Episodios

  • Ep. 18 - Mason McIntosh: Adapting to Change
    Dec 13 2023

    In episode 18 of College Playground, Mason McIntosh talks about attending Carthage College for football. He also shares his decision to transfer to Tennesee State University. McIntosh recalls his experiences at a PWI and HBCU. The athlete also talks about leveraging your connections and building relationships. After his time on the field ended, McIntosh went on to grad school and now he shares the importance of Black students in higher education and taking advantage of doctoral programs.

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    36 m
  • Ep. 17 - Brittny Ellis: Purpose and Passion
    Dec 6 2023

    In episode 17 of College Playground, Brittny Ellis, a former track star at the University of Miami, discusses balancing athletic and nursing school. Ellis says growing up with two parents who also ran track on the collegiate level helped better prepare her for success. Growing up, the All-American athlete also played basketball. Although her final season was cut short due to COVID-19, Brittny still made the best of it and jumped right into her professional career.

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    36 m
  • Ep. 16 - Ryan Atkins: Leveraging My Options
    Dec 6 2023

    In episode 16 of College Playground, Ryan Atkins, a University of Arkansas Pine Bluff senior, talks about choosing an HBCU after attending a JUCO. He also shares how wrestling better prepared him for the offensive lineman position in football. The 6'5 athlete also discusses his experience growing up with two older brothers, both play football. Atkins says being on a different side of the ball, he stood out amid the brotherly love.

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    22 m
  • Ep. 15 - Kyle Webb: From Spikes to Weights
    Nov 22 2023

    In episode 15, Kyle Webb, a former Purdue University track athlete talks about a life-changing accident that forced him to go JUCO before hitting the BIG10. The Bermuda native also talks about living in the United States and Australia. After graduation, the All-American found a new hobby, bodybuilding. He talks about the pros and cons of extreme weightlifting. The sprinter also talks about becoming a father and more.

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    30 m
  • Ep. 14 - Ramone Atkins: Get Your Head in the Game
    Nov 1 2023

    In episode 14 of College Playground, Ramone Atkins, a quarterback, talks about his transition from playing in college to starting in the IFL (Indoor Football League). The 6'4 athlete plays for the Tucson Sugar Skulls in Arizona and won IFL's 2022 Rookie of the Year. The Indiana native talks about playing a season at Alcorn in Mississippi and playing with his older brother at New Mexico Highlands University. Atkins also talks about growing up with two brothers who also play football.

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    31 m
  • Ep. 13 - Tahj Borom: Playing the Field
    Oct 25 2023

    In episode 13 of College Playground, TahJ Borom, a senior baseball player at Indiana University Kokomo talks about reaching his peak in baseball. He also shares his journey through COVID-19 and being a tri-athlete in high school. For Borom, family support has carried him through his college journey. The outfielder and pitcher talks about going to law school and hopefully making the MLB draft.

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    30 m
  • Ep. 12 - Arthur Price III: Fighting Silent Battles
    Oct 18 2023

    On episode 12 of College Playground, Arthur Price III, a former track athlete ran hurdles at Louisiana State University (LSU). The runner started his career at the University of Lafayette and later transferred with the expectations of playing both football and running track. After being forced to choose, Price perfected his athleticism as a hurdler. During his collegiate career, he was faced with many obstacles, including COVID-19 and grief after losing his mom. While facing many challenges, Price turned his struggle into success by stepping his game up on the track and becoming a published author.

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    36 m
  • Ep. 11 - Kylah Collins: The Sky is the Limit
    Oct 16 2023

    On episode 11 of College Playground, Kylah Collins is a professional basketball player in Australia. She's also an actress, model, and dancer. The superstar talks about her ups and downs with hooping. In addition to her acting career and the SAG-AFTRA strike. Collins also shares her experience living abroad and balancing a long-distance relationship.

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    30 m