On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we bring back Nate Hirayama & Doug Tate for part 2. With so much to talk about, we felt it was an easy decision to have these two friends of the show back on. In part 2, we cover: tour stops on the HSBC Rugby Sevens circuit (3:45), training, diet & recovery regimes (15:44), our favourite donuts (25:43), and Rugby Sevens in the Olympics (30:58). We also chat about the growth of the sport on our home soil and the importance of youth development in the Canadian rugby scene (36:31).

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, Liam and Tyler jump into the pool (well.. figuratively). We chat with merman, Ethan Phillips, and mermaid, Andrea Farmer about student-athlete life on the Vikes Swimming Team, as they tell us about: getting into swimming & learning the strokes with the Vikes (2:15), the coaching tandem of Peter Vizsolyi & Ryan "Smokey" Clouston (15:11), the team's biggest slappers (28:01), and why Ethan gave a speech to the team in a onesie (40:54). We also debuted a brand new history game (still yet to be named) in honour of the outstanding legacy of some of our Vikes head coaches (43:50).

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On this special bonus episode of Give & Go Vikes, we chat with Mathew "Shim" Szymanowski & Sam Horn. Last summer, Shim suffered a severe spinal cord injury in a cycling accident where he was hit by a motor vehicle. Listen along to hear how Sam and two more of Shim's friends are taking to their bikes to fundraise for Shim and his next surgery.

For more information on Shim's Ride and how to support, visit https://www.shimsride.ca/

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we speak with the man they call Grantula. Vikes Basketball alum and current pro, Grant Sitton, gives us the low down on: his early days hooping in Washington State (2:30), how a rec-league mixtape drew attention from the Vikes (17:28), his sock and sneaker game (33:28), torching opponents north of the border (43:22), and his tactics when it comes to Super Smash Bros and ranch sauce (52:12). Yes, ranch sauce. Get your popcorn ready, this interview is bound to entertain you.

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we've got a rookie and a vet from the Vikes Women's Soccer team. Kiara Kilbey and Kara Skirzyk run it back with us as we talk about: overcoming an injury-plagued season to find success on the pitch (4:09), Kilbey's progression with the Vikes (9:00), lesson's from Kara's first year (15:00), and our favourite baked goods inspired by Coach Tracy David (25:45). We also finish off the interview with a game of Would You Rather because, hey, why not?

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On this episode of Give & Go Vikes, we bring on Kathleen Leahy, Vikes Field Hockey alum and current Field Hockey Canada athlete. Kat gives us the inside scoop on: choosing between the Vikes Soccer and Vikes Field Hockey programs (3:35), rehabbing three ACL tears (13:02), Lynne & Krista's winning culture (19:11), playing professionally & travelling in Europe (27:12), and Team Canada's push to qualify for the 2021 Summer Olympics (40:50). To end the show, we fill in the blanks with the fan favourite, Thunder Round (49:10)!

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On this episode of the show, we have the pleasure of chatting with Patrick Keane. Pat rows in the men's lightweight double with Rowing Canada Aviron and has his eyes set on the 2021 Summer Olympics. We pick Pat's mind on: how he's developed and transitioned through the rowing ranks (2:57), ripping 2ks and dodging crabs (15:30), naming boats (22:55) and what a wild day for Patty Keane looks like (25:31). Liam and Tyler also get in on the competition and challenge Pat and his national team partner to a race!

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On this episode of the podcast, we chat with a Vikes sibling duo that's dominating bunkers and recording mooses on their scorecards. Max and Melanie Murchison from the Vikes Golf Team give us the scoop on: how they stack up against each other on and off the course (6:43), travelling through the States & playing golf in the NAIA (15:25), what's uncool in golf culture (31:52) and superstitions & rituals in golf (38:23). Not only do we have a great conversation with both of them, but we also learn more about the man they call "Double Bogey Lowey". 

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On this episode of the podcast we've got the Vikes Men's Soccer golden boy, and no, we don't mean Bruce Wilson. Reigning Canada West Player of the Year, Isaac Koch, hangs out with us as we talk about: how he grew into the player he is today (7:41), playing under the legendary Bruce Wilson (16:29), Isaac's comeback season (25:00) and who in the locker room you're most likely to see on TikTok, Twitch and controlling the aux cord (35:34).

For more on Isaac, click here to read a story written by our very own, Tyler Lowey.

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On this special bonus episode of Give & Go Vikes, Liam and Tyler recap the Michael Jordan documentary taking the world by storm, The Last Dance. Listen in, as we go back and forth discussing hot takes and our favourite moments in the series, while Tyler tells Liam his takes are about as hot as a wet blanket.

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