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Baylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsBaylor University Career CenterFor Baylor students, career success begins when they set foot on campus, with the help of the Baylor University Career Center. Baylor’s placement rate of 91 percent is one of the best in the nation, and its approach is student-centered, walking alongside students and helping them define success. Michael Estepp, newly appointed Assistant Vice Provost in the Career Center, showcases the approach that helps students successfully pursue their calling. 2025-05-3022 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsSam HendersonMany will recognize Sam Henderson's voice from his role as the announcer of Baylor Commencement exercises, but his impact at Baylor extends far beyond that stage. A professional actor, screenwriter and professor, Henderson shares his path to stage and screen and unpacks the ways those experiences shape his classroom teaching in Baylor's Film and Digital Media Department. 2025-05-0927 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsKarenna MalavantiWhat is it like to live with your family in community with hundreds of college students? How do living-learning communities (LLC) at Baylor support students as they strive for excellence in pursuit of their calling? Karenna Malavanti, senior lecturer in psychology and neuroscience at Baylor, is also faculty-in-residence at Earle Hall, where she leads the Science & Health LLC. She takes listeners inside Baylor’s nationally recognized learning communities and describes the joys of intentional life on campus. 2025-03-0722 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsStephen SloanFrom a distinct Christian mission to a history of innovation, Baylor has long served as a light in higher education—as its motto says, Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana, Pro Mundo. February 2025 marks the University’s 180th birthday. Stephen Sloan, Professor of History and Director of Baylor’s Institute for Oral History, takes listeners inside a few of the threads that connect Baylor through the decades. 2025-02-2119 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsBlair BrowningMany in the Baylor Family know Blair Browning as the longtime host of All University Sing! and Pigskin Revue, but not everyone knows how deep his Baylor roots run. A 2012 Collins Outstanding Professor honoree, he serves as professor and chair of the Department of Communication. Browning takes listeners inside the Sing experience and shares why he loves teaching Baylor students. 2025-02-1422 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsXavier Dawes and Meghan FletcherThe Baylor University Board of Regents features two Student Regents, Xavier Dawes and Meghan Fletcher. Student Regents, like their fellow board members, work on behalf of the best interest of Baylor University while facilitating and communicating the views and experiences of students. In this Baylor Connections, Dawes and Fletcher share more about the unique role they hold and examine the ways it shapes their time at Baylor. 2024-12-0626 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsToby BrooksBaylor’s Academy for Teaching and Learning (ATL) helps faculty become better teachers through enrichment and development opportunities. Toby Brooks joined the Baylor faculty this year as ATL director and clinical professor in HHPR. In this Baylor Connections, he unpacks insights on serving teachers and the teaching profession, and shares his path from athletic training to higher education leadership. 2024-11-2222 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsEduardo ContrerasWhen Baylor’s longstanding motto was expanded to include Pro Mundo, the University heralded its goal to have a greater global impact as a Christian research university. Every department on campus contributes in some way, but for Baylor’s Center for Global Engagement, global focus is a core characteristic. In this Baylor Connections, Eduardo Contreras, Baylor’s Vice Provost for Global Engagement, shares how the division facilitates cultural exchange and opportunity. 2024-11-0822 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsKaren FoliWhen Baylor recruited Karen Foli as the first endowed chair in the Louise Herrington School of Nursing, the University opened new possibilities to speak into mental health needs experienced in the nursing profession. Foli, a leading scholar and author on these topics, comes to Baylor from Purdue University to serve as the Louise Herrington Endowed Chair of Mental Health Nursing. In this Baylor Connections, she discusses a lifetime of addressing needs in nursing and examines her new role at Baylor. 2024-10-2522 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsAlan LefeverYou probably already know that Baylor hosted the nation’s first Homecoming in 1909—and remains the standard for collegiate Homecomings to this day. But there is likely much you don’t know about the roots of Homecoming, the traditions that have become Baylor icons and even the occasional shenanigans that accompany college students through the years. In this Baylor Connections, Alan Lefever—Truett professor, Baptist historian, and the author of The History of Baylor Sports—takes listeners on a tour from 1909 to the present to paint a picture of why Baylor Homecoming is so special. 2024-10-1822 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsMichelle GonzalezNearly 16 percent of Baylor students are the first person in their family to attend a four-year college. Baylor’s First in Line program serves these students to help them maximize their success on campus. In this Baylor Connections, Michelle Gonzalez, First in Line Program Manager, highlights the ways Baylor walks alongside first-generation students as they navigate the college years, and shares why the program was recognized among the nation’s best. 2024-10-1122 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsPaul Putz, Cori Bolts, and Kenny BoydCharacter formation is a foundational element of the Baylor student-athlete experience, and a new grant will enable Baylor to deepen work in this area through a partnership between the Faith and Sports Institute in Truett Seminary and Baylor Athletics. In this Baylor Connections, Paul Putz of the Faith and Sports Institute, along with Cori Bolts and Kenny Boyd of Baylor Athletics, takes listeners inside their collaborative work and examine opportunities to better serve student-athletes in the area of Christian character development. 2024-09-2727 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsBrian Jordon and Paul AllisonWhen military equipment breaks down, those who rely on it need it returned to operation as quickly as possible. Brian Jordon and Paul Allison are developing a technology that could do just that on the battlefield, in Space and more. Jordan and Allison came to Baylor in 2022 and brought a national reputation for elite materials science research with them. In this Baylor Connections, they share how their work in Baylor’s Point-of-Need Innovations Center could make repairs faster, cheaper and more sustainable in a variety of settings. 2024-09-2025 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsNancy Brickhouse and Tiffany HogueBaylor in Deeds is here, a new strategic plan which charts a course for greater global impact, stewardship and service. With a focus on action and deed across every part of the University, Baylor in Deeds invigorates exciting new opportunities for the University to live out its scriptural calling and Christian mission. In this Baylor Connections, Provost Nancy Brickhouse and Chief of Staff Tiffany Hogue introduce the new plan and unpack the commitments and imperatives that will shape the years ahead. 2024-09-1328 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsKevin JacksonA new school year provides countless opportunities to engage and support students. Baylor Student Life offers a vast array of resources to support the total development of students. In this Baylor Connections, Vice President for Student Life Kevin Jackson takes listeners inside the moments and resources that enrich the Baylor experience for a new generation of Bears. 2024-09-0627 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsDavid KayeCollege athletics is in the midst of a season of change as new legislation and rule changes open new revenue streams to student-athletes. In this Baylor Connections, David Kaye gives listeners an “NIL 101” session. Kaye, who serves as Baylor’s NIL general manager, unpacks the ways Baylor University is adapting to the changing landscape to best serve student-athletes and provides insights into factors like revenue-sharing, collectives, in-house units and more. 2024-08-3025 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsPresident Linda LivingstoneAnticipation abounds at the start of a new school year, and the Baylor Family has much to celebrate. In this Baylor Connections, President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D., takes listeners inside the Fall Semester at Baylor. From the launch of a new strategic plan to a focus on Baylor’s global impact as a Christian university, President Livingstone highlights a number of themes key to the year ahead at Baylor. 2024-08-1622 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsDavid WillsDavid Wills has a passion for generosity and helping others live generously. The two-time Baylor graduate was named the 2024 Baylor Alumnus of the Year. In this Baylor Connections, Wills lists the questions that everyone should ask to consider generosity in their own lives, explains why generous people are happy and shares the impact of his Baylor experience on the path his life has taken. 2024-08-0222 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsJason CookNew additions to the Baylor campus, national rankings, Big 12 expansion and more highlight the conversation with Jason Cook in this week’s Baylor Connections. Cook, who serves as Baylor’s Vice President for Marketing and Communications and Chief Marketing Officer, takes listeners inside Baylor’s national reputation, examines the impact of new facilities in the last year and looks ahead to the coming months at Baylor. 2024-07-2625 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsJimmy and Janet Dorrell Legendary organizations Mission Waco-Mission World and Church Under the Bridge are known for their commitment to serve others and efforts to overcome injustice in Waco and beyond. Their work has blessed thousands of individuals and inspired generations of Baylor students to pursue their own calls to serve. In this Baylor Connections, co-founders Jimmy and Janet Dorrell, recipients of Baylor’s 2024 Pro Ecclesia Medal of Service, share the heart behind a life committed to the poor and marginalized. 2024-07-1926 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsJeremy CounsellerBefore he even knew his last name carried a legal connotation, Jeremy Counseller showed signs of pursuing a career in law as a child. Today, he serves as the Abner V. McCall Chair of Evidence Law and will take over as Dean of the Baylor Law School in July. In this Baylor Connections, get to know Baylor’s newest dean.  Counseller shares his experience as both a Baylor law student and faculty member and paints a picture of the qualities that make Baylor Law distinct. 2024-06-1422 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsSteven FernandezBaylor's McNair Scholars program serves undergraduates from low-income, first-generation and other underrepresented backgrounds through mentorship, research opportunities and other scholarly activities. Steven Fernandez serves as director of Student Opportunity and Achievement Resources at Baylor. In this Baylor Connections, he shares how the program fosters relationships and opportunities that have helped propel students to elite academic posts when their time at Baylor is through. 2024-06-0722 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsAndy Hogue, Madelene Do and Jacey JamisonOn the heels of recognition as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution, Baylor University celebrates a school-record 17 students and recent alumni who have been selected for Fulbright U.S. Student Grants. Learn more about the opportunities they’ll experience in this Baylor Connections, with recipients Madelene Do, a 2024 graduate pursuing Fulbright studies in Vietnam, and Jacey Jamison, a senior who will travel to South Korea next year. Andy Hogue, associate dean for engaged learning and a Fulbright advisor at Baylor, further shares how Baylor supports students in pursuit of these prestigious honors. 2024-05-1729 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsLarry LyonNearly 5,500 graduate students call Baylor home, and a record number of Ph.D. students will receive their degrees this Spring—tangible signs of growth in the Graduate School at Baylor. Larry Lyon serves as Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School. In this Baylor Connections, he examines how the Graduate School pursues distinction at a Christian research university, highlights growth and unpacks the unique regalia worn at Commencement. 2024-05-0328 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsDave MoreheadOutlets ranging from The Wall Street Journal to CNBC have highlighted the outstanding performance of Baylor’s endowment. The University’s investment returns are beating those in the Ivy League, long the gold standard in this area. In this Baylor Connections, Chief Investment Officer Dave Morehead shares how, taking listeners inside Baylor’s successful approach as he unpacks common questions surrounding university endowments and casts a vision for future growth. 2024-04-1229 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsSara Dolan and Joe TaubeBaylor celebrates Graduate Student Appreciation Week April 1-5, presenting an opportunity to recognize the nearly 5,500 Baylor graduate students who advance research, teaching and more throughout the University. In this Baylor Connections, Sara Dolan and Joe Taube share more about the importance of graduate education. Dolan serves as Associate Dean for Professional Development in the Graduate School; Joe Taube is an Associate Professor of Biology and Graduate Program Director for the Department of Biology, and both have partnered with graduate students to advance high-level research. 2024-03-2922 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsCurtis ReynoldsCurtis Reynolds officially joined the Baylor Family this month as Vice President of Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer. He comes to Baylor from the University of Florida, where he served as Vice President for Business Affairs. Get to know Reynolds in this Baylor Connections, where he discusses topics ranging from his family and path to Baylor to current challenges and opportunities in higher education. 2024-03-1522 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsNick MadinceaBaylor senior Nick Madincea took a non-traditional path to Baylor and now serves as Student Body President. In this Baylor Connections, he takes listeners inside Student Government—how those involved seek to serve Baylor students, the impact of Student Government on campus, and the role of student body president. 2024-03-0122 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsCharles RamseyThis year, Baylor will host the global broadcast for Collegiate Day of prayer, a gathering for prayer and worship focused on college students. Charles Ramsey, Director for Campus Ministries & Church Connections and Associate Chaplain in Baylor Spiritual Life, has worked with organizations across campus and throughout the community in preparation for the event. In this Baylor Connections, Ramsey shares the heart behind the day, examines the importance of community prayer and considers the significance of the spiritual focus throughout the Baylor community. 2024-02-2322 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsCheryl GochisBaylor has long been recognized as a “Great College to Work For,” earning honor roll status on this competitive list for 12 of the last 13 years. In this Baylor Connections, Cheryl Gochis, Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer, shares how Baylor HR serves Baylor faculty and staff through initiatives that promote wellness, increased benefits offerings, employee resource groups and more. 2024-02-0926 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsJuliana SmithHow does Baylor create spiritual growth opportunities for hundreds of student-athletes? As the first Executive Senior Associate Athletics director for Mission Impact & Enrichment in Baylor Athletics, Juliana Smith works to serve students and equip colleagues to enhance this foundational goal. In this Baylor Connections, Smith explains the heart behind her newly created position and the vision to meet student-athletes wherever they are to share the Gospel and promote spiritual growth. 2024-02-0222 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsFelipe HinojosaIlluminate’s Baylor in Latin America initiative shapes research, outreach and service to neighbors close to home and throughout Latin America. Last summer, Felipe Hinojosa joined the Baylor faculty as the John and Nancy Jackson Endowed Chair in Latin America and Professor of History. In this Baylor Connections, Hinojosa shares stories of formative experiences that shaped his path to higher education, the vision that drew him to Baylor from Texas A&M, and his hopes for collaborative work throughout the institution to advance the Baylor in Latin America initiative. 2024-01-2622 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsJon EckertThe Baylor Center for School Leadership has served teachers around the world in the five years since its founding through research, networking, events and more. Jon Eckert came to Baylor in 2019 as the Lynda and Robert Copple Endowed Chair for Christians in School Leadership. In this Baylor Connections, Eckert takes listeners inside the University’s efforts to serve and equip teachers and to encourage them for excellence as they teach the next generation. 2024-01-1922 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsJen StephensonBaylor Opera Theatre has spent the last year earning numerous national awards as they annually present multiple performances to campus. This spring, Baylor Opera delivers Luisa Fernanda, their first opera entirely in Spanish. In this Baylor Connections, Jen Stephenson, Director of Baylor Opera Theater and assistant clinical professor in the School of Music, takes listeners inside the world of opera and shares what goes into delivering award-winning performances. 2024-01-1222 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsSarah Kathryn RicciBaylor Alumni is Baylor’s official alumni engagement program, and facilitates numerous events, activities and volunteer opportunities across the nation to connect with the Baylor Family. Sarah Kathryn Ricci serves as Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement. In this Baylor Connections, she takes listeners inside opportunities to connect through affinity groups, outings, athletics and more. 2023-12-2922 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsSarah Kathryn RicciBaylor Alumni is Baylor’s official alumni engagement program, and facilitates numerous events, activities and volunteer opportunities across the nation to connect with the Baylor Family. Sarah Kathryn Ricci serves as Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement. In this Baylor Connections, she takes listeners inside opportunities to connect through affinity groups, outings, athletics and more.2023-12-2923 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsPresident LivingstoneAs 2023 draws to a close, President Livingstone reviews an exciting year on campus and looks ahead to 2024. In this Baylor Connections, she highlights some of her favorite moments of the past year, discusses the opening of the Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion, analyzes new honors for Baylor and shares Christmas wishes for the Baylor Family.2023-12-1327 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsAlison PrahlIndividuals with intellectual disabilities and disorders (IDD) have a friend in Alison Prahl, whose research uncovers pathways to literacy. Prahl, assistant professor of communication sciences and disorders at Baylor, leads Baylor’s Language Impairment and Down Syndrome Lab, and her work has been supported by the National Institutes of Health. In this Baylor Connections, she discusses common misconceptions about literacy and disability, unpacks research designed to improve literacy and shares more about the opportunity to meet with families with IDD to address their needs.2023-12-0723 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsStephen NewbyStephen Newby came to Baylor this summer as the inaugural Lev H. Prichard III Chair in the Study of Black Worship. Dr. Newby brings a background in music, scholarship and ministry to the position, which leads research and scholarship efforts associated with the growth of Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Preservation Program. In this Baylor Connections, he discusses the power of Black worship, Baylor’s efforts to both preserve and share the music for future generations, and the path that led him to Baylor for what he calls his “dream job.”2023-12-0127 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsSharon SternBaylor students can access physicians, nurses, physical therapists, psychiatrists and more through the Baylor Health Center. In this Baylor Connections, Dr. Sharon Stern, medical director for Baylor University Health Services, shares how the University provides for student health and is proactive in meeting needs throughout the year.2023-11-1023 minThe Green RoomThe Green RoomBaylor Was Found Liable In a Recent Title IX Case. Hear From the Reporter Who Covered It. – with Dan SolomonNine years ago, Dolores Lozano claims she was violently assaulted by a Baylor football player and her boyfriend at the time. In 2016 she filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming that – despite having gone to administrators and football program leaders – her alma mater had been negligent in its handling of her reports of domestic violence and, as a result, violated her rights under the Title IX federal civil rights law. On Tuesday, a Waco jury found Baylor liable. It's the only Title IX case to go before a jury and reach this verdict and involved the testimonies of former Bayl...2023-10-2740 minThe Green RoomThe Green RoomBaylor Was Found Liable In a Recent Title IX Case. Hear From the Reporter Who Covered It. – with Dan SolomonNine years ago, Dolores Lozano claims she was violently assaulted by a Baylor football player and her boyfriend at the time. In 2016 she filed a lawsuit against the university, claiming that – despite having gone to administrators and football program leaders – her alma mater had been negligent in its handling of her reports of domestic violence and, as a result, violated her rights under the Title IX federal civil rights law. On Tuesday, a Waco jury found Baylor liable. It's the only Title IX case to go before a jury and reach this verdict and involved the testimonies of former Bayl...2023-10-2740 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsKallie KoboldThe Baylor Counseling Center offers a wide array of services and resources to meet the mental health needs of Baylor students. Kallie Kobold is a psychologist and coordinator of outreach in the Counseling Center. In this Baylor Connections, she shares insights from serving students, examines student approaches to mental health and explains how Baylor outreach encourages students to consider their own needs and breaks down stigmas surrounding mental health challenges.2023-10-1323 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsKevin Dougherty and Michael RyanGraduate students play an important role in Baylor research and teaching, and the mentorship they receive from Baylor professors is significant in preparing them for excellence in both. In this Baylor Connections, a professor and graduate student-Kevin Dougherty, professor of sociology, and Michael Ryan, a sociology Ph.D. student-share their experiences from this distinct time in a student’s life.2023-09-2923 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsBaylor Connections - Strategic PlanBaylor has started the process to pursue the University’s next strategic plan. Provost Nancy Brickhouse and Chief of Staff Tiffany Hogue serve as co-chairs of the Strategic Planning Group, whose members will walk with the Baylor Family through the comprehensive, year-long process. In this Baylor Connections, they take listeners inside the goals and process of strategic planning, examine the success of Illuminate as Baylor pursues its successor, and examine the pillars that Baylor will follow to elevate the University’s mission and impact on the world. 2023-09-2625 minThe QuadPodThe QuadPodQuadPod EP25- Baylor, Abroad!Baylor offers no shortage of travel opportunities for students and faculty alike. On this episode, we hear from members of our community who went abroad this summer, learning more about where they went and the new perspectives they brought back with them. First, freshman Ivan Zheng catches up with junior Tate Harrison to hear about his summer semester in South Africa. Tate is one of six students from Baylor who traveled overseas this summer as part of the global exchange program. Next, we take to the quad with senior Peyton Smith to find out which destinations other Baylor students...2023-09-1849 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsNancy Brickhouse and Tiffany HogueBaylor has started the process to pursue the University’s next strategic plan. Provost Nancy Brickhouse and Chief of Staff Tiffany Hogue serve as co-chairs of the Strategic Planning Group, whose members will walk with the Baylor Family through the comprehensive, year-long process. In this Baylor Connections, they take listeners inside the goals and process of strategic planning, examine the success of Illuminate as Baylor pursues its successor, and examine the pillars that Baylor will follow to elevate the University’s mission and impact on the world.2023-09-1525 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsPresident LivingstoneAt the start of a new year, President Livingstone examines a variety of topics on this Baylor Connections. The Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center, research momentum, Big 12 expansion, a new strategic plan and the addition of Indy and Belle to the Baylor campus are all on the agenda in this week’s conversation.2023-09-0826 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsKevin VillegasIn his role as Dean of Intercultural Engagement and Division of Student Life Initiatives, Kevin Villegas works with students and colleagues to create a more vibrant, inclusive, and supportive campus environment. In this Baylor Connections, Dr. Villegas examines those efforts, provides insights from his work with students and shares how this work is an expression of the Baylor University mission.2023-09-0122 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsMark and Paula Hurd Welcome CenterThe Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center has arrived, a spectacular new front door to Baylor University. The beautiful, technology-rich facility houses a variety of features and amenities—among them, four columns which offer unique interactive experiences to visitors, an alumni center, ballroom, auditorium, spirit shop, coffee shop, meeting spaces and more. Learn more about the Hurd Welcome Center from Jason Cook, Vice President for Marketing and Communications; Toby Barnett, Interim Vice President for Advancement; and Ross VanDyke, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing and Recruiting, in this Baylor Connections.2023-08-2526 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsJoel CareyMajor General Joel Carey serves as Director of Operations, Strategic Deterrence, and Nuclear Integration of the United States Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa, based in Germany. This year, he was recognized as Baylor’s 2023 Alumnus of the Year. In this Baylor Connections, General Carey shares where Air Force service has led him and his family, looks back on his time as a Baylor student and football player, and examines the privilege of working with the men and women of the Air Force.2023-08-1822 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsRebecca Kennedy and Mason FlippinBearAid is Baylor’s disaster relief outreach team, where students partner with Baylor Spiritual Life to meet needs in Texas and across the country after national disasters like tornadoes, ice storms and floods. In this Baylor Connections, Rebecca Kennedy, Assistant Dean of Spiritual Life, and Mason Flippin, a Baylor senior and BearAid team member, take listeners inside BearAid’s work and mission as they serve neighbors in need.2023-08-1122 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsBen RoseThe Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is NASA’S next flagship mission and offers significant technological advancements to explore the universe. Among those helping to prepare for that mission is a new Baylor faculty member—incoming assistant professor of physics Ben Rose. Rose is one of four leaders on a project infrastructure team preparing for the 2027 launch. In this Baylor Connections, he shares the story of the Roman Telescope and why NASA is investing $11 million in his research team’s work.2023-08-0223 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsRicha SirohiFrom a childhood in Nebraska, to Baylor, to NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Richa Sirohi pursued her dreams and is achieving significant goals as an engineer. A 2018 Baylor graduate, Sirohi is Baylor’s 2023 Young Alumna of the Year. In this Baylor Connections, Sirohi takes listeners inside her work and shares what it means to serve as a role model for students hoping to follow her footsteps into the STEM fields.2023-07-2823 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsKen BuckleyBaylor students are attaining jobs and grad school positions at an elite rate. The University’s most recent placement rate is 92 percent, and the Baylor University Career Center has played an important role in helping students build a successful approach to their career. Ken Buckley serves as Assistant Vice Provost in the Baylor University Career Center. In this Baylor Connections, he shares how the Career Center partners with students and adds value to their Baylor education.2023-07-2026 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsRyan McManamayWhen flooding in Yellowstone stalled a family vacation, Ryan McManamay turned his attention to those impacted by the disaster. McManamay, an associate professor of environmental science at Baylor, earned a grant to survey business owners around the park to determine the floods’ impact on their business. That data sheds light on the role of natural resources on the communities around them. In this Baylor Connections, he tells the story behind the project and shares a broader vision for the role of places like Yellowstone National Park as critical infrastructure.2023-07-1429 minBaylor ConnectionsBaylor ConnectionsBarbara WalkerA trailblazer, social worker, civil servant and leader, Barbara Walker was Baylor University’s first Black female graduate. This Spring, statues of Ms. Walker and Rev. Robert Gilbert, Baylor’s first Black male graduate, were dedicated in front of Baylor’s Tidwell Bible Building. In this Baylor Connections, Walker shares stories from her time at Baylor and her career in social work, and examines what it means to see a statue which immortalizes her contributions for future generations.2023-06-3028 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Football Spring Game 2023 EditionBaylor football played their 2023 spring game a couple of Saturdays ago. Dave Aranda switched up the format for this year's version of the game, going with an offense vs defense matchup instead of splitting the roster up into two even teams. In this matchup which featured a unique scoring format, such as 2 points for offensive plays of 20+ yards and 3 points for a defensive 4th down stop, the offense topped the defense by a score of 38-27.Much of the offense's success in the spring game came through the running backs and the tight ends. Those are two...2023-05-0132 minSic ’Em PodcastSic ’Em PodcastGlenn Moore Baylor University Softball Head CoachGlenn Moore is in his 23rd season as head coach at Baylor and his 26th full season as a collegiate softball head coach. Moore, who was selected to guide the Bears’ program in June 2000, begins the 2023 season with a career record of 977-467, including an 838-425 record at Baylor. His teams have had a winning record in all but one season of his Division I coaching career and he is Baylor Athletics’ active all-time wins leader across all sports. He has progressed up the active NCAA coaching ranks, now ranking No. 24 in total victories among active Division I head coac...2023-03-3038 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastA Review of Baylor's Season and a Preview of the Final FourThe time has come to wrap up the Baylor basketball season. Ahead of the Final Four, Andrew Miner and Pranay Malempati jump on to record a basketball season finale of the Bears Illustrated Podcast.One word to describe the year: Inconsistent.That's what Baylor hoops was this year, on both the men's and women's side. We recount what stands out most from this season, the last tournament games for the Bears and give you our Final Four picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...2023-03-2924 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor March Madness PreviewAs Baylor basketball gears up for the NCAA Tournament as the 3-seed in the South Region, we preview their path to another Final Four. It starts with their a first-round matchup against 14-seed UC Santa Barbara which would be followed up in a Round-of-32 matchup by the winner of 6-seed Creighton and 11-seed NC State. The top two seeds in the South region are No. 1 Alabama and No. 2 Arizona.The Baylor women's basketball team also will begin their NCAA tournament play this weekend, the Lady Bears' 19th straight appearance. The women earned a 7 seed this year, lower...2023-03-1531 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Basketball Bounced in Big 12 Quarterfinals by Iowa StateOn Thursday afternoon, Baylor basketball was knocked out of the Big 12 tournament in the quarterfinals by Iowa State, the third time Baylor has fallen to the Cyclones this season, each loss coming in convincing fashion. The Bears have won just one Big 12 tournament since 2017. Jalen Bridges put up a terrific offensive performance, scoring 28 points including seven made three-points. But the rest of the offense couldn't muster much up. And Baylor's defense didn't fare much better, allowing Iowa State to grab 20 offensive rebounds.So what is next for Baylor? Can they still make a deep run in the...2023-03-1023 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Poised to Make March Madness RunAs No. 7 Baylor basketball finishes up its regular season, we take a look at how well-positioned they are to make a deep run in the NCAA tournament. Baylor knocked off No. 9 Texas on Saturday and beat Oklahoma State on the road on Monday, both largely without superstar freshman Keyonte George. In George's absence, backup point guard Dale Bonner came through big.We also touch on the Baylor women's basketball team. Specifically, how far do the Lady Bears have to go in the NCAA Tournament to make up for a lackluster, up-and-down regular season, a season where they...2023-03-0235 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Basketball Falls Twice in KansasHere we are Baylor fans, just three games left before the end of the basketball regular season and we enter into March. For Scott Drew and the Bears, they have to be thankful that they are no longer in Kansas, but the road does not get any easier with the Longhorns coming to Waco.On this episode of the Bears Illustrated Podcast, we discuss how we feel about Baylor hoops after two disastrous second halves against both Kansas and Kansas State. We debate to see which one was worse: a 55-point allowance to the J...2023-02-2424 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Basketball Stands Atop the Big 12!Baylor basketball has reeled off 4 straight wins to step into a tie for first place in the Big 12 with Kansas and Texas, with five games remaining on the schedule. The Bears next three games will have massive Big 12 title implications, starting with Saturday's thrilling matchup in Lawrence, as Baylor takes on the No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks with ESPN's College Gameday in town. That will be followed by a game at No. 12 Kansas State to finish the Sunflower 2-step and then a matchup in Waco against No. 6 Texas. Can Baylor keep winning and claim the Big 12 title for the third straight...2023-02-1626 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Basketball Picks Up First Conference WinBoth the Baylor men's and women's basketball teams were in action Wednesday night. The men's team, led by Keyonte George's 32 points, beat West Virginia to pick up their first conference win of the season after an 0-3 start. The women were not as fortunate, falling to Oklahoma State at home. We discuss both of these performances and the look-ahead.But first, of course, we tell you why TCU's 65-7 loss to Georgia was inevitable and why it does NOT take away from TCU's season or the strength of the Big 12 conference. ...2023-01-1338 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastCBS Sports' Shehan Jeyarajah on TCU vs Georgia, Baylor's season, State of the Big 12 and moreShehan Jeyarajah was the only CBS Sports analyst to pick TCU to upset Michigan in the College Football Playoff. He explains why he has again picked TCU to knock off Georgia in the National Championship Game, and what it would mean for TCU and for the Big 12 if the Horned Frogs take home the national championship.Jeyarajah also shares his thoughts on the Baylor Football season, the state of Baylor basketball, where the Big 12 stands in the conference picture, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices...2023-01-0536 minSic ’Em PodcastSic ’Em PodcastDavid Kaye - Baylor Athletics Associate AD External Affairs OperationsJohn talks with David Kaye, the Baylor Athletics Associate AD External Affairs Operations. David Kaye is in his 14th year in Baylor Athletics and his first year as Associate AD for External Affairs Operations. He is also in his fourth year on the Baylor Athletics Leadership Team, serving as men's golf sports program administrator, and his seventh year representing athletics communications on the external leadership team. Kaye was promoted to his current role in August 2022, where he is responsible for closing the gap between strategic objectives and purposeful execution by managing special projects and campaigns, liaising with stakeholders and...2022-12-2947 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Football Season ReviewUltimately, Baylor's season did not end the way the Bears hoped that it would back in August. Big 12 championship repeat and CFP aspirations came crashing down much earlier than expected. There were a lot of ups and downs throughout the season. We break down the season that was for Baylor football and look forward to what lies ahead both in the short and long run. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...2022-12-2022 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastSicEm365's Kendall Kaut Joins to Talk Baylor BasketballAs Baylor basketball is in the midst of a 16 day layoff between their last game, a win over #18 Gonzaga and their next one, a matchup in Dallas against the Pac-12's Washington State, the BearsIllustrated Podcast is joined by SicEm365's Kendall Kaut. Kendall has previously written a book titled, "How They Drew It Up: Baylor's Unforgettable 2021 Championship Season," chronicling the Bears' National Championship run a couple years ago.We ask Kendall about Baylor basketball's strengths and weaknesses and his experience attending Baylor's win over Gonzaga in South Dakota (he says he never wants to visit the...2022-12-1230 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastA Big Baylor Sports WeekendFriday: Baylor basketball vs. #16 VirginiaSaturday: Baylor football vs. #4 TCU. Big Noon Kickoff.Sunday: Baylor women's basketball vs #19 Maryland. Baylor men's basketball vs #8 UCLA.This past weekend was a big weekend for Baylor sports. We recap it and give you our biggest takeaways. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-11-231h 11Sic ’Em PodcastSic ’Em PodcastEpisode 97 | John Maurer - Associate Chaplain Director of Sports Ministry, Baylor UniversityJohn Morris talks with John Maurer who is the Associate Chaplain Director of Sports Ministry at Baylor University.In the spring of 2018 Baylor hired John as an Associate Chaplain/Director of Sports Ministry. His role is to serve as a chaplain to Baylor Athletics; specifically offering pastoral leadership, teaching, evangelism and care to student-athletes, coaches, staff and their families.John has over 30 years of experience in sports ministry at Division 1 collegiate, professional and international levels which uniquely qualifies him for his role here at Baylor University. Not only has John done the work of evangelism an...2022-11-2337 minSic ’Em PodcastSic ’Em PodcastDavid Kaye - Baylor Athletics Associate AD External Affairs OperationsJohn talks with David Kaye, the Baylor Athletics Associate AD External Affairs Operations. David Kaye is in his 14th year in Baylor Athletics and his first year as Associate AD for External Affairs Operations. He is also in his fourth year on the Baylor Athletics Leadership Team, serving as men's golf sports program administrator, and his seventh year representing athletics communications on the external leadership team. Kaye was promoted to his current role in August 2022, where he is responsible for closing the gap between strategic objectives and purposeful execution by managing special projects and campaigns, liaising with stakeholders and...2022-11-1047 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Football Hosts Kansas State in Blackout GameBaylor football sits at 6-3 with a 4-2 conference record heading into this weekend's matchup against Kansas State. It's a game between two teams (K-State also sits at 4-2 in the conference) vying for the second Big 12 championship game spot and the right to likely play TCU.How does this matchup look for the Bears and what did we learn from last weekend's win over Oklahoma that will hopefully translate into success for the rest of the season? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www...2022-11-1037 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Women's Basketball Season PreviewBaylor women's basketball starts it season this week, with games on Monday and Thursday at the Ferrell Center. The Lady Bears are ranked number 18 in the country in the pre-season AP Poll, coming off a season where they once again won the Big 12 conference but had an early exit in the NCAA tournament, getting bounced in the round of 32.Baylor welcomes 8 newcomers to the team, with a combination of players from the recruiting trail and the transfer portal. We break down the roster as well as our expectations for the Lady Bears in 2022-23. 2022-11-0724 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Men's Basketball Season PreviewBaylor basketball season starts this week, with games on Monday and Friday at the Ferrel Center. The Bears, who last year won their second straight Big 12 regular season (sharing the title with Kansas in 2021-2022), enter this season ranked Number 5 in the pre-season AP Poll.Baylor's roster has undergone a number of changes, losing four key players this offseason but adding a lot of talent, through both recruiting and the transfer portal, to make up for it. We break down Baylor's roster and preview the 2022-2023 season.We also touch on the rumors of basketball...2022-11-0741 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Football beats Texas Tech 45-17, one win away from clinching a Bowl appearanceThoughts on Baylor's big win at Texas Tech, including reflecting on the impressive defensive performance and running back Richard Reese's 36-carry night.Baylor's record improves to 5-3, one win from clinching a Bowl game appearance. The Bears will now travel to Norman and face the Oklahoma Sooners on Saturday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-11-0133 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThoughts on Baylor Football's win over Kansas and other games from Week 8; Look forward to Baylor - Texas TechWe break down Baylor football's win over Kansas, including nearly blowing a 28-3 lead and closing the game out with a big late-fourth quarter touchdown drive.Also, around the rest of the Big 12, how much blame does Quinn Ewers deserve for Texas' loss to Oklahoma State? And how good is undefeated TCU?Finally, we briefly look forward to Baylor's next game, as the Bears go on the road to play Texas Tech in Lubbock on Saturday night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https...2022-10-2741 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor loses to West Virginia 43-40, drops to 3-3 for the seasonBaylor football, coming off a bye week, dropped their Thursday night matchup at West Virginia, falling to 3-3 on the season. The Bears have still never won in Morgantown.In a game where Baylor quarterback Blake Shapen had to leave in the third quarter with a head injury, the offense still put up 40 points. But the defense was as bad as the offense was good, and Baylor ultimately fell by a score of 43-40.We break down all facets of the loss, including the biggest reasons for Baylor's loss, why the Bears' defense played so...2022-10-1429 minSic ’Em PodcastSic ’Em PodcastBaylor University Football Player Dillon Doyle (#5 LB)John Morris talks with Baylor University Football Player Dillon Doyle who plays at Linebacker wearing #5.Two-time All-Big 12 Honorable mention honoree (2020 and 2021) … Preseason All-Big 12 Team (Media) … Preseason 2022 All-Big 12 First Team (Athlon, Phil Steele) … 2022 DCTF preseason All-Texas College Second Team … Started all 23 games for Baylor played since arriving on campus prior to the 2020 season … 40 career games played (17 at Iowa) … 172 career tackles (147 at Baylor), 11 career tackles for loss (10.5 at Baylor), three forced fumbles (two at Baylor) and one-career fumble recovery (at Baylor) … Saw time on offense in 2021, notching a receiving touchdown on his only reception, and a rushing touchdown on one of his thr...2022-10-1337 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Football loses 36-25 to Oklahoma State and State of the Big 12Baylor football fell on Saturday to now No. 7 Oklahoma State by a score of 36-25. The Bears subsequently fell all the way out of the AP Poll after entering the weekend ranked at No. 16.Oklahoma State, Kansas, TCU and Kansas State are all ranked top 20 in the country and lead the pack in the Big 12. How can Baylor bounce back and make their way back to the Big 12 championship game? And who are now the favorites to win the conference? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit...2022-10-0426 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor vs Oklahoma State Preview: GoPokes247's Cody Nagel Joins the ShowOn this special episode of the Bears Illustrated Podcast we sit down with GoPokes 247 Reporter Cody Nagel to preview this weekend’s top 16 showdown—and Big 12 title rematch—between Baylor and Oklahoma State. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-09-2928 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor Beats Iowa State 31-24 and Thoughts on the Big 12 PictureBaylor football knocked off Iowa State on the road this past weekend. We discuss the good and the bad of Saturday's game in Ames.We also give you our thoughts on the Big 12 picture overall and where Baylor currently stands, both within the conference and in the national picture. Listen in! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-09-2747 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor beats Texas State 42-7 and a Preview of the Big 12 Football SeasonBaylor Football defeated Texas State 42-7 on Saturday afternoon. Andrew and Pranay break down the good and the bad of how Baylor responded after their loss last weekend to BYU.We also break down the performances from the other Big 12 teams and preview Big 12 conference season, which officially starts next weekend.Finally, we look forward to the College Football Playoff race and where Baylor stands in it as of right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy 2022-09-1843 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor vs BYU Preview with LockedOn Cougars host Jake HatchBaylor football hits a big road test this weekend against the BYU Cougars in what is arguably the biggest College Football matchup of Week 2.Last season, Baylor cruised to a 38-24 victory over BYU in Waco. But things may be different this time around, as BYU has an improved team, especially along the offensive and defensive lines where Baylor dominated last time around. Jake Hatch, a radio host for 97.5 KSL Sports Zone in Utah, as well as host of the LockedOn Cougars Podcast, joins the show to break down Baylor vs. BYU. ...2022-09-0831 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBaylor beats Albany 69-10 and Reactions to other Week 1 CFB GamesBaylor football knocked off Albany by a score of 69-10 this past weekend. We give you our biggest takeaways from Baylor's victory, including our thoughts on the play of quarterback Blake Shapen. Then, we give you our reactions to the rest of Week 1's games, including Ohio State - Notre Dame, Houston - UTSA, and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-09-0732 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastA Look at Baylor's Depth Chart, Week 1 Picks, and Teams on Upset AlertLabor day weekend is here, which means we finally have a full slate of college football. Big games every day from Thursday through Monday, including Baylor's season opener against Albany, an FCS team, on Saturday.In segment 1, we talk about what stood out from Baylor's Week 1 depth chart and tell you what to watch for in Baylor's game Saturday.In segment 2, find out which Power 5 teams are on upset alert to lose to non-Power 5 teams. Some of the names may surprise you.Finally, in segment 3, we give you our picks for the biggest...2022-09-0138 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBearsIllustrated Podcast: Startup Waco launches NIL program for Baylor student-athletesEver since the NCAA began permitting Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities, institutions and boosters have been using that to their advantage. By forming NIL Collectives or Trusts independent of universities, boosters are working to create NIL deals with student athletes and connect them with other businesses in their area.Baylor was the final Power 5 institution for which an NIL Collective - or in this case, an NIL Collective-type organization - was formed. This NIL program is called the Green and Gold Exchange (GXG) and is specifically designed to help connect Baylor student-athletes on any t...2022-08-2324 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastTop247 QB Austin Novosad highlights Baylor's top 20 national classRecruiting reporter Jordan Scruggs of BearsIllustrated joins the show to discuss four-star QB Austin Novosad sticking to his Baylor commitment and how the Bears have built a top 20 recruiting class heading into the season.Host: Blair Angulo Guest: Jordan ScruggsFollow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/pr...2022-08-1618 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBearsIllustrated Podcast: Baylor Basketball talk with The Athletic's CJ MooreCollege football is right around the corner. Baylor fans, as they should be, are eagerly anticipating the Bears' football season. However, that doesn't mean we can't make time for some Baylor basketball talk.CJ Moore, a college basketball writer at The Athletic, joins the show to preview the basketball team's upcoming season. He discusses Baylor's performance at the Global Jam in Canada, including what he saw from 5-star freshman Keyonte George.We also talk about the team's strengths and weaknesses, and what the Bears need to do to compete for the national championship. 2022-08-1521 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics Podcast5-MINUTE MORNING: Latest on 4-Star QB & Baylor Commit Austin NovosadSteve Wiltfong, 247Sports' Director of Recruiting, joins Blair Angulo to break down the latest in the recruitment of Baylor QB commit Austin Novosad and discuss which schools are trying to flip the four-star talent from Texas.Host: Blair Angulo Guest: Steve WiltfongFollow or Subscribe to the 247Sports Football Recruiting podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.au...2022-07-2707 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastMad Dog Radio Host Mike Meltser talks former Baylor safety Jalen PitreMad Dog Sports Radio host Mike Meltser joins the BearsIllustrated Podcast to talk about former Baylor football player and 2022 second-round pick Jalen Pitre. He talks about on how Pitre will transition to the NFL and what he can contribute to the Houston Texans in both the short and long term. Mike also gives his thoughts on Baylor football and head coach Dave Aranda's ability to prepare players for the NFL. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...2022-06-2921 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastDave Aranda on winning the Big 12 at Baylor, his contract extension, and a surprising QB decisionBaylor is riding high after winning a Big 12 title in 2021! Fresh off signing a contract extension through 2029 this offseason, HC Dave Aranda joins 247Sports' Chris Hummer to discuss his program, his decision to stay at Baylor long term, a surprising QB decision, and more!Host: Chris HummerGuest: Baylor HC Dave ArandaFollow or Subscribe to The College Football Daily on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.Find the 247Sports podcast for your favorite team here!   To learn more about li...2022-06-2016 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastBearsIllustrated Podcast: Is Baylor's Blake Shapen a Top Quarterback in College Football?A few outlets, including 247sports and CBS Sports, have released their national college quarterback rankings. Baylor football quarterback Blake Shapen is not too high on these lists. We dive into the rankings and where Shapen he falls in the national college football quarterback picture.Also, with the NBA Finals going on, we decided to turn back the clock for the players on the Warriors' and Celtics' rosters and debate which team would win if all of these guys were still in college. Would it be Duke's Jayson Tatum and Florida's Al Horford, a 2-time national champion, using...2022-06-1534 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastGuest Episode: Graham Coffey - Why Baylor Football is among the best at developing playersGraham Coffey created the Development Quotient, which is a formula that determines how well college football teams develop players and get them ready for the NFL. Baylor ranked number 11 in this years Development Quotient out of all college football teams, and could continue to rise. Texas ranks in the middle of the pack, around 43rd. So how do we determine who are the best at developing players and who maybe aren't as good as they should be? How have Matt Rhule and Dave Aranda helped prepare Baylor players for the Draft? Is Baylor's growth in terms of NFL presence...2022-06-0731 minThe QuadPodThe QuadPodQuadPod EP14- Calling Baylor HomeOn this episode, we explore the Baylor boarding experience, both from the perspective of several current boarding students and from the dorm parents, past and present, who care for them.  First, we go through a typical day as a boarder with Jasper Bulley ('22).  Then, we sit down with English faculty member and dean of 9th and 10th-grade residential life, Takisha Haynie, and her son, Evan Haynie ('23), to discuss what it’s been like to call Baylor home for over 20 years.  Next, we join Bridger Knee ('22) as he walks the halls of Lupton during the evening to see w...2022-04-2036 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastPreviewing the Big 12 teams still dancing and Spring Football for BaylorGarrett and Pranay discuss Jerome Tang heading to K-State and look ahead at the Sweet 16 games featuring Big 12 teams. The guys also discuss Spring Football and the expectations for Baylor this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-03-2432 minThe QuadPodThe QuadPodQuadPod EP13- Celebrating Women at BaylorOn this episode, we’re going to do a little time traveling.  First, we go back to 1985 with Jasper Bulley (’22) and Scott Wilson (’75), former head of school and, back in 85, head of admissions at Baylor, to get the backstory on Baylor’s decision to go co-ed.  Then, Gaston Carmichael (’22) and Alexis Janosz (’22) sit down with Barry and Alexis Bogo (class of '85 and '89 respectively) to get a glimpse from the student perspective of Baylor’s transition to a co-ed institution.  Next, we go back even further with Emma Thompson (’22) and Baylor world language instructor Kenneth Parks to hear the story of a true...2022-03-1140 minThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastThe BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics PodcastIntroducing the BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics Podcast!247Sports' BearsIllustrated.com brings you the BearsIllustrated Podcast: A Baylor Athletics Podcast To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-03-0100 minThe QuadPodThe QuadPodQuadPod EP6- Birding at BaylorOn this episode, we tell the remarkable story of how freshman Luke Thompson ('24) became one of the top birding experts in our region and established Baylor's campus as the premiere location for birding in the state.  First we speak with Susan Wilson (wife of headmaster Scott Wilson), an avid birder herself who took Luke under her proverbial wing when he was just a shy sixth grader with an interest in birds.  Then we speak with Kevin Calhoun, curator of forests at the Tennessee Aquarium and one of the leading bird experts in the state about his friendship with Lu...2021-04-1432 min