Episodes
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Andrew Plumley '11: Middlebury football and basketball, Senior Director of Equity and Culture at American Alliance of Museums
This week, Andrew Plumley ’11 appears on Siefer’s Scoop. A native of Burlington, Vt., Plumley was a two-sport varsity athlete while at Middlebury, playing football and basketball. As a student, Plumley studied Philosophy and helped create the famous MIDD KID song and music video. Since…
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Steve Hauschka ’07: Middlebury football kicker, 2014 Super Bowl champion
On the first Siefer’s Scoop episode of the spring semester, Steve Hauschka ’07 appears on the podcast. Originally a JV soccer player at Middlebury, Hauschka joined the football team his sophomore year and immediately became a sensation. After graduating, Hauschka played his graduate season at…
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Kent Hughes ’92: Middlebury hockey record holder, current NHL agent
On the final episode of the fall semester, Kent Hughes ’92 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A 2020 Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame selection, Hughes played four years of hockey at the college, setting modern-day program records for assists (140) and points (194) in a career. After playing a...
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Roy Heffernan ’78: Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame inductee, current Owner-Partner at Life is Good
This week, Roy Heffernan ’78 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A stellar athlete on both the football and men’s lacrosse teams at Middlebury, Heffernan was inducted into the Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. After graduating from Middlebury, Heffernan joined the Life is Good company…
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Cat Harrison '19: Former Middlebury women’s basketball captain returns as team’s assistant coach
This week, Cat Harrison ’19 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A four-year center on the women’s basketball team at Middlebury, Harrison was a two-time captain and ranks second in program history in blocked shots (105) and fourth in rebounds (746). After graduating, Harrison worked at a leadership...
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Jack Kramer '10.5: Former Middlebury football quarterback finds wild success with MarketSnacks
On this episode of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, Blaise hosts Jack Kramer ’10.5, a four-year quarterback on the football team at Middlebury. Kramer received a BA in German and Economics from the College in 2011, and, after graduating, co-founded a digestible economics newsletter, called…
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Colby Morris '19: Former Middlebury baseball pitcher chases Major League Baseball
On the first Siefer’s Scoop episode of the 2021-22 academic year, Blaise hosts Colby Morris, a former Middlebury College baseball pitcher who’s now chasing Major League Baseball. The 2018 NESCAC Pitcher of the Year, Morris was a four-year player on the Middlebury varsity baseball team. Since...
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Brett Perlmutter: Middlebury College ('24) Men's Swim and Dive
On the final episode of the academic year, Blaise welcomes Brett Perlmutter ’24, a member of men’s swim and dive, on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. Perlmutter, a New York native, spent his freshman year at Middlebury in 2019-2020, though he’s currently taking a gap year. To begin the episode, we…
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Bochu Ding: The Middlebury Campus' Editor-in-Chief, Men's Crew
This week, Siefer’s Scoop welcomes rower and editor-in-chief of The Campus, Bochu Ding ’21. The podcast opens with a check-in on Ding’s senior year. What’s his final semester at Middlebury been like? What are his plans for next year? Next, the dialogue transitions to the crew team at Middlebury....
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Ellie Barney: Middlebury College ('21.5) Women's Hockey
This week, Blaise welcomes podcast fan and women’s hockey player Ellie Barney ’21.5 on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. The episode begins with a chat about podcasting, from Barney’s favorite podcasts to that one Middlebury alumna who is working for a nationally acclaimed podcast. We pivot to a...
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Jordan Bessalel ('21) and John Mikus ('21): Middlebury College Men's Golf
For the second straight week, Blaise welcomes two varsity captains on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. This time, it’s Jordan Bessalel ’21 and John Mikus ’21, co-captains for the men’s golf team. Bessalel and Mikus begin the episode by recalling their early golfing experience, from their influences to...
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Jack Farrell (’21) and Tommy Eastman (’21): Middlebury College Men’s Basketball
On this week’s edition of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, Blaise welcomes Jack Farrell ('21) and Tommy Eastman ('21)–captains on the men’s basketball team–to the podcast. Jack and Tommy, both All-NESCAC players, reflect on their on-court careers at Middlebury. They explain why the NCAA D-III…
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Lucy Ambach: Middlebury College ('23) Women's Volleyball
For the first episode in Siefer’s Scoop podcast history, Blaise has a co-host! A sophomore Feb at Middlebury, Sam Lipin joins the podcast to help Blaise host Lucy Ambach ’23, the first women’s volleyball player to appear on Siefer’s Scoop. Blaise and Sam begin the episode by asking Lucy when she...
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Hans Pessl: Middlebury College ('22.5) Men's Nordic
This week, Blaise welcomes Hans Pessl ’22.5, a member of the men’s nordic team, on the podcast. A native of Bozeman, Montana, Hans grew up with a pair of skis on his feet. He describes how he first got into racing, how he honed his talent, and how his skills ultimately qualified him for a…
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Beau Root: Middlebury College ('23) Men's Baseball
On the second edition of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this spring, Blaise is joined by Beau Root ’23, a member of the men’s baseball team. The Connecticut native talks about his roots in baseball, his ties to the MLB, and how he progressed in the sport. He also discusses the college recruitment...
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Jordyn Johnson: Middlebury College ('23) Women's Softball
The Siefer’s Scoop podcast is back for the spring 2021 semester! In the first episode of the term, Jordyn Johnson ’23, a member of women’s softball, joins the podcast. The Hoover, Alabama native discusses her introduction to softball, how she progressed as a player, and her experience walking…
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Delanie Goniwiecha: Middlebury College ('23) Women's Hockey
Delanie Goniwiecha ‘23 joins the podcast this week, marking the first hockey player to appear on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A sophomore on the women’s hockey team from Rochester Hills, Michigan, Delanie recorded five goals and 2 assists as a first-year on the team. While her sophomore season was...
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Nate Moll: Middlebury College ('22) Men's Squash
Nate Moll ‘22 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this week, the first guest to appear in 2021. A junior on the men’s squash team from Birmingham, Michigan, Nate begins our conversation by explaining why he picked up the sport and how he progressed to the college ranks. Who were some of his early...
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Alex Stimpson: Middlebury College ('23) Men's Squash
Alex Stimpson ‘23, a member of the men’s squash team, joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this week. A sophomore at Middlebury, Alex discusses the COVID-19 guidelines that the squash team has faced this semester. How are practices structured? What’s it like wearing a mask while playing squash? Alex...
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[SPECIAL] Election Issue: Middlebury Student-Athletes Committed to Political Activism
In this episode of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, I explore the political activism exhibited by Middlebury student-athletes this semester. I interview a host of athletes and coaches to learn about how our sports teams are fulfilling their civic duty, from ensuring voting registration to calling...
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Amanda Frank: Middlebury College ('23) Women's Tennis
Amanda Frank ‘23, a member of the women’s tennis team, joins the Siefer's Scoop podcast this week. A sophomore at Middlebury, Amanda talks about the restrictions the tennis team is navigating through this semester. What do practices look like? What’s it like wearing a mask while playing tennis?...
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Eli Drachman: Middlebury College ('24) Men's Swim & Dive
Eli Drachman ’24 joins the Siefer Scoop podcast for the fifth episode of the year. A first-year on the men’s swim and dive team, Eli chats about what it’s been like to be a first-year at Middlebury during a pandemic. How has he navigated the social landscape? What is his favorite part about the...
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Lizzie Kenter: Middlebury College ('23) Women's Golf
Lizzie Kenter ‘23, a member of the women’s golf squad, joins the podcast this week. We begin with a discussion on how the pandemic has affected golf. What has changed about golf practice? What’s the outlook on the spring season? We also discuss her first year on the team in 2019. What are her...
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Gianna Palli: Middlebury College ('23.5) Women's Basketball
Gianna Palli ’23, a member of the women’s basketball squad, features on the podcast this week. In this episode, we ask Gianna about how the pandemic has affected the women’s basketball season. What has the team been doing to stay in shape? What’s the best-case scenario for this semester? What…
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Noah Whiting: Middlebury College ('22) Men's Cross Country
Noah Whiting ’22, a member of the men’s cross country and track & field squads, joins the podcast this week. In this episode, we ask Noah about how the pandemic has affected the cross-country season. What’s it like to wear a mask while running? Does the team have any upcoming intrasquad races?…
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Cole Crider: Middlebury College Men's Football (WR) and Baseball (P)
Cole Crider, a sophomore on the men's football and baseball squads, joins the podcast. In this episode, we chat about how the pandemic has affected Middlebury athletics, how Cole is keeping bonds strong with teammates, and why he ultimately decided to enroll at Middlebury this semester. We also...
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[SPECIAL] "Super Six": Legendary Running Cohort for Concord-Carlisle HS Reflects on Their Genesis, Success, and Best Moments
One of the greatest running groups to go through Concord-Carlisle HS, the self-proclaimed "Super Six" joins the podcast to speak about their legendary cohort. Hear about their early days, greatest races, and craziest memories, capped off with a litany of "most likely to" questions.
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Alex Burt: Colby College Men's Nordic Skiing (D-1), Junior Nationals Qualifier, 2x DCL Champion
Alex Burt started nordic skiing at 2-years-old and hasn't looked back since. He's raced for top-level club teams, dominated the Dual County League, and earned regional and national recognition for his talents. He recently wrapped up a gap year in Sun Valley, where he prepared for a career with…
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Elizabeth Peebles: Middlebury College Women's Soccer Midfielder, Four-Time State Champion, HS Team Ranked #1 Nationally Twice in Career
To say Elizabeth Peebles is an accomplished soccer player is an understatement. A four-time state champion (twice w/ HS and twice w/ club), two-time HS captain, and All-New Jersey North selection, Elizabeth committed to D-3 powerhouse Middlebury College to continue her passion for The Beautiful...
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Silas Gramaglia: Colby College Swim & Dive, Sprint Freestyle and Backstroke Specialist, U.S. Sectionals Qualifier
Silas Gramaglia was a late bloomer in the swimming world. If you told him in tenth grade that he'd be swimming collegiately, he'd say you were crazy. But suddenly, he began rapidly shaving time off his personal bests, attracting attention from some of the top Division 3 colleges. Hear about his...
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Will Paterson: UMass Lowell Men's Soccer Midfielder, Concord-Carlisle HS Varsity Captain, FC Stars Alumnus
Will Paterson has racked up numerous accolades throughout his illustrious soccer career, including a state championship in high school and a national semi-final appearance for FC Stars of MA. After captaining the varsity team his senior year, he's taken his talents to UMass Lowell where he plays...
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Jake Hatch: Emerson College Baseball Player, Aspiring Sports Journalist | Episode 4
Jake Hatch is a rising sophomore at Emerson College who plays baseball for the men's varsity team. A talented infielder who has devoted countless hours to studying the mechanics of the game, Jake constantly looks to gain a competitive edge over his opponents. In this episode, Jake discusses his...
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Matt Kleiman: Johns Hopkins XC/TF Athlete, Massachusetts All-State Mile Champ, Aspiring Astrophysicist | Episode 3
Matt Kleiman excels both inside and outside of the classroom. The 3:50 1500m runner is a state champion in the mile, a cross country state champion, and a top Division 3 runner. He also boasts an incredible academic portfolio, earning admission to the prestigious Johns Hopkins University where he...
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Chris Ratcliffe: Williams College XC/T&F Recruit, 15:38 5k (XC) Runner | Episode 2
Chris Ratliffe, who comes from a family of decorated runners, is a product of the process. Over the course of his high school career, he improved his 5k cross country time by 3 minutes and cut roughly 40 seconds off his mile time. Hear about his keys to success, the role his accomplished family…
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Alex Ehrenthal: Cornell University XC/T&F Recruit, 4:14 Miler | Episode 1
One of the premier teenage runners in Massachusetts speaks about his unorthodox journey with running, including his roots with soccer, winning two state championships in high school, and one of the biggest decisions in his life.
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Exploring the unique lives of collegiate athletes, both past and present.
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Blaise Siefer
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