The Owl Pod: Official Podcast of Temple Athletics
The Owl Pod is a weekly podcast that brings listeners behind the scenes with coaches, student-athletes, and special guests, sharing the stories and moments that define Temple University Athletics. Each episode offers an inside look at the people and passion driving the Owls’ pursuit of excellence.
Episodes
60 episodes
Ep. 6: Men's Crew Student-Athlete Jack Hanson
Dylan & Sarah are joined by men's crew student-athlete Jack Hanson, who discusses his time at Temple and his involvement with Morgan's Message, an education program that supports motivated students to become active leaders and advocates of ...
Ep. 5: Women's Cross Country Student-Athlete Olivia DiGaetano
Sarah & Dylan are joined this week by Temple women's cross country freshman Olivia DiGaetano, who discusses her individual victory at the Temple Invitational a few weeks ago and the start to her Temple journey.
Ep. 4: Temple Football Alum P.J. Walker
Prior to being recognized as a member of the 2016 American Conference Championship-winning team during Temple football's contest vs. Penn State on Sept. 12, Owl legend and former quarterback P.J. Walker had a chance to sit down with Kevin Copp ...
Ep. 3: Women's Soccer Student-Athlete Valentina Bitterwolf
Sarah & Dylan are joined by Temple women's soccer sophomore Valentina Bitterwolf, who discusses her journey to Temple and here team's impressive 6-2 start to the 2026 season.
Ep. 2: Temple Football Senior Reggie Jones
Temple football senior linebacker Reggie Jones joins Sarah and Dylan to discuss the team's season-opening victory over Rhode Island and look ahead to the team's matchup with nationally-ranked Penn State on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Season 2, Episode 1: New Hosts to The Owl Pod!
Season 2 of The Owl Pod is here! The season premiere features a pair of new student-athlete hosts, who introduce themselves and give a preview of what's to come this week in Temple Athletics!
Ep. 53: The Season Finale with David Litvin & Amelia Wright
Outgoing senior student-athletes and podcast hosts David Litvin and Amelia Wright sign off from their duties on The Owl Pod.
Ep. 52: Dr. Claudrena Harold, Temple Women's Basketball Alum
Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with former Temple women's basketball star and Temple Athletics Hall of Famer Dr. Claudrena Harold. Dr. Harold was the keynote speaker at the 2026 Stella's, the department's end-of-the-year celebration.
Ep. 51: Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Student-Athlete Rose Tuomisto
David & Amelia are joined by freshman Rose Tuomisto who chats with the duo about her first year at Temple and her experience as a student-athlete.
Ep. 50: Tara Evans, Director of Nancy and Donald Resnick Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes
The Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp is joined by Director of the Nancy and Donald Resnick Academic Support Center for Student-Athletes Tara Evans for the program's 50th episode!
Ep. 49: Men's Crew Student-Athlete Angus Tremlett
David & Amelia are joined by international student-athlete and men's crew team member Angus Tremlett, who discusses his sport and the 2026 season thus far.
Ep. 48: Head Men's Crew Coach Brendan Cunningham
The Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp discussed all things Temple men's crew with head coach and alum of the program, Brendan Cunningham.
Ep. 47: Men's Golf Student-Athlete Mason Tomé
David & Amelia had the chance to sit down and talk Temple men's golf with sophomore student-athlete Mason Tomé.
Ep. 46: Inside March Madness with Vice President/Debbie and Stanley Lefkowitz ’65 Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson
The Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with Vice President/Debbie and Stanley Lefkowitz ’65 Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson to discuss his role on the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Selection Committee and gives perspective on all of ...
Ep. 45: Men's Tennis Student-Athlete Aayush Bhat
David & Amelia took some time to discuss the spring season with men's tennis student-athlete Aayush Bhat. The group discusses a variety of topics, including the international flavor of the tennis roster.
Ep. 44: Head Tennis Coach Jeff Brandes
Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with head men's and women's tennis coach Jeff Brandes to talk about his journey in coaching and his time at the helm of Temple's tennis programs.
Ep. 43: Gymnastics Student-Athlete Nikki Rengifo
Sophomore gymnast Nikki Rengifo joins David & Amelia to discuss the upcoming EAGL Championships and her journey as a student-athlete at Temple!
Ep. 42: Lacrosse Student-Athlete Kaitlyn Stankavage
David & Amelia are back following Temple's spring break and were joined by senior Kaitlyn Stankavage, who discusses the hot start to the season by Temple lacrosse!
Ep. 41: Head Women's Rowing Coach Rebecca Grzybowski
The Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp had the opportunity to talk with Rebecca Grzybowski about her career path and the Temple women's rowing program.
Ep. 40: Women's Rowing Alum Kathleen Stengel
Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp was joined by former women’s rower and current Chief Executive Officer of NeurAbilities Healthcare Kathleen Stengel.
Ep. 39: Women's Rowing Senior Amanda Morelli
David & Amelia welcome women's rowing senior Amanda Morelli to The Owl Pod this week!
Ep. 38: Head Gymnastics Coach Hilary Steele
Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with head gymnastics coach Hilary Steele to discuss her journey in coaching and her collegiate gymnastics career at the University of Georgia.
Ep. 37: Lacrosse Student-Athlete Sarah Gowman
David & Amelia were joined by women's lacrosse student-athlete Sarah Gowman, who discussed her team's start to the 2026 season!
Ep. 36: National Girls & Women in Sports Edition!
In honor of National Girls & Women in Sports Day on Feb. 4, here is a special edition of the Owl Pod featuring highlights from our conversations with Temple’s female leaders talking about their path into sports and how it has set them on th...