The Low Down From Pickle Town

In what will be the Last Episode of the Season UMO Athletics sits down in a FREAKY FRIDAY Edition of the Podcast with Aidan Gilbride. In this episode, we get to know the student behind the podcast. We discuss everything from his love of running, injuries, Graduation, the Future, his tenure at UMO, and how it has changed him.

UMO Athletics sits down with lead anchor/broadcaster of the Trojan Sports Network, Alex Hayden. In this episode we discuss his love for sports, what makes NASCAR special to him, his job with the Motor Racing Network, his travels all across the country and what he loves most about his job.

UMO Athletics sits down to chat with 'THE VOICE OF THE TROJANS' Shane Aube! Together we discuss the man behind the voice. We discuss his tenure at UMO, his highlights, his time as a student and his job as a PA announcer for the last 16 years.

UMO Athletics sits down to chat with some of the Team Captains of Women's Lacrosse, Chaija Olsson and Bria Hamilton. Together we discuss the relationship of the team on and off the field, the winning mentality of the team, a difficult last few years and how the team have picked up right where they left off from last season.

UMO Athletics sits down to chat to with Track and Field Throws Senior Jon Wojcuich. We cover his staggering transition from Cross Country athlete to conference and school record holder in throws. We also talk about mentality, the development of the throws squad, his first nationals experience, and how you balance life as a student/athlete.

UMO Athletics sits down with Associate Head Coach of Track and Field and Throws Head Coach, Justin Potter. Together we talk about his time as a Student Athlete here at Mount Olive, the difference between winning as an athlete and winning as a coach, the development of the throws squad, his life over the past year which has seen him become a father, and a triumphant Indoor Season.

In this SPECIAL EPISODE UMO Athletics sits down to talk to UMO Faculty Athletics Representative and everyone's favorite Math Professor, Dr. Brenda Cates. In this episode we cover her career at Mount Olive, her work with the NCAA, eventually capping off with NCAA Division II Day!

UMO Athletics sits down with newly appointed Head Coach of Tennis, Carlos Lora. Together we talk about his time at Averett and Purdue University, what led him here and his excitement for the season ahead.

UMO Athletics sits down with Men's Volleyball Tobi Azeez to talk about his time at UMO, his outstanding year last year, competing for Australia on the International stage, his other hobbies, and of course the season ahead!

The sun has risen on a new year, 2022 has begun and The Low Down From Pickle Town podcast is BACK for an all-new season. Todays guest is Head Coach of Men's Volleyball, Ali'i Keohohou. We sit and discuss the high points from last season, their strong start to this season and his hopes and goals for the rest of this season.

In our Second of our CHRISTMAS SPECIALS in what will be our last episode of the year and the season. UMO Athletics sits down to chat with Vice President for Athletics, Jeff Eisen. This will also act as another special as he steps down from his position at the end of this year and retire. In this episode we talk about his career, tenure at Mount Olive, the evolution of the school during his time here, highlights, what he will miss most, and his plans for retirement.

In our first of two CHRISTMAS SPECIALS UMO Athletics sits down to chat with the Athletics Department's Office Manager, Tina Loy. Recently given an award the recognize her 25 years of service to the University we sit down to chat about her time here. We cover everything from the difficulties of her job, highlights, and her future.

Now that the dust has settled on the Cross Country season UMO Athletics sits down to chat with Director and Head Coach of the Track & Field/ Cross Country program, Earl Graves. Together we discuss how the Cross Country team done this past fall and look ahead to the upcoming Indoor Season. We talk all things like new coaching staff, freshman class, upperclassman and the example they must set along with the goal of bringing home some more conference titles.

UMO Athletics sits down to catch up with Head Coach of Field Hockey, Daan Polders. Together we discuss the breakthrough season for the young program, how they have now set the standard and established themselves within the conference. We also discuss where the program goes from here.

UMO Athletics sits down to cap off the semester and season with Head Coach of Women's Soccer, Sharif Saber. We delve into the superb season they had discussing everything from regular season champions, unbeaten regular season ,and making yet another NCAA Tournament. We also cover how tough it is to lose finals and how he worked with his team through that. Not only do we discuss that but we talk about individuals seasons, seniors and leaders within the team that stepped up this year. Capping off we talk about how the team is now an established powerhouse in Conference Carolinas and where they go from here on out.

UMO Athletics sits down to cap off the semester and season with Head Coach of Women's Volleyball. We discuss the rollercoaster of a season the team had from highs to lows. We cover their strong end to the season and where they go from here with regards to next year.

UMO Athletics sits down to chat with Head Coach of Women's Basketball, Wendy Lee.

UMO Athletics sits down to chat with the Head Coach of Men's Basketball, Joey Higginbotham. We talk about the beginning of the season and the Annual Pickle Classic coming up November 19th/20th.

UMO Athletics sits down to chat with Head Coach of Men Wrestling Dan Willis about the beginning of their season.

UMO Athletics sits down and catches up with Head Coach of Women's Volleyball Emma Celentano. Today we talk about their disappointing start to the season, how things have started to turn around towards the end of the season and how a broken down bus led to a team trip to target for Underwear!

UMO Athletics sits down and catches up with Head Coach of Men's Soccer Jason Carlson. Today we talk about the terrific season the team are having. A team not tipped to do well are challenging for conference taking a few scalps along the way. We talk about how the team are working in a more cohesive unit as well as some individuals having college best seasons.

UMO Athletics sits down with Head Coach of Field Hockey Daan Polders to discuss how the season has went so far.

UMO Athletics sits down to catch up with Head Coach of Cross Country Jackie Kirby to find out how their season is going. We also look ahead to the Conference Carolinas Championships and Southeast Regional Championships.

In this SPECIAL EPISODE, UMO Athletics sits down with Women's Soccer Player, Taylor Lewis. Together we discuss the topic of Mental Health Awareness and how important Mental Health is in the everyday life of a student-athlete. We delve into how your Mental Health can affect sport performance, the stigma attached to this issue, and how we can better cope when things get hard via our individual past experiences. 

In todays episode UMO Athletics sits down with two of the most infectious people on campus, Armando Ferreira and Deike Schipper from the Tennis team. The two seniors talk about their time at UMO and how it will be tough to say goodbye to a place they've called home for 4/5 years. 3+

UMO Athletics sits down with Men's Soccer Nickolai Clarke to talk about his home nation of Jamaica, the differences of living on an island to living in rural North Carolina and how he is coping with his ACL injury.

In our second SPECIAL EPISODE UMO Athletics sits down with Assistant Coach of Cross Country, Erasmo Ordonez. Together we dive into all things relating to Hispanic Heritage and Culture, his time as a student-athlete here and how Hispanic Culture is getting bigger here on campus.

In our third and final SPECIAL EPISODE focussing on Hispanic Heritage Month UMO Athletics sits down with Women's Cross Country Eli Lopez. Together we explore her experience growing up Hispanic, what it means to her and how it has shaped her as an athlete and as a person.

In this SPECIAL EPISODE UMO Athletics sits down with Men's Volleyball Player Pedro Gonzalez and Women's Soccer Player Scarlett Espinosa. Together we dive into all things relating to Hispanic Heritage and Culture, what it means to them and how it has shaped them as student athletes and individuals.

UMO Athletics sits down with Women's Volleyball Morgan Prots to discuss what it is like being from a small town and how her love of coffee makes her the most energetic person on campus!

UMO Athletics sits down with Men's Golfer Ruben Van Der Berg to talk all things Golf, what it was like getting stuck in South Africa during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic, and what other passions he has.

UMO Athletics sits down with Field Hockey's Senior Mckenzie Yi to discuss all things from the evolution of the Field Hockey program, to Sports Injuries, and her difficult transition of sports during her collegiate career.

UMO Athletics sits down with Cross Country's Monique Whiteman and Cameron Lee about it is like being a cross country runner.

UMO Athletics sits down with Head Tennis Coach Henry Boyle about the beginning of the season.

UMO Athletics sits down with Head Men's Soccer Coach Jason Carlson about the beginning of the season.

UMO Athletics sits down with Head Women's Soccer Coach Sharif Saber about the beginning of the season.

UMO Athletics sits down with Head Cross Country Coach Jackie Kirby about the beginning of the season.