On this week’s episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Loretta Jones and Dave Matter are back in the studio to visit with one of the most important and interesting leaders in Mizzou Athletics, Will Kava, the staff’s Executive Athletics Director / Chief of Student Athlete Services. Will talks about growing up in Hawaii and playing college football at the University of Washington before he embarked on law school and later carved out a career in college athletics. The one-time competitive hula dancer, egg connoisseur and pro wrestling fan shares his thoughts on the current changing landscape of college athletics from the perspective of both a former college athlete and current compliance director. Later, Loretta and Dave reflect on the newly announced Mizzou Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025, their adventure hosting the recent ROARS Awards ceremony and Loretta’s half-marathon. (NOTE: We apologize for experiencing technical difficulties with our recording this week)

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Matt and Brad share the exciting results of Mizzou Gymnastics' record-setting visit to the NCAA Championships in Fort Worth, and catch up with Eric Edholm of NFL.com to discuss where some Mizzou Football players might hear their name called in the upcoming NFL Draft.

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In the latest episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Loretta Jones and Dave Matter visit with Mizzou women’s golf coach Caroline Westrup Gaeta, who shares the story of her journey from Sweden to Norway to her newly earned U.S. citizenship. Caroline discusses how her father first put a golf club in her hands, leading to an All-American college career at Florida State and professional experience in the U.S. and overseas, including her inspiring comeback from illness and injury to earn her LPGA card. Caroline details her transition into coaching and her arrival at Mizzou. Producer Steve later quizzes Dave and Loretta from the U.S. Civics Test that Caroline aced to earn her citizenship, while our hosts officially launch their campaign for Best Columbia Podcast of 2026.

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On this week’s episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Loretta Jones and Dave Matter are joined by newly hired Mizzou women’s basketball head coach Kellie Harper, who shares the story of her journey from Sparta, Tennessee, to becoming a three-time national championship-winning point guard for Pat Summitt and the Lady Vols. Kellie introduces Mizzou fans to her family and coaching staff and shares insight into how she spent this past year away from coaching. She also explains why Mizzou is the perfect fit for her and her family – and tells one heck of a Michael Jordan story.

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Mizzou Gymnastics Head Coach (and newly-named SEC Coach of the Year) Shannon Welker joins to discuss all the success his program has had this season... and how to continue it during NCAA competition in Seattle. Later, Matt and Brad get you caught up on everything going on around Mizzou Athletics.

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Brad and Matt preview this weekend's NCAA Wrestling Championships with Mizzou Head Coach Brian Smith and sophomore Cam Steed, break down the Men's Basketball matchup with Drake in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament, and discuss the newly-announced hiring of Kellie Harper as head coach of Mizzou Women's Basketball.

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As Mizzou Football holds its Spring workouts, we check in with a couple of Tigers who featured prominently in the Tigers' bowl game victory - wide receiver Marquise Johnson and kicker Blake Craig - on how things are going, the upcoming season, and a lot more. Later, Brad and Matt get you caught up on everything going on in a busy time for Mizzou Athletics.

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On the latest episode of “Mizzou Storytellers,” Loretta Jones and Dave Matter visit with Assistant Athletics Director of Marketing Josh Moore, the man behind the music at Mizzou football and basketball and much more. Josh shares the story of his journey from boarding school in North Carolina, his multiple run-ins with Peyton Manning, his impactful years at University of Memphis and his Mizzou arrival in 2024. What goes into halftime shows and musical choices at men’s basketball games? Josh provides a peek behind the curtain on all things Mizzou marketing.

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Brad and Matt talk about the homestretch in the Men's and Women's Basketball seasons, an awesome night for Tiger Gymnastics, an update on the diamonds, and everything else going on inside Mizzou Athletics.

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