One and One Podcast

James Gillespie played football at Widener University from 2016-2021 where he was an All-American,  and basketball in 2019-2020. He talks about growing up in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania, coming from an athletic family (his older sister Victoria was a swimmer at the University of Delaware and his younger brother Collin is currently on the Villanova University Basketball Team), how he got into football and basketball, and thinking he would focus on basketball at the start of his high school career. He details his career at Archbishop Wood High School where he was a great Wide Receiver, his father being on the coaching staff, and winning back-to-back state titles . He also talks about his basketball career and playing with his brother, Collin. James discusses his recruiting process, why he chose Widener, the transition to college football, playing in the Middle Atlantic Conference, and the competition in DIII College Football. He then talks about his standout career, breaking his collarbone Junior year when he was playing great football, and coming back the next season to win the the MAC's Offensive Player of the Year and become an All-American.  James explains why he chose to join the basketball team after his Senior season, transitioning from football to basketball, and being the hustle player every team needs. He then discusses his decision to come back for a 5th year in 2021 but having to wait a year since the NCAA cancelled the 2020 season, his 2021 season, and how he is currently training for the NFL draft. 

Myles Ehrlich is a WNBA beat writer covering the New York Liberty for Nets Republic, the Connecticut Sun for Winsidr, and the WNBA in general for Queen Ballers Club. He talks about growing up in Brooklyn, New York, playing sports, specifically basketball and baseball, and writing since a young age. He discusses attending NYU for college where he found his passion for writing, how he got involved with the WNBA, what it's like writing for 3 different sites, and balancing this with a 9-5 job. Myles details what a typical day during the season looks like for him, attending every Liberty game last season, being in the press conferences, and writing player profiles for Queen Ballers.  Myles gives his opinions on the WNBA free agency, the Athletes Unlimited League, the growth of the WNBA, the rising popularity, and his excitement for the 2022 season.  He also  talks about writing a novel in his free time called "From The Bleachers", the personal story behind it, and his timeline for publishing.

Steven Johnston played basketball at Fairfield University from 2012-2015 and now runs his own basketball training company "No Days Off".  He talks about growing up in Stamford, Connecticut, how he got into basketball, and his high school career that involved 3 different schools and re-classifying.  Steve discusses his recruiting process, why he chose to walk-on at Fairfield University, getting cut as a Freshman, but staying on the team as a Team Manager and a practice player, and his work ethic that led him to suit up the final game and earn a spot on the team as a Sophomore.  He then details his Sophomore season in 2013, becoming a regular rotation player in the lineup in the tough Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference.  He talks about his Junior season in 2014 where he started multiple games, and his Senior year in 2015 where an injury derailed him slightly.  Through his college career, he never stopped working and literally went from team manager to a starting guard.  After college, Steve describes his time playing professionally in Canada, how and why he started No Days Off, what he teaches when he trains his players, and following all of their careers.  Some of the big names Steve has trained include Sonia Citron, Aaron Wheeler, Christyn Williams, and Olivia Nelson-Ododa.

Dave Day played basketball at Ouachita Baptist University from 2010-2014.  He talks about growing up in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, how he got into basketball, and being tall as a kid.  Dave discusses his great career at ThunderRidge High School, where both the boys' and girls' programs are phenomenal.  He talks about making it to the state Final Four, playing with other great players, having a good relationship with his head coach to this day,  also being a great Track & Field athlete (All State in the High Jump), and being recruited for that sport at the Division I level.  He details his recruiting process in both basketball and track, why he chose basketball, and how he ended up at Ouachita Baptist University, a Division II school in Arkadelphia, Arkansas.  Dave then dives into the transition from high school basketball to college basketball, living so far from home, and playing for one season with his older brother, Scott.  He talks about the highlights of his career,  which includes a Great American Conference Tournament Championship, meeting his wife in college, and what he's been up to since graduating from OBU: getting married, starting a family, moving back to the Denver area, and having a successful business career.

Taylor Becerra played softball at Arizona State University from 2016-2019 and went to the 2018 Women's College Softball World Series.  She talks about growing up in Whittier, California, how she got into softball, starting club at a young age, being a slap hitter, and playing middle infield as well as catcher growing up.  Taylor describes her career at La Serna High School where she won a CIF Division Championship, her recruiting process, and why she ultimately chose Arizona State.  She details her transition from high school to college softball, switching positions to 3rd base, the competition in the Pac-12, and getting to the College Softball World Series in 2018.  She speaks about her time in Oklahoma City and the experience she will have for a lifetime.  Taylor then discusses her senior season that was unfortunately cut short due to an ACL injury, how she came to terms with her career ending, and why she started TB26 Performance Training in Chandler, Arizona after graduating from ASU where she trains young softball players.

Conor Triplett attended the University of Notre Dame from 2015-2018 where he was a male practice player for the Women's Basketball team, and was there when they won the 2018 National Championship.  He talks about growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, being a twin, having a father that's a Professional Golfer (Kirk Triplett), and how he got into basketball.  Conor describes his basketball career at Brophy College Prep High School, getting recruited to smaller Division 3 schools, and his decision to attend Notre Dame as a student.  He then details how he became a member of the practice squad for the women's team, what it takes to be a practice player, having a high basketball IQ, and his experience working with former Head Coach Muffet McGraw and current Head Coach Niele Ivey.  He chats about the 2018 title run, going to the Final Four with other members of the practice squad, the rollercoaster of emotions that Final Four was, and a special moment between Muffet McGraw and the practice players after the game.  Conor discusses majoring in engineering and design, attending grad school at Carnegie Mellon, his career thus far, and his ultimately goal to build theme park rides.  

Donavan Mosley played football at the University of Alabama from 2015-2018 where he went to 4 straight National Championship games and won 2 National Titles.  He talks about growing up in San Antonio, Texas, coming from a large family with a military background, his love for the Dallas Mavericks, and how he got into football.  He discusses his career playing Safety at James Madison High School, his recruiting process, and why he decided to be a preferred walk-on at Alabama.  Donavan details the transition to college football, the culture of Alabama Football, what it was like playing for Head Coach Nick Saban, and playing with the best athletes, many of whom have gone on to have great careers in the NFL.  He talks about playing in the SEC, what practices were like, making it to 4 straight College Football Playoffs and 4 straight National Title Games, and coming away with 2 National Championships.  He then discusses being in the Disney movie "Safety" where he played the role of a Clemson player (not kidding!), starting his own podcast, and his continued support for the Alabama Football program

Blaise Lezynski played in the 2005 Little League World Series and then went on to play collegiate baseball at the University of Notre Dame from 2012-2015 and Mercer University in 2016.  He talks about growing up in Newtown, Pennsylvania, coming from a big Notre Dame family and being a fan of the Irish since a young age, how he got into baseball, playing 3rd Base, and being a fan of the Little League World Series before he was even a participant.  Blaise describes the summer of 2005 when his Newtown Little League team dominated the competition, had some scares in the Regionals, but making it to Williamsport.  He talks about his experience at the LLWS, playing on TV, and why he is still upset his team went 1-2.  Blaise then discusses his great career at Notre Dame High School, his recruiting process, and why he chose the University of  Notre Dame.  He chats about the transition from high school to college baseball, playing in the cold South Bend weather, his highlights at Notre Dame, and going from the Big East to the ACC.  He discusses playing summer baseball, the injury and illness that caused him to redshirt his senior year, and why he chose to transfer to Mercer.  He then describes his great season as a Graduate transfer at Mercer in Georgia, winning the SoCon, attempting to play professionally, coaching at Penn State for a year, and moving back to South Bend, Indiana, and becoming the co-founder of Onora Whiskey.

Link to Onora Whiskey: https://www.onorawhiskey.com

Baylee Wellhausen played hockey at the University of Wisconsin from 2014-2018 and went to 4 straight Frozen Fours.  She talks about growing up in Williams Bay, Wisconsin, being a Badgers fan, how she got into hockey, and her family ties to the sport.  Baylee describes playing hockey with the boys when she was younger, choosing to attend the Minnesota boarding school Shattuck-St. Mary's for high school, her outstanding hockey career there, and playing for U-18 Women's National Team.  She then details her recruiting process, why she chose Wisconsin, her relationship with Head Coach Mark Johnson, playing in the competitive WCHA, scoring a ton of great goals, making it to 4 consecutive Frozen Fours, and loving her overall college experience.  Baylee discusses leaving hockey after graduation, but recently getting back into it and playing professionally in the PWHPA, coaching youth boys hockey, working, and getting her Masters degree.

Kelsey Budd played basketball at Bradley University from 2010-2014.  She talks about growing up in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin,  how she got into basketball, her AAU highlights, and her outstanding career at Sauk Prairie High School where she was First Team All State.  Kelsey describes her recruiting process, why she chose Bradley, the transition from high school to college basketball, and the school's support for the athletic programs.  She then details her great four year career, the competition in the Missouri Valley Conference, scoring over 20 points many times when she had to come off the bench, working her way back into the starting lineup, beating multiple Power 5 Schools, and making the Honor Roll every semester.  Kelsey discusses her famous teammate, Michelle Young, who is currently The Bachelorette, how she was as a player and a teammate, and what she thinks of the season.  She also talks about what she's been up to since graduation, doing well in her career,  keeping basketball in her life, and preparing for her upcoming wedding.