Maroon and Gold Podcast

Amy sat down with three class of 2024 inductees into the Marcy Weston Athletics Hall of Fame. She asked them about their time at CMU, what it means to them to be Hall of Famers and how CMU prepared them for their lives after college. Interviewees - Football player Eric Fisher, who attended CMU from 2009 to 2011 - Gymnast Sarah Dame, who attended CMU from 2000 to 2003 - Baseball and basketball play...

The U.S. will face a physician shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036 and a shortage of around 17,000 veterinarians by 2032. Meet four student-athletes who graduated with their bachelor’s degrees in May and have taken the next step toward future careers as health care providers.

This week Adam talks women's basketball. Kristin Haynie stops by to chat about her new team. The new roster has 16 players now thanks to ten new additions. Also, former CMU assistant and Chippewa alum, Raina Harmon joins to talk about her time in Mount Pleasant, the last seven years at Iowa and the current rise of women's basketball. 

Happy Father's Day! On a special edition episode, Adam opens up about his dad being his inspiration for becoming a sports broadcaster. His dad, David Jaksa, passed away three years ago. 

Adam brings on CMU men's basketball coach Tony Barbee this week. They talk about last year's successful season and give fans an idea on what the new signing class will add to next year's team. TJ Meerman, CMU basketball alum also stops by. Meerman was the starting PG for the 2002-03 team that went to the NCAA tourney. They talk about his time in Mount Pleasant and how he currently is the varsity b...

Adam chats with Zach McKinstry, who's now in his second season with the Detroit Tigers. The two reminisce about McKinstry's time growing up in Fort Wayne, attending Central Michigan and his climb to the MLB. 

Adam chats with Ben Bennett after he's just been introduced as the 6th ever CMU wrestling head coach. The two talk about Ben's career as a wrestler, why he's stayed in Mount Pleasant since wrestling here, what it's been like to learn under Tom Borrelli and much more! 

CMU’s New Venture Challenge — hosted by the CMU Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship — provides transformational experiences for CMU students to develop their business ideas and earn start-up funds for their businesses. Amy sat down with two CMU student-athletes — football player Lawai’a Brown and baseball player AJ Kostic — who participated in the 2024 New Venture Challenge, earning award...

CMU retirees and supporters Tony and Kim Voisin made a gift to establish the Student Spirit and Traditions Endowment Fund, which provides opportunities for CMU students to be more involved in athletics. Amy talks with the Voisins about their commitment to CMU and their passion for connecting students with athletics. 

In this episode, Adam talks with head coach Jim McElwain. The two get into the off-season and spring ball and discuss McElwain's coaching career. Carly Sleeman also stops by to talk CMU softball. The true freshman is coming off hitting her first grand slam in Sunday's win against Miami. The two talk softball, family, school and more! 

Adam brings on first year head baseball coach, Jake Sabol. They talk about CMU's recent win against MSU and what's it been like for Jake coming back to his alma mater. Skye DePrado leads the Chippewas in goals and she talks about the season, along with how she got to CMU from Pittsburgh. 

Adam chats with long-time wrestling head coach, Tom Borrelli. Borrelli, who's led CMU for thirty-three years, announced a couple weeks ago he's retiring. The two talk about how Borrelli found his way to Mount Pleasant and what the past weekend was like at the NCAA Championships along with much more. 

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, has his TV/radio basketball analyst, Matt DeVries on the podcast this week. They give you a full preview of the Chippewas' chances at the MAC men's basketball tournament later this week.

This year, CMU has its largest number of international students, both undergraduate and graduate, in a decade: 1,734 students representing 70 countries. CMU Athletics is home to 27 international student-athletes, representing 15 countries. Amy sat down with two of these international student-athletes to learn about how the road led them to become CMU Chippewas and what their futures hold.

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks with two current basketball assistant coaches. First up is Scott Cherry in his opening season with CMU men's basketball. He talks about his time at UNC and winning a championship there as a player and what led him to Mount Pleasant. Secondly, Chelsie Butler, first year assistant with CMU women's basketball stops by. She talks about her path to CMU along wi...

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks with CMU softball head coach, McCall Salmon about the start of their season. Also, Chippewa men's basketball assistant, Chris McMillian stops by to talk about the toilet paper toss and more! 

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks some Cenrtral Michigan hoops on this episode. First year transfer Aidan Rubio and first year assistant Hassan Nizam join the podcast. Both came over from Macomb Community College. Hear their journey to CMU!

CMU Director of Athletics Amy Folan sat down with cross country and track & field student-athlete Emily Paupore and track & field head coach — and former CMU student-athlete — Jenny Swieton. Amy talks with Emily — an aspiring teacher and recent grand prize winner of the GO TEACH Dr. Pepper Giveaway — about winning in academics and athletics and making a difference along the way. Jenny shares with...

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, is back with another episode. This week he highlights women's basketball. Senior captain Nadege Jean stops by along with the newest member of the team, sophomore Alina Anderson. 

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa talks with CMU HOF'er and radio partner Brock Gutierrez this episode about the late Don Chiodo. Chiodo, the former Voice of the Chippewas, passed away four years ago on December 4th. The two share stories about the man he was and we hear about Brock's path to Central Michigan. 

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks with Emily Paupore, who recently won the individual MAC championship for CMU women's cross country. Also, first year transfer, Anthony Pritchard from men's basketball talks about coming to Central Michigan.  

The summers offer an excellent opportunity for many of our student-athletes to go home to work or for some much-needed R&R, or for to get in some extra classes.    Some of our student-athletes also spend their summers gaining hands-on experience in their respective fields through internships.   Amy sat down with three of these student-athletes — Linnea Willer (volleyball), Gabe Goosen (cross-count...

On this episode, the Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, gets you ready for CMU basketball season. He talks with third year men's basketball head coach Tony Barbee and first year women's basketball head coach Kristin Haynie. Both are excited for their seasons to begin. The men open Monday November 6th at Oklahoma. The women begin play Thursday November 9th at South Alabama. 

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, talks with two new guests this week. First up is CMU football equipment manager, Nate Mason. He talks about his first year in charge and coming back to his alma mater. Secondly, we hear from men's golf senior, Arie Jackman, who represented CMU recently in the US Am. 

Voice of the Chippewas, Adam Jaksa, chats with two student-athletes this week. Jase Bauer, QB for football and Allison LaPoint, goalkeeper for women's soccer, stop by. Each talk about their background and path to Central Michigan.