The Panther Pod

Hosts Manny and Jasper are on the other side of the podcast today for an interview done by our new hosts for next year, Patrick Tolson and Kenji Melby-Griffin. We learn about their experiences with podcasting, their sports careers, and their plans after high school.

Seniors Keira Mattai and Brooklyn Taylor sit down to talk about their run in states last year, their personal growth through the sport, and advice for younger girls in the program.

Boys lacrosse seniors Oliver Gwinn and Quinn Fromal sit down with the Panther Pod to discuss how they got into lacrosse, how the sport could expand, and the best place to get some eggs in the area.

Senior captains of the Varsity baseball team, Quinn Kell and Eli Price, sit down to talk their season, fictional characters and the best fast food chicken places.

Softball senior captains Annika Slootmaker and Avery Smith join the Panther Pod to discuss a major milestone, the mentors throughout their careers, and how to not let other people's expectations define your game.  

Senior captain Eddie Gebhardt joins the Panther Pod to talk about the team culture, future of tennis as a whole, and how his role as captain has evolved throughout the season.

This episode of The Panther Pod follows Manny and Jasper's day at Penn State for the PSPA state finals. They talked to three contributors to the event about the recent transition in journalism to digital media,  how they are adapting to this changing landscape, and how truth is the most important factor in reporting.

Panthers baseball head coach Mr. Brian Fili joins the podcast to discuss his time as a player, how he developed his small ball philosophy, and his favorite places to spend a weekend away from the dugout.

Brendan Ricciardi '17, Founder and President of Delco Baseball Now , joins the podcast to discuss the progression of his interest in journalism, his favorite moments since starting his media company, and what's next for him as baseball season approaches.

Episode 16 of the Panther Pod hosts girls basketball captains Emelia Kerr and Leah Moretti as they discuss their mentors, the future of the program, and their favorite Starbucks orders.

Girls swimming seniors Mira Gold and Maya Putty sit down to discuss their favorite swim team memories, energetic pregame routine, and their favorite activities during a snow day.

Boys swimming senior captains Jamie Taub and Will Reitmeyer join the Panther Pod as they discuss their favorite events, working at a swim club, and their predictions for the new year.

Episode 13 of The Panther Pod brings on senior captains Mason Duffus and Theo Jauregui as they discuss their biggest basketball influences, favorite drills at practice and what shot they would take if the Martians had the death beam pointed at Earth and they had to hit it.

Episode 12 of the Panther Pod hosts senior captains Michael Spielman and Jesse Lin as they discuss their introduction to wrestling, grueling practices, and their favorite moves to put their opponents in a less than favorable position.

Episode 11 of Season 3 brings on Gino Maraglia, head coach of the girls varsity team and 2024 PSCA AAA Head Coach of the Year , to recap the season, talk about the future of the program, share his favorite chocolates and non-chocolate candies, and more.

Episode 10 of Season 3 brings on seniors Luke Mulhern and Greyson LaFrance, two captains of the Strath Haven Varsity Football team, to talk about their journey as football players, what a typical week of preparation looks like, and their favorite Gatorade flavors.

Episode 9 of The Panther Pod hosts boys soccer captains Tyler Mickelberg and Jack Leuthold as they reflect on their favorite games, interesting superstitions, and an even weirder companion for a zombie apocalypse.

Hosts Manny Pickup and Jasper Hals sit down with the two senior captains of Haven's boys cross country team, Owen Goldberg and Mason Barrar, as they discuss pre-race nerves, their go-to running tunes, and their favorite places for a late night snack.

Season 3 Episode 7 features golf captains Luca Kleinschmidt and Jack Degnan as they discuss the mental side of the game, the most memorable moments of their careers, and their favorite breakfast crunch.

Season 3 Episode 6 welcomes senior captains of the girls varsity Cross Country team at Strath Haven to talk team culture, inspiration on ribbon design and the shared love for 320 Market & Cafe.    

Season 3 Episode 5 hosts field hockey captains Anna Warley and Astrid Beach as they give an overview of the sport, how to get started, and a specific someone they hope to see at a game. Manny Pickup also provides a controversial take.

Episode 4 of the season 3 features head football coach Mr. Kevin Clancy as he discusses developing his classic offense, working with a younger group of players, and how to get involved in the program.

On the third episode of Season 3, hosts Jasper Hals and Manny Pickup introduce Ruby Lane and Katie Trout, two senior captains of the girls varsity soccer team at Strath Haven. Last season, the team won the PIAA 3A State Championship.

On the second episode of season three of The Panther Pod, girls tennis team captains Lilah Santore and Minori Saito discuss their season, their hopes for the future, and their run-in with bees on the court.

On the opening episode of Season 3 of The Panther Pod, hosts Manny Pickup and Jasper Hals introduce Leah Cohen and Eliza Jauregui, two senior captains of the volleyball team at Strath Haven. Cohen and Jauregui talk about their volleyball journeys and discuss their thoughts on the 2025 season.