# alum — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover alum. Page: Feed: --- ## [Stealth Startup Spy #366](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-366) _2026-08-17 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-Cohere & DeepMind alum builds AI for financial intelligence, Duke researcher builds a chip replacing camera+GPU (YC S26), & Ex-Apple/NVIDIA and YC alum goes stealth ## [Stealth Startup Spy #365](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-365) _2026-08-13 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Former OpenAI COO goes stealth, Ex-Scythe Robotics CEO builds infra for real-world robots (YCS26), & Ex-Apple Siri QA engineer and YC alum, enters stealth mode with new AI startup ## [Stealth Startup Spy #364](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-364) _2026-08-10 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Co-creator of Google’s AlphaChip brings agentic AI to chip design, Meta & Microsoft engineer goes stealth, & Ex-DeepMind scientist verifies AI agents against spec ## [Stealth Startup Spy #363](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-363) _2026-08-06 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-People Data Labs CEO builds identity infra for the agentic economy, 3x founder (Slingshot Biosciences, Radiant Genomics, Pattern Ag) enters stealth, & Google alum builds AI-native chip design tools ## [Holly Rowe - Sport Siren](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=239) _2026-08-06 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by longtime ESPN journalist, Hall of Fame reporter, Emmy winner, cancer survivor and Joy+Us Foundation founder, Holly Rowe! They talk about hanging at the WCWS, why softball is one of her favorite sports to cover, working with the “A” team Beth Mowins, Jessica Mendoza and Michele Smith, all things sideline reporting, the grind and ins and outs of broadcasting, her favorite… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/07fe766e-a9e3-40a4-ad1f-ce72fdd78acb/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=07fe766e-a9e3-40a4-ad1f-ce72fdd78acb&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [Stealth Startup Spy #362](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-362) _2026-08-03 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-Apple AR & MIT researcher builds a neural interface couture house, CoScreen founder (acq. Datadog) builds something new, & Ex-Meta tech lead builds enterprise AI for insurance agencies ## [Transforming Community: It Begins With You!](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/the-paradox-of-leadership-ruth-haley-barton) _2026-07-31 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A sneak peak into Ruth's next book. ## [Stealth Startup Spy #361](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-361) _2026-07-30 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-DOZR CTO builds real-world AGI backed by HF0 & Google/Amazon/Stripe angels, Ex-Google/SpaceX/DoorDash engineer builds an AI "employee" with voice, & Underscore VC GP launches stealth AI infra ## [Stealth Startup Spy #360](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-360) _2026-07-27 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-BlackRock risk exec builds Trust OS for AI agents, Ex-SpaceX Starlink director builds GPS-augmenting nav hardware for pilots, & BCG alum builds a discovery engine from untapped materials lab data ## [Not Perfect But Excellent](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/not-perfect-but-excellent) _2026-07-24 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A guest post by TC Alum, Carrie Hudson ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/N9GQvnX03SfK) _2026-07-24 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [Stealth Startup Spy #359](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-359) _2026-07-23 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Meta alum builds AI that audits manufacturing compliance packages, Ex-Google policy lead builds an AI second chair for litigators, & MIT researcher builds AI sandboxes that catch malicious packages ## [Tiare Jennings - Championship Mindset](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=238) _2026-07-23 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by 4X NCAA national champion and First Team All American at Oklahoma, Team USA player, World Games gold medalist and MVP, and Texas Volts pro, Tiare Jennings! They talk about the fourpeat, coaching on the Sooner staff, the transition from college to pro, helping build the AUSL, the Volts franchise, wearing red, white and blue, the International Cup, LA 2028 Olympic aspirations, her… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/b53bfc2f-23ea-4c3e-a9f3-873b7b586873/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=b53bfc2f-23ea-4c3e-a9f3-873b7b586873&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [Beyond the Episode: Questions and Practices for Being Human](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-questions-and) _2026-07-22 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ Support as we wrap up this podcast season ## [Stealth Startup Spy #358](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-358) _2026-07-20 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-Google DeepMind engineer goes stealth, Ex-Meta/Instagram engineer launches AI-native tooling for instant gaming, & a16z-backed ex-AWS engineer builds a compiler for agent-runnable workflows ## [Stealth Startup Spy #357](https://stealthstartupspy.substack.com/p/stealth-startup-spy-357) _2026-07-16 · Drake Dukes · Stealth Startup Spy_ Ex-HubSpot engineering director builds AI CRM that acts, not tracks, Ex-Boston Dynamics roboticist builds YC-backed AI robotics venture, & Kyoto Fusioneering co-founder launches first isotope refinery ## [Beyond the Episode: The Value of Cross-Generational Life](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-the-value-of-cross) _2026-07-15 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ Thoughts on ageism, multi-generational community and the gifts of aging together... ## [Olivia Pichardo - A League Of Her Own](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=237) _2026-07-09 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by the first woman to play NCAA Division 1 baseball, USA baseball Women’s National Team member, Brown baseball alum, and Cal softball grad transfer, Olivia Pichardo! They talk about breaking barriers, what it’s really like playing with the boys, locker room dynamics, being one of a few representing women’s baseball, transitioning to fastpitch softball, what sticks out to her about… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/2cee5ee0-f542-4f0f-abf5-52e18e1f4087/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=2cee5ee0-f542-4f0f-abf5-52e18e1f4087&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [Beyond the Episode: When Transformation Requires Families to Go Off Script](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-when-transformation) _2026-07-08 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A conversation with a father about his sons' coming out ## [What Might God Be Saying Through Those Who Are Done With Church?](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/what-might-god-be-saying-through) _2026-06-26 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A Difficult but Important Question ## [Taylor Tinsley - She's TNT, She's Dynamite](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=236) _2026-06-25 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by All American pitcher, 2X All Big Ten and Pac-12 honoree, new UCLA grad, and Utah Talons rookie, Taylor Tinsley! They talk about her WCWS experience, carrying the load in the circle, her close relationship with the Bruin Bombers, why mentality is everything, receiving the AUSL golden ticket, starting her pro softball career, why she chose pitching, her softball journey growing up… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/b79e1376-d8f7-4219-a069-5ccef20b7fa5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=b79e1376-d8f7-4219-a069-5ccef20b7fa5&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [100,000 Bonus Points Await You (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/trTdQ4wqB7ul) _2026-06-25 · **Sponsored**_ Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months. ## [Beyond the Episode: Ideas for Sabbath Keeping](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-ideas-for-sabbath) _2026-06-24 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ Thoughts to help make your Sabbath life-saving and life giving ## [Status Update: Sharing some personal news](https://socialmediacollective.org/2026/06/23/status-update-sharing-some-personal-news/) _2026-06-23 · Mary L. Gray · Social Media Collective_ Hey SMC friends and family (and lookyloos!) I’m sharing some personal news—and an invitation. After many (like, many) years at Microsoft Research, working alongside amazing colleagues in the New England Lab, I’ll step away on July 1 to launch a new initiative. For the past five years, I’ve focused on a core gap exacerbating the … Continue reading Status Update: Sharing some personal news ## [Beyond the Episode: Practices to seek, encounter and open to God](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-practices-to-seek) _2026-06-17 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ Listen now | The practices that have drawn Jake closer to God even in the midst of darkness and depression. ## [Prayer for Abounding Love](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/prayer-for-abounding-love) _2026-06-12 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ A guest post by TC Alum Gerard Booy ## [Taryne Mowatt-McKinney - In the Dawg House](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=235) _2026-06-11 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by Mississippi State pitching coach, All American pitcher at Arizona, 2X national champion and ESPY winner, Women’s College World Series Most Outstanding Player, and former pro, Taryne Mowatt-McKinney! They talk about the Bulldogs’ first WCWS in program history, her own historic run in OKC as a player, coaching multiple pitchers who went pro, full circle playing for and now… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/5a0be4a9-5b4f-4820-9830-748c89a16f71/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=5a0be4a9-5b4f-4820-9830-748c89a16f71&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [Beyond the Episode: Practices to Root Us in Hope](https://thetransformingcenter.substack.com/p/beyond-the-episode-practices-to-root) _2026-06-03 · On the Journey with the TC · On the Journey with the Transforming Center_ The practices that have held Prince... ## [Ready for Summer](https://paragonpolicyfellowship.substack.com/p/ready-for-summer) _2026-06-01 · Paragon Policy Fellowship · Paragon Policy Fellowship_ In this issue: Welcoming our Summer 2026 Cohort, a look at our hiatus initiatives, and more. ## [Sydney Stewart - Dreams](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=233) _2026-05-28 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by All American catcher, Big 12 Player of the Year, new Arizona grad, AUSL draftee, and Portland Cascade signee, Sydney Stewart! They talk about why Arizona was the best two years of her life, the Wildcat community, her transfer process, receiving the golden ticket from Jennie Finch, living out her dreams to become a pro, why she chose catching, repping for the tall girls, growing… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/267e6884-3224-4bd9-9e84-14eaba210f96/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=267e6884-3224-4bd9-9e84-14eaba210f96&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [Beth Mowins - Mayhem](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=232) _2026-05-14 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by ESPN commentator, NFCA Melinda Fischer Distinguished Service Award winner, Lafayette College basketball alum, Hall of Famer, and the voice of the WCWS, Beth Mowins! They talk about calling softball for over 30 years, two decades in the booth with Michele Smith and Jessica Mendoza, coining the term “Mayhem” for the postseason, broadcasting and her process, revealing the NCAA… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/f32da4f2-bcb4-45c5-af65-b438102fcd74/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=f32da4f2-bcb4-45c5-af65-b438102fcd74&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [Zoe Prystajko - PryStrikeout the Side](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=231) _2026-04-30 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by Stanford sophomore pitcher, National Pitcher of the Week honoree, and ACC strikeout leader, Zoe Prystajko! They talk about why Jenna nicknamed her ‘Zoe Prystrikeout’, how leaning on her teammates helped build confidence in year two, Cardinal bullpens, developing a drop ball in the offseason, why she pitches lefty and throws righty, the brand new Stanford Softball Stadium, Head… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/3b13098d-e04f-4bdb-9ea4-74491034b395/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=3b13098d-e04f-4bdb-9ea4-74491034b395&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rewncJtMqEDE) _2026-04-30 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Crystl Bustos - Babe Ruth of Softball](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=226) _2026-04-16 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by 3X Olympic medalist, Hall of Famer, 2X NJCAA POY and national champion at Palm Beach CC, NPF and WPSL pro champion, and East Texas A&M assistant coach, Crystl Bustos! They talk about winning gold with the Dream Team in Athens 2004, setting the Olympic home run record, how her vision separated her as a hitter, why junior college was the right path for her, how she hit the ball… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/7dc0c2d7-df53-463f-838a-1574f7139122/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=7dc0c2d7-df53-463f-838a-1574f7139122&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [Nationals Bound- NCAA Regionals Recap](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/nationals-bound-ncaa-regionals-recap) _2026-04-09 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ Chio was Supercalperfectly docious 3x (if you watched you know) but 3 Alums were also perfect during Regional Weekend, some surprising excitement in Corvallis. Welcome back Gym Dogs, some NCAA history made, Kaia is like a line-up yo-yo, 3 Individual alums headed to Forth Worth and there was a worm on the beam that and more let's Rap [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/CS_Reg_audio.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [Shelly Carlin - Past, Present, Future](https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-softball/?post_type=gp_podcast_episode&p=225) _2026-04-02 · admin@bleav.com (Bleav) · Bleav in Softball_ Jenna is joined by UCLA alum and academic All American, HR and business executive, owner of Eagles Nest Media, and her boss at D1Softball, Shelly Carlin! They talk about the early Title IX era and how it changed her life, competing in the inaugural WCWS and winning the first NCAA championship, playing for the legendary Sharron Backus, giving back with the largest donation from a former female… [Listen](https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/1385/injector.simplecastaudio.com/cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd/episodes/57769fa1-2ac6-4884-9c30-b7b540ebfbe5/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=cb1014bd-711a-4d17-b8c8-0b4bef2283cd&awEpisodeId=57769fa1-2ac6-4884-9c30-b7b540ebfbe5&feed=zg5VvuIa) ## [A Stick and A Step- Conference Championships Weekend](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/a-stick-and-a-step-conference-championships-weekend) _2026-03-26 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ It came down to fingers at MAC's, perfect on beam for an alum in the SEC, Did I call the MAC Freshman of the Year, and did NIU make a line-up mistake this season that might have been a Regional Qualifier, MOC a SU is a conference Champ, and they HYPE Man is all that with pounds of sweat oh and PSU for Pit Crew of the year. It's Championship season and it's off to a HOT start let's rap on Week 12! [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/CS_Week_12audio.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [10 to the End](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/10-to-the-end) _2026-03-19 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ It was the weekend of Lasts, a 10 on senior night for an alum, last home meet for a program legend coach, Silent at CMU. We had some long reach out and grab that bar moments this week, last time Westwood oh and maybe the judges wont notice if we just keeping steppin through week 11, let's rap [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/CS_Week11_Audio.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [The Church and Celly](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/the-church-and-celly) _2026-03-12 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ We went to church this week and bailed right after, breaking house records in Arkansas with Chick Fil a, Kim's crying it's that time again,a first 10 in a long while and then one perfect 10 and 9 oh so close, Jordan is at it again it was a moment made from bronze, more celes and a D3 9.925 conference champion and the routine was FIRE! As they say at UNC, Keep on Keeping on … so Amen to that lets… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/CS_Week_10_audio.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [Introducing our 2026 Interns!](https://socialmediacollective.org/2026/03/06/introducing-our-2026-interns/) _2026-03-06 · Nancy Baym · Social Media Collective_ We are delighted to have two interns joining us this summer. Spencer Kaplan is a PhD Candidate in sociocultural anthropology at Yale University. He is currently writing an ethnography of AI researchers and engineers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Drawing from time spent in an AI agents startup and an AI safety lab, his research … Continue reading Introducing our 2026 Interns! ## [The MAC PAC](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/the-mac-pac) _2026-03-04 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ Kim's last time in the chair for this season and there was a lot going on boxes jumping in and out, its the Drake Dawson show at NIU and Iowa and OSU had a good fight going on but Iowa has a Tyson, It might be the Choe Show for Illinois but it was a vault clinic at Oregon State, we got dancing, props and a whole production from ISU, Did Sam Peszak make a comeback and compete for CMU, Olympians… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/CS_Week_9_audio.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [The IVY League](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/the-ivy-league) _2026-02-26 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ Are you watching the IVY League? Well you should be, and we have an alum who is an IVY Champ in 2026, 1st ever meeting in a dual for these two teams, the text book front double full fronts continues, another bar ninja and bounder on floor that Kim is head over heels about... that and more let's RAP [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/CS_Week_8_audio.1mp3.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [Left, Right with a Twist](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/left-right-with-a-twist) _2026-02-19 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ Week 7 was heaven when we are talking commentary, we have a lesson in right from left this week, CLEMSON CLEMSON CLEMSON, Kim we have a love for a mount as much as you love the jump over the low bar, a bar routine that was a breath of fresh air at least for me, let's go straight back down with a twist um ok, we have an athlete compete this week that is apparently over 100 years old and we got… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/CS_Week_7_Audio.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [Corey and Klein, It's Hype Time!](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/corey-and-klein-its-hype-time) _2026-02-12 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ It's the half way point of the season and the Eagles were out in numbers, I mean could Hype be considered a calorie workout. NIU plays savorer this week, a first official AA performance and she won but we would be out of our mind to not include Klein. We are gonna talk vault and Kim was not in the booth this week but in the commentary she was very present. D3 doing it again this week, if falls are… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/CS_Week_6_audio1.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [In Memory of Fobazi M. Ettarh](https://socialmediacollective.org/2026/02/06/in-memory-of-fobazi-m-ettarh/) _2026-02-06 · Mary L. Gray · Social Media Collective_ Much love to Elena, to Fobazi’s family, and to everyone who was moved by Fobazi as a scholar and a person. For SMCers who know and love Elena (our brilliant SMC postdoc and intern alum) and want to support Fobazi’s family, learn more here: Honoring the life of Fobazi Ettarh ## [Stop, Drop and Cook](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/stop-drop-and-cook) _2026-02-05 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ Ninja like abilities from 2 Alums this week, and upset... maybe not, The parody in all of gymnastics gets closer every year because D3 is bringing it, some cool skill combos that I have never seen, the post routine antics continue to be lit, Kim wants a commentator team tunnel, and always be awesome strong and beautiful Kims words to live by. Hey we Stopped, Dropped and Diamond Cooked lets rap on… [Listen](https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/r5gyminsiderpodcast/Stop_Drop_and_Cook.mp3?dest-id=692155) ## [Say My Name](https://r5gyminsiderpodcast.libsyn.com/say-my-name) _2026-01-28 · College Salute Podcast from the R5 Insider_ Can we get the names right.... Hey even I struggled this week! We have a new Region 5 alum in the broadcast booth, History made at Western Michigan, doing some jumping jacks behind the scenes at NIU. The stick drill as an XCEL dismount? 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