# athletic director (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover athletic director. Page: Feed: --- ## [Mistakes AD Make + How Executive Assistants Help ADs + UIW AD Search Update](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/Mistakes-AD-Make--How-Executive-Assistants-Help-ADs--UIW-AD-Search-Update-e3ncd4a) _2026-08-13 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ Trying something new to bring expert advice to the industry by asking ADs to answer a one question prompt to be shared anonymously by me on the HEA podcast, free newsletter and both The Modern AD and The Mid-Major AD. Links below if you want to participate or share with someone. Mistakes ADs Make : https://higheredathletics.com/mistakes-ads-make/ Executive Assistant Advice for ADs :… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/124187210/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F5dc0f540-5488-1322-5786-2f5d36f19eb9.mp3) ## [Indiana State President Mike Godard + AD Nathan Christensen](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/Indiana-State-President-Mike-Godard--AD-Nathan-Christensen-e3na27k) _2026-08-12 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ I sat down with President Mike Godard and VP/AD Nathan Christensen inside the Hulman Center last week and we covered a lot. These two started within days of each other and, entering year 3, are working to change the energy and brand of Indiana State. These two make me want to come back and work for the Sycamores again. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:57 The AD Search During President Search 3:45… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/124110516/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-12%2Fc74a41f9-68c2-e60b-402f-15b5d6eba341.mp3) ## [TCU Athletic Director Mike Buddie](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/TCU-Athletic-Director-Mike-Buddie-e3n08r3) _2026-08-05 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ I stopped in to interview Mike Buddie on my recent HEA Road Trip and if you want to see a tour of their facilities watch the YouTube video introduction . Buddie's wisdom is on full display in this interview as he covers practical things like how to get to work by knowing who should be on the list to contact when you get a new AD job. Mike shares his thought process on leaving Army for TCU, who he… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/123789603/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F34f86215-3b8e-c8d6-bea9-91872f8f3a7b.mp3) ## [ADs Should Do The All Counties Tour](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/ADs-Should-Do-The-All-Counties-Tour-e3mi6b1) _2026-07-26 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ This is a reading from the article I wrote in The Modern AD and will also be included in The Mid-Major AD this week. If you like articles like this and also want to get more information on ADs, presidents and boards of trustees, subscribe to The Modern AD (FBS content) or The Mid-Major AD. You can also purchase issues individually. The Modern AD :… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/123328289/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-26%2F2d154f7e-31ff-e910-729e-31c163ac055d.mp3) ## [Pepperdine Athletic Director Tanner Gardner](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/Pepperdine-Athletic-Director-Tanner-Gardner-e3md19o) _2026-07-22 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ Pepperdine Athletic Director Tanner Gardner discusses his path from management consulting to college athletics, including leadership roles at Rice before arriving at Pepperdine. He explains how Pepperdine's Christian mission shapes hiring decisions, why cultural fit is essential, and how the university's faith-based identity influences the student-athlete experience. Gardner also shares why he has… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/123159288/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-22%2F7b30b8aa-9d8d-99da-caf4-19167eb473ba.mp3) ## [The Modern AD - 2nd Edition - Available Now](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/The-Modern-AD---2nd-Edition---Available-Now-e3mbfuo) _2026-07-21 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ The Modern AD is a monthly digital publication focused on the FBS athletic director position from a higher education administration lens. The 2nd edition is out now and here I give a preview of the following contents. Reaction to FBS AD Hires AD Press Conference Film Study: Toledo's Tom Moreland Open AD Jobs Names & Notes President Backgrounds: PAC 12 ADs Should Do The All Counties Tour AD… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/123108760/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-21%2Fd8225736-eff2-fac6-1346-75ab43b13d8c.mp3) ## [Idaho State Athletic Director Pauline Thiros](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/Idaho-State-Athletic-Director-Pauline-Thiros-e3lp6hd) _2026-07-07 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ Pauline Thiros has studied and worked her entire adult life at Idaho State University. The Bengals Hall of Famer served on the president's cabinet as the VP for Advancement before moving into the AD position. Thiros shares the emotional state she found herself in when the opportunity to become the AD appeared, and why she went for it. Thiros talks fan support in Idaho and why she places such an… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/122509293/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F1206edd3-632b-b79f-6aa1-7eb3fe7839aa.mp3) ## Episode 156: Dan Hauser - Vice President and Director of Athletics - High Point University - High Point, NC _2026-06-25 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Welcome back to another edition of the Hangin' with the AD Podcast. Today's guest is one of the most innovative and forward-thinking leaders in college athletics. Dan Hauser serves as the Vice President and Director of Athletics at High Point University in High Point, North Carolina, a position he has held since 2014. Before arriving at High Point, Dan built a strong foundation in athletic… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/19391033-episode-156-dan-hauser-vice-president-and-director-of-athletics-high-point-university-high-point-nc.mp3) ## [Houston Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/Houston-Athletic-Director-Eddie-Nuez-e3l5jdq) _2026-06-23 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ Houston Athletic Director Eddie Nuñez joins HEA for a conversation on how he is operating Houston athletics two years into his tenure. Nuñez discusses his working relationship with Chancellor Renu Khator and explains why he intentionally sought out presidents earlier in his career to better understand higher education leadership (and why future ADs should do that today). I asked Nuñez how ADs are… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/121867130/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2Fb968bc47-dc70-04bb-54e9-f63d4823dd4e.mp3) ## [The Modern AD](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/The-Modern-AD-e3l3shq) _2026-06-22 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ New AD interview out on Tuesday with Houston AD Eddie Nunez. Until then...some of you may have listened to me introduce HEA Insider subscription a few weeks ago. I've since rebranded it to "The Modern AD" and I want to share the first monthly edition with you for free. The Modern AD is a monthly briefing on the business, leadership, and evolution of the athletic director position from the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/121810938/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-22%2Fca6ce219-daad-6c3f-8d59-cf0b38635af2.mp3) ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y7FbsGPygdzM) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [Western Michigan Athletic Director Dan Bartholomae](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/higheredathletics/episodes/Western-Michigan-Athletic-Director-Dan-Bartholomae-e3krkbf) _2026-06-16 · Travis Smith · Higher Ed Athletics_ Dan Bartholomae and I cover a lot in this conversation because there has been a lot going on with the Broncos. Bartholomae starts off explaining how WMU is going to play a hockey game at their football stadium next year and turning it into a weeklong community opportunity to get on the ice. We then talk about the new Kalamazoo Event Center that will be the new home of the WMU hockey and basketball… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/106260f0/podcast/play/121540399/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-16%2Fc5487723-2931-3cd6-6751-aeeecd414e43.mp3) ## Episode 155: Matt Whiting - Director of Athletics - Central Arkansas University - Conway, AR _2026-05-08 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ On this episode of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast , we head to the Natural State and sit down with Matt Whiting, the Director of Athletics at University of Central Arkansas. Since stepping into the lead chair in 2024, Matt has been navigating the challenge of following a longtime athletic director, leading through one of the most transformational periods in college athletics, and helping shape… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/19143371-episode-155-matt-whiting-director-of-athletics-central-arkansas-university-conway-ar.mp3) ## [Hear It From Harlan with Utah Baseball's Jake Long](https://utahathletics.libsyn.com/hear-it-from-harlan-with-utah-baseballs-jake-long) _2026-04-09 · Hear It From Harlan!_ On this episode of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast, Bill Riley and Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan update you on all things happening on The Hill as spring sports near their postseason, winter sports have wrapped up and spring football is underway. Utah Baseball star Jake Long joins Mark to talk about the Utes' season thus far and playing in the newly-opened Charlie Monfort Field at America… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HIFH_Jake_Long_Final_4-9-26.mp3?dest-id=762632) ## Episode 154: Nathan Whitaker - Author - Speaker - Gainesville, FL _2026-04-02 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Welcome back to another episode of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast. Today’s conversation is one we’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. Joining us is Nathan Whitaker — a New York Times bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Super Bowl champion. Many of you know his work alongside legendary NFL coach Tony Dungy, where together they’ve shared powerful lessons on leadership, faith, and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/18939919-episode-154-nathan-whitaker-author-speaker-gainesville-fl.mp3) ## [Hear It From Harlan with Utah Gymnastics star Avery Neff](https://utahathletics.libsyn.com/heat-it-from-harlan-with-utah-gymnastics-star-avery-neff) _2026-02-26 · Hear It From Harlan!_ On this episode of the Hear It From Harlan Podcasts, Bill Riley and Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan update you on all things happening on The Hill as we roll into spring. Utah Gymnastics star Avery Neff joins Mark to talk about the Red Rocks' season as they near the end of their regular season. Avery talks about everything from coming back from her injury last season to becoming a leader for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearItFromHarlan-AveryNeff.mp3?dest-id=762632) ## Episode 153: Kim Coleman - Executive Director - Athletes for a Better World - Atlanta, GA _2026-02-26 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Welcome back to another episode of the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast . Today, we’re bringing you a special conversation that goes beyond wins, losses, and championships—because as athletic leaders, we know the real impact of sports is found in the lessons that last long after the final whistle. We’re joined by Kim Coleman , Executive Director of Athletes for a Better World , an organization built on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/18741981-episode-153-kim-coleman-executive-director-athletes-for-a-better-world-atlanta-ga.mp3) ## Episode 152: Dr. Kellen Lee - Mental Skills Coach at Seattle Mariners - San Jose, CA _2026-02-12 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Welcome back to the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast . Today’s episode is one we’ve been excited about for a long time, because we’re diving into a space that’s become a true game-changer at every level of athletics: mental performance. Our guest today is Kellen Lee — a Certified Mental Performance Consultant with a master’s degree in Sport Psychology and a PhD in Performance Psychology. Kellen has… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/18664786-episode-152-dr-kellen-lee-mental-skills-coach-at-seattle-mariners-san-jose-ca.mp3) ## Episode 151: Rob Seymour - Athletic Director - Fishers High School - Fishers, IN _2026-02-06 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Welcome back to the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by Rob Seymour, an athletic director at Fishers High School in Fishers, Indiana, where he has served since 2014. Rob is the past president of the Indiana Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, a member of the NIAAA national teaching faculty for LTC 714, and an National Federation of State High School… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/18635627-episode-151-rob-seymour-athletic-director-fishers-high-school-fishers-in.mp3) ## [Hear It From Harlan with Utah Women's Basketball's Lani White](https://utahathletics.libsyn.com/hear-it-from-harlan-with-utah-womens-basketballs-lani-white) _2026-01-27 · Hear It From Harlan!_ On the latest episode of the Hear it from Harlan Podcast, Utah's AD Mark Harlan and the Voice of the Utes Bill Riley catch up for the first time in 2026 talking Utah Men's and Women's Hoops, plus the latest on the Red Rocks. Then Mark Harlan chats with Utah Women's Basketball Star Lani White about her journey back to Utah after a year away. Finally, Harlan and Riley dive into the Morgan Scalley… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearItFromHarlan-White.mp3?dest-id=762632) ## Episode 150: Steve Throne, CMAA - 2025 NIAAA President - Activities Director & Assistant Principal - Millard South High School in Omaha, NE _2025-12-19 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Welcome back to the Hangin’ with the AD Podcast This is a special episode for us, because we’re joined once again by a familiar voice and a great friend of the show—Steve “Throney” Throne. Each year, we’re fortunate to sit down with the current President of the NIAAA, and this annual conversation has become one of our favorite traditions. In 2025, that role belongs to Steve Throne, and today we’re… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/18382915-episode-150-steve-throne-cmaa-2025-niaaa-president-activities-director-assistant-principal-millard-south-high-school-in-omaha-ne.mp3) ## [Collect Open Source Legends (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZJXsSoN0E8c8) _2025-12-19 · **Sponsored**_ Open-licensed art, limited foil trading packs, and optional on-chain mints. ## Episode 149: Brian Dodd - Author - Leadership Expert - Top 10 Sports Books of 2025 - Woodstock, GA _2025-11-27 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Today we have the privilege of welcoming back a familiar face — our most tenured guest — Brian Dodd. This episode has become a highlight of our year because Brian joins us annually to unveil his Top 10 Sports Books , giving us plenty of ideas for our Christmas lists and leadership libraries. Brian’s blog, Brian Dodd on Leadership , continues to be a must-read for anyone in or out of formal… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/18232261-episode-149-brian-dodd-author-leadership-expert-top-10-sports-books-of-2025-woodstock-ga.mp3) ## Episode 148: Champ Bailey - NFL & College Football Hall of Famer - Positive Athlete Ambassador - Atlanta, GA _2025-11-17 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Today’s episode is one of those special moments for our podcast — a true honor to sit down with one of the greatest to ever play the game. Our guest is Pro Football Hall of Famer, College Football Hall of Famer, and Georgia legend Champ Bailey. Over a 15-year NFL career with Washington and Denver, Champ became the gold standard at the cornerback position — earning 12 Pro Bowl selections, seven… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/18203923-episode-148-champ-bailey-nfl-college-football-hall-of-famer-positive-athlete-ambassador-atlanta-ga.mp3) ## [Hear It From Harlan with Utah Basketball's Terrence Brown](https://utahathletics.libsyn.com/hear-it-from-harlan-with-utah-basketballs-terrence-brown) _2025-10-31 · Hear It From Harlan!_ Director of Utah Athletics Mark Harlan sits down with Utah Basketball's guard Terrence Brown as they talk his journey to Utah and this years Runnin' Utes squad. Mark will also preview College GameDay arriving on campus as Utah Football will take on Cincinnati this saturday at Rice-Eccles stadium. Listen wherever you get podcasts! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearItFromHarlan-Brown.mp3?dest-id=762632) ## Episode 147: Bailey Miles - Host of the Building Excellence Podcast - Jenks, OK _2025-10-28 · Hangin With The AD Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Hangin’ with the AD podcast! In today’s episode, we’re joined by someone who knows a thing or two about building leaders and pursuing excellence. Our guest is Bailey Miles, the founder and host of the Building Excellence Podcast. Bailey is an entrepreneur who’s spent time in the home-building business and other ventures, and some may recognize him from his days on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/891289/episodes/18086315-episode-147-bailey-miles-host-of-the-building-excellence-podcast-jenks-ok.mp3) ## [Hear it From Harlan with Utah Volleyball's Kamryn Gibadlo](https://utahathletics.libsyn.com/hear-it-from-harlan-with-utah-volleyballs-kamryn-gibadlo) _2025-09-25 · Hear It From Harlan!_ On season 8, episode 2 of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast, Mark is joined by Utah Volleyball star Kamryn Gibadlo. Kamryn talks about why she decided to come to Utah and Volleyball's season as they begin conference play. Listen wherever you get podcasts! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearItFromHarlan-GibadloV2.mp3?dest-id=762632) ## [Hear It From Harlan! with Utah Football's Lander Barton](https://utahathletics.libsyn.com/hear-it-from-harlan-with-utah-footballs-lander-barton) _2025-08-21 · Hear It From Harlan!_ Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan is joined by the voice of the Utes Bill Riley for the first episode of season 8 of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast. On this epidsode of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast, Mark is joined by Utah Football's star linebacker, Lander Barton. Lander talks about heading into our second season in the Big 12, Fall Camp, and the Utes mindset as week 1 approaches. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearItFromHarlan-LanderBarton-2.mp3?dest-id=762632) ## [Hear It From Harlan! with Utah Gymnastics' Makenna Smith](https://youtu.be/b1scHVwf4wo) _2025-03-04 · Hear It From Harlan!_ Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan is joined by the voice of the Utes Bill Riley for season 7, episode 4 of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast. On this epidsode of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast, Mark is joined by The Red Rocks' Makenna Smith. Makenna talks about her mindset going into meets, her new puppy and the remaining schedule for Utah Gymnastics. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearItFromHarlan-MakennaSmith-FINAL_1.mp3?dest-id=762632) ## [Hear It From Harlan! with Utah Women's Basketball's Gianna Kneepkens](https://youtu.be/vt51GNSJ0vQ) _2025-01-28 · Hear It From Harlan!_ Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan is joined by the voice of the Utes Bill Riley for season 7, episode 3 of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast. On this epidsode of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast, Mark is joined by Utah Women's Basketball star guard Gianna Kneepkens to discuss the teams hot streak and her recent Big 12 Player of the Week award. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearItFromHarlanKneepkens.mp4?dest-id=762632) ## [Hear It From Harlan! with Utah Soccer's Taliana Kaufusi](https://utahathletics.libsyn.com/hear-it-from-harlan-with-utah-soccers-taliana-kaufusi) _2024-10-23 · Hear It From Harlan!_ Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan is joined by the voice of the Utes Bill Riley for season 7, episode 2 of the Hear It From Harlan Podcast. Mark sits down with Utah Women's Soccer's fifth year Forward Taliana Kaufusi to discuss their season, heading into the Big 12 Tournament and Kaufusi leading the Big 12 in goals. Mark and Bill also discuss Utah Football, Volleyball, Golf and Cross Country &… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearItFromHarlan-Kaufusi_V-3.mp3.mp4?dest-id=762632) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8KLT5I142pp7) _2024-10-23 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Hear it From Harlan with Utah Football Running Back Micah Bernard](https://utahutes.com/sports/football) _2024-08-22 · Hear It From Harlan!_ Utah Athletics Director Mark Harlan is joined by the Voice of the Utes Bill Riley for the first episode of the 2024 season. In Segment One, Harlan and Riley discuss the beginning of the Big 12 Era at Utah, Utah Football, Camp Kyle and the Opener against Southern Utah. Harlan explains in depth the Utah Football Ring of Honor and it's first inductee Alex Smith. In Segment Two, Utah Running Back… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/utahathletics/HearitFromHarlan_BernardAUDIO.mp3?dest-id=762632)