The Official Link

Below are the introductory episodes for each of the series, along with their links through the iTunes platform. Check the link above to the official site for a list of all episodes and to discover any new platforms that may host the show.

The Coffee Pod, Intelligent Sports Talk

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iTunes Podcast Series
By College of Media & Communication TTU Graduate Program

The Texas Tech College of Media & Communication graduate program sports media track hosted a podcast series, The Coffee Pod, Intelligent Sports Talk, in 2016. Each podcast presented an in-depth conversation with sports industry experts on a wide array of topics. The goal was to provide listeners with an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of those topics than typical sports talk radio shows might allow.

A collaborative project between Ph.D. student, Harper Anderson and Professor Roginson, launched on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in the iTunes podcast site and episodes are available on that platform.

LINK to Episode 1: Dr. Brian Shannon

Dr. Brian Shannon, Texas Tech Athletics Faculty Athletics Representative, FAR, joined graduate student, Harper Anderson, on April 15, 2016, for the first episode of the Coffee Pod to discuss Dr. Shannon's journey to the position he currently holds, NCAA athletics governance and the collegiate athletics landscape, including the then hot-topic pay for play of student-athletes.

The Coffee Pod, Stories in Sports

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iTunes Podcast Series
By College of Media & Communication TTU Graduate Program

The Texas Tech College of Media & Communication graduate program sports media track launched a new podcast series, the Coffee Pod, Stories in Sports. The series provided listeners with opportunities to hear from various regional personalities when they shared their journeys within the sports realm.

A collaborative project between Ph.D. student, Harper Anderson and Professor Roginson, launched on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in the iTunes podcast site and episodes are available on that platform.

LINK to Episode 1: Head Coach Emerita Marsha Sharp

Associate Athletics Director and Head Coach Emerita, Marsha Sharp, stepped into the podcast booth with Harper Anderson (Texas Tech CoMC Ph.D. student) on May 10, 2016, and talked about leadership, the Fearless Champions program, and her personal journey in women’s basketball and in west Texas.