Sideline Sass Podcast

Episode 42: Covid, College Football & Critter Fitter with Jen Welter & Jim Nagy

In the 42nd episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk is joined by two extremely knowledgeable football professionals. First, Emily chats with Dr. Jen Welter, former football player and first female NFL coach about sports in the pandemic. Dr. Welter shares her thoughts on the state of college football and how the NFL can learn, adapt and have a more successful season. Dr. Welter also talks about her new children’s book series, Critter Fitter. Later, Emily speaks with Reese’s Senior Bowl Executive Director Jim Nagy about the important role the Senior Bowl will play this year with so many players out of a final season. He talks about memorable former Senior Bowl players and Emily attempts to convince him to start a Senior Bowl Tik Tok.Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. And make sure to check out the Sideline Sass merchandise in the Brawl Network Shop at https://shop.thebrawlnetwork.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Jen Welter on Twitter at @jwelter47 and on Instagram at @welter47. Follow Jim Nagy on Twitter at @JimNagy_SB and the Senior Bowl on Twitter at @seniorbowl and on Instagram at @theseniorbowl. Make sure to check out Jen’s book “When a Lady Bug Can’t Hug” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578709252/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xGbmFbTK23MWW

Episode 41: Glitz, Glam & Gambling with Las Vegas CEO & Developer Derek Stevens and ESPN’s Joe Fortenbaugh

In the 41st episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk explores a new topic: sports betting. First, she chats with Las Vegas CEO and Developer Derek Stevens about how he found himself in downtown Las Vegas. Stevens, who owns The D Las Vegas and Circa Sports is in the process of building Circa Resort & Casino which will house a three-story sports book, an outdoor pool area with a giant television called Stadium Swim and ViSN radio, video and podcast studios. Stevens also talks about the evolution of sports betting and how mobile gambling apps play a role.Later in the podcast, Emily chats with an old friend – ESPN’s Joe Fortenbaugh. They catch up on life in the sports industry, Fortenbaugh talks about his journey to the Sports Leader and his big move to Las Vegas. He breaks down some simple sports betting do’s and don’ts for Emily. The two also discuss the cancelled college football season and what it means for sports betting.Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. And make sure to check out the Sideline Sass merchandise in the Brawl Network Shop at https://shop.thebrawlnetwork.com.Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Derek Stevens on Twitter at @DerekJStevens. Follow Joe Fortenbaugh on Twitter at @JoeFortenbaugh. And make sure to follow Circa Las Vegas and Circa Sports on Twitter at Instagram at @CircaLasVegas and @CircaSports.

Episode 40 - Tik Tok Talk with Trevor Norris, Savanah Alinaz & Ally Williams

In the 40th episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk delves into the delicious depths of the Tik Tok world and welcomes on three creative users of the addicting app. First, Emily chats with content creator Trevor Norris aka Carpool Trev about his rise to fame on Tik Tok with his hilarious commentary and car renditions of popular songs. Trevor talks about his long time use of social media apps, reminisces about Vine and shares the stories about the memes that made him famous.Later, Emily is joined by Digital Engagement Intern for the Savannah Bananas, Savanah Alaniz who talks about working for the collegiate summer baseball team and how she brought Tik Tok into the fold to increase awareness and aide in marketing. If you don’t follow @TheSavBannanas on Tik Tok you are missing some of the funniest content on the internet, trust me. Savanah talks about what it’s like to produce content with her awesome creative team and their plans for total Tik Tok domination. Finally, Emily is joined by longtime friend and fellow woman in sports Ally Williams who talks about creating content for Tik Tok during quarantine and how she found her people on the app. Plus she talks about a new opportunity in sports that came her way courtesy of Tik Tok!Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Trevor Norris on Twitter and Instagram at @trevor_norris0 and on Tik Tok at @trevornorris. Follow Savanah Alaniz on Twitter and Instagram at @savalaniz and follow the Savannah Bananas baseball team on Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok at @TheSavBananas. Make sure to also follow Ally Williams on Instagram and Twitter at @allykwilliams and on Tik Tok at @millennially.

Ep. 39: Baseball 2.0 with Derrick Goold & Alex Coffey

In this episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk talks about the return of baseball and the new normal for its media members.First, she chats with St. Louis Post Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Derrick Goold about Baseball 2.0 - from spring training in Florida to now. Goold talks about his journey through the sports industry and what the new normal at the ballpark is plus how the change in sports has sharpened his powers of observation.Later, Emily speaks with the A's beat writer for the Athletic, Alex Coffey about her version of events - what is was like to be in Arizona during Spring Training when everything suddenly shut down to now covering the Athletics over zoom meetings and conference calls. She also talks about some of the cool baseball stories she was able to work on during the pandemic. Check out this one:https://theathletic.com/1782660/2020/04/29/what-if-jeremy-giambi-had-slid-into-home-in-the-2001-alds/Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. And get your Sideline Sass merch here: https://shop.thebrawlnetwork.com/product/sideline-sass-cotton-cap/Also, follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Derrick Goold on Twitter and Instagram at @dgoold. And Make sure to follow Alex Coffey on Twitter and Instagram at @byalexcoffey.

Episode 38 - Girl Power Hour

This 38th episode of the Sideline Sass Podcast is dedicated to the girls – the ones chasing their dreams, the ones inspiring others, the ones inspiring themselves and especially the ones supporting and lifting up other girls. Host Emily Van Buskirk talks with two hard-working women embracing their individual grinds. First up, Emily chats with long-time Twitter friend VF Castro about her journey into sports journalism, her book “The Modern Girls’ Guide To The Gridiron,” and her take on the future of sports. VF talks about the time she spent covering Texas Tech football as well as her current pursuit of higher education.Later, Emily interviews Cal Lutheran University football kicker Morgan Salzwedel about what it’s like playing ball with the boys. Morgan tells the story of how she found her way to the football field, what role competitive soccer played in her journey and which Major League Soccer team her father played for. She talks about what it’s like being part of a Cal Lutheran legacy and what it means to inspire women every time she steps out on the field to kick a field goal or a point after. Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus, don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow VF Castro on Twitter and Instagram at @TheVFCastro. Make sure to follow Morgan Salzwedel on Twitter at @morgans_22 and on Instagram at @morgans_21.

Episode 37: Creative Quarantine Content

In this episode of the podcast, host Emily Van Buskirk went viral. Well not really, she just sought out viral video stars and unique content creators and had them on the podcast to talk about their process.First, Emily chats with freelance sports reporter and photographer Annie Agar about her Big Ten Zoom Conference Call that went viral on Twitter. Agar originally posted the video on Tik Tok and didn’t think anything of it. The video shows Agar portraying the various Big Ten schools on a football conference call and really struck a chord with football fans. If you haven’t seen it, watch it here: https://twitter.com/AnnieAgar/status/1262018845629440000?s=20. The girls also talk college football, both Big Ten and Pac-12.Later, Emily catches up with with San Francisco City College Director of Strength & Conditioning Abe Munayer about his farm workout videos. Munayer, who also worked at both Cal and Stanford talks about his journey through the world of strength training. He recounts his experience with the Cleveland Browns when Johnny Manziel was on the team and he talks about working with Olympic athletes at Cal. Plus he offers up some easy, at-home workouts to keep us fit during quarantine. Check out his videos here: https://twitter.com/CoachMunayer/status/1253491693795422208?s=20Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Annie Agar on Twitter at @AnnieAgar and on Instagram at @annieagar5. Also follow Abe Munayer on Twitter at @CoachMunayer and on Instagram at @abekhalil79.

Episode 36: The Post Draft Chat with Dolphins RB Myles Gaskin & Sportswriter Crissy Froyd

In this post NFL Draft episode of the podcast, I talk all things football with two very special guests.First up I chat with Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin about his off-season training, the new guys on his Miami squad and we talk a walk down Pac-12 memory lane, reminiscing about old Apple Cup victories. Gaskin, who appeared in seven games his rookie year in Miami rushed for 133 yards and one touchdown as well as caught seven passes for 51 receiving yards. Gaskin talks about his time at UW and which school he thought about attending in the Pac-12 instead, before his mom talked some sense into him.Later in the podcast, I am joined by USA Today Sports Group writer and LSU student Crissy Froyd to talk about how the Tigers faired in this year’s draft. She also shares her thoughts on the Tennessee Titans draft picks and we talk all things quarterbacks, particularly Jordan Love and Joe Burrow. Froyd correctly predicts Burrow’s thoughts on animals in captivity before he publicly share his thoughts on why he won’t be watching Netflix’s Tiger King. Make sure to follow the show on all the socials: @sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook. Plus don’t forget to check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com. Follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Myles Gaskin on Instagram at @mylesggaskin. And follow Crissy Froyd on Instagram at @crissyfroyd and on Twitter at @crissy_froyd.

35: Episode 35: 2020 NFL Draft Episode Part 3, The Fullback Edition

In this third part of a 3-episode look at some potential 2020 NFL Draft prospects, I talk with my favorite group of guys – the fullbacks. If you are a dedicated listener, you know I had on Atlanta Falcons fullback Keith Smith and LSU fullback Tory Carter to talk about the resurgence of the position. Now, I talk with 3 hopeful young men looking to make their mark at the next level. First up I chat with South Dakota State running back turned fullback Mikey Daniel about his transition, the interest he has garnered from the League and his goal of being a special teams captain. Later, I talk with Army fullback Connor Slomka aka the Wexford Sledgehammer about how he found his way to West Point, what it has been like to prep for the draft there and what sets him apart as a fullback. I close it all down with Auburn fullback Spencer Nigh who shares his favorite moments from the Tigers’ season and the role he played at Auburn as well as what he felt like his pro day showed NFL teams.Make sure you follow the show on all our social media profiles:@sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook.Plus don't forget check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com (http://www.sidelinesasss.com/) . Also follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Mikey Daniel on Twitter at @MikeyDaniel2 and on Instagram at @mikeydaniel3. Follow Connor Slomka on Twitter at @C_Slom25 and on Instagram at @iam_connorslomka. And follow Spencer Nigh on Twitter  and Instagram at @spencernigh. 

34: Episode 34: 2020 NFL Draft Episode Part 2, Defense (and Special Teams) Wins Championships

In this second part of a 3-episode look at some potential 2020 NFL Draft prospects, I talk with the guys who stop all the fun from happening. First up is LSU long snapper Blake Ferguson, who unlike his fellow podcastmates, doesn’t want the kids off his lawn. Ferguson talks about following in his older brother and current Buffalo Bills long snapper Reid’s footsteps, how the draft process has been for him and what it was like to be teammates and friends with Joe Burrow. Later, I chat with Utah safety Terrell Burgess, who talks about his size, what it was like to play for head coach Kyle Wittingham and how he made dumbbells out of milk jugs for a quarantine workout. I conclude the episode by checking in with Stanford linebacker Casey Toohill about his senior season on the Farm, what the Combine was like and his favorite Pac-12 school to play at. Plus he shares a secret to staying centered during quarantine.Make sure you follow the show on all our social media profiles:@sidelinesasss on Twitter and Instagram and Sideline Sass on Facebook.Plus don't forget check out the website where audio, video and written sass converge at www.SidelineSasss.com (http://www.sidelinesasss.com/) . Also follow Emily on Twitter and Instagram at @Emilnem. Follow Blake Ferguson on Twitter at @bferguson50 and on Instagram at @blakeferguson50. You can follow Terrell Burgess on Twitter at @TiTaniumT98 and on Instagram at @tburg98_. And follow Casey Toohill on Twitter at @CaseyToohill and on Instagram at @c2hill. 

33: Episode 33: The 2020 NFL Draft Episode Part 1, Offense Wins Games

In this first part of a 3-episode look at some potential 2020 NFL Draft prospects, I start with the guys that help get points on the board. A candid chat with North Texas quarterback Mason Fine about his height reveals that some NFL coaches aren't overly concerned with his 5'11" frame. I talk to Wisconsin center Tyler Biadasz about the evolution of his "country strength," dispelling the doubt that has arisen regarding his pervious injuries. And I close out the episode with Houston offensive tackle Josh Jones, who talks about why he chose the Cougars over other D1 schools as well as his plans for his professional career.