fernandez / U.S. Army 11 Bravo / Suicides Following Discharge from the Army / How Physical Fitness Benefits Mental Health 56:27

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Joining via zoom from Northern California is Joshua Fernandez. After spending four years in the U.S. Army as an infantryman with a deployment overseas, he switched to the Army National Guard for three years. After discharging from the military, he unfortunately lost several friends to suicide in addition to a suicide attempt. Joshua touched on the …

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SZN 8 EP 10 - Trevor Ellis / U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey Pilot / Losing Two Marines to Suicide / U.S. Military Pilots & Mental Health is a Challenge / Isolation After Discharging from the Marine Corps 49:33

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Thank you to Trevor Ellis for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast! Trevor was a U.S. Marine for 10 years where he spent 6 years flying the MV-22 Osprey and did two combat deployments. After flying the Osprey, Trevor found himself working with the grunts on the ground. Trevor touches on the challenges of seeking mental health assistance while being. pilot, los…

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SZN 8 EP 9 - Nick Abeyta / Prior Infantry U.S. Marine / Benefits of Ketamine Assisted Therapy / How 9 Sessions Changed His Life / Deployment Life with New Wife / Challenges in Marriages While Deployed ... 1:03:12

3M ago1:03:12

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Thanks to Nick Abeyta for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast. Nick and Greg met in Camp Fuji, Japan, while on their deployment with 2nd Battalion 23rd Marines. Thankfully, they were able to stay in contact and Nick wanted to share about the challenges he and his wife faced during his deployment overseas after recently being married and his feedback on ketami…

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A Night with Cougar Athletics & Jimmy Rogers 1:15:56

3M ago1:15:56

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This past weekend, I found myself back in Seattle for the 10th straight year, hosting A Night with Cougar Athletics. While every year has its own unique vibe, this one stood out - it was truly unlike any of the previous 9. Welcome to this week’s episode of the Y-Option Podcast, presented by our founding partner, 76. We're thrilled to welcome new Wa…

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SZN 8 EP 8 - Nick McCarthy / Retired K9 Officer / Officer Involved Shooting That Changed His Life Forever / Effects on Family Post OIS / Challenges with Command Staff / The Shit Talking Needs To Stop ... 2:31:44

3M ago2:31:44

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Very excited to get Nick McCarthy on the podcast. Nick and Greg worked together for about 10 years and have some great memories together. Nick shares his journey of joining Law Enforcement with his sole goal of becoming a Canine Handler. Once Nick and K9 Tyke just started to mesh well together and were ready for a great career together, one suspici…

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The Humanity Behind the Headset: Lincoln Riley’s Journey 30:54

3M ago30:54

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We all know Lincoln Riley: the head coach, the play-caller, the quarterback developer. But do you know how his work ethic was formed? How his father taught him that no detail is too small? Or why he’s savoring the small wins as he rebuilds USC? If not, today’s episode of the Y-Option Podcast, presented by our founding partner 76, is the perfect lis…

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SZN 8 EP 7 - Greg Grogan - The Feeling of Helplessness When Critical Incidents & Suicides Hit Close to Home / Three Incidents Within San Mateo County, CA / The Importance of Taking Care of Yourself and ... 38:00

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In this first time ever solo episode, Greg opens up about the emotional weight that comes when tragedy strikes within our own ranks - when a line of duty death and/or critical incident hits close to home. These moments bring a unique kind of grief, stress, anxiety, and emotional turmoil that many in our community face, but few talk about. This epis…

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NFL Draft Recap & the Dawgs After Dark 50:50

3M ago50:50

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As spring football heads to the final weekend, today’s episode of the Y-Option podcast - presented by our founding partner 76 - takes a deep dive into the 2025 NFL Draft plus a preview of the Washington Huskies' Spring Game. While Shedeur Sanders’ slide to the 5th round dominated headlines, we celebrate Cam Ward’s rise from the FCS to the #1 pick, …

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T.O.C. Board of Directors Members Cheryl and Kamryn Provide Brief Breakdown of T.O.C.'s Therapy Process w/ New Criteria / Our Therapy Assistance Program is Officially Re-Opened to Serve our Military ... 6:17

3M ago6:17

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We are excited to announce The Overwatch Collective's Therapy Assistance Program is officially re-opened! After being paused for several months to due fundraising challenges, T.O.C. is back up and running after receiving some amazing donations. In this podcast episode, T.O.C.'s vey own Cheryl Coulter and Kamryn Coulter provide a brief update regard…

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Episode 129 - 360 - The dark side of fame & addiction, too a new found sense of self and god 1:51:17

3M ago1:51:17

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Today, I sit down with 360, a defining figure in Australian hip-hop. If you were tuned into the scene in the early 2010s, his name was impossible to miss. His album Falling & Flying wasn’t just successful—It dominated the charts and cemented his place at the forefront of the music industry. But while his career was thriving, his personal life was c…

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SZN 8 EP 6 - Cryus, Till Zero Coffee Company / Curbing Veteran & First Responder Suicide / The Challenges of Therapy in Our Community / Lack of Resources for Veterans 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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Thank you to Cyrus for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast via zoom from Colorado! Cyrus is currently an active duty U.S. Army Soldier and in the process of getting out due to medical reasons. Cyrus touches on the lack of resources out there for our veteran community, why we are seeing so many suicides, and what we can do to combat this huge problem. Cyrus al…

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Betting on Himself: Will Stein’s Rise from Walk-On to Elite Play Caller 1:16:19

3M ago1:16:19

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Imagine growing up dreaming of playing quarterback in college football, betting on yourself, and then turning that dream into reality. Fast forward a decade, and you're calling plays for one of the most explosive offenses in the nation, wearing the colors of one of the most iconic brands in all of sports and coaching two of the most experienced qua…

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Mastering the Mental Game with Dr. Michael Gervais 1:06:57

3M ago1:06:57

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"How much of the game is mental... and how much are you training it?" That simple question from Dr. Michael Gervais, the world’s leading high performance psychologist, rang in my ears back in 2011. Its impact has echoed through my life ever since. Today, Best Coast Media is proud to welcome back Dr. Gervais to the Y-Option podcast, presented by our…

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From Elite 11 to the Horseshoe: Tavien St. Clair 39:59

4M ago39:59

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It’s Game Week! Okay, not a real game, but a spring game. And I’m on a flight to Columbus, Ohio to call my first ever game at The Horseshoe for Big Ten Network. Spring football always brings excitement. It’s a time of hope, opportunity, and fresh beginnings for every player on the roster. For the Ohio State Buckeyes, this spring is about the 2025 t…

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Maalik Murphy, Oregon State & the QB Journey 35:25

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In my 20 years living in Los Angeles, I’ve noticed a pattern. If you grow up on the West Coast, there’s always a pull to return to the Pacific time zone. For Oregon State quarterback Maalik Murphy, coming back West wasn’t what he initially envisioned as one of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2022 out of Serra High School in Gardena, California…

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2025 NFL Draft Preview with Daniel Jeremiah 1:16:30

4M ago1:16:30

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Ever met someone who just makes the room feel right? Someone who can blend into any crowd, be the ultimate teammate or wingperson, and put others at ease while making them better? I’m sure a few names come to mind as you read this. And as you listen to today’s episode of the Y-Option podcast with Daniel Jeremiah of the NFL Network, presented by our…

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Washington's New Era & Christian Caple's Independence 57:14

4M ago57:14

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Spring has officially arrived, and with it, most college football programs have kicked off or are about to begin spring practice. As I’ve often said, spring ball is one of the most critical times for an athlete. This year it’s even more pivotal, with the second transfer portal window opening in late April, giving coaches a crucial opportunity to ev…

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Troy Taylor Fired. What's Next for Stanford Football 7:12

4M ago7:12

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Tuesday morning, Stanford football GM Andrew Luck released the following statement: "Since beginning my role as General Manager, I have been thoroughly assessing the entire Stanford football program. It has been clear that certain aspects of the program need change. Additionally, in recent days, there has been significant attention to Stanford inve…

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SZN 8 EP 5 - Sara Wilkinson, The Step Up Foundation's $25,000 Donation to The Overwatch Collective / Reducing Veteran & First Responder Suicides 21:45

4M ago21:45

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A huge thank you to Sara Wilkinson and the team from The Step Up Foundation for donating $25,000 to The Overwatch Collective. Step Up Foundation has donated over $300,000 to various organizations that are working hard to combat veteran suicide. Listen to this quick 20 minute episode as Instagram Live failed us! Sara gives us a brief summary how Ste…

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How a Coaching Sabbatical Shaped Arizona State's Marcus Arroyo 1:15:50

4M ago1:15:50

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The Power of a Coaching Sabbatical Years ago, I learned that Nike offered sabbaticals to employees after 10 years of service. It made perfect sense - stepping away allowed them to recharge, gain new perspectives, and pour into their families. In the coaching profession, I’ve always believed sabbaticals should be the norm. Every coach I’ve met who h…

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Chess Moves: Max Brosmer’s Journey from 2-Star Recruit to NFL Prospect 1:07:49

5M ago1:07:49

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To believe in oneself is a powerful thought. We've seen it drive elite athletes for centuries. It's been the foundation of one of the most successful shows in recent history, Ted Lasso. And for over 25 years, I’ve heard quarterbacks use that word - belief - time and time again. At my core, I trust that the best coaches, players, and performers must…

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Todd Blackledge on the Evolution of College Football & Storytelling in the Booth 46:53

5M ago46:53

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If you love college football, you know the voice of Todd Blackledge - today’s guest on the Y-Option podcast, presented by our founding partner, 76. Growing up in Pennsylvania, a few things were constant: Friday night high school football, postgame pizza with the team, and Saturday afternoons in front of the TV watching college football. My friends …

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Adam Breneman Building an Online Empire & Oregon Locks in Lanning 53:45

5M ago53:45

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It’s a B1G week here at Y-Option both with our guests and on the news front. Thanks to our founding partner 76, today’s guest is the founder of Breneman Media and host of the “Next Up” podcast, Adam Breneman. More on Adam in a moment, but first the big news… Last Friday, the Ducks made a statement - not just to the Big Ten, but to all of college fo…

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NFL Insider Jordan Schultz on Fatherhood, Football & the Future 34:11

5M ago34:11

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This week, we sit down with Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz for a conversation fueled by our founding partner 76. We cover football, family, fatherhood, and a news-packed week at the NFL Combine. Jordan, son of Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, shares how his upbringing shaped his career, work ethic, and journey to becoming an NFL insider. He off…

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Rollin' with the Tide - Kalen DeBoer 55:32

5M ago55:32

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Hello from Tuscaloosa! Well, not today - but that’s where I recently sat down with Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer inside the Crimson Tide football facility. I’ve known Coach DeBoer since his days at Fresno State. I first met him in the Fall of 2021, when his Bulldogs visited the Rose Bowl to take on UCLA. That night, I was in the booth alongside T…

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Dual Mentality - Roddy Jones 38:52

5M ago38:52

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The NFL Combine is underway with players arriving and the on-field workouts beginning Thursday, and as always, the spotlight is on the quarterbacks. While Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders won’t be throwing, he’s still expected to be the talk of the week in Indianapolis. This week on Y-Option fueled by our founding partner 76, ESPN and SiriusXM broadcaste…

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Mark Sanchez - Quarterback Options 57:06

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I met Mark Sanchez in the fall of 2005. It was my first season at USC and our team was regarded as the best in the history of the game. Mark was a rising star in Southern California as a freshman quarterback with a rocket arm and an infectious personality. I was a 22-year-old transplant from Pennsylvania who fell in love with the Pacific, the USC f…

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Dillon Gabriel - Finding "It" 43:08

6M ago43:08

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Years ago, I was on the Elite 11 quarterback camp tour and kept hearing coaches talking about QBs having the “It Factor.” It was as though everywhere I turned that phrase was being thrown around. As time would pass, it felt as though that became the most overused and undefinable phrase in football. So in the summer of 2016, a few of us set out to t…

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Kenjon Barner - 2 Birds, 3 Rings 1:08:27

6M ago1:08:27

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Fly Eagles Fly! The Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs to win this year's Super Bowl. As a Pennsylvania native, I’ve seen the passion from Philly fans since I was a child. Watching them dominate this past Sunday, I had Randall Cunningham memories flooding my mind. For former Eagle and Oregon Ducks’ Hall of Famer Kenjon Barner, he …

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SZN 8 EP 4 - Pasadena Fire Captain Robert Sepulveda / Full Breakdown of the Eaton Fire in Southern California / 24+ Hours of Non-Stop Fire Fighting / Role as a Captain / Benefits of a Group Debrief 51:31

6M ago51:31

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A huge thank you to Captain Sepulveda with the Pasadena Fire Department for joining T.O.C.'s podcast to share his accounts of the Eaton fire in Southern California. Captain Sepulveda shares how he prepared for the biggest fire he's been involved in while his wife and children were home not knowing if they would need to evacuate or not. In addition,…

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Y-Option Extra: Pete Carroll Butterfly Effect 0:45

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.y-option.com The butterfly effect was popularized by a meteorologist in the 1960s while studying weather patterns. His discovery proved that a tiny change in the weather could lead to a variety of different outcomes. The same could be said for the coaching profession. Last year, Nick…

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Mack Brown - Lessons in Leadership 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

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I can recall the moment like it was yesterday. USC vs Texas. The Rose Bowl. Burnt orange filling up one half of the iconic stadium and cardinal and gold filling up the other. A sunset for the ages. Keith Jackson. Pete Carroll. Mack Brown. Matt Leinart. Reggie Bush. And of course, Vince Young. I’ve yet to watch that game back, as it was the finale o…

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Sleeping Giant No More - ASU AD Graham Rossini 56:14

6M ago56:14

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Fresh off of an epic football season, Arizona State Athletics Director Graham Rossini joins the Y-Option podcast for the 2nd time, thanks to our founding partners at 76. I can recall my first year coaching at USC and our game at ASU. It was an epic back-and-forth showdown and while the Trojans were able to win it late, I left ASU with the feeling t…

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