Best Nichols College Podcasts (2024)

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Why the Gonzaga Bulldogs WILL have the No. 1 offense in college basketball | Killian Tillie is back! 28:21

9m ago28:21

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have the projected No. 1 offense in college basketball according to Bart Torvik's website, coming in at No. 9 overall in his projected rankings. Can the Zags produce the best offense in the country behind returning starters Ryan Nembhard, Graham Ike, Nolan Hickman, and Ben Gregg? Gonzaga is projected to finish firs…

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Higher upside: Dusty Stromer or Davis Fogle? | Gonzaga to Big East dead? | Zags in Paris! | Mailbag! 27:52

35m ago27:52

27:52

Rising sophomore Dusty Stromer and 2025 recruit Davis Fogle are both 6'7 wings ranked around the same spot in their respective classes who will compete for the Gonzaga Bulldogs, and we discuss who among them has the highest ceiling and the highest floor. Today is Mailbag Monday so we also discuss whether Gonzaga's backups could finish top five in t…

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No Plan B 35:06

2h ago35:06

35:06

Jonathan Baktari, MD, is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader with more than 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He also served as clinical faculty for several medical schools, including the University of Nevada and Touro Univ…

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Davis Fogle COMMITS to Gonzaga Bulldogs! | What the 2025 4-star guard brings to Zags | Timme to SAC! 28:55

3d ago28:55

28:55

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed a commitment from 2025 four-star guard Davis Fogle, who picked the Zags over Creighton and Kansas after visiting Spokane over Hoopfest weekend. Fogle rocketed up class rankings after growing to 6'7 and transferring to play his senior season at Compass Prep in Arizona. Fogle's commitment could have an impact …

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Can Washington State and Oregon State compete with Gonzaga and Saint Mary's in the WCC? 28:16

23h ago28:16

28:16

The West Coast Conference officially welcomed Washington State and Oregon State as affiliate members for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 seasons starting on July 1. The Cougars and Beavers are not known for their success in men's basketball, and we look at their history, previous NCAA Tournament success, notable alumni, and how this offseason went and wher…

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Controversy in Columbia 5:00

1d ago5:00

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What led James Woodrow to be let go from Columbia Theological Seminary in the 1880s? Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about Woodrow's controversial beliefs on the theory of evolution. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/controversy-in-columbia/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://www.ligonier.o…

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Gonzaga Bulldogs add Nicholls St to non-con! | Is Maui Invitational done? | Suggs, Rui to Olympics! 29:46

2d ago29:46

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will face Nicholls State out of the Southland in late December as part of the non-conference schedule, the first buy game known to fans. The Zags still have five non-con games yet to be scheduled, but most will likely be mid-major opponents. Danny Sprinkle and the Washington Huskies won't be on the calendar for the…

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Swedish Jr Hockey Podcast Ep. 105: George Dupont - Champion Mindset Academy 1:06:19

7d ago1:06:19

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George Dupont and I sit down and talk about Champion Mindset and Mental Strength in the 3rd and final mini series of mental strength and mindset to be a champion hockey player.By Jacob Dahlin

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What a Gonzaga vs Arizona matchup at Atlantis might look like! | Small ball for Zags? | Mailbag! 26:30

3d ago26:30

26:30

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs could end up facing Tommy Lloyd and the Arizona Wildcats in the Battle 4 Atlantis this season, the first matchup between the two schools since Lloyd took over. What might that matchup look like? Arizona returns Caleb Love and adds a pair of impact transfers, but will the Zags roster continuity win out? Today is als…

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Creativity, 5 Tips 39:38

4d ago39:38

39:38

Daniel Steininger, author, consultant and President of Steininger & Associates shares 5 tips on ways to build creativity to enhance personal growth and professional performance. Along the way we talk about “Sticky Notes” (13:20), idea shampoo (17:05), Yellow Tail wine (24:10), the Trip to Abilene (26:15), W. Edwards Deming (32:15), and the importan…

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250| Celebrating Milestones 27:21

6d ago27:21

27:21

Connect with Nichole on LinkedIn Episode Summary: In this special milestone episode, Nichole Harrop reflects on the journey of creating and growing the Future Female Leaders podcast. Nichole shares her experiences, challenges, and accomplishments over the past five years, celebrating the podcast's 250th episode. She discusses the importance of cele…

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Anton Watson drafted by Boston Celtics, and ESPN didn't care! | Winning teams draft winning players! 30:34

6d ago30:34

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Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson was selected 54th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA draft, making it four years in a row the Zags have had at least one player drafted - and the second year in a row the defending NBA champions took a player from GU. Watson brings defensive versatility, winning pedigree, and a strong frame to Beanto…

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#67 - Student-Led UGC and Building a Dynamic Video Content Creation Team w/ Andy Murphy from Siena College 48:48

8d ago48:48

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My guest today is Andy Murphy, Associate Director of Marketing at Siena College. In this episode, Andy shares insights on building and managing a video content creation team that includes full-time staff and student interns. Andy discusses Siena's approach to video marketing, leveraging both professional and student-created content to engage prospe…

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Anton Watson's versatility makes him a 2024 NBA draft SLEEPER! | Future Gonzaga Bulldogs draft picks 31:03

13d ago31:03

31:03

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson is projected as either a late second round pick or undrafted free agent in the 2024 NBA draft, taking place this week. Watson's versatility as a scorer, defender, and developing outside shot make him an intriguing prospect, and one who is arguably not getting enough attention by scouts and analysts. Which curre…

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Stopping by a Wood with Spurgeon 5:00

8d ago5:00

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When the pressure of his busy schedule weighed on him, Charles Spurgeon would escape to the woods for rest. Today, Stephen Nichols reads from several of Spurgeon's reflections on peaceful times in nature. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/stopping-by-a-wood-with-spurgeon/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries.…

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Battle in Seattle is back! Will Mark Few and Gonzaga Bulldogs make it three in a row vs Kentucky? 25:10

9d ago25:10

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will host new Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope at the Battle in Seattle on December 7 at Climate Pledge Arena. It's the return of Battle in Seattle, and the third game in a six game series against the Wildcats. The Zags are 2-0 in the series, can they make it three in a row against a Kentucky team that is ent…

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Washington Huskies BAIL on Gonzaga Bulldogs! | How will Zags fill out non-con schedule? | Mailbag! 30:32

10d ago30:32

30:32

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs were supposed to host the Washington Huskies and new head coach Danny Sprinkle at The Kennel in Spokane this college basketball season, but UW used an opt-out which gives the Zags another non-conference game. Will Few and the Zags add another marquee opponent, like Tennessee, Baylor, or Texas? Or a quality mid-majo…

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Arise Firebird 40:44

13d ago40:44

40:44

Jimi Okubanjo from Kent, near London, England shares her views on the importance of diversity and inclusion in business. With more than 25 years of experience in engineering and operational excellence initiatives at companies like McKinsey, Shell, Amazon, Siemens, and Marathon Oil, Jimi has cultivated expertise in mobilizing senior managers to spea…

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Why Washington State and Oregon State are good for the WCC! | Will St. Mary's survive in NIL era? 30:31

13d ago30:31

30:31

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few doesn't seem to be a fan of Oregon State and Washington State joining the WCC, discussing how it impacts the team's non-conference schedule. But, outside of Few's perspective, is adding the Cougars and Beavers to the conference a good move? What about SeattleU and Grand Canyon joining in 2025-26? How long until …

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Swedish Jr Hockey Podcast Ep. 104: Shawnee Harle: 2-time Olympian and Mental Toughness Coach 1:07:16

13d ago1:07:16

1:07:16

In the final episode of season 2, we continue in the series of Mental Touchness by talking to Shawnee Harle, 2 time olympic coach with Canadian women's basketball team on mental toughness training.By Jacob Dahlin

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Mark Few compares Ismaila Diagne to Ronny Turiaf?! | Few's thoughts on adding OSU and WSU to WCC 29:19

16d ago29:19

29:19

Gonzaga Bulldogs head coach Mark Few held a press conference ahead of his trip to Paris to be an assistant coach with Team USA at the 2024 Olympic Games. Few talked about the team's new players, comparing Ismaila Diagne to Ronny Turiaf, discussing Khalif Battle's elite ability to get to the rim, and the strong communication they had with Michael Aj…

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Which NBA teams are interested in Gonzaga forward Anton Watson? | Ryan Nembhard is Zags x-factor! 31:04

15d ago31:04

31:04

Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Anton Watson has worked out for seven different NBA teams, with one week remaining until the NBA draft begins. Will any of those seven teams - or any other team - pick Watson in the draft, or will he end up signing a summer league deal after the draft concludes? We also wrap up our season-in-review series by discussing Zags…

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The 600th Episode 5:00

15d ago5:00

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According to the early church historian Bede, Caedmon was an illiterate herdsman at a monastery who was miraculously gifted with a poet's hand. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the poem on Genesis attributed to Caedmon. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/the-600th-episode/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Minist…

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249| A Different Way to Look at Career Growth 8:12

17d ago8:12

8:12

Get the Career Growth Guide Connect with Nichole on LinkedIn In this episode, Nichole Harrop reflects on her past approach to career growth and shares how she wishes she had focused more on holistic growth rather than just climbing the corporate ladder. She discusses the importance of celebrating each step of the journey and offers practical advice…

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Gonzaga's roster is perfectly built for the present AND future! | Finding title sponsor for the WCC 31:09

16d ago31:09

31:09

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their 13th and final scholarship player for the 2024-25 season in Ismaila Diagne, a 7-foot 17-year-old center playing for Real Madrid. The Zags now have a roster perfectly set up for them to compete for a national championship this season, while still having key pieces who will be around in the future. We ex…

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Ismaila Diagne fills Gonzaga's FINAL scholarship spot! | Isiah Harwell has Zags in Top 4 | Mailbag! 25:28

17d ago25:28

25:28

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed their 13th and final scholarship player for the 2024-25 season in Ismaila Diagne, a 7-foot 17-year-old center playing for Real Madrid. Diagne is a developmental big who will play behind Graham Ike, Ben Gregg, and Braden Huff this upcoming season but could be a huge piece for the Zags in the future. Today is …

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Decide Who You Would Be, Ranger Class, November 1982 44:10

20d ago44:10

44:10

David Siden, USMC, tells of his days of military service as a Marine. Assigned to Co H, 23rd Marine Regiment and Company G, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Siden served 7 years in uniform. Along the way we talk about his motivation for joining the Corps (2:00), parental support (or lack thereof) of the military (11:30), dissing Chesty Puller (2…

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Scouting Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025 targets Davis Fogle, Nik Khamenia, Isiah Harwell, and Jalen Haralson! 23:29

20d ago23:29

23:29

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have four offers out in the 2025 recruiting class: Isaiah Harwell, Jalen Haralson, Nik Khamenia, and Davis Fogle. Tobias Bass of The Athletic joins to break down the games of each of these four prospects, who are rising up the rankings. How many will the Zags land? Are they good fits for Few's system? We close the …

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Gonzaga joins 2025 Player's Era MTE, with $1M NIL payout! | What Big East media deal means for Zags 29:39

21d ago29:39

29:39

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to participate in the Player's Era NIL Tournament in Las Vegas over feast week in 2025, joining the 16-team field alongside Alabama, Houston, Creighton, Michigan, St. John's, Oregon, and many others. Unless the Maui Invitational, Battle 4 Atlantis, and others adapt to this model of paying participating team…

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#66 - Empowering Faculty to Build Their Personal Brands w/ Dr. Sheena Howard 46:18

22d ago46:18

46:18

My guest today is Dr. Sheena C. Howard, an award-winning author, filmmaker, and professor of communication. In this episode, Dr. Howard discusses her book "Academic Branding: A Step-by-Step Guide to Increased Visibility, Authority, and Income," and how universities can empower their faculty to build their personal brands, which in turn benefits the…

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Is Graham Ike an All-American in 2025? | Gonzaga Bulldogs well represented at 2024 Olympic Games! 30:59

22d ago30:59

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Gonzaga Bulldogs big man Graham Ike had a terrific first season in Spokane, averaging over 16 points per game and posting multiple 20 point performances - particularly down the stretch. Will Mark Few's team ride Ike to a national championship in 2025, and can he put together an All-American season? We also discuss Ike's future - he has two years of…

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5 Things Everyone Should Know about John Owen 5:00

22d ago5:00

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In his lifetime, John Owen wrote more than eight million words. Today, special guest John Tweeddale joins Stephen Nichols to discuss the life of this prolific writer and renowned Puritan theologian. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/5-things-everyone-should-know-about-john-owen/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Mini…

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Previewing the Gonzaga Bulldogs non-conference opponents! | Dan Hurley STAYS at UConn | 5 games left 30:17

23d ago30:17

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UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley rejected the Los Angeles Lakers offer and will remain in Storrs while his team competes for a third straight national championship. Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs will look to take them down at Madison Square Garden in December, with UConn returning star forward Alex Karaban while adding former St. Mary's guar…

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Swedish Jr Hockey Podcast Ep. 103: Mike Hartman Stanley Cup Champion Mindset 1:18:02

24d ago1:18:02

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Mike Hartman discribes himself as a bubble player that has played on the Stanley Cup champion team with the New York Rangers. IN this episode we discuss a Champion Mindset and specifically how this affects younger players including juniors.By Jacob Dahlin

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Gonzaga Bulldogs points per game projections this season! | How will Zags fill out non-con schedule? 27:24

24d ago27:24

27:24

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs averaged 91 points per game when they went to the national championship in 2021, can they hit that mark this college basketball season? And if so, how will those points be divided up - will Graham Ike and Ryan Nembhard build on last year's total? How many points might Michael Ajayi or Khalif Battle contribute? Toda…

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Will Dan Hurley LEAVE UConn for the Lakers? Gonzaga lucky to have Mark Few | WCC matchups revealed! 28:31

29d ago28:31

28:31

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is being pursued by the Los Angeles Lakers and is expected to make a decision by the end of the weekend. What the back-to-back national champions would look like if Hurley leaves for the NBA, and how it would impact the Gonzaga Bulldogs who play UConn at Madison Square Garden in December. Plus, a reminder how for…

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Gonzaga makes top 4 for 2025 4-star Davis Fogle! | Zags recruiting updates | Joel Ayayi's new home 28:33

30d ago28:33

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Gonzaga Bulldogs 2025 target Davis Fogle revealed his final four list on Wednesday, which included the Zags as well as Kansas, Creighton, and Nebraska. Could Mark Few bring the Anacortes native to Spokane? Fogle is up to 6'7 and impressed on the summer circuit, and will play his final season of high school basketball at Compass Prep in Arizona. We …

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248| What to Think about When Building a Personal Brand 16:05

1M ago16:05

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Check out Nichole's digital resources here Connect with Nichole on LinkedIn Episode Highlights: Importance of Building a Personal Brand: Focus on LinkedIn, but also applicable in general. Creating a personal brand helps in career growth and visibility. Reminder: Check the link in the show notes for career growth resources. The Career Growth Guide i…

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After long recovery, where does Steele Venters fit for Gonzaga Bulldogs? | Is WSU prepared for WCC? 29:35

1M ago29:35

29:35

Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Steele Venters missed the entire 2023-24 college basketball season with a torn ACL, but he's ready to make his team debut this upcoming year. How will Mark Few make room for the 6'7 sharpshooter? And does Venters - who was Big Sky Player of the Year over Dalton Knecht and Dillon Jones - have an NBA future? We close the show d…

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5 Books for Summer Reading 5:00

29d ago5:00

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The summer months can be a great time to catch up on reading. Today, John Tweeddale, vice president of academics at Reformation Bible College, joins Stephen Nichols to share several book recommendations. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/5-books-for-summer-reading/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate…

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How will Mark Few and Gonzaga Bulldogs use final scholarship? | Pavle Stosic transfers to Utah State 28:43

1M ago28:43

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have filled 12 of 13 open scholarships heading into the 2024-25 college basketball season. Will Ismaila Diagne, the 7-footer from Real Madrid, take the final spot? Or will the Zags look elsewhere? We know Nolan Traore is not an option - he's staying in France - but what about Jamari Phillips or Dame Sarr? We also d…

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Swedish Jr Hockey Podcast Ep. 102: Cody Murphy Elmira Aviators new Head Coach in NAHL 57:24

1M ago57:24

57:24

In episode 102 of the Swedish Jr Hockey Podcast we meet Cody Murphy, the new and first head coach of expansion team Elmira Aviators in the NAHL. We talk about his experience as a junior hockey player and hsi new position with Elmira. We also talk about his time in Sweden as a pro with Vasteras and Bjorkloven in Allsvenskan.…

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Why Mark Few and Gonzaga remain elite! | Amateurism is dead | Battle 4 Atlantis matchups | Mailbag! 30:03

1M ago30:03

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have always been on the cutting edge of innovation in college basketball, and this year's decision to use scholarship spots on players who are expected to be more impactful in 2025 and beyond is another great example. While other coaches like John Calipari want to use less scholarships for fear of losing players to…

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How Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs pulled off the BEST OFFSEASON in all of college basketball! 31:37

1M ago31:37

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have had the best offseason in all of college basketball. They returned eight scholarship players from a Sweet 16 team last year, losing only Anton Watson to graduation and two non-contributors, Luka Krajnovic and Pavle Stosic, to the transfer portal. The returning group - which includes Graham Ike, Ryan Nembhard, …

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Michael Ajayi WITHDRAWS from NBA draft to play for Zags! | Is this Gonzaga's deepest roster ever? 29:54

1M ago29:54

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs got more great news on Wednesday with Pepperdine transfer wing Michael Ajayi opting to withdraw from the 2024 NBA draft and instead play for the Zags next season. Ajayi has one year of eligibility remaining, and the 6'7 wing will step into the starting lineup replacing Anton Watson. Ajayi's scoring and shooting ski…

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#65 - Higher ed, this is why you’re not growing on social media 37:45

1M ago37:45

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John Azoni is the founder of the Higher Ed Storytelling Podcast and Unveild, a video branding agency that helps colleges and universities tell compelling institutional stories. In this solo episode, John discusses effective content creation strategies for higher education institutions. He covers several key points: The Podcast Format Change John an…

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Will Gonzaga Bulldogs land ANOTHER international big man? | How Ismaila Diagne fits this Zags roster 31:49

1M ago31:49

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs are in pursuit of Ismaila Diagne, a 17-year-old seven-footer from Senegal who is currently playing for Real Madrid. Diagne would fill the Zags 13th and final scholarship spot, and would add needed depth to the frontcourt while giving the program another developmental piece for the future. For 25 years, Gonzaga has …

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Owen’s Two Catechisms 5:00

1M ago5:00

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When political unrest drove John Owen to a small English village, he began ministering at the local church. Today, Stephen Nichols tells us about the two catechisms that Owen wrote to serve Christians of all ages in his congregation. Read the transcript: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/owens-two-catechisms/ A donor-supported outreach of Lig…

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Gonzaga Bulldogs land PG of the future in Braeden Smith! | How this impacts 2025 recruiting targets 30:07

1M ago30:07

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Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs landed Colgate guard Braeden Smith, one of the top guards remaining in the transfer portal. Smith is a native of Seattle and plans to redshirt next season, giving him two years of eligibility to start at point guard in the post Ryan Nembhard era. After Nembhard struggled in the first half of his first season with t…

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Swedish Jr Hockey Podcast Ep. 101: Gustav Sandberg - NCAA D3 Commit to Nichols College 1:07:08

1M ago1:07:08

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Gustav Sandberg grew up playing hockey in Stockholms SDE organization but moved to play hockey gymnasium in Ornskoldsvik in the northern part of Sweden. IN this episode we will follow his journye through youth to juniors and navigating through American Juniors to committing to play D3 NCAA with Nichols College in MA.…

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