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Washed Up WalkonsIowa's Top 3 'What If' Plays From 2025 | Walkon Film RoomIn the inaugural episode of the Film Room, we welcome the Special Teams Unit and Hawk Team Six members of Patreon to a deep dive into some of the most excruciating 'what if' plays from the Iowa football 2025 season. This episode focuses on dissecting key moments in games against Iowa State, Oregon, USC, and the National Champion Indiana Hoosiers. From high snaps to missed passes, we explore how inches and split-second decisions shaped these pivotal games. With exclusive all-22 film and professional analysis, we aim to provide insights you won't find anywhere else. While this episode dives into some...
2026-01-2601 min
The Table | The Deans' Roundtable Podcast SeriesAthletic Identity Beyond the Game: Supporting Student-Athletes' Character DevelopmentAthletic Identity Beyond the Game: Supporting Student-Athletes' Character Development What happens when the jersey comes off? For most student-athletes, the answer reveals a dangerous truth: their identity is so exclusively tied to sport that retirement feels like death. Casey Johnson and Michael Willett both experienced career-ending injuries in Division I football, discovering their self-worth was entirely dependent on athletic performance. Now they lead organizations transforming how we measure athlete potential and redefine what "more than an athlete" actually means in practice, not just empty rhetoric. This conversation challenges the assumption that athletic identity simply needs...
2026-01-1951 min
Too Good to be DrewFrom Injury to Impact: The WalkOn Nation Story with Michael Willett EP 80Ask a question for the showThis week’s episode dives into the heart of athletic identity with special guest Michael Willett, founder of WalkOn Nation. A former Division I National Champion at UCF, Michael turned a career-ending injury into purpose—creating a movement that helps athletes understand they are enhanced, not defined, by their sport.WalkOn Nation has impacted over 38 universities and institutions, guiding student-athletes to rediscover who they are beyond the jersey through interactive workshops and real conversations.Walk on NationWork with me---
2025-11-1242 min
Washed Up WalkonsOregon Primer: A Black & Golden Opportunity | Walkon ExtraSo much has been built up in the lead in to Oregon at Iowa that I had to hop on the mic for a few more minutes. Join me(Kluv) as I try to collect my thoughts and bring us into this matchup with a 360 view on the mindset of the players, why the hype feels so palpable, and the implications for the brand, this year and beyond.
If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast...
2025-11-0724 min
Washed Up WalkonsStep Back From That Ledge, My Friend | WUW 624We dive into the finer details of Iowa's Week 1 victory against the Albany Great Danes! We discuss the game recap, key moments, and individual performances, including reactions from players and coaches. We also talk Fry Fest and the amazing turn out of the Walkon Army that never disappoints! We talk bigger story lines from around the country in CFB and we gear up for the upcoming Iowa-Iowa State showdown, discussing expectations and predictors for the big game. From triumphs on the field to heartwarming community stories, this episode has it all!
If you love the show and...
2025-09-011h 00
Walk On PodcastEpisode 144 : The Pain (and Pleasure) of ExpansionContent warning: I talk about sex in this episode Expansion is a good thing; it’s also our natural way of being, so why does it bring up so many complicated feelings? It can inspire feelings of self-doubt, anxiety, grief, fear of the unknown, and a lack of clarity about where things are heading. Expansion can also create feelings of liberation, abundance, authenticity and self-confidence once you’re on the other side. It’s painful, it’s beautiful, it’s necessary, it’s worth it! How have you been expanding? How has it been making you f...
2025-06-151h 14
The Sports Nutrition PlaybookEp. 42 Beyond the Game: Redefining Athletic Identity to Help Teens Find Purpose Beyond SportsIn this episode of The Sports Nutrition Playbook, host Amy Goodson sits down with Michael Willett of WalkOn Nation to discuss the complexities of athletic identity and its impact on teen athletes. They explore what it means for an athlete to have a strong ‘athletic identity’ and how it can shape their sense of self both positively and negatively. Michael shares insights on recognizing when athletes may be struggling with feeling defined solely by their sport and offers guidance on helping them separate personal identity from athletic achievements. The conversation delves into strategies for parents and coaches to support athl...
2024-11-2834 min
Washed Up WalkonsIs The CyHawk A Must Win Game? | WUW 536Our CyHawk preview episode is here! We open the episode with some Walkon banter about college football in general, G-Bones Top 25, our thoughts on KF watching the game from home, and more. About 28 mins in starts our conversation about the upcoming CyHawk game. Previewing to the game we discuss the injuries on Iowa State's squad that are already affecting depth and potential game plan for both teams, we talk the juice within the rivalry and why this game is always close, we discuss ISU and their 3-4 defensive look and how that may be affected by a different Offensive...
2024-09-051h 12
Staying Aligned: The Steel & Eisner PodcastIs Medical Malpractice As Scary As You Think It Is?Brad Walkon, Esq.
Alexander Eisner welcomes attorney Brad Walkon, Esq. of Walkon of Walkon Law Firm to discuss Medical Malpractice; specifically what it is (and what it isn't), what makes a good case, and what Chiropractors can do to limit their exposure. You might be shocked at what you hear.
2024-07-1730 min
Washed Up WalkonsHawks New Locker Room, NCAA 25 Ratings, Kevin Gets Married | WUW 527In todays episode the boys are back after a run of Summer guests on the show. College Football is only 7 weeks away, which means the news cycle will start to pick up now, and we have several fun pieces of Hawkeye topics. The Hawks got a new locker room and we discuss the arms race of CFB in that everyone is fighting for new shiny facilities and things to sell on the recruiting trail, as well as how this compares to what we had 10 years ago. The NCAA 25 game that debuts this week also released their Top 100 rated players...
2024-07-151h 04
Washed Up WalkonsPeak Off Season | WUW 515A true friendship podcast episode for those that have listened for a long time. the Iowa football specific content is sparse in this one, but Kevin, Grant, and Kluver put together an hour of fun and entertainment for the Walkon Army. We discuss a minimum transfer package from the Swarm, why the team sometimes has too many players on scholarship, the Spring semester compared to the Season relative to workload and physical demand, the upcoming NFL Draft, We talk Iowa's incoming OL transfer, and the outgoing Jacob Bostick, intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, we check in with where Kevin would...
2024-04-2556 min
Washed Up WalkonsJeremiah Sirles | WUW 514Sirles joins the show once more to further his Title as most frequent Walkon guest. His appearances on the show are nearing double digits and this episode solidifies why that is, as he is not only a former guy in the locker room at Nebraska and in the NFL with vast knowledge and experience as a player, but also provides great insight into NIL, the draft process, and much more from his current venture as an NFL agent. We discuss what his draft class looks like, the 'recruiting' process that a player goes through as they near a career...
2024-04-221h 37
Washed Up WalkonsSteve Manders | WUW 512Steve is from Crofton, MD and joined the 2013 Iowa Football recruiting class as a Fullback out of Archbishop Spalding HS as a fellow Walkon. One of those unsung heroes Steve didn't see any action on the field but busted his ass day in and day out as an Iowa Hawkeye behind the scenes, and after our 4th season hung up the cleats for the career that he said he would always pursue, and is fully enveloped in today, Pro Wrestling. Steve tells us about his journey in the wrestling world over the last 7 years going from shows in front...
2024-04-151h 01
Washed Up WalkonsCaitlin Stands Alone | PFF Grades The Hawkeyes w/Max Chadwick | WUW 496First half of the podcast Kluver gives out Walkon tribute to Caitlin Clark. Tries to summarize what kind of special moment for the Iowa brand she has been for the last 4 years, what she means to the game, and identify why she is different from anyone before her.30 mins in Max Chadwick joins the show. Max works for Pro Football Focus and is host of the Preferred Walk-On Podcast, PFF's premier college football show. We sit down to get his thoughts on the upcoming draft and where guys like Cooper, and Tory Taylor could land, what he...
2024-02-191h 01
Washed Up WalkonsWoods Interviews W/Tampa, Walkon Golf Event, Superbowl Preview | WUW 493Football talk starts at 19 minutes into the show- That's where we discuss the media availability of Lester, Wallace, and KF. We talk about the info KF let the public in on relative to the OC hiring process, our thoughts about Tim Lester's first time at the podium and what it was like watching him field questions in contrast to what it's been like with Brian at the podium the last few years. We break down Coach Wallace's comments on his opportunities elsewhere and why he ultimately chose to stay in Iowa City, headlined by his promotion. We...
2024-02-081h 02
Washed Up WalkonsFarewell Coop, Jackson and Castro Return | WUW 484The dichotomy of Drake, What is felt like when we were put on scholarship and how it happened, how walkons are treated vs scholly guys at Iowa, how we approach being recognized in public and some of the best Walkon Army 'in the wild' moments. A Manders segway leads us into the announcement that Sebastian Castro will return to the Hawks for another season next year, as well as breaking news mid podcast that Nick Jackson will join him as well. On the opposite side Cooper Dejean announced that he will declare for the NFL draft. We ponder what...
2024-01-081h 05
Washed Up WalkonsLock The Doors - B1G Championship Preview | WUW 476Its Championship Week! The Hawks are headed to Indy to battle the Michigan Wolverines for the 2nd time is 3 years for the title of B1G Champion. We preview the actual details of the game starting around 50 minutes into the show. Before that we talk Stryker Knee Replacement Systems, read some reviews of our show, and get Gary's perspective on his Indy experience from '21 and what this weekend in Indy will be like for him. We go over Coop and Tory winning their respective awards for best in the conference and BOTH being a finalist for the best...
2023-11-301h 10
Washed Up WalkonsRutgers Recap - OFFENSE | WUW 471Football breakdown starts around 30 ish minutes into the showBefore we discuss the Hawks shutout victory against Rutgers, we recap the incredible Friday night with many of the Walkon Army as we released our collaboration beer with Backpocket Brewing. Thank you to everyone who came out- we talk about the night and where what we hope the beer evolves into next. The Holiday Merch Store is LIVE and you can get gifts for you or your family and friends for a week from this release- head to http://adcraftwebstores.com/washedupwalkonsholiday2023 We get into the...
2023-11-131h 03
Washed Up WalkonsWill Cade Mac Play Week 1? | Walkon LIVE Week 0Join us for a listener lead live stream where we answer questions, take calls, and discuss the hot topics of the week surrounding Iowa Football.If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon discord channel access, and more!Find us on social media @washedupwalkonsVisit TheWashedUpWalkons.com for all of our episodes, merchandise, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an...
2023-08-2528 min
Washed Up WalkonsCan This Hawkeye O-Line Be 'Great' ? | WUW 448The clock ticks down to 9 days away from Hawkeye Football and the guys sit down to discuss a variety of topics. We get Library Gary as he has settled back into Iowa City after a summer back in Denver. We talk throwing up during/before football games. We preview the Backpocket LIVE podcast event that we are doing on Friday, September 1st. We announce the Walkon Army Fantasy Football leagues, make sure to join if you are a Patreon member and interested in winning some merch packages. We talk about the new AD, a discord members thoughts on Beth...
2023-08-241h 10
Washed Up WalkonsRealignment - The Walkons Craft A New Big Ten | WUW 445Realignment talk and football talk start around the 27:00 mark, before that is just the standard BS banter from us.We open the episode thinking Kevin wouldn't be joining us, and then later he shows up by surprise. We discuss some fun message board trash talking about our show, getting demolished on social about the wearing jerseys opinion, and all other instances in which people come at the Walkons. We discuss the upcoming LIVE Walkon show from Backpocket Brewery that is set to happen on Friday the 1st of September. We get around to talking football and conference...
2023-08-141h 10
Washed Up WalkonsMark Weisman | WUW 444Mark transferred in to Iowa as a Walkon FB from Air Force. Went on to become a pivotal feature of the Iowa run game in 2012, 2013, and 2014. He is, from the inside perspective, one of the most respected teammates we ever had, and one of the best overall 'Hawkeyes' there has ever been. He entered the Strength and Conditioning world after football ended, and has since found his way to director of performance inside the Chicago Cubs organization. We go in depth on the differences between sports when it comes to training, the nuance of the minor league baseball system...
2023-08-101h 24
Washed Up WalkonsDorian Price | WUW 439Dorian is quite possibly the most interesting guest we have ever had on our show. Drake met Dorian in Nashville while training MMA and immediately knew he needed to be a Walkon guest. He got into MMA at an early age of 18 after playing basketball growing up, and tells a wild story about how when an opportunity to go to Thailand presented itself, he never looked back, and didn't really have a choice. He would end up coming back to the US after 7 months but then spent an entire decade back in Thailand from 2009 to 2020. He talks about the...
2023-07-241h 23
Washed Up WalkonsBailey Ortega | WUW 438Bailey is from Davenport, IA and attended Davenport North High School. Joined the Iowa Volleyball program as a fellow WALKON in the spring of 2020 after graduating High School early. We discuss the weird ins and outs of joining the team right in the beginning of a pandemic. After a couple years in Iowa City she entered the portal amongst some uncertainty in the program but when 2nd year Coach Rick Barnes was hired he put Bailey on scholarship to lock her down for the Hawkeyes. We discuss the brutality of the Big Ten Volleyball schedule, managing that as a...
2023-07-201h 14
Timeout With Tackle What's NextEpisode 53: Timeout with Michael WillettCall a timeout with Michael Willett, former college football player and CEO and founder of WalkOn Nation. Michael shares why football played such an important role in his life and how he has navigated the journey into life after sports. He talks about what inspired him to create WalkOn Nation and the importance of having conversations with athletes around their identities outside of sports. Plus, he shares his advice for athletes on navigating what’s next.
Join us Wednesdays at 6pm EST LIVE on IG as Danielle Berman Ruiz chats with athletes and execs about the impact sp...
2023-06-2932 min
Closing the Gap (Year)NBA Finals Recap with Lauren Walkon: How Does This Affect the League and Just How Incredible Was this Jokic Playoff Run?My sister Lauren joins us again to discuss the 2023 NBA Finals where the Nuggets dispatched the Miami Heat in 5 games. We discuss how a matchup without ESPN posterboys like Lebron and Steph Curry or a marquee franchise like the Lakers or Celtics still delivered the goods. We then praise the Nuggets' role players and question how the Heat's supporting cast got as far as they did. We talk about how these playoffs impact Jimmy Butler's legacy and finally where this Nikola Jokic playoff run compares to the most dominant in NBA history.
2023-06-1443 minClosing the Gap (Year)NBA Conference Finals Preview with Brad Silverman and Vik Chakra(bortty)Basketball enthusiast (and Draymond Green-like on the basketball court) Brad Silverman joins us to talk Heat and Celtics. We discuss Tatum + Brown, Mazzulla vs Spo, and the impossibility that is Jimmy Butler. Then Vik Chakra calls in from Japan to help us breakdown Lakers vs Nuggets. We discuss Lebron, Jokic vs AD, the supporting casts, and if Jokic can shed the "lack of playoff success" narrative. We have picks. We have predictions. And we have a ton of love for Kevon Looney.
2023-05-171h 05Closing the Gap (Year)Is 'The Last of Us' HBO MAX's Next Legendary TV Series?Adam Peters join us once again to talk The Last of Us. After taking 2023 by storm, we discuss the potential for The Last of Us to join the ranks of The Wire, The Sopranos, Game of Thrones, Succession, and the other HBO MAX masterpieces that have dominated award seasons the last 20+ years. We then discuss why The last of Us has succeeded where other video game adaptations have failed before giving our Mount Rushmore of The Last of Us Scenes and evaluating the show's spinoff potential.
2023-05-091h 29
Washed Up WalkonsBo Bower | WUW 414Bo Bower is from West Branch, Iowa. He is one of the often mentioned 'Benton Squad'. He was a Walkon himself earning early playing time and a scholarship in our 2nd year within the program. He sits down with us after 3 years since his last appearance on the show to catch us up on his life, and more.If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our exclusive content at Patreon.com/washedupwalkons where you can find extra podcast episodes, exclusive merchandise, Merch discounts with every tier, private Walkon...
2023-04-201h 09Closing the Gap (Year)The Absurdity of Joel EmbiidJoel Embiid is like a lot of NBA superstars before him - routinely competing for MVPs and championships. The difference is injuries almost ended his career before it started. No player has ever dealt with injuries to the extent of Embiid's and come out on the other side...better? We look at others who have tried and failed like Greg Oden, Brandon Roy, Yao Ming, Tracy Mcgrady, Derrick Rose, and Bill Walton. Have the tides shifted because of new diets and hyperbaric chambers or is Embiid simply an exception to the rule?
2023-04-1713 min
Washed Up WalkonsCamping At Kittles, Drake's Stolen Identity, And A Shot In The XFL | WUW 413Kevin talks about his golf game, we talk places to live and avoiding natural disasters, the potential of Kevin taking a job in Hawaii, then we get into real discussion about the Walkons opportunity to attend TEU and what our plans look like for that event. Are we getting an Airbnb or camping in Georges back yard, are we going to put together a workout montage at Georges new facility, and answers to plenty of other questions. Then Drake checks in from somewhere in Montana and tells us a quick viral story about getting pulled over in Yellowstone, which...
2023-04-171h 00Closing the Gap (Year)NBA Playoff Preview with Vik Chakra(bortty) + Play-in Tournament Hopefuls vs Hopeless + Pigs vs SheepVik Chakra and I discuss this tantalizing opening round of the NBA post-season with massive off-season implications on the line. Will Ben Simmons get off the bench as he watches his old team thrive? Will Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant stay healthy for a full series...or even the layup lines? Can the Kings dethrone the Warriors and continue lighting the beam? Will Jalen Brunson or Donavan Mitchell be the offseason acquisition that wills their new team to the second round? Meanwhile, there are 8 play-in teams: 7 of them are looking at ugly offseasons, while one of them might win...
2023-04-111h 13
Washed Up WalkonsCaitlin Clark Is The Perfect Spearhead For The Ascension Of Women's Basketball | WUW 411Iowa/Clark v Reece talk starts at 28:00In this episode we do some housekeeping and classic WUW banter to start. We break down the Walkon Bracket pool from March Madness and announce the winners, talk about pork, break down why some people are simply better than others, and then we get into the Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese drama. Examining why Reese taunted Clark, how Clark handled the situation both on the court and afterwards in the media, what our reactions would have been, why it was different than Caitlins original gesture vs Louisville, and more. We...
2023-04-1057 minClosing the Gap (Year)Ted Lasso Season 3: The Beginning of the End with Jacob and Zach JenningsTed Lasso is questioning why he’s still coaching AFC Richmond. Nate is still the worst. Is football still life? Zach, Jacob, and I unpack the Ted Lasso season 3 opener, "Smells Like Mean Spirit" and discuss the future of Apple TV's golden child.
2023-03-2145 minClosing the Gap (Year)The Oscars: Opinions, Predictions, and Hot Takes with Grayson Buning, Christian Kassab, Adam Peters, and Anish TamhaneyWe may not be The Academy, but we do have Letterboxd.
Avatar 2: the Way of Water (2:35)
Triangle of Sadness (11:19)
Women Talking (14:46)
Tar (21:18)
Elvis (34:31)
The Fabelmans (46:44)
All Quiet on the Western Front (59:14)
Top Gun: Maverick (1:09:11)
The Banshees of Inisherin (1:20:49)
Everything Everywhere All at Once (1:36:10)
Our picks: (1:44:15)
2023-03-091h 53
RecomendiesThe Nice Guys with Alex WalkonHi everyone! Welcome to the ninth episode of Recomendies, and boy oh boy, do we have a special one today. Join me and my good friend Alex Walkon as we discuss the 2016 Shane Black film, The Nice Guys. It's fitting Alex is on this episode, because as anyone who knows him can attest, he really is an incredibly nice guy. Fresh off of a viewing of the film, Alex and I talk all about how good the cast of this movie is, what makes it so funny, and just general celebrities that we admire. If you want to hear...
2023-02-281h 09Closing the Gap (Year)NBA Storylines with Rama Varanasi + the NFL Quarterback Carousel + The Oscars + the Greatness of Bill SimmonsWe are joined by the one and only Rama Varanasi to make predictions for which NFL teams will have a new quarterback under center next season (1:45). We then vent about the results of ESPN's latest MVP straw poll (28:09) and discuss the biggest NBA storylines with the playoffs looming (41:12). Rama and I then praise Bill Simmons (the Podfather) and how much we love this content (1:01:58) before diving into the Yale Men's Basketball Team and their push for the NCAA tournament (1:06:50). Finally, we discuss the upcoming Academy Awards and give our takes on the Best Picture Nominations (1:11:31).
2023-02-271h 30
Washed Up WalkonsFootball Comes To An End | WUW 394Dedication to the podcast is called into a question in this riveting episode 394. Kevin experiences a major life event, Drake falls ill to some random sickness, and the Chiefs defeated the Eagles in Superbowl 57. We discuss the operational behavior of our Walkon social accounts and why responding to every DM and mention is part of our brand, and we talk about the reaction to some of our recent Brian Ferentz clips, one of which ended in somebody getting bodied and deleting their account. We discuss a potential rebrand and what that would look like on Gary's resume, if the...
2023-02-131h 02Closing the Gap (Year)Super Bowl Preview, Predictions, and Bets with Jacob Kadans, Jacob King, Alex Lee, Max Lessins, Jongbu Park, and Zack PiperEagles vs Chiefs: the best team vs the best quarterback. We dive into the injury report, two star-studded rosters, our blatant lack of knowledge when it comes to non-star NFL players, and, of course, our favorite bets for Sunday.
2023-02-111h 10
Washed Up WalkonsWhich Walkon Is The Most Athletic? | WUW 392A long over due Q&A Episode where we collect prompts from you guys, the listeners, through twitter and on our private discord channel, and then we answer them on the spot for fun. Today's questions include:-How Drake would have handled the Chinese spy balloon?-Which of the 3 of us is most athletic?-Top Hawkeye Football players we would want to have dinner with?-How many concussions did the boys take during their careers?-Front to back or back to front -Our thoughts on the new Pro Bowl format -Pineapple on...
2023-02-0654 min
Washed Up WalkonsBrian Ferentz Is Still A Hawkeye | WUW 391A show fresh off of the KF Wednesday Presser that was meant to be about recruiting and the 2nd signing that(a concept that confuses walkons who never had a first signing day) but instead was more anticipated for the questions surrounding Brian Ferentz and his job status as Offensive Coordinator. The boys dive deep into todays news was surprising, the odds they thought change might happen, why the situation has, does not, and never will fall completely on the OC's shoulders, no matter who holds the title, and ultimately how this upcoming is where the true rubber meets...
2023-02-021h 02Closing the Gap (Year)The Giants' Fascinating Offseason with Brian Heyman + NFL Conference Championship Game Predictions + Recovering from Significant Injury + Brian's Life as a Medical StudentThe Giants surprised everyone this year with a splendid trip to the divisional round of the playoffs thanks to career years from Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley. Unfortunately, it's time to turn the page and figure out how they're going to pay Jones, Barkley, and a multitude of other deserving players in a salary cap league. Brian Heyman dons his general manager hat to explain where the Giants should allocate their money (3:13). Brian and I then make our picks for the two riveting conference championship games to determine who will be playing in the Super Bowl (36:37). Less than two...
2023-01-271h 15Closing the Gap (Year)UFC's 2023 Turbulence with Kasra Raffi + Drafting Who We'd Want Defending Us in a Fight + Being a Member of the Ford Family + Ted Lasso Season 3 PredictionsIn part two, Kasra stays with us to examine the UFC's rocky start to 2023: Dana White's incident with his wife, Conor McGregor's delayed return, and ... Jake Paul (0:55)? We then draft (12:49) who among our friends we'd want on our side if we ever found ourselves in a physical confrontation (we do not condone violence on this podcast!). Kasra tells us about his experience working for Ford Motor Company (23:35) before we relish in our excitement and predictions for the long-awaited season 3 of Ted Lasso (33:40).
2023-01-2450 min
Washed Up WalkonsA Washed Up Walkon Education | WUW 387Interesting episode for this one.. Topics range from Lucky Charms glow up to the old food pyramid being thrown out, public vs private vs home school education. When school becomes not worth the time and what subjects should be inserted into the American education system. The video from Boulder of the Colorado coach with Fake Juice energy and why Doyle was 10x better. And then a dive into this weekend of NFL football and our thoughts on the remaining 8 teams.If you love the show and want to show support, tell your friends! And, check out our...
2023-01-1954 minClosing the Gap (Year)Reacting to the Damar Hamlin Injury with Kasra Raffi + Returning to the Messi vs Ronaldo Debate + Michigan's Heartbreaking Defeat Against TCU + Kasra's Newfound View of ConcussionsAt long last, we are joined by Kasra Raffi, also known as KR7 by his fans. In part 1 of this 2-part episode, Kasra and I unpack the horrifying injury suffered by Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin in addition to Hamlin's miraculous, inspiring road to recovery. We've heard Akram praise Ronaldo, but it's Kasra's turn to make his case for the soccer GOAT (or maybe question the point of the debate at all). I don't care it happened nearly two weeks ago, we need to discuss the combination of missed opportunities and heinous officiating that took place in Michigan's devastating...
2023-01-121h 00Closing the Gap (Year)Holiday Special with Christian Kassab, Adam Peters, and Lauren WalkonThis holiday season has flown by, but it's never too late to relish in such a great time of year. The NFL draft is in April, the NBA draft is in June, who cares when the MLB draft is? Today is the podcast's holiday draft. Christian, Adam, Lauren and I give our picks for best holiday movie (3:45), song (37:10), and tradition of the year (52:26). We then discuss our New Year's resolutions (59:05) before making our picks for sports moment of 2022 (1:04:46). Happy holidays!
2022-12-301h 16
Washed Up WalkonsWalkon Mashup: Top 5 Guests Of 2022 | WUW 380In this episode we mash up some of the best clips from our top 5 most popular episodes of the past year. You will hear from:Jake Gervase and some of his super bowl stories.Kyler Schott on making it at Iowa as your average guy with above average work ethic.Jordan Bohannon on his career with Iowa Basketball and some of the drama he got himself into.Jack Koerner on his blueprint to success within the Iowa program and who he modeled his career after.And finally Ricky Stanzi...
2022-12-261h 24Closing the Gap (Year)World Cup Implications with Akram Albeer + Is Parity Good for the NBA? + NFL Playoff Picture + the Greatness of Breaking BadThe world cup is over but the GOAT debate is…not? Following Argentina's incredible victory over France in the World Cup Final, well-known Ronaldo supporter Akram Albeer calls on the mainstream soccer fan to pause before crowning Lionel Messi as the greatest of all time (2:39). We then discuss Akram's beloved Miami Heat (33:24) before questioning if the newfound balance of power in the NBA is actually good for the league. We then breakdown the NFL playoff picture (43:29) and how the BRAND NEW LIONS fit into the postseason mix before discussing Akram's gap year lifestyle (50:47) and what makes Breaking Bad one of...
2022-12-221h 00Closing the Gap (Year)Reacting to 'The Game' with Jacob and Zach Jennings + Who the Lions Draft in 2023? + Reviewing Zach's Preseason Fantasy Football Predictions + Jake and Zach's Lives and Contrasting Tastes in MusicFollowing a surprise appearance by Alex Lee, Jacob, Zach and I react to Michigan's iconic performance to beat Ohio State for the second year in a row (4:20). We then attempt to predict who the surging Detroit Lions (30:38) will take in the 2023 draft (thank you LA Rams for being terrible). Next, we review where Zach was right and where Zach was wrong (43:55) in his preseason fantasy football predictions (Baker Mayfield? Yikes). Jacob and Zach then dive into their jobs, Masters programs, and polar opposite interests in music (53:30). We talk about our favorite T.V. shows (1:10:14) before finally making our case...
2022-12-051h 25Closing the Gap (Year)Anish Tamhaney Takes Us Through the Horror Movie Gauntlet + His Best Movie Recommendations + An Unexpected Journey With Guitar + a Bursting LA Sports SceneFollowing a filthy guitar riff supplied by the one and only Anish Tamhaney, we relive one of the most horrifying films ever made (1:06) and our strategies to conquer horror movies. We then have Anish lead us through the horror movie gauntlet to determine the best scary movies of all time (7:13). Anish then takes us through his current top 5 movie recommendations (25:32) and the upcoming releases he's most excited about (32:32). Anish takes us back to his unlikely start in playing guitar and how he has become a magician on the ol' six-stringer (34:24). Finally, we talk about how Anish has adjusted to...
2022-11-211h 02Closing the Gap (Year)Detroit Lions Update with Jacob King + the Magic of Geno Smith + Fantasy Football Wisdom + The Pat Mcafee Show's GreatnessIn the midst of his Masters in biomedical engineering, Jacob King describes how he incorporates BeReal into teaching (5:00) before diving into the implications of the Lions surprise upset win over the Green Bay Packers (5:35). We then break down why this Geno Smith season in Seattle is more than just a feel-good story (18:22) before unveiling Jacob's wildly successful fantasy football strategy (31:24). Finally, we discuss our love for the Pat Mcafee show and how it has changed sports media (37:33).
2022-11-141h 02Closing the Gap (Year)Fantasy football Woes with Lauren Walkon + Saying Goodbye to Tennis Legends + the NFL's Handsomest QuarterbacksMy sister Lauren has struggled in fantasy football as of late, and we discuss her successes and blunders (2:42) in her career. The tennis world saw Serena Williams and Roger Federer step away from the game they have dominated for over two decades. Lauren and I discuss our thoughts on their illustrious careers (14:32) before taking a look at Lauren's goals for her gap year (26:21). We then hear Lauren's expert insight into the most attractive quarterbacks in the NFL (31:47). Finally, we take a look at Lauren's infamous history of falling asleep during beloved, award-winning movies (38:42).
2022-11-0444 minClosing the Gap (Year)Arsenal's Breakout Season with Grayson Buning + Adaptive Sports + the Loathsome Nate from Ted LassoThe 2022-2023 season in the Premier League is well underway and there is a new club atop the table: Arsenal. Hear Grayson Buning breakdown why his favorite club has regained its status as one of the premier teams in English soccer (0:19). Grayson also shares his gap year endeavors (19:25) including tutoring the dreaded MCAT and learning American Sign Language. Meanwhile, we discuss adaptive sports (30:02) and how they create equitable access to sport and fitness and bolster the landscape of sports at large. Lastly, we revel in our shared love of hit sports comedy-drama, Ted Lasso, (42:24) as well as our shared...
2022-10-261h 18Closing the Gap (Year)Why the Tua Injury Is Still a Big Deal + Is it Time to Change the Way We Evaluate Quarterbacks?Following another electric intro riff from Adam Peters, let's dive into why the mishandling of Tua Tagovailoa's head injury (1:07) is having massive implications around the NFL. What does the NFL really prioritize when it comes to player safety? Do we glorify playing through injuries, and, if so, is that a problem? Plus, I was churning out bad takes in Episode 3 and it's time to hold myself accountable (14:43), give Jalen Hurts the credit he deserves, and maybe reconsider how to evaluate quarterbacks.
2022-10-1923 minClosing the Gap (Year)Detroit Pistons' future with Adam Peters + his experience as a production assistant, musician, and exceptional impressionistDid you watch the Lions defense get destroyed...again? Are you fantasizing about the Cade Cunningham X Jaden Ivey duo for the Pistons? Maybe you're just trying to find the next Youtube musical sensation. We have Adam Peters talking sports, music, movie recommendations, and so much more on episode 4.
2022-10-061h 02Closing the Gap (Year)Early NFL storylines with Max Lessins and Jacob KadansWe recorded this episode after week 2, so let's see how our takes have aged as we round out week 3 of this immaculate NFL season. Spoiler: Max was right about Jalen Hurts (and I was wrong). Kadans breaks down the X's and O's and Max tells Patrick Mahomes how to properly eat a steak. Check out episode 3 for all this and plenty more.
2022-09-261h 14Closing the Gap (Year)New York Sports with Christian Kassab + Working for ESPN + Would Dan Campbell succeed on broadway?The Jets lost ... and the Giants won? The Nets are shambles ... and so are the Knicks? Hear from hall of fame roommate Christian Kassab on what it's like to work for ESPN, the aggravation that comes with New York baseball, and Lions head coach Dan Campbell's future as a broadway producer.
2022-09-1544 min
Washed Up WalkonsCy-Hawk Week | Walkon LIVE ShowThe first full edition of our new Walkon LIVE Show. This is going to be a LIVE-stream that happens on Tuesdays around 4pm Central time, where listeners and fans can call into the show and interact with the boys! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2022-09-0745 min
Closing the Gap (Year)CTE - it's not about concussions anymoreEveryone has heard talks of head injuries in the NFL, but CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy) might be the NFL's greatest challenge. It has impacted some of the league's most high profile players like Demaryius Thomas and Aaron Hernandez. There is an alarming link between playing professional football and cognitive decline, and taking concussions out of the game might not be a sufficient solution.
2022-09-0626 min
Thrive After Sports w/ Taj DashaunMichael Willett | Founder & CEO of WalkOn Nation Ep 170Michael is a former Division 1 football student-athlete from the university of central Florida (2013-2017). Since his playing years, Michael went on to create WalkOn Nation with purpose of redefining athletic identity. Michael presents interactive workshops at numerous universities foundations, teaching athletes that they are ENHANCED not defined by their status.
Connect with Michael at https://www.walkonnation.org/ and on all social media platforms @walkon_nation
Watch the full video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QdbXGyYV4RQ
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2022-04-0428 min
Washed Up WalkonsWalkon Holidays | WUW 280We get back to talk about the holiday weekend, digestive health, Santa delivering a ton of merch, a 'Walkon Weekend', the Pro Bowl Hawks, and how the NFL is played at a speed that is impossible to eliminate injuries.. and some other random items. The podcast basically falls apart when we learn mid episode that our guy Ike gets injured and carted off the field. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2021-12-2740 min
WalkOn Mentality#19 What a College Football Coach looks for in a recruitCoach Llanos shares with the show what he looks for when he recruits his next athletes. You may be surprised with what he has to say! Coach Llanos is the Wide Receivers Coach and Special Teams Coordinator at Minot State University.
2021-08-3023 minWalkOn Mentality#18 Tackle what's NextDanielle Berman - Founder of Tackle What's Next, joined us to discuss why and how she started her platform and the value it brings to student-athletes. We also talked about how she adjusted her business model and approach to student-athletes throughout covid.Check out Danielle and all of her good works below:Danielle Berman | LinkedInTackle What's Next: Overview | LinkedInCheck out all clips and discussion here WON Youtube: WalkOn Nation - YouTube
2021-08-2327 minWalkOn MentalityTalk to YOU niceIf you don't take a chance on yourself, no one will take you seriously. Ashley breaks down the importance of self-confidence, hyping yourself up and doing your thing no matter what. In addition to that she talks about the positive implications of networking and stepping outside of your comfort zone.
Ash is a certified world shaker and we are so blessed to call her sister.
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2021-05-0323 minWalkOn MentalityWhat is Student-athlete Development? How important is it?We had Bri Vaughn on the show this week, and it was nothing short of excellent.
We dove into the dynamic realm of Student-athlete development and the importance of it on campuses. There is never a time in your life that more people are around you working towards YOUR success. If you don't take advantage of it, your wasting our time and opportunity.
Briana has been the Assistant Director of Administration and is now in Student-Athlete Development where she is responsible for assisting in the facilitation of programming for all 14 teams, hosting visiting...
2021-04-2624 minWalkOn MentalityThe Transfer PortalAshley Usery (ERR-SIR-REE) is a former Track and Field student-athlete @ The University Of Florida. While there she received her undergrad and graduate degree. She is 3x SEC Champ and Missouri Sports Hall of Fame inductee.
Post athletics she has worked in college athletics in the compliance realm, in particular, working directly in and within the infamous TRANSFER PORTAL.
She currently is the Director of Athletics Compliance at Texas Tech University.
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2021-04-2044 min