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
27 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ep. 9: Head Women's Soccer Coach Chris Shaw
The Owl Pod host Kevin Copp was joined by head women's soccer coach Chris Shaw, who is now in his second season at the helm of the Owls.
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Ep. 8: Temple Athletics Weekly Recap; Women's Cross Country Runner Amelia Sabatino
David & Amelia talk through all things Temple Athletics and welcome in Amelia "Mimi" Sabatino, a sophomore on the women's cross country team!
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Ep. 7: Temple Field Hockey Alumna Cherifa Howarth
The Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp welcomed field hockey alumna Cherifa Howarth to The Owl Pod to discuss the impact Temple University had on her during her time as a student-athlete, and why she gives back to her alma mater.
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Ep. 6: Temple Athletics Weekly Recap; Field Hockey's Peyton Rieger
David & Amelia recap a successful weekend for a number of Temple programs, and speak with field hockey's Peyton Rieger on her team's hot 7-1 start and her individual success this season.
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Ep. 5: Head Men's Golf Coach Brian Quinn
Temple alum and former pro golfer Brian Quinn has been at the helm of the men's golf program at his alma mater since 2006. Kevin Copp sat down with Quinn to speak about his career and his connection to Temple University.
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Ep. 4: Temple Athletics Weekly Recap; Men's Soccer Captain Lukas Egarter
A new segment begins this episode of The Owl Pod, as David & Amelia recap field hockey's big weekend, talk about the "Keeler Effect" and Temple Football, and welcome in men's soccer captain Lukas Egarter.
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Ep. 3: Temple Volleyball Head Coach Linda Hampton-Keith || Lacrosse Student-Athlete Jenna Facciolli
Temple head volleyball coach Linda Hampton-Keith joins The Owl Pod to discuss her coaching career. David & Amelia are joined by lacrosse student-athlete Jenna Facciolli, who was awarded the 2024–25 Dr Pepper Go Teach Award from the College ...
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Ep. 2: Temple Football Alum Tyler Matakevich || Gymnastics Junior Amelia Budd
The Voice of the Owls Kevin Copp speaks to former football All-American Tyler Matakevich about his time on North Broad and in the NFL. Matakevich was the American Conference Defensive Player of the Year, and the Bronko Nagurski Trophy and Chuck...
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