Feathers and Field Goals

Jen Steele & Emily Winburn, Delaware Softball

In this week's episode, hosts Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer) fully focus on the softball program, who have shattered both team and individual program records throughout the 2024 season. We are honored to have been joined by both head coach Jen Steele and star pitcher and captain Emily Winburn to discuss this year with us before the CAA Tournament.
 
Schedule:
0:00 Jen Steele Interview
30:49 Emily Winburn Interview
 
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Ben DeLuca, Delaware Men's Lacrosse Head Coach

In this week's episode, hosts Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer) sit down with Delaware Men's Lacrosse Head Coach Ben DeLuca to discuss his tenure with the Blue Hens, the highlights of the 2024 so far, and the keys to the Friday Night Lights matchup against #15 Towson. We also run through our thoughts on the spring football tie, the domination found in our women's sports programs this spring, and both basketball rosters earning a commitment from a shooter in the transfer portal.
 
Schedule:
0:00 Introduction
2:56 Football Spring Game Rewind
13:50 Basketball Portal Updates
18:19 Women's Golf CAA Champions
20:25 Women's Tennis
22:47 Baseball
26:37 Softball
28:46 Ben DeLuca Interview
 
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Tommy McMenemy (Delaware Men's Soccer Head Coach) & Izaiah Pasha (2024 Delaware Basketball Commit)

Hosts Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer) as we cover two interviews in one episode! First off is current Men's Soccer Head Coach Tommy McMenemy, who discusses his first two years in Newark, his long-term vision for the club, and how that aligns with the school's announcement of the program joining The Summit League in 2025. Next up is current Delaware Basketball verbal commit Izaiah Pasha, a three-star combo guard that will be entering his freshman season this fall.
 
Schedule:
0:00 Spring Sports Updates
7:35 Tommy McMenemy Interview
46:21 Izaiah Pasha Interview
 
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Around the Nest: Spring Sports and Portal Talk

Hosts Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer) discuss the current state of the spring sport Blue Hens in action and the portal affecting the scope of next season's football, men's and women's basketball rosters. It has been nearly a month since we both got together, so follow along with the schedule below to keep up with our coverage in this one.
 
Schedule:
0:00 Introduction
2:00 Men’s Basketball
23:53 Women’s Basketball
31:28 Delaware Football
56:07 Women’s Ice Hockey
1:03:03 Softball
1:06:37 Baseball
1:10:33 Men’s Lacrosse
1:14:14 Women’s Lacrosse
1:17:00 Men’s/Women’s Tennis
1:18:36 Question of the Day
1:21:08 Closing Thoughts
 
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2024 CAA Men's Basketball Tournament Preview

Hosts Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer) assemble a "Gauntlet of Guests" to cover the upper echelon of the Coastal Athletic Association's table. We take a deep dive into each of the top 6 seeds of the tournament, additional highlights across the league, and our voted 2024 CAA Season Awards. The first round of the CAA Men's Basketball Tournament kicks off on Friday, March 8th and continues through Tuesday, March 12th. The winner will punch its ticket to March Madness and await its opponent and location on Selection Sunday. 
 
You can find our guests on Twitter here:
Delaware: Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer)
Towson: Jake Shindel (@JakeShindel)
Hofstra: Dylan Brett (@DylanBrxtt)
Drexel: Matt Ryan (@matthewryan02)
UNCW: Zac Voynow (@zacvoynow/@SSN_UNCW)
Charleston: Joe Wright (@Sctvman)
 
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John Fanta, College Basketball Broadcaster/Analyst

Join host Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) asking college basketball broadcaster and writer John Fanta his thoughts about the 2024 CAA Regular Season, an outlook into the conference tournament, potential March Madness Cinderella stories, the Big East bubble, and his updated Final Four predictions! 
 
John is a national college basketball announcer and analyst for FOX Sports, while also contributing to BIG EAST Digital Network, The Field of 68 Media Network, and CBS Sports Network. You can find John on Twitter and Instagram @John_Fanta.
 
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Around the Nest: Conference USA's Impact on Delaware's Non-Football Programs

Join hosts Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer) as they discuss the impact of Delaware's move to Conference USA on its non-football programs: men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, and women's soccer. Also included in our first guest-less recording was the first edition of "Recruiting Rundown" and any current highlights across Blue Hen Athletics they could fit between the cracks. Stay informed and entertained in this action-packed episode of Feathers and Field Goals!
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Nolan Henderson, Former Delaware Quarterback

In the second episode of Feathers and Field Goals, hosts Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer) sit down with former Delaware quarterback Nolan Henderson. Join us as we delve into the remarkable journey of this standout athlete, from his high school days at Smyrna, to lots of touchdowns in The Tub, to his current endeavors in the professional football industry.

Greg Mamula, Delaware Baseball Head Coach

Welcome to the debut episode of Feathers and Field Goals! Hosted by recent Blue Hen alumni Bryce Leslie (@SSN_BlueHens, @bleslie19) and current student Daniel Steenkamer (@DanSteenkamer), this podcast dives headfirst into the world of Delaware Blue Hens sports. And what better way to kick off our journey than with a special guest: Greg Mamula, the esteemed head coach of Delaware Baseball.
In this inaugural episode, Bryce and Daniel sit down with Coach Mamula to explore his career trajectory. From his days as a player to his extensive coaching experience, Mamula shares the pivotal moments that shaped his love for the game and his journey to leading the Blue Hens.
Returning to Newark in 2023 marked a significant milestone for Coach Mamula, and he offers fascinating insights into the dynamics of representing the program. With an eye towards the 2024 season, Mamula previews the exciting developments on the horizon for Delaware Baseball, igniting the enthusiasm of fans and players alike.
Don't miss this historic moment in podcast history as Feathers and Field Goals launches its first episode with Coach Greg Mamula. Join us for an enlightening and entertaining discussion that celebrates the past, present, and future of Delaware Baseball.
 
 
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