One and One Podcast

Cameron Thomson wrestled at Iowa State from 2012-2015 and is currently a writer.  He talks about growing up in Barrington, Illinois, how he got involved in wrestling, and his interest in writing.  Cameron details his great Barrington High School career, his recruiting process, his family's connection to Iowa State, and why he he chose the Cyclones.  He then describes the rivalry with Iowa, Big 12 Conference Wrestling, having to redshirt his Freshman year, getting his first concussion that year, and how writing stories became an outlet for him.  Cameron talks about his success Sophomore and Junior year on the mat, continuing to get concussions and having to medically retire from wrestling and not participate his last year and a half at school, and using that extra time to write.  He then talks about moving to DC after graduation, training wrestlers at District Martial Arts, working on his first novel, and his recent engagement.

Tim Jenkins played Quarterback for the Football Team at Fort Lewis College from 2009-2012, then had stints in the NFL for the St. Louis Rams and in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders.  He went on to create the company Jenkins Elite in 2013 where he's worked with over 200 quarterbacks.  Tim talks about growing up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, how he got into football, his terrific career at Thunderridge High School where he set 7 school records, and the recruiting process that led him to Fort Lewis College.  Tim describes playing in the Division II Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, being a 4 year starting quarterback, dealing with injuries and losses, setting 18 school records, and being able to play in a college all-star game as a Senior.  He details the NFL draft process, not even watching the draft, going undrafted and signing with the Rams, playing in a pre-season game at Mile High Stadium, and then playing in the Canadian Football League for the Stampeders.  He then talks about how his business, Jenkins Elite, came to be after he finished playing football, the growth the company has had, players that have gone on to play in college and in the NFL,  how COVID-19 has impacted the business, and Tim's hope that football will be played in the fall.

Bobby Warshaw played soccer at Stanford University from 2007-2010, and then played 6 years professionally in the MLS and in Europe.  He's also worked as a writer, analyst, and podcaster.  Bobby talks about growing up in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, how he got into soccer, his intensity and drive to succeed, playing ODP and making the U17 and U18 US National Teams, and his Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School career where he was named Gatorade Player of the Year twice.  He describes why he chose Stanford, having a hard time in the beginning of his career, switching positions, his friendship with Kelley O'Hara, and the great NCAA Tournament run Stanford made in 2009.  Bobby then details being selected in the 2011 MLS Draft, his two seasons with Dallas FC, why he decided to go to Europe, playing for teams in Sweden and Norway, and his last professional stop in 2016 back home for the Harrisburg City Islanders (Now Penn FC).  He talks about his decision to retire, writing the book "When the Dream Became Reality", having his own podcast for a while, becoming an analyst for the MLS, and what he's up to today.

Ben Braunecker and Sydney Golic are an engaged couple that met through sports.  Ben played football at Harvard from 2012-2015 and then went on to play in the NFL for the Chicago Bears from 2016-2019.  Sydney was a member of the swim team at Notre Dame from 2012-2016.  They both talk about their childhoods, how they got involved in football and swimming, their high school careers, and the recruiting process.  They discuss their great careers at Harvard & Notre Dame, going through injuries, and Ben's journey in the NFL which is where he met Sydney who was working for the Chicago Bears.  They tell their proposal story, their wedding plans so far, Ben's future plans to become a doctor, and talk about the Golic Family Podcast- Sorry In Advance.  

Lindsay Cunningham played basketball at the University of Missouri from 2012-2017 and was Assistant Director of Development for the 2018 season.  Lindsey talks about growing up in Columbia, Missouri, having strong family ties to the university, how she got into basketball, her great Rock Bridge High School career in both basketball and soccer, and winning a State Championship in basketball her senior year.  She describes the recruiting process, why she picked Missouri, and her sister Sophie committing shortly after her.  Lindsey discusses her career at Mizzou, having to redshirt Freshman year, the team getting better each season, becoming an NCAA Tournament team and contender in the SEC, and what it was like playing with her sister for 2 seasons.  She then talks about joining the staff for the 2018 season, commentating for the SEC Network, playing in Australia, and her current job working on her family's farm.

Jon Poppe played football at Williams College from 2003-2006 and is currently an assistant coach for Harvard University.  Jon talks about growing up in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, how he got into football, and his great high school career at Bergen Catholic where he played both offense and defense, and won a State Championship in 2001.  He describes the recruiting process, why he chose Williams, playing in the NESCAC, and his career highlights.  Jon details his decision to become a coach, his first stop at Kings College, and then becoming a Graduate Assistant at Springfield College where he met his wife.  He talks about his first Division 1 stop at Holy Cross, and then his first stint at Harvard, where he coached the Secondary and the team won several Ivy League Championships.  Jon then talks about moving onto Columbia, where he helped rebuild the program for 3 seasons, and his decision to go back to Harvard, where he is currently, to be the Secondary and Special Teams Coach.  He discusses the recent cancellation of the Ivy League's 2020 season due to Covid-19 and how he is continuing to coach through the pandemic.  

Anna Kestler played basketball at William & Mary from 2011-2015 and is currently the co-owner of Sweat PGH.  Anna talks about growing up in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, getting into basketball through her older siblings, playing AAU at a young age, and being the point guard.  She describes her great Mount Lebanon High School career where she won 3 State Championships, the recruiting process, and what led her to choose William & Mary.  Anna then details her career at William & Mary, always being willing to get the assist rather than score, and having to sit out most of her Senior year due to injury.  She talks about going to work in commercial real estate after college, but then changing career paths and opening a fitness studio with her older sister.  She describes what Sweat PGH is all about, her role for the company, and her passion for what she does.  Check out her website www.annakestler.com

Marcus Ginyard played basketball at the University of North Carolina from 2005-2010 and currently playing professionally overseas in France for Limoges CSP.  Marcus talks about growing up in Alexandria, Virginia, both of his parents being in the military, and getting into basketball through his older brother, Ronald.  He discusses the great basketball in the Northern VA/Maryland/DC area, playing AAU for the DC Blue Devils, and his great high school career at Bishop O'Connell where he won 3 State Championships, was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in the state, and was coached by his brother.  He then details the recruiting process, why he picked UNC, and being able to play right away as a Freshman.  He talks about his highlights at North Carolina, getting better each year with the class he came in with, redshirting due to injury in 2009 when UNC won the National Championship, and returning for a 5th year in 2010.  Marcus then discusses his 10+ year professional career overseas, playing in many different countries, and now living and playing in France for Limoges CSP.

TJ Bray played basketball at Princeton from 2010-2014 and currently plays professionally for Bayern Munich.  TJ talks about growing up in New Berlin, Wisconsin, how he got into basketball, his great high school career at Catholic Memorial where he suffered an ACL tear as a Freshman, but came back strong to win Conference honors the next season, and then won a State Championship as a Senior and was named Wisconsin Player of the Year. He describes the recruiting process, his decision to attend a great academic school to honor his late mother, and why he chose Princeton.  He details his great career there, winning the Ivy League as a Freshman, playing Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament, getting an upset triple overtime win at Florida State, scoring over 1000 points, and being in the record books for assists.  TJ then talks about playing in the NBA Summer League after graduating college, going overseas to play professionally, and his experience playing in many different countries, and currently playing in the EuroLeague.

Ariel Braker played basketball at the University of Notre Dame from 2010-2014 and then went on to coach at Wayne State, Western Texas, and Lehigh.  She is currently Assistant Coach at Oakland University.  Ariel talks about growing up in Evansville, Indiana, but moving to Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan in middle school, being the oldest of 5 children, and how she got into basketball.  She discusses her great career at Grosse Point North High School, the recruiting process, why she chose Notre Dame, and having to wait behind a few older players.  Ariel then talks about going to 4 straight Final Fours, having a winning record against UConn, switching from the Big East to the ACC, being defensive-minded, and being ready when her time came.  She details how she got into coaching after her Notre Dame career, her first stop at Division II Wayne State, then Western Texas College, and then her first Division 1 job at Lehigh where she played against Notre Dame for Muffet McGraw's 900th win.  She discusses her current job at Oakland University in Michigan and her continued support for Notre Dame.