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Siefer"s Scoop Podcast

Blaise Siefer

Exploring the unique lives of collegiate athletes, both past and present.

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00:35:22

Andrew Plumley '11: Middlebury football and...

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2022/03/06

This week, Andrew Plumley ’11 appears on Siefer’s Scoop. A native of Burlington, Vt., Plumley was a two-sport varsity athlete while at Middlebury, playing football and basketball. As a student, Plumley studied Philosophy and helped create the famous MIDD KID song and music video. Since graduating, Plumley has worked in the diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion field. He’s currently the Senior Director of Equity and Culture at the American Alliance of Museums and also works with the NESCAC

00:29:50

Steve Hauschka ’07: Middlebury football kicker, 2014...

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2022/02/13

On the first Siefer’s Scoop episode of the spring semester, Steve Hauschka ’07 appears on the podcast. Originally a JV soccer player at Middlebury, Hauschka joined the football team his sophomore year and immediately became a sensation. After graduating, Hauschka played his graduate season at North Carolina State before embarking on a 13-year NFL career. On this episode, Hauschka discusses his four years at Middlebury, his path to the NFL, and what it was like to play in––and win––a Super Bowl in

00:34:58

Kent Hughes ’92: Middlebury hockey record holder,...

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2021/12/06

On the final episode of the fall semester, Kent Hughes ’92 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A 2020 Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame selection, Hughes played four years of hockey at the college, setting modern-day program records for assists (140) and points (194) in a career. After playing a year of professional hockey in Sweden, Hughes studied law and soon became a National Hockey League (NHL) agent; today, he has over 25 years of experience representing professional athletes. On this episode

00:31:50

Roy Heffernan ’78: Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame...

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2021/11/30

This week, Roy Heffernan ’78 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A stellar athlete on both the football and men’s lacrosse teams at Middlebury, Heffernan was inducted into the Middlebury Athletics Hall of Fame in 2015. After graduating from Middlebury, Heffernan joined the Life is Good company, where he operated as the Chief Operating Optimist and helped guide the company to incredible success. Currently, Heffernan is an Owner-Partner at Life is Good and makes trips up to Middlebury when he finds the

00:24:28

Cat Harrison '19: Former Middlebury women’s...

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2021/11/07

This week, Cat Harrison ’19 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A four-year center on the women’s basketball team at Middlebury, Harrison was a two-time captain and ranks second in program history in blocked shots (105) and fourth in rebounds (746). After graduating, Harrison worked at a leadership development firm in Washington D.C. for two years, but this summer, she returned to Middlebury as an assistant coach of the women’s basketball team. On this episode, Harrison discusses her time as a

00:58:27

Jack Kramer '10.5: Former Middlebury football...

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2021/10/22

On this episode of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, Blaise hosts Jack Kramer ’10.5, a four-year quarterback on the football team at Middlebury. Kramer received a BA in German and Economics from the College in 2011, and, after graduating, co-founded a digestible economics newsletter, called MarketSnacks. In 2018, MarketSnacks was acquired by Robinhood, a prominent American financial services company. Currently, Jack co-hosts the Snacks Daily podcast and is the Managing Editor of News at Robinhood. On this

00:25:32

Colby Morris '19: Former Middlebury baseball pitcher...

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2021/09/21

On the first Siefer’s Scoop episode of the 2021-22 academic year, Blaise hosts Colby Morris, a former Middlebury College baseball pitcher who’s now chasing Major League Baseball. The 2018 NESCAC Pitcher of the Year, Morris was a four-year player on the Middlebury varsity baseball team. Since graduating from Middlebury in 2019, Morris has played for several independent and minor league baseball teams; currently, he’s pitching for the Brooklyn Cyclones, a High-A affiliate of the New York Mets. On this

00:38:29

Brett Perlmutter: Middlebury College ('24) Men's Swim...

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2021/05/16

On the final episode of the academic year, Blaise welcomes Brett Perlmutter ’24, a member of men’s swim and dive, on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. Perlmutter, a New York native, spent his freshman year at Middlebury in 2019-2020, though he’s currently taking a gap year. To begin the episode, we chat about Perlmutter’s gap year, discussing his jobs and what he’s learned. Next, Perlmutter explains how he landed at Middlebury, why he loves the school and how he manages the demands of a student-athlete

00:50:58

Bochu Ding: The Middlebury Campus' Editor-in-Chief,...

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2021/05/02

This week, Siefer’s Scoop welcomes rower and editor-in-chief of The Campus, Bochu Ding ’21. The podcast opens with a check-in on Ding’s senior year. What’s his final semester at Middlebury been like? What are his plans for next year? Next, the dialogue transitions to the crew team at Middlebury. How does the team operate? What are Ding’s favorite aspects of the team? Also the editor-in-chief of The Campus, Ding reflects on his four-year career with the newspaper and how he’s enjoying his current

00:34:42

Ellie Barney: Middlebury College ('21.5) Women's Hockey

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2021/04/11

This week, Blaise welcomes podcast fan and women’s hockey player Ellie Barney ’21.5 on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. The episode begins with a chat about podcasting, from Barney’s favorite podcasts to that one Middlebury alumna who is working for a nationally acclaimed podcast. We pivot to a discussion on Barney’s history with hockey, from her brother’s influence to her high school team. Barney then recalls how Middlebury first popped up on her radar, and how a sandwich at Shafer’s might’ve just been

00:28:33

Jordan Bessalel ('21) and John Mikus ('21):...

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2021/04/04

For the second straight week, Blaise welcomes two varsity captains on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. This time, it’s Jordan Bessalel ’21 and John Mikus ’21, co-captains for the men’s golf team. Bessalel and Mikus begin the episode by recalling their early golfing experience, from their influences to how they cracked into the competitive sphere. Then, they reflect on what intrigued them about Middlebury and how they landed at the school. With three seasons under their belts, the co-captains discuss

00:34:27

Jack Farrell (’21) and Tommy Eastman (’21):...

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2021/03/27

On this week’s edition of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, Blaise welcomes Jack Farrell ('21) and Tommy Eastman ('21)–captains on the men’s basketball team–to the podcast. Jack and Tommy, both All-NESCAC players, reflect on their on-court careers at Middlebury. They explain why the NCAA D-III Tournament is so special and what their experience was like playing on D-III basketball’s highest stage. They also discuss the basketball team’s culture and dynamics, shedding light on how the team operates off the

00:28:11

Lucy Ambach: Middlebury College ('23) Women's Volleyball

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2021/03/21

For the first episode in Siefer’s Scoop podcast history, Blaise has a co-host! A sophomore Feb at Middlebury, Sam Lipin joins the podcast to help Blaise host Lucy Ambach ’23, the first women’s volleyball player to appear on Siefer’s Scoop. Blaise and Sam begin the episode by asking Lucy when she began to play volleyball, and if her height had anything to do with it. Next, they chat with Lucy about Middlebury. What made the school stand out? Was it always her first choice? What are some of her

00:29:22

Hans Pessl: Middlebury College ('22.5) Men's Nordic

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2021/03/14

This week, Blaise welcomes Hans Pessl ’22.5, a member of the men’s nordic team, on the podcast. A native of Bozeman, Montana, Hans grew up with a pair of skis on his feet. He describes how he first got into racing, how he honed his talent, and how his skills ultimately qualified him for a coaching job with the Argentinian nordic team. Hans also explains Winter Carnival week from an athlete’s perspective, his favorite memories on the Middlebury team, and his goals for the program.

00:26:55

Beau Root: Middlebury College ('23) Men's Baseball

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2021/03/07

On the second edition of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this spring, Blaise is joined by Beau Root ’23, a member of the men’s baseball team. The Connecticut native talks about his roots in baseball, his ties to the MLB, and how he progressed in the sport. He also discusses the college recruitment process, highlighting why he chose Middlebury and what his experience has been like so far. The episode concludes with Beau explaining his optimism and aspirations for the team.

00:34:07

Jordyn Johnson: Middlebury College ('23) Women's...

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2021/02/28

The Siefer’s Scoop podcast is back for the spring 2021 semester! In the first episode of the term, Jordyn Johnson ’23, a member of women’s softball, joins the podcast. The Hoover, Alabama native discusses her introduction to softball, how she progressed as a player, and her experience walking onto the team at Middlebury. She also describes the team dynamics and some of the squad’s unique rituals. The episode concludes with some rapid-fire questions, which elicited some surprising answers!

00:23:13

Delanie Goniwiecha: Middlebury College ('23) Women's...

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2021/01/31

Delanie Goniwiecha ‘23 joins the podcast this week, marking the first hockey player to appear on the Siefer’s Scoop podcast. A sophomore on the women’s hockey team from Rochester Hills, Michigan, Delanie recorded five goals and 2 assists as a first-year on the team. While her sophomore season was axed due to the pandemic, Delanie still remains optimistic about what’s to come. She speaks about her roots with hockey, her college recruitment process, the dynamics on the women’s hockey team, and

00:20:59

Nate Moll: Middlebury College ('22) Men's Squash

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2021/01/21

Nate Moll ‘22 joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this week, the first guest to appear in 2021. A junior on the men’s squash team from Birmingham, Michigan, Nate begins our conversation by explaining why he picked up the sport and how he progressed to the college ranks. Who were some of his early influences? During his college search, why did Middlebury stand out? Next, we discuss the squash team in general, and Nate sheds light on some of his favorite moments in the Middlebury uniform. Finally, we

00:29:52

Alex Stimpson: Middlebury College ('23) Men's Squash

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2020/11/06

Alex Stimpson ‘23, a member of the men’s squash team, joins the Siefer’s Scoop podcast this week. A sophomore at Middlebury, Alex discusses the COVID-19 guidelines that the squash team has faced this semester. How are practices structured? What’s it like wearing a mask while playing squash? Alex then dives into an overview of the squash team, detailing the team culture and dynamics. How tight-knit is the team? What are some favorite team bonding activities? Finally, he touches on his roots with the

00:13:10

[SPECIAL] Election Issue: Middlebury Student-Athletes...

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2020/10/19

In this episode of the Siefer’s Scoop podcast, I explore the political activism exhibited by Middlebury student-athletes this semester. I interview a host of athletes and coaches to learn about how our sports teams are fulfilling their civic duty, from ensuring voting registration to calling representatives to demand justice for Breonna Taylor.The podcast features Brinlea La Barge, a member of women’s tennis; Beatrice Donavan, a member of women’s soccer; Charles Roselle, a member of men’s football

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