The Owl Pod: Official Podcast of Temple Athletics

Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with legendary Temple fencing coach Dr. Nikki Franke, who recently was named the 2026 Pat Summitt Award winner by the NCAA. Established in 2017, the award recognizes an individual within the NCAA membership who has demonstrated devotion to the development of college athletes and made a positive impact on their lives. Named after Pat Summitt, the legendary women's basketball head coach at Tennessee who amassed a record 1,098 wins and eight NCAA championships, this award honors her contributions to sports and her commitment to student-athlete success both on and off the court.

In the 20th episode of The Owl Pod, David & Amelia interview Samantha Nathanson from Temple's fencing program. Nathanson, a sophomore on the team, helped the Owls win their 29th straight NIWFA title a year ago and a No. 8 national ranking.

The Voice of Temple Athletics Kevin Copp chats with head men's basketball coach Adam Fisher to discuss his career and his time as head coach of the storied Temple men's basketball program.

David & Amelia sat down with freshman men's basketball player Olin Chamberlain Jr. to speak about the upcoming season that starts on Wednesday, Nov. 5 against Delaware State, and touch on his famous relative, basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain.

Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with the newest member of the Temple Athletics Executive Leadership Team, Brian Thornburg, to talk through his career path and what brought him to Philadelphia!

David & Amelia sat down with Temple football quarterback Evan Simon, who talk about the team's 2025 season and the locker room dances after wins!

Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sits down with Temple head women's basketball coach Diane Richardson to discuss the 'Match the Momentum' campaign and her career.

David & Amelia discussed the big road win by Temple Football and chatted about the upcoming basketball season that kicks off with the Basketball Tip-Off Event on Thursday at Liacouras Center.

Temple University head field hockey coach Michelle Vittese discusses a wide range of topics with the Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp, including her playing career, which including a pair of Summer Olympics appearances in 2012 and 2016, as well as her coaching career thus far.

David and Amelia recap Homecoming Weekend, then are joined by Temple women's soccer student-athlete Tamsin Bynoe!