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
35 episodes
Ep. 34: Head Fencing Coach Jennie Salmon
Temple University graduate and head fencing coach Jennie Salmon joined The Owl Pod to discuss the historic fencing program at Temple, and her journey into collegiate coaching.
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38:40
Ep. 33: Men's Basketball Senior Guard Jordan Mason
David & Amelia were joined by senior point guard Jordan Mason, who discussed his nickname and Temple's big upcoming week at Liacouras Center!
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45:16
Ep. 32: Faculty Athletics Representative & Temple Professor Dr. Elizabeth Taylor
Kevin Copp had the chance to talk to Temple Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. Elizabeth Taylor about her role on campus and within the athletic department!
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44:30
Ep. 31: Gymnastics Student-Athlete Megan White
David & Amelia are joined by Temple gymnastics junior Megan White, who discussed her balance beam routine, music choices, and the recruiting process that brought her to Temple!
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56:16
Ep. 30: First Episode of 2026!
The 2026 spring semester is underway, and David & Amelia are back with another edition of The Owl Pod! Get caught up on everything Temple Athletics and get a preview of what's to come in the new year.
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36:47
Ep. 29: Last Episode of First Semester from David & Amelia
David Litvin and Amelia Wright wrap up the first semester of The Owl Pod with one last episode before winter break!
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31:52
Ep. 28: Vice President/Debbie & Stanley Lefkowitz '65 Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson
Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp had the opportunity to chat with Vice President/Debbie & Stanley Lefkowitz '65 Director of Athletics Arthur Johnson about his career, growing up in Georgia, and everything that goes along with running an athleti...
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Ep. 27: Men's Crew Student-Athlete Adam Curran
David & Amelia sit down with men's crew student-athlete Adam Curran to discuss the men's crew program and their trip to Henley Royal Regatta this past summer.
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44:59
Ep. 26: Klein College Graduate & Play-by-Play Commentator Ray Dunne
Kevin Copp recently sat down with Ray Dunne, a graduate of Temple's Klein College of Media and Communication, to discuss his career journey and the highlights of his young broadcasting career that has him doing play-by-play commentary for Templ...
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Ep. 25: Men's Cross Country Athlete Francesco Candiani
The Owl Pod is BACK after a brief Thanksgiving hiatus, and welcomes to the show sophomore men's cross country student-athlete Francesco Candiani. Francesco hails from Italy and was the Italian Under-20 national champion in the half marathon as ...
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Ep. 24: Cross Country/Track & Field Coach Elvis Forde
In our final Owl Pod episode before the Thanksgiving holiday, Kevin Copp sat down with Temple head cross country and track & field coach Elvis Forde and discussed his time as a high-level athlete and his coaching career.
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42:14
Ep. 23: Former Men's Basketball Standout Marc Jackson Speaks on Mental Health
As part of Movember: Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, Temple SAAC President David Litvin was joined by former men's basketball player Marc Jackson to discuss resilience, mental well-being, and redefining strength - lessons that extend far b...
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Ep. 22: Owls Sports Update from David & Amelia
Our SAAC hosts David Litvin & Amelia Wright provide an update on Temple Athletics and look ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday!
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Ep. 21: Former Head Fencing Coach Dr. Nikki Franke
Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with legendary Temple fencing coach Dr. Nikki Franke, who recently was named the 2026 Pat Summitt Award winner by the NCAA. Established in 2017, the award recognizes an individual within the NCAA membership...
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Ep. 20: Fencing Student-Athlete Samantha Nathanson
In the 20th episode of The Owl Pod, David & Amelia interview Samantha Nathanson from Temple's fencing program. Nathanson, a sophomore on the team, helped the Owls win their 29th straight NIWFA title a year ago and a No. 8 national ranking.
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47:40
Ep. 19: Head Men's Basketball Coach Adam Fisher
The Voice of Temple Athletics Kevin Copp chats with head men's basketball coach Adam Fisher to discuss his career and his time as head coach of the storied Temple men's basketball program.
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38:05
Ep. 18: Men's Basketball Student-Athlete Olin Chamberlain Jr.
David & Amelia sat down with freshman men's basketball player Olin Chamberlain Jr. to speak about the upcoming season that starts on Wednesday, Nov. 5 against Delaware State, and touch on his famous relative, basketball legend Wilt Chamberl...
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45:48
Ep. 17: Brian Thornburg, Executive Senior Associate AD for Development & NIL Strategy
Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with the newest member of the Temple Athletics Executive Leadership Team, Brian Thornburg, to talk through his career path and what brought him to Philadelphia!
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42:14
Ep.16: Temple Football's Evan Simon
David & Amelia sat down with Temple football quarterback Evan Simon, who talk about the team's 2025 season and the locker room dances after wins!
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37:58
Ep. 15: Head Women's Basketball Coach Diane Richardson
Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sits down with Temple head women's basketball coach Diane Richardson to discuss the 'Match the Momentum' campaign and her career.
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42:14
Ep. 14: Temple Athletics Recap & Basketball Preview!
David & Amelia discussed the big road win by Temple Football and chatted about the upcoming basketball season that kicks off with the Basketball Tip-Off Event on Thursday at Liacouras Center.
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48:48
Ep. 13: Head Field Hockey Coach Michelle Vittese
Temple University head field hockey coach Michelle Vittese discusses a wide range of topics with the Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp, including her playing career, which including a pair of Summer Olympics appearances in 2012 and 2016, as well as ...
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39:37
Ep. 12: Homecoming Recap; Women's Soccer's Tamsin Bynoe
David and Amelia recap Homecoming Weekend, then are joined by Temple women's soccer student-athlete Tamsin Bynoe!
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37:49
Ep. 11: American Conference Commissioner Tim Pernetti
The Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp sat down with American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti to discuss his path to a career in intercollegiate athletics, including his time as a student-athlete at Rutgers.
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39:58
Ep. 10: Temple Homecoming Preview; Volleyball Assistant Coach Taylor Davenport
David & Amelia discuss the excitement building for Homecoming Weekend, and chat with former SAAC co-president and current Temple volleyball assistant coach Taylor Davenport to discuss her NCAA Woman of the Year nomination and her transition...
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