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Squash UniversityGilly & Jackson go to Camp!Welcome to a brand new edition of Squash University! This week, Gilly and Jackson discuss the announcement of the new Ivy League postseason tournament (and eradication of the preseason Ivy League Scrimmage), the US National Championships going on at the Specter Center, Jonah Barrington and Sarah Fitz-Gerald's inductions into the PSA Hall of Fame, and the first week of the U Penn summer squash camp, all live from Gilly's Penn office. Huge thanks to each of you for listening along, and as always, enjoy! Follow Squash University on Instagram below!!! https://www.instagram.com...2025-06-2038 minSquash UniversityA Big Red BonanzaTarun Mammen and Juan Felipe Hernandez are the captains of one of college squash’s newest varsity programs, the Denison University Big Red. This week, they join Squash University host (And their loving teammate) Jackson Bragman to talk all things college squash and beyond (1:27). Huge thanks to the lads for stopping by and thanks to each of you for listening along... Enjoy!Follow Squash University on Instagram below!!! https://www.instagram.com/squashuniversitypod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Get your Squash U merch here: https://squashpod.ite...2024-10-121h 10Squash UniversityDrexel's Nico Serna With Cohost Matias KnudsenOn this week’s Squash University, Jackson was accompanied by honorary cohost Matias Knudsen! Matias graduated from Drexel University in 2023 where he played number 1 and helped lead the Dragons to a top 5 finish in the country (their highest in program history). Since graduating last spring, the Bogota, Colombia native has broken into the PSA World Tour top 100 and helped lead the New York City Knights to win the inaugural NSL Championship this past June, a league through which he met super-duper star commentator Jackson Bragman (see how it all comes together?) Jackson and Matias chatted about...2024-08-081h 35
The Bragman BreakdownMy Friend, FredJackson first met Fred Mirbach when he served as the long term substitute teacher for his radio class during his junior year of high school. Since, they’ve developed an unlikely friendship that’s now spanned almost three years, but Jackson realized that he didn't really know Fred’s life story. Bits and pieces, sure, but what was he like growing up? Where did his journey take him? How did he become the 74 year old husband, father, and grandfather that he is today? With Jackson being away at school this year, the two shared many phone calls featuring advice, counse...2024-05-271h 15The Bragman BreakdownWrestleMania 40 Recap, an AEW Check-In, & the Dawn of the Paul Levesque Era With Jeff PeckFor the last 14 years, alongside his cohost Dr. Trey Franklin, Jeff Peck has served as the host of the Still Real to Us Show and this week he returned to The Bragman Breakdown podcast. The first time we had Jeff on was a year and a half ago to talk about CM Punk’s now infamous media scrum following AEW All Out 2022, so this time Jackson had to ask him his thoughts on Punk’s, more recent, explosive shoot interview on the MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani in the leadup to WrestleMania a few weeks ago. Before that...2024-04-291h 21The Bragman BreakdownDr. Ken Jackson Returns AgainDr. Ken Jackson is an English Professor at Wayne State University specializing in Shakespeare, religion, continental philosophy and literary theory and this week he's back on The Bragman Breakdown for the third time. Dr. Jackson shares his thoughts on parenting and early childhood development in 2024, and what the future holds for Gen Z. Huge thanks to Dr. Jackson for making time for us and we hope to have him on many more times in the future. Enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid...2024-04-161h 16Squash UniversityDenison Head Coach Mike MacDonaldMike MacDonald took the position of Head Coach of the Denison University men's and women's squash programs on short notice in the fall of 2022, but as an alumni of the Big Red himself, it was a job he couldn't pass up. Having just concluded his second year as head coach and in Denison's third season as a varsity program, Coach MacDonald is ready to take his programs to new heights. Among Coach Mike's biggest accomplishments in his coaching career, thus far, was successfully recruiting renowned 2 time Deroy Silver Junior Champion Jackson Bragman to headline his first recruiting cl...2024-04-071h 33The Bragman BreakdownNSL Talk Ep. 2! Youssef Ibrahim, Sam Scherl, & Post Draft Power RankingsWelcome to episode 2 of NSL Talk! We have a stacked show for the people today, as Jackson Bragman and Sean Choi are back to chronicle an eventful draft weekend in Nashville, Tennessee. Jackson and Sean kickoff the show by recapping their truip to Nashville and analyzing the brand new NSL rosters by power ranking all 6 teams (13:23). Next, they chat with New York City Knights 4th round pick and college squash legend Sam Scherl on how his minimalistic warmup gives him a leg up in the NSL format, beating Moustafa Asal in juniors, and his excitement t...2024-03-261h 36Squash UniversityIntroducing ‘Squash University’The College Squash Show finally has its own feed and a brand new name. Squash University is in session! As a player, Gilly Lane was a 4 time All-American, and Skillman award winner for the University of Pennsylvania before he went on to become one of the greatest American squash players of all time. As a coach, he’s led his alma mater to a Sloane Team Sportsmanship Award, 2 Ivy League Championships, and last season, the first ever National Championship in Penn squash history. As a player, Jackson Bragman won Liberty League Rookie of the...2024-03-1802 minSquash UniversityTufts Head Coach Joe Raho (Originally Published 12/09/23)After months in the making, The College Squash Show is here. University of Pennsylvania Men’s Head Squash Coach Gilly Lane will join Jackson Bragman bi-weekly, to Breakdown the latest happenings, news, and updates, from the world of college squash. In episode 1, Jackson and Gilly open the show with a discussion about the current landscape of college squash, analyzing the brand new 12 team National Championship bracket and chatting about Jackson’s weekend in Lancaster Pennsylvania, playing 3 matches for Denison University against Dickinson College, Wesleyan University, and Franklin and Marshall College. Then, they get into their conversation with Tufts men’s and...2024-03-171h 05The Bragman BreakdownNSL Talk Ep. 1! Matias Knudsen, Veer Chotrani, & Nashville Crushers Owner Jonathan Dyke & MoreWelcome to Episode 1 of NSL Talk! With the NSL Draft in Nashville, Tennessee just one week away, Jackson Bragman and Sean Choi are here to preview the event with exclusive player and owner interviews, as well as a player mock draft. First, Jackson is joined by Nashville Crushers owner and NSL co-founder Jonathan Dyke to talk about his squash fandom, how he got involved with NSL, and his draft strategy heading into next weekend (7:10). Next, Jackson and Sean chat about heading to Nashville next weekend to provide commentary for the USA Vs. The World NSL...2024-02-241h 33
The Bragman BreakdownCSA Conference Championship Previews With Pat Cosquer and Anderson Good l The College Squash Show Ep. 6This week Jackson and Gilly are joined by former Bates and Hobart/William Smith head squash coach Pat Cosquer and former George Washington squash coach and founder of the Mid Atlantic Squash Conference (MASC) Anderson Good to preview this weekend's three major CSA conference championship tournaments, the Liberty League, MASC, and NESCAC, in addition to talking about the inception of these conferences and their importance for the long term success of college squash. Before being joined by Pat and Anderson, Gilly and Jackson recap the previous weekend which saw Gilly's U Penn boys clinching a share of the Ivy...2024-02-091h 23
The Bragman BreakdownTimmy Brownell & Spencer Lovejoy l The College Squash Show Ep. 32 of the top players on the PSA World Tour and college squash legends Timmy Brownell and Spencer Lovejoy joined Gilly and Jackson on The College Squash show this week. They talked about their experience playing college squash, why more and more top juniors around the world are coming to the US to play college squash, their best memories, what they loved and what they’d change about the CSA, and finally their new project, The National Squash League, which is about to embark on their inaugural season. Before chatting with Timmy and Spencer, Gilly and Jackson recapped th...2024-01-141h 39
The Bragman BreakdownGeorgetown Head Coach Tim Lasusa l The College Squash Show Ep. 2On episode 2 of The College Squash Show, Gilly and Jackson recapped the last weekend of the first semester of college squash, highlighting a couple key men's and women's matchups ahead of the winter break from play. They then discussed the US Junior Open taking place last weekend and Gilly's experience watching and scouting some of the world's top juniors, as well as mingling with some of the Nation's best coaches. In the second half of the podcast, Georgetown Women's squash coach Tim Lasusa joined the show to talk about his college squash playing career at St. Lawrence...2023-12-241h 44The Bragman BreakdownNBA In-Season Tournament Recap With AMR HoopsAaron Resnick (a.k.a AMR Hoops) returns to The Bragman Breakdown to recap the first ever NBA In-Season Tournament. Aaron joins Jackson in discussing the the Lakers win and LeBron’s standing is in the NBA today, the Tyrese Haliburton led Pacers’ rise to the limelight, Milwaukee’s head coaching issue, New Orlean’s Zion problem, and more. Huge thanks to Aaron for making time for us this week, make sure to click the links below to check out AMR Hoops on YouTube and Tik Tok. Always fun getting back into some NBA analysis and we hope you all enjo...2023-12-1859 min
The Bragman BreakdownTufts Head Coach Joe Raho l The College Squash Show Ep. 1After months in the making, the College Squash Show is here. University of Pennsylvania Men’s Head Squash Coach Gilly Lane will join Jackson Bragman bi-weekly, to Breakdown the latest happenings, news, and updates, from the world of college squash. In episode 1, Jackson and Gilly open the show with a discussion about the current landscape of college squash, analyzing the brand new 12 team National Championship bracket and chatting about Jackson’s weekend in Lancaster Pennsylvania, playing 3 matches for Denison University against Dickinson College, Wesleyan University, and Franklin and Marshall College. Then, they get into their conversation with Tufts men’s and...2023-12-101h 05The Bragman Breakdown2X Olympic Gold Medalist Swimmer Peter Vanderkaay on Competing With Michael Phelps & Staying MotivatedPeter Vanderkaay is a 3 time Olympian, a 2 time bronze medalist, a 2 time gold medalist, and now a guest on The Bragman Breakdown. Vanderkaay joined Jackson to chat about how he first started out in swimming, his time swimming at University of Michigan alongside Michael Phelps before they became teammates on the Olympic relay team, swimming for world renowned coach Bob Bowman, the day to day role of a swimming coach at the Olympic level, how he stays motivated through training, what it feels like to win a gold medal, and more. Really fun chat this week. We want to...2023-11-2537 minThe Bragman Breakdown‘Mojo in the Morning’ Host Tom Carballo on Hosting Radio in Detroit For Over 23 Years & How a Burger King Run Changed His Life + My Experience at WWE SummerSlamLoaded show for the people this week! First, Jackson chatted with Detroit broadcasting legend and National Radio Hall of Fame nominee, Tom Carballo (AKA Mojo) the host of the ‘Mojo in the Morning’ show. The two reminisced about Jackson’s internship with Mojo last summer before Mojo opened up about the most important lesson he learned as an intern over 30 years ago. Mojo also discussed his start in broadcasting, his controversial interview with Justin Bieber, the one person throughout human history that he would most like to interview, and more. Jackson closes out the episode by recapping his tr...2023-08-091h 30The Bragman BreakdownMovie Club: BarbenheimerOn this week's edition of Movie Club, Hayden Buckfire joins Jackson to discuss the cinematic phenomenon that's taken the world by storm: Barbenheimer. Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' and Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' were both released on July 21st of this year, with both films already amassing hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office. Hayden and Jackson talk about how the Barbenheimer phenomenon came to be. They then breakdown both movies before contemplating if blockbusters are making a comeback. Enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=Y...2023-08-021h 25The Bragman BreakdownThe Bragman Breakdown NBA Offseason Power RankingsWith the NBA Draft and free agency in the books, Jackson and Goose reveal their NBA Power Rankings from bottom to top. Plus, Goose reacts to Damian Lillard's inevitable trade request. Enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bragman_breakdown?_t=8UTfP6R9XgM&_r=12023-07-041h 25The Bragman BreakdownAaron Resnick on Curry’s Brilliance, Miami’s Upset & the NBA Playoffs so farFrom Warriors/Kings to Bucks/Heat, NBA analyst Aaron Resnick joined The Bragman Breakdown this week to break down the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bragman_breakdown?_t=8UTfP6R9XgM&_r=12023-05-0256 minThe Bragman BreakdownMarch Madness Opening Weekend RecapThe first four days of March Madness are over and we've seen crazy upsets, heartwarming stories, and high-level basketball all week. Jackson and Goose broke down everything from the shocking Purdue and Arizona first-round losses to the top-seeded teams headed to the Sweet 16. Really good one for the people today and we hope you guys enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bragman_breakdown?_t=8UTfP6R9XgM&_r=12023-03-2047 minThe Bragman BreakdownMonday Movie Club: 2023 Oscars Preview & Predictions With Hayden BuckfireWith the 2023 Academy Awards less than a week away, Hayden and Jackson joined forces for a special Monday Movie Club Oscars edition. The guys break down all of the nominees for Best Picture before Hayden gives his predictions for the winners of the major categories. This week was a fun twist to Monday Movie Club and we hope everyone enjoys! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bragman_breakdown?_t=8UTfP6R9XgM&_r=12023-03-0659 minThe Bragman BreakdownWayne State Professor Dr. Ken Jackson on Shakespearean PhilosophyDr. Ken Jackson is a tenured professor of English and Shakespeare at Wayne State University and this week, he joined The Bragman Breakdown! Dr. Jackson chats with Jackson about a wide range of deep philosophical topics including the role religion plays in society's code of ethics, what makes a good person, and the impossibility of the gift. Really fun pod this week. Huge thanks to Dr. Jackson for coming on and I hope you guys enjoy! For more Bragman Breakdown content, follow us on social media:Instagram: https://instagram.com/bragmanbreakdownpod?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=2023-02-2854 min