Inside the L: The Podcast

Today's episode of Exploring the Blue & Gold Podcast with Tory Walker features Vice President for Athletics and Recreation Ashwin Puri! We will take a deep dive into exciting things to come for La Salle athletics with the man in charge of it all.

In this week's episode of Inside The L: The Podcast, we catch up with La Salle women's soccer alum and Hall of Athletes inductee Renee Washington. 

Gregg Caserta sits down to chat with senior point guard Molly Masciantonio from La Salle women's basketball following her record-breaking performance in the game against Saint Francis on Saturday, Dec. 4. 

On this week's Inside The L: The Podcast, presented by MaiKai Wellness, we caught up with La Salle swimming & diving Kerry Smith to chat about her first year with the Explorers, how the season is going, and Thanksgiving.

On this week's episode of Inside The L: The Podcast, presented by Sam's Brick Oven Pizza, we caught up with La Salle women's basketball associate head coach Chris Day and men's basketball associate head coach Kyle Griffin ahead of the start of the teams' 2021-22 seasons! 

On the season finale of Inside The L: The Podcast season one, La Salle University Hall of Athletes Class of 2021 inductee and current women's soccer assistant coach Courtney Niemiec joins host Ed LeFurge III to talk her career as a player for the Blue & Gold, how she transitioned to coaching, and induction into the Hall of Athletes.

After claiming the silver medal at the 82nd Dad Vail Regatta as part of the women's novice 8, sophomore Sarah Reed and freshman Lily Henshaw joined host Ed LeFurge III to discuss the victory and the women's rowing program at La Salle.

The Atlantic 10 Outdoor Track and Field Championships took place this past weekend and the Explorers brought some hardware back to 20th & Olney. Host Ed LeFurge III is joined by junior El Mancini and senior Dennis Manyeah to discuss their first place finishes in the women's 10k and men's high jump, respectively. The duo also talk about their time at La Salle and reasons for choosing the University.

It's Atlantic 10 Men's & Swimming Championships Recap Episode! Host Ed LeFurge III is joined by junior women's swimmer Sara Rizzetto and sophomore men's diver Sam Henninger to discuss their success at this past weekend's championships, the sport of swimming & diving, and why they chose La Salle.

Host Ed LeFurge III is joined by senior women's water polo student-athlete Karle Linden to discuss the team's success this season, including its recent national ranking. Linden also speaks about women's history month.On the Alumni Spotlight, field hockey grad Summer Pierson '18 joins the podcast to chat about National Athletic Training Month and her experiences as a La Salle Explorer.

Senior Director of Development for Athletics Brian Quinn joins host Ed LeFurge III to discuss the University's 8th Annual Day of Giving, while women's rowing alum, Andrea Bonaccorsi '89 chats about her time as an Explorer and the new La Salle Rowing Stewards program.

Head Women’s Basketball Coach Mountain MacGillivray and Associate Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kyle Griffin join host Ed LeFurge III to recap the 2020-21 season and discuss the Atlantic 10 Championships.

Episode 9 of Inside The L: The Podcast sheds light on Black History Month and its significance. Host Ed LeFurge III is joined by lacrosse student-athletes Shannin Cato and Karissa Worley to discuss their experiences as black women playing a predominantly white sport. Isaiah Gregory and Erik Williams also stop by the podcast to talk about their journeys as black men in America and the sport of men's swimming.On the Alumni Spotlight, Rashon Howard chats about his experience at La Salle and the different ways to start to combat the national racism crisis.

On Episode 8 of Inside The L: The Podcast, host Ed LeFurge III takes listeners behind the scenes to see all of the work that went into making it possible to play basketball games for the 20-21 season, as well as what will be a 25 sport spring season. Director of Athletic Facilities Zach Rissler and Associate Director of Athletic Training Nina Kauffman, MS, ATC explain what went into the decision making process and how La Salle implemented certain protocols to keep the campus community safe while playing sports.On the Alumni Spotlight, presented by iPipeline, Jess Shanahan '20 discusses her recent contract to play professionally in Italy, as well as the impact La Salle has made on her.

Episode 7 of Inside The L: The Podcast welcomes the executive board of La Salle's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and its advisor. President Dede Gilmore, Vice President Zack Ballard, Secretary Cassie Kincaid, and advisor Dan Lobacz join Ed LeFurge III to discuss the organization and the different initiatives it works on.

On episode six, first year head coaches Jeff Garbutt (rowing) and MaKayla Hancock (field hockey) join host Ed LeFurge III to discuss what it has been like being a first time head coach during the unprecedented times In 2020.Men's rowing alum Marqus Brown '16 joins the Alumni Spotlight and tells talks about his rowing journey and recent appearance in a Philadelphia Sixers social media video.

Episode five covers a new leadership program in the La Salle Athletic Department for senior student-athletes called 'Defining Your Difference.' Host Ed LeFurge III is joined by Jim Brown of Crane Communications and Jenny Edwards, the La Salle Athletics special assistant to athletic administration, to discuss their role as advisors of the program. Field hockey senior Rialee Allen joins the podcast to discuss the impact the leadership program has made on her.During the Alumni Spotlight, CEO of Broom Street and La Salle grad, Steve McHugh '88, talks about his time as an Explorer and the significance of La Salle University to him.

La Salle Head Men's Basketball Coach Ashley Howard and Head Women's Basketball Coach Mountain MacGillivray join host Ed LeFurge to preview the upcoming season and return to campus. On the Alumni Spotlight, women's basketball alum, Jen Zenszer '01, chats about her time playing in the Philadelphia Catholic League, at La Salle, and her career in the FBI.

On this episode, head coaches Paul Royal (women’s soccer) and Katie Rhodes Abbott (lacrosse) join host Ed LeFurge III to discuss the last seven months during COVID-19 and their respective teams’ return to campus this fall. During the Alumni Spotlight this episode, former La Salle football player and current Director of Campus Recreation Rob McIntosh ‘03 reminisces on his days as an Explorer student-athlete and shares the process around reopening recreation facilities.

La Salle Athletic Director Brian Baptiste rejoins host Ed LeFurge III to discuss his one year anniversary at the institution and some things on the horizon. Orlando Magic player and men’s basketball alum, B.J. Johnson discusses being inside the NBA ‘bubble’ and his time as an Explorer.

La Salle Athletic Director Brian Baptiste and cross country/track & field alum Christa Plummer Lawson join host Ed LeFurge III to discuss the recent events plaguing college athletics - the COVID-19 pandemic and social Injustice.