Derek Leonard (2:35) joins DP to talk Nic Baker, the quarterback mind, Deion Sanders, why Derek never took a college job (yet), the challenges he faces and why he wants another state title run and finally some dad talk, including some parental advice. 

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Interested in learning more about the Wild Wild West that is Name Image Likeness (N.I.L.)? Illinois State's Director of N.I.L. and Community Involvement Brennan White, a North Mac graduate, joins DP this week to discuss the opportunities and possibilities. DP also talks about being nominated for the Illinois Times "Best Of" podcast category (go vote!) and breaks down what's coming up on Channel1450. 

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The first football player on the podcast this season is: Henry Buecker (2:46). The Rochester senior safety/wide receiver talks defense, being a coach's kid, winning a ring and even some basketball. DP breaks down what he saw last week & what's coming up on the website. 

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Hannah Werth joins this week (4:29) to talk about her family and the 'love' they received, Glenwood and Nebraska volleyball, proving something to herself, playing overseas, coaching at Lincoln Land and so much more. DP talks about week one of the high school sports season and what's coming up on Channel1450.

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Who better to explain what the wet bulb is than an athletic trainer during a week that almost all outdoor events are getting postponed? Williamsville ATC Kurt Turner joins DP (2:42) to discuss his career path, injuries, Springfield Clinic and even some almost two year old boys' dad talk. DP breaks down what he saw so far in week one and what's coming up on Channel1450. 

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He's been on the call for every Rochester football state championship and plenty more. Chris McCloud joins DP to discuss the behind the scenes details of radio broadcasting, Derek Leonard's run with the Rockets and plenty more. 

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Springfield High and Illinois State graduate Nate Borders joins DP ahead of his first season as an assistant football coach and teacher at Southeast High School. We're talking all things football, locker rooms and changing kids' lives.

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Rochester and SIU graduate Ben Chapman joins DP to talk junior college, division one sports and even a look back at the CS8 and his time as a Rocket.

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Welcome back for Season Three! We kick things off talking soccer with our most recent state champion - Glenwood head coach Jay Lipe. 

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Leanna Churchill discusses her journey from 1450 fan in high school to intern, to part time to now full-time and #2 on the depth chart for Channel1450. She talks about the games she's covered in the past seven years and looks ahead to Wednesday's 2nd annual awards show. 

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