Working with kids is challenging, and now more than ever bringing fun, creativity, and movement is vital to the development of children. In this episode, host Grace Balison meets with Ethan Esgate, manager of a before and after school program and summer camp, to discuss the challenges that come with working with small humans, how we tackle those challenges, and the undeniable benefits of youth recreational activities.

**Make Room in the Day for Play is a show for those in charge of children – parents, teachers, babysitters, youth coordinators, you name it. MRDP dives into the everyday shenanigans that come with working with children, how to cope with the craziness, plan activities that bring everyone joy, and what we can learn from kiddos. Your host Grace Balison brings on insightful guests and shares research and anecdotes to cover a wide variety of topics.**

Is there really a difference between a jar ball and a Pro V1x? Join Jackson Palmersheim for an interview with professional golf college student Owen Shapiro about his experiences and see if your choice of ball matters.

**Shoot it Straight is the golf podcast created by beginners for beginners. Follow along as we ask essential questions about the game of golf from the viewpoint of someone learning the game.

For girls who are new to commercial gyms and the fitness community, find all your answers to begin the journey the right way: from personal experiences on balancing, dieting, and feeling comfortable at the gym to breaking down dieting and finding a balance between school, work, and social life. Hosted by Vivian Sumoski.

**A podcast that breaks down gym stereotypes and makes the gym feel like home the first time you walk in. This show is devoted to making sure you are working out the right way for your body and mental health and finding a good balance between life and the gym.

In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years. Led by esteemed President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein, the Cubs took advantage of limited assets to culminate and foster a young core that ultimately led to another successful championship run for the executive. North Side Boun's Greg Zumach joins host Mason Hain to break down this rebuild and its lasting consequences on both the Cubs and the business of baseball.

**The nature of rebuilding a team in Major League Baseball is constantly redefined by revolutionary executives. Striking Gold uncovers the trends displayed and transactions of the most successful front offices in MLB history that have re-formed how we view the business of baseball.

The University of Iowa’s Sports and Recreation Management program is only 8 years old but has become one of the most notable sports management programs in the country. Learn about Packy Moran’s 14-year journey towards completing his undergrad degree and the origin story of being able to take students to San Diego each year to work with multiple sports organizations. UISRM has plenty to offer and host Nathan Escobedo dives into student organizations on campus, courses available to students, the best places for lunch on campus, and the future of the program.

**Do you know what you would like to study in college? Are you a passionate sports fanatic? What if I told you that one of the fastest-growing programs of study in colleges and universities could help you land a career with your favorite sports organization? Sports Management is the major and in each episode we will sit down with professors from across the country to highlight their experiences and the program they teach in.

Frank Lampard’s “ghost goal” in the 2010 World Cup broke the hearts of England fans across the globe. Four years later, FIFA rolled out new technology that would change the way football was played forever. Joined by Steve Jensen, host David Chaires discusses that faithful match between England and Germany that altered a generation of football and brought technological advancement to a seemingly unaltered sport.

**Exploring, explaining, and discussing some of world football’s biggest and most controversial matches of the past and analyzing their impact on the sport today. From World Cup blunders to FIFA inconsistencies, this show will reveal how impactful 90 minutes can be years into the future.

In the inaugural episode of Film Thematics, Jesse Vega talks with long-time friend Tommy Hodgkins about how the story of childhood, poverty, and social class in Sean Baker’s "The Florida Project" changed his view on cinema.

**Whether it be a favorite film, an unforgettable theater experience, a relatable story, or a movie that just knows how to hit the feels, this is an expedition to uncover the why behind people’s passions for their favorite movie. Host Jesse Vega talks with guests about the movie that holds this adoration for them, spanning across all ages, eras, and genres.

This episode involves a deep dive into a University of Iowa freshman on the women's rowing team, Halle Lindstrom. Hear Halle's personable conversation with host Sarah Galla about her first semester and how she managed her time outside rowing.

**Life as a Hawkeye discusses the University of Iowa student athletes' unseen life and a typical day for an athlete outside of their sport.

It is almost time for fantasy football drafts and you don’t want to be the fantasy fool in your league. In this episode, Noah talks with fantasy expert Jason O’Neill (aka Jpo) about all the formats and rules you need to know going into your draft.

**Nobody wants to play fantasy football and get taken advantage of or lose because they don’t know the game. I was that person, and it was awful. Join me, Noah Weinfurtner, for all your questions and advice so you will never be the fantasy fool I was.

Graduate transfer Kyndal Anderson shares her personal collegiate soccer journey covering blood clots, mental health, and the transfer portal. Tune in to hear how she dealt with mental health and was able to persevere through hard times as a successful collegiate athlete.

**Exploring athletes’ personal depictions of the struggles they face beyond the playing field in their everyday lives. The show aims to bring awareness to outsiders on the many misconceptions we collegiate athletes face and how it affects our mental health. Join host Anastasia Savich to listen in on athletes discussing their personal journeys.