The Intersection

With March Madness coming to an end, a new period in the basketball world begins: which athletes will stay with their schools (and gain more money through NIL deals) and which athletes will be drafted by the NBA and WNBA?

SSI writer Katy Popovich and Senior Lecturer in the OSU Department of Economics Dr. Ryan Ruddy sit down and discuss the upcoming Sports Analytics Conference set for April 5th-6th.

Cameron and Eli sit down and talk about how March Madness has an impact on the economics of cities, the admissions of colleges, and the wallets of gamblers.

Holly Wintering, freelance media professional from the ACC Network, joins the show to talk about some of the opportunities that OSU offers through B1G+ and how the program led to more career opportunities in sports.

Ohio State Defensive End Caden Davis joins us on this episode to discuss some of the trials, tribulations, and triumphs that walk-on athletes face at a large university, such as OSU.

We sit down with Linda Logan of the Greater Columbus Sports Commission and discuss what makes Columbus so attractive in the world of sports and where Columbus sports could go in the next decade.

Cameron sits down with Emma Maltais, former OSU Women's Hockey player and current PWHL player, to discuss how athletes can use their platforms to create positive change in their communities.

The Sports and Society Initiative Career Readiness Fair, "So You Want a Career in Sports", took place on February 2nd and Nicole Kraft and Aaron Klein discuss some of the highs, lows, and key takeaways from the event.

Eli and Cameron discuss the multitude of opportunities available for OSU students in the world of intramural sports and how important recreational sports are to students as a whole.

Dr. Nicole Kraft and Professor Tim Miller, both SSI advisors, join the show to discuss opportunities in SSI and many of the events going on this upcoming spring semester.

Bri Gazmarian joins the show to talk about her journey to becoming the Director of Digital and Social Media at The Ohio State University, as well as how she best connects with students athletes in her current role, being a former student athlete herself!

Maria Slovikovski joins the show to talk about her journey to becoming an SID (Sports Information Director) at Ohio State, and how she builds relationships and connections with student athletes, coaches and other staff!

Bill Rabinowitz, from The Columbus Dispatch joins the show to talk about NIL and the transfer portal, and where Ohio State stands in the new NIL era of college football!

Kevin McGuff, Ohio State women's basketball head coach, and Adam Jardy from The Columbus Dispatch join the show to talk about the past, present and future of the Ohio State women's basketball program!

Ben Ferree, former OHSAA Administrator, and Andrew King from The Columbus Dispatch join the show to talk about the HBO documentary, "BS High", and the roles they played in revealing the truth of the Bishop Sycamore high school football program.

Columbus Blue Jackets Digital Media & Content Strategy director Katie Tsukamoto joins the show. She discusses the new digital media age and staying updated with the latest trends!

The countdown to Creative Con has begun as sports graphic designer Brad Lefeld joins the show on 4/21 to discuss everything graphic design with hosts Kole and Greg. Brad discussed getting into graphic design, his 365-day plan, and the importance of overcommunicating. The episode is now available on all platforms!

Ohio State women's basketball analyst Kristin Watt joins the show. She has been an analyst for Ohio State women’s basketball since 1987. Watt played in 78 games for the Buckeyes from 1981-85 and helped lead the Buckeyes to three Big Ten championships and the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance. She talks ball with hosts Greg Wilson and Kole Emplit, the growth of women's basketball,...

Ohio State baseball development and player intern Joe Burkemper joins the show to talk with hosts Greg Wilson and Kole Emplit. Burkemper assists the coaching staff on the Ohio State baseball team in developing and running the first mental performance and player development room in collegiate baseball. They are focused on improving the mental approach of both pitchers and hitters and maximizing the...

WUFT News anchor Ashley Weinstein joins the show to chat with hosts Kole Emplit and Greg Wilson on International Women's Day. She talks about interning with WJXT in Jacksonville Florida and anchoring for WUFT News at the University of Florida. We wrap up by discussing the best career advice for young students with high aspirations. It's a can't miss episode. 

Katie Krall joins this week's show. She's been in baseball her whole life, most recently as a development coach in the Red Sox organization from Jan 2022-Oct 2022 helping make history as the second female coach in the organization. She talks with hosts Greg and Kole about her journey.