Fifth-year senior Addison Southwick joins me on the Vikings Press Pass to discuss his decision to return for another season and what motivates him on the mound. We break down the Vikings' start to the season, the pitching rotation, and some fresh names to watch. Addison reflects on his record-setting 2022 season, and the excitement of upcoming trips to Fort Myers and Iowa City (vs the Hawkeyes), where he’ll face some familiar faces from his Northwoods League days.

Plus, we talk about playing in historic Terry Park, working at the Arsenal, favorite baseball memories, and, of course, the best food spots back home in Colorado. Want to know what actor he chose to play him in a move? Then tune in for a great conversation with one of Augustana’s most experienced arms!

Junior pitcher Lauren Koster joins me on the Vikings Press Pass to talk about the Vikings' 4-0 start. She shares insights on the team’s evolving culture, impact players, personal and team goals, the process of stepping in to a leadership role, and the moment she believes the team truly began buying in to the coaching staff's vision.

We also dive into her pitching style, what she’s learned from former standout teammate Nadia Ranieri and current pitching coach Dan Fisher, and she walks through the choices she made the past two years for her custom gloves.

Plus, we talk about her biggest influence—her dad—and wrap things up with some Full House trivia! Don’t miss this fun conversation with one of Augustana Softball’s many key players!

Senior Nicolas Giliberto joins me on the Vikings Press Pass fresh off a huge Senior Night win over #11 Illinois Wesleyan. We discuss the electric atmosphere, the impact of the home crowd, and what securing a CCIW quarterfinals game at home means for the Vikings. Nic also shares his thoughts on receiving the CCIW RESPECT Award, his role in the team’s recent success, and his journey from Arizona to Augustana.

Plus, we dive into his favorite memories—like traveling to Greece with the team—his coaching aspirations, what’s next after graduation, and even mix in a little Star Wars talk. Tune in for a great (and late) conversation with a true team-first player!

On this episode of Vikings Press Pass, Head Softball Coach John Nelson joins me to talk about the team’s red-hot 4-0 start—their best since 2015. We break down the opening weekend at the Blue Angle Invite, including a statement win over #23 UW-Stevens Point. Coach Nelson also shares insight to his 2nd year at the helm, the1st year hurdles of taking on a new team, the coaching staff, the culture shift, and what to expect from this year’s squad. Plus, we discuss many key players, scheduling, and how he balances coaching both at Augustana and with Heartland Havoc. A great Sunday conversation!

On this episode of Vikings Press Pass, I sit down with Assistant Coach Eric Rowell to talk about his long-standing connection to Augustana basketball, spanning 14 seasons across both the men’s and women’s programs.

He shares how Augustana continues to position itself as a top-tier place of academic excellence and it's ability to attract students globally.

We dive into this year’s team, highlight our Senior Class (Emma Berg and Ashley Lang), and what’s at stake heading into Saturday’s showdown at home against #4 Illinois Wesleyan. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane to revisit the 1993 National Championship run and discuss some of the greatest players to come through the program.

Don’t miss this conversation with a tremendous person who I've had the pleasure of knowing for the past 23+ years as the Vikings host a huge Senior Day doubleheader on Saturday!

In this episode of Vikings Press Pass, I sit down with Associate Head Coach Justin Hauer as the Vikings gear up for their season opener at the Rhodes Classic in Memphis. We discuss the challenges of preseason preparation in winter conditions, the impact of returning x7 5Yrs and x7 Seniors on the roster and the expectation that others can and will step up to play critical roles throughout the season. Coach Hauer also shares insights on how the University of Iowa matchup came about, and some fun team traditions—including the search for a new "YMCA" hype man as Joe Morgano has since graduated and who has the best walk-up song. Plus, we set some over/under predictions for hit-by-pitches and strikeout-to-walk ratios. Tune in for a great conversation as Vikings baseball gets ready to roll!

In this episode of the Vikings Press Pass, I sit down with Senior wrestler Jacob Badger, currently regionally ranked at 197 lbs, to talk about his season, mindset, and preparation for the upcoming conference championships this weekend. We talked about the Pete Willson Invitational and how he stays mentally strong after tough matches. Jacob also shares insights on his wrestling style, pre-match routines, and gave a ton of great advice for young wrestlers.

Beyond the mat, we dive into his journey from Littleton (Colorado) to Augustana, his love for the outdoors, plans for after college, and his academic path as a Biology and Spanish major which led him to an eye-opening internship in Costa Rica in the Summer of 2023. Tune in for a great conversation with one of Augustana’s top wrestlers!

In this episode of the Vikings Press Pass, I catch up with Anthony Cooper from the Men’s Basketball team to talk about the Vikings’ third straight win over Millikin, what’s been driving their recent success, and the push to host a conference tournament game.

We also discuss Anthony’s role on the team as a shooter, his journey to Augustana, and his plans after graduation. Plus, a little Super Bowl talk to wrap things up. Don’t miss it!