Triple J Sports Podcast

Triple J Sports Podcast – Episode 19 🎙️ Featuring Scott Marsh Host Phil Rasmussen is joined by longtime broadcaster and media veteran Scott Marsh, the voice behind more than 1,500 UC Davis games, for a deep dive into sports media, college athletics, and the evolving landscape of the game. Scott shares his unconventional path into broadcasting, from volunteering at a college radio station to becomi...

Season 2, Episode 16 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with former Arizona Wildcats teammates Bennett Davison and Josh Paster for a deep dive into one of the most memorable championship runs in college basketball history. Looking back on the 1997 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the conversation unpacks what made that Arizona team so unique, from the “unsun...

Season 2, Episode 15 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with former Fresno State standout Terrance Roberson for a wide-ranging conversation about his basketball journey, the players and coaches who shaped it, and the lessons he’s carried with him long after his playing days. Terrance reflects on his early life and the moment basketball began to take off for h...

Season 2, Episode 14 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ Part 2 of our conversation with former NBA player Noel Felix continues with more stories, perspective, and behind-the-scenes moments from a career that’s taken him from college basketball to the NBA and into leadership and mentorship today. Phil and Noel dive into Noel’s time around the league, including memories from the Seattle Sonics and the...

Season 2, Episode 13 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with former NBA player, Fresno State standout, and GiVE CULTURE co-founder Noel Felix for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, culture, and what it means to lead with intention on and off the court. This is Part 1 of the conversation, with Part 2 dropping next Monday. After a playing career that t...

Season 2, Episode 12 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with Jesse Pruitt, assistant coach for Cal Poly Men’s Basketball, for an honest conversation about the realities of college athletics in today’s game. Jesse shares his perspective on what college sports look like in 2026, from the ongoing impact of NIL and the transfer portal to the growing differences b...

Season 2, Episode 11 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with former UC Davis standout, professional basketball player, and filmmaker Fowzi Abdelsamad for a wide-ranging conversation about fatherhood, creativity, leadership, and embracing every chapter of life. Fowzi opens up about raising his 18-month-old daughter and balancing family with an ever-evolving ca...

Season 2, Episode 10 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen welcomes back Al Biancani for his second appearance on the Triple J Sports Podcast, diving deeper into the evolution of training, team culture, and the realities of modern sports. Al reflects on how strength and conditioning has changed over the years, from early skepticism around weight training to today’s focus...

Season 2, Episode 9 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with Kassidy Callori for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond the box score. From her early days in basketball to life after the game, Kassidy opens up about the moments, challenges, and lessons that shaped her journey as an athlete, coach, and professional. Kassidy reflects on...

Season 2, Episode 7 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with longtime friend, former roommate, and 12-year MLS veteran goalkeeper Eric Kronberg for a candid, heartfelt conversation about resilience, relationships, and what it really takes to chase a dream. From growing up playing youth soccer in Santa Rosa to competing at Fresno State and ultimately carving ou...

Season 2, Episode 6 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen welcomes back longtime Chico State head coach Greg Clink for a thoughtful and insightful conversation about leadership, legacy, and life after coaching. After a successful career building one of the most respected programs in Division II basketball, Greg reflects on his recent decision to retire from coaching to sp...

Season 2, Episode 5 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with Jay Flores, assistant coach at the University of Montana, for a thoughtful and inspiring conversation about leadership, culture, and the relationships that shape an athlete’s journey. From his playing days at Chico State under Coach Clink to his current role mentoring college athletes, Jay shares wha...

Season 2, Episode 4 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with Gus Argenal, head coach of the UIC Flames, for an insightful conversation about leadership, perseverance, and the evolving landscape of college basketball. From building a winning culture to navigating the modern realities of social media and NIL, Gus shares his perspective on what it takes to lead y...

Season 2, Episode 3 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen welcomes Al Biancani, renowned strength and conditioning coach whose career has taken him from the NBA to college basketball and beyond. Best known for his years with the Sacramento Kings, Al shares stories from working with some of the game’s biggest names and reflects on what made that era so special — the teamwo...

Season 2, Episode 2 | The Triple J Sports Podcast 🎙️ This week, host Phil Rasmussen sits down with former Arizona Wildcat and national champion Bennett Davison for a powerful and inspiring conversation on perseverance, coaching, and the mindset of a true competitor. From his early days in junior college to becoming the #1 JUCO player in the nation, Bennett shares the lessons that shaped his journe...

Season 2 kicks off with a familiar face and fresh insights! Host Phil Rasmussen welcomes back Robert Ehsan, head coach of the UIC Flames, for his second appearance on the Triple J Sports Podcast. Rob reflects on his journey since his last visit, from his transition to Chicago to the highs and hurdles of his first season leading the Flames. This week we dive into: 🔥 Building a winning culture and...

Danny Tarkanian | Ep 10 | Triple J Sports Podcast

Writer, Director, and Producer Fowzi Abdelsamad reflects on his basketball journey from his early days to his professional career, which took him back to his birthplace, Saudi Arabia. He shares his philosophy of prioritizing the game and his passion for it above all. He fondly recalls his time at Fairfax High School, playing with a team brimming with Division 1 talent. His impressive stint at UC D...

Retired NBA & Overseas basketball professional, Noel Felix, sits down to talk about his basketball career, his journey, the people that influenced him, and some entertaining stories of where the game took him as well as the amazing people it connected him with. Noel shares his experiences from his formative years in high school basketball to his time playing under the legendary Jerry Tarkanian at...

Gus Argenal reflects on his extensive coaching experience over a career spanning multiple decades across the country as an Assistant Coach at Universities including Arkansas, Nevada Reno, UTSA, UC Davis, Chico State, and Arizona State. He discusses his evolution as a leader from his first stint as a Head Coach of the Cal State East Bay program to his current position leading the Cal State San Bern...

Greg Clink discusses the development of a program, the significance of culture, leadership, discipline, and the journey to victory. Boasting a 65% career winning percentage at Chico State, 12 postseason appearances, 8 NCAA Tournament appearances, and 3 Elite-8’s, Coach Clink stands as one of the nation’s most accomplished coaches. However, his success is secondary to his character and the profound...

Greg Clink discusses the development of a program, the significance of culture, leadership, discipline, and the journey to victory. Boasting a 65% career winning percentage at Chico State, 12 postseason appearances, 8 NCAA Tournament appearances, and 3 Elite-8’s, Coach Clink stands as one of the nation’s most accomplished coaches. However, his success is secondary to his character and the profound...

Veteran NCAA Men’s Basketball Coach Jesse Pruitt sits down and talks about his coaching career, his motivation and drive for becoming a coach following his playing days as a standout high school player in southern CA and a career at UC Davis. Jesse shares his insights into the game, player recruiting, player relationships, and how to operate on a staff behind the vision of the Head Coach.

Chris Cobb shares his journey to becoming a division 1 college basketball coach from growing up as an undersized Bay Area high school player to the inspiration behind his desire to become a Coach. He also breaks down how the job has changed with the transfer portal and NIL.

Sacramento, CA local and Chico State alum sits down and revisits his Basketball career from high school years to our time together with Coach Greg Clink at Chico State, and on to his overseas pro career. He updates us on what he is doing professionally today as an entrepreneur also giving back to the basketball community.