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In this hour of Money Moves, hosts Tim Murray & Matt Youmans are joined by Walker Eget, San Jose St. Quarterback, to talk about the Spartans' season expectations this year. Also on the show, the hosts are joined by Kage Casey, Boise State Left Tackle, to talk about the Broncos' season expectations this year. Plus, the hosts are joined by Steve Sands, Golf Channel Host, to preview The Open Championship.

We open talking Michigan State basketball, including on Carson Cooper's 3-point shooting and the player and person Trey Fort could be for the Spartans. Then a conversation with Chris Castellani on the Detroit Tigers, how good this team really is and what needs to be done before the trade deadline (14:00). Plus, our best British Open golf bets with Harry Gagnon and a couple college football and NFL futures picks from Harry (40:00).

We open talking Michigan State basketball, including on Carson Cooper's 3-point shooting and the player and person Trey Fort could be for the Spartans. Then a conversation with Chris Castellani on the Detroit Tigers, how good this team really is and what needs to be done before the trade deadline (14:00). Plus, our best British Open golf bets with Harry Gagnon and a couple college football and NFL futures picks from Harry (40:00).

Send us a textWe think of Sparta as a grim place, more of a military barracks with some civilians attached than an actual city. Its inhumane marriage laws, nauseating eugenics program, brutal educational system, obsession with military training, and paranoid suspicion of non-Spartans all led French historian Henri-Irénée Marrou to label Classical Sparta as an ancient fascist state. But there was a time, as Marrou argues in his history of ancient education, when Sparta was the cultural center of ancient Greek life. Artists and musicians flocked to pre-Classical, archaic Sparta to find a population more appreciative of fine poetry and music than anywhere else in Greece. Jonathan and Ryan turn to the Spartan lyric poets Tyrtaeus and Alcman to investigate what Spartan education and society was like in the archaic period, before the city closed in on itself.Henri-Irénée Marrou's A History of Education in Antiquity: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780299088149Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780199537341New Humanists episode on Homer's Contest: https://newhumanists.buzzsprout.com/1791279/episodes/13949908-nietzsche-homer-and-cruelty-episode-lviM.L. West's Greek Lyric Poetry: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780199540396Richmond Lattimore's Greek Lyrics: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780226469447New Humanists episode on Benjamin Constant: https://newhumanists.buzzsprout.com/1791279/episodes/16302266-what-the-modern-world-lost-episode-lxxxThe Anti-Federalist Papers: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780451528841Thomas Babington Macaulay's Horatius: https://englishverse.com/poems/horatiusPlato's Republic: https://bookshop.org/a/25626/9780465094080New Humanists is brought to you by the Ancient Language Institute: https://ancientlanguage.com/Links may have referral codes, which earn us a commission at no additional cost to you. We encourage you, when possible, to use Bookshop.org for your book purchases, an online bookstore which supports local bookstores.Music: Save Us Now by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Uncommon Will in Action: A Record Year for a Far Better World   Michigan StateUniversity has announced it raised a record $380.1 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30.  MSU is also in the early stagesof its Uncommon Will. Far Better World. campaign. The public phase of the campaign was launched in March of 2025.  Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz and MSU Vice President for University Advancement Kim Tobin discuss fundraising's role in MSU's dynamic future.  Conversation Highlights: (0:43) - President Guskiewicz, you've now completed your first full fiscal year at Michigan State—and what a year it was. Over $380 million raised with more than 65,000 donors contributing to MSU's future. What does that level of philanthropic support say to you about the MSU community? (1:52) - Kim, you've been leading University Advancement through transformational growth. Can you walk us through what made this particular year stand out—and what it took behind the scenes to reach this milestone? (3:20) - The campaign title—Uncommon Will. Far Better World. —is bold and aspirational. What does ‘Uncommon Will' mean to each of you? And how is that playing out across the Spartan community? (4:07) - How are you helping donors see themselves in this campaign—not just as financial supporters, but as co-creators of that ‘Far Better World'? (5:41) - This campaign is about more than dollars—it's about impact. What are some of the ways this momentum is directly benefiting students, research, and MSU's mission right now? (7:47) - This past year included 5 gifts of $5 million or more, totaling $138M—which is remarkable. What are you hearing from donors at that level that gives them confidence in investing at MSU? (8:59) - What role has collaboration between faculty, deans, advancement officers, and university leadership played in this success? (11:28) - How are you fostering a culture of philanthropy not just among donors, but across MSU's internal teams—from students to staff to alumni ambassadors? (13:19) - The campaign has a bold $4 billion goal. As you look ahead, what's the next frontier for MSU fundraising and engagement? (14:55) - As you continue your presidency, what do you hope people will say about this moment in time—this record-breaking year—and how it shaped the future of MSU? (15:59) - If you could speak directly to the 65,474 donors who made this year possible—what would you want to say to them? (16:44) - What does it mean to you—personally and professionally—to lead MSU during a time of such historic philanthropic support? (17:43) – What should we keep in mind as the Uncommon Will. Far Better World. campaign progresses? Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.Conversation Transcript:Russ:Michigan State University has announced it raised a record $380.1 million during the fiscal year that ended June 30th. MSU is also in the early stages of its Uncommon Will. Far Better World. campaign. The public phase of the campaign was launched in March of 2025. Michigan State University, President Kevin Guskiewicz and MSU Vice President for University Advancement, Kim Tobin, join me to discuss fundraising's role in MSU's dynamic future. Kevin and Kim, great to have you back on MSU Today.Kevin Guskiewicz:Thanks for having us, Russ.  as always, I enjoy catching up with you.Kim Tobin:Thank you.Russ:Kevin, you've now completed your first full fiscal year at Michigan State, and what a year it was with over $380 million raised with more than 65,000 donors contributing to MSU's future. What does that level of philanthropic support say to you about the MSU community?Kevin Guskiewicz:Well, I think it reflects extraordinary belief in Michigan State University's leadership, the direction that we're headed, and our purpose as a leading global public research university. And we have amazing stories to tell, and that's what successful philanthropy is all about. I think it underscores our identity as a people-powered institution; our community is all in. And I think that incredible number that you mentioned there, from this past year, I think reaffirms our shared commitment to building a future grounded in access, excellence, and impact. And I think it's a clear sign that Spartans don't just believe in the mission, they invest in it.Russ:Kim, you've been leading University Advancement through transformational growth. Can you walk us through what made this particular year stand out and what it took behind the scenes to reach this milestone?Kim Tobin:Thanks, Russ. I think really at the heart, it's the team that's worked together. They've been disciplined. We created a strategy three years ago to elevate our success, and people have been committed to that strategy throughout the last three years, and we have also built on the foundation of strong relationships for many years before that. So, the teamwork by the Advancement staff and the strong collaboration across the colleges and units have really been our secret to success. And I want to give a special thanks to our deans and the senior directors of development in the colleges and units. We partner with 28 units on campus to realize this mission and launching the Uncommon Will. Far Better World. campaign also created visibility for what we are doing at the university, and all the positive programs that are happening.And one of the things that was evidence of people's belief in us is our historic success with our Give Green Day, back in March. It's a single day where we celebrate gifts of all sizes, and in that single day we had 7,716 gifts made totaling $2.2 million for many different funds across campus. So, it just showed the energy and excitement and the teamwork at play.Russ:The campaign title, Uncommon Will. Far Better World. is bold and aspirational. Kevin, maybe you first, what does Uncommon Will mean to you, and how is that playing out across the Spartan community?Kevin Guskiewicz:Well, I think it means that we do the extraordinary and the uniquely MSU things that distinguish us. And I think it's the relentless drive to push boundaries in research, teaching, and outreach.Kim Tobin:I would add that our donor community has shown that they choose action over apathy, and they want to make a difference. It's not just about doing more but doing it boldly and intentionally. I think our Spartan spirit, leading with purpose and perseverance is really evident.Russ:

Rio Hondo Prep opens the 2025 Season with a highly anticipated showdown against the Schurr Spartans from Montebello on August 22nd. This is arguably the biggest matchup of all the Week 0 games in the San Gabriel Valley. Austin Montoya is the new Head Coach at Schurr HS after serving as an Assistant the past few seasons. His first game will be against the back to back CIF-SS Champion RHP Kares and he couldn't be more excited for the early challenge. Coach Montoya discusses the history of his program and why they wanted to get this game on the schedule. In exactly 7 weeks, the Spartans and the Kares will meet between the lines for what many expect to be a huge opening test for both schools.

The Michigan State University College of Engineering has launched its new Technology Engineering program. (TechE) [pronounced Tech – “E”]The TechE bachelor of science degree program was developed from the ground up with extensive input from industry. It blends mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering with computer science to prepare students for modern engineering challenges in a multidisciplinary, interconnected world.Students choose from concentrations in mechatronics and embedded cybersecurity or a smart agricultural systems minor. Courses in hardware cybersecurity, electronics and embedded systems, sensors and signal processing, and robotics, automation and controls are taught in state-of-the-art teaching labs and designed to leverage hands-on, real-world projects that integrate cutting-edge technologies with a strong foundational engineering mindset.The TechE degree program was launched in the fall of 2024 and offers a unique blend of engineering and computer science, tailored to address the engineering challenges of coding and computer science integrated into modern engineered systems. It serves as the college's latest response to industry demand for practice-ready engineers and aims to bridge the gap between engineers and computer scientists across product development teams.Janet Brelin-Fornari, Ph.D. is TechE program director. David Sanders and Heather Dashner are MSU College of Engineering alumni and Technology Engineering Industry Advisory Board members. Sanders is with Microsoft, and Dashner is with Ford Motor Company. Conversation Highlights:(1:17) - What is Technology Engineering? Describe the areas of concentration within it. (3:04) - What will this program offer that can't be found elsewhere?(4:34) - Why was it important for you to get involved with the Technology Engineering program?(5:57) – What about coding and artificial intelligence? (6:30) - What current industry needs does this program meet?(7:39) - How would your company utilize a graduate with this type of skill base?(8:44) - How did the idea for this program come about?(10:41) - How will a degree like this one help improve the talent pipeline in Michigan and the Midwest region moving forward?(13:06) - Why is Michigan State the best place to launch a new discipline like this? (13:40) – Spartan Engineers are ready to hit the ground running. (14:18) - What kind of facilities will be available to the students? Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Ancient Greece! Amazing birthplace of the modern world, Western culture and democracy. Where mighty Spartans hoiked people into wells shouting "THIS IS SPARTA" all day, every day, for thousands upon thousands of years. Imagine a whole culture built on the single foundational activity of hoofing people into holes while shouting your location. What a dream society! What a wonderful place! We are all the poorer for abandoning this wonderful and noble way of life.In today's episode, we discuss cows, lion-men, skeletons, remote tribes, peristalsis and mechanical wings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Originally uploaded April 8th, updated June 6th. Chris Holman welcomes Phil Sklar, Co-Founder and CEO, National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, Milwaukee, WI. Welcome Phil, tell us about your Hall of Fame? So you release timely bobbleheads that celebrate the business of sports? Several of your released items have honored sports in Michigan,... this week for the Spartans and the NCAA tournament, and recently MSU Coach Izzo? Talk about the process, are you contacted by universities or does your team research stories deserving bobbleheads? How big a market is there for sports bobbleheads? For reference one of the recent bobbleheads released through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum: In celebration of Coach Tom Izzo breaking the Big Ten Conference win record, Michigan State's Big Ten Regular Season Title and March Madness, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled an officially licensed, limited-edition Coach Izzo Win Counter Bobblehead. The interactive bobblehead that includes two win counters that fans can use to track Coach Izzo's total wins and conference wins features Coach Izzo, who has led the Spartans for 30 years and recently became the all-time winningest coach in Big Ten Conference history. On Thursday night, Michigan State won the Big Ten regular season title by defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes. The Spartans are currently ranked #8 in the AP Top 25 and #7 in the Coaches Poll ahead of the regular season finale against Michigan on Sunday before the Big Ten Tournament and NCAA Tournament begin. The special edition bobblehead is being produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, an official licensee of Michigan State University. The bobbleheads, which are expected to ship in August, are now available at this link. Each bobblehead will be individually numbered to only 2,025. The bobbleheads are $40 each plus an $8 flat-rate shipping charge per order. Coach Izzo will be donating his portion of the proceeds to scholarships for his student managers. Standing on a block court-like base, the Tom Izzo Win Counter Bobblehead has his fist raised triumphantly in the air while holding a basketball adorned with the MSU logo. The front of the block base reads ‘COACH IZZO” and has a win counter that can be adjusted with each victory by the Spartans while the back of the base has a counter that tracks conference wins. On Saturday, February 15th, Izzo broke former Indiana coach Bob Knight's record with the Spartans' 79-65 victory over Illinois at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The win was the 354th Big Ten Conference victory for Izzo, passing Knight for the most conference wins in league history. “I just want to be thankful for the 148 players I coached,” Izzo said after the game. “Each one of them got a win, and those wins helped me. The presidents, the Ads, my assistant coaches. And over six million fans that watched this over those 354 wins, so that's who I want to thank.” With that victory, Izzo upped his career record to 727-300. He trails only seven other active coaches in the sport on the all-time wins list. A native of Iron Mountain, Michigan, the 70-year-old Izzo took over for Jud Heathcote in 1995 after 11 years as an assistant coach. He led the Spartans to their second national title in 2000 with an 89-76 victory over Florida. The Spartans also finished as the national runner-up in 2009. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, which is located at 170 S. 1st St. in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,....

Hall of Fame Week presented by Kentuckiana Friends of V and 5Iron Golf welcomes HOF Head Coach of The Spartans, Tom Izzo. Coach Izzo talks about the current state of college hoops, what he looks for in recruiting, a Jimmy V story, and more. Tune in! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Maier talks about the NHL Draft with two Spartans get drafted Ryker Lee(1st Round, 26) by the Nashville Predators and Shane Vansaghi(2nd Round, 48) by the Philadelphia Flyers. Jase Richardson was drafted with the 25th overall pick by the Orlando Magic.Summer League Mady Sissoko- Oklahoma City Thunder Frankie Fiddler- Milwaukee Bucks AJ Hoggard- New Orleans PelicansMarcus Bingham Jr.- Orlando Magic Jaden Akins- Orlando MagicMy Information https://msuspartans.com/Big Ten Conference Newshttps://bigten.org/NCAA News https://www.ncaa.com/

In our final hour, we were joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com so we could look ahead to the Fall Football season for the Wolverines, Spartans, the Big Ten, and the Detroit Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Throughout our first two hours, we were joined by David Gregory who is a Lawyer and NFLPA Certified Sports Agent for Bullrush Sports. He and Huge talked about the House vs. NCAA settlement that passed recently, talked about how this will effect the landscape of College Athletics, talked about the money that Colleges will be able to spend in regards to NIL, talked about Schools will pay for revenue sharing, talked about what could happen to non-revenue sports, and much more. In our final hour, we were joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com so we could look ahead to the Fall Football season for the Wolverines, Spartans, the Big Ten, and the Detroit Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Rett and Wes head into battle to discuss Zach Snyder's film 300. Adapted from the Frank Miller comic, this sprawling epic was highly anticipated in 2006. How does it hold up today? Listen and find out!https://www.spreaker.com/episode/300--66800393#300 #zachsnyder #gerardbutler #frankmiller #lynnvarley #comic #comics #graphicnovel #sparta #spartan #spartans #thisissparta #Greek #Greece #hero #heroes #legend #persia #Persian

(00:00) It was one eventful evening at the NBA Draft last night! Cooper Flagg went first overall to the Dallas Mavericks last night! Congrats to the small town of Newport Maine! Toucher and Hardy are big Michigan State fans, they list off players that were nothing, but became successful when playing for the Spartans. (21:15) WHAT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT: Who saw it coming Cooper Flagg, first overall pick in the NBA draft! How much of an impact will he make in the NBA? Dylan Harper from Rutgers went second overall to the San Antonio Spurs. Ace Bailey went 5th overall to the Utah Jazz, and was not too happy to be picked by the Jazz. The Celtics took Hugo González from Real Madrid 28th overall. Hugo's brother couldn't stop crying. The Angels swept the Sox right out of town taking them down 5-2, making that their 5th loss in a row. CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardy For the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston’s home for sports!

June 26, 2025 ~ Michigan State University men's golf coach, Casey Lubahn, joins Mark Hollis to preview the first round of the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club.

In this special bonus presentation of the Daily Huddle podcast, host Garrett Searight discusses a new law proposed in the Michigan state legislature that could put the Spartans and Wolverines at odds with the new House settlement. 

“MSU helps students learn to pivot, persevere, and overcome challenges.”Michigan State University Executive Director of Admissions John Ambrose talks about the challenges and issues facing higher education admissions.MSU students Ryan Weingarden and Quiana Kelly join the conversation. They talk about why they chose MSU for college, the pressure points they felt during the application and admissions process, and factors to keep in mind when choosing a college. The trio reinforces facts and dispels myths about the college admissions process.Conversation Highlights:(0:43) – Ryan and Quiana introduce themselves.(2:15) – John on the challenges and issues in the higher education admissions world today.(6:36) – Quiana and Ryan on why they chose MSU.(8:29) – What were your pressure points when going through the admissions process?(10:16) – What are the key factors to keep in mind when choosing a college? What should I do, and when should I do it?(15:49) – Why did you change your major the first week of school?(16:59) – What about the application process? What tips would you offer? What about the essay?(21:53) – What are some facts you would like to reinforce and some myths you would like to dispel?(27:21) – What have you learned about yourself since coming to MSU?(30:03) – What do you want to be remembered for here at MSU?(31:30 – Rapid fire questions: Favorite place to study on campus, best food on or near campus, one tradition every Spartan should try, most unexpected thing about college life, and one word to describe your MSU experience.(32:51) – Summary and closing thoughts.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

Today Lil' Lo and Big Shot Shae are joined by Billy! Join the class as they discuss their experiences at Norfolk State (#BEHOLD) , the importance of authenticity in content creation, the importance of local media and more! Follow Our Guest On IG: @itsjusbillyEmail for advice / to be featured: LetMeStayFocused@gmail.com Follow Our Hosts:@lilloworldwide@bigshotshae**DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A COMEDIC PODCAST** Scenarios and responses from this show should be taken with a grain of salt. In other words, this is all a joke. Unless otherwise noted, any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events, is purely coincidental.The views and opinions expressed by guests / classmates are those of the guest / classmate and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Let Me Stay Focused: The Podcast. Any content provided by our guests / classmates are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

In this episode of Spartan Leadership, Josh Kosnick sits down with Pat McNamera—retired Sergeant Major, Special Operations veteran, elite performance coach, and the mind behind “Basic Dude Stuff.” Introduced by Dr. Trevor Wilkins, Pat unpacks decades of hard-earned wisdom on building strength, living intentionally, and refusing to play the victim.We cover everything from tactical readiness and civilian training to emotional control, faith, and legacy. Pat's delivery is unfiltered, but his message is clear: real leadership requires action, not talk.00:00:00 - Introduction00:01:27 - Welcome to Spartan Leadership00:01:42 - Guest Introduction: Pat McNamara00:02:54 - Pat's Childhood and Early Life00:06:14 - Transition to Military00:10:50 - Overcoming Challenges and Failures00:11:11 - Perseverance and Self-Motivation00:12:45 - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs00:15:32 - The Importance of Feedback and Sanity Checks00:16:22 - The Power of Ideas and Protecting Them00:19:37 - The Use of Technology in Capturing Ideas00:20:40 - Reflections on Military Culture and Leadership00:27:56 - Transition to Teaching and Building a Brand00:31:32 - Financial Struggles and Lessons Learned00:33:12 - Multiple Revenue Streams and Business Sustainability00:34:49 - Building a Business Through Discipline00:37:49 - Adapting to Market Changes and Giving Back00:39:39 - Supporting the Community During Hard Times00:39:54 - Training Law Enforcement Officers00:42:00 - Current State of Law Enforcement00:44:55 - The Importance of Adaptability00:46:49 - Discussion on Media Influence and Consumption00:51:30 - Introduction to Basic Dude Stuff00:51:40 - The Influence and Impact of Basic Dude Stuff00:59:19 - Reflections on Modern Culture and Masculinity01:03:17 - Reconnecting with Our Primal Being01:04:11 - Critique on Modern Dependence on Technology01:04:36 - Closing Remarks and Gratitude01:04:48 - How to Follow Pat McNamara01:05:33 - Closing Message to Spartans 

State of the State is the monthly round up of policy and research for the state of Michigan from Michigan State University's Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR). Matt Grossmann and Arnold Weinfeld from IPPSR are joined by economist Charley Ballard to discuss the latest in politics and the economy.Bryan Beverly is director of the Office of K-12 Outreach in MSU's College of Education. He and members of the team join the conversation to talk about their work on how school districts are responding to expiring COVID-19 funds.Conversation Highlights:(1:12) – Beverly introduces his team and describes the research.(2:47) – Tyler Thur adds his perspective.(6:11) – Abigail Bies adds her perspective.(7:02) – Are districts having to cut back on programs?(9:37) – Are there examples school districts can point to that was successful due to temporary funding?(13:40) – Closing thoughtsListen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

What does the House vs. NCAA settlement that will allow the direct payment of college players mean for fans? Doug Lesmerises looks at the new world of college football from the fans' perspective to open Kings of the North. Then Doug and Bill Landis talk about the hiring process of Northern coaches -- how they got to their jobs, what hires made sense and didn't, how many were head coaches before. That's a prelude to a Jonathan Smith vs. Luke Fickell coaching discussion as Doug and Bill get into their latest KOTN Showdown -- Michigan State vs. Wisconsin. Would you rather be the Spartans on Badgers in 2025? Thanks for joining Kings of the North.

In a bold demonstration of philanthropic leadership and long-standing commitment to Michigan State University, the MSU Research Foundation has designated $75 million over the next eight years to support the university's comprehensive campaign, Uncommon Will, Far Better World.The nonprofit foundation's $75 million of financial support to MSU reinforces its decades-long partnership with Michigan State University, advancing research, innovation and student success through strategic funding over the next eight years.Conversation Highlights:(0:39) - David Washburn is CEO of the MSU Research Foundation. (1:52) - Randy Cowen is chair of the MSU Research Foundation board.(2:32) - Dave, what motivated this support for MSU at this time?(3:38) - Kevin Guskiewicz, president of Michigan State University, on the impact of this generosity. (4:39) - Kevin sees the $75 million being used across all three campaign pillars (Talent Activated, Synergies Imagined and Futures Built).(6:08) - What else should we know about the Uncommon Will, Far Better World campaign?(7:00) - Randy Cowen is a graduate of Michigan State University's College of Arts & Letters, College of Social Science, and Honors College. And he is a 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, which is among the highest awards MSU bestows on its alumni. He demonstrates a continued commitment to MSU by investing in the Physics and Astronomy Department through endowments. The Jerry Cowen Endowed Chair in Experimental Physics honors the memory of Cowen's father, Professor Jerry Cowen, who was a distinguished researcher in the MSU Physics and Astronomy Department for more than five decades.   Michigan State University formally launched the Uncommon Will, Far Better World campaign on March 9, 2025. With a $4 billion goal, it is the largest campaign in the university's history and aims to accelerate discoveries, expand access to education, and create the infrastructure needed to empower Spartans to lead in every field. For more, visit president dot msu dot edu and/or msu foundation dot org.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows. 

Today, we're being joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com so we could look ahead to the Fall Football season for the Wolverines, Spartans, the Big Ten, and the Detroit Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're being joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com so we could look ahead to the Fall Football season for the Wolverines, Spartans, the Big Ten, and the Detroit Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're being joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com so we could look ahead to the Fall Football season for the Wolverines, Spartans, the Big Ten, and the Detroit Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're being joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com so we could look ahead to the Fall Football season for the Wolverines, Spartans, the Big Ten, and the Detroit Lions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Michigan State University Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics J Batt was introduced to Spartan Nation at an introductory press conference on June 4 in the Greg and Dawn Williams Lobby of the Tom Izzo Football Building on the MSU campus.Conversation Highlights:(0:00) – Opening remarks from President Guskiewicz(3:11) – President Guskiewicz introduces Tom Izzo.(8:22) – President Guskiewicz continues his remarks.(12:45) – President Guskiewicz introduces J Batt.Related Content: Meet new MSU Spartans Athletic Director J BattQuestions from the media for Kevin and J(20:16) – “Challenges are not a responsibility. They're a privilege.”(21:05) – How do you enhance MSU's role within the Big Ten?(21:50) – How important is it to you to learn MSU's history?(22:52) – What's the role for non-revenue sports in today's landscape?(23:31) – Did you talk to Nick Saban about MSU?(24:13) – How much can you change quickly, and how much needs to change? And what about NIL?(25:45) – What traits of J's stood out to you? (27:32) – What is J's rocket fuel?(28:49) – Did J do something that convinced you to hire him?(30:28) – How can you best help football?(31:18) - What do you look for in the people you hire?(32:05) – How important was it for you to hire someone with sitting athletic director experience?(33:40) – Talk about the importance of alignment in an athletic department.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

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J Batt is Michigan State University's new vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics. Batt's contract and appointment as vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics will be voted on by the Board of Trustees at its June 13 meeting, he will start the week of June 16.Conversation Highlights:(0:29) - Give us a bit of your background. Your name is Jason, but you go by J? Is there a story there?(0:52) - You first met President Kevin Guskiewicz when you were a student athlete at UNC (he played soccer there), and you had to work with him on concussion treatments.(2:22) - What attracted you to the AD position at MSU?(3:50) - What's the state and future of college athletics? NIL, transfer portal, etc. What is coming July 1?(5:07) - What do see as the challenges and opportunities ahead for Spartan Athletics and all of college athletics?Related Content: J Batt introduced as MSU's next athletic director(6:12) - What are some of your short-term goals as you get started at MSU?(6:57) - If you have had time to think about it, what about some long-term goals?(7:40) - How would you describe your management and leadership style?(8:20) - What is your philosophy on fundraising. Why do you love it? “Relationships. People invest in people.”(9:30) – How does your experience as student-athlete inform your leadership of a department?(10:48) - Final thoughts for Spartan Nation as you take over leadership of Spartan Athletics.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

With Michigan State hiring a new athletic director in Georgia Tech's J Batt, Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution joins the show to tell Spartans fans what they're getting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck thinks Michigan State taking Georgia Tech's AD illustrates where college athletics is right now. Chuck and Heath discuss how making money seems to be a more valuable commodity for an AD than hiring prowess at the moment. Justin Thind of Spartan Tailgate looks at the Batt hire and Michigan State on the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jack Carr Book Club May 2025 selection is GATES OF FIRE by New York Times bestselling author Steven Pressfield.GATES OF FIRE is a modern classic of historical fiction that immerses readers in the grit, blood, and brotherhood of the Battle of Thermopylae. Told through the eyes of a wounded Greek survivor, the novel chronicles the heroism and sacrifice of the 300 Spartans who stood against the Persian Empire in one of history's most iconic last stands.With visceral detail and timeless insight, Pressfield captures the warrior ethos in its purest form—duty, honor, courage, and the deep bonds forged in combat. The book has become required reading in military circles across the globe, revered for its authenticity and emotional depth.Steven Pressfield is a former Marine and the bestselling author of The War of Art, The Legend of Bagger Vance, The Afghan Campaign, and numerous other acclaimed works of fiction and nonfiction. His writing blends historical precision with philosophical reflection, earning him a devoted readership among writers, warriors, and leaders alike.In this episode, Jack and Steven discuss the timeless code of the warrior, the craft of writing, and the enduring power of storytelling.FOLLOW STEVENInstagram - @steven_pressfieldFacebook - @StevePressfieldX - @SPressfieldWebsite - https://stevenpressfield.com/FOLLOW JACKInstagram - @JackCarrUSA X - @JackCarrUSAFacebook - @JackCarr YouTube - @JackCarrUSA SPONSORSCRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc/Bravo Company Manufacturing - BCM Stock MOD3:https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-stock-mod-3-black/  and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSATHE SIGs of Jack Carr  P365 Collection: P365XL with Red Dot Optic, P365, P365X-Macro, P365 Custom with True Precision, and P365 Legion.Visit https://www.sigsauer.com/ and on Instagram @sigsauerinc Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here https://jackcarr.co/gear 

The Southeastern 16 crew of Graham Doty, Jay Greeson and Chris Lee break down host Clemson's draw in an NCAA baseball regional. Topics include: Clemson's offense gets on base throughout the lineup, with potential MLB first-round center fielder Cam Cannarella providing a dynamic presence in center field, Dominic Listi (.506 OBP) making for the lineup's toughest out, and Jacob Jarrell (15 HR) and Collin Priest (12) providing power. Workhorse right-hander Aidan Knaak and ace relievers Lucas Mahlstedt, Jacob McGovern and Reed Garris giving the Tigers aces on the mound. West Virginia was the Big 12's regular-season champion, but faded late in the season. Outfielder Kyle West (.354/500/.628, 10 HR) led a balanced offense that stole 105 bases. Griffin Kirn, Jack Kartsonas and Reese Bassinger give the Mountaineers a trio of durable, effective pitchers that give WVU a shot to advance. Kentucky played nearly everyone competitively and even took a series at Tennessee. The Wildcats' back-end bullpen troubles prevented a better record, but coach Nick Mingione is one of the best on the business and gets a lot out of a lineup that bunts, runs and puts pressure on defenses. Left fielder Cole Hage is a standout, shortstop Tyler Bell turned down Big League money to come to campus and starred as a freshman this year, and weekend starters Nic McCay's experience and crafty lefty-hander Ben Cleaver make the Wildcats a tough out. South Carolina Upstate is one of the tournament's toughest four-seeds, thanks to an offense that hit .319/.422/.530, with slugger Scott Newman (18 HR) leading the way. Ace Amp Phillips makes the Spartans a threat to pull an upset against one of the three Power 4 teams in the regional.

Eric Olmscheid is executive director of Michigan State University's Wharton Center for Performing Arts.Olmscheid reflects on his first three years leading Wharton Center. He talks about challenges and opportunities ahead for the arts, and he describes some highlights of the center's coming season. He shares several examples that show the center's commitment to its education and engagement mission. He also describes how important donors are to Wharton Center's mission.Conversation Highlights:(0:14) – Have you settled into Wharton Center, MSU, and the community now that you've been leading Wharton Center for three years?(0:58) – How has Wharton Center come out of Covid, and what are the challenges and opportunities ahead?(3:51) – Why are you so passionate about the arts?(5:22) – Give us some highlights of the coming ‘25/'26 season.(6:26) – Talk about the importance of Wharton Center's Education & Engagement mission. Eric mentions the Act One School Series, Sutton Foster Awards, creative classrooms initiative, and Broadway Bridges.(12:45) – Eric on the access and arts within reach initiatives. (14:18) – Wharton Center's website is the best place to go for tickets.(15:17) – How important are donors to your vision and mission?Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

We answered your questions on Michigan State basketball concerns and MSU football angst, questions about the state of the Spartans' football program and how fans feel about Jonathan Smith,  and on the Tigers, freakin' Totten Hotspurs, awkward moments in life and more. Plus, a couple stories worth telling.

Biopic or biopic?This week on the world's greatest user-generated movie creation podcast, we've got creeks, space Spartans and masturbating magicians Send us YOUR film (or TV) suggestions by leaving a review on Apple or by getting in touch with us by email dreamfactorypod@gmail.com, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, Tik Tok or Instagram.The Dream Factory is a comedy podcast that turns YOUR film ideas into movie masterpieces. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/dreamfactory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Season 14 Episode 18 of the ParentingAces Podcast! In this episode, Case Western Reserve University Head Men's Tennis Coach, Todd Wojtkowski, offers a little calm after the perfect storm of our last episode. This podcast was filmed live from Claremont Mudd-Scripps in Claremont, CA, host to the 2025 NCAA DIII Men's & Women's Tennis Championships.Todd Wojtkowski has built the Case Western Reserve University men's tennis team into one of the top programs in all of Division III during his 16 seasons at the team's helm, which includes guiding the squad to the NCAA Division III Championship in 2023, the first-ever team title won by a CWRU team in any sport. The National Championship came on the heels of back-to-back finishes at the NCAA Championship each of the previous two years, including in 2021 when he was named the Wilson/ ITA National Coach of the Year. Wojtkowski went on to lead the Spartans back to the NCAA quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive season in 2024. Now they find themselves back in the Elite 8 as they compete for the 2025 title.I first met Todd about 10 years ago. We had been corresponding electronically since the beginning of ParentingAces, so it was a real treat to run into him at Indian Wells and put a face to a name. We've stayed in contact over the years, but, recently, Todd's name has come up in multiple conversations I've had with industry leaders, other college coaches, and even Tennis Parents, so I was thrilled to learn he'd be with his team only an hour from my home and was willing to sit down and talk tennis with me.Todd's approach to the sport is so balanced and so heartfelt and 100% aligned with what we are trying to accomplish with ParentingAces. I hope you enjoy hearing his thoughts on the DIII experience, what he looks for in a recruit, and the future of not only college tennis but tennis in its entirety.Coach Wojtkowski has generously offered to take part in a follow-up Q&A with the ParentingAces community to answer any questions or concerns that may pop up as you listen to our conversation. Please email your questions to me at lisa@parentingaces.com so we can compile them into a future discussion.And please join me in wishing the Spartans - and all the teams competing - all the best this week!As always, I am available for one-to-one consults to work with you as you find your way through the college recruiting process. You can purchase and book online through our website at ⁠https://parentingaces.com/shop/category/consult-with-lisa-stone/⁠.If you're so inclined, please share this – and all our episodes! – with your fellow tennis players, parents, and coaches. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or via your favorite podcast app. Please be sure to check out our logo'd merch as well as our a la carte personal consultations in our online shop.CREDITSIntro & Outro Music: Morgan Stone aka STØNEAudio & Video Editing: Lisa Stone

U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville on the plan to fix college sports, could former Michigan State AD Mark Hollis return to lead the Spartans and more.We would love to know what you think of the show and you can let us know on social media @D1ticker.If you are not subscribed to D1.ticker, you can and should subscribe at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.d1ticker.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Michigan State University President Kevin M. Guskiewicz, Ph.D. has selected Laura Lee McIntyre as MSU's next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs following a comprehensive, national search. As provost, McIntyre will be the chief academic officer for the university, providing leadership for academic programs and research and outreach involving faculty, students and staff. Her planned start date is August 4, 2025, and she will also serve as MSU Research Foundation Professor in the Department ofCounseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education.Laura Lee currently serves as dean of the college of education and the Castle-McIntosh-Knight Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Oregon.She is an accomplished scholar, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, and a certified school and board licensed psychologist. Her research focuses on children's mental and behavioral health, special education, and prevention and intervention to promote child and family well-being in vulnerable and underserved populations.  McIntyre is known for her work in early childhood, autism, family-centered interventions and family-school partnerships for children with disabilities. Conversation Highlights:(1:50) - Give us some of the highlights from your background.(4:46) - Do you have any experience with MSU and/or the state of Michigan? (5:26) - Many outside of academia aren't entirely clear on what a provost is and does. Can you expound a bit on a provost's role in higher education at a university like MSU?(6:38) - What attracted you to the position? Why do you want to be provost at MSU?(9:12) - What do you see as some of the challenges and opportunities ahead for MSU and all of higher education as you lead the academic enterprise at America's pioneer land-grant university?  (13:40) - Talk about your research interests and why those are your interests. And what research do you plan to pursue at MSU?(18:16) - What are some of your short- and long-term goals as you prepare to get started in August?(20:47) - How would you describe your leadership and management style?(22:59) - Summarize what you would like Spartan Nation to know about you as the summer progresses, and you prepare to join MSU in August.Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows. 

Max and Roger celebrate episode 300 by reminiscing about the past year and then watching a scene from 300 and then a scene from Meet the Spartans on Tuesday, May 20th 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this edition of the Husker247 Nebraska Baseball Podcast, Michael Bruntz and Brian Christopherson discuss the road for the Huskers at the Big Ten Tournament, which begins Tuesday night against Michigan State with Oregon waiting on Friday.  Nebraska will start Ty Horn against Michigan State, but how do the Huskers line up pitching behind him? What will Nebraska's lineup look like against the Spartans and top starter Joseph Dzierwa.  Finally, what to make of the Big Ten Tournament format and the reasons behind it.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's day 2 of us broadcasting from the A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort in Northern Michigan for our Annual Spring Football Summit. Throughout our next two days, we're being joined by Chris Balas and Doug Skene from theWolverine.com so we could look ahead to the Fall Football season for the Wolverines, Spartans, the Big Ten, and the Detroit Lions. Huge, Chris and Doug are breaking it all down for the next few days as they broadcast from the beautiful A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort. Don't forget to stay up to date with everything Michigan athletics at theWolverine.com - and don't forget to golf at A-Ga-Ming this summer! Visit www.a-ga-ming.com to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We dug into our hot takes and yours – on Michigan State basketball, the Spartans' new point guard, next year's roster and Tom Izzo's approach to the transfer portal, on MSU football and donor support for Jonathan Smith, on what the Tigers still need, the Lions schedule, bad golf bets, life's predicaments and more.

David Smoak, Craig Smoak and Paul Catalina discuss their thoughts on the Michigan State Spartans football headed into next season, they take a look at the Spartans non-conference schedule, they take a look at their conference schedule headed into next season and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Mountains to the Mission: Commander J.D. Donaldson & Captain Bradley Geary's Journey of Service and Sacrifice This week, Marcus and Melanie welcome Commander Jed “J.D.” Donaldson, and Captain Bradley Geary to the Team Never Quit Podcast. J.D Donaldson, a West Virginia native whose journey from small-town athlete to elite Navy SEAL leader is nothing short of remarkable. Raised in Hedgesville and shaped by strong family values and athletic discipline, J.D. earned a U.S. Naval Academy appointment and went on to win two national boxing championships before graduating with a degree in Physics (Oceanography). Selected for SEAL training alongside a small group of peers, J.D. would go on to serve in multiple SEAL Teams across global deployments, holding command positions at SEAL Team Eight and SEAL Team Four, and leading strategic operations in Africa with Special Operations Command. His time at the elite Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU) marks the pinnacle of a career defined by leadership, courage, and brotherhood. Now, as Training and Facilities Manager at GBRS Group, J.D. continues to serve the veteran and first responder community, equipping them with the tools and training to thrive. In this episode, we explore how his experiences shaped his approach to leadership, resilience, family, and life after service. Captain Bradley Geary is a retired Navy SEAL officer with 24 years of distinguished service in Naval Special Warfare. A 2000 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and SEAL Qualification Training Class 234, he led elite teams across the globe—from SEAL Team Four to commanding SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One. He most recently served as Commanding Officer of Naval Special Warfare Basic Training Command. Captain Geary holds a master's in Defense Analysis and has spent his career training, leading, and mentoring some of the most elite warriors in the world. In This Episode You Will Hear: • I was first chair trumpet in high school. Muscular lips. (22:38) • One of the psych's did a study of all the attributes access the teams to find out what's consistent across all the force. The only attribute he could find consistent with 100% of us the sense of levity – humor. (32:12) • In the darkest moments of our careers, you'll find the funniest things (33:20) • There's this one young officer standing there, smiling ear to ear. I said “Yo dude, I just cancelled your Christmas break, they got you wet and sandy. Why are you smiling? [His response was] “This is everything I was waiting for, and everything I hoped it would be.” (35:59) • Press into the suffering. All of a sudden, it's not enjoyable, but it changes your mindset. (36:47) • [Marcus] McGraw had more fractures than he had legs. No quit in this dude. (47:18) • The guy next to me, Greg Klein, a huge Green Beret and Marine Force Recon. The instructor says “Klein, what're you doing here? You're Army Green Beret; you're Marine Force Recon. He's like “I thought I'd take a break.” (48:07) • Danny [Dietz] was probably the best pilot I've ever seen. He was amazing. (68:31) • We were in Chesapeake Bay, and I'm looking at the bearings. All of a sudden, I'm like “Hey! Danny!  We're like 90 degrees off course. What are you doing? Next thing I know, we bounce off the bottom. He had fallen asleep driving the STD. We had been out there so long that night. (68:52) • It comes back to Who's under the boat? Who's carrying their weight? Who's sacrificing for their teammates? And Danny [Dietz] was always that guy. (79:32) • [Danny Dietz is the] most selfless dude I've ever met. (79:58) • Whatever he [Danny Dietz] did, he did with excellence. He just owned it. (80:25) • It was the first time that I'd lost anybody close, and I walked out to the gravel, looked up to the heavens and I got to thinking. He was probably one of the key elements of my success in my entire career. I looked up to the stars and thought: “Alright Lord, If I was up there and Mike was down here, what would I say to him?” I'd say: “Think well of me and get back to work.” 120:54) • I hadn't brushed my teeth in like 84 hours. (121:53) • Leonidus didn't choose the 300 [Spartans] because they were the best warriors. He chose them because they had the best women. (139:21) • Suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, character produces hope. All the answers are right in this book. 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In this week's coaching conversation, Mount St Mary's head coach Donny Lind joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on exceeding expectations.Donny Lind just completed his first season as the Head Men's Basketball Coach at Mount St. Mary's University. In his debut season (2024-2025), Lind orchestrated a remarkable turnaround for the Mountaineers. Picked 11th out of 13 teams in the MAAC preseason poll, Lind guided the team to a 23-13 overall record and a 12-8 mark in conference play, finishing tied for fourth in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.The season was highlighted by a run through the MAAC Tournament, where the Mountaineers secured victories over Marist, Merrimack, and ultimately Iona in the championship game. This MAAC Tournament title marked the university's first championship in any sport since becoming a full MAAC member and earned them an automatic bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament.In the NCAA Tournament, the #16-seeded Mountaineers achieved the program's third-ever NCAA Tournament win with an 83-72 First Four victory over #16 seed American. Their inspiring tournament journey concluded in the First Round against #1 seed Duke.Donny Lind's impressive first year at the helm has garnered him recognition as a finalist for the Joe B. Hall Award, which honors the top first-time head coach in Division I college basketball. The team's 23 wins represent the highest win total for the program as a Division I institution and the most wins in a season for Mount St. Mary's since the 1986-87 season. Notably, his First Four victory also gave him the most wins for a first-year head coach in the Mount's history, surpassing the legendary Jim Phelan's first-year record.Before taking the head coaching position at Mount St. Mary's, Lind built a strong foundation as an assistant coach at several programs:VCU (Video Coordinator, 2010-2013): Lind began his post-graduate career at VCU, contributing through film analysis, analytics, and assisting with player development under Shaka Smart.Mount St. Mary's (Assistant Coach, 2013-2016): In his first stint at Mount St. Mary's, Lind served as the recruiting coordinator and helped assemble what is considered the winningest class in school history. The team won the NEC Tournament and reached the NCAA Tournament during his time. The Mountaineers consistently led the NEC in key offensive categories during his tenure.Radford University (Assistant Coach, 2016-2021): Working under Mike Jones, Lind was part of a staff that led Radford to back-to-back Big South regular-season titles (2018-19, 2019-20) and the 2017-18 Big South Tournament title, resulting in the program's first NCAA Tournament win in the First Four. He was recognized as a Top 50 Impactful Low Major Coach in Division I.UNC Greensboro (Assistant Coach, 2021-2024): Lind continued his successful assistant coaching career at UNC Greensboro, again under Mike Jones. The Spartans earned a #2 seed in the SoCon during his tenure.Donny Lind's return to Mount St. Mary's has already proven to be a significant success, marked by a conference championship and an NCAA Tournament victory in his very first season as a head coach. His ability to connect with players and implement an effective coaching strategy has clearly resonated with the team, setting a promising trajectory for the program's future.

The famous Battle of Thermopylae forms the centerpiece of the Spartan Mirage. Legend has it that a tiny force of 300 Spartans took on over two million Persians and managed to hold them off for a remarkable four days. The Spartan sacrifice has been credited with saving Greece and paving the way to the ultimate Greek victory over the invaders. While it's true that the Spartans made a stand at Thermopylae, so too did thousands of other Greeks whose contributions have been edited out of the story. Almost everything about this famous showdown has been exaggerated and distorted. Who were the real heroes of Thermopylae? Tune-in and find out how playing possum, 700 Thespians, and something called the Battle of Champions all play a role in the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Did you know that the most famous Spartan poet may not have been from Sparta? He also may not have written many of the poems that bear his name. This is yet another example of the weird collection of misconceptions known as the "Spartan Mirage" that have shaped the popular understanding of the ancient Greek city. According to some ancient sources the Spartans were incorruptible, never took bribes, and equally divided their land among the elite Spartiates. Is any of that true? What about the Spartan's famed educational system? Should we believe tales of Spartan youths fighting through an oppressively brutal childhood warrior training? Tune-in and find out how Klingons, Conan the Barbarian, and a childish form of government all play a role in the story.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if you invented something the whole world knows but someone else took the credit? This week on Snap, we uncover the story of Krazy George, a shy wood-shop teacher turned professional cheerleader, who sparked a phenomenon from the bleachers of Oakland Coliseum. And -- the story of the infamous Pine Tar Game told by the bat boy.STORIESThe WaveWhat if you invented something the whole world knows but someone else took the credit? This week on Snap, we uncover the story of Krazy George, a shy wood-shop teacher turned professional cheerleader, who sparked a phenomenon from the bleachers of Oakland Coliseum.A huge thank you to the man, the myth, the legend… Krazy George Henderson for sharing your story. At 80 years young, George is still banging his drum for the Spartans at his alma mater, San Jose State. He also just celebrated his 50th season cheering professionally for the San Jose Earthquakes of Major League Soccer. To read more about the life and times of George, check out his memoir “Still Krazy After All These Cheers” Produced by Bo Walsh. Edited by Anna Sussman. Original score by Dirk Schwarzhoff. Artwork by Teo Ducot.The Bat Boy and the Pine Tar GameEvery baseball fan has heard of the superstar hitter George Brett and his infamous Pine Tar Game… but have you heard of the bat boy's version?For more info, check out Daniel Barbarisi's story in the Wall Street Journal.Produced by Davey Kim. Sound Design by Renzo Gorrio.Season 16 - Episode 15 Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices