https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-spin-chicks--5373039enSportsCopyright The Spin Chickshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/741f723998408510b417b9bf9a327718.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-spin-chicks--5373039Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:59:05 +0000The Spin ChicksThe Spin Chicksfeeds@spreaker.comIf you love sports and pop culture, you’re in the right place. Michelle Schmitt Young and Erika Amstadt Hirschfield have teamed up as The Spin Chicks. As seasoned pros in the sports, public relations and multimedia business, Michelle and Erika share...trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-next-generation-bella-black-on-learning-the-ropes-in-college-athletics--72843044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72843044Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000The Spin ChicksIn the opening episode of season four of The Spin Chicks podcast, we're joined by Bella Black, a rising star at Ohio State University who's getting a firsthand look at what it really takes to work in college athletics. Michelle and Erika dig into what...2307collegeinternship,futuresid,genz,-#ohiostatefalse41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-future-of-sports-comms-griffin-clark-on-gen-z-storytelling-and-staying-real--68645949https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68645949Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:15:07 +0000The Spin ChicksIn this episode of The Spin Chicks podcast, we’re joined by Griffin Clark, a junior at Boston College who’s already making waves in sports communications through his work with the Naismith Awards and Bee Young Comms as Michelle’s sole intern. We...2314bostoncollege,genz,griffinclark,naismithawards,thespinchicksfalse35fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/storytelling-clay-owen-on-building-narratives-that-stick-in-the-social-era--68468016College Sports Social Pulse: https://collegesportssocialpulse.com/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68468016Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:15:07 +0000The Spin ChicksIn this episode of The Spin Chicks podcast, we’re joined by Clay Owen.  Clay is a communications veteran whose career spans corporate PR, philanthropy, crisis management, and years as a senior producer at CNN. Now a professor at the University of...College Sports Social Pulse: https://collegesportssocialpulse.com/]]>2435clayowen,cnnproducer,collegesportssocialpulse,thespinchicks,uofscfalse34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/casey-manning-south-carolina-hall-of-famer-trailblazer-gamecock-legend--67903603Join us on The Spin Chicks Podcast as we sit down with Casey Manning - South Carolina Hall of Famer, trailblazer, and Gamecock legend. From growing up in Dillon, SC to winning the ACC title, law school, life as a judge, and 30+ years behind the mic as a Gamecock radio analyst. He talks about what it was like playing in the ACC during the Gamecocks’ rise, how college basketball has changed over the decades, his legal take on NIL and the future of college sports; and why he still hasn’t written a book (yet!) Don’t miss this rare and inspiring conversation with one of the true greats.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67903603Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:00:08 +0000The Spin ChicksJoin us on The Spin Chicks Podcast as we sit down with Casey Manning - South Carolina Hall of Famer, trailblazer, and Gamecock legend. From growing up in Dillon, SC to winning the ACC title, law school, life as a judge, and 30+ years behind the mic as...Join us on The Spin Chicks Podcast as we sit down with Casey Manning - South Carolina Hall of Famer, trailblazer, and Gamecock legend. From growing up in Dillon, SC to winning the ACC title, law school, life as a judge, and 30+ years behind the mic as a Gamecock radio analyst. He talks about what it was like playing in the ACC during the Gamecocks’ rise, how college basketball has changed over the decades, his legal take on NIL and the future of college sports; and why he still hasn’t written a book (yet!) Don’t miss this rare and inspiring conversation with one of the true greats.]]>2823caseymanning,collegebasketball,gamecocks,spinchickspodcast,trailblazerfalse33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-sidelines-to-center-stage-marketing-that-moves-with-greg-herring--67379797Greg Herring has worn a lot of hats in the world of sports and entertainment marketing - college, pro, and now the performing arts as the Director of Sales and Marketing with the Nashville Ballet. He knows how to spark new ideas, grow audiences, and deliver big wins. Self-described as a “Builder, Fixer, Starter” - he combines a broad perspective with attention to detail. He is results-driven, while creating experiences that connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
In this episode, Michelle and Erika dive into his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to bring big-picture vision to life on any stage.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67379797Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:00:18 +0000The Spin ChicksFrom Sidelines to Center Stage: Marketing That Moves Greg Herring has worn a lot of hats in the world of sports and entertainment marketing - college, pro, and now the performing arts as the Director of Sales and Marketing with the Nashville Ballet....Greg Herring has worn a lot of hats in the world of sports and entertainment marketing - college, pro, and now the performing arts as the Director of Sales and Marketing with the Nashville Ballet. He knows how to spark new ideas, grow audiences, and deliver big wins. Self-described as a “Builder, Fixer, Starter” - he combines a broad perspective with attention to detail. He is results-driven, while creating experiences that connect with audiences in meaningful ways.
In this episode, Michelle and Erika dive into his journey, the lessons learned along the way, and what it takes to bring big-picture vision to life on any stage.]]>2274collegesports,eastcarolina,femalepodcasters,marketing,nashvilleballet,podcastinterviews,southernmiss,sportsmarketing,thespinchicksfalse32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-cameroon-to-california-yannick-atanga-s-journey-of-heart-hoops-giving-back--67223298https://www.impactcharityafrica.com/get_involved]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67223298Mon, 04 Aug 2025 14:30:12 +0000The Spin ChicksWe’ve chatted with a lot of incredible athletes on The Spin Chicks podcast, but this episode hits differently. Meet Yannick Atanga: born in Cameroon, a basketball late-bloomer, and all-around inspiration.At 14, he picked up a basketball for the first...https://www.impactcharityafrica.com/get_involved]]>2720basketballmentor,cameroonbasketball,collegebasketball,collegescholarships,collegesports,givingback,inspiration,pr,scubroncos,sid,sports,sportsmedia,thespinchicksfalse31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-s-got-an-eye-for-this--61175183https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61175183Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:00:06 +0000The Spin ChicksMichelle and Erika go behind the lens with photographer Lauren Sopourn in this episode of The Spin Chicks. Lauren's journey into photography began at an early age when she discovered her passion for capturing moments. She pursued her love for...2974canon,collegesports,fau,finearts,floridaatlantic,floridapanthers,football,hockey,lens,mentor,miamidolphins,nfl,nhl,photojournalism,pointofview,southflorida,sports,sportsphotography,stanleycup,thespinchicksfalse23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-s-getting-the-gold--60555763https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60555763Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:00:10 +0000The Spin ChicksIn this episode of The Spin Chicks, Erika turns the mic on Michelle to talk about her work with previous guest Lashinda Demus as she prepares to receive her gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. Lashinda’s journey to the first-ever medal...1729400mhurdles,collegesports,gamecockdivas,goldmedal,london2012,olympics2024,paris,paris2024,pr,publicrelations,sid,southcarolina,sports,sportsmedia,thespinchicks,trackandfield,trackcoachfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/celebrating-one-year-of-the-spin-chicks-with-dawn-ellerbe--60558611https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60558611Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:00:09 +0000The Spin ChicksMichelle and Erika are thrilled to mark the first anniversary of The Spin Chicks podcast by welcoming back their very first guest, the incredible Dawn Ellerbe. A trailblazing track and field collegiate athlete, Olympian, and sports administrator at...2870collegesports,dawnellerbe,fashion,fun,gamecockdivas,nashville,olympics2024,podcastanniversary,sports,thespinchicks,trackandfield,vanderbiltfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridging-the-distance-javelin-thrower-arshad-nadeem-pakistan-s-flag-bearer-in-paris--60556002https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60556002Wed, 03 Jul 2024 09:00:09 +0000The Spin ChicksThe Spin Chicks digitally bridge an 8,000-mile gap to chat with Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan's javelin star and 2023 World Championship silver medalist. Joining Arshad is his coach and mentor Salman Butts, who helps with translation. Despite training in...2081arshadnadeem,javelin,pakistan,paris2024,parisolympics,silvermedalist,thespinchicks,track&fieldfalse131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-long-wait-for-the-gold-medal-is-over--60090482https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60090482Wed, 29 May 2024 11:00:03 +0000The Spin ChicksIn this breaking news podcast (May 29, 2024), the Spin Chicks visit with U.S. Olympian Lashinda Demus.  Lashinda has been collaborating with the IOC for more than a year.  When the gold medal is placed around her neck in Paris’ Champions Park beneath...2898gamecockdiva,goldmedal,ioc,lashindademus,londonolympics,olympics,parisolympics,southcarolinagamecocks,track&field,ustrack&fieldfalse130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-husband-s-a-chef-part-ii--59558125https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59558125Mon, 20 May 2024 09:00:05 +0000The Spin ChicksMichelle and Erika are excited to congratulate Traci Messier on her exciting new career venture. They discuss Traci's transition from a P.R. agency executive to the corporate communications director for U.S. Soccer. They are eager to hear more about...2136journalism,pragency,sportsmedia,ussoccerfalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-husband-s-a-chef-part-i--59555403https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59555403Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:05 +0000The Spin ChicksDuring a catch-up session with Michelle and Erika, Traci Messier fondly reminisces about her past as a Syracuse Orangemen cheerleader and her successful 10-year career as a TV sports and news anchor. Traci reflects on how her weekend shift influenced...2601billsmafia,cheerleader,chef,golf,pr,sportsreporter,syracuseorangeman,tvanchorfalse128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/behind-the-headlines--58893168
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58893168Wed, 10 Apr 2024 09:00:03 +0000The Spin ChicksMichelle and Erika catch up with Bob Gillespie, a former columnist for The State in Columbia, S.C. He reflects on his experiences as a sportswriter for the Gamecocks, Clemson, PGA Tour and more. Navigating the dynamics of being a sports journalist is...
]]>2687collegesports,gamecocks,gococks,journalism,southcarolina,sports,sportsjournalism,sportsmedia,sportswriter,thespinchicks,thestatefalse127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-roy-we-trust--58642370https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58642370Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksCaptivated by the topic of trust with Roy Reid, a leading authority on trust, business, and executive communications, The Spin Chicks make this episode a breakout session as they talk about trust in sports and public relations. Can trust exist in...2031coach,counselor,healthcare,heart,hearthealth,heartmonth,life,marketing,motivation,pr,royreid,speaker,sports,thespinchicks,thetrusttransformation,trust,trusttransformationfalse126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-true-to-yourself--58641749https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58641749Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:01 +0000The Spin ChicksKathleen Hohl built her career in public relations from the ground up, beginning as a softball student-athlete at Akron (the most successful team in school history) to her current position as Manager of Presidential Communication at Marquette. Her...3517akron,collegesports,communications,highered,justakidfromakron,kathleenhohl,marquette,publicrelations,softball,thespinchicksfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-always-volleyball-season--58854202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58854202Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksHe’s got the bug! Jon Wallace is as passionate now about volleyball as he was 40 something years ago when he started playing on the Newport sand courts. In addition to playing in the national championship himself and leading a team to the Final Four,...3414beachvolleyball,dadcoach,girldad,jonwallace,ncaavolleyball,oklahomasooners,scubroncos,thespinchicks,ucsantabarbara,volleyballfalse124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/always-shining--58467920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58467920Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksThe Spin Chicks meet up with another “Gamecock Diva,” Shevon Stoddart Nieto. Shevon’s story is one of resilience, love and navigating through unexpected challenges. A two-time Olympian, Shevon hurdled on the University of South Carolina’s first-ever...3994americasgottalent,gamecockdivas,gamecocks,helpingotherstriumph,jamaica,music,musician,olympian,olympics,pumagirl,shevonnieto,singer,southcarolina,sprinter,thespinchicks,trackandfield,triumphovertragedy,uscgamecocks,writerfalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turning-your-passion-into-a-career--58641517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58641517Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksCan you imagine the thrill of being able to turn your passion into a career? Anthony Passarelli’s love for broadcasting began as a child attending San Francisco Giants games. Anthony shares his incredible journey with us. As an experienced radio...3384anthonypassarelli,broadcaster,marchmadness,marketing,mls,motivation,ncaabasketball,radioplaybyplay,sanjoseearthquakes,scubroncos,speaker,sportspodcast,thespinchicks,tvplaybyplayfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-matter-of-trust--58419295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58419295Wed, 07 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksRoy Reid is a sought-after speaker and co-author of The Trust Transformation, a program that helps people improve their health and performance in personal and professional life. Roy introduces The Spin Chicks to the key principles of the program,...2464coach,counselor,healthcare,heart,hearthealth,heartmonth,life,marketing,motivation,pr,royreid,speaker,sportspodcast,thespinchicks,thetrusttransformation,trust,trusttransformationfalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-a-difference--58418541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58418541Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksWhen Olympian Natasha Hastings hung up her spikes, she wanted the world to know she was more than just someone who runs fast. She put an exclamation point on her career with a final post on the Player’s Tribute when she officially retired in 2022....2262400mdiva,gamecockdivas,gamecocks,mentalhealth,natashahastings,olympics,southcarolina,sprinter,thespinchicks,trackandfield,uscgamecocksfalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-400-meter-diva--58416907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58416907Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksNatasha Hastings has two Olympic medals on her resume as well as a number of NCAA and US titles. The sprinter became known as the 400M Diva while competing on the elite track and field squad at the University of South Carolina, where she also met...2442400mdiva,gamecockdivas,gamecocks,natashahastings,olympics,southcarolina,sprinter,thespinchicks,trackandfield,uscgamecocksfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-coaching-job-in-football-according-to-nick-saban--58407606https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58407606Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:03 +0000The Spin ChicksThe Spin Chicks continue the conversation with Erik Kimrey in this episode. Erik may be known as the head football coach at Baylor School in Chattanooga, but he is famous in South Carolina and across the SEC for throwing “the fade” off the bench in a...2004baylorfb,baylorschool,collegefootball,dutchforkhs,erikkimrey,fade,footballcoach,gamecockfootball,gamecocks,gococks,headcoach,highschoolfootball,louholtz,secfootball,thespinchicksfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/insider-insight-to-breaking-news-on-nick-saban--58267044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58267044Thu, 11 Jan 2024 17:48:11 +0000The Spin ChicksThe Spin Chicks head in a new direction on this episode. Hours before we flipped on our mics with our guest, Erik Kimrey, Alabama head football coach Nick Saban retired. Coach Saban’s retirement has sent shockwaves through the sports world. Erik is...2286alabama,bama,bamafootball,baylorfb,baylorschool,breakingnews,collegefootball,erikkimrey,goat,legendretires,nationalchampion,nicksaban,rolltide,southcarolinagamecocksfalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-is-a-spark--57635417https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57635417Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksThe Spin Chicks go behind the scenes of the public relations industry with marketing guru Ric Bachrach, a PRSA Indie veteran. An entrepreneur at heart, Bachrach specializes in connecting famous people with famous brands at his company, Chicago-based...4500advertising,apollo11,brandpartnerships,buzzaldrin,celebrityfocus,golfstories,howielong,jamesgarner,jimpalmer,moonlanding,northwesternicehockey,northwesternwildcats,prsaindies,radioshack,ricbachrach,sportscelebrities,terihatcher,thespinchicksfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/living-life-like-a-jedi--57564591https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57564591Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksThe Spin Chicks continue to share behind the scenes stories about college athletics as Michelle and Erika chat with Jesse Pruitt. A Cardinal men’s basketball assistant coach at Stanford University, Jesse and Michelle worked together at Santa Clara...2918basketballcoach,collegebasketball,hoops,jessepruitt,kobebryant,lakers,ncaa,nil,stanfordathletics,stanfordbasketball,stanfordcardinal,thespinchicksfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/networking-is-key-to-earning-this-seat--57502651https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57502651Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:03 +0000The Spin ChicksAlways curious about the inner-workings of a Division I athletic department, Jeff Mitchell gives the Spin Chicks a look inside Ball State University. Jeff also reflects on the steps it took to get him into the AD chair as he was recently appointed to...3234athleticdirector,ballstate,jeffmitchell,mac,millsaps,nacda,ncaa,networking,santaclara,southernmiss,thespinchicksfalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-skinny-kid-with-glasses-to-olympic-champion--57095137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57095137Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:00:03 +0000The Spin ChicksCatching up with uber-successful past colleagues and friends in the sports world has become a trademark of The Spin Chicks. This episode checks off a bucket list item for Erika as Michelle introduces her to Olympic gold medalist Allen Johnson. Now the...3980110mhurdles,airforce,allenjohnson,atlantaolympics,gamecocks,goldmedalwinner,ncaa,nca&t,northcarolina,northcarolinaa&t,olympian,olympicchampion,tarheels,trackandfield,unc,usaolympicteam,worldchampionfalse113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/it-s-not-just-trainer-it-s-athletic-trainer--56981061https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56981061Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksAs part of The Spin Chicks behind the scenes look at college athletics, Michelle introduces Erika to one of her long time friends, Brainard Cooper. Brainard has worked in the athletic training field at the University of South Carolina since 1983....3765athletictrainer,behindthescenes,brainardcooper,collegeathletics,collegeworldseries,gamecockbaseball,gamecocks,lifeasanathletictrainer,ncaa,pitchinginjuries,thespinchicks,uscgamecocksfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-than-just-stats--56663499https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56663499Wed, 06 Sep 2023 09:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksErika introduces Michelle to one of her former colleagues, Rob Carolla. A seasoned veteran in collegiate sports media relations, Rob brings an inspiring energy to every aspect of the job. Rob is highly regarded as one of the nation’s best at PR, event...3352big12,bigeast,cfp,collegesports,conferenceusa,csc,cusa,leadership,media,ncaa,pr,robcarolla,sid,stats,uconn,xfl,yankeesfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-lady-knows-her-sports--56231184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56231184Wed, 23 Aug 2023 09:00:03 +0000The Spin ChicksMichelle introduces Erika to the woman who brought her into the world, Wilma Schmitt. Michelle’s mom grew up near Chicago, but has been a die-hard St. Louis Cardinals’ fan longer than most listeners have been alive. Retired for more than 30 years,...2071baseball,cardinalnation,sportsmom,stlouiscardinals,thespinchicksfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turf-to-track-part-2-of-2--56235091https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56235091Wed, 16 Aug 2023 09:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksThe Spin Chicks' 2nd episode latest podcast featuring Kerry Tharp, Michelle's all-time favorite boss! Kerry's remarkable skill set as a media relations expert took him from the University of South Carolina to NASCAR, where he has truly made a profound...2020darlington,kerrytharp,mediaguru,motorsports,nascar,podcast,retirement,sports,talladeganights,thespinchicks,tonystewart,willferrellfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/turf-to-track-part-1-of-2--56232542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56232542Wed, 09 Aug 2023 09:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksIn this episode Michelle introduces Erika to her all-time favorite boss, Kerry Tharp. Kerry was the Associate Athletic Director at the University of South Carolina when he hired Michelle for her first full time position and the two worked together for...2751acc,collegeathletics,collegefootball,darlington,daytona500,gamecockfootball,gamecocks,greatbosses,kerrytharp,louholtz,nascar,sec,stevespurrier,universityofsouthcarolinatrue18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-water-and-witches-pt-2-of-2--56089963passion project. Karin’s own ancestor was burned as a witch in 17th century Germany. The 26-minute YouTube documentary is an absolute must-watch for anyone who appreciates the magic of storytelling and the power of connecting with our roots. Karin's genuine enthusiasm and love for her craft shine through every frame, making it impossible to look away.
https://karinhelmstaedt.com/
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https://karinhelmstaedt.com/
https://youtu.be/Y2Q1Vo9kduo]]>2396berlin,dwculture,germany,greateuropeanwitchhunts,vindicatingthewitch,witchesfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-tale-of-water-and-witches-pt-1-of-2--55971993Karin Helmstaedt swam both at the collegiate level (University of Toronto) and internationally for the Canadian National Team. Michelle and Karin crossed paths for the first time in 1995 at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships and then again at the Atlanta Olympic Games the following year. Fluent in three languages, Karin has spent the last 25 years working in Europe – a testament to her incredible adaptability and willingness to embrace new experiences. Since 1999 she has worked for Germany’s international broadcaster DW-TV, hosting various news and culture formats as well as live events. Karin wears many hats in her life: she is a wife, a mom, and an accomplished journalist and moderator. Balancing all these roles requires immense skill, dedication – and stamina! It's clear that Karin approaches everything she does with passion and enthusiasm.
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https://karinhelmstaedt.com/]]>2620aoc,atlantaolympics,behindthescenes,canada,dwnews,eastgermany,friendship,germany,ioc,olympicgames,swimmingfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-race-to-remember--54524235https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54524235Tue, 27 Jun 2023 09:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksJennifer Rodrigues is the Director of Brand Strategy for one of the nation’s most prominent collegiate brands, the University of Alabama. She has worked in higher education for more than 30 years, including 20 in athletics media relations. Jennifer...2567alabama,collegefootball,collegesports,crimsontide,deangelowilliams,football,heismancampaign,heismantrophy,highereducation,lsu,memphis,sportsmedia,universityofalabama,universityofmemphis,womeninsportsfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/if-you-only-knew--48361753https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48361753Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksDonna Turner is an award-winning sports media administrator, currently an Associate Athletic Director at Northern Illinois. Tackling any challenge that comes her way with poise has been the hallmark of her 30-plus year career. Donna talks with...2352athletics,heismantrophy,hurricanekatrina,niu,pr,sports,tulanefalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-d-like-to-thank-kent-brown--50626897https://fightingillini.com/news/2023/4/10/illinois-sports-information-director-kent-brown-retiring-following-36-year-career.aspx]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50626897Tue, 13 Jun 2023 09:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksMichelle and Erika reunite with Kent Brown, Associate Athletic Director for Media Relations at Illinois. A consummate pro in the business, Kent has almost seen it all when it comes to college sports. He shares some of his favorite stories from the...https://fightingillini.com/news/2023/4/10/illinois-sports-information-director-kent-brown-retiring-following-36-year-career.aspx]]>2834finalfour,illinois,marchmadness,ncaabasketball,sportsprfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/modeling-her-athletic-career--48361755https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48361755Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:02 +0000The Spin ChicksA U.S. Olympian, national champion and former world record holder, Michelle and Erika find out Dawn Ellerbe’s personality is truly larger than life. Discover how Dawn has successfully transitioned from the Olympics Games to a high level marketing...2102collegeathletics,commodores,gamecocks,halloffame,influencer,model,olympian,southcarolina,sports,suffolksports,trackandfield,vanderbiltfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-george-washington-think-about-today-s-white-house--50801500https://dancoonanauthor.com/
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50801500Tue, 30 May 2023 09:00:03 +0000The Spin ChicksThe proud author of two fictional books based on presidential history, Dan Coonan is the President and CEO at the ECAC. Michelle introduces Erika to her former boss, Dan Coonan (Santa Clara University), as they talk about everything from signing his...https://dancoonanauthor.com/
]]>2261author,ecac,esports,presidentialhistorian,santaclarafalse11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-spin-chicks-intro-podcast--51687490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51687490Fri, 28 Oct 2022 13:13:40 +0000The Spin ChicksIf you love sports and pop culture, you’re in the right place. Michelle Schmitt Young and Erika Amstadt Hirschfield have teamed up as The Spin Chicks. As seasoned pros in the sports, public relations and multimedia business, Michelle and Erika share...509artofspin,branding,collegeathletics,lifestyle,multimedia,popculture,pr,practical,spiritedconversation,sports,sportspr,thespinchicks,worklifebalancefalsefull