One and One Podcast

John Wagner played football at Moravian College in 2004.  He discusses growing up in Wayne, NJ, in a house with 5 kids, how he got into football and wrestling, his outstanding career at Wayne Valley High School, playing against Gregg Olsen, and the rivalry with Wayne Hills.  John talks about the transition from high school to college football, why he chose Moravian, starting as a Freshman, and why...

In a special bonus episode of the podcast, Bridget B. chats with her good friend Perrin DeFreitas, who has been a season ticket holder for the New Jersey Devils for the past 6 years.  Recently, Perrin got a tattoo on his arm that pays homage to the Devils Stanley Cup.  It was noticed by the MSG Network, and they filmed a commercial where Perrin spoke about his fandom.  Perrin talks about why he de...

Erin Kelly was a Sophomore Varsity Softball Player at Hackensack High School with a great future in the sport, when one night she woke up and couldn't feel her legs.  Erin had contracted Transverse Myelitis, a disorder caused by the inflammation of the spinal cord.  Instead of attending softball practice, Erin had to spend 6 weeks in rehab re-learning how to walk.  She discusses what she went...

Derick "Dizzy" Grant played basketball at The College of New Jersey from 2002-2005, and then played 8 years for the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.  He now coaches and trains in the sport.  Derick talks about how seeing the Harlem Globetrotters when he was 7 years old got him into basketball, why he chose TCNJ (where Bridget B.'s brother Kyle was his teammate), his fantastic care...

Tara Schwitter played soccer at the University of Miami from 2010-2013, and then joined the Miami basketball team for the 2014 season.  Tara talks about growing up in New Jersey in a large, athletic family, attending Immaculate Heart Academy and playing varsity in both soccer and basketball as a freshman, and her soccer team being ranked #1 in the country.  She also discusses the recruiting proces...

Abby Hatch played volleyball at the University of Michigan from 2013-2016, and then joined the Michigan basketball team for the 2017 season.  she talks about growing up in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the oldest child, always being the tallest when she was younger, and playing tennis, basketball, and volleyball growing up.  Abby then describes her amazing career at Grand Haven High school in both bas...

Maddie McCallie played basketball at Miami Ohio and Elon from 2013-2017 and is the daughter of Duke Women's Basketball Coach, Joanne P. McCallie.  Maddie talks about what it's like having a mom as a Division I coach, growing up around the sport,  and  moving from Michigan to North Carolina in middle school.  She also discusses her great career in both basketball and volleyball at Riversi...

Dario Pizzano is a professional baseball player who has played in the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets Minor League Systems.  He discusses the special bond he and his late grandfather had through baseball, playing in the Little League World Series in 2003 for Saugus, Massachusetts, the incredible Semi-Final game against Richmond, Texas, making it all the way to the US Championship game, going to...

JD Pakledinaz is a golfer from Farwell Michigan, who was born with Spina Bifida.  JD discusses how he got into golf from growing up on a golf course, playing 4 years on the Farwell High School team, and how he is able to golf so well despite the challenges he faces.  He also talks about his love for other sports, especially Central Michigan University teams, and how he is not only active in golf,...

Caroline Coyer played Point Guard for the Villanova Women's Basketball Team from 2012-2016, where she had one of the best assist to turnover ratios in the country, was a 2-time Big Five Player of the Year, and a 2-time Big East First Team member.  Caroline talks about growing up in Oak Hill, Virginia, her incredible career at Oakton High School winning multiple championships and multiple Play...

Colleen Creamer is a two time Philadelphia Marathon runner in 2017 & 2019.  She discusses how she got into running, her Track and Cross Country career in high school, getting back into running after college when she moved to Philadelphia, joining a running club, and why she decided to run a marathon.  She also discusses the training process for running 26.2 miles, what goes on on Marathon Day,...

Tahirah Guice (maiden name Tahirah Williams) played for the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball Team from 2005-2009, where she was a member of 3 Big East Championship teams and a member of the 2009 undefeated National Championship team.  Tahirah talks about growing up in a large athletic family in Montclair, NJ, choosing to attend the private high school Immaculate Heart Academy, her...

Max Korten was a two sport athlete at Moravian College, running Track and Cross Country from 2013-2016.  Max discusses being diagnosed as Autistic at a young age, defying doctors who once said he would never be able to talk, going through years of occupational and speech therapy, blossoming in high school by participating in sports and other extracurricular activities, and when he realized he was...

Carlie Needles Miller played basketball at the University of Florida from 2012-2016.  Carlie talks about growing up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, the talent in that area, attending ThunderRidge High School which has a rich girl's basketball tradition, and playing club basketball for the Colorado Hoopsters and Cal Storm.  She explains why she chose to play at Florida, what it was like being so...

Amber Henson played basketball at Duke from 2012-2016, had 6 knee surgeries, and missed 2 years before finally being able to play as a Junior.  Amber talks about growing up in a household that rooted for rival North Carolina, her brother, John Henson, playing basketball at UNC,  moving from Texas to Florida during her high school years, and what it was about Duke that led her to commit there.  She...

Andraya Carter played for the University of Tennessee Women's Basketball team from 2013-2016 and was a part of the last class that signed their letters of intent to play for Pat Summitt.  Andraya talks about how she got into the sport of basketball, her love for the Tennessee program that started at a young age, her successful high school basketball career at Buford, injuries she faced during...

Michelle Christmann was a member of the Bloomsburg University Track & Field team from 2009-2013.  Michelle chats about how she got into the sport, the success her River Dell High School team had, recruiting herself to a college team, why she chose Bloomsburg, and the differences between Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field.  She also talks about the events she competed in, what a track meet is...

Madison Cable was a member of the Notre Dame Women's Basketball team from 2012-2016, won 4 straight conference tournament championships, and went to 3 Final Fours.  Madison chats about how she got into basketball, winning 3 State Championships at Mount Lebanon High School, and her recruiting process to college.  She discusses how hard it was having to redshirt her Freshman year due to stress...

Kyle Burke played Basketball at The College of New Jersey from 2001-2005.  Kyle is the host of the podcast, Bridget B.'s older brother, and she is so proud to broadcast his incredible story.  He discusses his love for basketball beginning at a young age, the big games in the driveway growing up, and his special bond with his father through Villanova Basketball.  He then discusses his successf...

Alec Reitzel swam at Lenoir-Rhyne University, graduated in 2013, and stayed on as graduate assistant and received his masters in 2015.  He talks about growing up in a small, conservative town, having a religious background, and struggling with his sexuality.  He describes the sport of swimming and how he got involved, playing tennis in high school, getting burnt out and deciding not to swim in col...

Billy Ashnault wrestled at Rutgers University from 2010-2012 after transferring from Lock Haven.  He talks about growing up in South Plainfield, NJ, a town with an excellent wrestling program, his tremendous high school career, what led him to Lock Haven, and what led him to transfer to Rutgers, wrestling in a few different weight classes, qualifying for the NCAA Championships 3 times, and coming...

Mike Fiuk played goalie for the West Point Soccer Team from 2009-2013.  He talks about his love for soccer, why he likes the position of goalie, his dream of attending West Point, what is it like to attend a military academy and how it differs from other colleges.  Mike also discusses what a typical day at West Point during the soccer season looks like, his fond memories of attending West Point, h...

Kristina Nelson played for the Notre Dame Women's Basketball team from 2014-2018 and was a member of the 2018 National Championship team.  Kristina chats about growing up in Buford, Georgia, and playing with and against good friend Kaela Davis, transferring high schools, and why she chose Notre Dame.  Kristina also opens up about a family tragedy, and how her Buford community and Notre Dame c...

Reed Hunnicutt was a student at Notre Dame from 2015-2018, and at the end of his Freshman he decided to join the practice squad for the women's basketball team.  Male practice players attend practice so the girls can go up against stronger, more physical competition to get them ready for the games.  They will watch film on the opponents and run their defenses and offensive plays against the w...

Brody Grothus wrestled for the University of Iowa from 2012 to 2016.  Brody chats about growing up with 3 brothers, playing in the Little League World Series in 2004 and 2005 and what a special experience going to Williamsport twice was, the lifelong friendship he made with J.D. Pakledinaz from the Little League experience, playing 3 sports in high school, and choosing to stay local to be a wrestl...