KYW Newsradio's 1-On-1 with Matt Leon

Bob Cardea has been the head golf coach at Division III Rutgers University-Camden since 1995. On his watch, the Scarlet Raptors have consistently been one of the top programs in the country. In addition to his work at Rutgers-Camden, Cardea is also Owner/Director of South Jersey Golf Schools.

In Episode #235 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Cardea in studio to talk about his career. They discuss his three decades at Rutgers-Camden, talk about his work at South Jersey Golf Schools, look back at how he got into playing golf and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Hannah Nihill was one of the best players in Drexel University women's basketball history. A Cardinal O'Hara product, Nihill played in a Colonial Athletic Association record 153 games over her career and she is one of just two players in Drexel history to record career totals of more than 1,000 points, 500 assists and 300 steals. Currently, she serves as Drexel's Coordinator of Strategic and Player Development - a role she has filled since the summer of 2023.

In Episode #234 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Nihill in studio to talk about her career. They talk about her current role on staff and look back at her outstanding playing career. They discuss some favorite memories from her playing days, talk about the road that brought her to Drexel and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Jay Accorsi spent 22 seasons as the head football coach at Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey before in the spring of 2024. He finished with a career record of 143-78 and seven appearances in the NCAA Playoffs. Prior to taking over the program, he spent eight years as an assistant for the Profs.

In Episode #233 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Accorsi in studio to talk about his career. They discuss his decision to retire, look back on the highlights of his career, talk about the road that brought him to Rowan and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Brian Voelker spent 15 years as the head men’s lacrosse coach at Drexel University before retiring in the summer of 2024. He led the Dragons to a pair of Colonial Athletic Association titles and he is the second winningest coach in program history. He previously spent seven seasons as the head coach at the University of Pennsylvania. As a player, Voelker was a star at Johns Hopkins and played for the US National Team and for the original Philadelphia Wings.

In Episode #232 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Voelker in studio to talk about his life in lacrosse. They discuss why this was the right time to retire, talk about some of his favorite coaching memories, look back at his playing days and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Brian Fili has been the head baseball coach at Strath Haven High School in Wallingford, Delaware County for a quarter century. On his watch, the Panthers have spent years as one of the area’s top programs – in 2023, Strath Haven finished just a win away from a state title. In 2024, Fili was inducted into the Delco Athletes Hall of Fame. Prior to coaching, Fili was a star baseball player at Upper Darby High School and Villanova.

In Episode #231 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Fili in studio to talk about his career. They talk about his career not just coaching at Strath Haven High School, but also teaching at the middle school. They look back on his playing days, reflect on some of his favorite memories and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Melissa Finley has been the head softball coach at Division III Swarthmore College since 2017. Since taking over she has won about two-thirds of her game as head coach, leading the Garnet to a 2023 Centennial Conference title and appearance in the NCAA Tournament. As a player, Finley starred in college at Princeton – winning Ivy League Player of the Year honors in 2003.

In Episode #230 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes Finley in studio to talk about her life in softball. They discuss how she was introduced to the sport, look back on her playing days at Princeton, talk about her success at Swarthmore and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Adam Fisher is preparing for his second season as the head men’s basketball coach at Temple University. His first season was highlighted by his Owls making a fantastic run to the finals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament as the #11-seed, winning four games in four days.

In Episode #229 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Fisher about his career. They look back on that incredible conference tournament run, talk about his road to Temple, discuss when he first knew he wanted to coach and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Lauren Stackhouse was named the new head women’s basketball coach at Division III Delaware Valley University over the summer. She was a star player for the Aggies and will be taking over for her college head coach, Laura Hogan, who retired. Stackhouse has an extensive coaching resume in the area having spent years leading the West Chester Rustin High School girls’ basketball team and helped found the Delco Goats AAU squad.

In Episode #228 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt talks with Stackhouse about taking over the program at her alma mater. They look back at her playing days at Upper Merion High School and Del Val, talk about her passion for hoops and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Scott Graham is one of the most recognizable voices and one of the most accomplished sports broadcasters in the Philadelphia area. His resume includes extensive work for NFL Films and several years calling Phillies games. Among his current projects, he works with Westwood One and anchors at KYW Newsradio.

In Episode #227 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt sits down with Graham to talk about his impressive career. They talk about how he got his start, review some of the favorite calls from his career, discuss why he wanted to come on board at KYW Newsradio and much more.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

The University of Pennsylvania football team is coming off a 6-4 2023 season (3-4 in the Ivy League). The Quakers have a lot of returning talent as they look to challenge for an Ivy League title here in 2024. Matt caught up with Penn head coach Ray Priore to talk about his team as it gets ready to open its season on September 21st, on the road, against Delaware.

“1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.