Leaders and Next

Leaders and Next
Podcast Description
An NIL podcast founded by UofM alumni providing a platform for student-athletes to grow their brands, and tell their stories.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to college athletics, student-athlete experiences, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Episodes include in-depth conversations about NCAA football rosters, personal gameday experiences, and the impact of NIL on athletes. Specific episodes highlight the unique roles of players like Jordan Hobbs navigating roster changes and Olivia Olson discussing her recruitment journey and landscaping business.

An NIL podcast founded by UofM alumni providing a platform for student-athletes to grow their brands, and tell their stories.
Michigan’ star kicker (and recurring guest) Dominic Zvada joins the podcast. We geek out on the science of kicking, reflect on his first season at Michigan, talk about his preparation of the season. And, of course, his Ohio State and Alabama heroics. We close with a hilarious attempt at our first intra-show trivia quiz called “Guess That Kick?”.
(1:40) – The art and science of kicking
(8:50) – Preparation for the season
(9:45) – Do kickers watch film?
(13:00) – NFL kicker talk
(15:00) – Reflecting on his first season at Michigan & favorite moments from the year
(22:30) – Ohio State game and getting trash talked by OSU teenagers
(31:00) – Throwdown at midfield
(40:45) – Decision on going pro after 2024
(44:00) – What makes a great long-snapper?
(50:00) – School and internship updates
(54:00) – Shout-out to Pinball Pete’s!
(55:00) – The first even Leaders and Next Trivia … “Guess that kick?”

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