Roar Podcast Productions

In this episode of Is The Grass Greener podcast, running fanatic and record breaker Jaycie Ponce tells listeners how surface affects her leisurely jogs, and her most intense cross country races. Growing up playing softball, turf and grass was no new discussion for Jaycie. Running is harder than you think, I can guarantee you. Hear her stories and learn a thing or two with me in this episode!

On the ninth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, Chris Donsereaux sat down with Sophomore business management major Isaac Harrington. In the episode, Harrington mentioned that he was raised in the North and ultimately came clean about why he came from Illinois to Georgia for college. Harrington had an outstanding freshman season for the Piedmont lacrosse team and told listeners that it was be...

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Megan Steinmeyer joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays. 

In Episode 11 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on a buddy who is a former college football player and a graduate of Fort Valley State University. Justin "PHEW" Harris played college football for Fort Valley State (a historically black college and university) after transferring from Georgia Southern (a PWI, which is a preferred white institution). They'll be discussing the influences of campus culture o...

Episode 12 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Whitney Darsey, a sophomore and member of the track team at Piedmont University.  In this episode, they'll discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and how it caused issues for student-athletes both on the field and in the classroom.  You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Episode 11 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Abbey Grace Venham, a senior and women's tennis player at Piedmont University.  In this episode, they'll discuss support systems and how they are helpful and sometimes harmful to student-athletes.  You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In this 6th episode with Eric Fewell, I talk about how sports help Fewell physically and emotionally. It is more than just a game to these athletes. 

In this 7th episode, I get a chance to talk with a special guest from the men's track team. He harped on family a lot, even in sports that require just one person. Listen to the episode so you can see who this guest is! 

In this 5th episode Ike Harrington talks about how the weight room made up for his height. Ike is a member of the men's lacrosse team here at Piedmont University. 

In this 3rd episode, I got a chance to talk with senior goalie on the men's lacrosse team Johnny Matrona. Johnnys stepping stone during covid was the weight room were he lived during quarantine. 

In this 4th episode, I got a chance to talk with recently Piedmont graduate, Chad Hall. Hall mentions how sports helped him apply for jobs, and eventually get the job he has today. 

On the eighth episode of this 12-week podcast journey, host Chris Donsereaux is joined by Senior sports communications major Silas Sandles. During the episode, the two gentlemen discussed the significant impact that Sandles has on the university community. They also discussed what Piedmont means to Sandles and how the community and the professors have affected his life.  

In episode 10 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on a promising freshman Sports Communications student at Piedmont University, Grant Prather. In this episode, they'll discuss the idea of people who are "fans of the game", following multiple teams across multiple sports and how it differs from casual fans and superfans. They'll also break down new modern ways sports fans are engaging in sports fandom thro...

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Logan Hawkins joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays. 

In this episode of Is The Grass Greener, twin brothers Ben and Jackson share their opinions (and argue over others) when it comes to the soccer field. Having known Ben and Jackson since I was five years old, and them having played recreational indoor and outdoor soccer since that time, they had lots to say on the topic. Try to keep up with their voices as you listen along, since you can't see them...

Episode 10 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Aria Solano, a graduate student as a former member of the women's soccer team at Piedmont University.  In this episode, they'll discuss the importance of being physically fit and how it is beneficial both on the field and in the classroom.  You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In the eighth episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Alberto Nunez. Nunez is a native of Lima, Peru, and a former Piedmont men's tennis team member. He is attending Georgia Tech for the Engineering program and is just a regular student there. In this episode, we will talk about parental pressure and what it's like to go from being a student-athlete to just being a student. 

Episode 9 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Bri Laidman, a junior and women's tennis player at Piedmont University.  In this episode, they'll discuss the ability to adapt and how that is important to student-athletes.  You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

In the seventh episode of Breaking Barriers, I was joined by Abbey Grace Venham. Venham is a native of Covington, Georgia, and a women's tennis team member at Piedmont University. In this episode, we talk about coming out as an athlete and being coached by a male coach. 

On the seventh episode of the 12-week podcast Journey, host Chris Donsereaux is joined by Sophomore mass communications major Michelle Cates. Like Goolsby (see previous episode), Cates greatly impacted the Track and Field team during her freshman campaign. In this episode, Cates and Donsereaux discuss her teammates' influence on her and how the teachers at Piedmont keep her going. 

In Episode 9 of Fandomonium, Matt brings on his former On The Ball co-host, Piedmont Women's Soccer player Chloe Spradlin. They'll be discussing how fans cope with their favorite players leaving the teams they play for because of a trade, retirement or an unforeseeable circumstance. They'll also break down the human mistakes that cause athletes and executives to falter. This will be a heavy discus...

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode Amanda Price joins me as we give our thoughts on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and Covid has affected mental health nowadays. 

Episode 8 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Connor Rogers, a graduate student as a member of the men's lacrosse team at Piedmont University.  In this episode, they'll discuss the issues and harms student-athletes face when it comes to substance abuse. What leads student-athletes down this path?  You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Episode 7 of Varsity Voices, hosted by Hailey Johnson, brings on Silas Sandles, a senior sports communication major as well as a member of the men's tennis team at Piedmont University.  In this episode, they'll discuss student-athletes' mental health and ways to seek help if you're struggling.  You won't want to miss hearing this Varsity Voice!

Baseball season has just begun with many predictions and news coming up. Join hosts James Whitmer and Nathan Mix as they talk about different topics revolving around Major League Baseball and college baseball. You will hear upcoming predictions for both leagues and even inside scoop on the Piedmont Lions baseball team from Whit and Mix. In this first episode, Whit and Mix are joined by Adam Metivi...