The Cardinal Chirp Podcast https://WesAthletics.podbean.com The Cardinal Chirp Podcast is all about bringing Cardinal Nation closer to the action through interviews with our great student-athletes, coaches, faculty, alums, and others.

]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:47:07 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2025 All rights reserved. Sports 1440 episodic Wes Athletics Wes Athletics No false https://feed.podbean.com/WesAthletics/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/21253296/CardinalChirp_FinalO.jpg The Cardinal Chirp Podcast https://WesAthletics.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 18: Dylan Green and Becca Dibble Episode 18: Dylan Green and Becca Dibble https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-18-dylan-green-and-becca-dibble/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-18-dylan-green-and-becca-dibble/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:47:07 -0400 WesAthletics.podbean.com/df7c7200-c49e-39a8-ba90-9ae7440ca434 It's WeWoLa time on The Cardinal Chirp as seniors Dylan Green and Becca Dibble from women's lacrosse join Bridget and Cat to talk team culture, music, the art of falling, Coach Kim Williams and her impact within the program, a rowdy group of senior parents, and plenty more on what is our longest episode to-date! 

]]> It's WeWoLa time on The Cardinal Chirp as seniors Dylan Green and Becca Dibble from women's lacrosse join Bridget and Cat to talk team culture, music, the art of falling, Coach Kim Williams and her impact within the program, a rowdy group of senior parents, and plenty more on what is our longest episode to-date! 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 4708 18 full Episode 17: Will Miller and Charlie Hill Episode 17: Will Miller and Charlie Hill https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-17-will-miller-and-charlie-hill/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-17-will-miller-and-charlie-hill/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:05:48 -0400 WesAthletics.podbean.com/6326f4ce-9e3a-3f4e-b8bc-9190e20c84ad Spring sports are in full swing and this week we've got Will Miller and Charlie Hill from men's lacrosse joining the pod to discuss the NESCAC lacrosse scene, legendary head coach John Raba, motivation from Coach Whalen, and plenty more!

]]> Spring sports are in full swing and this week we've got Will Miller and Charlie Hill from men's lacrosse joining the pod to discuss the NESCAC lacrosse scene, legendary head coach John Raba, motivation from Coach Whalen, and plenty more!

]]> Wes Athletics false No 4056 17 full Episode 16: Roland Thornqvist and Steph Yanosov Episode 16: Roland Thornqvist and Steph Yanosov https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-16-roland-thornqvist-and-steph-yanosov/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-16-roland-thornqvist-and-steph-yanosov/#comments Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:40:42 -0400 WesAthletics.podbean.com/96eebb7b-4d69-3d57-90b1-5c28d25d7bab Today on the show, we have head coaches Roland Thornquist and Steph Yanosov of the Wesleyan tennis teams. Thornqvist is in his first year leading the men’s tennis team. A four-time NCAA D1 Champion coach at Florida with women’s tennis, Roland won 582 matches and 4 national titles and arrives in Connecticut looking to extend his long-standing success at the collegiate level. Steph is in her first full year as the head coach of the women’s team as the 2024 D3 National Assistant Coach of the Year has continued a long line of success for the program in her tenure as an assistant, helping lead the Cardinals to 2 NCAA runner up finishes.

]]> Today on the show, we have head coaches Roland Thornquist and Steph Yanosov of the Wesleyan tennis teams. Thornqvist is in his first year leading the men’s tennis team. A four-time NCAA D1 Champion coach at Florida with women’s tennis, Roland won 582 matches and 4 national titles and arrives in Connecticut looking to extend his long-standing success at the collegiate level. Steph is in her first full year as the head coach of the women’s team as the 2024 D3 National Assistant Coach of the Year has continued a long line of success for the program in her tenure as an assistant, helping lead the Cardinals to 2 NCAA runner up finishes.

]]> Wes Athletics false No 4156 16 full Episode 15: Ike Guttentag and Kellen Horst Episode 15: Ike Guttentag and Kellen Horst https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-15-ike-guttentag-and-kellen-horst/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-15-ike-guttentag-and-kellen-horst/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:06:36 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/0651aad2-6cbc-3726-87c5-119c1c040187 Today we’ve got Kellen Horst and Ike Guttentag from the wrestling team. Both are seniors, 4-year roommates, and big fans of Neil’s Donuts. This episode was taped prior to the weekend of the NCAA Regionals and we discuss that plus all things Wes Wrestling, best cutting and bulking foods, the high school wrestling (public vs. private), twin culture, RIP legacy admissions at Wes, and much more. 

]]> Today we’ve got Kellen Horst and Ike Guttentag from the wrestling team. Both are seniors, 4-year roommates, and big fans of Neil’s Donuts. This episode was taped prior to the weekend of the NCAA Regionals and we discuss that plus all things Wes Wrestling, best cutting and bulking foods, the high school wrestling (public vs. private), twin culture, RIP legacy admissions at Wes, and much more. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3144 15 full Episode 14: Danny Judge, Daniel Lurie, and Tanner Kontir Episode 14: Danny Judge, Daniel Lurie, and Tanner Kontir https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-14-danny-judge-daniel-lurie-and-tanner-kontir/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-14-danny-judge-daniel-lurie-and-tanner-kontir/#comments Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:49:05 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/0ea7e1df-2f5f-366f-858c-fb5a7d99a7bd We’re doing something a bit different this week with 3 athletes jumping on the pod. We’ve got seniors Danny Judge, Daniel Lurie, and junior Tanner Kontir from men’s hockey joining Cat to discuss team traditions like Phat Sundays, hangouts at Usdan, the music house, all things Block Blast, and being a student-athlete on campus. 

]]> We’re doing something a bit different this week with 3 athletes jumping on the pod. We’ve got seniors Danny Judge, Daniel Lurie, and junior Tanner Kontir from men’s hockey joining Cat to discuss team traditions like Phat Sundays, hangouts at Usdan, the music house, all things Block Blast, and being a student-athlete on campus. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3679 14 full Episode 13: Olivia Quinn and Ali Murphy Episode 13: Olivia Quinn and Ali Murphy https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-13-olivia-quinn-and-ali-murphy/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-13-olivia-quinn-and-ali-murphy/#comments Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:55:58 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/48327fa6-d583-3edd-a732-da57ec6f9eaa Hey Wessss! Olivia Quinn and Ali Murphy joined us this week for an awesome chat about team traditions, traveling to Vegas for a few games, Pi Cafe, and nyming...all the nyms! 

]]> Hey Wessss! Olivia Quinn and Ali Murphy joined us this week for an awesome chat about team traditions, traveling to Vegas for a few games, Pi Cafe, and nyming...all the nyms! 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 4193 13 full Episode 12: Sam Galanek and Parker Caldara Episode 12: Sam Galanek and Parker Caldara https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-12-sam-galanek-and-parker-caldara/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-12-sam-galanek-and-parker-caldara/#comments Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:57:17 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/620a77b8-acd9-3e23-b4ab-f4069bffc89c On this week's pod, Kayla and Cat got to sit down with Sam Galanek and Parker Caldara of the women’s ice hockey team. Sam is a senior captain out of Hopkinton, Mass. and Parker is a freshman out of Scarsdale, New York. The Cardinals are coming off back-to-back wins against Conn. in NESCAC play and the pair discuss that along with art classes at Wes, sleep schedules, bedazzling, Heated Rivalry, and much more.

]]> On this week's pod, Kayla and Cat got to sit down with Sam Galanek and Parker Caldara of the women’s ice hockey team. Sam is a senior captain out of Hopkinton, Mass. and Parker is a freshman out of Scarsdale, New York. The Cardinals are coming off back-to-back wins against Conn. in NESCAC play and the pair discuss that along with art classes at Wes, sleep schedules, bedazzling, Heated Rivalry, and much more.

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3561 12 full Episode 11: Sam Pohlman and Oscar Edelman Episode 11: Sam Pohlman and Oscar Edelman https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-11-sam-pohlman-and-oscar-edelman/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-11-sam-pohlman-and-oscar-edelman/#comments Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:37 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/0b2678ea-6d01-3479-b92b-3003a453ef37 The Cardinal Chirp is BACK! We're kicking things off in the spring semester bringing in Sam Pohlman and Oscar Edelman, two key contributors from the men's basketball team, who join Cat and Will on the pod this week to discuss the recent win over the defending National Champion and #1 ranked Trinity as well as last year's incredible run to the Final Four, among other things including Sam being the founder of Jam Scsh Inc and Oscar about being a host of his own podcast Inside the Huddle. 

]]> The Cardinal Chirp is BACK! We're kicking things off in the spring semester bringing in Sam Pohlman and Oscar Edelman, two key contributors from the men's basketball team, who join Cat and Will on the pod this week to discuss the recent win over the defending National Champion and #1 ranked Trinity as well as last year's incredible run to the Final Four, among other things including Sam being the founder of Jam Scsh Inc and Oscar about being a host of his own podcast Inside the Huddle. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3139 11 full Episode 10: The Smith Sisters Episode 10: The Smith Sisters https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-smith-sisters/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-smith-sisters/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:31:26 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/46464ef7-8d77-399a-a89f-b52068c261d7 We got the dominant Smith sister duo Sami and Emily on the pod this week. Sami is a junior dual-sport athlete on the women's ice hockey and women's lacrosse teams while Emily is a first-year on field hockey, having just earned NESCAC Rookie of the Year honors this fall. 

]]> We got the dominant Smith sister duo Sami and Emily on the pod this week. Sami is a junior dual-sport athlete on the women's ice hockey and women's lacrosse teams while Emily is a first-year on field hockey, having just earned NESCAC Rookie of the Year honors this fall. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 2136 10 full Episode 9: Fall Recap + MBB Preview w/ Liam Farrell Episode 9: Fall Recap + MBB Preview w/ Liam Farrell https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-9-fall-recap-mbb-preview-w-liam-farrell/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-9-fall-recap-mbb-preview-w-liam-farrell/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:29:16 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/7011f62a-85da-3fb9-a368-7bfc8fedf45d As the 2025 fall sports season officially came to an end, Cat, Will, and Kayla highlight each team in what was the best fall season in the history of Wesleyan Athletics - as every team either won the NESCAC or competed in their respective NCAA Tournament or Championship.

 

Then, the group is joined by avid Cardinal Athletics follower Liam Farrell '26, who speaks on the incredible fall season and previews the men's basketball 2025-26 season. 

]]> As the 2025 fall sports season officially came to an end, Cat, Will, and Kayla highlight each team in what was the best fall season in the history of Wesleyan Athletics - as every team either won the NESCAC or competed in their respective NCAA Tournament or Championship.

 

Then, the group is joined by avid Cardinal Athletics follower Liam Farrell '26, who speaks on the incredible fall season and previews the men's basketball 2025-26 season. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3099 9 full Episode 8 - Dan DiCenzo and Adam Chicoine Episode 8 - Dan DiCenzo and Adam Chicoine https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-8-dan-dicenzo-and-adam-chicoine/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-8-dan-dicenzo-and-adam-chicoine/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:24:29 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/a058bc45-e148-31af-80da-572e15b03c98 Wesleyan football Head Coach Dan DiCenzo and Defensive Coordinator Adam Chicoine join Cat and Will to discuss the Cards' second straight NESCAC Championship, their professional journeys within the world of collegiate football, and what makes Wesleyan a special and unique place to coach. 

]]> Wesleyan football Head Coach Dan DiCenzo and Defensive Coordinator Adam Chicoine join Cat and Will to discuss the Cards' second straight NESCAC Championship, their professional journeys within the world of collegiate football, and what makes Wesleyan a special and unique place to coach. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 4108 8 full Episode 7: Josh Nadison and Will Geballe Episode 7: Josh Nadison and Will Geballe https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-8-josh-nadison-and-will-geballe/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-8-josh-nadison-and-will-geballe/#comments Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:36:46 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/a55f1f00-7c5e-3490-8acd-01a4afead939 Yet another NESCAC Tournament appearance, the team's first outright Little Three Championship since 2011, and an epic come-from-behind Quarterfinal win over Amherst...Wesleyan men's soccer is enjoying another stellar season and joining us on the pod this week to discuss it and much more are seniors Josh Nadison and Will Geballe.

]]> Yet another NESCAC Tournament appearance, the team's first outright Little Three Championship since 2011, and an epic come-from-behind Quarterfinal win over Amherst...Wesleyan men's soccer is enjoying another stellar season and joining us on the pod this week to discuss it and much more are seniors Josh Nadison and Will Geballe.

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3552 7 full Episode 6: Molly Brumbach and Maria Utz Episode 6: Molly Brumbach and Maria Utz https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-6-molly-brumbach-and-maria-utz/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-6-molly-brumbach-and-maria-utz/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:12:49 -0500 WesAthletics.podbean.com/d5e30450-54ec-367a-9d9c-10aed546a48f We got Molly Brumbach and Maria Utz from Women's Soccer for 40 minutes...a cappella, Halloween, high school, and slippers were all discussed in depth...many laughs were shared and we think you'll enjoy this one. 

]]> We got Molly Brumbach and Maria Utz from Women's Soccer for 40 minutes...a cappella, Halloween, high school, and slippers were all discussed in depth...many laughs were shared and we think you'll enjoy this one. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 2468 6 full Episode 5: Homecoming, Tailgates, Football and More with Dave Bagatelle '86 Episode 5: Homecoming, Tailgates, Football and More with Dave Bagatelle '86 https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-6-homecoming-tailgates-football-and-more-with-dave-bagatelle-86/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-6-homecoming-tailgates-football-and-more-with-dave-bagatelle-86/#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:46:29 -0400 WesAthletics.podbean.com/a98ebc90-e30e-3ad6-88d9-d0aa2b0803ed This is your one-stop shop for all things Homecoming as we welcome the unofficial King of the the Wesleyan Tailgate - Dave Bagatelle, Class of 1986 - as the featured guest in this week's episode. 

]]> This is your one-stop shop for all things Homecoming as we welcome the unofficial King of the the Wesleyan Tailgate - Dave Bagatelle, Class of 1986 - as the featured guest in this week's episode. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 4071 5 full Episode 4: Audrey Pace and Kenzie Mauro Episode 4: Audrey Pace and Kenzie Mauro https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-4-audrey-pace-and-kenzie-mauro/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-4-audrey-pace-and-kenzie-mauro/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:10:24 -0400 WesAthletics.podbean.com/c0438df0-366c-3eee-b1ca-488f6088fbde Having just experienced one of the best weekends in program history, Audrey Pace '26 and Kenzie Mauro '27 join the pod to talk about the weekend that saw the Cardinals defeat Williams to secure the program's first Little Three Championship since 2003 and then follow that up with a 2-1 double overtime win at seven-time defending NCAA National Champion Middlebury, representing the first time Wesleyan has ever beaten the Panthers in Vermont. 

]]> Having just experienced one of the best weekends in program history, Audrey Pace '26 and Kenzie Mauro '27 join the pod to talk about the weekend that saw the Cardinals defeat Williams to secure the program's first Little Three Championship since 2003 and then follow that up with a 2-1 double overtime win at seven-time defending NCAA National Champion Middlebury, representing the first time Wesleyan has ever beaten the Panthers in Vermont. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3069 4 full Episode 3: Dylan Connors and Matt Fitzsimons Episode 3: Dylan Connors and Matt Fitzsimons https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-3-dylan-connors-and-matt-fitzsimons/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-3-dylan-connors-and-matt-fitzsimons/#comments Sun, 12 Oct 2025 21:00:33 -0400 WesAthletics.podbean.com/8e165305-f848-34c4-b333-3b1717d2c4a8 Fresh off a 42-point home win over Hamilton, senior defensive back Dylan Connors '26 and junior quarterback Matt Fitzsimons '27 join hosts Cat Palmer '26 and Will Littell '26 to discuss the current season, last year's historic outright NESCAC Championship, their personal journeys to Wesleyan, preseason shenanigans, and much more!  

]]> Fresh off a 42-point home win over Hamilton, senior defensive back Dylan Connors '26 and junior quarterback Matt Fitzsimons '27 join hosts Cat Palmer '26 and Will Littell '26 to discuss the current season, last year's historic outright NESCAC Championship, their personal journeys to Wesleyan, preseason shenanigans, and much more!  

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3631 3 full Episode 2: Sophia Lindus Episode 2: Sophia Lindus https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-2-sophia-lindus/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-2-sophia-lindus/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:48:27 -0400 WesAthletics.podbean.com/41627eac-9c1c-33bb-91d2-9f9ba43ceb5f Two-time All-American and two-time NESCAC Player of the Year Sophia Lindus '26 details her journey across the country from Los Angeles to Middletown where she has thrived both on and off the court despite having to overcome a devastating knee injury that forced her to miss the entire 2024 season. 

]]> Two-time All-American and two-time NESCAC Player of the Year Sophia Lindus '26 details her journey across the country from Los Angeles to Middletown where she has thrived both on and off the court despite having to overcome a devastating knee injury that forced her to miss the entire 2024 season. 

]]> Wes Athletics false No 3301 2 full Episode 1: The Wes Nest Intro Episode 1: The Wes Nest Intro https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-wes-nest-intro/ https://WesAthletics.podbean.com/e/episode-1-the-wes-nest-intro/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:24:51 -0400 mmcnall.podbean.com/948f0893-9173-356a-9b99-3bdddd9f5c89 Hear from our team of four student-athlete hosts, Bridget Horst '26, Cat Palmer '26, Will Littell '26, and Kayla Howell '26, as they introduce themselves and detail what fans can expect from the podcast this season. 

]]> Hear from our team of four student-athlete hosts, Bridget Horst '26, Cat Palmer '26, Will Littell '26, and Kayla Howell '26, as they introduce themselves and detail what fans can expect from the podcast this season. 

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