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The Benchwarmers Trivia PodcastEP 38 BTP OT: January 2024Eric and Matt are joined by Mason & the infamous David Luks (and maybe some Lavid Duks also....) to discuss these episodes:
Dan's Fireside Trivia
EP 235: The Nick Anderson Butterfly Effect (featuring assistant coach Vinnie Iyer)
EP 236: Making out with Strangers in West Virginia
EP 237: Shirtless Movie
EP 238: A Racehorse named Philadelphia Turkey (featuring guest Meesh Resnick)
2024-02-0241 min
Drexel Basketball PodcastThe Dragons Battle at La Salle and the Week That Was - featuring the Hemerly'sIt's Nate, Evan and Claire on the call this week at they breakdown an exciting week of Dragons basketball with the men visiting La Salle and the ladies in New Haven taking on the Yale Bulldogs. The trio saw both games live and has plenty to share.2022-12-1738 minThe Benchwarmers Trivia PodcastBTP OT 24: November 2022Eric and Matt welcome Dan to discuss these episodes:
EP 177: Schmitches Get Stitches
EP 178: One of us Played with Tim Hasselbeck (featuring special guest, a former NFL player and founder & CEO of WePlayed Sports, Paul Zukauskas)
EP 179: Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da, Li Na (featuring Equipment Manager Meesh Resnick)
EP 180: Benchwarmers Throwback Trivia (featuring Assistant Coach Adam Speas of Throwback Trivia Takedown)
EP 181: 12 Tattoos short of Blink-182 2022
BTP Tournament Round 1: Josh North v Phil Sanford 2022
BTP Tournament Round 1: Eric Ede v Scott Grimes 2022
BTP Tournament Round 2...2022-12-0347 minDrexel Basketball PodcastConnecting with Greg CusickDan, Nate, Bill and Leon connect with Greg Cusick, the Senior Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Marketing and Communications/External Relations on his background, plan for increasing attendance and driving engagement with Drexel Basketball and sports in general.2022-10-0455 minDrexel Basketball PodcastCome TogetherBill Martin leads Dan and Leon through a tour of the 22-23 edition of the Dragons roster.
With seven new faces coming in alongside four returning players who will be starting, how is the Drexel coaching staff putting together this puzzle?
Also, some thoughts on the the fresh, local trends that we're seeing in the recruiting landscape.2022-09-271h 03Drexel Basketball PodcastCAA Realignment: AKA It's 2am And You Don't Want to be LonelyEpisode Summary
Nate and Dan talk to Mike Brodsky to review the CAA changes since their last conversation in the beginning of the year, the road to 14 teams and all the other factors driving the decision of the CAA and direction of the legacy and new teams within it.
Show Notes
College Basketball Realignment
CAA Conference Study Guide
2022-08-2944 minDrexel Basketball PodcastRobert Battle ReturnsEpisode Summary
Nate and Bill sit down with Robert Battle once more to hear about his prolific 18 year pro career, the overseas experience, lessons learned and the next chapter in his post basketball life.
Show Notes
Pro Career: France, Turkey, Summer League, Mexico, Argentina, Spain
Summer League stint for Sacramento Kings
Post Basketball: Investment Advice, Cycling and Home Inspections
Chapters and Links
2022-08-161h 08The Benchwarmers Trivia PodcastEP 164: El Burro Rojo brought to you by RoseArt (featuring Equipment Manager Meesh Resnick)Equipment Manager Meesh Resnick joined the Bench for this Dan-hosted game. In it we learned that this was Scott's COVID game (move over Michael Jordan), that Kenny G's cousin Tony G plays the baritone sax, that Tiffani Amber Thiessen is a top 5 woman all-time, and that Eric's kids don't eat if he can't climb his ladder.
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2022-08-021h 31Drexel Basketball PodcastCatching up with AD Maisha KellyEpisode Summary
Nate and Dan sit down with Drexel Athletic Director Maisha Kelly to find out more about her background, the changes in the Collegiate Athletic world and her vision for revolutionizing the Drexel Athletic Program.
Show Notes
- AD Maisha Kelly on Good Day Philadelphia
- Little League World Series 2022
- CAA Conference New Members: Hampton, Monmouth, Stony Brook
- NIL (Name, Likeness and Image): What is it?
- Hiring Greg Cusick
- DAC Renovations
Chapters and Links
2022-07-281h 03Drexel Basketball PodcastPulling in the Same Direction with Zach SpikerThe Dragons Head Coach speaks Dragon with Nate and Dan. From the transfer portal to NIL, a whirlwind of topics are covered, and the table is set for a productive summer in West Philadelphia (and Italy). 2022-07-061h 02
Drexel Basketball PodcastWrap it Up, And it all Begins AgainNate, Bill and Dan wrap up the season finales for the Drexel men and women, and turn the page to 22-23. A discussion of the Portal, Cam Wynter and Xavier Bell, and why it is easier to figure out who is a Dragon right now than who isn't. A Spiker outlook comes in and all in all...
This offseason is going to be nuts. Strap in.2022-03-281h 00Drexel Basketball PodcastThe Sum is Greater Than The PartsNate and Dan give their thoughts ahead of the CAA Women's Basketball Championship that will be hosted in the DAC this weekend. Led by Hannah and Keishana, the defending champion Dragons walk in with six seniors and a number one seed as they set out to go back to back.
The guys also talk about the all tourney teams, and drop some hints around the men's programs offseason.
It's tourney time at the DAC! 2022-03-1126 minDrexel Basketball PodcastThe One With the CAA ChampionshipNate, Dan and Eric talk about end of season awards and the tourney to be. Does it get better than a first round rivalry game with the conferences big dog on deck for round two?
The guys preview the entire bracket and pick a winner next - actually each guy picked a different winner.
They then pivot over to talk about the Drexel Women's Basketball team that clinched the regular season title on Thursday night and looks to complete an undefeated season on the road today. Undefeated in true road games but lost to teams at...2022-03-051h 14Drexel Basketball PodcastEpic Senior Classes... and Amari DunksNate breaks down the 2-1 Drexel weekend, Dan and Eric talk about some of the best senior classes this school has ever seen and then Eric baits Dan into talking about attendance at the DAC. Apologies for our first explicit lyrics but as Nate said, sometimes it is deserved.
Then we start looking onto March Madness which starts this weekend! More to come this week, stay tuned!2022-03-011h 07Drexel Basketball PodcastEpisode 9.5 - One Weekend, Three Road WinsNate, Dan and Eric are joined by Bill Martin to breakdown the week in Drexel hoops. They add some thoughts on Robert Battle and later a certain Dr. Z's name comes up. With the tournament around the corner tag along and see how the teams are shaping up (hint: it's very well)2022-02-2351 minDrexel Basketball PodcastAn Interview with Robert BattleNate and Dan are joined by Bill Martin this week, and get a chance to speak with Drexel great Robert Battle. Robert takes us through the winding road that took him to Drexel, as well as highlights of his playing career under two different coaches in two different conferences.
The guys also spend some time speaking to Robert about the current years edition of the Dragons, and what Amari Williams' ceiling might be - and why. And everyone agrees with what the University of Delaware now knows - Keishana Washington is trouble if you're in an opp...2022-02-211h 02Drexel Basketball PodcastThe Hoops PotpourriNate, Dan and Eric talk about, well, just about everything:
Drexel men go 2-2 over the past eight days
The ladies recover and roll through a road trip with an easy 2-0, going into their BIGGEST GAME OF THE SEASON
There's good Japanese food in Newark, De??
Jill Axel and the Drexel front office does right by Nate (and others!)
A whole section on just what Villanova has in Denise Dillion, and she also does right by Nate (and his kids!)
Eric Zillmer gets a shout out!
Dan riffs on the...2022-02-161h 15Drexel Basketball PodcastDragons Defeat Delaware and the CAA Horserace with Jerry BeachNate, Dan and Eric discuss the week that was for the Dragons, including a big road win for Coach Spiker's team and a historic streak snapped (maybe a good thing?) for the Drexel women. At the half hour mark Nate takes it off the court for his first rant of the year. Then, at @39:34 the gang is joined by Long Island based sportswriter and Hofstra alum, Jerry Beach, who talks Hofstra, Stony Brook and who he thinks the top dogs in the CAA are as the season hits the stretch run.
For more from Jerry: https://defiantlydutch.blo...2022-02-071h 18Drexel Basketball PodcastMidway thru the CAA - With Brian MullBrian Mull joins the crew to walk through the CAA as we hit the season's halftime. Additionally, he discusses realignment with a focus on the southern end of the conference, and the strengths and areas of opportunity for the league as major changes begin. Then, Nate, Dan and Eric pivot to yet another 3-1 weekend for Drexel basketball, featuring a number of highs, and a really tough low.2022-01-311h 22Drexel Basketball PodcastThe Dragons Come Marching InIt was homecoming weekend on campus and it began in dominating fashion for the men and women's team both.
And that stopped abruptly. Nate, Dan and Eric go over the week that was, and what it means for a VERY important week to come for both squads.
Next week: Sportswriter and guy we really like Brian Mull joins us to go around the CAA as we hit the halfway point in conference play2022-01-241h 07Drexel Basketball PodcastConference Realignment - As the CAA Turns! And the MAAC. And the AE. And the....Former NU manager Mike Brodsky and former DAC Pack President Anthony D'Angelo join Nate and Dan to try to figure out all the angles on realignment. Who comes and who goes? A very fun and enlightening discussion ensures, ending with predictions - of mayhem?
PLUS: Two minutes on why we have it better (we should do this every episode!) and a rundown on why we're not going to talk long about whether or not there was a travel in the women's game Tuesday night. Two teams entered undefeated, only one left that way.2022-01-201h 06Drexel Basketball PodcastThe Magnificent Seven - Plus, DUWBB and some quick CAA realignment nuggetsNate and Dan break down a busy 3-2 week among the Dragon programs. Then, prior to looking at the week ahead, a brief conversation on conference realignment, including the how, the why, maybe some of the who, and what it all means for Drexel2022-01-181h 13Drexel Basketball PodcastEpisode 3 - Just Win, BabySpecial guest Marshall Fleming joins us to talk about a three win week as both the men's and women's team begin conference season with wins. Sometimes it doesn't need to be pretty, good teams find a way to win, and Drexel has two defending champs who are getting it done.2022-01-1058 minDrexel Basketball PodcastEpisode 2 - The Season BeginsDrexel kicks off the CAA season from the comfy confines of the DAC vs Towson on national TV. Also, we talk JMU's departure, FloSports, Dirt Track Racing and why the Dragons need to throw a punch tomorrow.2022-01-031h 06
Out of LoveBonus: A Study of Men on Dating AppsIn a bonus episode of "Out of Love", Eric Resnick of ProfileHelper talks about a study he conducted on the type of messages men send on dating apps. Eric and his team created fake female accounts on various dating apps and monitored the messages they received. What they got was shocking, insightful, and sad.
2020-08-2515 min
Out of LoveWhat You're Doing Wrong on Dating Apps with Eric Resnick of ProfileHelperOnline dating and dating apps have changed the culture of dating. So why does it feel like a tired chore with only failed results? Eric Resnick, a professional dating profiler writer, shares his writing process, user's biggest mistakes, and what your pictures say about you. Also on Danswers, Dan asks a panel of people how they use dating apps and what makes them swipe left.Visit ProfileHelper: https://www.profilehelper.com/
2020-07-1444 min
SFFaudioThe SFFaudio Podcast #026
The SFFaudio Podcast #026 – Jesse and Scott argue about how long books should be, talk about audiobooks, audio panels, Audible’s new audio format (higher quality). We also ask the questions:
“If Stephen King was your dad and reading you a bedtime story, would you ever get to sleep?” and “Why does Epic Fantasy have to be so long?”
Talked about on today’s show:
Science Fiction Symposium @ BYU, Writing Excuses podcast, Brandon Sanderson, I Am Not A Serial Killer by Dan Wells, Howard Tayler, The Immortals by Tracy Hickman, The S...2009-02-231h 06