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Cuddy And The KugeEp 82: Behind the Curtain with Josh RothsteinIn this episode, we sit down with Josh, the visionary founder of Ice Cream For Dinner, a dynamic talent agency representing some of today's most exciting rising stars and legends in the music industry. Josh gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it truly means to be a talent agent and manager in today's ever-evolving entertainment industry. From managing creative talent to navigating high-stakes negotiations, he walks us through the ins and outs of his day-to-day life.Josh shares invaluable insights about the art of managing talent, the...2024-12-2051 minCuddy And The KugeEp 81: He Should Have Done Child’s PoseIn this episode, the dynamic father-daughter duo is back with an easygoing and laugh-filled chat. Cuddy and The Kuge take a breather from interviews and dive into their summer adventures, sharing stories, banter, and a whole lot of laughs. From family antics to lighthearted reflections, this episode is the perfect pick-me-up for your day. Whether you're winding down or looking for a fun, easy listen, this one will leave you smiling. Tune in and join the fun! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our...2024-12-1158 minCuddy And The KugeEp 80: And They're Off! Hector Soler’s Inside Look at the Starting Gate (Equine Series)In this episode, we sit down with Hector Soler, Head Starter for NYRA, and get an exclusive inside scoop on what really goes on at the starting gate! Hector shares incredible insights into his vital role, the teamwork involved, and the behind-the-scenes action that fans don’t usually get to see. Whether you're a seasoned racing fan or new to the sport, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in for a fascinating look at the world from the starting gate. Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love he...2024-10-111h 11Cuddy And The KugeEp 79: Katie Davis - On and Off the Track: A Journey in Racing and Family (Equine Series)In this insightful episode, we sit down with accomplished jockey Katie Davis McCarthy, whose deep-rooted connection to horse racing has shaped a remarkable career. Katie shares her inspiring journey from growing up in a family of jockeys to carving out her own path in the competitive world of racing. She discusses her mental and physical preparation for races, the highs and lows of the profession, and how she overcomes challenges on the track. Katie also reflects on the unique experience of balancing motherhood with her career, offering advice to women juggling similar demands. Additionally, she opens up about life...2024-09-161h 02Cuddy And The KugeEp 78: Horses at the Heart: Donna Barton Brothers on Racing and Legacy (Equine Series)In this episode, we sit down with NBC Sports Horse Analyst Donna Barton Brothers, a trailblazer in the horse racing industry with a deep-rooted passion for the sport. Growing up in a legendary racing family, Donna shares intimate stories of her upbringing and the profound influence of her mother, Patti Barton, one of the most successful female jockeys in history. Donna reflects on how her mother’s legacy shaped her career and fueled her own drive to succeed in the racing world. We also dive into Donna's enduring love for horses and how they continue to be the heart of...2024-08-1959 minCuddy And The KugeEp 77: Beer, Dreams and Family: Inside DeCrescente Distributing Company with Carmine DeCrescenteIn this episode, we sit down with Carmine DeCrescente, the Vice President of DeCrescente Distributing Company, a cornerstone in the beverage distribution industry. Carmine shares insights on the pivotal role of company culture in driving success and fostering a thriving workplace. As part of a growing and successful family business, he delves into the unique dynamics and challenges of maintaining family values while scaling operations. We also explore Carmine's personal journey, including his favorite hobbies and some fun, rapid-fire questions that reveal the man behind the title. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with valuable takeaways and a glimpse...2024-07-0659 minCuddy And The KugeEp 76: From Heart to Hope with Simon KeithIf you have never heard of Simon Keith and his story… this episode is bound to blow you away! We explore and dissect Simon’s Journey and Legacy including how Cuddy's encounter with Simon during their UNLV Soccer days became a pivotal moment in his career. From his groundbreaking heart transplant to founding the Simon Keith Foundation, Simon's story is one of resilience and inspiration. Tune in as we delve into the profound impact of Simon's life and mission. Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2024-04-2953 min
Cuddy And The KugeEp 75: Leap of Faith with Ryan McfaddenIn this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Ryan McFadden, who, alongside his wife, made the bold decision to depart from their stable careers in teaching and law to embark on a culinary adventure in Saratoga Springs, NY. Together, they envisioned and brought to life Henry Street Taproom, a beloved local establishment in which started as “just a bar” but has flourished into a restaurant with craft beer, delicious food and great, dedicated staff. Their entrepreneurial spirit didn't stop there; they expanded their culinary endeavors with Flatbread Social, which has since evolved into Kindred, offering an elevated dining expe...2024-04-081h 06
Cuddy And The KugeEp 74: Coach of the Year with Greg GatusoGet ready to be inspired by Coach Greg Gattuso's unwavering commitment to excellence and driving his team to victory. With the 2023-2024 season as our backdrop, we uncover the secrets behind Coach Gattuso's unparalleled success. Throughout the season, Coach Gattuso led the Albany Great Danes to new heights, showcasing his exceptional leadership and strategic prowess on the field. We celebrate Coach Greg Gattuso's numerous accolades from the 2023-2024 season, including but not limited to CAA Coach of the Year, FCS Coach of the Year, ECAC Coach of the year and most recently (after this recording) the Inagural Walter Camp Football...2024-03-2553 min
Cuddy And The KugeEp 73: Catch Us In Season 2Cuddy and the Kuge are expanding the brand! We still love sports but have crossed paths with so many interesting people, in 2024, we will be interviewing anyone willing to tell us their story. Stay tuned for some awesome local and National influences as well as your favorite sports guests! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-11-2920 minCuddy And The KugeEp 72: New Chapter with Yvonne WadeAlthough Yvonne is not new to sports by any measure, she is starting her new chapter in administration! At the new Athletic Director at the College of Souther Nevada, she has high aspirations for the athletes and their programs. Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-11-2440 minCuddy And The KugeEp 71: Multifaceted with Marisa BrunetteFrom the kitchen, to the field and then rocking out on stage, Marisa has such a unique story! Her family owned a local bakery known for its famous pepperoni rolls and grew up with the Cuddy in West Virginia. Their paths then crossed in their Athletic Training careers. Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-11-101h 01Cuddy And The KugeEp 70: Make Your Own Table with Jena Antonucci (Equine Series)This woman truly needs no introduction! Jena Antonucci is the first female trainer to win a Triple Crown Race! Her horse ARCANGELO won the 2023 Belmont Stakes but her work goes beyond this amazing accomplishment. A true humble and hard working woman in racing, she truly has so much to offer this industry! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-08-2645 minCuddy And The KugeEp 69: First Time Around with Steve Eigenbrotafter a long career in athletics, Steve is the new Athletic Director for Towson University and truly embracing his position! Steve has some great perspective on the current climate of college athletics and is sure to be a bright leader for years to come. Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-08-2153 minCuddy And The KugeEp 68: What it Takes with Hall of Fame Jockey Ramon Dominguez (Equine Series)Ramon Dominguez is a true expert at his craft and it shows in this episode! He shares about jockey culture and really dives into what it takes to be the best. Whether you’re a horse racing fan or not, this episode is sure to be a fascinating listen! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-07-281h 04Cuddy And The KugeEp 67: Mishaps with the CunninghamsListen in as we interview some family members about various life mishaps! This one is sure to make you life and might be relatable, too! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-07-2449 minCuddy And The KugeEp 66: Women in Racing with Michelle Borisenok of Brown Road Racing (Equine Series)Michelle is such an inspiration to women in the racing industry! She is a guide for women who want to get started in the industry and provides resources to her partners that truly help you understand this business! If you are a woman, or man, that has ever thought about owning a racehorse, Michelle is your champion! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-06-1644 minCuddy And The KugeEp 65: Entrepreneurial State of Mind With Walt and Nicole of Old Tavern Farm (Equine Series)A father daughter duo matched with a father daughter duo made for a super fun conversation! Listen to Walts story and how Old Tavern Farm came to be and how Nicole followed in his Entrepreneurial footsteps by creating many successful facets of this brand! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-05-111h 03Cuddy And The KugeEp 64: Behind The Scenes with Najja ThompsonNajja, the Executive Director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, is not only a true professional but a wealth of knowledge! He lets us in on some of the logistics of New York breeding, racing behind the scenes and some upcoming projects! The episode is only hosted by the Kuge but we still “got er done” Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-04-2845 minCuddy And The KugeEp 63: Top Notch with Trinna Pasckvale and Greg Daley of Old Tavern Farm (Equine Series)Two of the truest professionals in the equine business sit down with us to give us the full experience of the behind the scenes at a boutique breeding farm. Old Tavern Farm right in Saratoga Springs, is not only stunning but has the excellence to match. Greg and Trina are the best of the best and it shows through their work and expertise. Listen to find out for yourself! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-04-1458 min
Cuddy And The KugeEp 62: Against the Odds with Keri Brion (Equine Series)Keri, a life long horse lover has turned that love into a thrilling career. Keri made her debut as head trainer during a whirlwind of events in Ireland and because the first American trainer to train a bumper winner and a hurdle winner in Ireland. Listen in to hear this story and where she has gone since! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-03-3137 minCuddy And The KugeEp 61: Trotting and Pacing with John Mongeon, Jr. (Equine Series)A third generation horse trainer in the harness world, John has been in this business his whole life! We had such a great conversation with him right outside of his stomping grounds! Enjoy this episode with John and the ambiance of horses running around in the background! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2023-01-2050 minCuddy And The KugeEp 60: Hall Of Famer with Anderson HuntFrom the glory days of Rebel basketball to getting inducted into the same hall of fame class, Anderson Hunt goes down as a legend! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-12-0228 minCuddy And The KugeEp 59: Horse Therapists with Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (Equine Series)Dr. Erin Christopher-Sisk and her husband embarked on a horse racing journey and ended up with a nonprofit for equine therapy! This is such a fun and inspiring story… you don’t want to miss it! For more information on how to support this local nonprofit, check out their website thsaratoga.org Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-10-2854 minCuddy And The KugeEp 58: Enjoy The Ride with Jim ReitzWith 35 seasons as the swim coach at UNLV under his belt, Jim’s motto was you’ve got to just enjoy the ride! Long time friend and fellow hall of fame inductee, this is one for the books! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-09-2229 minCuddy And The KugeEp 57: Preparation + Opportunity = Success with Bernard “Tiger” Clark Jr.From athlete, to coach to author of the book Ascension: Be a Better Man, Husband, and Father… inspirational is an understatement for this guy! Tigers positive outlook on life is infectious! He is out there inspiring athletes, specifically young men, to be their best selves every day! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-08-1955 minCuddy And The KugeEp 56: UNLV Hall of Fame InductionToday, our special guest is the Cuddy himself! Anyone who knows him loves him, not just for his goofy outbursts but for his work ethic as well. Listen in while we recount Cuddy’s career, with fond memories and amazing achievements. Congrats Cuddy, you deserve it! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-07-2945 minCuddy And The KugeEp 55: Fall Into Place with Glen JohnsonThis guy has been an inspiration in Cuddy’s career since day 1 when they met at WVU! Taking it way back, we follow Glen through an amazing career. Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-07-2555 minCuddy And The KugeEp 54: Athlete by Nature with Colleen CashmanHead Women’s Golf coach for the University at Albany and the one who took Cuddy under her wing in the social world here in upstate, Coach Cash is a great friend! Along with having an amazing program, she is an amazing athlete herself and one of the best people around! Dig into this episode and you’re bound to find some great advice throughout! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-07-1547 min
Cuddy And The KugeEp 53: Low Maintenance Friend with Larry CorriganEver wondered what it would be like to be a scout? This episode is sure to offer you some insight! Long time, successful scout, Corrigan gives us the ins and outs of the profession and let’s you in on some trade secrets! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-06-3053 minCuddy And The KugeEp 52: Way Back with Dave (D.C.) ColtThe athletic training guru himself, currently the Director of Athletic Training at the University of Missouri, this guy is a wealth of knowledge! Him and the Cuddy go way back to their days at WVU and recap what has been a great career for DC! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-06-2439 minCuddy And The KugeEp 51: Mr. Las Vegas with Chet BuchananIf you follow any sports in Las Vegas, it is likely you know this name! Chet is a versatile sports announcer, radio show host and all around entertainer but is also one of the most charitable names in the Vegas valley! Tune in to recap this man’s success and see what his future holds as he is very much still in the game! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-05-061h 03Cuddy And The KugeEp 50: 50 for 50 with Roberto VivesCoach Vives, director of cross country, track & field at the University at Albany, has been coaching since he was a teenager! He found his passion through the kids in his own neighborhood and took that drive to coaching an Olympian! Coach Vives story is sure to inspire you… by the end of this episode you will be signed up for your next 5K Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2022-04-2252 minCuddy And The KugeEp 49: king of Lacrosse with Scott MarrWith over 40 years of Lacrosse playing and coaching, there is Lacrosse in his blood! Join us as we learn more about head coach at The University at Albany Men’s head Lacrosse coach career and dive deeper into what the sport means to the community and the people that created it! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com. We love hearing from our fans!2022-04-0853 minCuddy And The KugeEp 48: Lacrosse Legend with Katie Rowan ThomsonFrom playing division 1 lacrosse at Syracuse, to becoming the head women’s lacrosse coach at UAlbany to then having her jersey retired at Syracuse, it is no doubt this woman is a legend in the sport! Tune in to be inspired by her story and get to know her better on, and off, the field! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com. We love hearing from our fans!2022-04-0141 minCuddy And The KugeEp 47: The Show Must Go On with Chris CannataAfter 28 seasons as the head softball coach at the University at Albany, Coach Cannata is still in her prime! Listen in to hear from a not only a record winning coach but a great friend of Cuddy’s as well! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com. We love hearing from our fans!2022-03-1155 minCuddy And The KugeEp 46: Full Circle with Perk WeisenburgeFinishing his career as the Athletic Director at Ferris State, Perk has had a storied career and dealt with many unique situations. You will learn a lot of nuggets from this episode and as always be thoroughly entertained! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com. We love hearing from our fans!2022-02-251h 05Cuddy And The KugeEp 45: Adapt or Die with Jon MuellerGoing into his 23rd season as the head baseball coach at the University at Albany, Coach Mueller has truly seen it all! We discuss overcoming various challenges and truly adapting to the resources you have! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com. We love hearing from our fans!2022-02-1157 minCuddy And The KugeEp 44: Jack of All Basketball Trades with Maury HanksMaury has a colorful career in coaching, scouting and collegiate basketball experiences! He and Cuddy go back to the old UNLV days and have remained great friends and colleagues since. The Kuge takes a hiatus on this episode because the little Kuge made her arrival but Maury steps in and keeps Cuddy on his toes! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com. We love hearing from our fans!2022-01-2841 minCuddy And The KugeEp 43: Keep Movin’ with Steve CondonKeep it movin’ as we follow Steve’s career all over the place! With many talents and great stories, this episode is sure to keep your attention! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com. We love hearing from our fans!2022-01-1456 minCuddy And The KugeEp 42: Happy Anniversary!We have officially been sharing our lovely voices with you for a whole year! Tune in as we update you about our recent weeks, recap 2021 and look forward to 2022! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com. We love hearing from our fans!2022-01-0726 minCuddy And The KugeEp 41: Drive with Colleen MullenUAlbany Women’s Basketball Coach joins us with some awesome insight on what it takes to be a successful head coach and create a winning culture with a team! She shares some exciting looks into the upcoming season for the Great Danes and has a great background in coaching and beyond! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-12-1049 minCuddy And The KugeEp 40: Doc gone Movie Star with Dr. Michael FlahertyThis was such a fun IN PERSON episode with Dr. Flaherty. He’s a team Doc for UAlbany and a great friend of Cuddy’s! This episode is fun and lots of twists and turns so be sure to listen!Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-12-031h 12Cuddy And The KugeEp 39: Happy ThanksgivingCuddy and the Kuge share their Thanksgiving traditions in all stages of life! We are thankful for our listeners and hope these stories help you reflect on your thanksgiving traditions today! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-11-2530 minCuddy And The KugeEp 38: A Winning Program with Lonni AlamedaA coach with great spirit and enthusiasm equals a winning program! Lonni has had a colorful career as a softball coach but her biggest accomplishment is consistency in a competitive conference! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-11-1950 minCuddy And The KugeEp 37: The Man Behind the Mic with Producer ChaseYou don’t often hear his voice, but without this guest we could not do this podcast! Producer Chase is Cuddys nephew, Kuges cousin and expert producer! Get to know a little bit about the guy that makes this thing happen week after week! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-11-1237 minCuddy And The KugeEp 36: A Tribute to Junior KoloskieThe last couple weeks have been hard for the Koloskie family, Cuddy lost his father. John “Junior” Koloskie lived a long life and died peacefully at 95 years young! Enjoy an episode about some great memories of an OG legend AND there are definitely still some laughs in there! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-11-0552 minCuddy And The KugeEp 35: Dynamic with John KasikLong time friend and mentor of Cuddy, starting at WVU and now having a long successful career in sports medicine, John has a ton of great stories! We always love a good WVU alumni on this show, it always makes for great content! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-10-231h 03Cuddy And The KugeEp 34: Slam Dunk with Stacey AugmonThis episode hardly needs an explanation… star of the Runnin’ Rebels, 15 year career in the NBA, Coach and all around good guy, Stacey Augmon talks shop with us and you definitely want to listen to this one! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-10-0847 minCuddy And The KugeEp 33: “Allegedly” with Chris JeterAs a key part and leader of the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels back in their hay day, to a key part of the Las Vegas community serving as a metropolitan police officer, this guy has some great material! You’ll get scrappy with him and get real with him… you don’t want to miss this episode! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-09-1755 minCuddy And The KugeEp 32: Broadcast Mastermind with Tim NeverettLong time broadcaster, currently with the LA Dodgers AND author of the new book “Covid Curveball”, Tim has some awesome insight in the episode! He and Cuddy crossed paths while Tim was giggin’ out in Las Vegas and have stayed in touch since. There is a great story in here regarding the Pirates and Cuddy’s father that might make the hairs on your arms stand up. Give it a listen! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-09-101h 05Cuddy And The KugeEp 31: Get Firey with Coach MacGet fired up with Women’s Basketball coach AND A1 mom, Coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee! Coach Mac is currently the head coach at Boston College but linked up with Cuddy during her short time at UAlbany. Her story is awesome and we are sure you’ll feel “fired up” after listening to this episode! and Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-09-0652 minCuddy And The KugeEp 30: The Greater Good with Heath SchroyerCoach turned Athletic Director, Heath is extremely dedicated to his line of work! He believes being a coach has molded him to be the perfect candidate to help the greater good of his program and community as an Athletic Director, and we couldn’t agree more! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-08-2857 minCuddy And The KugeEp 29: Let it Flow with Jim LivengoodAs a long time, award winning athletic administrator, Jim Livengood always went with the flow and let his career take the lead! He is the epitome of a positive outlook and is certainly someone to look up to. We really enjoyed having Jim on the show and we are sure you will enjoy the listen! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-08-201h 12Cuddy And The KugeEp 28: Consistency with Lon KrugerAn esteemed coach and long time friend, it was an honor to have Coach Kruger on the show! If you’re looking for a pick me up in your day, this is the episode for you. Coach Kruger shares knowledge about coaching and about life! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email:cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-08-1352 minCuddy And The KugeEp 27: Working Rivals with Mike HamrickMike and Cuddy worked hand in hand at UNLV as Mike was the Athletic Director although they always had a West Virginia rivalry. Listen in for banter from these two as well as a lot of knowledge as they both had very colorful and successful careers! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-07-301h 03Cuddy And The KugeEp 26: Aligned with Mark CoberleyCuddy and Mark had very similar paths and both have had incredible careers. Mark is the Director of Athletic Training at Iowa State university and is taking everything to the next level there! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-07-2352 minCuddy And The KugeEp 25: Travel Buddies with Rick WesleyRick and Cuddy were grad school partners in crime and you’re sure to get a kick out of this episode! Aside from some hilarious stories about traveling blindly, there is some serious knowledge dropped about some new policies and the coming season! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-07-161h 02Cuddy And The KugeEp 24: The Original Cuddy with Keith StarrIf it weren’t for Coach Keith Starr, we wouldn’t have the name for this podcast! If you’re up for some contagious laughs, this is the episode for you! Cuddy and Coach reminisce on the glory days, how the nickname Cuddy came about and much more!Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-07-1050 minCuddy And The KugeEp 23: Fear and Survival with Tim GrgurichWe were honored to interview coach Grgurich as he played a key role in so many aspects of Cuddys career. Not only was he a mentor and amazing coach, he is a treasured friend! In this episode you are bound to find lots of enlightenment and motivation. Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-07-021h 09Cuddy And The KugeEp 22: Where it all began with John SpikerThere is no doubt that this guest is the reason Cuddy’s career turned out to be what it was! Join us as we catch up with mentor and friend John Spiker, the guy who truly started it all! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-06-1958 minCuddy And The KugeEp 21: Focus with Travis BiceTravis grew up in the game of basketball and played with some of the best there is starting at a young age. He gives us insight into what it was like to play on a national championship team, how he became known as a “three point shooter” and overall what it takes to be a key player! Travis’s love for the game shines through in this episode and was the foundation to his successes! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-06-041h 00Cuddy And The KugeEp 20: The Kuge turns 30In this episode, Cuddy and the Kuge sit down to talk about how crazy it is to have a 30 year old! They reminisce on being raised in athletics over the past 30 years and some of the “Grizwald” adventures they went on together. This is a hilarious yet endearing episode! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-05-2945 minCuddy And The KugeEp 19: What it takes with Dedan ThomasDedan was a Runnin’ Rebel playing under two amazing coaches! He talks about what it takes to be a leader on and off the court and throws it back to the good old days! Listen in to get never heard perspective from yet another great guest! Reach out / Follow us: FB: @CuddyAndTheKuge IG: cuddyandthekuge Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com We love hearing from our fans!2021-05-2157 minCuddy And The KugeEp 18: Throwbacks with Kyle WilsonThis episode unravels a LONG career in college athletics dating back to before the dinosaurs when Cuddy hired Kyle! He had an extremely prestigious and dynamic career from the day he got his phone call on the in-wall home phone to 30+ years later! Listen in for an educational career both past and present! 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We love hearing from our fans!2021-05-071h 08Cuddy And The KugeEp 16: Unbroken with Dr. OrrListen in as we catch up with Dr. Daniel Orr who has been a team doctor for UNLV since the beginning of Cuddy’s time there! Dr. Orr is a maxillofacial surgeon among MANY other credentials that we discuss in this episode. If you are squeamish, this one might not be for you!
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We love hearing from our fans!2021-04-301h 00Cuddy And The KugeEp 15: From GA to AD with Maria CastroThis weeks episode follows on a journey from another one of our beloved female guests! Maria was hired by Cuddy as a GA at UNLV and spent many years, at many esteemed schools, as an athletic trainer and is now the Athletic Director at Cerritos Community College! This episode is full of fun throw backs as well as topics of upcoming changes and how that will affect the future of Athletic Trainers.
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We love hearing from our...2021-04-2356 minCuddy And The KugeEp 14: You know what they say about karmaJerry was away for two months while Megan hung back in upstate New York. Although she thought she was the one being left in the cold... karma had different plans in store for her parents. Listen as we catch up on the world of college athletics, Covid-19 and hear some stories from Jerry's trip out west!
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We love hearing from our fans!2021-04-0952 minCuddy And The KugeEp 13: Innovation with Jack MarucciJack Marucci is known for being one of the founders of Marucci Sports and for being a leader in the field of athletic training. He is in the middle of his 24th season as Director of Athletic Training at LSU and has been a part of many innovative techniques and studies done with student-athletes throughout his career. Jack is a long-time friend and colleague of Jerry's and in this episode he gives us just a taste of some of the forward-thinking strategies that they have been implementing and tells us how the Marucci bat, the #1 bat in the pros...2021-04-0250 minCuddy And The KugeEp 12: Get Strong with Tim WilsonTim Wilson is currently in his 10th year as Nebraska’s strength and conditioning coach for men’s basketball. Tim has been a strength coach for many years working with various teams starting at UNLV where he met Cuddy. He has worked with pretty much every major team from NBA, MLB, to college and is a wealth of knowledge. This episode will give you insight to the pure strength it takes to be an athlete, some tips for the “layperson” and is bound to keep you entertained!
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Email: cuddyandthekuge@gmail.com2021-02-2658 minCuddy And The KugeEp 9: 2+2=4 with Wendy MeyersJoining us on the show is our first female guest, Wendy Meyers! Wendy is currently the Associate Athletic Director for Business, Finance and Personnel at the University of Pittsburgh. She got her start in college athletics at UNLV as a swimmer and started her career there shortly after her college experience. In this episode we get a lot of different perspectives from a woman's point of view in the industry, an athlete, AND a long time friend of Jerry's.
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We love hearing from our fans!2021-02-0549 minCuddy And The KugeEp 7: Play by Play with Charlie VoelkerFrom Charlie welcoming Jerry to the University at Albany by witnessing him slide directly under his truck after a major snow storm, to following Charlie through his career and achievements, this is one for the books! Our first full episode with a guest and as always, Megan is coming in strong with the questions.
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We love hearing from our fans!2021-01-2946 minCuddy And The KugeAn Ode to KobeOne year ago, a tragic accident took the life of an icon! In this episode Jerry gives us a story about meeting Kobe Bryant and gives a small look into just how great this guy was on and off the court. We would like to give our greatest condolences to the Bryant family and the families and loved ones of the seven other people involved in the helicopter crash.2021-01-2622 minCuddy And The KugeEp 6: Athletic Training 101 with Trevor CunninghamThis episode we get into the grass roots and talk Athletic Training. We go through the ins and outs, what it takes to get there and an overall look at what the job actually entails. Jerry is joined, as always, by his daughter Megan who lived through it all on the sideline but still found there is a lot to learn. Also joining us on the show is FIRST GUEST Trevor Cunningham, a sophomore at Northern Arizona University, studying sports medicine and exploring a potential future in athletic training.
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We love hearing from our fans!2021-01-1550 minCuddy And The KugeEp 4: StarstruckBill Walton, Billy Joel, Suge Knight, Michael Jordan... just a few names that come up in this episode! Jerry gives us unique "starstruck"moments throughout his career working in the fabulous Las Vegas. A fun episode to record and Megan's personal favorite so far!2021-01-0852 minCuddy And The KugeEp 3: Sink or SwimLife can throw a lot at you in 38 years. A new city, a new career in college athletics, a cross country move to another new city, retirement. Jerry talks about a few pivotal moments in his career as we continue with the history of who and what got him here today!
2021-01-011h 09Cuddy And The KugeEp 2: The JuiceFollow Jerry from his high school days through his college career. He explains how he "grew up" in athletic training and some stories of the people who helped him get there! Stay tuned in until the end where Megan is sure to get the juice!2020-12-251h 01
Cuddy And The KugeEp 1: Who is Cuddy? What is a Kuge?Megan will be explaining the inspiration for the podcast, where it all started, and how we came up with this crazy name! Jerry gives us a teaser of one of many stories from his career and what to look forward to in future episodes!2020-12-1830 min