The Bruin Pod w/ Knoeckel & Weiss

This week on the Bruin Pod, we’re joined by none other than Jayden Fox , our explosive, electric, human highlight reel of a running back who continues to carve his place among the all-time greats to wear a Bruin uniform. Fresh off a monster performance on Saturday that helped punch Creek’s ticket to the state semifinals vs. rival Valor Christian, Jayden sits down with us for an awesome conversatio...

In Episode 4, we sit down with two of the most electric forces behind Cherry Creek's spirit this year, senior Layne Mills and junior Mike Wehrle . Along with fellow manager Channing Walter, these two went all in as managers of the Field Hockey team this season, taking their roles to another level and becoming an integral part of the championship run. Layne and Mike talk about what it meant to supp...

We wrap up the first quarter with a fun, feel-good episode featuring two of Cherry Creek’s field hockey captains, Anna Robbins and Sydney Wadsworth . These two were an absolute delight, full of energy, laughter, and genuine love for their team. Fresh off a 2-0 week that puts Creek at 9-1 heading into the final regular season stretch , Anna and Sydney share stories from their field hockey journey,...

This week on the Bruin Pod, Weiss and Knoeckel relive an incredible Homecoming at Creek, from the energy of Spirit Week to the unforgettable atmosphere in the student section at Stutler on Friday night. Then we sit down with varsity tennis standouts (and best friends) Jack Loeher and Adam Eikelberner to talk about their journey through Creek tennis, the bond they’ve built along the way, and what i...

The Bruins are back on the mic! After a summer full of stories, sun, and maybe a little rest, Weiss and Knoeckel reunite to launch Season 2 of The Bruin Pod . We swap summer highlights, talk about the buzz of a new school year, and then bring on a guest who embodies Bruin Pride - the 2025/2026 Senior Class President, fresh off a state lacrosse championship, a tennis competitor, and now a newly com...

After a month-long hiatus as spring sports took off—plus Mr. Weiss getting a little sidetracked and Mr. Knoeckel trying to recover from a rough North Carolina basketball season— The Bruin Pod is back and fired up to finish the school year strong! In this episode, we sit down with Varsity Lacrosse captains Ollie Nolting and Owen Corsi. These longtime teammates and friends bring insight into the ear...

We’re back! After the winter break, the Bruin Pod returns for our first episode of 2025, and we’re pumped to be back in the studio. This week, we’re diving into the world of Cherry Creek Poms as they gear up for Nationals at Disney World. Joining us are three incredible athletes—a senior making her fourth and final trip, a second-year varsity member, and a first-year experiencing the excitement fo...

In the final episode of the semester, The Bruin Pod welcomes a very special guest, Principal Silva ! Join us as we reflect on an incredible first semester at Cherry Creek High School. Principal Silva shares what he's most proud of here at Creek, what inspired his journey into education, and his path to becoming a principal. With 16 years of leadership experience, he opens up about how the Creek co...

In this exciting episode of The Bruin Pod , we’re proud to feature Brady Vodicka , the 3-year starting quarterback for the state-bound Cherry Creek Bruins. As the team prepares for Saturday’s championship game, Brady shares his incredible journey in football, his deep love for the game, and the unbreakable bond with his teammates that fuels their drive to bring the state trophy back to Bruinville....

This week on The Bruin Pod , we’re thrilled to welcome junior Addy Beck , a true triple threat who excels in basketball, soccer, and as QB1 for the Varsity flag football team—but her influence stretches far beyond sports. Her work with our Unified program exemplifies the kind of leadership and heart that makes Creek so special. Unified brings together students with and without disabilities, foster...

This week, we’re beyond excited to celebrate Austin Hall and the Creek soccer team’s incredible state championship victory on Saturday! We had the chance to sit down with Austin on Friday, before the big game, to hear all about the team’s journey, their traditions, and his belief that they had what it took to bring home the title. And wow—did they deliver! Winning in thrilling extra-time fashion,...

This week on the Bruin Pod, we’re thrilled to welcome Neilly Watts, a senior powerhouse and leader at Creek! Neilly joins us to talk about her journey as the captain of the field hockey team, her role as a student senator, varsity lacrosse player, and spirit club leader. As the daughter of two proud Creek alumni and the oldest sibling of three younger brothers, Neilly shares her passion for Creek...

In this episode, we hang out with Coleman Rissmller, Creek's super-energetic drum major. Coleman brings his signature enthusiasm as he breaks down what it’s like to lead the marching band, shares some cool stories about their journey this year, and talks about the band's big goals heading into competition this weekend. We also get to hear about his side hustle with the Pancake Club, which is just...

For this episode of the podcast, we are thrilled to have senior golf captain Henry Starr join us. Henry was instrumental in leading the Cherry Creek golf team to their first state championship since 1981, ending a 43-year drought. We'll dive into what this historic victory means for the program and for him personally. As the fourth Starr sibling to attend Cherry Creek, it seems like they may have...

In this episode, we sit down with Kelly Devitt, Creek’s energetic and passionate Activities Director, as she shares insight into her role at the school and the joy she finds in working with students. We also dive into some fun topics as Kelly gets ready for maternity leave and the arrival of her first child! She talks about her love for Creek, the excitement of organizing a successful homecoming,...

In this week’s episode, we’re live from the Cherry Creek High School homecoming carnival! The energy is high as students visit different club tables, play games, grab some food, and check out the cool merch on sale. We’ll chat with three students about their favorite parts of the week, what they're involved in here at Creek and what homecoming means to them. You'll hear the excitement building beh...

Get ready for the most spirited week of the year—Homecoming is right around the corner! This episode, we sit down with student senators Charlie Stern, Kate Ley, and Dax Rhody to get the inside scoop on all the planning, excitement, and behind-the-scenes magic that brings Spirit Week to life. Expect plenty of laughs, insider stories, and a whole lot of energy from these three! You won’t want to mis...

Join us for week 2 as we talk about the first home football game, spirit night, school nuances and much more as we are joined by all around good human junior, Tufanua Ionatana“TI”Umu­­~Cais. Episodes will be released every Friday.

Join us for Week 1 w/ Molly Dorighi. We talk the start of the school year, Molly's athletic endeavor's, get to chat Creek stuff a bit and some trivia.