WPDSports Press On Podcast
Ever want to know what’s in the minds and hearts of both collegiate student-athletes and veterans athletes alike? Sometimes not much. Other times? To know would blow your mind! Just ask them.
Join educator and sports mentor Dr. Scott McNeal as he, collegiate student-athletes, and veteran athletes engage in personal, somewhat unscripted monthly conversations about life and faith at the intersection of soul and sport.
Copyright 2023-2025. Dr. Scott McNeal. WPDSports ™️
Episodes
52 episodes
Where Are They Now? W. "Mung" O'Keefe
Returning to studio 1812 after a long absence is Mr. Will “Mung” O’Keefe. Will is a husband, runner, gnarly BMX dude, man of faith, the most likely first off the 60-foot cliff into the lake, and finally, an assistant cross country and tr...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:02:47
Where Are They Now? M. “Stenny” Stenbeck.
Returning to studio 1812 after a long absence is Mr. Mark Stenbeck. AKA “Stenny.” He’s a runner, coach, and school counselor. Mark is a lifelong resident of Littleton, CO.Mark and I go back many years. Way back to his early 200...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:00:15
“Jay-Jay” – J. Grainger. D-II Runner. College Coach. Bandana Lover.
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Jay “Jay-Jay” Grainger. Former D-II runner. College coach and man of faith.Jay resides in Colorado Springs, CO where he is an assistant coach at the UCCS (University of Colorado Color...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:34:39
“The Apostle” – P. Ryan. D-I All-American Washington State. Businessman. Sub-4 Miler. 4th of “Speed Boys.”
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Paul “The Apostle” Ryan, young husband, former professional runner, accounting nerd, man of faith, and one of the “Speed Boys.”Paul resides with his wife Tamar in sunny California.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:33:29
“Mr. Clean” – B. Smith. Author - The Christian Athlete. D-I Athlete. AIA Sports Mentor. Part-time Hobby Farmer. His Specialty?
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Brian “Mr. Clean” Smith, young husband, father of three, former D-I collegiate runner, author, sports mentor, coach, man of faith, and proud Michigan hobby farmer.Brian resides with his wife...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:26:17
“Dalqy Kong” – A. Dalquist. D-I All-American University of Arkansas. 2018 National Collegiate Mountain Running Champion. Sub-4 Miler. 3rd of the “Speed Boys.”
Sooie Pig Alert!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Austen “Dalqy Kong” Dalquist, young husband, businessman, and one of the original “Speed Boys.”Austen resides with his wife in Boulder, CO.Aust...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:40:35
“Millhouse” – D. Michalski. D-II National Champion Steeplechase.” World Class Athlete Program (WCAP). Ask him about his Pop Pop. 2nd of the "Speed Boys."
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Daniel “Millhouse” Michalski (MO-HAUL-SKI), young husband, father of three, coach, owner of “Buddy” the wonder dog, military man, man of faith and one of the original “Speed Boys.”Da...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:53:05
"Resolute" - S. Little. 5 x US Champion Ultra. Wife. Mother. Educator. Philosopher. "Hunting Down the Runners Ahead of Us." Holiday Special!
Christmas “Ultra” SpecialDr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Dr. Sabrina “Resolute” Little. Wife, mother, professor, author and one stellar, virtuous, professional ultra-distance runner.Sabrina resides wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:02:21
“Data” – J. Sorensen. D-II National Champion 1500. M = Mature. Former M40 Masters World Record Holder in 1500 and 800.
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Jim “Data” Sorensen. Husband, stepfather, educator, coach, and a man of faith with the proclivity towards perseverance.Jim takes his strong and focus work ethic on a multi-year running jour...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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2:27:46
“Speed Racer” – J. Spivey. 3 x US Olympian. 1500 & 5K. “Where is the Glory Going?” Hip Hip Hooray!
Olympian Spotlight! – Take a stroll down memory lane (80’s and 90’s). Names dropped: Sebastian Coe, Sydnee Maree, John Walker, Steve Ovett, and Steve Scott to name just a few.Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Olympian M...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:58:07
"Rae Rae” – A. Adams. D-II Runner. Squishmallow Mayhem. Surrender that Control!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mrs. Alexis “Rae Rae” Adams (formerly Barber). Alexis is new college graduate, a new bride, a new public-school educator, and a former D-II student-athlete in XC and track & field at Southwest Bapt...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:19:45
"Hold Fast” – B. Meyer. D-II National Champion 1500. 1st of the “Speed Boys.”
Special GuestDr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Mr. Brett “Hold Fast” Meyer, former D-II mid-distance track/field student-athlete at Fort Hays State University, KS. Currently, Brett is the Assistant Cross Country/Track and...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:33:41
"Estonian Express” - T. Nurme. Estonia Olympian. 1500 & Marathon. “Straight Into the Business.”
Olympian Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M) talks with Olympian Mr. Tiidrek “Estonian Express” Nurme; man of faith, husband, father, and professional runner.Tiidrek (tee-drek) takes his strong and focused ...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:55:01
"G2" - M. Dettmer. D-I Runner. Goober. Thinker. Scream Mask Romance. Passion for People!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Micah “G2” Dettmer. Former D-I student-athlete (runner) at Texas A&M, husband, father of three, and collegiate discipler.Micah resides in Fort Worth, TX with his wife Stephanie and thr...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:45:07
"Kenny-G” - T. Davidson. D-II Runner. Prerace IHOP Power! “Don’t Forget Those Around You.”
Fresh Off the Collegiate VineDr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Troy “Kenny-G” Davidson, former D-II soccer, track and field student-athlete, forever WPD Beta group member, and 2024 graduate of Southwest Bapti...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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57:34
"Skymaster" - M. Hemingway. Olympic Medalist. High Jump. “If it’s not motor, then it’s luggage.”
Olympian Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks Mr. Matt “Skymaster” Hemingway: Man of faith, business executive, husband, father, outdoorsman, coach, and Olympian.A graduate of the University of Arkansas with 4...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:37:27
"The Poet Runner" - T. Sukany. Geezer Runner. Van Halen to Victor! “You’re Doing Good!”
Special Geezer Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Todd “The Poet Runner” Sukany: Man of faith, runner, educator, author, musician, husband, father to three, grandfather to six, and my long-time frien...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:23:20
"The Captain" - M. Curp. Part 2. World Record Holder Half Marathon. Cancer Survivor. Regardless of Outcome. Honor God!
Smokin' Special Guest! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) continues conversation with Mr. Mark “The Captain” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:10:17
"The Metronome” - M. Misch. 100K Running Milestone. Appreciate Your Ability. Always Take a Camera!
Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “The Metronome” Misch, current Head Men’s Cross Country/Assistant Track & Field Coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. The 2023-20...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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1:53:38
"The Captain" - M. Curp. Professional Runner. Part 1. Be Patient – Positive - Persistent. Goat Yoga Optional!
Smokin' Special Guest!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Mark “The Captain” Curp, pride of Polo, MO; seven time NCAA D-II and 2 time D-I All-American in cross-country and track and field at Central Missouri ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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58:24
"Nord" - S. Nofziger. D-II Runner. Surrender. But Not to Jimmy John’s!
Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Sam “Nord” Nofziger, former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete and 2020 graduate of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.Sam yearns for the day when he can leverage his ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:18:38
"The Hammer" - B. Bundy. D-II Runner. Missionary. Dinner Plate Size Spiders!
Special Veteran Spotlight!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Mr. Brett “The Hammer” Bundy former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete, former 15-year Christian missionary to Haiti, husband, father, and skilled ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:09:11
"Aloysius" - J. Jump. D-II Runner. Ironman. Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road!
Special Veteran Spotlight! Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Jeffery “Aloysius”* Jump“ former D-II cross-country and track and field athlete, ultra-distance runner, Ironman finisher, cattleman, father, and a long-time f...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:14:20
"Nat" - N. Goatley. Pixy Stix & Propel Fueled 2 x D-II National High Jump Champion!
Special Veteran Spotlight! Merry Christmas!Dr. Scott McNeal (Dr. M.) talks with Natalie “Nat” Goatley (formerly O’Keefe), newly married, talented artist, former D-II basketball player, and 2 x D-II National C...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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1:21:05