Tritoncast
UC San Diego Athletics
The podcast for UC San Diego Athletics
112: Baseball 2025 Preview
This week on episode 112 of Tritoncast, it’s our 2025 U-C San Diego baseball season preview. Head coach Eric Newman is back on the show to talk about the season and what we can look forward to on the diamond this spring with ESPN's Ted Mendenhall. Here’s a hint: pay attention to what he’s expecting to see from the offense! As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on you
Feb 12, • 0:00
111: 2025 Softball Season Preview
It's our 2025 UC San Diego softball season preview on episode 111 of Tritoncast! New head coach and Triton alum Nikki Palmer joins us in the Triton Spotlight to talk about building on the tradition and foundation, and what kind of team we can expect to see at Triton Softball Field this season. As always, host Jeff Tourial takes us around campus for the latest in Triton Athletics. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice.
Feb 5, • 0:00
110: Kylie Pries, Women's Volleyball
On episode 110 ten of Tritoncast, we’re talking Triton volleyball with outside hitter Kylie Pries. With the regular season set to wrap this week, Kylie takes us inside the huddle as the Tritons fight for their first Division I postseason berth. We’ll learn all about the athletic talent that runs through her family and Kylie will tell us about her change of heart that has her playing in a fifth season – and wearing the blue and gold. Plus, it’s the return of our popular Quick Picks segment! ESPN'
Nov 20, 2024 • 0:00
109: Jordan Haney, Cross Country
On an all-new Tritoncast, we'll get the scoop on the first UC San Diego team to appear in the NCAA Division I postseason as we talk cross country with Jordan Haney. With the NCAA West Regional set to take place Friday, Jordan fills us in on training, his mindset going into a big race, what it's like for a San Diego guy running in inclement weather – and more. Plus, our popular Quick Picks segment is back this week. We'll put Jordan through the ringer and you won't want to miss it. Plus, host Jef
Nov 13, 2024 • 0:00
108: Men's Basketball Preview 2024-25
As the calendar turns to November, basketball season is here! With the season opener just one week away, we'll preview the upcoming men’s basketball season with head coach Eric Olen on episode 108 of Tritoncast. He’ll talk about the returning standouts – including reigning Big West Newcomer of the Year Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones and Big West Best Sixth Player Tyler McGhie as well as provide insight on the seven new faces that dot this year’s roster. The Tritons were selected third in The Big West pres
Oct 30, 2024 • 0:00
107: Women's Basketball Preview 2024-25
Can you believe it? Basketball season is upon us! On episode 107 of Tritoncast, we head inside LionTree Arena to preview the upcoming women’s basketball season with head coach Heidi VanDerveer. She’ll talk with ESPN's Steve Quis about the returning standouts – including reigning Big West Freshman of the Year, Sumayah Sugapong – as well as some of the team's new pieces who may play an important role. The Tritons' early season schedule is no joke, and Coach VanDerveer explains why it's so importan
Oct 23, 2024 • 0:00
106: Kailey & Lindsey Park, Women's Soccer
It's a sister act in this week's Triton Spotlight as we're joined by Kailey Park and Lindsey Park from women's soccer on episode 106 of Tritoncast. The Park sisters talk everything from marking one another on corner kicks to pregame handshakes. And we'll also explore the team's foreign tour to Costa Rica. Plus, it's the return of our popular Quick Picks segment and you won't want to miss that! Pineapple on a pizza? Which sister is funnier? Who's the better bowler? You'll find out when Kailey Par
Sep 11, 2024 • 0:00
105: 2024 Men's Water Polo Preview
The 2024 men’s water polo season is here! On episode 105 of Tritoncast, we head to the pool to preview the Tritons’ season with head coach Matt Ustaszewski. Usha will also reflect on his time over the summer earning a bronze medal with Team USA before we turn our attention to what lies ahead for the UC San Diego water polo squad. Their season gets underway this weekend with the annual Triton Invitational. Our men’s water polo season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. If
Sep 4, 2024 • 0:00
104: 2024 Women's Volleyball Preview
The 2024 Triton women’s volleyball season is here! On episode 104 of Tritoncast, we head inside LionTree Arena to preview the Tritons’ season as ESPN's Bryan Fenley chats with new head coach Melanie Greene. Their season gets underway on Friday with the UC San Diego Invitational. Our UC San Diego women’s volleyball season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes his usual trip around campus for the latest in UC San Diego Athletics. If you enjoy th
Aug 28, 2024 • 0:00
103: 2024 Men's Soccer Preview
The 2024 men’s soccer season is here! On episode 103 of Tritoncast, we’re previewing the slate with head coach Jon Pascale. With the Division I transition behind us, Jon talks with ESPN's David Gentile about what to expect from this year’s squad – including a killer schedule that gets underway Thursday night in La Jolla. Our men’s soccer season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus for the latest in UC San Diego Ath
Aug 21, 2024 • 0:00
102: 2024 Women's Soccer Preview
The 2024 fall season is upon us! On Episode 102 of Tritoncast, we’re previewing the women’s soccer season with head coach Kristin Jones '04. With the Division I transition behind us, Jonesy talks with ESPN's Steve Quis about what to expect from this year’s squad – and the excitement is high within the program. Our women’s soccer season preview is in the Triton Spotlight this week on Tritoncast. Plus, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus for the latest in UC San Diego Athletics.
Aug 14, 2024 • 0:00
101: Ania Snissarenko '24, Women's Tennis
In this week's Triton Spotlight, we are joined by recent grad Ania Snissarenko from women's tennis. Ania earned her degree in human biology in three years while competing on the tennis team. We'll chat about what drives her in pursuing her goal of becoming a surgeon and she tells us what she learned while serving on a medical mission last summer in Uganda. Ania gives us the scoop on her funniest teammate and who she thinks is the best cook. Plus, it's the triumphant return of our Quick Picks seg
Jun 26, 2024 • 0:00
100: Earl Edwards, Director of Athletics
Coming up in the Triton Spotlight on episode 100 of Tritoncast, we go back to where it all began. Athletic Director Earl W. Edwards will join us to reflect on the recently completed transition to Division I. He'll tell us what he's most excited about with the reclassification in the past. Earl also fills us in on the department's priorities in this new era and how recent NCAA lawsuits in the news may affect the department going forward. As always, it's an enlightening conversation with Athletic
Jun 12, 2024 • 0:00
99: Izaak Martinez '23, Baseball
Coming up in the Triton Spotlight on episode 99 of Tritoncast, we're looking back at the career of baseball closer Izaak Martinez. Though he wasn't highly recruited as an outfielder, Izaak will tell us how he ended up on the mound at UC San Diego. What was it like to win the program's first Big West title in 2023? Why'd he stick around to earn his Master's? And how is he staying sharp leading into the Major League Baseball draft next month? You'll find out when we sit down with baseball's Izaak
Jun 5, 2024 • 0:00
98: Kyle Gibbs '24, Track & Field
Thanks for tuning in to episode 98 of Tritoncast! This week in the Triton Spotlight, we're looking back at the career of fourth year Triton Kyle Gibbs from the track & field program. The Murrieta native reflects on breaking a nearly 30-year-old program record in the pole vault and he'll also explain how a football injury led him to give this sport a try in high school. And oh by the way, he plays guitar in a band. You'll learn all about his burgeoning music career on this week's show. Plus, it's
May 29, 2024 • 0:00
97: Annica Ford '25, Rowing
We’ll take you on the water to talk all things UC San Diego rowing with Annica Ford on episode 97 of Tritoncast. The third year Triton re-lives a magical weekend outside Philadelphia where the Tritons competed for a CAA title last week. How did the team get an edge before the race? And what drew Annica to the sport? You’ll find out in this week’s Triton Spotlight. Plus, it’s the return of our popular Quick Picks segment! Annica tells us about her favorite aisle in the supermarket and her controv
May 22, 2024 • 0:00
96: Renee Zuhars '26, Fencing
We're chatting UC San Diego fencing with Renee Zuhars in the Triton Spotlight on episode 96 of Tritoncast. The épée captain tells us how she got into this unique sport and why she's stuck with it for so long. Renee is kind enough to give us a Fencing 101 lesson as well. Beyond her sport, the microbiology major will tell us what she's been working on in the lab. And what grandma hobby has Renee recently taken up? You'll find out in this week's Triton Spotlight. Plus, host Jeff Tourial puts Renee
May 15, 2024 • 0:00
95: Deena Pederson '24, Softball
We’re chatting UC San Diego softball with fourth year Triton Deena Pederson on episode 95 of Tritoncast. The Bay Area native tells us her Triton story, and we find out about her unique major. Deena reflects on her career from coming in as a first year during the height of the pandemic to Senior Day coming up this weekend at Triton Softball Field. What will she miss most? What’s going through her mind when she’s running the bases? You’ll find out in this week’s Triton Spotlight. Plus, Deena will
May 8, 2024 • 0:00
94: Sydney and Sofia Munatones, Water Polo
Tritoncast is back with an all-new episode this week. As part of women's history month, we're at the pool chatting UC San Diego women's water polo with Sydney Munatones and Sofia Munatones on episode 94. The twins will tell us what it was like growing up with a built-in best friend. We'll get into how splash ball ultimately led them to Canyonview Aquatic Center. Which Munatones sister is the better cook? And which one is locked in with the headphones on each game day? You'll find out when we cha
Mar 6, 2024 • 0:00
93: 2024 Triton Baseball Preview
As the calendar turns to February, Triton baseball is back! On episode 93 of Tritoncast, we preview UC San Diego's 2024 baseball season with head coach Eric Newman. Coach Newman reflects on last year's Big West championship and looks ahead to this year's campaign, including the challenging schedule, some new faces we'll see in the lineup, and what it will take to win another conference crown. Also on episode 93, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus to get you caught up on everyth
Feb 7, 2024 • 0:00
92: Bryce Pope '24, Men's Basketball
We’re talking men’s hoops with Triton senior Bryce Pope on episode 92 of Tritoncast! In this week's Triton Spotlight, the San Diego native reflects on his Triton career to date, how he stays composed with the game on the line, and what it was like growing up with a twin brother. How does he escape from basketball and life stresses? And what gets him ready for a game? You’ll find out in this week’s Triton Spotlight. Plus, we’ll put Bryce through the ringer as our popular Quick Picks segment retur
Jan 24, 2024 • 0:00
91: Denali Pinto, Women's Basketball
On episode 91 of Tritoncast, we’re talking women’s hoops with Triton grad student Denali Pinto! The Colorado native chats about everything from Division II hoops to pasta to her work with robotics to aid in recovery from surgery. How did an amazing student with a chemical engineering background end up with a master’s in finance? And is it true she was named for the National Park in Alaska? You’ll find out in this week’s Triton Spotlight. Plus, our popular Quick Picks segment makes a return and h
Jan 17, 2024 • 0:00
90: M. Volleyball & W. Water Polo 2024 Preview
A new year means new seasons for men's volleyball and women's water polo are here! On episode 90 of Tritoncast, the podcast for UC San Diego Athletics, we'll get you set for the 2024 seasons. We'll talk with head coaches Brad Rostratter and Brad Kreutzkamp to preview their upcoming campaigns. Also this week, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus to get you caught up on everything going on with UC San Diego Athletics in the Campus Spotlight. To learn more about the UC San Diego me
Jan 10, 2024 • 0:00
89: Hall of Fame Class of 2023
On a special edition of Tritoncast, we close 2023 by honoring our recent Hall of Fame inductees. On this week's show, we'll bring you the induction speeches from our Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2023: men's and women's water polo coach Denny Harper, baseball's Vance Albitz '10, track & field's Scott Sargeant '92 (speech by his brother, Steve), diving's Adam Burgasser '96, and softball's Amy Mettee '04. To learn more about the UC San Diego Athletics Hall of Fame, visit https://ucsdtritons.com
Dec 27, 2023 • 0:00
88: Basketball Season Preview 2023-24
As the calendar turns to November, we're previewing UC San Diego basketball on episode 88 of Tritoncast! Join us in the Triton Spotlight as ESPN's Ted Mendenhall chats with women's basketball head coach Heidi VanDerveer. Later, ESPN's Steve Quis is joined by men's basketball head coach Eric Olen to preview the season that begins Monday night. Also this week, host Jeff Tourial takes the usual trip around campus to get you caught up on everything going on with UC San Diego Athletics in the Campus
Nov 1, 2023 • 0:00
87: Omar Sabbagh '24, Men's Soccer
On episode 87 of Tritoncast, you’ll meet Omar Sabbagh from the UC San Diego men’s soccer team. The Calgary native takes us on his soccer journey when he represented Lebanon at the Under 23 Asia Cup over the summer in Saudi Arabia. Omar tells us what it was like training with a new team, what kind of support he got from back home while he was there, and what the first thing he ate was when he got back. He also tells Jeff how he pulls off playing Division I soccer as a chemical engineering major.
Oct 4, 2023 • 0:00
86: Kennedy Carter '24, Women's Soccer
On episode 86 of Tritoncast, host Jeff Tourial is joined by women's soccer senior Kennedy Carter. The Orange County native takes us on her soccer journey from the OC to Salt Lake City to La Jolla. She's in her second year as a team captain – but her college soccer journey didn't begin at UC San Diego. Carter chats about finding her place academically and socially here in La Jolla. We also get into what makes a good leader, why Bakersfield has been her favorite road trip, and she weighs in on pin
Sep 27, 2023 • 0:00
85: Earl Edwards, Director of Athletics
We’re back in the Tritoncast studio chatting with the boss on episode 85 of Tritoncast! Athletics Director Earl Edwards joins host Jeff Tourial this week to talk about the final chapter in the Division I transition. We’ll also talk about his focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, what his favorite part of the recent basketball trip to Italy was, and what excites him most as he enters his 24th season as the department’s leader. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief
Sep 13, 2023 • 0:00
84: Tritons in Italy
This week on Tritoncast, we're heading to Europe with Tritons basketball – no passports needed! We'll talk about the men's and women's basketball team's recent experience on their foreign tour in Italy when we're joined by senior J'Raan Brooks and first year Triton Sumayah Sugapong. What was the most memorable thing they saw? What did they learn? Pizza or pasta? Find out the answers to those questions and more in the Triton Spotlight on episode 84. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscrib
Aug 30, 2023 • 0:00
83: W. Volleyball & M. Water Polo 2023 Preview
Episode 83: In this week’s Triton Spotlight, our fall sports previews continue as we get you set for the 2023 women’s volleyball and men’s water polo seasons. You’ll hear from head coaches Ricci Luyties and Matt Ustaszewski '04. They’ll tell us about the new faces on the roster, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. As Jeff takes us around campus, we'll learn about women's soccer's fast start and hear about the men's and women's basketball teams' adventures in Italy. If you enjoy th
Aug 23, 2023 • 0:00
82: 2023 Soccer Season Preview
The 2023 fall sports season is here! On episode 82 of Tritoncast, we're previewing the UC San Diego men's and women's soccer seasons with head coaches Jon Pascale and Kristin Jones. They'll take us inside training sessions as their teams prep for the 2023 season and tell us what defines success for each of their sides in the upcoming campaign. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-de
Aug 16, 2023 • 0:00
81: Zeinab Torabi '22, Track & Field
On this week's show, we're in the Tritoncast studio hanging out on YouTube with Triton track and field alum Zeinab Torabi. The 2022 grad tells us how she got into hurdles, what it was like to move around so frequently in her youth, and the hard-hitting details of her post-track meet meal. Today, Z works for the Athletics department in video production, capturing the Tritons' most memorable moments during competition. She tells Jeff about her favorite projects she's worked on so far. You'll reall
Jul 5, 2023 • 0:00
80: Bobbi Aguirre '23, Softball
UC San Diego softball's Bobbi Aguirre joins us for episode 80 of Tritoncast! She's seen it all during her six years with the program – from Division II postseason to the chance to play in Italy last summer. Bobbi experienced some tough personal challenges along the way and she'll fill us in on how her Triton family helped her through the dark days. And we'll end on a lighter note, as Jeff puts the two-time Triton Athletes' Council President on the hot seat for our highly anticipated Quick Picks
Jun 21, 2023 • 0:00
79: 2023 Big West Baseball Champs!
On episode 79 of Tritoncast, we're talking all things Triton baseball with the 2023 Big West champs! UC San Diego baseball became the first Triton program to win a Big West title, and this week pitcher Michael Mitchell and infielder/catcher/outfielder Michael Fuhrman will join us to talk titles, College World Series, and the most memorable strikeout that was years in the making. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. L
Jun 14, 2023 • 0:00
78: Kim Graham-Miller, Track & Field Coach
On Episode 78 of Tritoncast, we're talking Triton track and field with new coach Kim Graham-Miller. We'll discuss the challenges of taking over a storied program, just how important family is, and we'll re-live what it was like to capture a gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. UC San Diego will host the Triton Invitational this weekend, and Kim tells us what it will be like to compete at home for the first time. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief re
Apr 5, 2023 • 0:00
77: Lucia Doak '25, Water Polo
Our celebration of Women's Herstory Month continues on an all-new Tritoncast. In Episode 77, we’re at Canyonview Aquatic Center to talk UC San Diego water polo with second year Triton Lucia Doak. The New Zealand native will tell us how she got her start in polo, what it was like to wear the silver fern and represent her country internationally, and what stressed her out the most when she first came to the United States. Plus, Jeff runs Lucia through the gauntlet in our popular Quick Picks segmen
Mar 15, 2023 • 0:00
76: Juli Arzave '23, Swim
We’re on the pool deck to talk UC San Diego swimming with senior Juli Arzave on episode 76 of Tritoncast. The San Diego native will tell us how she got involved on the US Open Water National Team, the work she’s doing in the lab studying traumatic brain injury on mice as a human bio major, and how she’s working with USA Swimming to help diversify the sport she loves. Plus…Jeff will put Juli on the hot seat for our popular Quick Picks segment. What will she share here that will shock her teammate
Mar 8, 2023 • 0:00
75: Sydney Brown '22, Women's Basketball
We’re posting up to talk UC San Diego women’s basketball on episode 75 of Tritoncast! This week, Jeff is joined by grad student Sydney Brown. The All-Big West team and All-Academic team honoree takes us on her basketball journey from upstate New York to New York City to UC San Diego. Syd shares why community service is so important to her, why she stuck around this year to keep hooping and pursue her Master’s, and where her newfound love of shopping comes from. Plus…we put Syd through the ringer
Mar 1, 2023 • 0:00
74: Emmanuel Tshimanga '24, Men's Basketball
On episode 74 of Tritoncast, we’re hitting the hardwood to talk UC San Diego men’s basketball. On this week's show, host Jeff Tourial is joined by center Emmanuel Tshimanga. The first-year Triton will tell us about his basketball adventure from his native Montréal and the decision to leave his family and head to the US to pursue his basketball dreams. How did he end up at UC San Diego? You’ll find out when we chat with Emmanuel Tshimanga in this week’s Triton Spotlight. Plus, we’ll put “E” in th
Feb 22, 2023 • 0:00
73: Triton Baseball 2023 Preview
In this week’s Triton Spotlight, we’re talking UC San Diego baseball! With the 2023 season set to get underway later this week, you’ll hear from Triton head coach Eric Newman on episode 73 of Tritoncast. He’ll tell us about the tough schedule they’ll face right off the bat this weekend at the MLB Desert Invitational, new faces on the roster, what the rotation might look like, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a br
Feb 15, 2023 • 0:00
72: Softball 2023 Season Preview
Spring is around the corner and we're talking Triton Softball on episode 72 of Tritoncast! The 2023 season gets underway this weekend with the second annual La Jolla Invitational and you'll hear from head coach Patti Gerckens in this week's Triton Spotlight. She'll tell us about the new faces on the roster -- and coaching staff, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief re
Feb 8, 2023 • 0:00
71: Women's Water Polo 2023 Season Preview
On episode 71 of Tritoncast, we're talking UC San Diego Women's Water Polo. With the 2023 season set to get underway this weekend, you'll hear from head coach Brad Kreutzkamp. He'll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. If you enjoy this week's show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to past episodes anytime on-demand at ucsdtritons.com/podc
Jan 18, 2023 • 0:00
70: Men's Volleyball 2023 Season Preview
We're back to start the New Year with an all-new episode of Tritoncast! On episode 70, we're talking UC San Diego Men's Volleyball. With the 2023 season set to get underway later this week, you'll hear from new head coach Brad Rostratter. He'll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to
Jan 4, 2023 • 0:00
70: Men's Volleyball 2023 Season Preview
We're back to start the New Year with an all-new episode of Tritoncast! On episode 70, we're talking UC San Diego Men's Volleyball. With the 2023 season set to get underway later this week, you'll hear from new head coach Brad Rostratter. He'll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they've been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of choice. Listen to
Jan 4, 2023 • 0:00
69: LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff '95
We’re chatting with UC San Diego alum Aryeh Bourkoff on Episode 69 of Tritoncast! The 1995 grad is the founder and CEO of LionTree and was influential in the Tritons’ recent move to NCAA Division I. He recently co-chaired the wildly successful Campaign for UC San Diego, and he also made the largest gift towards Athletics scholarships in the University’s history. Why is he such a believer in what Athletics can do for the University? Find out when Aryeh Bourkoff chats with host Jeff Tourial in thi
Nov 16, 2022 • 0:00
69: LionTree CEO Aryeh Bourkoff '95
We’re chatting with UC San Diego alum Aryeh Bourkoff on Episode 69 of Tritoncast! The 1995 grad is the founder and CEO of LionTree and was influential in the Tritons’ recent move to NCAA Division I. He recently co-chaired the wildly successful Campaign for UC San Diego, and he also made the largest gift towards Athletics scholarships in the University’s history. Why is he such a believer in what Athletics can do for the University? Find out when Aryeh Bourkoff chats with host Jeff Tourial in thi
Nov 16, 2022 • 0:00
68: Black Triton Association
On episode 68 of Tritoncast, we’re talking with two of the founders of the new Black Triton Association in the Triton Spotlight. Women’s basketball’s Katie Springs and track & field’s Amari Jenkins join the show to tell us about this new affinity group, why it was important to launch, and how a meeting in Texas last summer spurred the entire concept. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platf
Nov 9, 2022 • 0:00
68: Black Triton Association
On episode 68 of Tritoncast, we’re talking with two of the founders of the new Black Triton Association in the Triton Spotlight. Women’s basketball’s Katie Springs and track & field’s Amari Jenkins join the show to tell us about this new affinity group, why it was important to launch, and how a meeting in Texas last summer spurred the entire concept. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platf
Nov 9, 2022 • 0:00
67: Tritons Basketball Preview 2022-23
We're talking UC San Diego basketball on Episode 67 of Tritoncast! Head coaches Heidi VanDerveer and Eric Olen are in the Triton Spotlight as we preview their upcoming seasons -- which tip off next week! They’ll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they’ve been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of
Nov 2, 2022 • 0:00
67: Tritons Basketball Preview 2022-23
We're talking UC San Diego basketball on Episode 67 of Tritoncast! Head coaches Heidi VanDerveer and Eric Olen are in the Triton Spotlight as we preview their upcoming seasons -- which tip off next week! They’ll tell us about the new faces on the roster, what they’ve been working on in practice, how The Big West is shaping up, and so much more. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review on your podcast platform of
Nov 2, 2022 • 0:00
66: Manuel Augusto '22, Men's Water Polo
We’re chatting with UC San Diego men’s water polo senior Manuel Augusto on episode 66 of Tritoncast! He tells us about his journey from his native Portugal to California, we chat about differences in the college vs. international game, and he shares his experience surfing one of the most famous waves in the world – right in his back yard. Plus, host Jeff Tourial puts Manuel on the hot seat in our popular Quick Picks segment. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday, and this week's sh
Oct 26, 2022 • 0:00
66: Manuel Augusto '22, Men's Water Polo
We’re chatting with UC San Diego men’s water polo senior Manuel Augusto on episode 66 of Tritoncast! He tells us about his journey from his native Portugal to California, we chat about differences in the college vs. international game, and he shares his experience surfing one of the most famous waves in the world – right in his back yard. Plus, host Jeff Tourial puts Manuel on the hot seat in our popular Quick Picks segment. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday, and this week's sh
Oct 26, 2022 • 0:00
65: Derek Brajevich '22, Track & Field
On Episode 65 of Tritoncast, we’re chatting with UC San Diego men’s long jumper Derek Brajevich. The fifth-year member of the track and field team talks leadership and mental agility, his interest in acting, and why he devotes so much time to serving as the Publicity Chair of the Triton Athletes’ Council. Plus, Derek is on the hot seat in our popular Quick Picks segment. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review
Oct 19, 2022 • 0:00
65: Derek Brajevich '22, Track & Field
On Episode 65 of Tritoncast, we’re chatting with UC San Diego men’s long jumper Derek Brajevich. The fifth-year member of the track and field team talks leadership and mental agility, his interest in acting, and why he devotes so much time to serving as the Publicity Chair of the Triton Athletes’ Council. Plus, Derek is on the hot seat in our popular Quick Picks segment. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief review
Oct 19, 2022 • 0:00
64: Miranda Renner '23, Swimming
This week on episode 64 of Tritoncast, we’re chatting with UC San Diego women’s swimmer Miranda Renner. The senior recaps an amazing summer representing her native Philippines on their national team in Hungary. She also fills us in on what it was like growing up in Beijing, Paris, and Southern California. Plus, we put Miranda on the hot seat in our vaunted Quick Picks segment. What breakfast cereal makes for a great ice cream topping? You’ll find out in the Triton Spotlight! New episodes of Tri
Oct 12, 2022 • 0:00
64: Miranda Renner '23, Swimming
This week on episode 64 of Tritoncast, we’re chatting with UC San Diego women’s swimmer Miranda Renner. The senior recaps an amazing summer representing her native Philippines on their national team in Hungary. She also fills us in on what it was like growing up in Beijing, Paris, and Southern California. Plus, we put Miranda on the hot seat in our vaunted Quick Picks segment. What breakfast cereal makes for a great ice cream topping? You’ll find out in the Triton Spotlight! New episodes of Tri
Oct 12, 2022 • 0:00
63: Keara Fitzgerald '24, Women's Soccer
This week's Tritoncast features a conversation with UC San Diego women's soccer goalkeeper Keara Fitzgerald. The junior fills us in on what it was like to meet her teammates and develop team chemistry in the throes of the pandemic, which teammate is the best cook, and how a tree on the other end of the field helped her decide to focus on goalkeeping when she was young. Plus, Keara is on the hot seat in our vaunted Quick Picks segment. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you e
Oct 5, 2022 • 0:00
63: Keara Fitzgerald '24, Women's Soccer
This week's Tritoncast features a conversation with UC San Diego women's soccer goalkeeper Keara Fitzgerald. The junior fills us in on what it was like to meet her teammates and develop team chemistry in the throes of the pandemic, which teammate is the best cook, and how a tree on the other end of the field helped her decide to focus on goalkeeping when she was young. Plus, Keara is on the hot seat in our vaunted Quick Picks segment. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you e
Oct 5, 2022 • 0:00
62: Ava McInnes '24, Women's Volleyball
We’re chatting with UC San Diego women’s volleyball outside hitter Ava McInnes on episode 62 of Tritoncast. The sophomore fills us in on starting college on a deserted campus, what it was like playing her freshman year while wearing a mask, and she describes the incredible atmosphere last week for the conference home opener – the largest crowd in UC San Diego volleyball history. Plus, Ava is on the hot seat as our popular Quick Picks segment makes an appearance. New episodes of Tritoncast premi
Sep 28, 2022 • 0:00
62: Ava McInnes '24, Women's Volleyball
We’re chatting with UC San Diego women’s volleyball outside hitter Ava McInnes on episode 62 of Tritoncast. The sophomore fills us in on starting college on a deserted campus, what it was like playing her freshman year while wearing a mask, and she describes the incredible atmosphere last week for the conference home opener – the largest crowd in UC San Diego volleyball history. Plus, Ava is on the hot seat as our popular Quick Picks segment makes an appearance. New episodes of Tritoncast premi
Sep 28, 2022 • 0:00
61: Noah Sonenstein '22, Men's Soccer
Episode 61 of Tritoncast features a conversation with UC San Diego men's soccer team captain Noah Sonenstein '22. The grad student fills us in on his amazing soccer journey overseas this past summer. Noah also describes what makes an effective captain and the story behind those Team Noah t-shirts you may have seen all around Triton Soccer Stadium. Plus, he’s on the hot seat as our popular Quick Picks segment returns. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, pl
Sep 21, 2022 • 0:00
60: Timmer Willing, Men's Tennis Coach
On episode 60 of Tritoncast, we’re chatting with UC San Diego men’s tennis coach Timmer Willing. If you know Timmer…you know this conversation will have you cracking up. If not, you’re in for a treat. In addition to chatting about Triton tennis and what he learns from watching softball practice, he’ll also share why he takes time to help children who fall on the autism spectrum. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, and write a brief
Sep 14, 2022 • 0:00
59: Ciara Franke '21, Water Polo/Swim
On episode 59 of Tritoncast, we're chatting with 12-time swim All-American and four-time water polo All-American Ciara Franke. The recent UC San Diego grad and NCAA Woman of the Year nominee tells us how she balanced both sports as a Triton, why she turned to baking in her non-existent free time, and what she's doing now in Ireland. Plus, we put her through the ringer as our popular Quick Picks segment returns. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday.
Sep 7, 2022 • 0:00
58: Nate Garcia '00, Cross Country Coach
On episode 58 of Tritoncast, we’re chatting with UC San Diego cross country coach Nate Garcia. The 2000 UCSD grad will reflect on his favorite memories as a Triton and how campus has grown the last two decades, he'll tell us how a history major got into coaching, and, on the eve of the 2022 season, Nate shares what to expect from this year’s team.
Aug 31, 2022 • 0:00
57: Fall 2022 Volleyball, Water Polo Preview
Our fall preview series continues on episode 57 of Tritoncast! This week, we're looking ahead to the start of the women's volleyball season later this week with head coach Ricci Luyties. His squad is set to begin its second Division I season. What'd they learn in year one? Later in the show, the start of the men's water polo season is just over a week away, and first year head coach Matt Ustaszewski '04 joins us to talk about the 15-team Triton Invitational, the team's final season in the Wester
Aug 24, 2022 • 0:00
56: 2022 Tritons Soccer Preview
With the start of the 2022 fall sports season upon us, Tritoncast is back with an all-new episode! This week, we're previewing the upcoming soccer season with head women's coach Kristin Jones '04 and head men's coach Jon Pascale. They look back at their first Division I seasons and chat about the roles their newcomers might play. Coach Pascale also chats about the brand-new pitch at Triton Soccer Stadium and where the facility ranks in the Big West.
Aug 17, 2022 • 0:00
55: Nick Cirrito '22, Mens Soccer
On Episode 55 of Tritoncast we chat with men’s soccer senior forward Nick Cirrito, an urban studies and planning major in Muir College. With his final season at UC San Diego coming to a close this weekend…what’s next for Nick? What are some of his favorite soccer memories? What exactly is surf rock? Find out when you tune into today’s Triton Spotlight.
Oct 28, 2021 • 0:00
54: Maddy Samilo '21, Women's Soccer
An all-new season of Tritoncast is here! On episode 54, we chat with women's soccer super senior Maddy Samilo. She earned her degree in marine biology in June, but stuck around for a bonus season after the 2020 COVID cancellation. Now in grad school at UC San Diego's Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Samilo reflects on some of her favorite Triton soccer memories, her post-grad school plans, and more. Plus, Jeff puts her through the ringer as our popular Quick Picks segment returns!
Oct 20, 2021 • 0:00
53: Lucas Tager '23, Men's Soccer
In episode 53 of Tritoncast, UC San Diego men's soccer midfielder Lucas Tager is featured in the Triton Spotlight. Tager chats about his global upbringing and how soccer has played a role in his ability to speak four languages. He also shares about his work helping others at a medical clinic in Lebanon. Plus, Tager sits down in the hot seat for our Quick Picks segment! Later, in her final appearance on the show, host Jenny Stephens shares some of her favorite memories from three years with UC S
Jun 30, 2021 • 0:00
52: Shandiin Armao '19, Women's Basketball
On episode 52 of Tritoncast, Jeff chats with UC San Diego women’s basketball alumna Shandiin Armao. The 2019 grad made her way to La Jolla from the small town of Winslow, Arizona. She tells us about her upbringing as a member of the Navajo tribe and the phenomenon known as “res ball.” Armao also reflects on her time as a Triton and tell us about the work she’s doing to improve tribal access to health care. New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday.
Jun 23, 2021 • 0:00
51: Everett Lau '21, Baseball
We're talkin' baseball on episode 51 of Tritoncast! In this week's Triton Spotlight, our conversation is with senior Everett Lau from the UC San Diego baseball team. He recently had a very memorable ending to his Triton career. Lau chats about that and recaps his winding journey from his native Hawai‘i to the Bay Area to Alabama and – finally – here to La Jolla. Plus, Everett takes part in our popular Quick Picks segment and we’ll find out his go-to spot when tourists visit the island of Oahu! N
Jun 16, 2021 • 0:00
50: Earl Edwards, Athletics Director
It's episode 50 of Tritoncast, and to celebrate the milestone, Jeff and Jenny are once again joined by UC San Diego Athletics Director Earl Edwards! Earl was our very first guest on the show about a year ago with episode one, but a lot has transpired since then! We’ll check in with Earl about leading during the pandemic, the very successful first Division I season, and so much more. Plus, we decided to make him squirm a little bit as Earl takes part in our Quick Picks segment! New episodes of Tr
Jun 9, 2021 • 0:00
49: Fred Hanover, Golf Coach
On an all-new Tritoncast, golf coach Fred Hanover is in this week’s Triton Spotlight. With the team recently concluding its first Division I season, he reflects on the program’s progress over the spring – including what it was like to win a tournament for the first time at the Division I level. Fred also shares some of his favorite memories from his time as a professional touring all over the US and Canada and describes to Jeff and Jenny what it was like to start a collegiate program from scratc
Jun 2, 2021 • 0:00
48: Matt Schade '22, Rowing
On episode 48 of Tritoncast, junior rower Matt Schade is in the Triton Spotlight. Matt shares with Jenny and Jeff how he got into rowing in high school, and how his team was able to achieve national success. Now, Matt is enjoying continued success at UC San Diego, as the team is coming off of a first-place finish at the Western Sprints. Plus, don’t miss why he decided to major in real estate and development, and the exciting internship he’ll be starting this summer. Of course, Jenny puts Matt to
May 26, 2021 • 0:00
47: Layla Ybarra-Harvey '21, Basketball
Join us for an all-new Tritoncast, when we chat with women's basketball senior Layla Ybarra-Harvey. Layla shares what it was like redshirting her freshman season due to an A-C-L injury and how it felt to make her collegiate debut after overcoming her injury. Plus, Layla she looks back at other memorable moments from her Triton basketball career, including the transition to Division I, and takes us behind-the-scenes on a road trip. Find out what’s next for Layla after she graduates this spring,
May 19, 2021 • 0:00
46: Marc Isaia '21, Tennis
On episode 46 of Tritoncast, we chat with Marc Isaia, senior on the Tritons’ tennis team. Marc shares about his five years with the tennis team and why he decided to return for his fifth and final season this year. Marc also discusses how he has embraced leadership roles as an upperclassman. Plus, when he’s not busy on the court and in the classroom, Marc spends his time writing a science fiction novel! New episodes of Tritoncast premiere each Wednesday.
May 12, 2021 • 0:00
45: Sherriah Harrington '21, Softball
Softball senior Sherriah Harrington joins Jeff and Jenny on episode 45 of Tritoncast! With the team’s final home games set for this weekend, Sherriah tells us her favorite memories over the last four years with Triton softball. Plus, you won’t want to miss how a decision she helped make when she was six years old helped shape who she is today. Sherriah also fills us in on her plans for medical school, and Jeff puts her on the hot seat for our popular Quick Picks segment! New episodes of Tritonca
May 5, 2021 • 0:00