Episodes
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DRAGONSMARCHON: Jared Gregoire returns to same NCAA Nationals facility as his breakout freshman year after being sidelined by injuries
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: MSUM' Jared Gregoire learns of his NSIC Indoor Male Athlete of the Year honor during this interview about his return to the NCAA Indoor National Championships. Making him the first NSIC athlete to achieve Indoor, Outdoor, and Cross Country Athlete of the...
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DRAGONSMARCHON: Pedro Velazquez seeks unfinished business at NCAA Nationals
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: An ankle injury in the first match at last year's NCAA National Championships forced MSUM Wrestling's Pedro Velazquez into an difficult ending...an ending he is now using as fuel for his return to the big stage.
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DRAGONSMARCHON: Jaiden Peraza had one jump that shifted his season from redshirting to NCAA Indoor Nationals
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: Jaiden Peraza made the NCAA Indoor National Championships in the High Jump...but he admits nerves got the best of him. After planning to redshirt this year to train, Peraza's early season PR changed his mind. Now is his time to make his best attempt at…
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DRAGONSMARCHON: Zoe Bjerke once thought being a college athlete wasn't possible, now diving at NCAA Nationals
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: MSUM Dragons Diver Zoe Bjerke said she couldn't imagine herself as a college athlete and now is heading to the NCAA National Championships. In this interview she breaks down the moment she hit her qualifying score, the coaches and teammates she credits…
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Anatomy of a Record-Breaker with Gage Florence
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: On this edition of the MSUM Dragons Podcast, Assistant AD for Media and PR Nolan Schmidt sits down with senior wide receiver Gage Florence. The Sawyer, N.D., native reset the NCAA Division II all-time record for career receptions on November 8. Florence...
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The Practice of Patience with Jared Gregoire
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: On this edition of the MSUM Dragons Podcast, Assistant AD for Media and PR Nolan Schmidt sits down with distance man Jared Gregoire. The Buffalo, Minn., native turned in one of the greatest first-year campaigns in the history of the Northern Sun, winning...
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From Newcastle to Moorhead with Head Soccer Coach Scott Forster
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: On this edition of the MSUM Dragons Podcast, Assistant AD for Media and Public Relations Nolan Schmidt is joined by Head Soccer Coach Scott Forster. Forster, a Newcastle, England, native, came to the United States with a soccer background, but coaching…
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Learning how to be a passing quarterback with Jack Strand
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: On this edition of the MSUM Dragons Podcast, Assistant AD for Media and Public Relations Nolan Schmidt is joined by senior quarterback Jack Strand. The Bloomer, Wis., native discusses his journey with the Dragon football program, which began back in 2022....
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#DragonsMarchOn - The Grandpa and the Phenom (Cobb & Cars)
6th year Senior Jacob Beeninga and NSIC Tournament MVP, Freshman, Carson Johnson talk about their bond as point guards, winning the NSIC Championship, the resiliency of the Dragons, and facing a difficult challenge in Fort Hays State in the NCAA Tournament. The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by:
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#DragonsMarchOn - Ryan & Pedro: Putting Dragon Wrestling Back on the Map
Pedro Velazquez and Ryan Henningson chat with Nolan Schmidt about their leading a team as a transfer, easing nerves through team success, and putting Dragon Wrestling back on the map. The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by:
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#DragonsMarchOn - Vontae & Jaiden's keys to success: "God, Trevor, Practice"
Shavantae Roberts is a record breaking machine in the 60M and Jaiden Peraza is one of two Dragons to hit the 7' mark in competition in the high jump. BOTH are heading to the NCAA National Championships in Indy this weekend. I got to chat with them about they keep their minds and bodies…
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NGWSD panel with Natalie Jens, Pam Gohl, Allison Swenson, Mary Ann Donnay, and Karin Schumacher
Hello everyone and welcome a special National Girls and Women in Sports Day episode of the MSUM Dragons Podcast. Our Director of Communications Nolan Schmidt organized an incredible moment…joining the first dragon trailblazers in women’s sports with current student athletes and staff for a...
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LAQDOWN: Head Football Coach Steve Laqua & MSUM President Tim Downs
What happens when a football coach and a university president talk about culture, character, and human development....well...this. These two face off and interview each other about how their worlds overlap, differentiate, and both aim to create supportive and transformational experiences on the...
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NSD24 Recap with Steve Laqua
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: It's Naitonal Signing Day for Dragons Football! Hello everyone and welcome to the MSUM Dragons Podcast where we believe the student-athlete experience here at MSUM is More Than a Game…I'm your host Jon 'Webbie' Wepking. We've got Head Football Coach Steve...
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Signing Day Insights with Coach Laqua
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: It’s signing day, it’s signing day, it’s signing day for Dragons Football! Hello everyone and welcome to the MSUM Dragons Podcast where we believe the student-athlete experience here at MSUM is More Than a Game…I’m your host Jon ‘Webbie’ Wepking. We’ve…
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MSUM receives NCAA DII Award of Excellence
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: Former MSUM Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President and Dragons track & field alum Rachel Schumacher was interviewed this week by the NCAA's Haydyn Gibson about the Joe's Heroes Make-A-Wish night which received the 2023 NCAA Division II Award of...
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VETERANS DAY: Grace on Guards
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: MSUM Softball sophomore Grace Oeltjen joined the National Guard on "kind of a dare". We asked her what the similarities and differences are between her two teams and how they've prepared her for life.
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Getting back on the field after 2 ACLs with Tyson Powell
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: MSUM junior running back Tyson Powell had his first competitive season of college football ripped away by COVID and by an ACL tear. Not the worst time for an injury like that but a long road to recovery laid ahead. Then, when the new season brought…
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Once in a lifetime game for the Ickert twins
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME GAME FOR THE ICKERT TWINS (Apologies in advance for the mispronunciation from Jon Wepking) The Ickert twins, McKenzie Ickert and Alexa Ickert spent their youth playing soccer together…eventually they both succeeded at advancing to the collegiate level for different teams…Kenz...
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Meet new Softball coach Mike Armitage
Who is Mike Armitage and why is he here at MSUM? Coming in hot with the tough questions so you can get to know our new Softball head coach, his coaching philosophy, ideal recruit, and why he loves the game.
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Doing things that have never been done before with Gavin Baumgartner
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: MSUM Dragons Men's Basketball junior Gavin Baumgartner came in with a class of freshman with high aspirations and now, after winning the NSIC/Sanford Health Tournament Championship...those aspirations are now becoming a reality. Host Jon 'Webbie' Wepking...
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Cole Jones on the ups and downs and reversals of his career
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: Dragons senior wrestler Cole Jones joins the podcast after senior day, but before MSUM hosts the NCAA Super Region V Championships. He discusses becoming a leader in the room, how to lead through adversity, and why he supports his Dragon Family.
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Dragons Father vs Bulldogs Daughter in NSIC Tennis this Saturday
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: MSUM Head Tennis Coach Jason Thiner has been Isabel Resler's coach growing up and in high school at Fargo South...as well as her DAD! This Saturday, his Dragons take on her UMD Bulldogs. They both join us on this episode of the MSUM Dragons Podcast to…
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Honoring our friend, helping someone in need, and a flippin’ great show
The MSUM Dragons Podcast is sponsored by: PODCAST INTRO: "I love it when a plan comes together…that’s for our listeners who’ve can appreciate an A-Team reference…but our Dragon Basketball games this Saturday are an example of just that. Several plans coming together to do good in our community…
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Football National Signing Day Recap with Steve Laqua
Coach Laqua joins us on Football National Signing Day 2022 to talk about the class as a whole, how his staff identifys athletes that are the right fit, and celebrating many new members of the Dragon Family finally making it official.
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Why the 3 Beeninga Brothers made MSUM a family tradition
PODCAST INTRO: "Hello everyone and welcome to the MSUM Dragons Podcast where we believe that the student-athlete experience here at MSUM is 'More Than a Game'...I'm your host, Jon Webbie Wepking. How rare is it to have multiple family members play at the collegiate level...let alone for the same...
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Natalie Steichen finds connections in leadership on-court and bedside
Dragon women's basketball junior Natalie Steichen shares what it takes to lead her team after leaders graduate, why MSUM was the right fit for her, why she wants to become a nurse, and how the two leadership roles play into each other.
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A Veteran, a Dragon, and a lesson in Humility with Larry MacLeod
Today is Veterans Day and one of the many things that I think about as we honor this holiday is how many of the first hand experiences we lose over time…and hopefully we helped capture a snapshot of one on today’s show for you. Larry MacLeod is considered one of the first ballot faces on the Mt....
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E11 - Abe Roehrich
EPISODE QUOTES FROM ABE ROEHRICH: "You could tell they're very genuine people...my mom even said, "You can tell they have good values." The values of the program matched who I wanted to be in the future." "It's 4-5 years of your life where you're basically making all the decisions. The biggest...
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E10 - Evan Moore
EVAN MOORE QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE: “You have this group of guys from all over and at the end of the day we all have the same values. The culture was everything I expected and more.” “It’s everything that’s presented to you in the recruiting process and probably more. The coaches and the guys…
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Give a Dragon a "high-five" for $10,000 on Giving Day with Cindy Bailey
Without a doubt, the single most valuable day to give to MSUM is Giving Day...which is October 28th. Why you ask? Because a $25,000 matching gift from Bob & Candice Bowlsby doubling your gift AND $10,000 in "high-fives" will be split up between the sports based on how many donations over $5 (a...
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E9 - Jakup Sinani
EPISODE QUOTES FROM JAKUP SINANI: "We're worried about having great people in the program...that's what makes a program special. [Other teams] may have more flashy things that they show off...we're more worried about having the best people in the conference." "Laqua always says...It's not always…
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Two different reasons for transferring to MSUM with Dayla Miller & Anna Steadland
Dayla Miller and Anna Steadland both transferred to MSUM, but for different reasons. They join us on the MSUM Dragons Podcast today to talk about how the move to Moorhead has impacted them and how they're impacting others on their youthful team who didn't get to compete last season.
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E8 - Mike Mann
EPISODE QUOTES - Mike Mann "My first 3 years at school I had 3 different head coaches...It was very clear that first morning (Laqua started) that it was, okay, we're not going to do things the way they've been done here before. We're gonna implement a system...hop on board or get out the way."...
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Best Dragons swimmer of all time returns (Erin Sullivan) returns to MSUM as Assistant Coach
The all-time leader in points scored for MSUM Swimming & Diving, Erin Sullivan, has returned to the Dragons as an assistant coach. Hear how her first couple months on the job are going, making the shift from athlete to coach, and how she plans to help future Dragons erase her name from the record...
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E7 Dan Grande
"They (MSUM football coaches) didn't necessarily talk about talent in the recruiting process. They talked about you have the character, work ethic, the intangibles of men of character...and that's why you get recruiting to play at MSUM," Dan Grande For those of you who don't know what THE DRAGON...
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E6 JP Mortenson
Here to talk about his experience playing for Dragon Football and living THE DRAGON WAY in episode 6 is JP Mortenson who talks how a focus on leadership in Dragons football helped JP land a dream job with Carson Group...saying his gut choice of going to MSUM was "one of the best decisions of my...
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Homecoming Podcasts Crossover with Wade Youngblom
It is homecoming week here in Dragonland…a time to come back to this place many once called home, engage with alumni, and the community. Our show does just that today…connects with an alum who is connecting with fellow alums to promote Dragons Football on THE DRAGON WAY Podcast. Yup, crossover...
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E5 Deiondre Taylor
Here to talk about his experience playing for Dragon Football and living THE DRAGON WAY in episode 5 is Deiondre Taylor who talks about his experiences with Dragons Football helps him tackle occupational therapy school to become the real Dr. Dre. For those of you who don't know what THE DRAGON…
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Sarah Petrbok isn't taking anything for granted
One of the biggest themes I’ve heard from our Dragons this year after losing seasons in the last 2 years because of COVID…is making sure not to take this year, this season, each game…for granted. They all saw that the opportunity to compete is not promised and could be ripped away at a moments...
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E4 Jeff Stith
Here to talk about his experience playing for Dragon Football and living THE DRAGON WAY in episode 4 is Jeff Stith who talks about how Find a Way and Fix Your Attitude has put loss, be a great teammate in marriage, and how his experience at MSUM helps him put hard times in perspective. For those…
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What is the value of the weight room?
After one week, we are $6,000 into a $20,000 weight room renovation fundraising goal. But it's more than new space, it's more than new equipment, yup...you guessed it...IT'S MORE THAN A GAME! It's the people who have been building the strength and conditioning program here at MSUM that have truly...
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E3 Austin Stone
Without a fall season last year due to COVID, Dragon Football assisted in creating an award-winning television show called THE DRAGON WAY. Now that games are back, they're continuing to promote the culture and values of the program through a new THE DRAGON WAY Podcast. Hear and see MSUM Dragons...
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MSUM Cross Country is #FiredUp to turn off the lights
Hello everyone and welcome to the MSUM Dragons podcast where we believe the student-athlete experience here at MSUM is More Than A Game. Our first official fall regular season home event is here. Opening Day on the 2021-22 season begins in the dark…well, kinda. Dragons Cross Country was on the…
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E2 Aaron Bohl
Without a fall season last year due to COVID, Dragon Football assisted in creating an award-winning television show called THE DRAGON WAY. Now that games are back, they're continuing to promote the culture and values of the program through a new THE DRAGON WAY Podcast. Hear and see MSUM Dragons...
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What are the 4 walks every student-athlete should take?
What are the four walks every athlete should take in their career? Welcome to the first episode of the new 2021-22 season…I’m excited that you’re joining us. I’m also fired up for our guest today, our interim athletics director Chad Markuson. He’s been here for 10 years, including last year’s…
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THE DRAGON WAY Podcast: E1 Isaac Ripplinger
Hello and welcome to The Dragon Way Podcast where we showcase the culture of MSUM Dragons Football through the lens of those who lived it while they played and how they're living it today. Your host is former Dragons player and coach Wade Youngblom, and he likes B-Dubs, the sponsor of TDW…
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#WorldWishDay gets some help from @MSUMSAAC
Today is World Wish Day and on today’s episode is is a celebration of a record-breaking fundraiser for Make-A-Wish by our Student Athlete Advisory Committee (otherwise known as SAAC). Two members of the team that not only raised thousands of dollars, but also had thousands of workouts pouring in...
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Who the hell is Chad Marksuon?
Some of you probably know Chad already from is 9-ish years at MSUM as our Associate AD and more recently as our Deputy AD…but his name might be completely new to some of you and even if you knew of him…what do you know about him? That's the topic today…getting to know our Interim Athletics...
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Doug Peters joins us for the final time as MSUM Athletics Director
Two weeks ago, MSUM Athletics Director Doug Peters announced that he will be leaving the Dragons after 14 years at the helm of the athletics department. This news came as a surprise to everyone, including Doug. So let's have him tell you the story of why he's leaving, what the transition looks...
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