Tritoncast

Get to know Janna Aboudaher and Tean Brooks from the women's fencing team on episode 114 of Tritoncast! These fifth-year Tritons will tell us about how it took them more than six months to meet despite being teammates, and how their friendship has grown. We'll learn the very different paths they took to get here from Colorado and Texas – and what has kept them in La Jolla for so long. Janna and Tean also weigh in on why the alumni for fencing remain so engaged with the program. Plus, these two will be on the hot seat in the return of our popular Quick Picks segment. As always, host Jeff Tourial provides an update in other goings-on at UC San Diego in the Campus Spotlight. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

On episode 113 of Tritoncast, you'll meet new men's basketball head coach Clint Allard. While he's new to this role, Clint's no stranger to UC San Diego. He played here and has been on staff for 13 seasons. He'll tell us why this is a dream role for him, what kind of continuity we can expect under his leadership – and what might be different come fall. All that and more when we chat with Clint Allard in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, Clint tells us how he's spent the first few weeks in this position. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!   

This week on episode 112 of Tritoncast, it's our 2025 U-C San Diego baseball season preview. Head coach Eric Newman is back on the show to talk about the season and what we can look forward to on the diamond this spring with ESPN's Ted Mendenhall. Here's a hint: pay attention to what he's expecting to see from the offense! As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons! 

It's our 2025 UC San Diego softball season preview on episode 111 of Tritoncast! New head coach and Triton alum Nikki Palmer joins us in the Triton Spotlight to talk about building on the tradition and foundation, and what kind of team we can expect to see at Triton Softball Field this season. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

On episode 110 ten of Tritoncast, we're talking Triton volleyball with outside hitter Kylie Pries. With the regular season set to wrap this week, Kylie takes us inside the huddle as the Tritons fight for their first Division I postseason berth. We'll learn all about the athletic talent that runs through her family and Kylie will tell us about her change of heart that has her playing in a fifth season – and wearing the blue and gold. Plus, it's the return of our popular Quick Picks segment! ESPN's David Gentile will put Kylie on the hot seat, and you won't want to miss that. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes a trip around campus fpr the latest in Triton Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

On an all-new Tritoncast, we'll get the scoop on the first UC San Diego team to appear in the NCAA Division I postseason as we talk cross country with Jordan Haney. With the NCAA West Regional set to take place Friday, Jordan fills us in on training, his mindset going into a big race, what it's like for a San Diego guy running in inclement weather – and more. Plus, our popular Quick Picks segment is back this week. We'll put Jordan through the ringer and you won't want to miss it. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. All that and more comes your way on episode 109 of the show! If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

As the calendar turns to November, basketball season is here! With the season opener just one week away, we'll preview the upcoming men's basketball season with head coach Eric Olen on episode 108 of Tritoncast. He'll talk about the returning standouts – including reigning Big West Newcomer of the Year Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and Big West Best Sixth Player Tyler McGhie as well as provide insight on the seven new faces that dot this year's roster. The Tritons were selected third in The Big West preseason poll. So what do those expectations mean? Our men's basketball season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes you around campus for the latest in UC San Diego Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

Can you believe it? Basketball season is upon us! On episode 107 of Tritoncast, we head inside LionTree Arena to preview the upcoming women's basketball season with head coach Heidi VanDerveer. She'll talk with ESPN's Steve Quis about the returning standouts – including reigning Big West Freshman of the Year, Sumayah Sugapong – as well as some of the team's new pieces who may play an important role. The Tritons' early season schedule is no joke, and Coach VanDerveer explains why it's so important to be tested early. She also lets us in on how defense will be key this year. Our women's basketball season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus for the latest in UC San Diego Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

It's a sister act in this week's Triton Spotlight as we're joined by Kailey Park and Lindsey Park from women's soccer on episode 106 of Tritoncast. The Park sisters talk everything from marking one another on corner kicks to pregame handshakes. And we'll also explore the team's foreign tour to Costa Rica. Plus, it's the return of our popular Quick Picks segment and you won't want to miss that! Pineapple on a pizza? Which sister is funnier? Who's the better bowler? You'll find out when Kailey Park and Lindsey Park share the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. As always, host Jeff Tourial provides an update in other goings-on in La Jolla in the Campus Spotlight. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

The 2024 men's water polo season is here! On episode 105 of Tritoncast, we head to the pool to preview the Tritons' season with head coach Matt Ustaszewski. Usha will also reflect on his time over the summer earning a bronze medal with Team USA before we turn our attention to what lies ahead for the UC San Diego water polo squad. Their season gets underway this weekend with the annual Triton Invitational. Our men's water polo season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

The 2024 Triton women's volleyball season is here! On episode 104 of Tritoncast, we head inside LionTree Arena to preview the Tritons' season as ESPN's Bryan Fenley chats with new head coach Melanie Greene. Their season gets underway on Friday with the UC San Diego Invitational. Our UC San Diego women's volleyball season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes his usual trip around campus for the latest in UC San Diego Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

The 2024 men's soccer season is here! On episode 103 of Tritoncast, we're previewing the slate with head coach Jon Pascale. With the Division I transition behind us, Jon talks with ESPN's David Gentile about what to expect from this year's squad – including a killer schedule that gets underway Thursday night in La Jolla. Our men's soccer season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus for the latest in UC San Diego Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

The 2024 fall season is upon us! On Episode 102 of Tritoncast, we're previewing the women's soccer season with head coach Kristin Jones '04. With the Division I transition behind us, Jonesy talks with ESPN's Steve Quis about what to expect from this year's squad – and the excitement is high within the program. Our women's soccer season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus for the latest in UC San Diego Athletics.  If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

In this week's Triton Spotlight, we are joined by recent grad Ania Snissarenko from women's tennis. Ania earned her degree in human biology in three years while competing on the tennis team. We'll chat about what drives her in pursuing her goal of becoming a surgeon and she tells us what she learned while serving on a medical mission last summer in Uganda. Ania gives us the scoop on her funniest teammate and who she thinks is the best cook. Plus, it's the triumphant return of our Quick Picks segment where you'll hear about Ania's controversial take on pizza. You're in for a treat with Ania Snissarenko on episode 101 of Tritoncast. Also on this week's show, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics.  If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

Coming up in the Triton Spotlight on episode 100 of Tritoncast, we go back to where it all began. Athletic Director Earl W. Edwards will join us to reflect on the recently completed transition to Division I. He'll tell us what he's most excited about with the reclassification in the past. Earl also fills us in on the department's priorities in this new era and how recent NCAA lawsuits in the news may affect the department going forward. As always, it's an enlightening conversation with Athletic Director Earl Edwards in this week's Triton Spotlight. Before chatting with Earl, we'll go Around Campus for the latest in UC San Diego Athletics. Thanks for joining us, whether you've stuck around for all 100 episodes or whether you've just discovered the show! If you enjoy Tritoncast, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

Coming up in the Triton Spotlight on episode 99 of Tritoncast, we're looking back at the career of baseball closer Izaak Martinez. Though he wasn't highly recruited as an outfielder, Izaak will tell us how he ended up on the mound at UC San Diego. What was it like to win the program's first Big West title in 2023? Why'd he stick around to earn his Master's? And how is he staying sharp leading into the Major League Baseball draft next month? You'll find out when we sit down with baseball's Izaak Martinez in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, Izaak is on the hot seat for our popular Quick Picks segment! Before hearing from Izaak, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus to get caught up on everything going on with UC San Diego Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

Thanks for tuning in to episode 98 of Tritoncast! This week in the Triton Spotlight, we're looking back at the career of fourth year Triton Kyle Gibbs from the track & field program. The Murrieta native reflects on breaking a nearly 30-year-old program record in the pole vault and he'll also explain how a football injury led him to give this sport a try in high school. And oh by the way, he plays guitar in a band. You'll learn all about his burgeoning music career on this week's show. Plus, it's the return of our popular Quick Picks segment! In addition, Jeff will take you around campus to get you caught up on everything going on at UC San Diego Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

We'll take you on the water to talk all things UC San Diego rowing with Annica Ford on episode 97 of Tritoncast. The third year Triton re-lives a magical weekend outside Philadelphia where the Tritons competed for a CAA title last week. How did the team get an edge before the race? And what drew Annica to the sport? You'll find out in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, it's the return of our popular Quick Picks segment! Annica tells us about her favorite aisle in the supermarket and her controversial ice cream flavor of choice. You'll learn ll that and more when we sit down with rowing's Annica Ford in this week's Triton Spotlight. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

We're chatting UC San Diego fencing with Renee Zuhars in the Triton Spotlight on episode 96 of Tritoncast. The épée captain tells us how she got into this unique sport and why she's stuck with it for so long. Renee is kind enough to give us a Fencing 101 lesson as well. Beyond her sport, the microbiology major will tell us what she's been working on in the lab. And what grandma hobby has Renee recently taken up? You'll find out in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, host Jeff Tourial puts Renee through the ringer for our popular Quick Picks segment! If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

We're chatting UC San Diego softball with fourth year Triton Deena Pederson on episode 95 of Tritoncast. The Bay Area native tells us her Triton story, and we find out about her unique major. Deena reflects on her career from coming in as a first year during the height of the pandemic to Senior Day coming up this weekend at Triton Softball Field. What will she miss most? What's going through her mind when she's running the bases? You'll find out in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, Deena will be in the hot seat in our popular Quick Picks segment! If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

Tritoncast is back with an all-new episode this week. As part of women's history month, we're at the pool chatting UC San Diego women's water polo with Sydney Munatones and Sofia Munatones on episode 94. The twins will tell us what it was like growing up with a built-in best friend. We'll get into how splash ball ultimately led them to Canyonview Aquatic Center. Which Munatones sister is the better cook? And which one is locked in with the headphones on each game day? You'll find out when we chat with the second year Tritons this week. Plus, we'll put Sydney and Sofia on the hot seat with the return of our popular Quick Picks segment!  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

As the calendar turns to February, Triton baseball is back! On episode 93 of Tritoncast, we preview UC San Diego's 2024 baseball season with head coach Eric Newman. Coach Newman reflects on last year's Big West championship and looks ahead to this year's campaign, including the challenging schedule, some new faces we'll see in the lineup, and what it will take to win another conference crown. Also on episode 93, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus to get you caught up on everything going on with UC San Diego Athletics in the Campus Spotlight. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

We're talking men's hoops with Triton senior Bryce Pope on episode 92 of Tritoncast! In this week's Triton Spotlight, the San Diego native reflects on his Triton career to date, how he stays composed with the game on the line, and what it was like growing up with a twin brother. How does he escape from basketball and life stresses? And what gets him ready for a game? You'll find out in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, we'll put Bryce through the ringer as our popular Quick Picks segment returns! If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. For show updates, follow @Tritoncast on X. Go Tritons!

On episode 91 of Tritoncast, we're talking women's hoops with Triton grad student Denali Pinto! The Colorado native chats about everything from Division II hoops to pasta to her work with robotics to aid in recovery from surgery. How did an amazing student with a chemical engineering background end up with a master's in finance? And is it true she was named for the National Park in Alaska? You'll find out in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, our popular Quick Picks segment makes a return and host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus to get you caught up on everything going on with UC San Diego Athletics in the Campus Spotlight. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons! 

A new year means new seasons for men's volleyball and women's water polo are here! On episode 90 of Tritoncast, the podcast for UC San Diego Athletics, we'll get you set for the 2024 seasons. We'll talk with head coaches Brad Rostratter and Brad Kreutzkamp to preview their upcoming campaigns. Also this week, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus to get you caught up on everything going on with UC San Diego Athletics in the Campus Spotlight. To learn more about the UC San Diego men's volleyball, visit https://ucsdtritons.com/sports/mens-volleyball. For the latest on women's water polo, check out https://ucsdtritons.com/sports/womens-water-polo.  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On a special edition of Tritoncast, we close 2023 by honoring our recent Hall of Fame inductees. On this week's show, we'll bring you the induction speeches from our Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023: men's and women's water polo coach Denny Harper, baseball's Vance Albitz '10, track & field's Scott Sargeant '92 (speech by his brother, Steve), diving's Adam Burgasser '96, and softball's Amy Mettee '04. To learn more about the UC San Diego Athletics Hall of Fame, visit https://ucsdtritons.com/honors/hall-of-fame. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

As the calendar turns to November, we're previewing UC San Diego basketball on episode 88 of Tritoncast! Join us in the Triton Spotlight as ESPN's Ted Mendenhall chats with women's basketball head coach Heidi VanDerveer. Later, ESPN's Steve Quis is joined by men's basketball head coach Eric Olen to preview the season that begins Monday night. Also this week, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus to get you caught up on everything going on with UC San Diego Athletics in the Campus Spotlight. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On episode 87 of Tritoncast, you'll meet Omar Sabbagh from the UC San Diego men's soccer team. The Calgary native takes us on his soccer journey when he represented Lebanon at the Under 23 Asia Cup over the summer in Saudi Arabia. Omar tells us what it was like training with a new team, what kind of support he got from back home while he was there, and what the first thing he ate was when he got back. He also tells Jeff how he pulls off playing Division I soccer as a chemical engineering major. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On episode 86 of Tritoncast, host Jeff Tourial is joined by women's soccer senior Kennedy Carter. The Orange County native takes us on her soccer journey from the OC to Salt Lake City to La Jolla. She's in her second year as a team captain – but her college soccer journey didn't begin at UC San Diego. Carter chats about finding her place academically and socially here in La Jolla. We also get into what makes a good leader, why Bakersfield has been her favorite road trip, and she weighs in on pineapple on a pizza – and so much more. Which of her teammates makes the best stir fry? What was it like playing two seasons in 2021? You'll find out in this week's Triton Spotlight with Kennedy Carter. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

We're back in the Tritoncast studio chatting with the boss on episode 85 of Tritoncast! Athletics Director Earl Edwards joins host Jeff Tourial this week to talk about the final chapter in the Division I transition. We'll also talk about his focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, what his favorite part of the recent basketball trip to Italy was, and what excites him most as he enters his 24th season as the department's leader. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

This week on Tritoncast, we're heading to Europe with Tritons basketball – no passports needed! We'll talk about the men's and women's basketball team's recent experience on their foreign tour in Italy when we're joined by senior J'Raan Brooks and first year Triton Sumayah Sugapong. What was the most memorable thing they saw? What did they learn? Pizza or pasta? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the Triton Spotlight on episode 84. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your favorite podcast platform. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

Episode 83: In this week's Triton Spotlight, our fall sports previews continue as we get you set for the 2023 women's volleyball and men's water polo seasons. You'll hear from head coaches Ricci Luyties and Matt Ustaszewski '04. They'll tell us about the new faces on the roster, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. As Jeff takes us around campus, we'll learn about women's soccer's fast start and hear about the men's and women's basketball teams' adventures in Italy. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

The 2023 fall sports season is here! On episode 82 of Tritoncast, we're previewing the UC San Diego men's and women's soccer seasons with head coaches Jon Pascale and Kristin Jones. They'll take us inside training sessions as their teams prep for the 2023 season and tell us what defines success for each of their sides in the upcoming campaign. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On this week's show, we're in the Tritoncast studio hanging out on YouTube with Triton track and field alum Zeinab Torabi. The 2022 grad tells us how she got into hurdles, what it was like to move around so frequently in her youth, and the hard-hitting details of her post-track meet meal. Today, Z works for the Athletics department in video production, capturing the Tritons' most memorable moments during competition. She tells Jeff about her favorite projects she's worked on so far. You'll really enjoy this week's conversation with Zeinab Torabi in this week's Triton Spotlight. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

UC San Diego softball's Bobbi Aguirre joins us for episode 80 of Tritoncast! She's seen it all during her six years with the program – from Division II postseason to the chance to play in Italy last summer. Bobbi experienced some tough personal challenges along the way and she'll fill us in on how her Triton family helped her through the dark days. And we'll end on a lighter note, as Jeff puts the two-time Triton Athletes' Council President on the hot seat for our highly anticipated Quick Picks segment. You won't want to miss that! What sport would Bobbi choose if she weren't playing softball? Find out in this week's Triton Spotlight. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On episode 79 of Tritoncast, we're talking all things Triton baseball with the 2023 Big West champs! UC San Diego baseball became the first Triton program to win a Big West title, and this week pitcher Michael Mitchell and infielder/catcher/outfielder Michael Fuhrman will join us to talk titles, College World Series, and the most memorable strikeout that was years in the making. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On Episode 78 of Tritoncast, we're talking Triton track and field with new coach Kim Graham-Miller. We'll discuss the challenges of taking over a storied program, just how important family is, and we'll re-live what it was like to capture a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. UC San Diego will host the Triton Invitational this weekend, and Kim tells us what it will be like to compete at home for the first time. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

Our celebration of Women's Herstory Month continues on an all-new Tritoncast. In Episode 77, we're at Canyonview Aquatic Center to talk UC San Diego water polo with second year Triton Lucia Doak. The New Zealand native will tell us how she got her start in polo, what it was like to wear the silver fern and represent her country internationally, and what stressed her out the most when she first came to the United States. Plus, Jeff runs Lucia through the gauntlet in our popular Quick Picks segment. What was her most important discovery in America? How does she pass the time on the 13-hour flight to and from home? Find out with Lucia Doak in this week's Triton Spotlight! If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

We're on the pool deck to talk UC San Diego swimming with senior Juli Arzave on episode 76 of Tritoncast. The San Diego native will tell us how she got involved on the US Open Water National Team, the work she's doing in the lab studying traumatic brain injury on mice as a human bio major, and how she's working with USA Swimming to help diversify the sport she loves. Plus…Jeff will put Juli on the hot seat for our popular Quick Picks segment. What will she share here that will shock her teammates? Find out in this week's Triton Spotlight!   If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

We're posting up to talk UC San Diego women's basketball on episode 75 of Tritoncast! This week, Jeff is joined by grad student Sydney Brown. The All-Big West team and All-Academic team honoree takes us on her basketball journey from upstate New York to New York City to UC San Diego. Syd shares why community service is so important to her, why she stuck around this year to keep hooping and pursue her Master's, and where her newfound love of shopping comes from. Plus…we put Syd through the ringer with our popular Quick Picks segment. What's been her pregame jam for the last ten years? Which European country is at the top of her list? Find out with Sydney Brown in this week's Triton Spotlight. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On episode 74 of Tritoncast, we're hitting the hardwood to talk UC San Diego men's basketball. On this week's show, host Jeff Tourial is joined by center Emmanuel Tshimanga. The first-year Triton will tell us about his basketball adventure from his native Montréal and the decision to leave his family and head to the US to pursue his basketball dreams. How did he end up at UC San Diego? You'll find out when we chat with Emmanuel Tshimanga in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, we'll put “E” in the hot seat in the long-awaited return of our popular Quick Picks segment. Who's the funniest Triton? What goes in a proper poutine? Those burning questions will be answered!. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

In this week's Triton Spotlight, we're talking UC San Diego baseball! With the 2023 season set to get underway later this week, you'll hear from Triton head coach Eric Newman on episode 73 of Tritoncast. He'll tell us about the tough schedule they'll face right off the bat this weekend at the MLB Desert Invitational, new faces on the roster, what the rotation might look like, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more.  If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

Spring is around the corner and we're talking Triton Softball on episode 72 of Tritoncast! The 2023 season gets underway this weekend with the second annual La Jolla Invitational and you'll hear from head coach Patti Gerckens in this week's Triton Spotlight. She'll tell us about the new faces on the roster -- and coaching staff, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more.  If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On episode 71 of Tritoncast, we're talking UC San Diego Women's Water Polo. With the 2023 season set to get underway this weekend, you'll hear from head coach Brad Kreutzkamp. He'll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more.  If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

We're back to start the New Year with an all-new episode of Tritoncast! On episode 70, we're talking UC San Diego Men's Volleyball. With the 2023 season set to get underway later this week, you'll hear from new head coach Brad Rostratter. He'll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more.  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

We're back to start the New Year with an all-new episode of Tritoncast! On episode 70, we're talking UC San Diego Men's Volleyball. With the 2023 season set to get underway later this week, you'll hear from new head coach Brad Rostratter. He'll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more.  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

We're chatting with UC San Diego alum Aryeh Bourkoff on Episode 69 of Tritoncast! The 1995 grad is the founder and CEO of LionTree and was influential in the Tritons' recent move to NCAA Division I. He recently co-chaired the wildly successful Campaign for UC San Diego, and he also made the largest gift towards Athletics scholarships in the University's history. Why is he such a believer in what Athletics can do for the University? Find out when Aryeh Bourkoff chats with host Jeff Tourial in this week's Triton Spotlight.   If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

We're chatting with UC San Diego alum Aryeh Bourkoff on Episode 69 of Tritoncast! The 1995 grad is the founder and CEO of LionTree and was influential in the Tritons' recent move to NCAA Division I. He recently co-chaired the wildly successful Campaign for UC San Diego, and he also made the largest gift towards Athletics scholarships in the University's history. Why is he such a believer in what Athletics can do for the University? Find out when Aryeh Bourkoff chats with host Jeff Tourial in this week's Triton Spotlight.   If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On episode 68 of Tritoncast, we're talking with two of the founders of the new Black Triton Association in the Triton Spotlight. Women's basketball's Katie Springs and track & field's Amari Jenkins join the show to tell us about this new affinity group, why it was important to launch, and how a meeting in Texas last summer spurred the entire concept.  New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

On episode 68 of Tritoncast, we're talking with two of the founders of the new Black Triton Association in the Triton Spotlight. Women's basketball's Katie Springs and track & field's Amari Jenkins join the show to tell us about this new affinity group, why it was important to launch, and how a meeting in Texas last summer spurred the entire concept.  New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!

We're talking UC San Diego basketball on Episode 67 of Tritoncast! Head coaches Heidi VanDerveer and Eric Olen are in the Triton Spotlight as we preview their upcoming seasons -- which tip off next week! They'll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podcasts. Go Tritons!