Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports. And Dan gives his review of watching a basketball game at the new Sonnentag Center! Then, soccer players Spencer Banks and Jacob Sampson join the podcast to discuss being a part of the first recruiting class for the soccer program, the success they have had throughout their collegiate career, this special season including winning the WIAC championship, and looking ahead to the national tournament. 

Dan and Nick are back recapping the latest in Blugold sports, including some WIAC tournaments beginning and the winter sports season starting up! Then joining the podcast are two Blugold interns. The first Blugold athletic interns.  They tell us what is like interning for Blugold athletics, the different types of content and marketing involved with Blugold athletics, and their future goals, and 

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports as some teams are preparing, or have already, played in their conference tournaments! And speaking of postseason play, Nick breaks down how the Blugolds and other Division III teams get ranked. 

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports, with some teams already getting set for postseason conference play! Then Amanda Hopkins, Assistant Athletic Director - Compliance Director/Event Management, joins the podcast to give us a behind the scenes look in the athletic department. What all goes into setting up for sports and events and all the different ways teams and coaches have to be in compliance with the NCAA. 

Dan and Nick recap a busy and fun Homecoming weekend for the Blugolds including a dominating football win at Carson Park! Speaking of football, the boys are joined by three wide receivers from the football team: Franko Williams, Yaach Chuol, and Isaac Garside for an absolutely fantastic conversation. Each player tells us their football background, how they got to be a Blugold, the family love of the team, and so much more in this captivating conversation! 

Dan and Nick are back recapping the latest in Blugolds sports and previewing what's on the schedule for Homecoming Week! Then the guys catch up with Director of Men's and Women's Golf Darrin Skinner makes his debut on the podcast talking about his golf background, his passion for the game, his golf philosophy, and who's his dream foursome! 

Nick and Dan are back breaking down the latest week in Blugold sports and looking ahead to what's coming up, including a lot of teams beginning conference play!  Then in the second half, the boys chat with new assistant men's hockey coach Mike Janda.  They discuss what drew Coach Janda to Eau Claire, his wide hockey background, what he wants to bring to the Blugold hockey family, and more!

In this episode, Nick and Dan recap the latest and greatest in Blugold sports! Then, longtime assistant football coach Mike McHugh joins the podcast to chat about his football background, why he has remained in Eau Claire, working with multiple staffs, recruiting, and so much more!

Nick and Dan are back to recap the latest happenings in Blugold sports as we are well underway for this fall sports season! Then, new assistant coach for men's basketball Adam Smith makes his debut on the podcast! He talks about his basketball upbringing, what it was like to be a part of the Wisconsin Badgers staff, what drew him to Eau Claire, his immediate connection with head coach Zach Malvik, and the vison of this program. 

Nick and Dan recap a busy week in Blugold athletics and look ahead to another action packed week ahead! Then they catch up with a couple of senior cross country runners and discuss their goals for the season, why in the world they like to run, and the close friendship the teams shares. 

Season 2 is here! Nick and Dan preview the beginning of the Blugold fall sports season with everyone either in action or about to be in action.  Then the guys chat with a couple of seniors from the Blugold women's soccer team, who have their sights set on some high expectations for this season!

In the season one finale of Rollin' with the Golds, Nick and Dan recap track and field nationals, looking back at this past season and looking ahead to exciting things to come in 2024-25! Then, Blugold athletic director Jason Verdugo joins the podcast to look back at this season, (his first as a Blugold) with an eye to the future! Thank you all for listening to Season 1! See you in Season 2!

Dan and Nick are back previewing the upcoming National meet for the Blugold track and field teams, plus highlighting all of the camps the Blugolds will have this summer! Then, Blugold Women's Basketball Coach Tonja Englund joins the podcast to talk about her playing career, replacing and being mentored by coaching legends, how her program is like a family and how family life has been a big influence in how she runs her program!

Spring sports is wrapping up for the Blugolds, but the track and field teams have their eyes on Nationals. Dan and Nick break it down.  Then, two unsung heroes in the athletic department make their appearance on the podcast. We welcome a couple of athletic trainers to the podcast to hear about what their typical schedule looks like, their future plans, and what it's like to work with student athletes and helping them get prepared for their games. 

Dan and Nick are back to recap and preview the latest in Blugold sports for the spring season, plus preview some upcoming sports camps for the kids! Then, Nick Amtmann and Carson Brock from the Blugold Men's Golf team join the podcast to discuss their great season, the mental side of playing a sport like golf, and how they shoot so many dang low scores!

Nick and Dan open up the podcast by recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports as we start to look ahead to the WIAC championships and postseason play! Then in the second half, men's hockey coach Matt Loen joins the podcast to discuss his vast hockey background as both a player and a coach. He takes us back to winning the National Championship in Lake Placid, how hockey has changed at different levels, being a former Blugold player and now head coach, and so much more!

Dan and Nick recap and preview the latest in Blugold sports as we start to look ahead to the end of the spring season already.  Then, two members of the Blugold women's golf team join the podcast! Olivia McSorley and Bri Novak join the podcast to talk about their golf background, how much the sport has changed (or hasn't), and more!

Dan and Nick begin the podcast by recapping and previewing all the latest happenings around Blugold athletics! Then, Blugold softball coach Leslie Huntington joins the podcast to talk about her softball coaching career, the future of softball, mental coaching, and the Blugold softball culture!

Fresh off of just being named the new Blugold men's basketball head coach, Zach Malvik joins Dan and Nick on the podcast to discuss his basketball background and his goals for the Blugold basketball program.  Plus, his all-time starting five in basketball and the best pizza!

On this episode, Nick and Dan are joined by Brett Farmer, who's a member of the Blugold Swimming and Diving team. Oh, and he's the Student Body President. And team captain!  Brett chats about all the different hats he wears, his life competing as a college athlete but also being involved in student government.  Brett also shares his awesome story of trying something completely new just to help his team. 

After a quick spring break, Nick and Dan are back to recap the latest in Blugold sports, wrestling, gymnastics, and swimming and diving competing at nationals. And the spring season is getting underway with baseball, softball, and lacrosse, and tennis all getting in some action.  Then, Blugold wrestler and newly crowned national champion Jared Stricker joins the podcast to talk about his wrestling background, winning the national championship, and his and the teams goals for next season!

Dan and Nick recap and preview the latest in Blugold sports including track and field getting more National Championship winners and upcoming nationals for wrestling! Then, baseball players Dustan Green and Brennan Cohen join the podcast to discuss their baseball careers, goals for this season, a new era in Blugold baseball, and more!

Nick and Dan recap the latest postseason action for the Blugolds and preview what's coming up next for Blugold athletics! Then, Kenna Strunsee and Claire Beck from the softball team stop by after begining their season. They talk about their bond on and off the field, what lead them to becoming Blugolds, and the culture and family like feel of the Blugold softball team!

Dan Kasper and Nick Hoven recap and preview the latest in Blugold athletics that include both the hockey teams preparing for a WIAC Championship, wrestling is off to regionals, gymnastics setting points records, and more! Then a special guest joins the podcast in the second half. Chancellor Jim Schmidt makes his debut and talks about his involvement in athletics in the NCAA, the ever changing landscape of college athletics, the Blugold culture and so much more!

Dan and Nick recap a very eventful weekend in Blugold athletics with Swimming and Diving and Wrestling picking up WIAC conference championships! Then, swimmers Ian Olson and Sydney McGuine join the podcast after winning the WIAC championship. They reflect on the championship, how they got into swimming (both really different stories), the mindset and how to prepare and compete, and so much more!

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the latest in Blugold sports as some sports are beginning postseason play while others are just wrapping up regular season play.  Then, National Champion Mitch Stegeman from the Blugold Track and Field team joins the podcast for an AWESOME conversation. He talks about his path to becoming a Blugold, being a National Champion, and his dedication to sports and everything he does in his life. 

In this latest episode, Nick and Dan recap the previous weeks games and look ahead to some big time rivalry games coming up for the Blugolds.  Then, three members of the women's lacrosse team join the podcast and talk about their upcoming season, the sport of lacrosse, moving cross country to play at the collegiate level, recruiting, and more!

Nick and Dan recap and preview another busy week in the Blugold sports world as were inching a bit closer to some postseason action for some teams! Then, gymnastics head coach Jessie Deziel joins the podcast to talk about her decorative career as a gymnast, her background with the Olympics,  what drew her into coaching, and who her most famous person is in her phone!

On this episode of the podcast, we're chatting with National Championship winning coach Chip Schneider of the Blugolds track and field teams!  We chat with coach about his background, his philosophy, work ethic, and the goals he sets every year. This was a fantastic conversation and anyone listening will instantly be motivated! Plus, Dan and Nick recap a busy and great weekend of Blugold sports!

Dan and Nick recap and preview the latest week and upcoming week of Blugold sports including another impressive weekend from the wrestling team! Blugold men's hockey players and assistant captains Colin Stein and Sammy Martel join the podcast to chat about their hockey careers, the dedication they have put into playing hockey, the Blugold hockey culture, and being a part of a team that always has high expectations. 

When you talk with everyone in the the Blugold athletic department, every one of them will tell you how important Robin Baker is to the University but also their own lives.  Let's find out what makes Associate Athletic Director Robin Baker so special and important to the Blugolds. She joins the podcast to discuss her career in college sports, the growth of college sports, and the future of Blugold athletics. 

Back from a quick break, Dan and Nick recap and preview the upcoming Blugold events including basketball beginning WIAC play.  Then, Blugolds head swimming and diving coach Annie Ryder joins the podcast to chat about how she got into swimming, the growth of the program, and her time as a Blugold athlete and now as a coach!

Dan and Nick are back recapping and previewing the upcoming sports schedule for the Blugolds ahead of the holidays and shortly after! Then, we talk some wrestling! Assistant coaches Brandon Carroll and James Huntley join the podcast to discuss the Blugold wrestling team, the sport in general, and whether or not CAULIFLOWER EAR is a badge of honor for wrestlers!

Dan and Nick do their usual recap and preview of the latest going around Blugold athletics.  Then in the second half, National Champion coach Kim Wudi of the Blugold volleyball team joins the podcast to talk about her career as both a Blugold player, assistant coach, and head coach.  They chat her philosophy, winning the national championship, growth of the sport, and what it means to be a Blugold. 

Dan and Nick recap a busy past week in Blugold sports and look ahead to what's coming up next for the Blugolds before the holidays. Then, Carter Huschka and Nolan Blair from the men's basketball team join the podcast to discuss their season, being a college basketball player, and make their picks on the best starting five in basketball history!

In this latest episode, Nick and Dan recap and preview what's coming up for Blugold athletics now that the winter season is in full swing! Then, Sophie Rausch and Taylar Meier from the Women's hockey team bring the energy and join the podcast to discuss their season, what's it like having a target on their backs, and the culture that has been built with the Blugold women's hockey team. 

Dan and Nick recap the past week in Blugold sports and look ahead to what's coming up in the next couple of weeks! Then, Will Heinen and Carter Thiesfeld from the men's soccer team join the podcast to talk about their upcoming Sweet 16 game and what its been like to be a part of building a new program and the early success that they have had. 

Can you believe the fall sports season is almost over with?! Luckily the winter sports season has begun! Dan and Nick recap the latest week in sports action for the Blugolds and look ahead to what's coming up! Then women's head golf coach and boys assistant basketball coach Cade Stackpool joins the podcast to chat about some hoops, golf, and if he has to adjust his coaching style to each sport.

On this weeks episode, Dan chats with co-host Nick Hoven, who is also the Assistant Athletic Director Media Relations/Sports Information and Assistant Sports Information Director Spencer Flaten.  Nick and Spencer have critical roles in the athletics program. Roles that may get overlooked a bit by fans and outside observers. The guys pull back the curtain a bit to give us an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes of all the games and the Blugold athletics office. 

Women's soccer head coach Sean Yengo, fresh off 300 career wins, joins Dan and Nick on the latest episode of the podcast! A fixture in Blugold athletics, Coach Yengo shares his story of how he began his career, his philosophies on coaching, and how his famous pancake breakfasts originated! 

Nick and Dan catch up on the latest happenings with Blugold athletics, recapping and previewing upcoming games! Then they catch up with some alumni and a super fan who all work for an awesome Blugold partner, Northwestern Mutual! 

Dan and Nick recap the the past week for Blugold athletics and preview what's coming up next! Then Nick catches up with a couple of newly inducted Hall of Famers, Casey Leisgang and Michelle Burns O'Connell, at the Homecoming tailgate festivities

It's Homecoming Week! Dan and Nick preview and recap the latest in Blugold sports.  Then football players Harry Roubidoux and Ryan Kuechle join the podcast to chat about their season, their backgrounds, and what it's like to be a college football player. 

Head Strength & Sports Performance Coach Zac Ruch joins the podcast for a fantastic conversation about his background, his visions and philosophy, how much the area of sports performance has changed, and so much more! Dan and Nick also preview the latest surrounding Blugold sports! 

Men's soccer coach Casey Holm joins the podcast and chats about his soccer background and how he's been successful at building soccer programs.  Before that, Nick and Dan recap a busy weekend from the Blugolds. 

In this third episode, Dan and Nick recap the latest week of Blugold sports and look ahead to what is a busy weekend for the Blugold athletes and teams! Then, Christi Forman and Morgan Dahl, members of both the cross country and track and field teams, join the podcast to chat about life as a college athlete and give us an inside look at both programs from an athletes point of view!

We're back with the second episode! Dan and Nick breakdown a big opening win for the Blugold football team. Plus they chat about soccer and volleyball.  Also, new baseball head coach Patrick Reilly joins the podcast. He talks about his background, his goals, and we dive into some other fun topics!

It's the debut of the "Rollin' with the Golds Podcast"! Co-hosts Dan Kasper and Nick Hoven kick things off previewing what to expect from the podcast, the latest rumblings with the Blugolds, plus  some football and volleyball chat.  Then new football coach Rob Erickson joins the guys to join the conversation ahead of the season opener against Concordia-Moorhead.

The official UW-Eau Claire Blugolds Podcast is coming!