One and One Podcast

Herbert Lang played college basketball at Centenary College of Louisiana and then went on to play 18 years on the Harlem Globetrotters.  Herb talks about growing up in Brinkley, Arkansas, being the oldest of 9 siblings, how he got into sports, being a 3 sport athlete at Brinkley High School while also the top of his class academically and the Senior Class President.  He discusses the recruiting process that led him to Centenary College of Louisiana, his outstanding career there, winning the Dunk Contest at the 1998 Final Four, how he became a Harlem Globetrotter, and where he got his nickname "Flight Time". Herb goes into detail on what it is like to be a Globetrotter, the opportunity to meet the Pope and President Obama, and competing on 3 seasons of the TV show The Amazing Race with fellow Globetrotter "Big Easy".  Herb recently wrote a book entitled "Of Projects, Popes, and Presidents" that is available on Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. 

Maura Schwitter played Lacrosse at Duke from 2014-2017, was a member of the US National team, and also played professionally in the Women's Professional Lacrosse League.  Maura talks about growing up in Oradell, NJ, as the youngest of 5 children, how she got into the sport of Lacrosse, and the differences between Men's and Women's Lacrosse.  She also discusses her 4 year Varsity career at Immaculate Heart Academy, playing club Lacrosse, and her mom making sacrifices to drive her an hour twice a week in the winter to compete.  Maura then talks about being a 2013 Under Armour All-American, the recruiting process, why she chose Duke, what it was like playing in the ACC Conference, and the rivalry with North Carolina.  She describes the incredible run to the Final Four in 2015 and why the team was playing for something bigger than themselves, the honor of being on the US Women's National Team, and playing professionally in the Women's Professional Lacrosse League.

Brooke Jelniker played basketball at the University of Kansas in 2010-2011 and the University of San Diego from 2012-2015.  She talks about growing up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, where girls basketball is outstanding, attending Thunderridge High School with Carlie Needles, playing for a great program that always had many fans in the stands, playing in the Nike Tournament of Champions every season, and playing AAU for the Colorado Hoopsters.  She also discusses the recruiting process, why she committed to Kansas, Abby Waner giving her a booklet with advice for being a college athlete before she left, why she decided to transfer after her freshman season, and what led her to San Diego.  Brooke describes her time at San Diego and the success the program had, winning over 20 games each year she was there.  She also discusses what her life is like now as she is the Assistant Girls Varsity coach at a high school in Colorado, attending nursing school, and being a nurse's assistant. 

Brittany Mallory played basketball at the University of Notre Dame from 2008-2012 and also played on the lacrosse team in 2012.  Brittany talks about growing up in Maryland, her excellent basketball and lacrosse career at McDonogh School, but ultimately deciding to pursue basketball in college, and what led her to choose Notre Dame.  She also discusses her first few years there, tearing her ACL and what she learned from sitting out a year, her mindset on having to guard the other team's best player, and defying the odds her Senior year by beating Tennessee to make it to the Final Four and then beating UConn in the Semi-Final.  Brittany goes into detail about the tough decision to come back for her Redshirt Senior season, why it was her older brother Bobby that helped convince her to come back, some exciting wins in 2012, an emotional day for her leading up to playing Maryland in the Elite 8, and her heroic game in the overtime at the Final Four against UConn.  Finally, she talks about how she ended up on the lacrosse team following the 2012 basketball season, her experience on the team, continuing to follow both sports since she's left campus, and what she's up to now.

Evan Edelman was a pitcher on The College of New Jersey's Baseball Team from 2013-2015.  He discusses growing up in Hillsborough, NJ, how he got into baseball, the mindset of a pitcher, the best pitches he threw, his great career at Hillsborough High School, and playing American Legion in the summers.  Evan talks about what led him to TCNJ, the transition from high school baseball to college baseball, playing in the NJAC conference, some great stats he had, and the injury that ended his career.  He also talks about how his current job led him to Austin, Texas, playing in 2 different Adult Softball Leagues, and what he likes about the city of Austin.

John Wagner played football at Moravian College in 2004.  He discusses growing up in Wayne, NJ, in a house with 5 kids, how he got into football and wrestling, his outstanding career at Wayne Valley High School, playing against Gregg Olsen, and the rivalry with Wayne Hills.  John talks about the transition from high school to college football, why he chose Moravian, starting as a Freshman, and why he chose to end his college football career after one year.  He also talks about getting a degree in engineering, his unique job in the field, being a recently new father, how head injuries are so prevalent in the sport of football, and whether or not he'd let a son play the sport.  

In a special bonus episode of the podcast, Bridget B. chats with her good friend Perrin DeFreitas, who has been a season ticket holder for the New Jersey Devils for the past 6 years.  Recently, Perrin got a tattoo on his arm that pays homage to the Devils Stanley Cup.  It was noticed by the MSG Network, and they filmed a commercial where Perrin spoke about his fandom.  Perrin talks about why he decided to become a season ticket holder, the benefits it brings, and what it was like to film a commercial in his bedroom.

Erin Kelly was a Sophomore Varsity Softball Player at Hackensack High School with a great future in the sport, when one night she woke up and couldn't feel her legs.  Erin had contracted Transverse Myelitis, a disorder caused by the inflammation of the spinal cord.  Instead of attending softball practice, Erin had to spend 6 weeks in rehab re-learning how to walk.  She discusses what she went through in the hospital, how intense those 6 weeks of re-learning how to walk were, having a positive attitude through the whole ordeal, why she wasn't able to make it back on the softball field, and how her experience led her to her current career as a nurse.

Derick "Dizzy" Grant played basketball at The College of New Jersey from 2002-2005, and then played 8 years for the world famous Harlem Globetrotters.  He now coaches and trains in the sport.  Derick talks about how seeing the Harlem Globetrotters when he was 7 years old got him into basketball, why he chose TCNJ (where Bridget B.'s brother Kyle was his teammate), his fantastic career there in the tough NJAC conference, and how his hard work led him to get better every season, eventually earning him Conference Player of the Year.  Derick then talks about how he became a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, the hard work and travel involved, hitting the first ever four-point shot on ESPN2, and appearing on TV shows.  He discusses becoming an entrepreneur after his professional basketball career ended, and training successful basketball players, including Kyle Guy, Kelly Faris, Paul Jorgensen, Tyasha Harris, and Katlyn Gilbert.  Derick details his strong relationship with Kyle Guy, his thought's during UVA's NCAA Title run in 2019, and why he is the one responsible for Guy's famous "man-bun".  He also describes the impact Kobe Bryant's death had on him and details his book "Results" which is a 100-day devotional for athletes.  "Results" is available on Amazon.com, Barnesandnoble.com, and Derickgrantspeaks.com

Tara Schwitter played soccer at the University of Miami from 2010-2013, and then joined the Miami basketball team for the 2014 season.  Tara talks about growing up in New Jersey in a large, athletic family, attending Immaculate Heart Academy and playing varsity in both soccer and basketball as a freshman, and her soccer team being ranked #1 in the country.  She also discusses the recruiting process, choosing Miami, and how a tough decision ended her last season of high school basketball.  Tara describes playing in the highly decorated Atlantic Coast Conference, playing against current USWNT players, her mindset of being a facilitator on the field, being a player that would take penalty kicks, and finally getting the chance to end her basketball career on her own terms when Miami was in need of another point guard.