This week on Cougars Uncaged, Lonnie Pries and Kylie Walker sit down with two incredible Cleary University leaders — Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Kelly Genei, and Associate Professor, Justine Defever.

Get ready for laughs, inspiration, and surprises as Kelly and Justine share their unique paths to Cleary — from plastics recycling to academia, and from residence life to leadership.

They dive into their passion for DECA, their favorite Cleary campus spots, rapid-fire fun (including weirdest foods eaten and pet peeves), and a competitive showdown naming Michigan universities. 

🎧 Listen in to see how these two educators are helping shape Cleary’s student experience — one class (and comma splice) at a time.

Host Lonnie Preis and co-host Kylie Walker sit down with two Cleary fan favorites — David Victor, Sports Information Director and Ombudsman, and Leanne Nichols, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine and Senior Woman Leader.

From the opening moments, it’s pure energy and laughter as Lonnie’s rapid-fire questions spark hilarious and heartfelt conversations. You’ll hear:

• Behind-the-scenes insights from Cleary Athletics — from live-stream snafus to life-changing mentorship.
• Personal stories of resilience and gratitude, including David’s touching tribute to his Holocaust-survivor grandfather and cancer-survivor father.
• Unscripted hilarity as they roll from movies to mushrooms to hammers in the “Roll With It” segment.
• Rapid-fire fun where no question is too weird — guinea pigs, hot dogs, or pet peeves, nothing’s off limits.
• And a showdown of epic proportions in the “Showtime” bone-naming challenge that proves athletic trainers really do know their stuff!

If you love big laughs, heartfelt moments, and a front-row seat to Cleary’s athletic spirit, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

Meet our first women guests—Sam Hoelscher (Public Accounting, senior) and Izzy Dugal (Business Communications, senior)—and yes, they brought the vibes. From the Wellness kitchen to the wooded campus trail (groundhogs, turkeys… maybe Bigfoot?!), these Den Dwellers dish on campus life, hot takes, and hotter dogs.

Highlights you’ll love:

• Roll With It: Accents devolve into close-talking, hunting becomes “save the animals,” and Izzy professes love for glizzies while Sam time-stamps her most recent hot dog.
• Behind the Curtain: If they could meet anyone? MJ and Steph. No hoops allowed—so it’s golf and grub only. Plus, two heartfelt shout-outs to the moms and dads who made them who they are.
• Rapid Fire: Turkey vs. cheeseburger, “do your homework” vs. “stay out of trouble,” sardines vs. alligator (yes, eaten), and the great ketchup-only debate.
• Showtime: NBA team showdown gets… spicy. (City + team name, people!)
• Trivia: Email [email protected]
  — How many players are on the 2025–26 Cleary Women’s Basketball roster? First correct answer wins a Jimmy John’s gift card.

Plus: Homecoming, Oct 11 — hockey, men’s & women’s soccer, rock wall, Velcro wall, axe throwing, and a mechanical bull. New “Roll Cougs” tees featuring the bus drop that day.

Hit play for laughs, heart, and a dash of chaos. Then tell a friend and Roll Cougs!

Grab your popcorn (or your bowling ball) because this episode is an absolute strike! Hosts Lonnie Pries and Kylie Walker kick off the chaos with Jacob Chouinard and Ryan Ching, two Cleary student-athletes who bring the energy, laughs, and a few surprise stories from the lanes to the classroom.

From mechanical bull challenges and forest-scented candle bets to heartfelt shoutouts to their parents and a lightning-fast “Show What You Know” baseball showdown—this episode has it all.

Expect laughs, a few “did-they-just-say-that?” moments, and a behind-the-curtain look at what makes Cleary’s athletes such a tight-knit family.

🎧 Listen now to find out:

• Who’s brave enough to take on the bull at Homecoming
• What four strikes in a row is really called in bowling
• And who once ate... dirt. Yep. Dirt. 🌱

👉 Tune in, turn it up, and Roll Cougs!

Welcome to the very first episode of Cougars Uncaged! Host Lonnie Pries, joined by co-host Kylie Walker, kicks things off with special guests Katee Cole (Chief of Staff) and Julea Fisher (Financial Aid Coordinator). From debating their favorite cakes and quirky field trips to reflecting on mentors and life lessons, this episode brings humor, heart, and authentic Cleary energy. You’ll laugh at their “roll with it” tangents, get to know our guests behind the scenes, and even have a chance to win a prize in our trivia segment. This is where Cougar pride meets unfiltered conversation—raw, real, and ready for you. Go Cougars!