# hea (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hea. 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) ## [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) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/yDzN6vsFlODL) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [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)