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Let’s Talk About It

Sports EN ↓ 64 episodes

Being a student-athlete is a lot—let’s talk about it. Welcome to Let’s Talk About It, the podcast dedicated to informing and supporting student-athletes through honest and transparent conversations. Hosted by Sydney Moore—an ESPY Award winner, Glamour Magazine College Woman of the Year, NCAA Division I volleyball athlete at Cornell (Ivy) and Syracuse (ACC), and an advocate with experience in shaping athletic policy—this show dives into the realities of balancing sports, academics, and personal growth. From mental health and NIL opportunities to understanding the changes in college athletics an...

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Program Changes w/ Christian Madison 05.12.2024 5:11

Sydney chats with Christian Madison (Cornell Football) about the highs and lows of a changing program. Sydney opens up about the bittersweet realization that your time on a team is coming to an end.

VB Recruiting Timeline w/ Susan Forbes 05.12.2024 5:23

Sydney chats with Susan Forbes (Volleyball Recruiting Advisor) about the recruiting process for collegiate volleyball.

Shifting Your Mindset w/ Jackson Stone 05.12.2024 5:15

Sydney chats with Jackson Stone (Cornell Rowing) about the major injuries he says set him up for future success. Jackson shares the life changing advice he received during his freshman year.

Athlete Unionization w/ Kirby Porter 05.12.2024 8:24

Sydney chats with Kirby Porter (Unrivaled Basketball, Forbes 30 under 30) about the changing college sports landscape. Sydney shares her perspective on collective bargaining, and the professionalization of college sports.

Going Pro Pt. 2 w/ Kai Absheer 04.12.2024 7:59

Sydney continues her conversation with Kai Absheer (pro football) talking about the harsh realities of pro sports. Kai shares what he wishes he had done differently.

Going Pro Pt.1 w/ Kai Absheer 04.12.2024 6:32

Sydney chats with Kai Absheer (pro football) about the importance of your village. Kai shares insights for athletes looking to play professionally.

Embracing Your Identity w/ Marymegan Wright 04.12.2024 5:30

Sydney chats with Marymegan Wright (Yale Lax) about Marymegan embracing her identity as a Black woman in a white dominated sport. The women talk about the multifaceted nature of representation in sports.

Building Your Black Network w/ Jaden Ebanks 04.12.2024 6:43

Sydney chats with Jaden Ebanks (Columbia T&F) about growing their network beyond their schools and building relationships with people who understand you, validate your experiences, and contribute to your growth.

Black Community on Campus w/ Jordan Walker 04.12.2024 4:32

Sydney chats with Jordan Walker (Cornell Volleyball) about the student-athlete bubble and how they have struggled to connect with the Black community on campus.

The Grad Transfer Portal w/ Emma Worthington 04.12.2024 5:25

Sydney chats with Emma Worthington (Duke Volleyball) about Emma’s decision to play her last year of NCAA eligibility as a grad transfer in the ACC

Discipline w/ VJ Vanderlipe 04.12.2024 3:01

Sydney chats with VJ Vanderlipe (Cornell T&F) on the importance of discipline for success in athletics and what happens when it goes a little too far

Dealing w/ Disappointment w/ Vivian Spencer 03.12.2024 5:09

Sydney chats with Vivian Spencer (Cornell Lax) about how their freshman year expectations changed throughout college. Viv talks playing time, dealing with injury, and letting go of the past to focus on the future.

Court to Corporate w/ Meilee Kry 03.12.2024 3:32

Sydney chats with Meilee Kry (Cornell T&F) about their experience as D1 student-athletes transitioning into the corporate world.

Medically Retiring w/ Makenna Chokelal 03.12.2024 4:08

Sydney chats with Makenna Chokelal (Cornell) on her decision to medically retire from D1 Hockey and the personal growth that came with it.