Episodes

  • Jordan Kent joins Sasha Spencer to wrap-up 10 years of Talkin' Ducks
    Sep 28 2021

    Jordan Kent joins Sasha Spencer to wrap-up the Talkin' Ducks Podcast reliving some of his favorite memories from his time covering the Oregon Ducks for the last 10 years on the show. Also, Jordan dives into his career at Oregon, how it led to broadcasting, and the importance of staying authentic.

    2:00 The first time Jordan sat in the chair to host Talkin’ Ducks 10 years ago

    4:00 Jordan Kent relives his career while at Oregon

    6:30 Why Jordan’s favorite sport was basketball while at Oregon

    11:00 Takeaways from being coached by your father at the collegiate level 

    17:00 When Jordan knew broadcasting was in his future

    19:00 How Jordan watches Oregon athletics

    21:00 The Kent household balancing sports and life

    23:00 Staying authentic and making it your identity

    27:00 Most memorable interviews on Talkin' Ducks

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    32 mins
  • Catching up with Oregon's newest commit Isaiah Sategna shares
    Sep 21 2021

    Oregon commit Isaiah Sategna joins Sasha Spencer to discuss his love of track and football. Also, he shares his path to becoming a Duck, finishing high school, and why Isaiah chose Oregon.

    1:00 Versatility in Track and Football

    1:45 When Football became a real dream to chase after

    4:00 Transitioning from track to football

    5:40 Getting compared to Odell Beckham and other fast receivers 

    6:50 Raw talent vs trained talent 

    7:45 What the list of colleges looked like and why Oregon

    12:00 Impression of Robert Johnson and the track program

    16:00 Being present and in the moment in High School

    20:00 Preparation to be able to play at the college level

    22:00 NIL’s Impact on the future

    25:00 Excitement for Oregon

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    27 mins
  • Previewing Oregon's big game against Ohio State
    Sep 8 2021

    Host Sasha Spencer talks football, football and more football in the latest edition of the Talkin’ Ducks Podcast. This week we look back at the 31-24 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs and look forward to the huge early season matchup against No. 3 The Ohio State University. Sasha is joined by University of Oregon Hall of Famer Anthony Newman, former Duck QB Joey Harrington and current Big Ten Network analyst, and former Buckeye, Joshua Perry. Topics covered are the play of quarterback Anthony Brown, the importance of Kayvon Thibodeaux and how the Ducks defense stacks up against the Ohio State receivers.

    1:52 – Anthony Newman on the 34-21 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs

    3:08 – Newman on Anthony Brown’s decision making at QB

    4:54 – Importance of getting game reps in Saturday’s victory over Fresno State

    6:01 – Newman on the how disruptive Justin Flowe and Noah Sewell are for the Ducks

    7:45 – How important a healthy Kayvon Thibodeaux will be to the Ducks against the Buckeyes

    9:48 – What is Coach Cristobal telling the players as they head into a hostile environment like the Horseshoe

    11:23 – Keys to victory for the Ducks

    13:39 – How the defense will prepare for Ohio State

    16:26 – Former Ducks QB Joey Harrington on Anthony Brown and Kayvon Thibodeaux

    24:39 – Big Ten analyst Joshua Perry on what to expect in the Week 2 matchup

    26:47 – Sasha’s key elements that will help dictate the game

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    29 mins
  • Silver medalist Scott McGough shares his Olympic experience in Japan
    Aug 31 2021

    Scott McGough, former Oregon Duck’s Baseball Pitcher, joins Sasha Spencer to discuss his experience in the Olympic games this year and shares his excitement for winning silver with team USA. Also, Scott dives into his time in the Nippon Professional Baseball league in Japan and looks back at some of his favorite memories from playing with Ducks Baseball.

    1:30 Excitement around getting picked to play for team USA

    3:00 Getting the call to play in the MLB and getting to the next level

    4:30 Picking Oregon to play in college

    7:45 First rivalry game Scott participated in

    10:00 Experience on the Collegiate National Team 

    14:00 Spending three years at Oregon and choosing college baseball

    18:30 Staying motivated on the path to playing baseball in Japan

    20:00 Favorite Olympic moments and memories 

    23:00 Effect of no fans at the Olympics

    26:00 Path to the final game for Gold

    33:00 Connection to Japan and the people of Japan

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    40 mins
  • Janie Reed’s path to the Tokyo Olympics women’s softball team
    Aug 24 2021

    Janie Reed, former Ducks women’s softball player, joins Sasha Spencer to discuss what it took to become an Olympic athlete and getting to fulfill her childhood dreams. Also, Janie dives into her time at Oregon and what her plans are for after softball.

    2:30 Getting onto the Olympics softball team

    4:20 When Softball became something Janie would be dedicated to

    7:00 The jump to collegiate softball

    9:45 Balancing parenting and coaching

    11:45 Softball in the PAC-12

    13:40 Oregon Softball’s dream of making it to the world series

    16:00 Faith and expectation’s role in Janie’s success

    18:30 Softball vs Baseball

    20:00 Choosing to play for team USA

    24:00 International Softball differences

    26:30 Significance of getting to play in Tokyo, Japan

    28:00 Maintaining a connection with University of Oregon

    31:30 The future after softball

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    33 mins
  • Kenjon Barner discusses Herbert’s impressive rookie season and the 2011 Oregon Ducks
    Aug 18 2021

    Kenjon Barner joins Jordan Kent to share his excitement for year 3 in the NFL, and what it is like playing with Tom Brady. Also. Kenjon discusses his thoughts on Justin Herbert’s rookie season and his favorite memories playing for the University of Oregon.

    2:15 Excitement for year 3 in the NFL

    4:00 Playing with Tom Brady

    5:50 Thoughts on Justin Herbert’s impressive rookie season

    10:00 Greatest Oregon team of all-time

    11:30 Favorite memories playing for the University of Oregon

    12:50 Cardboard sign secret

    13:30 Thoughts on Cristobal and the current Ducks

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    15 mins
  • Mike Yam joins Jordan Kent to discuss expectations for the Ducks’ upcoming season
    Aug 11 2021

    Mike Yam, from the NFL Network and SiriusXM Host, joins Jordan Kent to discuss the latest news around the PAC-12 conference realignment and how it impacts the Ducks. Also, the two dive into the expectation for the Oregon Ducks this season, and look ahead to the Ohio State game.

    1:00 Mike Yam’s wine suggestions for the Summer

    2:30 Pac-12 Conference realignment 

    4:20 Oregon Ducks team identity 

    6:45 Previewing Oregon vs Ohio State

    9:15 Expectations for Justin Herbert in year 2

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    12 mins
  • Dr. Courtney Cox discusses how sports, gender, and social science work together
    Aug 5 2021

    Dr. Courtney Cox, an Assistant Professor in Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies at the University of Oregon, joins Sasha Spencer Atwood to discuss how sports, gender and social science all work together. The two also dive into the mental health of athletes and the relationships that athletes have with teams and the fans they represent.

    1:00 Excitement around the Olympics 

    2:15 How sports, race, and social science all work together

    5:00 Balancing fandom and research

    7:00 The important role that sports play in society

    10:00 Mental health of athletes

    15:00 The relationship between athletes and the fans they represent

    18:20 The challenges female athletes face around pregnancy 

    21:40 Technologies role in sports and advance analytics

    28:00 Training is becoming more scientific to max out the potential of athletes

    33:00 How the work Courtney does impacts the culture and life of the athletic department

    35:00 Care for the athlete

    39:00 Care for female and non-binary athletes vs care for male athletes

    42:00 Importance of athletes using their platforms for social change

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    49 mins