Let's Reign Podcast

Join host Dan Hoard in the Let's Reign Podcast, where we dive into the world of basketball with insightful discussions featuring standout coaches from both sides of the court. This season, we’re thrilled to welcome men’s basketball coach Wes Miller and women’s basketball coach Katrina Merriweather. Together, they’ll share their experiences, strategies, and the challenges of leading their teams. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, expert analysis, and the passion that drives these coaches to inspire the next generation of athletes. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the game, Let’s Reign is your front-row seat to the thrilling intersection of sport, leadership, and community. Get ready to dribble, shoot, and score with us!

00:00 - Katrina Merriweather

01:00 - Adapting to Bive 12 Competition

02:30 - Jillian Hayes: A Unique Player Experience

04:05 - Developing Returning Players

05:21 - Introducing Newcomers to the Team

06:57 - Recruiting Insights and Future Prospects

08:15 - The Concept of The Sisterhood in the Program

09:17 - The Growth of Women's Basketball

12:34 - Living the Dream as a Coach

13:32 - Wes Miller

16:06 - The Legacy of Cincinnati Basketball

18:10 - Reflecting on Last Season's Performance

19:41 - The Importance of Player Retention

21:00 - Spotlight on Key Returning Players

30:58 - Introducing New Talent on the Team

33:00 - Injury Impact on Team Dynamics

35:00 - Integrating New Players

37:00 - Challenging Upcoming Schedule

39:50 - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook

In this episode, we sit down with two of the University of Cincinnati's standout athletes: basketball sensation Dan Skillings Jr. and football powerhouse Joe Royer! Join us as we dive into their incredible journeys, hear behind-the-scenes stories, and discuss what it’s like to compete at the highest level in college sports.

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00:00 - Joe Royer

01:35 - Transition from Receiver to Tight End

03:48 - Influence of Family and Personal Loss

06:25 - Current Season Performance and Team Dynamics

13:00 - Personal Interests Beyond Football

15:40 - Dan Skillings Jr. and His Positive Mindset

17:46 - Transitioning from Freshman to Sophomore Year

21:22 - Skill Development and Offseason Improvements

23:23 - Decisions in the Transfer Portal Era

26:38 - Building a Relationship with Coach Miller

33:08 - The Impact of Campus Visits

36:03 - Aiming for the NBA

39:11 - The Thrill of Game Day

42:25 - Facing tough Competition in the Big 12

On this episode of the Let's Reign Podcast, Dan Hoard takes up on the road to Rhinegeist Brewery to talk with Sean Kilpatrick and Mardy Gilyard

Coach Molly Alvey and Abby Walker joined Dan Hoard on this episode of the Let's Reign Podcast.

The University of Cincinnati will celebrate the 2008 team that was the first to ever beat Pitt, 28-21, on Nov. 22, 2008. Tony Pike and Dominick Goodman starred in that game and for that team. Tune into this episode with the pair talking with Dan Hoard about that team on UC’s latest Let’s Reign Podcast, the official Podcast of the Bearcats.

On this episode of the Let's Reign Podcast, Dan Hoard got the chance to sit down with Mason Fletcher and Kevin Huber to talk all things punting!

Dan Hoard and several Bearcats peel back the curtain on what training camp is like in the latest edition of the Let’s Reign Podcast - Live from Higher Ground. Hoard interviews head coach Scott Satterfield, quarterbacks Brady Lichtenberg and Brendan Sorsby, cornerbacks coach and special teams coordinator Kerry Coombs, defensive line coach Walt Stewart and defensive lineman Darian Varner preview the 2024 football season from the Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center in West Harrison, Indiana - where the Cincinnati football team is spending its 26th consecutive fall camp preparing for the season.

On a special BONUS EPISODE of the Let's Reign Podcast, Annette Echikunwoke took a break from training for the Paris Olympics to talk with Dan Hoard about winning the U.S. Title in the hammer throw, her time at Cincinnati, her path to the 2024 Olympic Games and how she juggles working full-time while competing as an elite athlete. In Paris, the 2018 UC graduate will compete in the hammer throw qualifying round on Aug. 4 with the finals set for Aug. 6.

On the latest episode of the Let’s Reign Podcast, Dan Hoard takes listeners “Out to the Ballgame” by interviewing Cincinnati baseball head coach Jordan Bischel and legendary Bearcat and former Major League Baseball all-star Josh Harrison. Bischel talks about his playing career and coaching path that ultimately led him to the Bearcats where he led one of the country’s most impressive turnarounds in 2024. Cincinnati was picked to finish last in the Big 12 last spring, but finished fifth in Bischel’s debut season. Harrison, a Cincinnati native, describes his path to UC and his favorite moments with the Bearcats and in MLB, including his debut with the Pirates, his first all-star game and playing nearly every position in baseball.

On the second episode of the “Let’s Reign Podcast,” Dan Hoard sits down with new football defensive coordinator Tyson Veidt and women’s basketball star Jillian Hayes. Veidt describes growing up in smalltown Ohio and how he went from being a young head coach at the NCAA Division III level to joining Matt Campbell’s staffs at Toledo and Iowa State before ultimately landing his current role on Scott Satterfield’s staff. Hayes talks about her whirlwind trip to Belize for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition photo shoot, why she came back for her final year and growing up in a family full of outstanding athletes.