Roar Podcast Productions

A weekly podcast series discussing mental health with college athletes who share their thoughts on the world and themselves. In this week's episode you will hear from Kasey White and I who will give our thoughts and stories on mental health with college athletes. We will also look at how social media and covid has affected mental health nowadays. 

Matt Kodrowski, a senior at Piedmont University, played football growing up in middle school and throughout high school. Turf burn is compared to an injury caused by a cheese grater, a mudslide of events go down, and cutting to the chase isn't the only thing that is cut (or improperly mowed) in Matt's football experiences! This episode compares natural and synthetic fields from Matt's point of vie...

In this episode of Fandomonium, Matt investigates how family influences sports fandom by bringing on a member of his own family: his father, Paul Kodrowski. Matt will ask questions about why families seemingly have this ritual of passing down fandom to their heirs, as well as why his father made him the sports fan he is today. So go ahead and join in on the Fandomonium!

Welcome to Fandomonium! This is the podcast that puts sports fans in the spotlight! In this inaugural episode of Fandomonium, our host Matt Kodrowski interviews Dr. Dale Van Cantfort, professor of mass communications at Piedmont University. Today, they will be answering the questions: what truly makes someone a sports fan, and how does someone's personal journey of sports fandom begin? Grab some s...

In this twelfth and final episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Jarrett Ray and Chris Donsereaux are joined by two of Piedmont University's most well-known and well-established professors, Dale Van Cantfort and Joe Dennis. The four gentlemen sit down and talk all things Chicago Bulls, along with finding out who is the G.O.A.T that never won an NBA Championship?

11/24/23, the last week of the Melting Pot recurring guest Jarrett Ray joins J.D. Kuchta in the pot to talk all about the rest of the NBA season and a little preview and look ahead to which teams can make a push and which teams are looking the hottest and if they are the same ones from before the season started.

A podcast series detailing the growing trends around the world of social media in professional sports and performance anxiety in athletes as well. Social media has become a key part of every professional sports team's strategy to increase interest in their organizations, and this can impact the mental health of its athletes.  This week, I was joined by close friend and Piedmont University Lacrosse...

In this episode of Kill the Lights - More Than Just an Athlete, host Chad Hall spoke with his second graduate student on the show. Kaitlin, a graduate softball player at Piedmont University, spoke about her family ties at Piedmont University and some potential landing spots after she finishes her master's degree. Listen now to hear all that Kaitlin had to say. This is the finale of Kill the Lights...

11/17/23, Matt Kodrowski hops back in the pot to talk about the NHL regular season, how each conference looks, and who will take home the coveted Stanley Cup. Next week for the last episode of The Melting Pot, Jarret Ray joins me again to talk about the NBA regular season and close off this exciting twelve-week journey.

In this episode of Kill the Lights host Chad Hall spoke with junior men's lacrosse player Dylan Previ. Dylan provides listeners with some great insight into what his plans are with his degree. Dylan has chosen to take the engineering pathway offered at Piedmont University. Dylan also gives some insight into his decision to come to Piedmont University, especially because it is far from home. Listen...

In this eleventh episode of Basketball and BS, hosts Chris Donsereaux and Jarrett Ray are joined by two Piedmont University athletes. Goff, who is a Sophomore basketball player, and Mattis, who is a Sophomore soccer player.  The four students bring some hot takes to the table, and we all know what that means for Jarrett and Chris!!! Tune in for a great show!

A podcast series detailing the growing trends around the world of social media in professional sports and performance anxiety in athletes as well. Social media has become a key part of every professional sports team's strategy to increase interest in their organizations, and this can impact mental health in its athletes.  This week, I was joined by close friend and Berry College football player Ga...

11/10/23, Conner Rogers and Chad Hall joins me in the pot for a special double cohost episode, to talk about college basketball and some of the teams that are looking like powerhouses. Will it be teams from before or are new challengers approaching? Make sure you tune into the melting pot next week to hear from another recurring guest Matt Kodrowski and how the NHL regular season is beginning to t...

In this episode of Kill the Lights - More Than Just an Athlete, host Chad Hall talks with senior baseball relief pitcher Nathan Boyce about his aspirations following his final season as a lion. Nathan has recently finished his degree in mathematics and just discovered a new interest that seems more practical for his career path. Listen now to hear all of the things Nathan had to say! New episodes...

A podcast series detailing the growing trends around the world of social media in professional sports and performance anxiety in athletes as well. Social media has become a key part of every professional sports team's strategy to increase interest in their organizations, and this can impact mental health in its athletes.  Each week, I will be joined by a surprise guest. This week, I was joined by...

11/03/23, Dale Van Cantfort joins me in the pot to talk about the rest of the college football season and a preview ahead of the National Championship and some of the conference title games within the Power 5. Make sure you tune in next week when Conner Rogers will be joining me on the show to get a preview of college basketball, how that season will shape up, and who the powerhouses look like the...

In this episode of Kill the Lights, host Chad Hall spoke with senior women's tennis player Abbey-Grace Venham about some of her experiences within the communications program at Piedmont University. Abbey-Grace has had some unique experiences and recently realized what she wants to do after graduation. Abbey-Grace has a few different opportunities that have presented themselves. Listen now to hear...