Talkin' Ducks

Scott McGough, former Oregon Duck’s Baseball Pitcher, joins Sasha Spencer to discuss his experience in the Olympic games this year and shares his excitement for winning silver with team USA. Also, Scott dives into his time in the Nippon Professional Baseball league in Japan and looks back at some of his favorite memories from playing with Ducks Baseball. 1:30 Excitement around getting picked to play for team USA 3:00 Getting the call to play in the MLB and getting to the next level 4:30...

Janie Reed, former Ducks women’s softball player, joins Sasha Spencer to discuss what it took to become an Olympic athlete and getting to fulfill her childhood dreams. Also, Janie dives into her time at Oregon and what her plans are for after softball. 2:30 Getting onto the Olympics softball team 4:20 When Softball became something Janie would be dedicated to 7:00 The jump to collegiate softball 9:45 Balancing parenting and coaching 11:45 Softball in the PAC-12 13:40 Oregon Softball’s...

Kenjon Barner joins Jordan Kent to share his excitement for year 3 in the NFL, and what it is like playing with Tom Brady. Also. Kenjon discusses his thoughts on Justin Herbert’s rookie season and his favorite memories playing for the University of Oregon. 2:15 Excitement for year 3 in the NFL 4:00 Playing with Tom Brady 5:50 Thoughts on Justin Herbert’s impressive rookie season 10:00 Greatest Oregon team of all-time 11:30 Favorite memories playing for the University of Oregon 12:50...

Mike Yam, from the NFL Network and SiriusXM Host, joins Jordan Kent to discuss the latest news around the PAC-12 conference realignment and how it impacts the Ducks. Also, the two dive into the expectation for the Oregon Ducks this season, and look ahead to the Ohio State game. 1:00 Mike Yam’s wine suggestions for the Summer 2:30 Pac-12 Conference realignment 4:20 Oregon Ducks team identity 6:45 Previewing Oregon vs Ohio State 9:15 Expectations for Justin Herbert in year 2 See Privacy...

Dr. Courtney Cox, an Assistant Professor in Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon, joins Sasha Spencer Atwood to discuss how sports, gender and social science all work together. The two also dive into the mental health of athletes and the relationships that athletes have with teams and the fans they represent. 1:00 Excitement around the Olympics 2:15 How sports, race, and social science all work together 5:00 Balancing fandom and research 7:00 The important...

Former Oregon rugby player Tiana Tozer share her story of how she went from a rugby player at the University of Oregon, to a wheelchair basketball star and an advocate for people with disabilities. 2:35 Tiana shares her story about how she was hit by a drunk driver and lost the use of her legs when she was a sophomore at the University of Oregon. 6:20 Tiana says she was recruited to play wheelchair basketball while she was in the ICU. 10:45 Learning to play wheelchair basketball. 13:50...

In part two of our conversation with Ducks defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, he discusses his life beyond football and the legacy he hopes to leave behind at the University of Oregon. 2:00 How transferring high schools helped prepare him for life. 3:45 Lessons learned from mentors along the way that Kayvon still uses today. 6:30 A special lesson Kayvon's mom taught him about knowing the answers to questions before asking them. 9:00 Kayvon talking about his love of chess. 10:30 The things...

Oregon defensive lineman Kayvon Thibodeaux joins this week's podcast to discuss the new changes to the NCAA's rules on name, image and likeness, leadership and what he hopes to accomplish in year three with the Ducks. 1:50 Kayvon's collaboration with Tinker Hatfield and Phil Knight. 2:30 Kayvon's feelings the rule changes on name, image and likeness are finally coming to fruition. 7: 45 Thoughts on whether more kids will be willing to stay in school longer now that they have the...

Former Ducks track and football star Devon Allen joins this week's podcast to discuss returning for his second Olympics in Tokyo and the landmark ruling that will allow NCAA athletes to make money off their name, image and likeness. 2:00 How this year's Olympic Trials compared to the prior Trials 7:10 How Devon's approach to the hurdles has changed since the 2016 Trials 14:45 The possibility of not having fans in the arena in Tokyo 17:30 Devon's favorite piece of Olympic gear 20:00 The...

Oregon Women's Track and Field great Raevyn Rogers joins this week's podcast to discuss her incredible Oregon career and journey to being a member of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. 1:15 What it's been like since earning a spot in the Olympics 2:30 Making the Olympic team was a huge goal of Raevyn's 5:30 What does it mean to you to "Be Raevyn?" 8:40 Having to re-prepare for her race during the Trials knowing it would be postponed several hours 12:15 The different resources available to...

Megan Reyes of More Diverse Voices in Sports joins Sasha to discuss her time working at UofO, challenges she's faced as a woman working in sports and how she developed the More Diverse Voices brand. 2:23 - On forging a career path coming out of college 6:00 - Megan reflects on her time working as an account executive at the University of Oregon 21:15 - Tips and tricks on how to disconnect from social media 29:58 - Challenges that Megan and Sasha have faced as women while working in...

Fresh off of winning the 10,000 meter women’s national title at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, Oregon senior Carmela Cardema Baez joins Sasha to discuss the big race, her upbringing in Spain and her special relationship with associate head coach Helen Lehman-Winters. 2:25 - How Carmela prepared for the 2021 NCAA National Championships 8:46 - Falling in love with running while growing up in Spain 12:00 - When becoming an NCAA athlete became a reality 21:08 - Staying...

Oregon track and field great Melissa Gergel joins this week's podcast to discuss her time at Oregon, her journey to becoming a physician's assistant and why pole vaulters have the best personalities. 1:30 What was Melissa's crowning achievement at Oregon. 5:20 What it was like to train with Stacey Dragila. 7:00 Why pole vaulters have the most fun. 9:40 How Melissa began learning to pole vault. 15:30 Melissa's injuries collegiate injuries. 24:00 Experience working in the Medical...

University of Oregon Sports Hall of Famer Melody Fairchild joins this week's podcast to discuss the pressures of being named the best female high school distance runner in history, her love for the Ducks and how she's working to help shape young girls' lives today. 2:00 On being named the best female high school distance runner in history. 8:00 The innocence she had as a high school runner vs. the high schoolers today. 13:00 Her struggles her first two years at Oregon. 14:40 Winning the...

The Voice of Hayward Field, Paul Swangard joins this week's Talkin' Ducks podcast to discuss his career announcing track at the iconic Hayward Field, his excitement for the new era at Hayward & the great news that he will be a part of the 2021 Olympics coverage. 1:50 Being named to the NBC Sports Olympics team earlier today. 5:00 On how unique these Olympic Games could be. 11:40 What it's meant to be a part of the redevelopment of Hayward Field and its presentation to the world. 13:30...

Former Oregon Track and Field runner Ben Andrews joins this week's podcast to discuss his time at Oregon and his success in the business world. 1:26 Ben talking about his first time in the new Hayward Field last weekend. 2:16 Petitioning the NCAA for a fifth year of high school eligibility. 3:20 Meeting Bill Dellinger for the first time. 11:00 When Ben gave up running to start coaching runners. 18:35 The qualities Ben looks for in his prospective employees? 21:00 How far track and...

Former Oregon football and track star Devon Allen joins this week's pod to discuss his time at Oregon, D.K. Metcalf's track training and his upcoming season as he prepares for the Olympics. 2:00 Devon talks about competing at the new Hayward Field. 7:10 If he considered himself a football recruit or track recruit when he was in college. 13:40 On winning the Olympic Trials in 2016. 15:00 Devon's 2016 Olympics experience. 17:15 What the past year has been like with no Olympics. 23:00...

Former Oregon cheerleader Amanda Pflugrad joins this week's podcast to discuss her time at Oregon and her journey to becoming a reporter and host for the Boston Celtics. 2:45 Amanda says the Ducks cheerleading coach recruited her to Oregon. 3:45 What was it like to have her dad and brother so close while she was at Oregon. 5:45 Talking about cheerleading at Oregon and the challenges of being a part of so many sports. 8:45 Why she chose sports broadcasting. 9:50 Talking about the...

Former Ducks linebacker Derrick Malone joins this week's podcast to discuss his time at Oregon, his battle with mental health and his new children's book: Why Don't Big Boys Cry? 1:30 Why he chose Oregon. 3:50 What it was like when he was told he would redshirt his freshman year. 4:50 When he first noticed himself feeling isolated. 6:40 Derrick never uttered a word about while he was at University of Oregon because he didn't want coaches thinking he wasn't up to the task. 7:40 The...

Oregon Track and Field coach Robert Johnson joins this week's pod to discuss how his time time at Oregon nearly didn't happen and what it's like to see the new Hayward Field in action. 3:30 How he got involved in coaching. 5:41 His early coaching days at UCLA. 11:35 Says he originally turned down the Oregon assistant job, but Vin Lananna came back with a second offer. 16:00 Coach Johnson knew he wanted to be more than just a coach holding a clipboard on the sideline. 18:24 Things he...