Podcasts about mcneese state university

Shelby Trahan is the owner of Jacques' Pottery Shop in her hometown of Welsh, Louisiana. Shelby graduated from McNeese State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Art and opened her studio the following July. Shelby creates mostly functional dinnerware pieces. Shelby is passionate about using her studio to bring clay to others. https://ThePottersCast.com/1236

In this episode Dr. Jenkins sits down with Dr. Sarah Baker, who is an Assistant Professor of Biological Science at McNeese State University. They discuss her time studying Massasauga Rattlesnakes specifically their metabolic rate and various aspects of their reproductive biology. They then talk about her transition to working with turtles and the population ecology work her lab is engaged in with Diamondback Terrapins and Box Turtles. Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.If you like what you've been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.

What draws a researcher to the murky, hidden world of amphibians? In this episode of the Snake Talk Podcast, Dr. Chris Jenkins sits down with Maddie Zickgraf, a Master's student at the University of Alabama and The Jones Center at Ichauway, to explore the winding path that led her into the world of amphibian ecology and the strange, secretive species that now define her work. Maddie's passion for herps was sparked by childhood days exploring creeks in Pennsylvania. That curiosity grew into a focused academic pursuit, taking her across the country and into a range of field experiences from studying Pacific Giant Salamanders to Chiricahua Leopard Frogs. These experiences ultimately led her to a technician position at the Herpetology Lab at The Jones Center at Ichauway, where she worked with Gopher Tortoises and deepened her connection to southeastern ecosystems. It was during her time at Ichauway that Maddie became fascinated by the movement ecology of sirens and amphiumas, two large, cryptic amphibians that often coexist in ephemeral wetlands. While researching and trapping these elusive species, she began asking new questions about how they move through and persist in these dynamic environments, a curiosity that now shapes her Master's research.  Connect with Maddie at The Jones Center at Ichauway. . Connect with Chris on Facebook, Instagram or at The Orianne Society.Shop Snake Talk merch.If you like what you've been hearing on this podcast, consider supporting The Orianne Society today.

It’s official!  Former LSU men’s basketball coach Will Wade is returning to Baton Rouge to coach the Tigers again next season.  The 43-year old Wade coached the LSU basketball team from 2017-2022 until he was fired following an NCAA probe into improper payments being offered to certain LSU basketball recruits. Back then, the NCAA did not allow schools to pay their players.  Yet. Ironically, Will Wade’s dismissal by LSU in 2022 happened right as the NCAA’s new rules (such as they are) were being implemented to allow college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL).   Wade was simply ahead of his time.  LSU was slapped with five NCAA sanctions and sent the basketball coach to the unemployment line. Will Wade re-emerged at McNeese State University in Lake Charles a year later in 2023.  He led the Cowboys into their first-ever NCAA March Madness tournament in 2024 and, again, in 2025. Wade was then hired to become the head coach at North Carolina State this past season.  His NC State Wolfpack team was selected to participate in the NCAA “First Four” round. They lost to Texas in that game to finish the year at 20-14. While that was happening in the life of Will Wade, LSU’s then-Athletics Director Scott Woodward hired former Murray State basketball coach Matt McMahon to run the men’s program in the spring of 2022.  The Murray State Racers qualified for the NCAA March Madness tournament three times in five seasons under Coach McMahon before he left for LSU. Four years later, coach Matt McMahon’s LSU teams had won only 17 SEC games against 55 conference losses (23.6%).  This season’s Tigers finished dead last in the league with a woeful 3-15 record. Matt McMahon was dismissed this week, but he won’t go away empty handed The ex-LSU basketball coach will receive nearly $8 million as part of his contract buyout provisions.  He joined a growing number of former LSU sports leaders who were fired in recent years but received lucrative going-away presents upon their exit. Former LSU head football coaches Brian Kelly ($54 million – 2025) and Ed Orgeron ($17 million – 2021) along with former AD Scott Woodward ($6 million – 2025) have been paid handsomely to hit the road. When added to Matt McMahon’s $8 million buyout, that is $85 million which LSU’s wealthiest athletics backers have been asked to cover. In exchange, the school’s financial backers demand winners (sooner than later) in return for being asked to pay for so many expensive changes in Baton Rouge. Speaking of money, basketball coach Will Wade’s former school at North Carolina State will receive $4 million as compensation after his abrupt exit following season #1 in Raleigh. NC State Athletic Director Boo Corrigan was understandably miffed at coach Will Wade’s decision to leave his program after just one year. “As far as the resignation letter, it was an email that we received from his agent,” said Corrigan.  “I’m disappointed at how it went down.” Is the LSU basketball job actually better than North Carolina State? LSU has zero NCAA men’s basketball tournament titles.  Long-time coach and fan favorite Dale Brown’s Tigers played in two Final Four appearances (1981 and 1986), but his teams lost in the national semifinals both years. Brown’s successor, John Brady, led LSU to another Final Four appearance in 2006. Same result. Over the past twenty years, LSU was selected for the NCAA post-season tournament just five times.  Three of those occurred during coach Will Wade’s five seasons with the Tigers (2019, 2021, and 2022). After being fired by LSU, Will Wade rebuilt his credibility by turning the McNeese State Cowboys of the Southland Conference into a basketball powerhouse during his two years in Lake Charles.  The Pokes went 30-4 and 28-7, won the Southland Conference title both years, and made two consecutive March Madness post-season appearances. Wade left after two seasons to take the job at North Carolina State of the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Wolfpack already had two national championship trophies in Raleigh. Coach Norm Sloan’s 1973-74 team featured dynamic high-flying forward David Thompson, 7’4” center Tom Burleson and diminutive 5’7” point guard Monty Towe.  NC State defeated legendary coach John Wooden’s mighty UCLA Bruins in overtime in the semifinals and then polished-off Marquette to win the school’s first basketball title. Coach Jim Valvano’s 1983 North Carolina State team won the ACC Tournament and barely qualified for the NCAA March Madness field as a lowly #6 regional seed.  His “Cardiac Pack” thrilled the nation by defeating a series of top teams on their way to the title game against heavily favored Houston.  Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler and Houston’s Phi Slamma Jamma team lost to NC State on a stunning last second put-back for the Wolfpack’s second national championship. Given North Carolina State’s national stature in basketball, the job in Raleigh seems to be slightly higher in prestige than the men’s head coaching job at LSU.  Since the turn of the century, the ACC was won ten national titles versus four by the SEC. Coach Will Wade’s first year at North Carolina State improved the Wolfpack from 12-19 last year to 20-14 in 2026. However… North Carolina State recently announced that it is having athletic budget issues A February report indicated that North Carolina State’s athletics department ran a $18.5 deficit over the past 12 months.  The school’s athletic revenues of $126 million did not cover the expenses of $144 million. The report cited increased costs due to revenue sharing with the athletes.  In fact, $18 million was shared by NC State’s athletes over in the past year. The school (like so many others) is now looking at raising ticket prices, holding large concerts on-campus, and other measures aimed to increase revenues without trimming athletic costs. Perhaps Will Wade saw the handwriting on the wall at NC State.  He has moved to a school which has been spending money on athletics like the proverbial drunken sailor. Is LSU becoming McNeese State University – East campus? In the past six months, LSU has looked 130 miles to the west to hire two of its key leaders from McNeese State University in Lake Charles. McNeese President Wade Rousse accepted the vacant top position at LSU in November, 2025.  The new LSU President was rumored to be the top choice of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry. Yesterday (Thursday), McNeese State University Athletics Director Heath Schroyer announced his departure for LSU as well.  He was named “Senior Deputy AD/Executive Director of External Relations” for the LSU system. Translation – Heath Schroyer will be tasked with raising more money for sports (particularly men’s basketball) while hovering over the shoulders of current LSU Director of Athletics Verge Ausberry. Schroyer had been a long-time college basketball coach.  After becoming the McNeese State University Athletics Director, he brought Will Wade to coach the men’s basketball team in 2023.  The program quickly blossomed into a Southland Conference dynamo. As the week draws to a close, the 2023-2025 era McNeese State University posse of President Wade Rousse, AD Heath Schroyer, and men’s basketball coach Will Wade has been reunited again in Baton Rouge. LSU’s athletics budget was already huge.  What’s a few more million dollars to bring in a new men’s basketball coach and his good buddy, right? Men’s basketball at LSU has been in significant decline in recent years.  However, the men’s basketball team financial income statement is, somehow, still profitable. LSU’s 2025 annual report to the NCAA showed that men’s basketball turned a profit of around $2.5 million despite declining home game attendance. Meanwhile, Coach Kim Mulkey’s very popular women’s basketball team at LSU averaged 10,707 fans per game vs. 7,147 for the men. The LSU women won the 2023 national championship and earned a #2 regional seed in the Women’s March Madness tournament this year.  LSU fans are very proud of Kim Mulkey and the school’s women’s basketball program. Would you believe that the LSU women’s program posted an $8 million loss in 2025? How is that even possible? The compensation (salary, bonus, and benefits) for the LSU men’s and women’s basketball coaches and staff are fairly equal. In case you were wondering, Kim Mulkey earned $500,000 more than men’s coach Matt McMahon’s $3 million last year. Total expenses for the men’s team last year were $11.1 million. The LSU women’s basketball team spent $12.1 million in 2025. However, the LSU women’s basketball program produced total revenues of just $4.137 million (tickets, program donations, and about $500,000 from NCAA post-season tournament revenues).  The women’s team had zero media income from the SEC and other media sources, though.   The LSU’s men’s basketball team posted revenues of $13.625 million!  The Tigers benefited from a $2 million check from the massive NCAA’s men’s March Madness TV contract plus another $7 million received from the SEC and others for media rights. That incremental $9 million for LSU men’s basketball from SEC media sources and NCAA tournament revenues makes a world of difference! From LSU’s perspective, there is still upside potential to increase men’s basketball ticket sales, merchandising, and, of course, NIL fundraising as coach Will Wade returns to the school next year. Ride ’em, ex-Cowboys! Expect the former McNeese State Cowboys’ dynamic duo of Will Wade and cohort Heath Schroyer to join forces to shake every possible money tree in Louisiana on behalf of the LSU men’s basketball program.  Will Wade wants more money to buy better basketball players. LSU’s athletics budget of more than $200 million annually dwarfs the $146 million (and its $18 million annual loss) at North Carolina State.  Coach Wade envisions LSU’s bigger pie and more to share with his players. The increased interest in men’s basketball around Baton Rouge resulting from Will Wade’s return should provide a reasonable boost to season ticket sales revenue.  If Coach Wade is able to transform LSU’s men’s basketball team into an March Madness contender soon, the funding from basketball donors will grow as well. Time to giddy-up and Geaux Tigers! The post Will Wade and the McNeese State Posse Rides into Baton Rouge appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Yes, I’m old enough to remember when the term “spring break” was primarily for college students. Apparently, spring break now extends to giving the entire week off to high school, middle school and even the elementary school kids, too. My long-suffering sports wife works a schedule based on our local school calendar.  Last week, we visited one of our sons (and two of our grandsons) prior to heading to Gulf Shores, Alabama for a few more days of vacationing. We had loads of fun but not enough time to keep up with sports. Never fear!  We will catch-up right now. March Madness – Men The University of Miami (Ohio) Redhawks were the lone unbeaten men’s team in the nation coming into last week’s Mid-American Conference tournament.  The 20th ranked Redhawks took their perfect 31-0 record into last week’s opening round game against the University of Massachusetts (17-16).  Miami was only the fifth men’s college hoops team in the past 25 years to post a perfect regular season record. Until Thursday. U Mass took the lead with 30 seconds left to hand the Redhawks an 87-83 loss. Would you believe that some of TV’s talking heads actually felt that 31-1 Miami should be left out of the 68-team NCAA Men’s tournament field? Some of those same people suggested that a 17-16 Auburn Tigers team (just 7-11 in SEC play) should have received Miami’s spot in the tournament field. Perhaps this is why we call it madness For those who favor March Madness invitations going to sub-500 big conference schools like Auburn, please name the last time any team with less than 20 regular season wins made it into the Final Four.  I’ll wait while you ask your favorite search engine. Answer:  Zero. I understand that Auburn played a really tough slate of non-conference games.  The Tigers lost to top-ten teams such as Houston, Michigan, and Purdue in the opening months.  However, Auburn also lost eight of ten SEC games played during the final weeks of the regular season. If Auburn cannot beat teams in the SEC, why should they deserve to play for the national championship? However, what have the Miami Redhawks done to deserve a bid? Good question!  Miami (Ohio) plays in the Mid-American Conference.  That conference has never produced a men’s basketball team which has reached the Final Four. Miami posted a solid 25-9 record last year.  Prior to 2025, the Redhawks had not won 20 games in a season since March, 1999.  The school is not (yet) a basketball juggernaut. This year’s team raced to a 31-0 start featuring six games which Miami won by three points or less.  Yes, they have been lucky at times, but they were also very good. The Runnin’ Redhawks have scored 100 or more points in eight games this season. The NCAA “rewarded” 31-1 Miami of Ohio with a play-in game on Wednesday night against 20-13 SMU.  Tipoff will be at 8:15 PM CDT on TruTV.  The winner advances to play #6 seed Tennessee (22-11) on Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia. Meanwhile, Auburn is playing in the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) beginning tonight at 9PM CDT vs. South Alabama (20-11). McNeese State’s home court advantage led to a rout over #1 seed SFA Four years ago, the city of Lake Charles became the home city for the Southland Conference men’s basketball tournament.  The games are played on the campus of McNeese State University. The host city’s Cowboys were already coming off back-to-back NCAA March Madness seasons. Unlike previous years, though, the 2026 top seed in the Southland Conference tournament was Stephen F. Austin.  The Lumberjacks posted a nifty 20-2 conference record to edge McNeese by one game for the men’s #1 seed in the tournament. These two teams (both 28-5 for the season) met in last week’s conference finale.  The hometown McNeese fans packed the gymnasium to standing-room only capacity and cheered their team to a resounding 76-59 win over #1 seed SFA.  The Lumberjacks fell behind by 20 points early in the second half and never recovered. McNeese will enter its third straight NCAA men’s March Madness tournament as a #12 seed against #5 Vanderbilt of the SEC.  That game will tip-off Thursday at 2:15 PM on TruTV. Stephen F. Austin accepted a bid into the NIT tournament and travels to face Tulsa in the opening round tonight (Tuesday) at 8 PM. March Madness – Women Historically, there has been a wide gap in women’s college basketball between the “haves” and the “not yet’s”. This year has been no different. The #1 overall seed U-Conn Huskies are the only remaining unbeaten women’s team entering this year’s March Madness women’s tourney. Connecticut (now 34-0) is a whopping 54-point favorite over #16 regional seed UT-San Antonio (18-15) in Round 1. Out west, #2 overall seed UCLA (31-1) is a 52-point favorite in their opening round game against #16 seed California Baptist (23-10). The other two top seeded women’s teams are a pair of 31-3 SEC teams – South Carolina and Texas.  Both will be prohibitive favorites in their first round games, too. This wide gap between the top 16 teams and the rest of the women’s field is why the NCAA has continued to play the opening two rounds of their tournament in the home market of the top 16 teams. What just happened to Louisiana Tech’s Lady Techsters? Louisiana Tech’s women’s basketball program was one of the early giants of the sport.  They won national titles in 1981, 1982, and 1988.  The Lady Techsters remained a regular NCAA March Madness participant through the year 2006. Since then, Louisiana Tech’s women’s team has been in decline.  The team had not made the NCAA tournament field in 20 years. This season’s Louisiana Tech women’s team was steamrolling opponents during their 19-game winning streak.  The team was 26-5 and #1 seed in Conference USA entering Saturday afternoon’s title game in Huntsville, Alabama. Their opponent (21-12 and #6 seed Missouri State) has been playing in its very first Conference USA season. The winner would receive an automatic bid into the NCAA March Madness women’s field. The tournament finale was unable to produce one player on either team who shot better than 50% from the field.  Tech clanked 15 of 66 shots into the basket (23%).  Missouri State wasn’t much better with 17-52 from the field (33%). Final score – Missouri State 43, Louisiana Tech 38 This game stunk for the entire 40 minutes.  (I know, because I watched all of it!) The Lady Bears of Missouri State (a deserving winner of this game) advanced into this week’s NCAA tournament as a #16 seed.  Louisiana Tech accepted a bid into the Women’s Basketball Invitation Tournament (WBIT).  They will travel to Houston and play 28-5 Rice on Thursday. LSU women’s Coach Kim Mulkey told her assistant coach to hit the road Last week, LSU women’s assistant basketball coach Gary Redus was hired by Rutgers University of the Big Ten Conference. He offered to stick around Baton Rouge to help his boss, Kim Mulkey, prepare the #2 seed LSU Tigers in this week’s NCAA March Madness opening game(s) in Louisiana’s capitol city. Instead, Mulkey told him, “Get out of here!” Politely, that is.  She added, “You can’t be married to two wives!” The LSU women’s coach advised her ex-assistant coach that Redus needed to spend the next few weeks getting to know his players at Rutgers in New Jersey. There is a good chance that another LSU basketball assistant (Daphne Mitchell) may also be joining Gary Redus’ new staff at Rutgers. What is happening to the defending champion LSU baseball team? LSU’s defending national college baseball champions have been playing like a group of neighborhood kids in a pick-up game at times.  The team is struggling to find an identity. LSU lost two of three SEC games to Vanderbilt over the weekend in Nashville to drop to 14-7 on the season.  That’s nearly half of the number of losses which LSU’s 2025 championship team posted in a 56-15 season. The pitching for this 2026 Tigers team ranks as worst in the 16-team SEC.  They allow 5.24 earned runs per game.  LSU pitchers have served-up a league-high 18 home runs through 21 games. The Bayou Bengals are dead last in the SEC in fielding, too.  LSU has committed 25 errors in 21 games and have turned a league-low of five double plays. Yikes! Coach Jay Johnson is trying to remain positive and patient as his team contains a number of transfer players. LSU needs to complete its 2026 baseball chemistry experiments quickly.  The Tigers play intrastate rival Grambling State University on Tuesday night in Baton Rouge prior to hosting an important SEC weekend series against #7 University of Oklahoma. LSU’s baseball season will only get tougher after tonight’s game with the G-Men. *Come back tomorrow, and I’ll pick the Men’s and Women’s March Madness winners! The post SwampSwami Returns from Spring Break appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Continuing this month's topic on attachment and attunement, we have with us today the Life Model Works Executive Director, Marlene Allen. So many of our clients and listeners ask how I can have joy in pain or return to joy when things seem hopeless. Isn't that like just being happy and faking it until you make it?No!Today, we talk about adversity, pain, and lament, and how they differ from complaining and venting, which are stuck in disgust or contempt. Lament is a release and offering, and complaining amplifies your pain and can blind you. So join our discussion today to learn more about:Self-attunmentAttunement to God and developing iSight, is Immanuel always with me?How does pain impact me?Lamenting vs Complaining About our Guest:Marlene Allen currently serves as the Executive Director of Life Model Works. She is an author, teacher, mentor, networker, licensed minister, and joy-starter. She graduated from McNeese State University in her home state of Louisiana. Her passion for teaching spiritual principles to young people led to a forty-plus-year journey of serving in schools and churches. During her 16-year service as a missionary in Southeast Asia, Marlene was introduced to Life Model Works and finally found the language to articulate the value of joy that she carried within her. Before becoming executive director, Marlene was a relational practitioner and served on the Life Model Works Board of Directors. She firmly believes that Life Model Works' relational tools will help us better represent the Lord on the Earth. Residing in Aurora, Colorado, Marlene is a mom to four amazing adults, Rachell, Victoria, Kia, and Moses, and is called ‘Momma Marlene' by a host of others. She is the creator of Doodles at Relational Wholeness Doodles and the author of the children's book Candlestick City, available on Amazon.Life Model: https://lifemodelworks.org/neurotheology/ Many of Dan & Stephanie's courses use Life Model Books or ministry partners such as Deeper Walk or Thrive Works.Chapter 5 of Uiquely Us relies on some of these principles! 

In today's episode, I speak with Coach Yepes from the McNeese Women's Program in Louisiana. We talk about how they generally don't have players transferring in or out. Coach also shares about how they are an affordable, southern-style school with a good ROI. Plus, we discuss his adaptive style of coaching.  See all our interviews. Check out college soccer ID camp listings. Get valuable free college recruiting resources, all at https://discovercollegesoccer.com/  Join the Discover College Soccer Study Table! Get all the resources you need to manage the college recruiting process! https://discovercollegesoccer.com/stu... --- DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE! Be sure you subscribe so you can stay up-to-date with our latest videos. --- Follow us here: TWITTER -   / discover_cs   FACEBOOK -   / discovercollegesoccer   INSTAGRAM -   / discover_cs   TIKTOK -   / discover_cs

Nick Williams is heading into his first season as a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at McNeese State University. Williams spent the previous three seasons as an assistant at the University of Southern Mississippi from 2022-2025. Before joining the staff at Southern Miss he worked for 3 season at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Prior to Northwest, Williams spent the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons as a graduate assistant at Ole Miss under head coaches Andy Kennedy and Kermit Davis.Williams began his coaching career while playing two seasons professionally overseas in Brazil and Canada and coaching high school basketball in his hometown of Mobile, Ala., at Mattie T. Blount and LeFlore High Schools. A former standout 6-foot-4, 210 pound shooting guard, Williams played his college ball at Indiana (2008-09) before closing out his final three seasons at Ole Miss (2010-13).Williams averaged 8.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and led Indiana in free throw percentage in 29 starts as a freshman. He'd go on to help the Rebels to 70 combined wins, three straight postseason berths and, as a senior, he was instrumental in helping Ole Miss reach the NCAA Tournament, claim an SEC Tournament title and win the most games in a single season in school history.On this episode Mike & Nick discuss the impact that basketball has had on Nick's life, emphasizing its capacity to serve both as a transformative force and a means of personal development. He reflects on his journey from being a late-blooming player to a dedicated coach, underscoring the importance of hard work and perseverance in achieving success within the sport. Throughout the discussion, we delve into the nuances of coaching, the significance of mentorship, and the challenges associated with fostering both competition and camaraderie among players. Ultimately, Williams conveys a heartfelt appreciation for the game of basketball, asserting that if one is committed to the sport, it will reciprocate with as much positivity.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Grab pen and paper before you listen to this quick hitting episode with Nick Williams, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at McNeese State University. Website - https://mcneesesports.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - nwilliams19@mcneese.eduTwitter/X - @Nick_Williams20Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team's training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new...

Mike and Charlie reviewed the Saints' decisions to re-sign S Ugo Amadi on a one-year contract and add free-agent OL Dillon Radunz on a one-year deal. Wade Rousse, the President of McNeese State University, joined Sports Talk to discuss the impact of the NCAA Tournament on his school. Rousse previewed McNeese's plan after Will Wade left to take the NC State job opening. Mike and Charlie spoke to WWL listeners about Southern Miss baseball and LSU men's basketball.

Mike and Charlie reviewed the Saints' decisions to re-sign S Ugo Amadi on a one-year contract and add free-agent OL Dillon Radunz on a one-year deal. Wade Rousse, the President of McNeese State University, joined Sports Talk to discuss the impact of the NCAA Tournament on his school. Mike and Charlie spoke to WWL listeners about Southern Miss baseball, LSU men's basketball, the Saints' quarterback room, and the 2025 NFL Draft. The guys explained what it would take to trade up to the No. 1 overall pick to draft Miami QB Cam Ward. Mike and Charlie interviewed Zack Nagy, the publisher of LSU Tigers on Sports Illustrated, and former MLB pitcher Scott Sanders. Nagy shared an update on LSU football's Spring practice sessions, highlighting the Tigers' edge rushers, OL Josh Thompson, and TE Bauer Sharp. Sanders recapped LSU baseball's series loss to Texas, giving the bright spots on the Tigers' roster.

Wade Rousse, the President of McNeese State University, joined Sports Talk to discuss the impact of the NCAA Tournament on his school. Rousse previewed McNeese's plan after Will Wade left to take the NC State job opening.

In this episode we are joined by Erin Entrada Kelly!Erin Entrada Kelly has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including the 2025 Newbery Medal for The First State of Being, 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe, a 2021 Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, the 2023 NAIBA Book of the Year Award for Those Kids From Fawn Creek, and 2017 APALA Award for The Land of Forgotten Girls, among many other honors. She is also a National Book Award Finalist and author/illustrator of Marisol Rainey and Felix Powell, stand-alone stories for younger readers. Her books are New York Times bestsellers.Before becoming a children's author, Erin worked as a journalist and magazine editor in her home state of Louisiana. She received numerous awards from the Louisiana Press Association and the Associated Press for community service journalism, feature writing, and editing. She has published more than thirty short stories and has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and the Philippines Free Press Award for Short Fiction.Erin has a bachelor's degree in women's studies and liberal arts from McNeese State University and an MFA in fiction from Rosemont College. She lives in Delaware and teaches in the MFAC program at Hamline University.Buy Erin's books here: https://bookshop.org/contributors/erin-entrada-kelly  This episode of the podcast is sponsored by Listen In: conversation & cultivation, a writing program from award-winning authors Elana K. Arnold and Nina LaCour @elanakarnold @nina_lacourLearn more at ninalacour.comSupport the show

What a gift it was to have Andrew Berken and Cecilia Watson join us in Holy Spirit Studios this week for a podcast collaboration! These two are the cohosts of Let's Be Saints: Awakened, the Cowboy Catholic Podcast at McNeese State University. Their sweet and holy friendship is equally authentic as it is endearing.Lord, we thank you for sharing these two sweet souls with us! ......

Dr. Loren J. Blanchard is the President of University of Houston-Downtown. In his first year as President of the University, Dr. Blanchard launched the 2022-2027 Strategic Plan: A New Paradigm, which has student success as its number one priority. Since then, UHD has continued to make progress toward fulfilling each of the plan's goals through university-wide implementation and continuous monitoring.  Dr. Blanchard previously served as Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs at California State University (CSU), the largest and most diverse system of higher education in the United States. Before CSU, he served as Provost & Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs at Xavier University of Louisiana. Other past leadership positions include Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic and Multicultural Affairs at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and two roles within the University of Louisiana System: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Vice President for Accreditation, Leadership & Accountability. A first-generation college graduate, Dr. Blanchard holds a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology Education from Xavier University of Louisiana, a master's degree in Education from McNeese State University, and a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Georgia. #drlorenjblanchard #uhd #president #grateful #tsc #gogetit  Chip Baker Social Media https://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

Guest Will Wade, the men's basketball coach at McNeese State University joins hosts Brady and Jillian on Louisiana's Playground to discuss the red-hot Cowboys as they enter a brand-new season. Coming off an NCAA Tournament appearance, McNeese looks poised to return to the big dance. The trio discusses nicknames, the upcoming schedule and how McNeese aims to build upon their 30-win season.  Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org.    Stop by Cooler's for a drink and stay for their incredible pub fare!  Keep up with hosts Brady Renard on Twitter, @RenardSports and Jillian Corder on Facebook, @JillianCorderKPLC. 

In this episode of Good Nurse Bad Nurse, we welcome Karen Weidlich (also known as Wound Care Karen) back into the studio! Tina and Karen discuss the case of Tina Sandoval, a nurse who went missing in 1995. Her husband John Sandoval, who was a prolific "Peeping Tom," immediately became the primary suspect, and all signs pointed to murder. After over two decades, investigators and Tina's family finally have answers. For our "Good Nurse" segment, we're featuring McKenzie Mitchell, a McNeese State University radiologic sciences graduate who became the first student to have an article published before graduation with her article “Imaging Evidence of Eating Disorders.” Listen in to hear more about her amazing article and her historical accomplishments!   Join us on Patreon to get ad-free episodes, early access, and more exclusive content! Please support our show by supporting our sponsors below! Thank you to our sponsor Collaborating Docs! Visit www.collaboratingdocs.com to get a free quote with one of their onboarding specialists. Also, you can use the promo code “goodnurse” to get $250 off your onboarding fee! Thank you to our sponsor Eko! Please visit them at https://ekohealth.com and use promo code GNBN for $50 off your purchase of the new Littmann Cardiology IV stethoscope with Eko technology!

The Imagine A World season finale is here, and it's a bittersweet goodbye to Taylor Goss, a KH scholar you've come to know and love as our podcast co-host. As Taylor completes his time with the Knight-Hennessy community and moves on from Stanford, he shares about the world he imagines—where music and art are recognized and funded, not only as means of emotional expression, but also as drivers of social change. Taylor reflects on his homeschooling days in Louisiana, his passion projects, and the core childhood memories that helped shape where he's going next.Stay tuned! Imagine A World will return in fall 2024 with a brand-new season and new co-host Sydney Hunt. (6:12) Taylor's experiences growing up in Lacassine, Louisiana, being homeschooled, and becoming interested in the guitar (19:23) Transitioning from high school to college by taking dual enrollment classes at McNeese State University, attending a program at the Berklee College of Music, and then attending Louisiana State University on a Stamps Scholarship(25:46) How music became a lifelong pursuit for Taylor through providing a community, whether the mentorship he received from the Lake Charles music community, or the Coastal Voices project in the LASAL Scholars program(32:55) What brought Taylor to apply for Stanford and Knight-Hennessy and his advice to applicants(37:11) Taylor's thoughts on his Imagine a World Statement about valuing the social and political potential of the arts and increasing public funding for arts education(44:55) Taylor's research at Stanford studying music technology and policy at CCMRA and on homeless housing policy through the MPP program(49:00) Taylor's upcoming move to Malibu to work as a recording engineer(51:25) The history of Taylor's hair(54:58) Rapid-fire mailbag questions for Taylor, on everything from transmogrified kitchenware to Halloween costumes(1:05:11) An original song by Taylor

At one point this season, Gabby Moore helped her team to a 16-match win streak and spearheaded another resurgent year for McNeese State. She served as the head men's and women's tennis coach at Jackson State for five years after a great career playing for another HBCU, the Southern Jaguars. In this podcast Dave and Gabby discuss transitioning from coaching two teams, to coaching one; how she manages the stresses of the life of a college tennis coach as a single mom, enjoy a disagreement over the let rule, and much more.

She has coached for FC Dallas Juniors and for TOCA -- which is an official soccer training partner of MLS -- in addition to being a private trainer / entrepreneur for soccer skills, camps, and events.  She has six years of training in Krav Maga, Karate, Jiu-jitsu, and other forms of self-defense and now teaches private lessons to individuals, groups, churches, and monthly women's seminars.  She received ISSA certification in fitness and nutrition and worked with dietitians for five years, plus 25 years of experience working with various coaches and instructors. She played division I college soccer at McNeese State University, where she was First Team All-Conference and earned the Golden Boot Award.  She had been varsity soccer MVP in high school and also competed in club and other soccer programs.

At just 26 years old, our guest, Cody Caswell, hails from the vibrant city of Austin, Texas. Cody's journey in real estate began at an impressive age of 16 when he made his first investment. Fast forward to today, and Cody has achieved an incredible feat, building a $5 million real estate portfolio comprising over 70 units and successfully flipping more than 50 homes. In 2023, Cody, along with his wife Sarah, founded Ivory Home, a groundbreaking interior design service tailored exclusively for real estate investors. Their venture stands as the nation's only service of its kind, bringing a unique blend of design and functionality to the real estate landscape. But Cody's expertise doesn't stop there. A graduate in Finance from McNeese State University in 2019, he possesses a deep understanding of the financial aspects of the real estate game. His areas of specialization include flipping houses, managing heavy rehab construction projects, ensuring construction timeline fulfillment, and weaving the magic of interior design into every property. Cody lives by the philosophy that "Real estate is simple, but not easy," and today, we're fortunate to delve into his journey, insights, and the wisdom he's gained along the way. For More Info:  www.ivoryhome.co https://www.instagram.com/ivoryhome.co/ https://www.facebook.com/cody.caswell.3 The Moorhead Team is excited to bring you information about investing in real estate in the Central Texas area! More information can be found at our website at www.themoorheadteam.com and our YouTube page The Moorhead Team. We're always aiming to bring you great free content about investing in real estate in Austin, TX! Instagram: @themoorheadteam  Make sure to sign up for our email list for off market properties and market updates!

Jim and Tim look at the bracket and discuss some intriguing matchups, will Gonzaga make it through the 1st round, plus the guys discuss the Cougs as they can beat Drake. Gonzaga basketball beat writer for The Spokesman-Review, Jim Meehan joins Jim and Tim to preview Gonzaga's first round matchup against McNeese State University. We close the show w/ Ian Furness as he shares what he has planned for his show.

In this conversation with Dr. Kiran Boggavarapu PhD, Professor at McNeese State University; Doctor of Philosophy from University of Hyderabad, and proclaimed Defender of Science, we discuss the science of Karma and the interconnectivity of Karma to conscious leadership. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/richard-outram/support

Chad Landreneau, developer of the app, AnimalFindr, joined Discover Lafayette to discuss his mission to connect breeders, buyers, and sellers of livestock such as cattle and horses, as well as family pets. Animal Findr is available on the Apple App store and Google Play. Animal Findr connects buyers and sellers across the nation for any and every pet enthusiast. As Chad's website says, "Whether you are looking for a Catahoula, a calico, a cobra or a cockatiel," you can search on the go as you travel. Buyers and sellers can communicate about a potential sale in real time. The app uses GPS geolocation, geofencing, and real-time motion tracking technology, which allows you to find the animal of your dreams within a 500-mile radius of your location, across the U.S. The app is free, unless you want to subscribe so as to have access to breeding records, registration papers, or the extended family tree of the animal. Subscriptions run from $19.99 monthly to $97.99 for a six-month period. Chad grew up in Mamou, part of a third-generation farming family. He had a couple of horses while growing up, as well as farm animals, so he was always comfortable around animals. A graduate of McNeese State University, Chad worked on a Western Pleasure Horse farm while in college and enjoyed the experience. When he moved back to Lafayette after a stint working in Dallas, he came across a horse trainer who convinced him to buy a horse and give racing a whirl. Chad says, "I got bit by the bug. First we traveled to races in South Louisiana, then across Louisiana." It was during that time that he spent many weekends in the stands waiting for a race with his horse to occur and he had plenty of time to notice the behavior of other people sitting around him. "You only compete for a couple of minutes when your horse races. The rest of the time you just sit in the stands. I noticed that everyone's heads were down. I walked through the venue and saw that everyone was scrolling on their phone or an IPad. They were looking for their 'winner'. I wondered how I could effectively connect people who want to buy animals with those who want to sell." When he searched online for horses, he found sites that sell the animals by discipline, such as Barrel Racers, Race Horses, or Western Pleasure. But no sites just listing horses of all backgrounds. "I wanted a one-stop shop where all horses, as well as cattle, dogs, cats, sheep, birds, or exotic animals could be bought and sold. So, Chad created an app where users can post in real time and find their desired animal. "If I get in a truck and drive down the road for 3,000 miles, I wanted something that had the GPS technology that would reload other opportunities to buy or sell animals depending on where I was located in the country. I wanted people to find animals for sale outside of their usual territory of where they lived, as they might be traveling for horse shows or vacations. And I wanted instant messaging so if you see something you like, you can connect with the owner. It's a way to truly connect buyers and sellers in real time, on the go." In October 2023, Chad launched Animal Findr and the app was recently updated in February 2024. "I wanted to make sure the app works, and is rock solid in all capacities, in Android and Apple before we did the hard push. Now we have hundreds of users....buyers and sellers." Animal Findr connects the buyer and seller, but is not involved in the actual exchange of the animal or the payment. The customers handle the actual purchase and no money is made by Animal Findr off the sale. Josh Richard of Burning Stick Creative has helped Chad market this new app. Chad recounts how he's had to learn about Tik Tok, Instagram, FaceBook, and the ins and outs of working a website. He also shared how starting a business is not always easy. His first website programmer took his money and then hit the road.

Uncover the key takeaways and wisdom in the dynamic world of real estate. Welcome to the Small Axe Podcast! In this episode, Nico welcomes Cody Laughlin for a compelling discussion on Cody's transformative journey in the real estate industry. The conversation unfolds into Cody's background in a traditional household, his nursing career, and the pivotal moments during the 2008 financial crisis. Cody shares insights on becoming a landlord, navigating real estate complexities, and the paradigm shift toward multifamily investments. This episode encapsulates Cody's wealth of experience and offers aspiring real estate entrepreneurs valuable lessons.   Here is a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: The Economic Strength of Texas in Real Estate Investing Navigating Increased Expenses in Real Estate Operations Strategies for Managing Expenses and Improving Operational Efficiency Importance of Customer Service and Resident Retention in Real Estate Building a Successful Real Estate Portfolio And so much more!   Listen until the end to get a very exciting surprise!     About Cody Laughlin: Cody Laughlin is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Blue Oak Capital. Mr. Laughlin is the director of Acquisitions and Chief Investment Officer and oversees the company's acquisitions and business development. Cody has eleven years of experience in alternative investments. Prior to Blue Oak Capital, Mr. Laughlin was the founder and President of Laughlin Investment Group, LLC, a privately held real estate investment group where he managed the company's acquisition portfolio of residential real estate. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Mr. Laughlin worked as a Registered Nurse in the Texas Medical Center. He is a graduate of McNeese State University with a bachelor's degree in science of Nursing.   Find Cody Laughlin on… Website: https://blueoakinvests.com/about-us/cody-laughlin/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-laughlin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cody.laughlin.543/   Connect with Nico Salgado! Website: www.smallaxecommunities.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicosalgado456, Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/small-axe-podcast/id1528971543 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicosalgado456/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6edqbvXc6JCXuSg2lbSJeD YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nicosalgado1753 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/dp/B08K4T9YTH

What does it mean to trust plan A? Is having a plan B smart, "realistic," or a mask for fear? A recent research study (Shin and Milkman, 2016) revealed the dangers and risks of having a “Plan B" when you truly want your “Plan A” to succeed. The researchers found that once you begin thinking about a fallback plan, your desire to achieve your ultimate goal decreases. They found that those who were encouraged to develop a Plan B were less likely to achieve their goal than those who did not receive these instructions. Not only were the Plan B participants less successful, their interest in reaching their original goal decreased.   All this and more on this week's episode of the Live with Grace podcast, featuring Elijah Melendez, a D1 Football player at McNeese State University. I hope y'all enjoy + have a great week !! - Grace

Join us for a riveting episode of COSIGN Conversations as we sit down with none other than The Insurance Guru, Marcus Egiebor, the visionary President and CEO of The Insurance Access Firm. A proud Dallas native, Marcus's journey from the heart of Texas to becoming a trusted Insurance Broker and Licensed Financial Advisor is a testament to his dedication and expertise. In this insightful interview, Marcus shares the wisdom he's gained over the years, offering invaluable insights into the world of insurance, finance, and entrepreneurship. With a bachelor's degree in Accounting & Marketing from McNeese State University, his qualifications are matched only by his passion for helping individuals and businesses navigate the complex landscape of financial security. Tune in to discover Marcus's journey, his commitment to empowering the Dallas community, and his vision for a more secure and prosperous future. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting on your financial journey, this episode promises to provide a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain unparalleled insights from a true insurance guru. Subscribe to COSIGN Conversations today and join the conversation that's shaping the world of finance, one episode at a time. www.cosignmag.com Follow COSIGN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosignmag/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cosignmag/support

One of the Deans of the coaching fraternity in the Southland Conference, Justin Hill enters 11th season at the helm of the McNeese Cowboys in 2024. He recently had a three-peat in SLC championship seasons from 2019-21, claiming four Southland titles in six seasons. During the 2023 campaign, Hill recorded his 300th victory on May 23 one season removed from setting the program record in all-time victories for a Cowboy skipper, surpassing Tony Robichaux's former mark of 263 set on May 20, 2022. The 300-win milestone came against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the play-in game of the 2023 Southland Conference Tournament, rising 4-0 above the Islanders.

Continuing our segments hosting some of the best Women's Soccer "influencers" we know, 3 Old Goalies welcomes in Sarah Lowdon:. Originally from Newcastle, England, Lowdon started her playing career at Newcastle United Women's FC (2002-2008). She continued her playing career and studies at Gateshead College (2006-2008) where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Lowdon began her collegiate career in the United States at Mississippi State University in 2008 then transferred to McNeese State University to play for the Cowgirls from 2009-2011. She graduated from McNeese St. with her Bachelor's Degree in Health and Physical Education. She went on to complete her Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology and Health Promotion as a double concentration in 2014 while also beginning her coaching career as a two-year Volunteer Coach for the Cowgirls. Lowdon also represented to San Francisco Nighthawks in the WSPL. Following graduation, Lowdon began a year-long stint as an assistant women's soccer coach at Wayland Baptist University. During this time, she was also an adjunct instructor in the Health and Human Performance Department and earned her NSCA CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) in 2014. For the next two and half years, Lowdon served as an Assistant Coach for the Houston Dash in the NWSL. During this time, she also served as an assistant women's soccer coach at Sam Houston State University. Lowdon was also an adjunct instructor in the Kinesiology Department. Lowdon joined the University of Florida Women's Soccer program in June of 2017 as an equipment manager. While at UF, Lowdon earned a second Master's Degree in Sports Management with a specialization in Athlete Development. She also served as an Adjunct Instructor and Teaching Assistant for three years in the Sport Management Department at the University of Florida. Lowdon has also earned her US Soccer Federation (USSF) National A-Senior Coaching License, United Soccer Coaches Premier Diploma and became PAADS (Professional Athlete Development Specialist) certified in December 2019. From Newcastle to across the USA, to assistant Coach for the NWSL's Houston Dash, Sarah Lowdon has seen and done it all--and she shares her stories and viewpoints with us. Join us, won't you? (Thanks Penn State Sports Info Dept) Recorded 8.8.23

Welcome, Taylor Hickey, to In-Focus Podcast Number 158. Taylor is an interdisciplinary visual artist. She is primarily a printmaker, bookmaker, and sculptor. She was born and raised in Southeast Texas and received a BA in Drawing/Printmaking from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and earned an MFA in Printmaking from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (UMass) in 2021. Taylor now lives and works in New Bedford, Massachusetts after relocating in 2018. Taylor Hickey continues developing a body of installation work about the human endeavor to understand the universe at large. In addition to being an artist, she was, the Assistant Curator at the New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks. According to Taylor, “Despite not being from the South Coast, I call it my home and I'm interested in the unique creative culture of the area.” The In-Focus Podcasts are up close and personal conversations with the makers, performers, supporters, and cultural impresarios of the remarkable creative community of South Coast Massachusetts including New Bedford, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Westport, and beyond.  

In a recently discovered conversation from Summer 2022, Heath Schroyer LinkedIn Profile Director of Athletics at McNeese State, visits @1QLeadership to talk about the adventure of leading an athletics department through the aftermath of two nasty hurricanes, in the middle of a pandemic, and all during his first year or so as he transitioned from head basketball coach to AD. He talks about assessing the community, prioritizing safety, creating a plan to play, and executing the plan to play all sport seasons. The conversation wraps on the diligence of student-athletes.

He has had a long and highly decorated career in professional rodeo, including numerous appearances in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and multiple top five finishes in the world standings. A longtime steer wrestler, he first joined the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association in 2002 and over his career he has competed seemingly all across the country. He attended McNeese State University in Louisiana and back in his days as an amateur had qualified for College National Finals Rodeo in 2002-03 and had qualified for the National High School Finals Rodeo in 1998-99.

Mikey Hoehner is currently the Volunteer Assistant at McNeese State University, located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Cowboys are a Division 1 program in the Southland Conference.

Steve Brown is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer at Trinity Capital, a leading provider of venture debt and equipment financing to institutionally backed growth-stage companies. He has been a part of the venture ecosystem for over 30 years and is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and the venture capital firms that back them. Steve is on the Board of Directors for invisionAZ, which aims to accelerate the growth of Arizona's vibrant tech ecosystem. He also serves on the Investment Committee for invisionAZ's Arizona-based Venture Fund. Steve earned a B.S. in business administration and marketing from McNeese State University.   Steve joins me on the show to share his ten essential pieces of advice for aspiring leaders and why he is so committed to sharing them with young people in business. I'm thrilled that he has joined me to talk about the power of hard work and the importance of building relationships in business, and I'm sure you'll find his wisdom so useful. Steve also dives into when he realized he had an entrepreneurial mindset and how that manifested in his life.   “You have to have a vision and a dream.” - Steve Brown   “We're all about people who are about caring for our people, and them caring for each other, because that bleeds out to the customers, the investors, the service providers, and all the stakeholders of Trinity.” - Steve Brown   “Life is about giving and serving.” - Steve Brown   This Week on The Wow Factor: What Steve learned about the power of hard work from the people around him as a young man When and why he started Trinity Capital Inc Steve walks us through the steps of the early startup process of a business like Trinity Capital How to create a business model that is different Why a generous spirit is essential in creating meaningful relationships The six central pillars of Trinity Capital's company culture and how Steve consciously developed the cultural identity of the company How to create a sustainable culture What changes when a company goes from being a private company to a public company What the older Steve Brown would tell his younger self about business and life Steve's ten key pieces of advice for leaders   Steve Brown's Word of Wisdom: Live every day as if it were your last, and maximize what you know is right in your life right now because you may not have tomorrow.   Connect with Steve Brown: Trinity Capital Website Steve Brown on LinkedIn   Connect with The WOW Factor: The WOW Factor Website Connect with Brad Formsma via email Brad Formsma on LinkedIn Brad Formsma on Instagram Brad Formsma on Facebook Brad Formsma on Twitter

Tisha Schuller welcomes Paula Gant, president and CEO of GTI Energy, to the Real Decarbonization podcast. Listeners will hear Paula emphasize the importance of leveraging innovation and collaborating with unconventional partners to accelerate economy-wide decarbonization. Paula started at GTI as senior vice president of strategy and innovation in 2019 before becoming president and CEO in 2022. Previously, Paula served in the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of International Affairs (2015 to 2017) and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Oil and Natural Gas (2013 to 2015). She was senior vice president of policy and planning at the American Gas Association and vice president of government affairs at Duke Energy. She received a B.A. in economics from McNeese State University and a Ph.D. in economics from Auburn University. Follow all things Adamantine Energy and subscribe to Tisha's weekly "Both of These Things Are True" email newsletter at www.energythinks.com. Thanks to Adán Rubio who makes the Real Decarbonization podcast possible. [Interview recorded on Dec. 15, 2022]

"I like the two people on my left and my right...what else is there to life?" Says my guest on today's episode, Scott Moore.Although he has firmly ensconced himself in the lore of greatness with the horse whinny in Sleigh Ride, Mr. Moore, long time principal trumpet with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, has been in the trenches long enough to know that the grass aint always greener with the "elite" orchestras of America. Indeed, happiness as a musician is oftentimes found in the overlooked parts of the world, away from the busyness of fame and prestige.In this interview, Scott takes us through his journey as a trumpeter, from the small towns of Mississippi, to the New England Conservatory (where he found true mentorship in unlikely places) to his position in Memphis and beyond.Here's what you'll hear in this episode:-How a challenge from a peer in school was motivation to perfect the horse whinny...02:00-Scott's founding origins on trumpet...06:15-A "dirty jobs" type opportunity leads to invaluable on the job orchestral training...12:30-What's wrong with the typical audition process for orchestras?...19:45-What to do when the conductor says "You're too loud!"...23:00-Forays into competitive trumpeting...25:45-Scott's real mentors at the New England Conservatory...31:35-What Scott would tell his twenty something year old self...33:30-Scott's "dream gig" described...35:15-Plus whatever your discerning ears deem worthy of your time and interest...Resources mentioned:Memphis Symphony OrchestraScott's horse whinny tutorial on YouTubeAbout the guest:Scott Moore is Principal Trumpet in the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and the leader of the MSO Big Band. He has also performed with the Chicago Symphony, the St. Louis Symphony, the Baltimore Symphony, the National Symphony, and as guest principal with the symphony orchestras of Atlanta, Toronto, and Jacksonville. He has recorded and performed with the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, and with I Fiamminghi, the Orchestra of Flanders. Mr. Moore is also the Assistant Principal Trumpet in the Arizona MusicFest Orchestra.As a soloist, Mr. Moore has appeared with the San Antonio Symphony, the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, the Tennessee Summer Symphony, the Chattanooga Symphony, and on numerous occasions with the Memphis Symphony. He has also been a featured Guest Artist at the International Trumpet Guild Conference. Scott Moore has a Master of Music degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from McNeese State University. His teachers have included Charles Schlueter, Robert Nagel, Arnold Jacobs, and Michael Ewald.Mentioned in this episode:Robinson's Lip RepairPainful chops because of pesky cold sores are a thing of the past with Robinson's Remedies Lip Repair!Robinson's RemediesTrumpet Lessons with Adolph Herseth?Have you heard of a gentleman by the name of Bud Herseth? You have? Great! Well, Right now you can get a 57 minute audio titled Trumpet Lessons with Adolph Herseth for free. Just go to lessonswithbud.com to learn more!JNS MediaNeed a boost in your online presence? What about a podcast? Go to whataboutapodcast.com and see if it's the right call for your business. You know you need a website, but just don't have the time to maintain it. Or maybe you want a customized logo, or a bio that doesn't read like the instructions to a washing machine to set yourself apart from the rest of the pack. Visit jns.media and check out the suite of...

Guest Heath Schroyer, the AD McNeese State University, joins hosts Brady and Anna on Louisiana's Playground to talk about all things McNeese sports and upgrades to the facilities and the economic impact that these investments have on the community of Lake Charles. The excitement of Homecoming Weekend on the horizon brings a week of events including Rowdy's Haunted Homecoming parade, Friday night block party, and a full day of tailgating on Saturday.      Find more information on where to eat, things to do, and events happening this weekend at VisitLakeCharles.org. Make a stop at Crying Eagle Brewing Company and see you at the McNeese State University Homecoming weekend festivities.  Keep up with co-hosts Brady Renard and Anna Strider on Twitter, @RenardSports and @Strider_Anna.   

Eric Nguyen earned an MFA in creative writing from McNeese State University in Louisiana. He has been awarded fellowships from Lambda Literary, Voices of Our Nation Arts (VONA), and the Tin House Writers Workshop. He is the editor-in-chief of diaCRITICS and lives in Washington, DC. His first novel is Things We Lost to the Water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From an early age, he wanted to be a cowboy. He loved working cattle with his dad and competing for ribbons and trophies in youth rodeos. In high school, he not only played football and other sports but won a national championship in the boy's cutting horse contest. In college he competed in rodeo events for McNeese State University and, after college, as a steer wrestler at the professional level, and, he is still active in team roping today. Sports even carried over into his business, entertaining clients with hunting, golfing, fishing, and motorcycle trips.

You might ask yourself, how does a rodeo cowboy from McNeese State University become President, CEO and Chairman of Halliburton... well on this episode of the Oilfield 360 podcast, David de Roode and Jim Wicklund, sit down with Jeff Miller, President, CEO and Chairman of Halliburton to discuss just that and many other topics.   Jeff humbly leads us through his self-proclaimed 'circuitous journey' which led him from the halls of McNeese State University to public accounting, to visits to the oilfield, an intriguing trip to Venezuela which led him to learn how to cement wells, and eventually driving him to become the head of one of the largest oilfield services companies in the world.

Hi there, Today I am thrilled to be arts calling Gauri Awasthi! About: Gauri Awasthi is an Indian poet and an MFA graduate from McNeese State University. She has won awards and scholarships from the Sundress Academy For The Arts, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Bread Loaf Writers' Workshop, and Kundiman. Her writing has been published in  The Rumpus, Quarterly West, Buzzfeed, Notre Dame Review, and others. Gauri's Twitter: https://twitter.com/awasthi_gauri Gauri's latest course is now available here: 4-Week Online Poetry Workshop: Decolonizing Poetry Thank you so much for your time, Gauri! *Note: This episode was recorded the week of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Some of our conversation centers around this topic. -- Re: the latest attack on abortion rights, please consider visiting https://www.podvoices.help for resources during this difficult time. Arts Calling is produced by Jaime Alejandro at cruzfolio.com. If you like the show: consider reviewing the podcast and sharing it with those who love the arts, your support truly makes a difference! Check out cruzfolio.com for more podcasts about the arts and original content! Make art. Much love, j This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Grow bigger in real estate as we invited a multifamily investing expert Cody Laughlin with his in-depth knowledge on finding more opportunities and the things you can leverage to achieve that financial success everyone is targeting in this business. As the discussion endures, you'll better understand the importance of partnerships, networks, mindset, and more. Key Takeaways To Listen ForThe mindset shift needed in transitioning into a bigger asset class or investmentWhat makes multifamily the best option for achieving financial freedomAdvice on establishing communication in creating partnershipsEffective ways to build your networks in real estateBest online platforms you can utilize to connect with people Processes you must improve to grow and scale a multifamily businessResources Mentioned In This EpisodeRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki | Paperback and Mass Market Paperback  Free Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Cody Laughlin Cody Laughlin is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Blue Oak Capital. He is the director of Acquisitions and Chief Investment Officer and oversees the company's acquisitions and business development. Cody has eleven years of experience in alternative investments. Prior to Blue Oak Capital, He was the founder and President of Laughlin Investment Group, LLC, a privately held real estate investment group where he managed the company's acquisition portfolio of residential real estate. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, he worked as a Registered Nurse at the Texas Medical Center. He is a graduate of McNeese State University with a bachelor's degree in science of Nursing.Connect with Cody Website: Blue Oak CapitalLinkedIn: Cody LaughlinPodcast: Prosperity through multifamily real estate investingEmail: Cody@Blueoakinvest.comTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website: www.bonavestcapital.com and please click here, to leave a rating and review!SponsorsGrow Your Show, LLCThinking About Creating and Growing Your Own Podcast But Not Sure Where To Start?Visit GrowYourShow.com and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams.

Today I am interviewing Cody Laughlin, one of the founders of Blue Oak Capital and Brian Alfaro who is Managing Partner. Blue Oak Capital is a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas. They concentrate on the acquisitions of multi-family real estate that cash flow, while also providing business culture excellence to their investors and serving and creating community for their residents.    Cody Lauglin: Was the President and Founder of Laughlin Investment Group LLC prior to founding Blue Oak Capital. He graduated from McNeese State University with a bachelor's degree in science of Nursing. He worked as a Registered Nurse at the Texas Medical Center.  Brian Alfaro: Has an extensive background in marketing, brand development and operations in high-value hospitality. Prior to him joining Blue Oak Capital he managed an investment company specializing in the residential asset class. He graduated from The University of Houston Bauer College of Business.   TOPICS COVERED IN THE EPISODE: Who is Blue Oak Capital  Strengthen partner relationships  What are some assets Christina has invested in  How to move yourself forward when things get hard  How to find opportunities to solve problems  What are C class property types Master the underwriting  Always have reserves  Make sure you have the resources to solve the problem  What is the best strategy for today's market  Executing the business plan  Cap x reserves  How do you create a residential experience  You are serving your residents  Find out what the need of the demographic is  The importance of investor relations    Listen now on Spotify or Apple iTunes or watch on Youtube to find out how Cody and Brian found their Real Estate Breakthrough! The Real Estate Breakthrough Show with Christina Suter is where we talk about the reality of real estate, the mindset you need and the tips and tricks to get you moving forward in investing. Join us every week and learn everything you need to know to invest in real estate education and create real wealth for a lifetime.   Find out more about Blue Oak Capital here:  Website BlueOakInvests.com Email cody@blueoakinvests.com & brian@blueoakinvests.com LinedIn Blue Oak Capital Facebook Blue Oak Capital

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luis Merchan about the shifting human capital strategy and acquiring talent in the cannabis industry. See the video here: https://youtu.be/V6I2qakPnaw. Luis Merchan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/merchanluis), President and CEO of Flora Growth Corp., is a New York & Miami -based executive with over a decade of proven experience in enterprise sales management, corporate strategy, merchandising and expense management, and customer experience. Prior to joining the team at Flora Growth, Merchan previously served as Macy's Inc.'s Vice President of Workforce Strategy and Operations where he managed the enterprise's multi-billion-dollar P&L expense line for the 540 store portfolio and led various sales and marketing initiatives including the B2B corporate sales team responsible for $160 million in annual revenue. Mr. Merchan held various executive-level roles at Macy's Inc., including VP of Customer Experience and Selling Support Services and Group VP of National Merchandising and Sales - Beauty, as well as managerial roles at Target Corporation. During Luis' term as Flora CEO, the company has added over 10,000 new investors, went public on the Nasdaq in May 2021, and is now organized to support a portfolio of organic cannabis-based products rapidly growing through acquisitions and partnerships. Merchan holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Pontifical Xaverian University in Bogota, Colombia, an MBA from McNeese State University & a Graduate Cert. in Marketing Management from Harvard. Please leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Go to Swag.com/HCI and use promo code HCI10. Get 3 months of GUSTO free when you run your first payroll, at Gusto.com/hci Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Ranked #5 Workplace Podcast Ranked #6 Performance Management Podcast Ranked #7 HR Podcast Ranked #12 Talent Management Podcast Ranked in the Top 20 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts  Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gauri Awasthi talks to Jared about how McNeese allowed her to earn an MA and MFA in three years, decolonizing the poetry cannon, and how she first found poems through Bhakti poetry, love poems to the divine. Gauri Awasthi is an Indian poet and environmentalist who recently graduated with an MFA in poetry from McNeese State University. She has won awards from Sundress Academy For The Arts, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development, Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, and Kundiman. Her writing has been published in Quarterly West, Notre Dame Review, The Punch Magazine, The Wire, Buzzfeed, and others. She teaches the Decolonizing Poetry Workshop at Catapult. MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack and Hanamori Skoblow. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at MFAwriters.com. This episode was requested by Shalini Singh. Thank you for listening, Shalini! BE PART OF THE SHOW — Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or Podcast Addict. — Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience. — Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out our application. STAY CONNECTED Twitter: @MFAwriterspod Instagram: @MFAwriterspodcast Facebook: MFA Writers Email: mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of the #COSIGNConvesations Podcast we sat down with Taja V. Simpson, star of BET's hit show The Oval. We discussed her early beginnings, becoming an actress, entrepreneurship, teaching workshops, and the beauty industry. Taja V. Simpson is a Louisiana native of West African and European decent and her colorful background allows her to constantly bring new characters to life. She fell in love with acting when she was seven years old when she and her cousins would 'play pretend'. They would watch movies, learn all the lines and then act them out for fun. Her favorite movie at that time was Berry Gordy's "The Last Dragon" and to this day she can still recite all the lines in the movie. "Who's The Master? Sho-Nuff!" Although she loved acting at a young age, there weren't any programs or schools in Lake Charles, LA that would help cultivate that skill set. She went on to graduate from McNeese State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mass Communication and an emphasis in Broadcast Journalism. From there, she was on the path of being a News Reporter/Anchor. After College, she moved to Houston, TX but there was a still small voice in her that kept saying, 'you should try acting,' so she did. She enrolled in acting workshops and ended up winning three awards for her performances. (Best Actress, Best Overall Performance and People's Choice) Now, she was bit by the acting bug and there was no turning back. She would have never thought that 'playing pretend' with her family as a young child would also be what she ultimately would do for a living. Versatility is Taja's greatest accomplishments which is what lead her to guest star in multiple roles on some of the most popular television shows of our time. She received her first breakout role in The Bold & The Beautiful as Adele which she recurred on the show for over two years. Since then some of the shows she has appeared in are; Grey's Anatomy, NCIA, The Thundermans, NCIS:LA, The Soul Man, KC Undercover, and Lethal Weapon. Taja was widely known for her role as the fun and sassy wife opposite legendary Actor and Director Tyler Perry; in Lionsgate's "Tyler Perry's Boo2! A Madea Halloween," and can be seen as Priscilla Owen in BET's newest drama, Tyler Perry's "The Oval." Taja is also a film director with over 40 plus productions under her belt from stage plays to music videos and short films. Next up is directing television and her first feature. In her new book,"Cracking The Acting Code: A Practical Step By Step Guide To Becoming A Professional Actor", Taja shares her unique story and expertise from moving from a small town in Louisiana, making it on the big screen in Hollywood, and becoming one of the most trusted names in the entertainment business. In order to succeed in the entertainment industry its important to be multi-talented both on and off screen. From behind the scenes to being in front and center, Actor, Author, Director and Keynote Speaker Taja V. Simpson has proven just that. If you like videos like this PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to our channel, like, comment, and share with your friends. Want to support our platform? Donate via cash app: $cosignmag --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cosignmag/support

Luis Merchan, President and CEO of Flora Growth Corp., is a New York & Miami -based executive with over a decade of proven experience in enterprise sales management, corporate strategy, merchandising and expense management, and customer experience. Prior to joining the team at Flora Growth, Merchan previously served as Macy's Inc.'s Vice President of Workforce Strategy and Operations where he managed the enterprise's multi-billion-dollar P&L expense line for the 540 store portfolio and led various sales and marketing initiatives including the B2B corporate sales team responsible for $160 million in annual revenue. During Luis' term as Flora CEO, the company has added over 10,000 new investors, went public on the Nasdaq in May 2021, and is now organized to support a portfolio of organic cannabis-based products rapidly growing through acquisitions and partnerships. Merchan holds a Bachelor of Industrial Engineering from Pontifical Xaverian University in Bogota, Colombia, an MBA from McNeese State University & a Graduate Cert. in Marketing Management from Harvard.For more information on Luis and Flora Growth please visit:www.linkedin.com/in/merchanluisfloragrowth.comJustCBD

In this episode, Bill discusses how he discovered his love for the alphorn, the McNeese Alphorn group, how he gets young adults and kids interested in playing the alphorn, points of inflection, and his process for composing alphorn music. Visit the Alphorn Institute website here!Find Bill's publishers: TAP Music, Kagarice Brass Editions, Gulfwind Music Press, Treble C Music, Fred Bock Music, Editions BIM, Warwick Press and GIA Music.Read Bill's biography HERE.

My guest is Eric Nguyen, author of the novel, THINGS WE LOST TO THE WATER.  With his debut novel, Nguyen tells the story of a Vietnamese immigrant family who struggle to adjust to their new lives after settling in New Orleans.  THINGS WE LOST TO THE WATER Provides three points of view on their emotional journey: The mother, who still longs for the husband who chose to stay in Vietnam, the son who was five years old when they left and finds himself caught between the past and the present, and the youngest son who was born in a refugee camp after their escape, and is most at home in their adopted homeland.  Covering over 25 years of their lives all the way to Hurricane Katrina, THINGS WE LOST TO THE WATER deftly portrays the challenges of a family staying emotionally tied as each member follows their own path  in search of a new identity.Eric Nguyen earned an MFA in Creative Writing from McNeese State University in Louisiana. He is the editor in chief of diaCRITICS.org. THINGS WE LOST TO THE WATER is his first novel.DIVERSE VOICES BOOK REVIEWSocial media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.comWeb site: https://diversevoicesbookreview.wordpress.com/ 

(S6, EP 2) Eric Nguyen (He / Him) is a queer Viet-American author based in DC. He recently released his debut fiction novel, Things We Lost To The Water which is a story about a Vietnamese single mother raising her two teenage sons in Louisiana in the late 80s - early 90s. His book was named by former President Obama as his top 2021 summer reading list. We talk about the genesis in creating his novel, and his own vision in writing stories about the Vietnamese diaspora. Please check out this episode and get your copy of his book in stores now! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bio: Eric Nguyen earned an MFA in creative writing from McNeese State University in Louisiana. He has been awarded fellowships from Lambda Literary, Voices of Our Nation Arts (VONA), and the Tin House Writers Workshop. He is currently the editor-in-chief of diaCRITICS. he currently lives in Washington, DC. His debut fiction book, Things We Lost To The Water was recently released this past Spring. This past summer, former President Obama named his book as part of his Top 2021 Summer Reading List. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This episode is sponsored by Red Scarf Revolution (RSR). RSR is a merchandise line that honors and celebrates the Cambodian diaspora identity and experience. Feel free to check out their merchandise line and get yourself a t-shirt, hat, or other gifts. Be sure to visit www.redscarfrevolution.com or their IG at red_scarf_revolution to learn more about their work(s). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/banhmichronicles/support

Guest Angela McGownd comes on the podcast and shares her experience as an athlete playing volleyball at McNeese State University. We talk the recruiting process, teammates, practice, competition, the college experience as an athlete, and what her plans and goals are for the future. SUBSCRIBE and LISTEN on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Spotify, and anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Find us on Instagram @daniel.personaltraining @angelanoellefitness The Weight Room on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdnZFodazEEq9puTit05t0Q The Weight Room on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weight-room/id1514961215 The Weight Room on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4agELk04NPnKPIyQQcVC2D?si=nCv9thaPS5atnX9m_xmh8A