What happens when a college sells its soul to survive? In this episode, we sit down with author Rus Bradburd to unpack his latest satirical novel, “Big Time” — a hilarious and biting commentary on the wild world of college athletics and higher education.

- Link to his book, Big Time: https://amzn.to/44uoVSG

Set at the fictional Coors State University — where beer companies fund the campus, professors moonlight as cops, and the history department sells popcorn — Big Time paints a screwball but alarmingly familiar picture of what happens when money and sports hijack academia.

Bradburd, a former Division I basketball coach turned award-winning author, shares the inspiration behind the book, the real-world absurdities that shaped it, and why Big Time is resonating with readers across sports and education.

🔥 Praise for “Big Time”
“Sharp, clean hit.” — Jonathan Eig (author of Ali and King)
“A subversive, sidesplitting screwball of a novel.” — Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education
“Provocative, hilarious, and thought-provoking.” — Jesse Washington, ESPN/Andscape

Whether you're a sports fan, a coach, a college student, or someone tired of the NCAA’s influence, this episode delivers laughs, truth, and eye-opening insights.

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In this first episode of a two-part series, the Feed the Cats Podcast welcomes Rus Bradburd—a former Division I basketball coach, world-class ball handler, and acclaimed author. Rus shares his incredible journey from growing up in Chicago Public Schools to becoming one of the top dribblers in the game and coaching at UTEP and New Mexico State.

We dive into his transformation from coach to writer, explore how his experiences on and off the court shaped his voice, and hear stories from his impactful Basketball in the Barrio program. Rus’s unique perspective on sports, culture, and the role of athletics in social progress makes this an unforgettable conversation.

- Link to his recent book, Big Time: https://amzn.to/44uoVSG

📘 Books by Rus Bradburd include Big Time, All the Dreams We've Dreamed, and Forty Minutes of Hell.
🎻 Bonus: He’s also an accomplished fiddle player living between Chicago, Belfast, and New Mexico.

👉 Don’t miss Part 2 where we discuss his book "Big Time" in depth. 

This video is a podcast on speed training and development. The podcast is with Brian Kula. Coach Kula has worked with thousands of athletes in his career as a track & field, sport performance and football coach. He has coached multiple National Champions, All-Americans, Gatorade Players of the Year and State Champions in a variety of sports. Kula has 26 years experience in the athletic development of athletes at all levels from youth to professional. He has been certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

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In today’s podcast, former NFL Safety Adam Archuleta and the legendary Dan Fichter join me to break down the revolutionary speed, power, and explosiveness training that propelled Archuleta into the NFL.  

Archuleta trained under Jay Schroeder, using extreme and unconventional methods that helped him dominate the NFL Combine, leading to his first-round selection by the Rams. His legendary “Freak of Training” video showcased his insane workouts, which set a new standard for athletic development.  

We discuss:  
🔥 The training methods that made Archuleta one of the most explosive safeties in the NFL  
🔥 How his work with Schroeder transformed his speed and strength  
🔥 The neurology behind elite athletic performance with Dan Fichter  
🔥 How these principles apply to modern-day athletes  

⚡ Feed the Cats is a revolutionary way of training, coaching, and teaching that values specificity, essentialism, performance, and love. It started in Track & Field but has now gained traction in football and other sports.  

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This is all about speed and sprint training, proper workouts and overall, a new philosophy to coaching. This episode is a conversation with Dan John.

Dan John has spent his life with one foot in the world of lifting and throwing, and the other foot in academia. An All-American discus thrower, Dan has also competed at the highest levels of Olympic lifting, Highland Games, and the Weight Pentathlon, an event in which he holds the American record.

Dan spends his work life blending weekly workshops and lectures with full-time writing and is also an online religious studies instructor for Columbia College of Missouri. As a Fulbright Scholar, he toured the Middle East exploring the foundations of religious education systems. Dan is also a Senior Lecturer for St Mary’s University, Twickenham, London.

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In this podcast episode, we sit down with Brent Strickland to explore the "Feed the Cats" speed training method. We dive deep into how this unique approach not only enhances athletic performance but also impacts cognitive abilities. 

Brent shares insights on the data behind the method and how it proves measurable improvements in speed. Whether you're an athlete, coach, or curious about the science of training, this episode has valuable takeaways for everyone!

Contact Brent Strickland here: [email protected]

Twitter: @pntrack 

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All Speakers of "Rebel Talents"

"Only dead fish swim with the current."

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In today's podcast, I discuss the revolutionary speed training and development of Adam Archuleta, a formal NFL safety for the Rams, Cardinals, and Bears.

Archuleta trained with Jay Schroeder to focus on speed and performance. Archuleta dominated the combine and was selected in the first round by the Rams. His unique training vaulted him into the NFL, where he spent 7 season at safety.

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Feed the Cats is a revolutionary way of training, coaching, and teaching that values specificity, essentialism, performance, and love. After gaining a world-wide following in Track & Field, FTC has now gained a foothold in American football, along with other sports.

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